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• WoW: Forever Just Got Another Major Racial Ability Shakeup Before Launch

  26-10-2026 23:48 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  World of Warcraft: Forever's release is just around the corner, but developer Blizzard is making one final pass at the game's racial abilities before launch in response to beta feedback.In a forum post, WoW community manager Kaivax posted a list of significant changes to many of each race's unique abilities that players expressed concerns about during Forever's beta. Those changes include tweaks to tauren, humans, orcs, dwarves, and Skyborne elves."In taking a final pass on these, we've prioriti
  
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• Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is getting its "final major update" this week

  26-10-2026 23:06 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Ubisoft has announced that this week's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced update will be its "final major content update."Last week, Ubisoft broke its months-long silence on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced by revealing a forthcoming New Game Plus mode, and at the time I questioned whether that would be the only thing in the update. Now we have all the answers, with Ubisoft's patch notes detailing a higher difficulty mode, hidden community chests, new takedowns, new cosmetics, and a host o
  
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• Mass Effect 5 was Journey composer's "biggest dream project" – here's 20 minutes of music he created

  26-10-2026 22:34 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The saddest part of Mass Effect 5's death is the end of BioWare and the developers whose livelihoods are being upended. Yet it's difficult for fans not to think of the RPG that might have been, too. After an apparent trailer for Mass Effect 5 leaked, we now also have an idea of what the game's music might've sounded like thanks to legendary Journey composer Austin Wintory.As it turns out, Wintory had been in discussions with the developers to score Mass Effect 5, and he's now shared a 20 minute
  
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• Microsoft is looking to cut over a quarter of the whole company in new voluntary buyout program

  26-10-2026 21:39 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Microsoft has made thousands of layoffs over the past few years, and it's not done cutting jobs yet. After implementing a voluntary buyout program earlier this year, the company is now offering it to a reported 60,000 employees. That number represents over a quarter of the company, a telling indicator of just how much human labor Microsoft is looking to cut as it continues to go all in on AI."This is a time-limited, voluntary program that gives those who are eligible the opportunity to leave Mic
  
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• Diablo 4’s War Plans Are Getting A Huge Upgrade In Season 16

  26-10-2026 20:14 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Diablo 4's War Plans system is getting a major upgrade in Season 16, giving players even more control over their endgame activities and rewards.Developer Blizzard introduced War Plans earlier this year as part of the game's second (and last) expansion, Lord of Hatred. It's an endgame system where players can essentially create a playlist of endgame activities, along the way ranking up those activities via a skill tree to make them even more rewarding.It was a welcome addition, but unfortunately
  
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• My PS2 is officially 26 years old, but my all-time favorites still hold up on it in 2026

  26-10-2026 18:37 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The PlayStation 2 has just turned 26, and it has me feeling sentimental. As the custodian of my older brother's console since 2018, it's been sitting on my TV stand for years now. But I rarely actually play it, despite having an AVI to HDMI adapter – one of the cheapest and best ways to play PS2 games in 2026. Sure, I'll fire it up a few times a year to relive a childhood favorite, but the retro console still requires a lot of effort to set it up on modern hardware. Even then, the results are
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 player recreates Kingsley from Edgerunners season 2 in-game, and it's hilariously OP

  26-10-2026 18:35 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  After years of waiting, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 arrived last week, and it's every bit the bright, vivacious exploration of Night City I hoped it'd be. One of the more memorable characters is Weak Kingsley, a well-built mercenary, and after someone managed to replicate his stats in Cyberpunk 2077, it's clear he's just a tad overpowered.A former hotshot in the dystopian metropolis, Weak was eventually knocked off the food chain of violence and became a Solo who exists on the fringes. Regar
  
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• CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Players Discover A Secret Gun Printer In Multiplayer

