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• Why Is the PS5 "Necessary?"

  13-10-2018 21:24
  Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game talk show. This week we're discussing next-gen consoles, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Rockstar, and more. Watch the video above or download the podcast below.
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• Overwatch's 69.1% ban rate for Jetpack Cat will surprise "absolutely no one," Blizzard admits, but the devs have a "bonus hint" for everyone banning Domina: get good

  06-03-2026 21:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  The new Overwatch, formerly named Overwatch 2, but now just Overwatch has been upon us with five new heroes for about a month, and one thing is clear: people really, really don't want to play against Jetpack Cat. Little Fika is the most-banned new hero in the game, but Blizzard seems pretty sure Domina doesn't deserve to be the runner-up."Surprising absolutely no one that's played a Competitive game over the past few weeks," Blizzard writes in a new blog, "Jetpack Cat has been catching more bans
  
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• Nintendo sues US government over "illegally collected" tariffs that delayed Switch 2 pre-orders, demands refund "with interest"

  06-03-2026 20:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo is suing the US government over "illegally collected" duty fees.In a lawsuit obtained and shared by Aftermath, Nintendo says US President Donald Trump's "unlawful imposition of tariffs" under the controversially invoked International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) led it to have "suffered injury." Indeed, Nintendo pushed pre-order dates for its Switch 2 console in 2025 after Trump issued a series of confusing and contradictory executive orders demanding international tariffs &nda
  
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• New Bandai Namco Sword Art Online action RPG is "not a Soulslike," dev says, but it's still "very easy to die" which is bad news if you're playing on the mode that deletes your save when you die

  06-03-2026 20:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  The game Bandai Namco was teasing earlier this week has been revealed: It's a new Sword Art Online action RPG called Echoes of Aincrad, billed as an exploration of the darker side of the anime it's based on. And while what little combat we've seen largely involves huge dark fantasy creatures with big weapons and a player character keen on dodge-rolling and parrying, the developers insist this game is "not a Soulslike."Talking to Japanese publication Denfaminicogamer (translation via Automaton),
  
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• 3 new to Prime Video shows I recommend you binge-watch this weekend (March 7-March 8)

  06-03-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The weekend is here, which means you'll be needing some new streaming recommendations for a marathon binge session. And Prime Video is the place to be, with three must-see new shows and seasons available to watch.Brand new show Young Sherlock is, confusingly, not a prequel to the Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law movies, despite the involvement of director Guy Ritchie. But it is a rollicking good time. There are more criminal thrills in Cross season 2. And the final season of Outlander kicks off th
  
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• Pedro Pascal says it makes "perfect sense" for Din Djarin to remove his helmet in The Mandalorian and Grogu

  06-03-2026 19:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mandalorians are known for never removing their helmets in front of others, but for Pedro Pascal, removing his helmet in his upcoming Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu makes "perfect sense.""When we got to that part, all I can say is that it made perfect sense, and it was what I was hoping would be the reason," Pascal tells Empire about removing his helmet as the Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin. "If I were to pitch something, I would say, 'The only thing that makes sense is...' And t
  
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• Marathon's battle pass slammed as the "worst value for your money" as limits on cosmetics remind players of Bungie's past failings: "Welcome back launch Destiny 2 shaders"

  06-03-2026 18:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  The long-term monetization of a live-service game is always a little contentious, because it's hard to find ways of delivering value while still ensuring a game's financial viability. Marathon is no different, and mere days into the full launch, some players aren't happy about the cosmetics in the FPS or the battle pass.On the note of visual customizations, there are stickers and charms you can get to put on your weapons. Though nice little decorations, they've irritated the community because yo
  
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• WWE 2K26 replaces traditional DLC with battle passes, and fans are already worn out with the grind: "I paid $150 for extra content and they want me to burn myself out just to use it?"

