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As a part of today's Mega Dimension DLC news, The Pokémon Company revealed Legends: Z-A's next Mystery Gift Code event, and it's not one to be missed. The event is live in-game right now. All that you need to do is head to the 'Mystery Gift' menu and select 'Receive via Internet' to get involved. Right off the bat, you'll be rewarded with special Mewtwonite X & Y Mega Stones, and you'll also unlock the new 'Project M' side mission, which sets you on the path to catch — you guessed it — Mewtw

Update [Sun 23rd Nov 2025, 10am]: Ahead of the December Update for Pokémon Unite, additional details have been shared about License Points and the Aeos Coins Exchange. Here's the rundown via the Pokémon website: Pokémon Unite - December Update Please see the details below regarding exchanging previously earned Aeos coins for license points. Exchange Rate 10 Aeos coins → 1 license point Points Required to Obtain a License In License Journeys, the number of license points required to obtain a Pok

Bar a few exceptions, the days of opening your boxed copy of a new game and eagerly flipping through the instruction booklet are behind us. But it looks like Nintendo isn't ready to give up on the nostalgia just yet, as it has released a printable 'databook' for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, that just makes our hearts sing (thanks for the heads up, @ninpatentswatch). The booklet is only available on the Japanese Nintendo website at the time of writing — with all of the text in Japanese, natch — but i

With awards season just a few weeks away, Sony's official PlayStation Blog has opened all of its Game of the Year 2025 deliberations to the public, allowing PS5, PS4 fans to vote for their favourite titles released this year. Voting across 19 categories is live now until midnight on Tuesday, 9th December, giving you a full week to consider your picks and then submit them. You can do so through the link, with the following categories available: Best New Character Best Story Best Graphical Showc

Update [Thu 4th Dec 2025, 6am]: We assumed when new footage of The God Slayer debuted earlier today that it was no longer part of Sony’s China Hero Project programme. That’s primarily because the game was also announced for the Xbox Series X|S, which is unusual, as China Hero Project titles typically deploy as timed console exclusives. Recent examples include Lost Soul Aside, for instance, which launched on PS5 and PC only, of course. But dev Pathea Games reached out to us to confirm The God Sla

In the absence of Dino Crisis, TeamKill Media's upcoming shooter Code Violet looks set to fill the void. The PS5 exclusive sci-fi action horror title has been on the radar all year, and was expected to launch back in November. Unfortunately, it hasn't hit its launch plans, and has been delayed to 10th January 2026. However, with this delay comes some good news: Code Violet has now gone gold, meaning the game is effectively finished, and the remaining time will presumably be spent squashing last-

You may have forgotten about MIO: Memories in Orbit, a Metroidvania action platformer announced earlier this year. Well, publisher Focus Entertainment has finally announced a release date; it comes to PS5 very soon, on 20th January 2026. MIO is the name of the little robot you play as. They've lost their memories, and you'll have to navigate a vast, maze-like spaceship in order to solve its mysteries. It looks to contain your typical Metroidvania fare, with a mix of combat and traversal as you s

If you enjoyed building simple (or complex) vehicles to solve puzzles in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, then you’ll absolutely love what PS5 open world Where Winds Meet is cooking. The game, which launched globally last month, is getting a massive update in China which will see it incorporate mechanics where you can build simple cars, boats, and aircrafts. It works similarly to Nintendo’s flagship franchise, where you combine components to construct your makeshift machines. For examp

An interesting datapoint from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella reveals the PS5 was outsold by an unexpected US-based rival in the run up to Black Friday last week. While the Switch 2 being top-selling hardware SKU for the week ending 22nd November won’t come as a massive surprise, the NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System coming second is a bit of a shock. If you’ve never heard of this product, it’s effectively a standalone reimagining of the Kinect – or the EyeToy, if you remember the classic

PS5 console sales in Japan have skyrocketed in the past week, as the new model designed specifically for the country enters the market. Accounting for around two to three days' worth of sales, there were exactly 23,381 purchases of the PS5 Digital Edition in Japan through until 23rd November. In comparison, PS5 sales the week before slumped to just 5,855. This means that the Japan-specific PS5 model, which has launched at a lower price and is essentially region-locked to Japan, has resulted in r

If even one of the biggest games in the world, with all the money it generates on a daily basis, is now embracing AI tools for art production, how much hope is there left? Following the end of the Zero Hour live event this weekend and the beginning of Season 7, Fortnite players have started pointing out parts of the map and in-game items that look suspiciously AI-generated. The game's main Reddit page (via Eurogamer) has now been taken over by posts debating the suspected images and items, with

When Irem & City Connection announced that they were working on a port of R-Type Delta HD Boosted for modern consoles and PCs earlier this year, there was a lot of excitement online. And it's pretty easy to understand why. The original game is frequently listed online for hundreds of pounds on the secondhand market, making this new version a potentially cheaper alternative for those who want to get their hands on the PS1 game, without breaking the bank. Reviews for the game dropped on Thursd

Red Dead Online players, it is time to dust off your metal detectors and shine your shovels. The February 2026 monthly event has arrived, and it is squarely focused on the Collector role. Running from February 3rd through March 2nd, this month offers a treasure trove of bonuses, returning clothing, and discounts designed to help you complete your collections and your wardrobe. Whether you are a seasoned collector or looking to pick up the bag for the first time, here is everything you need to kn

