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• Touhou Spell Carnival Review - Grinding Through Bullet Hell | COGconnected

  16-05-2025 16:51
  
  Touhou Spell Carnival is a fun and adorable blast through Gensokyo that's definitely worth a look, but maybe not at full price.
  
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• Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Gives Harley Quinn An Arkham Asylum Makeover

  16-09-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was a fun tribute to the Caped Crusader when it launched earlier this year, but if you're tired of saving Gotham, you can embrace chaos with two of the city's greatest villains: Harley Quinn and the Joker. The duo are headlining the game's Mayhem Collection expansion, and just like Batman, they're dressing in style with multiple outfits that you can unlock during their caper. GameSpot can exclusively reveal one of them: a classic costume for Harley Quinn, p
  
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• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’s Fantastic Reviews Have Me Feeling FOMO

  16-09-2026 18:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Here we go again: A new Fire Emblem game is garnering glowing reviews, and I'm thinking this could be the one that finally clicks with me. Launching tomorrow on Switch 2, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave sits at a fantastic 89 metascore (at the time of publication) on GameSpot's sister site Metacritic. That's good enough to place it No. 13 currently on Metacritic's list for best games of 2026. In addition, GameSpot's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave review says this is "the new high point to beat f
  
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• Call Of Duty: Black Ops Dev Teases “Something That Nobody’s Ever Experienced Before”

  16-09-2026 18:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Veteran Call of Duty developer Treyarch is finishing up its work on Black Ops 7 and shifting to its next project, but what will that be? That remains to be seen, but Treyarch design director Kevin Drew said in a new Dev Talk video that it might not be what you expect.Drew said Treyarch has "learned a lot" working on 2024's Black Ops 6 and 2025's Black Ops 7 and "tried a lot of things in our current era."
  "But we're ready to make something new and something that nobody's ever experienced before,"
  
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• Fable Being “Vital To The DNA” Of Xbox Helped Shield The Game From Hardship, Director Says

  16-09-2026 17:43 via gamespot.com
  
  The Fable reboot in development at Playground Games has been in the works for a long, long time, and part of what's "protected" the game during the lengthy development cycle was that the franchise is so closely associated with Xbox. That's according to Fable game director Ralph Fulton, who told The Guardian, "I genuinely think Fable is an important game."
  "What has protected us over a long development cycle is that so many people within Xbox view Fable as vital to the DNA of the platform,”
  
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• Bloodborne May Not Be Getting A Sequel Or Remaster, But How About An Umbrella?

  16-09-2026 17:11 via gamespot.com
  
  It never rains, but it does pour for Bloodborne fans holding out hope for some news on From Software's beloved game. Fortunately, you can take some shelter from that storm of disappointment with an official Bloodborne umbrella, and a few items for anyone wanting some souls-like couture in their wardrobe.Announced by the SuperGroupies fashion label, the Bloodborne collection includes an umbrella, necktie & tie clip set, card holder, laptop sleeve, and book cover. The "Chil
  
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• Resident Evil Director On Who Should Play Lady Dimitrescu In A Resident Evil Village Movie

  16-09-2026 16:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Director Zach Cregger's latest movie, Resident Evil, hits theaters this week, but if there were to be a movie based on Resident Evil Village, who should play the game's popular Lady Dimitrescu character?That's the question that Pedestrian TV put to Cregger recently. He said his choice would be Christina Hendricks. "That feels about right to me," he explained.Lady Dimitrescu, a tall vampire woman, was one of the most popular characters in Village. She was based on Morticia Addams and other wicked
  
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• Blizzard Boss On Why Diablo Is Becoming A TV Show And How Involved The Studio Will Be

  16-09-2026 15:49 via gamespot.com
  
  At BlizzCon, Blizzard announced a partnership with Netflix for an animated Diablo TV show. The announcement caught some by surprise, but Blizzard president Johanna Faries said in an interview that it makes sense for the studio because many people simply don't have the time to invest meaningfully in Blizzard's games, but still might watch a Diablo TV show.“We have so much fandom around Blizzard that doesn’t always necessarily translate into hardcore gaming time,” she told The Lo
  
