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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. 5d ago

    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. ‍

    7 min

  2. Jun 27

    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 min

  3. Jun 20

    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 min

  4. Jun 13

    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.

    12 min

  5. Jun 6

    GOD OF WAR LAUFEY, FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION & more - All the biggest announcements from Summer Games Fest and State of Play

    NEWS THIS WEEKSummer Game Fest Live 2026: The biggest news, trailers, and announcementsEverything Announced At The June 2026 PlayStation State Of Play‍Valve Confirms Steam Machine Will Ship This Summer‍Pokémon card crime spree spreads across AustraliaRELEASE RADARSOLARPUNK - June 8 - Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5WITCHSPIRE - June 10 - PCSTARSEEKER - June 11 - PCTOME OF THE DAMNED - June 12 - 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.

    9 min

  6. May 30

    Celebrate 40 years of DRAGON QUEST with new game announcements and re-releases

    NEWS THIS WEEKDragon Quest XII restarted development, now subtitled Beyond DreamsDragon Quest press releaseSteam decks are skyrocketing back into the market in more way than oneA potential LEGO Cities: Skylines game has appeared via Korea’s ratings boardRayman Legends Remake Dubbed ‘Retold’ Leaks OnlineThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past Expansion DLC Announced, First Details ConfirmedXbox delays Fable reboot to steer clear of GTA 6 and other 2026 gamesRELEASE RADARFATEKEEPER - 3 June - PC FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH - 3 June - Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2CALX - 4 June 2026 - PCSWAN SONG - 4 June 2026 - PCGOTHIC 1 REMAKE - 6 June 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.

    8 min

  7. May 23

    Eyes down Guardians, DESTINY 2 wraps up development forever

    NEWS THIS WEEKDestiny 2: Every End is a New BeginningBungie Plans Layoffs After Ending ‘Destiny 2’ DevelopmentSony Announces PlayStation Plus Price Increases 'Due to Ongoing Market Conditions'Forza Horizon 6 immediately beats its predecessor's all-time Steam record with 130,000 concurrent players – and that's only counting people willing to pay $120 for early accessRELEASE RADAR007 FIRST LIGHT - 27 May 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2BLUEBERRY - 28 May 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchCRASHOUT CREW - 28 May 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|SNICKELODEON EXTREME TENNIS: NEXT! - 28 May 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchMINA THE HOLLOWER - 29 May 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2STARVESTER - 29 May 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.

    8 min

  8. May 16

    Players angry after PARTY ANIMAL devs announce an AI-slop competition

    NEWS THIS WEEKParty Animals holds an AI-Slop contest, leading to their Steam page getting review bombedAI Video Contest: Statement and Community VoteLeaked images show Microsoft’s new Xbox Cloud Gaming controllerLeaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller with mysterious new buttonsValve snuck a Wilhelm scream Easter egg into the new Steam ControllerNew sci-fi D&D adventure crashes Kickstarter, raises $3.7 million on its first dayNeon Odyssey Official Trailer | Animated Music VideoRELEASE RADARFORZA HORIZON 6 - 19 May 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5PROJECT MIST - 19 May 2026 PCSCHRODINGER'S CAT BURGLAR - 21 May 2026 - PCYOSHI AND THE MYSTERIOUS BOOK - 21 May 2026 - Switch 2COFFEE TALK TOKYO - 21 May 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT - 22 May 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo 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 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.

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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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