Nintendo Switch 2 third party support may be limited because of lack of devkitsMichael BeckwithPublished April 1, 2025 11:13amUpdated April 1, 2025 11:13am Its hard to believe Nintendo will have no third party games ready for launch (Nintendo)Many smaller developers still dont have Nintendo Switch 2 devkits, which could mean less games at launch than previously thought.There will undoubtedly be at least one major first party game from Nintendo, available alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches this year. The rest of its launch line-up, though, will probably consist mostly of third party titles from other publishers.This makes sense when you look at previous Nintendo console launches. The original Switch, for example, only had two first party launch titles: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild and 1-2-Switch.Thats only a guess though and its currently unknown how many developers have Switch 2 devkits modified consoles needed to make a game but it may be less than first assumed.For context, these rumours originated with an Insider Gaming report from last week, which alleged that Nintendo has a three phase launch plan for the Switch 2.Phase one is said to focus on first party games, while phase two will see games from third parties arrive during the October/November period. The report went so far as to say third party studios arent expecting dev kits to arrive until June, which is also the widely assumed release month for the Switch 2.In a recent video, Digital Foundrys John Linneman corroborated this. While attending this years Game Developers Conference (GDC), he said he had heard many, many, many, many developers are still without kit and Nintendo was very slow at rolling this out to a lot of developers.Does this mean no other studios are able to make Switch 2 games until June? That is extremely unlikely. If this were the case, then those studios would only have a few months to familiarise themselves with the hardware and turn out new games and/or updated ports.Whats more likely is that Nintendo has only granted dev kits to its most trusted partners. Linneman believes this to be the case, adding, It just seems like a lot of medium to small developers still do not have access to development hardware. So Nintendo has been very selective with who they allow to do it [sic].To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5videoUp NextFormer GamesBeat writer Imran Khan followed this up over on ResetEra, claiming to have heard that at least one major third party, who he later revealed was Embracer Group, hadnt been sent Switch 2 dev kits because Nintendo deemed them too chaotic at the moment and was fearful of studios receiving dev kits, shutting down, and then losing the kits.Insider Gaming has also clarified its report, saying that its the smaller studios that are lacking dev kits and most of the major third party developers already have them.In addition, Insider Gaming says some, if not all, the dev kits lack 4K output. However, this doesnt necessarily mean the Switch 2 wont support 4K visuals since dev kits often dont match the consoles final specs.What third party games are coming to Nintendo Switch 2?As it stands, very few third party games have been formally announced for Switch 2. Ahead of the consoles reveal, My Time At Portia studio Pathea Games and Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic Games said their next projects will launch for future Nintendo platforms, which may mean some indie studios already have access to Switch 2 devkits.PowerWash Simulator 2 is also reportedly coming to Switch 2, though developer FuturLab has insisted that it has no concrete plans for Nintendos new console at the moment.More TrendingBeyond that, there are plenty of rumours and theories going around. Retail listings suggest that the likes of Tekken 8 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are inbound for Switch 2.Microsoft is said to be one of the consoles biggest supporters, with Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator (presumably the newest one) named as two big Xbox games rumoured to see Switch 2 ports.At the very least, the Switch 2 being more powerful than its predecessor means a lot more games from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One days should finally be ported to Nintendos platform.Its even suggested that the Switch 2s use of upscaling tech will mean it can run the kind of games you see on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, albeit with some compromises. Most third party devs are probably holding off Switch 2 announcements until they get the all clear from Nintendo (Playtonic)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

One Week Until Salone del Mobile 2025: A Guide to Key Talks, Roundtables, and Special InstallationsSave this picture!Drafting Futures Arena. Image FormafantasmaThe 63rd edition of the Salone del Mobile will take place in Milan from April 8 to 13, 2025. Dating back to 1961, Salone del Mobile is a trade fair that covers a wide range of interior design products. The theme of this edition focuses on exploring the deep connections between humanity and design, aiming to establish the event as a creative platform beyond its commercial functions. The fair also serves as a laboratory for experimentation and the exchange of ideas, where new prototypes for furniture and domestic spaces are presented in settings that bring different narratives about ways of living to life. In addition to the furniture exhibition, the event will feature installations, conferences, and workshops, all taking place over the five days at Milan's Rho Fiera fairgrounds.Bedrooms, living and dining areas, entrance corridors, and service