Finding a Switch 2 is still a struggle "in many countries," something that Nintendo wants to remedy. The company discussed the situation as part of its financial results briefing for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which covers April through June of 2025.

Nintendo announced Switch 2 has sold over 6 million units in just seven weeks. That's a lot of consoles in a short time. As such, the company noted that "demand for Nintendo Switch 2 is exceeding supply in many countries, and we regret the inconvenience this is causing our consumers." Nintendo aims to "strengthen our production and supply systems" to address the issue.

In May, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser believed Switch 2 supply would meet demand in the US. This was obviously weeks before the console launched but echoed Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa's thoughts that price point would be a bigger factor in early hardware sales. For comparison, Microsoft and Sony struggled with Xbox Series X and PS5 supply for almost a year after launch. However, those systems also came out in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces)

$40 | Releases August 1

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Lego has added to its growing lineup of video game hardware building sets with an adorable little arcade. Simply called Arcade Machine, this 468-piece set launched today, August 1, for only $40. It's one of dozens of new building sets up for grabs at the Lego Store. Unlike other gaming hardware sets in Lego's catalog, the Arcade Machine isn't themed around a real platform; this is a Lego original, but it will still clearly appeal to the same audience.

Lego Arcade Machine (468 pieces) $40 | Releases August 1

The completed build measures 6 x 4 x 3 inches and opens up to reveal a game room with a sofa, a tiny arcade cabinet, a CRT TV, and numerous decorations often found in game rooms. The items on the display shelves are a nice touch. Above the couch, you can display three game console boxes and a pair of minifigure-style statues. On the other side of the room above the TV, there's a sword mounted to the wall and what we can only assume is this guy's prized Lego Star Wars starship he spent a dozen hours building.

The room belongs to the "Gamer Minifigure," who has a five o'clock and shaggy hair. The set also comes with a tiny game controller for the minifigure to hold.

The arcade machine you're building here is called Space, a vertical shoot'-em-up for two players. When closed, the red and black cabinet looks appropriately retro thanks to its chunky proportions and several stickers. The marquee sticker has those classic block letters that make it look like each letter is a spaceship entering lightspeed, and the screen sticker has pixelated graphics.

If you insert coins in the slots on the front, they will fly back out through the coin return--just like when you tried to trick arcade cabinets into accepting pennies instead of quarters.

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• Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade (2,651 pieces) -- $270
• Lego Game Boy (421 pieces) -- $60 | Releases October 1
• Lego Nintendo Entertainment System (2,646 pieces) -- $330 | Retired, $270 MSRP
• Lego Icons: Atari 2600 (2,532 pieces) -- $240 | Retired

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If you like the idea of building an arcade machine out of Lego bricks, it's worth noting that Lego partnered with Bandai Namco back in 2023 to add Pac-Man to its Icons lineup. The 2,651-piece display model measures 12.5 x 10 x 7 inches and has a lot of really impressive features, including a four-way joystick, an illuminated coin slot, adjustable game score display, and a mechanical maze to simulate a round of Pac-Man. Buildable Pac-Man, Blinky, and Clyde figures can be attached to the top of the cabinet. There's also a separate miniature arcade with a tiny Pac-Man cabinet and a minifigure. Just don't show Mr. Gamer Minifigure the tiny cabinet, as he might try to move it to his game room. Lego Icons: Pac-Man Arcade is in stock at Amazon for $270.

In case you missed it during San Diego Comic-Con, Lego fully unveiled the highly anticipated replica of Nintendo's Game Boy. The 421-piece display model comes with two buildable cartridges, three swappable lenticular screens, and two stands. The Lego Game Boy is available to preorder for $60 and releases October 1. Check out our full Lego Game Boy preorder guide for more details.

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Day 1 Edition

$50-$60

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Deluxe Edition

$70-$80

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is getting multiple physical editions for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch. The collection--er, Kollection--has a Day 1 Edition, a Deluxe Edition with a steelbook case and a bunch of other extras, and a Kollector's Edition that's only available to preorder for a limited time.

Preorders for the Legacy Kollection are live now at Atari's online store, and listings are up at Amazon for the Day 1 and Deluxe Editions. We expect more retailers to open preorders soon. The Legacy Kollection will also be available for PC and Xbox when it launches, but physical edition options are more limited on Xbox.

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Nintendo has confirmed that it's raising the price of the original Switch and other Nintendo products in the US. Switch 2 pricing, however, will remain unchanged--at least for now.

Beginning August 3, the price of the Switch will go up "based on market conditions." The regular Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite, and "select" accessories will get unspecified price increases. Game prices, for physical and digital titles, will not change.

