3 d. ago Review: Switch 2 a significant upgrade, but the extra muscle comes at a cost

TORONTO — Nintendo bet big on innovation when it launched the Switch in 2017. Able to transform seamlessly from a home console to a handheld gaming device, and with an attractive price point, the video game system became a hit. According to Nintendo, the Switch has sold more than 152 million units as of March […]

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5 d. ago Nintendo says sales of new Switch 2 units hit record within four days

NEW YORK — Nintendo says it sold more than 3.5 million of its new Switch 2 gaming consoles within the first four days since its release — breaking a record for the company. In a Wednesday announcement, Nintendo said that this marks the “highest global sales level” for any of the hardware it’s sold within […]

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5 d. ago Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four days

NEW YORK (AP) — Nintendo says it sold more than 3.5 million of its new Switch 2 gaming consoles within the first four days since its release — breaking a record for the company. In a Wednesday announcement, Nintendo said that this marks the “highest global sales level” for any of hardware it’s sold within […]

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1 week ago S&P/TSX composite index manages slight gain while U.S. markets close lower

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index managed a slight gain Thursday while U.S. markets closed down on a choppy day that included headlines on trade tensions softening as well as a very public fallout between U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Markets were mixed throughout the day as Canada reported a record trade deficit […]

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1 week ago People camped out in line all night in the rain for Toronto release of Switch 2

Crowds of dedicated video game fans camped out overnight at GameStop, EB Games, and mall locations across Toronto for the highly anticipated release of the Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday.The launch officially marks eight years since the original Switch first hit shelves in 2017. The original console went on to sell approximately 152 million units worldwide, according to Nintendo, making it the third-best-selling console of all time, behind the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS.With excitement building for months, many braved the dreary weather with lawn chairs and umbrellas to secure their spot in line, with crowds forming early Wednesday and stretching overnight into launch day.Crowds sleep outs @gamestop Toronto #retail St Clair & Runnymede location for Switch 2 release June 5th. Game 🐈 co$t double the original console. Comes with digital copy of Mario Kart. pic.twitter.com/3deN1UBFn0— MichaelDavidson (@MichaelDavidson) June 5, 2025Nintendo teased a first look at the Switch ...

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2 w. ago Almost 1,200 migrants made English Channel crossings into U.K. Saturday, largest so far in 2025

French authorities said they rescued 184 people

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2 w. ago S&P/TSX composite slides on Friday but caps off month near record highs

Canada’s main stock index on Friday continued to trim the gains that pushed it to a record closing high two days earlier, as investors retreated to defensive stocks while energy and information technology took a hit. “It’s been another roller-coaster day in markets, capping off generally strong equity index returns for the month,” said Kathrin […]

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4 w. ago Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend

DALLAS (AP) — Whether it’s a road trip to a nearby lake or jumping on a plane to explore a big city, Americans are expected to get away in record numbers over the long Memorial Day weekend even as economic and technical worries rattle the U.S. travel industry. Over 45 million people — 1.4 million […]

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