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  • NEWS THIS WEEKBungie 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 DecksRELEASE RADARROADCRAFT- 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 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XTEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: TACTICAL TAKEDOWN - 22 May 2025 - PC

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKSIFTER: We played the new Nintendo Switch 2 in Melbourne, here are our thoughtsDeath Stranding 2’s Version Of Australia Is Bloody Great So FarXbox handheld leaks in new "Project Kennan" photos from the FCC — plus an ASUS ROG Ally 2 prototype with early specsGTA 6 Trailer Hit Almost A Half-Billion Views Right AwayEpic will use an EU account to bring Fortnite back to the US App StoreRELEASE RADARDOOM: THE DARK AGES - 15 May 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SINTO THE RESTLESS RUINS - 15 May 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchROGUE WORLDS - 15 May 2025 - PCCAPCOM FIGHTING COLLECTION 2 - 16 May 2025 - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKGrand Theft Auto VI is Now Coming May 26, 2026Borderlands 4 release date moved up two weeksBorderlands 4 launching early has "literally 0%" to do with GTA 6's release date, Marathon or anything save "confidence", says Gearbox boss8BitDo no longer shipping to US from China due to Trump tariffsXbox Series X|S Consoles, Games And Accessories Just Got A Price Increase In AustraliaSwitch Users Are Getting Error Codes After Updating To Version 20.0.0‍RELEASE RADAREMPYREAL - 8 May 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|STHE MIDNIGHT WALK - 8 May 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5REVENGE OF THE SAVAGE PLANET - 8 May 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SCASH CLEANER SIMULATOR - 9 May 2025 - PC

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKDevolver Digital reveals which IPs and platform have made the most money as it shares its future strategy19 years later, the Oblivion Remaster is hereFBC: Firebreak breaches containment with June release dateGame Boy clone maker Anbernic suspends all shipments to USRELEASE RADARBADLANDS CREW - 28 April 2025 - PCFORZA HORIZON 5 - 29 April 2025 - PlayStation 5MOTO GP 25 - 30 April 2025 - PC, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5CONQUEST DARK - 1 MAy 2025 - PCSKIN DEEP - 1 May 2025 - PC

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake is realBungie’s slick-looking Marathon shooter arrives on September 23rdSony has raised the price of the PlayStation 5 in some marketsStar Wars Zero Company, a turn-based game set right after the Clone Wars, gets full revealRELEASE RADARMALIKI : POISON OF THE PAST – 22 April 2025 – Switch, PCCLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33 - 24 April 2025 – PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SFATAL FURY: CITY OF THE WOLVES - 24 April 2025 – PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|STHE HUNDRED LINE: LAST DEFENSE ACADEMY - 24 April 2025 – Switch, PCTEMPEST RISING - 24 April 2025 – PC

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKYou can borrow and resell Nintendo’s Switch 2 game-key cardsSwitch 2 game-key cards won’t be account- or console-lockedUpgrade Pack Price For Zelda: BOTW And TOTK Has Been ConfirmedBalatro Creator Fires Back at YouTube Age Restricting Videos of the GameMafia: The Old Country Release Date Revealed on SteamINDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE is one of the absolute best adventure games of last yearRELEASE RADARDIVE THE DEPTHS - April 15 - PCLOST RECORDS: BLOOM AND RAGE TAPE 2 - April 15 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XLUSHFOIL PHOTOGRAPHY SIM - April 15 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XKITCHEN WARS - April 16 - PCINDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE - April 17 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKNintendo Switch 2 launches on the 5th June for A$699.95Everything Announced At The Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo DirectCult of the Lamb audio director Narayana Johnson, also known as River Boy, has diedThe Final Fantasy 9 remake looks ever so slightly more likely as Square Enix add anniversary page to websiteAnnouncing our new game MalysRELEASE RADARSOUTH OF MIDNIGHT - 8 April 2025 - PC, and Xbox Series X|STINY GARDEN - 8 April 2025 - PC, SwitchMONACO 2 - 10 April 2025 -PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

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  • SIFTER was highly commended at the 2025 Samsung IT Journalism awards in the Best Independent Category, Gianni Di Giovanni picked up an award for his work outside of SIFTER as well.

