Get Ready to Game! 2025 is Going to Be HUGE
Okay, gamers, listen up! 2025 is shaping up to be absolutely massive for us. We're talking highly anticipated sequels, brand-new games that are already blowing up the internet – seriously, there's something for everyone. I'm going to break down the hottest game releases, give you the lowdown on Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders (because, let's be honest, that's *the* big news right now), and highlight some killer May releases.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Frenzy: Pre-orders and Price Hikes – Oh My!
The Nintendo Switch 2? It's everywhere, people are losing their minds over it! US pre-orders started on April 24th at places like Walmart (midnight ET), Target (midnight ET), and GameStop (11 AM ET online, in-store when they opened). But here’s the thing…get ready for sticker shock. Amiibo prices went up by $10, and the Switch 2 Pro Controller? A whopping $84! Ouch. UK pre-orders? Mostly sold out, but they're expecting restocks. So keep your eyes peeled!
Must-Have Switch 2 Games: My Top Picks
Along with the new console, some seriously exciting games are dropping. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition promises to be even smoother than the original – which, let's face it, was already pretty amazing. Then there's Donkey Kong Bananza, launching July 17th. This one's a fresh 3D adventure – I'm already stoked. And for all you Star Wars fans out there, Star Wars: Outlaws hits on September 4th, bringing an open-world Star Wars experience to the Switch 2. Who's excited?!
May 2025: A Month of Gaming Goodness
May is looking pretty stacked, too! We've got Metal Eden (May 6th), a sci-fi FPS; Revenge of the Savage Planet (May 8th), which looks like a blast for co-op play; The Midnight Walk (also May 8th) – a horror title that’s giving me the creeps just thinking about it; Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade (May 14th), a Japanese-style action game promising stylish combat; and Doom: The Dark Ages (May 15th), a new entry in the iconic franchise. And, get this: Take-Two’s earnings call on May 15th might give us some juicy updates on GTA 6. Can you believe it?!
So, What Does It All Mean?
With the Switch 2 launch and a release calendar bursting at the seams, 2025 is shaping up to be a phenomenal year for gaming. Seriously, grab your Switch 2 pre-order ASAP if you haven’t already, and keep an eye on those release dates. And don't forget to check retailer websites – things are changing fast!