  06-03-2026 18:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  WWE 2K26 fans are discovering just how much of a grind the game's new battle pass system is after developer Visual Concepts replaced the traditional DLC model with it.WWE 2K – like with all publisher 2K's yearly sports games, for the most part – is really into asking you to give it more money. For years, it has had its own spin on EA Sports' Ultimate Team card game – seen in the likes of EA Sports FC and Madden – which focuses on opening virtual booster packs, and on top
  
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• I review board games for a living and think Sky Team is an essential purchase for two-player game night

  06-03-2026 18:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  I've been in the business of reviewing board games for a long time now, but I used to be wary of recommending "limited communication" co-op games for two players. The fun of playing in a pair is quality time and bonding, right? If you're not talking to each other, doesn't it defeat the point? Dear reader, I was an idiot – and my game of the week demonstrates why.In Sky Team, your job is simple: land a plane. Or more specifically, the mission is simple. Actually bringing the plane to a safe
  
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• The next-gen Xbox is basically being pitched as a Steam Machine rival, but I need Project Helix to embrace its console roots if it's chasing PC games

  06-03-2026 18:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  I've got to hand it to Microsoft - declaring that the next-gen Xbox will rival the yet-to-be-released Steam Machine is a bold move. The gaming giant's new CEO, Asha Sharma, used buzzwords like "performance" and "PC games" in what was otherwise a bland announcement, but I'm nervous that Project Helix is about to ditch console sensibilities completely.Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled that there's actually a next-gen Xbox battleplan. For a hot minute, it felt like the "this is an Xbox" campaign wou
  
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• Corsair's on a roll, this Stream Deck-toting deck is now officially the best full-sized gaming keyboard I've tested so far

  06-03-2026 18:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Corsair Galleon 100 SD has made it into my hall of fame, joining the ranks of the best gaming keyboards I've tested so far with the top slot in the full-sized category. That's a long way of saying I've been testing it directly against the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro (my previous go-to) and the Galleon has come out on top.This is the second time in about as many months that I've added a new Corsair keyboard to my roster, the brand is clearly on a roll. This time, though, it's the addition of a fu
  
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• "What the f*** are these prices?": World of Warcraft fans question Blizzard's $7.50 trees, prompting swift discounts – but some say the MMO's new housing decor is "still comically overpriced"

  06-03-2026 18:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  The World of Warcraft community has been buzzing after Blizzard's big Midnight release, new housing system and all – but some of the optional accompaniments haven't exactly been impressing fans with their prices.As a Final Fantasy 14 and Elder Scrolls Online player myself, I know the controversy that surrounds real-money purchases for MMOs very well, and World of Warcraft certainly offers no exception (if you know about the $475 mount from way back when, you know). It's hard to justify spe
  
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• "Fans should brace for an expensive machine": Xbox Project Helix might arrive in 2028, analyst suggests – and it "could be priced at $900" at minimum

  06-03-2026 18:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma gave us the tiniest sliver of a tease with her Twitter reveal of next-generation console Project Helix on March 5, but Kantan Games founder and industry consultant Dr. Serkan Toto can at least make a few good guesses about what we should expect. Namely, he tells GamesRadar+ to prepare for another fat price tag by the time Project Helix launches in the, presumably, near future."It sounds like the memory price increase could (hopefully) be history by the time Project Helix
  
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• New Super Mario Galaxy Movie poster unveils first look at Super Mario Bros. 2 villain Wart

  06-03-2026 18:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Chris Pratt wasn't joking when he told us there were a "couple more" surprise characters set to show up in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie...Ahead of the sequel's final trailer dropping on Monday (March 9), Nintendo unveiled a new poster for the upcoming video game adaptation. It's a colorful, interstellar assault on the senses with a lot going on (we've come to expect no less from this franchise) – but if you zoom in to the right of Mario's giant foot, you'll see an exciting first look at de
  
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• Marvel Rivals dev knows players are getting paid to "deliberately sabotage matches" in a "disturbing trend," threatens permanent bans for people "maliciously idling"

  06-03-2026 18:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  NetEase is aware that some Marvel Rivals players are getting paid to deliberately throw matches, and it's threatening to dish out permanent bans to anyone caught taking on these bounties.A website called Intlist recently caused waves for allowing players to post bounties across a number of online games, including Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Overwatch, and Marvel Rivals. People could essentially put a cash bounty on any player for any reason, and the system then rewards the person who throws a ma
  
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• Wikipedia's been turned into a Pokemon TCG-like gacha game where you collect its pages, because the random article button wasn't distracting enough already

