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• F1 2019 Review - Checkered Flag

  28-06-2019 23:08 via gamespot.com
  
  Unless you're a Mercedes fan, you might feel that Formula 1 in 2019 is a bit stale with the team's dominance of this year's world championship. But Codemasters' F1 2019 is anything but stagnant, presenting an exciting, if idealized, version of the world's premier motorsport. It sticks mostly to the familiar cadence of previous titles with its massive career mode and loads of classic content. However, big additions like the FIA Formula 2 World Championship and scheduled online racing add even mor
  
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• Roblox takes down controversial doomscrolling game, promises to remove others that reward watching "a continuous feed of content" as they're "not appropriate for younger users"

  25-08-2026 15:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Roblox has been in the limelight the past couple of days thanks to Steal an Egg, a pet-raising simulator that encourages users to continuously doomscroll through reels while running on a virtual treadmill Black Mirror-style – or, well, used to encourage.Used to, because Roblox actually deplatformed the game yesterday following folks' outrage online over Steal an Egg's encouragement of short-form video overconsumption (you know, doomscrolling). At first, users weren't sure why Roblox remove
  
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• This is not a drill Scooby Gang, official Monster High Buffy the Vampire Slayer dolls are coming

  25-08-2026 15:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Buffy the Vampire Slayer Monster High dolls exist. That's a sentence I never thought I'd get to utter. Yet as someone who grew up wishing they were a chosen one and who spent every Halloween dressed as every Sunnydale local under the sun, it's a phrase I'm glad I can say. It's not even just a Buffy who has got the Monster High makeover, but a two-pack featuring both the Slayer herself and Angel. It's set to drop on September 4 at 9 AM PT.The $98 / £89 set will be exclusive to Fang Club mem
  
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• 20 years on, fans are discovering a Jack Black Green Lantern movie almost happened

  25-08-2026 15:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lanterns may be on everyone's lips right now, but fans are discovering that a Green Lantern movie starring Jack Black almost happened.As revisited by YouTube channel Cutshort, talks surrounding Jack Black and Green Lantern began in 2004 on gossip column Lying in the Gutters and an Ain't It Cool forum post.Described as a "zany comedy" and penned by writer-actor Robert Smigel as an adaptation of 1980s arc Emerald Dawn, a script was leaked online in 2006.The leaked script was panned then and looks
  
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• Nintendo reveals its first price-hiked Switch 2 bundles, but I wouldn't recommend waiting for them

  25-08-2026 15:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo is launching two Switch 2 bundles this Fall season, with a very familiar Mario Kart World bundle back on the shelves in late September and a new Switch Sports Resort package following on October 22. Both offers come with an additional extra compared to the Nintendo Switch bundle deals we've traditionally seen in the past, with 90 days of Nintendo Switch Online (an Individual subscription) included in the box as well. Still, those dates fall well after the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 pric
  
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• Spider-Man: No Way Home producer explains the difference between Marvel's many worlds and the "grounded" multiverse of Dark Matter season 2

  25-08-2026 15:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel's Multiverse Saga is nearing its endgame with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, but on the small screen, Apple TV sci-fi series Dark Matter is keeping the multiverse flame alight. Matt Tolmach bridges the gap between the two as a long-serving producer on Sony's Spider-Man movies and Dark Matter season 2, and has shared his thoughts on their wildly differing approaches to multiversal storytelling.Speaking with GamesRadar+ ahead of the Apple TV panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026,
  
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• Love and Deepspace fans beware, a Sylus Nendoroid figure is on the way

  25-08-2026 15:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Good Smile Company seems to be hoping that love is in the air, because a Love and Deepspace Nendoroid figure is on the way.Although it's not a full range (yet), we are getting a Sylus figure for our trouble. The leader of the Onychinus criminal organization has been transformed into an adorable Nendoroid figure with a handful of accessories like his mechanical crow Mephisto, and even though this version is pint-sized, it still captures the Love and Deepspace love interest's personality rathe
  
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• How to beat the How to Fish Spider Crab boss

