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Here’s How To Get Hogwarts Legacy on Switch 2 for Free

Crafty Nintendo Switch 2 owners have discovered a loophole to get Hogwarts Legacy for cheap on the portable console. Although the game’s upgraded...

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Switch 2 Is Promoting Adult Games—and Players Want Nintendo To Fix It

Nintendo Switch 2 owners are unhappy after the console’s News app began promoting adult games. Players checking out the “Discover” tab were...

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Ghost of Yotei Adds New Feature That Improves Combat in a Big Way

Sucker Punch Productions is adding a new feature to Ghost of Yotei that overhauls combat in a pretty substantial way. The new mechanic will give...

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Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Emergency Patch to Fix Game-Breaking Bug

Capcom is rolling out an emergency patch for Monster Hunter Wilds. Following an August update, players have discovered a fast travel glitch that...

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Wuchang Fallen Feathers Patch 1.5 Removes Major Feature—and Players Are Furious

A new update to Wuchang Fallen Feathers has made most NPCs in the game immortal. The Soulslike patch even made it impossible to kill most of the...

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Pokémon Legends Z-A Demo Confirms New Legendary Pokémon Feature

The Pokémon Legends Z-A demo at the Pokémon World Championships has confirmed a new questline for the Switch 2 RPG. Similar to a feature in Legends...

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New Resident Evil Requiem Feature Could Change the Series Forever, Leak Claims

A new leak claims that Resident Evil Requiem will include a game-changing feature for the Capcom franchise. If true, RE9 will be the horror series’...

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Why Western RPGs Just Aren’t as Good as JRPGs, According to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Director

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s director recently did an interview with Final Fantasy XV creator Hajime Tabata. In the discussion, Guillaume Broche...

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Marvel Rivals Director Just Addressed Those ‘Gooner Game’ Allegations

The director for Marvel Rivals has defended the game’s use of risqué cosmetic skins in a recent interview. The NetEase developer shut down critics,...

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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Will Drop Controversial Feature, Leak Claims

A new leak claims that Treyarch will be removing a major traversal feature in Call of Duty Black Ops 7. If true, the latest CoD BO7 will finally drop...

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All Fortnite Season 4 Nerfs Explained (Medallions, Weapons, and Items)

Epic Games has released a handful of major Fortnite Season 4 nerfs. Key items and weapons now do substantially less damage. From medallions to the...

12.08.2025 7

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An ARC Raiders Open Beta Is No Longer Happening. Here’s Why.

The team behind ARC Raiders has announced that there won’t be an additional beta for the game. In an update to players, Embark Studios revealed why...

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Pokémon Sleep Could Get Major Feature Fans Have Been Asking for Since Launch

A Pokémon Sleep patent might have leaked a new feature coming to the game soon. The update would introduce a Pokémon franchise mechanic that...

12.08.2025 5

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McDonald’s Has a Plan to Stop Those Nasty Pokémon Card Scalpers

McDonald’s Japan has apologized to Nintendo fans after their Pokémon card Happy Meal collaboration ended in complete disaster. The fast-food chain...

11.08.2025 4

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Steam Has a Serious DMCA Problem—and Players Are Begging Valve To Fix It

Steam users are frustrated after the gaming platform is currently being flooded with DMCA strikes. Players are asking Valve to intervene after mods...

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Battlefield 6 Is Already Being Ruined by Hackers. Shocker.

Only a few hours after the Battlefield 6 beta went live, the shooter is already being ruined by hackers. Cheaters have broken BF6 by abusing aimbot...

08.08.2025 7

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4 Standout Games Shown at Nintendo Direct Indie World Showcase

The Nintendo Indie World Showcase is here, and many new titles were shown off for the Switch 2. From a creepy Metroidvania to a new console exclusive,...

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New Leak Suggests PS6 May Be Less Powerful Than Next-Gen Xbox

New leaks claim that the PS6 will have weaker specs than the next-gen Xbox console. However, PlayStation and Microsoft both have drastically different...

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Sony Confirms New Marathon Release Date Following Plagiarism Scandal

Sony’s CFO has revealed when players can expect Marathon to release on PS5. The PlayStation executive confirmed that the extraction shooter will...

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If This Fortnite Leak Is Real, Things Are About to Get Wild

According to new reports, Fortnite is going to be getting a feature players have desperately wanted for years. If true, the latest Fortnite Season 4...

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New Ghost of Yotei Screenshots Show Off Gross New Feature

New screenshots from Ghost of Yotei have revealed a cool detail about the game’s protagonist. According to the images, Atsu will exact revenge on...

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Will Hollow Knight Silksong Be at the August Nintendo Direct?

According to multiple insiders, Hollow Knight Silksong will not be making an appearance at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase in August. If true, we...

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Power Rangers Fortnite Skins Release Date and Bundles Leaked

After weeks of rumors, the Power Rangers Fortnite skin bundles have been leaked early online. Epic Games also gave us our first look at the new...

05.08.2025 3

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Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3’s Best Feature Is Finally in the Game

Cyberpunk 2077’s best feature from Patch 2.3 has quietly been made available in the CD Projekt Red RPG. Despite the new update launching back in...

05.08.2025 5

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Nintendo Direct Announced for August 2025, But There’s a Catch

Nintendo surprised players when it announced it would be hosting an August Direct just weeks after its last one. However, Switch 2 owners might want...

