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• GTA 6 Will Make Pro Athletes Perform Worse, NBA Star Says

  23-09-2026 16:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Steven Adams of the NBA's Houston Rockets has predicted that all the major professional sports leagues will experience a dip in quality this November because top athletes will be too focused on GTA 6.Speaking to press, Adams said, "Look at the NFL, look at all the leagues, and watch them plummet. Just for the month of November, performance is gonna go down."He went on to say things should get back to normal after athletes finish the game. "It should come back up though; most of the boys will get
  
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• Gamercard review

  24-09-2026 17:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  I’ve tested enough handhelds at this stage to know most device makers like to play it safe. The Gamercard isn’t remotely one of those handhelds, and that’s hardly surprising considering it shares a lineage with the very man who pioneered the microcomputer that arguably kicked off a whole gaming industry in the UK. That inventor is none other than the legendary Sir Clive Sinclair of ZX Spectrum fame, and his nephew, Grant Sinclair, is carrying the mantle within the portable cons
  
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• Stranger Than Heaven Studio Made The Tupac Resurrection Less Weird By Not Using AI

  24-09-2026 17:44 via gamespot.com
  
  RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven is certainly living up to its title, as the decision to resurrect the late rapper Tupac Shakur as a character in the game was perceived as odd when it was first announced at Summer Game Fest. In a new update on the game, RGG Studio revealed more details about the game's cast, including a brief description of how it revived Shakur using traditional research methods. The main takeaway is that the Yakuza and Like a Dragon developer managed to avoid making the casti
  
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• GTA 6 Collector's Box is $400 and doesn't have the game, but you do get a spoon, stickers, and more

  24-09-2026 17:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  You can expect a lot of GTA 6 merchandise from Rockstar, and the first windfall is coming quite soon. There aren't any physical versions of the game, but you can buy a spoon, designer sunglasses, a fanny pack, and select other goods – all in a massive bundle that'll cost you around four times the price of the game.The Grand Theft Auto 6: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection was just revealed by Rockstar, a merch capsule you can now pre-order from the official store. It's describ
  
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• Put Remedy’s Immortality Toggle In All Games

  24-09-2026 17:43 via gamespot.com
  
  In preparation for Remedy’s upcoming third-person action-adventure Control Resonant, I began my third or fourth replay of its predecessor. Despite my love for the original Control, with its floating workers and teleporting rubber ducks, I eyerolled at the idea of tackling one particularly large boss–it’s a giant anchor that shoots clocks and I refuse to elaborate. However, Remedy added a slew of accessibility options post-launch that have made Control more comfortable
  
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• What to do first in Control Resonant after the tutorial

  24-09-2026 17:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you're playing Control Resonant, after the tutorial finishes and you reach the Watchtower for the first time, Zoe will give you all kind of potential quests to take on, but which should you do first, and what order? There's plenty of places to go, but Control Resonant is a pretty hard game, and it's easy to feel like you're doing something wrong when the Hiss jump you and leave you in a bruised pile on the floor. If you want to know the best order of things to do first, I'll lay out where to
  
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• GTA 6 $400 Collector’s Edition Comes With Everything Except The Game

  24-09-2026 17:26 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar Games has officially confirmed a $400 Grand Theft Auto 6 collector's edition, which doesn't include the game. Inspired by Leonida’s hit TV show, Macca the Gator is now available to preorder, and it'll arrive on November 19, the launch day for GTA 6.The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection contents:
  Six-inch figure of Macca the Gator with stash compartment Matte black GTA 6 Oakley Frogskins sunglasses with Prizm Sapphire lenses  New Era 9FORTY A
  
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• Silent Hill: Townfall’s Pharmacy Locker Code Will Be The First Puzzle To Stump You

  24-09-2026 17:18 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the earliest Silent Hill: Townfall puzzles that's likely to stump you is in the pharmacy. Simon needs a locker code to continue the story, but the answer is hidden behind some rather obtuse clues--the kind this series made its name on, frankly.
  Here's what you need to do to solve the Townfall pharmacy puzzle and get the locker code.Silent Hill: Townfall pharmacy puzzle walkthroughStanding inside the pharmacy, Simon will be met with a tall locker that needs a four-digit code. It won't like
  
