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• Bootstrap Island Sets Sail for PSVR 2 in 2026

  28-11-2025 14:23 via n4g.com
  Realistic VR survival adventure Bootstrap Island is heading to PSVR 2 in 2026, with headset specific features.
  
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• Arc Raiders Has Received Movie And TV Offers

  05-01-2026 21:59
  
  Arc Raiders is a popular gaming, and it could become a movie or TV show next.Embark Studios CEO Patrick Soderlund told GamesBeat (via VideoGamer) that the team has received numerous offers from Hollywood, but nothing has materialized as of yet. "It needs to be done in the right way," he said."I can't tell you how many companies have reached out wanting to make a TV series [and] movie out of this IP," he said. Soderlund added that it would be "fun" to see Arc Raiders get adapted for a film or TV
  
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• Kingdom Come 2 Studio Cut This Feature Because It Was "Too Bizarre And Too Much Work"

  05-01-2026 21:57
  
  Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse has revealed one feature that it cut from the RPG because it was too weird and not very fun.Speaking to PC Gamer, executive producer Martin Klima said this feature was a GTA: San Andreas-like eating system where main character Henry could gain and lose weight depending on food consumption. This would also affect what Henry would be able to wear.The version of Kingdom Come 2 that launched in February 2025 allows players to put on any piece of clothin
  
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• There Will Soon Be Another Way To Play Xbox Games Without An Xbox

  05-01-2026 21:21
  
  Microsoft has announced a new partnership to Hisense to bring the Xbox app to TVs that run on the company's TV operating system, V (formerly known as VIDAA).In essence, the big takeaway here is that people will soon be able to play Xbox games in yet another place, without needing to own an actual physical Xbox. This is possible through Xbox Cloud Gaming, which is included with Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate.Your Hisense TV will soon be an Xbox."Our vision is to make sure your games,
  
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• Cancellation Of New Bethesda MMO Just Got An Even Sadder Twist

  05-01-2026 21:19
  
  In 2025, Microsoft canceled an upcoming title at The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios, and it has now come to light that studio boss Matt Firor resigned because of this.He said in a post on LinkedIn that when it comes to him leaving the studio, "the most obvious explanation is the correct one."The game, which was in the works under the working title Project Blackbird, was "the game I had waited my entire career to create, and having it canceled led to my resignation," he sai
  
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• Kojima Productions-Themed Asus Gaming Accessories Release Next Month

  05-01-2026 20:35
  
  Asus ROG Delta II Wireless Gaming Headset: Kojima Productions$270 | Releases February 4 Preorder at Best Buy Asus ROG Keris II Origin Ultralight Wireless Gaming Mouse: Kojima Productions$170 | Releases February 4 Preorder at Best Buy Asus ROG Scabbard II Gaming Mouse Pad: Kojima Productions$70 | Releases February 4 Preorder at Best BuyAsus is teaming up with Kojima Productions to launch of trio of themed peripherals on February 4. Revealed during CES 2026 (and accidentally leaked early by Best
  
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• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Files Flat Out Explain All Its Naming References And Meanings

  05-01-2026 20:16
  
  Fans digging into the files of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have discovered explanations and sometimes even external links outlining the meaning behind the names of the RPG's various characters and enemies.As spotted by Reddit user Responsible-Race-575, the game's asset files have detailed descriptions that explain why specific characters and enemies are named what they are, including genders, additional context behind the origin of their names, and sometimes even links to Wikipedia to help furth
  
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• Honkai: Nexus Anima Story, Trailers, Characters, And Everything Else We Know

  05-01-2026 20:15
  
  Honkai: Nexus Anima is the next chapter in the HoYoVerse, and we've recently gotten more details about what the game is going to be about. The Honkai franchise is known for its anime-style graphics, quick and fluid combat, and expansive stories. While Honkai: Nexus Anima is keeping many of those same elements, the developers are also changing up the core gameplay loop in some significant ways. Of course, you can still expect a similar feeling as the four previous games, but Nexus Anima is breath
  
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• Someone Dressed Up As Pac-Man To Play Pac-Man During AGDQ Livestream

  05-01-2026 19:40
  
  Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), a bi-annual charity livestream, kicked off this week with an assortment of speedrunners playing new and old games, from Jet Set Radio to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. A wacky event that tends to attract all sorts of characters, someone made a surprise appearance during AGDQ on January 5: Pac-Man, who played Pac-Man World 2.Well, it wasn't really Pac-Man. The day started with speedruns of games like Final Fantasy X, Mega Man Battle Network, Nuclear Throne, and Wolfens
  
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• Nvidia Reportedly Combatting GPU Shortages By Bringing Back Discontinued Graphics Card

  05-01-2026 19:22
  
  As GPU prices continue to skyrocket and stock becomes increasingly scarce, rumors are swirling that Nvidia might be about to resurrect a previously discontinued line of hardware.According to Wccftech, Nvidia is reportedly on the verge of resuming production on its budget-friendly GeForce RTX 3060 GPUs to combat the ongoing shortage of RAM being caused by an uptick in development on AI technologies and the increasing prices of memory.Wccftech's reporting on these rumors seems to stem from a credi
  
