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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s free Switch 2 update adds eight-player split-screen, sharper visuals, quicker loading and CameraPlay support for online races.
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A proposed $7.85 million settlement puts PlayStation’s digital pricing policies, retailer download codes and the future of game ownership under scrutiny.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen faces sharply divided regional feedback as its developers balance challenge, convenience, customisation and player choice.
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Lego Skylines offers a more personal city-building experience, combining household needs, compact urban planning and detailed neighbourhood decoration.
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Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB, bringing the independent Steam tracking service and its extensive version history under new ownership.
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Bruce Lee’s 1972 classic The Way of the Dragon remains a landmark martial arts film, and Australian viewers can currently watch it free on YouTube.
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Pokémon Champions now supports mobile play at selected local tournaments, but flexible disconnect rulings have raised concerns among competitive players.
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Secret Lair will continue testing 24-hour print-to-demand orders after the Hatsune Miku Commander deck helped address sell-out complaints.
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Steam recorded 720 new game releases in one week, highlighting the platform’s accelerating growth and the challenge of being discovered in a crowded catalogue.
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Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion introduces Boost Bracer, new Eastlands hunts and weapon abilities that could transform combat.
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Caller of the Claw turns a devastating board wipe into a fresh Bear army, making Beorn the Fierce an even more resilient Commander choice.
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A cow named FC CapitalCowPilot is using floor buttons to play EVE Online on Twitch, with cameras, commentary and plenty of unpredictable downtime.
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A searchable Counter-Strike 2 chat database says 17.6 per cent of sampled matches contain slurs, raising fresh concerns about privacy and toxic behaviour.
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A new report suggests Nexon may develop the next StarCraft game for Blizzard, with a sequel or shooter potentially revealed at BlizzCon 2026.
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SteamDB has been acquired by Nexus Mods, prompting users to question whether advertising, subscriptions and other monetisation changes could follow.
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Harvey Smith and Ben Horne are building Black Pony Immersive, a small independent studio pursuing a hopeful, mysterious new immersive sim.
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Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass takes the classic cat-and-mouse duo into Chinese mythology, reflecting their decades-long popularity across Asian markets.
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Chris Carter’s director’s cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe is shorter, overturning the usual expectation that a director’s cut adds footage.
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HBO’s Harry Potter remake will debut on Christmas Day 2026, with a new cast, an eight-episode first season and a fresh adaptation of Philosopher’s Stone.
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X-Men ’97 features an unusual Jesse Ventura connection, while Apocalypse voice actor Ross Marquand was surprised by hearing his performance.
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Hands-off previews of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reveal returning mechanics, optional scanning, smarter enemies, puzzle-altering skills and costume rewards.
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A GTA 6 preview reportedly revealed a random jewellery robbery that Rockstar developers had never encountered during months of testing.
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Coyote vs. Acme takes an unexpected route, opening with the tension and atmosphere of a thriller instead of a traditional Looney Tunes short.
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A reported L3 sprint command in GTA 6 has players worried about comfort, controller wear, stick drift and the game’s unfinished control options.
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Thomas Mahler’s VideoGamesCritic gives Steam users two-thirds of its weighting and scores reviewers according to how closely their verdicts match player opinion.
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Avengers: Doomsday began filming before its screenplay was complete. The Russo brothers explain their collaborative approach as Marvel reshapes its next superhero crossover.
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1001: Threads of Mizan combines Arabian folklore, magic-carpet flight, colossal bosses and flexible mission progression in a polished Gamescom 2026 preview.
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GTA 6 reportedly replaces Rockstar’s long-running tap-to-sprint control with an L3 click, but fans remain divided over speed, immersion and tradition.
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Nexon is reportedly seeking a licence to develop a new StarCraft game, while Blizzard may be working on a separate open-world shooter spin-off.
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X-Men ’97 season 2 continues in Marvel Rivals with Gambit and Rogue skins, launching on 4 September alongside mixed reactions from fans.
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Pokémon Go’s tenth anniversary brings its first Pokémon anime crossover, with a goggle-wearing Charmander, themed raids and event bonuses.
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Brütal Legend remains Double Fine’s boldest game, blending metal culture, open-world adventure and real-time strategy into a uniquely divisive experience.
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Noah Jupe has joined Avengers: Secret Wars in a key role, prompting theories that he could play Franklin Richards or the powerful Beyonder.
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Several older Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks now appear accurate, while other predictions remain doubtful or look like educated guesses about Rockstar’s open-world formula.
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Final Fantasy XIV’s Nintendo Switch 2 launch grace period ends on 7 September, with separate subscription rules and FFXIV Coin payments taking effect.
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A rare 2004 Torchic Star card has reached a $1.3 million auction bid, prompting debate over grading standards, visible flaws and collector value.
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Seven years on, What Remains of Edith Finch still uses memory, mortality and two unforgettable lines to explore how families carry grief.
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Stern has teased a Fallout pinball machine inspired by Prime Video’s series, with its price, features and editions still unknown ahead of the 3 September reveal.
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Hit indie studios are turning their success into publishing labels, offering developers fairer deals and backing distinctive new games such as Rebounder.
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Four unstable mutants are being turned into brutal Wolverine copies in a new Uncanny X-Men storyline beginning with issue #38.
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