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• The Original Pokemon Starters Are Ready To Make You Pokemoan

  20-07-2026 18:29 via gamespot.com
  
  How does a sex toy shop stand out in the modern era of easily obtainable neck massagers and bedside buddies? The answer is surprisingly easy, as all you have to do is look at a popular IP and put in some elbow grease to transform that idea into a surprisingly cute nightstand buddy. Which is exactly what one company has done, with the return of its line of Pokemon--or Pokemoan--sex toys.These will go on sale starting July 21, and let's see Pokemon scalpers try and ruin this launch. Geek
  
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• Devolver Digital Reveals Its GTA 6 Competitor, And It’s A Remaster Of A Nonexistent Remake

  27-08-2026 19:21 via gamespot.com
  
  Few game companies are brave enough to go head-to-head with the release of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6, but that's exactly what publisher Devolver Digital is doing with the launch of Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed on November 19.Billed as a "remaster of the second remake of the original monochrome action-platformer starring the most famous video game mascot of all time," Volvy's Adventure is actually almost none of those things. The original "Volvy's Adventure" doesn't exist. This isn't a remaste
  
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• Xbox CEO Plays Coy About Whether Elder Scrolls 6 Will Skip PlayStation

  27-08-2026 18:43 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested Microsoft could make more exclusive games again, but will The Elder Scrolls 6 be among them? We still don't know, but that's the question the BBC asked Sharma at Gamescom this week. But first, Sharma discussed her thoughts generally about exclusives, and how every platform, in her estimation, needs some form of exclusive content to grow."We are increasingly going to be one of the largest platforms in the world. Every platform needs some form of exclusive experi
  
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• The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Sold Out, And People Are Already Flipping It For Thousands

  27-08-2026 18:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft opened up preorders for its limited-edition 25th-Anniversary Xbox Series X, and within a minute, the most expensive Xbox ever sold out. While units will likely make their ways into the hands of Xbox fans with deep pockets, it looks like scalpers have also snatched up units, and as you'd expect, they're expecting to make a big payday by flogging them on sites like eBay.A quick look at the commerce platform reveals dozens of the rare Xbox Series X consoles have been listed, with pri
  
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• Germany’s President Warns Of Downsides To Gaming, Including Games With “Extremist Ideologies”

  27-08-2026 17:57 via gamespot.com
  
  This year's Gamescom event is underway in Cologne, Germany, and now the country's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier--speaking at the event itself--warned people to consider the downsides to gaming. He also said gaming is great and has lots of positive effects on people and society.
  As reported by DPA International, he said video games have "become so ubiquitous," so it's only prudent to "discuss the downsides of this development." He said people should look at video games "objectively, honestly
  
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• Star Wars: Galactic Racer Wants To Break Racing Games Out Of Their Comfort Zone

  27-08-2026 17:04 via gamespot.com
  
  Great racing games have an x-factor that sets them apart from their peers, but you could argue that the genre hasn't meaningfully evolved over the decades. Star Wars: Galactic Racer aims to change that perception, as the new title from developer Fuse Games looks to other genres for inspiration. While it might look like a spiritual successor to 1999's Star Wars Episode 1: Pod Racer, Galactic Racer adds in some roguelite flavor and a dash of Burnout to its take on high-speed competition in a galax
  
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• If You Thought Console Prices Were Too High, Things Could Get Even Worse

  27-08-2026 15:26 via gamespot.com
  
  Video game console price increases could be back on the menu, as the Trump administration is reportedly weighing implementing a new round of tariffs on imported computer chips.According to Politico, the administration is considering expanding the number of tech products subject to the duties, and they could include everyday electronics that use these chips--including gaming consoles, data center servers, and laptops. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is reportedly aiming to use these tariff
  
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• GTA 6 Netflix Trailer’s Beefy Runtime Revealed, Footage Captured On PS5

