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• Activists Face Rain And Security Threats As 10-Day March Against White Supremacy Continues

  02-09-2017 23:44 via yahoo.com
  Braving the rain, threats of violence and uncertainty over police permits, dozens of civil rights activists set out on the sixth day of their 118-mile trek from Charlottesville, Virginia, to Washington, D.C., on Saturday to protest the white supremacist ideas that inspired deadly violence in Charlottesville a few weeks ago.
  
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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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• Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 are getting an official 4K Blu-ray release, and if even Amazon can admit physical media is still worth our time, I have no idea what that says about PlayStation

  09-09-2026 17:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  Amazon's Rings of Power series might be gearing up for a third season, but its first two chapters are seeing official Blu-ray releases you can pre-order ahead of their launch this November.I am not the biggest supporter of Amazon's Rings of Power series, but I am probably the most insufferable Tolkien nerd you'll meet. I'm also a big believer that physical media, be it books, albums, Blu-rays, old maps, or hand-me-down sparkly armour given to you by an uncle, is worth valuing in our world today.
  
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• CD Projekt Red defies all that is good in The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past by fixing Roach's "movement behavior," but mercifully lets us turn the fix off to preserve the horse's "shenanigans"

  09-09-2026 17:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Changes are coming in The Witcher 3 remaster and Songs of the Past, and your trusty steed, Roach, is among the areas where you might notice some alterations. The mighty horse definitely has a distinct personality in the original game, and aspects of that have been upgraded for this update and the Songs of the Past DLC - but you can turn that all off if you prefer.In an interview with Fall Damage, Karolina Kuzia, the design director at Fool's Theory, the studio that helped make Songs of the Past,
  
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• Every Nintendo Direct Game That You Can Play Right Now

  09-09-2026 17:16 via gamespot.com
  
  During the September 2026 Nintendo Direct, many new games were announced, and some even shadow-dropped today. The surprise launches ranged from surprising ports of beloved games to Nintendo Switch Online additions and demos for several upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games. Check out this list to see what you can download on the eShop and play right now.Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52XI7iyjYJk
  Ahead of Final Fantasy VII Revelation's launch on Nintendo Switch
  
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• Star Fox Adventures finally hits Switch 2 today, and I'm willing myself to believe the Zelda-like is as good as I thought it was when I was 12

  09-09-2026 17:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  After 24 years, Star Fox Adventures is back. Rare's 2002 GameCube title turned Nintendo's beloved rail shooter into a Zelda-style action-adventure game, and while my nostalgic love for it runs deep, it's always had a controversial legacy among series fans. Now, we're all getting a chance to revisit it on Switch 2, as announced during today's Nintendo Direct.Star Fox Adventures joins the GameCube library on Nintendo Switch Online today, September 9. As with all the recent GameCube re-releases, it
  
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• You probably shouldn't play the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake with an N64 controller, but I'm holding for OG atmospheric controls

  09-09-2026 17:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's safe to say the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake plans to leave the original's janky N64 controller in the past. That much is clear from Nintendo's reveal, as the revamped classic now has a free-moving camera and dedicated buttons for jumping and sprinting, but I'd argue adding support for the classic gamepad could honor the OG 3D Hyrule outing.Okay, yes, if you really want to play Ocarina of Time with the arguably cursed retro controller, you should probably explore how to play N64 games inste
  
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• Kirby and the World Beyond looks like the first open-world Kirby game, and it's coming to Switch 2 in spring 2027

  09-09-2026 17:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Today's Nintendo Direct showcase gave us a sneak peek at some exciting new games underway for the Switch 2, including none other than Kirby and the World Beyond.It looks like a stunning little entry to Nintendo's 34-year-old series, standing as its second 3D entry after Kirby and the Forgotten Land – a title that itself launched a few years back in 2022 for the original Switch console.Not only is it as visually vibrant and cozy as you'd expect a Kirby title to be (especially a 3D one after
  
