Many were surprised by today's sudden reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, as there was no lead-up to the announcement trailer, but some fans were not. In fact, among the many recent leaks and rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, it was stated by prominent figures that the teaser would be released today. Still, the Japanese company is making history, releasing a successor to the Nintendo Switch, which sold more copies than the PlayStation 2 did in its lifetime. The new handheld console is a successor through and through, as it has the original's design with new elements and features, and it's even called "Nintendo Switch 2."

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Poppy Playtime developer Mob Entertainment is suing Google over scam versions of its games. Mob Entertainment, via a lawsuit filed Wednesday in California and reviewed by Polygon, is asking the court to force Google to take down its game and for damages of at least $150,000 per infringing work. The lawsuit also targets the unnamed developer who created the fake Poppy Playtime games using the Daigo Game 2020 moniker. Daigo Game 2020 is listed as publishing the two Poppy Playtime apps on Google Play, as well as games based off Skibidi Toilet and Minecraft. The Minecraft app, called Minicraft 2020, is listed on AppMagic as having more than 50 million downloads. (Minicraft 2020 and the Skibidi Toilet games have been removed from the Google Play store.)Poppy Playtime is a survival horror game thats published episodically, the first of which was published in 2021 by Mob Entertainment. Its playable on Windows PC, consoles, and mobile. So far, there are three chapters, with a fourth scheduled for release on Jan. 30. Basically, the premise is that youve got to survive in a terrible toy factory with scary toys the big one being Huggy Huggy, an awful blue monster with rows of shark-like, disgusting teeth. The video games themselves are quite popular, with more than 40 millions across platforms, according to the company, but its also wildly popular on YouTube, where Lets Play videos and lore explainers rack up millions of views. Legendary Entertainment is making a movie based off the franchise.All of this is to say that Poppy Playtime is a moneymaker. After its first two chapters were published, players were eagerly awaiting the third installment. At least one person looked to capitalize on the excitement surrounding the next chapter, Mob Entertainment said in its lawsuit, by publishing applications that directly use the Poppy Playtime name to lure in players. The unauthorized games are titled Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 and Poppy Playtime Chapter 4, and they are currently available to install on the Google Play store. Not only do the they use the Poppy Playtime name, they also use screenshots from Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Mob Entertainment wrote. Per the Google Store, these purported scam games have been downloaded more than 1 million times. Both of these games are free to install, but then ask the player to download a mod to access the game priced between $30 to $95 according to the lawsuit. After paying for the game, all [players] receive is a link to a dead webpage, the company wrote. The lawsuit claims these apps are being used to trick consumers into spending $95 for a game prior to its release.There are other games, seemingly by other creators, on both Google Play and the iOS App Store that appear to be influenced byPoppy Playtime, but which dont appear to use the copyrighted Poppy Playtimename.Googles role in this, Mob Entertainment wrote in the lawsuit, is due to its unwillingness to take down the scam games. Mob Entertainment said it issued DMCA takedowns on both infringing chapters and has otherwise contacted Google to inquire. In December, Google did remove the content. But days later, the content returned to the Google Play store.Mob Entertainment argued that the purported scam games have tarnished the companys reputation due to their bad quality many grammatical mistakes and an ugly color scheme, per the lawsuit of the bait-and-switch scam, plus the high price of it ($95 for almost nothing).Mob Entertainments fight against scam, slop ripoffs is, unfortunately, not unique. The conversation has centered recently around the Nintendo Switch eShop that, as Kotaku put it, is filled with a lot of garbage that was likely made quickly and is only there to cash in on a trend or holiday. Unpacking developer Wren Brier posted about studio Witch Beams struggle to get blatant, low-quality Unpacking clones off the eShop. Its been over two weeks and these are still on the eShop, Brier wrote on BlueSky. Nintendo hasnt responded to any of our reports of these egregious scams which are using our trademarked game name and purposely tricking Nintendo customers into buying cheap fakes. The Unpacking clones have since been removed, but theres plenty more slop on the eShop with the same agenda and, as indicated by Mob Entertainments lawsuit, on the Google Play store, too.Polygon has reached out to Mob Entertainment and Google. Polygon reached out to four different email addresses associated with Daigo Game 2020, but all four were unable to be delivered.

