Lionsgate has just announced production will begin next year in Hong Kong on an untitled John Wickspin-off feature film centered around the character of blind-assassin Caine. Action star Donnie Yen will reprise his John Wick: Chapter 4 role as the sunglass-wearing badass.Though story details have not been revealed, the film will continue Caines Wick 4 story arc that saw him freed from his obligations to the High Table.The new film was developed as part of Chad Stahelskis recently announced deal with Lionsgate overseeing the expansion of the John Wick universe. Thunder Roads Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee (John Wick: Chapters 1 through 4, Ballerina, Monkey Man) will produce, alongside Stahelski (John Wick: Chapter 3Parabellum, Day Shift, John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina), who produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment production banner.Robert Askins, a Tony nominee for his play Hand to God and a veteran of Netflixs The Umbrella Academy and AMCs The Son, is writing the screenplay.Lionsgate also just announced thatShannon Tindle, writer / director of last years Netflix hit,Ultraman: Rising, is on board to direct an untitled animatedJohn Wickprequel feature. Franchise star Keanu Reeves reportedly will voice the lead character.Stahelski is also involved with the project; Vanessa Taylor (The Shape of Water,Hillbilly Elegy) is writing the script.From the moment Donnie Yen appeared on screen in John Wick: Chapter 4, he captivated audiences and created an authentic, emotional connection that left an indelible mark and had fans asking for more, said Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. The John Wick universe that Chad, Basil, and Erica have built offers a tapestry of fascinating characters brought to life by the most extraordinary performers, and were excited to have one of the worlds biggest superstars on board to continue this journey.Working on John Wick: Chapter 4 was an extraordinary experience, said Yen. The reason these films resonate so deeply is because, like myself, Chad, Basil, and Erica push themselves to create action, fights, and stunts that are not only thrilling, inventive and artistic, but also expressive of character, story, and emotion. Caine is an incredible character with a haunted past, and I am excited to return to the role.Our next dive into theJohn Wickuniverse,Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas as an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma, hits theaters June 5. Watch the trailerhere. The film, directed by Len Wiseman, written by Shay Hatten, based on characters created by Derek Kolstad, and produced by Iwanyk, Lee, and Stahelski, will be released on June 6, 2025.Yen is represented by Independent Artist Group and by Peco Ng at Bullet Films. Robert Askins is represented by WME and Grandview.Source: Lionsgate Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.

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Architecture competitions are big business; offices like Malcolm Reading Consultants play huge roles in determining who gets to build what. Look no further than Norways Kistefos Museum, Dallas Museum of Art, Londons British Museum and Sainsbury Wing, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, or Helsinkis New Museum of Architecture and Designinternational competitions often become guessing games over who will win, and so often its the usual suspects who take home the big fish. Online gambling has been legal in the U.S. since 2018, and its since grown into a $6.5 billion industry, so why shouldnt architecture get into the action? Amid March Madness, The Architects Newspaper announces its own new online gambling platform, AN BETS, which allows the risk-inclined to speculate on the worlds biggest architecture projects. Architecture, after all, is a public art, so why shouldnt the public have a say in who gets to break ground? We should always be learning from Las Vegas, after all.AN BETS is a platform for betting. Want to bet on who will be the next SCI-Arc dean? AN BETS has you covered. You can also now win big on guessing wholl win the next Pritzker Prizeif the jury decides to go with a crowd favorite instead of a deep cut. Go ahead, take a gamble. You can now go all in on who will win the next big architecture competition overseas, or put all your chips on a two-way parlay on lawsuits between architects and clients.I always bet on Bjarke cuz he has rizz, and I really admire his grindset. Plus, he even dresses like me, a 24-year-old financial analyst told AN.He has a go big or go home mentality me and my boys can really relate to.Inspired by recent success at DraftKings, ESPN BETS, and Polymarket, AN BETS will disrupt the industry. Im new to architecture but I feel like its always the same people who win these competitions, its getting kind of boring, one accounting intern said. I think its time to mix it up.To get $125 in free credits, download the AN BETS app and enter promo code: ANBETS125.AN BETS abides by rules set by the National Council on Problem Gambling. All architecture gamblers must be over the age of 