There is much anticipation about the Nintendo Switch 2 & though many details remain unknown, the biggest of them is when will it be announced... We discuss the numerous windows of opportunity Nintendo has ahead of itself in 2024 to announce the Switch 2 and how each of these widows will play a role in the timing of when the Switch 2 will see release. Is 2024 still a possibility? Is early 2025 a certainty? We discuss.

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It's time for you to gather around & listen... for we need to have a long talk about the state of the video game industry in 2024 & its concerning, uncertain future.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 release is now expected in early 2025 & questions remain -- why was it delayed & how will this move impact Nintendo's 2024? With the delay now all but confirmed, Nintendo's 2024 has been reshaped, as reveal timing for Switch 2 remains a mystery & the Switch shows its age. 

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Nintendo's 2024 has begun and with a new year comes new excitement & possibilities. For Nintendo, 2024's looking to be the new of new beginnings, as the successor to Switch prepares for its arrival. We discuss the Switch's final year & when we think we'll first hear of Switch 2, when it'll launch, whether it has back-compat, a gimmick and much more.   We discuss.

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As 2024 begins, so does a new dawn for the Xbox Series X|S. With 2023 behind us & a clearer vision for what is to come from Microsoft & the Xbox Series in the near future, there is much to be excited about when it comes to Xbox & gaming. We discuss what we know & what we expect from the Xbox in 2024 -- including new announcements, releases, & MS exploring bringing their titles to other platforms.

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The Game Awards are upon us & with it comes predictions. Which company will surprise with an unexpected announcement this year? Will Microsoft bring a major game reveal or GamePass announcement? Could Capcom share with us a first-look at a new Monster Hunter? Will Nintendo have any presence? Could Sony date Death Stranding 2 for PS5?   We discuss our predictions for the show and more.

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Many things about the Nintendo Switch 2 remain unknown; but based on leaks and testing, we have a general idea of what type of performance we can anticipate from the yet-to-be announced hardware. With ray-tracing being a key feature of modern hardware, we explore what type of ray-tracing performance we may see on Nintendo Switch 2 & how it'll compare to the PS5 and Xbox Series X.  We discuss.

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Sony have released the PlayStation Portal: a streaming device that allows users to play their PS5 library wherever, whenever -- well, at least in principle. We have given the PlayStation Portal a battery of tests, played a variety of games & report to you our full thoughts & impressions. Given the portable nature of the device, do we see it replacing our Nintendo Switch in the future or influencing our buying habits in a way that benefits Sony? We discuss.

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Nintendo recently gave a statement which aimed to dismiss reports of Switch 2 tech demos at Gamescom earlier this year; but the statement's masterful wordsmithing has created some confusion amongst the Nintendo community. Furthermore, Nintendo has modified slides shown to investors, which may have provided clarity on their ambitions concerning the Switch and the shared software between it & its successor.   We discuss.

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A variety of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors surfaced in recent weeks & they covered a multitude of topics: but did any have a foundation of truth? We discuss the latest round of Switch 2 rumors & sprinkle in a couple of new bits of information we have been able to confirm via our own sources concerning the Switch 2 and its feature set.  We discuss.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is set for release on Nintendo Switch in just a few more days & with comes the potential of a historic release. With more than a decade since the last 2D Mario release, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has a great deal of hype & anticipation. We analyze the history of 2D Mario releases, their release timing, reviews, and sales to forecast where Super Mario Bros. Wonder may land amongst them. Will it rank among the greatest of the 2D Mario franchise? The potential is certainly there...

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