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Target stores are reportedly introducing stricter queues, security measures and purchase limits for the Pokémon 30th Anniversary TCG release on September 16.
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AI leaders are calling for restraint while Nvidia shares fall, putting renewed focus on the money, chips and data centres behind the boom.
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Atomfall offers Fallout fans a tense, choice-driven adventure through an alternate-history Lake District, but Game Pass access ends on 30 September 2026.
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Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer says crunch is unavoidable, while the studio checks applicants’ social media and links financial rewards to Wardogs’ success.
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God of War Laufey arrives in February 2027 with Sony under pressure, as Marvel’s Wolverine raises questions about PlayStation’s blockbuster formula.
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Kasmina, Enigma Sage has surged more than 1,000% after a Reality Fracture combo revealed a potential turn-three Magic: The Gathering finish.
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From heartfelt celebrations to elaborate traps, these are the 10 standout Game Changer episodes that best showcase Dropout’s comedy and game design.
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Focus Entertainment says it has filed formal legal complaints after threatening messages aimed at employees escalated across its gaming communities.
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Diablo 4 Season 15 has been delayed after widespread login errors disrupted its 30th anniversary launch, with some early progress potentially at risk.
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Xbox says previously announced Game Pass Ultimate day-one releases remain unchanged, while rumours point to major subscription changes in 2027.
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave began with eight planned protagonists before becoming a five-character story built around four converging heroes.
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Blizzard explains why Diablo 5 was announced so early, pointing to experienced developers, established technology and early community feedback ahead of spring 2029.
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The latest GTA 6 previews answer some major gameplay questions, but customisation, PC timing, online play, casting and alligator ownership remain uncertain.
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From Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy to Resident Evil and Australian co-op adventure Big Walk, these are the best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play now.
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Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes snowman strips turned winter fun into dark visual comedy, from snow sharks and surgery to disturbing effigies.
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Gregory Maguire’s new Oz novel, Galinda: A Charmed Childhood, explores the Good Witch’s early life before its 29 September 2026 release.
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Spider-Noir won five Emmys and became Marvel’s most-awarded show, but Prime Video cancelled the Nicolas Cage-led detective series after one season.
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Finished Dungeon Crawler Carl? These five LitRPG series offer monsters, progression systems, dark comedy, cosy fantasy and complete digital adventures for your next read.
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter delivers a heartfelt Liberl adventure with improved localisation, memorable characters and an inviting path into Nihon Falcom’s expansive RPG series.
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The 2026 Street Fighter film reaches cinemas on 16 October with a tournament-focused story, a familiar cast and action inspired by Capcom’s arcade series.
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Shrek is back in Netflix’s global top five, 25 years after release, as its all-ages humour and memorable voice cast continue attracting viewers.
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Xbox Game Pass’s second September 2026 wave includes Ninja Gaiden 4, Dune: Awakening, Black Ops 6 and two major day-one releases.
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HBO’s Harry Potter series has cast Moaning Myrtle, Arthur Weasley and Colin Creevey as filming continues for the upcoming Chamber of Secrets season.
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PokeWorlds Online transforms Hytale into a Pokémon-inspired multiplayer RPG, complete with battles, storage, stats and plans for custom regions.
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The art director behind Majora’s Mask has defended an AI-assisted 3D shooter prototype after criticism from Japanese users raised wider questions about game development.
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Warcraft 3: Reforged hides two undiscovered bonus levels in its Forsaken Kingdom campaign, challenging players to uncover their secrets.
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Stephen Root confirms he plays Brian Heder in GTA 6, making official what many viewers suspected after hearing his unmistakable voice.
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Marvel’s Wolverine stands out for its detailed combat damage, distinctive costume destruction and unexpectedly meticulous depiction of Logan’s body hair.
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Persona 6 will receive a physical Nintendo Switch 2 release, while Sega has yet to confirm whether Xbox players will get a boxed edition.
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Sony has stopped a fan-made The Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod after months of development, leaving the series’ online future uncertain.
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Geralt is coming to Diablo 4 as a Barbarian skin, but unlocking the Witcher crossover requires a Battle.net pre-order with an unpopular catch.
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A mystery AAA 2D fighting-game playtest in Culver City has sparked speculation that NetherRealm Studios is preparing an unannounced Injustice 3.
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Game Freak’s new mobile game combines magical-girl adventure with weather-based mechanics, launching in Japan this December without an English release confirmed.
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Apple is reportedly developing two official iPhone game controllers through Beats, aiming to challenge the growing range of third-party mobile gaming accessories.
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Sony has stopped a fan-made Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod before release, while Naughty Dog’s official online project remains cancelled.
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Diablo 4 Season 15 launches in September, with Australian players joining Season of Hell’s Legacy at 2:30 a.m. AEST on Wednesday, 16 September.
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Unseen founder Ikumi Nakamura has invited Elon Musk to a private Tokyo Game Show event for Kemuri, prompting debate about the game’s public image.
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Stephen Root confirms he plays Brian Heder in Grand Theft Auto 6, detailing the character’s role and the game’s planned release platforms.
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New London set photos from The Batman: Part II hint at the Court of Owls and appear to reveal Anarky among the protesters.
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Blizzard and CD Projekt Red explain why Geralt suits Diablo 4’s Barbarian and why Overwatch’s first Cyberpunk crossover focuses on Edgerunners.
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