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• Max Payne 3 was a "failure," says Dan Houser, because despite writing GTA games, he's no Sam Lake

  13-10-2026 18:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Whatever you may think of it on its own merits, it's safe to say Max Payne 3 didn't quite live up to the previous two. Being developed by Rockstar instead of Remedy Entertainment, the threequel wound up having a different vibe to the neo-noir stylishness of its predecessors, and looking back on it, lead writer Dan Houser admits the team didn't nail the tone."It was a linear game, so it was a little different from writing an open-world game, a little more structured. I really enjoyed that as an e
  
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• "He was one of us": Unexpected tributes to RJ Mitte from MMO fans after Breaking Bad star dies

  13-10-2026 19:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Actor RJ Mitte, known to many as Walter White Jr. in hit drama Breaking Bad, has died at age 34 reportedly by suicide. Tributes from Breaking Bad leads Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul soon arrived, and have now been joined by countless online messages shared by players who knew Mitte as a lover of MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and RuneScape.In a July 2013 Comic-Con interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mitte was asked about his deep-cut obsessions. He explained that, "Before World of Warcraft ha
  
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• The best skills in Valor Mortis to get early and become a master of combat

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The best skills in Valor Mortis don't exactly match the standard suite of Soulslike stats to invest in, opting instead to provide you with a selection of powers and abilities to purchase with each level-up. While the skills available may look simple and easy to choose, the ones that make a dramatic difference to your survivability tend to fall into the melee category, as it's the only option available to you at all times. With that in mind, here's our pick for the best skills to buy first in Val
  
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• How to get started in Valor Mortis and find your footing in this first person soulslike

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Valor Mortis is a challenging first-person Soulslike experience that is certain to test the mettle of even seasoned veterans of the genre. With punishing combat encounters and a wealth of optional side quests and well-hidden collectibles scattered around, you'll have plenty to keep up with across 15 or so hours of adventuring. If you're just starting out, though, things can feel pretty overwhelming — so I've compiled some early game tips here to help you acclimate to Valor Mortis.Life Is e
  
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• How to complete the Till Death quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Till Death quest in Valor Mortis first appears after the Cursed Hollow chapter of Valor Mortis, where you'll face off against a boss called The Bride. After defeating this tough foe, you can interact with her wreath at the altar in the boss arena, which begins the side quest proper. It'll require you to make a bit more progress and find a special item that can be easily missed, so we'll fill you in on what you need to know below. Here's how to complete the Till Death side quest in Valor Mort
  
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• How to complete the Shrike's Anthem quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Shrike's Anthem quest in Valor Mortis can be picked up at the Island of Whisper's Lantern in the Outskirts, by crossing over the sunken house by the lantern and interacting with a piece of paper on the ground. After doing so and kicking this off, you'll need to find four verses to the Shrike's song scattered about the chapter. Luckily, we've got every verse location for you below.All verse locations for The Shrike's Anthem quest in Valor MortisThere are four verses to find. To follow this wa
  
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• How to complete The Lullaby quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Lullaby quest in Valor Mortis is one of the strangest side quests that you can encounter. Just left of the Marketplace lantern in the Fallen Village chapter is a home you can enter containing a crib in the center of the main room. When you approach the crib, you'll hear a baby crying and be immediately granted a sidequest called The Lullaby.We'll admit this is a bit creepy, but if you want a unique Amber to equip, it's worth knocking this one out. So, if you need a nudge in the right directi
  
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• How to complete The Lost Boy quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Lost Boy quest in Valor Mortis kicks off when you reach Wolfsbane Field, where you'll almost certainly notice the large house awaiting visitors just left of the lantern. And if you've ventured through the door on the backside of the house, you've probably found a piece of paper that you can interact with to begin this mission. Thankfully, you won't have to travel too far to wrap up this quest. Even so, this lost boy is doing a pretty good job of staying hidden out of your main path, so we'll
  
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• How to complete the Laundanum quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Finding Laudanum in Valor Mortis is the focus of the titular quest, and it's not easily done. If you've been working your way through The Outskirts chapter of Valor Mortis, you've probably been using the Island of Whispers lantern quite frequently, as the area loops back to it multiple times. While opening the final shortcut, you've also probably been summoned to speak with an old lady by a door who has asked you to find a bottle of Laudanum for a side quest by the same name. Lucky for you, we k
  
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• How to complete the In the Name of Art quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The In the Name of Art quest in Valor Mortis can be found early in the Vale of Wrath chapter, where you'll come across the Under the Bridge lantern. There are a few side quests in this vicinity you won't want to miss, including In the Name of Art, which has you seeking out a basement key to discover something gruesome. Here's everything you need to know about where to find this quest in Valor Mortis and how to complete it.How to find and complete the In the Name of Art side quest in Valor Mortis
  
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• How to complete the In the Monster Hunt quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Monster Hunt in Valor Mortis, encountered as part of The City of Orphans chapter, is one of the game's longest and most challenging side quests. Started by interacting with a photo hanging on a tree at the very beginning of the chapter, this quest requires you to find sixteen total drawings of monsters hanging in hidden spots around the city. Luckily, we've tracked them all in order of appearance, so you're in good hands. Here's where to find every drawing for the Monster Hunt side quest in Valo
  
