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• Beast of Reincarnation Exclusive Gameplay Breakdown

  15-07-2026 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Jake had the chance to play 90 minutes of Beast of Reincarnation, and he clipped out some of his favorite moments to break them down. Game Freak, the team known for Pokemon, is taking a very different approach with their AAA action game.
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's physical disc still requires a download because Square Enix "didn't want to make any compromises"

  10-09-2026 19:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch on a physical disc, but there's an important caveat in that the game still requires an online download. That's in contrast to the previous two parts of the remake trilogy, which launched with multiple discs containing the entirety of each respective game. Director Naoki Hamaguchi says releasing the entire game on disc would've meant compromising on the RPG's quality."When we had an internal discussion with the development team about how we wanted to approac
  
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• Amazon Prime Members Get Doom Eternal And 10 More Games For Free In September

  10-09-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The next wave of monthly games for Amazon Luna has been revealed, and if you're a fan of first-person shooters, then you're in for a treat. The headline act is Doom Eternal, or if you'd prefer your guns to be chatterboxes, you can also grab the delightfully weird High on Life. Luna members can also stream Star Wars Outlaws later this month for open-world action set in a galaxy far (far!) away, or they can explore the alien world of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora right now. 
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• Amazon Luna Introduces Its Most Ambitious Feature Yet In A Rough Month For Cloud Gaming

  10-09-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  As part of its September update, Amazon Luna introduced a Remote Play feature that lets people play games together, even if they aren't in the same room.If you haven't heard of it, Luna is Amazon's cloud gaming service for Prime subscribers that lets them access and play a catalog of games without the need for a console or PC. While some Luna games have had multiplayer features, you previously needed to be in the same room with others to play those titles.
  Remote Play intends to solve that by le
  
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• "We shouldn't have made it," says former Starfield lead, because something more than "Skyrim in space" was too much even for Bethesda

  10-09-2026 18:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  Although Starfield stands as one of Bethesda Game Studios' most ambitious RPG projects to date, it didn't exactly outshine the likes of The Elder Scrolls or Fallout – and that may just be because it was a bit too ambitious.Speaking to FRVR, Starfield lead systems designer Kurt Kuhlmann admits as much, first explaining how everything being "new" – because, you know, the space RPG did see the "largest engine overhaul" from Bethesda since the original Oblivion – complicated things
  
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• Do gaming chairs need fans in them? Absolutely not, but that's just about the only thing that could make the LiberNovo Omni more "Pro"

  10-09-2026 18:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  The original LiberNovo Omni is the best desk chair I have ever sat in, so when I saw that the company was launching a "pro" model with integrated fans and some updated features, I was a bit sceptical. For starters, the original chair, which retails for around $1,000, does not need a yet more premium price. It was already the most expensive gaming chair I had come across, and definitely felt like it was geared toward the Herman Miller, "pro" end of the market.Oftentimes, when a great product gets
  
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• Marvel's Wolverine Metacritic shows the worst-reviewed Insomniac game in years, and not the smash hit Sony needed for the dire PS5 exclusive lineup

  10-09-2026 18:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Marvel's Wolverine Metacritic scores are in and they're… OK. Insomniac's latest superhero adventure has solid combat foundations and good performances from its lead characters, but its story never ultimately coheres, the fighting peaks way too early, and it's extremely limited in scope compared to modern first-party PlayStation games.At least, that's my feeling after finishing a pre-release version of the game. In our full Marvel's Wolverine review, Leon writes that "Marvel's Wolverin
  
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• Capcom vets' flashy action RPG Stupid Never Dies is one of the coolest-looking games since Persona 3 Reload with combat that left me hungry for more

  10-09-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  I charge around the dingy dungeon sprawled out in front of me, flying enemies swooping at me from above, and grounded foes completely surrounding me, as the dev on my shoulder encourages me to do one thing, and one thing only: attack. Stupid Never Dies is the most colorful zombie game I've ever played. Sitting down for 30 minutes of the action RPG at Gamescom, its punk rock-inspired look seeping into everything from the character designs to the flashy UI, I'm struck with the realization that thi
  