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• Why Blizzard Stopped Protecting The Overwatch Formula To Save The Game

  16-09-2026 15:16 via gamespot.com
  
  After a successful rebrand earlier this year, the mood around Overwatch has been far more positive recently. Speaking to GameSpot at BlizzCon, associate game director Alec Dawson attributed the recent success to ditching the fear of changing core systems--such as the introduction of a Perk system that fundamentally alters hero capabilities--embarking on a year-long narrative, and actively working to break player expectations."Being able to continue to surprise people is really important," D
  
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• Zero Parades: Director’s Cut Revealed And PS5 Edition Release Date Announced

  16-09-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Following the release of Zero Parades in May, developer ZA/UM Studio has announced a Director's Cut version, and it's coming soon as a free update for everyone, while the game's console edition is launching in November.The Director's Cut will release on October 1, while the PS4 version will release on November 3. The game has not been confirmed for Xbox or Switch, however.Coming soon.Representing the end of post-launch support on PC, the Director's Cut is free for all existing owners of Zero Par
  
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• This Is How Blizzard Is Reducing Toxicity In Overwatch

  16-09-2026 13:22 via gamespot.com
  
  For years, Overwatch had an infamous player toxicity problem. A few years after its successful 2016 debut, the problem became especially bad whenever a new hero was added to the game, and that was an issue Blizzard wanted to solve. How did it do that? By simultaneously dropping five heroes into the game earlier this year, as part of Overwatch 2's rebuild.
  Alongside the game's first year-long story arc, The Reign of Talon, this gamble paid off when Blizzard discovered that toxicity within th
  
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• New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And Sony Actually Added Some New Features

  16-09-2026 12:11 via gamespot.com
  
  A new PS5 firmware update has arrived, and it's upgrading the console with more than just extra stability. Firmware update version 26.06-14.00.00 offers a new tweak for the PS5 Pro console, voice chat improvements, and tweaks to longstanding features. Here's a breakdown of everything.For PS5 Pro owners, the update will now see the option for enhanced PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) turned on by default. When this is active, it will allow games to run with sharper, smo
  
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• Microsoft Reacts To Xbox Game Pass Rumor That Could Change The Service In A Big Way

  15-09-2026 21:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has released a statement in response to a new rumor that claims the company is considering a massive shakeup to Xbox Game Pass in 2027 that would include numerous significant changes.
  ResetEra user Slayven, who has accurately reported on unannounced Xbox news before, said the changes could include the bifurcation of Game Pass into two tiers: one with ads and one without. The tier with ads would be $13/month, while Game Pass without ads would cost $20/month, according to the report.Xbox
  
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• James Pond Legacy Situation Is More Than Meets The AI

  15-09-2026 20:59 via gamespot.com
  
  Last month, System 3 Software released a trailer for James Pond Legacy, a four-game collection for Nintendo Switch 2. But the gameplay footage was largely overshadowed by accusations its developer used generative AI to create the game's promotional artwork and cover. System 3 followed this trailer up with a blog post asserting that generative AI was not used in the development process for James Pond Legacy, but some wires were evidently crossed. 
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• The Last Of Us Season 3 Is Probably The Final Season, HBO Says Yet Again

  15-09-2026 20:07 via gamespot.com
  
  HBO boss Casey Bloys has once again said that the upcoming third season of The Last of Us is expected to be its last.He told Deadline that Season 3 is coming in 2027, though did not confirm when in the year. Asked if he still think it's the final season, Bloys said he believes showrunner Craig Mazin "has planned it as the final season."In January this year, Bloys was asked if Season 3 is going to be the last, and he said, "It certainly seems that way." However, at the time, Bloys admitted that a
  
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• Xbox Game Pass Removes 8 More Games Very Soon

