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• All Three Xenoblade Chronicles Switch 2 Editions Are Up For Preorder

  11-06-2026 00:08 via gamespot.com
  
  Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Physical)$70 | Releases July 30Preorder at AmazonView at other storesPreorder at Best BuyPreorder at WalmartPreorder at GameStop Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Physical)$70 | Releases October 1Preorder at AmazonView at other storesPreorder at Best BuyPreorder at WalmartPreorder at GameStop Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition$70 | Releases December 9Preorder at AmazonView at other storesPreor
  
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• Tomb Raider Devs Aren’t Trying To Appeal To “Either Side” Of Culture War Surrounding Lara’s Design

  11-06-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The new look for Lara Croft--seen in the upcoming remake Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis--has gotten the internet talking, and arguing. But according to the game's development team, it wasn't attempting to appeal to any specific audience with her design.
  Speaking to GameSpot at Summer Game Fest, game director Raul Siqueira and experience director Jeff Adams said the process for designing Lara was a lot more organic, and the team wasn't trying to necessarily balance her attractiveness with talent
  
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• Peak Lara Croft Is So Back In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis

  11-06-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis marks the return of acrobatics, dual-pistols, and the Lara Croft we all know and love. After spending 30 minutes swinging through Peru and fighting off dinosaurs, here's what Jessica Cogswell had to say about the latest entry in the 30-year-old series.
  
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• Here’s How Generative AI Is Being Used In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis

  11-06-2026 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Generative AI has been a very contentious issue over the last few years in the game industry, and as more and more developers make use of the technology, it's becoming more difficult to know just what was created by a human being. Next year's Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will indeed make use of generative AI, but Crystal Dynamics wants players to know there is one area it was not used: the design of Lara Croft herself.
  Speaking to GameSpot at Summer Game Fest, experience director Jeff Adams c
  
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• Halo Trailer Was Supposed To Be At State Of Play, Then Microsoft Pulled It – Report

  11-06-2026 14:54 via gamespot.com
  
  A Halo trailer was supposed to air during the recent PlayStation State of Play event, but Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and her team decided to yank it, according to a report. This potentially damaged the relationship between Xbox and PlayStation, sources told Bloomberg.The story didn't have any further information about the Halo trailer, but it was likely a video for Halo: Campaign Evolved, which releases this July. Microsoftand Sony subsequently released a trailer for the game featuring footage capture
  
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• Resident Evil: Veronica’s Biggest Rewrite Could Be Its Villain

  11-06-2026 14:52 via gamespot.com
  
  It's a good time to be a Resident Evil fan between the upcoming live-action movie and the recent Requiem game, but there's also Resident Evil: Veronica to look forward to. A remake of Code Veronica, the original game is admittedly dated in several areas, including the problematic portrayal of the original game's villain. Alfred Ashford. If you're looking to enter the remake with fresh eyes, consider this to be your spoiler warning before you carry on reading.
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• The New Lara Croft Looks Hot, And That’s Okay

  11-06-2026 01:07 via gamespot.com
  
  The June 2026 State of Play showcase gave us a closer look at the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, which serves as a (second) remake of the original 1996 Tomb Raider. As I watched Lara Croft flip, grapple, and swing her way through the release date trailer, one thought kept resurfacing in my mind: "Lara looks great." But further investigation is starting to make me wonder if I'm the only person who thinks so.The State of Play livestream wasn't the first time players have laid eyes on th
  
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• Yes, Resident Evil: Veronica Is A Third-Person Game

  11-06-2026 01:06 via gamespot.com
  
  Just like (well, not just like) the original 2000 game, Resident Evil: Veronica will be played from a third-person perspective.
  The news was shared with GameSpot during a group Q&A session at Summer Game Fest, which is also where Capcom officially announced the game to the public.
  The original Resident Evil: Code Veronica was also played in third-person--just like most of the older Resident Evil games--but it utilized the clunkier "tank" controls of the PlayStation originals.For Resident Evi
  
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• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is Getting A Collector’s Edition

  11-06-2026 00:40 via gamespot.com
  
  Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Standard Edition$70-$80 | Releases September 17Preorder at AmazonView at other storesPreorder at WalmartPreorder at GameStopPreorder at Nintendo Store Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Dagdan Collection Edition$120 | Releases on September 17Preorder at AmazonView at other storesPreorder at WalmartPreorder at TargetPreorder at Nintendo StoreOne of the year's most anticipated Switch 2 releases, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, launches for Switch 2 on September 17. Those who w
  
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• Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About Hideo Kojima And Geoff Keighley’s “Divorce”

  11-06-2026 00:30 via gamespot.com
  
  If there are two internet gaming celebrities folks love to be parasocial about, it's gotta be Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley. For decades, the two have publicly shared what many thought to be an unbreakable bond. Despite their different backgrounds, ages, and positions in the industry--Kojima being the beloved game director behind both the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding series, and Keighley, a long-time journalist and events-host-turned-founder of The Game Awards--their love of video game
  
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• Lies of P: Complete Edition Switch 2 Preorders Include Some Cool Collectibles

