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• How Hitman 2's Levels Are Built From The Ground Up | E3 2018

  14-06-2018 22:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Htiman 2 releases for PS4, Xbox One, and PC later this year, and we talked to IO Interactive on our E3 2018 stage about how they create their lively levels.
  
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• "This has been the most humiliating and surreal experience in 20+ years of game making": Dev pleads with Valve as Steam brands his PEGI 12 game as pornography

  27-08-2026 20:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Molleindustria, the developer behind an open-world indie game that Valve has flagged as adult-only despite its teen rating, is still trying to figure out what's going on."We are currently at Gamescom in Cologne," Molleindustria wrote on Bluesky, "everyone is asking us why they can't see the PAGE of a Teen rated game."The game, Future? No Thanks!, is far from an adult game, but currently can't be seen by a majority of users and is completely unavailable in Germany due to a law requiring age verif
  
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• Warlock The New D&D Action-RPG Is Not Afraid To Ditch Tradition – Preview

  27-08-2026 20:14 via gamespot.com
  
  This D&D adventure offers plenty of lore for fans, but also offers a great starting point for new players.The Dungeons & Dragons franchise continues to expand into video games with Warlock, the upcoming open world action-RPG from Invoke Studios. Following its gameplay reveal during Gamescom Opening Night Live, GameSpot had the chance to preview a hands-off demo of Warlock, which showcased plenty of dark-fantasy elements in a world filled with player choice.
  
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• Sebulba Did Nothing Wrong, Say Star Wars Galactic Racer Devs

  27-08-2026 20:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Sebulba only has a few minutes of screentime in the entire Star Wars prequel trilogy, but the villainous Dug made a big impact. The racer was the antagonist of little Ani (aka Anakin Skywalker aka Darth Vader) when he was but a mere Force-fueled lad on the podracing scene. But if you ask the developers behind Star Wars Galactic Racer, he got a bad rap.At Gamescom, GameSpot asked the developers about Sebulba in regards to cheating, but Fuse Games CEO Matt Webster took exception to the characteriz
  
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• The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (August 28-30)

  27-08-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Searching for something to stream this weekend? There's nothing worse than mindlessly scrolling through the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus, and Prime Video and seeing your free time melt away as you decide what to watch. There's so much choice, and so few hours in the day.That's where we come in. At GamesRadar+, we curate a new selection of fresh streaming delights every single week, just for you. Forget your tired old watchlist: these are the latest and greatest movies and shows coming to stream
  
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• Star Wars: Galactic Racer Wants To Show You What People In A Galaxy Far, Far Away Do For Fun

  27-08-2026 19:39 via gamespot.com
  
  When you think of Star Wars, your mind usually flashes to lightsaber battles, Mandalorians, and the unspoken horror of Ewoks. But with Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developer Fuse Games is aiming to shine a light on a sportier part of that galaxy, as players will enter the Galactic Racing League.Speaking to GameSpot, Fuse Games CEO Matt Webster explained that Star Wars: Galactic Racer was a chance to show a different side of Star Wars. While Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace had its iconic po
  
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• Despite Being The End Of The World, State Of Decay 3 Is Surprisingly Welcoming

  27-08-2026 19:34 via gamespot.com
  
  From what I saw in the State of Decay 3 preview at Gamescom this week, the long-awaited game might just have hit that perfect sweet spot--sating long-time fans' need for novelty and innovation while giving newcomers something immediately approachable to sink their teeth into. I haven't played State of Decay 1 or 2, and so new am I to the genre that I can't think of a single zombie survival-horror game I have played. Heading into the preview, I was nervous. Multiplayer, combat-focused games
  
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• Devolver Digital Reveals Its GTA 6 Competitor, And It’s A Remaster Of A Nonexistent Remake

  27-08-2026 19:21 via gamespot.com
  
  Few game companies are brave enough to go head-to-head with the release of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6, but that's exactly what publisher Devolver Digital is doing with the launch of Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed on November 19.Billed as a "remaster of the second remake of the original monochrome action-platformer starring the most famous video game mascot of all time," Volvy's Adventure is actually almost none of those things. The original "Volvy's Adventure" doesn't exist. This isn't a remaste
  
