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UK Deals: Switch 2 MicroSD Card Discounts, Corsair Gaming Headsets, and More

IGN's latest UK deals roundup highlights significant discounts on microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2, with options ranging from 256GB to 1TB. The roundup also covers early Prime Day savings on Corsair peripherals and the Switch 2 console itself at £354.99.

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Game Informer Confirms GTA 6 Cover Story With 12 New Screenshots Goes Live September 29

Game Informer has officially confirmed its exclusive 14-page Grand Theft Auto 6 cover story will launch for digital subscribers on September 29. The preview promises new details on Vice City, Leonida, weather systems, wildlife, and traversal across land, air, and sea. Twelve brand-new screenshots and artwork featuring protagonists Jason and Lucia will accompany the deep dive.

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US Court Orders Redditor to Pay Nintendo £3.4m Over Switch Piracy

A US District Judge has ordered former r/SwitchPirates moderator James "Archbox" Williams to pay Nintendo £3.4 million ($4.5m) in a default judgment for facilitating a network of shops offering pirated Nintendo Switch games. The ruling includes a permanent injunction barring Williams from distributing any pirated Nintendo titles. This marks Nintendo's latest aggressive legal action against Switch piracy following the Gary Bowser case and Yuzu emulator shutdown.

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TECHNOLOGY8h ago · 32 views

MobyGames Launches Professional Tier Letting Developers Claim Credits and Build Portfolios

Video game database MobyGames has launched a Professional tier that allows developers to claim their credits and build personal portfolio pages through a verification process. The service costs $14.99 per month with a 45-day free trial, though developers cannot edit structural credit data or restore missing credits if they were removed from a game's official listing.

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Marvel's Wolverine Update 1.001.006 Adds Toggles to Disable Scent Trails and Audio Clues

Insomniac Games has released update 1.001.006 for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5, introducing three new toggle settings that let players disable controversial scent trails and audio clues for collectibles. The patch also fixes several bugs including stuck claws during a tree slide sequence and overlapping bathroom signs that sparked generative AI accusations.

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GTA 6 Fans 3D-Print $400 Collector's Edition Items as Rarity Debate Erupts

Rockstar's $400 GTA 6 collector's edition excludes the game itself, prompting fans to 3D-print the Macca the Alligator figure instead. The workaround has split the community between those praising accessibility and others arguing it destroys the collectible's rarity value.

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Roku Pro 4K OLED TV Drops to $799.99 Ahead of Prime Day

Amazon has slashed the price of the newly released 65-inch Roku Pro 4K OLED TV to $799.99 with coupon code ROKUOLED400, making it one of the most affordable OLED gaming displays on the market. The 55-inch model also sees a discount to $699.99 with code ROKUOLED300. Both sets pack HDMI 2.1, 120Hz refresh rates, and Roku's praised smart interface.

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8BitDo Ultimate 2C Drops to $24 for Prime Day, Packs Hall Effect Sticks and 1,000Hz Polling

IGN commerce manager Eric Song recommends the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller at its Prime Day price of $23.99, calling it arguably the best controller at that price point. The budget gamepad includes Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, a 1,000Hz polling rate over 2.4GHz wireless, and customizable rear bumpers without requiring any software. Only the lavender color is discounted, but Song notes it looks great in person.

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Infinity Festival Returns to LA November 12-15 With AI Focus Across Creative Industries

Infinity Festival is set for its 9th edition at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion from November 12-15, bringing four days of panels, screenings, and demonstrations centered on AI's expanding role across animation, gaming, filmmaking, and live entertainment. Presenting sponsors NVIDIA, HP, and Intel return alongside expected appearances from directors the Russo Brothers, Phil Lord, and Chris Miller.

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PlayStation Survey Sparks Player Backlash Over Plan to End Physical Discs

Sony published a public PlayStation survey on September 25 that players are flooding with criticism of the company's plan to stop producing physical game discs in January 2028. The questionnaire asks about PS5 satisfaction across exclusive games, performance, and the DualSense controller, but community members are using open-ended responses to protest the digital-only future.

