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• How to defeat the Three-Faced Puppet in Phantom Blade Zero

  30-10-2026 12:14 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Defeating the Phantom Blade Zero Aberrant Three-Faced Puppet is difficult but this is a boss you're meant to discover early and come back to later. It's also a much simpler fight than it seems as you effectively just have to play very defensively until you break the puppet's guard and then go on the attack. The main issue is that the Three-Faced Puppet has a lot of health and takes a long time to defeat. My tips below will help you bring this Phantom Blade Zero boss as quickly and painlessly as
  
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• Games Will Have A Physical Footprint Forever, Take-Two Boss Says, But It’ll Be “Very Small”

  12-11-2026 21:12 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  It's no secret that the market for physical video games is drying up, but don't expect physical media for gaming to go away entirely anytime soon, or ever, according to Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick.He told The Game Business that it "may not be the end" for physical media entirely in games, even with Sony killing off PlayStation discs in 2028. He said there will "always be some physical business" for gaming, but it will be a "very small part of the business."Lucia and Jason in GTA 6.He likened the
  
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• The Blood of Dawnwalker lifted the "curse" on the vampire genre, says Rebel Wolves boss

  12-11-2026 20:47 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  It was a bad time to be a vampire fan and enjoyer of video games until precisely September 2, 2026, when a team of CD Projekt Red veterans released The Blood of Dawnwalker, easily the best vampire game in years. Rebel Wolves didn't take home any awards at the Golden Joysticks this year, but it showed a lot of class by congratulating and paying respect to its competition, including Ultimate Game of the Year, Resident Evil Requiem. We caught up with Rebel Wolves founder and Blood of Dawnwalker gam
  
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• Fable – 4 Minutes Of New Questing Gameplay

  12-11-2026 20:35 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Celebrate 25 years of XBOX with an exclusive look at brand new Fable Quest Gameplay. The Hero of Briar Hill has entered the depths of Deepwood alongside Arden, a local Hero, to investigate why strange magical happenings have been troubling the people of Oakshire. Here, they cross a threshold where the natural magic of Deepwood appears corrupted by an outside force, and they discover hints as to who or what could be responsible...Fable launches on 23 February 2027 on XBOX Series X|S, Steam and Pl
  
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• This Happy Ending For Two Games With Identical Names Was A Headache For Nintendo

  12-11-2026 20:17 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  On November 25, two entirely separate games called Piece by Piece are releasing on Nintendo Switch. It's no coincidence, but the circumstances that led to this unusual situation certainly stem from a coincidence.Publisher No More Robots launched Piece by Piece, a cozy sim game full of cute animal characters, on Steam back in March. Two days later, studio Neon Polygons self-published an unrelated puzzle-platformer where you jump through literal puzzle pieces that you connect together--this game i
  
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• Disney Teases “Major Announcements” For The Game Awards

  12-11-2026 20:10 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  The Game Awards will air on Disney+ this year, and along with that, Disney has teased "major announcements and surprises" for its own games at the event. To be sure, The Game Awards will stream in other places, too, like YouTube and Twitch, so you won't need to sign up for Disney+ to watch."As the evening unfolds, viewers can expect major announcements and surprises from some of Disney’s most anticipated titles in gaming," the company said.That's all that Disney had to say on the matter, but t
  
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• The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Pays Tribute To A Classic, Non-Canon Manga

  12-11-2026 20:06 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is largely a very reverent remake, with new quality-of-life features and small tweaks. That goes for the story as well, which largely maintains the original and slightly expands or clarifies some sections. But it also appears to pay homage to a classic Zelda manga.The manga is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time by Akira Himekawa, which itself was a retelling of the Nintendo 64 game. It was released in Japan in 2000 and first released in America in 2008, fol
  
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• The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more (November 13-15)