21.If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Amazon's Big Spring Saleis over. March 31 was the last official day of the retailer's spring savings event. But there's still some time left to save.Also:Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025 ends today. Here's everything you need to know to shopI've been scouting Amazon's Spring Sale deals since the event kicked off on March 25, including all-time-low prices on top tech like the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple M4 Mac Mini, and plenty of additional items fromApple, Roborock, Anker, and more.Lucky for you, I've vetted the best Amazon Spring Sale offers that you can still shop after the sale has ended, but don't wait too long. These deals will likely be fleeting. (Our sister site, CNET,has extensive coverage of Amazon's lingering Spring Sale offers, too.) And be sure to check out other retailers' offers that may still be hanging around.Find your Amazon dealsZDNET's top-selling Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals still availableOur team has collected the top-selling products among ZDNET readers during the Big Spring Sale so far. (A note: Your privacy is protected. We only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and we cannot identify individual people's purchases).Anker Nano Power Bank USB-C in Black: $18 (save $12): This tiny power bank is perfect for those on the go. ZDNET's Sabrina Ortizloves this battery boosterfor its compact form and foldable adapter, and ZDNET's Charlie Osborne has purchased one for future trips. 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Right now, it's on sale for the first time at 20% off.Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: $229 (save $70): Our audio expert can confidently say theBose QuietComfort Ultraare the best noise-canceling earbuds on the market -- and they're $70 off now.Apple AirPods 4: $117 (save $13): It's not too often you see deals on Apple earbuds, but Apple's new AirPods 4 range is still slightly discounted. 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The larger Echo Dot is also on sale for $40.Amazon Fire TV Stick HD: $20 (save $15): Nearly every model of the Fire TV stick is on sale now, including this HD model that's 43% off, the 4K Max Stick, and the base 4K Stick.Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker: $30 (save $15): Anker is a solid brand for audio and power. ZDNET's Charlie Osborne owned a Soundcore for years (before upgrading to Bose) and considers it a great option for use in the garden, thanks to its clear sound and good battery life. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Current price: $30 or $70Original price: $40 or $90Expert Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says Apple AirTags are bulky and not ideal for wallets. His perfect solution is this SmartCard from KeySmart, which is thin and lightweight enough to fit in your wallet or luggage.Lucky for you, ZDNET has an exclusive pormo code that will nab you up to $20 off, and you can't find this offer anywhere else. Now through April 9, you can use the code 25ZDNET2025 at checkout to snag $10 off (or 25%) off a singular KeySmart SmartCard, or code 23ZDNET2025 at checkout to get $20 off (or 23%) off a three pack of SmartCards. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale headphone deals: Sony, Bose, Apple, and more Nina Raemont/ZDNETMarshall Major V Headphones: $112 (save $38): Our expert says these deliver powerful sound, with bass and treble to spare and smooth, subtle mids, and can last for days on a single charge. Right now they're under $120.AirPods Pro 2: $199 (save $51): Our favorite AirPods are on sale for $50 off.Beats Solo 4 Headphones: $130 (save $70): Ourexpert saysthese refreshed Beats Solo headphones carry all the nostalgia while sounding great. 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Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: $1,498Original price: $1,998The Sony Bravia X90L is one of our picks for thebest Sony TVs you can buy, and for good reason. Its color accuracy, precision brightness, 120Hz smooth motion, and 4K image processing make it one of our most recommended TVs you can buy. Editor-in-chief Jason Hiner also considers it one of the most underrated TVs available. And with the 2025 TVs hitting the market, you can save on select sizes of this excellent 2023 model. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale laptop deals: MacBooks, gaming laptops, and more Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETApple MacBook Air M3: $1,200 (save $300 with extra coupon): Eyeing the M3 MacBook Air? This model is a step up from the older M2 but not quite as fast or fresh as the newest M4. It's still a great option if you're looking for a reliable laptop that comes with some savings. 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Max Buondonno/ZDNET Current price: $1,340Original price: $1,700ZDNET's pick forbest laptop for workis on sale for 21% off. Our laptop expert says it's an excellent choice for professionals seeking a fast laptop that can tackle intensive productivity tasks thanks to the recently released AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 processor, the integrated AMD Radeon 880M graphics card, and the ample 32GB of RAM. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale smartphone and accessory deals: iPhone, Samsung, chargers, and more Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETDoogee Fire 6: $280 (save $120): A rugged, Android-based smartphone that features integrated thermal imaging, IP68 rated water resistance, and a battery that gives you several days of use on a full charge.Save up to 71% on Spigen Phone Cases: Our experts recommend Spigen cases for their durability and value, and right now, tons of styles for varying devices are on sale now.Motorola G Stylus 5G 2024: $241 (save $159): A standout among the budget crowd, this Motorola comes with 256GB storage and a built-in stylus for precision inputs. 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This deal is theGoogle Pixel 9, which sells for just $549 ($250 off) at Target. That's the lowest price our expert Kerry Wan has seen on the handset since Black Friday, and it beats what both Amazon and Best Buy are offering.This Target deal is the most competitive one I've seen for theGoogle Pixel 9, which has been out for less than a year. You'll have to add the phone to your cart in order to see the sale price, and there are only two color options -- Obsidian (black) and Porcelain (white/beige) -- by the looks of it. But if you're eyeing an unlocked phone that fits comfortably beneath the $600 budget, look no further than this. Show more View now at Target Spring Sale tablet deals: iPads, Kindles, Galaxy tablets, and more Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETAmazon Kindle Scribe: $325 (save $75): Our expert says Amazon's newest Kindle Scribe comes with new note-taking features and a stellar pen-and-paper experience. It's on sale for its lowest price yet. 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Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals: Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads, and more Maria Diaz/ZDNETApple Watch Series 10 (GPS 42mm): $329 (save $70): Save nearly 20% on select models of the Watch Series 10, which expert Matthew Millersays is better than the Watch Ultra in certain areas. Plus, shop theGPS 46mm model on sale, too.Apple Pencil Pro: $99 (save $30): Apple's best stylus is on sale now. You can use Apple Pencil Pro with iPadOS 17.5 or later on the iPad Pro (M4), iPad Air (M2 and M3), and the iPad mini (A17 Pro).Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $70 (save $29): If you prefer Apple's native Bluetooth tracker,AirTagsare great for tracking keys, luggage, wallets, and more, and they're on sale for 29% off.Apple iPad Mini: $399 (save $100): Apple's iPad Mini, a compact 8.3-inch tablet perfect for stowing away in your bag, is also on sale. You can save $100 on a model powered by an A17 Pro chip with 128GB of storage.Apple iPad Pro: $909 (save $90): Right now, you can save $80 on a model equipped with an 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, 256GB of storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.Apple 2024 Mac Mini: $743 (save $56): For those interested in Apple's desktop PC products, consider the $56 discount on an M4-powered Mac Mini. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Current price: $199Original price: $250I love the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for its basic features and fair price, and it's $50 off. This is not the best price I've seen for this model, but a nice amount of savings. The Watch SE (2nd Gen) is the model I own, and it's been the perfect smartwatch companion to my mostly low-key tech lifestyle. It's proven great for tracking my workouts, steps, and more health metrics, and it has been a great introduction to sleep tracking. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale gaming deals: PC, Nintendo, and more Kerry Wan/ZDNETLG UltraGear Curved 34-inch Gaming Monitor: $260 (save $140): This curved monitor features a 160Hz refresh rate and is on sale for 35% off.Gigabyte Aorus 16X Gaming Laptop: $1,499 (save $451): A high-end gaming laptop with a 165Hz refresh rate, RTX 4070 GPU, and Intel Core i7-14650HZ processor.Nintendo Switch (OLED model): $320 (saved $30): While sales relating to the Nintendo Switch are few and far between, you can save $35 on an OLED model.Samsung 24-inch Odyssey G3 Gaming Monitor: $120 (save $80): The Odyssey range is a popular option for gamers and streamers, and you can save $80 now on an entry-level option. Asus/ZDNET Current price: $1,240Original price: $1,500This is an excellent mid-range gaming laptop with a 17.3-inch display, 144Hz refresh rate, RTX 4060 graphics card, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor. Plus, it's nearly 20% off now. