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• Pokémon Go international release delayed due to server issues

  09-07-2016 01:24
  
  Niantic's John Hanke tells Business Insider that the rollout is "paused" as the company works to resolve connection errors that have plagued Pokémon Go since launch....
  
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• Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced star once alleged Ubisoft threatened to sue him over his remake tease, but now it's been turned into official promo

  01-07-2026 17:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  After Ubisoft allegedly threatened to sue Edward Keyway actor Matt Ryan due to an Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced leak, the company is now using the slip up as part of its marketing for the remake.It's no stretch to say that the Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake is potentially the worst-kept secret in gaming history, with leaks for the game being pretty widespread even as far back as a year ago. One of the biggest, however, happened when a fan met Ryan at the Nightmare Weekend convention
  
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• Anime Expo 2026 schedule and the 8 big announcements we're expecting – from Demon Slayer to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

  01-07-2026 17:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  One of the biggest anime weekends of the year is almost upon us. Emanating from Los Angeles, this year's Anime Expo promises to deliver plenty of surprising announcements and shocking reveals for fans across its four days. From Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 to Jujutsu Kaisen, all the major new anime releases you're looking forward to are present and accounted for at Anime Expo 2026. To help prepare you for the major panels, we've laid out this year's Anime Expo schedule, as well as giving our
  
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• Ex-PlayStation boss says PC ports weren't losing Sony any hardware sales, questions how it could think otherwise now it's reportedly keeping big single-player games console-exclusive

  01-07-2026 16:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Although PC ports have done quite well for the company in recent years, Sony's reportedly decided to pull back on their frequency, at least for big single-player games. To what end is unclear – there weren't all that many to start with – but a former higher-up from the corporation doesn't see the logic here, because the games were finding players they would never have otherwise.On the PSI podcast (via VGC), Shawn Layden, former chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Stu
  
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• Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Sadie Sink wasn't handed a script for the secretive Marvel movie until she landed in London for the shoot

  01-07-2026 16:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's no studio more secretive than Marvel. Case in point – Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Sadie Sink reportedly wasn't given a script until she landed in London to shoot the Spidey sequel.In a new conversation with Nylon, the culture brand claims that despite being offered the (still mysterious) role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day without an audition, the Stranger Things alum "didn't receive a script until she landed in London." It's not clear if Sink read a script prior to receiving her
  
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• 33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as "not legitimate"

  01-07-2026 14:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  At this point, I'm not even surprised to hear someone's trying to revive the 3DO. If you'd asked me a few years ago whether one of the most obscure consoles of the 1990s would be making a comeback in 2026, I'd have laughed my novelty Sonic socks off. However, digging through the hardware history drawer for things to "bring back" is all the rage in the roaring 20s, but something fishy is going on with this particular retro resurrection.I first caught wind that the 3DO was ready to re-enter the be
  
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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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• PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita to shut down 5 years after Sony first decided against it – starting as soon as next month in some regions

  01-07-2026 14:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's the end of an era – Sony has announced that it's officially closing down the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita… five years after it first decided that was a bad idea. Announcing it in a blog post today, Sid Shumen, senior director of Sony Interactive Entertainment's content communications, writes: "After nearly two decades of supporting the PS3 console generation, we wanted to let you know we will be closing the PlayStation Store on PS3, as well as on PS Vita."Getting dé
  
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• PlayStation is ending physical disc production for new games in 2028 as Sony says "general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs"

  01-07-2026 14:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's official – Sony has just announced that, in a couple of years, it'll no longer support the production of physical discs for new games on consoles like the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro.The trend of moving away from physical discs in favor of digital codes has been a hot topic for the past couple of years, to say the least. Games like GTA 6 immediately spring to mind, and it's certainly not the only title to ship out codes in boxes rather than, you know, actual discs. In fact, discs might
  
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• Persona 3 fans take matters into their own hands, releasing a DS port of the Atlus JRPG and immediately proving what a missed opportunity it was not to have an official one

