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• How to find the Training Grounds Key in Phantom Blade Zero

  06-11-2026 18:38 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Finding the Phantom Blade Zero Training Grounds Key took me ages, all because I missed a dirt path in the main Mandate camp that leads to the dovecote and, eventually, the boss that holds the key. It's also a very good idea to find it as you won’t be able to finish repairing the Illusory Pipa without it – and you'll miss out on some other rewards too. Anyway, I've explained exactly how you find the Training Grounds Key in Phantom Blade Zero below, so that you can wrap up the Mandate Encampme
  
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• Quote of the day by former GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2 artist: Sony and Microsoft can’t compete with Rockstar because “they do not care about making game products”

  11-11-2026 19:00 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Rockstar's ability to create world-beating titles like GTA 6 stems from a core practice - not succumbing to the 'fire and rehire' cycle that has ravaged publishers like Microsoft and Sony.That's according to David O'Reilly, a 12-year veteran of Rockstar whose credits as an environment artist cover GTA 6, Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 5. He claims that "Rockstar doesn't do the whole thing that the games industry has been madly scrambling to do" over the past few years - namely, laying off vast swath
  
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• Bethesda celebrates Skyrim’s 15th anniversary with new artwork from a "legendary artist"

  11-11-2026 18:37 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Time marches onward, unyielding and unflinching. Somehow, Skyrim, the latest of the Elder Scrolls games, is now 15 years old. Yes, if it was a child, it'd be going through a moody phase right now, making questionable fashion choices and listening to music that seems expressly designed to annoy you.On November 11, 2011, The Elder Scrolls 5 came out to a rabid audience of fantasy and RPG fans. Bethesda marked the fact it's somehow been a decade-and-a-half since then with some new artwork. I know,
  
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• Dumping "up to $2,000" a month into Pokemon fan game, vibe coder says Claude is "starting to refuse"

  11-11-2026 18:36 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Anthropic recently changed Claude to "prevent IP infringement," altering the LLM's rules so it won't help copy existing games. One proudly pro-AI dev at work on a Pokemon fan game is starting to feel the heat, but vows to continue working on a vibe coded project that's already cost hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars."Anthropic has cracked down and Claude models are starting to refuse work on Pokemon fan projects," Big Kid Nation, the developer behind Pokemon Arena 2D, says on Twitter (vi
  
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• How to complete the Triple Threat quest in Phantom Blade Zero

  11-11-2026 18:33 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The Phantom Blade Zero Triple Threat quest is one of the earliest side quests you can pick up, but you won't complete it until almost the end of the game. Starting with a pretty tough boss, followed by many hours of nothing, this quest suddenly picks up once you reach the Mirage Estate. There's a lot to do, it's a bit complicated, and it doesn't help that if you've not got a particular weapon, you can't get all the quest rewards either, so here's how you complete the full Triple Threat quest in
  
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• In a world full of $200 controllers, this $35 Xbox pad manages to afford anti-drift sticks

  11-11-2026 18:27 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Over the last few years, I have found myself gravitating further and further towards PC gaming, but after spending 8 hours at a desk all day at work, I don’t want to spend my downtime sat in front of a mouse and keyboard - I want to be firmly planted on my sofa with a controller in hand. The only downside to this is that the best Xbox Series X controllers that dominate the PC gamepad market can be expensive, so I needed something that offered as many features as possible without the price tag
  
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• The Rings of Power's Dark Wizard reveal was one of the first things the showrunners wanted to do

  11-11-2026 18:25 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The Rings of Power showrunners say their fascination with revealing who the Dark Wizard is stemmed from some of their very first conversations about the show."The idea of Blue Wizards who went east is such a tantalizing piece of the lore," Patrick McKay told Radio Times. "It was one of the first things we talked about wanting to explore in the show – reaching that moment and figuring out who they were, what they were about, what happened to them, and his eventual fate."After a brief interactio
  
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• I've wanted to play this anime-inspired farming RPG for years, and I might finally get my chance

