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Make the 5th anniversary of Pikmin Bloom sparkle!

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 11:43:02 EST

The Pikmin™ Bloom mobile app is about to turn five! - - To celebrate the occasion, new 5th Anniversary Toy Jewelry Decor Pikmin will make their debut this November, wearing toy jewels fit for an anniversary celebration. And that's not all—4th Anniversary Flower Box and 3rd Anniversary Cupcake Decor Pikmin* are returning to join the festivities, too! - - If you haven't already, be sure to download the Pikmin Bloom app for free on your smartphone to get started! Event period - - - • From...

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An Update from the Fair Play Task Force

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 06:53:50 EST

Hunters, - - In our last developer livestream, we mentioned that we would give you an update from the Fair Play Task Force very soon. The time has come, and we have two important elements we want to share with you today. - - Fair Play Follow Up - - We are happy to announce that the Fair Play Follow Up feature is now live. What does it mean for you, you may ask? - - Moving forward, when we ban a player, two things will happen: - - - If you reported them for cheating, you will get notified that...

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Lords of the Fallen II Showcases Combat Overhaul in Latest Episode of 'Lifting the Veil'

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 06:49:33 EST

Independent developer CI Games, creators of the upcoming soulslike action-RPG Lords of the Fallen II , today debuted a brand-new episode of their ongoing development series ' Lifting the Veil,' detailing a major overhaul to the game's combat system. Incorporating player feedback from Lords of the Fallen (2023) and the studio's community-oriented development process, the team – led in conversation by Ryan Hill, Chief Creative Officer - discuss a wealth of upgrades and new abilities,...

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Bringing Jin Sakai back to life for Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 05:49:16 EST

It's been amazing to watch the response to Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, from photo mode shots to Echoes of Sekigahara* reactions to flawless fights against Nobushige and beyond. But some of our favorite videos we've seen since launch feature Jin Sakai in Most Wanted*, and we've loved watching people tear through bounties as the returning Ghost of Tsushima. - - With all of these great new moments featuring Jin, we wanted to dive into a little bit of the process behind bringing him...

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Begin Again in Azeroth: World of Warcraft: Forever Is Here

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 05:11:15 EST

World of Warcraft: Forever launches and everyone's starting from level 1. Back to the original continents, back to the long road to 60, and this time you can roll a Skyborne and start your story on Zephras Isle. Familiar roads, new surprises, and an Azeroth that keeps growing after you hit the cap. To celebrate, we're running a week of WoW: Forever on Twitch with a new way to catch every moment, plus earn epic rewards. - - Catch Up on Azeroth with NEW Category Recaps - - The road to 60 is...

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Tencent Launches Hy4, Joining the Ranks of the World's Leading Open-Source AI Models

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:28:56 EST

Tencent announced the release of Tencent Hy4, its latest-generation large language model, marking a significant leap in performance and capabilities that now ranks it among the world's leading open-source AI models. Tencent Hy plans to release model weights and system cards in the coming days, reinforcing its commitment to responsible open-source AI development, with a focus on cybersecurity and biological safety. - - The new model also introduces visual understanding capabilities for the f...

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Nintendo declares November 1 "Pikmin Day" in recognition of all things Pikmin

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 12:30:04 EST

This past weekend, Nintendo hosted a Pikmin Day Direct presentation. The showcase included the announcement of Nov. 1 as Pikmin Day, a new look at the enhanced features and gameplay of the upcoming Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy game coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2 system Nov. 12, updates on the Pikmin Bloom smartphone app� and the reveal of an ongoing short movie series titled “Hello! Pikmin”. - - Pikmin creator Shigeru Miyamoto kicked off the Pik...

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Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch for the first time on Mac

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:01:00 EDT

Apple today introduced the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, featuring breakthrough tandem OLED technology that delivers game-changing front-of-screen performance. Available in 14- and 16-inch models, MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display offers a visual experience unlike any other, transforming pro workflows with up to 2000 nits peak HDR and SDR brightness, an industry-leading 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio for exceptional detail, a 120Hz variable refresh rate, and a wider color ga...

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Tencent and Visa Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Global Payment and Commerce Experiences Across Tencent's Ecosystem

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:54:06 EDT

Tencent and Visa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore broader collaboration aimed at enhancing global payment and commerce experiences across Tencent's ecosystem. The MoU sets out a comprehensive framework for collaboration across cross-border payments, agentic commerce, enterprise AI and support for global business expansion, bringing together Tencent's payment solutions, digital platforms and technology capabilities with Visa's global network and cross-border money...

