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• Don’t Expect To Hear About GTA 6’s Online Mode Soon

  10-08-2026 15:09 via gamespot.com
  
  GTA Online for GTA 5 has been, and continues to be, a gigantic success for Rockstar and Take-Two. So why hasn't Rockstar divulged any information about how GTA 6 will work with respect to multiplayer and online? We don't know, and a new report claims Rockstar isn't going to reveal anything anytime soon."Right now, Take-Two is only talking about GTA 6 in terms of the single-player portion, which will notpresumably have recurring revenue. I don't think they are putting microtransactions in the sin
  
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• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Has Raised The Bar For Tag Fighters – Review

  14-08-2026 02:35 via gamespot.com
  
  This may be a new look, new dev, and a new fighting system, but Marvel still rules the tag fighter scene.For many fighting game fans, It's impossible to look at Marvel Tokon and not think of Marvel Vs. Capcom. 
  
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• Netflix Closes Two More Studios

  14-08-2026 02:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Earlier this summer, Netflix-owned developer Night School released Unhinged, a horror game that was playable on televisions/screens through the streaming app. Unhinged was met with acclaim by players, and Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters recently called Unhinged one of "our two most successful cloud game debuts" during an investor call. Regardless, Night School has been shuttered by Netflix's latest round of cuts.As reported by Game File, Night School and Moonloot are the latest gaming developers to b
  
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• Halo co-creator says the remake's lack of PvP is a "misstep" resulting "from lack of oversight and poor planning"

  14-08-2026 01:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Halo: Campaign Evolved's lack of PvP multiplayer is probably the remake's biggest drawback, a baffling letdown for fans of the original 2001 classic FPS with beloved memories playing against friends in the same room on the same TV. I'm having a great time playing through the campaign in co-op mode with a few pals, but what good is playing games with friends when you don't end up hating each other at the end?Anyway, Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn't have PvP, and Halo Studios has provided zero indic
  
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• An Uncharted remake would feel "like a cash grab," says OG designer who thinks Naughty Dog should make a new prequel instead

  14-08-2026 00:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  10 long years since Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, all of us Naughty Dog fans are ready for more Nathan Drake, even as the studio presumably barrels full-steam ahead on Intergalactic: A Heretic Prophet. We still have the Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection, which includes beautiful remasters of the first three games, as well as the excellent Uncharted 4, on modern platforms, but for people like me who've played those games so many times you could recite the scripts by memory, the itch for another ad
  
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• Viral Pokemon PC port Gen1Recomp gets Gold support, as dev says it's "not vibe coded" even though "AI helped" with development

  14-08-2026 00:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Pokemon PC port known as Gen1Recomp has been going viral over the past few weeks, thanks largely to mods turning the original Game Boy RPG into a three-dimensional voxel world. The project launched with support for Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow, and beta support for Pokemon Gold has just been implemented. Developer BryanThaBoi has also thoroughly answered questions about the project's AI use – though those answers may not be what you're hoping to hear.Gen1Recomp functions similarly to ot
  
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• Marvel Tokon sold 485,000 copies in a week but it could have been "closer to 1M" with a better PC port and Steam reviews, analyst says

  13-08-2026 23:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has managed to sell a total of 485,000 copies across PS5 and Steam in the week since it launched, but Alinea's head of market analysis Rhys Elliott guesses the 4v4 tag team fighter could have done much better than that if Steam reviewers didn't hate its PC port so much. The game itself is great. Guilty Gear Strive developer Arc System Works predictably infused Marvel Tokon with its characteristic, ostentatious combat style and vibrant art, leading writer Alan Wen to
  
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• Fields Of Mistria 1.0 – Secrets And Easter Eggs

  13-08-2026 22:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Fields Of Mistria has plenty to keep you busy--from farming to friendship, mining to marriage--but it's also home to a few secrets and cheeky references. We've collated all the things you might have missed about the game, which features plenty of easily overlooked useful features, and options to make your life easier (or more interesting!). Like its contemporaries, Stardew Valley and Story Of Seasons, Fields Of Mistria has plenty of secrets lurking beneath the surface. This guide does inclu
  