  12-11-2026 20:00 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  If you're looking for reasons to stay home this weekend, there are plenty of options to keep you busy in the world of streaming. From returning seasons of huge fantasy shows to a new dinosaur movie, there's plenty to while away those dark and cold evenings.The last stop on the Road to Avengers: Doomsday also arrives on streaming this week, with the double-whammy of the VisionQuest finale and Avengers: Endgame Encore, which features numerous Doomsday-teasing scenes. Both are essential viewing ahe
  
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• Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are credited as writers on Avengers: Doomsday

  12-11-2026 19:41 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Some Marvel fans are hopeful that Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman will make an appearance in Avengers: Doomsday after the pair has been given an "additional writing credit" on the film.The official WGA (Writers Guild of America) entry for the film lists the writing credits as follows: "Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron and Eric Pearson and Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers and Jeff Loveness and Andrew Lanham and Destin Daniel Cretton and Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman."It's Marvel... so anyone cou
  
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• Xbox Has Spent 25 Years Tracking Your Gaming Habits; Now You Can See The Damage

  12-11-2026 19:34 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  It's the 25th anniversary of Xbox, and to celebrate, you can see how much time you've spent--or wasted, according to my parents--playing games on Xbox hardware over the years. Not to be confused with the end-of-year wrap-up that Xbox usually offers, Xbox Playback looks at your entire history, from when you first booted up a console to your current-day Achievements.It's a neat little celebratory feature, complete with a customized video and graphics that you can show off. In addition to the date
  
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• Final Fantasy 14 Players Are Mourning The Loss Of The Game’s Legendary Bassist

  12-11-2026 19:32 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  The Final Fantasy 14 community is in mourning following news that Eikichi Iwai, the bassist for the game's house band, The Primals, has died at the age of 57, and is taking to the MMORPG's main hub cities to honor his legacy.An "Important Announcement" post on the official FF14 website from developer Square Enix on November 11 broke the news, and stated the development team was "deeply saddened" to inform the community of Iwai's passing."Having witnessed his truly unforgettable performance on st
  
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• Physical GTA 6 map leaks, and I need to know if it's teasing another UFO Easter egg

  12-11-2026 19:19 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  One version of the GTA 6 map has apparently leaked. The low-detail map doesn't reveal the full network of roads and areas in the game, but it does give us early confirmation of some in-game locations and a general outline of Leonida's highway system.The GTA 6 map's art matches preview images from the $400 GTA 6 Collector's Box, so it's likely the same "double-sided souvenir poster" included in that package. Images of the map started circulating on social media today, seemingly originating from a
  
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• Resident Evil Requiem actor after Golden Joystick Awards win: "Capcom, you cannot fail!"

  12-11-2026 19:00 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Resident Evil Requiem walked away with the biggest prize of the night at the Golden Joystick Awards yesterday, capping off a total of four wins with the prestigious title of Ultimate Game of the Year. But in an acceptance speech delivered on-stage by Leon Kennedy actor Nick Apostoledes, there was an allusion to an even bigger winner - Capcom itself."What can I say?" Apostoledes began. "Resident Evil going 30 years strong this year - how fitting is it to win Ultimate Game of the Year for Requiem?
  
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• Hasbro goes back to the beginning with nostalgic Star Wars 50th anniversary action figures

  12-11-2026 18:47 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  With the galaxy far, far away turning a half-century old next year, Hasbro is going back to basics with its Star Wars 50th Anniversary action figures; the Black Series, Vintage Collection, and Retro lines are all getting toys based on A New Hope.Well over a dozen products are listed in this initial wave of Star Wars 50th Anniversary action figures, and they're all based on characters from the original movie that kicked everything off - from major names like Luke and Leia to Cantina wolfman Arlei
  
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• How to complete A Severed Mindseal in Phantom Blade Zero and find all Primal Stones

  12-11-2026 18:44 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Completing the Phantom Blade Zero A Severed Mindseal quest takes a long time as you've got to help the friendly Mandate Shadow Warden at three Sha-Chi Towers scattered across the game. The Weeping Creek Valley tower is part of the main story but the other two are optional: the Pangzhen Tower, which is confusingly actually in Meigu Lake, and the Crimson Forest Tower, which can't be accessed unless you've sufficiently progressed the main quest and a particular side quest – in short, if you've ju
  
