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• Indie Game Bundle Aiding Laid-Off Developers Is Nearing $200,000 Raised

  06-08-2026 21:25 via gamespot.com
  
  After soaring past an initial goal of $100,000, a Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle on Itch.io is now nearing $200,000 raised with seven days remaining.The bundle has so far raised more than $163,000, and features 127 games for the minimum price of $10, with the proceeds going towards helping laid-off developers pay for everyday expenses. There are some bigger-name games included as well, including indie titles like Skatebird, A Short Hike, and Arranger.It's the brainchild of Necrosoft Games di
  
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• Phantom Blade Zero – 11 Minutes Of Official Gameplay | Pre-Order Trailer

  12-08-2026 15:26 via gamespot.com
  
  Phantom Blade Zero PS5 pre-orders are LIVE!Watch the new 11-minute trailer for a fresh look at the story, lightning-fast combat, deadly bosses, and unforgettable characters.Featuring martial arts legend Donnie Yen as Creative Consultant and the actor for Mó Yuan.
  
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• Wednesday season 3 begins in senior year at Nevermore, and is all about being on the "precipice of adulthood"

  12-08-2026 15:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  Jenna Ortega has broken her silence on Wednesday season 3, teasing that a coming-of-age story is in store for students still at Nevermore.The second season of Wednesday ended with a litany of cliffhangers and unresolved story threads, not least of which involved the introduction of Aunt Ophelia into the Addams Family mix. On top of that, Enid transformed into an alpha werewolf, and Tyler joined a pack of Hyders.It seems everyone has something personal to contend with. So it's little surprise, th
  
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• Control Resonant Has No Parry Mechanic And I Don’t Know How To Feel About That

  12-08-2026 15:18 via gamespot.com
  
  Nothing beats the satisfying feeling of successfully parrying an attack, but don't expect to rely on that counter in Control Resonant. In fact, the game features no parry gameplay mechanic at all, as developer Remedy Entertainment wants players to get into the thick of things and chase enemies down in the follow-up to Control.Speaking to IGN, game director Mikael Kasurinen confirmed that players won't be able to deflect any attacks in the upcoming action-RPG. Remedy did experiment with using tha
  
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• More Lord Of The Rings Game Re-Releases Are Coming

  12-08-2026 15:07 via gamespot.com
  
  Aspyr Media shadowdropped a new "Legacy Edition" of the 2011 The Lord of the Rings game, War in the North, earlier this week. It won't be the last The Lord of the Rings re-release from Aspyr, as the company has confirmed "even more classic releases" from The Lord of the Rings series are coming "in the future."That's all Aspyr had to say, so it's anyone's guess as to the other "classic" The Lord of the Rings games that could make a return.
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• Hell Let Loose: Vietnam review: "Often frustrating but always involving, this FPS brings war to life and bloody death"

  12-08-2026 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Vietnam was a truly hellish experience for all concerned, and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, from Expression Games, has absolutely nailed that. I don't even mean for that to come off as backhanded. The game's firefights are intense, often unfair, sometimes heroic, and occasionally funny. Following on from the success of the original game's medley of WW2's Eastern and Western Front greatest hits, Vietnam is a mixture of what works in that game and a complete abandonment of peer-conflict battlefields. O
  
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• PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For August 2026 Includes Helldivers 2

  12-08-2026 14:24 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony is set to reveal the next batch of games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in August, but we already know of one of them: Helldivers 2.
  Developer Arrowhead announced that its hit action game about bringing Managed Democracy to other worlds will be available through the Game Catalog starting August 12. An influx of fresh recruits is perfect timing, as the Helldivers 2 community is being challenged to collectively eliminate 500 million enemies by Augu
  
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• Word to the wise - if you're planning to wait for that leaked Zelda Switch 2, you'll have to contend with the price hike

  12-08-2026 14:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Images of what appear to be a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 were shared online yesterday at ResetEra and later circulated across social media, and if it's real, it's an absolute beauty. Yet anyone now planning to hold off grabbing a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle in hopes of adding another Triforce-coated console to their setup is likely going to have to pay more.From September 1 onwards, the Nintendo Switch 2 is rising from $449.99 to $499.99 in the US, though the official new UK p
  