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Awesome Games Done Quick has already wrapped up for 2025 (with a cool $2.5 million raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation), but the philanthropic group has other programs year-round that raise money for worthy causes. Two of those are hosted by the Frame Fatales, a community for women and femmes in speedrunning under the GDQ umbrella. The group's Frost Fatales event runs from March 9-16 and will raise money for the National Women's Law Center. The schedule just dropped today and here are a few of the highlights.The event starts with a pair of my personal favorite games to watch: the punishing 2D platformer Cuphead followed by the wahoos of Super Mario Odyssey. I'm also amused that Lanaruse will run Coffee Caravan, but with the category "Any% No Coffee." That kicks of the show on March 13 at 1 PM ET. The March 14 lineup looks particularly exciting, with Jaypeg tackling Snufkin: Melody of Moomin-valley, GretaIceVixen and Corvimae showing off Pkemon Sword & Shield, and Bloupeuh playing Undertale Yellow. Frost Fatales is set to close out with SawaYoshi tackling a one-handed run of Celeste, which sounds like required viewing.And if you can't wait until March to see some excellent gamer philanthropy, then be sure to tune in during Back to Black, GDQ's event highlighting Black speedrunners. This year, the showcase will be raising money for Race Forward, a racial justice nonprofit, from February 6-9.It's only a few days long, but Back to Black has a bunch of great talent in the lineup. Bobbeigh running any Castlevania game is a must-watch, and he'll play Rondo of Blood on Feb. 6 at 7:08 PM ET. Super Smash Bros. pro-turned-speedrunner Ryan Ford is on the schedule twice, with The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX on Feb. 8 at 4:05 PM ET and Super Metroid on Feb. 9 at 8:04 PM ET. Check out the full Back to Black schedule of games, runners and hosts here.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/agdq-just-ended-but-theres-already-a-schedule-for-frost-fatales-and-it-owns-212907587.html?src=rss

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More than 30 Walmart investors, representing $266 billion in assets under management or advisement, have asked the retail giant to explain the reasoning behind its decision to roll back DEI initiatives and the resulting implications for the company.In a letter sent to CEO Doug McMillon on January 15, shareholders said, Walmart has sent a clear signal to all underrepresented and marginalized groups that Walmart will not fight to protect their rights.The investors, including faith-based groups such as Sisters of the Humility of Mary and United Church Funds, want to engage in a respectful dialogue with members of Walmarts senior leadership and board of directors to discuss the new policy shift, the group disclosed in the letter.Shareholders claim that for the past three decades they have directly communicated with the company about the risks of racism, discrimination, and inequality. Though Walmart did not provide a financial or business reasoning for the policy change, the shareholders said they provided research and data about the business and financial benefits in regard to advancing DEI.The shareholder letter was reported earlier by Bloomberg.A sense of belongingWalmart confirmed the rollbacks in November 2024. In a statement about the move at the time, it said, Weve been on a journey and know we arent perfect, but every decision comes from a place of wanting to foster a sense of belonging, to open doors to opportunities for all our associates, customers, and suppliers and to be a Walmart for everyone.However, the investors accused the companythe worlds biggest retailerof being disingenuous in saying it is committed to creating a sense of belonging only to cut the programs that advance inclusion.In the letter, the investors voiced their concern to see the company give into bullying and pressure from anti-DEI groups. The concern was formed after Walmart ignored requests from a significant number of its own shareholders to address the risks of racial inequality, the letter states.Walmart did not respond to Fast Companys request for comment.The policy changes were made amid a shifting political landscape as well as pressure from Robby Starbuck, a conservative political commentator who has threatened consumer boycotts of prominent consumer brands that dont retreat from their diversity programs.The shareholders concluded their statement by urging Walmart to keep programs and policies that promote growth, while asking that it does not fall victim to political pressure that causes it to ignore its values.

