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Catch up on the gaming news with SIFTER's weekly news show in around fifteen minutes or less.  All the biggest news, new release dates and explainers of the biggest video game stories every Sunday. Take look at the week ahead with Release Radar, highlighting the coolest games out this week. Produced by award winning radio journalists and hosted by Kyle Pauletto and Fiona Bartholomaeus.

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Everyone hates NVIDIA's new AI slop filter DLSS 5
#201
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NEWS THIS WEEK

Announcing NVIDIA DLSS 5 | AI-Powered Breakthrough in Visual Fidelity for Games"It's Re-Rendering the Game!" – It Turns Out Game Artists Don't Love DLSS 5, Despite Nvidia's ClaimsNetflix Assassin's Creed Series Setting and Exact Time Period ConfirmedThe hotfix solution for broken Custom Content and Mods is here in the latest Sims 4 Update Hotfix!The Sims 4 Mods and CC Broken In Latest UpdateSteamOS update preview brings "initial support" for the Steam Machine, plus new power and Bluetooth tricks for Steam DecksNintendo really just silently dropped the biggest backwards compatibility update in the Switch 2's life, and I need to up...

You might be paying more than a mate thanks to PlayStation's dynamic pricing
#200
03/14/2026

NEWS THIS WEEK

Sony is testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation StoreWe Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock YouThe Pokémon Company Is Actively Recruiting PhD Holders With Backgrounds in Ecology to Work in TokyoEmbark Studios head Patrick Söderlund explains how Arc Raiders was made on "a quarter of the budget" of a AAA titleActing out on SteamAnnouncing the finalists for the 23rd Annual Samsung IT Journalism Awards

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THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ORIGIN - 16 March 2026 - PC, PlayStation, Android, iOSSTARSHIP TROOPERS: ULTIMATE BUG WAR! - 16 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Se...

HIGHGUARD devs pull the plug just 45 days after launch as it fails to find audience
#199
03/07/2026

NEWS THIS WEEK

Highguard is closing next week: 'Despite the passion and hard work of our team, we have not been able to build a sustainable player base to support the game long term'Sony Pulls Back From PlayStation Games on PCThe 2026 Women’s Day Sale is now live on Steam with some great discounts on games by women and other gender-marginalised developersNintendo’s Indie World showcase has given players some new titles to look forward to


RELEASE RADAR

GHOST OF YƌTEI - LEGENDS - 10 March 2026 - PlayStation 5WWE 2K26 - 12 March 2026 - PC, X...

POKÉMON celebrates 30 years with new starter POKÉMON (and games)!
#198
02/28/2026

NEWS THIS WEEK

PokĂ©mon Presents Everything Announced At The February 2026 PokĂ©mon Presents StreamDiscord delays controversial age verification measures (but they're still going to happen)Getting Global Age Assurance Right: What We Got Wrong and What's ChangingPlayStation finally confirms Marvel’s Wolverine release date – and it’s coming before GTA6Stardew Valley 10-year Anniversary Video (Retrospective & New Spouse Reveal)Nacon Files For Insolvency Days After Announcing Next Showcase


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SCOTT PILGRIM EX - 3 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchPOKEMON POKOPIA - 5 March 2026 - Switch 2MARATHON - 5 March...

Two Xbox bosses ousted, Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, is this a reset for Microsoft's gaming division?
#197
02/21/2026

NEWS THIS WEEK

Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving MicrosoftAsus ROG Xbox Ally X gets price hike in a second regionWD and Seagate confirm: Hard drives for 2026 sold outKristen Bell Joins ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ as Amy RosePokĂ©mon Fire Red and Leaf Green appear in coming soon section of Switch eShopPro Jank Footy Is Set To Release This Year On All Platforms

RELEASE RADAR

REIGNS: THE WITCHER - 25 February 2026 - PCRAIDEN FIGHTERS REMIX COLLECTION - 26 February 2026 - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, SwitchRESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM - 27 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5, Switch 2LAYSARA: SUMMIT KINGDOM - 27 Febru...