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• Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney says Nvidia CEO stepping down amid affair allegations marks "a sad day" for "all humanity"

  12-11-2026 18:37 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  You're probably aware by now of the scandal at Nvidia. Outgoing CEO Jensen Huang has announced his departure following allegations of two extramarital affairs within the last week. This is reverberating through the tech and games industries, causing Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney to weigh in.He did so on Twitter, where he expressed considerable respect for Huang. "A sad day for Nvidia, developers, America, and all humanity," he writes. "Jensen founded and ran one of the few companies to reach a mass
  
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• Palworld devs get 5 days off to play GTA 6

  12-11-2026 18:34 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  We're now one week away from the launch of GTA 6, and Palworld studio Pocketpair has announced that it'll be giving devs excited to play Rockstar's game the time off to do so, because "we believe that such a historic occasion deserves our full attention."I don't know about you, but I suspect that November 19 may see a lot of people around the world calling in sick to their jobs thanks to a sudden bout of illness that's going to take them until at least after the weekend to recover from. Pocketpa
  
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• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is selling way more physical copies than digital in Japan

  12-11-2026 18:32 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is selling more physical copies and digital copies in Japan, and by some margin to boot.Japanese magazine Famitsu's latest sales chart numbers are in, with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time unsurprisingly at the top. According to its data, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 sold 537,041 physical copies at Japanese retailers. Earlier this week, Nintendo confirmed that the latest Zelda release had sold over 5.2 million c
  
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• Xbox CEO’s 25th Anniversary Message Is About AI, Even If She Won’t Say It

  12-11-2026 18:11 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  As Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her thoughts on where gaming is going over the next 25 years, and people are saying her message is really more about pushing AI.Sharma said modern games demonstrate the "heights of human craft in ways unimaginable just decades ago." However, the costs, resources, and risks that companies need to take on have "grown just as dramatically," she said.
  "As a result, too many ideas never become games, and too many games fall shor
  
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• Clover Adventure codes (November 2026) and how to redeem them for free Spins and Gems

  12-11-2026 18:07 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Clover Adventure codes provide you with a significant opportunity to develop your character, as you explore this action RPG inspired by Black Clover. Discover mythical creatures, raid foreboding dungeons, and battle tough world bosses as you fly across the Clover, Diamond, and Spade kingdoms on your broom.You can claim plenty of free Spins with the promos available, letting you repeatedly reroll your Grimoire, Clan, and Bloodline for a chance at landing better stats to help you through this magi
  
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• Nintendo announces its 2026 Black Friday offers, with free games and $20 discounts

  12-11-2026 17:55 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Nintendo has officially unveiled its 2026 Black Friday offers today, with discounts across games and consoles landing on November 22. The headline here is that Mario Kart bundle, once again returning to the shelves back in September and now taking a $50 discount when Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals come into full effect at the end of the month. The package comprises the handheld itself ($499.99 MSRP), a copy of Mario Kart World ($79.99 MSRP), and three months of Nintendo Switch Online Individ
  
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• Blood of Dawnwalker boss calls the Golden Joysticks a "remarkable experience," even if it didn't win

  12-11-2026 17:51 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Last night we had this year's Golden Joysticks, and sadly, The Blood of Dawnwalker came up short despite a number of nominations. Developer Rebel Wolves is taking it in stride though, very much just happy to be in the conversation since this is literally the company's debut release."It's such a remarkable experience and an incredible honor to witness my fellow Rebel Wolves making this magic happen," Tomasz Tinc, chief publishing officer and co-owner of the studio, said on Twitter. "A privilege b
  
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• GTA 6 was almost refused classification in South Korea due to the sheer amount of genitals shown

