gaming

Animal Crossing Prepares Big Move to Nintendo Switch 2 This January

Nintendo is bringing Animal Crossing: New Horizons to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, launching January 15, 2026, alongside a free content update for all players on both the original Switch and Switch 2 systems. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons adds higher-resolution graphics up to 4K in TV mode, mouse-style controls...

‘Just Dance Now’ Launching on LG Smart TVs in Canada—No Console Required

LG and Ubisoft are bringing the popular music-based video game Just Dance Now—with over 135 million players worldwide—directly to LG Smart TVs. For the first time, players won’t need a console or extra controllers. Using only the LG Magic Remote, the TV’s motion-sensing technology can accurately capture dance moves for a smooth and responsive experience....

Xbox Network and Minecraft Go Down After Major Microsoft Azure Outage

Gamers around the world were hit by widespread outages Tuesday as a major Microsoft Azure disruption took down parts of the Xbox network, Minecraft, and other Microsoft services. Players reported being unable to sign in, play online games, or access Game Pass, while Xbox’s Live Core Services, Purchases and Content Usage, and Social and Gaming...

Halo: Campaign Evolved–What You Need to Know About the Ambitious Remake

Halo is going back to where it all started. Microsoft and Halo Studios have officially announced Halo: Campaign Evolved—a complete, ground-up remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign—coming in 2026. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the remake promises a fresh look, smoother gameplay, and a few surprises for longtime fans and those playing the...

Netflix Shuts Down Squid Game Mobile Studio After Calling It a Hit

Netflix has shut down Boss Fight Entertainment, the Texas-based studio behind Squid Game: Unleashed, according to posts from staff on LinkedIn. The move comes just three years after Netflix acquired the team in 2022 to boost its push into mobile gaming. Boss Fight’s co-founder and former CEO David Rippy, now a studio director at Netflix,...

Amazon Luna Relaunches in Canada with Free Games for Prime Members

Amazon has given its Luna cloud gaming service a major overhaul, adding more games, new multiplayer features, and a redesigned interface that works across nearly any device—no console required. The company announced earlier this month some big changes are coming, and they are now available today. The updated Luna now includes over 50 games for...

Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2: Canadian Pricing, Release Date

Nintendo has revealed a wave of new details for Kirby Air Riders, launching November 20 on the Nintendo Switch 2. In a new Kirby Air Riders Direct, director Masahiro Sakurai showcased fresh gameplay modes, online features, and returning favourites from the 2003 GameCube original. The biggest reveal is Road Trip, a new story-driven mode combining...