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• SNES Classic Preorders Will Begin This Month

  01-08-2017 18:54
  Despite an accidental preorder retail listing last month, Nintendo has announced that the Super NES Classic Edition will officially be available for preorder later in August.
  In a Facebook post, Nintendo said the company "can confirm that it will be made available for pre-order by various retailers late this month." While declining to mention a specific number, Nintendo said "A significant amount of additional systems will be shipped to stores for launch day, and throughout the balance of the ca
  
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• Persona 4 Revival removes fan-favorite line, leaving fans hoping for a certain new love interest in shambles: "We definitely aren't getting that romance"

  19-06-2026 15:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Atlus has changed a specific line of dialogue in Persona 4 Revival, leading some to wonder if they got their hopes up for the rumored cut Yosuke romance option returning a bit too early. Persona 4 is one of those games where there's a lot of curiosity about how Atlus would go about remaking it. Despite Persona 5 eclipsing it in popularity, the discourse around Persona 4 has persisted for decades, and one of the big reasons why people are curious about how it will be remade is Yosuke Hanamura.Yos
  
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• Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed studio Obsidian facing class action lawsuit over allegations of a "systematic pattern of wage and hour violations," which it denies

  19-06-2026 15:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds 2, and Avowed developer Obsidian Entertainment is facing a class action lawsuit amid allegations that the studio has "engaged in a systematic pattern of wage and hour violations under the California Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission ('IWC') Wage Orders."As highlighted by Reddit user macken-zee on the PCGaming subreddit, this case isn't actually a totally new one – it appears to have flown under the radar for the last few months. In fact, it f
  
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• StarCraft 2 devs take another swing at getting the RTS game's surprise new update right, but Blizzard still hasn't rolled back the one change fans most want undone

  19-06-2026 15:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  After dropping a massive surprise StarCraft 2 update late last month, Blizzard is back with a public test release of a patch that remedies some of fans' balance requests – but sadly, it does not address one glaring issue many folks have had since late May.In case you missed the news when it happened, StarCraft 2 did indeed receive an update last month that practically changed the 2010 real-time strategy gem from the ground up.
  Blizzard described it as primarily focusing on "extending the e
  
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• Spider-Man: Brand New Day has already broken a record before it's even hit theaters

  19-06-2026 13:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spider-Man: Brand New Day has already broken a record ahead of its release. The movie is tracking well, reportedly having the best pre-sales in five years, suggesting a positive upcoming box office. Per Deadline, the last time a movie was tracking so well ahead of release was Spider-Man: No Way Home back in 2021. That movie went on to land the third-best opening at the box office of all time, behind Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War. Set after the events of No Way Home, when Peter Par
  
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• House of the Dragon fans are debating one of the show's biggest changes to George R.R. Martin's book, and they all agree on one thing

  19-06-2026 13:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  With House of the Dragon season 3 soon back on our screens, fans of the Game of Thrones prequel have reopened the debate on one of the show's biggest changes to George R.R. Martin's source material. On Reddit, one fan asked how people feel about the change to the relationship between Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower. In the book, Alicent is Rhaenyra's older stepmother, but, in the show, the duo are the same age and childhood best friends. While fans are generally positive on the change,
  
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• After 16 years, Daryl Dixon star Norman Reedus is walking away from The Walking Dead

  19-06-2026 12:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  After 16 years of playing the fan-favorite crossbow-wielding survivor Daryl Dixon, Norman Reedus is walking away from The Walking Dead franchise after filming his final season.On June 16, the star took to Instagram to share some behind-the-scenes snaps from The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 4, and said goodbye to the franchise. "I can’t wait for people to see this show," said the star. "The feeling of accomplishment when it was over was just amazing. Such hard work and so much heart put
  
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• A wild Hori Ditto compact carry-all case has appeared, and my Switch 2 needs it

  19-06-2026 12:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Look at this little guy. Just look at him. Hori is known for being behind some of the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories by putting their official licenses with brands like Pokemon to good use, but I never thought they'd release a case that looks quite this adorable as this Ditto Compact Carry All.The official Hori X (Twitter) account unveiled this new all-in-one storage bag on June 19, alongside a Ditto plush Switch 2 pouch, which is expected to release in Japan on July 31, 2026. There's been n
  
