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• 12 Best Skills In Divinity: Original Sin 2

  03-10-2017 23:49 via gamespot.com
  
  Top Skills
  It's easy to get by with your party's base skills and abilities in your early runnings with Divinity: Original Sin II. However, as you progress, the need to acquire more powerful skills becomes paramount to your survival. For better or worse, there are a multitude to choose from. From the fiery devastation of Dragon's Blaze to the rogue-buffing Assassinate, there's something for everybody. But with so many skills to experiment with, it's not always easy to tell which skills are the be
  
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• Fortnite Will Let You Make The Simpsons Games, And You Can Bet Someone Will Make Hit & Run

  17-06-2026 19:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Epic Games and Disney have announced that The Simpsons is being added to the Fortnite UEFN program, which means players will be able to make "fully authentic" games based on the iconic animated show.
  This will include officially licensed characters and settings. Epic and Disney previously partnered to bring Star Wars assets to UEFN, and the things people have made have been astounding.
  Fortnite x The Simpsons is continuing.The tools go live later this year, so there is no word yet on any limitat
  
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• You’ll Be Able To Use Your Fortnite Skins In Other Games, Eventually

  17-06-2026 19:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Epic Games' metaverse plans go well beyond Fortnite, as Unreal Engine 6 is slated to allow developers to make use of Fortnite skins in any UE6 game--or even to make their own skins that work in Fortnite. Epic revealed this tidbit as part of its State of Unreal presentation on Wednesday, where Tim Sweeney and the gang laid out what is currently the path ahead for the company's grand project.Unreal Engine 6, as Epic has described it, is being built for modular interconnectivity between games, esse
  
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• Canceled Project Blackbird May Have Been Perfect Replacement For Destiny, Insider Says

  17-06-2026 19:17 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the big casualties of Microsoft's layoffs in 2025 was Project Blackbird, an action-RPG MMO from The Elder Scrolls Online team at ZeniMax. Described as Destiny 2 meets Cyberpunk 2077, the game was reportedly canceled in mid-2025. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, it could have been the game to succeed Destiny 2--now that Bungie has wound down development on it--as he believes it could have been a huge hit if it had been released.In a new video on his YouTube channel, Sch
  
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• How To Counter Jason In DBD With One Life-Saving Trick

  17-06-2026 18:54 via gamespot.com
  
  Jason Voorhees has finally made it into Dead by Daylight, just days after the DBD 10th anniversary stream that showcased the many content drops in the game's future. As of his debut, some are saying Jason is overpowered, and perhaps Behaviour does plan to nerf him, but in the meantime, he's giving players a lot of grief--especially given how popular he is, having helped set a new concurrent player record for DBD. While we wait to see if the DBD team plans to alter Jason's power level, there
  
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• GTA 5 For PS5 And Xbox Series X|S Will Be Free For Last-Gen Owners This Week

  17-06-2026 17:26 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of GTA 6's release in November, Rockstar Games has announced that anyone who owns a digital copy of GTA 5 for PS4 or Xbox One will get a free upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version.
  The native versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S normally cost $40. They include better graphics and faster loading times, among other things.
  This starts on June 18, Rockstar said. The free upgrade offer is coming ahead of the release of GTA Online's next big update, The Kortz Center Heist, which release
  
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• Gears of War: E-Day – Raven Extract Cinematic Trailer

  17-06-2026 17:22 via gamespot.com
  
  Debuted at Unreal Fest Chicago, meet Specialist Daan Riggs as Bravo squad struggles to make a daring Raven extract aboard KR-80.Pre-order Gears of War: E-Day to get Early Access to the Open Beta starting August 6th. Pre-orders also unlock the Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Exfil Weapon Set in-game at launch.
  
