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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s director may not get a physical release, despite director’s wishes

  • Revelation's physical release is still undecided, director says
  • Hamaguchi personally wants a disc edition but can't confirm it yet
  • Previous two Remake trilogy games both got true physical disc releases

Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi has said Square Enix has not yet decided whether the third and final instalment, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, will get a true physical disc release. Speaking to GamesRadar+ at the Final Fantasy 14 Berlin Fan Fest, he explained that internal…

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Where to find the Glitchy Arcade Machine in Disney Dreamlight Valley

  • Glitchy Arcade Machine moves four times during Ralph's unlock quest
  • Locations: Plaza bridge, Scrooge's shop, Forgotten Lands treehouse, Vanellope's house
  • Unlocking Ralph turns it into a permanent, movable arcade cabinet

A Destructoid guide explains how players can locate the elusive Glitchy Arcade Machine in Disney Dreamlight Valley, an item tied to the "Continue?" quest that unlocks the character Ralph. Because the object relocates multiple times as the quest progresses, players who don't know where to look can waste…

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The Legend of Zelda was inspired by Western RPGs says Shigeru Miyamoto, because Nintendo wanted to appeal to more players: “We had to create new types of games”

  • Miyamoto says Western RPGs influenced the original Legend of Zelda.
  • Nintendo aimed to appeal to a broader range of players.
  • Zelda was part of a push to create new game types.

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has said that the original Legend of Zelda drew inspiration from Western role-playing games, as the company sought to broaden the appeal of its output beyond its existing catalogue. The remark sheds light on the thinking behind one of gaming's most influential franchises, suggesting that…

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Pokémon Pokopia’s first DLC hits next week, looks like a wet and wild fun time

  • Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC launches 5 August 2026.
  • Adds underwater area, Water-type Pokémon and new Dive ability.
  • First of three Expansion Pass drops, with more planned through 2027.

Pokémon Pokopia's first paid downloadable content, called Bubbly Basin, launches next week for the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, introducing an underwater theme to the life-sim game. The expansion adds a new area, additional Pokémon, new abilities and further town-building opportunities, marking the first of three planned content drops…

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Pokémon Pokopia Expansion and Free Update Arrive Next Week, Unlocking Underwater Gameplay

  • Pokémon Pokopia gets underwater gameplay via free update on 5 August 2026
  • Manaphy grants players the new Dive ability
  • Paid Bubbly Basin expansion ($34.99) adds a submerged region and new Pokémon

Pokémon Pokopia will receive a free update and its first paid expansion on 5 August 2026, introducing underwater gameplay to the life-sim spin-off for the first time. The free update grants all players the new Dive ability, courtesy of an in-game visit from the Mythical Pokémon Manaphy, letting…

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Pokopia Expansion Pass Trailer Reveals New Pokémon & A First Look At ‘Part 2’

  • Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1 trailer shown; launches 5th August
  • Part 1 adds Bubbly Basin area with new Pokémon and underwater features
  • Part 2, out later in 2026, will add Pokémon accessories, not a new town

The Pokémon Company has released a full overview trailer for Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass Part 1, alongside a first look at the upcoming Part 2 content. The reveal follows the game's earlier confirmation of the DLC's release date, and gives players their clearest picture yet of what the…

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Someone made a Lego Jimothy Racoon set with over 180k likes, so I think we’ve peaked

  • A Lego set for meme character "Jimothy Racoon" went viral online.
  • It gained over 180,000 likes on social media.
  • Piece humorously suggests internet/meme culture has "peaked".

A fan-made Lego set based on the internet meme character "Jimothy Racoon" has gone viral, racking up more than 180,000 likes online and inspiring a tongue-in-cheek GamesRadar+ piece suggesting internet culture has reached its comedic peak. The story reflects how quickly niche online memes can cross over into…

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After 40 years, Aliens is still shaping the way video games are made

  • Aliens turns 40; its design still shapes today's action games.
  • Colonial marines, weapon progression and villainous corporations trace back to it.
  • Direct game adaptations have mostly disappointed, bar cult favourites.

The Guardian's games column marks 40 years since James Cameron's Aliens hit cinemas, arguing the film remains hugely influential on how modern action video games are designed. Where Ridley Scott's original Alien was a claustrophobic slasher with a tiny cast, Cameron's sequel turned it into a militarised space…

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Feature: 6 Things to Know from Silent Hill: Townfall’s Glowing PS5 Previews

  • Silent Hill: Townfall previews highlight stealth-focused combat and a key CRTV device.
  • Game is explorable but story-gated, not truly open world, out 24th September 2026.
  • PS5 Pro offers improved visuals via PSSR2; base PS5 has 30fps/60fps modes.

Ahead of Silent Hill: Townfall's launch on PS5 and PC on 24th September 2026, journalists have been able to play the opening hours of the horror game, and early previews have revealed several notable details about how it plays. The game follows protagonist Simon through the fictional Scottish…

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Marvel Tōkon devs vow to fix performance issues for launch day next week: ‘To our PC players, message received’

  • Marvel Tōkon developers respond to PC performance complaints ahead of launch.
  • Fixes promised before the game's release next week.
  • Developers say player feedback on performance has been "received".

The developers of the upcoming fighting game Marvel Tōkon have said they are working to resolve performance problems on PC ahead of the game's launch next week, responding directly to complaints from players who tested the title and found it running poorly. The pledge comes as the game…

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