  12-11-2026 17:47 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  GTA 6 was reportedly almost refused classification to release in South Korea, with the sheer amount of genitals being the sticking point for many. GTA 6 is almost guaranteed to get high age ratings from every ratings board. The series has historically received the highest ratings every time a new game releases, and as Rockstar continues to push that boundary and the fidelity of the acts in the games grows even more realistic, it's only natural that things will come under scrutiny from ratings bo
  
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• Where to find all the Great Fairies in Ocarina of Time

  12-11-2026 17:45 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The Great Fairy Fountains in Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake are unlocked in different ways, and each of the six Fairies will grant you a brand new power or upgrade that can't be unlocked any other way. Some of these are hugely important, and though none of the Great Fairies are mandatory to progress, they can make the OoT hugely easier and arguably more fun - as long as you can afford the hefty prices involved in getting them to bestow their powers and gifts on you. Below I'll tell you where to fi
  
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• WoW: Forever Is For Everyone, And Launch Just Proved It

  12-11-2026 17:40 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  The launch of a new MMORPG is a special occasion. It's not just the arrival of a new game, but, in many ways, the birth of a new world. World of Warcraft: Forever's launch was no different, and it seems like everybody was eager to get in on the ground floor. It was a remarkably smooth start for developer Blizzard's third major version of WoW, and even though Azeroth is a place players have seen before and many know like the back of their hand, there was an excitement in the air, a spring in eve
  
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• The Internet Reacts To Jensen Huang’s Resignation From Nvidia

  12-11-2026 17:39 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  It's the end of an era for Nvidia, as its founder and longtime CEO, Jensen Huang, has resigned effective immediately. The face of one of the largest companies in the US and the growing AI boom, Huang's retirement comes after news broke of his two extramarital affairs, one of which was with a suspected Chinese spy.Nvidia has appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Colette Kress, to serve as interim CEO and Harvey C. Jones as Chair of the Board, but Huang's departure will leave a void that won't be
  
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• Nintendo pulled back the horror from one of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's most terrifying enemies

  12-11-2026 17:33 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  One of my most enduring memories of playing the original Ocarina of Time as a kid is being absolutely terrified of ReDeads as a kid. With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, Nintendo had an opportunity to make the zombie-like enemies even more terrifying – and I can't decide if I'm relieved or disappointed that the devs decided to tone it down."With this remake, the graphics are a lot improved," producer Hidemaro Fujibayashi tells GameSpot, "and so the ReDead – the sound
  
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• Big Walk AI critics "need to get over themselves," says ex-Gears of War lead

  12-11-2026 17:01 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Controversy is swirling around Big Walk right now due to the discovery that AI was used in parts of the game's development. One of the central creatives behind Gears of War has come to the friendslop indie hit's defense, claiming there's now some review bombing going on in response to the discovery.On Twitter, Cliff Bleszinski, the lead designer of the original Gears of War trilogy, makes his thoughts extremely clear. "Wow, they're review-bombing Big Walk because it used some AI help to get out
  
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• The new 50th anniversary Lego Star Wars sets are great, but I’m most interested in their weird collectible minifigures

  12-11-2026 16:32 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  An entire battalion's worth of new Lego Star Wars sets have dropped out of hyperspace like a Rebel fleet about to take on the Empire, and while they look incredible (I'm genuinely excited to grab some of these), I'm most interested in the bizarro minifigures some come with.Unveiled at the Lego store as part of A New Hope's 50th anniversary, there are seven new Lego Star Wars sets in total spanning a host of budgets and styles. The lineup includes massive display pieces you can hang on your wall
  
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• How to complete Cui in Phantom Blade Zero and find Cui's grandfather

  12-11-2026 16:06 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The Phantom Blade Zero Cui quest is one of the longest in the entire game and has some vague objectives that make it difficult to complete. Starting in the Village of Lu after finding the puppet child Cui, this quest doesn't conclude until the final region of the game. Worst of all, you can fail the quest much sooner than that if you don't have the right items or leave a specific area, blocking you out of its final reward. Having completed the quest myself, here's a full breakdown of how I found
  
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