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• A Nintendo Switch 2 with a new screen may be incoming, but don't get your hopes up for an OLED panel

  01-07-2026 14:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bluesky account Nintendo Patents Watch has discovered an LCD panel listing, which could indicate a Nintendo Switch 2 with a new display could be on the cards.Discovered originally by Nintendo Everything, Nintendo Patents Watch states that the display was found on a Chinese resale site and includes a circuit, connector, and cables which are "significantly different" from those of the handheld's original launch model Innolux screen. They suspect it's made by Japanese electronics company Sharp, and
  
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• He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Dragon Pearl of Destruction's lunchbox is a perfect '80s throwback

  13-10-2026 14:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Dragon Pearl of Destruction is a Bitmap Bureau-developed (in collaboration with Mattel) game that brings the iconic 80s cartoon to life as a Streets of Rage-style brawler. With its collector's edition being handled by Limited Run Games, there was no denying that the game would be bundled with a feast of physical merch, but I wasn't expecting a throwback quite like a lunchbox.The $99.99 (via Limited Run Games) Collector's Edition, no matter if it's the Switc
  
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• The ESA asks US government to add retro handhelds loaded with ROMs to Notorious Markets naughty list

  13-10-2026 14:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Entertainment Software Association, the US video games trade group, has reportedly asked the US government to add “plug and play” emulation handhelds to the Notorious Markets List. That's a collection of marketplaces, sites, and sellers accused of selling counterfeit goods or engaging in piracy, and while there are plenty of bad egg gadgets out there, the ESA could open an accusatory can of worms.In a document highlighted by VGC, the ESA specifically mentions retro handhelds that
  
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• Ben Affleck says "all I did was stay home for 3 years and play StarCraft" after finding fame

  13-10-2026 14:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Batman and Good Will Hunting actor Ben Affleck says that his early years of fame were defined by staying at home and playing an unfathomable amount of Starcraft.Speaking to Josh Horowitz on Happy Sad Confused, Affleck is asked what his favorite video game of all time is, more specifically "what sucked the most life out of you." And while Affleck dubs it a hard question, he responds: "There was a game called Starcraft that probably took the most life out of me for a period of time." He recalls, "
  
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• The Walking Dead's Carl star has made his own Resident Evil film, but would love to work with Zach Cregger on the sequel

  13-10-2026 13:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Just one month after Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie landed in theaters and smashed box office expectations, The Walking Dead's Carl Grimes star Chandler Riggs is releasing his own Resident Evil film. Chandler's upcoming short film titled 'Biohazard' is based on one of the best Resident Evil games, you guessed it, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. The short follows Riggs as Ethan Winters as his search for his missing wife leads him to the violent and infected Baker family. The movie is 19 minutes l
  
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• Rosalina's game actor says Brie Larson's Super Mario Galaxy Movie version needed "more screen time"

  13-10-2026 13:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Rosalina video game actor Mercedes Rose has shared her thoughts on Brie Larson's take on the character in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Rose is the original Rosalina voice actor and played the character from 2007 to 2010."Brie was a great Rosalina although I think we can all agree she needed much more screen time," Rose wrote on Twitter. "And I DO wish it was ME! :)"Brie was a great Rosalina although I think we can all agree she needed much more screen time. And I DO wish it was ME! :)October 12
  
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• Sony announces cheaper Midnight Black PS5 to launch alongside GTA 6, it's just a shame we won't be able to buy it

  13-10-2026 13:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sony has announced a new PS5 colorway today, but the Midnight Black digital edition will only be available in Japan. Launching alongside GTA 6 on November 19, the all-black design will be locked to use within the region, "it can only be used with a PlayStation account that has the system language set to 'Japanese' and the 'Country/Region' set to 'Japan'" explains the Sony Japan blog post unveiling the new console. The console drops for the 55,000 yen (about $350) that other Japan-only consoles o
  
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• The God of War Laufey Collector's Edition is the latest to release without the game itself

