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Rockstar Owner Take-Two Confirms GTA 6 Release Date Still on Track, Says ‘GTA 6: An Extended Look’ Will Help Grow ‘Consumers’ Passion and Anticipation’

  • GTA 6 remains on course for 19 November 2026.
  • Netflix presentation aims to intensify launch anticipation.
  • Take-Two expects GTA 6 to drive major growth.

Take-Two Interactive has said Grand Theft Auto 6 remains scheduled for release on 19 November 2026, following strong early preorder demand. The company believes a six-hour Netflix-exclusive presentation, Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look, due on 27 August, will further build interest ahead of launch; the game…

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Nintendo has unveiled new ‘build your own’ custom Switch 2 bundles that include a free cute Pokemon accessory of your choosing

  • Nintendo offers custom Switch 2 bundles with a free Pokémon accessory.
  • Buyers can personalise their console purchase.
  • The promotion is not a new Switch 2 model.

Nintendo has introduced customisable Switch 2 bundles that let buyers select a Pokémon-themed accessory at no extra cost. The offer gives prospective owners a more personalised purchase option while using Pokémon merchandise to promote the new console. Customers can build a bundle around a Switch 2 and choose…

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Free 4K, 60fps PS5 Update for Ghost Recon Wildlands Out Now, Included with PS Plus Extra

  • Wildlands now runs at 4K and 60fps on PS5.
  • It is a PS4 patch, not a native PS5 version.
  • PS Plus Extra includes it, with a free trial until 10 August.

Ubisoft has released a free update for Ghost Recon Wildlands on PS5, enabling 4K gameplay at 60fps and adding the new Last Rites mission. It matters because the 2017 shooter is receiving a notable performance improvement nearly a decade after launch, while remaining accessible through PS Plus Extra…

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“Credible military storytelling”: Ubisoft announce playtests for new Ghost Recon game alongside a sizeable Wildlands update and a Future Soldier giveaway

  • Ubisoft is preparing closed tests for a new Ghost Recon game.
  • Wildlands receives missions, settings and visual enhancements.
  • Future Soldier is free to claim until 13 August.

Ubisoft has announced plans for closed playtests of a new Ghost Recon game through an insider programme, describing it as a return to the series’ tactical action, large-scale operations and “credible military storytelling”. The announcement, made during the franchise’s 25th-anniversary celebrations, signals Ubisoft’s attempt to revive a series…

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How to get Manaphy in Pokemon Pokopia

  • Manaphy requires its habitat conditions to be met.
  • Progress in the game before seeking it.
  • Prepare the correct area to unlock its appearance.

The article explains how players can obtain Manaphy in Pokémon Pokopia by meeting the requirements for its habitat. It matters because Manaphy is a rare Pokémon, so the guide is intended to help players unlock and encounter it rather than relying on chance. It outlines the habitat-related steps…

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3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware

  • Lenovo LOQ 15 is WIRED’s top cheap gaming-laptop pick.
  • Budget gaming laptops now cost substantially more than before.
  • MSI and Alienware offer cheaper alternative options.

WIRED highlights three relatively lower-priced gaming laptops as notable options despite a sharp rise in budget gaming-laptop prices. - Lenovo LOQ 15: Named the best overall value, with RTX 5060 graphics, a 144 Hz full-HD display and a reported price from $1,200; it is praised for performance and…

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Palworld 1.0 is “very much for the fans,” so the Pocketpair devs “weren’t really thinking about critic reception at all,” lead says

  • Pocketpair prioritised avoiding spoilers over advance reviews.
  • Palworld 1.0 was aimed primarily at existing fans.
  • Steam player numbers rose despite limited critic coverage.

Pocketpair says it did not prioritise critical reception for Palworld’s 1.0 release, instead keeping new content secret until launch for existing players. The decision helps explain the relatively limited number of reviews, but the studio says it did not harm the game’s commercial momentum. Head of publishing and…

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Nintendo Says Physical Games Still Account for 38.5% of Its Software Sales, Following Sony’s Decision to Kill PS5 Discs

  • Physical games remain 38.5% of Nintendo software sales.
  • Nintendo is unlikely to drop boxed games soon.
  • Sony plans to end new PS5 disc releases in 2028.

Nintendo says physical copies still made up 38.5% of its software sales in its latest financial results, indicating it is unlikely to abandon boxed games soon. This contrasts with Sony’s plan to stop releasing new PlayStation 5 games on disc from January 2028, and highlights Nintendo’s continued reliance…

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As Persona 6 drives hype, Atlus’ JRPG series sold another 1 million copies over Sega’s last quarter

  • Persona sold another one million copies last quarter.
  • The total covers the wider Persona series.
  • Sales growth coincides with Persona 6 anticipation.

Atlus’ Persona series sold a further one million copies during Sega’s latest financial quarter, according to the company’s results. The increase highlights continued commercial momentum for the JRPG franchise as anticipation builds around Persona 6. The reported figure covers sales across the Persona series rather than a newly…

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Nintendo Warns Against Museum Ticket Resales And Transfers

  • Buy Nintendo Museum tickets only through Nintendo.
  • Unofficial tickets may be cancelled without refunds.
  • Resellers could face legal action.

Nintendo has warned visitors not to buy, resell or transfer Nintendo Museum tickets through unofficial channels. It says some people who obtained tickets from third parties were refused entry, underscoring its effort to prevent ticket touting and ensure admission remains controlled through its own booking system. Tickets must…

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