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• How to complete The Deserter quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Deserter quest in Valor Mortis is found on a note that occurs after reaching the Under the Bridge lantern. In this quest, you'll need to find some beehives scattered around the area and interact with the right ones to obtain unique items. Below, we'll fill you in on the locations of all the beehives and more so that you can complete The Deserter before wrapping up the Vale of Wrath chapter. You'll also find the In the Name of Art quest in the nearby area. How to complete The Deserter side qu
  
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• METRO 2039 – Official Pre-Order Gameplay Trailer

  13-10-2026 18:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Pre-orders for METRO 2039 are now open, and we are revealing the editions that will be available on launch day, come February 4th 2027!We know many of you can’t wait to get your hands on the next METRO, and are in desperate need of a wearable Spartan Helmet replica to add to your gaming collection. Well, the day has come to secure it!We recently revealed that Blueprints are a new feature in METRO 2039, encouraging exploration and allowing you to craft upgrades and attachments for weapons a
  
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• Rockstar didn't expect so many Red Dead Redemption players to be "livid" over the ending

  13-10-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  The final twist in Red Dead Redemption is one for the ages. After John Marston gets his revenge on Dutch Van der Lind, he himself is gunned down when a traitor gives away his whereabouts afterward. It's unexpected and heartbreaking, but the head writer was taken aback by the extreme reaction to the narrative choice.Rockstar co-founder Dan House was a long-time narrative lead at the studio before his departure in 2020. He was in the trenches for the first Red Dead Redemption, and he recalls the t
  
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• World of Warcraft: Forever devs want to "grow the audience, not fracture it," Blizzard says

  13-10-2026 18:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Forever is the third mainline World of Warcraft MMO Blizzard's bringing to the table to stand alongside retail and Classic – but the developers aren't trying to cause a rift in their community with yet another version of the game.In fact, they actually want to draw more players into Azeroth's welcoming hands, as game director Ion Hazzikostas tells PC Gamer in a new magazine interview.
  "Our belief is that Forever will offer something that appeals to a lot of folks who may
  
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• A ‘Vision Quest’ Through New York Comic Con

  13-10-2026 18:20 via gamespot.com
  We're on a quest to find Vision at NYCC! Join us as we search the convention floor for Marvel's favorite synthezoid, running into some familiar faces and unexpected surprises along the way.
  
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• After 28 years, new Zelda: Ocarina of Time glitch completely changes 2 major boss fights

  13-10-2026 18:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  28 years after its release and (almost) two remakes later, a new glitch has been discovered in the OG Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and fans are already expecting it to have a big impact on certain challenge runs. As shared by Ocarina of Time speedrunner ZFG on Twitter, the "really cool new glitch" involves using a bottled item right as a hitbox is disappearing in order to "overwrite damage values," allowing you to beat certain bosses without the items usually required for them. Specifically
  
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• As The One Ring RPG campaign approaches $3 million in pledges, its designers promise "many adventures ahead"

  13-10-2026 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  To say the One Ring RPG's crowdfunding campaign has done well is an understatement. This project – which revamps the current rules while adding a bestiary and new adventure book – is well on its way to $3 million dollars in pledges on Backerit. Actually, it smashed its target by 32 times in less than a day. "For us, it’s one of those rare occasions when we get to see firsthand just how much love and support there is for the game," The One Ring lead designer Francesco Nepitello
  
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• Battlefield 6 Comes To Game Pass, As $30 Microtransaction That Instantly Unlocks All Guns Is Now Available

  13-10-2026 17:59 via gamespot.com
  
  It's a big day for Xbox Game Pass, as developer Battlefield Studios has launched Battlefield 6 into Game Pass, and it comes at a big moment for the game.Battlefield 6 is now available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($23/month) subscribers on PC and console. It can also be streamed.The game's arrival in Game Pass is notable because Battlefield 6 was 2025's best-selling game overall in the US, and was released a year ago this month. The game had a very strong start, but player numbers have dropped. B
  
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• Korra voice actor says she was "shattered" and "sobbed" over Avatar: Seven Havens

  13-10-2026 17:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Korra voice actor Janet Varney found Avatar: Seven Havens a particularly difficult watch. In the new show, set 225 years after The Legend of Korra, Korra is blamed for a catastrophic event and treated as a villain. "I sobbed through this pilot episode. I was shattered. I cannot emphasize it enough," Varney said on the Avatar: Braving the Elements podcast. "And I finished it, and my partner was like, 'So?' And I was like, 'I can't even tell you what happened. I'm so upset,' crying. I was like, 'I
  
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• Star Wars: Galactic Racer Biddy Blas actor is "overwhelmed" by the love for the new Glup Shitto

  13-10-2026 17:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Biddy Blas actor Richard Summers-Calvert has reacted to the outpouring of love towards his elite-tier Glup Shitto in Star Wars: Galactic Racer.As a racing game, Star Wars: Galactic Racer has been going down well with fans of the genre. With the high-speed and punishing races being exhilarating to play, there's no wonder it's one of the best-reviewed Star Wars games ever. However, even bigger than the game itself is the reaction to a new little critter introduced into the franchise through it, th
  
