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Australian Government Demands to Know What Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam are Doing to Prevent Grooming, Radicalisation

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The Australian Government’s eSafety office has formally asked Roblox, Microsoft, Epic, and Valve to specifically outline how their systems are preventing child grooming and the spread of extremism. The eSafety office is an independent agency that was initially established in 2015 to combat youth cyberbullying and the online distribution of child sexual abuse material, but its role has since expanded to cover protections for all Australians from a spectrum of online risks. As per eSafety’s announcement , legally enforceable transparency notices have been issued to the aforementioned companies in the wake of its continuing concerns about platforms like Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam itself “being used by sexual predators to groom children and by extremist groups to spread violent propaganda and radicalise young people.” “What we often see after these offenders make contact with children in online game environments, they then move children to private messaging services,” said ...
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These Retro Deck Boxes Are a Throwback to the Golden Age of Pokémon

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I am a child of the '90s, and thus got hit with the trifecta of Pokémon when I was still a kid. The original Game Boy games, the trading card game, and the original anime series all came out within the span of few years, and I loved every bit of it. Playing Pokémon on the Game Boy was my first true gaming experience, and the fact that everyone at school also happened to be playing or trading at the same time as me only solidified the franchise's place in my heart forever. Fast forward to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, and it would seem many other millennials are luxuriously situated in the same nostalgia loop that I am. So if you have a love for the Game Boy era of Pokémon and a stack of trading cards sitting around waiting to be organized, the folks at IGN Finds have located the perfect item for you. Retro Game Boy-Style Deck Boxes on Sale Today Nintendo re-released Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green for the Switch 2 earlier this year, and I've been ab...
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Helldivers 2 Exo Experts Warbond Revealed

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Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has revealed what we can expect from the next premium Warbond, Exo Experts. Helping you "stride with unwavering intent across hostile territory in a march of mech-enhanced Managed Democracy" and "demonstrate elite performance one prosperous hydraulic step at a time," the Exo Experts Warbond drops on April 28. "Machines… Our enemies… But they can also be forces for good, tools at our disposal, and when you need to fight fire with fire it is important to be an Exo Expert," the team teases on the official PlayStation blog . "The Ministry of Defense has authorised the immediate mobilisation of new Exosuits to aid in our ongoing war efforts against the enemies of Managed Democracy." As for what we get? First up is the EXO-51 Lumberer, "a modern reinvention of the Lumberers of the first Galactic War." Equipped with an anti-tank cannon and a flamethrower, you'll be able to unleash "maximum devas...
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Pokémon Doubles Down on Decision to Penalize Pro Player

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A Pokémon pro who saw his tournament win taken away from him in controversial circumstances will not be getting an official reprieve. That's according to a new, official ruling handed down by Play! Pokémon, the team within The Pokémon Company that handles competitive events, which doubles down on the decision to punish Pokémon Go player Firestar73, and levies fresh accusations that he was "shaking the table during gameplay" causing "a disruption to the broadcast experience." Earlier this month, both Firestar73 and his opponent spoke out after the player's grand final victory at the Pokémon Orlando Regionals was taken away , seemingly due to his match win celebration where he stood up, did a fist pump, then shook hands with the other player. So here's a live look with a close up of the headphones making contact on the desk. This had to be a decision that came from the higher ups as an attempt to be "consistent" with their ruling based on ...
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Where to Preorder Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 2

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2026 marked the 30th anniversary of Pokémon , and if you’ve been following the Trading Card Game scene lately, you know things are getting busy. We just finished the chaos of the first wave of First Partner collection , and the Pokémon Company is already moving on to the next set. If you missed out on Series 1 back in March, don't worry too much. Series 2 is on the way, and it shifts the spotlight to some of the best starters in the franchise . These First Partner collections aren't a full expansion set; it’s a nod to that first big decision you made on your journey - your First Partner Pokémon! These collections are small, curated series meant for display or specific pulls. Series 2 takes us back to Johto, Unova, and Galar region, with some familiar faces making an appearance. The star of the collection is the special promo pack that celebrates the bond between Trainer and Pokémon. This single pack contains 3 of 9 illustration rare-style promo cards consisting of stu...
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Holy Moly, Crusader Kings 3 Will Let You Play as a Pope

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Crusader Kings 3 is getting a new core expansion, By God Alone, and it's going to add playable popes to the Paradox strategy game alongside other new gameplay mechanics to let players influence the church. "For the first time in the Crusader Kings franchise, we're also introducing playable theocracies, allowing you to rise to the power of the Pope himself," said Mikael Andersson, lead designer on the expansion. "By God Alone extends your options of how to engage with your Christian faith and the church behind it. It gives you more strategic options for how to deal with this institution, as well as dealing with other rulers of the same faith as you." By God Alone will arrive in Q3 of this year as a paid expansion, so you've plenty of time to figure out how to wield the word of god to your strategic advantage. "In this core expansion, we're fleshing out the Christian church to make the institution itself feel like a living entity," Ander...
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Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Release Dates for 2026 and Beyond

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We now have our hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 , a new console from one of the biggest names in gaming. Alas, a new console is only as valuable as the library of games you can build on it. Thankfully, Nintendo hasn't been shy about planned releases over the next year, which include a mix of Switch 2 exclusives, third-party releases, and the benefit of backward compatibility with any games still launching on the original Switch. Without further ado, here are all of the new Switch 2 games we can look forward to in 2026. All Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Release Dates * indicates a Switch 2 exclusive Outbound (April 23, 2026) Outbound is a new cozy game that will be released simultaneously on Switch 2 and PC. The game hands you a camper van and an open world to explore with it, all while supporting up to four players in co-op. There’s also pets, and a whole lot of customization you can learn more about in our hands-on preview . Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth (April 27, 2026) ...
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