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Cozy Lord Of The Rings Farming Sim Tales of the Shire Getting Physical Release On PS5 & Switch

1 day ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game is launching on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on July 29. While the charming life-sim game will be available digitally on all platforms, those who want a physical release will be able to pick up a boxed copy on PS5 or Nintendo Switch on launch day. The Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game physical edition will cost $40, and preorders are available now ahead of launch.
Preorders For The Snow White Limited Steelbook Edition Blu-Ray Are Available Now

1 day ago | gamespot.com | Brendan Hesse

Snow White may have earned mixed reviews from viewers and wasn’t quite as successful at the box office as anticipated, but it still managed to become one of the year’s biggest films. The live-action adaptation of Disney’s iconic animated movie makes a few significant tweaks to the story, offering a unique retelling that’s not afraid to buck tradition.
Tekken Director Is Trying To Bring The Game To Waffle House, But To No Avail

1 day ago | gamespot.com | Lan Pitts

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. What started as a meme has become a quest of sorts for Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada. Last summer, Harada became morbidly curious about the diner chain, asking his followers what the deal was with these brawls and the culture behind it.
Switch 2's Price Could Affect "Early Adoption," Nintendo Says

1 day ago | gamespot.com | Evan Campbell

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. If you think Switch 2's price of $450 seems a tad steep, then you are not alone. In fact, Nintendo has admitted the entry cost--especially considering the original Switch debuted at $300--could affect early hardware sales for the upcoming hybrid system.
The Last Of Us Showrunners Break Down Why They Finally Introduced Spores

2 days ago | gamespot.com | Lan Pitts

In the world of The Last of Us, people can become infected primarily by bites and cuts from other infected. In Episode 5, the showrunners finally introduced spores to the playing field, making it a lot easier for people to become infected. Originally, showrunner and creator Neil Druckmann said there had to be a "dramatic reason" for spores to make their way to the show, and with the episode's climactic end, we have our reason. This story contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2.
GTA 6 Trailer Passes 100 Million Views On YouTube In Less Than A Week

2 days ago | gamespot.com | Evan Campbell

It didn't even take a full week for Grand Theft Auto VI's second trailer to break 100 million views on YouTube. Though the video can be seen in other places as well (Rockstar Games confirmed just last week that the open-world title's trailer hit almost a half-billion views after just a day), this is still an extremely impressive accomplishment. Rockstar released the newest Grand Theft Auto VI trailer out of nowhere on May 6.
Nintendo Reveals A Switch 2 Setting That Prevents Its Battery From Deteriorating

2 days ago | gamespot.com | Tomas Franzese

Nintendo is recommending that Switch 2 owners turn on a "Stop Charging Around 90%" setting to prevent the system's battery from deteriorating as fast. The company shared the news--and an in-depth video explaining where to find the new setting--in a recent Nintendo Today post. Recently, Nintendo has been sharing system setting-related videos on its daily news app, including one showcasing the use of mouse controls on the home screen.
Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Sephiroth Card May Hide Hints For Final Fantasy Remake Part 3

2 days ago | gamespot.com | Jason Fanelli

After years of anticipation, Wizards of the Coast unveiled multiple cards from the Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy expansion set, which launches in store June 13, at PAX East. Among the cards was Sephiroth, Fabled Soldier // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel, a double-faced card with new original artwork from Tetsuya Nomura, the creative director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at Square Enix.
TLOU Episode 6 Takes Us Back To What Broke Joel And Ellie's Relationship

2 days ago | gamespot.com | Lan Pitts

It's hard to believe that Season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us is almost over, but we're over the halfway mark with only two episodes left. Season 3 has already been greenlit, but fans have been theorizing on where the story will cut off. As teased in a preview video for Episode 6, next week's episode takes a step back to two years earlier as viewers will learn what caused the rift between Joel and Ellie. This story contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2.
Nintendo Offers A First Glimpse At How Mouse Controls Work On Switch 2's Home Menu

2 days ago | gamespot.com | Tomas Franzese

Nintendo has released a short new video showcasing how mouse controls work on the home menu of Nintendo Switch 2. The video was initially posted on the Nintendo Today app on March 11. A message attached to the video on the app explains that players can place the attachment side of a Joy-Con 2 controller down on a flat surface (or your pants) while using the home menu to activate the mouse controls.