  11-11-2026 18:18 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  It sounds like Fields of Mistria, a gorgeous indie farming sim and RPG oozing with '90s anime vibes, is finally coming to consoles, as its devs confirm they've been exploring "other platforms" since its 1.0 launch earlier this year and that "porting work is actively happening." Even as someone who plays games exclusively on consoles, I rarely find myself unable to play something I really want to, or, at the very least, not for long. However, Fields of Mistria has been an exception. Ever since it
  
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• Ex-Tekken boss says developing for Xbox Series S is doing "extra work for a slightly weaker child"

  11-11-2026 18:16 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  For players, the Xbox Series S is a great idea. A cheaper version of the console that sacrifices some power to reduce cost. On the development side, however, it's a different story, and longtime Tekken developer Katsuhiro Harada could do without it, and he has no problem saying so.During a group discussion with other industry heavyweights at the SKY31 event in Seoul, South Korea, Harada quite literally used the opportunity to get his thoughts off his chest. "There's something I really want to sa
  
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• Steam’s Growing Review Backlog Has Cost Another Game Its Launch Date

  11-11-2026 18:09 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Steam's growing backlog for approving game builds appears to be getting worse, as yet another studio's game is stuck in the purgatory of the platform's review program. Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business, a post-apocalyptic game about keeping a cargo railway running after society has collapsed, was originally scheduled to launch on November 10, but it's stuck waiting for Steam's mandatory QA review before it can be published."Unfortunately, we're stuck waiting for Steam t
  
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• World of Stands codes (November 2026) and how to redeem them for Arrows and more

  11-11-2026 18:06 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  World of Stands codes can give you a decent boost in this action RPG based on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, as you fight against enemy Stand users and tough bosses that stand in your way. After development went on hiatus around a year ago, the game is now back with regular updates promised and, of course, those all important promos.The main rewards from recent codes have been various types of Arrows used in summoning, along with Locacaca Fruits and Gold currency to top up your balances in this battl
  
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• The best controllers for GTA 6: The gamepads I'd recommend for PS5 and Xbox players jumping into Vice City

  11-11-2026 18:04 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The long wait is almost over; GTA 6 might already be downloaded and waiting for you to play, so it's time you start thinking about what you'll be playing it with. Whether you need a replacement, a spare, you want to invest in something a bit special to mark the occasion, or you're curious about what's out there, I've pulled together all the best controllers for GTA 6. I've used my expertise from reviewing the best PS5 controllers and the best Xbox Series X controllers for over six years to give
  
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• GTA 6 censorship worries bubble up in Japan: the install size is different and the age rating drops sex and drugs

  11-11-2026 17:24 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Japanese gamers are reportedly concerned that the country will be getting a censored version of GTA 6 when it releases next week.It's no shocker that GTA 6 will get a high age rating from nearly every ratings board on the planet. The game deals with violence, drugs, sex, and all manner of debauchery, with the European ratings board reporting the game will feature "detailed decapitation and dismemberment," as well as cocaine that "can be carried around by the player and snorted directly from thei
  
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• Honkai Star Rail’s First Playable Aeon Isn’t A Damage God, And That’s A Good Thing

  11-11-2026 17:21 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  The Aeons of Honkai Star Rail have always been far beyond ordinary mortals. They are conceptual deities whose actions have the potential to reshape entire galaxies--so putting one into a player's four-person team was always going to be a huge design challenge for the HoYoverse team. Ahead of the game's Version 4.7 update, we spoke to lead game designer Chengan An about why Aha, The Aeon of Elation, was chosen as the game's first playable Aeon. According to Chengan, the decision to bring Aha int
  
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• Best Loadouts In Call Of Duty: Warzone For MW4 Season 1

  11-11-2026 17:14 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Modern Warfare 4 has integrated with Warzone for Season 1, adding MW4’s full weapon pool, attachments, and other new gear into battle royale. This means you'll want to update your loadouts for this new season. Our guide will recommend some of the best weapon builds for Warzone in Season 1 of Modern Warfare 4, as well as discuss some of the major changes to weapon customization this year.For best perks, make sure to check out our MW4 Warzone Season 1 perk guide. Weapon customization changes in
  
