GTA 6 won't be released on disc: the box will only contain a redemption code
The long-awaited physical edition of Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to hit stores without the game inside: the box would contain only a printed download code, making the retail version functionally identical to the digital one. This information has been circulating since June and has reignited the debate over the future of physical media in AAA games.
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GTA 6 won't be released on disc: the box will only contain a redemption code
The long-awaited physical edition of Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to hit stores without the game inside: the box would contain only a printed download code, making the retail version functionally identical to the digital one. This information has been circulating since June and has reignited the debate over the future of physical media in AAA games.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2
Digimon Story: Time Stranger, an RPG from Bandai Namco and Media.Vision, was released on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on July 10, 2026, nearly a year after its debut on PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Confirmed: PlayStation to End Production of New Game Discs in 2028
Sony confirmed on the PlayStation Blog: production of physical discs for new games will end in January 2028, and future releases will be digital-only. The decision has reignited the debate over collecting, reselling, and preservation.
Master System Sonic: the first hedgehog for Brazilians
Made by Ancient with a Yuzo Koshiro soundtrack, the 1991 Master System Sonic was millions of Brazilians' first contact with Sega's hedgehog.
Chrono Trigger: the JRPG that beat time itself
Released in 1995 by Squaresoft on the Super Nintendo, Chrono Trigger united Sakaguchi, Horii and Toriyama in a time-travel JRPG that became legend. We look back at why.
Ocarina of Time gets exclusive remake on Switch 2
Nintendo announced during the June 9, 2026 Direct a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time exclusive to the Switch 2, set to launch this year.
Tides of Annihilation Gets Playable Demo at Gamescom 2026
Eclipse Glow Games confirmed that Tides of Annihilation, a PS5 action-RPG inspired by Arthurian legend, will get its first playable demo at Gamescom 2026, from August 26 to 30.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in September
SEGA has confirmed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance on Nintendo Switch 2 for September 24, 2026, with enhanced resolution and a Deluxe edition featuring the company's classic villains.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Konami's New 2D Game
Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a 2D action game by Evil Empire. It launches October 15, 2026 on PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch.
PS Plus: July 2026 free games (PS5 and PS4)
Sony has revealed the July 2026 PS Plus Essential monthly games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II and CrossCode, for PS5 and PS4. Claim them until early August.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Arrives on Switch 2
Cygames has released a free demo of Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring Story Mode, four quests and crossplay matchmaking.
Octopath Traveler I and II Coming to Switch 2 in October
Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in the West on October 1, 2026, with resolution and frame rate improvements over the original versions.
Rumor: Nintendo Studying a Switch 2 OLED for 2027
ZDNET Korea claims Nintendo is studying an OLED version of the Switch 2, with a Full HD screen and production from 2027. Nothing is confirmed: treat it as a rumor.
Rumors point to new Metroid and new Wario on Switch 2
A supposed rating registration and insiders reignited talk of a new Metroid and a new Wario on Switch 2. None of it is official: it's all rumor.
The Duskbloods gets a network test in August; here's how to join
FromSoftware confirmed the closed network test for The Duskbloods, set for August 21-24 on Nintendo Switch 2. Sign-ups run July 22-28 on the official site.
Review: Yooka-Replaylee (PS5) — the second chance that worked
I played Yooka-Replaylee on PS5: with the moveset unlocked from the start, a new camera, 4K at 60 fps, and an orchestral score, the remaster becomes the collectathon the 2017 game always wanted to be.
Donkey Kong Bananza: the demolition that redefines the Switch 2
We revisit Donkey Kong Bananza a year later: total destruction, Pauline singing and a 91 on Metacritic. The first 3D DK since 1999 is still the Switch 2's greatest showcase.
Star Fox on Switch 2: the triumphant return of Fox McCloud
I played Star Fox, the remake of Star Fox 64 released June 25 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Timeless aerial combat, jaw-dropping visuals and heaps of nostalgia — but almost nothing new. Score: 8.5.
Sonic Adventure: Sega's leap of faith into 3D
I went back to the original Dreamcast to replay Sonic Adventure (1998), the hedgehog's 3D debut. Between absurd speed, the Chao Garden and a treacherous camera, the Sonic Team classic still has plenty to say.
Super Mario 64 DS: the handheld remake that challenged the analog stick
We revisit Super Mario 64 DS, the DS launch remake from 2004, comparing it to the 1996 original: extra characters, 150 stars, minigames and the eternal D-pad versus analog duel.
Sonic R: The Saturn's Most Beloved and Controversial Running Game
Released in 1997, Sonic R swapped karts for a running race on the Saturn. Flawed yet endearing, it achieved cult status thanks to Richard Jacques’s soundtrack and the Tails Doll creepypasta.
Kingdom Hearts IV: New Platforms and Simultaneous Release
Square Enix showcased Kingdom Hearts IV during the June Nintendo Direct and confirmed a simultaneous release on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC. A release date has not yet been announced.
Legend of Mana: The Most Beautiful Watercolor Art on the PS1
Released by Squaresoft in 1999/2000, *Legend of Mana* builds its world piece by piece, features hand-painted artwork, and a soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura. It’s a cult classic that just keeps growing.
The Mask on the Super Nintendo: The "Máskara" That Took Over the Video Rental Store
Released in 1995 for the SNES, *The Mask* became a huge hit at Brazilian video rental stores with its crazy Máskara, giant hammer, and merciless difficulty. Is it worth revisiting today?
Alabaster Dawn: Radical Fish's new action-RPG shines on the Steam Deck
Alabaster Dawn, the new action-RPG from Radical Fish Games (CrossCode), launched on Steam in Early Access on May 7, 2026. We played it on the Steam Deck and will let you know if it’s already worth the R$ 83.99.
Legend of Legaia: The Cult PS1 RPG Where You Fought with Combos
Released by Sony in 1998, *Legend of Legaia* introduced the Tactical Arts system, which transformed turns into combat combos. We look back at the Mist, the Ra-Seru, and why this PS1 JRPG became a cult classic.
Switch 2 will have a user-replaceable battery in Europe
Nintendo has confirmed that it will release updated versions of the Switch 2 and accessories with user-replaceable batteries in Europe. The change will take effect in the summer of 2026 and is in response to the European Union’s Battery Regulation, which goes into effect on February 18, 2027. As a result, the original Switch lineup will no longer be sold in Europe.
Sonic Turns 35: Sega and iam8bit Re-release Sonic 1 and 2 on Mega Drive Cartridges
The most famous blue hedgehog in video games is turning 35, and Sega has decided to celebrate in a way that will delight those who grew up in the ’90s: by going back to its roots. In partnership with iam8bit, the company announced the re-release of Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 on physical Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) cartridges as part of the so-called Legacy Cartridge Collection.