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Kirby Air Riders review: Friendship ended with Mario Kart, now Kirby is my best friend
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date: 2025-11-19T11:00:22.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Review
description: Sakurai's beloved child does it again.
encoded: The best way I can describe Kirby Air Riders is that it is, at its core, an intensely GameCube-coded game. For some, that might be a turn-off; why would you want to play a game reminiscent of a gimmicky console from 2001? For others – myself included – a game like Air Riders harks back to an era that may have been a bit quirky and off-kilter, but was nothing if not fun. Air Riders is a sequel to 2003's Kirby Air Ride, and unsurprisingly, it plays very similarly. The controls are simple, and while it can be a touch difficult to get used to the way you turn and drift if you're used to games like Mario Kart, within a few races you'll be absolutely flying. One of the core mechanics is the classic Kirby concept of absorbing enemies to steal their powers. By absorbing enemies during a race, not only will you get a nifty speed boost, but you'll also get their corresponding ability, letting you blast enemies with balls of fire or slash them with vast sword swipes. Races are fast, chaotic, and surprisingly tough once you turn the AI difficulty up a few notches. Before each race, you'll have the chance to choose one of 20 iconic characters, as well as a vehicle, each of which has its own spread of stats and its own unique quirks. Depending on how you want to play, the combination of rider and vehicle you choose can have some major impacts on your approach to the race. Meta Knight on the Winged Star may not exactly speed through the more grounded tracks like Floria Fields, but stick him on Airtopia Ruins where his penchant for flying can truly shine and you're golden. The fact that your approach to the game is so heavily influenced by the vehicles you use means that there's a surprising amount of skill expression, and plenty of flexibility. Two players can race with entirely opposing strategies and still perform well, as opposed to a game like Mario Kart, in which (at least for the average player) how well you perform is determined by how well you can drift and how lucky you g…

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview – worth the wait?
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date: 2025-11-14T14:00:56.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Comment
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: After eight years of development, Prime is back with a bang.
encoded: It's been eight years since Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was first announced. Eighteen years since Metroid Prime 3. Over such lengthy waits, you could forgive fans for losing hope in the game – that it was doomed to development hell, that it may not even arrive, or simply losing interest in it. But for the most part, Metroid fans are as excited for Metroid Prime 4 than they ever have been (if not more so), and following a hands-on preview, I can say that they are certainly right to be. Metroid Prime 4 opens up with a short, tutorial-like level that explains the basics of the game to you. After taking down a rather simple boss at the end, a mysterious explosion of energy ripples across the planet, and Samus awakes moments later in the jungle of an unknown world. Viewros is, or rather was, home to the Lamorn, a once-highly advanced but long since dead civilisation. Samus, lucky her, is the chosen one, selected by the last of the Lamorn to take their knowledge off-planet to spread their story with the universe. Unfortunately, she'll first have to find three keys to get the teleport working – thus begins our story proper. For anyone that has played previous Metroid Prime titles, Metroid Prime 4 doesn't massively shake things up, but polishes them to a mirror sheen. Gunplay is fantastic, and as someone that typically only plays shooters on PC and therefore cannot aim with a controller to save his life, I am exceedingly thankful for the Switch 2's new mouse functionality. At first, your weaponry is very bare bones, limited to just your most basic blaster shots. As you proceed, Samus will begin to restore her suit's capabilities, adding missiles and the like back into her arsenal. The jungles of Lamorn look fantastic, and are a joy to explore. As you proceed through, you're encouraged to make heavy use of Samus's visor to scan anything and everything you see. Beyond interesting factoids about the flora and fauna, this does deliver some very helpful information about how best to…

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales numbers: How many units have been sold?
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date: 2025-11-05T12:17:13.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: I still love you, Wii U.
encoded: The Nintendo Switch 2 was always going to sell well, but even Nintendo probably wasn't expecting the record-breaking sales the console has seen thus far. After eight years of the Switch 1, in which it became the second highest-selling console of all time, players were desperate to get their hands on its souped-up successor. The Switch 2 is performing so well already, in fact, that after only six months, it's already creeping up on the lifetime sales of the Wii U. But how many total units has the Nintendo Switch 2 sold? You can read on for the full details. Nintendo Switch 2 sales numbers: How many units have been sold? At the time of writing, Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold more than 10.36 million units according to Nintendo's November financial results, making it the biggest console launch in history. Nintendo clocked up more than 3.5 million units sold in only four days, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo console ever. This was followed up on 1st July 2025, with Nintendo sharing on its official website that the console had sold 1.8m units in the Americas, 1.47m in Japan, 1.18m in Europe and 0.55m units in the rest of the world. Nintendo has since removed this information from its website. The most recent update came at the beginning of August, when Nintendo published its financial results for the quarter ending 30th June, confirming that the console had passed the 6m sales mark, keeping them on track to meet their projected sales of 15m by March 2026. Beyond this, it was also confirmed that Mario Kart World is, unsurprisingly, the platform's top seller, with 96.7 per cent of Switch 2 owners also purchasing the game. This equates to around 5.63 million units, out of a total of 8.67 million games sold, making it the second biggest launch in the series after Mario Kart Wii. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website In comparison to these console sales, the Nintendo Switch 1 only managed to sell 4.7 million units in its first six mon…

