Nintendo has advised that it will increase the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2026. The cost of the console will increase to US $500. www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/...

Deadline reports that a series adaptation of Baldur's Gate is in the works at HBO, with Craig Mazin (The Last of Us, Chernobyl) attached as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. deadline.com/2026/02/bald...

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Devolver Digital has reported that roguelite breakout game BALL x PIT has sold 1 million copies in its first two months. store.steampowered.com/news/app/206...

Justin Lin (Fast & Furious, Star Trek Beyond) has been tapped to direct the live-action film adaptation of Helldivers. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

FX has ordered an anthology series adaptation of Ubisoft's Far Cry, reports Variety. It will star Rob Mac (It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia, Mythic Quest), who will also executive produce. Noah Hawley (Fargo, Alien: Earth) will also executive produce. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

'Megabonk' developer vedinad has withdrawn their nomination for 'Best Debut Indie Game' at The Game Awards, suggesting the game doesn't technically qualify. "I've made games in the past under different studio names, so Megabonk is not my debut game," they said. x.com/MegabonkGame...

Sony has also reported that Ghost of Yotei has sold 3.3 million copies in its first month of sale.

Nintendo says 84% of the 10.36 million Switch 2 owners out there transitioned from Switch 1.