Nintendo Switch made up 87 per cent of all consoles sold in Japan in 2020

Elden Ring is officially Steam Deck Verified, and has been approved in every category that Valve judges compatibility on.First spotted by PCGamesN, Elden Ring has been given the Steam Deck Verified rating by Valve.This has been confirmed via Valve’s Steam Deck compatibility tester, which the company announced as a way for fans to check which of their Steam games would be compatible with the handheld PC.On Elden Ring, the compatibility tester says “this game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.”On each of the four categories that Steam Deck compatibility judges, Elden Ring passed. The testing notes that “this game’s default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck,” and adds that it can be played with Steam Deck’s default controls and that the in-game interface text is legible.Today (February 25), both Elden Ring and the Steam Deck have shared a launch.Unfortunately, PC players have encountered some issues with FromSoftware’s latest title.

Velan Studios’ dodgeball-multiplayer title Knockout City will be going free-to-play later this year as the developer will self-publish the game without EA.According to a blog post titled “The Future Of Knockout City”, when season six of the game starts this spring, the entire game will be free-to-play for all players. For those who have already purchased the game before season six launches, they will will receive exclusive legendary cosmetics, XP boosts, and 2,000 of the in-game currency Holobux.Developer Velan Studios says it will also start self-publishing Knockout City over the first few seasons of year two of the game.

Quentin Tarantino films Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, was arrested on Wednesday night (February 23) shortly after 9pm.Police were called to Madsen’s Malibu home, which he’s renting, by the property owner who had detained the actor in a citizen’s arrest.According to Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department records (via Entertainment Tonight), Madsen was transported to West Hills Hospital before he was taken to Lost Hills Station. He was given a $500 citation for a misdemeanour and released shortly before 7am on Thursday (February 24).It’s unclear why the property owner called the police to press charges against Madsen.The actor’s arrest comes one month after the death of his 26-year-old son, Hudson, who died in a suspected suicide on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.Speaking about his son’s death to the LA Times, Madsen said: “I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy – my last text from him was ‘I love you dad’.“I didn’t see any signs of depression.

Kate Middleton gushed over babies during her solo tour of Denmark this week.The Duchess of Cambridge joked to parents at Copenhagen’s Children’s Museum: “It makes me very broody. William always worries about me meeting under one year olds. I come home saying ‘let’s have another one’.” Kate shares three children with Prince William: Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and three-year-old Prince Louis.The duchess caused great excitement among royal fans as she announced her broodiness, sparking hopes of baby number four for the Cambridge family - but will it happen? We’ve looked back at every time the mum-of-three has opened up about wanting a fourth child… For all the latest on Kate Middleton and the rest of the Royal Family, sign up to OK!'s brand new Royals newsletter.

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Plans to create a coastal holiday park in Ardrossan have been submitted to North Ayrshire Council.

Caitriona Balfe has revealed the names of the actors she would cast as the older versions of Claire and Jamie Fraser in Outlander.

A super-tough Dundee schoolgirl is quickly fighting her way to the top of the world’s kickboxing charts.

Council tax across South Lanarkshire will rise by 2.5 per cent as the new budget has been confirmed.

If there's one date you don't want to forget, it's Mother's Day.

Miley Cyrus has shared her support for the situation in Ukraine, saying she is “standing in solidarity with everyone” there following the Russian invasion yesterday (February 25).The country has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation, according to BBC News.In a statement on Twitter, Cyrus, who filmed her 2019 music video ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ in Kyiv, shared her support with Ukraine saying the news was “heartbreaking.”Cyrus wrote: “I had the most incredible experience filming ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ in Kyiv and will be forever grateful to the local community who welcomed me with open arms.“There are local reports that at least 40 Ukrainians have been killed already, and this conflict can lead to many more deaths, another refugee crisis with so many forced to flee their homes and more.“I am standing in solidarity with everyone in Ukraine who is affected by this attack and with our global community who is calling for an immediate end to this violence.”pic.twitter.com/XTzqwJdgl2— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) February 24, 2022Since Cyrus’ post last night (February 24), Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 137 people had been killed, with 316 more wounded.Troops from Russia crossed the Crimea border into Ukraine on Thursday, after President Vladimir Putin gave the order for his invasion to begin.The actions of Putin, who has claimed that Russia does not intend to occupy Ukraine and that his country’s actions amount to a “special military operation”, have drawn widespread condemnation from across the globe.US President Joe Biden has pledged “severe” sanctions on Russia, saying in a

A Perth woman is hoping to lead the rejuvenation of the Fair City’s St John Street with plans to open activity and arts hubs at two former prime retail units.