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• Crystal Lake review: "Meandering and mostly scare-free Friday the 13th prequel"

  13-10-2026 17:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  The thing about the Friday the 13th movies are they're not very good. Nightmare on Elm Street has innovative effects, Halloween pivots off the expert tension of director John Carpenter. But the first entry in the Friday the 13th franchise is mostly inert. It isn’t until later entries that it amps up the thrills and chills, realizing that the hockey-masked Jason is a ridiculous immortal slasher/wrestler in a funny way, rather than a scary way. So, if you’re a high-end studio like A24,
  
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• Razer's Pikachu and Eevee range is just as cute as I expected, but the collection's inflated price doesn't feel so cozy

  13-10-2026 17:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Razer's Pokemon collaborations have come a long way. The first set of official PC accessories (that was available to its US and UK customer base) left much to be desired, especially when it came to the Pokemon Edition BlackWidow V4 X, which combined black keys with a predominantly yellow board that felt less reminiscent of the electric-type icon Pikachu and more of a shockingly ugly eyesore. Yet the Ornata V3 Tenkeyless part of this new Razer Pikachu and Eevee Collection is leagues above what ca
  
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• Final Fantasy 14 devs beg players to "take time to read" the MMO's options before Evercold is out

  13-10-2026 17:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  If there's one department that Final Fantasy 14 fans are lacking in, it's reading, apparently – particularly the MMO's own settings.It's a tale as old as time: players want certain options, and Square Enix either delivers them or doesn't… or, you know, already has, but folks don't check the settings to make sure what they want is or isn't already implemented in the game before asking for it.
  Global community producer Toshio Murouchi jests about this phenomenon during a panel at this
  
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• All Arasaka Academy codes (October 2026) and how to redeem them for rerolls

  13-10-2026 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  With the latest Arasaka Academy codes, you can get tons of reroll tokens for changing up your character's look and fighting style. More than just a high-school simulation game, Arasaka Academy is also inspired by Cyberpunk, so features a lot of combat and tons of character customization options.To make your character fit your needs and playstyle in this Roblox game then, you're going to need to reroll a few different stats and accessories. In fact, you'll need 47 rerolls just to reroll everythin
  
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• Xbox Is Testing A New Streak Feature That Could Make Gaming Feel (More) Like A Chore

  13-10-2026 16:49 via gamespot.com
  
  It looks like another new Xbox feature is in development, and this time, it's designed to encourage users to go on a hot streak--of using their console, not disrupting a sports event with a quick birthday-suit-run.Spotted by Game File's Stephen Totilo, a new number appears to be popping up on the dashboard of Xbox users who are signed up for the Xbox Insider program, suggesting that a streak counter is in development. Microsoft hasn't formally announced this feature yet, and it looks l
  
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• GTA 6 Will Reportedly Come To PC Much Earlier Than Expected

  13-10-2026 16:24 via gamespot.com
  
  The November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 will leave PC gamers sitting out in the cold, but the wait for the yet-to-be-announced PC port might be surprisingly short this time. According to a new report, GTA 6 will launch on PC "within the first three months" of 2027.Speaking to GamesBeat, industry sources claim that Rockstar Games plans to launch the game just a few months after its console release. If the reports are accurate, this would mark a major departure for Rockstar Games, as previous PC
  
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• Fortnite Dev Reportedly Delays New Marvel/Star Wars Shooter Amid “AI Acceleration” Push

  13-10-2026 16:21 via gamespot.com
  
  Unreal Engine and Fortnite maker Epic Games reportedly delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, and it's said that Epic is pushing its developers to utilize AI tools like Claude to complete production on the game.Per Bloomberg, the collaboration with Disney was originally slated for a March 2027 release and is now without a date. According to Bloomberg, developers were directed to incorporate an "AI first" production model. An internal memo obtained by the outlet
  
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• GTA 6 is coming to PC in just a few months according to new report

  13-10-2026 16:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Reports have emerged that the PC release of GTA 6 could arrive much sooner than Rockstar Games' typical PC release schedule would suggest, with it reportedly set to drop before the end of March 2027. A GTA 6 PC port is inevitable, obviously, but Rockstar has typically made PC players wait for its biggest games to come to PC. GTA 5 took 19 months to arrive on PC after its original Xbox 360 and PS3 release back in September 2013 (although it also had PS4 and Xbox One ports in the meantime), while
  
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• Pokemon fans made their own Wordle where you beat Gold and Silver with a random team every day

  13-10-2026 16:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's fine and dandy doing the Wordle daily, but if you're looking for a real challenge, there's now a Pokemon version to test your skills. Rather than trying to tease out a word, it's a randomizer for the battle against Red that caps off Gold and Silver, truly testing your mettle for pocket monsters.The game is rather appropriately called Daily Red, and it comes from a developer called AmiBuilds. The mechanics are simple: you start it up, and it plops you atop the mountain, right before you meet
  
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