  01-07-2026 14:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fans have taken one of the biggest missed opportunities of the late 2000s into their own hands and are porting Persona 3 to the Nintendo DS.I don't know about you, but I'm of the opinion that RPGs are best experienced on handheld consoles. Being able to chip away at a massive game in bed, on the bus, or wherever else you fancy (the bath? I don't know) is always a pleasure, and beats locking yourself to a console on the big TV. Before Persona 5, I spent most of my RPG time on the likes of the GBA
  
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• Game of Thrones fans are debating the best sword fighters in Westeros, and Jaime Lannister has competition

  01-07-2026 13:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  As House of the Dragon season 3 continues to air, Game of Thrones fans are debating all of the important topics, including who is the best swordfighter in all of Westeros' history. The debate kicked off over on Twitter when one fan asked, "Who’s coming out alive" in a fight to the death between Jamie Lannister and Daemon Targaryen. Now, not that this would ever happen, as Daemon was born hundreds of years before Jaime, but a lot of fans seem to be backing the Golden Lion over the Rogue Pri
  
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• Pragmata's initial internal feedback called devs "incompetent at level design" and "unable to make compelling puzzles" during the difficult development of Capcom's sci-fi shooter

  01-07-2026 13:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pragmata developers have shared stories of the game's tumultuous development, with some particularly brutal internal criticism coming to light. Pragmata was one of the first games unveiled for the PS5 back in 2020, and considering it only released a couple of months ago, it's safe to say that development was a bit troubled. Thankfully, it was all for the best as Pragmata is one of the most beloved games of 2026 so far and has gone down a hit with players, enough that Capcom is already considerin
  
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• Surprise Mario Kart World update adds 2 new Knockout Tour routes in a chunky patch that also buffs certain characters and expands Photo Mode

  01-07-2026 13:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  The latest Mario Kart World Tour update is here, providing a list of changes and fixes for the Switch 2's signature racer. What's most exciting, however, is right at the top of the list, as there are two new routes you can zoom through in the Knockout Tour.Nintendo has added two fresh rallies to the mode: Drill Rally and Boomerang Rally. The first takes you from Wario Shipyard through to the ever-present Bowser's Castle, and the second goes from Salty Salty Speedway right up to Whistlestop Summi
  
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• GTA 6 studio Rockstar "will arrange to meet" union reps following devs' request for recognition, assuring it gives teams "world-class work environments" amid demands for "fairer crunch practices"

  01-07-2026 13:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  As GTA 6 quickly approaches, it's hard not to see Rockstar Games just about everywhere on the web – but its new Grand Theft Auto game isn't the only reason it's in the limelight.Rockstar developers in the United Kingdom are seeking official union recognition from the studio's leads currently, hoping to join ZA/UM as part of one of the region's first formally acknowledged unions in the video game industry, and the company has now put out a statement in response.Admittedly, the entire situat
  
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• The Odyssey director Christopher Nolan says he first dreamt about making an IMAX movie in 1986

  01-07-2026 13:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is the first film shot from start to finish in full-frame IMAX – a landmark moment for the premium large format of choice. And it turns out Nolan had been dreaming about making a movie this way since he was just 16 years old.Speaking to Pay or Wait over on YouTube, Nolan explained how the process of shooting The Odyssey on IMAX film has evolved even since his experience making Oppenheimer just a few years ago. But he also revealed a fascinating tidbit about
  
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• Replay's July theme is Assassin's Creed: send us your best Assassin-y clips for a chance to win a £/$250 Amazon voucher!

