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• Pokemon Go Update Will Change Gyms, Add Raid Battles

  19-06-2017 14:59
  
  A major new update is coming to Pokemon Go this summer, completely redesigning gyms and adding raid battles along with new items.
  Later this summer, gyms will no longer be based on Prestige. Instead, gyms will now only allow a maximum of six Pokemon, and only one of each type (so you’ll no longer see gyms filled with nothing but Gyarados and Dragonite, as only one of each is allowed per gym).
  Instead of starting with the weakest Pokemon first, players will now battle Pokemon in the order t
  
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• Palworld lead worries Steam early access has "lost its meaning": players treat it like "a normal game" and the program has been "abused for a lot of reasons"

  09-09-2026 21:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  A shift in gaming culture has undermined Steam's early access program and stunted the perception of the games in it, worries Pocketpair and Palworld communications and publishing lead John Buckley. Amidst Palworld's 1.0 early access graduation, Buckley discusses the work-in-progress approach with GamesRadar+. He maintains that Pocketpair is "quite confident in early access in general" and, when it comes time to make a new big thing, the studio will surely choose early access again. But that's de
  
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• Capcom sleuths find a treasure trove of cut voice lines for Resident Evil 4 and Requiem, and we were robbed of Leon Kennedy's best quips

  09-09-2026 21:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  One of the reasons Leon Kennedy is such a great horror protagonist is that he carries himself with an unshakeable sense of humor despite always being faced with the most unimaginable atrocities. Even after barely escaping the clutches of a giant, mutant alligator with his life, Leon still manages enough levity to quip, "Chew on that, you overgrown son of a" you-know-what. For me, Leon being an absolute himbo genuinely breaks up the tension I feel while playing a Resident Evil game, and this cont
  
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• 80% of Japanese gamers agree: After 20 years, PS3 and Wii are retro now

  09-09-2026 21:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you've spent any time among the old-school gaming community, you may have come across GameCenter CX. This Japanese TV series, which began in 2003, sees comedian Shinya Arino trying – and often failing – to beat all kinds of retro games. Now, after 23 years and over 400 episodes, the show is reckoning with what "retro" actually means, and its viewers are pretty confident that the Wii and PS3 both count now.GameCenter CX has largely focused on games from the '80s and '90s, only rare
  
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• After 33 years, Japan's most beloved Dragon Quest spin-off and the progenitor of the entire roguelike Mystery Dungeon series is out in English for the first time

  09-09-2026 19:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's almost become tradition at this point: the announcement of a new release with massive historical significance gets buried within a sizzle reel in a Nintendo Direct. Today, we got a shadowdrop for Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon Classic HD. This Super Famicom roguelike went untranslated for 33 years, despite building a massive following in Japan and laying the blueprint for the expansive Mystery Dungeon series.Torneko's Mystery Dungeon is available today for $25 across Switch,
  
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• Pretend to be shocked: scalpers are already reselling the Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 for over $850 as demand immediately outstrips supply

  09-09-2026 19:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's a lovely new limited edition The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 console on the way to commemorate the upcoming remake's November 5 launch. The handheld has got some nice detailing and colors, but if you haven't already pre-ordered it, your odds of getting one are shrinking. Scalpers were unfortunately first to the scene with Nintendo's new hardware.The special edition Switch 2 only went on sale yesterday, after its reveal during Nintendo's 40th Anniversary Zelda Direct preview
  
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• Legend of Zelda Master Sword replica by Hasbro goes up for pre-order, and it's cheaper than I thought it'd be

  09-09-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following a surprise announcement yesterday during a Legend of Zelda-themed Nintendo Direct, Hasbro's Master Sword prop is now up for pre-order. Usually, replicas like this are many rupees… but not in this case. The toy is much more affordable than I thought it'd be.Announced alongside merch for the Ocarina of Time Remake, including a playable ocarina, the Hasbro Master Sword just went live with pre-orders at Amazon, Hasbro Pulse, and Walmart. It'll set you back $42.99, and will arrive on
  
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• Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis pre-orders have arrived on the Switch 2, and I want that carnivorous collector's edition