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• Ninty fans must be hungry for Metroid Ravenous pre-orders, as the special edition with its exclusive amiibo is already sold out

  10-09-2026 17:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Quick links(Image credit: Nintendo)Quick pre-orders:US: $69.99 at Amazon
  UK: £58.99 at NintendoMetroid Ravenous pre-orders dropped this week, and 'ravenous' seems the apt word to describe fans of the classic Nintendo series, as the Switch 2 game's special edition is already sold out across US and UK retailers.The $119.99 / £99.99 version of the game includes a physical Switch 2 copy, a steelbook case, and an exclusive amiibo showcasing Samus's slime-green colored Metroid suit. So far
  
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• The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion wouldn't be "possible" without the RPG's remaster, says CD Projekt Red: "The stars had to align"

  10-09-2026 17:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  A couple of weeks ago, Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 provided us with our first look at both The Witcher 3 Remastered and CD Projekt Red's brand-new expansion for the RPG, Songs of the Past – an expansion that wouldn't have happened without the remaster.Or, at least, that's what CD Projekt Red says in a recent interview with BBC News over on YouTube.
  As Jakub Rokosz, game director behind both The Witcher 3 and now Songs of the Past, recalls, "the stars had to align and the conditions ha
  
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• Fable's combat is "faithful to the classic franchise," Playground Games lead says, but still modern: "We're making a game for gaming today"

  10-09-2026 17:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  The new Fable has the unenviable position of bringing the series to a contemporary audience. After all, it's been 16 years since Fable 3, the last mainline entry. Playground Games is taking that responsibility seriously, with combat that merges new school and more classical mechanics."When we're talking about being faithful to the classic franchise, we thought about how there was an approachability to combat there," Will Kennedy, associate game director, explained to TechRadar. "And we knew that
  
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• Crash Bandicoot turns 30 this week, here's everything you need to party like it's 1996

  10-09-2026 17:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Would you believe Crash Bandicoot has left his 20s? The series celebrates its 30th birthday this week, and every mainline release is still available to play on modern consoles. While the Bandicoot starts noticing the physical effects of those tornado spins and body slams, then, we can relive the glory days with all four central releases. Not only that, but you bet there's a whole host of gadgets and gizmos designed to accompany you on this platforming odyssey. From socks to official artbooks, th
  
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• GTA 6 Trailer Drove 100,000 Netflix Sign-Ups In The US Alone In One Day, Analyst Claims

  10-09-2026 17:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Netflix and Rockstar Games worked together on the recent 26-minute GTA 6 Extended Look trailer, and it seemingly paid off in multiple ways for the streaming company. After Netflix's own data showed that the Extended Look wasincredibly popular with viewers, it's now been reported that the Extended Look drove more than 100,000 people to sign up to Netflix that day in the US alone.This is according to Ampere Analysis, which added that the Extended Look was the third-biggest Netflix event in 2026 fo
  
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• "If they won't give you physical games, make your own" - GOG now lets you turn digital games into big box PC releases, and my shelf is already sobbing

  10-09-2026 17:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  GOG just took its Preservation Program to the next level, as you can now print Big Box PC game packaging and make your own physical releases. Effectively, you'll be able to download 3D scans of original boxes and print them at home, and while the '90s retro console and PC player in me is hyped, it's probably the last thing my collapsing shelf needs right now. In an announcement, GOG declares, "If they won't give you physical games, make your own" before revealing that its Preservation Program no
  
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• Kaiju Alpha codes (September 2026) for Exp and Cells

  10-09-2026 17:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Kaiju Alpha codes give huge buffs to Exp and cell generation, not only letting you power up faster, but also helping you reach any cell goal you might be headed towards to unlock new Kaiju or Skins.Exp has a significant use in terms of getting stronger in this Roblox experience where you fight as a Kaiju against other Kaiju, and while skins don't have any benefit in combat, looking cool is part of the experience when you're playing as Godzilla or Kong. So, whether you want an Exp boost or a new
  
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• New Discworld RPG book adds Granny Weatherwax, vampires, and loads of character options (oh my)

