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‘Star Fox’ Switch 2 launch revives Fox McCloud after a decade
The 'Star Fox' Switch 2 launch rebuilds the 1997 classic for Nintendo's new console, with online battle mode, mouse controls and strong early review scores.
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‘Deltarune Chapter 5’ lands as a free update
'Deltarune Chapter 5' is out as a free update on Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation, PC and Mac, with Toby Fox teasing fast progress on 'Chapter 6'.
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GTA 6 pre-orders open 25 June with price still unconfirmed
'GTA 6' pre-orders open on 25 June for PS5 and Xbox, with Rockstar still holding back official prices as leaks point to a pricier standard edition.
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‘Devil May Cry 5’ lands on Nintendo Switch 2 today
'Devil May Cry 5' hits Nintendo Switch 2 on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, at $30, running 60fps with all four characters unlocked from the start.
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‘Stronghold 4’ free demo arrives on Steam today
The free 'Stronghold 4' demo lands on Steam on 23 June 2026, offering a first look at Firefly's Unreal Engine 5 castle-building prequel.
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‘Star Fox’ returns on Switch 2 with a launch date set
'Star Fox' Switch 2 release date is set for 25 June 2026, with a free demo live now and optional mouse aiming on the Joy-Con 2 controllers.
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GTA 5 free PS5 and Xbox Series upgrade goes live
The GTA 5 free upgrade to PS5 and Xbox Series X and S is now live, letting eligible PS4 and Xbox One owners move to the Enhanced edition at no cost.
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‘Copa City’ release date arrives for football tycoon sim
The 'Copa City' release date lands today, bringing the football tycoon sim to PS5, Xbox and PC with Berlin, Warsaw and Rio to run.
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‘Empulse’ demo goes live in Steam Next Fest June 2026
The 'Empulse' demo is live in Steam Next Fest, giving players a free taste of 1047 Games' Titanfall-inspired shooter before its early access launch.
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Steam Next Fest June 2026 opens with thousands of demos
Steam Next Fest June 2026 opens on 15 June with almost 5,000 free PC demos to try, from parkour shooters to story-driven RPGs, running until 22 June.
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‘God of War Laufey’ revealed at Sony State of Play
'God of War Laufey' was revealed at Sony's State of Play on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, starring Faye as the PS5 exclusive lead in a brand new entry in the franchise.
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Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 release date confirmed for September
Marvel's 'Wolverine' PS5 release date is 15 September 2026. Insomniac Games revealed gameplay at PlayStation State of Play on Tuesday, 2 June.
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Forza Horizon 6 is out now and it takes you to Japan
'Forza Horizon 6' launched on 19 May 2026 with Japan as its open-world setting. Here is what critics are saying and what is on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
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GTA 6 release date locked in as CEO admits 18-month delay
'GTA 6' has a locked release date of 19 November 2026, with Take-Two CEO admitting an 18-month delay while crunch allegations emerge from Rockstar India.
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is almost here on Switch 2
'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 21 May 2026, with previews pointing to the console's most ambitious exclusive yet.
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GTA 6 pre-orders open today after Best Buy email leak
GTA 6 pre-orders are expected live on 18 May 2026 after Best Buy leaked the date through affiliate emails, ahead of the confirmed November 2026 game release.
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MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2026 kicks off at SA shopping centres with R350,000 on the line
MTN Shift Gaming Experience is back for 2026 with R350,000 in prizes and stops at shopping centres across South Africa. Next up: Somerset Mall, 15-17 May.
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GTA 6 release date confirmed — But that $10M delay is wild
The GTA 6 release date is now set for 2026, and Rockstar’s delay could cost $10 million per month. Here’s what that means. All the details, below.
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‘007 First Light’ release delayed to May 2026 as IO Interactive asks for “more polish”
IO Interactive has delayed ;007 First Light' by two months to 27 May 2026, saying the James Bond origin game needs extra polish before launch.
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GTA mansion update ‘A Safehouse in the Hills’ launches today with Michael de Santa’s GTA Online return
The GTA mansion update brings Michael de Santa back with three new mansions, fresh missions and luxury cars dropping into GTA Online.
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PlayStation Plus in December 2025: New games available for free download
This month’s PlayStation Plus drop features LEGO Horizon Adventures, The Outlast Trials, and more for December 2025.
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‘Monster Hunter: Secret Lair’ officially revealed: Full set details and release date
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed the 'Monster Hunter: Secret Lair 'Superdrop, ending a week of speculation following teasers and data mined leaks.
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GTA 6 release date suffers another delay: Here’s what Rockstar Games said
Rockstar Games has announced that the GTA 6 release date has been delayed by six months.
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PlayStation Plus in November 2025: New games available for free download
PlayStation Plus members can download 'Stray', 'EA Sports WRC 24', and 'otally Accurate Battle Simulator' for free this November.
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Xbox Game Pass in October 2025: Free games you can download
Xbox Game Pass evolves in October 2025 with new Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans, expanded benefits, and a huge lineup of new games including 'Hogwarts Legacy', 'Diablo IV', and Ubisoft classics.
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PlayStation Plus in October 2025: New games available for free download
October’s PlayStation Plus lineup includes 'Alan Wake 2', 'Goat Simulator 3', and 'Cocoon', with Premium members also getting a 'Game Trial of Midnight Murder Club'.
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PlayStation Plus in September 2025: New games available for free download
September’s PlayStation Plus lineup features 'Psychonauts 2', 'Stardew Valley', and 'Viewfinder' — a perfect mix of story-rich platforming, relaxing simulation, and reality-defying puzzles.
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‘Gradius Origins’ and these four new games are out right now: Here’s everything you must know
Five new titles — 'Gradius Origins', 'House of the Dead 2 Remake', 'Operation Night Strikers', 'Static Dread: The Lighthouse', and 'Tiny Bookshop' — are available to play now.
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PlayStation Plus in August 2025: New games available for free download
August’s PlayStation Plus lineup brings 'Lies of P', 'DayZ', and 'My Hero One’s Justice 2' to the spotlight, with anniversary avatar rewards available from Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
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‘Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls’: What to expect, how to access ‘closed’ beta
‘Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls’ was announced at Evo 2025, and fans can now sign up for the PS5 closed beta happening in September.
