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Walkthrough - Video game news delivered fast

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

    Gotta build ‘em all, new Pokémon Lego sets are coming

    NEWS THIS WEEKLego Pokémon are coming, first sets due in 2026Here’s the Steam on Xbox evidence Microsoft didn’t want you to seeGame Developers Launch North America's First Industry-Wide Union Anyone Can JoinLizzies 2025: Coverage Awards Nominations Announced, Final Ticket SalesRELEASE RADARGAME OF THRONES KINGSROAD - 26 March 2025 - PCATOMFALL - 27 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XTHE FIRST BERSERKER: KHAZAN - 27 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|XBUBBLE GHOST REMAKE - 28 March 2025 - SwitchINZOI - 28 March 2025 - 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou and Chris Button. 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.

    6 min

  2. MAR 15

    Voice actor Ashly Burch raises concerns over leaked Aloy PlayStation tech demo AI

    NEWS THIS WEEKDeath Stranding 2 gets June 2025 release date, huge new trailer at SXSWXbox's new hardware plans begin with a gaming handheld set for later this year, with full next-gen consoles targeting 2027Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation charactersPokémon Go (and other Niantic games) just sold for $3.5BSNES Consoles Appear To Be Getting Faster As They Age‍RELEASE RADARASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS - 20 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SWRECKFEST 2 - 20 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SATELIER YUMIA: THE ALCHEMIST OF MEMORIES & THE ENVISIONED LAND - 21 March 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou and Chris Button. 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

  3. MAR 8

    THE LAST OF US director Neil Druckmann says this could be it for the games

    NEWS THIS WEEKNeil Druckmann Says 'Don't Bet' On The Last Of Us Part IIIThe next big Marvel game is coming this Christmas, according to the game’s starTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 remasters revealed, now with a shredding Doom SlayerRockstar acquires Aussie studio founded by L.A. Noire directorRELEASE RADARRISE OF RONIN - 11 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5WANDERSTOP - 11 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|STHE PHANTOM - 12 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5MLB THE SHOW 25 - 14 March 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou and Chris Button. 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.

    6 min

  4. MAR 1

    POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A brings back mega evolution and shows off new gameplay

    NEWS THIS WEEKWarner Bros. closes Monolith Productions and MultiVersus studio, cancels Wonder Woman gameShadow of Mordor's brilliant Nemesis system is locked away by a Warner Bros patent until 2036, despite studio shutdownEverything announced at Pokémon Presents 2025Balatro’s PEGI 18 rating in Europe has been changed following appealEverything announced at the Annapurna Interactive 2025 showcaseThis is what a new Terminator game should actually look like ‍RELEASE RADARCARMEN SANDIEGO - 4 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, MobileSPLIT FICTION - 6 March 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SSUIKODEN I&II HD REMASTER GATE RUNE AND DUNAN UNIFICATION WARS - 6 March 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchDRAGONKIN: THE BANISHED - 6 March 2025 - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, 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 and Chris Button. 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

  5. FEB 22

    The cosy TALES OF THE SHIRE is delayed again

    NEWS THIS WEEK‘Lord Of The Rings’ game ‘Tales Of The Shire’ delayed againMarvel Rivals apparently hit with significant layoffs despite "incredibly successful" launch: "This is such a weird industry"NetEase’s Billionaire CEO Ding Slashes Jobs, Games in Profit PushTony Hawk's Pro Skater Announcement Teased as Fans Spot Easter Egg in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Nintendo is killing the My Nintendo Gold Points program‍RELEASE RADARGLOVER - 27 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchYU-GI-OH! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION - 27 February 2025 - PC, SwitchMONSTER HUNTER WILDS - 28 February 2025- PC, PlayStation 5, 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou and Chris Button. 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

  6. FEB 15

    Loot boxes are back in OVERWATCH 2, completing full 180 degree turn

    NEWS THIS WEEKEverything Announced At The February 2025 PlayStation State Of PlayOverwatch 2 is bringing loot boxes back from the deadValve ban advertising-based business models on Steam, no forced adverts like in mobile gamesHomebound, At Last. Afterlove EP is out now Inaugural Olympic Esports Games will now take place in 2027‍RELEASE RADARAVOWED - 18 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|SLOST RECORDS: BLOOM AND RAGE: PART 1 - 18 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5LIKE A DRAGON: PIRATE YAKUZA IN HAWAII - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4PGA TOUR 2K25 - 21 February 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, 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, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou and Chris Button. 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

  7. FEB 8

    An 1980s classic WIZARDRY: PROVING GROUNDS wins the trophy at the Grammy Awards

    NEWS THIS WEEKNintendo says it’s making preparations for Switch 2 resellersTwo beloved indie games have been mysteriously taken off Steam and XboxWizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (Original Game Soundtrack)Why a 43-year-old video game just won a GrammySteam Adds A New Warning For Dead Early Access Games Like Unsung StoryPokémon TCG Pocket Estimated to Have Made Half a Billion Dollars in Less Than 3 Months‍RELEASE RADARCIVILIZATION VII - 11 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchTHE LEGEND OF HEROES: TRAILS THROUGH DAYBREAK 2 - 14 February 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchTOMB RAIDER IV - VI REMASTERED - 14 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch‍ 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 and Chris Button. 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

  8. FEB 1

    Get ready to delete those ladders, THE SIMS 1 and 2 are back for the 25th anniversary

    NEWS THIS WEEKLong-Gone Classics The Sims 1 And 2 Are Finally Coming Back To PCClair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is So Popular the Dev Can't Meet Collector's Edition DemandSpider-Man 2 Debuts to 'Mixed' Steam Reviews Amid Serious PC Performance ProblemsSony drops PSN account requirement for PC versions of PlayStation gamesRELEASE RADARKINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE 2 - 4 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5RIFT OF THE NECRODANCER - 6 February 2025 - PC, SwitchKEEP DRIVING - 6 February 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 and Chris Button. 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.

    6 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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