  01-07-2026 13:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  July sees the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, so we're making this month's Replay theme all about the Assassin's Creed series. You can send in clips of any game for a chance to win a $/£250 Amazon voucher, with one prize for the best Assassin's clip, and a second general prize for any game full stop.GamesRadar+ Replay is our community video series where you can submit gaming clips of anything you've been playing for a chance to win $/£250 in Amazon vouchers - one for
  
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• After the worst opening for a DC movie since Aquaman 2, Supergirl is projected to drop 60% at the box office this weekend

  01-07-2026 13:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  It doesn't look like things re going to get much better for Supergirl, as after a disappointing opening weekend, the new DCU movie is expected to drop even further at the box office during its second weekend on the big screen. As reported by Variety, Supergirl is expected to make just $15 million over its second weekend in theaters. That's a 60% decline in ticket sales from its first weekend.Supergirl had a rough start after hitting screens on June 26. The DC movie debuted to just $37.1 million,
  
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• Obsession star teases Curry Barker's next "buddy comedy" turned horror movie: "It's like if Key and Peele walked into Hereditary"

  01-07-2026 12:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Obsession star Cooper Tomlinson has revealed what to expect from Curry Barker's next movie.Anything but Ghosts, which has been filmed and stars Tomlinson and Barker as two fake paranormal hunters, may be set in the same universe as Obsession – but it's tonally very different from Barker's debut breakout hit.“The movie’s like if Key and Peele walked into Hereditary. It’s a buddy comedy about these two guys, and it turns really scary," Tomlinson told Raiders of the Lost Pod
  
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• HYTE is celebrating 30 years of Persona with a set of PC accessories that I never saw coming

  01-07-2026 12:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sorry for making you feel like an old-age gaming pensioner, but the Persona series is 30 years old. I won't let you linger on that depressing factoid for too long, as PC accessory brand HYTE has partnered up with Atlus to introduce a bunch of shiny Persona-themed goodies to celebrate the big 3-0.Starting from $19.99 (HYTE), the collab consists of two Persona 30th Anniversary Desk Pads. Both include all the mainline series protags from Megami Ibunroku Persona's Boy With Earring to Persona 5's Jok
  
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• Good luck collecting Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration, because the lineup includes 27 products

  01-07-2026 12:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  I hope you're ready to chase a Pokedex's worth of new gear, because the Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration set is going big with a faintly alarming 27 products to its name. Following a reveal that showed off the game's new card rarity earlier this month, the Pokemon Company is finally pulling back the curtain on everything that'll be launching as part of the Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration range. Take a deep breath, because it's a lot; as is only right for a franchise that's stood strong amongst the best
  
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• No sign of cheaper vanilla Arc G3 in Intel's latest graphics update, and I'm worried the handheld scene is taking a "go Extreme or go home" approach

  01-07-2026 12:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Intel just dropped its latest graphics driver for Windows, but the 32.0.101.8860 package only mentions support for Arc G3 Extreme chipsets. Yes, the cheaper non-extreme APU technically hasn't made its way to any handhelds yet, but it did officially land alongside its flagship sibling, so support should be on the table. As a reminder, the Intel Arc G3-series is set to power the best gaming handhelds and challenge chips like the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme. Effectively, the Panther Lake APU will reside w
  
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• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 fans have high praise for Weak Kingsley's English-language voice actor: "One of my top five favorite castings"

  01-07-2026 11:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 English-language voice cast has been announced, but fans are (understandably) zeroing in on one of its most recognizable names.As revealed by CD Projekt Red, veteran edgerunner Weak Kingsley will be played by Clancy Brown, the prolific actor known for everything from playing Mr. Krabs in SpongeBob SquarePants to the hardened detective Lieutenant Anderson in Detroit: Become Human.Amid the wave of Mr. Krabs-related jokes about saving eddies and calling Plankton
  
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• Following divisive reviews, Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 is suffering a 59% drop in ratings from season 1

  01-07-2026 11:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  It seems as though fantasy fans are just not feeling the second season of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender, as ratings reveal that less than half the number of viewers who tuned into season 1 have returned for season 2. According to Tudum, Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2, which hit Netflix on June 25, was viewed 8.7 million times over its first four days on the platform. That's a huge drop from season 1, which hit the streamer in 2024 with 21.2 million views, meaning the new installment
  