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• Duskfade Makes Boss Fights Feel Poignant

  24-09-2026 17:11 via gamespot.com
  
  Duskfade passed by last month without too much notice. To the extent that it gained attention, it was for its Nomura-like character design that appeared to be aping Kingdom Hearts. And while that isn't inaccurate, it also feels like an unfair simplification. Duskfade is very little like Kingdom Hearts, more reminiscent of a PS3-era action-platformer than an action-RPG. Its gameplay is composed mostly of really satisfying platforming with occasional, merely so-so combat encounters. But what reall
  
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• DC's upcoming Dynamic Duo movie has been pushed back, but has reportedly cast its Robin and Red Hood

  24-09-2026 17:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  It looks like DC's upcoming animated feature Dynamic Duo is moving forward, as its lead characters Robin and Red Hood have reportedly been cast. According to Deadline, Dynamic Duo has cast How to Train Your Dragon star Mason Thames as Dick Grayson and Ghostbusters: Afterlife's Logan Kim as Jason Todd, aka the two Robins. The rest of the voice cast includes The Running Man's Lee Pace as Red Hood One, and Boardwalk Empire star Steve Buscemi as Red Hood Two.The animated film is set to follow the tw
  
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• Double Fine boss Tim Schafer doesn't understand the terrible state of the game industry

  24-09-2026 17:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following years of games industry woes and multiple waves of layoffs out of Microsoft, Tim Schafer – founder of the formerly Xbox-owned studio Double Fine – says he doesn't understand the economics of the industry anymore.The most recent of Microsoft's now yearly layoffs will see 3,200 Xbox employees lose their roles before the end of the 2027 fiscal year. Alongside this, Double Fine, Compulsion Games, and Undead Labs went independent from the publisher, Ninja Theory is now at risk o
  
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• Shape of Dreams codes (September 2026) and how to redeem them for cosmetics

  24-09-2026 17:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  With these Shape of Dreams codes, you can get some new and exclusive cosmetics for your travelers. While they don't provide any practical value, some of the skins and charms available make a huge difference to the overall look of your character. Plus, if you're trying to unlock everything in this vast roguelike game, you'll need to add these to your list.While some cosmetics, like charms, can be equipped to any character, others are specific to certain Travelers, some of whom you may still need
  
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• I fumbled my Blood of Dawnwalker playthrough by losing one ally and accidentally sending another to hell

  24-09-2026 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  As we enter RPG Club's third week in The Blood of Dawnwalker, allow me to refresh your memory. After learning to fight in Duelist mode in the first week, followed by a second week where we killed our first ruling vampire, we're now ramping up our fight against Brencis. With our 30-day deadline to save Coen's family fast-closing, there's a lot that still needs to be done – so this week I'm sinking my fangs into the main story proper, chasing every lead that will give me the upper-hand come
  
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• $2million Lord of the Rings RPG crowdfunding campaign is so popular it's had to make new stretch goals

  24-09-2026 16:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  The crowdfunding campaign for a Lord of the Rings RPG has proven to be so popular that it's needed to create all-new stretch goals to keep up. Earlier this week, publisher Free League launched a Backerit page for a couple of new books along with a rules update to The One Ring, the popular Lord of the Rings RPG it's been running since 2022. However, the campaign was so popular that it smashed its crowdfunding goal by 32 times in less than a day, and has now reached $2million in pledges. Because i
  
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• Palworld lead says survival game genre has "found its stride" with the likes of Valheim 1.0 and Dune

  24-09-2026 16:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  If there's one genre where players are spoilt for choice at the moment, it's survival games. There are just so many to pick from the minute, and one of the leads on Palworld believes the scene has truly come into its own after a few wilderness years where not many releases stood out."What a year for survival gaming," John 'Bucky' Buckley, the head of publishing and communications at Pocketpair, says on Twitter. "Valheim, Dragonwilds, Enshrouded, Dune, Core Keeper, Terraria! What was once a genre
  
