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• Tip: Don't be afraid to cut features!

  18-01-2016 12:59
  "It's all too easy to add new features. What's a lot harder is really looking at the design and deciding where and when it is time to cut something." ...
  
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• To hell with Furby and Butt Face, these Yoshi and Pikachu animatronics were the best thing about New York Toy Fair

  17-02-2026 16:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  I hate to say it, but I think I've fallen head over heels. The most exciting thing to come out of New York Toy Fair 2026 wasn't a new Furby, the viral "Butt Face," or even the Incredible Hulk fists we revealed last week; something else stole my heart. Meet Hatchin' Yoshi and the Pikachu Puppetronic.If you missed the reveals, Hatchin' Yoshi (which is one of many Super Mario Galaxy Movie merch pre-orders now up for grabs) takes inspiration from the "Hatchimals" range by having the adorable dino br
  
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• New God of War game Sons of Sparta was originally going to be set "a little bit closer" to the classic Greek saga, but the devs thought Kratos as a kid "resonates" more with the franchise

  17-02-2026 15:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sony and Mega Cat have taken us back to the early days of Kratos for God of War: Sons of the Sparta, a new 2D platformer exploring the youth of him and his brother, Deimos. As a prequel, it goes back further than any installment previously, bringing us deeper into the mind of the eponymous warrior, but that was always the plan."Early on, we did think about maybe [making the story] a little bit closer to the events of the Greek saga games that fans are familiar with," Zack Manko, game director at
  
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• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner says it was "probably George R.R. Martin's preference" for the Game of Thrones spin-off to be a 2-hour movie rather than a 6-episode HBO show

  17-02-2026 15:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner has revealed that he thinks Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin would have preferred for Dunk and Egg's story to be told in a movie instead of a TV show."I would say it was probably George [R.R. Martin's] preference to do a two-hour movie," Ira Parker said during a roundtable interview (via CBR). "But since HBO came to me with this, they were very amenable to any length or format that we wanted to use."The show ended up being six episodes long, wit
  
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• As God of War Sons of Sparta comes under fire, fans say "PlayStation would benefit a lot from more games like this" instead of massive budget AAA games with "countable nose hairs"

  17-02-2026 15:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  God of War Sons of Sparta has found itself under fire by folks unimpressed by the big, final announcement of PlayStation's February State of Play being a 2D Metroidvania, but fans say we should be encouraging releases like this rather than bringing them down.At the time of writing, Sons of Sparta doesn't have that many critic reviews logged on Metacritic, but it currently sits with a slightly mixed score of 73. Not awful by any means, but a fair number of players have been dunking on the game on
  
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• New Silksong update brings "game-changing" tweak to Silk Soar, and fans of the Hollow Knight sequel can't quite believe it: "Wait, this isn't a really good Silkpost?"

  17-02-2026 15:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been nearly half a year since Team Cherry released Hollow Knight: Silksong into the wild now, but the talented developers are still hard at work updating the Metroidvania.The most recent update, available to test out via the public beta branch on Steam, is one that fans are especially excited about. Version 1.0.29740, as Team Cherry describes in its patch notes, brings a plethora of changes and tweaks to Silksong, with various fixes to issues folks have previously flagged and translations.
  
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• Pedro Pascal is unmasked and back in gunslinging action in new Mandalorian and Grogu trailer

  17-02-2026 15:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  A whole new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu is here, and it sees Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin unmasked multiple times.In the new footage, which you can watch above, Djarin and his tiny green charge, Baby Yoda, set off on another gunslinging (or blaster-slinging?) adventure. This time, they're entangled with the Hutts, and we see the return of the Hutt twins. We also get a tease at the mystical side of the story with Grogu, who is seen meditating, using the Force to destroy a droid, and stroll
  
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• Revealing a 3D Mario game too early would be "dangerous," former Nintendo marketing leads say: "Think about Metroid Prime 4"

  17-02-2026 14:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo's former marketing leads say the company shouldn't rush to reveal the next 3D Mario game if it's not coming for a while yet.When the Switch 2 was revealed, all bets were on a 3D Mario game being shown alongside it, however, the 3D Mario team showed up with Donkey Kong Bananza, taking the role of the 3D Mario for the system's launch year. And while some may argue Bananza is even better, given the almost nine year gap since Odyssey, obviously the hunger for 3D Mario to return is there, es
  
