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• Series of quakes rocks Indonesia's Lombok, causing panic

  19-08-2018 19:08 via yahoo.com
  A series of quakes including a powerful 6.9 magnitude tremor struck the Indonesian holiday island of Lombok on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, killing one person and causing others to rush out of buildings in panic.The quakes, which could be felt on the neighboring island of Bali, came two weeks to the day after another 6.9 earthquake killed 460 people on Lombok.Everyone is still outside, not going back in,” Teddy Aditya, an official at Indonesia's search and rescue agency said fr
  
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• Best Gear In Blood Of Dawnwalker – All Legendary Weapons And Armor

  03-09-2026 21:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Are you excited to look for all the legendary gear in The Blood of Dawnwalker? There are plenty of powerful items scattered all across Vale Sangora. If you’re bold, you might have a chance at finding most of them. Our guide has all the details that you need to help you in this endeavor, and we’ve also included links to related guides. As an aside, given that we’re going to discuss some top-tier rewards, this article is going to contain lots of spoilers. In This Article The Bloo
  
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• The Last of Us Season 3 Did Not Include Naughty Dog’s Involvement For Creative Choices

  03-09-2026 21:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Writer-director Neil Druckmann dropped out of HBO's The Last of Us TV show to focus on Naughty Dog's gaming output, including Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. In a new interview, he said Season 3--which, again, he had no direct involvement in, will "wrap up" the series. He also revealed that, unlike Seasons 1 and 2, Naughty Dog "did not have a creative role in the direction" of Season 3.Druckmann said this to The Washington Post, confirming, "I wasn't involved in shaping this season's creativ
  
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• Something Is Brewing With StarCraft

  03-09-2026 21:31 via gamespot.com
  
  With BlizzCon just a week away, there's new reason to believe that some kind of StarCraft news is on the way. Various visual elements on the official StarCraft website are now glitching out in a way that looks much more "hey fans, get excited" than "alert the engineering team that we've got a problem."The glitches were flagged on Bluesky by John Carson, and they specifically appear on the section of Blizzard's website advertising 2017's StarCraft Remastered, rather than StarCraft II. The glitche
  
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• Universes Beyond Coming To Dungeons & Dragons Is Fine, Actually

  03-09-2026 21:29 via gamespot.com
  Earlier this summer, Wizards of the Coast announced a major shakeup coming to Dungeons & Dragons: the addition of Universes Beyond. Essentially, this means that Wizards now has a formal process for adding pre-existing properties to D&D, two of which have already been announced: World of Warcraft and Star Wars.For those who partake in Wizard of the Coast's other wildly popular, fantasy-based property that you play on a table, Magic: The Gathering, this might sound extremely familiar--and
  
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• Days before BlizzCon, Blizzard begins mysterious StarCraft teaser amid rumors of StarCraft 3

  03-09-2026 21:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been over a decade since the last proper new entry in the StarCraft series, but hopes for a new game have intensified alongside a new report suggesting that Blizzard is finalizing a deal to hand off the long-awaited next entry in the series to Nexon. While that report hasn't been officially confirmed, somebody at Blizzard is clearly keen to get StarCraft fans breathing a little faster. A mysterious new teaser has hit the game's official site just days before BlizzCon.If you head to the offi
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's new gameplay showcase confirms cutscenes can be fast-forwarded, and JRPG fans are losing it: "games are truly dead"

  03-09-2026 21:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Square Enix just gave fans their most in-depth look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation in motion yet during today's PlayStation State of Play, confirming an April release date and post-launch story DLC, but there was one detail JRPG diehards just can't get over: the showcase demonstrated cutscenes you can speed up. That's it. That's the controversy.I know, I know, it's completely uncharacteristic for a community of online JRPG fans to dramatize a completely optional and seemingly harmless feature in
  
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• “Cult” Isn’t A Four-Letter Word In Join Us

  03-09-2026 20:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Does being the leader of a cult automatically make you a bad guy? Doomsday cult sim Join Us might make that a more nuanced question than it initially appears. We got some hands-on cult-building time at Gamescom this year and saw a glimpse of how varied an experience different players could cultivate. You probably are a villain, but the flavor of your sin is yours to choose, and is it really all that terrible if you're merely herding your flock into salvation?Yes, you can ride pigs in the game, t
  
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• Dungeons And Dragons Icons Could Take The TTRPG To A Modern-Day Setting

  03-09-2026 20:13 via gamespot.com
  
  The D&D Icons initiative, led by actor and longtime D&D fanatic Joe Manganiello, brings today's Dungeons & Dragons game together with famous series creators of the past, like author R.A. Salvatore's The Legend of Drizzt. But things aren't going to be strictly limited to classic fantasy settings, Manganiello has teased.Speaking to GameSpot's Jessica Cogswell at Gen Con 2026, Manganiello stressed that modern-day settings could be part of the Icons program, too.
  "There [are] also lots o
  