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment release date, UK launch time and is it canon?
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date: 2025-11-05T09:21:03.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: A trip back in time.
encoded: The third instalment in Zelda's take on the iconic Dynasty Warriors series, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, is nearly upon us. Following up on Age of Calamity, a prequel of sorts to Breath of the Wild, Age of Imprisonment tells the story of the Imprisoning War, glimpses of which we see in Tears of the Kingdom. If you're excited to jump in, here's when the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment release date is, what time it launches, and details on the canon. When is the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment release date and launch time? Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment releases on 6th November 2025 at 12am GMT. For clarification, that means the game releases the minute the clock ticks over to midnight from 11:59pm on 5th November. In fact, Age of Imprisonment is receiving a midnight release in all countries, meaning lucky players in New Zealand and Australia will be able to play it long before those of us in the Western Hemisphere. It should also be noted that if you're in a country with more than one time zone, the game will launch at midnight in the easternmost time zone. That means that for US players, the game will launch at midnight EST, so west coast players will be able to play from 9pm on 5th November. Is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment canon? Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is canon. While its predecessor, Age of Calamity, is regarded to be non-canon, taking place in an alternate universe in which the Calamity is stopped, the events of Age of Imprisonment take place in the same timeline as the main Zelda games. In a Nintendo Switch 2 press release from April 2025, Nintendo provides a brief description of Age of Imprisonment, describing it as a "canonical tale." View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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2025 video game release dates: PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC and Switch
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date: 2025-11-03T10:20:25.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: News
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Every game you need to know about for October 2025 and beyond.
encoded: We only have a couple of months left of 2025, but that doesn't mean we're out of massive video game releases to look forward to. Between Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades 2, Expedition 33 and more, 2025 has been one of the biggest and best years for gaming we've ever seen. We've even seen a couple of console releases, with the Nintendo Switch 2 and ROG Xbox Ally coming out earlier this year. If you're curious what video game releases we have to look forward to, here's what's coming out until the end of 2025 and beyond! November 2025 video game release dates Europa Universalis 5 (PC) - 4th November Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori (PC) - 4th November Football Manager 26 (PC, Mac, Xbox, PS4, PS5, mobile) - 4th November Cairn (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 5th November Dinkum (PC, Switch) - 5th November Unbeatable (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 6th November Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Switch 2) - 6th November Syberia - Remastered (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 6th November Goodnight Universe (Switch 2, Switch) - 11th November Anno 117: Pax Romana (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 13th November Yakuza Kiwami (Switch 2) - 13th November Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Switch 2) - 13th November Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - 14th November Where Winds Meet (PC, PS5) - 14th November Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (Switch 2, Switch) - 14th November Deadpool VR (PC) - 18th November Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (PC) - 19th November Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2) - 20th November December 2025 video game release dates MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch) - 1st December Destiny 2: Renegades (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - 2nd December Assassin's Creed Shadows (Nintendo Switch 2) - 2nd December Blood: Refreshed Supply (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) - 4th December Football Manager 2026 Touch (Switch 2, Switch) - 4th December Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2, Switch) - 4th December Octopath…

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes – Full list and how to use them
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date: 2025-10-28T16:26:39.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Tricks of the trade.
encoded: Ever since Generation 1, one of the most annoying things about Pokémon has been trade evolutions. But thanks to Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes, that's not an issue we'll have to deal with anymore! These handy codes will let you and another player trade the same Pokémon to easily evolve it and get that particular Pokédex entry sorted for good. We've also got a list of Mystery Gift Codes if you need to stock up on some extra supplies! But for the full list of trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A as well as how to use them, read on! Full list of Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes Before we get into the list, we'd like to credit YouTuber Austin John Plays who set these codes up for the community to use! Here is the full list of trade codes and evolutions for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including any held items you need: Haunter / Gengar: 0066 0066 Machoke / Machamp: 0126 0126 Kadabra / Alakazam: 0063 0063 Scyther / Scizor: 0176 0176 (Must be holding Metal Coat) Onix / Steelix: 0197 0197 (Must be holding Metal Coat) Slowpoke / Slowking: 0137 0137 (Must be holding King's Rock) Pumpkaboo / Gourgeist: 0204 0204 Phantump / Trevenant: 0182 0182 Spritzee / Aromatisse: 0096 0096 Swirlix / Slurpuff: 0098 0098 How to use trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A To use trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you need to first use Link Trade. You can do this by opening up the menu by pressing 'X', and then select the following options: Link Play Link Trade Faraway Players Once you've connected to Link Trade, you'll be given a prompt to enter a code – enter the code corresponding to the Pokémon listed above that you want to trade. Wait for the trade to connect, and you should see that you're matched up with a player who wants to trade the same Pokémon. Make sure to check that you're both trading the same Pokémon, and that both Pokémon are holding the necessary held item if required, and then accept the trade. Once the trade goes through, the Pokémon you received will evolve, completing that page i…

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Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained
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date: 2025-10-14T13:17:19.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Tropicalia.
encoded: It's been a shockingly long time since Pokémon's Generation 9 launched, suggesting that Game Freak has been hard at work on something big. And if recent leaks are to be believed, then that something big is Generation 10, and it could be set to completely revolutionise the series. So, if you're curious about all the rumours of what's reportedly set to be called Pokémon Winds and Waves, here's what you need to know about the recent Gen 10 leaks. Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained The rumours about Pokémon Winds and Waves are circulating following a 'teraleak' in which a huge amount of information about alleged upcoming Game Freak projects was leaked online. The leaks come from Centro Leaks, one of the most reputable sources of Pokémon leaks around, so while it is certainly worth taking all of this information with a several grains of salt, there is plenty to suggest that the leaks are real. Development of the games will allegedly be led by Shigeru Ohmori, the primary director of the main series games since 2014's Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and the leaks and reportedly are sourced from Ohmori's own internal documents. Pokémon Winds and Waves will apparently take place in a new region based on southeast Asia, and more specifically, Indonesia, with the nature and island setting of southeast Asia playing a major role. This reportedly further applies to the box legendaries, the 'Storm' and 'Wave' Pokémon, which control – surprise, surprise – the wind and waves. Weather is also said to play a role in battles, with references made to "Tenko-Waza" (天候技) which roughly translates to "weather moves". The games will supposedly feature an evil team that destroys nature for profit, contrasting with your rival, a local child who has grown up in and around the nature of the islands. According to the leaks, you'll progress through the game via a combination of Gyms and defeating Titan Pokémon, similar to in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with many of the game's c…

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Hades II review: Improving on perfection
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date: 2025-09-24T15:00:15.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Review
description: Supergiant Games does the impossible.
encoded: Hades II launched into early access exactly one day before I was due to go on holiday. Although this meant I missed out on the initial fervour surrounding its launch, I decided that instead of playing a tiny fragment of it there and then, I would wait patiently for the game's full launch before experiencing one second of it. 16 months later, I am delighted that it has been more than worth the wait. Hades II doesn't just live up to the lofty bar established by its predecessor but manages to reach entirely new heights altogether. Hades II takes place some time after the first game. The house of Hades, replete with Zagreus and the rest of its misfits, has been conquered by Chronos, the Titan of Time. Before this happens, however, Hades's newborn daughter Melinoë was smuggled out of Asphodel, taken in by the Witch of the Crossroads, Hecate. Under Hecate's charge, Melinoë is raised to be a fighting force, trained in combat and witchcraft to one day take down Chronos and restore her family's rightful rule over the underworld – our story begins with her first foray into the darkness of Erebus. Like its predecessor, Hades II's opening hours unfurl at pace, barraging you with a literal pantheon of gods and mortals, myths and legends. Ever-present aides of Asphodel such as Nyx and Achilles are replaced by the likes of Nemesis and Odysseus and more. Names equally as legendary and characters equally as charming. On the surface, Hades II should be a rather boring experience for anyone who played the first game. Sure, the enemies and bosses are different, but in terms of combat and story progression, things are effectively the same, save for a few tweaks or new additions. It is therefore a testament to the sheer talent of Supergiant's developers that Hades II is so well-written, those tweaks small yet so impactful, that I have not found myself bored for even a second, despite in many regards playing the same game I played several years ago. Melinoë, it goes without saying, is fan…