  26-10-2026 18:29 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players have discovered an Easter egg on one of the multiplayer maps, which is tied to the 3D printer feature found in the DMZ extraction mode. This secret printer lets players grab different gun builds mid-match, and these weapons are fully customized with attachments.As previously discovered by Muggs1213 on Reddit, Modern Warfare 4's Cachette multiplayer map contains one of DMZ's 3D printers. In DMZ, this printer is used to craft essential gear and upgrades speci
  
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• Sony reportedly investigating as PS5 users report hackers posing as children being added to PSN

  26-10-2026 18:25 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Sony is reportedly investigating an apparent PS5 security issue as users report unauthorized "child family members" being added to their PSN accounts.That's according to a machine-translated statement sent to The Sankei Shimbun, which notes that the child accounts in question have apparently been able to bypass both passwords and two-factor authentication, as reported by affected users.Essentially, it seems, hackers have been able to set up a PlayStation Family on unsuspecting users' PSN account
  
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• Ghost of Yotei developer Sucker Punch reportedly hit with layoffs

  26-10-2026 18:25 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  26 people at Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei developer Sucker Punch have been laid off, according to a new report. Sony had previously spoken in glowing terms of Yotei's financial success, and the developers had just launched a major new expansion in Echoes of Sekigahara a few weeks ago."After carefully observing the challenges in the market and reviewing the team needs for our next project, we've decided to make some staffing reductions," Sucker Punch leadership says in an email to staff p
  
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• "Just because you can order at a restaurant doesn’t mean you’re a chef," lawyer says of AI vibe code

  26-10-2026 18:12 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  In one example of generative AI tools being misused, a lawyer who specializes in video game contracts says a recent agreement fell through after the client received a load of vibe-coded material made by someone who didn't "know what he made."Haley MacLean, IP lawyer and video game practice head at Voyer Law, shared the anonymized incident on Bluesky. "Programming contractor delivers my client a milestone," she begins. "It’s broken and full of issues so we request revisions before acceptance. C
  
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• Razer's Barracuda V2 Pro headset is such a premium powerhouse that it's even put my everyday music cans out to pasture

  26-10-2026 18:11 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Razer launched the Barracuda V2 Pro on October 15, noting on its official blog that the newest addition to the lineup is designed with "versatility in mind" and, as it turns out, the marketing spiel has plenty of truth to it.From its foldable form factor, dual-mic design, great sound, and understated look that doesn't scream "gaming headset", the Barracuda V2 Pro has managed to take priority in my backpack no matter if gaming or music-listening is on the agenda.There was nothing stopping me from
  
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• Obsession star Inde Navarrette is "a big fan" of Call of Duty and wants a role in Taylor Sheridan's movie

  26-10-2026 18:01 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Obsession star Inde Navarrette wants to have a role in the Call of Duty movie. Navarrette formerly streamed games on Twitch (and can be found streaming today, too) and is a fan of the Call of Duty franchise, so, when Collider asked what it would take for her to join the film, unsurprisingly she sounded very keen. "Nothing. It's a phone call. It's a text," she told the publication. "If they call me, they're like, 'There's a car outside. You gotta go.' Definitely. I'm a big fan. I'm really excited
  
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• This pastel Disney Halloween collection is a real vibe, and it's so sweet I think I'm practically having a sugar overload

  26-10-2026 18:00 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  If you like spooky season but want something a little more aesthetically pleasing than the usual neon-orange pumpkins and black bats, I think you need to see this new Disney Halloween pastel range. Summoned from regions beyond last year, this collection brings a cuter, chill energy to your October festivities – and while I'm normally a staunch traditionalist when it comes to Halloween decs (like this Nightmare Before Christmas collectible that will be kryptonite to fans), I'm being won over. T
  
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• The Witcher "wouldn't have been possible" without BioWare, CD Projekt Red reminds fans

  26-10-2026 17:44 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  BioWare may be gone, but the legendary studio's legacy lives on through the countless developers who loved its RPGs. But in the case of CD Projekt Red, it's more than an abstract influence. As the first Witcher game celebrates its 19th birthday, CDPR is keen to remind fans that it wouldn't have been possible without BioWare's direct support."19 years ago, an ambitious dream to bring an iconic book series into the world of video games came to life with the release of The Witcher. It was the start
  
