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• A Full-Fledged Skyrim Mod Starring Matt Berry Is Here To Refresh The Game With An Ikea Ad

  09-09-2026 21:17 via gamespot.com
  I am not enthusiastic about what feels like an inevitable future wherein games and gaming subscription services are inundated with advertisements. That said, I am excited to reinstall Skyrim so I can play an elaborate Ikea ad.Newly released on Bethesda's Creations site, Kallax Storageborn is a remarkably in-depth Skyrim mod that features the titular Ikea item. But rather than simply adding the Kallax shelving unit as an item you can use to organize your in-game house, the mod turns it into a com
  
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• 4,000 hours into Elden Ring, streamer commissions a custom mod so he can beat FromSoftware's finest RPG another 726 times

  09-09-2026 22:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Elden Ring streamer Bushy has put more time into FromSoftware games than almost anyone on the planet. After roughly 4,000 hours of Elden Ring, he wants to beat Elden Ring another 726 times, and he's spun up a custom mod to do it. On August 3, Bushy began a journey to beat Elden Ring using every weapon (and shield), totaling 447 runs. On August 26, he officially expanded this to every weapon, Ash of War, staff, seal, and spell in the game, bringing the run total to 726. The idea, he suggests, is
  
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• Palworld lead worries Steam early access has "lost its meaning": players treat it like "a normal game" and the program has been "abused for a lot of reasons"

  09-09-2026 21:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  A shift in gaming culture has undermined Steam's early access program and stunted the perception of the games in it, worries Pocketpair and Palworld communications and publishing lead John Buckley. Amidst Palworld's 1.0 early access graduation, Buckley discusses the work-in-progress approach with GamesRadar+. He maintains that Pocketpair is "quite confident in early access in general" and, when it comes time to make a new big thing, the studio will surely choose early access again. But that's de
  
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• Capcom sleuths find a treasure trove of cut voice lines for Resident Evil 4 and Requiem, and we were robbed of Leon Kennedy's best quips

  09-09-2026 21:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  One of the reasons Leon Kennedy is such a great horror protagonist is that he carries himself with an unshakeable sense of humor despite always being faced with the most unimaginable atrocities. Even after barely escaping the clutches of a giant, mutant alligator with his life, Leon still manages enough levity to quip, "Chew on that, you overgrown son of a" you-know-what. For me, Leon being an absolute himbo genuinely breaks up the tension I feel while playing a Resident Evil game, and this cont
  
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• 80% of Japanese gamers agree: After 20 years, PS3 and Wii are retro now

  09-09-2026 21:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you've spent any time among the old-school gaming community, you may have come across GameCenter CX. This Japanese TV series, which began in 2003, sees comedian Shinya Arino trying – and often failing – to beat all kinds of retro games. Now, after 23 years and over 400 episodes, the show is reckoning with what "retro" actually means, and its viewers are pretty confident that the Wii and PS3 both count now.GameCenter CX has largely focused on games from the '80s and '90s, only rare
  
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• Gears Of War: E-Day Has A Smash Mouth-Inspired Achievement, And That’s Fantastic

  09-09-2026 21:16 via gamespot.com
  
  Following the big Steam leak that revealed achievement lists and more for upcoming games, Microsoft has officially released the list of Achievements for Gears of War: E-Day, and there is a Shrek/Smash Mouth-inspired one among them.Players can unlock an achievement called "HEY NOW, YOU'RE AN ALL STAR..." by accumulating 25,000 kills in the Versus multiplayer mode. This Achievement provides 25 Gamerscore.
  For anyone just catching up, 2001's Shrek famously featured the Smash Mouth song, "All Star,"
  
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• We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This In Call Of Duty Before

  09-09-2026 20:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Activision has revealed new information about one of the perks for preordering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and it's a bit unusual.
  People who preorder the game on any platform get the Inner Circuit M4 weapon blueprint, but those who preorder on Xbox will get a translucent OG green version of the gun to celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary this year. Like the OG translucent Xbox, the weapon blueprint allows players to see through it.If you preorder MW4 on any other platform, you'll get the same
  
