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Unverified images show possible Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2

  • Leaked images hint at a Zelda 40th-anniversary Switch 2 edition
  • Design features gold Triforce dock and matching Joy-Cons
  • Nintendo never confirmed the leak; authenticity remains unresolved

Unverified images claiming to show a special edition Nintendo Switch 2, made to mark the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, circulated on the ResetEra forum and generated considerable excitement among fans, though the leak's origin was never confirmed. The design showed a custom dock with a…

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In a fascinating use of free will, Old School RuneScape player spent 4,304 hours catching 275,196 shrimp and 257,064 anchovies to max out his fishing skill in the worst way possible

  • Player hit level 99 Fishing via the slowest method possible
  • Took 4,304 hours and over two years to complete
  • Caught 275,196 shrimp and 257,064 anchovies in total

An Old School RuneScape player known as Bosby has reached the maximum level 99 in Fishing by relying on the game's least efficient possible method, spending over 4,300 hours doing so. Playing on an account named OnlyShrimp99, Bosby spent more than two years exclusively catching shrimp and anchovies…

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PS3 Lord of the Rings Action RPG War in the North Suddenly Returns, Remaster Out Now on PS5

  • War in the North's PS3 action RPG gets a surprise PS5 remaster
  • Also said to be coming to Xbox Series and Switch 1/2
  • Other Lord of the Rings games remain absent due to licensing issues

Lord of the Rings: War in the North, the PS3-era action RPG, has been unexpectedly remastered and released on PS5, according to the article's headline. The game was known for cooperative hack-and-slash combat set in Tolkien's world, and its surprise return has prompted discussion among fans about the…

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Elden Ring For Switch 2 Is Looking Pretty Slick In New Story Trailer

  • Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition launches on Switch 2 on 28 August 2026, bundling the base game with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion
  • FromSoftware has reportedly optimised the title following earlier performance concerns reported during hands-on sessions; physical copies will release as Game-Key Cards

Bandai Namco has released a new story trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition ahead of its Nintendo Switch 2 launch, and the footage suggests FromSoftware has addressed earlier concerns about the port's performance. Nintendo Life notes that after reports of technical issues during hands-on preview sessions, the game…

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Most people are preordering GTA 6’s $100 edition, which just happens to have a lot of extra content, says Take-Two CEO

  • Most GTA 6 preorders are for the $100 Ultimate Edition, says Take-Two CEO
  • Ultimate Edition includes extra cars, weapons, mod shops and tattoos
  • No price cut expected soon; game launches 19 November

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that most people preordering Grand Theft Auto 6 are opting for the premium $100 Ultimate Edition over the standard $80 version. Speaking to CNBC, Zelnick suggested this reflects the fact that those preordering are typically the most dedicated fans, keen to…

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Playstation Announces ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Limited Edition PS5 and Controller

  • Sony reveals Wolverine-themed PS5 console, covers and controllers
  • Items launch 15 September alongside the game; pre-orders start 19 August
  • Bundle costs $649.99; standalone accessories priced $74.99–$84.99

Sony has unveiled a range of Marvel's Wolverine-themed PlayStation 5 hardware ahead of the Insomniac Games title's launch, including a limited-edition console bundle, matching DualSense controllers and swappable console covers. All items will go on sale on 15 September, the same day as the game itself, with pre-orders…

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Pokemon-like DokeV is “targeting a launch in the second half of 2028,” nearly 10 years after it was revealed by Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss

  • DokeV now targeting a second-half-2028 launch, Pearl Abyss says
  • Pokémon-style creature game was revealed almost 10 years ago
  • Release has been repeatedly delayed since its original announcement

Pearl Abyss, the South Korean studio behind Crimson Desert, has said its long-awaited creature-collecting open-world game DokeV is now targeting a launch in the second half of 2028. The update marks another delay for a title that was first unveiled nearly a decade ago and has repeatedly slipped…

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How to fix stick drift on PS5 and Xbox controllers

  • Stick drift affects PS5 and Xbox controllers due to lack of Hall Effect sticks
  • Cleaning, resetting and firmware updates can often fix the problem
  • DualSense Edge owners can buy a $30 replacement stick module

Stick drift, where a PS5 DualSense or Xbox controller registers phantom movement without user input, remains a persistent annoyance because neither controller uses drift-resistant Hall Effect thumbsticks. The issue stems mainly from hardware wear but can sometimes be fixed at home, saving users the cost or hassle of…

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GTA 6’s $100 Ultimade Edition Has More Pre-Orders Than the Standard Game

  • GTA 6's $100 Ultimate Edition is outselling the $80 standard version in pre-orders
  • Take-Two CEO says avid pre-order buyers may skew this trend
  • GTA 6 releases 19 November on PS5 and Xbox Series X

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has revealed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6's $100 Ultimate Edition are outpacing those for the $80 standard edition, in an interview with CNBC. This comes despite earlier criticism that the standard price was already high for the highly anticipated Rockstar title,…

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