There is no denying that the Switch 2 is crushing it. Its sales in the US are pacing 45% ahead of the original Switch over its first four months and most consoles in history. No data exists in a vacuum, though, and Switch 2 sales came in weaker than expected in certain overseas markets for the latest quarter, Nintendo said in February. Now, a report from Bloomberg claimed Nintendo is cutting Switch 2 production by 30% after weaker-than-expected demand during the holidays.

At the same time, the reporting said Nintendo remained on track to ship its forecasted 19 million Switch 2 units by the end of March, and in fact, the system is expected to reach the 20 million units that analysts are projecting. Nintendo, like other companies, is known to post intentionally conservative estimates in part so it can generate positive headlines when it exceeds them. As of December 31, Nintendo had sold 17.37 million Switch 2 consoles, so the 19 million forecast seems to be certainly on track.

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He's the second-best astromech droid in the Star Wars galaxy--we all know Chopper from Rebels is the MVP--but there's still a lot to love about R2-D2. An icon of the Star Wars franchise, R2's tubular design has translated surprisingly well to Lego, and you can get a big discount on this cute and compact set. Normally $100, you can grab it for just $80 during the Amazon Spring Sale.

Lego Star Wars: R2-D2 (1,050 pieces)

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Measuring over nine inches tall once it has been fully constructed, the Lego R2-D2 is equipped with a 360-degree rotating head, detachable third leg for mobility, an attachable periscope, and optional tools that can easily be attached to its chassis. Like several other figures from Lego, you'll get an information plaque and a stand decorated with the LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary symbol, plus a few minifigures.

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale rolls on today with even more deals, including a nice discount on PDP's Riffmaster guitar, which can be used with Fortnite Festival and Rock Band 4. Epic Games just recently announced that Fortnite Festival's Battle Stage is shutting down, but the two other modes are staying online. The PDP Riffmaster is currently on sale for $100, which is 33% off its normal $150 price point.

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The Riffmaster guitar was built specifically for Fortnite Festival and originally came out in 2024. The wireless guitar controller works with PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, but you need to buy a different model depending on your platform of choice, so be sure to double check that on Amazon.

It features a built-in, rechargeable battery that promises up to 36 hours of use per charge. The guitar also has a 3.5mm audio jack for playing with headphones, and PDP says it should work within a 30-foot area. Additionally, it has an analog stick on the back of the guitar's neck to help users navigate menus, and comes with a shoulder strap. It also has a collapsable design.

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The final full week of March is coming to a close, and it has been a rollercoaster of emotions if you've been following the recent gaming news. Between showcases and turmoil in the industry, you never know what you're in for whenever you open your phone and start scrolling through your feed, but if you need a quick roundup, we're here to help. We've listed the biggest stories of the week below, so grab a fresh cup of your favorite hot beverage, settle down into a comfy seat, and take a quick dive into everything that happened this week.

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• Epic is laying off more than 1,000 employees
• PlayStation is testing out dynamic pricing

Epic is laying off more than 1,000 employees

This week had a lot of bad news, starting with Epic Games announcing that more than 1,000 people would be impacted by sweeping layoffs. CEO Tim Sweeney framed them as a necessary step to ensure sustainability, and the impact from losing hundreds of seasoned workers will see several Fortnite projects and games shut down or scaled back. Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage will go offline later this year, while Horizon Chase and Horizon Chase Turbo will be removed from digital stores starting June 1. This comes in the wake of Epic hiking the price of Fortnite's in-game currency V-Bucks as player engagement has begun to dip as of late.

PlayStation is testing out dynamic pricing

Rumors of Sony testing out dynamic pricing system have been circulating for years now, but it looks like it might be real after all. People browsing the PSN Store have reported seeing wildly different prices for games, but at least this week's PlayStation news can't get any worse…right?

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Whether you're a long-time fan of author Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive or are brand-new to the franchise, the Cosmere RPG Stormlight Starter Set Tabletop RPG Kit by Brotherwise Games is a great way to bring the Cosmere to your next tabletop session, and it's currently available at a 15% discount as a part of the Amazon Spring Sale. The limited-time discount brings the all-in-one TTRPG kit down to just $21.21 (was $25).