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• Blizzard Workers Win Historic Union Contract That Could Set A New Standard For Game Developers

  09-09-2026 19:46 via gamespot.com
  
  A group of 1,900 employees at Blizzard Entertainment has successfully signed a union contract with Microsoft, securing several guarantees for members. Represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the contract has given the Blizzard workers more workplace flexibility and guaranteed wage increases, but several other industry-first agreements could make this a blueprint for other video game unions to follow.One of the big wins for the Blizzard union is artificial intelligence&nb
  
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• Persona 6 Got The Smallest Announcement On Nintendo Direct, Despite Big Leak Reveals

  09-09-2026 19:36 via gamespot.com
  
  After being officially announced earlier this summer, Persona 6 will now officially also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Yet several months later, we still only have the game's spooky green logo to go on and no new information from Sega and Atlus.The Switch 2 announcement was made towards the end of the September Nintendo Direct, following the reveal that Persona 4 Revival will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2, albeit for May 20, 2027, several months after the remake releases on other platfor
  
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• Multiple Switch 2 Editions Were Announced Today, But One Big Exception Remains

  09-09-2026 19:26 via gamespot.com
  
  Last October, I wrote an op-ed for this very website presenting my case for a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. At the time, I thought it was a slam dunk; of the top 10 best-selling games on the original Nintendo Switch, Smash Bros.--which is currently still the third best-selling Switch 1 game ever as of June 30--was the only one to not see any Switch 2-related update, let alone a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.Today, with the latest Nintendo Direct behind us, that fact remain
  
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• Switch 2’s 40th-Anniversary Console Sells Out Immediately, And Guess What Happened Next

  09-09-2026 19:25 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo's new 40th-anniversary Zelda-themed Switch 2 console went on sale on September 8, the same day it was announced, and it sold out immediately.
  I bet you can guess what happened next. Listings for the $520 limited-edition console popped up on eBay the same day, with sellers hoping to make tidy profits. There are numerous listings on eBay asking for $800 and $850--that's about 50% more than the list price. It appears there is a single seller account offering five different units, so this i
  
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• After 33 years, Japan's most beloved Dragon Quest spin-off and the progenitor of the entire roguelike Mystery Dungeon series is out in English for the first time

  09-09-2026 19:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's almost become tradition at this point: the announcement of a new release with massive historical significance gets buried within a sizzle reel in a Nintendo Direct. Today, we got a shadowdrop for Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon Classic HD. This Super Famicom roguelike went untranslated for 33 years, despite building a massive following in Japan and laying the blueprint for the expansive Mystery Dungeon series.Torneko's Mystery Dungeon is available today for $25 across Switch,
  
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• Pretend to be shocked: scalpers are already reselling the Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 for over $850 as demand immediately outstrips supply

  09-09-2026 19:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's a lovely new limited edition The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 console on the way to commemorate the upcoming remake's November 5 launch. The handheld has got some nice detailing and colors, but if you haven't already pre-ordered it, your odds of getting one are shrinking. Scalpers were unfortunately first to the scene with Nintendo's new hardware.The special edition Switch 2 only went on sale yesterday, after its reveal during Nintendo's 40th Anniversary Zelda Direct preview
  
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• Legend of Zelda Master Sword replica by Hasbro goes up for pre-order, and it's cheaper than I thought it'd be

  09-09-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following a surprise announcement yesterday during a Legend of Zelda-themed Nintendo Direct, Hasbro's Master Sword prop is now up for pre-order. Usually, replicas like this are many rupees… but not in this case. The toy is much more affordable than I thought it'd be.Announced alongside merch for the Ocarina of Time Remake, including a playable ocarina, the Hasbro Master Sword just went live with pre-orders at Amazon, Hasbro Pulse, and Walmart. It'll set you back $42.99, and will arrive on
  
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• Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis pre-orders have arrived on the Switch 2, and I want that carnivorous collector's edition