  25-08-2026 15:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  The How to Fish Spider Crab is a terrifying boss initially, massive compared to anything you've caught previously and capable of eviscerating you with its claws. However, beating this beer thief really isn’t that difficult once you have the right weapons and understand when is best to attack it. So, here's what you need to know to beat the Spider Crab boss in How to Fish and move finally get the boat so that you can sail to the next island.How to Fish Spider Crab boss tips(Image credit: Da
  
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• Where to buy Pokemon Polaroid cameras before they get snapped up

  25-08-2026 15:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pokemon Polaroid pre-orders are hitting the shelves, and you can now claim your own Pikachu, Sylveon, or Pokeball instant camera. Not only that, but if you're not keen on the $99.99 cameras themselves, there's a whole host of accessories to snap up, starting from just $14.99. Wondering where to buy these adorable snappers? You're heading straight to the Polaroid Store. This is where we're seeing stock landing en masse right now, and there's still time to scoop up your Pokemon Polaroid pre-order.
  
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• New Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle Coming In September, And It’s More Expensive Than The Original

  25-08-2026 15:11 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of the Switch 2's price hike in September, Nintendo has announced two new Switch 2 bundles for the US.The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle ($550) launches in late September, while the Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports bundle ($530) arrives alongside the game on October 22.
  People may recall that Nintendo offered a Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle when the console launched in June 2025. It was priced at $500 back then, but was subsequently discontinued. Due to various economic pressures
  
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• New Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle Coming In September, And It’s $50 More Expensive Than The Original

  25-08-2026 15:11 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of the Switch 2's price hike in September, Nintendo has announced two new Switch 2 bundles for the US.The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle ($550) launches in late September, while the Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports bundle ($530) arrives alongside the game on October 22.
  People may recall that Nintendo offered a Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle when the console launched in June 2025. It was priced at $500 back then, but was subsequently discontinued. Comparisons to the new bundle are
  
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• Rediscovering my PS Vita has left me despairing for PlayStation's all-digital future

  25-08-2026 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  I bought my PS Vita when the console was already in its death throes. Killzone: Mercenary and Tearaway had just launched, and I was eagerly playing through the Vita's backlog, not realizing Sony had zero intention of releasing anything further on the handheld. Still, it was the perfect companion for my work commute (console-like games on the go!) until Hearthstone came along and started dominating my train time.The Vita soon went into a box under the bed, to be forgotten for a decade. But after
  
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• ROG Xbox Ally X20 pre-orders are now live, but you're looking at $1,299.99 even for the standalone OLED handheld

  25-08-2026 14:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  ROG Xbox Ally X20 pre-orders are now live, and both the standalone handheld and lavish XReal AR Glasses bundle will hit shelves on October 15. If you've been waiting for a portable PC upgrade, that's not too long a wait, but I am wondering how many players will be rushing with cash in hand for an even pricier successor to an already expensive contender.Serving as a revamped version of the ROG Xbox Ally X, the new Microsoft and Asus gaming handheld comes in at $1,299.99. For your money, you are g
  
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• How to get Mortal Shell 2 Tarcores

  25-08-2026 14:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mortal Shell 2 Tarstones are required to fully level up your Tarstones, but, while they're super easy to get, they're also incredibly easy to miss. So, if you're looking to upgrade Tarstones and don't have any of these Tarcores in your inventory, here's where you should go - it's more than likely you've got some waiting for you. How to get Tarcores in MS2(Image credit: Cold Symmetry)Mortal Shell 2 Tarcores are earned by upgrading Tarstones, but they don't appear automatically in your inventory.
  
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• Runaways codes (August 2026) for Credz and more

  25-08-2026 13:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Runaways codes will provide you with a helping hand as you hit the streets and go on the run from the law, before the crimes you've committed catch up with you. As you try to escape over the border you can rob banks and shops along the way, pawn the loot you swipe for cash, and evade the cops so you don't end up behind bars.The promos available at the moment will give you a fistful of Credz to spend, as well as arming you with a Light Pistol to protect yourself until you can get hold of a better
  
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• Lanterns fans are growing more suspicious of Sheriff Kane, but they don't think she's the Manhunter

