Austin Wood

Atlanta

12-year game journalist. Senior writer at @Gamesradar. Previously on @pcgamer, @ign, @rockpapershot, @eurogamer. Emails: austin(dot)wood(at)futurenet(dot)com

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Switch 2 stick drift doomers pin their hopes on Nintendo's repair service, which will take a Joy-Con 2 that "doesn't work" for free

1 week ago | gamesradar.com | Austin Wood

Nintendo says the Switch 2 Joy-Cons were rebuilt from the ground up, but early hardware breakdowns suggest they're quite similar to the originals under the hood, and comparably prone to the analog stick drift that plagued the original console. Fearing a repeat, some fans have preemptively latched onto Nintendo's repair service.
Switch 2 stick drift doomers pin their hopes on Nintendo's repair service, which will take a Joy-Con 2 that "doesn't work" for free

1 week ago | inkl.com | Austin Wood

Hand holding right Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controller with thumb extended to reach the thumbstick. Fearing a repeat, some fans have preemptively latched onto Nintendo's repair service. I've seen some people preach about the 'free drift repair' Nintendo's offering, which isn't totally accurate, but there is indeed a free repair option for busted controllers. It is likely no coincidence that busted Joy-Con 2 controllers have their own service request form in Nintendo's online customer support desk.
Marathon is delayed, but don't worry, Bungie says it just has to work on the AI, loot, combat, graphics, narrative, playlists, prox chat, and oops that's the whole game isn't it?

1 week ago | gamesradar.com | Austin Wood

Every time I think about Marathon nowadays, I think about two quotes. The first, I heard at Bungie when I visited earlier this year for a Marathon hands-on preview event. We were told that half of the game's systems had been thrown out or overhauled during development – not entirely unusual, as games may change dramatically from their initial pitch – with whispers among veteran testers alluding to a radically different game than what we were about to see.
Marathon is delayed, but don't worry, Bungie says it just has to work on the AI, loot, combat, graphics, narrative, playlists, prox chat, and oops that's the whole game isn't it? | Flipboard

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Austin Wood

Halo 7 first teaser has fans losing their mindsThe next Halo game is probably years away but it’s already sounding like a quality title, going back to the roots of what made the series so great to …
Marathon is delayed, but don't worry, Bungie says it just has to work on the AI, loot, combat, graphics, narrative, playlists, prox chat, and oops that's the whole game isn't it?

1 week ago | inkl.com | Austin Wood

A close up of a blue woman Runner during the Marathon game PS5 reveal. Every time I think about Marathon nowadays, I think about two quotes. The first, I heard at Bungie when I visited earlier this year for a Marathon hands-on preview event.
After nearly 5 years, Genshin Impact recasts Paimon in English - and I'm definitely not the only one who prefers her new voice

1 week ago | gamesradar.com | Austin Wood

Genshin Impact update 5.7 is out, and while new 5-star character Skirk is the star of the patch, many players are more focused on two of the oldest characters in the game. Genshin mascot Paimon and 1.0 standard 5-star Keqing have both been recast in English for the new update content, and their old performances will also be replaced in future patches. After almost five years, it's the end of an era, folks.
After nearly 5 years, Genshin Impact recasts Paimon in English – and I'm definitely not the only one who prefers her new voice

1 week ago | inkl.com | Austin Wood

Genshin Impact's Traveller pulls Paimon out a river while using a fishing rod. Genshin Impact update 5.7 is out, and while new 5-star character Skirk is the star of the patch, many players are more focused on two of the oldest characters in the game. Genshin mascot Paimon and 1.0 standard 5-star Keqing have both been recast in English for the new update content, and their old performances will also be replaced in future patches. After almost five years, it's the end of an era, folks.
2 years ago an MMO player locked himself in a virtual cage of his own making - "after 10,000 hours" he is finally free

1 week ago | gamesradar.com | Austin Wood

In April 2023, YouTuber and Old School RuneScape player Agile Tom knowingly signed up for a challenge that, even among MMO players who enjoy self-imposed limitations and long grinds, stood out as patently absurd. The best evidence of this is the simple fact that it wasn't until this month, on June 13, 2025, that he finally completed that challenge "after 10,000 hours," per his triumphant finale video. I say finale, but Tom quickly began another grindy challenge.
2 years ago an MMO player locked himself in a virtual cage of his own making – "after 10,000 hours" he is finally free | Flipboard

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Austin Wood

What Is Marvel Mystery Oil And Is It Safe To Use In Your Engine? Marvel Mystery Oil, or MMO, — to the uninitiated, it may sound like a magical substance concocted from secret ingredients, and in some ways, that's …
2 years ago an MMO player locked himself in a virtual cage of his own making – "after 10,000 hours" he is finally free

1 week ago | inkl.com | Austin Wood

Old School RuneScape Smite collab. In April 2023, YouTuber and Old School RuneScape player Agile Tom knowingly signed up for a challenge that, even among MMO players who enjoy self-imposed limitations and long grinds, stood out as patently absurd. The best evidence of this is the simple fact that it wasn't until this month, on June 13, 2025, that he finally completed that challenge "after 10,000 hours," per his triumphant finale video. I say finale, but Tom quickly began another grindy challenge.

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3 Jun 25

Genuinely hilarious that this is one of exactly two Switch 2 games I care about, and it's a JRPG from 500 years ago

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In two days, Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster arrives on Nintendo Switch 2! But before that... Have a glimpse into a day in the life of Agnès before the events of the game. 🎨 Illustration: Naoki Ikushima ✍️ Scenario: Keiichi Ajiro https://t.co/q2TTdZNtnl

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Articles

Switch 2 stick drift doomers pin their hopes on Nintendo's repair service, which will take a Joy-Con 2 that "doesn't work" for free

Switch 2 stick drift doomers pin their hopes on Nintendo's repair service, which will take a Joy-Con 2 that "doesn't work" for free

Marathon is delayed, but don't worry, Bungie says it just has to work on the AI, loot, combat, graphics, narrative, playlists, prox chat, and oops that's the whole game isn't it?

Marathon is delayed, but don't worry, Bungie says it just has to work on the AI, loot, combat, graphics, narrative, playlists, prox chat, and oops that's the whole game isn't it? | Flipboard

Marathon is delayed, but don't worry, Bungie says it just has to work on the AI, loot, combat, graphics, narrative, playlists, prox chat, and oops that's the whole game isn't it?

After nearly 5 years, Genshin Impact recasts Paimon in English - and I'm definitely not the only one who prefers her new voice

After nearly 5 years, Genshin Impact recasts Paimon in English – and I'm definitely not the only one who prefers her new voice

2 years ago an MMO player locked himself in a virtual cage of his own making - "after 10,000 hours" he is finally free

2 years ago an MMO player locked himself in a virtual cage of his own making – "after 10,000 hours" he is finally free | Flipboard

2 years ago an MMO player locked himself in a virtual cage of his own making – "after 10,000 hours" he is finally free

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