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FC 26 best camera settings for Ultimate Team and Career Mode
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date: 2025-09-22T14:08:14.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Say cheese!
encoded: Like in last year's game, there are a ton of different FC 26 camera settings to choose from, and which ones you use can make a surprising amount of difference. Each option has its pros and cons, but there are a few camera settings that the pros use that you'll want to emulate if you want to improve your FC 26 game. Of course, the best camera settings are always what you feel comfortable with, so if you have a set-up that works for you, there's no reason to change it! But, if you're after a change and want to know what the best camera settings for FC 26 are, here's everything you need to know. What camera settings are there in FC 26? There are 12 camera settings available in FC 26. To change between them from the Main Menu, choose Customise, then Settings, then Game Settings and finally select Camera. From here, you can adjust the camera on a per-game mode basis. You can also adjust the settings from the Kick-Off pre-match setup screen, during Career Mode before matches and Pro Clubs in match lobby settings. This can be accessed anytime during the pause menu, save for if you are playing UT Competitive, in which case you will have to use the UT Competitive Camera. The full list of cameras can be found below: Broadcast Classic Co-op Dynamic EA Sports GameCam End to End Legacy Pro Tactical Tactical Focus Tele Tele Broadcast What is the best camera setting in FC 26? For most people, the best camera setting in FC 26 is the Co-Op camera. This is because it provides you with the largest overall view of the pitch, and therefore the most information at any one time. That means on the attack, you'll be able to see where your forwards are to thread through balls, while on the defence, you can see where your back line is to see where you need to cover. You can also change some specific camera settings to make it even more useful, so here are the full best camera settings in FC 26: UT Competitive Camera: Off Camera: Co-Op Power Shot Zoom: Off Height: 20 Zoom: 0 Pro Camera Zoom: 1…

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FC 26 wingers: Best RW, LW, RM and LM in Career Mode and Ultimate Team
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date: 2025-09-19T16:00:51.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: You don't want to just wing it with your wingers.
encoded: If you’re looking to improve your standing in Career Mode or make your way up through Ultimate Team Division Rivals, you’ll want to clue yourself up on the best FC 26 wingers. Wingers form an essential part of your squad, ensuring that both sides of the pitch are covered to deliver as much pain into the opposition’s defence as possible. A brilliant cross to one of your midfielders or strikers could prove the difference between relegation and promotion, so you definitely want to have some good players on the pitch. As such, we’ll be going over the full rankings of the best wingers in FC 26, including right-wing, left-wing, right-midfield and left-midfield and have ranked them in order of their overall rating (OVR). You’ll want more than just wingers, though. Be sure to check out the best players in FC 26, how to get the most out of players by using the best FC 26 formations and tactics and how to unlock a spring chickens performance with the most promising FC 26 wonderkids. Best RW in FC 26 The best right-winger in FC 26 is Caroline Graham Hansen of Barcelona. The Norwegian footballer netted Barcelona FC eleven goals and ten assists last season, with the team raising the coveted trophy. Caroline Graham Hansen | 90 | RW, RM | FC Barcelona Bukayo Saka | 88 | RW, RM | Arsenal Kadidiatou Diani | 88 | RW, RM, ST | OL Lyonnes Lionel Messi | 86 | RW, ST, CAM, RM | Inter Miami Désiré Doué | 85 | RW, LW, CM, RM | Paris Saint-Germain Rodrygo | 85 | RW, ST, RM | Real Madrid Bryan Mbeumo | 85 | RW, RM, ST | Manchester United Phil Foden | 85 | RW, CM, LW, RM | Manchester City Christian Pulisic | 84 | RW, RM, CAM | Milano FC (AC Milan) Athenea | 83 | RW, RM, LM | Real Madrid Best LW in FC 26 The best left-winger in FC 26 is Vini Jr of Real Madrid. Though Real Madrid didn’t take the top spot in La Liga last year, Vini Jr. scored eleven goals and made ten assists, making him an extremely valuable player to have on the pitch. Vinícius José de Oliveira Júnior (Vini Jr.) | 89 | LW, ST,…

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FC 26 fastest players: Highest pace stat for Ultimate Team and Career Mode
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date: 2025-09-17T11:22:22.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Gotta go fast. Motto of Sonic F.C.
encoded: The beautiful game is a quick one, and you’ll want the fastest players in FC 26 with the highest pace stats if you want to stand a chance of progressing through Ultimate Team and Career Mode. With EA Sports releasing the FC 26 player database, we can see just who is the fastest on the pitch, as well as the best FC 26 players in general. And as for those all-time greats who are hanging up their boots, you can check out the new FC 26 Icons. The FC 26 Web and Companion apps are a great way to keep track of all these sorts of stats, too, so be sure to check that out to clue yourself up for the game’s launch. And if you’re curious what songs you’ll be scoring goals to, or can’t remember one that’s become an earworm, the FC 26 soundtrack has got you covered. But, you’re here for the fastest players in FC 26, and below are the top ten for each position! Who is the fastest player in FC 26? The fastest player in FC 26 is Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé still holds this title from FC 24 and FC 25. With a pace state of 97, there are few who can keep up with him. But we’ve got the top ten fastest players in FC 26 ranked by Pace to see who else might stand a chance: Kylian Mbappé (97) | ST Karim Adeyemi (96) | LM Gabriel Silva (96) | LW Sirlord Conteh (95) ST Vinicius Jr (95) | LW Moussa Diaby (95) | RM Loïs Openda (95) | ST Nuno Mendes (95) | LB Jean-Mattéo Bahoya (94) | LM Tabitha Chawinga (94) | LW Fastest strikers in FC 26 The fastest striker in FC 26 is Kylian Mbappé. If you want a lightning-fast player at the other end of the pitch, Mbappé is just the man. But there are other players hot on his heels! Check out the top ten fastest strikers in FC 26 below: Kylian Mbappé (97) | ST Sirlord Conteh (95) ST Loïs Openda (95) | ST Oliver Burke (93) | ST Melchie Dumornay (93) | ST Ricky-Jade Jones (93) | ST Zine (93) | ST Barbra Banda (92) | ST Sheraldo Becker (92) | ST Joel Grodowski (92) | ST Fastest wingers in FC 26 The fastest winger in FC 26 is Karim Adeyemi. A fast winger is essential …