CASTLEVANIA: BELMONT’S CURSE, GOD OF WAR TRILOGY remake and more announced at PlayStation State of Play
#196
02/14/2026

NEWS THIS WEEK

PlayStation State of Play: All the big game announcementFrance gives 28 Clair Obscur developers a knighthood and says ‘video games have reached a new level of recognition’Discord To Roll Out "Teen-By-Default" Settings, Require Age VerificationGame on: Screenwest launches first digital games strategy as production surges with record number of releases in January

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UNDER THE ISLAND - 17 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchSTYX: BLADES OF GREED - 19 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5STAR TREK: VOYAGER – ACROSS THE UNKNOWN - 19 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Pla...

HORIZON HUNTERS GATHERING is a multiplayer spinoff set in Aloy’s world coming to PlayStation and PC
#195
02/07/2026

NEWS THIS WEEK

Next-Gen Xbox To Launch in 2027, Suggests AMD CEOSteam Hardware: Launch timing and other FAQsSony has patented a touchscreen PlayStation controller that lets players choose where to put the buttonsSony patents AI-generated podcasts voiced by characters from its gamesLatest Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase features new and classic titles coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo SwitchEverything Announced At The February 2026 Nintendo DirectAnnouncing Horizon Hunters Gathering, Guerrilla’s new co-op action game 

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MEWGENICS - 10 February 2026 - PCROMEO IS A DEAD MAN - 11 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5MARIO TENNIS FEVER - 12 Feb...

TOMODACHI LIFE: LIVING THE DREAM is coming in April and it introduces more choices to express yourself
#194
01/31/2026

 NEWS THIS WEEK

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream DirectDispatch Is Censored on Nintendo Switch Due to Platform 'Content Criteria', Developer SaysIt looks like Atari is working on a Rayman revival for the series’ 30th anniversaryA New The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Has Dropped

RELEASE RADAR

ACES OF THUNDER - 3 February 2026 - PC, PSVRMENACE - 5 February 2026 - PCLOVISH - 5 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2DRAGON QUEST VII REIMAGINED - 5 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2NIOH 3 - 6 February 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5

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Ubisoft restructure axes PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME remake
#193
01/24/2026

NEWS THIS WEEK

Prince of Persia: The Sand of Time Remake is cancelled as Ubisoft announces major internal restructuring and more layoffs and studio closures on the wayXbox Developer Direct 2026: Everything AnnouncedAn update from FreeplayExperience The Emotional Conclusion Of The Max And Chloe Saga In Life Is Strange: Reunion

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WINNIES HOLE - 26 January 2026 - PCHIGHGUARD - 26 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5OMI OH MY AI - 28 January 2026 - PCCAIRN - 29 January 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5I HATE THIS PLACE - 29 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5...

Gotta get a second job! PokĂ©mon LEGO is here and it’s pricey
#192
01/17/2026

NEWS THIS WEEK

The First PokĂ©mon LEGO Sets Are Up for PreorderThe God of War TV show casts a surprising Ragnarök vet as KratosPalworld branches into tabletop with official card gameAmazon has greenlit a Fallout reality show where contestants live in a vault for a ‘huge cash prize’SXSW Sydney canned by NSW government after three-year run

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LUNARS - 19 January 2026 - PCGHOST CAM - 19 January 2026 - PC2XKO - 21 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 MIO MEMORIES IN ORBIT - 21 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2CULT OF THE...

HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG devs announce free Sea of Sorrows DLC coming next year
#191
12/20/2025

 NEWS THIS WEEK

SILKSONG EXPANSION, HOLLOW KNIGHT REFRESHED, AND MORE!Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’VicScreen, Massive Monster announce new Melbourne co-working space and investment fundHordes of Fate continues the legacy of Defiant Development

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PRITTO PRISONER - 25 December 2025 - PC, Switch, Switch 2DUNECRAWL - 5 January 2026 - PCCheck out the best Australian Made Games on SIFTER's annual list: 2025 The Definitive List of Australian Made Video Games

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Big night for CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33, winning 9 trophies at the Game Awards
#190
12/13/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