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• There are no right answers to the supernatural murder plot in Grave Seasons, and that "moral ambiguity" is what has me so excited about the cozy horror game

  30-06-2026 23:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  It was love at first sight. I knew I was meant to play cozy horror farming sim Grave Seasons as soon as I learned about its unconventional story of an ex-convict restoring the dark fairytale town Ashenridge, where handsome farmers, werewolves, and other serial killers exist in bloody disharmony. "Grave Seasons is really special in that we don't hold back on the horror elements," developer Perfect Garbage co-founder and narrative director Emmett Nahil tells me during a Summer Game Fest 2026 inter
  
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• Private Minecraft servers are "illegal," game industry lobbyists declare as another Stop Killing Games effort is struck down in California

  30-06-2026 23:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  While the organizers behind Stop Killing Games remain optimistic about the movement's future, they've been dealt another blow from lawmakers. The Protect Our Games Act failed to reach the required committee votes to move forward in California, but what's really gotten the gaming world's attention is the argument made by the Entertainment Software Association during the hearing. According to the lobbying group, private Minecraft servers are illegal."They're illegal, and they're not in any way aff
  
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• Obsession has officially passed Sinners to become the highest-grossing original live-action film of the decade so far

  30-06-2026 23:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Obsession has officially surpassed Sinners to be the highest-grossing original film of the decade so far, and it's a good time to be a horror fan.Obsession, written and directed by Curry Barker, follows a dude who sucks named Bear (Michael Johnston) who buys a novelty wishing branch and wishes for his crush, Nikki (Indie Navarette), to love him more than anything in the world. The wish works, but something takes over Nikki... and she spends the rest of the movie fighting whatever it is in the mo
  
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• Xbox pulls funding for 007 First Light dev's new fantasy RPG, prompting layoffs as Microsoft insists "we're not reducing our overall investment in games"

  30-06-2026 22:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Large-scale layoffs are widely expected at Xbox soon, and funding decisions at the company are already costing game developers their jobs. Xbox has pulled funding from Project Fantasy, the upcoming new IP from Hitman and 007 First Light developer IO Interactive. While IOI says it remains committed to the new game, the funding cut will mean layoffs at the studio."A relationship with an external partner on our own IP, Project Fantasy, has come to an end," IO Interactive says in its announcement. "
  
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• Iron Lung and Dusk creator says using generative AI in games is great if you want "a big neon sign for your audience that says 'I don't give a f***'"

  30-06-2026 22:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  While he isn't against AI "as a whole technology," indie game dev veteran David Szymanski of Dusk and Iron Lung fame is not at all interested in using generative AI to make games. Speaking with GamesRadar+, Szymanski echoes much of our report on why so many game developers don't want to use gen AI. He says any discussion on the tech has to start by waving off "all the ethical concerns about plagiarism, environmental impact, and job security, which on their own are enough to put me off the techno
  
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• I can't remember the last time a game canceled a character because fans hated them so much, but Love and Deepspace just sent a wolf boy to a farm upstate

  30-06-2026 22:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  I have found Love and Deepspace developer Infold Games guilty of fur-degree murder. The werewolf tech executive who was meant to become the dating RPG's sixth love interest on July 9 is instead face down, tail up in a puddle of blood after fan controversy led to his cancellation – and a moratorium on any future love interests coming to the game where only five sets of six-packs are clearly not enough. Infold says in a June 30 letter to players and accompanied by the macabre hashtag #LADSVa
  
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• Attack on Titan studio reveals new original anime series led by Spy x Family and The Promised Neverland manga veterans for spring 2027

  30-06-2026 22:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  Attack on Titan anime studio Wit announced a new anime, LONA, premiering in spring 2027 – the studio's latest original series. Per Wit Studio's reveal trailer, LONA will be directed by Takashi Katagiri, who directed Spy x Family Code: White and was episode director on Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song. Vivy is an especially relevant and encouraging touchstone, not just because it's an excellent Wit original, but because LONA seems to deal with some similar themes. Set in the "not-so distant future
  
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