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007 First Light release date: Latest news on new James Bond game
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date: 2025-09-16T11:29:11.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: James Bond (franchise)
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Hopefully it's better than 007 Legends!
encoded: Nearly 30 years on from GoldenEye 007 (and a few subsequent games that are best forgotten about), fiction's most famous spy, James Bond, is making a return to the world of gaming in 007 First Light. The newest game from Hitman developer IO Interactive, First Light will tell an original Bond story, recounting his first big mission on the way to earning his licence to kill., Now, with the 007 First Light release date having been confirmed, we hope you're as shaken and stirred as we are to check out everything you need to know about the young Bond's upcoming sojourn into the field. When is the 007 First Light release date? 007 First Light is currently scheduled to release on 27th March 2026. Initially dubbed 'Project 007' upon its reveal in November 2020, the game was officially confirmed in its current form earlier in 2025. The official release date was later set in stone at the start of September during a 30-minute gameplay showcase showing off a brief section of the game. Can I pre-order 007 First Light? Yes! You can currently pre-order 007 First Light for every platform except Nintendo Switch 2. PC players can get themselves a copy from either Steam or the Epic Games Store. Meanwhile, console players can purchase the game from either the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store. Which consoles and platforms can play 007 First Light? 007 First Light will release on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. It will mark one of the first major cross-platform titles to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, showing off the new console's added power. Unfortunately, it seems like we've officially hit the point of no return for last-gen consoles, as a version of the game for Xbox One, PS4 and Switch 1 is nowhere to be seen. 007 First Light gameplay and story details 007 First Light features a wholly original James Bond story, though it does take plenty of inspiration from the original Ian Fleming novels. The game will tell James Bond's origin story, following Bond as a 2…

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Fortnite update today (10th September): What changes in the patch notes?
type: item
date: 2025-09-10T14:02:13.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fortnite
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Good bugs and bad bugs.
encoded: Though the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers came to Fortnite to do battle with a whole host of bugs, Epic Games has been dealing with its own set of bugs, and as such, we’ll be taking a look at the new Fortnite update from today to see what changes are in the patch notes. We’ve still got a while yet until Chapter 6 Season 5, so it’s interesting to see just what Epic is adding to Fortnite in the meantime. The last patch introduced the Gorillaz to the game. Sadly, no such big names are gracing Fortnite this week. Still, there is plenty to look forward to for the remainder of the season, with the Dino Megazord outfit coming out soon, which will hopefully coincide with an event akin to the Godzilla one. But, without further ado, let’s get to them Fortnite patch notes! Fortnite update today (7th August): What changes in the patch notes? Fortnite’s v37.20 update brings plenty of new content and improvements for players. The highlight is the Roly Poly Spawner, adding a bouncing bug companion to merrily bounce along with. There is also the Hive Stash Chest and fresh O.X.R. Base and Hive-themed prefabs for creative maps if you like to make custom content. Proximity Chat has been upgraded with faster player name updates and more responsive voice indicators, making finding who is cussing you out and saying all sorts of things about your mum a little easier. On top of that, Epic has introduced smoother movement, better physics and a range of bug fixes to make matches feel nicer to play, and give you less excuses for your woeful performance... That’s just a quick rundown, but if you’re after the full patch notes, have at them: 37.20 Fortnite Ecosystem Updates and Release Notes Fortnite v37.20 introduces the Roly Poly Spawner device, the Hive Stash Chest, and new prefabs and galleries from the O.X.R. Base and The Hive. This update also adds three new Debug Command menu options, new tutorials, and the ability to subscribe to input action events and mapping contexts directly through V…

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Hollow Knight: Silksong release time – What time does Silksong come out, pre-orders and more
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date: 2025-09-04T10:36:02.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: We're all abuzz about this one...
encoded: Hollow Knight: Silksong is releasing today after a mammoth eight years in development! No, I can't quite believe it either. Perhaps only outshone in hype by the likes of GTA 6 and Half-Life 3, it's hard to overstate how massive an achievement this is for an indie studio comprising three blokes from Australia. If you're doing your last minute Silksong prep, you may want to make sure you know whether you need to play Hollow Knight before Silksong, and if Silksong is a sequel or prequel. But beyond that, you can read on for the full details on what time Hollow Knight: Silksong releases in the UK and around the world. Hollow Knight: Silksong UK release time – What time does Silksong come out? Following years of delays, Hollow Knight: Silksong will release at 3pm BST on 4th September 2025. (That's today!) If you're in another time zone, here's what that might look like for you: US West Coast (PDT) – 7am US East Coast (EDT) – 10am Central Europe (CEST) – 4pm Japan (JST) – 11pm Australia East Coast (AEST) – 1am, 5th September New Zealand (NZST) – 3am, 5th September Since its initial reveal, Silksong had been pushed back enough times that it became somewhat of a joke online to make reference to the lack of news about it. Now, not so! The game received several launch windows, with each and every one of them being pushed back, until now, resulting in some rather embarrassing moments, such as when the Xbox Twitter account confidently claimed that the game would be out by mid-2023. View oEmbed on the source website Ah, how quaint. We can all now look back and laugh while we wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong to come out on 4th September. Can you pre-order Hollow Knight: Silksong? Hollow Knight: Silksong is currently not available to pre-order on any platform. If you want to get your hands on the game, you'll need to be ready on your preferred platform at the release time detailed above. Previously, before the game's now many delays, the game had been available to pre-order in the…

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PlayStation 6 could borrow a big feature from the Nintendo Switch
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date: 2025-09-01T15:49:14.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: 'Big' is an understatement.
encoded: We may be several years away from the release of Sony's next flagship console, but recent leaks have claimed the PS6 will be aping one of Nintendo Switch's best features. While Xbox is intent on turning anything and everything into an Xbox, including its upcoming handheld, Sony is reportedly hard at work on the PlayStation 6. Although official details on the next Sony console are almost non-existent, a recent leak suggests the PS6 will be unlike anything Sony has ever released. In fact, it will allegedly be more like a Switch. YouTube channel Moore's Law is Dead, a channel that has accurately leaked technical info about previous PlayStation hardware, recently uploaded a video sharing apparent technical specifications for a 'PS6 handheld'. This handheld, which will release alongside a more traditional PS6 home console, will supposedly be dockable, similar to Nintendo Switch consoles, allowing players to use it both on a TV and on the go. Reportedly making use of an AMD APU with four Zen 6c Cores, two further cores, and a 16 x RDNA 5 CUs GPU coming in at 1.2GHz in handheld mode and 1.65GHz while docked, the PS6 handheld will supposedly be more powerful than the PS5 when docked. Beyond this, the video claims that the handheld PS6 will cost around $500, and could launch as soon as late 2027. View Green Video on the source website It would represent Sony's first foray into the handheld gaming market since 2011's PS Vita launch, a console which, despite accruing a certain cult popularity, never saw much commercial success. While the PS5 has certainly sold well, hitting the 80 million units mark in August 2025, it remains several million short of the PS3, and nearly 40 million short of the PS4. With the Nintendo Switch flying high on 153 million units sold, the Switch 2 already breaking sales records, and Xbox getting in on the action, it appears Sony wants a piece of the handheld pie once more – it's just a question of whether they can make something great or just a poor …

