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The mega-detailed Splatoon Raiders amiibo featuring Shiver, Frye, and Big Man are proof that the toy line is still in top form

  • New Splatoon Raiders amiibo depict Shiver, Frye and Big Man.
  • GamesRadar+ highlights their detailed design and presentation.
  • The set is presented as a strong amiibo release.

GamesRadar+ praises Nintendo’s new Splatoon Raiders amiibo figures of Shiver, Frye and Big Man, describing them as unusually detailed and evidence that the collectible toy range remains strong. The release matters to Splatoon fans and amiibo collectors because it expands the physical merchandise tied to the series’ characters.…

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A night of Walkabout Mini Golf with friends reminded me of one of the biggest flaws with the Meta Quest VR headsets

  • Meta Quest multiplayer still excludes friends without headsets.
  • Walkabout Mini Golf demonstrates VR’s social potential.
  • Hardware cost remains a barrier to casual group play.

The article argues that Meta Quest headsets remain awkward to share socially because each person needs their own headset to join a multiplayer virtual-reality experience. A games night playing Walkabout Mini Golf highlighted the limitation: although the game offers an appealing way to spend time with friends remotely,…

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HyperX Pulsefire Saga gaming mouse review: modular parts win hearts

  • Modular parts make this £30 wired mouse notably comfortable.
  • Magnetic components are easy to swap and securely fitted.
  • Sensor, wheel and weight prevent it being exceptional.

The HyperX Pulsefire Saga is praised as an affordable wired gaming mouse whose magnetic modular design makes it easy to tailor the click buttons, palm rest and thumb buttons to individual comfort. This matters because the customisation is unusually useful at its £30 price point, offering a practical…

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Epic Games confirms The Simpsons’ return to Fortnite

  • The Simpsons is returning to Fortnite’s Reload mode.
  • Epic will reveal the collaboration on 29 July.
  • A Springfield-themed map and new content are expected.

Epic Games has confirmed that The Simpsons will return to Fortnite through its fast-paced Reload mode, with a full reveal scheduled for Wednesday 29 July. The crossover matters because the previous Simpsons mini-season was one of Fortnite’s most popular collaborations, attracting both existing players and fans of the…

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007 First Light Updated with New TacSim Missions, Available Now on PS5

  • Free PS5 update adds two TacSim missions.
  • New weapons and a Hawaiian-shirt outfit are included.
  • More missions, gadgets and New Game Plus are planned.

IO Interactive has released a free update for 007 First Light on PS5, adding two missions to the game’s TacSim mode. The update, titled Behind Enemy Lines, is the first in a planned series of post-launch additions, indicating continued support for the James Bond adventure. The Workshop is…

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Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delay to 2028 Confirmed by Amazon Games Boss

  • Tomb Raider: Catalyst is now scheduled for 2028.
  • Legacy of Atlantis is due on 12 February 2027.
  • Crystal Dynamics remains committed despite recent redundancies.

Amazon Games has confirmed that Tomb Raider: Catalyst has been delayed to 2028, pushing the next mainline Lara Croft adventure beyond its previously announced 2027 window. The delay clarifies the release plans for two upcoming Tomb Raider games and means Catalyst will follow Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis,…

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It looks like we’re getting a Halo 2 remake next, but is that really a surprise?

  • Secret scenes strongly suggest a Halo 2 remake.
  • Existing assets could speed up development.
  • Microsoft’s gaming cuts cast doubt over studio stability.

Halo Studios appears to be teasing a remake of Halo 2 through secret ending scenes in the forthcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved, although no sequel has been formally announced. The hints matter because they suggest the studio may be preparing to remake more of the original trilogy using its…

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Johnny Depp’s Ebenezer gets first trailer at San Diego Comic-Con

  • Johnny Depp unveiled Ebenezer’s first trailer at Comic-Con.
  • Ti West directs the new A Christmas Carol adaptation.
  • The film reaches cinemas on 13 November.

Johnny Depp unveiled the first trailer for Ebenezer at San Diego Comic-Con, appearing in costume as Ebenezer Scrooge in Hall H. The film is a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and marks Depp’s latest high-profile role, with the trailer positioning his Scrooge alongside his best-known…

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AMD Zen 6 server processors have me hopeful for some beefy desktop chips—it shouldn’t be too long before Zen 7 and 8 drop either

  • Zen 6 server claims hint at stronger future desktop CPUs.
  • AMD cites up to 1.8 times Zen 5 performance.
  • Zen 7 and Zen 8 are planned for 2027 and 2028.

AMD’s disclosure of its forthcoming Zen 6-based Venice server processors has raised hopes that its next desktop chips could deliver a significant performance improvement. The article stresses that this is inference rather than confirmation, but argues that stronger instructions-per-clock performance could make future desktop processors both faster and…

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Amazon games boss hopes Steam Machine and consoles “pushing well over $1,000” will drive more people to cloud gaming like Prime’s Luna

  • Amazon expects pricier hardware to boost cloud gaming interest.
  • Luna is being positioned as a Prime membership benefit.
  • Reliable internet remains essential for cloud gaming.

Amazon Games’ vice-president, Christoph Hartmann, has said increasingly expensive gaming hardware could encourage more people to use cloud gaming services such as Amazon Luna. He argued that if new consoles and Valve’s Steam Machine cost well above $1,000, playing games through a subscription without buying powerful hardware may…

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