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NBA 2K25 gets a release date, and it’ll see NBA and WNBA players share a cover for the first time in series history It might only be for one of the gazillion different editions on offer, but hey, a nice thing. Image credit:2K 2K has revealed NBA 2K25 ’s release date and selection of covers, with one of the latter seeing an NBA and a WNBA player actually share the same bit of art for the first time in series history....

Need more firepower to take on Helldivers 2’s Illuminate? Well, the Urban Legends Warbond includes a flamethrower turret that can burn everything to death - including you Hey, it’ll only harm the user if its ammo canister gets hit. Surely the chances of that are lo- Image credit:Arrowhead After yesterday’s big update, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead isn’t done. It’s just deployed a fresh warbond to offer to players taking on the new Illuminate threat that’s arrived as part of Omens of Tyranny....

Nintendo reveals the exact time of its upcoming Switch 2 direct, so you can set your Alarmo up to remind you with the sound of Pikmin drowning Nothing says ‘Wake up, Switch 2 alert!’ like the sweet melody of bunch of little guys meeting their demise. Image credit:Nintendo After the Nintendo Switch 2 was finally revealed last month, the console maker left us all waiting for more info about a mysterious April Direct it announced after showing us some sexy joy-cons....

Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly ended up in some online folks’ hands early, but don’t worry, it currently looks to only be “a very nice paperweight” A yet-to-be-deployed day one update seems to have scuppered any plans to play ahead of time. Image credit:Nintendo Well, it’s happened. The Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly emerged into the wild ahead of time, into the hands of people on the internet who’re keen to make videos showing off the fact that you open the box and boom - there’s a Switch 2 in there....

Not even Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki Yoshida can put down Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom One of us! One of us! It seems that even Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki Yoshida just can’t put down The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . One of the universal problems that comes from playing a very good game is that it’s just too hard to put the controller down. “Just one more level, just one more dungeon, just one more go,” you tell yourself, even though you know you need to take the rubbish out because it’s collection day tomorrow and you’ve been putting it off....

NSFW: I can’t believe what The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is doing for Valentine’s Day For Valentines day, celebrate your love of indie games with this massive hog. Image credit:VG247 Are you feeling lonely this Valentine’s Day? Put down the pint of ice cream and your Blu-ray copy of Manchester by the Sea, because the developers at Deconstructeam alongside Devolver Digital (who else) are giving you the opportunity to express your love for indie darling The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood with a honkin wang and some tarot cards....

Oh wow, the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake might not be totally dead after all Please let us off this ride, we can’t take it any more… Image credit:VG247/PlayStation/Aspyr/LucasFilm If you’ve been waiting to play The Knights of the Old Republic remake for a long time, strap yourself in. It now looks like the project isn’t at a total standstill, but the question of whether it’ll ever actually come out remains up in the air....

One former Nintendo staffer thinks the company is probably a bit “uncomfortable” with all these leaks, but “the most important thing” right now is actually the lack of game leaks “A lot of this is going to be in the rear-view mirror.” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Nintendo-Switch-Lite-Shot-01.jpg?width=570&quality=85&format=jpg&dpr=3&auto=webp" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“One former Nintendo staffer thinks the company is probably a bit “uncomfortable” with all these leaks, but “the most important thing” right now is actually the lack of game leaks - 1”>...

Palworld hits 3 million copies sold in 40 hours as it’s met with accusations of plagiarism Plagiarism or not, the game has quickly proven to be a hit. Image credit:Pocketpair “Pokemon with guns” game Palworld is quickly racking up sales, though as the game shoots up in popularity, it has been met with accusations of plagiarism. Late last night, the official Palworld Twitter account shared that the new creature collector has hit three million copies sold in the 40 hours since it was released, an obviously impressive figure, especially when you consider it is available on Game Pass....

Palworld popularity soars: 19 million players dive into monster-taming adventure Proving once again, people will play anything with cute monsters. Image credit:Pocketpair There are now officially more Palworld players than competitive dog groomers worldwide. We think. We’re not too versed in such things; however, we are sure that player numbers are 19 million strong and growing. Palworld also recently arrived on Xbox, and within its first ten days, amassed more than 7 million players....