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Hollow Knight: Silksong release date is finally confirmed, with lots of new footage
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date: 2025-08-21T15:12:33.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming, and sooner than you think!
encoded: We can scant believe it, but the Hollow Knight: Silksong release date is finally confirmed – and what’s more, we’ve got lots of new gameplay footage to fawn over too! After being in development for so many years, the Hollow Knight fandom was reaching unprecedented levels of hype, delusion and just-about-coping, but salvation is at hand. Somebody check on the Half-Life 3 holdouts to make sure they’re doing OK… The announcement came during the Hollow Knight: Silksong reveal event, which had thousands of people waiting in the comments section talking to each other over the last few days, before the premiere even started. As the most wishlisted game on Steam, it comes as no surprise. It’s only fair that after the press and fans got to go hands-on with Silksong at Gamescom 2025, the wider public should be thrown a bone! To even think that people have been playing Silksong feels wild, as we’ve been waiting for Team Cherry’s follow-up for seven years, which the aforementioned Half-Life fans are probably chuckling at. If you haven’t caught up with any of the Hollow Knight: Silksong previews, Hornet is feeling a lot snappier than The Knight, with exploration and backtracking going by at a faster clip. Combat, too, is precise and definitely requires a bit of time to get down, but for those coming from the original, it should all feel pretty familiar. Yet, as for that release date, Hollow Knight: Silksong will release on 4th September. No doubt, Daily Silksong News will be going crazy, but after almost 1,500 daily updates, who could blame them? If you want to check out the trailer, you can see it just below! View oEmbed on the source website And if you’re as doggedly obsessed to play Silksong as they are, you’ll be glad to know you can play Hollow Knight: Silksong on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and even Linux and macOS! It's also a day one release with Xbox Game Pass. So, essentially, just about every pla…

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A preview – Mega Evolution is so back
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date: 2025-08-15T13:00:02.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Returning to Kalos in style.
encoded: Almost three years since the launch of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and even longer since the surprisingly fun and inventive Legends: Arceus, the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A has a lot of excitement built around it as the next dedicated RPG adventure title in the classic series. It’s not only expanding on innovations brought on Legends: Arceus, but also mixing in mechanics from Pokémon games past with the returned focus on X and Y’s Mega Evolution (it even adds some new Mega Evolutions, including the much hyped Mega Dragonite). In a twist of events, whilst in Anaheim, California, ahead of Pokémon Worlds 2025, Radio Times Gaming got the chance to sit down and be amongst the first to play Pokémon Legends: Z-A ahead of its October release. And, while this initial dive in was super quick, it’s been enough to get us extra keen for the whole package. The hands-on demo for media and content creators behind closed doors was split into two halves of around 10 minutes each. The first was set in Legends: Z-A’s new big area for Luminose City, the Battle Zone, where, at night, Trainers battle it out to climb the ranks of the game’s Z-A Royale. In order to earn enough points for a Challenger Ticket key item, we had to take on a handful of Trainers, which worked as a tutorial for the new real-time battle system. While this at first may seem familiar to Legends: Areceus’ boss battles against frenzied Pokémon — which merely came down to dodging and throwing specific items — Legends: Z-A is the Pokémon series’ first full commitment to the concept of battles happening in real time. Although it’s complete chaos at first, if turn-based Pokémon is all you’re used to, it soon becomes a lot more manageable — as both you and your Pokémon can move around, dodge and, of course, launch attacks of your choosing. What's more, you can’t just spam whatever moves you like in rapid succession, as each has to recharge after use. The time of each recharge is seemingly dependent on the power and use of e…

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Geoff Keighley promises "announcements for pretty much all the major platforms" at Gamescom Opening Night Live
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date: 2025-08-14T16:35:10.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Tune in on Tuesday to see for yourself!
encoded: Games industry front man Geoff Keighley has spoken to press, including Radio Times Gaming, to tease what's going to happen at Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday 19th August 2025. Opening Night Live is the showcase that kicks off the Gamescom 2025 conference, which Keighley has been hosting for the last few years. On a briefing call for international media, Keighley enthused about what to expect from this year's show (which will also be broadcast online, from 7pm UK time for anyone that hasn't travelled to Cologne, Germany, for the conference). Keighley was keen to point out that Gamescom Opening Night Live is "platform agnostic", with the event being open to any game that is present at the conference, regardless of which console or platform it's on. Whether you're rocking a PS5, an Xbox Series X, a PC, a mobile device and/or a Nintendo Switch 2, you should enjoy the show. View oEmbed on the source website Keighley said on the Zoom call: "It all comes together really well. I mean, you got [Hollow Knight:] Silksong, apparently, playable at Gamescom. So that was the headline everyone got hyped about." The affable host added: "There's so few consumer events left at scale that people can get [to] and go and play games. So yeah, we'll have some games that will showcase, even announce, at ONL, that I think will then be playable at Gamescom. "So it's nice, that sort of connection between all the different publishers and events there. And yes, we definitely have some smaller independent titles that will be featured in the show. "We also have some German-developed games that we're excited to have in the show as well, which I think is important as well to recognise. To recognise, you know, that sort of global nature of development. "So, yeah, that's something we think about, right, is, 'How do we sort of balance all this out?' And really, you know, our shows are always cross-platform. They're platform agnostic. So no matter which platform games are coming for, we'll have, …

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Tales of the Shire questions answered: Review scores, release time and more
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date: 2025-07-29T11:30:02.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
subject: Xbox
description: Will you be heading to Middle-earth?
encoded: Most Lord of the Rings games are all about the combat side of things. Tales of the Shire flips the script and lets you live out your Hobbit dreams instead. With the game's release now upon us, you may be wondering if it's worth trying out for yourself. To help you make that decision, we've put together all the info you need, like review scores, Game Pass info, gameplay details and more. When is the Tales of the Shire release date? Tales of the Shire launches on 29th July 2025. The game was officially announced back in 2023, and was slated for a 2024 release. This was later pushed back to a 2025 release, with the current release date confirmed at a later date. What is the UK launch time for Tales of the Shire? Tales of the Shire will officially launch at 5pm BST on 29th July, as has been confirmed by the game's official Twitter account. For comparison, here's how that release time translates into other time zones: West Coast US (PDT) – 9am East Coast US (EDT) – 12pm Central Europe (CEST) – 6pm East Coast Australia (AEST) – 2am 30th July New Zealand (NZST) – 4am 30th July Which platforms can play Tales of the Shire? Tales of the Shire launches on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Interestingly, although the game is launching more than a month after the Nintendo Switch 2's release, the game is launching with a Switch 1 version only. This means that, while the game is fully compatible with the Switch 2, the Switch version of the game has been developed with the Switch 1's weaker capabilities in mind. How good are the Tales of the Shire review scores? Not great, to put it bluntly. At the time of writing, Tales of the Shire has a Metacritic score of 60 from 15 critic reviews. It's similarly poor reading on OpenCritic, where the game has a top critic average of 64 from 24 critic reviews, with only 29 per cent of critics recommending the game. The reasons for these low reviews vary, but while many reviews credit the game's comm…