  09-09-2026 18:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  It always feels a bit bizarre to experience Lara Croft's adventures on anything but PlayStation hardware, but the upcoming Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis is coming to the Switch 2. As unveiled during the latest Nintendo Direct, you can take on this reimagining of the original 1996 classic and pre-order it for $59.99 (GameStop) physically (game-key card release) or digitally via the Nintendo eShop once listings go live. It's great to finally get confirmation that it's making its way to the Ninty
  
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• Duel of Meloch is a bold experiment that blends two beloved strategy board games together, but newcomers may get left behind

  09-09-2026 18:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Jamey Stegmaier is both a publisher and game designer. He’s best known for Scythe, which cleverly blends a complex resource optimization puzzle with the pushing and shoving of area control, delightfully packaged in a novel steampunk universe with giant mechs. But that universe also features in another of his games, Expeditions, where players take the part of explorers, controlling individual mechs, delving into darkest Siberia in search of a mysterious meteorite.Multiple games set in the s
  
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• Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaking box office records, Sony boss says he doesn't know when Spider-Man 5 will release: "We don’t have a date for it yet"

  09-09-2026 18:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spider-Man: Brand New Day has conquered the box office this summer, and looks set to finish its theatrical run as the highest-grossing movie ever in the US. But despite the movie's extraordinary success, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO and Chairman Ravi Ahuja claims he doesn't yet know when Spider-Man 5 will swing into cinemas.Speaking at a conference in New York, as reported by Variety, Ahuja discussed Brand New Day's record-breaking success at the box office – the extent of which was a s
  
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• Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Switch 2 edition puts an end to years of Mythra kid theories, and fans can't decide if they're relieved or if "it's so over"

  09-09-2026 18:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  A long running sort of ironic Xenoblade theory has finally been laid to rest thanks to today's Nintendo Direct. The canon child of one of Xenoblade 2's main heroes has been unveiled, and it's not the crusty villain that much of the fanbase had been willing it to be. A fresh trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition was shown off today, highlighting more of the Heroes' Vault mode, which sees you take on waves of enemies while grabbing upgrades as you go, be it for your abilit
  
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• "We are committed to passing on savings whenever we can" - Framework rolls out refunds and price reductions on some of its laptops after securing a cheaper supply of memory to make them with

  09-09-2026 18:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  RAMageddon be damned, another PC gaming brand is making pro-consumer moves to pass savings back to shoppers. Laptop maker Framework has published a blog post entitled "Navigating the volatile silicon market: updates on memory and storage pricing", and it's a refreshing read that details how the brand has secured a more affordable supply of RAM for gaming to make their systems with, and we're the ones who will benefit. "We have some positive updates today around LPCAMM2 memory availability and In
  
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• PowerA has revealed two new Legend of Zelda Switch 2 accessories, but you can already buy them

  09-09-2026 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  PowerA has come to the rescue for those who don't put Ocarina of Time on a pedestal. The accessories brand has announced two new Nintendo Switch 2 accessories via its Twitter (X) account, but rather than plastering them with artwork taken from the upcoming Ocarina of Time Remake, they instead take inspiration from Tears of the Kingdom.The officially licensed goodies are live at Amazon Japan starting from 3,530 yen (approx $23) and show off a wireless gamepad and a Switch 2 case. The controller i
  
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• Palworld studio calls Valheim "an inspiration to everyone in the genre" as devs of the survival game drop their own 1.0 update

  09-09-2026 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  A true stalwart of survival games, Valheim, just went into 1.0. Yes, I know, I was a little surprised too, but despite being out for five years and having been a staple in all that time, the Viking-themed sandbox didn't cross that particular threshold until today, and even Palworld is spreading the good word.On Twitter, Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld, took to the game's official account to congratulate the devs at Iron Gate Studio on the momentous occasion. "Congratulations to Iron Gate
  
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• With No 3D Mario In Sight, Mario’s 40th Is A Bust For Switch 2 Owners

  09-09-2026 18:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Another Nintendo Direct came and went without mention of a new Mario game, ending the franchise's 40th anniversary year not with a bang, but with a resounding "huh?"
  Despite rumors and murmurs from noted leakers, there was no reveal of a 3D Mario game at the September 2026 Nintendo Direct. In fact, the only mention of Nintendo's mascot was a free update to Mario Kart World, which allows you to play SNES courses already in the Free Roam map in Versus mode.Traditionally, Nintendo consoles have bee
  
