Pokémon & Nintendo — new reveals, game updates, Nintendo Direct news, Switch content, Pokémon announcements

The Nintendo Switch 2 just hit its one-year anniversary, and the numbers are staggering—19.86 million units sold and 48.71 million software units moved, putting it on track as potentially the fastest-selling console in history. Over in the UK alone, it crossed 1 million units a full 30 weeks faster than the original Switch. (Discussion) (Source)

However, it's not all celebrations—Japanese hardware charts show Switch sales plummeting following a price increase taking effect. The impact of the pricing shift is already being felt in Nintendo's home territory. (Source)

Persona 4 Revival has been rated by the ESRB and listed on the Xbox store, strongly suggesting a new announcement could drop this week. If you've been waiting for P4 to make a comeback, keep your eyes peeled. (Source)

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream is absolutely dominating Japanese sales charts, spending six consecutive weeks at #1 according to Famitsu. That's a seriously impressive run for the quirky life sim. (Source)

Yacht Club Games says many players are "missing 50 percent of the game" in Mina the Hollower, and there are "a few very secret things" still undiscovered. Time to dive back in and start poking at every hidden corner. (Source)

Parking Garage Rally Circuit got a slick Switch announcement trailer, promising arcade precision rally racing through repurposed parking structures across US landmarks. The aesthetic looks like a retro dream. (Source)

EA SPORTS FC 26 is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 (and original Switch), with the free "World's Game Update" adding international football content just in time for summer. (Source)

Crystal Dynamics shared comments on its use of AI in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, claiming the goal is to "empower" creativity and flexibility for its teams. The AI-in-games conversation continues to evolve. (Source)

Over in r/NintendoSwitch, a fun thread is exploring games featuring fish, birds, or bugs—perfect for entertaining both yourself and a curious foster kitten, with a budget under $25. Cassette Beasts gets a well-deserved shoutout. (Source)

Fortnite — season updates, collabs, new skins, map changes, competitive scene

Another new sprite has been revealed for Fortnite's upcoming custom skin system, bringing the known count up to around 18 different sprite options. The customization depth here is getting genuinely exciting. (Source)

The Overwatch collaboration is winding down, and players are sharing heartfelt goodbyes to Tracer—calling her "an absolute goat" and praising the collab as fantastic throughout. (Source)

Players are already speculating about a potential Supergirl skin arriving this month, possibly tied to the upcoming movie. Fortnite's superhero collab catalog may be expanding yet again. (Source)

One dedicated player hit 500+ eliminations for the first time in 8 years of playing, also hitting 500 in Rivals mode—double 500 club secured. Harry Plopper approves. (Source)

Multiple players are sweating the level 200 grind with an event apparently arriving tomorrow, sparking questions about team restrictions and whether the remaining XP climb is even achievable. (Source) (Source)

Meanwhile, a ranked player finally hit their target rank and declared "never playing ranked again"—a mood every competitive Fortnite player knows deeply. (Source)

Call of Duty — Warzone/Black Ops updates, new seasons, weapons, competitive

A fascinating piece of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 cut content has surfaced: in the original final mission, Shepherd was meant to reveal that he and other "patriots" started the second Russian civil war, showing America was pulling strings behind the scenes all along. That would have been a massive story beat. (Source)

A modded scenario asks players how they'd feel if Captain Price died in Modern Warfare 3, sparking heated debate about one of gaming's most iconic characters and whether his story should have ended differently. (Source)

One player finishing the original Modern Warfare 3 called it "the best action video game trilogy" they've ever played, praising the Delta Force missions and the emotional conclusion. The nostalgia is real. (Source)

Nostalgia posts are popping up around the Call of Duty: Black Ops DS era, with players reminiscing about wireless multiplayer and the charm of portable CoD on the DS Lite. Simpler times. (Source)

Indie Games — notable releases, hidden gems, devlogs, Steam Next Fest picks

Pathogenic—described as Spore meets The Binding of Isaac—has locked in a release date of July 16, 2026. This twin-stick shooter is one to watch for anyone who loves biological weirdness with roguelike depth. (Source)

A solo developer shared their fast-paced tower-defense strategy game with settlement management mechanics, built over five months with an emphasis on quick matches and high-intensity gameplay. (Source)

A compelling discussion is asking when indie games stopped being "impressive for their budget" and simply became some of the best games being made period—with titles like Hollow Knight and Outer Wilds cited as turning points. (Source)

A heartbreaking message from an indie developer on their newly released game's Steam page is making the rounds, highlighting the emotional toll of launching a game into a crowded marketplace. Worth a read for anyone who cares about the humans behind the games. (Source)

Someone proposed an incredible indie game concept: a sword that can change form into any five-letter word. The community is already running with the idea and it's genuinely brilliant. (Source)

Steam & PC — top charts, big sales, Steam Deck compatibility, major PC releases

Steam Next Fest June edition press week kicks off today, and developers are expressing anxiety about the sheer volume of demos—worried their games will get buried. If you're a demo enthusiast, this is your moment to dig deep and surface hidden gems. (Source)

Steam's new store page design appears to have a bug causing automatic upward scrolling specifically on Firefox, with users confirming the issue doesn't occur on Chrome or the Steam client itself. (Source)

Players are also noticing changes to Steam's random game button, and the reaction is... not great. The community is not thrilled with whatever's been tweaked. (Source)

A great thread is collecting games that let you deploy personal sentries or drones—Warframe (Xaku and Protea), DRG: Rogue Core, and tower defense hybrids all getting love. (Source)

Gaming Roundup — other notable news, trailers, industry moves

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales got a behind-the-scenes making-of feature, offering a window into the creative process behind this intriguing project. (Source)