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• Iraq PM warns armed groups against stockpiling weapons

  23-06-2018 17:59 via yahoo.com
  Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi warned on Saturday he would not allow militias to stockpile arms, two weeks after a weapons depot belonging to an armed group exploded in Baghdad.At least 16 people were killed and around 30 injured when the cache, owned by a group close to populist cleric Moqtada Sadr, blew up in his stronghold of Sadr City on June 7."There are groups who have taken advantage of the war against (the Islamic State group) to stock up weapons in order to threaten the state," Ab
  
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• Mihoyo CEO says Monster Hunter-like Nodusfall is very "un-Mihoyo," and in a perfect world that means less gacha gunk

  26-08-2026 17:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nodusfall, the next game from Genshin Impact maker and gacha kingpin Hoyoverse (or MiHoYo), was one of the biggest surprises at the 2026 Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase. Commenting on the game, CEO Liu Wei, known to many fans as Da Wei, agrees Nodusfall is very different from the company's usual releases.In a Chinese statement circulating online (with slightly varying translations backed up by Google image translate), Wei describes Nodusfall as miHoYo's first realistic fantasy online game,
  
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• JBL proves Gamescom is for headsets too as it unveils the new Quantum 850 alongside a trio of mid-range pairs

  26-08-2026 17:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  JBL has yet again chosen Gamescom to unleash the latest additions to its Quantum headset line-up, starting with the Quantum 850.The £249.99 multi-platform headset is expected to launch on October 1 later this year, powered by Hi-Res-certified 50mm Carbon Dynamic audio drivers. The high-end wireless pair is just the first of four that JBL has chosen to unleash onto the world amid the hype of new game announcements. There are also the Quantum 520, Quantum 520X, and Quantum 120 to consider ad
  
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• Xbox announces disc-to-digital conversion plan as part of its "commitment to game preservation," and while it's a good idea the red flags have me scared

  26-08-2026 17:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  Today, Microsoft announced that players will soon be able to turn their physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S discs into digital games. It's a good idea, but even this initial announcement has some red flags that are leaving me nervous as a physical game collector."Most XBOX One and XBOX Series X disc-based games support this new feature," the company says in its announcement. "Players can claim a digital entitlement by inserting a supported disc into an XBOX One or XBOX Series X console and lau
  
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• The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Now Includes Another Special Perk

  26-08-2026 17:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has announced that preorders for the 25th-anniversary edition of the Xbox Series X are now open (at least to some), and if you want one, it's going to cost you.
  As rumored, the 1TB console will cost $900, which is $100 more than the standard Xbox Series X. It features a translucent green design and sports an "Xbox 25" logo to celebrate the milestone. The bundle comes with a special-edition 25th-anniversary translucent green Xbox controller as well. Each console unit is individually num
  
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• PlayStation Plus Free Games For September 2026 Revealed

  26-08-2026 17:33 via gamespot.com
  
  PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim four freebies starting September 1--Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Chained Echoes and Wobbly Life. If you haven't claimed August's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday.This story is developing…
  
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• Listen up Drift fans, one of the best controllers we've tested so far is getting a full Fortnite makeover

  26-08-2026 17:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is getting decked out in Drift swag this year, with the new Drift colorway making its debut on the Gamescom showfloor. The mostly-black controller takes its aesthetic cues from the season 5 skin, with flashes of white, gold, and light red completing the look. This is the same gamepad underneath all that, of course, the latest version of the Victrix Pro BFG that's been sitting at the top of our guide to the best PS5 controllers for a few years now. With the addition o
  
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• A sequel to Alien: Covenant about Michael Fassbender's David "creating a brave new world for himself" is in the works, according to Ridley Scott

  26-08-2026 17:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ridley Scott says a follow-up to Alien: Covenant that will continue David's story is in the works.Per the LA Times, the new installment will focus on David (Michael Fassbender) creating a "brave new world for himself.” In regards to David, a malfunctioning AI, Scott said: "AIs can go off. And if they do, it’s like a bomb."Alien: Covenant hit theaters in 2017 and had a modest box office return of $240 million against a budget of $111 million. The film, which sees the crew of a coloniz
  
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• The Sinking City 2 storage lock code

  26-08-2026 17:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  You'll find the Sinking city 2 storage lock in the hospital long before you should able to open it, because you'll need to find four notes as you explore. However, the code should work whether you have the notes or not, so I can give you that now, as well as outline what you should be doing to find the code as you play the game. There's a good SMG upgrade to be had here, so it's worth opening however you do it. The Sinking City 2 storage code (Image credit: Frogwares)The Sinking City 2 storage c
  
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• A Legendary Star Wars Vending Machine Is At The Center Of A Major Conspiracy

  26-08-2026 17:18 via gamespot.com
  
  More than 27 years ago, Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace released in theaters, ushering in a new wave of fandom for one of the most important media franchises of all time. Since the film's release, one relic has been a constant: the Pepsi vending machine on Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh. It has remained and kept stocked with drinks ever since then, but it appears that has finally changed as part of some bizarre prank or heist.Below, you can see what the vending machine looks like--or loo
  