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• The Blood of Dawnwalker patch notes are among the funniest I've read, axing the "one red pipe asset we weren't supposed to use" and silencing dead NPCs who could still talk

  09-09-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Blood of Dawnwalker has been out for a good few days now, giving Rebel Wolves – the studio headed by CD Projekt Red veterans with credits on bangers like The Witcher 3 – time to patch its new vampire RPG up a bit with hotfixes.And that it has, with the latest little patch to drop for The Blood of Dawnwalker being an especially, erm, amusing one. Hotfix 1.0.4, as it's officially dubbed, might not be a huge update, per se – but it brings a good few much-needed fixes… a
  
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• Play History: The Games That Made Erika Ishii

  09-09-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
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• Exclusive MTG Reality Fracture card reveal teases multiversal rebellion with the power to tick off opponents

  09-09-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Magic: The Gathering poster boy Jace Beleren has gone off the deep end in MTG Reality Fracture, and as demonstrated by a card GamesRadar+ can exclusively reveal, things are coming unstuck.The Planeswalker is attempting to overwrite reality with his own, 'better' version called Echoverse, and the set's conflict revolves around everyone teaming up to stop him (they understandably take issue with being written out of existence). That includes our card reveal's Budding Insurgent, who is doing their
  
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• All Star Tower Defense codes (September 2026) for Stardust and Gems

  09-09-2026 17:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  All Star Tower Defense codes might have been around a long time, but they're still showing no signs of slowing down as the popular game stands the test of time. Whether you're just getting involved for the first time or you're a long-term player, the following promos will be super helpful to your progression.Anime tower defense games are rife on Roblox, so it's hard to know which ones to play, but thanks to its longevity, you know ASTD is a good choice. As you assemble your best team of anime ch
  
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• Metroid Ravenous: Everything we know so far about the new 2D Metroid game

  09-09-2026 17:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo just announced a new Metroid game in Metroid Ravenous! While it may seem a little soon (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond only released last year, after all) there's far more to this story. Metroid Ravenous is set to be the first new 2D Metroid game in over five years, with the Metroid Dread release date passing us by way back on October 8, 2021. Thankfully, it looks like this new collaboration between MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD will pick up right in the aftermath of planet ZDR. Metroid Raveno
  
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• Raid codes (September 2026) for Champions, resources, and more

  09-09-2026 17:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Raid codes are still in high demand for this long-running turn-based RPG, as players do the bidding of the Arbiter and work towards defeating the Dark Lord Siroth. If you want to restore peace to the realm of Teleria then you're going to need strong fighters and plenty of resources, so it's handy that there are promos specifically for new players to unlock a Champion, along with separate rewards for regulars. To find out more, here are all of the Raid Shadow Legends promo codes and how to redeem
  
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• Capcom Is Having A Busy Year On Switch 2, With Monster Hunter And Resident Evil Games Coming Very Soon

  09-09-2026 17:50 via gamespot.com
  
  Capcom's support for Nintendo Switch 2 has been non-stop since day one, and it's only increasing as the publisher has revealed more upcoming releases this fall.During the September Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Monster Hunter Wilds and the Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2.The Monster Hunter series had enjoyed a period of exclusivity on Nintendo platforms before, while 2021's Monster Hunter Rise had been developed originally as a Nintendo Switch exclus
  
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• The Duskbloods Was A No-Show At The September Nintendo Direct And Now I’m Worried

  09-09-2026 17:45 via gamespot.com
  
  The Duskbloods, From Software's new game and one of the Switch 2's biggest exclusives, was missing-in-action during the September Nintendo Direct.That normally wouldn't be too shocking, except for the fact The Duskbloods is still slated to release this year. With less than four months to go until the end of the year, the window for The Duskbloods is closing.One might have assumed the next game from the creators of Elden Ring would receive a release date as part of the presentation, as well as pe
  
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