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• Kirby And The World Beyond Announced, Fully Leans Into Kirby As Elder God

  09-09-2026 16:59 via gamespot.com
  
  The latest Nintendo Direct showcase ended on a new 3D platformer, but not the new Mario game that was circulating in the rumor mill. Instead it was the next game in the Kirby series, Kirby and the World Beyond, which appears to take a new open-world approach--and then break through that open world to another, bigger open world.The trailer began unassuming enough, as Kirby explored a lush green world, discovered secrets, and floated behind a waterfall. But then he met a new companion who helped h
  
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• GTA 6 Was Not “Fully Formed” When Trailer 1 Came Out In 2023

  09-09-2026 16:56 via gamespot.com
  
  When Rockstar released GTA 6's first trailer in December 2023, the game looked like it was coming along well, but it wasn't "fully formed" back then. That's according to Rockstar North boss Rob Nelson, who said in an interview that the trailer's song, Tom Petty's "Love is a Long Road" was a "mission statement" for the developers to rally around to get the game finished."With the first trailer for this game, the Tom Petty song was a real sort of mission statement. You don’t have the ga
  
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• After 9 Years, We’re Finally Getting More Of The Excellent Professor Layton

  09-09-2026 16:56 via gamespot.com
  Professor Layton has stepped out of the spotlight since its heyday on Nintendo DS and 3DS, but the long wait for another puzzling adventure is finally almost over. A new trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, aired during the latest Nintendo Direct, revealed a release date, December 10, 2027.Professor Layton began in 2007, but the last new game in the series launched in 2017. Even that game was a spin-off starring his daughter, though, so New World of Steam will be the first ne
  
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• Silent Hill 2 Remake dev's haunted new Onyx: The Dark Grip is the only Switch 2 game to make its horror exclusive to handheld mode

  09-09-2026 16:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Silent Hill 2 Remake studio and Cronos: The New Dawn creator Bloober Team has officially announced Onyx: The Dark Grip for Switch 2 at Nintendo Direct September 2026. Earlier this year, fans had whispered about how the developer had applied to trademark the title in 2024. But no one dared to start a rumor ambitious enough to explain how unusual Onyx: The Dark Grip actually is – the psychological horror game steeped in fluffy mist is playable exclusively in Switch 2 handheld mode. This stor
  
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• 2026’s Best Friendslop Game Is Coming To Switch 2 Today

  09-09-2026 16:51 via gamespot.com
  Whether you love it or hate it, or simply wish it had a better name, friendslop is taking the world by storm. 2026 has introduced a plethora of new titles to the emerging genre, but perhaps none have had the same level of overnight success as Meccha Chameleon, a hide-and-seek style multiplayer game that puts player creativity to the test. After taking over Steam with 10 million copies sold in just about two weeks, Meccha Chameleon is making the jump to consoles, as Nintendo just announced it is
  
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• Mario Kart World Free Update Is Out Today With All This New Stuff

  09-09-2026 16:50 via gamespot.com
  
  As part of the Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo announced a free update for Mario Kart World that adds courses from the original Mario Kart game, 1992's Super Mario Kart. People don't have to wait--the update is out today.Classic courses from that game, including Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and Ghost Valley, will be available to play in Versus. There are 10 courses in total.
  https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2097696070990016647
  Additionally, players can ride over question-mark panels to
  
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• Ocarina of Time Remake amiibo are up for pre-order, and I'm obsessed that Young Link pays homage to classic Zelda artwork

  09-09-2026 16:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Quick links(Image credit: Nintendo)US: $24.99 at GameStop
  UK: Check stock at NintendoThe brand-new Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time amiibo may feel pretty cursed to some, at least where their unlocks are concerned, but I'm absolutely smitten with these new collectibles. The $24.99-each (GameStop) amiibo aren't just adorable little replicas of Young Link and Young Zelda as they appear in the upcoming Ocarina of Time Remake, but they also pay homage to some of my most beloved game artwork, at least
  
