Jade King

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Horizon’s Ashly Burch Says On Fighting For AI Protections In Video Games

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

“It’s such an interesting thing being an actor, because you imbue so much of yourself into these characters, and you work really hard bringing them to life, but ultimately, you sort of have to pass them off,” Ashly Burch tells me on the BAFTA Game Awards 2025 red carpet. Over the years, Burch has brought many iconic characters to life.
I Love The Nintendo Switch 2 And Steam Deck, So Stop Turning Them Into Pointless Enemies

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

Since its release back in February 2022, Valve’s Steam Deck console has sold roughly four million units, an impressive number for a relatively niche handheld that focuses mostly on an existing market of PC players. Compared to the Nintendo Switch though, it’s minuscule.
Nintendo Switch 2's Variable Pricing For Mario Kart World Has Me Worried About The Future

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

The Nintendo Switch 2 and its wide variety of games all look great, but it feels like all anyone can talk about is the price. Not that I can blame them, since the idea of paying $450 for a Nintendo console before potential price hikes thanks to Trump’s tariffs is a hard pill to swallow. It is going to get expensive, and instead of doing everything it can to reassure consumers about the rough future ahead, it’s shooting itself in the foot.
The Minecraft Movie Chicken Jockey Meme Is Both A Blessing And A Curse

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

I am turning 30 this year, but that hasn’t stopped me from spending the past week laughing at A Minecraft Movie memes on TikTok. You see, there is a moment where Jack Black and Jason Momoa are in a wrestling ring and a zombie riding a chicken drops from the ceiling. A Chicken Jockey, if you will. In response to its presence, Jack Black screams its name in such a self-aware fashion that it has immediately cemented itself in the cultural zeitgeist.
If Cyberpunk 2077 Can Run On The Switch 2, The New Console Is Powerful Enough To Run Anything

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

The Nintendo Switch 2 is already full of surprises. Now less than three months away from its full release, the upcoming console is already more powerful, ambitious, and expensive than I think most of us could have ever imagined. Hell, it is home to a FromSoftware exclusive that, for all intents and purposes, is pretty much Bloodborne 2 (but multiplayer). Nintendo isn’t messing around.
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Being Canon Is A Very Big Deal

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

was an odd game. A fun and oftentimes adorable one with a bad framerate, but at few points were you expected to take its narrative seriously. Nintendo and Koei Tecmo didn’t set out to create a canon chapter in the Zelda universe, instead using this Musou title to explore an alternate timeline where very different events take place with a mixture of both new and existing characters. It’s entertaining, but it was hard to feel invested in its tale when you knew it had no impact on Breath of the Wild.
Nintendo Switch 2 Editions Of Games Are Hiding More Secrets Thank You Think

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

Surprise! You can play games you already own on the Nintendo Switch 2. You can do this in a native sense, or cough up a few extra pennies for the enhanced editions. Judging from all we’ve seen from enhanced titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Metroid Prime 4, and Super Mario Party Jamboree, it just might be worth the price of admission.
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

3 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

The Nintendo Switch 2 is here! Well, it’s coming in just a few short months, but today’s Direct dropped a deluge of new information for the upcoming console. That included its launch date, exclusive games, price, and plenty more to come. It was a big one, so let’s dive into all the things we saw. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be launching worldwide on June 5, 2025, with a selection of titles and accessories, many of which have been detailed throughout this piece.
Final Fantasy 9's 25th Anniversary Means The Remake Is Only A Matter Of Time

3 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

Final Fantasy 9 will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. And, as the very best game in the series, I’m incredibly excited for Square Enix to celebrate its legacy with new merch, reveals, and a look back at what many consider the JRPG series’ crowning achievement. But what I want to hear about most is the long-rumoured remake, and whether it actually exists.
Everything We Expect To See At The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

3 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Jade King

We are less than 24 hours away from the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, a showcase that is expected to provide us with nearly an hour’s worth of new information on the console, including its release date, price, launch games, and much more.