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Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds

Ars Technica reports that Cold Iron Studios has shut down the cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch, leaving buyers without refunds. The base game launched at $30, …

News Ars Technica · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Nintendo confirms Switch 1 consoles will be withdrawn from Europe following EU law change on batteries

Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch family in Europe from mid-February 2027 as EU battery rules kick in. The Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED model will keep shipping through …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Nintendo Switch's days are numbered—but what is that number?

Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next February as battery-replacement rules tighten for consumer electronics. The move raises a broader question for developers and publishers: how long …

News Ars Technica · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Switch console lineup to be discontinued in Europe by mid-February 2027

Nintendo will stop supplying the original Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED models in Europe by mid-February 2027 to meet EU battery-access rules. The hardware stays in production through 2026, but …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Nintendo is winding down original Switch sales in Europe

Nintendo will stop supplying the original Switch to European retailers in February 2027, marking another step in the platform’s long sunset. For studios still targeting the base hardware, that gives …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Research suggests exercise games like Ring Fit Adventure could treat early stages of depression

A small study of 84 adults found Ring Fit Adventure-style exergames were linked to lower depressive symptoms, less anxiety, and better sleep in people with subthreshold depression. For developers, it’s …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 1 week ago
Nintendo Switch is the second-bestselling game console ever, behind only the PS2

The Nintendo Switch has officially surpassed the original DS in sales, reaching 155.37 million units sold. This milestone reinforces the Switch's position as the second-bestselling console of all time, just …

News Ars Technica · 7 months, 3 weeks ago