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The indie game community is in disarray over AI and Big Walk
Indie game developers and critics are clashing over AI use in Big Walk just as Game of the Year voting begins.
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Here's our second wave of PS Plus games for November 2026
PlayStation Plus unveils its latest monthly game lineup and catalog additions for November 2026.
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Switch 2 and Switch consoles updated to version 23.5.0 as Nintendo quietly re-introduces eShop gifting
Nintendo updates Switch and Switch 2 consoles to version 23.5.0 while quietly re-introducing eShop gifting.
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All 25 Mythic Rares in MTG’s Star Trek Ranked
Magic: The Gathering's Star Trek crossover set launches with 25 mythic rares ranked and prerelease events underway.
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Fortnite officially confirms Pirate Shop Access Token drop rate as players hunt for item which makes entire shop free
Fortnite has confirmed the drop rate for the Pirate Shop Access Token, the item players want for a free shop.
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Fortnite Treasure Hour (November 7, 2026): Event details and timings for all regions
Polygon and The Times of India report on the schedule, details, and regional timings for the Fortnite Treasure Hour event.
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New Shows & Movies To Watch This Weekend: 'Black Doves' on Netflix, 'It Gets Worse' on Paramount+ and More
Audiences can stream new seasons of shows like 'Black Doves' and 'All's Fair' across major platforms this weekend.
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Nintendo’s designers strove for ‘elegance’ when remaking Ocarina of Time
Polygon coverage details Nintendo's design focus on elegance for remaking Ocarina of Time and future Switch 2 plans.
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PlayStation sees record high player numbers and increased revenue for Q2 2026, and a lot of that success is down to Marvel's Wolverine
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‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ launches today. Here’s what you need to know.
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GTA 6 Has Sold Almost 8 Million Copies So Far, And PS5 Is Dominating The Split (Of Course)
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Review: Stellar Blade: Complete Edition (Switch 2)
Reviews are emerging for the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Stellar Blade: Complete Edition, highlighting the technical transition of the 2024 action hit.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Studio Officially Revealed
Nintendo's Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches to critical acclaim and record sales, while dataminers uncover code suggesting a Master Quest DLC may arrive later.
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Yakuza Creator's Gang of Dragon PS5 Game and New Studio Officially Dead
The new studio founded by the creator of the Yakuza series and its upcoming PS5 game Gang of Dragon have officially shut down.
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Itch Is Being Flooded By AI-Generated Garbage
Itch.io is combatting a surge of generative AI content as the number of daily AI-generated game pages has doubled to over 6,000.
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Heidi Klum’s Husband Was Missing From Her Halloween Festivities. Here’s Why
Coverage explores Heidi Klum's Halloween festivities and a major leak regarding villains in The Batman Part 2.
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Brad Pitt's Rare $409M Tarantino Sequel Officially Gets Rejected by 2 Biggest Theater Chains Weeks Before Release
Quentin Tarantino's first film in seven years, featuring Brad Pitt, faces distribution uncertainty despite massive IMAX own-release plans.
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Phantom Blade Zero Draws 700,000+ Steam Players Within 24 Hours of Launch
Phantom Blade Zero achieves massive commercial success with over four million sales and 700,000 Steam players immediately following its launch.
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Outcry prompts ‘Call of Duty’ to cut Seoul tragedy footage
Activision is removing footage of a Seoul tragedy from 'Modern Warfare 4' following significant public backlash and an official apology.
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Xbox is reportedly set to officially name The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel as soon as next month
Xbox and Bethesda are reportedly preparing to officially name the next installment in the Elder Scrolls series as The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel.
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‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Destroys A Playercount Record On Steam
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South Park turns to America’s beef shortage
South Park incorporates Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay into its latest episode, drawing widespread attention from entertainment media.
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Weekend Preview: YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING Looking to Claim Top Spot Over Quiet Halloween Frame
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World Of Warcraft: Forever Had ‘The Largest Beta In Franchise History’
Global anticipation builds as Blizzard prepares to launch World of Warcraft: Forever following franchise-record beta participation.
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Forsaken: Introducing Update 7.10
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Call of Duty’s Metacritic celebration highlights a bizarre Xbox problem
A celebration of Call of Duty's Metacritic scores has inadvertently drawn attention to an unusual technical problem affecting Xbox users.
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The Last Trailer for the Final ‘Dune’ Film Is Here
Warner Bros. releases the final trailer for Dune: Part Three, sparking extensive entertainment coverage across multiple outlets.
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Ghost of Yōtei Was a Hit But Its Studio Is Already Seeing Layoffs
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Report: Silent Hill 1 Remake Targeting 2027 Release, First Cast Details Revealed
A reported leak reveals a 2027 release window and early cast details for the upcoming Silent Hill 1 remake.
