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This JCB doesn’t dig – it does 406 mph
JCB’s hydrogen-powered Hydromax racer has set an FIA-confirmed world land speed record for a hydrogen internal-combustion car, averaging 406.320 mph (653.909 kph) over two runs at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats. The achievement is intended to demonstrate hydrogen combustion’s potential, particularly for heavy machinery where JCB argues batteries are less practical because of operating time and…
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Pokémon Bank Shutting Down Leaves Fans in Mourning
The Pokémon Company will close the Nintendo 3DS storage service Pokémon Bank on 25 February 2027, prompting concern among players with long-held collections. The closure matters because Bank has been a key way to preserve and transfer Pokémon between older games, and some fans may struggle to move creatures saved there before access ends. Pokémon…
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Fixture update – Sheffield Eagles (A) – Widnes Vikings
Fixture update – Sheffield Eagles (A) Widnes Vikings
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Marvel’s Wolverine “fully playable” on disc when it releases, Insomniac clarifies, perhaps making it one of the last few PlayStation games that will be
Insomniac has confirmed that Marvel’s Wolverine will be fully playable directly from its physical PlayStation 5 disc when it launches on 15 September, rather than requiring a full download. The clarification matters because Sony has said it will stop producing game discs from January 2028, making Wolverine potentially one of the final major PlayStation releases…
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Mattel Game Studios Launches to Expand Self-Published Games Biz Across Hot Wheels, UNO and More IP (EXCLUSIVE)
Mattel has launched Mattel Game Studios, a new division intended to develop, publish and run games based on its own brands, including Hot Wheels, UNO and Masters of the Universe. The move matters because it expands Mattel’s direct involvement in video games, allowing it to rely less solely on licensing its intellectual property to external…
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Insomniac’s Wolverine aims to rival Spider-Man in superhero storytelling
Insomniac Games’ “Marvel’s Wolverine”, due for release on 15 September, is presented as a potentially major superhero game following the studio’s acclaimed “Spider-Man” series. Based on a 90-minute demonstration, Variety argues that its story, performances, visuals and intense combat could make it one of the year’s strongest superhero narratives, even though its design is more…
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Still Not Sold on Dawnwalker? Dev Presents ‘Everything You Need to Know’ About the Open World RPG
Night by night. The Blood of Dawnwalker is probably the most anticipated RPG coming to PS5 right now, and with its 3rd September release date fast approaching, it’s time for developer Rebel Wolves to orchestrate one last marketing push. To be fair, the studio’s already marketed the hell out of Dawnwalker in partnership with publisher…
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New Call of Duty Zombies Art Book Tops Amazon Charts and Gets Launch Discount
Treyarch’s new Call of Duty Zombies art book takes fans through its rich history, including behind-the-scenes developer interviews and “never-before-seen” artwork. It’s currently topping several Amazon best-seller charts and has also benefited from a launch week discount.
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You have fewer than 200 days to migrate all your old Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home, or they’re gone forever
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Bank, the Nintendo 3DS storage service, will close on 25 February 2027. Players have fewer than 200 days to transfer any stored Pokémon to Pokémon Home; after the shutdown, transfers will end and Pokémon left in Bank will be permanently lost. The closure matters particularly to long-term players…