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• Supergirl is tracking to earn less than The Flash in its opening weekend

  19-06-2026 12:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Supergirl seemingly won't be the first DCU bomb, but it's not expected to beat The Flash's US opening weekend either.According to the National Research Group and as reported by Puck News' Matthew Belloni, "Pre-release tracking for SUPERGIRL has come down again, now sitting at $51M domestic for the 3-day opening."It's not all doom and gloom for the Man of Steel's cousin, however – as there's more leeway for Supergirl to succeed given its smaller scaler. As Belloni notes, "SUPERMAN debuted t
  
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• Slay the Spire 2 update fixes RNG after one player's "eight-hour descent into madness" proved "we did, in fact, have some unusual RNG problems"

  19-06-2026 12:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Slay the Spire 2 maker Mega Crit has come to its senses and acknowledged that, yes, its RNG didn't work as intended - and we can all thank the one rabid player who spent eight hours and 6,600 words to make it happen. Bless you, trooper.Mega Crit's Early Access roguelike sequel has been a huge success and a big driver of passionate fan debate in recent weeks, partly inspired by the game's various beta branch patches, which have now hit the main game proper. The Slay the Spire 2 studio today dropp
  
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• Gloomhaven RPG spinoff Buttons & Bugs gets its first expansion with new classes and a pub crawl

  19-06-2026 12:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  The tiny Gloomhaven spinoff, Buttons & Bugs, is getting its first expansion that introduces a new quest and classes.Due to launch later this year, the Gloomhaven Buttons & Bugs: Pub Crawlers add-on features new enemies to battle, an all-new adventure with 17 scenario cards, two classes with teeny miniatures, and more. Although we don't have a release date yet, it'll be shipping in September (though fans of the best board games can pre-order it for Gen Con 2026 pick-up via publisher Cepha
  
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• Valve seems to have a Steam Controller backlog on its hands, so you'll want to grab the Steam Machine bundle to dodge waiting until next year

  19-06-2026 12:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Demand for the newly launched Steam Controller has clearly caught Valve off guard, but it's now providing clear reservation estimates at its storefront. If you missed the proverbial gamepad boat the first time around, you'll now find yourself in one of three groups, and some of you might not receive your controller in time for the Steam Machine's arrival. In a statement, Valve admits, "When we launched Steam Controller last month, we quickly saw that initial demand exceeded our expectations." Th
  
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• Valve says I'll have to wait until 2027 for my Steam Controller, so if you're grabbing the Steam Machine, make sure to grab the bundle

  19-06-2026 12:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Demand for the newly launched Steam Controller has clearly caught Valve off guard, but it's now providing clear reservation estimates at its storefront. If you missed the proverbial gamepad boat the first time around, you'll now find yourself in one of three groups, and some of you might not receive your controller in time for the Steam Machine's arrival. In a statement, Valve admits, "When we launched Steam Controller last month, we quickly saw that initial demand exceeded our expectations." Th
  
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• Spider-Man: Brand New Day featurette teases Peter Parker and Frank Castle's "big brother, little brother type relationship"

  19-06-2026 12:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  When it was first announced that Jon Bernthal's Punisher would appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we wondered how an ultra-violent R-rated anti-hero would mesh with Marvel's friendly neighborhood Spidey. But Tom Holland says their strong off-screen relationship translates perfectly on screen. "There's no secret that I absolutely love Jon Bernthal," said Holland in a new Spider-Man: Brand New Day featurette. "When we got to set, Jon and I started riffing, and it kind of became this really funny
  
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• Supergirl first reactions are in, and we weren't expecting so many Mad Max comparisons

  19-06-2026 11:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first Supergirl reactions are here and, honestly, we weren't expecting so many comparisons to Mad Max. Still, you'll be pleased to know that there's plenty of positive sentiment towards the upcoming DCU movie, the first not written or directed by James Gunn.Our own deputy entertainment editor Fay Watson was a fan of Supergirl – with plenty of praise for lead Milly Alcock. She wrote on Twitter, "Supergirl is the film I wish I'd had as a teenager who loved superhero movies. Milly Alcock
  
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• Fallout season 3 adds Star Wars actor to cast, and fans are celebrating: "The man has flexibility"

