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2026 GOTY Contender Officially Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date

  • 007 First Light arrives on Switch 2 on 18 March 2027.
  • IO Interactive says it is refining performance ahead of launch.
  • The $69.99 Deluxe Edition includes extra outfits and gadgets.

007 First Light, a James Bond origin story, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on 18 March 2027 after several delays. The date gives Switch 2 players a confirmed release window for a game already available on other platforms, and IO Interactive says it is using the extra…

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GTA 6 Leaks, Epic’s AI Woes, No Man’s Sky Mobile and the Best AAA of the Year…

  • The show examines reported GTA 6 leaks and Epic’s AI troubles.
  • No Man’s Sky is heading to mobile.
  • The panel considers a surprise AAA game-of-the-year contender.

The episode of Point It Out! discusses reported GTA 6 leaks, Epic’s AI-related difficulties, No Man’s Sky coming to mobile and a possible underdog for this year’s best AAA game. It matters as a round-up of gaming stories and debate about what is shaping the industry. Polygon’s Simone…

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Xbox tests player response to making major franchises platform exclusive

  • Xbox is testing interest in making major franchises exclusive.
  • The survey asks whether players would switch platforms or skip games.
  • One scenario excludes Call of Duty from a wider exclusivity plan.

Xbox is polling selected Xbox Insiders on whether making major franchises exclusive to Xbox and PC would change players’ buying decisions. The survey explores whether losing access to series on PlayStation and Nintendo would bring people to Xbox, lead them to PC or cause them to skip the…

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Ubisoft plans to close another studio and lay off up to 122 workers

  • Ubisoft proposes closing RedLynx in Finland.
  • 70 roles are affected in Singapore.
  • The cuts add to wider restructuring.

Ubisoft has proposed closing its RedLynx studio in Finland and cutting 70 jobs at Ubisoft Singapore, affecting up to 122 workers. The moves are part of a wider cost-cutting drive and reflect changes to the company’s production plans. RedLynx, known for the Trials series, was acquired by Ubisoft…

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Hideo Kojima Shows There’s No Hard Feelings After Physint Axe by Visiting Sony City

  • Kojima says he has no bad feelings towards Sony.
  • Sony reportedly stopped funding Physint after a dispute over ownership terms.
  • Microsoft is now reportedly backing the project.

Hideo Kojima visited Sony City and told IGN he still “loves” Sony and has no hard feelings towards the company, despite its decision to stop funding his game Physint. The visit suggests the business relationship remains cordial, even though the project is now reportedly being funded by Microsoft.…

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Variety’s 2026 Artisans to Watch: ‘Obsession’ Makeup Head, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Animation Supervisor, ‘La Bola Negra’ Composer and More

  • Variety named 10 behind-the-scenes film artisans to watch in 2026.
  • Rocky’s animation relied on subtle movements and puppetry references.
  • Jimkes used researched sounds to ground “The Mosquito Bowl”.

The article profiles Variety’s 10 Artisans to Watch for 2026, recognising behind-the-scenes film workers whose craft helps realise directors’ visions. Their work spans areas including makeup, animation, sound and music, and the honourees are due to be celebrated at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. The article highlights how…

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Zero Escape and The Hundred Line co-creator’s new studio “might literally crash into a million pieces” after the cancellation of its next game

  • Crash Keys’ first game was cancelled after 18 months of work.
  • Uchikoshi is seeking work or investment for the small studio.
  • He says industry changes, including AI, may have played a part.

Kotaro Uchikoshi says a game developed by his new studio, Crash Keys, has been cancelled, putting the small team’s future in doubt. He is seeking work or investment to keep the studio operating after the project, which the team had worked on for about 18 months, was scrapped.…

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Street Fighter leads cinema forecasts as four new films boost takings

  • “Street Fighter” is projected to top the North American box office.
  • The film is targeting $25 million to $35 million domestically.
  • An Elizabeth Holmes documentary could earn up to $8 million.

Four new films are expected to lift October cinema takings, with “Street Fighter” forecast to lead the North American box office. Its projected opening matters because the $82 million action film will need a sustained run to justify its cost, even though Legendary and Capcom shared financing and…

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Debra Wilson admits her role in Wolverine was a mistake, says she prefers ‘games where my face is not used’

  • Debra Wilson called using her likeness for Callisto a mistake.
  • She prefers roles where characters do not share her face.
  • The decision to use facial scans rests with game designers.

Actor Debra Wilson said it was a “mistake” for *Wolverine* to use her face for Callisto, an established X-Men character. She says developers decide whether to scan actors, but she prefers games where her characters do not look like her because it helps her escape into a role.…

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Ace Combat Zero gets its own standalone app on Steam, freeing it from the 136GB install of Ace Combat 8

  • Ace Combat Zero is being separated from Ace Combat 8 on Steam.
  • The 3.2GB game was bundled with a 136GB install.
  • It remains exclusive to Ace Combat 8 pre-order customers.

Bandai Namco says Ace Combat Zero will become a standalone Steam app, allowing players to download and launch the game without installing Ace Combat 8. The change addresses complaints about bundling the older game with a much larger release. Zero is a 3.2GB port of a 2006 PlayStation…

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