  13-10-2026 13:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  God of War Laufey is getting a pricey collector's edition with some fancy goodies – but it's bad news if you actually wanted to play the game itself. The year is 2026, and you expected to get a copy of a game included with the expensive special edition you're buying? Preposterous! But no, seriously, this trend of collector's editions being sold without the games they're for – not even including a download code – is a baffling one, and after GTA 6 did the same thing earlier this
  
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• Charlie Cox was prepared for Daredevil: Born Again to be canceled after season 3

  13-10-2026 13:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Charlie Cox knew Daredevil: Born Again was going to be canceled ahead of time."[There was] a little bit more planning and emotional support. We knew about it [this time]," Cox tells GamesRadar+ at New York Comic Con. "We had a good sense [it was going to be canceled]."Even so, the news blindsided fans: last month, reports dropped that revealed Daredevil: Born Again would be canceled after its third season. There has been further speculation that the finale has been tweaked to be more definitive
  
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• First reactions to Street Fighter are mixed, with some critics calling it a "good time," but others say it "falls flat"

  13-10-2026 12:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  As the new Street Fighter movie prepares for round one in theaters this weekend, the all-fighting video game adaptation had its world premiere in Los Angeles last night on October 12. However, critics who got to see the movie early are divided. Some early viewers are hyping up Kitao Sakurai's new flick. Brandon Davis writes, "It’s a 90s throwback with visual nostalgia but also in its humor and selling of a hot cast," calling the movie "a silly, fun, and fearless good time." ComicBook's Chr
  
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• RimWorld devs are "working on something new" after 13 years of the space construction sim

  13-10-2026 12:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  The devs behind intergalactic construction sim RimWorld have been busy. Not only did they just migrate the entire game over to another engine, but they've confirmed there's another release coming that's using the same tech, though we won't be seeing any of it for some time yet.Ludeon Studios revealed the changeover in a big post on Steam, outlining mod support and other aspects of the transition. It's fairly standard stuff for this kind of move, but right at the end, there's a nice little curveb
  
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• Taki Udon teases a FPGA GBA SP that should shake up the handheld scene

  13-10-2026 12:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Classic clamshell retro handheld revivals are all the rage right now, but an FPGA GBA SP by SuperStation One creator Taki Udon could change everything. Yes, there are portables out there like the Analogue Pocket that already have you covered for running real Game Boy Advance cartridges, and the latter is a tried-and-tested powerhouse. However, the Retro Remake founder is seemingly aiming to make an alternative for under $100, and that could make even the cheaper emulation-based alternatives swea
  
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• Taki Udon teases a FPGA GBA SP that could shake up the handheld scene

  13-10-2026 12:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Classic clamshell retro handheld revivals are all the rage right now, but an FPGA GBA SP by SuperStation One creator Taki Udon could change everything. Yes, there are portables out there like the Analogue Pocket that already have you covered for running real Game Boy Advance cartridges, and the latter is a tried-and-tested powerhouse. However, the Retro Remake founder is seemingly aiming to make an alternative for under $100, and that could make even the cheaper emulation-based alternatives swea
  
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• Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Metacritic score is only behind 5 of the series' most beloved entries

  13-10-2026 12:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Castlevania: Belmont's Curse reviews are in, and its Metacritic score is one of the highest in the Konami series' 40-year history, even if it doesn't quite hit the praise garnered by the most beloved games in the franchise. After a hiatus that has lasted just over a decade, Castlevania is getting its first brand new game in years this week, with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse having a lot riding on it for a lot of fans. Thankfully, it looks like things have gone down well, as the Castlevania: Belm
  
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• Xbox boss Asha Sharma says "we will not survive" if devs don't create "enduring new IP"

  13-10-2026 12:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  As Xbox continues to struggle, CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly stated her desire to keep making "enduring new IP" rather than solely relying on the past, as the company "will not survive" if it does. Xbox is still in the midst of ongoing restructuring, with it announced in early July that 3,200 people were set to be laid off by the end of the financial year, and multiple Xbox-owned studios have been impacted in other ways. Compulsion Games, Undead Labs, and Double Fine have gone independent, whil
  