  10-09-2026 17:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  It seems as though the Discworld RPG is growing, because a new expansion starring some of the setting's most beloved characters has just been revealed.Modiphius Entertainment is pulling back the curtain on Discworld: Adventures in Lancre and Überwald, a new sourcebook for its Discworld RPG system that emerged last year. As the name would suggest, this tome will let you explore Lancre (home to witches like the famous Granny Weatherwax) and the vampire-riddled Überwald. You'll also be ab
  
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• PlayStation Dropping Physint Has Fans Trying To Figure Out What Went Wrong

  10-09-2026 17:14 via gamespot.com
  
  A decade ago, at its PlayStation E3 press conference, Sony introduced veteran game designer Hideo Kojima in grand fashion to show off the first trailer for Death Stranding. It's now 2026, and that partnership appears to have fizzled out, as Kojima's Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor, Physint, has found a new home at Xbox after Sony dropped it. The Metal Gear Solid creator has also confirmed that he received notice from the company that it intended to cancel Phsyint, leading to sever
  
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• After $300 million in tariff refunds, Nintendo won't give players cash back but you will get "30% off" in a "Customer Appreciation Sale"

  10-09-2026 17:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo announced Switch 2's $450 price tag with the threat of looming tariffs under US President Donald Trump. That price tag held after the tariffs were implemented, and still remained the same once they were declared illegal. Nintendo got $300 million back in refunds on those tariffs, but it's been very clear that it has no plans on passing the cash back to consumers. Instead, the company is offering a two-week-long Customer Appreciation sale."The Customer Appreciation Sale is our way of say
  
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• Replay Round Up #6 - the latest weird gaming clips and fails

  10-09-2026 17:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  GamesRadar+ Replay is the gaming show made by you from all the clips you send in. Whether that's something you're proud of, or can't quite believe happened, all your impressive moments, displays of prowess, or clutch survivals are worthy fodder for our entertainment. Round Up #6 features the best clips from the last month and includes some of the most Far Cry Far Cry that's ever Far Cry'd; some incredibly painful deaths in GTA, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Watch Dogs 2, not to mention an actual dog
  
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• Wolverine Only Aims As High As Its Stout Hero – Review

  10-09-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Insomniac Games takes a very safe step into the world of X-Men. Gameplay captured on PlayStation 5 Pro exclusively in the performance pro graphics mode.
  
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• Wolverine Only Aims As High As Its Stout Hero

  10-09-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  A few hours into Wolverine I found myself asking, “Why did Insomniac Games make this?” There are obvious answers, of course: It has three excellent Spider-Man games under its belt; it's an opportunity to expand its Marvel Universe; and Wolverine presents ample opportunities for a brutal and bloody action game. But none of that explains why Insomniac Games, specifically, made Wolverine.Spider-Man is an ideal fit for the studio: an energetic and dynamic hero in the hands of a team know
  
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• Marvel's Wolverine review: "Missing that crucial X-Factor"

  10-09-2026 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The middle section of Marvel's Wolverine feels like it nails the game developer Insomniac Games wanted to make. Set in a small semi open world Tokyo district, it sees Logan exploring and fighting – grumpily following leads as he criss-crosses the area following the clues that have brought him there. It's lively, layered, and just a fun place to be: full of cool little alleys, laden with eye-grabbing posters and neon lights, and, often, interesting places that, sure enough, wind up being so
  
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• Final Fantasy 14's Beastmaster has fans experiencing the MMO as Pokemon trainers for the first time in its 16 years, and they love it so much they "wish it was a standard job"

  10-09-2026 16:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's finally here – Final Fantasy 14 just got the very exciting Patch 7.56 earlier this week, and the star of the show is most definitely the MMO's new limited job: the Beastmaster.In case you've not had the chance to experience the class yourself just yet, it plays a whole lot like Pokemon or Palworld in concept.You capture creatures from all over Eorzea (yes, old A Realm Reborn regions are finally coming back to life), whip 'em out in combat and use all sorts of deadly combos and actions
  
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• Big Star Wars Zero Company update fixes about 60 issues and tells low-spec players "adjusting a specific video setting can help improve your overall framerates"