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• The Witcher "wouldn't have been possible" without BioWare, CD Project Red reminds fans

  26-10-2026 17:44 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  BioWare may be gone, but the legendary studio's legacy lives on through the countless developers who loved its RPGs. But in the case of CD Projekt Red, it's more than an abstract influence. As the first Witcher game celebrates its 19th birthday, CDPR is keen to remind fans that it wouldn't have been possible without BioWare's direct support."19 years ago, an ambitious dream to bring an iconic book series into the world of video games came to life with the release of The Witcher. It was the start
  
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• What to do for Ariadne's quest in Cyberpunk 2077

  26-10-2026 17:41 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Ariadne in Cyberpunk 2077 will call you out of nowhere with the offer to become a brand ambassador for some clothing she's sent you, but it's not clear exactly what she wants and what she's hoping to get from out, nor how to progress with this secret quest. In fact, what you need to do is incredibly easy, and if you can do it, you'll get some money and some Witcher themed gear to wear around Cyberpunk 2077 as a reward!Want some more help with the 2.5 update? Find out how to dual wield in Cyberpu
  
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• Helldivers 2 celebrates Liberty Day with a free gun, locks out tons of players with new anti-cheat

  26-10-2026 17:34 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Hark, today is October 26, and that means it's Liberty Day, the greatest celebration in Helldivers 2. For democracy, etcetera and so forth. This year, players are getting a special gun, which would be nice if many can't play the game due to anti-cheat protections.Arrowhead Game Studios has revealed the goodies you can avail of if you care about intergalactic justice. There are special decorations from your Super Destroyer, of course – what's a party without banners, branded rugs and other bits
  
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• Phantom Blade Zero dev tells players to "reserve at least 300GB of free disk space" for PC pre-load

  26-10-2026 17:27 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Updated Phantom Blade Zero PC system requirements affirm a 145GB install size, which is about on par with today's storage hogs (derogatory). The truly scary part is the 300GB that developer S-Game reserves for pre-loading and installing the dang thing. In a recent Twitter post, S-Game shared Phantom Blade Zero's final PC specs along with a few scary words of advice – update your GPU drivers, install the game on an SSD, and so on. But then the hammer falls: "The game is approximately 145 GB. Pl
  
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• BioShock director confirms they're "still working on it" but says its world is "tough to crack"

  26-10-2026 16:49 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Despite being in limbo for years, the BioShock movie director Francis Lawrence says they're "close" to a breakthrough amid a leadership shake-up at Netflix."I hope so. You know, it's tricky on a couple fronts," Lawrence admitted to The Direct. "I'm definitely active in it. We are still working on it. It is a tough nut to crack that world and that story, especially because you are the character when you play the game, and so creating that character from scratch into that world that quite honestly
  
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• Total War: Warhammer 3 And DLC Are Cheaper Than Ever, And The Chaos Gods Approve

  26-10-2026 16:34 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  War. War never changes. But what does change is the price of some of the best strategy games. Total War: Warhammer 3 is a total blast, offering brilliant strategy set in the ever-excellent fantasy Warhammer universe, and you can grab the game and its DLC for less than ever right now, including the newly launched Lords of the End Times expansion.As someone who doesn’t play the Warhammer (or Warhammer 40,000) tabletop games, the video games based on the franchise are some of my favorites. Vermin
  
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• Why There Won’t Be A Helldivers 3 Anytime Soon, If Ever

  26-10-2026 16:29 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Helldivers 2 has been a huge hit for developer Arrowhead and publisher Sony, but don't expect a third game in the series anytime soon.Arrowhead's chief creative officer, Johan Pilestedt, told Rock Paper Shotgun that a sequel would reset "everything" and force the player to "start over."He doesn't want to ask the community to do that, so Arrowhead will instead keep the momentum going with the existing game by offering new content."Some studios can treat players like a short-term cash grab," Piles
  
