Derek Strickland

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: RSI announces CitizenCon will be digital-only to focus on Squadron 42's development, targeting a 2026 release. RSI announces that CitizenCon will be digital-only this year so that the team can focus directly on Squadron 42's development. Squadron 42's been in development for quite some time, but RSI has pinpointed a 2026 release for the project. The singleplayer game commands star power with actors like Mark Hamill, Henry Cavill, and Gary Oldman bringing Squadron 42 to life.

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Ongoing trade tariffs and global economic uncertainty leads some analyst firms to lower their sales projections for the Switch 2. The global economic uncertainty from ongoing trade tariffs have clouded sales forecasts for the Nintendo Switch 2, and some analyst firms are lowering their year-one expectations for the new console. Analyst firm DFC Intelligence has downwardly revised its sales forecast for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 system.

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: The Switch 2 features a new NVIDIA Tegra chip, offering 10 times the graphics performance of the original Switch. It supports 4K 60FPS on TV and 1080p 120FPS on-the-go. Firaxis praises its power, enabling Civilization VII to achieve mid-tier PC visuals. Publishers can charge for next-gen upgrades, and Civ 7 will utilize new JoyCon mouse controls. The Switch 2's new upgraded chipset has excited developers who seek squeeze more performance out of their games.

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: The Nintendo Switch 2 features significant upgrades, including a custom NVIDIA chip offering 10x the graphics performance of its predecessor, enabling 4K gaming with raytracing and DLSS upscaling. It supports Auto Low Latency Mode for smoother gameplay on compatible TVs and can run games at 120FPS, though capped at 60FPS in 4K.

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: The Last of Us Season 2 premiered to over 5 million viewers, surpassing Season 1's debut. Sony aims to leverage the show's success to boost game sales and brand awareness, integrating its divisions for broader reach. The new PS5-enhanced release, The Last of Us Complete, suggests a strategic pause on further game sequels. The latest season of The Last of Us TV series debuts with an exceptional start, and this time around Sony has a product ready to sell to viewers.