spaces, as well as outdoor areas with their furniture, cupboards, upholstery, tables, and chairs, will set the stage for what will be showcased in most of the exhibition pavilions, as indicated on the Salone Milano Exhibition Map). This year, the exhibition routes within the Fiera Milano pavilions have been optimized to improve accessibility to all brands' products. Four pavilions (13-15 and 22-24) have been redesigned in a loop configuration, with themed pathways to enhance the visitor experience. Among these, a new themed section titled "A Luxury Way" (Pavilions 13-15) will highlight Italy's expertise in crafting timeless objects. Additionally, the biennial lighting exhibition, Euroluce, returns this year, occupying pavilions 4+2 and 10+6.Save this picture!Below, we present a guide to the 2025 Salone del Mobile's special sections, talks, roundtables, and installations alongside the annual furniture fair. Related Article Unveiling the 15 Most Significant Architectural Events of 2025 Special SectionsEuroluce Biennial Lighting ExhibitionFirst held in 1976, Euroluce is an International Lighting Exhibition featuring over 300 international brands, showcasing light not only as a technological element but also as an aesthetic, emotional, and essential factor for comfort. The exhibition, located in pavilions 4+2 and 10+6 near the Eastern entrance of Fiera Milano, explores the evolution of light in domestic spaces. This year, Euroluce introduces the Euroluce International Lighting Forum, expanding beyond brand exhibitions to foster an international debate on lighting design. Making its debut on April 10 and 11 under the themes "Light for Life" and "Light for Spaces," the Forum will bring together lighting designers, creatives, architects, scientists, and industry professionals to discuss the relationship between light, architecture, and well-being. The talks will take place in a new arena designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto.Save this picture!The "Light for Life" talks on April 10 will feature Marjan van Aubel, solar designer of Sunne Project, plant neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso, and artist Robert Wilson, who also designed an installation for this edition of Salone. Together they will be exploring sustainable energy, biomimicry, and artistic illumination. The afternoon roundtable will include Nicholas Belfield of DPA Lighting Consultants, Rogier van der Heide, the lighting designer for the Beijing Olympic Stadium and Rijksmuseum, Shelley James of Age of Light Innovations, Manuel Spitschan of the Max Planck Institute, and Piero Benvenuti from the University of Padua.OnSave this picture!Salone SatelliteSaloneSatellite is an event curated by Marva Griffin Wilshire, founded in 1988, to showcase the talents of designers under 35 and provide them with professional opportunities. This year marks its 26th edition, held in Pavilions 5+7 of Fiera Milano. The designers for this edition were selected by a Selection Committee comprising leading figures from the fields of design, architecture, media, and education. The theme proposed to the approximately 700 selected designers and 20 participating Design Schools and Universities is "Nuovo Artigianato: Un Mondo Nuovo // New Craftsmanship: A New World." The layout for this edition was designed by Ricardo Bello Dias in collaboration with Hariadna Pinate. The 14th edition of the SaloneSatellite Award will be presented on April 9 at 3 p.m. at the SaloneSatellite Arena, with all candidate prototypes exhibited in a dedicated space in Pavilion 5. Save this picture!The Salone in the City InterventionsMore than 100 showrooms belonging to exhibiting brands from the annual exhibitions and Euroluce will take part in the Salone celebration across Milan. In partnership with fuorisalone.it, these showrooms will open their doors to design enthusiasts and students. Salone del Mobile also promotes the Welcome Project, involving over 100 students who will provide information on the Salone and events happening throughout the city. Beyond showroom-specific events, eight graphic interventions will be installed across Milan, celebrating the city's design culture and seeking to demonstrate how design can be accessible to all. These include the handrail of the M1/M2 Milan Metro, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg; bus shelters designed by Norman Foster; and the concrete panettone, designed by Enzo Mari. During the days of the event, a series of QR codes will be affixed to the city next to selected objects and places, inviting visitors to tour the city as an open-air museum. Save this picture!Talks and RoundtablesFiera Milano Pavilion 14 will host Drafting Futures. Conversations about Next Perspectives, a cultural program curated by Annalisa Rosso, Editorial Director & Cultural Events Advisor of the Salone. The initiative focuses on the transmission of knowledge and experience, encouraging reflection on the near future and professional responsibilities. The program features morning talks and afternoon roundtables throughout the five-day event, bringing together leading figures in design to explore how planning, art direction, set design, and writing can shape future perspectives. The discussions will take place in the Drafting Futures Arena, designed by Formafantasma, which will reuse seating from the previous edition. The space will also house the Salone Library for the second consecutive year, showcasing a selection of books recommended by the speakers, all centered around the theme of light.Save this picture!The talks will open on April 9 with Valeria Segovia, Principal and Design Director of Gensler, discussing how design can reduce a building's environmental impact while