Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Patreon says it now has 6.7M+ paid podcast subscriptions, generating $472M+ in 2024 revenue, up 35% YoY, and signs podcasting deals with Sony Music and Wondery — Podcasters made more than $472 million on the platform last year — Patreon Inc., a subscription platform for online creators …
Jay Peters / The Verge:
Nintendo unveils Switch 2 details: a 7.9″, 120fps, 1080p display, larger Joy-Con controllers, 256GB of storage, 4K games at 60fps when docked, launching June 5 — Finally, some specs. … Nintendo has finally shared many of the key specs about the Nintendo Switch 2 as part of its Switch 2-focused Direct.
Daniel Cooper / Engadget:
Nintendo unveils GameShare, which will enable local multiplayer on multiple Switch consoles with just one copy of a title, set to launch alongside the Switch 2 — GameShare offers local multiplayer with just one cartridge. — If there’s one thing Nintendo has always understood …
Nathan Ingraham / Engadget:
Nintendo says the Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers have a C button for GameChat, which uses the console’s built-in mic, and the Switch 2 uses microSD Express cards — The console arrives on June 5, and a new Mario Kart game will be out the same day. — After months of anticipation and years of speculation …
The Verge:
Nintendo unveils the Switch 2 Camera, a camera accessory with a stand, designed to sit next to a TV for video chats, launching on June 5 alongside the Switch 2 — The Switch 2 Camera will let you see your friends while you play games. … Nintendo is launching a special camera accessory …
Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat:
Nintendo says it will add Nintendo GameCube games to the library of titles playable on the Switch 2, including The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker from 2002 — Nintendo announced that it will add playable Nintendo GameCube games to the library of titles playable on the Switch 2.
The Verge:
Nintendo says the Switch 2 will cost $450 for the console or $500 for a Mario Kart World bundle on its June 5 launch; North America pre-orders open on April 9 — Nintendo is finally sharing some real details about its next console. … After a reveal that was light on details …
Nintendo of America on YouTube:
A livestream of Nintendo’s Switch 2 event — Join us on April 2nd at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET for a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2! The Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 livestream will be ap…
Jay Peters / The Verge:
Roblox rolls out new parental controls, including to let parents block and report people on their child’s friends list, building on changes it made in 2024 — They’ll be able to block specific experiences, too. … Roblox is introducing new parental controls that give parents more tools …
Alex Sherman / CNBC:
UFC signs a wide-ranging, multimillion-dollar, multiple-year sponsorship deal with Meta, which will be its “official fan technology partner” — TKO Group’s UFC has struck a multimillion-dollar, multiple-year partnership deal with Meta that will bring the mixed martial arts league closer …