  19-06-2026 11:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fallout season 3 has added three new cast members to its line-up, and fans of the Prime Video game adaptation are impressed. According to Deadline, Manny Jacinto, Emily Mortimer, and Thomasin McKenzie have all joined the cast in recurring roles. There are no details on their characters just yet, however. Fans are particularly impressed by Jacinto joining the cast – the actor is best known for his roles in The Good Place, The Acolyte, and Freakier Friday."I'm so curious to see who Manny pla
  
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• As Ubisoft says goodbye to Assassin's Creed Shadows, fans spot a new reference to a fan-favorite protagonist that has them hoping for "a proper continuation"

  19-06-2026 11:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Assassin's Creed Shadows' final update is here, and fans have discovered that it also adds references to a couple of familiar faces from the series' past. As highlighted by a fan on Twitter, there are a couple of particularly interesting new data files to unlock in Assassin's Creed Shadows latest patch. Under the "Animus Precedents" section, you can see a file titled Alruh."In the 860s, a Hidden One (FYI, a 'Hidden One' is basically a Retro Assassin) named Basim encountered a machine called the
  
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• New Crimson Desert patch leans further into cozy life sim territory, finally letting players "decorate the area outside your house"

  19-06-2026 11:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Crimson Desert might be a stoic open-world action game on the surface, but with every passing day, it strays closer to its true calling as a cozy life sim. Look no further than Pearl Abyss' latest update, which adds new furniture, outdoor decoration options, and much more.Pearl Abyss is now rolling out a Crimson Desert update, and it's headlining feature finally lets players "decorate the area outside your house." To round out the fresh decoration options, the developer has also added 58 new pie
  
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• Borderlands 4 unveils final DLC Vault Hunter, a stunning tech-savvy queen fans say "looks like a netrunner from Cyberpunk"

  19-06-2026 11:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  The work on Borderlands 4 isn't over quite yet, as Gearbox reveals the final Vault Hunter to come this September as part of the looter shooter's optional Story Pack 2 DLC – and she is downright stunning, to be fair.Her name is Loveless, as per her short teaser from Gearbox, and she's "an ex-Anshin hacker turned assassin," according to the developers. "Equipped with the highest-end cybernetics, Loveless also shares her mind with a digital virus of her own creation, which can digistruct into
  
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• New Onimusha: Way of the Sword retail listings suggest the samurai game is the latest to change release plans as Capcom looks to avoid the late-September rush

  19-06-2026 11:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  A retailer has updated the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, suggesting that Capcom will be next to move out of the way of the late-September rush.If you paid attention to Summer Game Fest's myriad showcases, you'll have no doubt picked up that September is an absolute nightmare. Marvel's Wolverine, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Velheim 1.0 already make the middle of the month pretty jam-packed. But then for the last week of the month publishers are going ham with Silent Hill: Tow
  
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• Tom Holland hasn't been on set yet for the new Avengers movies, but can't wait to see what Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU means for Peter Parker

  19-06-2026 10:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tom Holland has revealed how he found out that Robert Downey Jr. was returning to the MCU. In a new interview for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, he shared the story, as well as teasing his excitement for appearing in the upcoming Avengers movies."He just called me and I caught up with him a couple of days ago on the phone and we'll just have casual catch-ups every now and then," Holland said to Cinemania.es. "He checks in and he just told me and it's really exciting."However, Holland went on to admi
  
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• Sony is considering pushing the PS6 to 2028 or 2029, "some analysts believe," according to Embracer Group

  19-06-2026 02:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Somehow, it's been almost six years since the PS5 launched, and Sony has still said very, very little about the console's successor, presumably to be called the PS6. Release date rumors have been circling for months now, with the most optimistic guesses saying late 2027 and the most cynical predicting 2028 or 2029, or even into the 2030s. With the ongoing memory crisis keeping RAM prices significantly elevated, not to mention other economic variables making gaming consoles in particular expensiv
  
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• My favorite Steam Next Fest demo is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but make it a tanuki courier sim

