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• Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here
  
  
  Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

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• Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable
  
  
  HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

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• Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out
  
  
  Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

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• Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much
  
  
  Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

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• Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy
  
  
  There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

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• Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru
  
  
  HoYoverse just wrapped up a new Genshin Impact Special Program, where the developer revealed everything there is to know about the game’s next major update. Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana, or as its friends call it, Luna 7, was unveiled as part of the showcase. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday May 08, 2026

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• Petit Planet preview: HoYoverse's first foray into family-friendly games is very careful to colour within the lines
  
  
  This isn't a complaint, but I can't help but feel like every new game I pick up at the moment is Animal Crossing. Heartopia? Animal Crossing. Pokopia? Animal Crossing. Tomodachi Life? You guessed it, Animal Crossing! I am unashamedly one of those people who thinks the gaming landscape of ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

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• Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 is refreshing your team comps with a new mechanic, and the game is coming to Steam
  
  
  HoYoverse just wrapped up a pretty exciting Zenless Zone Zero Special Program that not only delivered all the details on the next big update, it also came with the unexpected announcement that the action RPG is on its way to Steam. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

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• Diablo 4's next season won't have any new mechanics or a new theme because all the focus is on Lord of Hatred
  
  
  Diablo 4 is gearing up for its biggest post-launch event yet: the upcoming release of the Lord of Hatred expansion. As was the case with Vessel of Hatred before it, expansion releases alter the seasonal flow in a few ways, and Blizzard has now explained how. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 24, 2026

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• Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred review - A compelling conclusion delivered with a panache that proves Blizzard still got it
  
  
  Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred has, without question, been one of my most anticipated releases of 2026. Diablo 4 is likely my most played game ever by sheer hour count, so it’s easy to see why this expansion is so high up on my list. However many rakes Blizzard ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026

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• Naval warfare, an actual server browser and more on the way to Battlefield 6 this year as BF Studios reveals 2026 roadmap
  
  
  It took Battlefield Studios over four months to tell Battlefield 6 players what they can actually expect from the game over the course of this year, in terms of content - but we’re glad to see a plan laid out nonetheless. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

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• The Sims 4's much maligned paid mods have made it to consoles, but Kits are coming back to PC
  
  
  The Sims 4 players on PlayStation and Xbox have now caught up to their friends on PC, at least when it comes to the game’s Marketplace. This new feature is essentially a hub for paid mods and other user-created content. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

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• Blizzard will talk about Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred one last time before the expansion's launch next week
  
  
  Diablo 4 is mere days away from the launch of its biggest expansion yet, and Blizzard wants to make sure it got one last chance to tell you about it. Lord of Hatred is the follow-up to 2024’s Vessel of Hatred, and it’s set to arrive on April 28. ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 17, 2026

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• Metro 2039 goes back to its Metro underground roots, with a story shaped by the war in Ukraine and the people who suffer it
  
  
  The Metro series is finally, officially back with a new installment. 4A Games has just unveiled Metro 2039 to the world, the follow-up to the outstanding Metro Exodus, released all the way back in 2019. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Thursday April 16, 2026

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• Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets a new item to celebrate 25 years of the series
  
  
  Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received a surprise patch today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the life sim series. The update, version 3.0.2, is available across the Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

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• Honkai: Star Rail players are eating good, with Version 4.2 and third anniversary celebrations kicking off later this month
  
  
  HoYoverse just wrapped up a stacked Honkai: Star Rail Special Program, delivering the one-two punch of revealing the game’s next major update, and detailing what you can expect from its third anniversary celebrations. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Friday April 10, 2026

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• Heartopia celebrates 30 million downloads with new outfits, permanent price cuts
  
  
  Heartopia has kicked off a new event to celebrate passing 30 million downloads. Just a couple of weeks after delivering the vintage Hollywood-themed Dreamlight Cinematics event, developer XD Games has revealed The Whimsical Tea Party, a limited-time Gilded Acorn Exhibition. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

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• The Petit Planet beta is coming back with new updates, but you still need to hope for an invite
  
  
  It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard anything about Petit Planet, the upcoming game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse. By most accounts, Petit Planet is the studio’s take on Animal Crossing, though with a few interesting ideas of its own. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Thursday April 02, 2026

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• Resident Evil fans have adopted a Love & Deepspace character as the son of Leon S. Kennedy and one of his potential spouses
  
  
  In an intersection of my particular interests that I most certainly didn't have on my 2026 bingo card, fans of the Resident Evil franchise – and in particular its recently-released ninth main entry, Resident Evil Requiem – have suddenly become obsessed with a very different favourite of mine: sci-fi ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

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• Caleb's third Myth has finally arrived in Love and Deepspace, and it's good news for all the husbandbro fans out there
  
  
  Love and Deepspace’s latest update is here, adding a new Memory Pair for Caleb. The event is dubbed Ghosts' Final March, and it’s available now as part of a new Limited Wish Pool, as it has always worked. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday March 30, 2026

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• Here are our PS Plus monthly games for August, with a bonus pack for Marvel fans
  
  
  August is nearly upon us, and to mark the occasion Sony has revealed the month's line-up of PlayStation Plus games. This month looks to be a banger, meaning PS Plus subscribers of any tier should have at least one great game to look forward to. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Dragon Quest announces new collaboration with Google's Gemini for in-person event in Tokyo after DQX's controversial AI-powered companion
  