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• Stephen King recommends indie horror featuring Daredevil: Born Again actor Deborah Ann Woll: "I don't usually pump up horror movies...but this is special"

  03-09-2026 20:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Stephen King has shouted out an upcoming horror movie... and it isn't based on one of his novels."There's a movie coming on Shudder in October called The Cycle," King wrote on Twitter. "I don't usually pump up horror movies (unless they are mine, haha), but this is special. Put it on your calendar." The Cycle stars Deborah Ann Woll as Meg, a woman who begins to unravel her father's dark past after his body, missing for 36 years, is suddenly discovered at a horrific crime scene. The cast includes
  
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• The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more (September 4-6)

  03-09-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  There are tons of great movies and TV shows to stream this weekend. We've whittled down the choices to the five best to see you through Saturday and Sunday. First, there's a new Star Wars movie to take you on an adventure to the galaxy far, far away. Then, if you're looking for laughs, there's a new Scary Movie to enjoy, as well as season 2 of a Glen Powell sports comedy. There's more where that came from, too, so, to sort your weekend, head to our choices below. Along with our recommendations o
  
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• The New Gundam Game Has A Collector’s Edition Just For Gunpla Sickos Like Me

  03-09-2026 19:40 via gamespot.com
  
  Gundam Rogue Orbit is a break from tradition for Bandai Namco, as new entries in the franchise typically debut as an anime series first, then as a line of collectible model kits. But this Gundam is arriving first as a video game--one that was shown in more detail today during the September PlayStation State of Play broadcast. If you're a Gundam fan, fret not, because at least one part of the traditional Gundam experience is being kept intact if you buy the $160 Rogue Orbit collector's editi
  
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• Game Pass Is Getting Worse, And More Expensive

  03-09-2026 19:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has made a big announcement about one of the big perks of Xbox Game Pass, cloud streaming, and the news is not great.Starting in November, Microsoft will put limits on how many hours per month people can use the service, and then allow people to pay more to unlock more time. Below is a breakdown of how many hours you'll get included with the tier of Game Pass you're subscribed to:
  Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hoursGame Pass Premium: 10 hoursGame Pass Essential: 5 hours
  Microsoft said it unde
  
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• Hidetaka Miyazaki says he has no idea why people think "I have a bit of a thing for feet," apparently forgetting all the barefoot women in FromSoftware games

  03-09-2026 19:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  FromSoftware president and longtime Souls series director Hidetaka Miyazaki acknowledges the rumor that he has "a bit of a thing for feet" in a new interview, but says he simply cannot fathom where it came from.Speaking with The Guardian, Miyazaki first examines the hand motif most recently seen in The Duskbloods, FromSoftware's upcoming multiplayer action game. "It’s not necessarily something I’m consistently aware of – maybe it’s something subconscious coming through,"
  
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• The Metroidvania Is Decades Old, But One Year In Particular Is The Undisputed King

  03-09-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The original Metroid and Castlevania both turn 40 years old this fall. As the two series most responsible for creating the “metroidvania,” we’re taking this occasion to take a comprehensive view of the popular genre. This is Metroidvania Week.Metroidvanias have been around for decades, with numerous high points over those years. Super Metroid–which set the template for the beloved (and much-iterated-upon) formula–hit the SNES in 1994. Castlevania: Symphony of the Ni
  
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• A Long-Dormant Blizzard Franchise Could Be Coming To Dungeons And Dragons

  03-09-2026 18:59 via gamespot.com
  Dungeons & Dragons is no stranger to crossovers with other IP, and a collaboration with Blizzard's World of Warcraft also already on the way. However, that may not be the only Blizzard crossover we get in D&D, as both Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard teased recently.
  Speaking to GameSpot's Jessica Cogswell during Gen Con 2026, head of Dungeons & Dragons Dan Ayoub made it clear that he would love a StarCraft crossover.
  "I will say this, since I am sitting here with [World of Warcraft
  
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• D&D’s World Of Warcraft Crossover May Not Be A One-Way Street

  03-09-2026 18:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Dungeons & Dragons fans will soon be exploring the dangerous lands of Azeroth, as World of Warcraft is coming to the tabletop game. Wizards of the Coast (WotC) and Blizzard have gone all-out with this crossover, as not only does it feature multiple World of Warcraft classes and six additional subclasses, but also various specializations, spells, items, and enemies. That sounds like a dream pairing between two titans of the fantasy genre, but could we see Dungeons & Dragons make an appear
  
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• D&D Says Universes Beyond Is Designed To Bring In New Players, Not Push Out Existing Fans

