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• GDC: Google's Confirmed Stadia Games Include Doom Eternal

  19-03-2019 19:39 via gamespot.com
  
  During the Google GDC 2019 keynote, company VP Phil Harrison revealed a new cloud gaming streaming service called Stadia. Following its use in the Project Stream test last year, Assassin's Creed Odyssey was featured prominently during the event, but it wasn't the only triple-A game promised to run on the hardware. At a later point in the presentation, id Software executive producer Marty Stratton took the stage to announce Doom Eternal would be one of the games coming to Stadia.Stratton said tha
  
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• Opening Night Live 2026 time and how to watch – Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, and more have already been confirmed to appear

  24-08-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Gamescom is upon us, and as thousands descend on Cologne, Germany, to get their hands on upcoming games, Geoff Keighley is gearing up to kick off the show with Gamescom Opening Night Live. The two-hour showcase will air on Tuesday before the actual show floor opens later this week, giving us a look at games available at the show and beyond. While gaming showcases are usually a bit too secretive, we actually have a pretty good idea of what to expect this time around. Headlining the event is a dou
  
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• Castlevania: Belmont's Curse brings on the Netflix show's Dracula and 1 other star from the TV series as part of the new game's English cast

  24-08-2026 18:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's not long now until Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and Konami's provided a few more details about the new entry in the franchise in the form of the English-language voice cast. A few of the names will be familiar to longtime fans, including a couple from the hit Netflix series.That's a good place to start: Alejandra Reynoso is back in the role of Sypha Belnades, who she started voicing for Castlevania's animated adaptation on Netflix. A witch and noted vampire hunter, Sypha goes way back in t
  
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• Hideo Kojima Says He’s Aware Of His Mortality As He Celebrates 63rd Birthday

  24-08-2026 18:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Game designer Hideo Kojima celebrates his 63rd birthday today, August 24, and he does not plan to pack it up anytime soon.Posting on social media, Kojima said he is aware he will not live forever--in fact he already knows how he wants to die--so he is being particularly thoughtful about how he spends his time."As I get older, the things I 'have to do' and the things I 'want to do' continue to increase. At the same time, the time I 'have to do them' continues to decrease," he said. "I constantly
  
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• Analyst reckons the Epic Games Store can't "recover" in duel with Steam, Epic GM says "the data tells a very different story"

  24-08-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Emmanuel Rosier, director of market intelligence at analyst firm Newzoo, says he personally doesn't see the Epic Games Store being able to recover against Steam.Speaking to PC Gamer, he says, "I don't really see how they can turn that around," adding that "Steam has become so inevitable."
  He further explains, "the Epic Games Store, they get players by giving free games, but people just go, they log in, they get the free games, they don't even play them. You know, it's almost like collecting game
  
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• I just built the biggest Lego Batman Arkham Asylum ever produced, and the minifigure lineup is pure insanity

  24-08-2026 18:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Lego DC Arkham Asylum (#76300) is the fourth mainline set based around Gotham’s notorious psychiatric hospital, and by far the largest. Next to Wayne Manor and the Bat Cave, Arkham Asylum is arguably the most famous location in Batman lore. And yet, it didn’t appear until Batman #258 in 1974. Since then, it’s featured in numerous DC comic books and movies, starred in Grant Morrison’s acclaimed Arkham Asylum: A Serious House On Serious Earth, served as the inspiration
  
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• After 5 years, the farming sim series that inspired Stardew Valley gets new game and another JRPG spin-off as ConcernedApe dubs them "the best games of my life"

  24-08-2026 18:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Story of Seasons (previously known as Harvest Moon outside of Japan), the cozy series that inspired Stardew Valley, is returning five years after its last original entry with another gem – and a fresh JRPG spin-off for Rune Factory stans, too.In case you're out of the loop, Story of Seasons – which used to be Harvest Moon, but is now a separate franchise overseas – hasn't seen the release of a new mainline entry since Pioneers of Olive Town back in 2021.
  Sure, we've had remakes
  
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• Assassin's Creed Odyssey is now the highest-rated game in the series on Steam, and it's all thanks to Christopher Nolan's new movie