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Making Content from Discoverable Servers Easier to Discover

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:02:05 EDT

Discoverable Servers are the most public spaces on Discord, with at least 1,000 members. Their admins chose to list them in Server Discovery so anyone can join them, no invite link needed. - - Discussions in Discoverable Servers will soon be easier to find when you search the web, so you can find the answer you're looking for and step straight into the conversation on Discord. Admins and members can decide if and how their content is shared, and those controls start rolling out today, ah...

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Investing in Streamer Growth Through Clip Promotion

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:28:11 EDT

A great stream creates more than the moments viewers experience live. It creates clips that can keep introducing people to a streamer and their community long after the stream ends. - - We want more of those moments to work for streamers. That means helping great clips travel further, reach people who may not have discovered that streamer yet, and ultimately create more opportunities for streamers to grow their communities. - - That's why we're investing in new ways to promote streamer clips...

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The Battle for the Crown Begins as Holochess Launches Alongside XREAL AURA

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:06:13 EDT

New spatial glasses. New mixed reality battlefield. Game on! As the highly anticipated XREAL AURA goes on sale today, Resolution Games has brought a new kind of tactical showdown to the spatial computing glasses with the launch of Holochess, available now on the Google Play Store. The free mixed reality (MR) strategy game invites players to experience the magic of bringing a tactical tabletop game to life right before their eyes. - - “Spatial computing glasses represent an exciting nex...

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Experience Vibrant Visuals in Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2!

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:49 EDT

Ready to unleash your imagination? Minecraft is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system! - - Dig into your dazzling adventure with integrated Vibrant Visuals* support—including the Nintendo exclusive Super Mario™ Mash-Up Pack and other Vibrant Visuals* enabled content across Minecraft Marketplace. This means improved visual elements such as directional lighting, volumetric fog, dynamic shadows, and more. - - You have options when it comes to buying the game—namely, the digital St...

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Apple introduces the new 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M6

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:37:23 EDT

Apple today announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, delivering even more performance, powerful on-device AI capabilities, and faster connectivity for college students, business users, creators, and more. M6 features an advanced 12-core CPU with the world's fastest CPU core, so everything from productivity tasks to more demanding pro workflows feels incredibly fast and responsive.1 The 12-core GPU delivers up to 30 percent faster graphics and up to 25 percent faster AI workloads wh...

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – the evolution of Lara Croft's design

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:09:06 EDT

When Lara Croft first leapt onto screens in 1996, she was a few hundred polygons and a fistful of pixels. Thirty years later, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reimagines that same adventurer with technology the original team could only dream of. Through it all, one goal held steady: she had to look like Lara. - - For a generation of players, their first adventure with Lara unfolded on PlayStation. Tomb Raider and PlayStation came of age together in the mid-nineties, each helping shape what...

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New Trailer: Dawn of War IV Deploys Massive Game Overview

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:05:37 EDT

RECON READY. - - Deep Silver and KING Art Games deployed the Game Overview trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, a colossal, nine-minute deep-dive into the biggest title in series history. Four playable factions, more than 70 missions, 30 multiplayer maps, The Last Stand and the deepest army customisation in series history. Watch the trailer here. - - Fight through four complete campaigns, totaling more than 70 missions with branching choices and co-operative play. Command the Spac...

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Icon elements inspired by the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort game are here for a limited time

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:01:17 EDT

Time to refresh your user icon? Redeem your My Nintendo™ Platinum Points* for exclusive rewards, including icon elements you can use to create a new look for your user icon! - - Icon elements featuring the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort™ game are available at these times: - - - • Wave 1: 10/21 at 6:00 p.m. PT - 10/28 at 5:59 p.m. PT - • Wave 2: 10/28 at 6:00 p.m. PT -11/4 at 5:59 p.m. PT - • Wave 3: 11/4 at 6:00 p.m. PT - 11/11 at 5:59 p.m. PT - • Wave 4: 11/11 at 6:00 p.m. PT - 11/18...

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Introducing Stream Recaps

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:04:34 EDT

The best moments on Twitch happen live, with streamers and their communities experiencing them together. But not everyone can catch every stream and even your most loyal followers aren't always there for the whole thing. - - That's where clips come in. They capture the moments that make a stream memorable, giving communities a way to relive them, share them, and discover streamers they might not have found otherwise. And now, we're making it easier for those moments to live beyond the strea...

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Riders Republic Coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Hosts Free Weekend, Premieres Henri PFR In-Game Concert, and More to Celebrate 5th Anniversary

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:57:44 EDT

It's been five years since Riders Republic launched, welcoming over 17 million players to date to ride, board, fly, ski, and more in a massive outdoor playground designed for extreme sports. To commemorate this milestone, Riders Republic hosted a livestream showing off all the in-game celebrations, including special events, new and returning in-game content, an in-game Henri PFR concert, in-game rewards, and more. In case you missed it, here's everything you need to know about Riders Repu...

