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Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Drag x Drive Arriving in August as Digital-Only Budget Game

The game is one of the first to predominantly feature the Switch 2’s mouse controls, and it’s a better tech demo than Welcome Tour.

The inaugural fully mouse-controlled game for the new Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released on Aug. 14, and you’ll be able to grab it for $20. You won’t be able to get a physical copy of Drag x Drive, however, because the game is limited to the Nintendo eShop.

The pricing for Drag x Drive reflects the scope of the game, as this is a low-stakes party title spotlighting an underrepresented sport with quick pickup matches. But compared with the pricier Welcome Tour, Drag x Drive seems like a much more economical (and entertaining) purchase to highlight the Switch 2’s new features, though it remains to be seen if this will be one of the best Switch games.

The game takes up 1.8 gigabytes and can be played in the Switch 2’s TV or tabletop configurations, but not in handheld mode.

You can play with up to 12 players in online matches, but Drag x Drive supports only a single local player. To play online, you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

In Drag x Drive, you’ll participate in thrilling games of wheelchair basketball, moving around by dragging your Joy-Cons across the table. The game can’t be played on the original Switch because Drag x Drive is fully built on the Switch 2’s mouse control feature.

CNET Nintendo expert Scott Stein called Drag x Drive the Switch 2’s «wild-card game,» writing that it has similar appeal to the original Switch’s Arms. Still, he tired quickly while playing Drag x Drive and is skeptical about its staying power due to how physically demanding the game becomes.

One thing is for sure: You’ll need a lot of flat surface area to take a crack at playing this Switch 2 game.

The reception of Drag x Drive could play a role in determining how many game developers choose to implement mouse controls in their future titles. Mouse controls are also a core feature in Welcome Tour, the Switch 2 edition of Mario Party Jamboree and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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