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• All Bosses In Mortal Shell 2 And How To Beat Them

  17-08-2026 17:22 via gamespot.com
  
  Are you keen on wanting to defeat all major bosses in Mortal Shell 2? There are 10 of these opponents in the regions of Fainweald, Mammon, and beyond, and they’re all salivating at the chance to finish off your character, the Harbinger. Our guide has tips to help you gain an advantage, but be forewarned that there are massive spoilers ahead. In This Article Mortal Shell 2 major bosses versus minibossesGlutted Mire boss: Magdalena, Lady of the WoodsSanguine Caverns boss: The Lost ChildPriso
  
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• Pokemon Gamma Emerald solo dev spent 2 years working "12 hours a day" building their remake "from scratch," including 384,000 frames of animation

  18-08-2026 18:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  The solo developer behind a fan-made Pokemon Emerald remake says they've been working 12-hour days for about two years to bring their project to life, during which time they created a whopping 384,000 animation frames and a whole lot more.Pokemon Gamma Emerald launched into early access last week. Its creator, UndreamedPanic, describes it as a free, "built from scratch" remake, with this early build containing around three to six hours of gameplay. The project adds some quality-of-life improveme
  
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• Assassin's Creed 2 was supposed to cover Brotherhood's entire plot, but that was "way too ambitious to deliver properly" in just one game

  18-08-2026 18:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Even after all these years, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is arguably still the peak of the series. After Assassin's Creed 2 sanded off the clunky edges of the original game, Brotherhood offered a natural continuation of Ezio's story and expanded gameplay elements tied to his increasing leadership of the titular assassins. It's no wonder the sequel seemed so natural, since Ubisoft had apparently planned for the events of Brotherhood to be part of the plot in Assassin's Creed 2."When we designed
  
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• After Ubisoft canceled its remake, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time gets an enhanced version from GOG

  18-08-2026 18:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Months after Ubisoft cancelled the remake of the PS2 classic, GOG has released an enhanced version of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. One of the weirdest projects of the decade has been Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Announced in 2020, the project was scheduled to release in January 2021 developed by Ubisoft Mumbai and Ubisoft Pune, but after delays the game was subject to a complete development reboot in 2023 at Ubisoft Montreal, and as recently as last year, Ubisoft was sa
  
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• The Expanse RPG gets even more Mass Effect with choices that “define the character you play,” devs say, but you only have “one chance to stay on everyone’s good side”

  18-08-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Player choice is a time-honored part of sci-fi action-RPGs, going back to the likes of Deus Ex, through the genre-defining Mass Effect trilogy, and now The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is joining those ranks. In the latest post about the upcoming game, developer Owlcat Games chats how what you choose will change the complexion of the narrative.The team points out that people saw one possible fork in the road in the Beta, but what "players have not seen is just how far that decision ripples." Essential
  
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• WoW Classic players gang up to ban infamous PvP slayer on Twitch, immediately regret it after realizing they no longer know where in the MMO he's hiding

  18-08-2026 18:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  World of Warcraft players enjoying Blizzard's Classic edition have been plagued by one very infamous PvP legend for a good couple of years now – but it turns out that banning him on Twitch wasn't the way to go, frustrations be damned.If you've not heard of Redridgeguy, he might just stand as the most notorious PvP player on World of Warcraft Classic in all of Europe. Why, you might ask? Well, he absolutely destroys other folks – we're talking hundreds per day – by reaching hard
  
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• Intel says the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus isn't a flagship processor, but it's an Ultra 9 in all but name and price

  18-08-2026 18:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  For years now, I've been banging on about how flagship desktop processors are kind of pointless. "Mid-range" options really aren't mid-range anymore, to the point where you can pretty comfortably pair a Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5 with a powerful 4K graphics card and not really run into tangible bottlenecks. So what are you paying for with a Ryzen 9 or Intel Core i9? Usually, higher temperatures, bigger power draws, and slightly better speeds all in the name of saying you have the best CPU for gami
  
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• The Sinking City 2 Hospital walkthrough