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• Iron Lung director and star Markiplier says he isn't rushing into another project, but next time he doesn't need to star in his own movie

  17-02-2026 14:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  After winning big at the box office with his directorial debut Iron Lung, YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Markiplier is taking a break from the movie scene."I wish I could. And that’s not even me being coy. I owe my wife a few dinners and vacations before jumping into the next project," said Markipiler (real name Mark Fischbach) when asked if he could give fans a timeframe on when to expect his next project, in an interview with Deadline.However, it sounds as though we won't have to wait too lon
  
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• The Night Agent showrunner says keeping the Netflix hit on an annual schedule is not difficult – because he once made 44 episodes in a year

  17-02-2026 13:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Night Agent season 4 might not have been officially greenlit yet, but a writers room is open – and the showrunner of the Netflix hit says an annual production schedule is no problem."Season 4 is not officially picked up yet, but a while ago, in calendar year 2025, they did quietly pick up a writers room," showrunner Shawn Ryan told Deadline. "We've been working for a while on the storyline. We have some scripts, we are breaking stories. I think you know from the tax credit, there's a d
  
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• Newly released deleted footage from 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple adds a whole new layer to Jack O'Connell's Jimmy Crystal

  17-02-2026 13:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new deleted scene from 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has hit the internet – and it shows a different, sillier side to Jimmy Crystal.The short clip, which you can watch below, picks up just as Jimmy (Jack O'Connell) and Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) are parting ways after their initial meeting. Walking away from Kelson, Jimmy turns to wave and then suddenly stops in his tracks.Looking to see what's caught his attention, Kelson sees Alpha infected Samson standing in the distance and waves at hi
  
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• Pokemon Pokopia follows Minecraft's lead in featuring persistent private servers with unlimited member caps, but you'll have to "swap in and out" as it only accommodates four at once

  17-02-2026 13:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Chief director of Pokopia at Koei Tecmo, Takuto Edagawa, has outlined the "cloud island" feature in Pokemon's upcoming life sim, where worlds hosted on online servers will be able to register an unlimited number of players, but only four can be present at a time.In an interview with Famitsu, translated by GamesRadar+, Edagawa describes the new feature, which has never been part of Pokemon games. While you can join your friend's game of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you both need to be online at th
  
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• Fallout season 2 star Justin Theroux says he'd be "happy" if Mr. House "got left in the Vault" but also wants to see "what made House House" in future seasons

  17-02-2026 13:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Unlike Mr. House, Justin Theroux can't predict the future – but would be happy to explore more of the nefarious New Vegas leader in future Fallout seasons."We catch House, obviously, in the middle of his story, I would love to see what made House House," Theroux offers in an interview with Screen Rant. "What was his defining moment or event in his life that set him on the path that we find him on? But that's purely just the nerd in me wanting to see that."Come what may, Theroux would be ju
  
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• Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2's included games disappear from storefronts without warning, days after Konami's reveal of the re-release

  17-02-2026 13:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  Without warning, Konami has delisted the games featured in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2.Delisted games are nothing new – it feels like every other week there's a new story of a classic being removed, leaving no way to purchase them. Typically, these are due to rights issues, with Marvel vs. Capcom, The Simpsons Arcade Game, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game all being ripped from stores over the years. But other times, delistings happen to push you to the n
  
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• This new Switch 2 accessory lets you play both Joy-Cons with one hand, and it's a win for accessibility

  17-02-2026 13:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Accessories brand Game Tech has launched a new Switch 2 accessory that allows players to use two Joy-Cons using one hand. Revealed over on their official website, the accessory is made up of two controller covers that slip onto the Joy-Cons and can be held together with a plastic clasp.The one-handed grip, according to Google Japan to English in-browser translation, is designed to only support those who "have difficulty using one hand due to illness or injury" or those who simply want to play ga
  
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• I have made it my life's mission to get this Legend of Zelda toy, because it is truly magnificent