enhancing community well-being. On April 10, Bjarke Ingels, Founder and Creative Partner of BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) will explore how materiality, technology, and human interaction can redefine urban planning. On April 11, Lesley Lokko, architect, curator of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, and founder of the African Futures Institute, will reflect on the role of imagination in architectural projects. The series will conclude on April 12 with Paolo Sorrentino, who will discuss the theme of waiting, the concept behind his Salone installation, in conversation with journalist and NYU professor Antonio Monda.The afternoon roundtables will take place on April 10 and 11. On April 10, "The Business of Design: Global Perspectives on Trade, E-Commerce, and Distribution" will explore design as a dynamic global ecosystem, addressing its complexities as a highly competitive, interconnected business while navigating trade regulations, supply chain challenges, and emerging tools such as AI. On April 11, "The Business of Hospitality: Where Design Meets Functionality" will be moderated by ArchDaily's Editor-in-Chief, Christele Harrouk. This roundtable will examine the interplay between aesthetics and functionality in shaping success in the hospitality industry. The discussion will analyze how design serves as both an instrument and an enabler in responding to the evolving needs of contemporary travelers. InstallationsSave this picture!Beyond Salone in the City landmark interventions, the cultural program for Salone Milano includes 4 site-specific installations designed for this year's event. French architect Pierre-Yves Rochon will present an interior design project inspired by tradition, titled Villa Hritage, in Pavilions 13-15, introducing the experience to the new section, "A Luxury Way." At the entrance to Pavilions 22-24, "La dolce attesa", an installation by Paolo Sorrentino, will explore the universal experience of waiting. The project was developed with input from Margherita Palli, a set designer with a forty-year career. Additionally, the above-mentioned premises Forest of Space Arena in Pavilion 2, designed by Sou Fujimoto, will host talks linked to the SaloneSatellite event, while the Drafting Futures Arena, designed by Formafantasma in Pavilion 14, will also host the Salone Library project.Save this picture!Outside the Fiera Milano fairgrounds, Robert Wilson, known for blending light with diverse art forms, has devised Mother, an installation with music by Arvo Prt, at the Rondanini Piet Museum Sforzesco Castle. Wilson's work is dedicated to Michelangelo's masterpiece, in the context of the Euroluce exhibition. In the Cortile d'Onore of the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Library of Light by British artist Es Devlin will offer a performative experience featuring over 2,000 volumes selected and donated by Feltrinelli. Meanwhile, a Design Kiosk, designed by DWA-Design Studio and managed by Corraini Edizioni, will be set up in Piazza della Scala from April 1 to 13, serving as a cultural outpost of the Salone del Mobile and featuring a series of presentations starting at 6 PM.Save this picture!Events within the Fiera Milano fairgrounds will be open exclusively to suppliers and manufacturers in the furnishing sector on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The exhibition will be open to the general public on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, and specifically to students on April 11, 12, and 13. Opening hours are from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. On-site services include the 'Circolare Fiera' shuttle bus, connecting the fairground entrances, and the 'A Luxury Way' shuttle bus, running from the East Gate to Pavilions 13/15. Within Fiera Milano, visitors will find restaurants, cafeterias, cloakrooms, and luggage services available. Events outside the main venue will have separate schedules, contributing to a full week of activities as part of Milan Design Week. Related Article Unveiling the 15 Most Significant Architectural Events of 2025 Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorCite: Antonia Pieiro. "One Week Until Salone del Mobile 2025: A Guide to Key Talks, Roundtables, and Special Installations" 01 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028561/one-week-until-salone-del-mobile-2025-a-guide-to-key-talks-roundtables-and-special-installations&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

hand-in-hand house / nendoSave this picture! Masahiro OhgamiArchitects: nendoAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:142 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Masahiro OhgamiMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Located on a hilly 5,800 site in Karuizawa lies a weekend house for a family of four with two children. The design begins with a large terrace extending over the slope, fully embracing the wonderful terrain of lush greenery and a view of Mt. Asama.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Six small "cottages" approximately 20 squaremeter in size are scattered along this terrace. Each cottage is positioned to all slightly face different directions, with varying roof heights to match the surrounding landscape. Each dedicated to functions like the kitchen, dining area, and bedrooms, and the cottages are gently intertwined, with the roofs harmoniously "holding hands."Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!In doing so, small spaces with distinct characteristics and comfort levels are created while also allowing a sense of unity under one roof. The house maintains a respectful distance that honors each family member's time and individuality while still fostering connection among the family, resulting in a true embodiment of "a family holding hands."Save this picture!Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officenendoOfficePublished on April 01, 2025Cite: "hand-in-hand house / nendo" 01 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028592/hand-in-hand-house-nendo&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

