Apparently the Pro Controller is getting extra buttons (Nintendo)A known insider claims to know details around the Nintendo Switch 2s reveal date, along with some Pro Controller news.Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have become practically a daily occurrence over the past few weeks, as the before April reveal window from Nintendo itself gets ever narrower.Weve seen a slew of leaks from accessory manufacturers, with mock-up images appearing to show the console and the new seemingly magnetic Joy-Con controllers. One person has even claimed to have the final unit, with promises of more details to be released on Christmas Day.An insider who previously shared drawings of the alleged Switch 2 dock earlier this year has now posted some additional information, including about the buttons on the controllers.According to NinSpider on Famiboards, the Switch 2 version of the Pro Controller the more traditional gamepad that works similarly to those for PlayStation and Xbox will have two new buttons on the back, although they dont share specifics on what theyll be used for.The insider claims the previously leaked back button on the Switch 2 Joy-Con will also likely be used for input rather than release. It was previously speculated the back pedal would be some kind of release for the magnetic sliders to detach the Joy-Cons from the console itself.If it is used for some kind of button input in-game, that suggests its tied to some new feature which will be unique to the Switch 2.This isnt the only mystery button causing speculation headaches. Some people believe an extra button on the right Joy-Con controller, labelled as C in mock-up images, is a potential cast button to beam your gameplay wirelessly to the TV that or a voice chat function.In the same post, NinSpider also claims the week after the Japanese New Year (w/c January 6) may be the time when the Switch 2 is revealed, although they heavily couch this by saying it could instead be new information about the Switch port of Xenoblade Chronicles X.While this might sound like a cruel joke at the height of Switch 2 anticipation, this would track with Nintendos incredible run of borderline troll announcements over the past few months, where instead of a new console its instead focused on very minor reveals from the Alarmo clock to a Nintendo music app.Several insiders have suggested January will be when the console is unveiled though, and while that would make a lot of sense its probably best to remain sceptical for everyones sanity.More TrendingNintendo has not confirmed anything about its next console, aside from it being backwards compatible and that it will be announced before April. Super Mario Party Jamboree will be playable on Switch 2 (Nintendo)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.GameCentralExclusive 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

The UK still loves football, it turns out (EA)EA Sports FC 25 is the best-selling game of 2024 in the UK, but the majority of the top 10 consists of games from previous years.Gaming has been dominated by Call Of Duty and sports games for decades in the West, but this years list of best-sellers paint a particularly bleak picture for the industry at large.Theres already data to show live service games like Fortnite and Roblox are limiting the time people spend playing new games, and it seems that is partly impacting, in certain territories at least, the overall sales of new games in 2024.According to figures compiled by Nielsen from December 31, 2023 to December 7, 2024, there are only four new games released in 2024 in the UKs top 10 best-selling games of the year and two of those are from established yearly franchises.Unsurprisingly, EA Sports FC 25 was the best-selling game of 2024 on these shores, with the only other new games in the top 10 being Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 at number three, The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom at nine, and Super Mario Party Jamboree at ten.The rest, meanwhile, is made up of games from previous years, including Hogwarts Legacy, EA Sports FC 24, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Minecraft, and Nintendo Switch Sports.According to GamesIndustry.biz editor Christopher Dring, it was a similar picture across the whole of Europe. Overall, video game sales across Europe were relatively robust in 2024, he wrote on X. But it was a brutal year for new releases.UK top 10 best-selling video games of 2024 EA Sports FC 25Hogwarts LegacyCall Of Duty: Black Ops 6EA Sports FC 24Mario Kart 8 DeluxeSuper Mario Bros. WonderMinecraftNintendo Switch SportsThe Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of WisdomSuper Mario Party JamboreeDring states there were only three new games inside the top 10 for Europe: EA Sports FC 25, Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Helldivers 2. The closest contenders were Warhammer: 40,000: Space Marine 2 at number 12 and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero at number 13.Games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Star Wars: Outlaws, Dragon Age: The Veilguard are all outside the top 30, he added.While the growth of live service titles is one reason for the lack of new games in the top 10, the fact new games often cost upwards of 70 is probably the other especially as you can usually wait for a few months and pick them up at a much cheaper price.As for the best-selling games in the US, it was a marginally better picture for new titles. EA Sports College Football 25 was the top-seller, ahead of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. The rest of the top 10, however, was mostly dominated by sports titles like Madden NFL 25, EA Sports FC 25, and last years Call Of Duty.If you want to see the clear difference in tastes between the West and Japan, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake topped that countrys list, followed by Super Mario