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Legendary Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka Retires After 42 Years Of Working On Mario Zelda , And More - Kotaku
technology 2026/05/08 11:38:37

Legendary Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka Retires After 42 Years Of Working On Mario Zelda , And More - Kotaku

The co-creator of Yoshi will no longer be an executive director at the Japanese firm

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Two More Big Xbox Series X|S Sequels Have Just Been Confirmed For Summer 2026 - Pure Xbox
technology 2026/05/08 11:00:00

Two More Big Xbox Series X|S Sequels Have Just Been Confirmed For Summer 2026 - Pure Xbox

The return of Aliens and Sinking City!

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Nintendo Switch 2 price rise takes effect from September - BBC
technology 2026/05/08 10:46:42

Nintendo Switch 2 price rise takes effect from September - BBC

The Japanese company behind Mario says “global market conditions” contributed to the decision.

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Sony hasn't decided on PS6 release date or price yet, and may even change business models in response to the memory crisis - Eurogamer.net
technology 2026/05/08 09:43:45

Sony hasn't decided on PS6 release date or price yet, and may even change business models in response to the memory crisis - Eurogamer.net

“We have not yet decided on at what timing we will launch the new console, or at what prices,” says Sony CEO.

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Valve tackles incredibly frustrating sold-out Steam Controller shortage with new reservation system - Eurogamer.net
technology 2026/05/08 09:28:17

Valve tackles incredibly frustrating sold-out Steam Controller shortage with new reservation system - Eurogamer.net

Couldn’t get hold of one of Valve’s pricey (£85) but fancy new Steam Controllers before they sold out? There’s possibly a solution for you.

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Sony, PlayStation Chiefs Detail AI Vision Amid Tariffs, Memory Crunch: ‘Human Creativity Must Remain at the Center’ - Variety
technology 2026/05/08 07:58:00

Sony, PlayStation Chiefs Detail AI Vision Amid Tariffs, Memory Crunch: ‘Human Creativity Must Remain at the Center’ - Variety

Sony Group CEO Totoki Hiroki and PlayStation chief Nishino Hideaki outline AI tools, a $50 million investment and geopolitical headwinds.

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