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Review: Moss: The Forgotten Relic (Switch 2) – A Port That Doesn’t Fall Flat On A Flatscreen

  • Switch 2 port bundles VR games Moss Book I and II together
  • Loses some VR immersion but retains core puzzle-adventure appeal
  • Reworked stick-and-button controls replace original VR hand interactions

Moss: The Forgotten Relic brings both instalments of Polyarc's acclaimed VR puzzle-adventure series to Nintendo Switch 2 as a conventional, non-VR release, testing whether games designed for headsets can still work on a flat screen. According to Nintendo Life's review, while some of the original tactile immersion is…

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Nintendo says Switch fans got “exactly what they bargained and paid for” so they’re “not entitled to a rebate” over tariff-inflated console prices

  • Nintendo rejects claims Switch buyers deserve rebates over tariff price rises
  • Company says customers got exactly what they paid for
  • Dispute ties into broader tariff-driven console pricing tensions

Nintendo has pushed back against a legal claim from Switch owners who argue they are owed compensation after tariff-related price rises affected the console. In court filings, the company argued that customers who bought their consoles received "exactly what they bargained and paid for," rejecting the idea that…

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 studio Infinity Ward can “see the conversation around weapon progression” and promises “more to share on leveling and the grind soon”

  • Infinity Ward notes player debate over Modern Warfare 4 weapon progression
  • Studio says it is monitoring the conversation on levelling and grind
  • Promises further details "soon", with no firm date given

Infinity Ward, the studio behind the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, has acknowledged ongoing player discussion about weapon progression systems in the franchise. The developer said it can "see the conversation" happening around the topic, suggesting the studio is monitoring community feedback as it shapes the…

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Matilda 2? Mara Wilson Says It’s Possible, but Doesn’t Quite Understand How It Would Work for One Good Reason

  • Mara Wilson says a Matilda sequel is possible but logistically tricky
  • She rejects the idea it should focus on Matilda's daughter
  • Powers stemmed from overcoming abuse, she argues, undermining that plot

Actor Mara Wilson, who played the title role in the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Matilda", has said a sequel could be possible but questioned how it would logically work. Speaking at Fanboy Expo in Tennessee, Wilson, now 38, was responding to the common fan suggestion that…

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The next major moment for Marathon arrives today with a new update and the debut of its PvE mode, Vault Breaker

  • Bungie launches Vault Breaker, a time-limited PvE mode for Marathon
  • Roguelite mode runs two weeks, ends 4th August, on Cryo Archive map
  • Fuller PvE mode planned for Season 3; director recently left Bungie

Bungie has launched Vault Breaker, a new time-limited PvE mode for Marathon, alongside a mid-season update for Season 2. The mode marks a notable shift for the extraction shooter, which has struggled since launch, by offering players a dedicated, roguelite-style co-operative option separate from the game's usual player-versus-player…

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Xbox admits its game exclusivity strategy isn’t “obvious”, but insists Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution won’t be the only non-PlayStation games

  • Xbox admits exclusivity strategy is unclear, but more exclusives are coming
  • Executives deny single-player games will automatically stay Xbox-only
  • Comes amid fallout from 3,200 job cuts, with 1,600 more expected

Xbox executives have acknowledged that the company's approach to game exclusivity is not "obvious" to players, while insisting that upcoming titles Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will not be the only games kept off PlayStation. Chief strategy officer Matthew Ball and chief content officer Matt Booty…

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The Odyssey Isn’t 100% Matt Damon’s Bulging Biceps — for One Scene His Stunt Double Was a Woman Who Had ‘The Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen’

  • Matt Damon had a female stunt double for forced-perspective giant scenes.
  • He praised her arms and thanked her personally on set.
  • Damon also detailed his strict diet and weight loss for the role.

Actor Matt Damon has revealed that a female stunt performer stood in for him during certain shots in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic. The revelation, made on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, concerns forced-perspective scenes involving the Laestrygonians, giant armoured warriors who…

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The Avengers: Doomsday poster might have just confirmed Doctor Doom’s motivation

  • New poster hints at Doctor Doom's motivation in Avengers: Doomsday
  • Robert Downey Jr. plays the villain in Marvel's upcoming crossover
  • Fans are analysing promotional art for plot clues ahead of release

A newly released poster for The Avengers: Doomsday appears to hint at what drives Doctor Doom, the villain played by Robert Downey Jr., in Marvel's upcoming crossover film. Fans and outlets have been scrutinising promotional material for clues about how the Marvel Cinematic Universe will handle its next…

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Marvel fans are convinced Doctor Doom has been edited out of a key scene in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer

  • Fans believe Doctor Doom was edited out of a Doomsday trailer scene
  • Speculation centres on Robert Downey Jr's mysterious on-screen reveal
  • Marvel Studios has not addressed the fan theories

A trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has sparked speculation among Marvel fans that a shot of Doctor Doom has been deliberately cut from a key moment, fuelling theories about how the villain, played by Robert Downey Jr, will be revealed on screen. Eagle-eyed viewers spotted what they believe is…

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s open beta is set for next month, and will offer a chance to take on the fearsome new slaying slab mode

  • Modern Warfare 4 beta dates confirmed for August 2026
  • Pre-order beta 21-25 August; open beta 28 August-1 September
  • New Kill Block mode and October 23rd launch, no Game Pass

Activision has confirmed pre-release beta testing dates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, giving players an early chance to try the game's multiplayer before its October launch. The betas will let participants sample new maps, weapons and modes, with particular attention on Kill Block, a new 10v10…

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