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• Matthew McConaughey says he turned down playing Joel in The Last of Us TV show

  13-08-2026 22:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Matthew McConaughey has revealed that he turned down the role of Joel in HBO's The Last of Us TV show."I wasn’t really acting at that point," McConaughey told Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. "That was when I was doing more writing and looking at leadership roles in life. It was really good. I was excited. Correct me if I’m wrong, I’m not a huge TV watcher, we pulled off a real coup with True Detective at a time when series were not something that actors like my
  
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• Fields Of Mistria 1.0 – Gift Guide

  13-08-2026 22:42 via gamespot.com
  
  Every NPC in Fields Of Mistria loves to receive gifts, but they can be pretty picky about which ones come their way. In general, gifts fall into six categories, and your friendship will improve (or stagnate) depending on how well you're attuned to your friends' preferences. Getting gifts right can also lead to romance, so keep our guide handy when you're exploring Fields Of Mistria's many romance and marriage options. This updated gift guide has all you need to know about gifting, including what
  
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• Blood of Dawnwalker dev says you can beat the final boss right after the prologue, but it "will be a feat worthy of legends"

  13-08-2026 22:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Rebel Wolves has made a lot about Blood of Dawnwalker's open-ended campaign and completely non-linear narrative path, having previously said "everything is optional" in the vampiric open-world RPG. In a new video overview of the upcoming title, the developers take that design philosophy and frame it like a challenge, confirming that you can beat the final boss the moment you leave the tutorial section and preemptively handing out "legend" status to anyone capable enough to do so."You have one cl
  
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• Matthew McConaughey Discusses Passing On Playing Joel In The Last Of Us Show

  13-08-2026 21:58 via gamespot.com
  
  Pedro Pascal plays Joel in HBO's popular The Last of Us, based on the Naughty Dog game, and he has been praised for his performance. However, he wasn't the only actor in the mix for the role.Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey revealed more details on the Happy Sad Confused podcast about why he didn't star on the show. The Last of Us "was really good but it wasn't for me at the time," the actor said.He added that signing on to The Last of Us would have also meant committing himself to the project f
  
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• Former Uncharted Dev On Possible New Remake Or Remaster: “What’s The Point?”

  13-08-2026 21:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Remakes and remasters are popular, but Benson Russell, a designer on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune at Naughty Dog, has said he's not interested in a new one for the 2007 game.Speaking to FRVR, Russell said he's not against the idea of remakes and remasters generally, but he said Uncharted is "still in the zeitgeist" and available on modern platforms. "What's the point of remastering [or remaking] it?" he said.Instead of a remake or a remaster, Russell said a better idea might be to do what fans hav
  
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• Shooter Climbing Steam Charts Lists 10 Reasons Not To Buy It

  13-08-2026 20:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Wardogs, an upcoming large-scale, hardcore FPS inspired by games like Arma, is taking a unique approach with its marketing by listing 10 reasons why prospective players shouldn't buy it.In an official video, developer Bulkhead revealed September 10 as Wardogs' Steam early access release date, but also laid the rest of its cards on the table. Point by point, it outlined all the main reasons why potential players might not want to take a chance on the shooter, ranging from its lack of content, hig
  
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• The Elder Scrolls 6 finally showing signs of life won't deter the Bethesda fan who is 132 days into making their own Daggerfall-style RPG

  13-08-2026 20:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bethesda recently breathed, or gently sighed, new life into The Elder Scrolls 6 by getting Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to tweet about a "live playthrough" of the game she apparently experienced in some form. The brief, top-level mention re-confirming the existence of the Skyrim follow-up some eight years after its announcement successfully whipped up the Elder Scrolls player base by obscuring its official subtitle behind eight loud asterisks, leading to a soft consensus on what that subtitle is. And ye
  
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• The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (August 14-16)