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• Sony Didn’t Do It, So Someone Else Made An App To Unlock DualSense On PC

  17-06-2026 16:52 via gamespot.com
  
  Almost six years after it was first released for the PS5 console, the DualSense controller is still one of the best peripherals for gaming thanks to its haptic feedback features. But on PC? Those features do work, but with a USB-C string attached, technically. Hope might finally be on the horizon, as one app is promising to make the full DualSense package work wirelessly on PC--for a price.A new update to the third-party app DSX has unlocked wireless haptics and Bluetooth audio on PC--alongside
  
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• Sharknado, Meth Gator Studio Made A Live-Action Dave The Diver DLC Short Film, And It’s Incredible

  17-06-2026 16:05 via gamespot.com
  
  Developer Mintrocket and movie production studio The Asylum have teamed up to create a live-action short film for Dave the Diver's soon-to-launch In the Jungle DLC. The Asylum is known for its work on the Sharknado series, as well as Meth Gator more recently, and the Dave the Diver short film is keeping with the over-the-top tone you'd expect.The short film was written and directed by Anthony C. Ferrante. Steven Tulumello plays Dave the Diver, with Steve Falcone as Cobra, Kofi Baffour as Bancho,
  
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• Sharkando, Meth Gator Studio Made A Live-Action Dave The Diver DLC Short Film, And It’s Incredible

  17-06-2026 16:05 via gamespot.com
  
  Developer Mintrocket and movie production studio The Asylum have teamed up to create a live-action short film for Dave the Diver's soon-to-launch In the Jungle DLC. The Asylum is known for its work on the Sharknado series, as well as Meth Gator more recently, and the Dave the Diver short film is keeping with the over-the-top tone you'd expect.The short film was written and directed by Anthony C. Ferrante. Steven Tulumello plays Dave the Diver, with Steve Falcone as Cobra, Kofi Baffour as Bancho,
  
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• Xbox Hypes Up Gamescom Return Amid Questions About Its Future

  17-06-2026 16:02 via gamespot.com
  
  The summer of gaming is far from over, as following a week of showcases, the next big event is Gamescom in August. With the show drawing closer, more gaming companies are confirming that they'll be headed to Germany soon, including Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division will once again have a presence at the Koelnmesse, but it's pushing ahead with these plans while its future looks increasingly uncertain.For now, Xbox says that its Gamescom presence will be headlined by Gears of War: E-Day, which wil
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know (So Far)

  17-06-2026 15:14 via gamespot.com
  
  At long last, the Unknown Journey of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy concludes next year with the release of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. More than a decade has passed since the game was shown off during the legendary 2015 Sony E3 Showcase, and it looks like the threequel is shaping up to be a massive send-off for Cloud and the rest of the Midgar crew. Taking all the lessons learned from Remake and Rebirth, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is aiming to bring the story to a satisfying close. Ahead of
  
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• Billionaire Gabe Newell Buys $70 Million Mansion With Its Own Tunnel To The Beach

  17-06-2026 14:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Gabe Newell, the billionaire founder of Valve, has paid $70.8 million to buy a 20,000 square-foot seaside mega-mansion in Florida featuring seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and an underground tunnel to the beach.The home was listed for sale in 2025 with an asking price of $85 million. It officially sold for $70,851,054 on June 15, or about 16% under the asking price. You can see many photos of the humble abode on Zillow. A video you can see below (from five years ago) takes you through the home.The
  
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• Microsoft Apparently Already Knew It Would Be Closing Ninja Theory When It Announced Senua

  17-06-2026 14:11 via gamespot.com
  
  Earlier this week, it was reported that Microsoft was planning to close, or spin out, Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and potential other studios as part of a round of layoffs and studio closures. Now, a report suggests that Microsoft knew it planned to close Ninja Theory before the studio announced its new Hellblade game, Senua, during the Xbox Games Showcase just ten days ago.According to Stephen Totilo's Game File, Microsoft "had already planned to sunset or split" with Ninja The
  
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• The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Makes A Strong Argument For Silent Protagonists – Review

  17-06-2026 14:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an old-school action-adventure game slows to a crawl with an overindulgent script.
  
