Nintendo Switch 2 Firmware Update Includes Fix For One Of Generation's Best Games
A new Nintendo Switch 2 software patch is out, and besides the usual stability improvements, it addresses some small but noteworthy problems.
GameSpot
GameSpot delivers the best and most comprehensive video game and entertainment coverage, including news, reviews, trailers, walkthroughs, and guides for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Google Stadia.
Featured Writers
Leif Johnson
I'm a versatile writer and editor who chiefly focuses on tech, games, and entertainment. I've also done high-profile consulting work for video game studios, and I worked in art marketing …
View Portfolio
Chris Hayner
Chris Hayner is a senior entertainment editor, writer, host, and producer at GameSpot and Fandom. He also hosts the Big Kid podcast and writes for his Substack, Haynerland.
View Portfolio
Kenneth Seward Jr
Kenneth Seward Jr. is a Tomatometer-approved critic, freelance writer, editor, and illustrator who covers games, movies, and more. He's also a co-host of The G.A.M.E. Cast.
View PortfolioLatest Articles
Xbox November Update Adds Black Ops 7 To "Stream Your Own Games" Lineup
This month's big Xbox update adds several titles to the list of games you can stream from your personal library, among other features.
First Reported Black Ops 7 Regional Sales Numbers Are Unimpressive
The muted response to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 from critics and fans appears to have translated into lower sales for the futuristic first-person shooter, with the game reportedly falling behind competitors in a few regions.
A Really Good Multiplayer Game Is Free On Steam For A Limited Time
Steam users can pick up the beloved Warhammer: Vermintide 2 at no cost this weekend, as part of a celebration thrown by developer Fatshark.
Time To Clear Our Your Switch 2 Storage For Final Fantasy VII Remake
Anyone planning to get Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 will likely have to do some housekeeping in their system storage settings--the Square Enix release will take up 90 to 99 GB, depending on the edition.
TGA Performer, Fortnite Gamer D4vd Reportedly Identified As Murder Suspect
David Anthony Burke, who began his music career as D4vd after uploading Fortnite montages to YouTube with his own original songs in 2021, has reportedly been identified as a suspect in the murder of Celeste Rivas.According to TMZ, law enforcement said that despite there being no official paperwork classifying Burke …
An Invasion Of Homer Simpson Clones In Fortnite Bled Into Real Life
The latest event in Fortnite has an army of Homer Simpsons (Homers Simpson?) overrunning the cel-shaded Springfield Island map, with both an animated short episode and a real-life marketing stunt to promote the occasion.
GTA 6 Has Been "Very Hard To Avoid" And Will "Blot Out The Sun" For The Industry, Helldivers 2 Dev Says
The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 to November 2026 disappointed the general public, but Rockstar's release date shuffling also has a significant impact on competing game development studios.
Nintendo Says It's Not Prohibiting Third-Party Switch 2 Docks After Players Report Bricking Issues
While the latest firmware update for Switch and Switch 2 included several quality-of-life improvements, one consequence appears to be that many third-party docks have been rendered useless. According to Nintendo itself, such a consequence was unintentional.
PUBG's Original Creator Is Planning FPS With 100v100 Matches
Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, best known for creating the landmark battle royale game PUBG, outlined an ambitious plan for his development studio to produce three ambitious titles, including one that aims to support 100v100-player multiplayer matches.
All The Easter Eggs And References You May Have Missed In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer
The first Super Mario Bros. animated movie pulled references from across Mario lore, and while The Super Mario Galaxy Movie wears its main inspiration in its title, the sequel will be no different. Even in the initial trailer for the upcoming movie, there were already several hints and nods to …
Even The Empire State Building Is Dunking On GTA 6's Delay
It feels like everyone on the internet has piled up on Rockstar Games after it delayed Grand Theft Auto 6 yet again, and even the social media team for New York City's most famous skyscraper is joining in the mass display of scaudenfredue.
With Call Of Duty: Black Ops, Treyarch Fell Into The Rabbit Hole And Never Got Out
November 9, 2025 marks the 15-year anniversary of Call of Duty: Black Ops' release. Below, we look at how it departed from previous Call of Duty campaigns and defined developer Treyarch’s contributions to the franchise going forward.
