Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 16th, 2024. It’s the end of another week, and we’ve got several games to check up on as we sweep things up. But first, we dip into a little news, as a treat. After that, we go through the new releases in our usual […]
Every now and then, tough boss comments go viral, stirring a backlash among Gen Zers against grueling work hours and pressure. Today, many managers may be too afraid of the consequences of giving the direct feedback needed to develop and grow their people. “I do not feel I can give constructive, productive feedback to someone, […]
You’re reading this on a screen, but you may want to take a break after finishing the article to avoid spending years of your life eyeballing pixels. That’s not hyperbole. Worldwide, internet users spend an average of 400 minutes—nearly seven hours—a day online, according to a new report. Digital reference library DataReportal in January released […]
A lot has changed in the world of controllers since I discovered leverless controllers. In fact, I’ve found myself sticking to leverless or all button controllers instead of using traditional fight sticks for 2D games. I use my Razer Kitsune multiple times a week for playing on Steam Deck or PS5. Haute42, AKA COSMOX, a […]
Your credit score is a major factor lenders consider when you apply for a mortgage. And although it’s not impossible to buy a house with bad credit, trying to qualify for a mortgage when you have credit problems can often be a challenge—and you should be aware that a lower credit score will likely mean […]
Popflex CEO Cassey Ho was at the salon getting her hair done. Her phone was tucked away, on Do Not Disturb. By the time she checked it again, she’d missed over 10 calls and dozens of messages. Within moments, Ho was watching Taylor Swift’s new YouTube Short promoting her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. […]
WIT Studio is back with another exciting looking project, this time a brand new anime adaptation of Yaiba. While it’s a bit of a newer studio compared to some of the other more established names out there, WIT Studio has certainly proven itself with some bigger projects like Spy x Family and Suicide Squad […]
The number of new companies that are started in China annually has collapsed as fundraising by Chinese venture capital firms has similarly imploded. A recent Financial Times report described a dire Chinese startup landscape, with founders, investors, and VCs offering bleak comments on condition of anonymity. “The whole industry has just died before our eyes,” […]
China’s economy lost momentum in August as activity cooled across the board, pointing to mounting risks to achieving the government’s annual growth target. Measures of factory output, consumption and investment all slowed more than economists had forecast, while jobless rate unexpectedly rose to a six-month high, official figures showed Saturday. The broad weakening darkened the […]
poncle just announced and released Vampire Survivors (Free) version 1.11 on Xbox, PC, Switch, iOS, and Android. Vampire Survivors 1.11 is titled The Darkasso, and it will be included when the game ships on PS5 and PS4 at the end of this month. This update brings in 9 new achievements, 1 new challenge state, 1 […]