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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes its debut on the Switch 2 this week, and it delivers a truly authentic Indy adventure.

The reviews are now rolling in, and personally, we think the Nintendo version offers a “great” experience, awarding it 8 out of 10 stars. Here’s a quick sample from our written review, and you can see our video review at the bottom of this page.

“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an authentic new franchise entry with a capable lead in Troy Baker. And despite taking the odd hit, the Switch 2 port holds its own admirably.”

So, what did other outlets have to say? Generally, the reviews are pretty positive so far:

Vooks – 4.5/5: “While the game’s mechanics are things we might have seen before, we’ve never seen Indiana Jones treated with this much respect for such a long time. MachineGames have nailed it, and the Switch 2 port shows that the age of the impossible port isn’t over, because you lose almost nothing by playing it here. We might not get another Indiana Jones movie again, but if we can get another Indy game as good as this, we’ll be just fine.”

GameReactor UK – 8/10: “The Great Circle on Nintendo Switch 2 continues to offer a pure Indiana Jones experience, where its successes in adapting to a less powerful system outweigh the limitations it faces.”

Nintendo Wire – 9/10: “Sure, there are some rough edges here and there. The UI can occasionally be frustrating, the enemy AI has some goofy moments, and the Switch 2 version obviously comes with a few technical concessions compared to the higher powered consoles. But honestly? None of those issues ever came close to ruining the experience… And somehow, one of the best Indiana Jones adventures in years ended up being a video game.”

CGM – 8/10: “Despite some sacrifices, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an impressive port on the Nintendo Switch 2 that is sure to please all but the most ardent framerate and resolution hardliners. It captures the fun and excitement of the films while maintaining the impressive qualities of its more beefed-up console brethren.”

NintendoWorldReport – 9/10: “The Switch 2 delivers this masterpiece nearly uncompromised. Its only the occasional stutter or low-resolution texture that gives away the game’s slimmed down form. Whether you’re delving into ancient ruins to solve puzzles, or introducing a nazi to the loving embrace of a sledgehammer, every moment of the Great Circle is absolute bliss.”

So, will you be picking up Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on the Switch 2 this week? Let us know in the comments.

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Reigning WWE Champion and video game lover Cody Rhodes has revealed that his love for Zelda landed him in hot water with Nintendo. Well, lukewarm water, perhaps – he got a letter from Nintendo.

Calling it a “cease and desist” in the classic Nintendo style (but also “very kind”), the cause was the pro wrestler’s habit of making his entrance to the ring wearing boots bearing the Triforce logo. As noted by IGN, the topic came up on Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast when discussing video games with fellow wrestler Kit Wilson.

“I also got a cease and desist from Nintendo,” he said after showing Wilson the Triforce tattoo he now has on his finger. “It was very kind, they weren’t coming after anybody. I’m not the first guy to have the Triforce.”

Rhodes’ love of gaming is well-known — we’ll be seeing him soon as Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter movie — and he appeared very happy for the opportunity to talk games and specifically Zelda (“I live for that s***, dog”) on the show while digging into Wilson’s gaming history. Following some brief discussion of GoldenEye 007 and Nightfire, the guest mentioned the host’s Triforce boots and asked why the Zelda series appealed enough to make it a small part of his wrestling persona.

“I thought the principles of the Triforce, which are power, courage, and wisdom… For those who don’t know, Zelda’s the wise one, obviously Link is the one who’s got the courage, and power is Ganon. They make up the three parts of the Triforce. That’s the whole deal.

“I just like the idea of thinking and leaning towards your own wisdom, or what you’ve learned and applying it, of being ambitious and wanting to seek or be powerful, if you can, in a world that’s competitive, of sports and sports entertainment, and then having the courage to do it. Here you are, you’re taking a dive, you bust your elbow. You’re gonna decide to take the dive the next night, and you bust your elbow even further. I thought it was just applicable.”

He goes on to sing the praises of Twilight Princess and Wind Waker. While Rhodes love of gaming is no secret (come on, he used to come out to a crowd of thousands wearing Triforce boots), he’s evidently a man of impeccable taste, too. Thought perhaps a “kind” letter from Nintendo’s legal eagles is the biggest surprise here? Whodathunkit

You can check out the whole discussion in the time-stamped video below.

Reigning WWE Champion and video game lover Cody Rhodes has revealed that his love for Zelda landed him in hot water with Nintendo. Well, lukewarm water, perhaps – he got a letter from Nintendo.

Calling it a “cease and desist” in the classic Nintendo style (but also “very kind”), the cause was the pro wrestler’s habit of making his entrance to the ring wearing boots bearing the Triforce logo. As noted by IGN, the topic came up on Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast when discussing video games with fellow wrestler Kit Wilson.

“I also got a cease and desist from Nintendo,” he said after showing Wilson the Triforce tattoo he now has on his finger. “It was very kind, they weren’t coming after anybody. I’m not the first guy to have the Triforce.”

