Daily Game News Digest - 2026-06-17

www.gamerant.com breaks down the latest details.

Official Free Dispatch DLC Available Right Now

Ad Hoc has released a free HR Violations DLC for Dispatch on all platforms, adding previously censored partial nudity, rude gestures and new options to customize how remaining censored content (full nudity, explicit audio) is presented via mosaic, black bars or a comedic utter chaos mode. The update, which can be downloaded through the Switch eShop or via a game update on Steam and PS5, aims to address criticism over the heavily censored Switch version while preserving the game's core episodic, superhero-dispatch gameplay that earned it critical and commercial success.

Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/dispatch-free-dlc-hr-violations-censorship/

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www.polygon.com dives into the news.

Mike Myers says 'yes' to Austin Powers 4 as James Bond stalls

Author: Matt Patches

Mike Myers confirmed that he is on board for a fourth Austin Powers film, saying he would reprise the title role if the project moves forward. He noted that the sequel is being discussed while the James Bond franchise is currently experiencing a production lull, leaving the comedic spy series as a potential next big release. Myers' endorsement revives speculation about a long-awaited continuation of the Austin Powers franchise.

Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/mike-myers-austin-powers-4-confirmation/

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This just in from www.ign.com.

Nintendo Acknowledges Employee Data at Risk After Third-Party Service Breach

Author: Tom Phillips

Nintendo confirmed that a breach of TinyPulse, a third-party employee-survey service, exposed names, email addresses, bank details and internal survey data for a limited number of staff members, but its own servers and customer or financial information were not compromised. An extortion group called ShadowByt3$ is demanding a $2 million ransom to prevent the data from being posted online. Nintendo said it is cooperating with the service provider to resolve the issue.

Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-acknowledges-employee-data-at-risk-after-third-party-service-breach

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This just in from www.gameinformer.com.

Cover Reveal - Halo: Campaign Evolved

Author: Brian Shea

Game Informer's upcoming issue spotlights the 25th-anniversary remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, now titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, with a new cover featuring Master Chief, Cortana and other series icons and a downloadable high-resolution artwork by concept artist Sam Wood. The 22-page feature includes interviews with the Halo Studios team, a look at three new pre-quel bonus missions, and reflections from original creators, while the rest of the magazine covers titles such as Rayman Legends Retold, Resonance, Ace Combat 8, and previews for upcoming releases. Physical copies are slated for delivery and retail in mid-to-late June.

Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/cover-reveal/2026/06/16/cover-reveal-halo-campaign-evolved