  17-02-2026 13:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Just as Link tries to track down a litany of shiny things in The Legend of Zelda, I have made it my personal quest to get a very specific piece of merch. It is my white whale.That's ironic, because it's actually pretty small. Ever heard of Nendoroids? These cute-as-a-button action figures from Good Smile Company recreate pop culture icons (often from anime) in adorable miniature, complete with accessories and numerous expressions. They usually feature extensive articulation as well, meaning you
  
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• As Battlefield 6 loses more ground to Arc Raiders after Season 2 delay, lead says devs have "taken a lot of different steps" to prevent more holdups: "We need to make sure those hit as expected"

  17-02-2026 12:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  After a huge launch, some of the wind was taken out of Battlefield 6's sails with the delay of Season 2. Originally meant to arrive in January, it was pushed back a full month, rolling out today, February 17, instead. In the face of competition from the likes of Arc Raiders and the imminent Marathon, a prominent dev says the hope is for Battlefield 6's rollout to be tighter going forward."We saw the content we had planned for Season 2 and we wanted just to give that a little bit more time in the
  
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• Hulu has decided to end one of its most popular shows at its peak, and I think other studios could learn a thing or two from that

  17-02-2026 12:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  After three chaotic seasons, Hulu's hit college drama series Tell Me Lies has come to an end with its third season, just as the show was reaching great heights in popularity.Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer broke the news on Instagram, writing, "After three amazing seasons of Tell Me Lies, tonight’s episode will be the series finale. This was always the ending that my writing team and I had in mind, and we are insanely proud of it." The final episode of Tell Me Lies, season 3 episode 8, land
  
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• Dwayne Johnson shares a new behind-the-scenes look at Jumanji 3 and tribute to Danny DeVito as his co-star wraps filming: "Please keep smilin’ and please keep exfoliating the top of your head"

  17-02-2026 12:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Danny DeVito has officially said goodbye to the Jumanji franchise.The actor has wrapped filming on Jumanji 3, which is also set to be the final movie in the series, and his co-star Dwayne Johnson has said goodbye in a touching social media post."That’s an official Jumanji wrap on the one and the only, Danny DeVito," Johnson wrote on Instagram, alongside some photos of himself with DeVito and their co-star Kevin Hart (check it out below). "To work with you, and learn from you has been an ho
  
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• Arc Raiders' Shrouded Sky update arrives next week, Embark confirms, but there will be "no major game update" this week to tide you over until then

  17-02-2026 12:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's time to get your expectations in check if you were anticipating a big update for Arc Raiders this week, as Embark says nothing "major" is arriving in the coming days, but hey, at least Shrouded Sky is now confirmed for next week.In a message shared in the official Arc Raiders Discord server, community lead Ossen confirms: "This week, there'll be no major game update or a store rotation but stay tuned for Shrouded Sky coming next week!"Despite that, Embark "will be sharing some news later to
  
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• Mike Flanagan's next Stephen King adaptation Carrie is reportedly coming this Halloween season, star reveals

  17-02-2026 12:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  The next Stephen King adaptation from horror maestro Mike Flanagan could have a very seasonally appropriate release date, as one of its stars has revealed its apparent release window.Katee Sackhoff, who forms part of the cast of the show (and is also known for playing Bo-Katan Kryze in the Star Wars universe), revealed the news at Fan Expo Vancouver, as reported by The Direct."Back to Mike Flanagan, yeah... the Flanniverse... October of 2026, Carrie comes out on Amazon. You guys are in for a tre
  
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• Horror visionary Zach Cregger is being given "carte blanche" for his Resident Evil movie: "We are creating something new"

  17-02-2026 12:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Barbarian and Weapons director Zach Cregger is being given free rein on his upcoming Resident Evil movie.Constantin Films, best known for shepherding several live-action Resident Evil films and TV shows to life, is back onboard for Cregger's take on the horror franchise. But, instead of walking a familiar path, CEO Oliver Berben is keen that Cregger puts his own stamp on the new video game movie.To that end, Cregger is being given "the carte blanche to do whatever he wanted to do with that IP,"
  
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• Death Stranding 2 lead says "no engine is the best choice," but Kojima Productions gambled on Horizon studio's "less immediately approachable" Decima engine for "long hoped" for features