  09-09-2026 18:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  It always feels a bit bizarre to experience Lara Croft's adventures on anything but PlayStation hardware, but the upcoming Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis is coming to the Switch 2. As unveiled during the latest Nintendo Direct, you can take on this reimagining of the original 1996 classic and pre-order it for $59.99 (GameStop) physically (game-key card release) or digitally via the Nintendo eShop once listings go live. It's great to finally get confirmation that it's making its way to the Ninty
  
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• Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaking box office records, Sony boss says he doesn't know when Spider-Man 5 will release: "We don’t have a date for it yet"

  09-09-2026 18:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spider-Man: Brand New Day has conquered the box office this summer, and looks set to finish its theatrical run as the highest-grossing movie ever in the US. But despite the movie's extraordinary success, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO and Chairman Ravi Ahuja claims he doesn't yet know when Spider-Man 5 will swing into cinemas.Speaking at a conference in New York, as reported by Variety, Ahuja discussed Brand New Day's record-breaking success at the box office – the extent of which was a s
  
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• Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Switch 2 edition puts an end to years of Mythra kid theories, and fans can't decide if they're relieved or if "it's so over"

  09-09-2026 18:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  A long running sort of ironic Xenoblade theory has finally been laid to rest thanks to today's Nintendo Direct. The canon child of one of Xenoblade 2's main heroes has been unveiled, and it's not the crusty villain that much of the fanbase had been willing it to be. A fresh trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition was shown off today, highlighting more of the Heroes' Vault mode, which sees you take on waves of enemies while grabbing upgrades as you go, be it for your abilit
  
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• "We are committed to passing on savings whenever we can" - Framework rolls out refunds and price reductions on some of its laptops after securing a cheaper supply of memory to make them with

  09-09-2026 18:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  RAMageddon be damned, another PC gaming brand is making pro-consumer moves to pass savings back to shoppers. Laptop maker Framework has published a blog post entitled "Navigating the volatile silicon market: updates on memory and storage pricing", and it's a refreshing read that details how the brand has secured a more affordable supply of RAM for gaming to make their systems with, and we're the ones who will benefit. "We have some positive updates today around LPCAMM2 memory availability and In
  
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• PowerA has revealed two new Legend of Zelda Switch 2 accessories, but you can already buy them

  09-09-2026 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  PowerA has come to the rescue for those who don't put Ocarina of Time on a pedestal. The accessories brand has announced two new Nintendo Switch 2 accessories via its Twitter (X) account, but rather than plastering them with artwork taken from the upcoming Ocarina of Time Remake, they instead take inspiration from Tears of the Kingdom.The officially licensed goodies are live at Amazon Japan starting from 3,530 yen (approx $23) and show off a wireless gamepad and a Switch 2 case. The controller i
  
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• Palworld studio calls Valheim "an inspiration to everyone in the genre" as devs of the survival game drop their own 1.0 update

  09-09-2026 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  A true stalwart of survival games, Valheim, just went into 1.0. Yes, I know, I was a little surprised too, but despite being out for five years and having been a staple in all that time, the Viking-themed sandbox didn't cross that particular threshold until today, and even Palworld is spreading the good word.On Twitter, Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld, took to the game's official account to congratulate the devs at Iron Gate Studio on the momentous occasion. "Congratulations to Iron Gate
  
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• The Blood of Dawnwalker patch notes are among the funniest I've read, axing the "one red pipe asset we weren't supposed to use" and silencing dead NPCs who could still talk

  09-09-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Blood of Dawnwalker has been out for a good few days now, giving Rebel Wolves – the studio headed by CD Projekt Red veterans with credits on bangers like The Witcher 3 – time to patch its new vampire RPG up a bit with hotfixes.And that it has, with the latest little patch to drop for The Blood of Dawnwalker being an especially, erm, amusing one. Hotfix 1.0.4, as it's officially dubbed, might not be a huge update, per se – but it brings a good few much-needed fixes… a
  
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• Exclusive MTG Reality Fracture card reveal teases multiversal rebellion with the power to tick off opponents

  09-09-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Magic: The Gathering poster boy Jace Beleren has gone off the deep end in MTG Reality Fracture, and as demonstrated by a card GamesRadar+ can exclusively reveal, things are coming unstuck.The Planeswalker is attempting to overwrite reality with his own, 'better' version called Echoverse, and the set's conflict revolves around everyone teaming up to stop him (they understandably take issue with being written out of existence). That includes our card reveal's Budding Insurgent, who is doing their
  
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• Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 are getting an official 4K Blu-ray release, and if even Amazon can admit physical media is still worth our time, I have no idea what that says about PlayStation

  09-09-2026 17:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  Amazon's Rings of Power series might be gearing up for a third season, but its first two chapters are seeing official Blu-ray releases you can pre-order ahead of their launch this November.I am not the biggest supporter of Amazon's Rings of Power series, but I am probably the most insufferable Tolkien nerd you'll meet. I'm also a big believer that physical media, be it books, albums, Blu-rays, old maps, or hand-me-down sparkly armour given to you by an uncle, is worth valuing in our world today.
  