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• Scream 8 might have already found its directors, as American Mary horror helmers respond to rumours

  12-08-2026 14:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Scream 8 might have already found its directors, as filmmaking duo and twins Jen and Sylvia Soska respond to rumours. On August 8, one horror fan took to Twitter, writing, "Spyglass is reportedly closing negotiations with the Soska Sisters (Jen and Sylvia) to take over directing the next installment in the Scream horror franchise. The 'Twisted Twins' are said to have met secretly with studio executives this week." Then, three days later, the Soska Sisters replied with the eyes emoji. Is this a s
  
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• 9 months after season 1, Apple TV boss still hasn't seen any Pluribus season 2 scripts, but they're "being worked on"

  12-08-2026 14:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you've been counting down the days till Pluribus season 2 after that cliffhanger Pluribus season 1 ending, you'd be wise to keep expectations in check, as the latest update from Apple TV boss Eddy Cue suggests Carol and co. won't be back on screens for some time yet.Speaking to ScreenRant on the Ted Lasso season 4 red carpet, Apple TV head Eddy Cue was asked for an update on Pluribus season 2's scripts and offered a brief but illuminating response. "I haven't seen them. I know they're being w
  
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• Superman's Lex Luthor star Nicholas Hoult joins HBO's Harry Potter ahead of season 2, but he's not playing Voldemort

  12-08-2026 13:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first season of HBO's Harry Potter TV show hasn't even hit screens yet, but the second season is already adding new cast members fast, with the latest addition being Superman star Nicholas Hoult. However, despite many fans believing that Hoult would suit up as the Dark Lord himself, Voldemort, Deadline has confirmed that the star will play villain and wizard Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter season 2. HBO later confirmed the news via Instagram, quoting the wizard, "Magical Me indeed. Now, ho
  
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• "I'm not interested in bypassing DRM" - Preservationist brings back physical PC games using discs and even mechanical HDD "cartridges"

  12-08-2026 13:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Preservationists are fighting to keep physical media alive, but it turns out even shiny new PC games can be popped on discs and cartridges. In fact, you can theoretically turn any external storage you've got lying around, like old SD cards and USB sticks, into a game that will then automatically run when connected to your rig, and you don't have to use DRM-free storefronts.Yes, we've witnessed enthusiasts using SSDs as faux retro console cartridges for your PC, but Archades Games (Ryan Enstrom)
  
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• New to 3D printing? You need to see these machines, and they just got a major discount

  12-08-2026 13:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  3D printing isn't an easy hobby to get into; it can be expensive and complicated, especially if you choose a machine that isn't too beginner-friendly. However, there are some great options for newcomers if you know where to look… and it just so happens that a couple of my favorite options just went on sale.Industry giant Elegoo is currently running a major Back to School sale with up to 45% off its many machines. I've been able to test a lot of 3D printers over the past several years, and
  
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• Reacher season 4 is currently the show's lowest-rated season on Rotten Tomatoes, but it's not all bad news for the big man

  12-08-2026 13:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first three episodes of Reacher season 4 are streaming now on Prime Video. Star Alan Ritchson bet his life in our presence that it would be the best season yet, but the Rotten Tomatoes results are in, and, sorry Alan, you're dead, as it's currently the show's lowest-rated season according to the review aggregator.However, it's by no means disastrous news for Reacher fans, as season 4 is currently sitting on a very respectable 88% from 16 critics. Our own Reacher season 4 review awarded the n
  
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• New Palworld patch makes building bases over water much easier, and finally lets you earn World Tree Holy Water through expeditions rather than just farming

  12-08-2026 13:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's a new Palworld update out, and it's a doozy for rebalancing and quality-of-life tweaks. There are quite a lot of changes, but two topline alterations in particular have players elated.First, you have a substantial drop in the level required to build over water. The Aquatic Construction Kit now only requires you to be at level 23, rather than level 66. That's a hefty drop that opens up possibilities much earlier in the game than previously.It just needs one Ancient Technology Point instea
  
