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Nintendo Switch update finally fixes eShop bug fans complained about for 9 years
Polygon June 16, 2026

Nintendo Switch update finally fixes eShop bug fans complained about for 9 years

If you own a Switch, you might want to charge the console and get it connected to the internet ASAP. The latest patch for the portable system is not one of those disappointing updates that vaguely promises to improve system stability. Version 22.5.0 actually fixes something that Nintendo should have addressed back in 2017, when the Switch was originally released.

The Batman Part 2 casting rumor reveals an even darker movie than the original
Polygon June 15, 2026

The Batman Part 2 casting rumor reveals an even darker movie than the original

From the tragic sci-fi horror of Mr. Freeze to the shadowy conspiracy of the Court of Owls, speculation has run rampant over the past several years regarding which villain director Matt Reeves might pluck from the pages of DC Comics for his The Batman follow-up. But recent reports surrounding The Batman Part II are beginning to pick up steam, and while none of them should be taken as fact just yet, they offer a compelling glimpse into what Reeves may have…

Summer Hikaru Died leads 2026 best manga awards nominees list
Polygon June 15, 2026

Summer Hikaru Died leads 2026 best manga awards nominees list

The American Manga Awards return for their third year in 2026, and the ceremony is shaping up to be its biggest yet. Produced by Anime NYC and Japan Society, the awards celebrate not only standout manga titles, but the broader ecosystem that makes English-language releases possible, including translators, letterers, and designers who make Japanese comics readable and beautiful for Western audiences. This year’s ceremony will take place on August 20, 2026, at Japan Society in New York City, the night before…

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Preorders Are Live On PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, And PC
GameSpot June 15, 2026

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Preorders Are Live On PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, And PC

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Standard Edition $60 | Releases February 12, 2027 Preorder at Best Buy View at other stores Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Target Preorder at GameStop Preorder at Amazon Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Deluxe Edition $70 | Releases February 10, 2027 Preorder at Best Buy View at other stores Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Target Preorder at GameStop Preorder at Amazon Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Collector's Edition (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2) $200 | Releases February…

Super Mario Lego Sets Are Up To 30% Off At Amazon
GameSpot June 15, 2026

Super Mario Lego Sets Are Up To 30% Off At Amazon

Numerous Lego Super Mario and Mario Kart sets are on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, saving you as much as 30% off the MSRP price. The sale includes big price cuts on sets like the Mario Kart Standard Kit--which is down to its all-time lowest Amazon price of $16 (was $20)--and the popular Pirahna Plant for $42 (was $60), among several others, including some hard-to-find kits and a few that are set to retire soon. See all deals at…

Disney's Marvel x Muppets crossover is about to put Avengers: Doomsday to shame
Polygon June 15, 2026

Disney's Marvel x Muppets crossover is about to put Avengers: Doomsday to shame

Don't get me wrong, I'm very excited to see the Avengers, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four sharing the screen this December for Avengers: Doomsday, but earlier today Marvel announced an upcoming crossover event that speaks to my very soul. Coming this September, Marvel will be releasing the one-shot comic The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe, where Marvel's greatest heroes will team up with Jim Henson's greatest creations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show.

Dragon's Dogma 2's controversial microtransactions are going away
Polygon June 15, 2026

Dragon's Dogma 2's controversial microtransactions are going away

Capcom’s fantasy role-playing game Dragon’s Dogma 2 launched in 2024 to critical acclaim, but the publisher was harshly criticized by players at the time for hawking microtransactions that went against the spirit of the esoteric action game. Now, more than two years later, Capcom says it's yanking those controversial paid in-game items from digital storefronts.

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