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• Following Xbox Breakup, State Of Decay 3 Will Return With A Closed Beta Playtest

  26-08-2026 17:16 via gamespot.com
  
  While Microsoft reportedly sold developer Undead Labs to a mystery buyer, the Washington-based studio is keeping its zombie survival game State of Decay 3 alive and well. And now, it plans to host another playtest sometime later this year.In an August 26 Xbox Wire post,Undead Labs' community manager, Bruce Dugan, announced that the upcoming zombie survival sim will begin a closed beta playtest "before the end of 2026." An exact date for when this beta will start wasn't confirmed, but you can reg
  
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• Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Officially Announced, And It Sounds Pretty Great

  26-08-2026 17:07 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has officially announced a new Xbox feature that lets you digitize your physical game discs.
  In a blog post, Microsoft revealed a new system that allows players to "bring the benefits of digital to physical discs," with the aim of giving people more flexibility. This disc-to-digital program was leaked a while back.Xbox's new disc-to-digital program has been officially announced.Microsoft said "most" Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc-based games will support the new feature. Here's how it
  
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• Crazy Taxi: World Tour Hands-On Preview

  26-08-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Crazy Taxi: World Tour is, you guessed it, crazy. From driving around Easter Bunnies, to doing tricks for aliens, Crazy Taxi: World Tour is shaping up to be an absurd romp.
  
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• The Ayn Odin 3 is creeping up to old Steam Deck prices, and I can't wrap my head around the $529 Max

  26-08-2026 16:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Ayn Odin 3 can't catch a break, as it's facing its third price hike since March this year. Not only will the base handheld now set you back just $30 less than the original Steam Deck, but the Max version now costs over $500.Pricing is what helps contenders like the Ayn Odin 3 maintain their reign within specific best gaming handheld categories. However, the portable console maker has announced that all three of its models are increasing by $20 as of September 1. The gadget was already one of
  
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• Humankind 2 devs respond to "AI slop" accusations, assure fans its new Gamescom trailer features "real actors, practical sets, and custom-made props"

  26-08-2026 16:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Yesterday's big Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcase revealed a plethora of huge new games and the like, strategy sequel Humankind 2 included – but it didn't come without its share of controversies, however.In case you missed it, Amplitude Studios unveiled Humankind 2 – an exciting follow-up to its turn-based 2021 gem – last night with a cinematic trailer… a cinematic trailer that folks online have been swearing up and down contains generative AI content.
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• The Witcher 3’s Remaster Didn’t Leak, And That Made The Reveal “Hit Different,” Dev Says

  26-08-2026 16:52 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the big surprises from Gamescom's Opening Night Live event this week was the announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered. Everyone was expecting news about The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion, but no almost no one had The Witcher 3 Remastered on their bingo card.
  Marcin Momot, the global community and social media director for CD Projekt Red, said on social media that he is "so happy" the remaster did not leak. "Reveals just hit different when they don't leak," he said.
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• New Lego Star Wars kit is the longest set ever made, and it's even bigger than Titanic

  26-08-2026 16:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  The new Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer is the longest set the toy company has ever made. At more than 53.5 inches (136cm) long, this kit far outstrips other famously massive models like the Lego Titanic. Considering how it's 6,130 pieces in total, this is also one of the biggest Lego Star Wars sets around. To hammer home that monstrous size, this version of the Executor features a to-scale Star Destroyer as well. Considering how big models like the Lego Imperial Star Destroyer are,
  
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• Exterminauts Season Pass Won’t Make You Pay If You’re Willing To Play

  26-08-2026 16:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive is venturing into new live-service territory with the upcoming release of Exterminauts, a new third-person shooter that merges the blue-collar energy of Ghostbusters with Starship Troopers. The game is already drawing comparisons to Helldivers 2, and while these are two distinctly different experiences, Behaviour Interactive is taking a page from Arrowhead's book with how it'll give players the opportunity to unlock Battle Passes by simply playing
  
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• The Scuf Nemesis Pro 8K drops the most frustrating feature of its 2026 lineup so far, but keeps the premium price tag

  26-08-2026 16:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Scuf has launched its latest PC controller, the Nemesis Pro 8K, today and while it shares a lot of its vibes with the PS5-friendly Scuf Omega, one troublesome feature is missing in action. Duncan's on the Gamescom showfloor and has had his hands wrapped around the new Nemesis Pro 8K. It's essentially the same shape and feel as the Scuf Valor Pro (minus the Xbox branding), though removing the Valor Pro's four vibration motors hasn't made a dent in the weight. This thing is only a couple of grams
  
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• The Scuf Nemesis Pro 8K drops one of the brand's most frustrating features, but keeps that premium price tag

  26-08-2026 16:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Scuf has launched its latest PC controller, the Nemesis Pro 8K, today and while it shares a lot of its vibes with the PS5-friendly Scuf Omega, one troublesome feature is missing in action. Duncan's on the Gamescom showfloor and has had his hands wrapped around the new Nemesis Pro 8K. It's essentially the same shape and feel as the Scuf Valor Pro (minus the Xbox branding), though removing the Valor Pro's four vibration motors hasn't made a dent in the weight. This thing is only a couple of grams
  
