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Every Legend of Zelda Game on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026

  • Switch offers mainline Zelda games, remakes and spin-offs.
  • Every listed Switch title is playable on Switch 2.
  • Breath of the Wild marked a major series change.

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players can access a broad range of Zelda titles, from mainline adventures to action and rhythm spin-offs. The collection matters because it spans the series’ shift towards open-world design while preserving remakes and alternative takes on Hyrule. - The article says five Zelda…

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Angry Avatar Legends players call the game a ‘rug pull’ with key modes missing at launch

  • Strong fighting gameplay is overshadowed by missing launch features.
  • Ranked, spectator and paid bonus content are currently unavailable.
  • Developers promise fixes after platform delays and technical complaints.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has launched to strong praise for its one-versus-one combat but heavy criticism over missing or incomplete features. Players say key modes and paid-for content were advertised before release yet are absent, prompting some to describe the launch as resembling an unannounced Early Access…

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I’ve been gaming for 40 years. Here are the best chairs in the UK for comfort, support and serious play

  • Secretlab Titan Evo is the overall winner.
  • ThunderX3 offers the leading budget and mid-range choices.
  • Premium ergonomic chairs suit gaming and home working.

A long-term games journalist has tested 10 gaming chairs to identify the best options for comfort, support and style in the UK. The review argues that a good chair matters for posture and concentration during long gaming sessions, while also considering how well each model suits working from…

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The big Final Fantasy 7 Revelation interview

  • Revelation aims to evolve combat, exploration and fast travel.
  • Developers prioritise player agency and character authenticity.
  • Small team-led details reinforce Final Fantasy 7 nostalgia.

Eurogamer’s interview with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi presents Square Enix as aiming to build on the strengths of Remake and Rebirth while avoiding familiar role-playing game conventions becoming stale. Hamaguchi says the team is refining Rebirth’s combat, reconsidering fast travel to preserve player agency, and…

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Surprise, Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition’s Baltic Powers expansion has re-emerged from the annals of cancelled DLC history, will come out in September

  • Baltic Powers launches for Age of Empires III on 10 September.
  • Denmark and Poland-Lithuania become playable civilisations.
  • A free beta runs until 6 August.

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition’s previously cancelled Baltic Powers expansion will now launch on 10 September 2026. Its return matters because the content, first announced in February 2024 and cancelled in January 2025 as premature, is again being developed for the strategy game. The expansion adds Denmark…

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced trophy guide

  • All 50 trophies are obtainable without missing any.
  • Several trophies require extensive exploration and collection.
  • The guide clarifies vague challenges with locations.

The guide lists all 50 trophies in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and explains how to earn them. - It says every trophy can be obtained in one playthrough and none are missable. - Some unlock automatically through story progress, while others require exploration, combat tasks, collecting and…

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Atari Announces 10-Movie Deal With Universal But Don’t Expect Them All To Get Made

  • Atari and Universal have agreed a potential 10-film deal.
  • Not every planned adaptation is expected to be made.
  • Further deal details were unavailable.

Atari has announced a deal with Universal covering the potential development of 10 films based on its video-game properties. The agreement signals continuing Hollywood interest in adapting established gaming brands, but the title suggests that securing rights does not guarantee every proposed film will reach production. The article…

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‘It Will Not Disturb the Industry Much’: Major Publisher Doesn’t Believe PS5’s Disc Debacle Will Change Anything

  • Ubisoft expects Sony’s digital shift to have limited industry impact.
  • Digital-only hardware may lower costs, but consumer drawbacks remain.
  • Physical games could become unavailable from January 2028.

Ubisoft chief executive Yves Guillemot has said Sony’s reported plan to stop making disc-based PlayStation games from January 2028 is unlikely to disrupt the games industry significantly. He argued that digital distribution helped expand the PC market and could enable more affordable hardware, although the change remains contentious…

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Razer’s cute accessory trend continues as it unveils Sanrio keycaps featuring Hello Kitty and friends holding replicas of their best tech

  • Razer reveals Sanrio-themed keycaps featuring Hello Kitty and friends.
  • Characters are shown holding replicas of Razer tech products.
  • Part of Razer's ongoing trend of cute, character-branded accessories.

Razer has unveiled a new set of Sanrio-themed keycaps as part of its ongoing collaboration with the Japanese character brand, continuing the company's trend of releasing playful, character-branded accessories alongside its typically hardcore gaming hardware. The keycaps feature Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters depicted holding miniature replicas…

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New Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition DLC sure looks like a canceled expansion from last year, adding 2 civilizations, over 25 maps, and much more

  • New Age of Empires III DLC adds two civilisations.
  • It includes more than 25 maps.
  • Its contents resemble a reportedly cancelled expansion.

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is receiving a new downloadable expansion that adds two civilisations, more than 25 maps and other content. Its scope and timing have prompted comparisons with an expansion reportedly cancelled last year, suggesting that some of its ideas may have been repurposed rather…

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