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Pokemon World Championships 2027 Location and Dates Announced
During the closing ceremonies of the Pokemon World Championships, the dates and location of 2027's event are officially revealed.
from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | August 31, 2026
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Fallout 2 Open-World Remake Gets Exciting Update
Fallout 2 is getting an open-world remake in Fallout 4's engine, and it's looking better and better every day.
from Screen Rant | August 31, 2026
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Pokemon GO Is Bringing Back Armored Mewtwo
Pokemon GO players who missed out on their opportunity to get Armored Mewtwo are in luck, as the Pokemon is officially returning to the game.
from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | August 31, 2026
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Fable PC System Requirements Officially Revealed
Fable officially reveals its PC system requirements, and the minimum specs suggest Playground's ambitious open world may be surprisingly scalable.
from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | August 31, 2026
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Elden Ring Is Already a Big Hit on Nintendo Switch 2
Elden Ring has quickly climbed to the top of the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, giving FromSoftware's long-delayed port a strong early result.
from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | August 31, 2026
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New Palworld Card Game Release Hit With Delay
A brand-new release coming to the Palworld Official Card Game is being delayed, making fans wait longer for the popular card game's next new release.
from GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) | August 31, 2026
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13 More January 2027 LEGO Sets With Cute Names Detailed in New Leak
A new leak details 13 LEGO sets reportedly planned to expand a long-running theme in January 2027, kicking off its 15th anniversary year.
from GameRant (Written by Dominik Bošnjak) | August 31, 2026
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Halloween: The Game Banned on PlayStation in Japan Due to ‘Visceral Violence and Nudity’
Japanese horror fans on PlayStation will have to skip Halloween: The Game after it fell foul of strict censorship rules.
from DualShockers (Written by Greg Hill) | August 31, 2026
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Pokémon Winds & Waves Postgame Leak Is Dividing Fans
We may know the ending of WiWa before it's out.
from Screen Rant | August 31, 2026
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Metro 2039 Confirms Popular Feature for Launch
4A Games confirms that a fan-favorite feature is returning in Metro 2039 from day one, but with a different approach than previous titles.
from GameRant (Written by Diana Velásquez Vargas) | August 31, 2026
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