Party Jamboree, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, with no Call Of Duty in sight.US top 10 best-selling video games of 2024 EA Sports College Football 25 not a hit in Europe (EA)EA Sports College Football 25Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6Helldivers 2Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZeroCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Madden NFL 25EA Sports FC 25EA Sports MVP BundleElden RingDragons Dogma 2The problem of no-one playing new game is present on PC as well, as can clearly be seen from Steam stats. The Steam end-of-year review shows only 15% of users total play time was spent in games that launched in 2024, 47% of the time was in games which are up to seven years old, while 37% was spent in games that are over eight years old.While this doesnt look great, there is actually a silver lining on the PC front. The 15% figure is, believe it or not, an increase on the 9% playtime spent on new games in 2023; although it is still lower than the 17% of time spent in 2022.According to GamesIndustry.biz, global game revenue grew by 0.2% in 2024 over the previous year, to $184.3 billion. This minor growth was carried by mobile games, which grew 2.8%, while console and PC games were down 4% and 0.2% year-on-year.More TrendingIf 2024 was a somewhat flat financial year for the industry, analysts are expecting next year to be significantly bigger, due to the expected launch of GTA 6 and Nintendos next console.Japan top 10 best-selling video games of 2024 Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake big in Japan (Square Enix)Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D REMAKESuper Mario Party JamboreeMario Kart 8 DeluxeSuper Mario Bros. WonderMomotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyu wa Kibo de Mawatteru!Final Fantasy 7 RebirthAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsPowerful Pro Yakyu 2024-2025The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of WisdomMinecraft: Switch EditionEmailgamecentral@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.GameCentralExclusive 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

By Ed Cara Published December 20, 2024 | Comments (0) | A Great Pyrenees/Lab Mix dog laying on a rug. KJG Photography, Kim Guisti via Getty A popular arthritis drug for dogs may be riskier than we knew. This week, the Food and Drug Administration reported the emergence of several serious adverse effects and deaths associated with the recently approved medication Librela. On Monday, the FDAs Center for Veterinary Medicine issued a letter to veterinarians detailing the results of their investigation into Librela. The FDA identified numerous serious adverse effects linked to its use, including seizures and a loss of muscle function; several dogs also reportedly died or were euthanized due to these complications. The agency is recommending that the drugs maker update its labeling to include these potential side effects, and is advising vets and the public to report any adverse events linked to its use. Librelas active ingredient, bedinvetmab, is a lab-made antibody developed by the company Zoetis. In 2023, the FDA approved it to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. The drugdelivered via injection once a monthtargets and inhibits a protein involved in pain regulation called canine nerve growth factor (NGF). The drug is designed to tamp down levels of NGF, which tend to be higher in dogs with osteoarthritis. Its the first monoclonal antibody-based drug ever approved in dogs, and the second ever approved for pets. At the time of its approval, some of the most common side effects associated with Librela were certain kinds of infection (UTIs, bacterial skin infections), rash, vomiting, and weight loss. As is standard with every approved drug, the FDA has been monitoring reports of adverse events associated with Librela filed to it by patients and doctors. And some dog owners have reported very seriouseven fatalsymptoms in their pets after they started taking Librela.According to the FDA, there have been 3,674 adverse event reports involving Librela, as of March 2024. These adverse events have been more common among older dogs, which makes sense given that age is a common risk factor of osteoarthritis. The FDA identified many potentially serious adverse events currently not included in the drugs labeling as a possible side-effect. These include ataxia (poor muscle control), seizures, diarrhea, and paralysis. In some cases, dogs died or were euthanized soon after they developed these severe events. In one case report, for instance, a 10-year-old Great Pyrenees developed ataxia an hour after taking Librela. Within a day, the dog developed incontinence and hindlimb lameness, which eventually spread to the dogs forelimbs. Within two days, the dog had become paralyzed. Four days after taking the drug, the dog died.The FDA is careful to note that these adverse events have not been conclusively tied to Librela as of yet. At the same time, the agency dismissed the notion, brought up by Zoetis, that the large number of reports tied to the drug was simply caused by negative publicity on social media. There is no evidence that the cases being reported are not true cases associated with Librela, the agency wrote in its review of these reports.Zoetis issued a statement following the FDAs letter. The company criticized some media coverage for purportedly mischaracterizing the FDAs communication as a warning, rather than an informational update meant to educate veterinarians and the public. The company also argued, based on data from the European Union, that any identified adverse event associated with Librela is likely to be rare. We remain confident in Librelas safety and effectiveness and are committed to supporting veterinarians and pet owners in helping dogs live with less pain and greater mobility, the company said in its statement.It will take more time and research to confirm these serious side effects. But in the meantime, the FDA has recommended that Zoetis update its labeling of Librela to mention these potential adverse events (the Center for Veterinary Medicine itself cannot mandate safety-related labeling changes). While Zoetis is standing by its drug, it did state it was discussing possible labeling changes with the FDA. The FDA is also advising dog owners and vets to continue reporting adverse events associated with the drugs use.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Isaac Schultz Published December 6, 2024 By Isaac Schultz Published December 4, 2024 By Margherita Bassi Published December 4, 2024 By Ed Cara Published December 2, 2024 By Ed Cara Published November 28, 2024 By Lucas Ropek Published November 20, 2024

