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Video Games Weekly: It's weird that esports is segregated by gender

The gaming news you need, August 27-September 11.

Jessica Conditt

09.11.2025

Pokémon Legends: Z-A feels like a strong step forward for the series

Alessandro Fillari

09.06.2025

Tamagotchi Paradise trades stressful virtual pet parenting for nature and tranquility

Cheyenne MacDonald

09.05.2025

Kirby Air Riders is a cute, chaotic racing game

Alessandro Fillari

09.05.2025

The first new Bond game in over a decade is Hitman meets action blockbuster

Mat Smith

09.03.2025

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Balatro's big 2025 update won't be coming out this year after all
Developer LocalThunk just revealed that the Balatro 1.1 update will not be coming in 2025. It will, however, be free on all platforms.
Mario, Metroid, Virtual Boy and more: all the biggest announcements from today's Nintendo Direct
Who's ready for more Donkey Kong Bananza? (Yes, already.)
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave comes out for the Switch 2 in 2026
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will hit the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. It's the next installment in the long-running tactical RPG series.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade hits the Switch 2 on January 22
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade comes out for the Switch 2 on January 22, 2026. This is the Midgar portion of the game.
Pokémon Pokopia looks like Animal Crossing for Pokémon fans and I'm here for it
For fans of cozy games, Pokémon Pokopia looks like a must play.
Nintendo is bringing back the Virtual Boy as a Switch and Switch 2 accessory
Games from the mid-90s tabletop console will start hitting Switch Online + Expansion Pack on February 17.
Donkey Kong Bananza is getting a DLC expansion today
One of the best games of the year is getting a brand-new mode today.
Hades II is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on September 25
It reaches version 1.0 after 16 months in early access.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released on December 4 for Switch and Switch 2
The long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 is coming on December 4. It will be released for the original Switch and the new Switch 2.
Mario Tennis Fever hits the court on February 12
The new Mario Tennis game arrives early next year with the largest roster in series history.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a new platformer coming to the Switch 2 next spring
A new Yoshi platformer is coming to the Switch 2 next spring.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is getting a Switch 2 version with new multiplayer modes
Several new multiplayer modes are coming to the Switch 2 version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
The best gaming keyboards of 2025
Here are the best gaming keyboards you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Video Games Weekly: It's weird that esports is segregated by gender
I mean... it makes absolutely no sense, right?
Remastered Tomb Raider games allegedly used AI to change Lara Croft's French voice
The French actor behind Lara Croft alleged that a recent patch used AI to alter her performance without her consent.
How to choose the best TV for gaming right now
Here's a guide to picking the best TVs for 4K gaming, plus a few of the best gaming TVs you can get right now.
The PS Plus Game Catalog additions include Persona 5 Tactica and WWE 2K25
Hone your tactics on the battlefield and in the ring.
Sony is rolling out a PlayStation parental controls mobile app
Better late than never.
An hour-long Nintendo Direct is set for September 12
A Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date seems likely, but Nintendo has a ton of time to fill so there could be a lot of other news in this Direct.
LoL esports team suspends player for saying women can't compete while menstruating
A popular League of Legends esports player, Bwipo, has been suspended by his organization after he said on a Twitch stream that women shouldn't be playing competitively while menstruating.

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