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• Car Brands Reliability: How They Stack Up

  19-10-2017 18:43 via yahoo.com
  There was much movement among car brands as we scrutinized this year’s car reliability data to see how the numbers compared with our 2016 survey findings. Our brand-level rankings are based on th...
  
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• Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen re-releases will be compatible with Pokemon Home after all, so you can once again bring GBA-era creatures to your modern collection

  27-02-2026 16:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  One week after Nintendo unveiled its surprise FireRed and LeafGreen remakes for Pokemon Day, The Pokemon Company has revealed that the two beloved decades-old gems will indeed be compatible with the Pokemon Home cloud service.Chief operating officer Takato Utsunomiya stated as much during today's Pokemon Presents showcase stream – which you can now go back and watch in full on YouTube – introducing the remakes and their launch today first.
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• Zack Snyder says "we talked about" continuing the Snyderverse in a comic or animated movie: "We live in a world where all that's possible"

  27-02-2026 15:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Zack Snyder has addressed whether the Snyderverse could continue in another form, and it sounds like it's possible.The Snyderverse officially came to an end with the long-awaited release of Zack Snyder's Justice League, AKA the Snyder Cut, which was finally released after a lengthy fan campaign. But, Snyder originally had plans for further movies, which gave rise to the Restore the Snyderverse movement.On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Snyder was asked if he'd thought about turning his plans fo
  
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• Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online next month, but there's no sign of prequel Colosseum just yet

  27-02-2026 15:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo has confirmed that Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness will be arriving on Nintendo Switch Online GameCube library next month… but weirdly, not Colosseum.Back when the Nintendo Switch 2 was first announced, we got confirmation that GameCube was on the way for Nintendo Switch Online, arriving alongside the console's launch. While we only started out with three games on the subscription, we were promised a number of others including the likes of Luigi's Mansion, Chibi Robo, and Fire Emble
  
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• Pokemon Winds and Waves Pokedex - all the Pokemon confirmed for Gen 10 so far

  27-02-2026 15:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Pokemon Winds and Waves Pokedex is already taking shape. With the announcement of the new Gen 10 games earlier, the reveal trailer showed off a whole bunch of familar faces we'll be encountering as we journey across the ocean-bound new region.Obviously, the Pokemon Winds and Waves Pokedex will grow substantially as we prepare for launch in 2027 - almost every Pokemon we've seen so far is one from a previous generation, so with the exception of the Pokemon Winds and Waves starters, we've got
  
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• Pokemon Winds and Waves announced for 2027, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2

  27-02-2026 15:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Gen 10 Pokemon is finally upon us – Pokemon Winds and Waves have been officially revealed during the big Pokemon Day 2026 Presents stream, and they're looking very promising.As the final, big announcement of today's Pokemon Presents, we just got our first look at the upcoming pair of creature-collecting RPGs, which are set to launch next year on Switch 2. That also means we've had our first glimpse at some all-new Pokemon, which include Browt, Pombon and Gecqua, our starter 'mons of choice
  
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• Zack Snyder thinks "it's fine to make fun of Martha", but says Batman v Superman criticism is coming from the wrong place: "Do you really want a movie that's had its edges shaved off by focus groups?"

  27-02-2026 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Zack Snyder says it's "fine" for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice fans to "make fun" of the movie's emotional 'Martha' scene, since he stands by the way he crafted Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent's name-based brawl regardless."It is true in canon!", he yelled with a smile during a recent appearance on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast. "It is true in canon that Batman and Superman's mothers are both named 'Martha'. That is a fact of the comic book world."In the 2016 outing, Jesse Eisenberg
  
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• I just stumbled upon an official Hori Princess Rosalina Switch 2 case, and I'm having a moment

  27-02-2026 14:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  While perusing the best Switch 2 cases Hori has to offer at Best Buy, I discovered something that sent me into fandom overdrive - an official Princess Rosalina Switch 2 case. Ever since I first noticed its cosmic presence, I've searched high and low for any other tidbits about the case, but I couldn't find even a spec of space dust of info.I can surmise from the product page that it appears to be the brand's Vault Case design, but with a reskin of my favorite Super Mario Princess in all her stel
  
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• Zack Snyder would "still make Dark Knight Returns as a film" even though he admits he did "steal or borrow or homage as much as I could" from the comic