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Brotherwise Games' Cosmere RPG Stormlight Starter Set Tabletop RPG Kit is designed to introduce new players and game masters to the Stormlight campaign setting and includes everything you need to set up and play the game. In the box, you'll find a condensed 60-page starter rulebook that explains the core mechanics of the Cosmere RPG, making it easy for beginners to get their campaigns off the ground quickly with minimal preparation. Speaking of which, there's also a set of six pre-generated characters and initiative cards, as well as a 48-page introductory adventure for level 1 characters featuring narrative-driven encounters, battle maps, and tokens for players and NPC enemies. In addition to all these gameplay materials, the set also comes with a set of six dice you'll need to play the game (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20) plus a custom six-sided "plot die" to enhance storytelling, decision-making, and roleplaying.

Whether you're a seasoned tabletop veteran, new to both tabletop RPGs and the Cosmere, or just curious about trying something that isn't Dungeons & Dragons, The Cosmere RPG Stormlight Starter Set Tabletop RPG Kit has everything you need to get your Cosmere adventure started without any hassle--and keep it running smoothly as it progresses.

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One of the coolest--and most affordable--Nintendo collectibles you can get right now is an Amiibo. These miniature figures capture the likeness of Nintendo's many recognizable characters from series like Super Mario, Kirby, and The Legend of Zelda. The most prolific of these Amiibo collections is the Super Smash Bros. line, which features dozens of characters based on their appearances in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Some of these figures can be hard to track down, but thanks to Target, you can save big on select Smash Bros. Amiibo for a limited time, including Mario, Pikachu, Samus, and many more. On average, you can save $5 - $10 per Amiibo figure, and each one is compatible with Super Smash Bros. and various other Switch and Switch 2 games, meaning you can scan in the characters to unlock bonus content, track battler stats, and more. Check out the full list of discounted Smash Bros. Amiibo below.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate AmiiboSave up to $10 per figure

• Bowser -- $35 ($40)
• Greninja -- $35 ($45)
• Jigglypuff -- $30 ($35)
• King Dedede -- $29 ($40)
• Mario -- $30 ($40)
• Pikachu -- $25 ($30)
• Rosalina and Luma -- $15 ($20)
• Samus -- $35 ($45)
• Sheik -- $35 ($40)
• Yoshi -- $40 ($50)
• Wario -- $35 ($50)

Our top recommendations here include Greninja, Wario, and Sheik, which ooze personality through their action-packed poses. Not only do these figures look great, but they can also battle in your stead in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. By simply tapping a compatible Amiibo to the NFC touchpoint on your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con or Pro controller, you'll get a figure player who'll appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and will fight on your behalf when you're away. These fighters can learn new abilities and tactics as they fight, and the more they battle, the more abilities they gain. They can be upgraded further, and when you're confident in their skills, you can send them out to battle against other players' amiibo fighters for you.

Of course, you'll need a copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for this, and you can grab one at a slight discount on Amazon during its Spring Sale. Normally $60, it's on sale for $54.71. This is entirely optional, so if you just want a cool pocket-sized collectible, then these Amiibo figures will look great on your shelf or desk. For more Nintendo deals, check out these specials on the high-end 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controllers and the kid-friendly Mario-themed peripherals that'll work with Switch consoles. These deals are part of Amazon's Spring Sale 2026, which runs until March 31--but we've seen many deals selling out already, so check them out while you can.

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It's official: Running Man star Glen Powell is the voice of Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Earlier this week, Nintendo revealed that the ace pilot of the Star Fox series will appear in the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but it left people guessing as to who exactly was voicing him.

