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Xbox Officially Implements Mandatory 18+ Age Verification

  • Australia’s Xbox users must verify they are 18+ for adult-rated content.
  • Verification may use email, facial estimation, ID or card checks.
  • Similar checks already apply in the UK.

Microsoft has introduced mandatory age verification for Australian Xbox users seeking to access or download content rated 18+. The measure is intended to comply with Australia’s Age Restricted Material Online Safety Codes and could make access to digital game stores more burdensome for affected players. Users may verify…

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls review – an anime-style rumble that’s rooting for you

  • A stylish, approachable Marvel fighter with substantial competitive depth.
  • Four-person teams add strategic twists to traditional fighting-game matches.
  • Solo modes are thin; multiplayer mastery is the central attraction.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is praised as a visually striking, accessible yet deep superhero fighting game that could become a modern successor to Marvel vs Capcom 2. Arc System Works’ anime-inspired reinterpretation of Marvel characters makes flashy combat approachable for newcomers while rewarding players who learn its strategic…

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Halo: Campaign Evolved struggles to sell in anywhere near the quantities the recent Black Ops revivals did, and the probable reason? Lack of multiplayer

  • Halo’s campaign-only remake sold 1.2 million copies in two weeks.
  • Analysts blame missing multiplayer and a comparatively high price.
  • Black Ops re-releases reportedly outsold it 16-to-1.

Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original game’s campaign and Halo’s first release on PlayStation, has reportedly sold modestly since launch. Analysts suggest its campaign-only format limited its appeal, particularly when recent Call of Duty: Black Ops re-releases drew nostalgia-driven multiplayer audiences despite technical shortcomings. Alinea Analytics…

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FC 26 maintenance (August 12): When will the servers come online

  • FC 26 online services are under scheduled maintenance until 10:30 UTC.
  • Ultimate Team and online matchmaking are temporarily unavailable.
  • Offline Manager Mode and SBCs through companion apps remain accessible.

EA Sports has taken FC 26’s online services offline for scheduled maintenance on 12 August, temporarily preventing players from using matchmaking and modes such as Ultimate Team. The work is expected to be routine preparation for Season 10, described as the game’s final major season, making the outage…

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State of Play for Phantom Blade Zero Announced for Next Week, 11-Minute Trailer Revealed

  • Phantom Blade Zero gets a gameplay-focused State of Play next week.
  • The UK broadcast begins at 3am BST on 18th August.
  • The PS5 game launches on 29th October 2026.

Sony and developer S-GAME will hold a Phantom Blade Zero-focused State of Play presentation next week, offering nearly 20 minutes of gameplay ahead of the game’s October release. The event is intended to explain the action game’s combat systems and dark wuxia setting in greater depth than a…

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Gemini Hits Billion as Marvel’s X-Men Recruits Its Creative Team

  • Google says the Gemini app has surpassed one billion monthly active users.
  • The figure covers the Gemini app, not every Google AI product or integration.
  • Marvel’s X-Men reboot has Jake Schreier directing, with Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo writing a new draft.

Google said on 11 August that its Gemini app had passed one billion monthly active users, a figure it described as making the service its fastest-growing product. The company said the total applies to the standalone Gemini app rather than all Google AI services, and reported that 63%…

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Bethesda Aware Of Feedback Asking For Additional Oblivion Remastered Patch

  • Bethesda acknowledges calls for another Oblivion Remastered patch.
  • Switch 2 optimisations may reach other platforms.
  • No patch or release date has been confirmed.

Bethesda has acknowledged player requests for a further patch for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, including concerns raised following its Switch 2 release. The company says it is examining whether optimisations made for the Nintendo version can be brought to other platforms, suggesting further support may be…

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How to ring 5 Belltowers in the GLOOM in a single expedition in PEAK – Bellringer Badge

  • Ring all five Belltowers in one expedition for the Bellringer Badge.
  • Crows, sparkles and silver statues help locate the towers.
  • Cooperative play makes the challenge easier.

PEAK’s GLOOM update introduces the Bellringer Badge, awarded for ringing all five Belltowers during one expedition. The challenge matters because activating each tower creates a safe, gloom-free area, but locating every tower in a single run can be difficult. Belltowers can be identified by crows and visible sparkles…

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THQ’s Sacred 2 Remaster Is Finally Available For Switch, Includes All Expansions & Updates

  • Sacred 2 Remaster is now on Switch.
  • It costs $29.99 and includes all expansions.
  • The game is also playable on Switch 2.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Remaster is now available digitally for Nintendo Switch, following its announcement at THQ Nordic’s recent showcase. The release brings the 2008 action RPG to Nintendo’s platform with updated presentation and combat, offering a single, definitive package for both returning players and newcomers. Priced at…

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Bethesda Just Hosted A Live Playthrough Of The Elder Scrolls VI

  • Bethesda held a private live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls VI
  • Xbox boss Asha Sharma praised its "scale and grandeur"
  • No release date yet; game was first teased in 2018

Bethesda has given a rare public update on The Elder Scrolls VI, revealing that it held a live, hands-on playthrough of the long-awaited role-playing game behind closed doors. The demonstration was disclosed by Xbox's newly appointed boss, Asha Sharma, who praised the game's "scale and grandeur" as well…

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