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‘I Love Sony’: Kojima Unsure if Physint Will Ever Come to PS6, Hasn’t Decided on Decima Engine

  • Sony cancelled Physint funding after months of negotiations; Xbox will publish instead
  • Kojima was told via Zoom call in June but never received a reason from Sony
  • Developer won't confirm PS6 release and hasn't chosen a game engine yet

Sony has withdrawn funding from Hideo Kojima's game Physint after months of negotiations, with Xbox now set to publish the title instead. According to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, the talks centred on missed deadlines and fundamental project issues rather than peripheral concerns. Kojima revealed he was informed of…

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Take to the skies and shoot your mates in the face with a shotgun in Fish & Ships

  • Co-operative airship adventure starring fish.
  • Players explore, steal supplies and repair their vessel.
  • Shotguns add chaotic friendly-fire action.

Fish & Ships is an upcoming multiplayer co-operative game in which players control fish aboard an airship, exploring the world while searching for the ocean. Its chaotic premise combines teamwork, comedy and first-person action, with players able to steal supplies, repair their vessel and shoot one another with…

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Feel like a kid again when toy car game Obstacle Overdrive launches October 2

  • Obstacle Overdrive launches on Steam on 2 October 2026.
  • It turns a bedroom into a toy-car obstacle course.
  • A free demo and five customisable cars are available.

Toy car adventure game Obstacle Overdrive will launch on Steam on 2 October 2026, offering a nostalgic take on driving radio-controlled vehicles around a bedroom filled with household toys. Developed and published by Arcane Ermine, it matters mainly as a relaxed, unconventional alternative to competitive racing games, focusing…

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I lost hours to this roguelike card-based city builder even though I had no idea how all of those words could fit together

  • Toxic Frontier combines city building, cards and roguelike progression.
  • Players develop settlements while battling mutants and pollution.
  • The release date has not yet been announced.

Toxic Frontier is a card-based roguelike city builder set in a radioactive wasteland. Players expand across a hexagonal map, using settlement and terrain cards to create increasingly developed communities while exploring the fog and confronting hazards, making the initially unusual combination of genres surprisingly compelling. Each level offers…

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Call of Duty maker Activision claims video game cheating is now a £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) a year industry

  • Activision estimates video game cheating generates £6.3bn annually.
  • Cheat subscriptions across 15 games reportedly bring in £2.6bn.
  • The publisher has targeted hundreds of resellers and dozens of vendors.

Activision claims cheating in video games has become a global industry worth about £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) annually, driven by account sales, boosting and spoofing services. The Call of Duty publisher says the scale of the market highlights why it is combining anti-cheat technology with legal action to…

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A 27-year-old tech forum with over 100,000 Warcraft 3 modding threads is closing its doors

  • The Helper forum is closing after 27 years.
  • Its Warcraft 3 section contains over 100,000 threads.
  • The archive will remain available but become less discoverable.

The Helper, a 27-year-old technology and gaming forum, is closing after its administrator decided the site no longer fits their priorities. Its closure matters because it removes a long-running online hub for Warcraft 3 modders and a substantial archive of community knowledge. The forum’s Warcraft 3 world-editor section…

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Used Nintendo Switch offers strong value despite newer consoles in 2026

  • Used original Switch offers best value against expensive Switch 2
  • Original library massive; services continue indefinitely
  • OLED model worth it only for handheld players

The original Nintendo Switch remains a viable purchase in 2026, particularly for second-hand buyers seeking value. With the Switch 2 priced at $499.99 and new standard Switch and OLED models at $339.99 and $399.99 respectively, pre-owned original consoles available at approximately $200, and Switch Lite systems at $170,…

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Hideo Kojima says he was ‘shocked’ after Sony cut ties with Physint over a Zoom call: ‘Nothing could’ve prepared me for their decision to step away from the project’

  • Sony withdrew funding for Physint during a June Zoom call.
  • Kojima feared for his studio and staff.
  • Microsoft became the project’s new publisher.

Sony told Hideo Kojima during a Zoom call in June that it would no longer fund Physint, leaving him shocked and uncertain about Kojima Productions’ future. Although he understood the wider industry’s financial difficulties, Kojima believed the project was secure and said he could not initially understand Sony’s…

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Five specifications to prioritise when choosing an Android gaming phone

  • Focus on processor, RAM, display refresh rate, cooling and battery—not branded "gaming" labels.
  • 8GB RAM, 120Hz display and 5,000 mAh battery are solid minimums for gaming.
  • Proper thermal management prevents performance drops during lengthy play sessions.

When shopping for an Android gaming phone, you don't need to be swayed by marketing jargon or expensive "gaming" branded devices—instead, focus on five key technical specifications that genuinely matter for gaming performance. - **Processor**: The most important component. Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek Dimensity series are best-in-class;…

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A great new video game movie

  • Resident Evil’s new film is billed as comedy-led horror.
  • Fire Emblem is the standout Switch 2 recommendation.
  • Several new gadgets and games receive brief recommendations.

The article is a weekly technology and entertainment newsletter highlighting recommended games, gadgets, films and digital content. It particularly praises the new Resident Evil film, describing it as a comedy-led horror adaptation, while also discussing Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset and Nintendo’s Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. - Resident…

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