  24-08-2026 18:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  It seems like the best advertising a game could ask for is actually in cinemas. On the back of Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, Assassin's Creed Odyssey is now the highest-rated installment of the series on Steam.At the time of writing, the 11th mainline Assassin's Creed game has a lovely 89% positive Steam review rating. That now places it above the previous top-tier entry, the long-reigning Assassin's Creed 2, which has 86% on Valve's marketplace based on overall reviews.Unfortunately,
  
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• Latest Steam lottery winner How to Fish sells 1 million copies in 2 days: "Yes, we'll be adding more content"

  24-08-2026 18:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Another week, another viral indie co-op game overtaking Steam – and this time, it's a cozy (chaotic) little "physics-based fishing simulator" you can enjoy alongside pals.As Meccha Chameleon continues to make waves with its Prop Hunt-esque mechanics and Big Walk enjoys the limelight as a more recent multiplayer puzzle delight, a new co-op gem takes center stage with its silly premise and engrossing gameplay loop: How to Fish.
  If you haven't seen its official Steam page yet, it's designed f
  
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• Yes, you can turn a Lego pumpkin into the Millennium Falcon

  24-08-2026 18:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's getting to the point where I'm convinced you can turn any Lego set into a Millennium Falcon if you try hard enough, because someone has used a pumpkin kit to create Han Solo's iconic ship.Created by Minute_Food_2881 on reddit, this alternate build takes the new Lego Halloween Pumpkin Lantern set (which costs around $29.99 via the Lego store) and uses it to make a festive version of the galaxy's most recognizable freighter. Sure, it looks a little squishier than usual and that is definitely
  
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• Mortal Shell 2 Players Really Hate Those Bear Traps, And So Do I

  24-08-2026 18:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Mortal Shell 2 has a lot of tough enemies waiting to knock you out of your shell and stuff your carcass into a coffin. Many of them are terrifying because of their difficulty, ugliness, or both. Still, nothing compares to the greatest enemy developer Cold Symmetry made for the souls-like action-RPG: those gosh-dang bear traps.Danger lurks around every corner in this game. Walk here, and you might get ambushed by a rabid miner just itching to stab you with a pickaxe. Stand there, and you'll likel
  
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• The best order to battle all the Mortal Shell 2 bosses

  24-08-2026 18:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  After defeating the Tar Golem in the prolgue, there are ten major Mortal Shell 2 bosses, with a bunch of other mini-bosses, dungeon bosses, and arenas along the way. One of the most complicated things about this Soulslike game is its map, and sometimes it's hard to know which way you should go and which areas you should visit first, so I'll tell you the best order to defeat the Mortal Shell 2 bosses and where you'll find them.All Mortal Shell 2 bosses in order(Image credit: Cold Symmetry)These a
  
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• The Sinking City 2 brain puzzle solution

  24-08-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Sinking City 2 brain puzzle involves trying to work out some radio frequencies using clues from three brains in jars. It seems confusing at first, with some wooly clues about numbers and who's lying or telling the truth, but once you find the little bit of truth that cuts through it all, the answer can be found fairly quickly. Here's how to find the frequencies you need and solve the wireless room puzzle. If you need more help around this then check out my Sinking City 2 Hospital walkthrough
  
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• Sorry, Coyote vs. Acme - this obscure PS1 stealth game stole your thunder 25 years ago

  24-08-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Coyote vs. Acme challenges the idea that some Looney Tunes characters are born to be screwed over. Yes, there is something bananas about Willie E. Coyote getting his day in court as the “little guy” against an evil mega-corp, but 25 years prior, the Road Runner-chasing wolf’s cousin was exploited in a spoof game show PS1 stealth game with a mean streak.The star of Sheep Raider (called Sheep, Dog n’ Wolf in Europe) isn’t everyone’s favorite dynamite-wielding, c
  
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• The Witcher 4 is "targeting" a 2028 release, CD Projekt Red announces: "I know it's a bit of wait"

  24-08-2026 17:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it currently plans to release The Witcher 4 in 2028. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski says that the game will not be shown at Gamescom this week, but he does give fans some superlative teasers about the RPG's scope and ambition."Our team here at CD Projekt Red HQ is hard at work on a brand new saga, one with Ciri at the helm," Nowakowski says in a video message shared with fans on social media. "We have more than 500 incredibly talented developers working to cre
  
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• New Indie Fishing Game Is More Popular Than Modern Warfare 4 Beta On Steam