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• Avengers: Doomsday art leak may have spoiled one of the movie's biggest twists

  13-10-2026 11:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Avengers: Doomsday concept art for a new Magic: The Gathering card may have spoiled a major twist that had previously been hinted at in a previous leak.Potential spoilers for Avengers: Doomsday follow.In the artwork from illustrator Jorge Molina on Instagram, Doctor Doom is shown flanked by a trio of masked Latverian witches for the limited-edition card, which will be available at Regal Cinemas after Doomsday screenings.However, Molina also posted a prior iteration of the scene – which inc
  
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• Epic Games undergoes "huge pivot" for "maximum AI acceleration" amid reports of Disney shooter delay

  13-10-2026 11:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fortnite developer and publisher Epic Games has reportedly delayed the release of a Disney extraction shooter that it had been working on so as to incorporate more artificial intelligence technology into its development.The news comes from Bloomberg, which reports that the game's developers were instructed to engage with an "AI first" production process, using generative AI models like Anthropic's Claude – a tool that's recently been in the limelight for its role in fan-created PlayStation
  
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• Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul share tributes to Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte: "I'm in deep despair"

  13-10-2026 10:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bryan Cranston has shared a tribute to his on-screen son RJ Mitte following the actor's death aged 34. The Breaking Bad star played Cranston's son, Walter White Jr., on the beloved show. "I'm in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died," Cranston wrote on Instagram. "I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm."In a lengthy tribute to the late actor, Cranston went on to pr
  
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• VisionQuest EP says people will "feel the brotherly love" when Wiccan and Speed appear in the MCU

  12-10-2026 23:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  VisionQuest executive producer Mary Livanos says we can expect a real brotherly connection when Wiccan and Speed eventually team up in the MCU."I dreamt of bringing Speed and Wiccan to the Marvel Universe, which was an idea that we flirted with during WandaVision," Livanos tells GamesRadar+ during an exclusive interview at NYCC. "But now it's exciting to see Tommy Maximoff come to the screen. And Joe Locke and Ruaridh have become quite chummy. And so if, and when, they share the screen... I thin
  
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• After Daredevil: Born Again cancellation, Charlie Cox hopes Matt Murdock will be in more Marvel movies

  12-10-2026 23:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Daredevil: Born Again season 3 is set to be the show's last, but it won't be the end of Matt Murdock in the MCU (or so we hope)."Maybe this will open the door for that,"a tight-lipped Charlie Cox tells GamesRadar+ at NYCC, when asked if we'll see Daredevil in an upcoming MCU movie. "We'll see."Before the premiere of Daredevil: Born Again in 2025, Matt Murdock briefly appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home as Peter Parker's lawyer as he faces public scrutiny after having his identity doxxed by Myste
  
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• Stardew Valley creator is "struggling" with Haunted Chocolatier thanks to the precedent he accidentally set himself

  12-10-2026 22:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  As the gaming world watches and waits, Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone says he's feeling the pressure to ensure that the follow-up, Haunted Chocolatier, meets everyone's expectations.Speaking to GQ in a wide-ranging interview, Barone touches on how the creative process differs this time around and that it hasn't been an easy adjustment. While he had all the time in the world to create Stardew Valley, the fans that game has amassed over the years are now eagerly awaiting Haunted
  
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• Assassin's Creed creator says 1666: Amsterdam developers create up to 20 builds a day

  12-10-2026 21:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  A few months removed from its launch into early access, the lead developer of witchy action game 1666: Amsterdam says the team creates dozens of builds every day.1666: Amsterdam released into Steam Early Access back in August after what can generously be called a troubled development. First being thought of in 2011, the game was started at THQ in 2013, before Ubisoft bought the studio, firing its lead director Patrice Désilets, and acquiring the rights to 1666: Amsterdam. Following legal
  
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• Ahead of GTA 6, Rockstar narrative lead says the American Dream is "more modest now" but still "out of reach"

