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McDonald’s Pokémon cards and toys return from November 2026

  • Pokémon Happy Meals will include cards and physical toys.
  • The toys return after nearly a decade away.
  • Ireland and the U.K. are scheduled for February 2027.

McDonald’s has confirmed a Pokémon Happy Meal promotion featuring collectible cards and physical toys, which are returning to the promotion for the first time in nearly a decade. The announcement sets out when the offer will reach different regions after rumours circulated online. Each Pikachu-shaped yellow box will…

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Why the Pokémon Franchise Is Ripe for an R-Rated Horror Movie Adaptation

  • Pokémon’s existing stories include disturbing themes.
  • Sabrina’s psychic powers suggest psychological horror.
  • Mewtwo’s story offers another darker direction.

An opinion piece argues that Pokémon could support an adult-focused horror film, drawing on unsettling stories already present in the franchise. It points to the early anime’s Sabrina episodes, where a girl with powerful psychic abilities shrinks and endangers Ash and his friends, as evidence that psychological horror…

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Phantom Blade Zero has the perfect solution to Elden Ring’s biggest buzzkill

  • Phantom Blade Zero makes new boss weapons immediately usable.
  • Weapon types have separate upgrade materials.
  • Downgrading refunds upgrades, making it easy to switch.

Phantom Blade Zero’s weapon system makes trying different arms easy by allowing players to use and upgrade a wide range of weapons throughout the game. The article argues this avoids a common frustration in Elden Ring: a boss may drop a distinctive weapon, but its moves can feel…

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After 22 years, World of Warcraft: Forever has finally sold me on Blizzard’s undying MMO – now I never want to leave

  • WoW: Forever has won over a longtime MMO fan who had never played WoW.
  • Its old-school style feels charming rather than off-putting.
  • The beta’s progression and group play have been welcoming.

After years of avoiding World of Warcraft because its long history and expansions felt daunting, the writer says the new WoW: Forever beta has finally drawn them into Azeroth. They have played for a month and enjoy its old-fashioned combat, humour and colourful style, finding it welcoming despite…

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The Hellraiser Franchise Is Getting Three New Tabletop Adaptations for Halloween 2027

  • Three Hellraiser tabletop games are planned.
  • The first is due Halloween 2027.
  • Clive Barker is guiding and approving the projects.

Salt Entertainment has announced three official Hellraiser tabletop games in partnership with Clive Barker and Park Ave Ent. LLC, with the first due out at Halloween 2027. The announcement marks a planned release for the franchise’s 40th anniversary and brings its themes and imagery into board games and…

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Where to find Adamantite in Final Fantasy Resonance: All locations & best weapons to craft

  • Eight pieces can provide a weapon for every party member.
  • Complete “Forger of Wills” in Chapter 5 to unlock crafting.
  • Rain’s weapon reduces damage taken by 20%.

Final Fantasy Resonance has eight pieces of Adamantite, enough to craft a weapon for every party member in one playthrough. The weapons offer high stats and effects tailored to their wielders, making Adamantite a valuable late-game resource. To craft them, players must complete the “Forger of Wills” side…

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PS5 Still Outselling PS4 in USA Despite Much Higher Price and Fewer Exclusives

  • PS5 US sales are 1% ahead of PS4 at the same point.
  • 2026 sales so far trail PS4’s comparable period by 3%.
  • GTA 6 could boost console sales next month.

In its 71st month on sale in the United States, the PS5 has sold slightly more units than the PS4 had at the same point, despite a higher price and fewer console exclusives. The comparison suggests demand for Sony’s current console has remained resilient through the generation, even…

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Japanese Charts: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort And Final Fantasy Resonance Go Head-To-Head

  • Switch Sports Resort led with over 64,000 sales.
  • Final Fantasy Resonance sold over 133,000 across three platforms.
  • Switch 2 sold 21,792 units, leading Japanese hardware sales.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort topped the Japanese software charts in its debut week, selling more than 64,000 copies. Final Fantasy Resonance also launched strongly, with its Switch 2, PS5 and Switch versions together exceeding 133,000 sales, making for a close contest at the top. Call of Duty: Modern…

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Minecraft Creator Notch Is Selling His L.A. Mansion for the ‘Low’ Asking Price of $70 Million

  • Notch is asking $70 million for his Beverly Hills mansion.
  • The estate includes a nightclub, recording studio and 15 bathrooms.
  • He says he spends little time in Los Angeles.

Markus “Notch” Persson has listed his Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million, the same price he paid for it after selling Mojang to Microsoft for $2.5 billion in 2014. The sale reflects a cooling market for luxury homes, and if completed at the asking price it would be…

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I’m calling it: GTA 6 is officially an immersive sim, based on what you can do with NPCs

  • A developer cleared a store by provoking and calming its customers.
  • GTA 6’s NPC interactions may support unexpected player tactics.
  • Rockstar tests combinations of systems developers may not foresee.

A Rockstar development executive described clearing a crowded store in Grand Theft Auto 6 by provoking customers and then calming them, prompting them to leave. The anecdote suggests the game’s interacting systems may let players solve problems in unexpected ways, a feature often associated with immersive simulations. Phil…

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