  10-06-2026 23:44 via gamespot.com
  
  Lies of P: Complete Edition for Switch 2 (Physical Edition)$70 | Releases October 2Preorder at AmazonPreorder at Best Buy
  After launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC back in 2023, the acclaimed soulslike action RPG Lies of P is finally coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with an all-new Complete Edition launching first as a digital version on August 6, followed by a physical version on October 2. This new release includes the base game plus every DLC and post-launch update for the original release,
  
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• Xbox Reportedly Planning Big Layoffs For Next Month

  10-06-2026 23:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft is reportedly planning major layoffs at its Xbox division next month--a move that comes shortly after new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma admitted its business "isn't particularly healthy."
  According to sources speaking to Bloomberg, the layoffs will come sometime after June 30, which is when Microsoft's fiscal year ends. In an email sent to employees on Wednesday, Sharma emphasized that annual revenue had declined "nearly half a billion" over the last five years despite more than $20 million in
  
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• Onimusha: Way of the Sword PC Preorders Are Already Discounted

  10-06-2026 23:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Onimusha: Way of the Sword Standard Edition$70 | Releases September 25Preorder at Amazon (PS5)View at other storesPreorder at Amazon (Switch 2)Preorder at Best BuyPreorder at Gamestop Onimusha: Way of the Sword Steelbook Edition$75 | Releases September 25Preorder at AmazonView at other storesPreorder at Amazon (Switch 2)Preorder at Best BuyPreorder at GameStop Onimusha: Way of the Sword Fanatical Deals (PC)$57.39 (was $70) | Releases September 25Preorder at FanaticalCapcom's stacked 2026 release
  
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• Square-Enix Should Resurrect Its Graveyard Of Mobile Games After Final Fantasy Resonance

  10-06-2026 22:13 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the bigger surprises of the recent Nintendo Direct was the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance. Billed as "the first HD-2D Final Fantasy," Resonance is a remake of part of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, a mobile game which was known for some gorgeous 2D spritework. This remake follows on the heels of Octopath Traveler 0, which was also an adaptation of a mobile game, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. The difference is that, while Champions of the Continent is still running,
  
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• Xbox CEO Believes Consoles Are Too Expensive And “Radically Different” Plans Are Needed

  10-06-2026 21:51 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the first things that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma did after ascending to her position was to unveil the next Xbox, Project Helix. Although Microsoft has yet to disclose pricing details, early estimates suggest that Project Helix may cost $900 or more. Now, Sharma has indicated that Xbox may have to embrace "radically different" plans to thrive in the future."I think what is needed for console, rather than just the most premium, high-performance console in the world ... we've reached a point wher
  
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• Halo 1 Remake Lets You Play In Third-Person, And It Looks Great

  10-06-2026 21:08 via gamespot.com
  
  Halo: Campaign Evolved introduces a special modifier that allows you to play the upcoming remake in third-person. That's a big shift, given the franchise is best known for its first-person perspective.Campaign Evolved isn't third-person by default. Instead, players must toggle on one of the game's 42 gameplay-modifying Skulls to play in third-person. The specific Skull you need for third-person is called Perspective.For anyone new to Halo, Skulls are collectibles that players can find during cam
  
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• Halo: Campaign Evolved – 9 Minutes Of 3rd Person Gameplay | The Silent Cartographer

  10-06-2026 20:14 via gamespot.com
  
  A first look at 3rd Person gameplay from the Halo: Campaign Evolved mission, The Silent Cartographer, on a pre-release build. Enabled with the all-new “Perspective” Skull, this third-person camera angle allows players to experience iconic Halo missions like never before.Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 on July 28. Pre-order the Premium Edition today and get up to 5 days early access beginning July 23, 2026.
  
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• Halo: Campaign Evolved – 28 Minute Gameplay Demo | Assault on the Control Room

  10-06-2026 20:14 via gamespot.com
  
  A full playthrough of Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Assault on the Control Room demo from the Xbox Games Showcase, captured from a pre-release build.Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 on July 28. Pre-order the Premium Edition today and get up to 5 days early access beginning July 23, 2026.
  
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• Fable – 30 Minute Gameplay Demo | Build An Extraordinary Life

  10-06-2026 20:14 via gamespot.com
  
  Step into Albion and find out what it means to build an extraordinary life.This extended gameplay demo dives into the heart of Fable's living population - a systemic, interconnected game-within-a-game. Charm your way into friendships, raise a family, or chase wealth, power and prestige as you venture across Albion. Or why not all of the above?In this video, you'll see:
  . Living an Extraordinary Life: Build relationships, form a family, and carve out your place in Albion.
  . Meaningful Choices: Yo
  
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• Gears Of War: E-Day Skipping PS5 Means Reaching Fewer Players, And Microsoft Is OK With That

  10-06-2026 20:07 via gamespot.com
  
  Gears of War: E-Day was reportedly planned for PlayStation 5, but Microsoft has opted to skip a Sony version. The decision was apparently not made at the last minute as some suspected. In any event, the developers at The Coalition are OK with the game skipping PS5, even if it means reaching fewer players, and presumably making less money, overall.
  The Coalition studio creative director Matt Searcy told Eurogamer, that, "We never talked about" bringing E-Day to PS5 in the first place. That is tru
  
