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• Dragon's Dogma 2 update finally gives the RPG the performance boost it desperately needed, and it's so good that it's even lowered the PC system requirements

  02-09-2026 12:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dragon's Dogma 2 has finally got its long-awaited performance patch, and players are over the moon about how the game runs. Dragon's Dogma 2 is a great game, one of the best open-world games in my eyes, and was my game of the year back in 2024. Despite that, it garnered a lot of criticism over many of its aspects, namely some of the punishing mechanics and friction it imposed on the player with the limited fast travel and Dragonsplague – a disease that could wipe out an entire village of N
  
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• Strange Scaffold Saved This New Tactics Game From Cancellation

  08-10-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the more interesting game reveals from today's Triple-i Initiative showcase was Gods With Badges, a narrative-driven tactics game about a disgraced police officer returning to the line of duty. What makes Gods With Badges even more fascinating is that it was canceled by its original developer and saved by El Paso, Elsewhere developer Strange Scaffold.
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  The press release announcing Gods With Badges explained that the project began at Artificer, th
  
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• Arc Raiders Tracks Of The Beast Quest Guide

  08-10-2026 18:55 via gamespot.com
  
  You've probably already spent some time running around in the snow on Arc Raiders' new Pendola Pass map, but it's time to head back there once again for the Tracks of the Beast quest. This time, you need to visit a few locations and ping a few baddies, and we're here to fill you in on how to make it all happen. In This Article On Pendola Pass, head to the Northern TracksFind the destroyed station at the end of the tracksPing a Bully / Ping a Skulker
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• Arc Raiders Frozen Trail patch notes are full of sentences that players have dreamed of for years

  08-10-2026 18:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  The big Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update is finally here, dropping a truckload of wintry content on players and, importantly, unloading the biggest patch notes since the start of the game. We're all going to be busy with the new map, skills, guns, gadgets, and Arc for a good while, but the 2.0 Frozen Trail update is full of tiny yet exciting changes, many of which have been requested by players for nearly a full year. You can read the full patch notes here. I want to focus on some easily missed l
  
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• Arc Raiders’ Big Update Has It Surging To Numbers It Hasn’t Seen In Months

  08-10-2026 18:46 via gamespot.com
  
  When Embark said it would take several months to deliver the major Arc Raiders update it envisioned, days like today were probably the goal. The extraction shooter is once again high up in Steam's charts for both best-selling and most-played games. Among best sellers, Arc Raiders currently ranks fifth, behind this week's other big releases, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Gears of War: E-Day, but those came out earlier this week, and it's still early, so we may see it leap over those before t
  
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• Triple-I Initiative October 2026: Everything Announced At The Showcase

  08-10-2026 18:45 via gamespot.com
  
  We normally get only one Triple-I Initiative showcase per year, but 2026 is proving to be the exception. The second broadcast of the year from organizers Evil Empire, the Triple-I Initiative was a focused blast of curated trailers and game updates, all rolling out across an almost-hour-long livestream. If you don't have time, fret not, because we've recapped everything below for you to check out. Most of these games also have demos that are now live on Steam, so if you like what you see, you can
  
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• Xbox puts former Reddit and Facebook exec in charge of Minecraft studio Mojang

  08-10-2026 18:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  A lot of change is going on in the annals of Xbox right now. The games division of Microsoft is in the midst of 3,200 layoffs and a complete restructuring, and that includes in senior management. Mojang, the company overseeing Minecraft, now has a new boss, but their background isn't strictly in game development.Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox, has announced that Maria Angelidou-Smith is taking on the role of Mojang CEO, replacing Kayleen Walters, who's now president of XP. That's apparently another wi
  
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• WoW: Forever is "simplifying" Blizzard's usual PvP but also adding a controversial weekly grind

  08-10-2026 18:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Forever won't be emulating the retail or Classic versions of Blizzard's beloved MMO when it comes to PvP – it's got its own way of approaching it.The studio outlines as much in a new post about how PvP works in WoW: Forever over on its official website, and it's somehow easier than it was back in the early 2000s but also… a tad grindy?
  Blizzard first describes it bringing "a refreshed sense of purpose to every match-up" with an approach that "gives players more re
  