    RELEASE RADARCROC: LEGEND OF THE GOBBOS REMASTERED - 2 April 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchLAST OF US PART II: REMASTERED - 3 April 2025 - PCSAND - 3 April 2025 - PC

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKLego Pokémon are coming, first sets due in 2026Here’s the Steam on Xbox evidence Microsoft didn’t want you to seeGame Developers Launch North America's First Industry-Wide Union Anyone Can JoinLizzies 2025: Coverage Awards Nominations Announced, Final Ticket SalesRELEASE RADARGAME OF THRONES KINGSROAD - 26 March 2025 - PCATOMFALL - 27 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XTHE FIRST BERSERKER: KHAZAN - 27 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XBUBBLE GHOST REMAKE - 28 March 2025 - SwitchINZOI - 28 March 2025 - PC

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKDeath Stranding 2 gets June 2025 release date, huge new trailer at SXSWXbox's new hardware plans begin with a gaming handheld set for later this year, with full next-gen consoles targeting 2027Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation charactersPokémon Go (and other Niantic games) just sold for $3.5BSNES Consoles Appear To Be Getting Faster As They Age‍RELEASE RADARASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS - 20 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SWRECKFEST 2 - 20 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SATELIER YUMIA: THE ALCHEMIST OF MEMORIES & THE ENVISIONED LAND - 21 March 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKNeil Druckmann Says 'Don't Bet' On The Last Of Us Part IIIThe next big Marvel game is coming this Christmas, according to the game’s starTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 remasters revealed, now with a shredding Doom SlayerRockstar acquires Aussie studio founded by L.A. Noire directorRELEASE RADARRISE OF RONIN - 11 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5WANDERSTOP - 11 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|STHE PHANTOM - 12 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5MLB THE SHOW 25 - 14 March 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKWarner Bros. closes Monolith Productions and MultiVersus studio, cancels Wonder Woman gameShadow of Mordor's brilliant Nemesis system is locked away by a Warner Bros patent until 2036, despite studio shutdownEverything announced at Pokémon Presents 2025Balatro’s PEGI 18 rating in Europe has been changed following appealEverything announced at the Annapurna Interactive 2025 showcaseThis is what a new Terminator game should actually look like ‍RELEASE RADARCARMEN SANDIEGO - 4 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, MobileSPLIT FICTION - 6 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SSUIKODEN I&II HD REMASTER GATE RUNE AND DUNAN UNIFICATION WARS - 6 March 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchDRAGONKIN: THE BANISHED - 6 March 2025 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

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  • NEWS THIS WEEK‘Lord Of The Rings’ game ‘Tales Of The Shire’ delayed againMarvel Rivals apparently hit with significant layoffs despite "incredibly successful" launch: "This is such a weird industry"NetEase’s Billionaire CEO Ding Slashes Jobs, Games in Profit PushTony Hawk's Pro Skater Announcement Teased as Fans Spot Easter Egg in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Nintendo is killing the My Nintendo Gold Points program‍RELEASE RADARGLOVER - 27 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchYU-GI-OH! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION - 27 February 2025 - PC, SwitchMONSTER HUNTER WILDS - 28 February 2025- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKEverything Announced At The February 2025 PlayStation State Of PlayOverwatch 2 is bringing loot boxes back from the deadValve ban advertising-based business models on Steam, no forced adverts like in mobile gamesHomebound, At Last. Afterlove EP is out now Inaugural Olympic Esports Games will now take place in 2027‍RELEASE RADARAVOWED - 18 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|SLOST RECORDS: BLOOM AND RAGE: PART 1 - 18 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5LIKE A DRAGON: PIRATE YAKUZA IN HAWAII - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4PGA TOUR 2K25 - 21 February 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKNintendo says it’s making preparations for Switch 2 resellersTwo beloved indie games have been mysteriously taken off Steam and XboxWizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (Original Game Soundtrack)Why a 43-year-old video game just won a GrammySteam Adds A New Warning For Dead Early Access Games Like Unsung StoryPokémon TCG Pocket Estimated to Have Made Half a Billion Dollars in Less Than 3 Months‍RELEASE RADARCIVILIZATION VII - 11 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchTHE LEGEND OF HEROES: TRAILS THROUGH DAYBREAK 2 - 14 February 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchTOMB RAIDER IV - VI REMASTERED - 14 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKLong-Gone Classics The Sims 1 And 2 Are Finally Coming Back To PCClair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is So Popular the Dev Can't Meet Collector's Edition DemandSpider-Man 2 Debuts to 'Mixed' Steam Reviews Amid Serious PC Performance ProblemsSony drops PSN account requirement for PC versions of PlayStation games
    RELEASE RADARKINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE 2 - 4 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5RIFT OF THE NECRODANCER - 6 February 2025 - PC, SwitchKEEP DRIVING - 6 February 2025 - PC

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  • NEWS THIS WEEKCeleste Teams' Next Game, Earthblade, CanceledFinal Earthblade UpdateMarvel Snap is back online, dev seeks new publisher to ‘make sure this NEVER happens again’New 3D Mario And Zelda Remake Mentioned By A Retailer, But Don't Get Excited YetEverything announced at Microsoft’s January Xbox Developer DirectCITIZEN SLEEPER is pure dystopian science fiction with a hopeful heart

    RELEASE RADARCUISINEER - 28 January - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchMARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 - 30 January - PCSNIPER ELITE: RESISTANCE - 30 January - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4CITIZEN SLEEPER 2: STARWARD VECTOR - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch

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