Path of Exile 2 Mercenary build: best skills, passives, and support gems to use Strap on that crossbow and get to work…throwing grenades! Image credit:Grinding Gear Games Are you eager to jump into Path of Exile 2 for the first time, but don’t know how to go about using the Mercenary? No problem. It can be tricky figuring out a class build in PoE2, especially if you’re doing it from scratch....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Charcadet into Cereludge and Amarouge It’s not as straightforward as you may first think. How to evolve Charcadet in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet involves yet another unique evolution method, sans evolution stones. Charcadet is one of the many brand-new Pokemon for you to swoon over or unfairly hate, and while their base form is less than impressive, Charcadet’s evolutions are potent forces indeed - once you figure out how to get them....

Pokemon’s Lunar New Year anime short is so good I need an entire season of it right now Come on, what’s one more Pokemon anime? Image credit:The Pokemon Company The Pokemon Company released a very cute anime short last week to celebrate Lunar New Year, and I want nothing more than an entire season of it now. This year’s Lunar New Year, the start of a new year for numerous countries across Asia including China, Korea, Vietnam, and many more, took place over the weekend, on February 10....

Princess Peach: Showtime The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents Sparkle Gems Mermaid Peach isn’t done with her band of singing fish just yet. Image credit:VG247/Nintendo Princess Peach meets Ariel in the Mermaid Peach stage-plays throughout Princess Peach: Showtime , using the marvel of her singing skills to attract and control fish, and restore peace to the seas. Peace that has long been disrupted by the Sour Bunch, but Mermaid Peach has something to say (or sing) about that in The Dark Depths and the Swirling Currents ....

Project L demo: “We’re here to learn from the players” The story behind Riot’s unexpected hands-on showcase A sudden surprise for attendees at Evo this year – Alex Jaffe speaks on Yasuo and the merits of the demo. Image credit:VG247 / Riot Games Project L exploded onto Evo this year with a public demo – seemingly out of nowhere. For years, those interested on the mysterious goings on within Riot HQ have been left with crumbs, occasionally getting real news but left with little else to do than speculate and create lists of characters we’d like to see in a game we knew very little about....

PS5 UK sales skyrocket 300% year-on-year from last February The console sits as the most popular in the country, with Xbox also performing well and Switch lagging behind. The PS5 has seen an 300% increase in UK sales compared to February last year, according to digital sales date. First reported by Gamesindustry.biz , the console had seen a massive increase in sales, while the Xbox Series X/S also saw an increase in sales of 21%, whereas the Switch had seen a drop of 15%...

Reborn As Swordsman codes for February 2026 How to redeem Reborn As Swordsman codes in Roblox. Image credit:Weapon Kingdom 1st August 2025: We checked for new Reborn As Swordsman codes, but no new codes have been released recently. Reborn As Swordsman is a Roblox action game that’s all about collecting rare swords. In this game, you’ll train your sword fighting skills, fight enemies to earn flashy swords, climb a tall tower, and collect auras, wins, and pets....

Red Dead Redemption 2 Legendary Cougar Location - How to Get the Legendary Cougar Pelt Your average cougar in Red Dead Redemption 2 is a handful to deal with, let alone the legendary cougar that you can find roaming the wilds. In our Red Dead Redemption 2 legendary cougar guide , we’ll be compiling all the information you need to know for taking on the elite animal, which can be a real handful in a fight....

Red Dead Redemption 2: How to get the Miner’s Hat Where to find the mining helmet and bone knife in RDR2. Image credit:VG247/Rockstar Games Looking to track down the mining helmet and the bone knife in Red Dead Redemption 2 , but not sure where to start? We’ll help you out. If you’ve ever ventured into a dark place in Red Dead Redemption 2, you’ll know how annoying it can be to lug the lantern around....

Redfall update adds 60fps Performance Mode on Xbox Series X/S, plus gameplay improvements Large update adds stealth takedowns, new controller settings, and even more changes. Bethesda and Arkane Studios have released a substantial update for the latter’s open-world, co-op FPS, Redfall . The second update for Redfall , along with Performance Mode for Xbox Series X/S, stealth takedowns, and new controller settings, it includes accessibility improvements, and the game now features an increased enemy population and new encounters....