Nintendo has just released a new Firmware for Switch. The firmware updates the console to version (7.0.0), and it should be live for all Nintendo Switch owners across the globe. The changelog/patch notes state that the Firmware 7.0.0 carries just two significant changes/additions – the first one being the New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe user icons, and the second one being the support for three additional languages. Nintendo Switch Firmware 7....
For those looking forward to a big performance boost for their Nintendo Switch, you may be forced into waiting for the next big console release from Nintendo, whenever that may be. According to John Linneman of Digital Foundry, the Nintendo Switch Pro was in development at one point for the console maker but was canceled at some point along the way. At the 52:45 mark in Digital Foundry’s end-of-the-year lookback Direct Weekly, Linneman said he had talked to Nintendo developers and found out that a mid-generation upgrade for the Nintendo Switch was axed in favor of focusing on developing their next-generation console....
March was a massive month for games. Elden Ring sold 12 million units from its launch days before the month began, and flagship PlayStation-exclusive Gran Turismo 7 topped the U.K. charts. Despite the fact that neither of those games are available on Switch, Nintendo’s portable console was the best seller in Europe for March. The stat comes from GI.biz, which reports some killer numbers across the board. We already knew about the digital sales charts for March, but these new figures incorporate physical sales as well....
A number of rumors and leaks regarding the OnePlus 10 series have surfaced lately, giving us an idea as to how the 2022 OnePlus flagships will be like. While not all details are confirmed, the latest information (courtesy of OnePlus co-founder and CEO Pete Lau) that has popped up officially confirms the launch timeline of the OnePlus 10 Pro. Lau recently shared a post on the Chinese social platform Weibo, revealing that the OnePlus 10 Pro will launch in January 2022....
While OnePlus prepares to make the latest OnePlus Nord CE 5G available in India on June 16, the company is also aiming to launch a new 5G-supported Nord device in the global market soon. Dubbed the Nord N200 5G, the device will be a successor of the Nord N100 that launched last year. Now, ahead of its potential launch, the complete specs sheet of the upcoming device has surfaced online....
Earlier this week, OnePlus announced its merger with Oppo. In the announcement, OnePlus said it will continue to operate as an independent brand under Oppo. The merger will also help expand the company’s R&D and supply chain to ship more devices. However, the announcement left users confused regarding the future of OxygenOS outside China. A leaked memo now reveals that OnePlus has instructed its employees not to respond to OS-related queries....
Super Mario Maker 2 gets a new update that adds in Online Co-Op and Versus Multiplayer. Mario Maker 2 was released last summer and was well received. The game allowed players to construct their own Mario levels using similar tools that the developers use for the official Mario games. Players can add any enemies, power-up, or obstacle they want, and in any way they want. One aspect of the game that received mixed reviews was the online functionality....
Over the last few weeks SOCOM 4 has been available for some in an exclusive beta period. First available to PlayStation Plus subscribers, then to Killzone 3 voucher holders, and now today everyone on PSN will get access to Zipper Interactive’s shooter: SOCOM 4. You’ll be able to log in and download the beta from the PlayStation Store later today. The beta will be available for download between now and April 12th....
OpenVPN has almost become synonymous with VPN clients and rightly so. It’s one of the fastest, most secure, and reliable VPN protocols out there. No matter which operating system you are on, most of the VPN clients have OpenVPN as their default tunneling protocol. Having said, there is talk of an OpenVPN alternative that claims to bring better performance and is much easier to set up. Yes, I am talking about WireGuard....
(Major spoilers for the Arrowverse “Elseworlds” crossover and Arrow season 7 ahead) The annual DCTV Arrowverse crossover has now come and gone. While “Elseworlds” was a monumental success, most people are talking about the teaser that was featured at the end of the event. It has now been confirmed that The CW will be adapting their own version of the iconic “Crisis on Infinite Earths” story arc. The “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover will premiere in Fall 2019....