  15-09-2026 18:24 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has announced the second wave of removals from Xbox Game Pass thismonth, and eight more games are heading out soon.Earlier this month, Microsoft removed 10 games from Game Pass, so a total of 18 games are being removed this month alone.Titles set for removal on September 30 include Atomfall, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Sifu, and Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition. Other games getting dumped include SOPA Tale of the Stolen Potato, Sworn, Little Rocket Lab, and Terminull Brig
  
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• Xbox Game Pass Gets 12 More Games In September

  15-09-2026 18:19 via gamespot.com
  
  The second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September has been revealed, and we've also gotten a sneak peek at what's coming in early October. In total, there'll be 12 games headed to Xbox and PC Game Pass libraries, joining September's wave of new arrivals. Here's a closer look at what you can download soon.Xbox Game Pass September Wave 2 GamesSeptember 15RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Cloud and PC), Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game PassSeptember 16Marvel Cosmic Invasi
  
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• PlayStation Plus Is Removing 7 Games Soon, So Play Them While You Can

  15-09-2026 17:58 via gamespot.com
  
  A fresh batch of games are coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra- and Premium-tier subscribers, but several games are also on their way out. While we don't have an exact date for their exit just yet, there'll be seven games in total leaving soon, so you only have a few weeks left to play one of the best survival-horrors of all time and a melodramatic gangland adventure where you can hit people really hard on the head with a baseball bat.PlayStation Plus Game Catalog games leaving
  
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• Big GTA 6 News Could Be Coming Up Soon

  15-09-2026 17:58 via gamespot.com
  
  It appears some GTA 6 news is coming up soon, and it could be focused on the game's music. A variety of musicians have released GTA-inspired teasers, and people are theorizing it's tied to some kind of music reveal for the game.
  Country pop singer Morgan Wallen released an image showing GTA-inspired visuals of a pool with no water in it. Rapper Travis Scott, meanwhile, shared his own GTA-inspired image of high heels on a pole. He wrote, "See yall soon," and tagged Rockstar Games in his post. Bef
  
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• GTA 6’s Stephen Root Is The Franchise’s Second-Ever Emmy Winning Actor

  15-09-2026 16:59 via gamespot.com
  
  Actor Stephen Root recently confirmed that he will appear in GTA 6, after people correctly identified him as the voice of the drug-runner Brian Heder. He confirmed this on September 13, and on September 14, Root won his first-ever Emmy award for his incredible performance on the show Widow's Bay.
  In winning an Emmy, Root becomes just the second-ever Emmy-winning actor to appear in a GTA game. The first? That was James Woods, who voiced Mike Toreno in 2004's GTA: San Andreas.
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• Kingdom Hearts’ Kairi Has Suffered Enough, Will Now Headshot You In Fortnite

  15-09-2026 16:35 via gamespot.com
  
  For the longest time in the Kingdom Hearts series, Kairi has gotten the short end of the stick, but the franchise's upcoming crossover with Fortnite will finally let Kairi fans choose violence.A new trailer for Fortnite's ongoing Chapter 7 Season 4 shows the trio of Sora, Riku, and Kairi in action. The three sport their Kingdom Hearts 2 appearances, and each wields their own Keyblade. They're seen fighting Heartless (or Heartless-like?) enemies in an area resembling their home world of Destiny I
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Director Kept Coming Back To The Witcher 3 For Inspiration

  15-09-2026 16:14 via gamespot.com
  
  Between the release of Final Fantasy 7 in 1997 and the first chapter in the Remake trilogy in 2020, quite a few games have been released and have gone on to inspire developers. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation game director Naoki Hamaguchi is one such developer, as he explained that games like The Witcher 3 and Horizon helped inspire him and his team to deliver cinematic storytelling native to interactive media, as well as player agency through customizability and scalable world explora
  
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• 007 First Light’s Switch 2 Edition Delayed Yet Again, Here’s How Long You Have To Wait

  15-09-2026 14:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Developer IO has confirmed that 007 First Light's Switch 2 edition has been delayed for a second time. It's now scheduled for March 2027.The studio said in a notice that First Light's Switch 2 version was delayed "to ensure we deliver the quality of experience players expect.""This additional time will go toward polishing the Nintendo Switch 2 performance of the game," IO said.First Light's Switch 2 version was playable at Gamescom recently, and IO said it was "thrilled by the positive feedback
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Brings Back Snowboarding, And Red XIII Might Steal The Show Again

