Gaming

Harvard case dismissed as hormone study points to lower dementia risk

• A judge dismissed the administration’s antisemitism case against Harvard, finding no plausible ongoing Title VI violation.
• The Justice Department said it was assessing its options after the ruling.
• A separate observational study linked estrogen-only hormone therapy with lower Alzheimer’s-related pathology, but did not prove causation.

A US federal judge in Boston has dismissed the Trump administration’s civil-rights lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from antisemitic harassment. Judge Richard G. Stearns ruled on 13 August that the government had not plausibly alleged an ongoing breach of Title VI,…

What we’ve been playing – “My Switch 2 sits watching me from my desk like the Green Goblin mask”

• Eurogamer staff share enthusiastic impressions of several games.
• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is described as especially compelling.
• The column also highlights a community Big Walk session.

Eurogamer’s weekly games column collects staff impressions of several titles, alongside an invitation for readers to share what they have been playing. The contributors highlight enthusiasm for upcoming strategy, fighting and tactical games, while also describing a community gaming session built around cooperative play. - Dom says Fire…

The Greatest Sci-Fi Video Game of the 2010s Is Perfect From Start to Finish

• Collider calls Portal 2 a defining sci-fi game.
• Its puzzles and storytelling remain highly regarded.
• Chell escapes Aperture after defeating Wheatley.

Collider argues that Valve’s 2011 puzzle game Portal 2 remains an exceptional science-fiction video game, praising its physics-based portal mechanics, environmental storytelling and sharply written dialogue. The article presents the sequel as a lasting landmark of the 2010s, suggesting its combination of gameplay and narrative has rarely been…

Kingdom Hearts IV Is Launching On Switch 2 In Late 2027, Here’s A Brand-New Trailer

• Kingdom Hearts IV arrives on Switch 2 in late 2027.
• Coco will feature as a Disney-Pixar world.
• A Kingdom Hearts anime is also coming soon.

Kingdom Hearts IV is scheduled to launch for Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms in late 2027, Square Enix and Disney confirmed in a new trailer shown during D23. The announcement matters because it provides the first release window for the long-awaited sequel and confirms it will reach…

Kingdom Hearts anime to air on Disney+ and Disney Channel

• Disney orders a new “Kingdom Hearts” anime for Disney+ and Disney Channel.
• The series will tell an original story within the game universe.
• No release date or production details have been announced.

Disney has ordered a “Kingdom Hearts” anime series for both Disney+ and Disney Channel, adapting the long-running Square Enix video game franchise. The programme will tell a new story that expands the existing universe, rather than directly retelling a game, and is being developed with franchise creator Tetsuya…

The Princess Diaries 3 Is Taking So Long Because Disney Is ‘Working So Hard to Get It Right,’ Anne Hathaway Says | D23 2026

• Hathaway says Disney is still developing The Princess Diaries 3.
• The studio says it is taking time to get the sequel right.
• Julie Andrews will not return for the new film.

Anne Hathaway has said Disney is continuing to develop The Princess Diaries 3, but that progress is taking time because the studio wants to meet the expectations of its family audience. Her comments at D23 2026 offer reassurance that the long-awaited sequel remains active, while acknowledging fans’ frustration…

Switch Online’s DK Challenge Now Offering Physical 39-Card Set Reward

• Complete the DK Challenge to claim a physical 39-card set.
• The offer is for US Switch Online members.
• Redemption closes on 1 September 2026.

Nintendo is offering active Switch Online members in the United States a printed 39-card Donkey Kong set if they complete the entire DK Challenge by 1 September 2026. The promotion expands the event’s original digital-card rewards and provides a physical incentive for players to engage with Nintendo’s Donkey…

Matt Groening hints at return for The Simpsons: Hit & Run

• Matt Groening indicates Hit & Run will return somehow.
• No details confirm a remake, remaster or sequel.
• The 2003 game remains a popular fan favourite.

Matt Groening has said that The Simpsons: Hit & Run is “coming back in some form”, raising expectations that the 2003 game will return. The remarks matter because the title remains one of the most frequently requested Simpsons games for a modern revival, although no official announcement has…

Before Grand Theft Auto Online, GTA 4’s multiplayer added ‘glorious chaos’ to the open world sandbox

Liberty City, Liberty City: so big they reviewed it twice. This time: multiplayer.

Lanterns creator says realism was “totally the goal” for the gritty new superhero drama because they’re “trying to tell a real story”

• Lanterns aims for a grounded, realistic superhero drama.
• The series follows Hal Jordan and John Stewart.
• It will play a significant role in DC’s wider universe.

Lanterns creator Chris Mundy has said that realism was central to the approach for DC’s forthcoming superhero drama, which is intended to feel grounded despite its comic-book premise. The series is being positioned as a more serious, character-driven entry in DC’s television plans, with its makers seeking to…