  27-02-2026 13:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Zack Snyder has not fully wrapped his DC era just yet, as the filmmaker recently said he would still be interested in adapting The Dark Knight Returns "if that opportunity arose" in the future.Snyder is a huge fan of Frank Miller's 1986 comic series, which heavily inspired his movies in the now defunct DC Extended Universe (DCEU)."I'll be 100% honest – I would still make The Dark Knight Returns as a film if that opportunity arose," Snyder said during a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Co
  
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• Stardew Valley creator "wanted the mines to be like Terraria," but it was way "too ambitious" in the end: "Should have been an entire game on its own"

  27-02-2026 13:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  As work on Stardew Valley and its huge 1.7 update cracks on, creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has taken some time out of his busy schedule to look back on the beloved farming sim's history – including the conception of its mines.Speaking in the recent Stardew Valley 10-year anniversary video on YouTube – yes, the one that ended with news of the game's two new marriage candidates – he recalls wanting mines that were "procedurally generated," much like sandbox gem Terraria.
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• The Legend of Zelda actor would love to see an Ocarina of Time remake in Breath of the Wild's engine: "You'd have two of the most innovative games coming together"

  27-02-2026 13:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Remakes and remasters and reimaginings are all the rage right now. Even The Legend of Zelda franchise, normally immune to industry trends, has a few recent remakes under its belt, and Princess Zelda's actor now says that remaking Ocarina of Time in the same engine as Breath of the Wild sounds like a "great idea."Patricia Summersett has lent her voice to the iconic Princess Zelda in four separate games so far, from 2017's Breath of the Wild to last year's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. One
  
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• Over 2 years after the show ended, beloved UK comedy Ghosts is back from the dead and getting a surprise sequel movie

  27-02-2026 13:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ghosts is back from the dead – the beloved British comedy is returning with a big-screen outing, titled Ghosts: The Possession of Button House, which starts filming next month.Ghosts came to an end in 2023 after a five-season run on BBC One. It spawned a US spin-off, which premiered in 2021 and is currently on its fifth season, as well as adaptations in Australia, Germany, France, and Greece.In the show's final episode,, the series seemed to come to a logical conclusion. Alison and her hus
  
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• Hori has made my Pokemon Day with this new line of Pokopia and Ditto-themed Switch 2 accessories

  27-02-2026 13:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  A brand-new line of official Hori Switch 2 Ditto accessories was not on my bingo card for Pokemon Day, but I'll take it. The brand has revealed on its official Japanese website that it's releasing a new line of Switch 2 accessories to coincide with the upcoming Pokemon Pokopia game.The line includes a new Switch 2 case that features full art of Ditto and friends not just on the front, but in the interior too. For a bit of nostalgia, there's also a Switch 2 game card case that looks like an old-s
  
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• Scary Movie 6 trailer leaks are all over the internet, and even Marlon Wayans is getting in on the fun: "Bootlegging my own teaser"

  27-02-2026 13:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  With Scream 7 in theaters now, another iconic horror franchise is also making a comeback: Scary Movie.The Scary Movie 6 trailer is playing exclusively ahead of Scream 7, and, as you might expect, leaks are all over the internet already. Obviously, we won't share any of them here, but you can rest assured the reaction is so far very positive.In fact, star and co-writer Marlon Wayans has even got in on the fun, posting a video of himself heading into the theater to watch the teaser with a crowd. "
  
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• New immersive 3D series based on A24's Talk to Me casts Rebel Moon, Ted Lasso, and Ozark stars

  27-02-2026 13:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Meta and XRTV's immersive 3D spin-off of A24 horror hit Talk to Me has pinned down its cast – and this time, it's actors from the likes of Rebel Moon and The Buccaneers who'll be messing around with sinister spirits.As Deadline confirms, Aubri Ibrag and Charlotte Maggi have been tapped to lead the series, with Sofia Hublitz (Ozark) and Julio Peña (Berlin), Charlie Hiscock (Ted Lasso), and Jude Law's son Raff Law (Masters of the Air) rounding out the line-up. Production on the show,
  
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• Scream fans are confused over Stu Macher's return to the franchise in Scream 7: "It’s still up in the air as always"