  27-08-2026 15:18 via gamespot.com
  
  At long last, Rockstar will lift the veil on GTA 6 today, August 27, via an "Extended Look" on Netflix. But how long will the broadcast be? Now we know.According to an updated listing for the showcase on the Netflix app, the Extended Look event will run for 26 minutes. That's pretty significant, but it should be, given Rockstar and Netflix are calling it "extended."
  This suggest it's more than a trailer but instead a proper deep dive into the world of GTA 6. That's exciting news for fans, as Roc
  
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• Elden Ring’s Messmer The Impaler Actor Is Reportedly In The Running To Be The Next James Bond

  27-08-2026 14:44 via gamespot.com
  
  Following the report that said Battlefield 1's Jack Lowden is circling the role of James Bond for the next 007 movie, it’s now rumored that another actor who appeared in a video game, Jack Barton, could be in the mix as well.PageSix reported that Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve and casting director Nina Gold are looking at a "stream of unknowns" to play James Bond next. One such person is Barton, who played Messmer the Impaler in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.That is Barto
  
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• Xbox Won’t Say If Project Helix Has A Disc Drive, But It’s Not Giving Up On Physical Games Yet

  27-08-2026 14:42 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony has already confirmed that it's headed toward an all-digital future soon, but what about Xbox and its next-gen console, Project Helix? In a new interview, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma didn't give any concrete answers about whether Project Helix will have a disc drive, instead focusing on the topic of next-gen hardware affordability."This next generation, we have to be thinking about efficiency and affordability alongside performance," Sharma said to the BBC. "All of the industry needs to
  
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• GTA 6 Wants To Remind You That Looks Matter In The Influencer Hustle Of Vice City

  27-08-2026 14:07 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of today's GTA 6 Extended Preview on Netflix, developer Rockstar Games has revealed plenty of new details on the highly anticipated open-world game. In a new interview, Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson divulged how the game, similar to GTA: San Andreas, will require you to take good care of the protagonists Jason and Lucia, as the duo will need to engage in exercise, healthy eating, and relaxation if they want to stay in shape. Just like real life, but with more immediate gains.Get
  
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• Former PlayStation Studios President Praises Xbox’s Solution To A Digital-Only Future

  27-08-2026 13:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Former President of PlayStation Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, has praised Microsoft's recently announced disc-to-digital program, writing that it is a "great move by team Xbox."The former executive posted his opinion on the program on X with no other commentary, but it's a notable remark given how much of Yoshida's career was spent at Xbox's main competitor. That's especially true when you consider the differences in approach Microsoft and Sony seem to be taking as we march towards an all-digital fut
  
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• GTA 6 Extended Look: How To Watch, What To Expect, And More

  27-08-2026 12:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The countdown to Grand Theft Auto 6 is winding down, and ahead of its launch in November, developer Rockstar Games has a new look at the game on the way. But unlike other trailers or developer previews, this one won't be dropping on YouTube first, as Netflix has an exclusive on it for several hours. If you're planning to watch--and you have a Netflix subscription--here's everything you need to know about the upcoming GTA 6 preview.When to watch on NetflixGrand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look will
  
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• It’s A Good Week If You Like Games That Let You Play As An Animal

  27-08-2026 01:59 via gamespot.com
  
  After Gamescom Opening Night Live and the Future Games Show, we can't help noticing that there are multiple titles coming up that let players either assume control of an animal or play anthropomorphic characters who resemble human/animal hybrids. To keep track of these upcoming titles, we ran down a full list of animal-centric games below.
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  AmphibianDeveloper: Jarcorp InteractiveSystems: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchRelease Date: 2028Amphib
  
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• Portal-Like Shooter Splitgate Died Once, And It’s Dying Again … Kind Of

  26-08-2026 23:58 via gamespot.com
  
  Some games just aren't long for this world, and that’s exactly the case with the Portal-like and Halo-like shooter Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, which is getting put on a form of life support starting in early September.Developer 1047 Games took to X on August 26 to announce the news. In a lengthy statement, the team shared that active development for Splitgate: Arena Reloaded is ending, effective immediately. At the same time, the team's other game, the 6v6 Titanfall-like movement shooter Em
  
