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  • Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Revealed: Bigger Screen, Magnetic Joy-Cons, and a 2025 Release

    Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Revealed: Bigger Screen, Magnetic Joy-Cons, and a 2025 Release

    Nintendo’s next-gen hybrid console is finally official—and it’s bringing some long-awaited upgrades.

    Nintendo has officially lifted the curtain on the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming months of speculation about the successor to one of the best-selling consoles in history. With an enhanced design, better performance, and full backward compatibility, the new device is poised to dominate the gaming landscape once again.

    While Nintendo hasn’t confirmed a precise launch date yet, industry reports and leaks suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 will arrive in late June 2025, with pre-orders potentially opening as early as April 2, 2025, following an official Nintendo Direct event.

    What’s New in the Nintendo Switch 2?

    Nintendo is sticking with its winning formula of hybrid gameplay—handheld and docked modes—but with some significant upgrades:

    • Larger Display: A bigger screen enhances the portable gaming experience.
    • Improved Kickstand: Better stability for tabletop mode.
    • Magnetic Joy-Cons: A fresh take on controller attachment, making them easier to snap on and off.
    • Extra USB-C Port: Added to the top edge, allowing for more flexible charging during gameplay.

    This isn’t just a cosmetic refresh—it’s a meaningful update aimed at both current Switch users and new adopters.

    Backward Compatibility Confirmed

    Good news for longtime Nintendo fans: the Nintendo Switch 2 will support most physical and digital games from the original Switch. While some titles may face minor compatibility issues, Nintendo promises more detailed information on specific games soon.

    Even better, Nintendo Switch Online memberships will carry over, ensuring a smooth transition to the new platform.

    Hands-On Events and the April 2 Nintendo Direct

    To build momentum, Nintendo is hosting a dedicated Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025, at 6 a.m. PDT, where fans can get an in-depth look at the new console.

    Following the announcement, Nintendo will roll out a series of “Nintendo Switch 2 Experience” events across the U.S., allowing players to go hands-on with the console:

    • New York – April 4–6
    • Los Angeles – April 11–13
    • Dallas – April 25–27

    Fans attending these events will be among the first to try out the hardware and some of the launch titles.

    When Will the Nintendo Switch 2 Launch?

    While no official date has been stamped on the calendar, trusted sources within the industry suggest that late June 2025 is Nintendo’s target release window. If previous trends hold, expect availability to be tight—especially if pre-orders open right after the Nintendo Direct.

    Final Thoughts: A Promising Sequel to a Gaming Phenomenon

    The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to strike a careful balance: keeping the magic of the original while modernizing the hardware to meet current demands. Between the sleek design, upgraded features, and a massive existing game library, Nintendo seems ready to make lightning strike twice.

    Stay tuned for our full breakdown after the April Nintendo Direct—and bookmark this page for ongoing updates.

  • The truth behind “Mukbang” eating shows.

    The truth behind “Mukbang” eating shows.

    Have you heard of Mukbang before? Mukbang is becoming a very popular trend, especially on YouTube and now on Instagram as well. A lot of Koreans, Indians, Americans, and people from various countries are into this Mukbang trend. Also, they have taken this as an opportunity to show their endemic food to the world.

    How did Mukbang start and why?

    The eating broadcast also known as Mukbang started in 2010 in South Korea. And it usually was a live stream video where the host eats and chews with ASMR (Autonomous sensory meridian response). The inspiration behind the Mukbang trend is that a lot of Koreans love to watch Korean pop stars eat on TV shows. Do you think it’s weird to watch someone eat?

    What is “ASMR”?

    ASMR (Autonomous sensory meridian response), also called “brain massage” is the sensation that occurs when watching a stimulating video involving many objects or activities. Many people would think If ASMR is bad for health, although it is not harmful at all, it creates Oxytocin which gives pleasant feelings and tingles which helps people to calm them down, also it supports people with depression, anxiety and helps to reduce insomnia.

    What if we tell you that the Mukbang is now a large digital industry as well as there are Mukbang celebrities?

    The industry has begun with very few and now there are over 100 mukbangers on YouTube and they have become celebrities with millions of YouTube and social media fan bases.

    We listed out a few of the most popular mukbangers rated by their beloved mukbang fans globally.

    1. Dorothy
    2. Stephany Soo
    3. SAS – ASMR
    4. Yuha Kinoshita
    5. Keemi
    6. HyuneeEats
    7. Eat with Boki
    8. Maddyeats
    9. Veronica Wang
    10. Nado
    11. Bloveslife
    12. Peggie Neo

    What kind of food mukbangers showcase when eating?

    Most of the mukbangers showcase their country’s food to introduce their culture to the world nevertheless they share their recipes with their fans to try out and experience the food they eat in broadcasts.
    Mukbangers believe the food to be attractive to showcase hence they focus on the color of the food and the dressing style of the food. Also, some mukbangers try out different challenges to entertain their fan base, such as trying out extremely spicy food, fast eating challenges, Big bite challenges, Big potion challenges, etc.

    Are mukbangers showing a fake life?

    Mukbang fans are very keen to know how mukbangers eat too much food at once and still maintain their bodies. Are they trained to eat? Are they throwing up after they eat? Are they really eating these big potions every day in their lives? Wouldn’t they experience any health imbalances as a result of eating too much? These are the most popular and common concerns of the Mukbang fans. The truth is differing from one and another because there are incidents recorded that some of the mukbangers are experiencing health issues such as uncontrollable weight gains, emotional issues, and many more while some of the mukbangers use tricks to prevent those situations, as example throwing up, fasting before the broadcast, exercising, walking miles, Drinking water as much as they can, etc. Mukbangers do not show a fake life they are using their creativity just to entertain people sometimes as their hobby or their carrier.