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• Fable’s combat shows a lot of promise, but I'm glad it's not launching this year

  27-08-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warhammers have never been my thing in RPGs, and I expected the same to be said of my approach to Fable. But, loading into my hands-on combat demo, I found myself falling for a hefty hammer over my usual go-to dagger.I try out two loadouts during the session: one with a bow and arrow in addition to my hammer, and another with a more rapid-fire, SMG-like crossbow. Each comes with four requisite spells, from levitation to thunder spears and huge floating swords to pin my prey down before finishing
  
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• Cyberleek's GTA 6 leak flood looks to have ended in the most unsurprising way possible: a $250,000 crypto grift

  27-08-2026 18:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek looks to have retreated after squeezing $250,000 out of the crypto market using unofficial clips of Rockstar's game. Per Kotaku, GTA Forum sleuth Vice Cit has been investigating Cyberleek's crypto activity and recently reported that the leaker transferred about $250,000 into different separate wallets across four transactions on August 27."This isn't the 2022 leak, this has been planned out and executed very intentionally to maximize the money they'll make from this," Vice
  
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• It's a good thing GTA 6 isn't on PC yet, says Helldivers 2 boss: "It means Helldivers 2 gets to keep crushing it in our own space"

  27-08-2026 18:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  The collective industry is bracing itself for the launch of GTA 6 in November. It's going to be tectonic, and soak up a lot of people's attention for some time afterward. Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Studios is remarkably calm about Rockstar's oncoming storm, mostly because of the crime sandbox's staggered rollout."Rockstar makes ridiculous, high-effort stuff and it's awesome that games like this get made," Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani says in a statement. "On a selfish level I'm happy it&rsq
  
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• Xbox CEO Plays Coy About Whether Elder Scrolls 6 Will Skip PlayStation

  27-08-2026 18:43 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has suggested Microsoft could make more exclusive games again, but will The Elder Scrolls 6 be among them? We still don't know, but that's the question the BBC asked Sharma at Gamescom this week. But first, Sharma discussed her thoughts generally about exclusives, and how every platform, in her estimation, needs some form of exclusive content to grow."We are increasingly going to be one of the largest platforms in the world. Every platform needs some form of exclusive experi
  
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• The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Sold Out, And People Are Already Flipping It For Thousands

  27-08-2026 18:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft opened up preorders for its limited-edition 25th-Anniversary Xbox Series X, and within a minute, the most expensive Xbox ever sold out. While units will likely make their ways into the hands of Xbox fans with deep pockets, it looks like scalpers have also snatched up units, and as you'd expect, they're expecting to make a big payday by flogging them on sites like eBay.A quick look at the commerce platform reveals dozens of the rare Xbox Series X consoles have been listed, with pri
  
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• This is one of my favorite Lego sets ever made, but soon it'll disappear for good

  27-08-2026 18:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Despite its self-aggrandizing name, Lego The Mighty Bowser isn't overexaggerating; it really is an impressive monster of a kit. Actually, I'd go so far as to say it's one of the best Lego sets ever made. Or at least, it was. This behemoth has now been retired, which means it's becoming harder to get hold of now that Lego has stopped producing it. In fact, it'll only be available so long as stock lasts at third-party retailers like Amazon. Because Lego The Mighty Bowser is one of my all-time favo
  
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• GameStop wants you to "trade in gaming history" for new games, and I need you to tell them no

  27-08-2026 18:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  GameStop has been bartering with trade-ins for decades, and its program allows you to even swap your retro consoles for in-store credit. That's how it keeps itself stocked with old systems on its website that normally cost a chunk above second-hand listings, but whenever you see an in-store sign prompting you to "trade in gaming history", I need you to stop. I should note that I live in Scotland, so my retro console collection is out of GameStop's reach. However, Bluesky User GWIZ shares a photo
  
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• Nobody was more surprised by The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past than Geralt and Dandelion's actors: "They announced the expansion pack before we knew what we were doing"