Rumblings about a new Anaconda movie have been around since at least 2020, and in August we learned that Paul Rudd and Jack Black had signed on for a meta-sounding take on the 1997 creature feature starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, an outrageously campy Jon Voight, and an even more outrageously enormous snake. And today: surprise! Its getting Christmas Day release in 2025! This announcement from Sony Pictureswhich describes the new Anaconda as a reimagined comedywas accompanied by a video featuring a jubilantly giddy Rudd and Black, who co-star in the movie from director and co-writer Tom Gormican (The Incredible Weight of Massive Talent). Theres gonna be a big fuckin snake, and its gonna rip! Black promises.Back in August, the plot was teased as being about agroup of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favorite movie from their youth. They head to the rainforest, only to find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals. That definitely sounds like a reimagined comedy rather than a remake of the original, which follows a documentary crew that heads to the Amazon to track down an elusive giant snakebut realizes that a human-shaped foe (Voight doing a hilarious accent) with a Moby Dick-style fixation might be the biggest danger in the jungle. Its since become a cult classic. Gormican, who knows a thing or two about meta-comedies thanks to The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (starring Nicolas Cage as a version of himself, and Pedro Pascal as Nick [sic] Cages biggest fan), feels like just the right creative talent behind the scenes for this new Anaconda. He also co-wrote this years Eddie Murphy Netflix comedy Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.And, if Rudd and Black bring half the energy to the film itself that they display in this promo, itll be a ripping good time indeed. Christmas is traditionally one of the biggest release windows of the year, so for Sony to stake its claim on the date for a giant snake comedy is a promising sign indeed. Anaconda hits theaters next Christmas: December 25, 2025. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

In a world of $1000+ smartphones, Motorola continues to prove that you dont need to empty your wallet for a capable device. And it also reminds us that there are more phones beyond what Apple and Samsung have to offer. The Moto G 5G packs premium features into an affordable package, and right now, its even more budget-friendly than usual.Amazon has slashed the price of the Moto G 5G to just $150, down from its regular $200. Thats a solid 25% discount, putting $50 back in your pocket while delivering a phone that punches well above its weight class.See at AmazonPowerfully portable at an affordable priceThe Moto G 5G brings some serious specs to the table, starting with its smooth 6.6-inch display running at up to 120Hz the kind of refresh rate you typically find on much pricier phones. Paired with Dolby Atmos audio, it turns your everyday phone into a proper entertainment device whether youre gaming or streaming your favorite shows.Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the 50MP camera system with Quad Pixel technology, which delivers sharp, clear photos even in challenging light conditions. The included Macro Vision lens lets you get creative with extreme close-ups, adding versatility to your shooting options.Under the hood, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor keeps things running smoothly while enabling 5G connectivity for faster downloads and streaming. A massive 5000mAh battery means you can actually use all these features without constantly hunting for a charger, and when you do need to power up, TurboPower charging gets you back in action quickly.But one of the most important parts of this deal is the fact that youre getting all of these things for such a great price that you really cant go wrong. Whether you just need a new phone or you want to give a memorable gift this year, Motorola has you covered. It can multitask, it can help you watch your favorite shows and movies, it can help you stay productive while on the go, and it can even make you the envy of all your friends. Because you can almost guarantee no one will know what phone youre using but theyll want to find out.At $149.99, the Moto G 5G is all about great value for anyone looking for a capable smartphone without the premium price tag. Whether youre upgrading an old device, need a reliable backup phone, or just want a solid daily driver that wont break the bank, this Motorola phone is a great contender.See at Amazon

