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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 937, Rudolph II of Burgundy (born 880) passed away. In 1796, The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. In 1914, Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. In 2005, Gretchen Franklin, English actress and dancer (born 1911) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. In 2020, Frank Bolling, American baseball second baseman (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Nintendo Switch 2 is Officially The 2nd Fastest-Selling Console in US History
Image courtesy of Nintendo Believe it or not, the Nintendo Switch 2 is already a year old. The console released here in the United States on June 5th, 2026. That means we’ve officially got a full year of sales data for the console. And somehow, despite a shaky economy and a relatively limited lineup of new exclusives in year []
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Africanews
· Jun 26, 2026
Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition
It’s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video game’s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers aren’t happy that it doesn’t come with a disc.
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· Jun 22, 2026
New #1 Best-Selling Nintendo Switch 2 Game Isn’t Even Out Yet
There is a new 1 best-selling Nintendo Switch 2 game on the Nintendo eShop, and it’s a game not even out yet. In other words, the best-selling Nintendo Switch 2 game on the eShop is in this spot on pre-order alones, showing considerable demand for the game. Unsurprisingly, the game in question is a Nintendo []
SVG
· Jul 6, 2026
5 Games That Justify The Price Of A Nintendo Switch
The price of a Nintendo Switch hasn't dropped dramatically since the launch of the Switch 2, but these games are why it's still worth buying the original.
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· Jul 8, 2026
Switch 1 isn't dead yet – Nintendo will "continue selling" its console worldwide in 2027, just not in Europe after February
Switch 1 isn't dead yet – Nintendo will "continue selling" its console worldwide in 2027, just not in Europe after February
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· Jun 26, 2026
5 of last year's best Nintendo Switch 2 games are on sale now, but you'll have to grab them today
5 of last year's best Nintendo Switch 2 games are on sale now, but you'll have to grab them today
The Next Web
· Jul 6, 2026
Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year
Nearly ten years after launch, the original Nintendo Switch will vanish from European shops next year. Blame a new EU rule on batteries, not the Switch 2. Nintendo will stop selling every version of the original Switch in Europe from mid-February 2027, The Verge reports. That lands weeks before the console’s tenth birthday. The cull [] This story continues at The Next Web
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Related coverage for "Nintendo Switch 2 is Officially The 2nd Fastest-Selling Console in US History": Africanews — Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition. ComicBook.com — New #1 Best-Selling Nintendo Switch 2 Game Isn’t Even Out Yet. SVG — 5 Games That Justify The Price Of A Nintendo Switch. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPsFZZHBK6mZT7G9AXWhv4.png — Switch 1 isn't dead yet – Nintendo will "continue selling" its console worldwide in 2027, just not in Europe after February . https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vfmurXTNKzUscGfQrJ9nfd.jpg — 5 of last year's best Nintendo Switch 2 games are on sale now, but you'll have to grab them today . The Next Web — Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year