  18-08-2026 18:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  This Sinking City 2 hospital walkthrough deals with the second area - Akeley Memorial Hospital - and the objective to Find Faye's body. This contains all the puzzles and solutions, as well as the best route to get through it all. This follows on from the Sinking City 2 walkthrough Part 1 that takes you through the opening city area of the game.When you first arrive in this new area, head up the path, checking the left fork for a view and some dialogue before carrying on to Akeley Memorial Hospit
  
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• 15 PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC deals you don't want to miss in Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale

  18-08-2026 18:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  Best Buy is celebrating 60 years in business this week, and among the appliances, TVs, and smartwatches, I've found a healthy collection of gaming deals to see the occasion out. That's right, Best Buy is older than the home console and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It's older than the Super Bowl, The Godfather, and the Big Mac. It's older than the moon landing. There are a lot of things Best Buy predates, but enough about ancient history - let's go get some deals. Best Buy's 60th birthd
  
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• Looking To Save Money? Here’s How (And Why) You Should Finally Tackle Your Backlog

  18-08-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Gaming has never been more expensive. We're here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week.Video games have always been an expensive hobby, but lately it feels like the problem is compounding. We're devoting the full week to finding ways to tighten your belt and get the most out of your gaming piggy bank, so among all of our other suggestions--might we also propose you play some things you already own?Keeping costs down by playing your own gam
  
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• You can play Pokemon Snap in real life with the new Polaroid crossover

  18-08-2026 17:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Polaroid seems to have said "what if Pokemon Snap, but real," because it's dropping a handful of cameras based on the mega-franchise. Designed to look like Pokemon or items inspired by the series, this Polaroid collaboration includes three models: a Pikachu design, a Sylveon version, and a more classic camera based on the iconic Poke Ball colorscheme. They'll be available to pre-order soon (on August 25) via the Polaroid store or Pokemon Center, and launch alongside a host of accessories like ca
  
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• Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection 2 seemingly removes the PS3 from Snake's plane, suggesting an iconic joke will have to be changed

  18-08-2026 17:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Metal Gear Solid fans have noticed a detail in the screenshots of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 that may explain how the PS3 mentions are handled in the new port of Guns of the Patriots. Metal Gear Solid 4 has become something of a cryptid among the Metal Gear fanbase; it's the only game in the franchise to remain an exclusive, and it was long thought to be unportable because it was built specifically for the PS3. This adherence to the PS3 allowed Hideo Kojima and co to do some fou
  
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• Kyle Chandler says Lanterns won't be a "slow burn" after Hal Jordan's episode 1 cliffhanger: "It's an exciting poker game"

  18-08-2026 17:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first episode of Lanterns ended, fittingly, in blackest night with a dead body. Despite the premiere shocker – as part of a 2026 flash-forward – reframing the whole show already, Hal Jordan actor Kyle Chandler promises what follows isn't going to be a "slow burn" before we get to the grand reveal.Be warned, major spoilers for Lanterns episode 1 within. So, Hal Jordan is dead. How he got there, who killed him, and whether we're actually looking at Hal slumped in the snowy rafters
  
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• Fallout co-creator says turn-based and real-time RPGs both have "loud vocal advocates" who won't play anything else, so devs can't please everyone

  18-08-2026 17:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fallout co-creator Tim Cain has weighed in on the different reasons why devs might opt for turn-based or real-time combat in their games, and while both have their place (and dedicated fans), he reckons that for some RPGs, the choice should be obvious.As spotted by PC Gamer, Cain discusses the matter in depth in a new video on his YouTube channel (below). He acknowledges, of course, that there are pros and cons to both types of combat.Real-time combat, for example, is more fast-paced, and "a lot
  
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• How To Upgrade Cargo Elevators In Arc Raiders

  18-08-2026 17:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Arc Raiders' newest event, Phantom Targets, has quite a few steps for you to complete, with many of them requiring you to dish out substantial damage to ARC foes using some unexpected equipment. Before you get to any of that, though, you'll need to upgrade three cargo elevators.
  If you're feeling a bit stuck on this part of the event because you're not quite certain what counts as a cargo elevator, we've got you covered below. Here's how to upgrade cargo elevators in Arc Raiders.How to upgrade c
  
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• Battlefield 6 Free Trial Overlaps With Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta This Weekend