  12-10-2026 21:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  One of Rockstar's narrative leads says that GTA 6's Vice City setting is the ideal place to check in on a popular recurring theme within Grand Theft Auto: T he American Dream.Rockstar has made its approach to real-world influences quite clear of late. The team behind GTA 6 will comment on wider trends that won't go out of date when the game ships, which is also why more specific events or people prove riskier.One topic that Rockstar's senior vice president of narrative name-checked, though, is t
  
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• Elon Musk dressing up as Wario for SNL "did not go over well" at Nintendo, ex-marketing leads say

  12-10-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The bastion of comedy that is Saturday Night Live recently decided to poke fun at the close-by release dates of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and GTA 6. The sketch marks the rare occasion the show acknowledges video games, bringing to mind a moment in 2021 where Elon Musk, of all people, showed up in a Wario suit.If you need a reminder, Musk hosted Saturday Night Live on May 8, 2021, and one of the bits involved a lawyer defending Wario in court against the accusation he murdered M
  
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• SNL's Zelda Ocarina of Time vs GTA 6 sketch likely went down fine at Nintendo say ex-marketing leads

  12-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Saturday Night Live may have seemingly tried (and failed) to poke fun at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in a recent sketch pitting it against GTA 6, but former Nintendo marketing leads Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang reckon that the house of Mario would actually have had a "pretty positive reaction" to it internally. The SNL sketch from earlier in the month saw two people dressed as Link and GTA 6's Jason, respectively, each trying to one-up the other by bragging about what their games ha
  
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• WoW: Forever may take us to Northrend and Pandaria one day as "Azeroth is a big place"

  12-10-2026 18:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Now that the World of Warcraft: Forever beta is in full swing and Blizzard's public release is quickly approaching, it comes as no surprise that fans are wondering where the MMO might take us in Azeroth – and the possibilities sound endless.Speaking to Holly Longdale, executive producer and vice president for World of Warcraft, and associate production director Clay Stone, content creator JackedIQ learns more about what Blizzard has in store for us regarding zones and the like – you
  
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• WandaVision creator is bringing Stargate back to TV, but fans aren't happy after previous attempt was scrapped

  12-10-2026 17:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer is bringing Stargate back to TV – but fans of the beloved sci-fi aren't best pleased. Details are scarce at the moment, but, per Variety, Schaeffer is developing the project for Amazon MGM and a writers' room is thought to be opening sometime soon. Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell are set to executive produce.However, this isn't the first time a new Stargate show has been mooted. A separate project from Martin Gero, who worked on Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate S
  
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• Former PlayStation boss apparently had a bold strategy for handling Sony execs – he ignored them

  12-10-2026 17:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  Being part of a corporate structure can be frustrating, because there's always someone else to answer to. When it came to leading PlayStation, one of the former CEOs of the console juggernaut took to just shrugging off orders from Sony brass if necessary.Kaz Hirai, who oversaw Sony Computer Entertainment from 2007 to 2012, discussed his tenure in that position with Takaya Awata, CEO of Toridoll Holdings, in a conversation published by Nikkei Xtrend. "When I was president of Sony Computer Enterta
  
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• Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo says Tom Holland is "the last great movie star"

  12-10-2026 17:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo has very high praise for Spider-Man star Tom Holland. "I think Tom Holland translates in a way that I don't know if very few actors in history translate," he told CBR, discussing the financial success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. "There is a charm and a genuineness and a warmth to him that really resonates with audiences. And he's so authentic as a person and his performances are so authentic, and he really embodies that character in a way that's straight
  
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• Street Fighter's Chun-Li star went above and beyond with her prep because she "didn't want to disappoint the fans"

  12-10-2026 17:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  By now, you're probably familiar with the lengths some actors go to with getting ready for an action movie – whether that's a superhero blockbuster, martial arts movie, and everything in-between.Still, few have been as transparent and candid as Street Fighter movie star Callina Liang.In order to get ready for her role as Chun-Li in the live-action adaptation, Liang has been open about eating 12 eggs a day, having a meal every two hours, and studying every Chun-Li move from her gaming histo
  
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