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• Spider-Man: Brand New Day forgets some of The Punisher's Netflix history, and fans aren't happy

  12-08-2026 12:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spider-Man: Brand New Day is all about the fallout from Doctor Strange's memory-wiping spell. It appears the writers also forgot something important – about The Punisher.As pointed out by a stream of fans online, Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) tells Peter Parker's Spider-Man (Tom Holland) that he's "never had a friend" like him.High praise for the wallcrawler, indeed. However, this line not only forgets Frank's shared history with Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock, but also his old war buddy Curtis
  
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• Phantom Blade Zero State Of Play Set For Next Week, And Yes, That’s Donnie Yen In The New Trailer

  12-08-2026 12:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony has announced a new State of Play broadcast for next week, and this time, the spotlight is on Phantom Blade Zero. Kicking off on August 17 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET, Sony says that viewers can expect a deep dive into the game ahead of its release on October 29. To set the stage, a new preorder trailer for the game was shown off, revealing action movie legend Donnie Yen and the role he played behind the scenes of the game.While Yen provided the likeness and motion capture for the character M&oac
  
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• Gamescom 2026 schedule: All of the dates, times, and where to watch the showcases

  12-08-2026 12:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Gamescom 2026 schedule is set to kick off in a matter of weeks, so if you're looking to get ready for the big gaming event and all of the showcases it will bring, then you've come to the right place. Not only will the event offer up players attending in person the opportunity to try out some upcoming games ahead of release, but Gamescom Opening Night Live hosted by Geoff Keighley is sure to be packed with fresh looks at some of the major new games landing in the future. And with other major
  
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• The Incredible Hulk director says Captain America was originally in the movie, but it was a "little too dark"

  12-08-2026 12:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Incredible Hulk is the unquestionable dark sheep of the MCU, so much so that it saw star Edward Norton replaced by Mark Ruffalo as the MCU's Bruce Banner till this day. But it could have been very different, as Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier has confirmed there's a "longer" and "darker" cut of the movie, featuring even more MCU cameos.Speaking to Collider about his new Netflix horror The Last House (which our favorite movie critic Hideo Kojima recently compared to Death Stranding),
  
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• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls review: "A stunning comeback for superhero fighters, essential for Marvel and genre fans alike"

  12-08-2026 12:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Every match in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls feels like it could be ripped fresh from the pages of a comic book in how it builds a tight narrative of clashing superheroes and supervillains. While it may begin as a traditional 2v2 bout, the end of a combo at the edge of a screen smashes the opponent out of one panel and across the stage when another hero suddenly joins, turning this into a 3v2, while each subsequent loss sees another hero jumping into the fray until it culminates in an epic 4v4 sh
  
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• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls review: "A stunning comeback for superhero fighters essential for Marvel and genre fans alike"

  12-08-2026 12:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Every match in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls feels like it could be ripped fresh from the pages of a comic book in how it builds a tight narrative of clashing superheroes and supervillains. While it may begin as a traditional 2v2 bout, the end of a combo at the edge of a screen smashes the opponent out of one panel and across the stage when another hero suddenly joins, turning this into a 3v2, while each subsequent loss sees another hero jumping into the fray until it culminates in an epic 4v4 sh
  
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• J.J Abrams confirms the connection between The End of Oak Street and the Cloverfield franchise, but it's not what you think

  12-08-2026 11:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ever since the first trailer for The End of Oak Street hit the internet, fans have been theorising that the movie is connected to producer J.J. Abrams' Cloverfield trilogy, but the filmmaker has now put that rumor to bed. "The only connection to our Cloverfield movies is that Ewan’s partner is Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who was the star of 10 Cloverfield Lane, who we were very lucky to get to work with and who I adore," said Abrams to The Hollywood Reporter. "So there was that, but other tha
  
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• Ms. Marvel actor says Spider-Man: Brand New Day is proof superhero fatigue doesn't exist, audiences just want good movies

