News - Arc Raiders Dev Co-Founder Leaves Embark Studios After Sexual Misconduct Accu

Arc Raiders and The Finals developer Embark Studios has announced the departure of co-founder and CCO Rob Runesson after he faced allegations of sexual misconduct towards a female streamer who frequently played The Finals. Although Embark notes that an outside investigation didn't substantiate the accusations, Runesson and the company have "mutually agreed to part ways," as shared in a statement to IGN.

The original accusations were shared on Reddit and other forums, in which a third party claimed that Runesson pressured an unnamed female streamer into having a romantic and sexual relationship. The accuser contends that the streamer felt uncomfortable with the topic, but was unable to push back because her streams of The Finals made her financially dependent on being able to continue doing them.

IGN reached the female streamer in question, who declined to answer any questions on the record. The only thing she did say is that the allegations noted above were presented in a misleading way or out of context. Beyond that, no further details were shared.

News - New Nintendo Switch 2 Update Supercharges Switch 1 Games

With the Switch 2 fast approaching its first anniversary, Nintendo has released a major new update for its console that aims to make at least some last-gen Switch games look and/or perform better on it. Switch 2 firmware version 22.0.0 adds a new "Handheld Mode Boost" to the console--alongside a whole lot more--that will allow compatible Switch 1 games to run in Docked mode while playing them in the Switch 2's handheld mode.

Nintendo did note that the new mode has a few flaws, as it increases Switch 2's power consumption, and it might disable touchscreen settings. "Because this option forces TV mode operation, some instructions may be incorrect or fail to operate correctly," Nintendo explained in its patch notes. To use Handheld Boost Mode, you'll need to enable the following settings:

How to enable on Switch 2

• On the Home menu, select System Settings
• Scroll down and select the System option
• Scroll down and select Nintendo Switch Software Handling
• Select the Handheld Mode Boost option

Essentially, Handheld Mode Boost allows Switch 1 games to run with similar performance to the same software being played in TV mode, and take better advantage of the Switch 2's 1080p screen. It's not clear just how improved these visuals will ultimately be, but if you've built up a sizable Switch library, it's still nice to have an enhanced version of your game collection. Early reports suggest some games look much nicer, while others see notable performance gains.

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News - Atlus Aims To Raise Salaries, Improve Working Conditions As Layoffs Continue

There's been a lot of demoralizing news about the game industry lately, with a constant stream of headlines about mass layoffs affecting several publishers coming one after the other for weeks on end. So when a company like Atlus, developers of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Etrian Odyssey--among many other titles--notes that it's actively putting efforts in to try to make its workplace better, it's like a sweet, soft song amongst a cacophony of misery.

As first mentioned in a press release and reported on by Automaton West, Atlus plans to make improvements to its working environment starting in April of this year. New recruits will have their monthly salaries raised by 10%, going from 300,000 yen of pay each month to 330,000 yen. Longtime employees and independent contractors working on their titles will see a raise, too, aiming to increase yearly salaries by around 15%.

Japanese companies are notorious for often-harsh overtime demands, though in recent years government legislation has made conditions better for workers and helped curtail the abuses of so-called "black companies." Meanwhile, the global video game industry is notorious for its "crunch" practices that require lengthy overtime from workers to complete a game. Atlus, however, is attempting to reduce fixed overtime for its employees, slashing the hours from 30 to 20 each month.

News - Fortnite's Next Gaming Crossover Is Super Meat Boy

It looks like Super Meat Boy is coming to Fortnite soon, though we don't yet really know what that means, exactly. The announcement came via the Epic Games Store Twitter account, which posted three uncooked meat emojis alongside a picture of the Super Meat Boy 3D key art with the Fortnite logo added.

Since the announcement came from the EGS Twitter rather than Fortnite's own, that likely means this collaboration is part of Epic's new initiative to encourage sales on its storefront by bundling Fortnite cosmetics with purchases. In this case, the collab is with the upcoming Super Meat Boy 3D, which is scheduled for release in 2026 but doesn't have a release date yet.

The question here, then, is about what kind of Fortnite cosmetics this collab might include--since Super Meat Boy is a cube of meat, some adjustments would be required to make him a skin. It would be easier to make him a sidekick, like SpongeBob, or a back bling, like Isaac from The Binding of Isaac.

News - Save Big On Tons Of PC Games With Fanatical's Spring Sale

The winter snows are melting, the smell of spring is in the air, and that means it's time for Fanatical's annual Spring Sale event once again. From now through April 1, you can save on over 10,000 PC games, including classics like Age of Empires II, multi-game collections like the Resident Evil Remake Trilogy bundle, and recent releases like Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Along with the regular discounts, each day of the sale will also include multiple limited-time Flash Deals offering even bigger discounts on select titles. To top it all off, if you spend $15 or more on a single order, you'll unlock an additional free game key or coupon code.

If you're looking to save on something new, Fanatical's sale includes plenty of the latest PC releases, inclduing Resident Evil Requiem, the newest entry in Capcom's iconic survival horror series, which is down to $57.39 (was $70). Bungie's new multiplayer extraction shooter reboot of the classic Marathon series is down to a $34.39 (was $40), while the Monster Hunter Wilds - Premium Deluxe Edition is on sale for $51.14 (was $110), and includes dozens of exclusive cosmetics and armor.

Fanatical's Spring Sale offers a ton RPGs on sale, like Atlus' Persona 5 Royal at $16.49 (was $60) or Metaphor: ReFantazio for $31.84 (was $70), which was GameSpot's Game of the Year in 2024. For something with more real-time action, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is on sale for $19.49 (was $60) as well. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered is a gorgeous Studio Ghibli-inspired adventure that any JRPG fan should experience. Pick it up for $9.24 (was $50) during the sale.

News - The Inexplicable Features Of Peak, Explained

Peak was such a breakout hit that Aggro Crab’s Game Developers Conference talk was packed 30 minutes before it was scheduled to begin. Aggro Crab studio head Nick Kaman took that time to answer questions from a crowd eager to learn more about the biggest friendslop game of 2026.

One of the first things brought up was, why BBNO$? The artist behind Lalala and edamame made an unexpected appearance on the base of the mountain for a concert last year.

"We wanted to have a parody of a Fortnite concert, but what if it was bad?" Kaman said jokingly.

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News - The Best Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Deals This Week - March 12, 2026

Though Mario Day has come and gone, many of its best deals are still around. Whether you're looking to save on Switch or Switch 2 games, popular accessories, or anything in between, this is a great time to be shopping. We're also seeing more Switch 2 titles on sale than usual--including hits like Octopath Traveler 0 and Yakuza 0: Director's Cut available for their lowest prices ever. And while first-party Nintendo accessory deals are hard to come by, there are plenty of officially licensed third-party products with a discount right now. Be sure to also check out our official Mario Day Deals Roundup, which includes things like Lego sets and plushies.

Ready to get shopping? Here are the best Switch and Switch 2 deals for the week of March 8-14, 2026, covering everything from video games and accessories to consoles and more.

Nintendo Switch Game Deals

You'll find an impressive number of Switch 2 games on sale this week. Assassin's Creed Shadows is just a few bucks away from its lowest price ever at $45 (was $60), Octopath Traveler 0 is at its lowest price ever ($40, was $50), and Yakuza 0: Director's Cut is just $30 (was $50)--which also happens to be its best price ever. You'll even find the popular Persona 3 Reload for $38.35 (was $60), so give it a look if you're interested in checking out the iconic JRPG on Nintendo's new-gen system. It might not be quite as flashy as it is on PS5, but no doubt it's a wonderful addition to any Switch 2 library.

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