2025 Game Award WinnersEverything Announced At The Game Awards 2025Everything Shown During Frosty Mini 2025Netflix Considers Warner Bros. Games To Be Pretty Much WorthlessParamount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros DiscoveryMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces Netflix’s Stranger Things expansion

RELEASE RADAR

SPLITGATE: ARENA RELOADED - 17 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4YOOKA-RE-PLAYLEE - 18 December 2025 - PlayStation 5, Switch 2DADISH 4 - 18 December 2025 - Mobile, PC, SwitchDRINK HUMAN BEANS - 18 December 2025 - PC


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Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. and all of their game studios
#189
12/06/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros, including game developers behind Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts LegacyNew Helldivers 2 update just shaved 131GB off its PC file size with a "slim version" beta, and I'm ecstatic — here's how to opt into the patchHollow Knight’s developers expect Silksong to lose at The Game Awards: ‘Expedition 33 is exceptional’Zootopia 2's Japanese Version Casts Metal Gear Legend Hideo Kojima as a Mole at the Zootopia Police DepartmentCapcom is reportedly working on a new Dead Rising sequel starring Frank WestFollowing The EA Buyout Deal, The Saudi Arabian PIF Face Money Trouble

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HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG creators reveal they are working on DLC for the game
#188
11/29/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

The Makers of ‘Silksong’ Aren’t Done Just Yet Nintendo Buying Bandai Namco Studio That Co-Developed Splatoon 3, New PokĂ©mon SnapValve Finally Confirms Leaked Steam Machine Price RumorsValve's decision not to sell the Steam Machine at a loss 'isn't stupid' but it is 'peculiar' says Baldur's Gate 3 publishing boss

RELEASE RADAR

MARVEL COSMIC INVASION - 1 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2TINGUS GOOSE - 3 December 2025 - PCMETROID PRIME 4: BEYOND - 4 December 2025 - Switch and Switch 2 DON'T SCREAM TOGETHER - 4 December 2025 - PCOCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 - 4 December 2025 - PC, Xbox...

Link's got his classic green outfit in the new The Legend of Zelda movie, but no hat!
#187
11/22/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

First photos of Link and Zelda in The Legend of Zelda live-action movie releasedThe Game Awards: Game of the Year NomineesClair Obscur: Expedition 33 and PlayStation lead The Game Awards 2025 nominationsMegabonk dev withdraws from The Game Awards after 'Best Debut Indie' nominationConcord, one of the most infamous videogame flops of all time, may already be flopping again as Sony brings the hammer down on revival modSony Allegedly Targets Concord Revival Servers Run By CommunityRoblox Requires Age Checks for Communication, Ushering in New Safety StandardStreaming platform Twitch to be included in under 16s social media ban

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Valve announces console-like Steam Machine, VR headset Steam Frame and new Steam Controller
#186
11/15/2025

 NEWS THIS WEEK

Valve announces console like Steam Machine, new Steam Controller and VR headset Steam Frame coming next yearNew PokĂ©mon Pokopia trailer reveals Peakychu, Mosslax, and more mysterious PokĂ©mon formsThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct: Everything AnnouncedJapan-Only PlayStation, Elden Ring Expansion Announced During State of Play JapanDeath Stranding Isolations (Working Title) Streaming Exclusively On Disney+Banned and Restricted Announcement – November 10, 2025Magic: The Gathering

RELEASE RADAR

LEAF BLOWER CO. - 17 November 2025 - PCLIMINAL CITY - 17 November 2025 - PCSPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: TITANS OF THE TIDE - 18 November 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2DEMON...

GTA VI is delayed again as Rockstar faces union busting allegations
#185
11/08/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed to November 2026: 'These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve'‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Says Fired Employees Were Leaking InformationDiscord age-assurance data breach includes 68,000 Australian usersA PokĂ©mon Game Just Leaked a Year Early—and It’s Fully PlayableOh My God They're Finally Making an Overcooked Reality TV Show

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INTO THE GRID - 10 November 2025 - PCGOODNIGHT UNIVERSE - 12 November 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2WINTER BURROW - 13 November 2025 - PC, Xbox Seri...