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• Where to find Celeste's childhood drawings in Arc Raiders

  08-10-2026 18:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  Finding Celeste's childhood drawings in Arc Raiders will take you to three locations in Riven Tides, which is no mean feat given how dangerous the area is. Especially when you don't have a clear idea where you're going or what you're looking for. I've found all the drawing locations already though, so I can point you in the right direction and minimize the wandering about to make it all a lot easier. Find young Celeste's room in Hotel Panorama Azzuro(Image credit: Embark Studios)The whole object
  
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• 25 years after Burnout, Star Wars: Galactic Racer boss says "we are asking way more" from players

  08-10-2026 18:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars: Galactic Racer studio lead Matt Webster says the new roguelite racer is way more complex than other racers by the same team.Star Wars: Galactic Racer is out now, and finally brings the series back to racing after a 24 year gap since the PS2's Racer Revenge. And perhaps more crucially, it's developed by the team at Fuse Games, which was born from multiple members of Criterion Games, making Galactic Racer as much of a homage to Star Wars: Episode 1 Racer as it is to Burnout 3 and Burnou
  
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• Arc Raiders Sizing Things Up Quest Guide

  08-10-2026 18:18 via gamespot.com
  
  Arc Raiders' new map, Pendola Pass, is home to plenty of new quests in the Frozen Trail update, including Sizing Things Up, which sends you out to check out an Emperor's legs. Yeah, it sounds weird, but we'll walk you through everything you need to know below. Here's how to complete Sizing Things Up in Arc Raiders. In This Article Take a picture of the Emperor's leg by the bridge outside Old TownAnalyze the exposed area on top of the Emperor’s leg near Railroad JunctionReach the base of th
  
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• Arc Raiders Home To Roost Quest Guide

  08-10-2026 18:15 via gamespot.com
  Arc Raiders really loves sending you into the Blue Gate tunnels for quests, and Home to Roost is keeping up the trend. In this quest, you'll have to complete a variety of objectives, including one that requires you to have a specific key. Here's everything you need to know about completing Home to Roost. In This Article Reach the back of the Blue Gate tunnelsScan any Android at the back of the tunnelsReach the MANTIKOR locker roomSearch for any clues in the locker roomRead the last vehicle weigh
  
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• The Atari 800XL is officially getting its rumored microcomputer remake that runs original carts

  08-10-2026 18:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  We've known retro console maker Retro Games Ltd had something in mind for the Atari 800XL since trademark applications surfaced back in May. Those plans are now official, as the company just announced a remake of the '80s microcomputer with HDMI output, a physical cartridge slot, and a full-sized keyboard. An Atari 8-bit time capsuleThe Atari 800XL remake will be fantastic for physical collectors, but if you'd rather just embrace plug-and-play convenience, the Atari 400 Mini can already run the
  
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• Arc Raiders Clean Hands Quest Guide

  08-10-2026 18:11 via gamespot.com
  
  Early in the questlines for Arc Raiders' new Frozen Trail update, you'll be asked to visit Pendola Pass to find a nomad camp. This quest tacks on some additional objectives soon after, too, and it can be tricky to figure out exactly where you need to go. So, let's save you some time by walking you through each step. Here's how to complete the Clean Hands quest in Arc Raiders. In This Article Find the Nomad Camp under the RailyardSearch for the polluted item in the Nomad CampBring the Equatorial
  
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• Street Fighter director says every single cast member has a "love for the franchise"

  08-10-2026 18:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  In what will be music to the ears of Street Fighter fans worldwide, the director of the upcoming, hard-hitting movie adaptation says everyone on the cast arrived with a serious working knowledge of Capcom's iconic fighting franchise."Everybody that's in the movie is a fan of the game," Kitao Sakurai tells GamesRadar+. "There was nobody that I cast that was like, 'what's Street Fighter? What are we doing here? Everybody came to the movie out of a love for the franchise and for the game, and with
  