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• The Scariest Game Of The Year Is This Demo For A Game That Isn’t Coming Out

  26-10-2026 16:28 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  It was a devastating gut punch when I sat down earlier this year to write about Paranormal Activity: Threshold only to discover it had been canceled and I'd missed the news. I'm not a huge fan of the movie series, though I do like the first few entries. Instead, my enthusiasm came from who was making the game: DarkStone Digital, creator of The Mortuary Assistant.I find The Mortuary Assistant to be among the scariest games ever made, and I credit much of its effectiveness to its impeccable sound
  
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• Silent Hill Townfall lead was "kept in the dark" about Silent Hill f and 2 remake

  26-10-2026 16:24 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Silent Hill Townfall director Jon McKellan says Konami did not let the dev team know about all of the other Silent Hill projects that were in the works concurrently. After about a decade in the bin, with the wound of the Hideo Kojima-led Silent Hills being cancelled still fresh on the minds of horror fans, Konami decided it was back. This happened in a single stream announcing Silent Hill 2 Remake, Silent Hill f, Silent Hill: Townfall, and the duo of things we didn't know would be awful at the t
  
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• VisionQuest has forever changed the way you'll watch one Avengers: Infinity War moment

  26-10-2026 16:19 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  VisionQuest episode 4 will change the way you watch Avengers: Infinity War forever with its major Ultron revelation. The following contains spoilers for the show, so turn back now if you're not up to date on Disney Plus!In the episode, as Vision faces off against Jocasta, Ultron urges him to give up control and allow him to pilot the synthezoid body. Vision ultimately does, and Ultron deals with the situation in a way only the murder bot could – by tricking Jocasta into killing her own hostage
  
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• Steam Next Fest is "overwhelmed with slop and AI crap," Valve veteran says

  26-10-2026 16:08 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  It's no secret that Valve's latest Steam Next Fest has been plagued by games using AI in some shape or form, with thousands of titles cropping up for the event – and that's not exactly great news for indie developers trying to leave their mark.Chet Faliszek, a Valve veteran with credits on beloved titles like Half-Life, Portal, and Left 4 Dead, acknowledges the AI-induced debacle in a new YouTube video (below). "Steam Next Fest started this week and it is overwhelmed with slop and AI crap and
  
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• Mass Effect 5 was called Universe because you could "create parallel universes," says ex-BioWare dev

  26-10-2026 16:00 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  We'll never know exactly what BioWare was going for in Mass Effect 5, since the studio's now been shut down by EA. A former lead on the sci-fi RPG has spoken about the ideas at play, especially concerning the title, Mass Effect: Universe, and I'm not sure I want to hear any more because it just makes the disappointment worse.After it was announced that BioWare was closed, a trailer leaked online for Mass Effect: Universe, which has since been confirmed as the actual fifth installment. The collec
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 Hits Its Biggest Steam Player Peak Since Phantom Liberty, And You Can Guess Why

  26-10-2026 15:57 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Almost six years after launch, Cyberpunk 2077 still has a healthy player base, especially with a new anime spin-off driving people to the Night City source material. The second season of Edgerunners launched last week alongside a beefy update for Cyberpunk 2077, and unsurprisingly, PC player numbers have spiked.At the time of writing, Cyberpunk 2077 player numbers had surged to 187,215 players on PC via Steam alone. That's the biggest peak since October 2023, when the game received the substan
  
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• Arkane Lyon Gets Another Chance To Find A New Home And Finish Marvel’s Blade

  26-10-2026 15:23 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Arkane Lyon has received a slight reprieve from its looming deadline to find a new buyer, as Microsoft says it is exploring allowing another company to support the developer's efforts to get Marvel's Blade over the finish line.Originally, it was reported that Arkane Lyon had until November 18 to find a new owner or risk the studio being shut down. Microsoft had initially announced that it was divesting itself of the developer--and several others--earlier this year, but under French Law, it was l
  