  24-08-2026 17:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Everyone has heard of Call of Duty, and yet, a video game that you've probably never heard of is outperforming the first Modern Warfare 4 beta on Steam. How to Fish looks like a surprise hit with over 341,000 concurrent players today, per Steam. Plus, developer Dazed Games has announced the co-op title has already sold over 1 million copies after launching August 20. It's currently available for just under $5, with a regular $8 price tag.That easily tops the early-access beta for Call of Duty: M
  
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• FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki says The Duskblood's Zork is the perfect example of his design philosophy, and a man of culture: "They are a species with intelligence and philosophy"

  24-08-2026 17:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Legendary FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki says he wants The Duskbloods to take a broad approach when it comes to designing the game's Bloodsworn characters. Rather than be constrained by traditional concepts of vampires or monsters, Miyazaki wanted to allow for design like Zork's.The Duskbloods network test was a huge success, with more people signing up for it than for Nightreign, despite it being a Switch 2 exclusive. There was one part of The Duskbloods that was more popular than all
  
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• Witcher 4 Release Window Narrowed Down, As Dev Teases “A Surprise Or Two” At Gamescom About Other Things

  24-08-2026 17:33 via gamespot.com
  
  CD Projekt Red has narrowed down the release timing for The Witcher 4, confirming the RPG is coming sometime in 2028. The company confirmed this in a new video that sets the table for Gamescom this week.
  There won't be any Witcher 4 news at Gamescom, but CD Projekt Red will highlight The Witcher 3's new Songs of the Past DLC at the showcase, while there will be "a surprise or two to share" during livestreams planned throughout Gamescom.More than 500 people are working on The Witcher 4 now, CD Pr
  
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• There's now a replica Fortnite Victory Crown, so you can always feel like a winner even if you've never claimed a real-life Victory Royale

  24-08-2026 17:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fortnite now features Sonic the Hedgehog and friends, which is a surefire way of dragging me back to spending weekends in pursuit of that shiny Victory Crown. Yet, unless I'm playing duos, I don't have a good track record of actually becoming victorious.Being able to show off a winning streak is a bit of a rarity, but with Toy Sapien and Hot Toys Japan's upcoming Victory Crown (1/1 Scale) replica, at least I can pretend I'm a winner. The $199.99 (BigBadToyStore) collectible is exactly what it sa
  
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• GTA 6 Leak Shows Off Apparent Nudist Colony

  24-08-2026 17:29 via gamespot.com
  
  A new clip showing leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 footage has made its way online, and it looks like you're going to be able to visit a nudist colony in Leonida.
  The clip, which just runs for a few minutes, shows co-protagonist Jason walking near a pool and several hot tubs, with dozens of naked people hanging around and dancing.
  Some of them seem relatively neutral to Jason's presence, while others are annoyed with the completely clothed man walking around and looking at them with binoculars. That s
  
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• Lanterns writer Damon Lindelof says adaptations shouldn't just copy the source material: "Shouldn’t we be beyond this conversation by now?”

  24-08-2026 17:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  TV veteran Damon Lindelof – known for Lost, The Leftovers, Watchmen, and now Lanterns – has delivered what we hope is the final say on adaptations changing aspects of their source material.“We all just have to acknowledge that there’s a level of hubris involved in taking on any of this preexisting IP. But it is called adaptation. Source material is supposed to change and evolve [by definition],” Lindelof said in a discussion with The Hollywood Reporter. Lindelof add
  
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• Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders are live, here's how to grab double XP, steelbooks and even discounts

  24-08-2026 17:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders are now live and with two editions up for grabs, a couple of bonuses to choose from, and some early discounts in the UK, things are already heating up ahead of October 23. Here's what you need to know. Both $69.99 / £69.99 Standard and $99.99 / £99.99 Vault Edition MW4 pre-orders are now available, though retailers are adding their own bonuses onto the former. Amazon's standard edition copies also come with five hours of double XP (at launch)
  
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• All Duskbloods Bloodsworn characters you can play as

  24-08-2026 17:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  The roster of Duskbloods characters is certainly a diverse bunch, from pyjama-wearing axe murderer Bloodhand Jan to lumbering deep-sea diver Zork. These characters, or Bloodsworn as they're called in the lore, are vampiric beings from various clans, each bringing their own weapons and abilities to fight for First Blood.So far, we've only seen six characters thanks to the recent August closed network test for The Duskbloods, but we know there will be more at launch. So, here’s a look at eve
  