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• Here Are The Highest-Grossing Resident Evil Movies Ever, And The New One Isn’t No. 1

  08-10-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie got solid reviews and is making a lot of money at the box office, but where does it rank on the list of highest-grossing Resident Evil movies? It's not at the top, but it's pretty close.Director Paul W.S. Anderson made six previous Resident Evil movies, starring his wife, Milla Jovovich, and 2016's The Final Chapter currently ranks No. 1 in terms of money at the box office. Anderson's movies did not fare very well with critics, but had dedicated fans who kept g
  
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• 13 Hellraiser: Revival Easter Eggs and references that even hardcore horror fans may have missed

  08-10-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  As a massive horror fan, I was on the hunt for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Easter Eggs as soon as I loaded up the game. And, to my Cenobite-obsessed delight, I've found 13 references that made me do a double-take while messing about with the Lament Configuration. Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is, of course, set in the Hellraiser universe, which has given us some of the best horror movies of all time and is a staple in '80s horror media, period. So of course there were always going to
  
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• Amazon's started taking its tablet game seriously, but it might be too little too late for mobile players

  08-10-2026 17:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Amazon has just announced its latest lineup of tablets, building on the original Fire roster with Amazon Alexa-branded devices spanning 8-inch, 11-inch, and 12-inch options. Crucially, though, it's also opened up to the world of Google Play Store. This is the first time Bezos's releases have allowed for additional app support from Android's biggest marketplace. That means more reliable updates and access to a much wider range of apps, all sidling up with Amazon's own Prime software. Amazon Fire
  
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• Best Buy Wants To Travel Back To 1998 With Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Midnight Launch

  08-10-2026 17:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Back almost three decades ago, digital storefronts didn't exist for home consoles. So when The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally launched on Nintendo 64 in 1998, the only way to get the game early was showing up at a retail store at midnight (something my dad actually did because I was only 12 years old at the time). Best Buy wants to recreate that feeling with the announcement of late-night store openings for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's launch on Switch 2 next month. I
  
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• Dragon Age: The Veilguard failed because EA demanded yearly releases from BioWare, says former lead

  08-10-2026 17:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's a real pity what's become of Dragon Age. Once a pillar of BioWare alongside Mass Effect, the series is now in the nether regions of the zeitgeist, thanks in no small part to the commercial failure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The long-gestating sequel suffered a number of issues, and one of the central creators behind the whole franchise suggests a few reasons as to why.In a new YouTube video (below), Mark Darrah, a lead developer across every installment of the fantasy RPG series (who ann
  
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• After months of PSVR 2 stock shortages, PlayStation sells hundreds of VR patents to Meta

  08-10-2026 17:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  We may be hearing death knells for PlayStation VR, as it's been discovered that Meta has acquired 43 US XR patents that previously belonged to Sony, filed between 2010 and 2022. This news follows months of stock shortages for PSVR 2, the brand's current-gen VR headset that's received very little support since launch. ZDNet Korea originally found the news, as well as an agreement signed by the company transferring a total of 419 patents filed in various territories. Specifically, the XR ones are
  
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• Ex-PlayStation lead says too many devs are chasing "the thing that they think is just going to hit"

  08-10-2026 17:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says too many developers are too focused on trying to make a hit game, as opposed to chasing the ideas they care about. I don't think it's a particularly original take to say AAA games have gotten a bit safe in recent years. As budgets balloon, we're seeing games follow the same formulas of proven success, while the 'out there' experiences are typically relegated to indie developers. It's how we get the yellow paint, most PlayStation Studios games being a thi
  
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• Lego PlayStation #72306 review: "An impressive and incredibly detailed tribute to an iconic retro console"