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Join the Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises! event in Pok�mon Pokopia

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:52:19 EDT

About the event Pumpkaboo, the Pumpkin Pok�mon, is coming to town! You can befriend Pumpkaboo when you take part in the event! Throughout the event, you can collect pumpkin candy, an event-only item. Trade pumpkin candy for furniture and other decorations inspired by a midnight festival. - - You may even be able to befriend Gourgeist by creating a habitat using the items from the event exchange! - - Don't miss this special event, and enjoy the midnight festival vibes! Event schedule Octob...

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Your Pok�mon Journey Continues: Evolutions and the Spooky Gengar Line Arrive Today

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:27:38 EDT

As we celebrate 30 years of Pok�mon, the celebration is lighting up Twitch. As part of the festivities, Pok�mon Night Out, the electrifying fusion of dance music and the world of Pok�mon, is bringing an unforgettable live experience to fans, headlined by world famous DJs, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on October 24 and The O2 in London on November 10. - - We're bringing that same energy to Twitch. Today, the next phase of the Pok�mon Chat Badge Collection arrives, timed to Pok�mon Night...

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Explore Bluey's world like never before in Bluey's Happy Snaps, available now!

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:24:55 EDT

Play, explore, and capture moments with Bluey and Bingo in this photo-powered adventure across familiar spots from the show. Snap memories solo or side-by-side with a second player, discover Australian wildlife, and turn in-game moments into real fun for real life. Say cheese! Bluey and Bingo have found Dad's old camera (back from when he was cool). Travel around Bluey's hometown of Brisbane as you snap photos, chase bin chickens, and uncover hidden surprises. Each snapshot is saved to y...

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Voicemod and Medal Team Up to Reward Gamers and Their Best Clips

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 EDT

Voicemod, the leading real-time voice-changing and soundboard platform for gamers and creators, announced a partnership with Medal, the platform where 16 million gamers capture, edit and share clips of their gameplay. Starting today, Medal Premium members get 30 days of Voicemod Pro, and Voicemod Pro members get 30 days of Medal Premium. Voicemod Pro members who already subscribe to Medal Premium will get an extra month added to their membership. - - Gamers posted 67.2 million gami...

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You have been summoned to watch the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Overview Trailer!

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:05:59 EDT

Every adventure has a beginning. Here is your chance to join a young Link on an adventure across time in a vast, mythic world with the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game, completely reborn for the Nintendo Switch 2 system and launching Nov. 5. - - Venture beyond the Kokiri forest with this brand-new overview trailer showcasing the game's enhanced visuals and new gameplay elements. - - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time invites you to put yourself at the center of an epic adventu...

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Metro 2039 Pre-Orders Now Open

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:59:13 EDT

Prepare to enter the dark heart of the Metro, as METRO 2039 pre-orders go live with Standard, Deluxe and Collector's Edition and pre-order bonus details, ahead of its launch on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X: S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox on PC) on February 4th 2027.* - - Watch the pre-order sizzle trailer here: https://youtu.be/NTQgMol3IaY - - The METRO 2039 Specialist Pack is available as a universal pre-order bonus. The pack includes three blueprints, delivering early un...

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The Professor Who Teaches Students to Read Games, Not Win Them

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:38:17 EDT

A love of the humanities, video game arcades, and journalism mark an unlikely path to the university classroom. But that was the route taken by Shim Ho-nam, now a professor at Chung-Ang University in South Korea. Now he's using his knowledge to teach a university course that shows how video games can be a portal to explore people, society, and life. What video games can teach us about people and society: Video Games and the Humanities His welcome for students sets the tone. In a post on...

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Get ready for the biggest weekend in livestreaming

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:42:25 EDT

We're so back – TwitchCon is returning to San Diego this November 13 - 15, 2026! Get ready for three full days of shows, game demos, Meet & Greets, panels, and tons of easter eggs along the way. We've got a docket full of interactive experiences you can only catch live at the show, check it out. - - Get first looks at new games, break world records, and launch your DJ career - - The Biggest GRWM Ever: e.l.f. Cosmetics is attempting the e.l.f.ing impossible – the Guinness World Record f...

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Step into a brand-new Just Dance experience!

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:47:10 EDT

Wait, do you hear that sound? Yep, the decades are calling, so it might be time to raid the back of your closet for parachute pants, cut-off jeans, polyester, or whatever else you feel like! Just Dance: Decades of Hits is out now for the Nintendo Switch™ system. - - From disco classics and '80s anthems to 2000s favorites and today's hits, choose your decade and dance with your family and friends. Iconic hits across generations The songs, visuals, and themed worlds are inspired by each...

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