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Sony Cancels Physint Development, Xbox Picks Up Project

  • Sony cancelled Physint; Xbox Game Studios has taken over as publisher
  • Kojima says PlayStation axed the project abruptly in mid-June
  • Adds to strain on PlayStation's single-player reputation amid fan discontent

Sony has confirmed it has cancelled Physint, the Metal Gear Solid-style espionage project from Hideo Kojima's Kojima Productions, with development now continuing under a new publisher, Xbox Game Studios. The switch matters because Physint was originally unveiled as a major PlayStation-backed exclusive, and its loss represents a further…

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Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  • Switch 2 update 23.0.0 adds docked TV mode VRR support
  • New feature lets users system-transfer between two Switch 2 consoles
  • Mii editor gains music tracks; Handheld Boost now toggleable in Quick Settings

Nintendo has released Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0, a wide-ranging firmware update that also brings changes to the original Switch. The headline feature is support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) output in TV mode, which synchronises a compatible television's refresh rate with a game's performance to reduce screen…

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Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion Scores A Surprise Switch 2 Release

  • Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is now on Switch 2, discounted at launch.
  • No free or discounted upgrade offered for existing Switch owners.
  • Final Fantasy VII Revelation digital pre-orders also now open on Switch 2.

Square Enix has released Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion on Nintendo Switch 2, a surprise reveal made during the latest Nintendo Direct alongside continued promotion of the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The remaster is available immediately on the eShop, but Square Enix has not provided an…

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The next game by the creators of Steins;Gate is an entirely vibe-coded FPS slopfest

  • Steins;Gate creators reportedly developing an AI "vibe-coded" FPS game.
  • Game criticised early on as rough, unpolished "slopfest".
  • Fuels wider industry debate over AI-generated game development quality.

The team behind the visual novel Steins;Gate, MAGES/5pb-affiliated developers, are reportedly working on a new first-person shooter that has been built almost entirely using AI "vibe coding" tools rather than traditional hand-written development. The news has drawn attention because Steins;Gate is a beloved, meticulously written game, making the…

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Attendees will be able to check out a demo of The Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past behind closed doors at PAX Australia

  • The Witcher 3's "Songs of the Past" DLC gets a closed-door demo at PAX Australia.
  • Access is limited rather than open to all show attendees.
  • Full details and release timing remain unconfirmed.

CD Projekt Red will let PAX Australia attendees preview "Songs of the Past," an upcoming DLC for The Witcher 3, in a closed-door demo session rather than on the public show floor. This gives a select group of fans and press early hands-on access to new content for…

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The 25 Best Games on Xbox Game Pass in 2026

  • Polygon picks the 25 best Xbox Game Pass games for 2026.
  • Recent additions include Forza Horizon 6, Luna Abyss and Cyberpunk 2077.
  • Comes as Game Pass pricing and tier changes make its value less clear.

Polygon has published its 2026 guide to the best games available on Xbox Game Pass, aiming to help subscribers navigate the service's enormous library across its various tiers. The list comes as the value of Game Pass has become harder to judge following a price increase and tier…

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‘Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival’ Video Game Devs On Making The Franchise “Nobly Provocative” In The Modern Age

  • Hellraiser gets its first true video game, Revival, from Saber Interactive
  • Game follows new character Aiden and girlfriend Sunny facing the Cenobites
  • Clive Barker guided the game's tone but let developers make creative calls

Deadline spoke with Saber Interactive's Antony De Fault and Emil Esov, respectively narrative director and game director on Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, about bringing the horror franchise into video games for the first time. Set more than 20 years after the original film, the standalone game follows Aiden,…

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Steam now requires Australian users to have a credit card to purchase R18+ games, and no, a simple bank debit card won’t work

  • Steam now requires a real credit card for R18+ purchases in Australia
  • Debit cards rejected even with sufficient funds available
  • Move likely serves as an age-verification measure; Valve hasn't fully explained it

Steam has introduced a requirement for Australian users to hold a genuine credit card before they can purchase R18+-rated games, with standard bank debit cards explicitly rejected even when linked to a valid, funded account. The change effectively uses credit card ownership as a proxy for age verification,…

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Nintendo Direct September 2026 No-Shows: From The Duskbloods to Mario

  • September 2026 Nintendo Direct confirmed Metroid Ravenous, 3D Kirby, Mario Kart World update
  • The Duskbloods, 3D Mario, Luigi's Mansion 4 and Animal Crossing were no-shows
  • Fans frustrated despite Direct following a big Zelda anniversary stream

Nintendo's September 2026 Direct ran for 45 minutes and delivered several confirmed titles, including a new 2D Metroid game, a 3D Kirby instalment due in 2027, and a fresh update for Mario Kart World. Despite this, the presentation left many fans disappointed, as several long-anticipated games and franchises…

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is the Last Game That Needs a Jump Button

  • Switch 2's Ocarina of Time remake adds a manual jump button.
  • Original N64 game auto-jumped Link near ledges automatically.
  • Writer argues the change is unnecessary but frees up controls.

Nintendo has confirmed that its Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will include a dedicated jump button, a change unveiled during a 40th-anniversary Zelda stream. The article argues this is a needless addition, since the original 1998 Nintendo 64 game handled jumping automatically…

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