Huge ANIMAL CROSSING NEW HORIZONS update includes ZELDA and SPLATOON crossover
#184
11/01/2025

 NEWS THIS WEEK

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting Collabs With Lego, Splatoon, And ZeldaCrash Bandicoot Animated Series in the Works at NetflixDon’t Nod Announces Netflix Partnership for New Narrative GamePUBG and InZoi publisher Krafton declares itself an "AI-first company", "placing AI at the centre of problem solving"Open source GZDoom community splinters after creator inserts AI-generated codeHideo Kojima never even heard about Konami being offered a Matrix game. “No one told me in all these 26 years” 

RELEASE RADAR

DEVIL JAM - 3 November 2025 - PCDEAD STATIC DRIVE - 5 November - PC, Xbox Series X|SHYRULE WARRIORS...

Bluey's new game is on the way and finally being made by an Aussie dev
#183
10/25/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen Video Game Arrives December!Halo: Campaign Evolved Announced for Xbox, PC, and Yes, PS5 – Here’s Everything We Know So Far, Including New MissionsReport: Generative AI is being heavily used to make new Halo games, including Halo CE RemakeSo, How’s The BDS Xbox Boycott Going?2 years after release, Nintendo is updating Pikmin 4 with new content, including a Photo ModeNeopetsℱ: Mega Mini Games Collection Arrives in 2026 – Here’s Everything Neopians Need to Know!

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Death By Scrolling - 28 of October 2025 - PCThe Outer Worlds 2 - 29 October 2025...

Nintendo Hack, Ghost of Yotei’s Big Win & Next‑Gen Console Rumors
#182
10/18/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Nintendo Responds to Crimson Collective HackGhost of Yotei is Sony's Best-Selling Title in Europe Since Spider-Man 2PS6 and next Xbox console are both aiming for 2027 release, separate reports claim

RELEASE RADAR

ISOPOD: A WEBBED SPIN-OFF - 21 October 2025 - PCJACKBOX PARTY PACK 11 - 23 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2POWERWASH SIMULATOR 2 - 23 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2ONCE UPON A KATAMARI - 24 October 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and SwitchCHICKEN RUN: EGGSTRACTION - 24 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox...

A brutal first look at Insomniac's WOLVERINE at PlayStation State of Play
#181
09/27/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Everything Shown At Today’s Sony State Of Play, Including Insomniac’s WolverineAngry Discord users lash out at Australian age verification checks2025 Screen Music AwardsPalworld Devs Announce Farming Sim Spin-Off, Palworld: Palfarm


RELEASE RADAR

LEGO PARTY - 30 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - THE IVALICE CHRONICLES - 30 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2SUPER MARIO GALAXY + SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2 - 2 October 2025 - Switch, Switch 2GHOST OF YƌTEI - 2 October 2025 - PlayStation 5DIGIMON STORY: TIME S...

New spooky game PENGUIN COLONY from the creator of UMURANGI GENERATION
#180
09/20/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Stop Removing the Modern Day!' Assassin's Creed Fans React as Black Flag Remake Reportedly Cuts Everything Outside the AnimusThe studio behind award-winning Umurangi Generation is reimagining Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness from the perspective of a penguin, and it's brought the voice of Disco Elysium onboard to do itPenguin Colony: Reveal Trailer‍Roblox commits to lift game to protect kids from online grooming under Australia's world-leading online safety codes and standardsFortnite KPop Demon Hunter Crossover Is On The Way - Report

RELEASE RADAR

RENOWN - 22 September 2025 - PCSILENT HILL F - 25 Se...

Celebrate Super Mario's 40th anniversary with the Nintendo Direct
#179
09/13/2025

 NEWS THIS WEEK

New Nintendo Direct kicks off the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary and brings slate of new announcementsFinalists Announced for the 2025 Australian Game Developer AwardsSilksong Konami code explainedHollow Knight: Silksong is being review-bombed in ChinaSega Accused Of Using Police To Recover Nintendo Dev Kits It Had "Negligently Disposed Of"

RELEASE RADAR

LITTLE WITCH IN THE WOODS - 15 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox OneLEGO VOYAGERS - 15 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch SYNTHETIC HOPES - 16 September 2025 - PCVOYAGERS OF NERA - 16 September 2025 - PCGOBLIN CLEANUP - 18 September 2025...

HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG released with a bang and crashed all the online stores
#178
09/06/2025

 NEWS THIS WEEK

Australian-made Hollow Knight Silksong crashes global game stores on launch The ANZ Indie Showcase 2025Australia Did It is a New “Tactical Reverse Bullet Hell” From Rami Ismail"The cat's out of the bag" - Stardew Valley update 1.7 revealed, bagged cat content TBCPlay for Peace - Games for Palestine 2025 Charity BundleReddit Legoleak - Pokemon piece and price countCult Of The Lamb - PUPPET SHOW tickets

RELEASE RADAR

MACHICK 2 - 10 September 2025 - PCBUBSY IN: PURRFECT COLLECTION - 10 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchGARFIELD KART 2: ALL YOU CAN DRIFT - 11 September 2025 - PC, Xbox S...

Indie titles delay their releases to make way for HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG
#177
08/30/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Indie Metroidvania Developers Evade Sudden Silksong Release DateVivi is Screwing Up Magic: The Gathering And You Know What? Good For HimPokĂ©mon Legends: Z-A reveals newest Mega Evolution through found footage horrorMega Hawlucha Enters the Ring in PokĂ©mon Legends: Z‑AAtari acquires five Ubisoft Gamesskate. launches in Early Access on September 16 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC - Gematsu

RELEASE RADAR

OTHERSKIN - 2 September 2025 - PCROGUE LABYRINTH - 2 September 2025 - PCHIROGAMI - 3 September 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5 HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG - 4 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayS...

It’s finally here! HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG has a release date and it’s soon
#176
08/23/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Hollow Knight: Silksong “Was Never Stuck” Say Devs, Releases 4 SeptemberHollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date — I can't believe the long-awaited game is coming in Septembergamescom Opening Night Live 2025: Everything AnnouncedLouisiana Sues Roblox As Controversy Over Child Safety And Banning ‘Vigilante’ Users GrowsMoshi Monsters’ second comeback Kickstarter hits £50,000 goal in six hours

RELEASE RADAR

STORY OF SEASONS: GRAND BAZAAR - 27 August 2025 - PC, SwitchMETAL GEAR SOLID DELTA: SNAKE EATER - 28 August 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation KIRBY AND THE FORGOTTEN LAND - 28 August 2025 - Switch 2DAVY X JONES - 29 August 2025 - PC

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POKÉMON fans in Japan go nuts over McDonalds card promotion
#175
08/16/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Tech giants Apple and Google lose landmark court case as federal judge rules they engaged in anti-competitive conductMcDonald’s Japan’s PokĂ©mon promo backfires, ends in scalping and food waste controversyGTA Actor Says Disastrous Florida Gaming Convention 'Put the Con in Comic-Con'Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club Announced for Consoles and PC

RELEASE RADAR

SWORD OF THE SEA - 20 August 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5DISCOUNTY - 20 August 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchKILL THE MUSIC - 22 August 2025 - PC

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New Aussie Rules game PRO JANK FOOTY takes to the field
#174
08/09/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

New Indie World Showcase ushers in indie games galore for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - NintendoNintendo Switch Consoles Just Got A Huge Price Increase In The US Alongside All Switch 1/2 AccessoriesSwitch 1 systems & Switch 1/2 accessories price increases are live in North America megathreadPro Jank Footy targets 2026 with new Umbrella Gaming label Squash the Bug Swarm in Fortnite BR: Shock ‘N Awesome!