Happy New Year, outlaws! Rockstar Games is ringing in 2026 with a bang, dedicating the first month of the year to the lawless frontier's most lucrative profession: Bounty Hunting. Running from January 6th through February 2nd, this month-long event offers seasoned veterans and fresh-faced gunslingers alike the chance to rake in serious RDO$, Gold, and XP. Whether you are hauling in common criminals or legendary targets, it’s time to polish your badge and saddle up. Big Bonuses for Bounty Hunters

In a surprising twist for one of Rockstar Games' most beloved yet neglected live-service titles, a fresh data leak has pulled back the curtain on Red Dead Online's hidden financial muscle. Even though the multiplayer mode of Red Dead Redemption 2 hasn't seen a major content update in years, the game continues to generate tens of millions in revenue and draw hundreds of thousands of players every week. The revelations come courtesy of a hack by the teenage group ShinyHunters, who dumped gigabytes

Rockstar has rolled out its latest monthly celebration for Red Dead Online, and this one is all about the Moonshiners. Running from March 3 to March 30, 2026, the “Moonshiner Event Month” delivers stacked bonuses on story missions, sales, and contracts, plus a rotating lineup of free clothing rewards and some of the best discounts we’ve seen on Moonshiner gear in months. Whether you’re already running a high-level Moonshine Shack or just thinking about buying one, this is the perfect time to div

Rockstar has dropped the details for the next Red Dead Online Event Month, and it’s all about the Trader role. Running from March 31 through May 4, this month-long celebration gives players who love hauling goods across the frontier a serious boost in cash, XP, and exclusive rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned Trader or just getting started, there’s plenty here to keep you logging in every week.⁠Rockstarintel Triple the Profits: Core Bonuses The headline of this event is the 3X RDO,RoleXP,andregu

Despite its absence from the recent Nintendo Direct, fresh insider reports claim that a port of Red Dead Redemption 2 for the Nintendo Switch 2 is still on track for release later this year. According to a report from RockstarINTEL, renowned industry insider NateTheHate has reaffirmed that the critically acclaimed western title is slated for the new hybrid console in 2026. The Rumor Mill Churns After Nintendo Direct The speculation resurfaced following Nintendo’s latest Direct presentation on Th

The Wild West has officially conquered the small screen. According to new data, the mobile port of Rockstar Games’ classic Red Dead Redemption has surpassed 10 million downloads since its release in December. However, the breakdown of these numbers reveals a stark divide in how mobile gamers are accessing the title. The Netflix Effect Data provided by analytics firm Sensor Tower (via The Game Business) indicates that the overwhelming majority of these 10 million downloads come from the version i

Rockstar's new current-gen upgrade for Red Dead Redemption is starting to roll out in certain regions, and with the game now live in some parts of the world, we're seeing that this new version has a 50% launch discount on Xbox Series X|S. Available for seemingly the first two weeks after release, Red Dead Redemption has a half price offer right now. Here's how that's looking on the New Zealand store at the moment, with the upgrade expected to go live in other regions over the next few hours: Of

Rockstar Games continues to refine the frontier experience on mobile, bringing highly-requested features and technical improvements to its blockbuster classic. Red Dead Redemption’s journey on mobile devices has been nothing short of a resounding success, and Rockstar Games is keeping the momentum going. Just a month after celebrating a massive milestone of 10 million downloads, the studio has rolled out a brand-new update (v1.58.63226194) for both iOS and Android platforms. Whether you access t

For all the money it earns through GTA Online, you'd think Rockstar would put at least a little bit more effort into the re-releases of its past games. Apparently not, though, as the new PS5 version of Red Dead Redemption is probably about as barebones as you can get. Just like the older PS4 re-release from a few years ago, you get the single player campaign of Red Dead Redemption along with the Undead Nightmare expansion in this package. There's a free upgrade for current PS4 owners, and it's a

Rockstar Games fans who prefer physical copies just got some exciting (and unconfirmed) news. A Spanish retailer has accidentally leaked a full store listing for a native Red Dead Redemption PS5 physical edition, complete with a release date and price. The listing appeared on Wakkap’s website and was first spotted by the Portuguese gaming site Portal Viciados on April 15, 2026. According to the leaked listing, the PS5 physical version of the 2010 classic is scheduled to launch on Thursday, May 7

Ahead of its PS5 version launching tomorrow, the Trophy list for Red Dead Redemption has gone live, sharing what is an identical list to the PS4 edition. Exophase has the complete list of 52 Trophies, which is mostly focused on the base game, with some Trophies for the Undead Nightmare expansion to go along with it. As this is the same list as the PS4 version, we can pull on the Trophy guides published for that edition to confirm we're looking at a very achievable Platinum Trophy on PS5. PSN Pro

As 2026 kicks off, the gaming world has its eyes locked on one massive event: the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. After a recent delay pushed the highly anticipated title to November 2026, anxiety has been high among fans fearing another slip into 2027 or a rumored sky-high price tag. However, new predictions from a reputable industry insider suggest gamers might finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief. No More Delays? Tom Henderson, the editor-in-chief of Insider Gaming and a source with a