  06-03-2026 18:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  Wikipedia rabbit holes are a constant danger at the best of times, what with the "Random article" button and such, but now that someone's turned the digital encyclopedia into a gacha game? A threat to the fabric of society, and I love it.As highlighted by Automaton, a Japanese developer called Harusugi is responsible for this drain on your productivity. The game is simply called Wikipedia Gacha, and it turns every entry on the site into a trading card. Each pack contains five cards, spread acros
  
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• After fake Mandalorian and Grogu image of Rotta the Hutt brandishing knives took off online, ILM animator debunks the picture: "It's BS"

  06-03-2026 17:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new image purportedly from The Mandalorian and Grogu has been circulating online, and Industrial Light & Magic animation director Hal Hickel has taken to social media to debunk the picture.The image shows Rotta the Hutt, who will be played by Jeremy Allen White in the film, brandishing two weapons. It looks pretty convincing, but, according to Hickel, it's a total fake."There is an image of Rotta the Hutt circulating on social right now. It's BS. It's not from the film. Ignore it," he wrot
  
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• Creators of Dark, one of Netflix's best shows, are reuniting for a new "cruel reality" thriller that sounds like a mix of Black Mirror and True Detective

  06-03-2026 17:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dark creators Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar are reuniting with star Lisa Vicari for Struwwelpeter, a new sci-fi thriller for HBO Max.Per Variety, the new TV show will take the 1845 children's book, which consists of 10 cautionary tales of what happens as a result of bad behavior, and turn it into a modern thriller following an investigator tasked with solving a series of ritual murders inspired by the aforementioned tales.HBO Max, which launched in Germany in 2025, describes the series as a "'
  
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• Not content with stopping the avalanche of Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Onimusha, and Monster Hunter Stories 3, Capcom teases even more unannounced games before April 2027

  06-03-2026 17:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  Despite a massive 2026 with Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom has confirmed it'll have more unannounced games releasing before next March.Capcom has been one of the most consistent publishers over the last decade, launching at least one big AAA release every year. However, this year is beyond even that. Even with Resident Evil Requiem releasing last week, we still have Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way of the Swo
  
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• 5 years after it was revealed, KOTOR remake is "still in development," Saber boss confirms, as we await any morsel of info on the reimagined BioWare Star Wars RPG

  06-03-2026 17:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Somehow, the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake still lives. That's according to a new interview with Tim Willits, chief creative officer of publisher Saber Interactive. This is the first official news we've gotten about the remake of BioWare's beloved RPG since it was first unveiled nearly five years ago."Yes, it is still in development," Wilits told IGN. "That's all I can say." And, indeed, that's all he did say, choosing not to address the long-percolating rumors – and courtr
  
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• Smiling Friends, Monty Python, and a whole lot of milk all helped shape the comedy stylings of this upcoming RPG parody

  06-03-2026 17:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ahead of the game's appearance at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, the developers of comedy adventure game The Dungeon Experience have explained exactly what it is that shapes their sense of humor.Speaking with GamesRadar+, the duo behind The Dungeon Experience said that being a small team that spends "90% of our time making gags in isolation showing [them] to friends and family," getting to be part of the Future Games Show was "a huge honor." Even more importantly, however, they said it w
  
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• Pokopia players can't fathom just how big the Pokemon spin-off is so far: "More feature rich and wider in scope than Animal Crossing has ever been"

  06-03-2026 16:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Now that Pokopia, the cozy Animal Crossing: New Horizons-esque Pokemon spin-off, has been out in the wild for a solid day, folks have been reporting back on what they think of it – and it's safe to say most players are very impressed so far.Pokemon Pokopia is huge. So huge, in fact, it's almost too huge. It's got the day-to-day jobs and chores Animal Crossing titles do, coupled with the creative building from games like Dragon Quest Builders – and even Minecraft, which arguably stand
  
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• "2 cakes!": Arc Raiders players lay down their weapons and show support for Marathon, saying they "want this competition" and "2 beautiful games can coexist without all this hate"

  06-03-2026 16:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  After almost five years and a few ups and downs, Bungie's Marathon is now publicly available. As people check out the FPS, fans of Arc Raiders are trying to quell tribalism within their community in the name of simply enjoying more variety on the market.Marathon and Arc Raiders invite some comparison, with both being sci-fi extraction shooters. They offer a blend of PvP and PvE, have distinct structures for their progression, and use futuristic settings for their backdrops, albeit to very differ
  
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• After 30 years, Pokemon Pokopia finally answers an important question for "the hardcore lore freaks" – whatever happened to that one NPC builder in Vermillion City?