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Is a New Super Mario Bros Collection Coming to Switch 2?

A New Super Mario Bros. collection for the Switch 2 has reportedly been leaked online. A leaker claims that Nintendo is gearing up to celebrate...

05.08.2025 4

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Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners’ Lucy Is Coming to Guilty Gear Strive

CD Projekt Red has revealed that Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners protagonist Lucy will be playable in Guilty Gear Strive. The surprise collaboration was...

04.08.2025 2

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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Battle Pass Leaked—Here’s What We Know

Fortnite Season 4 Battle Pass leaks have revealed two major collaborations coming to the battle royale. According to dataminers, players will be able...

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Nintendo Just Addressed Those Metroid Prime 4 Leaks—Sort Of

Following weeks of rumors that Metroid Prime 4 might be delayed, Nintendo has come forward to debunk the leaks. The Japanese publisher gave players...

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PS6 Specs and Release Date Reportedly Leaked

The specs for PlayStation 6 have reportedly been leaked online. A new insider report claims to reveal the strength of the PS6 and its portable...

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Is Octopath Traveler 0 for Switch 2 a Mobile Game Port?

Octopath Traveler 0 was the biggest announcement during the July Nintendo Direct. However, after the Partner Showcase ended, some players were...

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Hideo Kojima Reveals Why He Won’t Play Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

In a new interview, Hideo Kojima explained why he doesn’t find most modern AAA games interesting. The Death Stranding creator also revealed that he...

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July Nintendo Direct Roundup: Every Game Announced

The much-anticipated July Nintendo Direct is finally here, and we are covering the event live. In our roundup we are going to break down every game...

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Mad Moxxi Fortnite Skin Can Now Be Unlocked Early—but It’s Expensive

Popular Borderlands character Moxxi is coming to Fortnite in September. However, players can actually get the new skin right now in the battle royale...

30.07.2025 4

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Elden Ring Nightreign Two-Player Mode Delayed Due to Tsunami Warning

The latest Elden Ring Nightreign patch has been delayed following a tsunami warning issued in Japan. FromSoftware explained they were putting the...

30.07.2025 4

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July Nintendo Direct Officially Announced—How To Watch and What To Expect

After months of rumors, the July Nintendo Direct has finally been announced. Nintendo will conclude the month with a Partner Showcase, which will...

30.07.2025 4

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Pokémon TCG Pocket Removes Cards Following Plagiarism Allegations 

The Pokémon TCG Pocket has responded to recent allegations of plagiarism by removing Ho-Oh and Lugia cards from the Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion....

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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Skins Leaked by Dataminers

Many Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 skins have been leaked online following the latest update to the online shooter. The new cosmetics have also...

29.07.2025 5

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Is a New Xenoblade Game Coming to Switch 2?

A prominent Monolith Soft employee may have just hinted at a new Xenoblade game being in the works for Switch 2. However, there could be evidence that...

29.07.2025 4

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Ghost of Yotei Adds Major Feature Players Desperately Wanted in Tsushima

New screenshots have revealed that Ghost of Yotei has added one of Ghost of Tsushima’s most requested features. The useful mechanic will allow...

28.07.2025 3

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Nintendo Accidentally Leaks New Pokémon Legends Z-A Online Mode

A new online mode for Pokémon Legends Z-A may have accidentally been leaked by Nintendo. In PLZA’s official game listing, a feature description...

28.07.2025 5

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Phantom Blade Zero Is Bringing Back One of Elden Ring’s Best Features

Developer S-Game has released 22 minutes of new gameplay for Phantom Blade Zero. However, the PBZ walkthrough also revealed that the RPG is bringing...

28.07.2025 5

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Star Wars Outlaws Sequel Reportedly Scrapped After Sales Flop

A new report claims Star Wars Outlaws had a sequel in development, but it was recently canceled. According to the leak, Ubisoft decided to scrap the...

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Metroid Prime 4 Release Date Could Get Announced Soon

Despite rumors of a delay, Metroid Prime 4’s release could actually be announced soon. A new update to the game’s rating system might have tipped...

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Breaks Sales Records Despite Review Bombing on Steam

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has exploded in active players on Steam. Despite its popularity, however, the new Soulsborne is currently being review-bombed...

24.07.2025 7

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Microsoft Just Ditched The Outer Worlds 2 $80 Price Tag—Is This Why?

After initially pricing The Outer Worlds 2 at $80, Microsoft has decided to walk back the game’s hefty price increase. In a surprise post by...

24.07.2025 8

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New Cyberpunk 2077 Skin in Arena Breakout: Infinite Revealed

CD Projekt Red has given us our first look at the Cyberpunk 2077 collaboration with Arena Breakout: Infinite. The crossover with the extraction...

24.07.2025 6

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Borderlands 4 Players Are Not Happy About Gearbox CEO’s Switch 2 Update

Excitement for the Borderlands 4 Switch 2 edition quickly turned sour after Randy Pitchford gave fans a long-awaited yet less-than-exciting update....

23.07.2025 6

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‘Fortnite’ iOS Release Is Delayed Indefinitely in the U.K.

Epic Games has revealed that Fortnite may never launch on iOS in the United Kingdom due to regulators. The developer criticized the UK governmental...

23.07.2025 9

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Bringing Back Arceus’ Most Terrifying Feature

A new Pokémon Legends: Z-A trailer confirmed that the game is bringing back one of Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ most popular features. The special...

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