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• All The Goth Girlies Who Loved American McGee’s Alice Need To See This Game

  26-08-2026 22:42 via gamespot.com
  
  Now that Gamescom has kicked off, a seemingly endless barrage of new game trailers are hitting social media, and it's easy for smaller projects to get lost in the shuffle. But as a longtime fan of American McGee's Alice (and someone who still hasn't stopped mourning the franchise's undeserved fate), one title from today's Find Your Next Game showcase immediately caught my eye: Cutout, a 2D side-scrolling action game in which you play a paper doll with the power to snip off and steal the limbs of
  
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• GTA 6 Wants You To Reconsider Doing What Everyone Does In Grand Theft Auto

  26-08-2026 22:28 via gamespot.com
  
  A new deep dive has dropped with some fascinating takeaways from Rockstar Games on the most anticipated release of the year, Grand Theft Auto 6. We've learned a lot already, including a feature returning from San Andreas and how switching between the two protagonists works. Now, we're finding out that you might want to reconsider going on those classic GTA rampages when this new GTA hits PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19.In the Autumn 2026 Issue of Dazed magazine, some Rockstar Ga
  
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• Unlike The Big Console Makers, Playdate Is Refunding You Those Tariff Fees

  26-08-2026 21:29 via gamespot.com
  
  As with so many other companies, including video game console makers, Panic increased the price of its Playdate handheld when US President Donald Trump implemented sweeping tariffs. When those tariffs were deemed unlawful and refunds become available to companies, most kept the money for themselves--but Panic has now confirmed it will be passing those refunds on to customers.Word of the refunds was emailed out to impacted customers recently. In the email, Panic explained how it had charged extra
  
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• How Switching Between GTA 6’s Two Protagonists Works

  26-08-2026 21:19 via gamespot.com
  
  Despite the "heartbreaking" leaks plaguing Rockstar Games right now, the team is speaking a bit more about what you can expect when Grand Theft Auto 6 hits PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19. This includes detailing how switching between the dual protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, works.British youth-culture magazine Dazed released its Autumn 2026 Issue, which features some fascinating quotes from key members of Rockstar Games' development team and some interesting tidbit
  
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• This D&D Game Made A Better First Impression Than Warlock

  26-08-2026 21:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Most Dungeons & Dragons games over the years have put you in the shoes of an adventurer who sets out to explore a fantasy world, defeat dangerous monsters, and bask in the riches you're rewarded. But what about the people those adventurers interact with during their journey? In Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern, you'll have the chance to experience a very different side of D&D, running an inn full of weary travelers who just want a nap and some beer.
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• GTA 6 Spoilers Are Part Of The Latest Gameplay Leak

  26-08-2026 21:11 via gamespot.com
  
  The latest gameplay leak for GTA 6 has arrived, and it contains new story spoilers. As such, if you care about that and spend time on the internet, be prepared to scroll away fast if something that looks like GTA 6 comes across your feed.Read on for more information about the latest leak.For about a week, most of the GTA 6 gameplay leaks focused on the playable character Jason, prompting people to wonder about the other playable character, Lucia. Well, the new leak, reportedly from the game's pr
  
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• Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Is Out This October With A Very Special Guest

  26-08-2026 21:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games in the entire Warhammer franchise, and we'll be able to play it very soon. Even better, it's going to feature a guest appearance by one of the most legendary composers in the history of first-person shooters.
  On October 14, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 will release across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Switch 2 release to follow "shortly after" the other versions, according to the official announcement.https://www.youtu
  
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• More People Watch Hockey Thanks To Heated Rivalry, And This New Game Hopes To Benefit

  26-08-2026 21:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Savage Planet series developer Raccoon Logic announced a new game at Gamescom today, and it's not what anyone would expect.Breakaway Hockey League is a new "high-skill" 4v4 ice hockey game with five-minute matches, ranked play, and what the studio called "larger-than-life spectacle."
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIqv5Qg2Tmo&t=1s
  In development for PC, Breakaway Hockey League has players controlling just one member of the team, not the entire lineup like you might find in EA's NHL series.
  