That was until today, when the Top Gun: Maverick actor confirmed on his Instagram account that he was "born to Barrel Roll" and that he was providing his vocal talents to the film. The sequel already has a stacked cast, and includes the returning cast of Chris Pratt (Mario), Charlie Day (Luigi), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach), Keegan Michael-Key (Toad), and Jack Black (Bowser) alongside newcomers Brie Larson (Rosalina), Donald Glover (Yoshi), and Benny Safdie (Bowser Jr.).

It's unclear yet just how big Fox McCloud's role will be in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, but his inclusion is a big surprise. Outside of the Smash Bros. fighting game franchise, McCloud has never visited the Mushroom Kingdom, and Nintendo generally keeps its franchises separate from one another. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie appears to be breaking those rules, as, alongside Star Fox, it looks like Pikmin will show up in the animated film.

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Nintendo is expected to release a new Star Fox game in the summer and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, according to a new round of leaks.

Following the confirmation of Fox McCloud's appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Thursday, Nintendo fans speculated about whether or not the game series he's from could be making a return as well. Nate the Hate, a well-known insider who has accurately leaked details about Nintendo Directs in the past, confirmed that a new Star Fox game was in the works in a podcast.

According to Nate the Hate, it will be a "classic-style" Star Fox game with "very good" visuals and online multiplayer. The leaker didn't stop there, though, going on to explain that a new 3D Mario game wouldn't be coming out this year and that one of Nintendo's big games for the fall would be a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, among other lower-profile titles and Nintendo Switch 2 Editions.

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8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller - G Classic

$49.31 (was $70)

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8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller - Gray

$60 (was $70)

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8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller - Purple

$60 (was $70)

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The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller, compatible with Switch 1 and Switch 2 consoles, SteamOS, Windows PCs, Apple products, and Android devices, is currently available in a variety of colors at a significant discount as part of Amazon's Spring Sale. We're big fans of 8BitDo's controllers in general, and the Pro 3 is an excellent option, especially for retro gaming. Not only is its button layout ideal for returning to classic Nintendo and PlayStation games, but it also comes in three colors inspired by vintage hardware like the Super Nintendo, PlayStation, and GameCube. All three models are discounted to below their standard $70 price tags, though the specific price cuts differ between them.

8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller - G Classic $49.31 (was $70)

The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is compatible with Switch 1 & Switch 2, Windows PC, Steam Deck, Apple devices, and Android devices. It features swappable Magnetic ABXY buttons that can swap between Switch and Xbox button layouts with the included button-puller tool. It also uses parallel, PlayStation-style thumbsticks with Hall Effect sensors, adjustable trigger sensitivity, two additional back paddle buttons, and the ability to program up to three custom button mapping profiles. The box also includes a charging dock.

As mentioned above, there are three colorways on sale. This one, the G Classic, is inspired by the Super Nintendo's original gamepad. It also seeing the biggest discount to $49.31 (was $70).

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The Pro 3 Gray model sports all the same features as the G Classic, but is designed to resemble the original PS1 DualShock controller. It's on sale for $40 (was $70).

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Finally, we have the 8BitDo Pro 3 Purple model, which looks like the iconic GameCube controller, complete with dark purple chassis, red B button, green A button, and light gray thumbsticks, D-pad, and triggers. Aside from the difference is looks, it has all the same features and accessories as the other two discounted options. It's on sale for $50 (was $70).

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Antony Starr--best known for his role as the manipulative, nefarious Homelander in The Boys--is apparently the ideal actor to play series antagonist Albert Wesker in a film adaptation of Resident Evil… according to fans, anyway. But Starr seems rather bewildered by the notion.

To be fair, Starr sort of brought this on himself. At a recent convention, a fan reportedly told him he'd make a great Wesker, and Starr apparently expressed interest in the role. But in a recent interview ahead of the fifth and final season of The Boys, Starr dialed back the enthusiasm.

"I don't even know what it is, man," Starr said of the Wesker role in a recent interview with ComicBook.com.

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A new Resident Evil Requiem patch has gone live, and it's a big one. Alongside several gameplay improvements and changes to in-game facial expressions, the Resident Evil Requiem update adds a brand-new photo mode to the game, allowing you to easily snap images of your gameplay or set up the co-protagonists for a more action-packed shot--but we all know that the Leon S. Kennedy fandom is the real target market for this update.