Google has rolled out the stable Android 11 update to its Pixel phones today, with other phone makers following suit with stable beta updates for their smartphones. Oppo has joined the list by making the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 public beta update available to Find X2 Series and Reno 3 users. While select users can test out the ColorOS 11 right away, the company will officially unveil its next-gen software skin on 14th September....
Naruto voice actress Nana Mizuki has tested positive for COVID-19. The news was first reported by her agency StarCrew through a news announcement. According to her official Twitter, she does not have a fever, and her symptoms are light. Furthermore, the StarCrew writes, “From now on, we will follow the instructions of the public health center and take medical treatment. Although we have been taking measures to prevent infection nowadays, we sincerely apologize for the concern and inconvenience this may cause to our fans and to other related parties....
When someone wants to experience the modern NFL in video game form, the only choice out there for years has been EA Sports’ Madden franchise. Coming off one of the best entries in years with NFL Madden 25, the series is looking up after a few down years. However, NBC Sports anchor Mike Florio does not share those same sentiments as he absolutely trashed the series on the NBC Sports Network....
Warner Bros. has released a new featurette for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore that introduces us to Dumbledore’s first army. The first trailer released in December revealed that this army would consist of a group of misfits, namely “a magizoologist, his indispensable assistant, a wizard descended from a very old family, a school teacher, and a muggle.” The trailer expands on this, with producer David Heyman referring to each member as “an outsider who doesn’t really belong but does belong in this group....
Executor Hideo is boasting yet again in the Bazaar section of the Tower in Destiny 2, as New Monarchy has won its second consecutive Faction Rally. The prize for New Monarchy players cashing in the most Faction Packages during the last week is that their exclusive gun is on sale for just 1,000 Glimmer. Dead Orbit and Future War Cult pledges will have to pay 50,000 Glimmer for theirs. The winning gun is called Loquitor IV, and it’s an auto rifle....
A recent Nintendo Trailer may have revealed that the Hero DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will release this month. Nintendo revealed during this year’s E3 that the protagonists from several of the Dragon Quest games will become a singular playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Called Hero, the main protagonist from Dragon Quest XI is the default skin for this new character. The other skins are the protagonists from Dragon Quest III, IV, and VIII....
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is one of the most anticipated phone lineups of 2022. And up until now, we have seen a number of leaks and rumors related to the upcoming S22 phones. Joining the rumor thread is the latest leaked image of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and we can’t help but think of the Galaxy Note 20. Here’s your first look! Popular tipster Evan Blass has shared what looks like an official Galaxy S22 Ultra render (via Twitter) today....
Longtime lovers Selling Tampa‘s Sharelle Rosado and NFL Star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson will soon walk down the aisle! The pair, who have been dating since 2020, have always taken their relationship seriously, as they have always referred to each other as “fiancé.” They also welcomed their daughter Serenity a year ago. However, with the news that Chad Johnson and Sharelle Rosado are engaged, it appears it is just the beginning of a long time commitment....
Sony still has not decided on a price for its next-generation PS5, and it may depend on the conditions closer to the time of release that may determine its cost. The company’s chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki, who was speaking during Sony’s third-quarter earnings call, gave what seemed to be a candid response when asked about whether it had decided on a price yet. Transcribed by Spiel Times, Totoki said: “What is not very clear or visible is because we are competing in the space, so it’s very difficult to discuss anything about the price at this point of time and depending upon the price level, we may have to determine the promotion that we are going to deploy and how much costs we are prepared to pay....
Gaming gear manufacturer NZXT has unveiled a new set of officially licensed gaming products launching this year with last year’s breakout hit. The CRFT series is a line of limited edition products that pulls from popular titles. The first of which, CRFT 01, is the H700 PUBG limited edition case. The case is the result of a collaboration between NZXT, PUBG Corp., and Gamers Outreach. The mid-tower case is modeled to look like one of the Airdrop crates from PUBG....
