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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. 10 hr ago

    THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME remake is here and I could cry it looks so good

    NEWS THIS WEEKEverything announced at Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary DirectEverything Announced At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo DirectEverything Announced At The September 2026 Nintendo DirectSteam’s R18+ Age Verification Requires An Actual Credit CardMagic: The Gathering Reality Fracture – New Cards, Mechanics, and Mythic Sphinxes Revealed!Finalists Announced for the 2026 Australian Game Developer AwardsRELEASE RADARMARVEL’s WOLVERINE - 15 September - PlayStation 5WOODO - 16 September - PC, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2LILY'S WORLD XD - 17 September - PCFIRE EMBLEM: FORTUNE'S WEAVE - 17 September - 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. ‍

  2. 5 Sept

    Build your own LEGO PlayStation 1 and much more news from Sony’s State of Play

    NEWS THIS WEEKEverything Announced At The September 2026 PlayStation State Of Play‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was furloughed ahead of launchCD Projekt Red opens its 'Arasaka hardware archives' to help an indie dev whose gear was stolen during 1 of at least 4 Gamescom thefts'That criticism is justified': Gamescom apologizes for its callous response to developer hardware thefts Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud GamingNintendo officially confirms a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct is comingRELEASE RADARCAT ME IF YOU CAN - 8 September 2026 - PCWELCOME TO ELDERFIELD - 10 September 2026 - PCHOT WHEELS™ INFINITE RUSH - 10 September 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5‍Pocket 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. ‍

  3. 29 Aug

    Both Xbox and PlayStation are preparing us for a discless video game future

    NEWS THIS WEEKXbox's disc-to-digital program officially revealed, launches next weekSony Sends Out Email Reminding PlayStation Users Their Digital Games Are “Licensed To You, Not Sold”Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: The biggest announcements and trailersJames Turner, the first Westerner to design a Pokémon, has rejoined the franchiseRELEASE RADARBREATHEDGE 2 - 31 August 2026 - PCWHEELMATES - 1 September 2026 - PCCRIMSON MOON - 2 September 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5MOONLIGHTER 2: THE ENDLESS VAULT - 2 September 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2ORBITALS - 3 September 2026 - Switch 2BLOOD OF THE DAWNWALKER - 2 September - PC, Xbox Series X|S‍Pocket 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.

  4. 22 Aug

    KINGDOM HEARTS IV enters new worlds with a big reveal at Disney D23

    NEWS THIS WEEKThe entire GTA6 map along with additional footage has been leaked by protesters Take-Two stocks are plummeting amidst data leak Kingdom Hearts D23 blowout confirms anime series, release window, and moreThe Simpsons: Hit & Run is coming back, according to Matt GroeningPlayStation Reboots ‘Horizon Hunters Gathering’ as Live-Service Strategy StrugglesRELEASE RADARSTAR WARS ZERO COMPANY - 27 August 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5LOU'S LAGOON - 27 August 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2RESONANCE: A PLAGUE TALE LEGACY - 27 August 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5METAL GEAR SOLID MASTER COLLECTION VOL 2 - 27 August 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, 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.

  5. 15 Aug

    Get ready for the big bite, FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’s is getting a real restaurant

    NEWS THIS WEEK‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ to Open Real Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Location in 2027Saber Interactive Denies Replacing Lead Writer With ChatGPT, CEO Responds to Accusations'I would frankly have been happy to replace her with AI' - extraordinary public spat between Saber CEO and writer "replaced with ChatGPT" intensifiesPokémon Is Finally Burning The Bridge Between Old And New GenerationsRELEASE RADARSINKING CITY 2 - 18 August 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5MORTAL SHELL II - 20 August 2026 - PCSLAY BLADE - 20 August 2026 - PCGROUND ZERO HERO - 20 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.

  6. 8 Aug

    Copies of POKÉMON RED, BLUE AND YELLOW in pristine condition sell for millions

    NEWS THIS WEEKThe Late Sam Neill Is In The Zelda Movie But He’s Not Playing GanondorfMetacritic’s Best games this yearA retro Pokémon game collection just sold for a record-breaking $2 millionElectronic Arts Officially Belongs To Saudi Arabia, Private Equity, And Jared Kushner NowRELEASE RADARECHOES OF MYSTRALIA - 11 August 2026 - PCPRO JANK FOOTY - 13 August 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2DUSKFADE - 13 August 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2WILD BLUE SKIES - 14 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.

  7. 1 Aug

    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.

  8. 25 Jul

    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.

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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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