Rhodes’ love of gaming is well-known — we’ll be seeing him soon as Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter movie — and he appeared very happy for the opportunity to talk games and specifically Zelda (“I live for that s***, dog”) on the show while digging into Wilson’s gaming history. Following some brief discussion of GoldenEye 007 and Nightfire, the guest mentioned the host’s Triforce boots and asked why the Zelda series appealed enough to make it a small part of his wrestling persona.

“I thought the principles of the Triforce, which are power, courage, and wisdom… For those who don’t know, Zelda’s the wise one, obviously Link is the one who’s got the courage, and power is Ganon. They make up the three parts of the Triforce. That’s the whole deal.

“I just like the idea of thinking and leaning towards your own wisdom, or what you’ve learned and applying it, of being ambitious and wanting to seek or be powerful, if you can, in a world that’s competitive, of sports and sports entertainment, and then having the courage to do it. Here you are, you’re taking a dive, you bust your elbow. You’re gonna decide to take the dive the next night, and you bust your elbow even further. I thought it was just applicable.”

He goes on to sing the praises of Twilight Princess and Wind Waker. While Rhodes love of gaming is no secret (come on, he used to come out to a crowd of thousands wearing Triforce boots), he’s evidently a man of impeccable taste, too. Thought perhaps a “kind” letter from Nintendo’s legal eagles is the biggest surprise here? Whodathunkit

You can check out the whole discussion in the time-stamped video below.

Nintendo has announced a new ‘Choose Your Game’ console bundle for the Switch 2, launching at participating retailers in North America in early June for $499.99.

So essentially, you get the Switch 2 console itself plus a download code from a selection of three potential games: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Pokopia. The offer saves you up to $29.99 when compared to purchasing an extra game separately.

Nintendo has not stated for how long the bundle will be available beyond a rather vague “limited time while supplies last”, but it’s likely to last for the Summer months only given that the Switch 2 on its own will be going up to $499.99 from 1st September 2026.

You probably don’t need a reminder, but here’s Nintendo’s description of each available game:

– Mario Kart World is the biggest Mario Kart game yet! Hit the open road with Mario and friends across a vast interconnected environment, where players can race seamlessly across connected courses that deliver Mario Kart racing like never before. Packed with places to go, races to win and the ability to explore the in-game world at your own pace, Mario Kart World is fast-paced fun (or leisurely exploring) for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

– Donkey Kong Bananza features (literal) ground-breaking exploration as you destroy your way through layer after layer as Donkey Kong and Pauline. With DK’s brute force and Pauline’s special singing abilities, you can crash through walls, carve tunnels with your fists, punch straight down into the ground, and even tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw. The more you smash, the more areas open up to explore. Pauline’s singing can also empower Donkey Kong with different Bananza Transformations, each with its own unique power. Join them as they delve deep underground – and discover that this subterranean world is a lot more than it seems on the surface.

– Pokémon Pokopia is a charming life sim where you play as a Ditto who has transformed to look like a human and is trying to restore a withered world using their transformation skills and new crafting abilities. Get nice and cozy while you craft, create, build and befriend a variety of Pokémon in an empty land brimming with promising possibilities.

So if you’re concerned about the incoming price hikes, then you might want to take advantage of this bundle when it goes live in early June.

In case you missed it, Nintendo also announced a Pokémon Pokopia bundle for those residing in Australia. This will also launch in June but, as indicated by the name, won’t offer the same selection of games, instead limiting it to a download code for Pokopia.

Will you be grabbing this new ‘Choose Your Game’ bundle when it launches in the US next month? Let us know with a comment.

Nintendo has announced a new ‘Choose Your Game’ console bundle for the Switch 2, launching at participating retailers in North America in early June for $499.99.

So essentially, you get the Switch 2 console itself plus a download code from a selection of three potential games: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Pokopia. The offer saves you up to $29.99 when compared to purchasing an extra game separately.

Nintendo has not stated for how long the bundle will be available beyond a rather vague “limited time while supplies last”, but it’s likely to last for the Summer months only given that the Switch 2 on its own will be going up to $499.99 from 1st September 2026.

You probably don’t need a reminder, but here’s Nintendo’s description of each available game:

– Mario Kart World is the biggest Mario Kart game yet! Hit the open road with Mario and friends across a vast interconnected environment, where players can race seamlessly across connected courses that deliver Mario Kart racing like never before. Packed with places to go, races to win and the ability to explore the in-game world at your own pace, Mario Kart World is fast-paced fun (or leisurely exploring) for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

– Donkey Kong Bananza features (literal) ground-breaking exploration as you destroy your way through layer after layer as Donkey Kong and Pauline. With DK’s brute force and Pauline’s special singing abilities, you can crash through walls, carve tunnels with your fists, punch straight down into the ground, and even tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw. The more you smash, the more areas open up to explore. Pauline’s singing can also empower Donkey Kong with different Bananza Transformations, each with its own unique power. Join them as they delve deep underground – and discover that this subterranean world is a lot more than it seems on the surface.

– Pokémon Pokopia is a charming life sim where you play as a Ditto who has transformed to look like a human and is trying to restore a withered world using their transformation skills and new crafting abilities. Get nice and cozy while you craft, create, build and befriend a variety of Pokémon in an empty land brimming with promising possibilities.