  18-08-2026 17:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Battlefield and Call of Duty are overlapping this weekend, as the latest entries in both franchises have exciting opportunities on tap for fans.Battlefield 6 is free now through August 25 to celebrate the launch of the game's big new update, including the return of the fan-favorite Wake Island map and the debut of the Top Gun crossover. This also includes a brand-new mode, Carrier Strike. Additionally, the free week includes the Tsuru Reef, Cairo Bazaar, and Hagental Base maps, along with Wake I
  
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• After dropping a nerf bomb, Slay the Spire 2 devs say updates are slowing down so they can focus on "bigger, more impactful content" like a new character

  18-08-2026 17:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Slay the Spire 2 launched into Early Access on Steam this year, with indie developer and publisher Mega Crit working since its release to release updates every two weeks. Until now, that is. As the studio reveals in a new announcement, content is slowing down to allow devs to get more ambitious."The team has been hard at work on new content, but it'll be at least a month until any of it hits the beta branch," as Mega Crit writes. "We'll be out of office during late August for our annual team bre
  
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• Modern Warfare 4 – Meet the New Squad Trailer

  18-08-2026 17:23 via gamespot.com
  
  Joint US and ROK marine forces mount up, heading out on a routine patrol mission.
  
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• Sony’s Oasis-Loving CEO Thinks We’re Going To Crave Human-Made Art In The Age Of AI

  18-08-2026 17:21 via gamespot.com
  
  The use of AI in creative fields has been a thorny issue, and analysts predict that the growing presence of AI-generated content will drive people to seek more authentic, human-made content. Sony CEO and Oasis superfan Hiroki Totoki is one such person, as he believes that while AI can help "enhance" creativity, the human factor is what makes people gravitate toward film, music, and video games."AI cannot replace it. AI can enhance human creativity," Totoki said to the Wall Street Journal. "It is
  
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• Fans agree new Lego Batman Returns Batmobile looks great, but the lack of minifigures is a "bit of a let down"

  18-08-2026 17:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Lego Batman Returns Batmobile is screeching onto the streets of Gotham next month, and the community seems in agreement on two things: that it looks awesome, but the lack of minifigures is a bummer.The Dark Knight doesn't like to be upstaged by leaks, it seems, so Lego has come out swinging with a full reveal that shows off the kit in all its glory. Made up of over 2,000 pieces, the Lego Batman Returns Batmobile is a highly detailed display model that splits into pieces to reveal the Batmissle
  
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• The physical media selection at Sony's Crunchyroll is even worse than fans feared after store update: all books removed and Blu-ray lineup gutted

  18-08-2026 17:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  The new subscriber-only Crunchyroll store has officially launched after a controversial overhaul, and it's left every book and most Blu-rays behind. Last month, Crunchyroll, now owned by Sony's Funimation after a 2021 deal, announced a new store portal that will only allow Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate-tier subscribers to make purchases. An everything-must-go sale accompanying the news implied that reams of physical media would be delisted with this relaunch, and, if anything, the outcome is eve
  
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• Star Wars: Galactic Racer has some of the best crashes I've seen in a long time, but with custom builds that incentivize checking yourself before you wreck yourself

  18-08-2026 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The thing about Star Wars vehicles is the best bit might be when they blow up. Think of all those TIE Fighters hitting the walls of the Death Star trenches, or those Stormtroopers with the boxy helmets in the forests of Endor, discovering they have a fatal redwood allergy, or basically anyone driving a podracer who isn't either a horrible wrinkly frogman or a cheery wee lad with a big future in the Space Fascism business. That's still true of Star Wars: Galactic Racer.Climbing into the driving s
  
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• RimWorld Hits A New Low Price, But You’ll Only Have 24 Hours To Grab It

  18-08-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  If any game could be called the most interesting, chaotic, and engaging PC title of all time, RimWorld would definitely be in the running. What may look like a blend of classic base management and colony sim mechanics is simply hiding the absolutely wild things that the game can offer, with intelligent AI storytelling (not that kind of AI) that will keep your world constantly changing. Yet somehow, one of my colonists always gets eaten by a rabies-infested squirrel. It rarely gets any major disc
  