  10-09-2026 16:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first substantial Star Wars Zero Company patch is out, and it remedies some latent performance problems in the tactics game. These issues vary from crashes to mere graphical glitches, and a considerable amount of them have now been quashed to improve your playing experience.These changes are right at the top of the patch notes from Bit Reactor. "Fixed various crash issues," reads the top bullet-point. "Fixed various visual stutters," reads the second.Problems for the Beskar mode - where you
  
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• Lego Downtown Abbey set revealed with a stately 4,711 pieces and 13 minifigures

  10-09-2026 16:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  I hope you've been practicing your airs and graces, because a Lego Downton Abbey set is on its way. This thing feels as grand as the actual house itself with all that stately grandeur; Lego Downton Abbey challenges some of the best Lego sets with a whopping 4,711 pieces, and you flip the facade around to reveal some of the location's best-known spaces like the dining room, servant's hall, and library. There are over 10 minifigures included as well, ranging from The Dowager Countess and Lord Gran
  
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• GTA 6 extended reveal caused a surge in PS5 and Xbox Series X sales, analysts say – now imagine the response if consoles didn't cost an arm and a leg

  10-09-2026 16:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  The GTA 6 extended look presentation on Netflix caused a pretty substantial surge in sales for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles in the US.Netflix's GTA 6 extended look had 31.1 million viewers in four days, which is to say it seemed to go down pretty well, especially since you could watch it for free on YouTube hours later. It was a massive success: the game looked extremely impressive throughout the showcase, and it clearly pulled in some, as PS5 Pro stock disappeared pretty soon afterward. Circana
  
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• Unofficial GTA 6 Worldwide Release Times Revealed, And The US Gets It Almost Last

  10-09-2026 16:34 via gamespot.com
  
  GTA 6 is one of the most-anticipated games ever, and it arrives on November 19. People naturally want to know when exactly that day it will be available to play, and now it looks the like first indication of that has come to light.
  GTA Vice scoured PlayStation Store listings for the game across 63 countries and regions, and discovered that the game will not have a global simultaneous release. It looks like the US will be among the last major markets to get it.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpPp
  
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• ChatGPT employee makes a "RuneScape clone," immediately gets slapped by Jagex lawyers, then acts like he's leaving some great legacy behind in a goodbye post surely written by AI

  10-09-2026 16:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  On September 6, ChatGPT employee Rohan Varma, who works on the company's Codex coding tool and previously worked at Palantir, proudly revealed Elderwood, a vibe-coded multiplayer game which he later openly described as a "RuneScape clone." By September 9, actual RuneScape developer Jagex had filed a legal notice "asking us to take down the website," and now Elderwood is no more. "Elderwood has closed," reads the copycat's website. "We received a notice from Jagex asking us to take down the websi
  
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• CRKD has finally begun shipping the Nitro Deck 2, and my handheld mode-induced wrist pain has never been happier

  10-09-2026 16:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  The CRKD Nitro Deck 2 has finally begun shipping worldwide, and my wrists are rejoicing. As much as I adore the Nintendo Switch 2, the flat backs of the Joy-Cons love to induce bouts of aches and pains in my wrists. However, the ergonomic form factor of the Nitro Deck 2 looks like a wrist-pain-saving blessing packaged up as a handy-dandy Switch 2 controller.I was fully expecting the $99.99 (via Amazon) Switch 2 gamepad to come and take the pressure off my aging millennial bones earlier this Spri
  
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• Nintendo finally adds Switch 2 VRR support for docked mode, and I can't help but feel like the update is Ocarina of Time remake prep

  10-09-2026 16:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo finally just gave the Switch 2 a boost in TV mode by adding VRR (variable refresh rate) support to its dock. It's a feature that should have shipped with the handheld last June before being quietly removed at launch, but it looks like Ninty finally nailed the HDMI 2.1 perk just in time for the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake.Switch 2 dock VVR support officially arrives as part of system update 23.0.0 today in Japan. In the patch notes, Nintendo says, "When both the software and the TV supp
  
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