Music
New Music/Video
Baby Metal - New album announced called Metal Forth. Set for June 13 release. The record is set to feature collaborations with Poopy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia, and Slaughter to Prevail, as well as the Electric Callboy track “Ratatata.”
https://blabbermouth.net/news/babymetal-announces-new-album-metal-forth
The Yagas - the alt rock band from actress Vera Formiga are putin out their debut album “Midnight Minuet” on April 15.
A Killer’s Confession - New Song “In Case of Emergency” with JMann on guest vocals. https://youtu.be/X2x3a9qJOyM
Tours/Festivals
Ice Nine Kills - “A Work of Art” EU Tour with Creeper and The Devil Wears Prada. Starts Nov 19 in Milan, and runs through Dec 12 in London.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/ice-nine-kills-announces-november-december-2025-european-tour-with-creeper-and-the-devil-wears-prada
Pierce the Veil - Adding to their current tour with more dates in October. 12 new dates spanning the whole month have been added. Tickets for these new shows go on sale April 4th.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/pierce-the-veil-announces-october-2025-tour-dates
Architects - Support from ERRA and Holywater. Tickets on sale now. 21 dates from July 17 in Wisconsin, through Aug 22 in New York City.
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3162-architects
Lamb of God - 6 new headlining dates with random support from the likes of Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Body Count, Harms Way, Frozen Souls, Power Trip, Cavalera. Regular tickets on sale April 4, presale NOW.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/lamb-of-god-announces-2025-headlining-dates
Marilyn Manson - Announced a second leg of the “One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1” tour. Starting August 7 in Sturgis, SD through Nov 30 in Lisbon, Portugal.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/marilyn-manson-announces-summer-fall-2025-u-s-and-european-tour-dates
A Killer’s Confession - “A Horrifying Trip Back to the 2000s” Headlining tour with support form Ventana and Aeternum. The show will feature a small Mushroomhead throwback set, with Waylon, JMann, St1tch, and Lil’ Dan all being on the bill, and former Mushroomhead members. Tour dates start April 2 in Covington KY, and run through April 28th in Des Moines IA.
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/14016066-a-killer's-confession 
Reg ‘ol News
Gorrilaz - Damon Albarn has announced that he will be working on a new Gorillaz record this year, and an Opera to boot.
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/gorillaz-confirm-new-album-arrive-this-year-1235933477/
Godsmack - Drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola have left the band. They have “retired” on good terms. So this seems to NOT be the end of the band, after announcing this to be the last tour.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/godsmack-confirms-split-with-shannon-larkin-and-tony-rombola-their-departure-opens-the-door-for-new-and-exciting-possibilities
Bad Wolves - Doc Coyle and Bassist Kyle Konkiel have left the band, to be replaced by returning guitarist Chris Cain and new bassist Kevin Creekman. After lengthy social media posts from both members, is seems that they are both still on good terms with the band.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/bad-wolves-part-ways-with-doc-coyle-and-kyle-konkiel-announce-replacements
Suggests
XX- Mushroomhead - If you want an album that blends crushing metal, industrial grooves, and haunting melodies, XX is a must. Mushroomhead’s masked chaos and dual-vocal assault create a sound that’s both aggressive and hypnotic. The re-recorded tracks here are their definitive versions—raw, polished, and dripping with atmosphere. 
Stand out tracks: Solitaire Unravelling, Never Let it Go, Bwomp.
Gaming/Tech
Follow-ups/Corrections
Nintendo - I WAS WRONG!! We actually did get 2 Directs just DAYS apart.
Mortal Kombat 1 - Floyd just got a little easier, but not really. Random tower. His secret tower also has a secret fight with Cyber Smoke. Also patched happened out of nowhere.
Chat GPT - the image capabilities have been rolled out for free users. BUT you can only generate 3 images a day.
Trailers
Nintendo Direct - https://youtu.be/VrTVeYm4iIM?si=pKl7FPJgsFIxRLDl

1. Hardware Information (Especially as it Applies to Backward Compatibility)

The Nintendo Switch 2 introduces significant hardware upgrades while prioritizing backward compatibility with the original Switch. It features a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen with HDR and a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals in handheld mode. When docked, it supports 4K resolution at up to 120fps, aided by a redesigned dock with enhanced cooling. The console comes with 256GB of internal storage and supports microSD Express cards for faster data transfer, though standard microSD cards may not be compatible. The new Joy-Con controllers attach magnetically with a release button, are larger with bigger buttons and sticks, and can function as a mouse for certain games. A built-in microphone with noise cancellation enables voice chat via the new GameChat feature, and the system boasts improved speakers with 3D audio support.
Backward compatibility is a cornerstone, allowing most original Switch games (physical and digital) to be playable, though some exceptions exist—e.g., Nintendo Labo VR Kit won’t work due to size differences, and games relying on the original Joy-Con’s IR sensor may require legacy controllers. Nintendo uses a hybrid approach (not pure emulation) to convert Switch game data in real-time, enabling enhancements like better resolution or GameChat integration when played on Switch 2. As of April 2025, all 122 Nintendo-developed Switch games tested were compatible except Labo VR, while 20% of over 15,000 third-party titles had no issues, with others still under investigation.

1. Game Titles (Including Launch Titles and Third-Party Support)

The Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025, with Mario Kart World as its flagship title, featuring a vast, interconnected world and 24-player races, available standalone or in a $499.99 bundle with the console. Other first-party launch window titles include Donkey Kong Bananza (July 17, 2025), a 3D platformer with destructible environments, and Kirby Air Riders, a racing sequel to Kirby Air Ride, set for later in 2025. Enhanced “Switch 2 Edition” versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will offer HDR, higher resolutions, and better frame rates, while Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A (originally Switch titles) will get upgraded versions. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a Tears of the Kingdom prequel, is slated for Winter 2025.
Third-party support is robust, with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition (including Shadow of the Erdtree) and Borderlands 4 confirmed for 2025. Other rumored or confirmed titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Hades 2 (targeting 60fps), Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods, a steampunk-inspired Switch 2 exclusive, is planned for 2026. GameCube classics like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker will join Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, enhancing the retro library.

1. Miscellaneous

The Switch 2 retails at $449.99 standalone, with pre-orders starting April 9, 2025, prioritized for Nintendo Switch Online members with at least 12 months of paid membership and 50 gameplay hours. The GameChat feature, activated by a “C” button on the right Joy-Con, offers Discord-like voice and video chat, possibly tied to a subscription. A new Pro Controller ($79.99) includes an audio jack and remappable buttons, while accessories like a Switch 2 Camera ($49.99) integrate with games like Super Mario Party Jamboree. Virtual Game Cards debut in late April 2025, allowing digital game transfers across consoles or temporary lending within family accounts.
Nintendo will host Switch 2 Experience events starting April 4-6, 2025, in cities like New York and Paris, offering hands-on demos. A digital-only Switch 2 Welcome Tour game launches with the console to teach players about its features via minigames. Battery life ranges from 2 to 6.5 hours, similar to the original Switch, depending on usage. Nintendo’s partnership with the Seattle Mariners will see Switch 2 logos on jerseys in 2025, boosting promotion. Game prices may rise to $90 for Switch 2 exclusives, aligning with industry trends.
Suggests
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kin