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Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Return February 2027 With New Collector's Set
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver return in 2027.
from Screen Rant | September 11, 2026
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The Legend Of Zelda Officially Returns February 2027 With Major 40th Anniversary Release
Zelda is about to have a big 2027.
from Screen Rant | September 11, 2026
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Brand-New Steam FPS is Already a Massive Hit
One of Steam’s newest shooters is already a massive hit, with hundreds of thousands of players jumping in during its launch window.
from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | September 11, 2026
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Final Fantasy 9: Roses of May Officially Announced
Publisher Square Enix officially announces the upcoming release of Final Fantasy 9: Roses of May.
from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | September 11, 2026
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Rockstar Compares GTA 6 Online Secrecy To Coca Cola And Apple
Rockstar is guarding GTA 6 Online with extreme secrecy, comparing its protection to Apple’s designs and Coca‑Cola’s formula.
from TheGamer (Written by Nazmul Roosevelt) | September 11, 2026
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Zelda Fans Are Reporting The Ocarina Of Time Scalpers To Get Their eBay Listings Removed
Turns out, those Ocarina of Time Remake scalpers might be breaking eBay's terms and conditions by listing their pre-orders so early.
from TheGamer (Written by Rhiannon Bevan) | September 11, 2026
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Nintendo Wins Dutch Lawsuit Against MIG Switch Cartridges
With a court victory, Nintendo has ensured the ban of the data-copying MIG Switch and related hardware and software.
from DualShockers (Written by Daniel Trock) | September 11, 2026
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Forget Link, The Most Controversial Redesign In The Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Sheik
After all these years, Sheik is looking very different, and fans are split on whether this is the right direction for the character.
from TheGamer (Written by Rhiannon Bevan) | September 11, 2026
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Insomniac Community Director Responds To Wolverine Scent Trail Discourse
The biggest discourse surrounding Marvel’s Wolverine right now has been defended by an Insomniac Games member.
from TheGamer (Written by George Foster) | September 11, 2026
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GTA 6 Online Player Count Leaked by Official Court Documents
An ongoing legal dispute involving Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive reveals a leaked player count for GTA 6 Online.
from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | September 11, 2026
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