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Xbox boss reaffirms support for Switch 2: 'Nintendo has been a great partner'

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Adam Vjestica

đ€ Xbox boss Phil Spencer has reaffirmed his support for Nintendo Switch 2 đ Spencer praises Nintendo as a great partner and values the Japanese companyâs role in the industry đ€ However, only one Microsoft game, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, is confirmed for Switch 2 so far đ Potential future Xbox titles could include Hi-Fi Rush and a Doom: The Dark Ages port Xbox head Phil Spencer has reiterated his vow to support Nintendo's Switch 2, though we've only seen one game coming to...
Nintendo Switch 2 devs praise the console's increased power: 'It's huge for us'

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Reece Bithrey

đ Switch 2 game developers have mostly heaped strong praise on Nintendo for adding more power to the new consoleđŞ It should enable them to make more daring games, to take advantage of its beefed-up internalsđ The participants in Nintendo Life's interview mostly seemed especially positive for the future of the console for developmentâď¸ The console benefits from a larger 1080p, 120Hz screen, as well as Nvidia's DLSS upscaling tech.
Nintendo Switch 2 developers share which feature they're most excited for

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Reece Bithrey |Adam Vjestica

🗣️ Nintendo Life has spoken to a range of game developers and asked which feature of the Switch 2 excites them most🐭 A lot of the devs surprisingly said the new mouse mode of the Joy-Con 2🆕 They've predicted how useful it will be in certain games, or to open up new ways to play👏 It's just one of the new innovations that the Switch 2 brings, alongside its upgraded internals, larger screen, and more.
Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox controller, console wrap, and Elite controller have leaked

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Adam Vjestica

🔥 Microsoft plans to release three Doom: The Dark Ages-themed Xbox accessories: a Wireless Controller, a console wrap, and an Elite Series 2 controller 📆 The Xbox Wireless Controller will cost 79.99 Euros (likely $79.99 in the US) and pre-orders will begin on April 18 🔒 These accessories will be exclusive to the Microsoft Store, with the Xbox Wireless Controller potentially available at other retailers later 🎮 Doom: The Dark Ages will also launch on PS5, alongside Xbox Series X|S, PC, and...
How to watch the Mario Kart World Direct tomorrow and what to expect

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Adam Vjestica

📆 The Mario Kart World Direct presentation on April 17 will provide an in-depth look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch game 👀 Fans can expect details on the open-world gameplay, character outfits, and new items ⏰ The presentation will be streamed on Nintendo's YouTube and Twitch channels at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST ✍️ The Shortcut will host a live blog covering the event for real-time updates Mario Kart World is a system seller for Nintendo, so it makes sense we're getting...
iPhone 16e cases: 10 MagSafe cases for your phone

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Max Buondonno

The iPhone 16e is Apple’s latest entry-level iPhone, complete with a new design and a new price of $599. While it’s not the phone for everyone, there are plenty of folks who it works well for thanks to the 6.1-inch screen, Face ID, fast processor, and long battery life. It’s a huge upgrade over the third-generation iPhone SE, and it’s good enough if all you need is a new iPhone and have $600 to spend.
Samsung's Ballie robot is actually coming out - and it's powered by Google Gemini

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Max Buondonno

🤖 Samsung is releasing its smart home robot it teased at CES 🦾 Called Ballie, the robot is like a smart assistant speaker on wheels 📽️ It can project video calls on your wall, messages, and more 🤝 Samsung and Google even partnered to bring Gemini to Ballie 📅 It’s supposed to come out this summer, but we don’t know for how much We see a lot of robots at CES that typically never make it to market, but Samsung’s Ballie home assistant bot is officially destined for consumers after being teased...
PSP 2 rumors suggest Sony’s handheld will launch with PS6 - and play PS5 games

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Adam Vjestica

🤔 The PSP 2 is rumored to launch alongside the PS6 and will reportedly be capable of playing PS5 games, albeit at lower resolutions and frame rates 🤷‍♂️ The release is likely years away, as current technology cannot deliver PS5-quality visuals in a handheld at a consumer-friendly price 💪 Previous rumors suggested the PSP 2 would play PS4-quality games, similar to the Nintendo Switch 2's capabilities 📈 The PSP 2 is expected to cost more than the $449.99 Nintendo Switch 2, given its advanced...
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date 'confirmed' for North America

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Matt Swider

ūüďÜ The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date seems to be Wednesday, April 23ūüá®ūüá¶ This is for some Canadian stores, reports a source with a good track recordūüáļūüáł But the Switch 2 pre-order date in the US may happen at the same timeūüďß The Shortcut subscribers will get the first pre-order links for US storesThe hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date has been confirmed for one North American country, according to a new report today.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is all but confirmed as screenshots leak online

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Reece Bithrey

👀 Details of the brand new The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered have leaked online 😮 Screenshots showing off graphical improvements have been leaked from a website from one of the game's developers 📆 The game is slated for release on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and should be coming to Game Pass 🏹 One source has also noted widespread changes to the game's HUD, blocking system, and archery, for instance If you've been waiting patiently for the rumored Elder Scrolls Oblivion remaster, then...