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DLSS 5 finally has a use case – making Cyberpunk 2077 genuinely dystopian

  • Leaked DLSS 5 tech used to make Cyberpunk 2077 look hyperrealistic and grim
  • Unlike other mods, even the environment and sky look oppressive
  • Comparison drawn to Neuromancer's "dead channel" sky imagery

A leaked version of Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology has been used by modders to render Cyberpunk 2077 in a hyperrealistic style, producing an unusually grim and grotesque depiction of the game's setting, Night City. Unlike other games modded with the leaked tech, where only the characters…

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How to watch the PlayStation State of Play double header

  • Sony aired two State of Play showcases back-to-back on 3 September
  • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation got an extended feature segment
  • Broadcasts also flagged Marvel's Wolverine and new PlayStation hardware

Sony hosted a back-to-back double bill of State of Play livestreams on 3 September, giving fans a fresh look at upcoming PlayStation titles. The headline draw was an extended segment on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final chapter of Square Enix's remake trilogy, making the broadcasts a key…

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7 Years Later, What Remains of Edith Finch Still Has the Most Haunting Quote in Gaming

  • Edith Finch explores grief through interactive family tragedies.
  • Sealed rooms symbolise memories and grief pushed aside.
  • Its writing and player involvement sustain its emotional impact.

Polygon reflects on why What Remains of Edith Finch continues to resonate seven years after release, focusing on its exploration of grief, memory and mortality. The article argues that the game’s first-person storytelling makes players feel unusually involved in its tragedies, while Edith’s narration gives its themes lasting…

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Final Fantasy 14’s Free Ride on Switch 2 Is Coming to an End

  • FF14's free Switch 2 access ends Monday, 7 September.
  • Switch 2 needs its own separate paid subscription, bought via eShop coins.
  • Existing subscribers get 50% off; free trial remains open to new players.

Square Enix is ending the free access period for Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2, reinstating the requirement for a paid subscription from Monday, 7 September. The move follows a month-long grace period after the MMO's Switch 2 launch, and matters because the console version requires its…

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10 Years Later, Pokémon Go Is Officially Getting Some Love from the Pokémon Anime

  • Pokémon Go gets first-ever crossover event with Pokémon Horizons anime
  • Exclusive goggle-wearing Charmander catchable from 16-22 September
  • Event includes bonus raids, candy, Stardust and Lure Module perks

Pokémon Go is finally crossing over with the Pokémon anime for the first time in its ten-year history, with a special in-game event tied to the ongoing Pokémon Horizons series. The Pokémon Company announced the collaboration on X, revealing that players will be able to catch an exclusive…

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‘Lego Harry Potter’ Collection Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 (Gaming News Roundup)

  • Lego Harry Potter Collection hits Nintendo Switch 2 on 16 October
  • Bundles Years 1-4 and 5-7 games plus DLC for $49.99
  • NYT also adding weekly bonus puzzles from 2 September

The "Lego Harry Potter Collection" is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 16 October, bundling "Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4" and "Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7" for the first time on Nintendo's newest console. Developed by Warner Bros. Games, TT Games and The Lego Group, the release lets…

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Iconic Banjo-Kazooie composer is more hopeful about a sequel these days, but knows “like three companies” have already been turned down

  • Composer Grant Kirkhope now sees a "slight chance" of Banjo-Threeie
  • About three firms have already pitched Banjo games and been turned down
  • Toys for Bob has hinted it would enjoy reviving the series

Composer Grant Kirkhope, known for his work on Banjo-Kazooie and the Donkey Kong Rap, says he now sees a "slight chance" of a new mainline Banjo-Kazooie game, having previously believed there was zero prospect of a sequel. He credits the shift to changes in leadership at Rare following…

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1001: Threads of Mizan Was One of Gamescom 2026’s Best Action Games

  • Ubisoft's 1001: Threads of Mizan wowed at Gamescom 2026 as a surprise reveal
  • Co-op action game features carpet flight combat and colossal boss fights
  • Non-linear structure lets players tackle bosses and side content in any order

Ubisoft's 1001: Threads of Mizan emerged as a standout surprise at Gamescom 2026, with Polygon getting hands-on time with the previously unannounced Arabian Nights-inspired action-adventure. Game director Scott Lussier called its reveal the "greatest secret ever kept" in an industry prone to leaks, and the demo suggests a…

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Frame Rates Massively Improved with Patch 3.2 on PS5, PS5 Pro

  • Patch 3.2 vastly improves Dragon's Dogma 2 frame rates on PS5 and PS5 Pro
  • Base PS5 Performance mode now holds a steady 60fps
  • PS5 Pro can exceed 100fps; fix precedes October's Dark Arisen expansion

Capcom's Patch 3.2 for Dragon's Dogma 2 has delivered dramatic frame rate improvements on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, addressing performance problems that have dogged the open-world RPG since launch. According to Push Square's testing, the update goes far beyond the developer's stated goal of general optimisation, transforming…

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets a surprise Switch 2 update, bringing eight-player split-screen to the evergreen racing game

  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe now supports eight-player split-screen via free update
  • Update also improves visuals, load times and adds GameShare/CameraPlay support
  • Part of a wider wave of free Switch 2 updates for older Nintendo titles

Nintendo has released a surprise free Switch 2 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with the headline feature being support for eight-player split-screen racing on a single console. This doubles the previous local multiplayer limit of four players and marks a notable enhancement for a title still hugely…

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