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Episode 171 - Third-Party Games Are Struggling On Nintendo Switch 2

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Gamers Week Podcast
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Fri 27 Jun 2025
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In this episode...
--> Third-party games have reportedly struggled to sell on Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, with one publisher claiming that its game has sold “below our lowest estimates”.
--> Fan-favorite rhythm game Beat Saber is ending support for PlayStation consoles, and for many players, this feels very much like the final nail in the coffin for PlayStation's VR aspirations.
--> The limited-edition, Xbox-branded Meta Quest 3S headset has arrived.
--> A man has been arrested after police say he stole more than $10,000 worth of Nintendo Switch games from multiple public libraries in Northern California.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gamers Week Debates

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