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• The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Makes A Strong Argument For Silent Protagonists

  17-06-2026 14:00 via gamespot.com
  
  In a relatively short time, Team Asano at Square Enix has made a name for itself. Between the Bravely and Octopath series, it has become known for taking a fresh look at retro RPGs by experimenting with new ideas and visual styles, creating games that feel both familiar and new. The developer takes a similar approach when it comes to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action-adventure RPG that emulates the feel of a top-down Legend of Zelda or Mana game but uses the studio's sign
  
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• Steam Next Fest June 2026: 25 Of The Best Demos You Can Play Right Now

  17-06-2026 12:37 via gamespot.com
  
  We're spoiled for choice these days when it comes to video games, with hundreds of new titles released each month. What should you play? What's worth a roll of the dice that hopefully won't end with buyer's remorse? Those are questions that Steam Next Fest answers several times a year, and the June Edition of this festival of demos has kicked off. Admittedly, it's impossible to cover every game demo taking part this week, as the June edition of Next Fest has over 4,000 to sample. We’re als
  
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• The First Official KPop Demon Hunters Lego Set Launches Soon

  17-06-2026 02:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Lego K-Pop Demon Hunters: Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird (825 pieces)$70 | Releases August 1Preorder at Lego StoreIt's been about a year since KPop Demon Hunters made its big debut on Netflix, and it's hard to say what people love more: the songs, the visuals, Jinu's bad boy vibe, or Rumi's moment of truth when she embraces who she is for the first time. One of my personal favorite highlights is Derpy the tiger and his magpie buddy Sussie, and now Lego has announced a new set featuring the dynamic
  
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• Where To Preorder All 12 Lego Pokemon Smart Play Sets

  17-06-2026 01:04 via gamespot.com
  
  Lego Pokemon Smart Play: All-in-One Playsets12 interactive playsets with sound and light effects launch August 1.Preorder at AmazonView at other storesPreorder at Best BuyPreorder at WalmartPreorder at Lego StorePreorder at Pokemon CenterLego launched its first official Pokemon sets earlier this year, and soon the line is expanding with 12 new Lego Pokemon kits launching August 1. The new sets are part of Lego's Smart Play collection, which use unique Smart Brick pieces that enable interactive f
  
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• My Best Jason Build In Dead By Daylight Brings Authentic Slasher Energy

  17-06-2026 00:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Jason Voorhees is finally in Dead by Daylight. Just days after the DBD 10th-anniversary stream showed off a busy roadmap for the next year and beyond, the slasher that was unavailable for so long has finally joined the fog of DBD. I searched for the best Jason builds for DBD and found many great examples, but in the end, I went with my own custom build, which I'll share below in case you are looking for something I think makes the game more fun.If you're looking for the sweatiest builds, or buil
  
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• You Can Grab The Nintendo Switch 2 For Just $434 For A Limited Time

  16-06-2026 23:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo Switch 2 Woot Deal$434 with coupon code (was $449)See at WootThe Nintendo Switch 2 hasn't seen many discounts since it launched--in fact, it's set to get more expensive when the base price jumps from $449 to $500 starting September 1. However, if you've been waiting for a deal, you can save $15 on the console at Woot from now through June 19. The discount is only valid for new Woot accounts, and you'll also need to use the promo code NEW15 at checkout. This discount can only be used onc
  
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• One Of Hasbro’s Coolest Star Wars Replicas Gets Early Prime Day Discount

  16-06-2026 23:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Star Wars: The Black Series - First Order Stormtrooper helmet$70 (was $110)See at AmazonAmazon's Prime Day sale kicks off June 23, but early deals are already cropping up. If you're a Star Wars fan, you can join the First Order for only $70 with this discount on the Star Wars: The Black Series Stormtrooper wearable helmet (normally $110). The Black Series helmets like this are popular both as displays and as affordable options for cosplay. Star Wars: The Black Series - First Order Stormtrooper h
  
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• Gruv’s Father’s Day Blu-ray Sale Lets Bundle Multiple Movies At Big Discounts

  16-06-2026 23:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Father's Day is almost here, and if you're looking for a last-minute gift, you might want to go check out Gruv. The site is offering bundle deals on dozens of 4K UHDand standard Blu-rays, as well as discounts on the filmography of Clint Eastwood and TV series box sets. Here's a closer look at all the deals. In case nothing here catches your eye, you can also head over to Amazon to see what's on offer in its 4K Blu-ray sale.Gruv 4K Blu-ray Bundle DealGruv is offering a varied selection of 4K Blu-
  