  13-08-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  As we hit the midway point of August, there is still so much to enjoy on streaming. One of our most-anticipated shows of the year finally arrives this week, as Lanterns begins on HBO Max. The DCU show has a lot of buzz around it, and we can't wait to see the introduction of the classic comic book characters in James Gunn's universe.That's not the only big show premiering this week either, with the hugely anticipated return of Reacher hitting Prime Video and the epic conclusion to X-Men '97. In t
  
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• Marvel Tokon Nears 500K Sales In Its First Week Despite Fighting Games’ Niche Appeal

  13-08-2026 19:37 via gamespot.com
  
  A week has passed since Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched for PC and PS5, and the new fighting game is off to a solid start. According to new estimates by Alinea Analytics, the game has reportedly sold 485,000 units as of August 12, with PS5 being the dominant platform.As outlined by Alinea Analytics’ head of market analysis, Rhys Elliott, the PS5 accounted for 74% of sales, and Steam 26%. That's not too surprising, as the game experienced technical issues on PC. Developer Arc System W
  
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• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Raises The Bar For Tag Fighters

  13-08-2026 19:35 via gamespot.com
  
  For many fighting game fans, It's impossible to look at Marvel Tokon and not think of Marvel Vs. Capcom. The crossover series defined the crossover tag genre, from X-Men Vs. Street Fighter in 1996 to Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 in 2011. For some who didn't read comics as a kid, myself included, these games were the introduction to the X-Men, Avengers, and other Marvel faces that fought alongside Capcom's top characters.With MvC dormant outside of a recent collection, Arc System Works has s
  
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• Ignore Your Growing Backlog–It’s Time To Play South Of Midnight On Steam

  13-08-2026 19:22 via gamespot.com
  
  Look, it's no surprise to anyone for me to admit that I like South of Midnight. I've written about it being a love letter to the American Deep South, noted how it was one of the best Xbox games of 2025, and talked about how much the game's story, characters, and setting have meant to me on video podcasts for both GameSpot and IGN. I want everyone to play this game, and there's never been a better time to do so on Steam.As noticed by Respec, Xbox is no longer listed as the publisher for South of
  
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• Wild Blue Skies Is Star Fox For Experts

  13-08-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The "fine, I'll just do it myself" approach has served indie developers well, capitalizing on the hunger for games that emulate beloved classics. Indie metroidvania games, boomer shooters, and retro-style platformers all owe their rise to the same trend of homage for underserved genres. Wild Blue Skies isn't the first game that aims to fill a Star Fox-shaped hole in gamers' hearts, but it is the one that feels most like pure homage. It could practically be an expansion.Wild Blue Skies follows th
  
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• CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 5 Reloaded Release Date And Details

  13-08-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 5 Reloaded arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone later this month, and Activision has now revealed all of the details for this midseason update. Season 5 Reloaded adds a new weapon, additional multiplayer maps, and the final round-based Zombies map of the Black Ops 7 storyline.Call of Duty Season 5 Reloaded start timesThe Season 5 Reloaded update for Black Ops 7 and Warzone arrives on August 20. Call of Duty updates typically go live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST across all
  
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• Palworld lead tells fans they "simply do not realize the sheer number of collabs we've rejected" because they didn't make sense for the survival game

  13-08-2026 18:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  The devs behind Palworld have never been shy about collaborations in their monster collector. Valheim, Ultrakill, and Terraria are just three notable partnerships Pocketpair's orchestrated. But the latter drew some ire lately, prompting an explanation on Palworld's collabs from the company's ever-present head of publishing and communications, John "Bucky" Buckley."I think the Terraria collab in Palworld was pretty great!" Buckley said on Twitter. "Completely understand some people would prefer a
  
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• Stop Killing Games might never win according to expert: "Are consumer rights being violated? Well, they already exist to be violated"

  13-08-2026 18:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Stop Killing Games movement inspired by Ubisoft's shruggy shutdown of 2014 racer The Crew has hit a few potholes since its 2024 inception, including a bunch of European publishers' loud opposition toward it, and the EU itself ruling against its plea for better consumer protection against live-service game death. Proponents should also prepare for their humble campaign taking a full-on trip off a cliff, suggests Flux Digital Policy video games policy expert Dr. Ceila Pontin, since what it wan
  
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• When does Fortnite Season 4 in Chapter 7 start?