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• GTA 6 Leaks Don’t Matter, So Please Calm Down, Ex-Rockstar Director Says

  24-08-2026 17:08 via gamespot.com
  
  Former Rockstar North director Obbe Vermeij has commented on the many GTA 6 leaks that have emerged over the past week. Vermeij, who was the technical director for GTA 3, GTA: San Andreas, GTA 4, and other titles in the series, told everyone to "clam down" because "the leaks are a nothing burger."He said Rockstar is intentionally staying quiet as part of the company's marketing strategy to generate as much hype as possible for GTA 6, and the leaks are not prompting Rockstar to amend its plans. T
  
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• Blood of Dawnwalker is getting a 60fps mode at launch after backlash pushed Rebel Wolves to reshuffle plans: "It was clear how much this mattered to many of you"

  24-08-2026 17:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  We're just over a week out from the release of The Blood of Dawnwalker, and one launch update is already on the cards. After getting some heat following a demonstration of the historical horror-RPG running at certain frame rates, developer Rebel Wolves promises there'll be more options once the game's released to improve performance.On Twitter, the team announced plans to add a performance mode to the game at launch, a feature that has been in the works for some time. "The Blood of Dawnwalker wi
  
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• The Sinking City 2 statue puzzle solution

  24-08-2026 16:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Sinking City 2 statue puzzle sees you shooting arms on a statue according to a Cryptic Riddle listing vague descriptions of what it's holding. It's one of the more obscure puzzles in the game, as the descriptions and items don't entirely match 100%, and every time you make a mistake it resets. So there can be a lot of trial and error as you test things out. If you want to just get it done, I don't blame you - I've completed and it wasn't a satisfying win, so take what I've learned and get it
  
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• Latest GTA 6 leaks see Cyberleek threaten Rockstar with Lucia story spoilers – and closely examine naked NPCs

  24-08-2026 16:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  The latest GTA 6 leak from Cyberleek sees protagonist Jason Duval take a trip, and a camera, to a nude night party that quickly descends into a shooting. For all the naked NPCs in this new GTA 6 clip, more attention has been paid to the QR code-backed message laid over the footage. After nearly a dozen clips of random violence and activities, Cyberleek is now threatening to post major story spoilers.Their message reads: "Do you want a Lucia-led prologue? CL has been evading spoilers. CL just can
  
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• Ahsoka season 2 theory says the mysterious Jedi fought by Anakin and Ahsoka in the trailer links to The Clone Wars

  24-08-2026 16:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first trailer for Ahsoka season 2 introduces a mysterious Jedi fought by Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano – and one theory links him to a mystical Clone Wars character. In the trailer, Anakin and Ahsoka fight a man who appears to be a Jedi, in a flashback to the Clone Wars-era on the Star Wars timeline. The man has a triple bladed green lightsaber, as well as some enigmatic makeup on his face. As Star Wars Holocron points out, the markings look very similar to those of the Son, one of
  
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• 5 reasons why you should play Baldur's Gate 3, especially if you've never played D&D before

  24-08-2026 16:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  "Why should I play Baldur's Gate 3?" Is a question that I surprisingly hear quite a lot. Despite Larian Studios' game being highly acclaimed and recognized as one of the best RPGs of all time, there are still people put off by its massive world and (admittedly) complex character builder. However, after seven playthroughs and over a decade as a D&D fan myself, I firmly believe that Baldur's Gate 3 is the perfect opening for folks who have no knowledge of the Forgotten Realms beforehand. Of co
  
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• The Marvels star Iman Vellani has some notes for the MCU: fewer team-ups and "smaller characters in smaller movies"

  24-08-2026 16:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ms. Marvel actor Iman Vellani has revealed her wishlist for reshaping the MCU.Given a hypothetical scenario of what she would do if she took over from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, Vellani said she would go back to basics (via Revenge Of)."I'm such a sucker for simple stories. Universe-ending stakes are exciting, and they're fun, but you've got to build up to that, and you've got to earn it," Vellani said. "I would go back and like focus on genre and smaller characters in smaller movies.
  
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