Garden guesthouse / KFA arkitekterSave this picture! KFA arkitekterHousesGothenburg, SwedenArchitects: KFA arkitekterAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:30 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:KFA arkitekterMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The house is a 30-square meter guesthouse located outside Gothenburg, Sweden. It is a typology called Attefallshus which is a small detached building that can be built on residential property without a full building permit, often used as a guest house, home office or rental unit.Save this picture!This house serves as a guesthouse for family and friends. During the summer months it also serves as a garden pavilion and studioSave this picture!It is situated at the edge of the property, framing the garden between the main house and the rocks, creating a form of secluded space or an enclosed garden.Save this picture!The facade is clad with untreated heart pine nailed with dome headed stainless steel nails. Windows are in oiled oak and roof and gutter in zinc.Save this picture!The house has two rooms and a bathroom. The bedroom has views to the south, the kitchen and living room is facing east and north. There is also a loft accessed by a ladder.Save this picture!Save this picture!The interior has a material palette that reflects the exterior with a pine floor and a pine kitchen with an oak counter top.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeKFA arkitekterOfficeMaterialWoodMaterials and TagsPublished on December 20, 2024Cite: "Garden guesthouse / KFA arkitekter" 20 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024767/garden-guesthouse-kfa-arkitekter&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

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The Amazon Luna cloud-streaming service is an awesome choice for anyone who wants to game without the need for expensive consoles or gaming PCs. If you've recently joined the service, we've put together this guide filled with tips to optimize your experience, as well as game recommendations to check out. Join Amazon Luna Before diving in, if you're new to Amazon Luna or need a refresher on how to sign up, be sure to check out our previous guide that explains what Amazon Luna is and how to use it. Now, let's explore how to enhance your cloud-gaming sessions and highlight our recommendation of must-play titles on Amazon Luna.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $45 | Release Date TBD Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on 4K Blu-ray (No Steelbook) 4K for $36 | Blu-ray for TBA | DVD for $26 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Sonic the Hedgehog 3 just hit theaters, but like usual with new movie releases, you can already preorder the upcoming physical edition on 4K Blu-ray. And if you already own steelbooks for the first two Sonic movies and the Knuckles miniseries, you can complete your set by preordering Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray for $45 at Amazon or Walmart. Sonic 3 is also available on 4K without a steelbook as well as on standard 1080p Blu-ray and DVD. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $45 | Release Date TBD Theres a lot thats yet to be revealed about Sonic the Hedgehog 3's physical edition release, including a release date and list of special features. The movie will likely release in about three months. Just like Sonic 1 and 2, we'd expect to see a slew of behind-the-scenes featurettes as bonus features. We'll update this story once bonus content is unveiled.For now, we know that opting for the Limited Edition Steelbook will get you a steelbook case, 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray discs, and a voucher for the digital version of the movie.The steelbook case design hasn't been unveiled. The image shown above is the sleeve for the non-steelbook edition of the 4K release.Amazon and Walmart both offer preorder price guarantees. You won't be charged until your order ships, and you will only pay the lowest price offered between the time you preorder and release. We'd expect the price of Sonic 3's Limited Edition Steelbook to drop in the coming days/weeks. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on 4K Blu-ray (No Steelbook) 4K for $36 | Blu-ray for TBA | DVD for $26 If you don't have any interest in steelbook cases, the 4K release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is up for preorder for $36 at Amazon and Walmart. The standard 4K release also includes Blu-ray and digital versions of Sonic 3.Preorders for the 1080p Blu-ray edition aren't available yet, but the DVD release is available to order for $26 at Amazon. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Catch up on the Sonic Live-Action Movie & TV SeriesSonic the Hedgehog 2-Movie Steelbook Collection Get Sonic 2-Movie Collection If you need to catch up on the action before seeing Sonic 3 or need to complete your collection of Sonic steelbooks, Amazon has the first two movies and Paramount's Knuckles miniseries for great prices right now. You can get Sonic the Hedgehog's 2-Movie Steelbook Collection on 4K Blu-ray for only $29. Unfortunately, Knuckles didn't receive a 4K release, but the Blu-ray Steelbook Edition of Knuckles is available for only $23 at Amazon, which is the best price we've seen since its release.Sonic the Hedgehog 2-Movie Steelbook Collection (4K Blu-ray) -- $29 ($48)Sonic the Hedgehog 2-Movie Collection (Blu-ray) -- $20.67Knuckles TV Miniseries - Steelbook Edition (Blu-ray) -- $23 ($32)Knuckles TV Miniseriers (Blu-ray) -- $22.59 ($26)Sonic the Hedgehog Bonus Stage Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) -- $44Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) -- Sold outSonic the Hedgehog (4K Blu-ray) -- $22.36 ($26)Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (4K Blu-ray) -- $18.41Sonic the Hedgehog Animated TV Series DealsAdventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series Get Adventures of Sonic Complete Series Sonic fans can also save on Blu-ray and DVD releases of the Blue Blur's animated TV series. Most notably, you can get a nice discount on the 1993 series, which was the first adaptation for Sega's now-iconic mascot. Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series is on sale for $39 (was $60). This collection includes all 65 episodes on Blu-ray (in standard definition).Continue Reading at GameSpot