  27-02-2026 13:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  We already knew that Matthew Lillard would return as Stu Macher in Scream 7, but now it has finally happened fans are still confused over the whereabouts of the character and believe he may show up again later down the line.Warning: this article contains MAJOR spoilers for Scream 7, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, turn back now, and read our spoiler-free Scream 7 review.In Scream 7, the new Ghostface killers use AI technology to create a deepfake of Stu to trick Sidney into thinking he was
  
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• I won't lie, a Super Pocket handheld that pays tribute to one of the best N64 platformers of all time wasn't on my bingo card

  27-02-2026 13:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Forgive me, I'm speechless at the fact a Banjo-Kazooie edition of the Super Pocket just dropped. Yep, you heard me right, one of the best retro handhelds out there right is not only getting a port of Rare's iconic collectathon platformer, but the portable is packing a bunch of other romps alongside its N64 headliner.It's worth noting that Blaze hasn't officially announced the Super Pocket Rare Edition, but it is available to pre-order for £49.99 at Amazon (good spot, Time Extension). I'm n
  
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• Gen 10? Pokemon fans are manifesting new Mystery Dungeon and Ranger games instead: "Hoping praying begging manifesting summoning wishing asking wanting craving needing yearning conjuring"

  27-02-2026 13:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pokemon Day 2026 is here, and it's a special one, marking the series' 30th anniversary. All eyes will be on today's Pokemon Presents stream as folks wonder if the time has finally come for us to see the Gen 10 games, but in actual fact, that's not what many people are praying to Arceus for. No, the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon and Ranger fans are out in full force, begging the universe to give their long-forgotten spinoff series a win for once.If we're not counting 2020's remake of Pokemon Mystery Du
  
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• Embark has no hard feelings about Arc Raiders briefly being censored in Bungie's Marathon Server Slam: "No matter if you're a Runner or a Raider, loot is loot"

  27-02-2026 13:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  We got a nice little dose of the Barbara Streisand effect during the first day of the Marathon server slam. As an extraction FPS, Marathon faces stiff competition from the current hotness, Arc Raiders, and players were quick to discover Embark's hit was censored in Marathon's chat, a choice that was soon walked back.Soon after the server slam started, Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins and his stream-mates realized you can't type "Arc Raiders" into chat. In a clip posted by Jake Lucky, you can see Blevins an
  
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• Scream 7's creepiest character reveals he originally auditioned for the first Scream movie but didn't get good feedback from Wes Craven

  27-02-2026 12:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Scream 7 newcomer Ethan Embry once auditioned for the 1996 original, but didn't exactly get a glowing endorsement from late series director Wes Craven.Speaking to Bloody Disgusting last year before he made his Scream screen debut as the unsettling Marco in this year's instalment of the horror franchise, "I remember auditioning for Scream 1."Embry revealed he couldn't recall if he was reading for either Jamie Kennedy's Randy Meeks or Matthew Lillard's Stu Macher. Regardless, the outcome was the s
  
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• The Bride first reactions say Jessie Buckley's new Frankenstein movie is "what Joker: Folie a Deux desperately wished it was"

  27-02-2026 12:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first reactions are in for The Bride!, and Maggie Gyllenhaal's latest turn behind the camera is garnering rave reviews – particularly for leading lady Jessie Buckley, who's currently on the awards circuit for her standout role in historical tearjerker Hamnet."Adored #TheBride. One of the most electric movies I've seen in a while," said GamesRadar+'s own Amy West. "Funny, brutal, SO visually interesting and just... fucking cool. Jessie Buckley (wild, sensational) + Christian Bale (goofy
  
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• New Final Fantasy 14 Live Letter dedicated to the MMO's 7.5 update is set for next month, and fans are hoping for the long-awaited Beastmaster job

  27-02-2026 12:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy 14 will get a Letter From the Producer Live broadcast in just a couple of weeks, with new details about the MMO's 7.5 update, and fans are crossing their fingers for details about the long-awaited, much-hyped Beastmaster job role.Square Enix today announced that its next Final Fantasy 14 showcase will take place on Friday, March 13 at 11am GMT / 3am PST / 6am EST and 10pm AEDT. That's a few short weeks before Final Fantasy 14's 7.5 update is expected to drop sometime this Spring, b
  
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• The Bride's Christian Bale thought he read the "wrong script" because of how risky it was: "This must be a low-budget indie"

