
Nintendo has released Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Switch, unlocking the once‑event‑only Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket after players defeat the Elite Four and enter the Hall of Fame. These tickets grant access to the legendary Lugia, Ho‑Oh, and Deoxys encounters, which are now shiny‑huntable on the platform. The change resolves long‑standing Pokédex completion barriers that existed on the original Game Boy Advance versions. The update coincides with broader Pokémon announcements, including Winds and Waves for Switch 2 and the rollout of Pokémon Champions.

The Pokémon XP interest list opens April 2‑23, letting fans apply for attendance at the August 28‑30 event in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Single‑day tickets are priced at $120 for adults and $70 for children, while a multi‑day pass required for Championship Sunday costs...
Nintendo announced that Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will join the Switch 2 GameCube library next month as part of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The title becomes the ninth GameCube game available through the service, following a lineup that already includes classics like The Legend of Zelda:...

Sony announced that the PlayStation 5 Pro is receiving an upgraded PSSR upscaling engine, built on AMD’s FSR 4, starting with the launch of Resident Evil Requiem. The new PSSR promises 4K resolution at 60 fps without sacrificing frame rate, addressing earlier complaints about image...

RedOctane Games, the revived studio behind the original Guitar Hero franchise, announced Stage Tour, a spiritual successor slated for a holiday 2026 release. The title is positioned as a long‑term, community‑driven platform that will evolve after launch. It will support...

Amazon Games has terminated its publishing agreement with Maverick Games, the UK studio founded by former Forza Horizon developers, leaving the open‑world driving title without a backer. Maverick will now seek a new publisher to bring its narrative‑driven driving experience...

PlayStation and Insomniac Games have set a release date of September 15, 2026 for the highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine on PS5. The launch lands two months before Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6, which is slated for November 19, 2026. Wolverine represents...

Ubisoft will make Anno 117: Pax Romana free to download and play from February 26 to March 2 on Ubisoft Connect, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The promotion includes Twitch drops that reward viewers with exclusive in‑game logos for watching streams. Simultaneously, Ubisoft released a live‑action...

Lucie Hennet, a cinematic animator known for polishing motion‑capture on the award‑winning *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, has joined CD Projekt Red’s Warsaw studio. At Sandfall Interactive she refined body and facial animation pipelines, turning raw Xsens data into cinematic‑grade performances. Hennet’s move coincides with...

Warhorse Studios announced that Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra is leaving day‑to‑day game development to lead the creation of a Kingdom Come feature film. While he will no longer work in the office, Vávra remains attached to Warhorse as a...

Gaming studio Bungie announced a strict anti‑cheat policy for its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, stating that any player caught cheating will receive a permanent ban. The policy also covers individuals who develop cheating tools, emphasizing a zero‑tolerance approach. Bungie acknowledged...

Radical Entertainment, famed for The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Prototype, has resurfaced under the name New Radical Games, merging with the recently bankrupt Hothead Games. The new venture is led by co‑founder Ian Wilkinson as CEO and former Hothead president Tim Bennison...

Summer Game Fest announced its 2026 in‑person schedule, with the invite‑only Play Days running June 6‑8 and a live kickoff show on June 5 at 2 PT, streamed globally. The event will feature hands‑on demos for media and creators, while public tickets will go...

WWE 2K26 is set to launch on March 13, with early access starting March 6 for premium edition owners. A 40‑minute hands‑on preview released by VGC showcases a new shared stamina‑reversal meter, the first season of the Ringside Pass featuring AAA...

A Dealabs insider leaked that PGA Tour 2K25 will be the headline title for PlayStation Plus Essential in March, ahead of Sony's official announcement. The golf simulation launched in February 2025 and holds an 80 Metacritic score on PS5. The title will be...