Capcom had previously announced that new content--including the photo mode--was on the way after it celebrated a massive sales milestone for Resident Evil Requiem. The photo mode is fairly comprehensive, allowing you to pan around a character, change their pose and facial expression, apply filters, and add stickers to your composition. To activate it from the console, all you have to do is pause your gameplay and hit Square or X on your controller to open the mode up.

Capcom also noted that character expressions in several cutscenes have "been adjusted to better convey emotion." This is unrelated to the so-called "yassify filter" that Nvidia's DLSS 5 was recently demonstrated using games like Requiem. The exact implementation of that feature has yet to be confirmed, and DLSS 5 itself won't launch until later this year.

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Actor Chris Pratt, who voices Mario in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has revealed what he says is the correct way to pronounce the iconic character's name.

Appearing on The Tonight Show, Pratt said, "I can confirm, as the guy, it's maa·ree·ow." He added: "But don't feel bad if you have used 'marry-o'; a lot of people do that."

Pratt went on to say that Benny Safdie, who voices Bowser Jr., repeatedly pronounced Mario's name incorrectly while doing press for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and handlers had to step in to correct him.

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The Academy Awards will take place in a new venue beginning in 2029, and that venue is the same one that hosts The Game Awards in Los Angeles.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a multi-year deal with live entertainment company AEG to relocate the Oscars from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to the venue currently known as the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. This will begin with the 101st Oscars in 2029 and run through 2039.

Summer Game Fest, meanwhile, is shifting venues for 2026 from the YouTube Theater in Inglewood to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The upcoming 99th and 100th Academy Awards will also take place at the Dolby Theatre.

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Sony has announced that the price of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation portal consoles will be increasing globally, citing the "global economic landscape" as the reason for the higher price.

"With continued pressures in the global economic landscape, we've made the decision to increase the prices of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally," VP of global marketing, Isabelle Tomatis said in a blog post. "We know that price changes impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide."

These new prices will come into effect starting April 2, 2026:

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The Nintendo 3DS is celebrating its 15-year anniversary today, March 27, 2025. Below, we look back at its design philosophy and how it differs from modern-day handheld counterparts like the Switch and Steam Deck.

Portable consoles are big now. The Steam Deck and its wave of competing devices are just PCs that you can slip into a suitcase. In and of itself, this can make the Steam Deck feel like the best possible version of the portable console. If you're willing to tinker and/or emulate, you can play almost anything on it. If you've already got a massive library of games on Steam? All the better. The Nintendo Switch, which anticipated the Steam Deck's form, went bigger for its sequel. All this size and expansiveness has me longing for a truly handheld device: pocket-sized rather than merely portable. Though some op-eds opined that the 3DS was a serious departure from the minimalist design philosophy that defined the early Nintendo handheld, what has endured is its relatively narrow focus. The 3DS outlasted its own extra-dimensional gimmick and in the process became one of the very best ways to play.

Strangely enough, the portable shift towards maximalism may have started with the 3DS. The original Game Boy, though large and cumbersome in its own right, was made cheaply. Designer Gunpei Yokai advocated for using mature technology that could be obtained easily. The philosophy paid off. The Game Boy, fueled with the lean efficiency of Tetris, was a cascading success. Over two decades later, the 3DS took a new approach. It was not exactly cutting edge, but it boasted a high-tech gimmick of its own (3D effects without glasses) and bright, colorful graphics in those dimensions. It had augmented-reality features and wireless, cross-device communication. Some of the early titles, like Resident Evil: The Mercenaries and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, boasted console-quality gaming on the go. But its competition was the Vita, an even larger and more maximalist portable console (which, in a funny twist of fate, became better for playing visual novels and old JRPGs than any big-budget Sony games). The 3DS was cheaper and appealed to a significantly broader audience. It helped a lot that it was a successor to the already resoundingly popular DS.