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• The Biggest Gaming Show In The West Continues To Grow

  26-08-2026 20:58 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the world's biggest gaming shows, Gamescom, is now underway in Cologne, Germany, and hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend. The organizers sold out the entire 233,000 square meter exhibition floor at the Koelnmesse exhibition center, with more than 1,600 exhibitors signing up to show off their games and products.In short, Gamescom is huge. It might not be the world's largest gaming event, as that title belongs to ChinaJoy, which had more than 438,000 attendees this year.
  
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• GTA 6 Brings Back A Fascinating San Andreas Feature

  26-08-2026 20:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto 6 is just two months away, and although the game has suffered some "heartbreaking" leaks recently, Rockstar Games is slowly peeling back the curtain on the year's most anticipated release. Now, a new deep dive has revealed that a feature from San Andreas is returning--and it sounds better than ever.In Dazed magazine's Autumn 2026 Issue, some key figures from the Rockstar Games team opened up about what you can expect when GTA 6 hits PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November
  
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• Ubisoft Sold A Game But Forgot To Include The Literal Game Part

  26-08-2026 20:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft's recent re-release of the original Heroes of Might and Magic 3 on Steam couldn't have gone much worse, as Ubisoft literally forgot to include the game files.The arrival of the turn-based strategy classic should have been an easy win for the publisher, offering an all-time-great game, bundled alongside its two expansions, for $10 ahead of a full remake slated to arrive next year. The only issue is when players forked over the cash and installed it, they noticed the "game" was only 23.49K
  
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• The Expanse’s Most Iconic Foe Shows Up In Osiris Reborn’s New Trailer

  26-08-2026 19:18 via gamespot.com
  
  Owlcat Games has given players a new look at its upcoming sci-fi RPG based on The Expanse. The latest trailer for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn aired during Gamescom's Find Your Next Game showcase, giving players a better look at Owlcat's take on one of the TV show's most frightening foes: Project Caliban.In The Expanse TV show (and the books upon which it is based), Project Caliban is a top-secret experiment run by a company called Protogen, which hopes to harness the recently discovered Protomole
  
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• Tim Curry Has Died, Leaving Behind Some Unforgettable Video Game Performances

  26-08-2026 19:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Legendary actor Tim Curry has died, aged 80. The star of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the English actor was also celebrated for his work in the recording booth, bringing dozens of animated series and video game characters to life-- including a scene-stealing performance as Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.While a cause of death hasn't been revealed, it is worth noting that Curry had been battling various health issues after he had a major stroke in 2012. The
  
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• Elden Ring On Switch 2 Is A Compromise, But It’s A Surprisingly Good One

  26-08-2026 17:50 via gamespot.com
  
  Elden Ring was in rough shape on Switch 2 when people first tried it out last year, leading publisher Bandai Namco to significantly delay its launch plans. It's now 2026, and ahead of its new release date of August 28, has that extra time in the development oven helped smooth out Elden Ring on the Nintendo hybrid console? Yes--but only to a certain point.Senior video producer Jake Dekker has spent over a week with the game, playing it in both docked and handheld modes. The key takeaway is t
  
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• The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Now Includes Another Special Perk

  26-08-2026 17:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has announced that preorders for the 25th-anniversary edition of the Xbox Series X are now open (at least to some), and if you want one, it's going to cost you.
  As rumored, the 1TB console will cost $900, which is $100 more than the standard Xbox Series X. It features a translucent green design and sports an "Xbox 25" logo to celebrate the milestone. The bundle comes with a special-edition 25th-anniversary translucent green Xbox controller as well. Each console unit is individually num
  
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