  19-06-2026 01:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  "OOF," I say out loud after wiping out trying to pull off a double backflip on my bike. Coincidentally, narrator dialogue says the same thing, adding insult to injury. That's OK though, because I'm a lazy tanuki with a big bouncy belly, and I hop back on my bike and rail-grind my way over to another ramp, this time using the sprint button and holding down jump to catch flight and give myself enough airtime to backflip twice and land safely with a satisfying flump. It's summertime. I'm applying f
  
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• What it's like beating Elden Ring twice a week for 4 years: "I think it's the greatest game that's ever been made"

  18-06-2026 23:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  FromSoftware is in a curious position. It released Elden Ring, its most successful and arguably best game, and ever since has exclusively released games that are very different to Elden Ring. And yes, that does include Elden Ring Nightreign, an experimental spinoff that cleverly reuses some assets and shrinks the world, then builds a PvE battle royale experience around it. We've had Armored Core 6 and we've got The Duskbloods coming, but FromSoftware hasn't announced a new single-player dark fan
  
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• PlayStation CEO responds to reports Sony is abandoning PC, seemingly confirms big single-player games will be PS5 exclusives forever

  18-06-2026 21:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  It seems like it's been an eternity since PlayStation and Xbox were both moving toward multiplatform releases for big first-party titles. As Xbox seemingly returns to the idea of good old-fashioned console exclusives, reporting from Bloomberg suggests PlayStation is doing the same on PC, opting for first-party releases that stay on PS5 permanently instead of coming to other platforms after a period of timed exclusivity. Now, we have comment from PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino that seems to add
  
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• How to watch Canada vs Qatar, 2026 World Cup host live streams around the world

  18-06-2026 21:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  How to watch Canada vs Qatar for freeUS | YouTube TV (21 day free trial)UK |ITVXAUS | SBS On DemandWatch anywhere: Norton VPN (60 day money back guarantee)If you're looking for how to watch Canada vs Qatar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, read on – and don't forget to check out our guide on how to watch all the World Cup matches for free too. The Group B clash between Canada vs Qatar takes place on 19 June at the astonishing-looking BC Place Vancouver, which hosted the final of the FIFA Women's
  
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• Persona 6 appears on Steam, Atlus and Sega accidentally say something interesting for once in wishlist announcement

  18-06-2026 20:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Persona 6 is now on Steam, ready to wishlist as we wait who knows how long for the next big JRPG from Atlus. As expected, the Persona 6 Steam page closely mirrors the existing pages on the PlayStation and Xbox stores. However, Atlus and publisher Sega have also shared a few moderately interesting breadcrumbs. With just a short and vague reveal trailer to go on, we've had to resort to these store pages for any information sturdier than bread. Most of the details around Persona 6 have served only
  
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• The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV and more (June 19-21)

  18-06-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  As Loverboy once said, everybody's working for the weekend – because there's no better time to get stuck into the biggest and best streaming releases around. Wondering what to watch on your precious days off? We've got you covered.Below you'll find a rundown of the 6 must-watch releases from across all the best streaming services, meaning there's a recommendation for everyone, whatever you subscribe to. And this weekend is a doozy, with the long-awaited return of a flagship HBO show, two r
  
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• Slay the Spire 2 lies about its RNG, rabid fan declares in 6,600-word essay: "I think it would be pretty bad for the game"

  18-06-2026 18:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  A dedicated Slay the Spire 2 fan popped the hood on the game to inspect its inner workings, and soon emerged from its underbelly, face and fingers smeared with grease, with a head-turning report: the RNG is rigged. Kind of. As PCGamesN spotted, Slay the Spire 2 mathematician Tckmn streamed and explained – in some 6,600 words – how he accidentally discovered correlated RNG in developer Mega Crit's hit roguelike deckbuilder.The core claim is simple: certain events in Slay the Spire 2 i
  
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• GTA 6 cover art continues a 25-year-old Rockstar tradition

  18-06-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA fans rejoice as Rockstar Games is keeping one of the series long-running traditions alive with the box art for GTA 6.Rockstar Games released the first bits of info for GTA 6 we've had in over a year, since the last massive trailer dropped, but unfortunately, this didn't manifest in a third trailer for the game. Instead, it was news that pre-orders for the game will start next week, alongside the reveal of its box art. Plus, a short clip of Vice City itself was uploaded to the website, showca
  
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