  27-08-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  A couple of days ago, Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 provided us with our first-ever look at both The Witcher 3 Remastered and CD Projekt Red's new expansion for the RPG, Songs of the Past – an expansion the voice actors didn't even know was happening.Well, not at first, anyway. Geralt actor Doug Cockle and voice of Dandelion John Schwab reveal as much in a new live stream with CD Projekt Red, explaining that they had no idea why the studio wanted them back in for more lines.
  In fact, Sc
  
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• Oh no, you can doomscroll in GTA 6

  27-08-2026 18:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Among the waves of new features being announced for GTA 6 is possibly the worst thing to come out of the world in the last decade: doomscrolling on social media.Plenty of new information has come out about GTA 6 over the last few days, and from more official sources than Cyberleek. It's been confirmed that you can get ripped or chubby in GTA 6 depending on your actions, and the upcoming entry will reportedly have a consequences system deeper than Red Dead Redemption 2's. This is all before the N
  
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• Rockstar is "at least 10 years ahead" of other games with GTA 6's NPC crowd technology, says dev behind 007: First Light's incredible crowds

  27-08-2026 18:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA 6: An Extended Look debuts in a few hours still, but a developer who worked on 007: First Light's incredible crowds says Rockstar Games' NPC tech is already miles ahead of the competition based on the huge leaks we've been privy to so far.The hacker known online as Cyberleek has been sharing early looks at the open-world game for a couple of weeks now, and some of those videos have given fans a peek at GTA 6's bustling crowds enjoying themselves at the beach or at the strip club, say. But th
  
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• New Tides of Annihilation lead "deeply honored" to take over from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Jennifer English, who was "generous, kind, and supportive throughout this whole journey"

  27-08-2026 18:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Resident Evil Requiem star Angela Sant'Albano has commented on the announcement that she has replaced Jennifer English in the upcoming Tides of Annihilation.In an Instagram reel, Sant'Albano says, "I am so incredibly excited and deeply, deeply honored to finally officially announce that I will be stepping into the role of Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation." While many had figured out the Resident Evil Requiem star had taken over after Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 star Jennife
  
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• Halo co-creator praises Witcher 3 Songs of the Past, wonders "what it would have been like if we’d kept building on Halo 3 with ODST-like expansions"

  27-08-2026 18:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Former Halo series lead and Halo 3 ODST creative director Joseph Staten has praised The Witcher 3's new expansion, reflecting on what the team could've done with more expansions for Halo games. Over on Twitter, Staten posted the Songs of the Past trailer, saying that it's "super inspiring to see CD Projekt Red deliver new Witcher 3 adventures," with the next expansion set to release 12 years after The Witcher 3 first released in 2015. He adds, "I often think about what it would have been like if
  
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• Street Fighter's Chun-Li actor ate 12 eggs a day, grew her thighs "6.5cm each," and studied every game in slow-mo to play the iconic, high-kicking fighter

  27-08-2026 18:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Street Fighter movie actor Callina Liang has detailed the impressive preparation she put in to play iconic character Chun-Li in the upcoming video game adaptation."I downloaded every single version of Street Fighter onto a PS5 and I recorded all of Chun-Li's moves during fights on my phone in slow-mo, so I could play them back and study them," Liang told Empire magazine.But it wasn't just presumably memorizing her most hard-hitting moves that set Liang on the way to playing Chun-Li (anyway, we'd
  
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• Fable 4 is missing "a whole myriad of combat system basics," says head of Ori studio, who offers Playground Games a call "to point you in the right direction"

  27-08-2026 18:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  The combat in the upcoming Fable is causing the wrong kind of stir - oh dear. The CEO of Moon Studios has thrown in his two cents, and let's just say he's not a fan of what Playground Games is up to.Gamescom 2026 has brought a wealth of new insights into the new Fable, since it's playable at the show. Among these has been deeper looks at what fighting will be like, and sadly, clips are being torn apart on social media.A post involving a stand-off against a gang leader started gaining some tracti
  