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• Steam "loading user data" error causing major issues – Valve's store down a second time in a week

  26-10-2026 15:21 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Steam is down for many people, with launch error "loading user data" preventing a non-trivial group of users from playing games or accessing the store. At the time of writing, SteamDB's status detector reports everything is in the green, but Down Detector shows ongoing reports of problems with Steam. Error reports began to spike around 8am ET today, October 26, and have continued to rise in the hours since. Here in the Eastern US, I'm able to load Steam and boot a game without issue at the time
  
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• Xbox Game Pass Is Now Included With A Phone Plan

  26-10-2026 15:20 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Microsoft has announced a new way to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, and it's part of your phone plan.
  T-Mobile has announced a new offering called "T-Mix," and it allows users to pick and choose the services they want included in their plan--one of the options is Xbox Game Pass.Game Pass is now included with T-Mobile.T-Mix rolls out in November, and at that point, people can choose Game Pass Ultimate or Premium to be included with their phone plan. Microsoft noted in its announcement that this is
  
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• All Dragon Generations codes (October 2026) and how to redeem them for free mastery points

  26-10-2026 15:16 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  With these Dragon Generations codes, you can help to reshape or improve your current character, so you can perfect it exactly the way you want to. As an RPG adventure based on Dragon Ball, you'll be tasked with hunting down Dragon Balls as you complete other quests for NPCs.In order to reach further locations and complete more challenges quests, you'll need to level up your character in the Roblox RPG, spending Mastery Points on different skills, whichever race you choose to play. That's where t
  
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• Christopher Nolan can rest easy after Elon Musk's Grok releases a bad AI version of The Odyssey

  26-10-2026 15:10 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  After months of threatening a new project, Elon Musk's AI assistant Grok has released the first part of its 'adaptation' of The Odyssey on X (formerly known as Twitter).The opening seven minutes of The Odyssey – which I watched, so you don't have to – was put together in 'creative collaboration' with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker.Charting Odysseus' first journey out to Troy, the footage (if you want to call it that) features stilted line deliveries, uncanny AI actors, and a battle s
  
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• Alix Wilton Regan announced as Golden Joystick Awards host as Ultimate Game of the Year voting goes live

  26-10-2026 15:05 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Alix Wilton Regan, aka Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider Catalyst, and most recent guest on our G+RLS podcast, will be the host for the Golden Joystick Awards 2026. Alix will be joined by guest presenters from across the gaming industry when the event happens on November 11, which is both an in-person event and live streamed across YouTube, Twitch and X, as well as Future Games Show, PC Gamer, and of course right here on GamesRadar+."I’m absolutely thrilled to be yo
  
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• GTA 6 Coffee Is Here To Keep You Warm Until The Game Releases

  26-10-2026 14:54 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  While Rockstar's GTA 6 won't release until November 19, you can now buy officially licensed GTA 6 coffee from a local company in Miami.Vice City Bean has partnered with Rockstar Games for a new blend called Leonida, but it's not cheap. A 10oz bag of beans is going for $23, and that's before shipping costs if you don't live close to one of Vice City Bean's three locations in Miami. You can also get the coffee ground course, medium, or fine, depending on your tastes and preferred brewing style.
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• Save Mass Effect movement backed by The Expanse RPG devs inspired by BioWare

  26-10-2026 14:21 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Owlcat Games, the developer of Mass Effect-inspired RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, has joined the calls to save Mass Effect.Last week it was announced that BioWare is closing down and development on the next Mass Effect game is cancelled. This was followed by the leak of a trailer for a game titled Mass Effect Universe. Naturally, binning off one of the most beloved RPG series of all time has caused outcry from fans, with a petition campaign to save the franchise currently sitting at over 210,0
  