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• Romancing SaGa 3 Is The Latest Surprise RPG Remake

  09-09-2026 16:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Square Enix has announced a remake of the 1995 RPG classic, Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, during the September Nintendo Direct. Billed as a "full 3D remake" by the company, this new version of Romancing SaGa 3 will feature upgraded graphics, fully voiced cutscenes, overhauls to combat and other mechanics, selectable difficulty levels, and several more new features.Set in a world with scheduled despair, the game follows eight protagonists on their quest to find the survi
  
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• Mario Kart World's best free update yet adds 10 retro tracks from Super Mario Kart today

  09-09-2026 16:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mario Kart World is getting yet another free content update today, this time adding our first batch of new tracks.Specifically, courses from Super Mario Kart are being added into the VS Race mode. We see SNES Choco Island 1 and Choco Island 2 now available as options under the standard Choco Mountain track, for example. Vanilla Lake and Ghost Valley are also coming, amongst others for a total of 10. Another neat Super Mario Kart nod comes in the form of the ? Panels on the road, which you can dr
  
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• Metroid Ravenous, the first 2D Metroid since Dread, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in January

  09-09-2026 16:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  After five years, we're finally getting a new 2D Metroid game. Metroid Ravenous was announced as part of today's Nintendo Direct, Metroid Ravenous looks like a direct follow-up to Dread, and it's set to launch very soon: January 28.The first trailer teases plenty, but the key bit seems to be some sort of feeding mechanic. We see Samus repeatedly absorbing energy from her enemies like, well, a Metroid, and the idea of hunger would certainly explain the title.This story is developing.
  
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• A New Handheld-Only Switch 2 Game Is Coming From The Silent Hill 2 Remake Devs

  09-09-2026 16:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Onyx: The Dark Grip was a surprise announcement at today's Nintendo Direct, especially considering it's playable only in handheld mode. A Switch 2 exclusive, the horror title comes from Bloober Team, the developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake and Chronos: The New Dawn.Breaking…
  
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• The Odyssey star Robert Pattinson is getting Oscar buzz for his latest movie as it lands a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

  09-09-2026 16:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Robert Pattinson is continuing his year of impressive performances with the upcoming crime thriller Primetime. The film stars the actor as a fictionalized version of presenter Chris Hansen, the host of the reality television series To Catch a Predator. The series aired on Dateline NBC and saw Hansen and a TV crew approach men who believed they had been speaking to minors online. The film is loosely based on the production of the show as well as a long-form feature written on it by Esquire, calle
  
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• Samus Is Returning To 2D In Metroid Ravenous, And She Talks Again

  09-09-2026 16:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D adventure coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 early next year.
  The debut trailer introduced a new group of mysterious villains, as well as a new mechanic where Samus "feeds" on enemies to gain extra powers.
  This story is breaking.
  
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• Exterminauts looks like No Man's Sky but plays like Helldivers 2, and I crushed it at Gamescom 2026

  09-09-2026 16:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  I hate bugs. Big, small, somewhere in between – anything with more than four legs needs to stay as far away from me as possible. Which is why, sitting down at Gamescom 2026 to learn more about developer Behaviour Interactive's then-nameless new co-op shooter, I very nearly asked to leave.Heartbreakingly, Exterminauts is not Dead by Daylight with guns. It's a PvE shooter that riffs off the likes of Helldivers 2 with obvious aplomb, down to the hammy, tongue-in-cheek pseudo patriotism. Punch
  
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• Now You Can Play Star Fox Adventures On Switch 2 And Decide If It’s Terrible Or Great Yourself

  09-09-2026 16:27 via gamespot.com
  
  The black sheep of the Star Fox series, Star Fox Adventures, has landed on the Nintendo Switch Online service. As announced in the September 2026 Nintendo Direct, the GameCube title is available to play as a Nintendo Classic today for subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.Star Fox Adventures came out in 2002 and marked a departure from the dog-fighting gameplay the series is known for. Developed by Rare, the game began life as Dinosaur Planet for Nintendo 64 before Shigeru Miyam
  