  25-08-2026 13:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lanterns fans are pretty much in agreement that there's something not quite right with Kelly MacDonald's Sheriff Kerry Kane, and they think she's definitely hiding something. Warning, the following contains mild spoilers for Lanterns season 1 episode 2, so turn back now if you haven't caught up. First, read our spoiler-free Lanterns review.After William Macon shoots Hal Jordan, Sheriff Kane takes him to the hospital, where she watches over him while he wakes up from his anesthesia. Once awake, K
  
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• The white Epomaker GX1 wireless headset gives me Y2K vibes in the best possible way

  25-08-2026 13:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Epomaker GX1 didn't instinctively remind me of the early 2000s and the turn of the millennium until I caught a glimpse of the white version of the headset. Rather than dunking the entire pair in a basic shade of white, Epomaker included metallic baby blue yokes that instantly reminded me of the Y2K-era.In the early 2000s, tech was either transparent or coated in silver and metallic colors to give it that 'space age' look of the future. This $49.99 pair went the metallic route and, when combi
  
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• Latest GTA 6 leak heads to the beach, and it looks like Rockstar is delivering on the crowd density it promised 3 years ago

  25-08-2026 13:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  The huge GTA 6 leaks continue to drip onto the internet, with our latest look at the Rockstar Games behemoth taking us to the beach. Not so surprisingly, fans are pretty impressed that the studio managed to keep the bustling crowds shown in GTA 6's very first trailer.The hacker known as Cyberleek has been slowly but surely leaking small clips from the upcoming game almost every day over the past two weeks. Everything from the full Leonidas map to the game's new strip clubs and nude parties has b
  
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• Lanterns episode 2 shouts out one of Alan Moore's weirdest Green Lantern stories

  25-08-2026 13:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lanterns episode 2 has a deep-cut Alan Moore tribute that you almost certainly missed.In the episode, John Stewart is tasked with heading back to Hal Jordan's place to retrieve the lantern needed to charge the Power Ring. Upon reaching Hal's vault, he calls up his reluctant mentor for the voice code needed to unlock it. The passphrase? "Mogo doesn't socialize."As pointed out by the perfectly-named Mr. Know it All on Twitter, that's actually a reference to a story in 1985's Green Lantern #188.'Mo
  
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• Anakin Skywalker star Hayden Christensen thinks there's "still opportunity" to reunite with Padmé actor Natalie Portman in Star Wars

  25-08-2026 13:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  Anakin Skywalker star Hayden Christensen wants to work with Padmé Amidala actor Natalie Portman in Star Wars again. The duo starred together in prequel movies Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, but despite both Christensen and Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor returning to Star Wars since, Portman has yet to reprise her role. "I would love to get to work with her again and play these characters together," Christensen told USA Today at D23. "I think there's still opportunity to
  
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• Redditor finds Windows has wiped their gaming laptop GPU drivers, and it's all down to eco mode

  25-08-2026 13:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  An Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 user took to Reddit last week to report a strange gaming laptop disappearance. Their RTX 5070 Ti GPU drivers had been magically wiped by Windows, leaving no trace and forcing them to redownload all the required gubbins to get their dedicated GPU back in action. The culprit? A couple of weeks powered down to eco mode. U/Ok-Horse-3169 first took the issue to r/ZephyrusG14 five days ago, providing a comprehensive rundown of the strange dGPU murder. The user found that when
  
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• Fall 2 immersive screening challenged its audience to watch the movie without falling, and it puts 4DX to shame

  25-08-2026 13:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  The sequel to the nerve-shattering horror movie Fall is pulling out all the stops on its marketing campaign. The movie, called Fall 2: Deadpoint, tells the story of two young women who get trapped 3,000 feet up in the air while attempting a plank walk on Mount Kwan in Thailand.Stuck on wooden planks, the two women must try to find a way out as their energy depletes. To give audiences a taste of the challenge the protagonists are facing, Lionsgate hosted an immersive screening where audiences hav
  
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• Beast of Reincarnation patch goes for some of the biggest pain points in Pokemon devs' new action-RPG, but players aren't sold on balance changes yet

  25-08-2026 13:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  Game Freak has released a new patch for Beast of Reincarnation that addresses some of the game's main issues; however, the removal of some friction has left the community not entirely happy. Beast of Reincarnation, released earlier this month, marked Pokemon developer Game Freak's first original console game since 2019 and marked a departure for the developer, as it went from its typical cartoony style to a realism-inspired aesthetic. The action RPG got fairly mixed reviews, with the GamesRadar+
  