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• Horror game hiding is my nightmare, but Silent Hill Townfall's CRTV vision gives me the confidence to fight back

  24-09-2026 16:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  I love Silent Hill. I love the tension of exploring the twisted nightmare forms of real environments, pursued by bizarre creatures eager to make me one more body lost among the fog. Shifting the setting from Americana to Scotland with Silent Hill: Townfall, laden with UK-specific '90s details, made me incredibly excited. Even so, despite holding a candle for Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and more, I'm a scaredy cat at heart. Many horror movies are off the cards for me, and there's one gaming mecha
  
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• Silent Hill: Townfall Is The Franchise’s Answer To Alien: Isolation, And It’s Already On Sale

  24-09-2026 15:30 via gamespot.com
  
  There’s something about a spine-tingling atmosphere and the fear of being scared that draws me into playing horror games. There’s something captivating about removing the power fantasy some video games have and putting you into a more vulnerable, hunted situation, and Silent Hill’s tension makes those frightening shenanigans even more terrifying. When I saw Silent Hill: Townfall was changing the formula by Resident Evil 7-ing the franchise, I was intrigued, and now I can wholeh
  
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• How to get all Clearance Keycards in Control Resonant

  24-09-2026 15:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Clearance in Control Resonant is broken up by different levels, each of which requires an associated keycard. Some levels of Clearance are accessible as part of the main story, while others are found as part of optional side quests in which different levels of clearance are required to progress. The reality is that you probably encountered several doors that require clearance that you don't have during the tutorial whereyou escape from the Oldest House, but while you couldn't open them the first
  
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• Final Clayface trailer gives us our best look yet at the shapeshifting Batman villain's final form

  24-09-2026 15:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  The final trailer for Clayface has arrived, and it gives us our best look yet at the upcoming DCU horror, including a glimpse of his final form.The latest trailer focuses less on how Hagen becomes Clayface, and more on the violent, tragic aftermath. Evoking the likes of Joker, it's clear that Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries) is a victim of tragic circumstances in a cruel and unforgiving Gotham, as his ability to change his appearance pushes him towards murderous villainy. Plenty of gnarly body horr
  
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• The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping release date, cast, story, trailer, and more news

  24-09-2026 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  May the odds be ever in your favor as we return to Panem for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The upcoming movie acts as a prequel to the original saga, telling Haymitch Abernathy's tragic origin story. Katniss' mentor in the original movies is a jaded man from his own experiences in the arena, and this story sums up exactly why that is. Based on the novel by Suzanne Collins, the new movie brings back director Francis Lawrence, who has helmed all of the Hunger Games movies apart from th
  
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• Meta's VR glasses launch next Spring for $1,299 and address nobody's smart glasses privacy concerns

  24-09-2026 14:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Meta Connect's keynote for 2026 is in the can, and although some people might have been hoping for the arrival of the Meta Quest 4, the social media company is doubling down on its smart glasses and wearable AI tech instead. I wasn't expecting a new VR headset to launch after what's been a pretty dire year for Meta's Reality Labs division, and it turns out the leaked glasses-headset hybrid from last week was accurate.The Meta VR Glasses will launch in Spring of 2027 for $1,299 (without any contr
  
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• Hey friends - the adorable Hatsune Miku keyboard and mouse you keep asking about just got decent discounts

  24-09-2026 14:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Out of all the tech that's currently cluttering up my home office, it's the Asus TUF Gaming Hatsune Miku accessories that friends always ask me about - and I'm not surprised in the slightest.The line (which includes a keyboard, mouse, mousepad, and a headset) is absolutely adorable with its turquoise and pink Miku color palette and little callouts to the virtual diva - from her appearance on the spacebar to the Miku-shaped LED silhouette on the mouse. Yet, as good as they look, I don't as often
  
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• Xbox’s New Mythic Achievements Take 15 Seconds To Tell You “Good Job”

