Sacramento’s Game Dev Scene Levels Up with Capital Creative Showcase 2025
The Sacramento Developer Collective is hosting its 7th annual Capital Creative Showcase this Saturday, June 14, at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, and it’s shaping up to be the region’s biggest indie game bash yet.
Nintendo Switch 2 Restock Madness: Where to Find One, What’s New, and Why You’re Not Crazy for Refreshing That Page 47 Times
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here—and yep, it’s already harder to find than a Shiny Charizard in Gen 1.Launched on June 6, this hybrid beast is breaking records and hearts alike. With 3.5 million units sold in just four days, everyone from cozy couch gamers to scalper bots is scrambling for stock.
High On Life 2 Release Date Confirmed: Talking Guns, Alien Skateboarding, and a Sister-Saving Plotline
Buckle up, bounty hunters — High on Life 2 is officially dropping Winter 2025, with a likely target of December, mirroring the OG’s December 2022 launch.
NVIDIA Reflex Now in 150+ Games — Is This the End of Input Lag?
PC gamers, rejoice: NVIDIA Reflex has officially hit a milestone that’s anything but minor—150+ games now support Reflex, including competitive beasts, open-world epics, and even upcoming bangers. If you’re not using Reflex in 2025, are you even trying?
Sony’s Refunding MindsEye on PS5—And That’s a Massive Red Flag
MindsEye was supposed to be Build a Rocket Boy’s grand entrance into the AAA club. Instead, it’s crashing harder than a modded Cybertruck in GTA Online. Launched June 10 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, the game has been plagued by performance issues—particularly on the PS5. So bad, in fact, that Sony is now issuing no-questions-asked refunds, something they rarely do unless the game is completely borked.
Spaceballs 2 Is Actually Happening (No, You’re Not Dreaming)
Ludicrous speed, engaged! After decades of fans quoting “May the Schwartz be with you” and begging for a sequel, Spaceballs 2 is officially in early development. Yep, this isn’t a drill, a deepfake, or a Rick Roll—the Mel Brooks sci-fi parody classic is coming back with a vengeance (and probably a ton of merch).
Disney vs. Midjourney: The AI Lawsuit That Legally Defines Shrek (Yes, Really)
In a crossover event no one saw coming, Disney and NBCUniversal have joined forces—not to make a billion-dollar crossover, but to sue the pants off Midjourney, the popular AI image generation platform. The lawsuit, filed June 11 in California’s Central District, claims Midjourney has been illegally training its models on copyrighted images of iconic characters like Shrek, Elsa, Buzz Lightyear, and Darth Vader.
Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors Is Stepping Down — Is This the End of the Acquisition Era?
Lars Wingefors, the face of Embracer Group’s insane “buy everything that moves” spree, is finally stepping down as CEO. But don’t cue the sad violin just yet—he’s not rage-quitting the boardroom. Starting August 1, 2025, he’ll morph into Executive Chair, focusing on M&A, capital strategy, and long-term moves.
EA Sports FC 25 Scores a Goal on Xbox Game Pass This June — Here’s What You Get
Grab your controller, lace up those digital cleats, and cancel your weekend plans—EA Sports FC 25 is finally making its Game Pass debut on June 12, 2025. If you’ve been bench-warming while others ran the pitch since last September, now’s your time to shine.
The Outer Worlds 2 Is Going to Cost $80 — And No, Obsidian’s Devs Had Nothing to Do With That
The Outer Worlds 2 is launching on October 29, 2025, and while fans are hyped to get back into the snarky spacefaring RPG, many did a double-take at the price: $79.99 / €79.99.