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• Resident Evil 4 Remake Scrapped An Opening Chapter Starring Ashley, Files Show

  05-01-2026 19:13
  
  Resident Evil 4 Remake's opening moments could have played out much differently if Capcom had not opted to cut an opening referred to as "Chapter 0," in which players would have controlled Ashley and witnessed her kidnapping at the hands of the Los Illuminados. At least, that's according to datamined files spotted by an eagle-eyed fan.Using leftover pieces from "Chapter 0" found in the game's files, YouTuber Thekempy has pieced together what the game's lost opening might have looked like in a re
  
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• Pokémon dev Game Freak is shutting down Pandoland just 11 months after launch

  05-01-2026 18:15 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net
  In an out of nowhere announcement from Game Freak, the Pokémon Legends: Z-A studio is closing down Pandoland less than a year after release.
  
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• Code Vein II hands-on report - PlayStation Blog

  05-01-2026 18:13 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net
  New weapons, abilities, and partners make Code Vein II's combat incredibly customizable.
  
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• 8BitDo’s FlipPad Brings Game Boy–Style Design to Mobile Gaming

  05-01-2026 18:00
  
  A new controller from 8BitDo has been announced for smartphones, and this add-on will make your phone resemble a next-gen Game Boy. At CES 2026, 8BitDo showed off the FlipPad, a gamepad that connects to a smartphone via its USB-C port. Details on the FlipPad are scarce for now, but 8BitDo says it will support both iOS and Android devices.Where mobile play unfolds.
  Introducing 8BitDo FlipPad — a flip-style gamepad designed for mobile gaming.
  Compatible with iOS and Android devices. Official
  
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• Red Dead Redemption 2 Players Have Discovered A Long-Hidden Mystery

  05-01-2026 17:40
  
  Red Dead Redemption 2 has been out since 2018, but Rockstar Games' blockbuster title apparently still has some secrets hidden away. RDR2 players have uncovered a pattern of web that only shows up on the map at a certain time of day, and the ultimate destination of this mystery hasn't been fully solved yet.The Strange Man YouTube channel (via IGN) shared the first video guide to the webs, and credited the discovery to three players: goldenplaysterraria, pariah87, and u/FL4VA-01. Like the dreamcat
  
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• Arc Raiders Now Features "Aggression-Based Matchmaking," Dev Confirms

  05-01-2026 17:37
  
  If you've been noticing that recent matches of Arc Raiders are ending in a lot more PvP skirmishes than usual, there's a high likelihood that you might've had it coming.In a recent interview with GamesBeat's Dean Takahashi, the CEO of Embark Studios, Patrick Söderlund, confirmed that the popular extraction shooter has recently been employing a kind of "aggression-based matchmaking" to group up more like-minded players.During an inquiry about the studio's approach to matchmaking, Söderl
  
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• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy 4K Limited Edition Box Set Is 50% Off

  05-01-2026 17:35
  
  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy: Limited Edition (4K Blu-ray)$50 (was $100) See at Amazon The recently released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles limited-edition 4K Blu-ray box set is on sale for $50 (was $100). Arrow Video's TMNT Trilogy Limited Edition, which launched December 16, collects the trio of early '90s live-action movies on 4K Blu-ray for the first time. The 4K restorations are accompanied by new bonus features and archival content as well as multiple posters, a booklet with new com
  
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• Steam Smashes New Concurrent-User Record With More Than 41 Million Online

  05-01-2026 17:31
  
  Steam hit a major milestone already this year, setting a new record for concurrent users. According to SteamDB, the platform peaked at 41,816,052 users online at the same time actively playing games. Not only that, but a new record for actively gaming users was also set, with that figure reaching almost 13.4 million as compared to March's 13.2 million record.The timing of the record is likely no coincidence. Steam's annual Winter Sale, which wraps up later today, offered steep discounts on a wid
  
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• Rainbow Six Siege Players Hit With 67-Day Ban After Another Apparent Hack

  05-01-2026 17:08
  
  Following a hack that happened over the Christmas weekend, Rainbow Six Siege players are finding themselves in the ban house thanks to yet another hack that references the nonsensical and popular 6-7 meme.According to The Gamer, Ubisoft's tactical shooter is being hacked by some unknown force that's handing out bans for 67 days. Players are reportedly posting on social media that their accounts have been flagged for an unexplained "harassment offence," leading to their accounts being suspended f
  
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• The Last Of Us Star Discusses Neil Druckmann's Exit From The Show

  05-01-2026 16:50
  
  The Last of Us Season 3 is on the way, but Neil Druckmann--who helped created the game's universe that the HBO show adapts--is not going to be part of it. He dropped out after Season 2, saying he wanted to focus on his work at Naughty Dog. Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie on the show, has shared more insight into the series going ahead without one of its key creatives.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Ramsey said that while Druckmann has exited the hit HBO show, he's not really gone because his w
  
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• Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition Review - Twisted Voxel

  05-01-2026 16:19 via newsboiler-www-website.azurewebsites.net
  While Tombas floaty physics and obtuse objectives remain as stubborn as an evil swine, this Special Edition triumphs through generous QoL features and curated extras.
  