  12-08-2026 11:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ms. Marvel actor Iman Vellani has responded to Spider-Man: Brand New Day's box office record – and what it means for the eternal debate surrounding superhero fatigue.Speaking on the Revenge Of podcast, Vellani – who last played Ms. Marvel in 2023's The Marvels – commented on Spider-Man: Brand New Day's historic box office success, which saw it overtake Avengers: Endgame as the biggest US domestic opening on record."People showed up on the first week," Vellani said of the fourth
  
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• Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders officially live at $60, and the Sekiro-esque Soulslike is getting a 20-minute State of Play from Sony next week

  12-08-2026 11:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Phantom Blade Zero, the exciting action RPG first unveiled during Sony's 2023 PlayStation Showcase, has drawn quite a lot of attention for its Sekiro-style vibes – and we'll finally get to see more of its Soulslike charm later this month.That's right – Sony is dropping a 20-minute-long "deep dive" State of Play showcasing some of Phantom Blade Zero's gameplay on August 17, as outlined in its latest blog post on the game.
  There's more, though… the studio has also revealed that
  
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• X-Men '97 season 3 release date speculation, plot, cast, and everything else you need to know about the animated Marvel show

  12-08-2026 09:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  X-Men '97 season 3 could arrive sooner than you think. The third season of Marvel's animated revival is currently scheduled to release in 2027, and seasons 4 is already confirmed as well. With a certain telekinetic mutant having just made her deubt in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it's a great time to be an X-Men fan.X-Men '97 season 2 went back to the very beginning, depicting how first mutant Apocalypse became a time-travelling tyrant hell-bent on wiping out the X-Men. Season 3 can't possibly get
  
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• Crimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to "performance bonus payments" made to 1,035 employees

  12-08-2026 01:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Open-world behemoth Crimson Desert has been one of the year's big successes, earning developer Pearl Abyss an estimated $200 million in just two weeks and itself a Very Positive Steam rating based on more than 100,000 reviews at the time of writing. Considerable criticism has been levied against its apparently barebones story and since-removed AI-generated assets, but all in all, it's hard to look at Crimson Desert as anything other than a huge win for Pearl Abyss, and that success has seemingly
  
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• Star Wars Zero Company Is Good But Seems To Play Things Too Safe – Preview

  12-08-2026 00:45 via gamespot.com
  
  I was hoping "XCOM but Star Wars" would have been a little bit more than just Star Wars painted over XCOM.
  
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• Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 improvements could come to other platforms, says Bethesda

  11-08-2026 23:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  Oblivion Remastered has by and large been a huge success for Bethesda both critically and commercially, but even more than a year after launch, it still suffers from poor performance including stuttering, frame rate instability, and crashes. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game launched today with touchscreen, mouse control, and gyro aiming support, as well as general improvements like DLSS anti-aliasing and "performance optimizations from the original Oblivion Remastered release," accordin
  
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• The Elder Scrolls 6 demo had a surprise guest at Bethesda HQ: a giant inflatable rat set up by protesting employees to watch Xbox execs who oversaw "devastating layoffs"

  11-08-2026 23:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Today, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma got a "live playthrough" of The Elder Scrolls 6, offering exuberant praise of the upcoming RPG's scale and story. Some Bethesda workers took the opportunity to remind Sharma of the 3,200 employees that are being cut under her watch as part of Xbox's massive restructure."Today at HQ, we had special guests from Microsoft leadership," according to a Bluesky post from OneBGS, a union representing employees at Bethesda. "We refuse to let executives forget what game studios
  
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• Max Payne 1 and 2 remake is still happening, but publisher Rockstar won't let Remedy say any more

  11-08-2026 23:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Max Payne 1 and 2 remake Remedy announced in 2022 and then barely acknowledged at all over the ensuing four years is definitely still happening, but the developer is relying on publisher Rockstar Games to provide more details. Rockstar and original developer Remedy described their partnership while revealing the remake of the Y2K-noir shooters all those moons ago, with Rockstar founder Sam Houser saying in a press release at the time, "We are massive fans of the work the Remedy team has crea
  
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