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• Weeks After Launching A Great Game On Game Pass, Dev Lays Off Its Staff

  16-06-2026 22:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Late last month, Kwalee Labs launched its first-person horror shooter Luna Abyss on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. But not even a day-one Game Pass release was apparently enough to save the jobs of the team that made Luna Abyss.Kwalee Labs CEO and production director Hollie Emery announced on her LinkedIn page that she and the other eight members of Luna Abyss's development team were laid off earlier this week for undisclosed reasons.
  "Unfortunately as of yesterday, the entire team has
  
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• Luna Abyss Developers Laid Off Just Weeks After Launch

  16-06-2026 22:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Late last month, Kwalee Labs launched its first-person horror shooter Luna Abyss on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. But not even a day-one Game Pass release was apparently enough to save the jobs of the team that made Luna Abyss.Kwalee Labs CEO and production director Hollie Emery announced on her LinkedIn page that she and the other eight members of Luna Abyss's development team were laid off earlier this week for undisclosed reasons.
  "Unfortunately as of yesterday, the entire team has
  
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• Baldur’s Gate TV Show Gets A Positive-Sounding Update About The Cast

  16-06-2026 22:12 via gamespot.com
  
  When the Baldur's Gate TV show was announced in 2025, people quickly became suspicious when it was confirmed that developer Larian has no involvement in it. Now, actor Samantha Béart--who plays Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3--has shared a positive-sounding update about the live-action series.
  Béart told GamesRadar that Craig Mazin, who is heading up the Baldur's Gate TV series, reached out to personally express that he believes the "key cast of Baldur's Gate 3 should be meaningfully on
  
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• Finally, A Fun NBA Game That Doesn’t Ask For All My Time And Money

  16-06-2026 21:38 via gamespot.com
  
  If you're going to take on a juggernaut like NBA 2K, you'd better have a strong gameplan. Built from the cherished streetball memories of yesteryear and the charismatic vibes of today, NBA The Run is Play by Play Studios' debut effort and the team's attempt to squeeze into basketball fandom's gaming timeshare. As soon as you see it, it's clear this is a very different take on the sport than the true-to-life simulation that is NBA 2K, but doing something different isn't enough on its own. The tea
  
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• Guild Wars 3 Won’t Have “Hidden” Subscriptions Like Battle Passes

  16-06-2026 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Guild Wars 3, the next MMORPG from developer ArenaNet, won't have a paid subscription, and it won't include battle passes or other paid seasonal systems, either.In a blog post, studio head Colin Johanson outlined the core pillars ArenaNet is focused on when it comes to creating the third entry in the Guild Wars franchise, freshly announced as part of Summer Games Fest 2026. One of those key pillars is something that has been a main focus of every Guild Wars title--no subscription fee, one of the
  
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• Overwatch’s New Hero Is Hot For A Reason, Not To Be Gooner Bait, Devs Say

  16-06-2026 20:42 via gamespot.com
  
  Overwatch's next season, Into the Tiger's Den, has officially kicked off, and brings with it a new, hyper-violent femme fatale in Shion. As the first playable, female Omnic in Overwatch history--and a hard-hitting glass cannon with impressive mobility--Shion presents exciting opportunities in regards to both gameplay and Overwatch's current story arc, Reign of Talon. Through her hero trailer, we were offered a brief look at Talon's latest recruit, and what we discovered is certainly enough
  
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• Ori Dev CEO Says Xbox Was Too Focused On Protecting Its Legacy To Build Its Future

  16-06-2026 20:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler (Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and No Rest for the Wicked) has commented on the recent turbulence at Xbox. The Ori games were previously published by Xbox Game Studios, but Moon Studios remained independent and started work on No Rest for the Wicked shortly after the second Ori game was released.In his informed opinion, Mahler has claimed that Xbox’s troubles began years ago when it decided to focus on legacy IP inste
  
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