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Resident Evil Stunt Footage Reveals How the Katamari Monster Came to Life

Behind-the-scenes footage from Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie shows stunt performers strapped together to create the Katamari Monster's distinctive rolling movement. The practical reference work, filmed in July 2025, gave CGI artists a human foundation for the creature's locomotion as it chases Bryan through Raccoon City.

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Family Condemns $20,000 Pokémon Card Listing Using Late Son's Memory

The family of 12-year-old Pokémon content creator Avery Garcia has publicly condemned scalpers using his death to sell a rare Jirachi card for up to $20,000. Avery, known online as Avery the Poke Kid, passed away from pancreatic cancer on September 18th, and his final video showed him pulling the illustrated card from the 30th anniversary set.

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US Court Orders Redditor to Pay Nintendo £3.4m Over Switch Piracy

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Marvel's Wolverine Update 1.001.006 Adds Toggles to Disable Scent Trails and Audio Clues

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GTA 6 Fans 3D-Print $400 Collector's Edition Items as Rarity Debate Erupts

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MSI Codex Z2 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC Drops to $1,699 in Walmart GeForce Week Sale

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Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga Brings SNES JRPG Classics to Steam Next Year

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Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllers Debut at Best Buy

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UK Deals: Switch 2 MicroSD Card Discounts, Corsair Gaming Headsets, and More

Family Condemns $20,000 Pokémon Card Listing Using Late Son's Memory

Control Resonant Buries Its Best Story Under Too Many Audio Logs

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Family Condemns $20,000 Pokémon Card Listing Using Late Son's Memory

Control Resonant Buries Its Best Story Under Too Many Audio Logs

Game Informer Confirms GTA 6 Cover Story With 12 New Screenshots Goes Live September 29

US Court Orders Redditor to Pay Nintendo £3.4m Over Switch Piracy

Marvel's Wolverine Update 1.001.006 Adds Toggles to Disable Scent Trails and Audio Clues

GTA 6 Fans 3D-Print $400 Collector's Edition Items as Rarity Debate Erupts

PC Gaming

Dressmaker Storms Steam Top 10 Days After Launch

Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Fixes the One Thing I Complained About in My Review

MSI Codex Z2 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC Drops to $1,699 in Walmart GeForce Week Sale

Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga Brings SNES JRPG Classics to Steam Next Year

World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Overwhelmed by Record Player Interest, Blizzard Developers Stunned

Playstation

Marvel's Wolverine Share of the Week Highlights Ferocious Fan Captures

PlayStation Surveys Developers on Physical Games After Disc Decision Sparks Backlash

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Preview: Chapter 1 Demo Restores Confidence After Gamescom Letdown

Bruce Straley Apologises After Calling God of War Laufey Gameplay Unexciting

Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley Launch Nova Games Foundation Fellowship for Graduates

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Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection Launches With Translucent Green Hardware Lineup

Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllers Debut at Best Buy

Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike

Where Winds Meet Launches on Xbox with Exclusive Game Pass Perks and Upcoming Hidden Mountain Expansion

Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector's Edition Revives a Bygone Gaming Tradition

Latest Releases

Game Informer Confirms GTA 6 Cover Story With 12 New Screenshots Goes Live September 29

Dressmaker Storms Steam Top 10 Days After Launch

Saw: Genesis Multiplayer Game Announced as Lionsgate Taps Mike P. Nelson for Next Film

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Preview: Chapter 1 Demo Restores Confidence After Gamescom Letdown

Avengers: Endgame Encore Leaks Reveal Four New Scenes Connecting to Avengers: Doomsday

Game Reviews

Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Fixes the One Thing I Complained About in My Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Finale Review — Time Travel, Romance, and a Rushed Ending

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Preview: Chapter 1 Demo Restores Confidence After Gamescom Letdown

EA Sports FC 27 Review in Progress: Tactics Shine While The Grounds Stumbles

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom Review — Aardman's Halloween Homage Delivers Stop-Motion Magic

Updates and Patches

Marvel's Wolverine Update 1.001.006 Adds Toggles to Disable Scent Trails and Audio Clues

Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Fixes the One Thing I Complained About in My Review

Minecraft LIVE Returns This Saturday With New Game Updates

Overwatch Introduces Lifeweaver: Thai Scientist Brings Gardening-Themed Support Kit as 37th Hero

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Mastery Monday Start Times and Buffs Detailed