DEALSSpirit Music Group has acquired a big old stake in the recording royalties – including from those always fun neighbouring rights – of country musician Jason Aldean. “It’s cool that a company like Spirit, that’s been around so long, has taken on my music catalogue”, says Aldean. “It’s something really important to me, so I’m glad it’ll be looked after”.Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia has announced a partnership with Lateral Management’s publishing arm Vertical Rights.

It turns out that Jay-Z may as yet get millions of dollars in allegedly unpaid royalties from the perfume company he collaborated with back in 2013.That collaboration resulted in a lacklustre perfume product but some eventful and at times entertaining litigation. Fragrance firm Parlux sued Jay-Z in 2016 alleging that the rapper failed to fulfil his commitments to promote the Gold Jay-Z perfume brand, ultimately resulting in millions of dollars in losses.There were plenty of twists and turns in the resulting legal battle as the Jay-Z side tried to prevent Parlux’s lawyers from getting access to the rapper’s work diary, while also objecting to the recording of a deposition.

THE Dog House viewers were left reaching for the tissues after one owner was forced to give up their beloved border collie. During the heartbreaking instalment of the canine rehoming programme, the owner was left in tears after giving up their energetic pooch, Margot.

CELEBRITY BIG Brother star Chloe Goodman has welcomed her second child with fiancé Grant Hall. The Ex On The Beach alum announced that she's given birth to a son following a "few complications" during her labour.

Who were the most successful recording artists on a global basis in 2021? BTS of course. You all knew that already, obviously. But now we have confirmation from the good people at the International Federation Of The Phonographic Industry who have done some maths.The trade body has handed the K-pop group its Global Recording Artist Of The Year Award which is, in case you wondered, awarded based on “an artist’s or group’s worldwide performance across digital and physical music formats during the year, from streams to vinyl, and covers their entire body of work”.IFPI actually does the maths to work out a top ten of the most successful recording artists each year, with whoever is in the number one spot getting the Global Recording Artist Of The Year Award.

Former Dillinger Escape Plan frontman Greg Puciato announced earlier this week that he will release his new solo album, ‘Mirrorcell’, this summer. Along with that news comes first single ‘Lowered’, featuring Reba Meyers of Code Orange.“When Reba came to the studio we had, like, zero vocals for that song”, he says of the new track.

TODAY'S episode of Lorraine was thrown into chaos as not one but TWO guests' interviews were derailed by errors. Firstly Busted's Matt Willis was forced to miss his studio slot after getting stuck in a traffic jam, before Jason Manford's WiFi went down as he was about to chat to host Lorraine Kelly.

“IT’S a relief,” Robert Pattinson said with a sigh as he appeared on the red carpet with co-star Zoe Kravitz for the premiere of The Batman. For while superhero fans can now enjoy the long-awaited three-hour movie, R-Patz had to endure three YEARS of chaotic filming to make it. At the London screening at Waterloo’s BFI IMAX cinema on Wednesday, he explained: “For (director) Matt Reeves, this is five years.

Kanye West has released his ‘Donda 2’ album. Probably. I mean, he’s put out a sixteen track album which is called ‘Donda 2’.

Cinemark reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 earnings early Friday morning.Wall Street forecast a loss of 13 cents on $601.29 million in revenue. Cinemark reported earnings of 5 cents on $666.7 million in revenue.Q4’s big theatrical releases included “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Dune,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Venom 2,” “No Time to Die,” “Halloween Kills,” “Eternals” “Encanto” and “Sing 2.” “West Side Story” was also out there, but it tanked.For the three months ended December 31, 2021, admissions revenues were $344.9 million and concession revenues were $248.1 million, driven by attendance of 48.1 million patrons.

If she isn't already, Mimi Webb's on the cusp of becoming the UK's new Main Pop Girl. All the makings of a proper, bona fide super star are there. Viral TikTok hit? Check. Celebrity fans including actual Charli D'Amelio? Yep. Huge, Cirkut-produced hit song? You bet.