RELEASE RADAR

DRAG X DRIVE - 14 August 2025 - Switch 2OVIS LOOP - 15 August 2025 - PCROBERT ON EARTH - 15 August 2025 - PCLOST TWINS 2 - 15 August 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

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Anyone can use DEATH STRANDING 2 to get around UK’s age verification system
#173
08/03/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Brits can get around Discord's age verification thanks to Death Stranding's photo mode, bypassing the measure introduced with the UK's Online Safety Act. We tried it and it works—thanks, KojimaSony calls Tencent game ‘slavish clone’ of Horizon in new lawsuitNintendo U-Turns on Mario Kart World Change That Forced More Open-World Driving, as It Increases Chance of Lap-Type RacesEverything Announced At The July 2025 Nintendo DirectPAX AUSTRALIA announces AUS Indie Showcase

RELEASE RADAR

STORMGATE - 4 August 2025 - PCCHAINED ECHOES: ASHES OF ELRANT - 7 August 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchWHIMSIDE - 7 August 2025 - PCMA...

Activists target indie games on Itch.io through payment processors
#172
07/26/2025

 NEWS THIS WEEK

Australian gamemakers level-up with major funding from Screen AustraliaSIFTER: DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is a messy unforgettable game that is worth playingItch.io deindexes NSFW games after becoming the latest target of skittish credit card companies and anti-porn group Collective Shout, catching an award-winning indie and more in the crossfireEverything announced at Pokémon Presents July 2025Elden Ring Nightreign is adding two-player co-opThe Battlefield 6 reveal trailer is here, and not a single helicopter is safe

RELEASE RADAR

GROUNDED 2 - 29 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|STALES OF THE SHIRE: A THE LORD OF THE...

Excuuuse me princess! The LEGEND OF ZELDA movie leads are announced
#171
07/19/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

The Legend Of Zelda Movie’s Link And Zelda Actors Have Been RevealedAssassin’s Creed Live-Action Series Greenlit at NetflixUntitled Donkey Kong Project ;Motion picture.Valve gets pressured by payment processors with a new rule for game devs and various adult games removedUmamusume: Pretty Derby inspires influx of players visiting real-life horsesGuidelines for Visiting Stables in JapanLaid off King staff set to be replaced by the AI tools they helped build, say sources

RELEASE RADAR

MISC. A TINY TALE - 22 July 2025 - PC, SwitchWHEEL WORLD - 23 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox...

Tensions flare between SUBNAUTICA 2 devs and their parent company Krafton
#170
07/12/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

The video game voice actor strike is over, with new AI agreements reached over 'digital replicas'What is a Wave but a Thousand Drops? : r/subnauticaFormer Unknown Worlds creative director says departure was "quite a shock" | GamesIndustry.bizKRAFTON statement re: Subnautica 2Lawsuit (a community update from Charlie) : r/subnauticaActivision pulls Call of Duty game after PC players are hackedLive Drag, Gnome Peace, and Other Fixes for the Sims 4

RELEASE RADAR

ARASHI GAIDEN - 14 July 2025 - PCDAWN APART - 15 July 2025 - PCSUPER LOCO WORLD - 15 July 2025 - PCERIKSHOLM: THE STOLEN DREAM - 15 July 2025 - PC...

Climbing game PEAK reaches 2 million sales in just 9 days
#169
07/05/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Microsoft Makes Significant Layoffs Across Gaming Division, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Confirms in Memo to StaffEverwild, Perfect Dark Reboot, Zenimax MMORPG Canceled after Microsoft LayoffsNintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza’s developer is ‘the same team as Super Mario Odyssey’Is Donkey Kong Bananza a Prequel?Peak has now sold 2 million copies in just 9 days, as the devs reveal what's next for this co-op climbing game: 'Let's talk about what we're cooking'Halo Studios teases fans ‘won’t want to miss’ upcoming game eventChicken Run: Eggstraction Is an 'Action-Stealth Video Game' Starring The Last of Us' Bella Ramsey and C...

