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An image of a broken Nintendo Switch console.

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SMARTPHONES

Be Warned: Nintendo Can Now Brick Your Console at Will

Nintendo is known for many things. Some are good, and others may appear downright evil at times. One issue that the company has repeatedly taken a tough stance on is the modification and piracy of its games and consoles. Now, an update to Nintendo’s EULA allows the company to brick your entire system at will.

by Corinna Oettinger

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Three gaming consoles: Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, with a rising dollar sign and graph in the background.

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SMARTPHONES

How Much Will it Cost to Play on PS5, Xbox Series X or Switch 2 With All These Price Hikes?

After Sony and Nintendo, Microsoft recently completed a festival of price increases for video game consoles. On average, an Xbox Series console will be $100 more expensive by 2025. The Nintendo Switch 2, U.S. tariffs, the infamous “economic situation”… there’s no shortage of arguments to justify this race to your wallet. So let’s take stock: how much more will you have to spend on console gaming in 2025?

by Antoine Engels

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SMARTPHONES

Lego Technic Novelties 2025: These are the Summer Sets

Lego is launching eight new sets in the Technic range this summer. This means that the Technic 2025 portfolio will grow from eleven to a total of 19 models. In addition to classic playsets, you can also expect special highlights that are specially tailored to adult Lego fans.

by Michael Büttner

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SMARTPHONES

Rethinking Microtransactions: A Necessary Evil in Modern Gaming

We gamers can usually agree on one thing: We hate microtransactions. And why wouldn’t we? Microtransactions are one of those things that are just too easy to hate. They epitomize everything that’s wrong with modern gaming. And we have the bad, greedy companies to blame for it, right? But is it really their fault, or are microtransactions a problem that we created ourselves? The day that thousands of gamers decided to spend money on a set of horse armor is when microtransactions, as we now know them, were born, and now we have to live with that.

by Corinna Oettinger

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6 Min.

SMARTPHONES

The Wii in 2025: Putting a Retro Console to the Test

I bought a Nintendo Wii from 2006 a few weeks ago. In this article, I show you how I came to this decision, whether the purchase was worthwhile, and who a Wii is still suitable for in 2025.

by Corinna Oettinger

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SMARTPHONES

This Incredible Action Game is Free on Amazon Right Now

If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you already have access to Prime Gaming at no extra cost! That means free games every month, plus tons of exclusive in-game bonuses. Below, we’ll highlight our top picks among this month’s free offerings—and share even more free titles, in-game loot, and other goodies coming throughout April. There’s plenty of action, suspense, and fun to dive into, so let’s get started.

by Corinna Oettinger

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SMARTPHONES

Nintendo Switch 2: Only Real Fans Would Pre-order

Switch 2 can be pre-ordered on April 8. In order to make life difficult for resellers, also known as scalpers, interested parties must overcome a whole series of hurdles and out themselves as true Nintendo fans.

by Matthias Wellendorf

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SMARTPHONES

Nintendo Switch 2: Revolutionary Features or Just Hype?

If you were overall disappointed by today’s Nintendo Direct, you’re not alone. No new information on internal hardware and, more importantly, no announced price, left many wanting more. Right now, however, there is no point in dwelling on information we weren’t given about Nintendo’s newest console. Let’s instead take a look at some of the features that were announced and are surely bound to turn some heads.

by Corinna Oettinger

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SMARTPHONES

Tomodachi Life Returns: A Beloved Classic Gets a Sequel

Forget the Nintendo Switch 2 because one of the most legendary Nintendo 3DS games is getting an unexpected sequel. Fans had almost given up hope, but next year, this beloved classic is making a triumphant return.

by Corinna Oettinger

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SMARTPHONES

Why Atomfall Captivated Me: A Journey Through The Quarantine Zone

Over the weekend, I had the chance to really dive deep into the world of Atomfall. I had the opportunity to look at the game before receiving my key for the full version, so I didn’t expect too many surprises. And yet, somehow, this game still managed to capture my attention in a whole new way. The most interesting part about this? Something that I didn’t particularly like when I first played the game ended up being one of the best parts about it.

by Corinna Oettinger

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