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• Call Of Duty Movie Will Not Be About, “Hey, Let’s Shoot Them All Up,” Director Says

  26-10-2026 14:15 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  The upcoming Call of Duty movie aims to show the "cost of war," according to director Peter Berg. He told ComicBook that the film, set in the Modern Warfare universe, will strive to capture the spirit of those games, which means lots of guns and violence, but also heart and soul."So Modern Warfare, if you really look at the missions, and the storylines, and the characters--like Captain Price, and Soap, and Ghost, and Alex--these are complicated humans,” Berg said. “These are not--and no disr
  
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• Robert Pattinson says he's "so happy" Steven Soderbergh will complete filming on The Batman 2

  26-10-2026 14:02 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The Batman 2 star Robert Pattinson says Steven Soderbergh stepping in to finish filming on the DC sequel is "incredibly generous", as production resumes on the beleaguered superhero sequel.Filming on The Batman Part II was temporarily paused earlier this month when writer-director Matt Reeves left the set to deal with an ongoing family matter. Shortly after, it was announced that director Steven Soderbergh would step in to finish principal photography, working with Reeves to fulfill his vision f
  
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• Elden Ring Movie Is Reportedly A $200 Million Gamble For A24

  26-10-2026 13:57 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Bringing From Software's Elden Ring to life on the big screen is no small feat, and it won't be cheap. A new report claims the upcoming Alex Garland-directed film has a whopping budget of nearly $200 million, making it the most expensive movie distributor A24 has ever financed.While that's not an unrealistic sum for a movie of this nature with so much star power, it is a rare move for A24. The Wall Street Journal reported the figure, and if true, Elden Ring's budget will eclipse A24's most exp
  
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• Street Fighter's Chun-Li star reveals the scene that was cut because Capcom feared "it would be deforming the character"

  26-10-2026 13:53 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Chun-Li star Callina Liang has revealed that a few of her Street Fighter scenes were cut because video game company Capcom didn't want to damage the character's brand. In the scene where Chun-Li goes undercover and infiltrates Lord M. Bison's (David Dastmalchian) criminal organization, Liang revealed that an earlier version of the script saw the fighter cut off her finger to prove her loyalty to Bison. However, the scene was cut because Capcom, the creator of the Street Fighter franchise, didn't
  
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• "EA never actually sells anything," former Mass Effect 5 dev says – so don't expect it to be saved

  26-10-2026 13:48 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Mass Effect fans got horrible news last week with the announcement of BioWare's closure as well as the cancellation of Mass Effect 5 – or, as it apparently would have been called, Mass Effect Universe. And just when you thought things couldn't get any worse, one former dev now suggests that EA isn't likely to sell the project to another studio to finish it off, either.The next Mass Effect game was revealed in 2020, and in the years since, we have learned very little about it. That was until sh
  
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• Xbox Veteran Who Just Got Promoted Under Asha Sharma Promptly Leaves Amid Mysterious Circumstances

  26-10-2026 13:47 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Xbox's first-ever chief operating officer, Helen Chiang, has left the company after being promoted to that role just a few months ago under CEO Asha Sharma. In this job, Chiang was assigned to oversee the profitability of Xbox, and it's been looking very bleak for Xbox lately.Given the timing of her exit, people wondered about the circumstances, and that remains unclear. Sharma confirmed Chiang's departure in a memo to staff, seen by The Verge, saying she is grateful for Chiang's "years of servi
  
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• Miyamoto says the most interesting thing about Super Mario bros is that you don't fight Bowser

  26-10-2026 13:36 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Shigeru Miyamoto says the most interesting thing about the original Super Mario Bros. is the fact that Mario doesn't actually fight Bowser in the 1985 platformer. Last week, Miyamoto – who created the likes of The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, andPikmin – received the Japanese Order of Culture from the Japanese government and is the first-ever game developer to win the award, which typically has been awarded to actors, musicians, and Nobel Prize laureates. Miyamoto is perhaps best known for
  