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale kitchen and household deals: Security, small appliances, and more Maria Diaz/ZDNETArlo Video Doorbell 2K: $60 (save $70): Our expert says this Arlo doorbell is the perfect Ring replacement, and right now it's 54% off.Roborock Flexi Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum: $350 (save $150): Our expert says this wet and dry vacuum left her floors sparkling, and right now it's 30% off.Levoit Sprout Smart Air Purifier: $200 (save $80): This smart air purifier is on sale for 29% off, and expert Maria Diaz says it revealed a troublesome metric she had no idea about.Morento Smart Air Purifier: $100 (save $60): This smart air purifier is 38% off now, and our expert likes its compact and efficient design, and its seamless smart home integration with Alexa.Amazon Eero Max 7 Mesh Wi-Fi System: $1,360 (save $340): If you need a top-notch mesh Wi-Fi system, the Amazon Eero Max 7 is capable of 10 Gbps speeds and coverage of up to 7,500 sq. ft.EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Battery Backup Generator: $999 (save $900): This battery backup generator has a peak output of 4800W and a running output of 2400W, allowing you to run essential appliances and medical equipment in an emergency.EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra with Smart Home Panel 2: $6,200 (save $1,300): A solar generator and whole-home battery backup system to keep essential appliances, medical equipment, and heating and cooling running in an emergency.Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale tool and home improvement deals (via CNET) Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: $800Original price: $900The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is a battery-powered cooler that can reliably store perishables for over three days without ice. Expert Maria Diaz loves it for outdoor activities like camping, and it's the perfect cooler for upcoming spring and summer season. Though Diaz tested the larger, 58L model, the 40L capacity is on sale now thanks to an on page coupon. 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Our pick for the best budget Roborock vacuum is on sale. Our expert says the Q5 Pro+ is a great pick if you want Roborock quality without a high-end price tag.Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop: $949 (save $650): Our pick for the best robot vacuum and mop combination, the Dreame X40 Ultra, is now discounted by $700 off its original price. Our expert loves this model for its excellent mapping and strong 12,000Pa of suction.Dreame L40 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop: $800 (save $700): The Dreame L40 Ultra is on sale for its lowest price in over a month, and our expert says it's one of the smartest robot vacuums and mops they've seen.Eufy Robot Vacuum 11S MAX: $150 (save $100): If you're looking for an affordable robot vacuum, check out the 40% discount on the Eufy 11S MAX, a self-charging and sleek model.Yeedi S14 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop: $1,000 (save $400): ThisYeedi 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mopfeatures 18,000Pa of suction power and a mop roller instead of dual rotating mop pads. 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Wiim will soon update its Alexa-capable voice remote and the new model looks like a clone of the Siri voice remote that ships with every Apple TV 4K streaming device.Wiim calls it the Voice Remote 2, and I caught a glimpse of it while attending a Wiim product briefing in Markham, Ontario. Officially, it doesnt launch until April 8, which is when well know the price and details like battery life. On that day, youll be able to find it on Wiims website (and likely on Amazon too). For now, however, these photos will have to suffice.Simon Cohen / Digital TrendsWiim has already proven that it has a major crush on Apples industrial design. The Wiim Amp, Amp Pro, Ultra, and newly launched Vibelink Amp all feature rounded-corner, aluminum enclosures that strongly evoke the Apple Mac Mini. In some cases, these products are available in Apples two favorite aluminum colors: silver and space grey.Simon Cohen / Digital TrendsBut these products feel like a tribute to Apples pioneering design work, as opposed to the new Voice Remote 2, which crosses over into unadulterated copy-cat territory.Recommended VideosThe material, the proportions, the size, shape, and layout of the buttons theyre all virtually identical. So too is the size and position of the voice button, which even sports the same microphone icon. Even the dark plastic window that sits on the front edge has been copied an especially strange choice given that this is where Apple has placed its IR emitter. If the Voice Remote 2 matches the features of the original Wiim voice remote, it doesnt use IR at all.RelatedAnd though the Voice Remote 2s power button sits on the opposite corner to Apples remote, the USB-C charging port area is another element that seems as though it came straight from Cupertino.Here are some pics I took with a Siri Remote so you can see the similarities.It will be interesting to see if theres an official reaction (legal or otherwise) from Apple.If youre a Wiim fan, 2025 is going to be a helluva year. I cant share any details yet, but my briefing left me stunned by what Wiims got planned. I promise theres going to be a lot to talk about.Editors Recommendations

