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2 unreleased Virtual Boy games are coming to Nintendo Switch as part of the NSO Expansion Pack | VGC Zero Racer and D-Hopper will be playable for the first time…

Two unreleased Virtual Boy games are coming to Nintendo Switch as part of the NSO Expansion Pack next month.

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YouTube video by VGC PokéPark Kanto Review: Inside Pokémon's new theme park!

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We visited Japan’s Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, and left full of nostalgic joy (and carrying merchandise) | VGC PokéPark Kanto is a must-see, nostalgia-packed birthday present to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon…

VGC’s @jordanmiddler.bsky.social visited Japan’s Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto before its official opening. Here’s what he made of it.

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Walmart could have leaked Nintendo Switch Online’s next GameCube games | VGC Two unannounced GameCube titles are pictured on its website…

Walmart could have leaked Nintendo Switch Online’s next GameCube games.

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First trip of the year. Going to be a fun week

YouTube video by VGC PokéPark Kanto Review: Inside Pokémon's new theme park!

Video:
youtu.be/OO8a1O6u0EM

We visited Japan’s Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, and left full of nostalgic joy (and carrying merchandise) | VGC PokéPark Kanto is a must-see, nostalgia-packed birthday present to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon…

VGC’s @jordanmiddler.bsky.social visited Japan’s Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto before its official opening. Here’s what he made of it.

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Future plans 45 editorial redundancies at titles including Techradar and Tom's Guide Future plc has proposed to make 45 editorial redundancies in its tech vertical including at Tom's Guide and Techradar.

More media layoffs: Future plans 45 editorial redundancies at titles including Techradar and Tom’s Guide

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Holy wow, somebody ported Super Monkey Ball 1 + 2 to a web browser (and it works on iPhone!)

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Grand Theft Auto 6 may not have a physical version on day one to avoid leaks, report claims | VGC It’s claimed the physical version may come a few weeks or even months later…

Rockstar may hold back the release of the physical version of Grand Theft Auto 6 to avoid spoilers, a new report claims.

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Ubisoft proposes to cut 18% of workforce at France headquarters as part of ‘major reset’ plan | VGC Ubisoft has proposed the ‘mutual termination’ of up to 200 jobs…

Ubisoft has proposed the elimination of up to 200 jobs at its headquarters in France, or around 18% of staff, following last week’s announcement of a ‘major company reset’.

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FYI, this is Banjo-Kazooie’s new unofficial PC port, which is out now:

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Banjo-Kazooie isn’t entirely made for ultra widescreen

Mario Galaxy Movie release date brought forward in global alignment | VGC The Mario Movie sequel will now release on April 1 in many major markets…

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s release date has been brought forward, with the film now arriving simultaneously in major markets like the US and UK.

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Xbox says it wants to be ‘more consistent’ with its PS5 release timing in future | VGC So far, only some of Xbox’s PS5 versions have released concurrently with other versions…

Xbox’s studios boss has said Microsoft will try to be “more consistent” with its PlayStation 5 release strategy going forward.

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A new trailer and new characters, including Yoshi, have been revealed for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | VGC Yoshi and Birdo are joining Brie Larson’s Rosalina and Benny Safdie’s Bowser Jr…

A new trailer and new characters, including Yoshi, have been revealed for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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It looks like Atari is working on a Rayman revival for the series’ 30th anniversary | VGC Ubisoft previously said it was exploring a revival for the Rayman series…

Ubisoft and Atari look to be prepping a ‘30th anniversary’ game for the Rayman series.

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Congratulations! You're the master

Nintendo confirms Nintendo Direct this weekend for Mario Galaxy Movie | VGC Nintendo and Illumination are set to reveal new details on the sequel…

Nintendo will hold a surprise Nintendo Direct dedicated to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie this weekend, it's announced.

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Sonic boss says he’s open to adding ‘deep cut’ Sonic characters as CrossWorlds DLC | VGC “We want Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to represent all eras of Sonic.”…

Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka says he’s open to adding ‘deep cut’ Sonic characters as future CrossWorlds DLC, such as those from the 90s animated show and comics.

“We want Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to represent all eras of Sonic.”

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This looks absolutely brilliant. It's no easy task to follow up a beloved, 25-year-old series. Playground Games: Bravo.

Xbox’s big Fable reveal confirms ‘truly’ open world, and Xbox and PlayStation release this Autumn | VGC Playground promises British humour, morale dilemmas, and a “truly” open world…

Xbox's big Fable reveal has confirmed a 'truly' open world, British humour, and an Xbox and PlayStation release this Autumn.

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Forza Horizon 6 first gameplay details revealed and release date confirmed | VGC Playground Games shared the first look at the series’ Japan entry in a gameplay deep dive…

Xbox has shared the first gameplay details for Forza Horizon 6, and confirmed its release date.

The PS5 version is coming "later this year".

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Battlefield outsold Call of Duty for the first time ever last year, as Black Ops 7 dropped to 5th place | VGC 2025 marked Call of Duty’s worst US chart placement in 17 years…

Battlefield 6 outsold Call of Duty for the first time ever last year in the US, according to data from Circana.

Black Ops 7’s fifth place is CoD's lowest in nearly 20 years, when Call of Duty: World at War placed sixth in 2008.

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This confirms the earlier reporting of Switch 2 holiday sales being down v Switch 1 (2017), while it's still the fastest selling console of all time.

A lot of people were able to get one over the Summer. New games in 2026 should keep demand high, despite the headwinds.

Having reviewed and loved all the originals (old man emoji), I'm more excited for Fable than possibly any game this year.

I'm told it's out late summer, so there's not long to wait. Despite some choice quotes pulled from our pod, I'm not certain on PS5 timing, but, it's definitely on the menu.

Nintendo Switch 2 sold 4.4 million units in the US in 2025, remains the fastest-selling console in US history | VGC Market research firm Circana has posted its US hardware and software sales report for December 2025 and the year as a whole…

Nintendo Switch 2 closed out 2025 with a total of 4.4 million sold in the US, retaining its status as the fastest-selling console in US history.

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Nintendo shares a wealth of new info on Super Mario Wonder Switch 2 Edition, including playable Rosalina | VGC Super Mario Bros Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is out in March…

Nintendo has shared a wealth of new information on the upcoming Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros Wonder, including a release date, playable Rosalina, multiplayer modes, Toad challenges, Koopalings, Amiibo and new power-ups.

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