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• Phantom Blade Zero’s New XR Glasses Actually Have Tiny Swords On Them

  27-08-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Phantom Blade Zero looks like it'll be a major highlight of the 2026 gaming calendar, as this blend of Chinese fantasy, swords, and sorcery is looking sharp. If you're looking to jump into the martial arts action of the Phantom World with a bit of style, then you can check out this new limited-edition version of the Viture Beast XR glasses when preorders open on August 27, priced at $599. Viture says they'll start shipping out on October 29, the same day that Phantom Blade Zero releases for PC a
  
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• GTA 6 extended look live coverage – All the news as it happens from Netflix's deep dive stream

  27-08-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA 6 is closer than it has ever been as its tantalizing November 19 release date approaches, but we've still not seen that much about how Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to actually play. Trailers so far have established a mood and tone well so far, but it's GTA 6 Trailer 3, airing in mere hours, that we're expecting to finally reveal more about what our time in Leonida and Vice City will entail this time around. For everything else, our GTA 6 guide details everything already announced.As our Count
  
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• Germany’s President Warns Of Downsides To Gaming, Including Games With “Extremist Ideologies”

  27-08-2026 17:57 via gamespot.com
  
  This year's Gamescom event is underway in Cologne, Germany, and now the country's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier--speaking at the event itself--warned people to consider the downsides to gaming. He also said gaming is great and has lots of positive effects on people and society.
  As reported by DPA International, he said video games have "become so ubiquitous," so it's only prudent to "discuss the downsides of this development." He said people should look at video games "objectively, honestly
  
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• 7 Metal Gear Solid 4 tips to help you complete your final mission

  27-08-2026 17:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Having some Metal Gear Solid 4 tips to hand will stand you in good stead, whether you're returning to the battlefield or checking out Guns of the Patriots for the first time. After being a PS3 exclusive for over 18 years, the 2026 port that's also included in the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has opened the game up to a brand new audience, so you may be looking for some pointers for how to get started in Kojima's epic stealth adventure. With that in mind, here are seven essential MG
  
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• How to beat every Metal Gear Solid 4 boss

  27-08-2026 17:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  The various Metal Gear Solid 4 boss fights can be particularly challenging, with each pitting you against a unique enemy that you need to defeat before you can progress further through the act. Also, with this being a Hideo Kojima game you often need to think outside the box, as you won't get far going into each battle with an all-guns-blazing approach. To help you out, we've got loadout advice and pointers to help you beat every boss in Metal Gear Solid 4.If you're looking for further assistanc
  
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• Zero Company Is The Rare Star Wars Game To Meaningfully Push A Genre Forward

  27-08-2026 17:30 via gamespot.com
  Star Wars has been inspiring video games practically since video games have existed, but unlike the trailblazing film series, it has mostly been content to follow the leader. As a result, we've gotten all sorts of Star Wars video games molded after familiar templates, from first-person shooters to racing games. Those have been enjoyable enough, but they're very much defined as: "genre, but Star Wars." It's rare, but not unheard of, for a Star Wars game to push a genre forward with a combination
  
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• OneXPlayer adds another pricey handheld to the Arc G3 pile, and this one is $2,000

  27-08-2026 17:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  OneXPlayer just unleashed another Arc G3 Extreme handheld onto the battlefield, and shock, horror! It's two grand. You'll actually end up paying more for this new premium portable without the usual "early bird" discount, but even with that applied, it's another gadget most players probably can't afford. I have no doubts that the 8.8-inch OneXPlayer X2 Mini will serve as one of the best gaming handhelds out there. At least, that should be the case in terms of raw performance, as that Intel Arc G3
  
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• Peter Cullen, The Voice Behind Transformers’ Optimus Prime, Has Died

  27-08-2026 17:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Actor Peter Cullen, best known as the booming voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85. TMZ reported the news, which was corroborated by trade publications including The Hollywood Reporter. Cullen passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, according to his agent.Beginning his career as a live-action performer and an announcer, Cullen's run voicing Optimus Prime started with the original 1980s Transformers animated show. Optimus Prime was f
  
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