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At CES 2026, ASUS Republic of Gamers celebrates 20 years of innovation by unveiling world-first gaming technologies, next-gen laptops like the dual-screen Zephyrus Duo, visionary collaborations with Kojima Productions and XREAL, advanced gaming desktops, and cutting-edge OLED monitors and AR glasses, reinforcing its leadership in gaming performance, design, and culture.
The Nintendo Switch, which has become Nintendo's best-selling hardware, builds on the ideas of the Wii U, offering seamless transition between handheld and TV gaming, and is set to continue this legacy with the upcoming Switch 2, emphasizing backward compatibility and enhanced features.
The Nintendo DS, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, is renowned for being the best-selling handheld console and the second-best-selling video game console overall. Despite its unconventional design with dual screens and stylus controls, the DS achieved massive success due to its extensive game library and appeal to non-gamers. Over its eight-year reign, it hosted over 2,000 games, showcasing innovative titles like "WarioWare Touched!" and "The World Ends With You," which utilized its unique hardware features. The DS's legacy continues to influence the indie gaming space, emphasizing creativity over high budgets.
Neil Druckmann, creative director at Naughty Dog, suggests that the studio's next game could redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming. He highlights the growing appreciation for gaming across all age groups and the success of The Last of Us TV adaptation as evidence of gaming's potential to captivate a global audience. Druckmann emphasizes the importance of taking risks and innovating, supported by Sony's philosophy, and hints at a new project that excites him more than any previous work. Naughty Dog has yet to announce its next game, but Druckmann has a concept for The Last of Us Part 3 and is also considering new creative avenues.
Sony has released the PS Access Controller, a new peripheral for the PS5 designed to make gaming more accessible for those with disabilities or mobility issues. The controller offers extensive customization options, including the ability to swap buttons, change thumbsticks, and create multiple layouts. The reviewer, who suffers from hand tremors, found the controller to be a game-changer, providing a comfortable and accessible way to play games. However, the high price and the need for additional peripherals for dual analogue stick control raise concerns about long-term support and affordability.
As fans eagerly anticipate the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, there are several key features they hope to see in the next console. These include a hybrid design that can be played in handheld or docked mode, improved Joy-Con controllers with fewer drift issues, increased internal storage for larger games, enhanced graphics capabilities with 1080p handheld and 4K docked resolution, and expanded features such as more apps and improved online play. Additionally, gamers are hoping for strong backward compatibility and the release of major cross-platform AAA games and popular free-to-play titles. While an official announcement is yet to be made, it is speculated that the Nintendo Switch 2 may be released in the latter half of 2024.
Twitch streamer and psychology researcher Perrikaryal, known as Perri online, has been using her electroencephalogram (EEG) device to play video games using only her mind. After beating Elden Ring earlier this year, she has now progressed to gunning down opponents in Halo multiplayer without touching a controller. Perri's goal is to create a hands-free controller that is accessible and easier to use than a regular controller, allowing anyone to have a comparable gaming experience. She is also experimenting with integrating biosignals and EEG into VR for a more immersive gaming experience.
A Reddit user has created a unique contraption in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, featuring a cart powered by frozen meat. The cart, made of platforms Ultrahanded together in a triangle shape, is propelled forward when struck by Link. The frozen meats attached to the bottom allow it to slide for longer distances. While not very steerable, the meat cart showcases the potential of no-power vehicles in the game. The use of railings and Icy Meat, a specific building material, enables players to experiment with unconventional creations.