  06-03-2026 16:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Behind its cutesy designs and wholesome life sim gameplay loop, Pokemon Pokopia isquite an odd game, seemingly set in a post-apocalyptic Kanto however many years, decades, or centuries after humans up and left the region. But that also means the crafty game can give us a peek into the series' future, and notably acknowledges one Pokemon mystery that's been left hanging for 30 years.So, yeah, Pokopia's world is full of dilapidated Pokemon Centers, half-finished or destroyed buildings, lonely pock
  
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• The Peaky Blinders spin-off show has officially started filming, with leaked set pictures ushering the franchise into a new era

  06-03-2026 16:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Peaky Blinders are entering a new era, and now we've got our first glimpse at what the franchise looks like in the '50s thanks to some leaked photos from the set of a yet-to-be-titled spin-off.According to What's on Netflix, production on the upcoming show kicked off on March 4, with the cast and crew descending on Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. Most of the two-day shoot was carried out inside the historic Queen's Theatre – a few miles north of where the majority of filming has been confirme
  
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• Nvidia's CEO says "we created the modern video game industry," but all it's push into AI upscaling has done is destroy good game optimization

  06-03-2026 14:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  While speaking at the Morgan Stanley Media and Telecom Conference this week, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had some outlandish claims to make about his company's stake in the video game industry. The AI and graphics card giant's CEO said that, thanks to the business's production of GPUs and 3D graphics systems in the best gaming PCs, his brand "created the modern video game industry"."Computer graphics was used for things like animation movies, of course, at the time that we were founded," Huang start
  
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• The Wild Robot is officially getting a sequel, with the director of Netflix's Nimona at the helm

  06-03-2026 14:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  A sequel to animated hit The Wild Robot is officially in the works, The Wrap reports.Troy Quane and Heidi Jo Gilbert will be co-directing the film, titled The Wild Robot Escapes – Quane having previously directed Netflix's fantasy adventure movie Nimona, while Gilbert worked as head of story on The Wild Robot. Chris Sanders, who helmed the first movie, will be writing the script.Released in 2024, The Wild Robot follows Roz, an abandoned robot who gets stranded on a remote island with only
  
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• Resident Evil Requiem Leon actor says the new horror game "could have been just a solo Grace" outing, but the dual protagonists make it feel "like 2 different games"

  06-03-2026 13:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Leon Kennedy actor Nick Apostolides explains why he thinks Capcom chose Leon to return for Resident Evil Requiem, when it could've easily been a Grace-centric game.Speaking to GamesRadar+, Apostolides says: "They chose to partially center the story around Raccoon City. And if you're going to do that, you need to have certain characters come back, [from RE1, 2, or 3]. You know, you need somebody to come back that Raccoon City really affected." However, Raccoon City obviously affected most of the
  
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• Netflix's new Peaky Blinders movie debuts to rave reviews and a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

  06-03-2026 13:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  Peaky Blinders' big screen debut has so far proved successful, as new movie Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has landed a rather impressive Rotten Tomatoes score.The film sits at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is ironic as that is the same score that the Peaky Blinders series as a whole has, with seasons 2, 3, and 6 scoring 100%.Critics seem largely impressed with the film, with many praising Cillian Murphy's return to the role of Brummie gangster Tommy Shelby. "Cillian Murphy's TV icon Tommy She
  
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• Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is back in theaters – and we're still no closer to finding out when it'll drop on Crunchyroll

  06-03-2026 13:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following its hugely successful theatrical run in late 2025, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is back in US theaters – though you'd better book tickets quick if you want to catch the hit anime movie on the big screen.While it's unclear as to exactly how long it'll stick around, distributors have described its return as "limited", meaning that it'll likely be showing for no longer than a couple of weeks. Screenings in North America and Canada have already kicked off, while those across the pon
  
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