As for the Switch 2, Nintendo said pricing for the system, along with physical and digital games and Nintendo Switch Online memberships, will not go up in price, at least not yet. Nintendo said, "Please note that price adjustments may be necessary in the future."

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NBA 2K26 is getting a major upgrade to ProPlay, the enhanced animation system available only on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. 2K has called this year's upgrade the biggest change to player movement since 2K21, making the most of the consoles' extra power to move even further towards true realism.

ProPlay is a machine learning-powered technology that analyzes real NBA footage in order to translate that into more realistic gameplay and animations. In the latest edition of NBA 2K, ProPlay will power a new dynamic motion engine, improving the look of player movement on the court. The new motion engine will be especially noticeable when players are in the air, making sure they launch, plant, and cut in a realistic way.

Other improvements to ProPlay will be most appreciated by players who make use of advanced controls in NBA 2K, with a new and enhanced version of Rhythm Shooting on the way. The upgraded feature boasts more responsive jumpshots, for what aims to be a more skill-based style of gameplay.

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NetEase is set to launch Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 in just a week's time, and Blade isn't be the only major addition to the game. In a bid to get toxic players either under control or out of the game, NetEase has announced that as of July 24, all voice chat in Marvel Rivals is being recorded and automatically screened by the system to flag offending messages.

Marvel Rivals director Guangguang shared the news on social media, and noted there will be human review of the voice chats flagged by the system before determining whether offenders will face a ban or an alternative punishment.

With the launch of Season 3.5, our Creative Director Guangguang shares all the latest in Dev Vision Vol. 08!
This update introduces blazing-hot heroes, Team-Up abilities adjustments, and a host of improvements.
Watch the full video to get a sneak peek at what’s coming next! ⚡ pic.twitter.com/Dx1LgCMTzo

— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) July 30, 2025

"United we stand, divided we fall," said Guangguang. "I truly believe that if we work together, we will all have a great time in Marvel Rivals."

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With Evo 2025 kicking off later today, a heaping helping of fighting game news is set to be unleashed throughout the weekend. Atari, Digital Eclipse, and NetherRealm Studios have kicked things off in bloody style, as they've announced that Mortal Kombat Trilogy--the "everyone is here" 2D MK game from the mid-'90s--will officially be part of Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection, which will launch later this year.

A new 30-second trailer confirms Trilogy's inclusion in the Legacy Collection, along with brief gameplay footage from the 1996 fighter. Atari has also confirmed that those attending Evo 2025 can visit the Atari booth to get hands-on with Mortal Kombat Trilogy as it will appear in the Legacy Collection.

Along with Mortal Kombat Trilogy's addition to the collection, Atari has also announced that MKLC will be available in three different editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Kollector's. The Deluxe edition will include a steelbook case, magnet, poster, and more, while the Kollector's Edition will include a controller holder shaped like the four-armed Goro, an arcade token commemorating the collection, and more.

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With Battlefield 6's October 10 release date now locked in, it's confirmed that 2025 will see new releases in both the Battlefield and Call of Duty franchises. That's notable because it hasn't happened since 2021.

That was the year that the disappointing Battlefield 2042 was released, along with Call of Duty: Vanguard, which failed to sell up to expectations.

Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is confirmed for release in 2025 but it doesn't have a release date yet. It's rumored that the game will launch on November 14, which would be about a month after Battlefield 6 launches.

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Games like Call of Duty and Fortnite have welcomed all manner of licensed skins and wacky ones, but will Battlefield 6 follow suit? It doesn't sound like it.

Design director Shashank Uchil told DBLTAP that, "It has to be grounded. That is what BF3 and BF4 was--it was all soldiers, on the ground. It's going to be like this."

Uchil went on to say, "I don't think it needs Nicki Minaj." That is seemingly a reference to the DLC skin for Call of Duty that lets you play as Minaj. Instead, Uchil said the aim for Battlefield 6's skins is: "Let's keep it real, keep it grounded."

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The first big game of the Switch 2 era has emerged, as Nintendo has sold almost as many units of Mario Kart World as actual Switch 2 consoles. In its Q1 financial results for the three months that ended on June 30, Nintendo reported that it had sold 8.67 million units, with Mario Kart World being responsible for 5.63 million of those sales. This is almost as many units sold as Switch 2 consoles sold, indicating a very high attach rate.

To put this into context, it is worth noting that Nintendo launched the Switch 2 with a bundle deal that included Mario Kart World. Given that the game has an MSRP of $80--and Nintendo rarely drops the price on its evergreen titles--it did make financial sense to grab the bundle and save $30 in the process.