Take-Two Boss: "We're Not Using" AI As An "Excuse" To Reduce Headcount
Take-Two Interactive is using some AI tools in areas of its business that aren't creative, but the company is not looking to use those tools to replace any staff, CEO Strauss Zelnick said during Take-Two's November earnings call."I think there are plenty of areas of business where the tools we …
Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC Is Coming Really Soon, Brings New Mega Evolutions And Donuts
It's been less than a month since the launch of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and The Pokemon Company is already detailing what's in the game's paid DLC expansion, titled Mega Dimension. It's due for release on December 10, the company announced today.
A Vast Majority Of Nintendo Switch 2 Owners Transitioned From Switch 1
The Switch 2 is already the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware to date, and data coming directly from the company indicates that most Switch 2 owners also owned a Switch 1.
You Can Express Anger At Fortnite About Sidekick Restrictions Through A New Survey
The next big addition to Fortnite generated some big complaints, but fortunately, you can raise those directly at developer Epic Games in a new survey from the studio.
Recent Game Remakes Were More Successful Than Remasters, With One Big Exception
Video game remakes and remasters have attracted impressive player numbers and generated substantial consumer spending, research shows, although full-on remakes may have a slight edge.
Apex Legends Season 27 Wants Valkyrie and Horizon to Control the Skies Again
We received early info about the upcoming season from several members of the development team at Respawn.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Will Make Those Pesky Mega Evolution Stones Easier To Win
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is making the grind easier for some key Mega Evolution stones, while also getting some fixes in a patch coming in November. Fans were irked to learn that the Mega Stones for the Kalos starters (Greninja, Delphox, and Chesnaught) were locked behind ranked matches of the game's …
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Will Let You Play Retro Games With One Silly Catch
The upcoming free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons contains a slew of new features, including one not seen in the series since the first game. Through obtainable retro console items, you can play classic Nintendo games in your villager's home--though only if you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's City Comes To Life Through Its Strife
Walking around Paris-inspired Lumiose, it's evident that as the city undergoes earth-shattering changes, uncertainty and anxiety permeate the air. Amidst catching 'em all and being the very best, the thematic core of Pokemon Legends: Z-A is a question: How does a city solve its problems?
PlayStation Owners Will Be Able To Playtest Upcoming Halo Games, It Seems
An update on the Halo Insider website indicates that PlayStation players can join test sessions for future Halo games. It's hardly a surprise, coming after the bombshell news that the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake--and subsequent entries in the series--will be on PlayStation.
Leaked Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Ad Shows A Curious New Boss Fight
Nintendo has finally shown a bit more of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, though apparently by accident. Two 15-second commercials for the Switch 2 were found, both unlisted on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel, and one includes a brief glimpse of a boss fight that we haven't seen before.
Starfield Designer Says Game Fell Short Of Fallout And Elder Scrolls, Calls Space "Inherently Boring"
A former Bethesda designer has some theories on why Starfield didn't take off the same way the company's other marquee RPG franchises did.
Pikmin 4 To Add Camera Mode And Super Cute New Pikmin In Free Update
While Pikmin fans might not be getting a new game anytime soon, an upcoming update should give them some reasons to jump back into Pikmin 4.
The Next Xbox Will Be "High-End" With A "Curated Experience," Xbox President Says
Despite what you might hear online, Microsoft is indeed working on a next-generation Xbox. While it's far too early for the Xbox team to share anything concrete about this upcoming machine, Xbox President Sarah Bond teased some vague details about what to expect.
If You Love Hades 2, You Should Read This (Much Better) Book
Greek mythology has been around for thousands of years and its traditions have inspired artists working in nearly every medium. What brings me joy is that each writer, visual artist, director--or in the case of Hades 2, a team of game developers--can explore a unique vision of the characters and …
Pokemon Legends Z-A Makes A Big Change To Nurse Joy
Whenever your Pokemon buddies are in need of healing, you can always depend on that friendly Pokemon Center nurse. These NPCs always had identical character models in mainline Pokemon RPGs, but Pokemon Legends: Z-A turns these attendants into visually distinct characters.
Quantic Dream Announces Its First Multiplayer Game
The next title from French game developer Quantic Dream isn't what you'd expect. The studio, best known for single-player narrative adventures including Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, is putting out a multiplayer game called Spellcasters Chronicles, which will debut in a closed beta on Steam before the year ends.