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Andy Robinson

@andy_vgc
17 posts
2025-04-02
Nintendo will sell a cheaper $330 Switch 2 in Japan that's region locked, it's confirmed. The ‘multilingual’ Switch will cost more and only be available from Japan's My Nintendo Store. https://vgc.news/...
2025-04-02 View on X
The Verge

Nintendo says the Switch 2 will cost $450 for the console or $500 for a Mario Kart World bundle on its June 5 launch; preorders in North America open on April 9

Nintendo is finally sharing some real details about its next console. … After a reveal that was light on details …

Nintendo Switch 2's Mario Kart World will cost $80 / £75. https://vgc.news/...
2025-04-02 View on X
The Verge

Nintendo shares Switch 2 details: a 7.9", 120fps, 1080p display, larger Joy-Con controllers, 256GB of storage, 4K at 60fps when docked, and a new Pro Controller

Finally, some specs. … The device has a 7.9-inch screen, but it's still 13.99mm thick, like the first Switch.

Nintendo will sell a cheaper $330 Switch 2 in Japan that's region locked, it's confirmed. The ‘multilingual’ Switch will cost more and only be available from Japan's My Nintendo Store. https://vgc.news/...
2025-04-02 View on X
The Verge

Nintendo shares Switch 2 details: a 7.9", 120fps, 1080p display, larger Joy-Con controllers, 256GB of storage, 4K at 60fps when docked, and a new Pro Controller

Finally, some specs. … The device has a 7.9-inch screen, but it's still 13.99mm thick, like the first Switch.

Nintendo Switch 2's Mario Kart World will cost $80 / £75. https://vgc.news/...
2025-04-02 View on X
The Verge

Nintendo says the Switch 2 will cost $450 for the console or $500 for a Mario Kart World bundle on its June 5 launch; preorders in North America open on April 9

Nintendo is finally sharing some real details about its next console. … After a reveal that was light on details …

2024-05-14
Breaking: Understand Square Enix has alerted staff in the US and Europe today to a round of layoffs as part of its restructuring. Publishing, IT and its indie label affected. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ ...
2024-05-14 View on X
Bloomberg

Square Enix's stock falls 16%, its biggest decline in 13 years, after President Takashi Kiryu said sales of its AAA games, exclusive to PlayStation, fell short

- Big titles released on PlayStation fell short, president says  — Games development overhaul seen taking time to bear fruit

Sony has now shipped 59m PS5 consoles, helped by Helldivers 2, which it says is now its fastest-ever game launch at 12 million units sold in 12 weeks. https://vgc.news/...
2024-05-14 View on X
CNBC

Sony reports Q4 revenue up 14% YoY to ~$22.4B, above ~$18.5B est., operating profit up 57% YoY to ~$1.5B, and 20.8M PS5 units sold in FY 2023, below guidance

Sony on Tuesday reported a 7% drop in annual profits in the fiscal year 2023, dragged down by a decline in its financial services division.

Sony has now shipped 59m PS5 consoles, helped by Helldivers 2, which it says is now its fastest-ever game launch at 12 million units sold in 12 weeks. https://vgc.news/...
2024-05-14 View on X
GamesIndustry.biz

Sony Interactive Entertainment announces two new CEOs: Hermen Hulst, who will lead studios, and Hideaki Nishino, who will lead platforms, effective June 1

Hulst will lead the Studios business, while Nishino takes charge of the platform side  —  News by Christopher Dring Head of Games B2B

Update: I'm told likely more than 20 redundancies are being made in London. Still no comment from Square Enix on our story yesterday.
2024-05-14 View on X
GamesIndustry.biz

Sony Interactive Entertainment announces two new CEOs: Hermen Hulst, who will lead studios, and Hideaki Nishino, who will lead platforms, effective June 1

Hulst will lead the Studios business, while Nishino takes charge of the platform side  —  News by Christopher Dring Head of Games B2B

Breaking: Understand Square Enix has alerted staff in the US and Europe today to a round of layoffs as part of its restructuring. Publishing, IT and its indie label affected. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ ...
2024-05-14 View on X
GamesIndustry.biz