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• CD Projekt Red defies all that is good in The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past by fixing Roach's "movement behavior," but mercifully lets us turn the fix off to preserve the horse's "shenanigans"

  09-09-2026 17:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Changes are coming in The Witcher 3 remaster and Songs of the Past, and your trusty steed, Roach, is among the areas where you might notice some alterations. The mighty horse definitely has a distinct personality in the original game, and aspects of that have been upgraded for this update and the Songs of the Past DLC - but you can turn that all off if you prefer.In an interview with Fall Damage, Karolina Kuzia, the design director at Fool's Theory, the studio that helped make Songs of the Past,
  
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• Star Fox Adventures finally hits Switch 2 today, and I'm willing myself to believe the Zelda-like is as good as I thought it was when I was 12

  09-09-2026 17:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  After 24 years, Star Fox Adventures is back. Rare's 2002 GameCube title turned Nintendo's beloved rail shooter into a Zelda-style action-adventure game, and while my nostalgic love for it runs deep, it's always had a controversial legacy among series fans. Now, we're all getting a chance to revisit it on Switch 2, as announced during today's Nintendo Direct.Star Fox Adventures joins the GameCube library on Nintendo Switch Online today, September 9. As with all the recent GameCube re-releases, it
  
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• You probably shouldn't play the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake with an N64 controller, but I'm holding for OG atmospheric controls

  09-09-2026 17:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's safe to say the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake plans to leave the original's janky N64 controller in the past. That much is clear from Nintendo's reveal, as the revamped classic now has a free-moving camera and dedicated buttons for jumping and sprinting, but I'd argue adding support for the classic gamepad could honor the OG 3D Hyrule outing.Okay, yes, if you really want to play Ocarina of Time with the arguably cursed retro controller, you should probably explore how to play N64 games inste
  
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• Kirby and the World Beyond looks like the first open-world Kirby game, and it's coming to Switch 2 in spring 2027

  09-09-2026 17:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Today's Nintendo Direct showcase gave us a sneak peek at some exciting new games underway for the Switch 2, including none other than Kirby and the World Beyond.It looks like a stunning little entry to Nintendo's 34-year-old series, standing as its second 3D entry after Kirby and the Forgotten Land – a title that itself launched a few years back in 2022 for the original Switch console.Not only is it as visually vibrant and cozy as you'd expect a Kirby title to be (especially a 3D one after
  
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• Silent Hill 2 Remake dev's haunted new Onyx: The Dark Grip is the only Switch 2 game to make its horror exclusive to handheld mode

  09-09-2026 16:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Silent Hill 2 Remake studio and Cronos: The New Dawn creator Bloober Team has officially announced Onyx: The Dark Grip for Switch 2 at Nintendo Direct September 2026. Earlier this year, fans had whispered about how the developer had applied to trademark the title in 2024. But no one dared to start a rumor ambitious enough to explain how unusual Onyx: The Dark Grip actually is – the psychological horror game steeped in fluffy mist is playable exclusively in Switch 2 handheld mode. This stor
  
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• Ocarina of Time Remake amiibo are up for pre-order, and I'm obsessed that Young Link pays homage to classic Zelda artwork

  09-09-2026 16:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Quick links(Image credit: Nintendo)US: $24.99 at GameStop
  UK: Check stock at NintendoThe brand-new Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time amiibo may feel pretty cursed to some, at least where their unlocks are concerned, but I'm absolutely smitten with these new collectibles. The $24.99-each (GameStop) amiibo aren't just adorable little replicas of Young Link and Young Zelda as they appear in the upcoming Ocarina of Time Remake, but they also pay homage to some of my most beloved game artwork, at least
  
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• Mario Kart World's best free update yet adds 10 retro tracks from Super Mario Kart today