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• Best Paralives Mods To Download

  10-06-2026 20:03 via gamespot.com
  
  Paralives is a new life simulator game inspired by The Sims franchise, and just like its inspiration, there are plenty of mods you can download to create a more immersive experience. While Paralives is still in its infancy, mod creators have been hard at work to give you more control over your paras and the game as a whole. Of course, it will take a long time before you have access to a mod library as expansive as The Sims, but the game is off to a great start. You can spend precious time s
  
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• Best Players To Pick In NBA The Run

  10-06-2026 19:59 via gamespot.com
  
  NBA The Run is a new arcade-style basketball game that offers nearly 40 players to use in an online streetball environment. A majority of the available players are real NBA All-Stars, and there are some players represented twice, once as their modern self and again as rookies. The game also features some fictional characters who excel in specific areas on the court.As you'll quickly find out by scrolling through the entire lineup, each player has unique attributes and one of several Zone Abiliti
  
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• 6 Beginner Tips In Fatekeeper To Get You Through Early Access

  10-06-2026 19:52 via gamespot.com
  
  Fatekeeper is the latest RPG to make its way into early access, and publisher THQ Nordic and developer Paraglacial seemingly have a hit on their hands, judging by the Steam reviews. The RPG, which draws clear inspiration from The Elder Scrolls and other fantasy franchises, doesn't have a ton of content in its early access phase, but the developers plan to deliver ongoing updates throughout 2026. Even with the content that's currently in Fatekeeper, though, there's a surprising amount of depth an
  
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• How To Unlock All New Guns And Gear In Battlefield 6 Season 3: Blastpoint

  10-06-2026 19:49 via gamespot.com
  
  The new Blastpoint update is live in Battlefield 6 and Redsec, which serves as the second phase of Season 3 content. This seasonal update adds the new PP-19 submachine gun, a new gadget, and two more attachments to unlock. In this guide, we'll show you how to unlock all the new loadout gear for Battlefield 6 for Season 3: Blastpoint for BF6 and Redsec.All of the new loadout items are free to unlock in Season 3: Blastpoint, and these are available to earn through battle pass tiers and challenges.
  
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• Elder Scrolls 6 Was Announced 8 Years Ago Today, Here’s Why It Didn’t Show Up At Xbox Showcase

  10-06-2026 19:33 via gamespot.com
  
  The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced on June 10, 2018--that is now a full eight years ago. In the 2,920 days that have transpired, Bethesda has not released a single new image or trailer for it, or even discussed the game in an official capacity beyond small quotes here and there.The game did not show up at the recent Xbox Games Showcase, prompting some people to wonder how it's coming together and when Bethesda may show it off again. Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty addressed this in an inter
  
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• This New Open-World Pokemon Competitor Is Wildly Ambitious

  10-06-2026 19:24 via gamespot.com
  
  It used to feel like we had Pokemon, and that was it if you liked creature-collection games. Sure, Digimon was around too, but it was nothing like the genre today, where multiple indies inspired by Pokemon have come onto the scene and found big audiences, such as Cassette Beasts, Beastieball, TemTem, and Palworld. Aniimo is arguably the most striking of them all, and not just because of its vibrant, anime-esque art style that magnificently jumps off the screen. I recently played about 30 mi
  
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• Silent Hill: Townfall Could Be The Scariest Silent Hill Game Yet

  10-06-2026 18:56 via gamespot.com
  
  Generally, when a long-running series begins to rapidly switch up its format--jumping between settings, protagonists, perspectives, themes, and even development teams--you might accuse said series of being a bit, well, lost in the fog. It's easy to look at efforts like these and perceive the franchise as floundering--desperate to find something, anything, that might help forge a strong, new identity. Silent Hill, however, is the rare exception.In the past few years, Silent Hill has released a be
  
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• PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For June 2026 Revealed

  10-06-2026 17:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony has revealed the latest games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in May. All of these games will be available starting June 16:
  Final Fantasy 16Sonic x Shadow: GenerationsKingdom Come: DeliveranceLife is Strange: Double ExposureFarming Simulator 25Blades of FireBlack DesertGitaroo Man
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• $80 Games Are Already Here

  10-06-2026 17:28 via gamespot.com
  
  While many are waiting to see if Rockstar Games decides to price GTA 6 at $80 or more, the video game market already has games at that price point, they've just gone more under the radar. Two more have been announced just this month but may have been missed amid the Summer Game Fest craze.Back in June 2025, Nintendo was the first major company to ask $10 more than the standard $70 rate with Mario Kart World. It was included with a $500 bundle that also included a console, so the effective price
  
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• Players Think Kingdom Hearts’ New Art Is AI-Generated

  10-06-2026 17:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Yesterday's Nintendo Direct certainly got Kingdom Hearts players talking--but it's not the kind of discourse Square Enix was probably hoping for after unveiling a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer and announcing that native versions of the entire Kingdom Hearts trilogy are coming to Switch 2 on October 8. Instead, eagle-eyed players are focused on what appears to be AI-generated key art, which Square Enix shared on X shortly after the announcement of the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]As pointed ou
  
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