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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. 6D AGO

    CASTLEVANIA: BELMONT’S CURSE, GOD OF WAR TRILOGY remake and more announced at PlayStation State of Play

    NEWS THIS WEEKPlayStation State of Play: All the big game announcementFrance gives 28 Clair Obscur developers a knighthood and says ‘video games have reached a new level of recognition’Discord To Roll Out "Teen-By-Default" Settings, Require Age VerificationGame on: Screenwest launches first digital games strategy as production surges with record number of releases in JanuaryRELEASE RADARUNDER THE ISLAND - 17 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchSTYX: BLADES OF GREED - 19 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5STAR TREK: VOYAGER – ACROSS THE UNKNOWN - 19 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2LOVE ETERNAL - 19 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch‍Pocket 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 is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

    8 min

  2. FEB 7

    HORIZON HUNTERS GATHERING is a multiplayer spinoff set in Aloy’s world coming to PlayStation and PC

    NEWS THIS WEEKNext-Gen Xbox To Launch in 2027, Suggests AMD CEOSteam Hardware: Launch timing and other FAQsSony has patented a touchscreen PlayStation controller that lets players choose where to put the buttonsSony patents AI-generated podcasts voiced by characters from its gamesLatest Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase features new and classic titles coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo SwitchEverything Announced At The February 2026 Nintendo DirectAnnouncing Horizon Hunters Gathering, Guerrilla’s new co-op action game RELEASE RADARMEWGENICS - 10 February 2026 - PCROMEO IS A DEAD MAN - 11 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5MARIO TENNIS FEVER - 12 February 2026 - Switch 2REANIMAL - 13 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2HIGH ON LIFE 2 - 13 February 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

    10 min

  3. JAN 31

    TOMODACHI LIFE: LIVING THE DREAM is coming in April and it introduces more choices to express yourself

    NEWS THIS WEEKTomodachi Life: Living the Dream DirectDispatch Is Censored on Nintendo Switch Due to Platform 'Content Criteria', Developer SaysIt looks like Atari is working on a Rayman revival for the series’ 30th anniversaryA New The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Has DroppedRELEASE RADARACES OF THUNDER - 3 February 2026 - PC, PSVRMENACE - 5 February 2026 - PCLOVISH - 5 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2DRAGON QUEST VII REIMAGINED - 5 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2NIOH 3 - 6 February 2026 - PC, 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

    7 min

  4. JAN 24

    Ubisoft restructure axes PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME remake

    NEWS THIS WEEKPrince of Persia: The Sand of Time Remake is cancelled as Ubisoft announces major internal restructuring and more layoffs and studio closures on the wayXbox Developer Direct 2026: Everything AnnouncedAn update from FreeplayExperience The Emotional Conclusion Of The Max And Chloe Saga In Life Is Strange: ReunionRELEASE RADARWINNIES HOLE - 26 January 2026 - PCHIGHGUARD - 26 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5OMI OH MY AI - 28 January 2026 - PCCAIRN - 29 January 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5I HATE THIS PLACE - 29 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, SwitchDON'T STOP GIRLYPOP - 29 January 2026 - PC‍ 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

    10 min

  5. JAN 17

    Gotta get a second job! Pokémon LEGO is here and it’s pricey

    NEWS THIS WEEKThe First Pokémon LEGO Sets Are Up for PreorderThe God of War TV show casts a surprising Ragnarök vet as KratosPalworld branches into tabletop with official card gameAmazon has greenlit a Fallout reality show where contestants live in a vault for a ‘huge cash prize’SXSW Sydney canned by NSW government after three-year runRELEASE RADARLUNARS - 19 January 2026 - PCGHOST CAM - 19 January 2026 - PC2XKO - 21 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 MIO MEMORIES IN ORBIT - 21 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2CULT OF THE LAMB: WOOLHAVEN - 22 January 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

    9 min

  6. 12/20/2025

    HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG devs announce free Sea of Sorrows DLC coming next year

    NEWS THIS WEEKSILKSONG EXPANSION, HOLLOW KNIGHT REFRESHED, AND MORE!Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’VicScreen, Massive Monster announce new Melbourne co-working space and investment fundHordes of Fate continues the legacy of Defiant DevelopmentRELEASE RADARPRITTO PRISONER - 25 December 2025 - PC, Switch, Switch 2DUNECRAWL - 5 January 2026 - PCCheck out the best Australian Made Games on SIFTER's annual list: 2025 The Definitive List of Australian Made Video GamesPocket 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

    8 min

  7. 12/13/2025

    Big night for CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33, winning 9 trophies at the Game Awards

    NEWS THIS WEEK2025 Game Award WinnersEverything Announced At The Game Awards 2025Everything Shown During Frosty Mini 2025Netflix Considers Warner Bros. Games To Be Pretty Much WorthlessParamount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros DiscoveryMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces Netflix’s Stranger Things expansionRELEASE RADARSPLITGATE: ARENA RELOADED - 17 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4YOOKA-RE-PLAYLEE - 18 December 2025 - PlayStation 5, Switch 2DADISH 4 - 18 December 2025 - Mobile, PC, SwitchDRINK HUMAN BEANS - 18 December 2025 - PC 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

    11 min

  8. 12/06/2025

    Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. and all of their game studios

    NEWS THIS WEEKNetflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros, including game developers behind Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts LegacyNew Helldivers 2 update just shaved 131GB off its PC file size with a "slim version" beta, and I'm ecstatic — here's how to opt into the patchHollow Knight’s developers expect Silksong to lose at The Game Awards: ‘Expedition 33 is exceptional’Zootopia 2's Japanese Version Casts Metal Gear Legend Hideo Kojima as a Mole at the Zootopia Police DepartmentCapcom is reportedly working on a new Dead Rising sequel starring Frank WestFollowing The EA Buyout Deal, The Saudi Arabian PIF Face Money TroubleRELEASE RADARSKATE STORY - 8 December 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2UNBEATABLE - 9 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5TERMINATOR 2D: NO FATE - 12 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch HALCHEMIST - 11 December 2025 - PC‍ 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

    9 min
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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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