Community Engagement

The theatrical midnight launch—once a staple of gaming culture—has all but disappeared in recent years as digital distribution replaced physical retail events. Yet with the unveiling of Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 on 4 June 2025, the tradition roars back to life for one night only. Smyths Toys, the sole UK retailer participating in the global rollout, will fling open its doors at midnight, beckoning a select crowd of console enthusiasts to queue beneath neon signage, clutching backpacks and discussing the latest Mario Kart rivalry.

Bristol City may be pushing for a spot in the Premier League, but the club is also making waves off the pitch with its dedication to environmental sustainability. Alongside fellow Championship side Plymouth Argyle, the two clubs are showing that professional soccer can go green—without compromising on performance.

As the world breathes easier after weathering the 2022–23 global mpox outbreak, another more lethal strain of the virus is surging in central Africa — largely ignored, underfunded, and under-monitored.

The City of Melbourne is set to review its longstanding process for awarding the Key to the City after controversy erupted over UK pop star Robbie Williams receiving the honor in January. The decision, which has ignited debate among councillors and the public alike, comes amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest and calls for greater transparency in civic recognitions.