  
  Back in March, Square Enix announced that it was teaming up with Google Gemini for an AI-powered "Chatty Slimey" companion on Dragon Quest X, a Japan-exclusive MMORPG. Following a divisive reaction, another Gemini-powered Dragon Quest announcement is here. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Wizards of the Coast president steps down after only two years in the role
  
  
  The president of Wizards of the Coast will be stepping down from the role after only two years in the job. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Rare Nintendo Famicombox units found in perfectly operational state in a Japanese "love hotel"
  
  
  Today, in unexpected retro gaming news, we've learned about the discovery of the legendary Famicombox - Nintendo's commercial-use-only console released in 1986 - in a Japanese love hotel. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• The Legend of Zelda movie's Link, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, couldn't play Breath of the Wild because of his age (and the lack of a Switch)
  
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom expanded the mainline series' horizons and brought in plenty of new players, but the actor playing live-action Link missed the former - initially due to his age. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gets two new costumes inspired by Brand New Day and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
  
  
  There's good news for all the web-swingers out there (no, not you lot, keep it down). Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has got a new update today, adding two new spider suits inspired by some big new releases. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players want you to please stop voting for Nuketown, Hijacked and Raid every match
  
  
  The recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PlayStation ports have been incredibly popular, but that influx of players also reminded everyone that - classics or not - players will simply keep choosing the same few maps every match. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Roblox game Be Dead Forever Simulator is likely dead forever
  
  
  A beloved Roblox game - Be Dead Forever Simulator - has been made unavailable to download due to the platform's new age verification rules. It's looking very unlikely it'll ever be available ever again. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Ubisoft is letting owners of its Xbox games play select titles for free on PC as part of a new partnership with Microsoft
  
  
  Microsoft has announced a new partnership with Ubisoft that'll let owners of select Ubisoft Xbox games play them on PC at no extra cost. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly being turned into a 2.5D brawler by CD Projekt Red and Shantae studio WayForward, but its fate is uncertain
  
  
  Cyberpunk 2077 continues to perform exceptionally well for CD Projekt Red, but as we wait for news on its (still faraway) sequel, it's been reported the studio had a smaller Cyberpunk 2077 game in the works at one time too. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Monster Hunter Wilds' latest patch makes online-only missions playable offline, alongside some other useful updates
  
  
  Things have been quiet on the Monster Hunter Wilds front since the announcement of its major Ascendance expansion earlier in June. While the base game continues to receive updates, this next one makes one of its most interesting quest types - which previously required an online connection - available ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Dragon's Dogma 2 is getting a Fallout-inspired homesteading mod with fully customisable houses, and its creator has tons of big ideas for it
  
  
  Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is coming later this year, and before that, Capcom is releasing updates to address player complaints. But that doesn't mean modders are waiting for things to quiet down again before working on ambitious user-made expansions. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem bolster a strong quarter for Capcom, as Monster Hunter and Street Fighter sales hit record highs
  
  
  Capcom has released sales figures for two of its latest releases - Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem - in the company's Q1 2026 financial report. Both are doing well. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Xbox CTO explains what caused the Xbox outage, apologises to players, and outlines what's being done going forward
  
  
  On Monday, Xbox suffered a major server outage that affected players worldwide. The outage took down several key functions of Xbox, including the ability to buy and download games, play them offline, and even extended to disc-based games. Services have since been restored, but the sudden and severe nature ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

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• Rockstar Games and GTA co-founder chimes in on the raging physical games debate: "If people want that, companies should provide it"
  
  
  Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser and longtime Rockstar writer Lazlow Jones have chipped in on the physical video games debate. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

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• Shigeru Miyamoto thinks people don't care about console specs that much anymore, believes Nintendo instead provides "gameplay that only we can create"
  
  
  A new interview with Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed he thinks people don't care about graphics and performance that much anymore, compared to consumer priorities in generations gone by. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

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• Baldur's Gate 3 players on PC can't decide if the latest third-person camera mod is a revelation or a crime against Larian's original vision
  
  
  The discussion of whether Baldur's Gate 3 needs an actual third-person camera mode or not is ongoing, but with Larian now focused on Divinity, modders keep putting out modifications that try to deliver what many players demand in different ways. Now, a 'true third-person camera' mod has blown up ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

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• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls had a Magik-al open beta weekend, as character popularity data reveals a surprising community favourite
  
  
  The data is in! Following the weekend open beta for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, one player has done the work and discovered which character was the most popular among enthusiastic players. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

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• User-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game's official Discord server got hacked
  
  
  The indie viral mega-hit prop hunt game Meccha Chameleon has had quite the unfortunate weekend. The game's developer has responded to a report claiming some of the game's Steam Workshop maps included malware. Those maps are user-created, and - like all Workshop maps - were available to download by ... Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

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• As Grand Theft Auto 6 hopefuls grow anxious for a gameplay trailer, AI GTA 6 slop is getting millions of views on social media
  
  
  As Grand Theft Auto 6 inches towards its November release date and people grow anxious for a proper gameplay trailer, GTA 6 AI slop is raking in millions of views on social media. Read more Continue Reading »
  Posted on Monday July 27, 2026

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