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• Arc Raiders Continues To Be A Huge Hit, Reportedly Achieving These New Records

  05-01-2026 16:12
  
  Arc Raiders was a breakout hit in 2025, and it's still growing. New data from Alinea Analytics states that the game enjoyed its biggest day ever on Sunday, January 4, when it came to daily active users.It was reported to have had 3.2 million daily active users on January 4 across platforms. Additionally, the research group said Arc Raiders passed 12 million copies sold over the weekend.The number of Arc Raiders copies sold daily began to "stabilize" in early December, but the recent 20%- off sal
  
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• Arc Raiders Dev Defends Use Of AI Yet Again

  05-01-2026 16:11
  
  Arc Raiders was one of the most successful games of 2025, but it was also criticized for its use of AI-based text-to-speech systems. Patrick Söderlund, the head of Arc Raiders studio Embark, has now shed more light on the situation, saying the studio's goal in implementing AI into its development processes isto make better games more efficiently.He also pushed back against the idea that using AI systems in game development would lead to lower employment at Embark."We don't use AI to not hav
  
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• Arc Raiders Player Screaming For Help Gets Frantic Visit From Real-Life Neighbor

  05-01-2026 16:10
  
  Sometimes you get so into a game that you scream uncontrollably. Whether that be a curse word or an SOS, if you yell loud enough, someone will come to your rescue. At least that's what happened to one Arc Raiders player, whose door was kicked in by a concerned neighbor after he heard the player yelling for help.Redditor dreamthorp posted a 16-second clip of the incident on the Arc Raiders subreddit on January 3. They said they were playing a night raid on the Dam Battlegrounds, the game's very f
  
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• It's The Final Countdown For Anthem, With Only One Week Left To Play

  05-01-2026 16:01
  
  Time is running out to play Anthem, BioWare's live-service game that originally launched in early 2019. In just one week, EA will take the online-multiplayer game offline, meaning it won't be playable starting January 12.EA officially announced that Anthem would be shut down in July 2025. This gave players roughly half-a-year to return to the RPG and to spend any leftover currency they had for the title. Eurogamer is looking at whether any sort of in-game event is planned to make the occasion, b
  
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• Code Vein II Tells A Time-Traveling Story That Will Tug On Your Heartstrings

  05-01-2026 15:00
  
  The souls-like genre has exploded in popularity since the dawn of From Software's Souls franchise, with multiple companies taking a stab at the format--and some companies taking multiple stabs. Bandai Namco, who publishes FromSoft's Souls games as well as Elden Ring, dropped an anime-style version of the genre in 2019's Code Vein, and now it's back for more in Code Vein II.We spent a few hours with the next Code Vein adventure during The Game Awards week, and we came away impressed with its impr
  
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• Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Got A Major Player-Count Boost After Fire And Ash

  05-01-2026 14:54
  
  Over two years after its release, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is enjoying an all-time peak on Steam, likely in large part due to the game's new DLC that ties in directly to the film franchise's latest installment.Data from SteamDB showed that the Ubisoft-published open-world game hit a record number of 15,283 players this week--a gain from its previous peak of 12,496 players last month when Avatar: Fire and Ash hit cinemas on December 19.With the release of the movie came a DLC expansion for Fr
  
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• Would You Like To Play More Saw Video Games? Lionsgate Wants You To

  05-01-2026 14:38
  
  Fans have had over 20 years of the Saw franchise, and John Wick is already celebrating over 10 years, with a fifth installment possibly on the way. Saw has become a contemporary iconic horror series that has spun off into a slew of merchandise, had its own Halloween Horror Nights house, and even a video game back in 2009 and its sequel. While Wick doesn't have the level of crossover appeal--though both Wick and Jigsaw's puppet have appeared in Fortnite--Lionsgate is looking to take both Jigsaw a
  
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• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dev Doesn't Just Want To Be People-Pleaser With Next Game

  05-01-2026 14:30
  
  To say Sandfall Interactive has gained a few fans after releasing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would be a wild understatement. In fact, the RPG wasn't just GameSpot's Game of the Year, but also made history at The Game Awards. This all means expectations will be sky high for the developer's next project. However, Sandfall wants to avoid appealing to the masses and continue focusing on "what we think is cool."Speaking with Edge magazine, Sandfall lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen noted that "it's
  
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• The Last Of Us Season 3 Loses Another Person, Role To Be Recast

  05-01-2026 14:14
  
  The upcoming third season of HBO's The Last of Us will feature a different actor playing Manny.It's been confirmed by Variety that Danny Ramirez, who joined the show in Season 2, will not return for Season 3 due to scheduling conflicts, with the role to be recast. It remains to be seen what actor may take over the role, however.Spoilers for The Last of Us follow below.Manny is a supporting character in the overall story of The Last of Us. He is a former member of the Fireflies who later joined t
  
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