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• Out of nowhere, Ori studio drops a 10-hour demo for a new city-builder that uses "the best elements of Minecraft, Sim City, and Civilization"

  25-08-2026 13:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  The devs behind the Ori series and upcoming action-RPG No Rest for the Wicked have been busy. Not only is the latter getting a spin-off of sorts, but there's also another new game coming from a newly revealed wing of the company dedicated to making little curios."As many of you folks know, we have very ambitious plans for No Rest for the Wicked," Thomas Mahler, the CEO of Moon Studios, says in a post on Twitter. "We're in love with the ARPG genre and we believe deeply that so much more can be do
  
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• Over an hour of footage from the canceled Iron Man game is online, and it sure looks like the Just Cause devs' take on Marvel

  25-08-2026 13:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Avalanche Studios' canceled Iron Man game was never officially announced to the public, but over an hour of footage from the open-world superhero game has now spilled online.To quickly catch you up on the project, the developer of Just Cause and Mad Max was once in charge of making an open-world game starring Iron Man during the MCU's early years in the 2010s. While Disney and Avalanche never went public about their collaboration, studio co-founder and former boss Christofer Sundberg spilled the
  
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• Lanterns episode 2 contains some hilarious Hal Jordan Easter eggs that you may have missed

  25-08-2026 13:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  We're only two episodes into Lanterns, but it is packed with Easter eggs and DC references. However, you may have missed some hilarious pop culture nods in the recent installment. Warning, the following contains mild spoilers for Lanterns season 1 episode 2, so turn back now if you haven't caught up. First, read our spoiler-free Lanterns review.Partway through Lanterns episode 2, when Aaron Pierre's John Stewart looks around Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan's huge house for the Lantern, he stumbles up
  
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• How to upgrade Tarstones in Mortal Shell 2

  25-08-2026 12:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  You can upgrade Mortal Shell 2 Tarstones to level three, with each level requiring different materials. You'll also do so in different areas of the map, as upgrading Tarstones to level one happens passively, as long as you have the specific Tarstone equipped.However, the higher you upgrade your Tarstones, the harder it gets, and you won't be able to fully upgrade every Tarstone in one playthrough, so you'll have to choose which you want to upgrade carefully. While you think it over, here's every
  
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• Saoirse Ronan says she's "dead serious" about playing a Bond villain as rumors about Jack Lowden's 007 casting swirl

  25-08-2026 12:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  Another day, another James Bond rumor has been circulating. Jack Lowden, the star of Apple TV runaway hit Slow Horses is being closely linked to 007, according to GQ. And now the star's partner, Saorise Ronan has shared her desire to become a Bond villain."I want to go dark. I said that I wanted to be a Bond villain and I’m dead serious," she told Empire recently. "I think it would be really interesting, having a young female villain. Especially for girls and women, to see someone who can
  
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• Luke Cage showrunner reveals why Mahershala Ali was only in 7 episodes as Cottonmouth despite "killing it"

  25-08-2026 12:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  The MCU may have let Mahershala Ali slip through its fingers with vampire hunter Blade, but Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker revealed why he didn't "fumble the bag" with the Oscar-winning actor for his turn as iconic crime boss Cottonmouth."I didn’t fumble the bag the first time," Coker wrote on Twitter in response to a fan suggesting Marvel fumbled Ali twice.Ali played Cornell Stokes, AKA Cottonmouth, in the first season of Luke Cage and instantly became one of the standout characte
  
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• Spider-Man: Brand New Day villain actor has theories on where his Marvel character is now after the ending left his fate unclear

  25-08-2026 12:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bill Metzger actor Trammell Tillman has some theories on what his Marvel character is doing after the ending of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In the film, his fate is left ambiguous, though it would seem he escaped after the Punisher accidentally shot Peter Parker while aiming for Sadie Sink's Jean Grey. "He's on the apology tour," Tillman joked to Polygon. "I don't know. Probably taking a vacation. He encountered some pretty heavy stuff. I remember having this conversation with [director] Destin [
  
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