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Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Switch Release Unites Gamers Everywhere
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver are both beloved and actually quite difficult to get hold of in 2026, so a Switch release makes total sense.
from Screen Rant | April 26, 2026
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South Korean PM Comments on Crimson Desert
South Korea's PM sings praises to Crimson Desert and pledges to 'take responsibility' following the hit open-world game's latest achievement.
from GameRant (Written by Dominik Bošnjak) | April 26, 2026
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First Look At Alien: Isolation Sequel Revealed
Sega just dropped a surprise Alien: Isolation 2 teaser.
from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | April 26, 2026
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Keeps "Edward's Classic Moves," But Builds On Recent Games' Parkour
Black Flag Resynced builds on Edward Kenway's signature parkour with some of the more recent games' quality-of-life additions.
from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | April 26, 2026
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Xbox Game Pass Loses Nearly 10 Free Games On April 30
These Xbox Game Pass freebies will leave soon.
from Screen Rant | April 26, 2026
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Cyberpunk 2077 Official Prequel RPG Has Left Gamers Stunned
Discover the shocking secrets of Night City with the new Cyberpunk 2077 prequel RPG, leaving fans stunned.
from Screen Rant | April 26, 2026
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South Korean Prime Minister Congratulates Crimson Desert Devs On Success
Prime minister Kim Min-seok has congratulated Crimson Desert for elevating "the South Korean gaming industry on the global stage."
from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | April 26, 2026
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Zelda: Majora's Mask Meets Tunic In New Adventure Game
Zelda meets Tunic in this epic new indie adventure that'll keep you hooked for days.
from Screen Rant | April 26, 2026
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Far Cry 4 Director Says Noah Hawley's Comments Ahead Of The TV Show Are "Pi**ing Me Off"
Far Cry 4 director Alex Hutchinson has taken issue with Noah Hawley's claim that skippable cutscenes make "the human drama kind of irrelevant."
from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | April 26, 2026
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New PlayStation Live-Service Game is Reportedly Struggling to "Find the Fun"
A new report suggests that an upcoming PlayStation live-service game is struggling to 'find the fun.'
from GameRant (Written by Daniel Morris) | April 26, 2026
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