This is only a test First tokamak component installed in a commercial fusion plant A tokamak moves forward as two companies advance plans for stellarators. John Timmer Apr 1, 2025 5:05 pm | 13 Credit: Commonwealth Fusion Credit: Commonwealth Fusion Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreThere are a remarkable number of commercial fusion power startups, considering that it's a technology that's built a reputation for being perpetually beyond the horizon. Many of them focus on radically new technologies for heating and compressing plasmas, or fusing unusual combinations of isotopes. These technologies are often difficult to evaluatethey can clearly generate hot plasmas, but it's tough to determine whether they can get hot enough, often enough to produce usable amounts of power.On the other end of the spectrum are a handful of companies that are trying to commercialize designs that have been extensively studied in the academic world. And there have been some interesting signs of progress here. Recently, Commonwealth Fusion, which is building a demonstration tokamak in Massachussets, started construction of the cooling system that will keep its magnets superconducting. And two companies that are hoping to build a stellarator did some important validation of their concepts.Doing donutsA tokamak is a donut-shaped fusion chamber that relies on intense magnetic fields to compress and control the plasma within it. A number of tokamaks have been built over the years, but the big one that is expected to produce more energy than required to run it, ITER, has faced many delays and now isn't expected to achieve its potential until the 2040s. Back in 2015, however, some physicists calculated that high-temperature superconductors would allow ITER-style performance in a far smaller and easier-to-build package. That idea was commercialized as Commonwealth Fusion.The company is currently trying to build an ITER equivalent: a tokamak that can achieve fusion but isn't large enough and lacks some critical hardware needed to generate electricity from that reaction. The planned facility, SPARC, is already in progress, with most of the supporting facility in place and superconducting magnets being constructed. But in late March, the company took a major step by installing the first component of the tokamak itself, the cryostat base, which will support the hardware that keeps its magnets cool.Alex Creely, Commonwealth Fusion's tokamak operations director and SPARC's chief engineer, told Ars that the cryostat's materials have to be chosen to be capable of handling temperatures in the area of 20 Kelvin, and be able to tolerate neutron exposure. Fortunately, stainless steel is still up to the task. It will also be part of a structure that has to handle an extreme temperature gradient. Creely said that it only takes about 30 centimeters to go from the hundreds of millions of degrees C of the plasma down to about 1,000 C, after which it becomes relatively simple to reach cryostat temperatures.He said that construction is expected to wrap up about a year from now, after which there will be about a year of commissioning the hardware, with fusion experiments planned for 2027. And, while ITER may be facing ongoing delays, Creely said that it was critical for keeping Commonwealth on a tight schedule. Not only is most of the physics of SPARC the same as that of ITER, but some of the hardware will be as well. "We've learned a lot from their supply chain development," Creely said. "So some of the same vendors that are supplying components for the ITER tokamak, we are also working with those same vendors, which has been great."Great in the sense that Commonwealth is now on track to see plasma well in advance of ITER. "Seeing all of this go from a bunch of sketches or boxes on slidesclip art effectivelyto real metal and concrete that's all coming together," Creely said. "You're transitioning from building the facility, building the plant around the tokamak to actually starting to build the tokamak itself. That is an awesome milestone."Seeing stars?The plasma inside a tokamak is dynamic, meaning that it requires a lot of magnetic intervention to keep it stable, and fusion comes in pulses. There's an alternative approach called a stellarator, which produces an extremely complex magnetic field that can support a simpler, stable plasma and steady fusion. As implemented by the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator in Germany, this meant a series of complex-shaped magnets manufactured with extremely low tolerance for deviation. But a couple of companies have decided they're up for the challenge.One of those, Type One Energy, has basically reached the stage that launched Commonwealth Fusion: It has made a detailed case for the physics underlying its stellarator design. In this instance, the case may even be considerably more detailed: six peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of Plasma Physics. The papers detail the structural design, the behavior of the plasma within it, handling of the helium produced by fusion, generation of tritium from the neutrons produced, and