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• Roblox System Requirements

  10-12-2025 11:58
  
  Roblox is one of the biggest games in the world, with millions of different experiences that players can hop into. One of the biggest selling points is that it can be played practically anywhere, from phones to Xbox to a standard computer.Of course, not everyone has a PC rig the size of a monster truck, and some folks just want to know if their old laptop or similar device can run Roblox, or find out why they’re running into issues. So, to help you out, we’re listing the exact Roblox
  
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• Some Nominated Devs Cant Even Afford To Be A Part Of The Game Awards

  11-12-2025 23:51 via n4g.com
  The annual awards ceremony tries to celebrate game developers and hype up fans, but, it doesn't come cheap.
  
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• 007 First Light's first villain is Lenny Kravitz, and I bet he's not going to get away

  11-12-2025 23:37 via n4g.com
  No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to fly away.
  
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• New Entry in the Tomb Raider Series Leaks, Along With a Remake of a Classic

  11-12-2025 23:26 via n4g.com
  Two new Tomb Raider games are in the works, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and Tomb Raider: Catalyst.
  
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• iam8bit, Video Game History Foundation, Mega Cat Studios team up to bring back NES game Xcavator

  11-12-2025 23:26 via n4g.com
  iam8bit has partnered with the Video Game History Foundation, Mega Cat Studios, and Retrotainment Games to bring programmer Chris Oberths long-long Nintendo Entertainment System game Xcavator back from the dead as Xcavatar 2025, also for Nintendo Entertainment System. It will launch as a premium physical release with a cartridge of the game and new manual. Pre-order are available now for $100 via iam8bit, with shipping to begin in Q2 2026.
  
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• Forgo therapy and destroy your robot-filled hometown in Virtue and a Sledgehammer

  11-12-2025 23:26 via n4g.com
  The next game from the devs behind The Red Strings Club and The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is on its way.
  
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• An officially licensed Scottish football mobile squad-building game is out now

  11-12-2025 23:26 via n4g.com
  Crowd Legends: Club Football lets players put together teams of SPFL players and Scottish football legends.
  
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• A pair of N64 platformers from Ubisoft are coming to Switch Onlines Nintendo Classics library

  11-12-2025 23:26 via n4g.com
  Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble will be added next week
  
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• Routine Review - IGN

  11-12-2025 23:17 via n4g.com
  A stylish and surprising sci-fi horror game.
  
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• mClassic Graphics Upscaler For Retro Gaming & Switch Discounted To Lowest Price Ever

  11-12-2025 22:41
  
  mClassic Graphics Upscaler - Switch, Steam Deck$64.32 (was $100) See at Amazon mClassic Graphics Upscaler - Retro Edition$64.32 (was $100) See at Amazon One of the coolest accessories for retro gaming and Nintendo Switch is on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon. Marseille's mClassic graphics upscaler is available in three models: Switch, Retro, and Original. The Retro and Switch Editions are discounted to only $64.32 (was $100), while the Original Edition is $84.88. The Retro and Switch E
  
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• Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Review - Thumb Culture

  11-12-2025 22:30 via n4g.com
  "Between 2019 and 2023, developer Gust released three games in the Atelier Ryza series. A trilogy that many believe really popularised the almost three-decade-old franchise. Now, Gust have compiled all three games into Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack! Each game, Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX, and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX includes lots of adde
  
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• Rockstar Insists GTA 6 Devs Were Fired For Leaks, Not Unionizing

  11-12-2025 22:05
  
  Rockstar Games has released a new statement regarding the situation surrounding the fired workers in the UK and internationally, once again claiming the 30+ staffers were let go not because they were trying to form a union, but because they were breaching company policy.Specifically, Rockstar Games told GameSpot that the action was taken against the workers because they were discussing "specific game features from upcoming and unannounced titles" and other "confidential information" in a public
  
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• All Free Mystery Gifts In Pokemon Legends: Z-A

  11-12-2025 21:46
  
  As it's routinely done with previous games in the series, The Pokemon Company is giving away a variety of freebies for Pokemon Legends: Z-A. These in-game goodies range from helpful items to elusive Mega Stones that can't otherwise be acquired, making it worthwhile to snag them while you can.Most of the free items can be downloaded via Mystery Gift, a function that you'll automatically unlock after the first time you speak with Mable at the Pokemon Research Lab, roughly one hour into the adventu
  