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Length Around 14-16 Hours; Devs Said They’ve “Intentionally” Built a World That’ll Make Players “Curious to Explore”
Details emerge for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, including a 14-16 hour playtime and a design focused on player curiosity.
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New ‘Mass Effect 5’ Details Emerge After Cancellation, And It Sounds Great
Recent coverage details the cancellation of Mass Effect projects alongside BioWare's closure and subsequent fan and political mobilization.
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'Super Mario' Creator Breaks Down The Problem With AI Perfectly
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto shares insights on generative AI, game originality, and Super Mario history.
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Shigeru Miyamoto Doesn’t Know If AI Can Take Over Creativity, But Says It Could Be An 'Opportunity' To Define What It Means To Create
Legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto weighs in on the tension between artificial intelligence and human creativity in game development.
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Xbox's Official Shakeup Continues Through 2027 with New Rounds of Layoffs
Polygon.com reports that Xbox's official shakeup will continue through 2027 with new rounds of layoffs.
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After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect it'll be a divisive game
Major gaming outlets issue previews for Stranger Than Heaven, the new decades-spanning action-adventure from the Yakuza team.
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Hideo Kojima Confirmed to Reprise Cyberpunk 2077 Role in Edgerunners 2 Anime Cameo
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The Witcher 3 Remastered's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort receives a Ver. 1.1.0 update alongside open-world era coverage for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Steam Next Fest 2026 has more than double the number of demos than last year, but how much of it is generative 'AI slop'?
Steam Next Fest 2026 features over 8,000 demos, sparking widespread debate about curation and generative AI content.
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Where ‘Street Fighter’ Audience Review Scores Land In The Video Game Movie List
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Ben Affleck's Canceled Batman Movie Would Have Killed Off A Major DC Comics Hero
Ben Affleck's canceled Batman film would have featured the death of Commissioner Gordon, according to recent entertainment coverage.
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Valor Mortis Upends the Soulslike Genre in First Person
The first-person Napoleonic Soulslike Valor Mortis turns a profit within seven days of launch.
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Battlefield 6 Season 5 Cosmetics With Five Pistols an “Intentional Creative Concept,” as Devs Clear Air on Sloppy Skins
Battlefield 6 developers address controversial Season 5 skins, accidental XP caps, and recent updates.
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Latest Leaked GTA 6 Video Shows Lucia Fully Naked, Sparks Fan Skepticism
Recent coverage examines historical security breaches at Rockstar, drawing comparisons to contemporary leaks surrounding GTA 6.
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True Detective Season 5 will feature the series' best starring duo since Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson
Polygon reports that True Detective Season 5 will showcase the franchise's strongest starring duo since its inaugural season.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Finally Fixing One Of Its Most Frustrating Features
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Adds Directional Animal Petting and Over 1,100 Other Improvements and Fixes
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Controversial Total War Remaster Being Delisted From Steam After AI Allegations
A controversial Total War remaster is being removed from Steam following allegations involving artificial intelligence.
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18 Years Later, the MCU Just Killed Off One of Its Oldest Heroee
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‘Street Fighter’ Duels A 100% Rotten Tomatoes Scored Movie This Weekend
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The Ocarina of Time remake feels remarkably modern
Nintendo's Ocarina of Time remake blends classic adventure with modern graphics, sparking intense media focus.
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Upcoming Resident Evil Remakes Have Pretty Tiny File Sizes On Switch 2
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The ‘GTA 6’ PC Release Date Window Revealed, Says New Report
New reports point to an early 2027 PC release window for Grand Theft Auto 6, arriving shortly after console launches.
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Asks for No Less Than 100% Completion for the Platinum Trophy
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Annapurna’s New Game Is the Most Annapurna Game of All Time
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Group threatens to leak ‘full’ GTA 6 build if physical plans aren’t reversed
A cyberleaking group threatens to release the full GTA 6 build unless physical release plans are reversed.
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GTA 6 Leaker Claims to Have Full Build, Threatens to Release It Unless Take-Two Apologizes
A Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker demands an apology from Take-Two while threatening to release the full build of the game early.
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High Console Prices Push Playstation and Xbox Sales to New Lows
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'GTA 6' Fandom Is Officially Shook After The Nude Jason Leak
GTA 6 faces a fresh wave of turmoil as unverified leaks surface, bringing demands, nudity claims, and critical commentary.
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Does ‘Galactic Racer’ Deserve The Best ‘Star Wars’ Metascore In 23 Years? Yes
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Avatar: Seven Havens Is a Near-Perfect Followup to a Fantasy Masterpiece
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