obtaining heat from the whole thing.The company is partnering with Oak Ridge National Lab and the Tennessee Valley Authority to build a demonstration reactor on the site of a former fossil fuel power plant. (It's also cooperating with Commonwealth on magnet development.) As with the SPARC tokamak, this will be a mix of technology demonstration and learning experience, rather than a functioning power plant.Another company that's pursuing a stellarator design is called Thea Energy. Brian Berzin, its CEO, told Ars that the company's focus is on simplifying the geometry of the magnets needed for a stellarator and is using software to get them to produce an equivalent magnetic field. "The complexity of this device has always been really, really limiting," he said, referring to the stellarator. "That's what we're really focused on: How can you make simpler hardware? Our way of allowing for simpler hardware is using really, really complicated software, which is something that has taken over the world."He said that the simplicity of the hardware will be helpful for an operational power plant, since it allows them to build multiple identical segments as spares, so things can be swapped out and replaced when maintenance is needed.Like Commonwealth Fusion, Thea Energy is using high-temperature superconductors to build its magnets, with a flat array of smaller magnets substituting for the three-dimensional magnets used at Wendelstein. "We are able to really precisely recreate those magnetic fields required for accelerator, but without any wiggly, complicated, precise, expensive, costly, time-consuming hardware," Berzin said. And the company recently released a preprint of some testing with the magnet array.Thea is also planning on building a test stellarator. In its case, however, it's going to be using deuterium-deuterium fusion, which is much less efficient than deuterium-tritium that will be needed for a power plant. But Berzin said that the design will incorporate a layer of lithium that will form tritium when bombarded by neutrons from the stellarator. If things go according to plan, the reactor will validate Thea's design and be a fuel source for the rest of the industry.Of course, nobody will operate a fusion power plant until sometime in the next decadeprobably about at the same time that we might expect some of the first small modular fission plants to be built. Given the vast expansion in renewable production that is in progress, it's difficult to predict what the energy market will look like at that point. So, these test reactors will be built in a very uncertain environment. But that uncertainty hasn't stopped these companies from pursuing fusion.John TimmerSenior Science EditorJohn TimmerSenior Science Editor John is Ars Technica's science editor. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. When physically separated from his keyboard, he tends to seek out a bicycle, or a scenic location for communing with his hiking boots. 13 Comments

Anything can happen What were expecting from Nintendos Switch 2 announcement Wednesday We take some wild stabs ahead of the big "Nintendo Direct" presentation. Kyle Orland Apr 1, 2025 4:12 pm | 8 Credit: Nintendo Credit: Nintendo Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreWith its planned Switch 2 Direct presentation scheduled for Wednesday morning, Nintendo is set to finally fully pull back the curtain on a console we've been speculating about for years now. We'll have plenty of reporting and analysis of whatever Nintendo announces in the days to come. In the meantime, though, we thought it would be fun to put down a marker on some of the key announcements we expect Nintendo to make tomorrow.Rather than limiting ourselves to a single prediction, though, we've broken things down into increasingly outlandish categories of "Likely," "Possible," and "Implausible." Consider this an exercise in expectation-setting for one of the most important moments in Nintendo's recent history, and be sure to let us know what you think will happen in the comments section below.Price Yen per US dollar, charted. Credit: MacroTrends Yen per US dollar, charted. Credit: MacroTrends Likely: A $399 MSRP would reflect some of the eight years of inflation-related erosion that Nintendo has seen in the (seemingly unmovable) $299 price of the original Switch. That price point would also put the Switch 2 at rough parity with the market-proven price point of the (older, non-portable) Xbox Series X and PS5.Possible: Nintendo could surprise everyone and launch the Switch 2 at the same $299 price point that the Switch has enjoyed since 2017. Such a move, paired with the first-ever price drop for the original Switch, would supercharge interest in the new console and likely make initial Switch 2 supplies that much harder to find on store shelves.Implausible: A price of $449 or more would be pretty out of character for Nintendo, which tends to launch its consoles at the lower end of the prevailing price distribution.Release date It's beginning to look a lot like a holiday launch. Credit: Aurich Lawson It's beginning to look a lot like a holiday launch. Credit: Aurich Lawson Likely: Back in 2017, there were two months between Nintendo's wider reveal of the Switch in January 2017 and that console's launch in March 2017. The same pattern would point to a June launch for the Switch 2, timing that also lines up with the conclusion of Nintendo's currently scheduled Switch 2 hands-on experiences.Possible: Nintendo might push the Switch 2 launch to the 2025 holiday season in order to give its developers and third-party partners a little more time to work on games (and manufacturing partners a little more time to make hardware). That later launch would still capture the all-important end-of-year sales period, which represents a good chunk of all game industry sales most years.Implausible: Nintendo could try to end its Direct presentation by surprise-announcing a launch right now (or within a few days), just as Sega tried to do with the ill-fated E3 debut of the Saturn in 1995. But such a shocking move would be even tougher to pull off in today's tightly integrated online media and retail market and would give Nintendo precious little time to build the launch-day marketing juggernaut it likely wants.Launch games It has taken nearly 8 years. What's another few months for the galaxy's top bounty hunter? Credit: Nintendo It has taken nearly 8 years. What's another few months for the galaxy's top bounty hunter? Credit: Nintendo Likely: A new Mario Kart was already shown briefly during Nintendo's Switch 2 teaser in January, and the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 seems increasingly likely to launch, at least with an enhanced Switch 2 "Edition" alongside a scaled-down original Switch version. A new 3D Mario title also seems likely for the Switch 2 launch, given Nintendo's on-and-off tradition of launching new hardware with Mario games (and how long it has been since 2017's incredibly popular Super Mario Odyssey).Possible: Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the surprise Switch hit of the early pandemic lockdowns. A new Animal Crossing game would be a good way to draw some of those lapsed Switch players back for a new, more powerful Switch 2.Implausible: Long-suffering Earthbound fans have been hoping for a new game in the series (or even an official localization of the Japan-exclusive Mother 3) for literal decades now. Personally, though, I'm hoping for a surprise revisit to the Punch-Out series, following on its similar surprise return on the Wii in 2009.Screen This compressed screenshot of a compressed video is by no means the resolution of the Switch 2 screen, but it's going to be higher than the original Switch. Credit: Nintendo This compressed screenshot of a compressed video is by no means the resolution of the Switch 2 screen, but it's going to be higher than the original Switch. Credit: Nintendo Likely: While a 720p screen was pretty nice in a 2017 gaming handheld, a full 1080p display is much more standard in today's high-end gaming portables. We expect Nintendo will follow this trend for what looks to be a nearly 8-inch screen on the Switch 2.Possible: While a brighter OLED screen would be nice as a standard feature on the Switch 2, we expect Nintendo will follow the precedent of the Switch generation and offer this as a pricier upgrade at some point in the future.Implausible: The Switch 2 would be the perfect time for Nintendo to revisit the glasses-free stereoscopic 3D that we all thought was such a revelation on the 3DS all those years ago.C Button C-ing is believing. Credit: Nintendo C-ing is believing. Credit: Nintendo Likely: The mysterious new button labeled "C" on the Switch 2's right Joy-Con could serve as a handy way to "connect" to other players, perhaps through a new Miiverse-style social network.Possible: Recent rumors suggest the C button could be used to connect to a second Switch console (or the TV-connected dock) for a true dual-screen experience. That would be especially fun and useful for Wii U/DS emulation and remasters.Implausible: The C stands for Chibi-Robo! and launches a system-level mini-game focused on the miniature robot.New featuresLikely: After forcing players to use a wonky smartphone app for voice chat on the Switch, we wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo finally implements full on-device voice chat for online games on the Switch 2at least between confirmed "friends" on the system.Possible: Some sort of system-level achievement tracking would bring Nintendo's new console in line with a feature that the competition from Sony and Microsoft has had for decades now.Implausible: After killing it off for the Switch generation, we'd love it if Nintendo brought back the Virtual Console as a way to buy permanent downloadable copies of emulated classics that will carry over across generations. Failing that, how about a revival of the 3DS's StreetPass passive social network for Switch 2 gamers on the go?Kyle OrlandSenior Gaming EditorKyle OrlandSenior Gaming Editor Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games. He has journalism and computer science degrees from University of Maryland. He once wrote a whole book about Minesweeper. 8 Comments