There are few things more frustrating than sitting in traffic, trapped behind someone who thinks a blinker is optional. You know what skips all of that? The Phantom A10 Electric Scooter. Its your personal escape pod from the chaos of the roadand its way more fun than honking at strangers.Packing a 400W brushless motor and maxing out at 15mph, this scooter doesnt just scootit zooms. Its got two speed modes, so you can coast gently on a cruise or kick it into power mode and fly past those walking just a bit too slow. With 10-inch rubber tires and an anti-slip surface, the A10 is built to handle city cracks, rogue pebbles, and whatever else your route throws at you.It also folds in two steps. Just click, bend, and carryno more juggling awkward bike locks or figuring out where to stash your ride. At only 38 pounds, its light enough to bring on the train or store in a closet without needing a full-on garage.Safety? Youre covered. The A10 features a dual braking system (front drum + rear EABS), side reflectors, and a flashy backlight to make sure youre seen even when the sun isnt. Theres even a smart lighting system that kicks on automatically when it gets darklike the Bat-Signal, but for your scooter.Thanks to the smart control app and built-in LED display, you can track your battery, speed, and distance without breaking stride. And with a max range of up to 28 miles per charge, you can use this for your daily commute, weekend errands, or joyrides just because you feel like it.Oh, and it supports up to 265 lbsso yes, its great for older kids, teens, and full-grown adults who want to turn their commute into an action movie scene.Pick up this Phantom A10 Electric Scooter while its on sale for $419.97 with free shipping.StackSocial prices subject to change.Phantom A10 Standing Electric Scooter $419.97Get It HereWhat makes this deal specialAt $419.97, the Phantom A10 delivers serious performance and commuter-friendly convenience for way less than other scooters in its class. With a powerful motor, 28-mile range, fast folding system, and app-enabled smart features, this is a commuters dream at a down-to-earth price. Add in free shipping and UL certification for peace of mind, and youve got a ride thats practical, fun, and ready to turn your daily grind into a breeze.

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Phantom Blade Zero Director's Path From A Gifted Yale Graduate To Video Game DeveloperS-Game is the development studio behind Phantom Blade Zero, an upcoming samurai Soulslike with Chinese cultural elements. As an AAA project that attracted attention and anticipation following the success of Black Myth: Wukong, this Chinese studio's backstory is a point of interest for many.Recently, CEO and Game Director Liang Qiwei (Soulframe Liang) sat down with PC Gamer to talk about how he refused an offer from a company in New York after graduating from Yale with a master's degree in architecture and returning to China to set up his own indie studio to create video games.Their conversation started with how the online nickname Soulframe was created. Thanks to his hard-to-pronounce Chinese name in English, he got some random idea back in high school. "I just figured out something cool and not-so-usual, something fantasy and something solid coming together."This nickname has been used for so long, actually around 15 years, so he trademarked it in China. If you happen to be a fan of sci-fi shooter Warframe, developed by Digital Extremes, you might already know that its melee-oriented MMORPG sequel,Soulframe, was announced back in 2022. Whoopsie, same name here. The developers tried to reach out to Liang via Tencent to purchase the trademark but with no luck. "No, I'm not selling," he said with laughter.Back to the topic of how Liang chose a career path of creating games, it seems to be rooted in his passion for video games. He grew up as a gamer and started making games during his last couple of years of undergrad at Tsinghua University, a top-two university in China. And spending time to create games was a way to kill time during the first years after studying at Yale. It helped him make friends, some of whom are "from drama school doing set designs." Meanwhile, he was also a "teaching assistant for interactive architecture, which is very close to games."It sounds like being a game developer is a perfect path for Liang to take. In 2011, S-Game was registered. Over the years, the studio has expanded from a four-people team to more than a hundred developers working on Phantom Blade Zero. It was revealed at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase and received a new stunning trailer in February last year, showcasing the battle between the two main characters. Upon its launch, the game will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC, although the release window has not yet been announced.Last October, Soulframe Liang and Art Director Michael Chang talked abouttheir thoughts on the Chinese console market, how it evolved, and where it will head.

GOG, the video game store known for its emphasis on true game ownership, is seemingly planning to introduce monthly subscriptions.The stores net profit, which has dropped nearly 90% year-on-year, appears to be the cause:https://80.lv/articles/gog-is-seemingly-planning-to-introduce-monthly-subscriptions/