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• This is still my favorite horror board game after a decade of play, and it's my go-to for Halloween

  26-10-2026 13:00 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  At face-value, horror board games are running at a disadvantage compared to movies. Creepy visuals, jump-scares, eerie music… none of it carries over to the tabletop. But when you're limping through the endless corridors of a haunted mansion while being pursued by another player with the tenacity of Michael Myers, all that anxiety comes flooding in.That's the Betrayal at House on the Hill experience. I've been playing this horror board game series for well over a decade now, and I'm still not
  
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• Primetime star Robert Pattinson says "it's a miracle" he made four huge movies in 2026: "How is this happening?"

  26-10-2026 12:56 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Robert Pattinson is having a stellar year. Back in April, the British actor joined Zendaya in the hard-hitting A24 movie The Drama, with the pair returning to the big screen in July for Christopher Nolan's fantasy epic The Odyssey. Next up, he tackles the lead role in the true-crime psychological thriller Primetime before embarking on a trip to Arrakis with Timothée Chalamet in Dune 3. Alongside these acclaimed, high-profile theatrical releases, he's also working on a big-budget superhero seque
  
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• Tomb Raider star Alix Wilton Regan opens up about the reality of filming intense Lara Croft action scenes during her period

  26-10-2026 12:55 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Alix Wilton Regan discussed the realities of filming high-octane action scenes as Lara Croft for Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis during her menstrual cycle.Speaking as a guest on the GamesRadar G+RLS podcast, Alix addressed the confidence required to play the iconic hero while wearing skin-tight motion capture catsuits, shifting the conversation to a topic rarely, if ever, discussed by action stars in the gaming space: menstruation."Occasionally I’m on my period the week that we film," she shar
  
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• Kumagumi just turned my favorite arcade shmup into a jacket, but I get it if you're here for memes

  26-10-2026 12:54 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Video game attire isn't remotely novel at this stage, but I really wasn't expecting a jacket based on the 1998 arcade shooter Truxton. You've got Kumagumi, a Japanese merch brand, to thank for turning a whole bunch of Toaplan shmups into threads, and yes, the game that introduced me to the very concept of memes is included.Yes, that latter game is "Zero Wing", the arcade shooter that gifted us "all your base are belong to us" via a terrible translation. Spotted by Time Extension, the range sadly
  
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• Call of Duty movie director says there's "real soul to the Modern Warfare universe": "These are not cartoon characters"

  26-10-2026 12:53 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Over the past few years, it seems as though many video game movies have teetered on the sillier side, but the director of the upcoming Call of Duty adaptation promises that his adaptation will verge on the serious side, exploring the harsh reality of war, just like the games. "If you really look at the missions and the storylines and the characters like Captain Price, Soap, Ghost, and Alex, these are complicated humans. These are not – and no disrespect – cartoon characters or comic books,"
  
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• No Man's Sky lead back at it again with emoji posting, prompting theories about potential new update

  26-10-2026 12:52 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Stop us if you've heard this before, but No Man's Sky and Hello Games lead Sean Murrary is yet again posting cryptic emojis online with zero context or explanation – cryptic emojis that have notably always led to updates in the past.Remember the cocktail emojis that had folks buzzing about the Cosmos update a few months back? Or, how about how Murray teased the Remnant patch, which launched with a Garry's Mod-style gravity gun in February, with hi-vis vest emojis?
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• Microsoft extends Arkane Lyon deadline to "explore options," including helping finish Marvel's Blade

  26-10-2026 12:52 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Last week, it was reported that Microsoft's negotiations over the fate of Arkane Studios could be reaching an impasse as the deadline approached. The home of the Xbox brand has since confirmed the end date has been extended, allowing more time for a positive resolution.Since summer, union representatives have been discussing what'll ultimately happen to Arkane in Xbox's grand restructuring with Microsoft. French law requires that any layoffs involving 1,000 or more people include an attempt to c
  
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