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Catch up on the gaming news with SIFTER's weekly news show in around fifteen minutes or less. All the biggest news, new release dates and explainers of the biggest video game stories every Sunday. Take look at the week ahead with Release Radar, highlighting the coolest games out this week. Produced by award winning radio journalists and hosted by Kyle Pauletto and Fiona Bartholomaeus.

  1. 3 days ago

    MECCHA CHAMELEON custom maps are hacking computers with malware

    NEWS THIS WEEKGTA Online Casino Gambling Minigames Become Restricted in AustraliaUser-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game's official Discord server got hackedWill you power down your PS5 for a week in protest of Sony's all-digital future? A new petition encourages you to pull the plug on PlayStationValve has released the CAD design files for the Steam Machine's exterior, leaving us asking: how long before someone makes a GabeCube skin?RELEASE RADARBIG WALK - 4 August 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2BEAST OF REINCARNATION - 4 August 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5POKEMON POKOPIA EXPANSION PASS - 5 August 2026 - Switch 2MARVEL TŌKON: FIGHTING SOULS - 6 August 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5RESTORY: CHILL ELECTRONICS REPAIRS - 7 August 2026 - PCCAPY CASTAWAY - 7 August 2026 - PC‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahneand Mitch Loh are Senior Producers and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

  2. 25 July

    EA Sports FC simulation accurately predicts the winner of the World Cup again

    NEWS THIS WEEKEA Sports FC simulations correctly predicted the FIFA World Cup winner would be Spain, and it's not the first time it has happenedData set for EA Sports FC simulationsMagic: The Gathering Reveals Star Trek Universes Beyond SetNew MTG Stardew Valley and Hatsune Miku Secret Lairs revealed, with 79 cards total!Jurassic Park Fans Go Viral With Tear-Jerking Tribute to Sam Neill In Path of TitansCult of the Lamb: The Board Game KickstarterRELEASE RADARHALO: CAMPAIGN EVOLVED - 28 July 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5TRUCK-KUN IS SUPPORTING ME FROM ANOTHER WORLD?! - 29 July 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|SRITA - 30 July 2026 - PC‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahneand Mitch Loh are Senior Producers and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

  3. 18 July

    ROBLOX'S new AI tool claims to build new games out of simple text prompts

    NEWS THIS WEEKRoblox Will Let Anyone Use AI to Turn Text Prompts Into a Basic Game on Their PhoneNintendo Pulling Bikini Chef Kawasaki Fan Designs From Kirby Air Riders, Players SayBungie's mixing up Marathon with a new 'experimental PvE mode' in next updatePro Jank Footy Release Date Confirmed, Arrives AugustRELEASE RADARFADING ECHO - 21 July 2026 - PCTEARS OF METAL - 22 July 2026 - PCSPLATOON RAIDERS - 23 July 2026 - Switch 2GRIM DAWN: FANGS OF ASTERKARN - 23 July 2026 - PCPATH OF EXILE ONE: CURSE OF THE ALLFLAME - 25 July 2026 - PC‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne and Mitch Loh are Senior Producers and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

  4. 11 July

    Huge Xbox sackings sees 1600 staff fired, studios Compulsion Games and Double Fine are independent again

    NEWS THIS WEEKXbox cuts four (but really five) studios and thousands of jobsResetting XBOXUpdate from Compulsion GamesDouble Fine is Independent again‍17 years later, Minecraft is finally adding somewhere to sitTwo brothers admit to stealing more than £71,000 worth of Pokémon TCG cards after failing to escape the police and hide the loot‍RELEASE RADARTEETO - 15 July 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2DENSHATTACK! - 15 July 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2MOSS: THE FORGOTTEN RELIC - 16 July 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2DESKTOP EXPLORER - 18 July 2026 - PC‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne and Mitch Loh are Senior Producers and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

  5. 4 July

    Bye bye game discs, Sony announces the end of physical media for PlayStation games

    NEWS THIS WEEKSony Just Killed Discs: Physical Disc Production to End January 2028 for New Games Releasing on PlayStation ConsolesPlayStation Removes Access to 500+ Movies Users Already PurchasedSplatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?Mario Kart World gets two new Knockout Tour routes and a new Photo Mode feature in latest updateSubnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds' CEO resigns as Krafton agrees to pay $250m bonusRELEASE RADARMOONLIGHT PEAKS - 7 July - Switch, PCDIGIMON STORY: TIME STRANGER - 9 July - Switch, Switch 2ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG RESYNCED - 9 July - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PCPocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne and Mitch Loh are Senior Producers and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER. ‍

  6. 27 June

    GRAND THEFT AUTO VI arrives in November with a high price and a physical version that doesn’t even have a disc

    NEWS THIS WEEKHere’s The Aussie Grand Theft Auto 6 PricesGrand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders begin at midnight, there's no disc in the box, and physical editions are going out five days earlyValve says original plan for Steam Machine is ‘no longer viable’ as AI drives up component costsMTG Arena workers have successfully unionized with a landslide 83% vote RELEASE RADARBLOOD GAUNTLET - 29 June 2026 - PCCAT SQUEEZE - 1 July 2026 - PCRHYTHM HEAVEN GROOVE - 2 July 2026 - Switch 2 Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne and Mitch Loh are Senior Producers and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

  7. 20 June

    No escaping in-game advertising thanks to EA’s new ad platform

    NEWS THIS WEEKEA Launches New Advertising Platform Allowing "Brands to Integrate Directly Into Gameplay"Battlefield 2142, Other EA Titles to Have In-Game AdsXbox studios Compulsion, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory facing closure, it’s claimedLife is Strange Creators Don't Nod Could Run Out of Cash by NovemberFortnite Is Getting Over 30 New Gaming Collabs in 2026 – Sonic, Vampire Survivors & MoreVampire Survivors Developer 'Reviewing' Fortnite Crossover Plans, After Epic Details Unreal Engine 6 AI UsageRELEASE RADARDEER & BOY - 23 June 2026 - PCDELTARUNE: CHAPTER 5 - 25 June 2026 - PC,PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2DEAD OR ALIVE 6: LAST ROUND - 25 June 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5STAR FOX - 25 June 2026 - Switch 2Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne and Mitch Loh are Senior Producers and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

  8. 13 June

    It’s real! THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME remake is landing this year

    NEWS THIS WEEKXbox Games Showcase 2026 Reveals New Spyro Game and Bonus Halo: Campaign Evolved MissionsEverything Announced At The June 2026 Nintendo DirectNintendo Fined €35 Million Over Widespread Joy-Con DefectsEvery game, trailer, and announcement in the PC Gaming Show 2026Frosty Games Fest: 51 big games revealed during 2026 showcaseNom’s Denshattack interview RELEASE RADARDENSHATTACK! - 17 June 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2THE ADVENTURES OF ELLIOT: THE MILLENNIUM TALES - 19 June 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2R-TYPE TACTIC I • II COSMOS - 19 June 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2EA SPORTS UFC 6 - June 20 2026 - PlayStation 5 - Xbox Series X|S Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne and Mitch Loh are Senior Producers and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

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Catch up on the gaming news with SIFTER's weekly news show in around fifteen minutes or less. All the biggest news, new release dates and explainers of the biggest video game stories every Sunday. Take look at the week ahead with Release Radar, highlighting the coolest games out this week. Produced by award winning radio journalists and hosted by Kyle Pauletto and Fiona Bartholomaeus.

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