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Borderlands 4 confirms Nintendo Switch 2 release date, and it's sooner than you might think
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date: 2025-07-23T15:44:19.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Another Randy Pitchford social media masterclass.
encoded: While Borderlands 4 has long been confirmed for a Nintendo Switch 2 release, we haven't had much info on the actual release date. That was, until now. Follow an initial 23rd September release date for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, this was later moved forward thanks to how smoothly development was progressing. And it appears that quick development has impacted the Switch 2 version of the game too, with the port releasing only three weeks after the initial launch. In a recent video posted to social media, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford confirmed that Borderlands 4 will release on the Switch 2 on 3rd October 2025. View oEmbed on the source website Before this, all we knew about the port was that it was slated to release by the end of 2025, with most fans expecting a late November or early December release in time for Christmas. Clearly, this was something that Gearbox was aware of, with Pitchford referencing it directly in the announcement. "It's not next year, it's not even the holiday, it's so much before Christmas, it's so much before Thanksgiving," he teased. Despite some brief controversy surrounding the game's potential price, excitement for the game is high, with the title set to course correct from Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, both of which drew criticism from players. In an interview last month, lead writer Taylor Clark confirmed that "we listen to the fans" when it comes to the game's development, something which appears to be paying off. In our own hands-on preview of Borderlands 4, we were mightily impressed with some of the new gameplay changes. Whether or not the hype around the game translates into sales and acclaim when it releases in September remains to be seen, but if it does, you can bet that plenty of Switch 2 owners will be lining up for their copies when October rolls around. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommen…

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Pokémon Champions release date year confirmed as new trailer arrives online
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date: 2025-07-22T14:29:35.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Looking promising!
encoded: While we didn't get any news on Generation 10, today's Pokémon Presents did have some new info about the highly anticipated Pokémon Champions. As well as showing off a bit more of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and even shadow dropping a brand-new Pokémon game, we also got a new trailer for Pokémon Champions. Inspired by the Nintendo 64-era Pokémon Stadium series, Champions was first announced for Switch consoles and mobile in a Pokémon Presents earlier this year. Until now, though, we had no idea when it was set to come out, but thanks to this new trailer, it has now been confirmed that Pokémon Champions is scheduled to release in 2026. View oEmbed on the source website As well as the release date, the new trailer shared some new information about the gameplay itself. Players will be able to battle with Pokémon obtained within Champions itself, or with Pokémon transferred over from other titles via Pokémon Home. Players will be able to take on Ranked Battles against friends or against online opponents in both Single and Double Battle formats. It also makes developing your Pokémon incredibly convenient, seemingly allowing players to spend in-game currency to alter a Pokémon's IVs, EVs and nature alongside their moves and ability. It's not entirely clear yet exactly how this will work, nor how the in-game currency is earned, however. As for battle mechanics, the game has already been confirmed to feature Terastallization, tying in with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but has also been confirmed to feature Mega Evolution, likely as a means of tying in with the upcoming Legends: Z-A. Many players have already lauded the game as the future definitive way to play Pokémon competitively, with many claiming that the game is set to supersede the main series games at events such as the Pokémon World Championships. Whether that will come to pass is sadly beyond the scope of our predictive powers. What we do know, however, is that Pokémon Champions looks to be a game for fans to get excited …

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New Pokémon game released in surprise drop, but it's not what you'd expect
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date: 2025-07-22T13:51:07.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Pokemon
description: Puzzling.
encoded: With the Switch 2 now out, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A fast approaching, it's an exciting time for the series. And while players hoping for news on Generation 10 will have come out of today's Pokémon Presents a tad disappointed, it's not all bad news. In a surprise reveal, a brand new Pokémon game was shown off for the first time, shadow dropping during the presentation – though, unfortunately, it's probably not what many people were expecting. Pokémon Friends is a brand new puzzle game, available right now on Nintendo Switch consoles and mobiles. View oEmbed on the source website It features a series of brain teasers, such as connecting a set of lightbulbs with one line, or connecting tiles in a certain order to allow water or a mine cart to pass through them. Billed with the tagline 'Eureka Every Day!', the game challenges players to "solve puzzles and get your daily 'aha' moment!". By completing puzzles, you'll unlock Pokémon plushes that you can use to decorate rooms in-game. Although the advert appears targeted at players of all ages, it seems to be a game that is largely aimed at children as a means of stimulating their brains a bit more than your bog-standard mobile game. It's the latest in a series of Pokémon-themed mobile games to release in recent years, including Pokémon Sleep and Pokémon Café ReMix, both of which had new updates teased as part of today's presentation. It's far from the first Pokémon puzzler to come around, with the likes of Pokémon Puzzle League, Pokémon Trozei and Pokémon Picross sure to live rent-free in the minds of many, but it's probably not what many fans were hoping for today. Thankfully, we did get some brief news on the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as well as a confirmed release date for Stadium-like Pokémon Champions. All we really need, though, is for them to remake Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to…