So if you’re concerned about the incoming price hikes, then you might want to take advantage of this bundle when it goes live in early June.

In case you missed it, Nintendo also announced a Pokémon Pokopia bundle for those residing in Australia. This will also launch in June but, as indicated by the name, won’t offer the same selection of games, instead limiting it to a download code for Pokopia.

Will you be grabbing this new ‘Choose Your Game’ bundle when it launches in the US next month? Let us know with a comment.

When we recently reported on GameStop’s bid to acquire eBay for a cool $55.5 billion, many of you were understandably sceptical. How could such an offer be made when GameStop’s own value is significantly lower than eBay’s?

Well, it turns out that eBay itself isn’t too keen on the idea either. In a letter to GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen, Paul S. Pressler, chairman of the board of directors at eBay, outright rejected the takeover bid as “neither credible nor attractive” (thanks, IGN).

Here’s the letter in full:

Dear Mr. Cohen,

The Board, with the support of its independent advisors, has thoroughly reviewed your proposal and has determined to reject it.

We have concluded that your proposal is neither credible nor attractive. We have taken into account such factors as 1) eBay’s standalone prospects, 2) the uncertainty regarding your financing proposal, 3) the impact of your proposal on eBay’s long-term growth and profitability, 4) the leverage, operational risks, and leadership structure of a combined entity, 5) the resulting implications of these factors on valuation, and 6) GameStop’s governance and executive incentives.

eBay is a strong, resilient business that has delivered meaningful results over the past several years. We have sharpened our strategic focus, strengthened execution, enhanced our marketplace and seller experience, and consistently returned capital to shareholders. With its differentiated global marketplace and a clear strategy, eBay’s Board is confident that the company, under its current management team, is well-positioned to continue to drive sustainable growth, execute with discipline, and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.

Our team remains focused on executing our strategy and driving our business forward in the best interests of the company, our shareholders, our employees, and millions of buyers and sellers around the world.

Sincerely,

/s/ Paul S. Pressler

Paul S. Pressler
Chairman of the Board of Directors, eBay

Ryan Cohen is unlikely to go down without a fight, mind you, since he previously indicated his intention to go straight to the shareholders in the event his bid is rejected. Cohen’s reasoning behind the bid was simple: he wants to turn eBay into a more significantly competitor to the eCommerce juggernaut Amazon.

At this rate though, it sounds like he may want to come up with a ‘plan B’. Indeed, Cohen was so adamant about his intention to buy eBay, he even launched a publicity stunt in which he sold items like baseball caps and socks on the site in an effort to ‘raise funds’. He listed items at such ridiculous values that it eventually led to him being suspended altogether.

What do you make of eBay’s response to the GameStop takeover bid? Was it expected? Leave a comment with your thoughts in the usual place.

When we recently reported on GameStop’s bid to acquire eBay for a cool $55.5 billion, many of you were understandably sceptical. How could such an offer be made when GameStop’s own value is significantly lower than eBay’s?

Well, it turns out that eBay itself isn’t too keen on the idea either. In a letter to GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen, Paul S. Pressler, chairman of the board of directors at eBay, outright rejected the takeover bid as “neither credible nor attractive” (thanks, IGN).

Here’s the letter in full:

Dear Mr. Cohen,

The Board, with the support of its independent advisors, has thoroughly reviewed your proposal and has determined to reject it.

We have concluded that your proposal is neither credible nor attractive. We have taken into account such factors as 1) eBay’s standalone prospects, 2) the uncertainty regarding your financing proposal, 3) the impact of your proposal on eBay’s long-term growth and profitability, 4) the leverage, operational risks, and leadership structure of a combined entity, 5) the resulting implications of these factors on valuation, and 6) GameStop’s governance and executive incentives.

eBay is a strong, resilient business that has delivered meaningful results over the past several years. We have sharpened our strategic focus, strengthened execution, enhanced our marketplace and seller experience, and consistently returned capital to shareholders. With its differentiated global marketplace and a clear strategy, eBay’s Board is confident that the company, under its current management team, is well-positioned to continue to drive sustainable growth, execute with discipline, and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.

Our team remains focused on executing our strategy and driving our business forward in the best interests of the company, our shareholders, our employees, and millions of buyers and sellers around the world.

Sincerely,

/s/ Paul S. Pressler

Paul S. Pressler
Chairman of the Board of Directors, eBay

Ryan Cohen is unlikely to go down without a fight, mind you, since he previously indicated his intention to go straight to the shareholders in the event his bid is rejected. Cohen’s reasoning behind the bid was simple: he wants to turn eBay into a more significantly competitor to the eCommerce juggernaut Amazon.

At this rate though, it sounds like he may want to come up with a ‘plan B’. Indeed, Cohen was so adamant about his intention to buy eBay, he even launched a publicity stunt in which he sold items like baseball caps and socks on the site in an effort to ‘raise funds’. He listed items at such ridiculous values that it eventually led to him being suspended altogether.

What do you make of eBay’s response to the GameStop takeover bid? Was it expected? Leave a comment with your thoughts in the usual place.