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• Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Sales Were Significantly Down From Black Ops 6 - Report

  11-12-2025 21:11
  
  For the past two decades, the Call of Duty titles have almost always been the US's top-selling games of the year. But it looks like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is experiencing a marked decline in sales from its predecessor, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.According to GamesIndustry.biz, Alinea Analytics' data indicates that Black Ops 7 sold 401,000 copies on Steam in the first 26 days after its launch. By comparison, Black Ops 6 sold 2.3 million copies in the same time period in 2024. Call of Duty games
  
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• We've Played The First PS3-Emulated Game For PS5

  11-12-2025 20:37 via n4g.com
  Richard Leadbetter - "The first PlayStation 3-emulated game running on PlayStation 5 is here, and it's not a title you might have expected. Cloudberry Kingdom - originally developed by Pwnee Studios in 2013 - is a procedurally generated platform game that launched for PS3, Xbox 360, PC and Wii U. Out now in Asia courtesy of RedoApps, and set for imminent release in the Western market, the package ships with native PS4 and PS4 versions, along with a bonus: the original PS3 release is included, ru
  
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: Update

  11-12-2025 20:19 via n4g.com
  Activision writes: "First off, thank you for all for the feedback we have received over the last few months. Call of Duty has enjoyed long-standing success because of all of you, a passionate community that demands excellence and deserves nothing less. We also know that for some of you, the Franchise has not met your expectations fully. To be very clear, we know what you expect and rest assured we will deliver, and overdeliver, on those expectations as we move forward."
  
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• Fallout Is The Franchise That Bethesda Is "Doing The Most In" Right Now

  11-12-2025 19:41
  
  Fallout fans have been understandably curious about the future of the franchise, especially since Fallout 5 isn't expected to arrive before The Elder Scrolls 6, and Bethesda hasn't been very forthcoming about when that game is coming either. For now, Bethesda's Todd Howard is keeping the company's plans close to his vest, but he has indicated there's more happening with Fallout than any other Bethesda property at the moment."We've had a long-term plan for Fallout, and so I wish I could talk abou
  
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• 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Honkai: Star Rail Controller Bundle Is On Sale At Amazon

  11-12-2025 19:38
  
  8BitDo Ultimate 2 Controller: Honkai: Star Rail Collector's Bundle$60 (was $70)See at Amazon See all Ultimate 2 deals Honkai: Star Rail fans can get a great deal on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Collector's Bundle at Amazon. On sale for $60 (was $70), this Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller Bundle for PC and mobile includes a matching charging dock and hardshell carrying case, four joystick caps, a drink coaster, and more goodies. The Honkai: Star Rail Collector's Bundle launched October 23 and is themed a
  
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• How to Buy A Mansion In GTA Online And All Customization Options

  11-12-2025 19:28
  
  The Safehouse in the Hills update in GTA Online has also been called the "Mansion Update," and it's easy to see why. The update has introduced full-fledged mansions into Los Santos, allowing you to live life like Michael and Franklin from the story mode of GTA V. You can even access a new Michael mission in the Safehouse in the Hills update, if you've been missing the aging fella.Between completing missions in Safehouse in the Hills, though, you might be curious about acquiring and customizing y
  
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• Fans Think A Skyrim Trailer Might Secretly Reveal Elder Scrolls 6's Release Year

  11-12-2025 19:23
  
  The wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 has been long, and fans are eager for any sign of progress--and don't expect any sort of announcement this holiday season. However, that excitement only grew when Bethesda released a live-action comedy trailer to celebrate Skyrim's sudden launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. The trailer features a mischievous Santa and two elves, and at first glance, it seems like simple holiday fun. But the numbers shown on the elves' character screen quickly caught the community's
  
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• Battlefield 6's Buggy Update Is Being Fixed, As New Patches Scheduled And Tournament Delayed

  11-12-2025 19:23
  
  The Winter Offensive update went live in Battlefield 6 on December 9, bringing new content and a limited-time event. Unfortunately, the update also added a host of issues that affected gameplay. The problems were so severe that the developer has now postponed Battlefield 6's $1 million tournament series for Redsec and outlined the fixes planned for future updates.The Winter Offensive update caused a wide variety of issues across all platforms, with bugs related to the Breakthrough and Portal mod
  
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• Deus Ex Remastered Delayed After Complaints About Its New Graphics