If you have not watched all 10 episodes of Love Is Blind season 2, bookmark this for later or proceed with caution. In one of thewedding-packed finale's biggest shockers, Natalie Lee and Shayne Jansen, who had seemed set to tie the knot, had an explosive off-camera fight the night before their nuptials. Little was said about the fight during the episode, with Natalie revealing she'd asked Shayne if he'd had too much to drink and he got «really, really angry» with her. She tearfully shared that her fiancé had told her he «hated» her and that she was «the worst thing» to happen to him. The fight led Natalie to say no at the altar after Shayne had already said «I do,» leading to another tense exchange between the pair outside of the venue. ET's Will Marfuggi spoke with Natalie via Zoom about the fight, asking for some details on what went down behind the scenes. «It wasn't just one thing,» Natalie tells ET of the fight. «It was an accumulation of a lot of different things.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' youngest son, Joaquin, just rang in his 19th birthday, and with every year he looks more and more like his dad.The teenager was celebrated by his big brother, Michael, 24, who shared a pair of snapshots on Instagram in which he, Joaquin and Mark posed for some birthday photos.MORE: Kelly Ripa shares heartwarming photo of son Joaquin - and she's so proudWith their brown hair, dark complexions and muscular physiques the threesome could easily pass for brothers.WATCH: Kelly Ripa is full of emotion as she details 'brutal' moment involving son JoaquinHe simply captioned the post: "Happy birthday to the King," and he was immediately inundated with fans commenting on their likeness and their dashing good looks. "3 of the handsomest [sic] men in the world," wrote one, while another added: "Three good looking men right there," and a third said: "Gorgeous pic..

Oti Mabuse and her husband Marius Lepure are gearing up for their I Am Here tour – and the couple gave fans a sneak peek into rehearsals on Thursday, and wow!MORE: Strictly's Motsi Mabuse inundated with support after heartbreaking messageThe professional dancers, who have been married since 2014, showed off their skill as they shared a passionate embrace on their dancefloor. Wearing in black leggings and a coordinating top, Strictly Come Dancing star Oti looked fabulous whilst dancing with her man, who was also dressed in black.WATCH: Oti Mabuse makes joke about family judging her all her lifeTheir appearance comes days after Oti shocked fans when she confirmed her decision to leave Strictly after seven years on the show.MORE: Oti Mabuse's rare comment on marrying her 'beautiful' husband aged 23SEE: Strictly's Oti Mabuse melts hearts with romantic post to husband MariusOn Tuesday, the two-time Strictly champion wrote: "Lifting the glitter ball twice and having the best journey with all my celebrities, but also meeting and working with the best team, crew, producers, celebs and incredible professional dancers!"You are my family and I adore you all forever… Dance will always be my first love and to everyone, my family especially, friends, strictly fans and judges who have been my support throughout my Strictly journey, thank you for being incredible! You are irreplaceable in my heart and have made every day unforgettable! I love you." Oti and Marius will be doing on tour soonAlthough future plans for Oti are yet to be confirmed, the dancer has, of course, done plenty of TV work during her time on Strictly.

Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is heading to the Nintendo Switch later this year.After re-emerging on consoles late last year with a complete remaster, the game will be heading to the Nintendo Switch on March 16, allowing players to play the much loved fantasy RPG on the go.The game includes improved graphics, balancing, quality of life improvements and a whole new difficulty mode for players to attempt. A new expansion is also in the works known as Fatesworn, an entirely new experience for the game not found in the original release.THQ Nordic have provided a slight update on Fatesworn’s development following Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning’s Nintendo Switch announcement.

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game has set a new physical game pre-order record for publisher Limited Run Games.Limited Run Games president and owner Douglas Bogart revealed on Twitter that pre-orders for the physical verison Scott Pilgrim Vs.

Hitman 3 has been announced to be arriving onto the Nintendo Switch the same date as all other versions.IO Interactive has confirmed the Nintendo Switch version will join the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S releases on January 20. Unlike all the other versions though, the Nintendo Switch will receive the Hitman 3 – Cloud Edition.Due to the graphical prowess of the game, instead of being downloadable, the title will instead be streamed to Nintendo Switch’s new cloud based gaming services, which was launched in the West with Control: Ultimate Edition last year (2020).

Nintendo Switch remake of Pokemon Diamond And Pearl is rumoured for announcement in February according to Pokemon Centre.The 25th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise falls in 2021, and rumours have persisted for months about the release of a remake of Diamond And Pearl. According to Pokemon Centre, the remakes are slated for an official announcement in February, with the game releasing around November of this year.There are always a great deal of rumours circling the franchise, but this specific release is now compounded by several sources.