  27-02-2026 12:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Christian Bale has asked for more "desperately original, fiery films" like The Bride! during the London premiere of the film this week, revealing his surprising first reaction to reading the script by Maggie Gyllenhaal."I thought I had the wrong script," the actor told Deadline on the red carpet. "I thought, what I read, I said, 'This must be a low-budget indie, because it's way too risky for anyone to put any serious money into, but I want to do this movie, I want to do this low-budget indie th
  
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• Markiplier ditched the Iron Lung VFX company over budget and turned his own bathroom into a "render farm" with old servers from eBay

  27-02-2026 12:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Markiplier's new horror movie, Iron Lung, has been a surprise breakout hit – and it turns out a huge part of the movie was something of a DIY project for the star and director.Speaking on the Lemonade Stand podcast, Markiplier explained how he judged one aspect of the movie was "not worth the expense.""We were subcontracting a VFX company to do some of the simulations for the blood and the opening sequence in the movie. And the problem was, the iterations that I needed, because there were
  
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• Scream 7 has hit screens, and franchise fans are already questioning the new Ghostface killer's rather confusing motives

  27-02-2026 12:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  New horror sequel Scream 7 has finally hit the big screen, but fans have mixed feelings about the newest addition to one of the best slasher movie franchises, especially when it comes to the Ghostface killer(s).Warning: this article contains some spoilers for Scream 7, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, turn back now, and read our spoiler-free Scream 7 review.There have been some amazing Ghostface killers over the years with seemingly plausible motives, like Billy Loomis wanting to get reveng
  
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• Netflix drops out of Warner Bros. purchase after Paramount raises offer to an amount that wasn't "financially attractive" for the streamer to match

  27-02-2026 11:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  After months of back-and-forth, Netflix has walked away from its attempted acquisition of Warner Bros., paving the way for Paramount to purchase the company that houses the likes of DC, Harry Potter, and more.Paramount's $111 billion offer was deemed the "superior proposal". In a statement, Netflix said a deal was "no longer financially attractive," and the streamer had declined to match Paramount's bid.Netflix, though, was magnanimous. It continued (you can see the full statement below) that it
  
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• It's only taken Stardew Valley fans 15 hours to dub new marriage candidate Clint as Pelican Town's least eligible bachelor: "I've been robbed of the wizard"

  27-02-2026 11:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  While working on Stardew Valley and its 1.7 update, creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone chose to give us a sneak peek at the farming sim's two new marriage candidates – but not everyone is exactly thrilled by one of the choices.Prior to ConcernedApe's big reveal, speculations were all over the place. From Sandy (which folks actually guessed correctly, much to my own delight as a certified Calico Desert stan) to a post-divorce Demetrius and Robin, there was no shortage of amusing fan theorie
  
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• Resident Evil Requiem sets series record on Steam within an hour of launch, hitting a peak of 260,000 concurrent fans who are no doubt here to see "hot uncle" Leon

  27-02-2026 11:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Resident Evil Requiem is already one of the highest-rated games in Resident Evil's entire twisted history. And, now, the horror epic can also boast that it's the highest-played game in the long-running series, too. At least on Steam.Resident Evil Requiem came out earlier today, and within just an hour of its digital release, the game reached a whopping 267,509 players who were fighting mutant monsters on Steam at the same time. Of course, those launch numbers don't take into account the Resident
  
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• Markiplier isn't saying no to adapting more video games after Iron Lung, but doesn't want to be the "games guy"

  27-02-2026 11:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  YouTube star-turned-filmmaker Markiplier doesn't want to be known as the "games guy" following the success of his film Iron Lung. The movie hit cinemas on January 30 and has grossed over $48 million worldwide from a $4 million budget."I have to be careful with that," Markiplier said on the Lemonade Stand podcast when asked if he was considering "games as ideas" for his next project. "There is a trap there. If I only do game adaptations, then I become the ‘games guy.’ And especially i
  
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• Pokemon Day 2026 Live Coverage - All the news from Pokemon Presents as it happens

  27-02-2026 11:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's Pokemon Day! The annual celebration, which falls on the day that Pokemon Red and Green first launched in Japan way back in 1996, is upon us. Every year, Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokemon Company celebrate with a chunky Pokemon Presents livestream, unveiling new games, updates on major projects, and often plenty of giveaways.This year is set to be no exception, with the Pokemon Presents February 2026 time already locked in - the action kicks off at 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM GMT,on the offici
  
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