  11-12-2025 18:52
  
  Developer Aspyr Media announced that Deus Ex Remastered has been delayed (seemingly indefinitely) so the team can "deliver the best possible experience."Aspyr delivered the news on X, posting that, alongside a commitment to delivering the best possible experience, the team wants to meet the expectations of its fanbase.Thank you to the community for your feedback following the reveal of Deus Ex Remastered. We've listened to what you said, and in order to better meet fan expectations and deliver t
  
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• Ugly Sonic Returns As Fan Edit Will Restore The Infamous Original Design

  11-12-2025 18:41
  
  Five years after the first live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie was released, fans have almost forgotten how close they came to seeing pure nightmare fuel in that blockbuster movie. The original Sonic design was a strange mix of blue fur and too many teeth, but the redesign of Sonic that followed was far more faithful to the video games. A26, a group of renegade Sonic fans, isn't satisfied with it. They're busy putting Ugly Sonic back into the movie, with a project called Sonic the Hedgehog: The
  
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• Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Controller Is Up For Preorder

  11-12-2025 18:20
  
  Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Controller$85 | Releases February 25, 2026Preorder at Amazon Preorder at PS Direct Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Genshin Impact fans can now preorder a special-edition DualSense Controller themed around the game. Revealed earlier this month, the Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense for PS5 is slated to launch February 26, 2026, for $85. Preorders are live at Amazon, PlayStation Direct, Best Buy, and other retailers.Continue Reading at Gam
  
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• GTA 6 Clues May Be Hidden In GTA Online's Big New Update, Fans Think

  11-12-2025 18:19
  
  The recent A Safehouse in the Hills update for GTA Online may contain clues about Grand Theft Auto VI, or at least that's what the franchise's passionate fanbase is theorizing based on some recent discoveries.After the big new update went live on December 10, people dug into the game's code in search of anything that might provide clues about GTA 6, and people think they found some. A line of text that was discovered references a voice line for the character Jimmy, the son of main character Mich
  
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• Finally, Bigfoot Has Been Spotted For Real ... In Fortnite

  11-12-2025 17:17
  
  Bigfoot isn't a myth. It's real, and it's really wandering around the forests ... in Fortnite, as a new update added the mythical sasquatch to the battle royale shooter.Thanks to a recent 39.10 update that landed on December 11, players noticed something strange in Fortnite's woods. Apparently, Epic Games introduced Bigfoot to the game's sprawling world, but it isn't easy to find. Bigfoot roams the entire map, meaning it could appear by the Fore Fields, near the Humble Hills, and anywhere in bet
  
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• Here's How Much It Could Cost To Show A Game At The Game Awards

  11-12-2025 17:13
  
  A new report detailed how much it costs for developers to have their games shown off at The Game Awards. Kotaku reported that a 60-second trailer can cost up to $450,000, with the price scaling to $1 million for a three-minute trailer.The ad sales team for The Game Awards can charge that much due in part to the show's massive scale. The Game Awards 2024 drew an audience of 154 million livestreams, which was up from 118 million for The Game Awards 2023. This counts streams on YouTube, Twitch, Ste
  
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• Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition review - ChristCenteredGamer

  11-12-2025 17:05 via n4g.com
  CCG writes - "In short, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is the popular franchise reboot from 11 years ago finally ported to the most popular portable consoles of the modern era. On the Switch 2, it performs spectacularly, with smooth frame rates and clean graphical presentation. If you've never played Tomb Raider (2013) before and are a Switch 2 owner, Definitive Edition is only $19.99, a worthwhile cost for how fun it is. Just don't expect it to take too much advantage of the Switch 2's more mo
  
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• Night Swarm Review - Thumb Culture

  11-12-2025 17:05 via n4g.com
  "Night Swarm. Build up your vampire kingdom, grow in power, and fight through waves of creatures in this survivors-like roguelite by Fubu Games (Rogue Loop). With publishing by Mad Mushroom (Hell Clock) and Gamersky Games (Tiny Pasture, Drova)." Jordan @ Thumb Culture
  
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• Men in Black: Most Wanted Review - Thumb Culture

  11-12-2025 17:05 via n4g.com
  "In what almost feels like a shadow drop, Men in Black: Most Wanted has been released on the Meta Store. Its available now for download on the Quest 2, 3 & 3S. MIB: Most Wanted is an action, adventure, shooter with some light puzzle elements thrown in for good measure." Michael @ Thumb Culture
  
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