  24-09-2026 14:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox Achievements have remained mostly the same since they were first introduced decades ago, but it looks like they're set to evolve slightly with the introduction of "Mythic" Achievements. Similar to PlayStation's platinum trophies, it looks like players will have to earn every Achievement in a game before they're awarded one of these. How do you know if you've earned this rare level of kudos on your PC or Xbox? Don't worry, unlocking a Mythic Achievement will result in your system rewarding y
  
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• New Disney Lorcana Hyperia City mechanic can "completely change the tempo of a game"

  24-09-2026 13:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Just like the real world, it's easy to be dazzled by the bright lights and skyscrapers in Disney Lorcana Hyperia City – but the thing that excites me most about this expansion is far smaller.The game is gearing up for its final set of the year ahead of launch this October, so we're finally getting a good look at what Disney Lorcana Hyperia City involves. It's all suitably impressive; there's a bold new setting where metro meets magic, Coco characters are finally being added to one of the b
  
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• Best early Black Friday retro deals 2026

  24-09-2026 13:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Menu(Image credit: Phil Hayton)1. Retailers to watch
  2. Today's best dealsBlack Friday retro deals might not be at the top of your list ahead of the sales, but I'd argue they should be. The annual event doesn't always deliver great discounts on consoles, handhelds, and accessories for your classic systems, but seeing as modern gaming hardware prices are spiralling upwards, now is the time to perhaps focus on getting the most out of the oldies.Many of the best retro consoles, including modern rem
  
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• James Gunn clarifies when the Gorilla Grodd show takes place in relation to Man of Tomorrow

  24-09-2026 13:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  After The People Vs. Gorilla Grodd star Skyler Gisondo claimed last week that the upcoming DCU true-crime mockumentary takes place before the events of Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, DCU boss James Gunn has taken to social media to clarify its place on the DCU timeline.Responding to a report on Threads, Gunn said: "Overall in continuity, it's after MoT (and won't come out until then)." This certainly makes sense as, for the most part, the DCU is unfolding in chronological order as each new pro
  
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• Attention all millennials, the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort pre-order gift is a bonafide finger skateboard

  24-09-2026 13:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is rocking one of the most iconic pre-order bonuses I've seen in a long time: a genuine finger skateboard. If you grew up as a kid during the late 90s or early 2000s, you likely remember seeing these things lining the toy shelves, but I never thought I'd see one given away with a Nintendo Switch 2 game.Pre-ordering the game for £46.95 at TheGameCollection will grant you this retro-fueled extra, which the retailer's official X (Twitter) page has dubbed one of t
  
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• Kingpin star Vincent D'Onofrio reacts to Daredevil: Born Again ending with season 3

  24-09-2026 13:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  Days after Daredevil's last hurrah was announced, Kingpin star Vincent D'Onofrio has spoken out on Daredevil: Born Again ending with season 3."We so enjoyed bringing Daredevil: Born Again to you all," said D'Onofrio on Twitter. "You stuck with us, and I like to think we stuck with you. We have the final Season, season 3 heading your way next year with some very cool stuff. Much love to all who have been supportive. I love that character Fisk. Always will."We so enjoyed bringing @Daredevil Born A
  
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• 4 years after full launch, Quake Champions is a paid game on Steam with no microtransactions

  24-09-2026 13:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's a big day for anyone who was avoiding Quake Champions due to its live-service elements. Four years after the FPS first left early access, it's become a completely paid-for game on Steam with no microtransactions and all the characters unlocked for everyone.The announcement calls this "a new chapter" for the shooter. "Along with 30 seasons worth of content to enjoy, all Champions are now unlocked for everyone, and most vanity content is available to equip," reads the message from id Software
  
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• All +1 Loot to Forge codes (September 2026) and how to redeem them for coins

  24-09-2026 13:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  You'll want to redeem the latest +1 Loot to Forge codes if you're looking to improve your power and gear. While you can keep slashing away in the training area, it certainly helps to get a little boost here and there, and these codes do just that by granting you free coins, potions, rerolls, and more.In this very cyclical and satisfying Roblox simulation game, you'll need to train, fight, forge, and start all over again, but each of those stages requires improved weapons, storage space for ores,
  
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