The game also has a long way to go before it dethrones Nintendo's best-selling game of all time, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The Switch game has reached lifetime sales of 68.86 million units, but these are still very early days for Mario Kart World. There will be some competition on the way with Drag X Drive, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A this year, but it'll be interesting to see if Mario Kart World will enjoy the same level of longevity as its predecessor. There are also plenty of third-party games on the way, as this week's Nintendo Direct showed off 25 games headed to the Switch 2 throughout the year and well into 2026.

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The Switch 2 has been out for just over two months, and so far, the console is doing pretty well for Nintendo. In its Q1 financial results for the three months that ended on June 30, Nintendo says it sold 6 million Switch 2 units globally in the seven weeks since launch, which has led to several records being broken.

The hybrid console has been a hot commodity since it went on sale, exceeding the expectations of Nintendo. The company says it still expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles during its current financial year, which ends in March 2026. Meanwhile, Nintendo sold 0.98 million Switch consoles, pushing the lifetime sales of that device up to 153.10 million units sold.

Switch 2 lifetime sales to date

"Currently, demand for Nintendo Switch 2 is exceeding supply in many countries, and we regret the inconvenience this is causing our consumers," Nintendo said. "We will continue to strengthen our production and supply systems to deliver as much Nintendo Switch 2 hardware as possible."

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When I was growing up, E3 was one of the events in the calendar that I looked forward to the most. From console reveals to star-studded conferences, the Electronic Entertainment Expo was a series of corporate conferences that somehow felt like The Oscars, Comic-Con and Glastonbury combined. It was there that Final Fantasy VII Remake and The Last Guardian were finally shown (at the same conference); where then Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé made his public debut; and the venue where Keanu Reeves told a packed LA auditorium that they were all breathtaking. Yet for all its show-stopping game and console reveals, after 2020, it was the show itself that stopped, with the last in-person E3 taking place in 2019.

Luckily for mourning gamers, there was always another world-leading interactive entertainment show that connected fans and industry folk with demos, head-turning announcements and best-in-class community events: Germany's gamescom. Where E3 was an event that was media-only for most of its existence, gamescom was always--and very much continues to be--a public-facing celebration of games and gamers; a convention that is just as brilliant for inspiring world-beating cosplay as it is for connecting journalists with publishers and industry folks in the business area. E3 may be gone, but gamescom is still here, having established itself as the world's biggest and best gaming event.

Since 2019, gamescom has begun hosting its own games announcements, with the annual Geoff Keighley-hosted gamescom Opening Night Live gaining a reputation for delivering a non-stop cavalcade of exciting reveals. With gamescom's annual August celebration now comfortably the largest gaming event in the world--and with new gamescom sister events now delighting gamers in Brazil and Singapore (gamescom Asia is moving to Thailand for its next event)--it feels like the right time to celebrate the legacy of gaming's most beloved event. So, without further ado, here's a history of how Cologne's once humble convention went on to change the game forever.

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Wander Stars is a turn-based RPG with roguelite elements where you make your own attacks by combining words to make your own fighting techniques. Learn new words to collect, combine, and experiment to discover enemy weaknesses, synergies, and strategies that will help you win your battles! The story of Wander Stars follows Ringo, a young martial artist looking for her brother, and Wolfe, a mysterious scoundrel running from his past, as they join forces in an unlikely partnership to collect the pieces of the Wanderstar Map.

SquareMan-Boy is a fast paced action platformer with focus on quick and precise movement. You are never standing still, constantly getting pushed around by the colored blocks. Use your charge ability, world rotators and teleporters to dodge lasers and get to the exit of each level. Each level has an exit and your goal is to reach it without dying

This mysterious tower is really famous throughout the kingdom, rumored to hold countless beauties as well as the greatest treasure in the world. Play as one of the adventurers who come to the mysterious tower, with the desire to uncover the truth about this place and win the famous treasure. The adventure that awaits you will not be easy. You have to climb to the top of a skyscraper tower, each floor of which is filled with fierce monsters. Try to survive the waves of monsters. Summon them into your party. Build the best squad and get ready for the tough battles that lie ahead. Collect rare treasures. Rescue the beautiful female prisoners being held captive in the tower.

Welcome to "SCP," an intense open-world survival-craft experience set in a post-apocalyptic realm where the enigmatic SCP entities roam freely. Brace yourself for a relentless struggle for survival as you navigate through a desolate landscape filled with anomalies. Establish your stronghold amidst the chaos. Collect resources, craft essential tools, and construct fortified shelters to withstand the nightmarish onslaught. Customize your base to suit your survival strategy, as you prepare for the horrors that await after sundown.