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• Lies of P director says Resident Evil Requiem is one of the games he enjoyed most this year because Leon is "still as cool and tough as ever"

  26-08-2026 16:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lies of P's director Jiwon Choi picks out Resident Evil Requiem as one of the games he's enjoyed playing over the last few years. In particular, he describes how excited he was to see Leon Kennedy return to the series even in his much older form.Leon is one of the most popular Resident Evil characters, serving as a protagonist in the second, fourth, sixth, and ninth entries. Before Requiem was released, we last saw Leon take center stage in 2023's Resident Evil 4 remake, but he hasn't been the l
  
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• Ubisoft starts its own version of Steam Early Access with 4 games available to test, including 2 early prototypes

  26-08-2026 16:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  It seems Ubisoft is creating its own version of Steam Early Access. At Gamescom 2026, the publisher revealed a platform for players to check out in-development versions of certain games and provide feedback over an ongoing period.The forum is known as The Player Council, and it's essentially a preview portal that allows for more direct contact between devs and their potential audience. "Participating players will be able to discover and weigh in on games at various stages of development, includi
  
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• Five Questions We Have About Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

  26-08-2026 16:15 via gamespot.com
  
  While the visuals are much brighter and the tone has a greater swashbuckling vibe, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is still unmistakably a Plague Tale game: the emphasis on a personal narrative journey and the skin-crawling horrors that will haunt your thoughts are key giveaways. Focus Entertainment’s latest installment of the franchise takes us back 15 years before the events of A Plague Tale: Innocence and A Plague Tale: Requiem, and introduces us to a young Sophia. Fans of the series wi
  
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• Best Mortal Shell 2 weapons and sidearms

  26-08-2026 16:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  The best Mortal Shell 2 weapons and sidearms, paired with complementary Tarstones and items, are essential for making it through this challenging Soulslike game - even the best Shell won't get you there alone.Since there are a total of 14 sidearms and weapons to find (not including your starting arsenal), it might be hard to decide which to equip, and of course whether you prefer heavy weapons or light weapons might help you make your decision, but what I've listed below are what I consider the
  
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• Should You Play Elden Ring On Switch 2?

  26-08-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com
  From Software's masterpiece, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, finally hits the Nintendo Switch 2. Jake's spent the last week seeing how the game holds up on the handheld.
  
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• Elden Ring on Switch 2 might be my new go-to version of the action-RPG from now on

  26-08-2026 16:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Elden Ring remains one of the most important and best RPGs of the decade and it's easy to talk me into replaying it. This made a new journey to the Lands Between on Nintendo Switch 2 enticing before I'd even touched the port. While early reports last year weren't exactly encouraging, I trusted FromSoftware to take its time and eventually deliver a conversion worthy of an Elden Lord.After a more convincing showing in early 2026, we hoped for the best. Ahead of The Duskbloods' launch on Switch 2,
  
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• How Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Is Expanding D&D’s Darkest Corner With New Monsters And Magic

  26-08-2026 15:50 via gamespot.com
  
  The Dungeons & Dragons franchise has continued to evolve over the decades, and in the upcoming Warlock from Invoke Studios, players will get the opportunity to explore a darker corner of that popular tabletop fantasy IP. Following its gameplay reveal during Gamescom Opening Night Live, GameSpot had the chance to sit down and chat with Invoke's general manager Dominic Guay and VP Jeff Hattem about the game.Set beyond the Mists of Darkon, players will make a pact with the warlock Taasha t
  
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• Lord Of The Rings’ Pippin Actor Just Showed Up In A Video Game In An Unexpected Way

  26-08-2026 15:46 via gamespot.com
  
  As part of Gamescom this week, it was announced that The Lord of the Rings actor Billy Boyd will show up in a new game, or at least his voice will.Boyd, who played the "Fool of a Took" Peregrin Took AKA Pippin in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is playing Robert C. MacBrushy in There Are No Ghosts at the Grand. If you're just catching up, this is a musical mystery game where players inherit a crumbling English hotel. By day, they work to restore it. By night, they deal with the gh
  
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• What is Infinity Vision? Marvel's answer to IMAX, explained

  26-08-2026 15:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel and Disney have introduced Infinity Vision to the world. But what is it? And does it really matter that much when it comes to deciding which Avengers: Endgame Encore tickets to buy?All fair questions, and ones we intend to answer. Below, you'll find a quick, essential guide on all things Infinity Vision, including whether it's better than IMAX, where Infinity Vision screens are located, and what it means for the MCU's latest projects, including Avengers: Doomsday.Then, dive into the Marve
  
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• How to get the Mortal Shell 2 Axatana without fighting

  26-08-2026 15:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  To get the Mortal Shell 2 Axatana without fighting any enemies (or at least very few), you'll need to know the exact route to take, and you should probably also use Tiel's handy Shadow ability in case you run into trouble. With just these two things, though, you can have the incredibly powerful weapon in your hands much earlier than the devs intended (probably), if you kit yourself out with Tiel and follow the handy instructions below. You just need to have unlocked the Outskirts of Mammon Beaco
  
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