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The Star Wars franchise hasn't been afraid to pull the trigger and send several fan-favorite characters to an early grave, and that's a tradition that'll continue in Star Wars: Zero Company. While the game is drawing many parallels to XCOM, it looks like it also has a few Fire Emblem influences, as a permadeath mode will make almost every single character one with the Force if you bungle your battlefield tactics.

Speaking to PC Gamer (via GamesRadar), narrative lead Aaron Contreras--who was also lead writer on the Star Wars Jedi games at Respawn--revealed that permadeath had been added deep into the development of the game. The gameplay system that developer Bit Reactor came up won't see a character removed from the board if their health drops to zero. Instead, these defeats will count as battlefield injuries, and after they accumulate three of them, they'll be out of the game. The game's protagonist, Hawks, is the only character who permadeath doesn't apply to, due to his central role in the game.

"It was a challenge that we embraced midway through production," Contreras said. "About 13 months ago I lost an argument about permadeath, and it was good that I did, it was the right decision for the game. Star Wars is about loss. I mean, four years old, watching Obi Wan Kenobi die, right? It's about loss, and then also, as a developer, wanting people to not save-scum, but to push through the loss, to what's on the other side of the experience, to feel it."

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Victrix Pro BFG Controller (PS5, PS4, PC)

$170 (was $210)

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Gaming controllers come in a variety of shapes and designs, but if you're looking for an all-in-one peripheral you can customize on the fly, check out this deal on the Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG controller. On sale for $170 (was $210), the Victrix Pro BFG is not just a wireless controller with a premium finish. It is a highly customizable piece of hardware that can be modified for better performance across different game genres. You can pick it up in white or black during the Amazon Spring Sale.

Victrix Pro BFG Controller (PS5, PS4, PC) $170 (was $210)

This model is compatible with PC, PS5, and PS4. It comes with faceplates to alter the control layout, and the module on the right side can be swapped for the six-button fight pad. Four thumbstick caps, four stick grates, three D-pad styles, and a carrying case are included. It also has a touchpad like the standard DualSense controller and supports Tempest 3D Audio. The thumbsticks feature anti-drift Hall Effect technology.

The Pro BFG's trigger locks for R2/L2 or RT/LT have five different stopping points, and the four built-in back buttons can be remapped on the fly. You can also save up to three custom profiles using the Victrix Control Hub app on PC. This lets you fine-tune aspects of the device like stick and trigger sensitivity, analog stick dead zones, and sound profile adjustments.

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If you're looking to fill out your backlog of Magic: The Gathering sets, you'll want to check out these limited-time deals on Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander decks and booster boxes at Amazon. The Lorwyn Eclipsed set launched back in January, but these deals bring the price on select releases down by up to 32%. The deals are part of Amazon's Spring Sale 2026 event, which also includes video game hardware, Blu-rays, manga, and plenty more--however, the sale only lasts through March 31, so be sure to grab these discounts while you can.

Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed - Dance of the Elements Commander Deck (100 cards)$24 ($50)

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Amazon's Spring Sale 2026 event kicked off this week, and among the many deals in the sale's catalog, some of the best discounts are for Magic: The Gathering sets. One of our favorites is a 31% markdown on the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night box. Normally $120, the 273-card collection is down to just $83.25 during Amazon's sale, which ends on March 31. Unless, of course, it sells out first.

Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night (273 cards)$83.25 ($120)

Like other Draft Night boxes, the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night collection is designed for hosting your own draft night, with enough boosters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set for up to four players to craft their own decks (or crack all the packs yourself and add the cards to your collection). Here's what you get:

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The Nintendo Switch 2 console is a great--but expensive--piece of gaming hardware, and naturally, you're going to want to protect it. One of the best options on the market is Tomtoc's form-fitting, hardshell case, and you can get it for just $25.88 (was $37) during the Amazon Spring Sale. It has been a popular choice for Switch 2 owners since it launched, as the sleek design can also carry a few extras alongside your Switch 2.

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