  09-09-2026 16:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mario Kart World is getting yet another free content update today, this time adding our first batch of new tracks.Specifically, courses from Super Mario Kart are being added to the VS Race mode. We see SNES Choco Island 1 and Choco Island 2 now available as options under the standard Choco Mountain track, for example. Vanilla Lake and Ghost Valley are also coming, amongst others, for a total of 10. Another neat Super Mario Kart nod comes in the form of the ? Panels on the road, which you can dri
  
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• Metroid Ravenous, the first 2D Metroid since Dread, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in January

  09-09-2026 16:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  After five years, we're finally getting a new 2D Metroid game. Metroid Ravenous was announced as part of today's Nintendo Direct, Metroid Ravenous looks like a direct follow-up to Dread, and it's set to launch very soon: January 28.The first trailer teases plenty, but the key bit seems to be some sort of feeding mechanic. We see Samus repeatedly absorbing energy from her enemies like, well, a Metroid, and the idea of hunger would certainly explain the title.This story is developing.
  
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• The Odyssey star Robert Pattinson is getting Oscar buzz for his latest movie as it lands a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

  09-09-2026 16:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Robert Pattinson is continuing his year of impressive performances with the upcoming crime thriller Primetime. The film stars the actor as a fictionalized version of presenter Chris Hansen, the host of the reality television series To Catch a Predator. The series aired on Dateline NBC and saw Hansen and a TV crew approach men who believed they had been speaking to minors online. The film is loosely based on the production of the show as well as a long-form feature written on it by Esquire, calle
  
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• VisionQuest showrunner confirms when the upcoming TV show takes place on the Marvel timeline

  09-09-2026 16:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Upcoming MCU show VisionQuest looks like a suitably trippy affair, with the grieving synthezoid retreating into his own head following the events of WandaVision and somehow coming into contact with his teenage son, Tommy Shepherd. But where exactly the show slots onto the Marvel timeline has been something of a mystery until now."Years have passed since WandaVision," VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas confirmed to Polygon. "I would say we're about current with Spider-Man: Brand New Day." If we
  
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• "It's a new day at Blizzard": Union wins historic contract protecting 1,900 World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and more workers as Microsoft plans another 1,600 layoffs

  09-09-2026 16:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Blizzard union members represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) have won a contract that shields a total of 1,900 workers at the World of Warcraft developer ahead of BlizzCon 2026, and in the middle of parent company Microsoft's ongoing plan to layoff a total of 3,200 people. "It's a new day at Blizzard, where greater power for workers is translating into more innovative games for players," says CWA president Claude Cummings Jr. in a press release. The union – which inclu
  
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• GTA 6 wasn't "fully formed" when Trailer 1 released, Rockstar boss says, but the Tom Petty song it used was a "mission statement" of where it was going

  09-09-2026 15:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been almost three years since we saw the first trailer for GTA 6, and Rockstar North's co-studio head has now revealed – perhaps unsurprisingly – that the game wasn't "fully formed" at that point. Despite that, though, the song used in it was a "mission statement" for what was to come. The wait for GTA 6 has felt extremely long, with Rockstar's sparse marketing certainly not helping matters. Trailer 1 was all we had to go off for a long time, introducing us to Lucia and who woul
  
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• GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders drop soon, here's how to secure your Vice City controller

  09-09-2026 15:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders will be live in less than 24 hours, which means it's time to rev the engines and get ready to stock hunt. The last time a special release like this ran out of stock was when the 30th Anniversary model hit the shelves, but with 2026 firmly gripped in GTA fever I wouldn't be surprised if things moved quickly this week as well. This isn't my first time in this situation. I've been tracking tough-to-find pre-orders since those hectic early days of the PS5's launch, coverin
  
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• Reacher season 4 has just revealed what was hidden on the USB, but what is the chemical toxin?

  09-09-2026 15:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  After six episodes and countless wild goose chases, Reacher season 4 has finally revealed what was hiding on the USB. But you may be wondering what it actually is. Warning: the following contains spoilers for Reacher season 4 episode 7. Turn back now if you haven't caught up, but make sure to read our spoiler-free Reacher season 4 review first. At the very start of the season, we learned that just before Anna Merrick had committed suicide, she handed a USB drive to Reacher, which everyone seemed
  
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