  15-09-2026 14:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is aiming to end the remake trilogy with a bang, and alongside the main campaign, there'll be plenty of other activities to tackle when you're not racing to stop Sephiroth from destroying the planet. Snowboarding is one such distraction, as the iconic minigame from the original Final Fantasy 7 is back, and Square Enix is suggesting that something wild could take place in it.An activity that can be accessed at the Golden Saucer, game director Naoki Hamaguchi hasn't
  
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• Diablo 5 Doubles Down On The Darkness, But Hope Still Has A Place In Sanctuary

  15-09-2026 14:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Diablo's world of Sanctuary isn't a top tourist destination, thanks to roaming monsters and demonic forces looking to corrupt humanity, and in Diablo 5, everything has gone to hell--quite literally! Unlike the previous games in the series, which revolved around saving Sanctuary from Diablo and his Prime Evil Kin, Diablo 5 kicks off long after the Lord of Terror has conquered the land. In a world this bleak, how will players find the motivation to keep going when evil has already triumphed?Speaki
  
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• WoW Devs Confirm Paladins Are A “Dad Class”

  15-09-2026 13:44 via gamespot.com
  
  World of Warcraft has plenty of classes for players to choose from, but according to the game's senior game designer, Josh Greenfield, there's one class that has earned a very specific reputation.
  Speaking to GameSpot at BlizzCon, Greenfield and senior art director Jeff Parrott discussed their favorite and most-played classes. While Parrott confirmed that his is Hunter, Greenfield's infamous inclination toward the Paladin was discussed a little more in depth.He said that the Paladin is "certainl
  
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• The WoW Forever Beta Starts This Week, Here’s How To Get Access

  15-09-2026 13:17 via gamespot.com
  
  At this year's BlizzCon, Blizzard announced a new version of World of Warcraft Classic, called World of Warcraft Forever. Blizzard says WoW Forever is "built as a new permanent home alongside modern and Classic WoW." It's set after the events of Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom but before Molten Core, and sends players back to the original continents with a cap at level 60. There are new stories, a new class, and over 1,000 new quests in the title.With World of Warcraft Forever launching
  
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• Diablo 5 Is Bringing Back Set Items, But Wants To Avoid Their Biggest Problem

  15-09-2026 13:06 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the most satisfying things about the Diablo games is their loot grind, and in Diablo 5, Blizzard has plans to keep you clicking enemies to death for a long time in pursuit of an elusive piece of armor or weapon. While it's still early days in terms of how itemization will be handled in the game, Blizzard has confirmed that gear-based sets will return. Set items were originally absent from Diablo 4 when the game launched in 2023, although set bonuses were later added through the Talisman s
  
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• The Best Overwatch Heroes, According To Blizzard

  15-09-2026 12:05 via gamespot.com
  
  If you've ever wondered which Overwatch heroes the people actually making the game enjoy playing, the answer is surprisingly varied. At BlizzCon 2026, GameSpot spoke with Overwatch game director Aaron Keller and associate game director Alec Dawson about their personal favorites, their original mains, and the newer heroes they think you should be playing.Here are the best Overwatch heroes according to Blizzard developers:LucioFor Dawson, it all started with Lucio. "My first main, like, 'I want to
  
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• Blizzard Says Diablo 5 Was Too Big To Be A Diablo 4 Expansion

  14-09-2026 20:03 via gamespot.com
  
  Diablo 4 is far from dead, but don't expect any new expansions for the game going forward. Instead, Blizzard is preparing to tell the darkest story yet in Diablo 5, one that required a new numbered game to properly reintroduce Diablo himself back to the series, following his defeat in 2012's Diablo 3. Currently aiming for a 2029 release, this would mean that players are in for a relatively short wait for a new Diablo game--compared to previous releases--as Diablo 5 will arrive a mere six years a
  
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