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Donkey Kong Bananza fork in the road choice: Should you choose the left or right path in The Divide?
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date: 2025-07-17T16:11:57.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Does it even matter?
encoded: The first game you'd think of when it comes to making choices probably isn't Donkey Kong Bananza, but the fork in the road makes you take a punt anyway. During the Divide layer, you'll be presented with a decision between two different paths, with vastly different environments to explore on either side. So, if you're wondering which path to take in this situation, here's everything you need to know. Donkey Kong Bananza fork in the road choice: Should you choose the left or right path in The Divide? We'll get right to the point here. Not only does it not matter which path you choose in The Divide, but you'll actually have to complete both of them to progress anyway. The left path leads to up to a snowy area where you can break a Void Stake to unlock the path down to the Freezer Layer, where you need to help the Elder Kong to prevent VoidCo from freezing the entire layer solid. The right path leads to a Void Stake that opens up the path to the Forest Layer, where you can unlock the Ostrich Bananza and help clean up some poison water. The fact of the matter is, you need to complete both the Frozen Layer and the Forest Layer if you want to continue, so once you've beaten one of them, you have to return to this point and do the other one. For that reason, we think that you should probably do the Frozen Layer first, as it comes first in the ordered layout of levels, coming in at SL 500-503 compared to the Forest Layer's SL 600-602. But while that's our recommendation, it really doesn't matter which one you choose, so if you feel like unlocking that Ostrich Bananza first, knock yourself out! View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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All Bananza forms in Donkey Kong Bananza: Full list and how to get them
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date: 2025-07-17T15:17:20.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Zebra Kong, my beloved.
encoded: Like Super Mario Odyssey before it, Donkey Kong Bananza features a mechanic that lets you transform into all sorts of unique forms. These Bananza forms can turn you into anything from a zebra to an ostrich, and each one gives you special abilities that you can use to explore every layer more effectively. If you're curious as to how many forms there are and what they do, here's a full list of every Bananza form in Donkey Kong Bananza, and how to unlock them. All Bananza forms in Donkey Kong Bananza and how to get them There are a total of five Bananza forms that you'll unlock over the course of Donkey Kong Bananza. Luckily, all of these forms are required to progress in the story, so there's no way you can miss them – at certain layers, you'll meet Elders who will give you the form to use once you find or fix their Ancient Record. Here is a full list of Bananza forms, what they do, and when you unlock them: Kong Bananza (SL 101) The Kong Bananza form increases your strength, allowing you to break through most materials, including some more durable ones like concrete. You can hold Y to Charge Punch, which provides a more powerful hit with a shockwave. Zebra Bananza (SL 501) The Zebra Bananza increases your movement speed, letting you more easily navigate collapsing terrain and even walk on ice without slipping and sliding. You can also hold ZL to Charge Dash instead of rolling. Ostrich Bananza (SL 600) The Ostrich Bananza gives you a set of wings that you can use to briefly fly horizontally, letting you access new areas. You can also use it to ride air jets to fly upwards. Elephant Bananza (SL 900-901) The Elephant Bananza gives you a trunk that lets you suck up almost any material, which is in turn formed into large balls that you can throw. Snake Bananza (SL 1201) The Snake Bananza gives you a tail that you can coil up like a spring, using your Double Jump and Charge Jump to jump much higher than you could before. You also gain the Glare ability, which lets you brie…

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Donkey Kong Bananza levels list: How many layers are there?
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date: 2025-07-17T13:37:19.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: How deep is the Planet Core?
encoded: Games often have you moving upwards, whether that's climbing mountains, towers or whatever else – Donkey Kong Bananza levels are the complete opposite. Bananza sees the eponymous ape digging to the Planet Core, with each layer of the planet making up a different level to explore. But how many levels are there in Donkey Kong Bananza? We'll take you through each layer to let you know exactly how far you've got to go. Donkey Kong Bananza levels list: How many layers are there? There are a total of 17 main layers in Donkey Kong Bananza. While this constitutes the main 17 levels you'll need to complete to beat the game, there are also multiple sublevels to explore, so the total number of layers overall is higher. Each layer is denoted by a Sublayer number, effectively showing how deep into the planet it is. Here is a list of every main layer in Donkey Kong Bananza: Ingot Isle (SL 1-10) Lagoon Layer (SL 100-102) Hilltop Layer (SL 200) Canyon Layer (SL 300-302) The Divide (SL 400) Freezer Layer (SL 500-503) Forest Layer (SL 600-602) The Junction (SL 700) Resort Layer (SL 800) Tempest Layer (SL 900-902) Landfill Layer (SL 1000-1001) Racing Layer (SL 1100) Radiance Layer (SL 1200-1204) Groove Layer (SL 1300) Feast Layer (SL 1400-1401) Forbidden Layer (SL 1500) Planet Core (SL 1600-1609) On each layer, you'll be able to find a variety of Banandium gems and Fossils by exploring, though Terrain Strength also increases the further down you go, too. The depth culminates once you hit Sublayer 1600 – Planet Core – where you'll reach the end of the game. How to get to the next layer in Donkey Kong Bananza To progress in Donkey Kong Bananza, you need to make your way through the various sublayers, all the way to the Planet Core. To do this, you need to destroy the Void Stakes located in each level. These are the glowing, purple structures that look like Void Kong. Destroying them earns you some Banandium Gems, and some levels will have multiple Void Stakes, so it's well worth the eff…

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Donkey Kong Bananza review: A bunch of fun with some bruises
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date: 2025-07-16T12:00:48.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Review
description: I am become Zebra Kong, destroyer of worlds.
encoded: Nintendo's newest Switch 2 exclusive, Donkey Kong Bananza, isn’t the easiest game to review. There are some flaws that we’ll come onto, but none of them really hinder the core enjoyment of what the game is trying to offer. Although the obvious comparison is Super Mario Odyssey (the much-loved 3D platformer that shares some key developers with Bananza), a totally different collection of games were popping into my head while playing. If you enjoyed the old LEGO games by Traveller’s Tales, particularly that oddly joyous feeling of smashing up everything in your path, you’ll find a similar itch scratched here. And if you enjoyed The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, particularly that feeling of being constantly sidetracked from the main mission because you keep bumping into other diverting activities, you’ll find a similar itch scratched here. Sure, there are comparisons to be made with Mario Odyssey. Where Mario had a function that allowed him to temporarily gain new abilities, here DK has ‘Bananzas’, a slightly convoluted mechanic that essentially allows him to temporarily gain new abilities. Whereas Odyssey allowed you to throw the hat whenever you like at whatever you like, Donkey Kong’s latest outing really makes you work for each transformation. If you want to turn into a zebra version of DK, for example, you’ll need to locate the village elder of the zebra people and do a whole quest for him involving tracking down the missing pieces of a smashed vinyl disc. However, the transformations are clearly not the main attraction here. That would be the aforementioned smashing of everything. While there is some light platforming and the occasional not-too-difficult boss battle, you’ll spend most of your time exploring a series of mini open-world levels where you can punch almost anything you see into smithereens. This never stops feeling fun, and you’ll feel a pang of disappointment every time you encounter a surface that you can’t break (some of them require Bananz…

