Ludicrous Leadoffs:

* Awesome Games Done Quick 2017 Raises $2.2 Million

* UCLA Researchers Now Able To Sequence DNA Using A Smartphone

(read the original study here)

News of the Week:

Nintendo Switch Recap:

* Nintendo Switch Price and Release Date Revealed

* Joy-Con Controllers Feature Motion Controls, IR Camera

* Switch Controllers Get Prices

* Nintendo Switch Will Be Region-Free

* Nintendo Switch Battery Life and Play Modes Confirmed

* Switch To Have Touchscreen Controls, 8-Player Multiplayer

* Nintendo Switch Getting Paid Online Service

* Switch Online Service Slightly Detailed

* Switch Getting Party Game 1-2 Switch At Launch

* Splatoon 2 Announced, Coming In Summer 2017

* Next Major Super Mario Game Announced

* Switch Launch Games List

* Reggie Fils-Amie Downplays Lack Of Switch Launch Titles

* Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Confirmed for Switch, Coming April 27

* Nintendo Switch Exclusive ARMS Won’t Require Motion Controls

* Nintendo Stock Price Drops After Switch Reveal

* GameStop Sells Through Initial Nintendo Switch Stock

* Capcom Announces Ultra Street Fighter II For Switch

* Ubisoft Bringing Steep and Rayman Legends To Switch

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