A glazed double-height extension by EBBA Architects and a green terrazzo-lined home byConForm Architects are among London's best new homerenovations, according to this year's 14-strong Don't Move, Improve!shortlist.An extension by architecture studioDHaus illuminated by a wall-to-wall skylight was also featured in the competition's shortlist, alongside a bomb-damaged home that was renovated by British studio Bindloss Dawes.Top image: ConForm Architects' terrazzo-lined extension is in the Don't Move, Improve! shortlist. Photo by James Retief. Above: DHaus was shortlisted for its skylit extension. Photo by James RetiefNow in its 15th edition, the annual Don't Move, Improve! awards programme aims to celebrate the most innovative home improvements in London.Over 150 houses were entered into this year's competition. A peer review panel made up of last year's shortlisted architects made a refined list, from which 14 shortlisted projects were selected by the judging panel. This included writer Anna White, urban designer Ed Jarvis, Mary Duggan Architects founder Mary Duggan, and architecture photographer Peter Molloy.The Archmonger director's self-designed home is among London's best home renovations. Photo by French + TyeThe jury praised the diversity of scale in the shortlisted projects, adding that renovations and extensions of all sizes can significantly improve a home."The shortlisted projects all demonstrated exemplary approaches towards the material considerations prioritising existing fabric and energy performance," said Duggan."Projects ranged in typology from whole house remodelling, space extensions to smaller intricate reconfigurations, all aspiring to achieve long-stay arrangements adaptive to growing families."Read: Terracotta-tiled extensions by Emil Eve Architects named London's best home improvement project"These projects offer inspiration and practical solutions for Londoners looking to improve their homes, demonstrating that great design is accessible to all," added NLA head of programme Federico Ortiz."From small-scale refurbishments to bold architectural statements, these homes are proof that Londoners are embracing the potential of their spaces in incredible ways."Bindloss Dawes's bomb-damaged Lordship Park also made the shortlist. Photo by Nick DeardenOther projects on the shortlist include an extension informed by tropical modernism by London studio Sonn and a home by architecture practice Curtaz Studio that celebrates the owners' shared love for photography and nature.Timber dominated in some of the homes, including the Hope Villa extension by architecture studio Proctor & Shaw and Upper Addison Gardens by studios Woodrow Vizor Architects and LonProp.Johan Hybschmann, director of London studio Archmongers, was shortlisted for the transformation of his own 1970s home, while homeowner Natallia Tanko showcased DIY initiative with her self-built Hands-on Home.A former clergy house is in contention for winning the competitionProjects that focused solely on making use of an existing home, rather than extending it, included architecture practice THISS Studio's transformation of an underused space in Hartley House and a former clergy house that was renovated by design studios Nina+Co and Roar.Loca studio O'Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects transformed a south London home to make it more suited to hybrid working, while VATRAA created a connection with the outdoors by designing a sunken kitchen extension where the seating aligns with the garden level.The winning home renovation will be announced on 19 February by competition organiser New London Architecture (NLA), with which Dezeen is a media partner.Last year's overall winner was a terracotta-tiled extension by London studioEmil Eve Architects, which was praised for its playful use of colour.Scroll down to see all 14 shortlisted projects:Photo by French + TyeAperture House by Curtaz StudioPhoto by James RetiefDatum House by DHausPhoto by French + TyeElemental House by ArchmongersPhoto by Natacha BisarreHands-on Home by Natallia TankoPhoto by Henry WoideHartley House by THISS StudioPhoto by Jim StephensonHope Villa by Proctor & ShawPhoto by James RetiefHouse Extension in Islington by VATRAAPhoto by Nick DeardenLordship Park by Bindloss DawesNina's House by Nina+Co and RoarPhoto by Philippa LangleyPlaster House by SonnPhoto by Stale EriksenRaw House by O'Sullivan Skoufoglou ArchitectsPhoto by Rikard KahnSteel House by EBBA ArchitectsPhoto by James RetiefTerzetto by ConForm ArchitectsPhoto by Adam ScottUpper Addison Gardens by Woodrow Vizor Architects and LonPropThe post Don't Move, Improve! 2025 shortlist spotlights London's best home renovations appeared first on Dezeen.