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Donkey Kong Bananza: Release date and pre-order details for the Nintendo Switch 2 game
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date: 2025-07-14T13:49:32.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: Ready for a banana bonanza?
encoded: The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and while Mario Kart World represents the console's biggest launch title, we've got another major release hot on its heels with Donkey Kong Bananza. Nintendo's iconic ape stars as the lead for the first time since 2014's Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and might even be getting a film adaptation too! If you've not got your hands on a Switch 2 yet, make sure to check out the best bundles and UK deals so you can pick one up for the best prices. For now, though, let's take a look at everything you need to know about Donkey Kong Bananza, including the release date! When is the Donkey Kong Bananza release date? The Donkey Kong Bananza release date is Thursday 17th July 2025, Nintendo has confirmed. This places the game just over a month away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 console itself. In lieu of a big new 3D Mario platformer, this seems like the first big Switch 2 exclusive that is aimed at single-player fans. Exclusive titles like Donkey Kong Banaza certainly make the Switch 2 worth it, and widen the gap between it and the original Switch. Can I pre-order Donkey Kong Bananza? Yes, you can pre-order Donkey Kong Bananza right now for a price of around £64.99. Here in the UK, we can see the game in stock at Amazon, GAME and Argos at the time of writing. Of course, you could also choose to order your copy directly from the Nintendo Store. You can save a few pounds if you opt for a digital download instead of a cartridge. Just make sure you have enough storage for your Switch 2 if you're planning on buying it digitally. If you don't, you can always pick up a MicroSD Express card. Which consoles and platforms can play Donkey Kong Bananza? Donkey Kong Bananza will be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Nintendo has confirmed. There's no prizes for guessing that one! If you haven't already bought a Nintendo Switch 2, and you want to play this new game at launch, you have until the middle of July to get your hands on the new h…

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Chicken Run game no longer headed to Netflix – The Last of Us star joins impressive cast
type: item
date: 2025-06-24T13:21:39.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Dawn of the Nugget is getting a stealthy sequel.
encoded: The Chicken Run franchise is getting a new video game, and a star-studded cast has been announced including one of the main stars of The Last of Us. Aardman, the iconic animator behind Chicken Run and other beloved hits like Wallace & Gromit, has partnered with a company called Outright Games for a new game called Chicken Run: Eggstraction. Outright Games is best known for making kid-friendly games, often with a movie connection and co-op gameplay that can bring families together. In terms of the cast, we know that Bella Ramsey (Ellie from The Last of Us) and Josie Sedgwick-Davies (who recently played Cilla Black in Doctor Who) will both be appearing, reprising their roles from 2023's Dawn of the Nugget movie (where they played Molly and Frizzle, respectively). Interestingly, this game was previously announced as a collab between Aardman and Netflix, but the streaming service no longer seems to be involved. Netflix Games is not mentioned in the press release at all. When we asked for clarity on this, the game's official representatives replied like so: "Partnering with Outright Games presents a fantastic opportunity for us to bring Chicken Run: Eggstraction to a wide range of platforms and consoles - spaces where we know our family audiences and loyal Chicken Run fans already are and love to play." Indeed, there will be no shortage of platforms to play on, with Chicken Run: Eggstraction headed to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch (which means it should also run on Nintendo Switch 2). The Chicken Run: Eggstraction release date will be in autumn 2025, although an exact day was not confirmed in this announcement. View Green Video on the source website The game has a stealthy top-down vibe to it, and the official press release describes it like so: "Chicken Run: Eggstraction follows the film Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, with an exciting new story that continues the adventures of its feathered heroes as they work to save chickens from the ev…

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Borderlands 4 could be the series back to its best – our hands-on preview
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date: 2025-06-19T12:58:11.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: Video
subject: Xbox
description: With the series set for a refresh, Borderlands 4 is exactly what it needs.
encoded: It feels as if Borderlands 4 marks the beginning of a new era for the series, and one that many fans will believe is much needed. Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, the most recent two games in the series (although the latter was technically a spin-off), were both good games by most metrics. But equally, they felt, at times, indicative of a series that was slowing down, coasting on the ideas of earlier games that had become worn a decade on. There's a reason why so many people are still playing Borderlands 2 instead. With Borderlands 4, not only is developer Gearbox Software revamping the series with a whole new world, it's attempting to balance the old, familiar Borderlands with all the attributes of a sleek modern shooter – and they've done a bang-up job. Last month, I moseyed on down to Take-Two's offices in London for a hands-on preview of Borderlands 4, and it's safe to say that I'm impressed with what Gearbox is cooking up. We've left the familiar, charmingly repulsive Pandora for a new world – Kairos. Unlike the chaotic free-for-all of Pandora, Kairos is a stable, yet repressive, world, ruled over by the autocratic Timekeeper and his gaggle of goons, the Order. It's your job, as a vault hunter, to take down the Timekeeper alongside some plucky freedom fighters, liberating Kairos from his clutches – Order, chaos, you get the picture. It's a far cry from the somewhat sillier premises of the last couple of games, and that's a tone reflected in the game – in the small slice I played, it was already obvious that the stakes here are high, and the people of Karios don't have the same penchant for the bizarre of those on Pandora. That isn't to say it's not funny at all, it certainly is, and there were certainly a few moments that made me laugh out loud. The writing this time around is much dryer and wittier, dark even, reminiscent of that original Borderlands 1 magic. But while the writing and story appear to have gone back to their roots, the same can't be s…

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How to boost on the start line in Mario Kart World explained
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date: 2025-06-09T15:26:57.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: Video
description: Sixty per cent of the time, it works every time.
encoded: Have you been wondering how to boost at the start line in Mario Kart World? We've got the answer for you! Every second counts in Mario Kart, so it's vitally important to get that boost on the start line, even if someone's gonna blue shell you later. Whichever one of the Mario Kart World tracks you're having trouble with, a boost at the start will be very helpful indeed. So, how'd you do it? Keep on reading and we'll tell you what to do. How to boost on the start line in Mario Kart World explained To boost on the start line in Mario Kart World, you need to start accelerating just as you see the number two appear on the screen. Not just before, not just after, but as soon as you see that number two, smash the accelerate button, and you should see that beautiful boost. Of course, this is not an exact science, and your mileage may vary in terms of hitting this sweet spot every single time. But wait for the number two, and hit it! Returning fans will know that this is a slight tweak on the formula from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and it's not the only significant change in the game. There's also Mario Kart World free roam, a whole host of new characters, and a stunning lack of 200cc mode. Stay tuned to Radio Times Gaming in the days ahead and we'll keep bringing you more Mario Kart World guidance and goodness. We've also got some fun clips for you to watch below, all about the Nintendo Switch 2. Read more on the Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo Switch 2 stock - where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 vs original Switch - what are the differences? Do Switch 1 controllers work with Switch 2? Do Switch 2 games work on Switch 1? Switch 2 backwards compatibility explained - can you play OG Switch games on Switch 2? Switch 2 games - confirmed and predicted games Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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