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• The Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy's entire story so far will get you FF7 Revelation-ready

  11-11-2026 17:10 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is the third and final instalment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy that reimagines the 1997 PS1 JRPG classic while incorporating the wider universe known as The Compilation of Final Fantasy 7 (which includes spin-offs like PSP's Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7, and even movies like Advent Children).While there's still time to catch up on the first two parts ahead of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's impending April 8, 2027 release, which will conclude the saga, you've com
  
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• My Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy's entire story so far will get you FF7 Revelation-ready

  11-11-2026 17:10 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is the third and final instalment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy that reimagines the 1997 PS1 JRPG classic while incorporating the wider universe known as The Compilation of Final Fantasy 7 (which includes spin-offs like PSP's Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7, and even movies like Advent Children).While there's still time to catch up on the first two parts ahead of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's impending April 8, 2027 release, which will conclude the saga, you've com
  
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• How Honkai Star Rail Took Inspiration From Sports Cars For Something Unexpected

  11-11-2026 17:10 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Turn-based RPGs can face difficulties during the design process when figuring out how to convey physical momentum. In an environment where actions are decided by button taps and menus rather than real-time physics, the connection to physical movement can feel inauthentic. When HoYoverse designed Honkai Star Rail's massive fire-breathing dragon that accompanies Castorice, lead game designer Chengan An says the team looked beyond typical fantasy tropes for inspiration.Instead of looking at other m
  
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• VisionQuest's Tommy Maximoff actor says Young Avengers "would be a dream" after that finale reveal

  11-11-2026 16:54 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Ruaridh Mollica is absolutely down for a Young Avengers movie... especially after the big reveal in the final episode of VisionQuest.Warning: there are massive spoilers for VisionQuest episode 8 ahead!In the season finale of VisionQuest, Tommy finally reunites with his brother Billy – and it all becomes a very sweet family reunion. After Vision saves the world from a vengeful Ultron (again), Billy appears and is pulled in for a rather heartwarming group hug."Do the words 'young' and 'Avengers'
  
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• Shrek 2 Remastered pummeled on Steam over Epic Games account requirement and suspected "AI textures"

  11-11-2026 16:51 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Aspyr Media's Shrek 2 Remastered has been released to Mixed Steam reviews amid complaints of Epic Games integration and potential AI use. The biggest game release of November 2026 has finally arrived, with Shrek 2 Remastered – a remaster of the 2004 hit game based on the best film sequel ever made – arriving on modern platforms. The original game was a certified platinum couch co-op banger in my domain, with it featuring four-player co-op in every stage with varying Shrek characters to play
  
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• How to find the Lenses of Truth in Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake

  11-11-2026 16:34 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The Lenses of Truth in Zelda Ocarina of Time are an essential item used to reveal hidden objects, illusions, and secrets that Link might have otherwise missed. In the original OoT these were actually called the Lens of Truth, presented as a flamboyant magnifying glass, but in the Remake they're recreated into a pair of equally flashy glasses. Either way, the effect and their location in Kakariko Village remains the same, so I'll explain where to find them in the Remake below.How to get the Lense
  
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• Dark Souls 2 and 3 are back online after 2 weeks as FromSoftware finishes its investigation

  11-11-2026 16:21 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The silence is over. The servers for Dark Souls 2 and 3 have been reactivated after they were suddenly turned off at the end of October due to apparent security issues, with FromSoftware saying the problems have been resolved.The studio announced that normality has resumed today, November 11. "Regarding the temporary suspension of the game server for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3, the investigation has been completed and the fix has been applied," the company writes. "The game server and online
  
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• How to complete the Heart of the Fist quest in Phantom Blade Zero and find the grave