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• VisionQuest showrunner confirms when the upcoming TV show takes place on the Marvel timeline

  09-09-2026 16:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Upcoming MCU show VisionQuest looks like a suitably trippy affair, with the grieving synthezoid retreating into his own head following the events of WandaVision and somehow coming into contact with his teenage son, Tommy Shepherd. But where exactly the show slots onto the Marvel timeline has been something of a mystery until now."Years have passed since WandaVision," VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas confirmed to Polygon. "I would say we're about current with Spider-Man: Brand New Day." If we
  
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• "It's a new day at Blizzard": Union wins historic contract protecting 1,900 World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and more workers as Microsoft plans another 1,600 layoffs

  09-09-2026 16:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Blizzard union members represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) have won a contract that shields a total of 1,900 workers at the World of Warcraft developer ahead of BlizzCon 2026, and in the middle of parent company Microsoft's ongoing plan to layoff a total of 3,200 people. "It's a new day at Blizzard, where greater power for workers is translating into more innovative games for players," says CWA president Claude Cummings Jr. in a press release. The union – which inclu
  
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• Halloween the Game codes (September 2026) for 3D glasses

  09-09-2026 16:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Halloween the Game codes do exist, but at the moment they're restricted to a single promo in conjunction with the Regal Theatre chain in the US. There is a promo code redemption box in-game, which is how you can redeem one of these codes if you're lucky enough to have one, but I hope this means there'll be more Halloween the Game codes in the future - for all of us.Halloween the Game codes(Image credit: Illfonic)As I've mentioned above, the only Halloween the Game redemption codes at the moment
  
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• GTA 6 wasn't "fully formed" when Trailer 1 released, Rockstar boss says, but the Tom Petty song it used was a "mission statement" of where it was going

  09-09-2026 15:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been almost three years since we saw the first trailer for GTA 6, and Rockstar North's co-studio head has now revealed – perhaps unsurprisingly – that the game wasn't "fully formed" at that point. Despite that, though, the song used in it was a "mission statement" for what was to come. The wait for GTA 6 has felt extremely long, with Rockstar's sparse marketing certainly not helping matters. Trailer 1 was all we had to go off for a long time, introducing us to Lucia and who woul
  
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• Halloween Game Gets Price Slashed In This Launch Day Discount

  09-09-2026 15:55 via gamespot.com
  
  There’s nothing like a good slasher around the best time of the year. I’m talking about the Halloween festivities, of course, and the Halloween game comes at a perfect time, bringing the 1v4 asymmetrical experience found in Dead by Daylight or the gone-but-not-forgotten Friday the 13th to the residents of Haddonfield. If you want to get a screaming good deal, the new Halloween adaptation already has a discount worthy of the slasher icon at launch.It’s hard to describe what make
  
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• GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders drop soon, here's how to secure your Vice City controller

  09-09-2026 15:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders will be live in less than 24 hours, which means it's time to rev the engines and get ready to stock hunt. The last time a special release like this ran out of stock was when the 30th Anniversary model hit the shelves, but with 2026 firmly gripped in GTA fever I wouldn't be surprised if things moved quickly this week as well. This isn't my first time in this situation. I've been tracking tough-to-find pre-orders since those hectic early days of the PS5's launch, coverin
  
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• Nintendo Direct September 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games

  09-09-2026 15:45 via gamespot.com
  
  It's the big day for Nintendo fans, as the annual September Direct kicks off in a few minutes. Running for roughly 45 minutes, this broadcast is expected to offer a fresh look at everything coming to Switch consoles from Nintendo and its third-party partners. The June 2026 Nintendo Direct featured a ton of trailers for a wide range of games, so we're expecting more of the same today--and maybe even a few surprises. As always, we'll be covering the Direct live, so you can keep scrolling down for
  
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