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Nintendo will kill the Switch's Chinese eShop in May 2026

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After bringing the Switch to China in 2019, Nintendo will shut down its eShop in the country for unexplained reasons.

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Report: Rockstar urging RTO to prevent GTA 6 delay to 2026

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Rockstar currently has every intention of releasing Grand Theft Auto 6 in 2025, but circumstances may force a sizable delay.

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UK Games Fund nets 'next level' £5.5 million funding package for 2025-2026

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Were looking forward to be back supporting our community over the coming year. Times are challenging, and hopefully we can play a key role in the recovery.'

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie made a bunch of money so Nintendo is making another

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The flick is expected to hit theatres in 2026.

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Bungie's Marathon gets director change as studio frets over Destiny 2: The Final Shape

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The fate of Bungie as a developer is now also tied up in its Marathon reboot, which it wants to get out the door by 2026.

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Nintendo to close Switch eShop and online services in China in 2026

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Nintendo has announced it will phase out its online store and services for Switch in China by the end of May 2026. Read more

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VR industry braces for setback: Omdia forecasts declining sales until 2026

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Headset sales suffered a 24% decline in 2023, plummeting to 7.7 million units from 10.1 million in 2022.

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