  08-10-2026 17:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  When it comes to retro gaming, the Lego PlayStation represents one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable consoles ever produced, marking Sony's arrival on the scene that would change the gaming industry forever. Unlike the previously released scaled-down Lego Sega Genesis Console (40926), the PlayStation is recreated on an almost perfect 1:1 scale with the original, making it an eye-catching display piece and easily one of the best Lego sets for retro gamers.Lego PlayStation featuresPric
  
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• Save up to 30% on Disney Halloween merch and build up your spooky decor

  08-10-2026 17:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spooky season is fast approaching like the headless horsemen, and prices are decomposing on Disney Halloween merch.Now that October 31 is in our sights and preparations are under way for parties or an autumnal spruce-up, this sale is tempting. To be precise, you can currently save up to 30% on Disney Store US, while those across the pond can snag up to 20% off Disney Store UK. Not every piece of Disney Halloween merch is included in the discount deluge, but most of the good bits are. Actually, s
  
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• Venturing into The Witcher 3 Remastered? Join the GamesRadar+ RPG Club and play along with us!

  08-10-2026 17:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Join the GamesRadar+ RPG Club today.Welcome to the RPG Club, a month-long adventure through one unforgettable role-playing game. Over the next four weeks, we'll be exploring CD Projekt Red's gorgeous new remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, one of the undefeated best RPGs of the last two decades.The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered is finally here, with all the weighty choices and dynamic third-person combat you know and love from the 2015 original (with a few adjustments). But what's ac
  
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• GTA 6 radio stations revealed alongside a series first: in-game podcasts

  08-10-2026 17:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  With GTA 6 just over a month away from launch, Rockstar has finally started teasing what we can expect from the best part of every Grand Theft Auto game: the radio stations. The studio has revealed a handful of genre-focused stations covering major artists from across the years, and on top of the proper GTA 6 soundtrack, we're also getting a series first in the form of in-game podcasts.You can preview six of the stations in two minute bursts right now, offering a chance to hear a bit of the DJs
  
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• The Witcher 3 Remastered patch targets graphics issues and boats moving "uncontrollably"

  08-10-2026 17:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Witcher 3 Remastered has been out in the wild for a good few days now, but it's evident that CD Projekt Red isn't finished tidying up its revamped RPG just yet – and the new patch 5.01 serves as proof.That's right, yet another update for the free upgrade to The Witcher 3 is upon us, squashing a good few bugs and addressing various complaints from fans across all platforms (except for the Nintendo Switch 2 – for now, anyway).
  The full patch notes from CDPR outline all of those, st
  
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• BioShock movie director says he's been "dying" to make his Netflix adaptation and they're "pretty close" to a script

  08-10-2026 16:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Updates on the Netflix BioShock adaptation have been few and far between, but the director is still hoping it gets made. Francis Lawrence, who is directing the new Hunger Games movie, recently gave GamesRadar+ some news on the long-awaited film."We're still working on a script and I think we're pretty close, and I'm feeling really good about it," he told us during press for Sunrise on the Reaping. "Yeah, I would love to make it. I've been like dying to. I've been working at it. I've been trying.
  
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• Where to find the ruined homestead in Arc Raiders

  08-10-2026 16:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  You'll need to find the ruined homestead in Arc Raiders to photograph a farmland house for the Sheltered Retreat Outpost. It's the first step of this new objective and while it's technically super easy, the location isn't a big point of interest and won't even show up unless you zoom right into the map. To save you searching around for it, here's where to go and what to take a picture of. Just remember you'll need to actually take a camera with you in your loadout or you won't be able to actuall
  
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• Xbox’s XP Is A Fancy New Name, But We’re Failing To See What’s Really Different Here

  08-10-2026 16:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox CEO Asha Sharma continues to reshape the gaming brand, this time with the new XP division. The clever moniker works for Xbox pictures, products, places, and partnerships--the "four investment areas" now overseen by Kayleen Walters (who previously was Mojang Studios president). This all seems like a bigger push into TV, film, and maybe even theme parks for Xbox. But upon closer inspection, there really isn't anything new here, at least not yet.There's nothing about new investments in movies
  
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