  13-08-2026 18:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  When does Fortnite Season 4 of Chapter 7 start is a question we have the answer to now, as Override will get underway on August 20, 2026. The tagline for the fresh season is "Break the rules. Change the game." so you can expect things to get switched up, with new areas of the map to explore, familiar faces and new characters to meet, and no doubt some updated mechanics to get to grips with.Epic aren't known for resting on their laurels and are always planning the next stage of development in For
  
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• Is an Elite Series 3 controller the cure for Xbox's struggling hardware sales? Probably not, but it could bring some excitement back to long-term fans

  13-08-2026 18:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Yesterday, an alleged leak of what looks like an Elite Series 3 controller hit the press, and on the same day, Xbox officially announced two new Gears of War E-Day limited edition controllers. All the while, Xbox hardware sales are down across the US by 62% amidst layoffs of the brand's game developers, a new CEO trying to patch a leaking ship, and, to top it all off, price increases due to the current RAM nightmare. Are new Xbox controllers really the solution?In short, absolutely not. Controll
  
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• The Sims 4 mod does what EA never will, delivers "complete overhaul" of the life sim's map and finally unites its worlds with "a seamless layout"

  13-08-2026 18:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Although The Sims 4 sadly doesn't feature an open-world map the way that The Sims 3 (my beloved) did, one talented modder has stepped up to the plate and is making it feel a lot more seamless and united.How is he doing that, you might ask – and the answer is, well, by changing up the boring world selection screen and transforming it into a map that's almost reminiscent of The Sims 2 (minus all of the customization, but we can't win 'em all).
  Aptly dubbed "The Immersive World Map" by creato
  
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• Marvel’s Wolverine Has You Hunting For Resources, Drinking Whiskey, And Beating Up Nightmares

  13-08-2026 18:05 via gamespot.com
  
  Unlike its work on the Spider-Man games, Insomniac won't be throwing players into an open-world environment with Marvel's Wolverine. It's an old-school single-player game that focuses on pushing the story from Point A to Point B, but that doesn't mean that you can't take a detour or two. This will allow players to spend some extra time with Logan, as Insomniac says that players can hunt down resources for new suits and take part in combat trials that'll test their skills."It is a story-driv
  
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• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's "untranslatable" inspiration is finally getting an English release after 22 years

  13-08-2026 18:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  A cult classic book that served as a major inspiration for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - you know, the game that won basically every GOTY award out there - is finally getting its first English translation. Alain Damasio's Horde of the Counterwind, originally published as La Horde du Contrevent, became a beloved French novel more than two decades ago. It'll soon become available to the English-speaking world when a hardback copy of the book finally hits store shelves on October 13 in the US (you
  
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• GTA 6 Preorders Alone Could Pay For Production Budget – Expert

  13-08-2026 17:56 via gamespot.com
  
  GTA 6 preorders began in late June, and, as expected, there was enormous demand for the game. Take-Two said GTA 6 had unprecedented preorder numbers, but the company is not disclosing a specific figure to avoid misleading investors. Sensor Tower, a research and analytics company for gaming, is, however, estimating where they may land.Karl Kontus, the SVP and GM of video game insights at Sensor Tower, told GI.biz that preorders for GTA 6 could be in the area of 25 million when the game releases,
  
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• Beast of Reincarnation director "truly sorry" that Pokemon dev's new action-RPG hasn't "provided a sufficiently enjoyable experience"

  13-08-2026 17:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Unfortunately, reactions to Game Freak's new action-RPG Beast of Reincarnation haven't been the strongest, with players complaining about performance issues and other problsm. The studio, most widely known for Pokemon, is aware of the problems, and the devs are hard at work rectifying whatever they can.Kota Furushima, game director, spoke to 4Gamer about the response and how the team is handling it. "I honestly feel that there are still areas in the game that require our sincere attention," he s
  
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