  17-02-2026 12:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Chief technical officer at Kojima Productions, Akio Sakamoto, has explained why the studio chose to adopt the less popular Decima game engine for Death Stranding, despite it being "less immediately approachable."In the world of game engines, two continue to be king: Unity and Epic Games' Unreal Engine. However, Kojima Productions chose to use Guerilla Games' proprietary, and less widely known, Decima engine when creating its open-world walking simulators.Guerilla Games uses the engine for its ow
  
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• After flopping at the box office, Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson's AI thriller heads to digital just 25 days after release

  17-02-2026 11:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following a rather short and fruitless stint on the big screen, Marvel star Chris Pratt and Dune's Rebecca Ferguson's divisive AI thriller is heading to digital.After just 25 days in theatres, Mercy will be available to purchase on digital platforms from February 17, 2026, as reported by Where to Stream. As of writing, the movie is only available to pre-order on Prime Video, with Amazon MGM Studios still not confirming its VOD release date.Mercy hit theaters on January 23, debuting to mostly neg
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 director says the new JRPG is "already in a playable state," with Square Enix "in the final push phase" of development: "It's genuinely exciting"

  17-02-2026 11:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Naoki Hamaguchi, director behind Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and its long-awaited sequel – the officially unnamed Part 3 – reveals that work on the upcoming entry is moving along very nicely, with developers hitting the goals they set on time.Speaking in a recent interview with Automaton, Hamaguchi first explains that, no, ports like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S editions of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth coming this summer are not hindering progress on the next game. "We have a ded
  
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• Valve finally admits the Steam Deck is out of stock thanks to "memory and component shortages", and I'd be surprised if the Steam Machine still happens

  17-02-2026 11:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hats off to honesty, as Valve just confessed that the Steam Deck OLED is out of stock thanks to RAMageddon. The clarification comes five days after I realized every version of the best gaming handheld contender was unavailable at the PC giant's storefront, and I'm not entirely sure I still believe the Steam Machine is coming this year.In a newly added disclaimer under its handheld listings, Valve now says the "Steam Deck OLED may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and s
  
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• After 7 years and the most controversial finale ever, Game of Thrones fans are celebrating the best additions not from the books

  17-02-2026 04:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been almost seven years since Game of Thrones ended with possibly the most controversial TV finale ever, but fans are still finding new aspects of the show to praise.Despite the HBO show being notorious for outpacing its source material – which many think contributed to its downfall – this time fans are celebrating the original additions to the series that weren't taken from George R.R. Martin's novels.One fan kicked off the conversation on Reddit with a scene in season 1 in whi
  
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• After reaching 800 episodes, The Simpsons showrunner says they will never do a season finale

  17-02-2026 02:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  You'll never stop The Simpsons. After it recently passed 800 episodes, showrunner Matt Selman revealed that Springfield's favorite family will never get a formal farewell, even when they eventually do leave our screens.Speaking to The Wrap, Selman referred back to season 36 premiere 'Bart's Birthday' as a key reason why The Simpsons will never do a traditional series finale.In it, Bart – on the cusp of finally celebrating his 11th birthday – is witness to canon rapidly and dramatical
  
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• God of War: Sons of Sparta's easiest difficulty makes an excellent reference to the 2018 reboot, and fans love it: "Whoever came up with that should get a raise"

  17-02-2026 01:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The motto of the God of War franchise may as well be "Boy," said in as strong a Christopher Judge impression as you can manage, for how synonymous that's become with Kratos since the 2018 soft reboot. It definitely seems like something of an in-joke among people involved in the property, since new side-scrolling Metroidvania God of War: Sons of Sparta makes a direct nod to Atreus in the difficulty menu.When looking at how you'd like to play Kratos' latest outing, you're given three options: Spar
  
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• Stardew Valley fan recreates wait for Haunted Chocolatier by sleeping for 1,000 years in the farming sim, wakes up to sea of giant mushrooms and chickens that are immortal, but understandably "grumpy"

  17-02-2026 00:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  As the seemingly eternal wait for Stardew Valley's big 1.7 update and upcoming sim Haunted Chocolatier continues, one player finds a particularly amusing way to pass the time – snoozin' away for, uh… over 1,000 years?Reddit user "Holozard" shares their unique achievement in a post, explaining that they "slept for 1,000 years straight" in-game recently – and yes, they've attached some screenshots of the aftermath, too.
  The first shows that their farm is so aptly named "Sleepwel
  
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