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• The Witcher 3 devs tried to give NPCs "fear reactions" but it got cut after a few horrifying weeks when "women were just dropping their babies, left and right"

  18-08-2026 16:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's a lot going on in The Witcher 3, but for as much as we see in Geralt's quest, there's plenty that didn't make the cut. One mechanic was a way for NPCs to show they were afraid of something, which got the cutting-room-floor treatment because people were, um, throwing away their children.Philipp Weber, a quest designer on The Witcher 3, explains what happened. "Because we were focused on the countryside, it was easier for players to become curious," he tells Edge magazine."If a village onl
  
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• There's no official GTA 6 headset quite yet, but the LucidSound LS500 gets pretty close with its funky Sunset Paradise design

  18-08-2026 16:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto 6 is nearing ever closer, but brands have yet to unveil any officially licensed controllers, headsets, or anything with Rockstar's official art slapped all over it. After PlayStation announced that some Marvel's Wolverine console and accessories were incoming, I fully expected Leonida-themed goodies to follow, but alas, we've had zilch.While the official GTA 6 accessories have yet to come, PowerA's upcoming $69.99 LucidSound LS500 wireless headset feels very much inspired by the
  
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• Uncharted difficulty was tuned to "slow the player down if they were too good," says Naughty Dog designer: "We can't charge 60 bucks for a 5-hour game"

  18-08-2026 16:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  A former Naughty Dog developer says the original game's difficulty was intentionally designed to lengthen the game, amid fears it would otherwise be too short.Uncharted is a pretty legendary franchise, all things considered; at the very least, it's second only to Naughty Dog's The Last of Us in terms of Sony franchises made from the PS3 onwards. But with how monumental a release Uncharted 2 was and how beloved its two sequels are, it's easy to forget that the original game is kinda… not g
  
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• Marvel boss Kevin Feige says there could be "100 more" great X-Men movies, teases "sagas upon sagas"

  18-08-2026 16:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Kevin Feige says there's plenty more to come as the MCU officially enters its mutant era."Having 85, almost 90 years of comic book history, there's so many stories yet to tell," Feige said during the Disney Worldbuilders panel at D23 (via MurphysMultiverse). "We announced a very young, new cast for a property called X-Men the other day. And that's great, because there's been 10 great X-Men movies [but] there can be 100 more"Continued Feige: "There's sagas upon sagas, with these comics that haven
  
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• Star Citizen stream lifts veil on the $1 billion crowdfunded game's buggy state after 14 years in development, and neither devs nor fans seem impressed: "Such a s*** show"

  18-08-2026 16:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Citizen has been in development for a whopping 14 years now, having accumulated well over a billion dollars in the process – so, how's it looking so far?Apparently, not great. First revealed way back in 2012 by Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts, the multiplayer space game's developers have boasted about various features and many unfulfilled promises over the years since.
  It's become a bit infamous online, with countless content creators covering the $1 billion or so backing Star Ci
  
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• I was prepared for massive FOMO from missing this SDCC Limited Edition Team Rocket Loungefly bag, but Funko came to the rescue

  18-08-2026 16:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  SDCC has come and gone, but that feeling of wanting the best toys from the nerdy extravaganza never goes away. A lot of the time, these items are exclusive to con-goers, so I always expect to feel FOMO each time the annual event fades from view. But this year, my most-coveted item, the stunning Pokemon Team Rocket Cameo Mini Loungefly Backpack, was actually available to buy online, so it was time to prepare my bank account for trouble.The $90 / £85 backpack was priced pretty similarly to o
  
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• Avengers: Doomsday star Sebastian Stan says he's never seen a full script of the movie so has "absolutely no idea" what happens

  18-08-2026 16:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Avengers: Doomsday star Sebastian Stan has revealed he's never seen a full script for the Marvel movie. Speaking in a new interview, the Bucky Barnes star says that the directors, Anthony and Joe Russo, never gave him a completed version to help curb spoilers."Honestly, I have absolutely no idea because we didn't even have a script," he told French Sunday newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche when asked what to expect from Doomsday. "We were just shooting scattered scenes. It's a different way of wor
  
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