Fire up your game cartridges regularly or face destruction!? New tip for game collectors
#168
06/28/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Summerfall Studios’ Malys is now available in early accessPhysical Collectors "Should Plug In" Switch, 3DS And Vita Game Cards "Every 5-10 Years" To Avoid Data LossXbox and Meta officially release limited edition black and green Meta Quest 3S bundle Virtual reality gaming 'not dead' but cutting edge technology facing challenges

RELEASE RADAR

DIABLO IV SEASON 9 - 1 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4MECHA BREAK - 2 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|SWORLD OF WARCRAFT: MISTS OF PANDARIA CLASSIC - 2 July 2025 - PC, Mac

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Smash through rocks and enemies in DONKEY KONG BANANZA, new details shown
#167
06/21/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

A Bunch Of New Donkey Kong Bananza Info Just Dropped Including A New AmiiboMoshi Monsters could make a return as new Kickstarter campaign launches from Mind CandyMoshi Monsters KickstarterMoshi Monsters fake pledges statement on InstagramNexus Mods is being sold after 24 years by burned-out ownerNew Nexus Mods Owners Scramble To Assuage Community Concerns Following Sale By Burnt Out Founder [Update]

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NANOMON - 25 June 2025 - PCDEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - 26 June 2025 - PlayStation 5SYSTEM SHOCK 2: 25TH ANNIVERSARY REMASTER - 26 June - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchTAMAGOTCHI PLAZA - 27 June 2025...

The first official Xbox handheld PC is the ROG Xbox Ally
#166
06/14/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Every big announcement from Xbox Games Showcase 2025Announcing the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handhelds SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract; National Board to ReviewStellar Blade Has Already Outperformed Every Other PlayStation PC Port In Less Than 24 Hours


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GEX TRILOGY - 16 June 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchFBC: FIREBREAK - 17 June 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5TRON: CATALYST - 17 June 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchBATTLE TRAIN - 18 J...

FINAL FANTASY: TACTICS remake is officially announced after years of speculation
#165
06/07/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Summer Game Fest 2025: All the news, trailers, and world premieresAll The Big Announcements From The 2025 Summer Game Fest ShowcaseSquare Enix surprise announced a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster'The will to resist is in your hands': Final Fantasy Tactics director makes statement on the political backdrop of the original and the 'inequality and division' that persists todayEvery big announcement from PlayStation’s new State of PlayPhasmophobia Film Adaptation Being Developed by Blumhouse

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DUNE: AWAKENING - 10 June 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SMINDSEYE - 10 June 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SSTELLAR BLADE (PC...

Upcoming BLACK PANTHER game and its studio are shut down for good
#164
05/31/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

EA Cancels Black Panther Game, Closes Cliffhanger GamesOlliOlli World and Rollerdrome are back on Steam after being delisted 4 months ago when 2K sold off Private DivisionRelease Date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A Revealed and Pokémon Presents Video Presentation AnnouncedPSA: You've only got a few hours left to log into MultiVersus if you want to play offline once it closes

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DELTARUNE CHAPTERS 3+4 - 4 June 2025 - PCMARIO KART WORLD - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2NINTENDO SWITCH WELCOME TOUR - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2CYBERPUNK 2077 - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2SPLIT FICTION - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2HO...

Get ready tarnished, an ELDEN RING movie has been announced
#163
05/24/2025

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Live-Action Film Adaptation of ELDEN RING AnnouncedSAG-AFTRA Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Over Darth Vader AI Voice in ‘Fortnite’Fortnite is finally back on US iPhonesAs Gamers Express Concern About Borderlands 4 Potentially Costing $80, Gearbox Chief Randy Pitchford Says: ‘If You’re a Real Fan, You’ll Find a Way to Make It Happen’PAX East Randy Pitchford

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TO A T - 28 May 2025 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PCGUILTY AS SOCK! - 29 May 2025 - PCRUNE FACTORY: GUARDIANS OF AZUMA - 30 May 2025 - Switch, PCDISNEY ILLUSION ISLAND - 30 May 2025 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S...

Bungie apologises after former artist plagiarise designs used in MARATHON
#162
05/17/2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

Bungie confirms that an artist’s work was taken and used in Marathon without their permissionThis Will Be a Day Long Remembered: Speak with Darth Vader in FortniteImportant update regarding MARVEL 1943: Rise of HydraValve’s SteamOS now has compatibility ratings for devices other than Steam Decks


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ROADCRAFT- 20 May 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XFANTASY LIFE I: THE GIRL WHO STEALS TIME: 21 May 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchMONSTER TRAIN 2 - 21 May 2025 - PC, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XBLADES OF FIRE - 22 May...