    What you should know before you start Mukbang?

    While the whole world is digitizing, people are also getting evolved with creative ideas. They make a huge amount of money just for being creative and doing what they love to do. If you are also interested in doing Mukbang in the future, you should know that the industry is getting more competitive day by day as well as you should know how creative you can be to tackle your own fan base. What kind of food would people like to watch you eat? And most importantly your health is what you should concerned at the first place because “not only do we need food to survive but also too much food can harm us in serious ways.”

  • Top 10 Hacker Movies 

    Top 10 Hacker Movies 

    If you want to know more about hacking and technology you should watch our picks for the top 10 hacker movies. Hope you’ll enjoy the following ranking. Let us know your favorite in the comments. Here is the list of the top 10 hacker movies. 

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    1. Hacker – 2016

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    Hacker is a 2016 crime thriller film directed by Akan Satayev and  Stars Callan McAuliffe (Alex), Lorraine Nicholson (Kira), Daniel Eric Gold (Sye), Clifton Collins Jr (Zed). Alex is a young Ukrainian immigrant who wants to support his struggling family by earning money on the internet, but not always legally.

    He is slowly slipping into dangerous hacking crimes and being supported by a black market dealer. Alex soon finds himself in a life of identity theft and ways where a return will be impossible. 

    2. Trackdown – 2000

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    Trackdown is a 2000 crime thriller film directed by Joe Chappelle and stars Skeet Ulrich (Kevin Mitnick), Russell Wong (Tsutomu Shimomura), Tom Berenger (McCoy Rollins). This has a story about following a skilled computer hacker and a determined computer crimes expert. This thrilling ride retells actual events causing endless private data to be stolen from computers around the world. 

    What follows is a digital race between Kevin and the cops who are always right behind him. Ending in a generally thought-provoking experience about the high-tech modernity of our lives. 

    3. Hackers – 1995

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    Hackers is a 1995 crime film directed by Ion Softley and stars Johnny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Fisher Stevens, and Lorraine Bracco. Filled with a stylish appeal and a charismatic young cast. Hackers follow a group of high school hackers and their involvement in a corporate extortion conspiracy. 

    They discover a plot to unleash a dangerous computer virus and must use their computer skills to find the evidence. While being pursued by the secret service and the evil computer genius behind the virus. 

    4. Swordfish – 2001

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    Swordfish is a 2001 action thriller film directed by Dominic Sena and stars John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle. As we follow Gabrel Shear on the mission of a lifetime to steal billions of dollars of illegal government funds. We witness the power of technology that makes his plan become reality. 

    But what starts as a logically motivated crime, blurs with the emotional past of the protagonists haunting and threatening their success. 

    5. Live Free or Die Hard – 2007

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    Live Free or Die Hard is a 2007 action thriller film directed by Len Wiseman and stars Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, and Maggie Q. They finally got it right with one of the latest entries to the Die Hard sequels. Turning the series from an action-packed joyride into an action-packed joyride with cyber wars and hacking. 

    When an attack begins to shut down the vulnerable U.S infrastructure. Legendary John McClane finds himself unable to win alone. So he gets himself help from a brilliant yet idiotic hacker. 

    6. 23 – 1998

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    23 is a 1998 German drama-thriller film directed by Hans-Christian Schmid and stars August Diehl, Fabian Busch, and Dieter Landuris. Based on a true story of young computer hackers from Germany. It involves a hacker cult inspired by R.A Wilson’s novel Illuminatus. 

    Obsessed by the stories the orphaned Carl and his friend Dave start breaking into government and military computers and find themselves in a dangerous game after a big discovery. 

    7. The girl with a dragon tattoo – 2011

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    The girl with a dragon tattoo is a 2011 psychological crime thriller film directed by David Fincher and stars Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, and Stellen Skarsgard. Being the best most suspenseful yet disturbing American take on the millennium movies, the girl with the dragon tattoo proves itself with mind-blowing direction from David Fincher. And memorable performances from its leading cast. Crafting an experience that will go down your spine just like the brutal events that are explored in this brilliant thriller. 

    8. Snowden – 2016

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    Snowden is a 2016 biographical, thriller film directed by Oliver Stone and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlene Woodley, and Zachary Quinto. A tragic yet intimate inside into the world of cyberwar, hacking, and the dangers of technology. Snowden follows the infamous title-giving hacker who leaked the important government documents of the NSA that became a worldwide media scandal. Making him the most wanted man in the world. Snowden leaves behind a legacy that is explored in this movie. 

    9. Millennium Series – 2009

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    Millennium Series is a 2009 Swedish crime thriller film series directed by Niels Arden Oplev and stars Michael Nyqvistt And Noomi Rapace. This masterwork trilogy adapting the dark twisted book series discovers human abysses through the eyes of two protagonists who couldn’t be more different.

    When a once-famous journalist and a mentally sick hacker team up to revisit an old case of potential murder, what they find goes way further than anyone wanted. Showing the sheer power of systematic crime.  

    10. Who am I – 2014

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    Who am I is a 2014 German Techno-Thriller movie, Directed by Baran Bo Odar and start Tom Schilling, Elias Mbaarek, Wotan Wilk Mooring, and Hannah Hersbrung. In a world in which we all hide behind computer screens and let screens hide everything, they hold inside, how easy it is to hack someone’s identity. 

    Based on the fragility of modern identities and high-security risks that barely get noticed. The movie tells the story of a German computer whiz, Benjamin. He is invited to join an insurgent group of hackers.

    Few honorable mentions

    • BlackHat Directed by Michael Mann
    • I.T – 2006 Directed by John Moore
    • Open Windows – 2014 Directed by Nacho Vigalondo 

    Do you agree with this list of top 10 hacker movies, Leave a comment in the comment section.