  11-11-2026 16:14 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The Phantom Blade Zero Heart of the Fist side quest is a very simple one, tasking you with finding the grave of the Iron Fist Master and leaving some incense there for the Iron Fiend. Unfortunately, the only hint that the game gives you is that the grave is in the Mirrorwood. Thankfully, it's not very far at all and you will have walked past the grave at least once or twice while playing through Phantom Blade, so this is where to find it.Phantom Blade Zero Heart of the Fist grave location(Image
  
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• World of Warcraft: Forever review: "A love letter to the MMORPG I fell for over 20 years ago"

  11-11-2026 16:00 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  As I created a Hunter in World of Warcraft: Forever for what must be the 100th time by now, the saying 'the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results' rolled around my head a lot. I've played this game before. A lot. Is Forever truly sufficiently different to be so obsessed again? Well, yes. It's this lovely, warm, flawed, wonderfully infuriating dose of nostalgia. It's simultaneously far improved from the original World of Warcraft and, m
  
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• Doom Meets Classic Disney In Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Now At Its Lowest Price Ever

  11-11-2026 16:00 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Pairing the classic feel of Mickey Mouse in the iconic Steamboat Willie cartoon from the late 1920s with the brutal, energetic thrill of a boomer shooter sounds like an odd mix—but it’s one that Mouse: P.I. For Hire nails. Emulating nostalgic cartoons from the past and combining them with one of my favorite styles of FPS games makes it an indie game that I have to celebrate. And now, you can celebrate with me, especially while it's at its lowest price yet.It’s easy to see the visuals of Mo
  
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• The Weeknd turning up to play Stellar Blade: Blood Rain shows the series' appeal goes "beyond gaming," Shift Up says

  11-11-2026 15:44 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Shift Up says Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is making solid progress toward reaching the quality highs the developers expect, and that more will be revealed "in stages." And if that doesn't get you excited, The Weeknd has played it and is a big fan.As part of a new financial briefing to investors, the top brass at Shift Up has been taking questions about what's currently going on behind the scenes. One of which is, simply, how is Stellar Blade: Blood Rain getting on?"Development of Stellar Blade: Bl
  
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• This Game is Stealing All My Free Time

  11-11-2026 15:00 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  Frostpunk's Nintendo Switch version gets a Yes from Kurt.
  
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• "The snowboarding minigame is just essential," says FF7 Revelation director "There really was no other option for us!"

  11-11-2026 15:00 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  The original Final Fantasy 7 might have featured heaps of command battles and a dense, complex mythos, but it's more than its ecologically-forward story that connected us to the game's world. Filled with a whole planet of towns to explore and people to chat with, Cloud and his RPG party frequently take time to embed themselves in these communities. Taking part in activities and minigames is a huge part of that. Who among us didn't spend whole afternoons just chilling at the Gold Saucer like we w
  
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• The Rings of Power season 3's new heroic Orc character offers a fresh perspective on Middle-earth

  11-11-2026 15:00 via Latest from GamesRadar+
  
  Adapting Tolkien's sprawling canon of Middle-Earth lore, The Rings of Power explores ideas and locations that we don't get to see in the main Lord of the Rings trilogy. We visit Númenor and the Southlands, and witness a new side to characters like Galadriel and Gandalf. But as the show began to spend more time on the rise of Sauron, one perspective seemed a little underdeveloped: that of the Orcs, the much-maligned race who make up most of Sauron's army.In The Rings of Power season 3, we finall
  
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• Before GTA Online, GTA 4 Free Mode Was The Best Playground

  11-11-2026 15:00 via GameSpot - All Content
  
  For over a decade, Grand Theft Auto 5 has consistently topped sales charts, and its staying power is largely attributed to the eternally popular GTA Online. The ever-evolving multiplayer component of GTA V is a massive force in its own right, and for good reason. But while I had my fun dabbling with the expansive GTA Online, nostalgia for its online predecessor in 2008’s Grand Theft Auto 4 has a hold on me.Online multiplayer in GTA 4 wasn’t the main selling point for the Xbox 360 and PS3 gam
  
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