Sony Interactive Entertainment announces two new CEOs: Hermen Hulst, who will lead studios, and Hideaki Nishino, who will lead platforms, effective June 1

Hulst will lead the Studios business, while Nishino takes charge of the platform side  —  News by Christopher Dring Head of Games B2B

Update: I'm told likely more than 20 redundancies are being made in London. Still no comment from Square Enix on our story yesterday.
2024-05-14 View on X
Bloomberg

Square Enix's stock falls 16%, its biggest decline in 13 years, after President Takashi Kiryu said sales of its AAA games, exclusive to PlayStation, fell short

- Big titles released on PlayStation fell short, president says  — Games development overhaul seen taking time to bear fruit

2024-02-17
UPDATE: VGC has now heard from multiple sources who said Nintendo has told publishers its next console will now launch in Q1 2025. More in the story. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ ...
2024-02-17 View on X
Video Games Chronicle

Sources: Nintendo told game publishers the Switch 2's launch is delayed from late 2024 to Q1 2025; source: Nintendo needs more time to prepare its own games

That's according to Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, who claims in a new OX do Controle video that he received the information from five separate sources.

It'd be funny if Nintendo delayed Switch 2 so it can concentrate on outselling PS2
2024-02-17 View on X
Video Games Chronicle

Sources: Nintendo told game publishers the Switch 2's launch is delayed from late 2024 to Q1 2025; source: Nintendo needs more time to prepare its own games

That's according to Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, who claims in a new OX do Controle video that he received the information from five separate sources.

I've seen some confusion about why reporting on big stories sometimes comes out this way, with different outlets daisy-chaining together. Quite simply, we're human. I know for a fact multiple journalists were working on the Switch 2 delay story earlier today (including myself)
2024-02-17 View on X
Video Games Chronicle

Sources: Nintendo told game publishers the Switch 2's launch is delayed from late 2024 to Q1 2025; source: Nintendo needs more time to prepare its own games

That's according to Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, who claims in a new OX do Controle video that he received the information from five separate sources.

I (and I'm sure, others) were planning to park and look further into this story after the weekend, but then as so often happens it broke elsewhere (via @phluttilippe) first. Reporters are then forced to act earlier than they planned with incomplete info.
2024-02-17 View on X
Video Games Chronicle

Sources: Nintendo told game publishers the Switch 2's launch is delayed from late 2024 to Q1 2025; source: Nintendo needs more time to prepare its own games

That's according to Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, who claims in a new OX do Controle video that he received the information from five separate sources.

2024-02-06
Don't think the rumoured Xbox multiplatform shift is entirely good news for PlayStation owners. SIE is complacent enough as it is, imagine the hubris if it has no competitors.
2024-02-06 View on X
The Verge

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announces an event next week to share “our vision for the future of Xbox”, amid rumors that Xbox exclusives are coming to PS5

Details of Microsoft's multi-platform plans have been gradually leaking, with The Verge revealing over the weekend …

2023-12-19
It should go without saying, but VGC won't be reporting specifically on any of the stolen assets in the Insomniac hack. This isn't a ‘leak’, and people's personal information is included in the breach. Feel for Insomniac today.
2023-12-19 View on X
Cyber Daily

Hackers post 1.67TB of Insomniac Games' internal data, including for an upcoming Wolverine game, HR files, Slack screenshots, and a Marvel-Sony X-Men agreement

The Rhysida ransomware gang publishes 98 per cent of leaked data minutes after the ransom deadline passes - Wolverine game files included.

2023-09-29
The corporate games industry is making itself look like a joke this year. Look how many incredible games have been released since January, then look at the ridiculous number of redundancies at these companies👎
2023-09-29 View on X
The Verge

Epic Games lays off 16% of its workforce, or ~830 employees, divests from music storefront Bandcamp, and intends to spin off “kid-tech” company SuperAwesome

Earlier today Tim Sweeney sent the following email to Epic employees: Tim Sweezy / HotHardware : Epic Games Confirms Massive Layoffs After Fortnite And Metaverse Spending Spree Jam...