  03-09-2026 18:51 via gamespot.com
  
  Universes Beyond has been a major hit for Wizards of the Coast (WotC), as drawing outside intellectual properties like Final Fantasy into Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons has brought new audiences to those tabletop experiences. But what about the core games that serve as a foundation for Universes Beyond? There is some concern amongst the fandom that Universes Beyond could delay or replace original core D&D rulebooks and campaigns, but WotC says that the classic side of t
  
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• Crimson Desert Channels The Sims With Its Chartering The Unknown Expansion

  03-09-2026 18:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Revealed during today’s State of Play presentation, Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert’s first major expansion will be launching in October. It not only adds a new region and plenty of new narrative surprises, but also gameplay features that pull from the most unlikely of places. If the reveal trailer is any indication, Crimson Desert could soon be a life sim that gives The Sims a run for its money. In Chartering the Unknown, players can expect underwater combat in wh
  
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• With wall-running and surprisingly weighty combat, Guild Wars 3 is aiming high: "If we hadn't been making MMOs for 26 years I don't think we could have built this"

  03-09-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  If not for the grass I've spent hours gazing at in Guild Wars 2, I might not have recognized Guild Wars 3. With an emphasis on weighty third-person combat and an all-new momentum system, the upcoming MMO has more in common with ARPGs (think Elden Ring, Crimson Desert) than many of its peers. That's by design: going into Guild Wars 3, developer ArenaNet "audited the genre" and found combat and movement were the biggest areas for innovation. This all culminates in the early alpha build I'm shown a
  
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• After 38 years, Konami's never-localized Castlevania-meets-Goonies NES crossover has returned as a Roblox clone

  03-09-2026 18:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Today's Konami Press Start showcase was relatively low-key, but there was one game showcased that absolutely blew my mind – just not, necessarily, in a good way. Konami Wai Wai World Craft is a modern reimagining of a wild NES platformer that was never released outside of Japan. Normally, I'm all about this kind of thing – but this new take on Wai Wai World seems to have transformed into Konami's take on Roblox.Wai Wai World Craft was actually announced around last year's Tokyo Game
  
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• Oops, Blood of Dawnwalker used a placeholder dev asset that's very brightly labeled "do not use this asset"

  03-09-2026 18:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Blood of Dawnwalker launched just yesterday, rising the ranks of Steam with its "Mostly Positive" reviews – but the big new vampire RPG headed by CD Projekt Red veterans hasn't arrived without its fair share of amusing chaos.Sure, there are the PC optimization issues which Rebel Wolves is currently addressing – but those are hardly as intriguing as, say, a fat red "DO NOT USE" sign where an asset should be. Right?
  Well, folks seem to think so over on Reddit, where some eagle-eyed
  
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• Capcom left a surprise in new Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance footage: fans spot the return of the series' most cursed creature

  03-09-2026 18:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  While Capcom didn't see fit to announce the returning monster, eagle-eyed fans have spotted Monster Hunter's most cursed creature in footage for the upcoming DLC expansion Ascendance. Capcom has been releasing new Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance footage on Twitter showing off the expansion's new Boost mechanic, with weapon-specific boosts being shown off in separate clips. And ahead of today's PlayStation State of Play, Capcom released the Bow's Boosted action breakdown, which includes a look at
  
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• The wireless Scuf Valor Pro controller will remind you why comfort is one of the most important aspects of choosing your gaming peripherals

  03-09-2026 18:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  So many controllers try to do the same things these days, so I'm always pleasantly surprised when I come across one that feels distinct. Particularly in the Xbox market, a lot of gamepads shoot for their own spins on a tried-and-tested formula that captures what people like about the institution that is the Xbox controller. Sadly, that can lead to a lot of them feeling identical in the hands, but the Scuf Valor Pro Wireless isn't in that camp. It's got these chunky, fat grips that make a bit of
  
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• Persona 4 Revival is the best looking Persona to date, and after 1 hour playing, I'm already desperate to return to Inaba

  03-09-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Persona 4 Revival has big boots to fill, especially for me. Persona 4 Golden is my favorite game in Atlus's JRPG series, so I've been eager – though somewhat anxious – to see what the devs have done with the bubbly murder-mystery remake. Thankfully, an hour-long hands-on session with it at Gamescom 2026 has me thinking I might have been worried over nothing.During my preview, I'm able to explore a handful of short sections from the opening hours of the JRPG, including some dungeon cr
  
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• One Of The Coziest Games Of The Year Is Helping Crunchyroll Game Vault Grow Even Bigger

  03-09-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The Crunchyroll Game Vault is expanding, as the anime brand has announced several new additions to its collection of mobile games. Available as a membership perk for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers, the Game Vault will now offer more than 100 games free of ads and in-app purchases, with new arrivals like Baki Hanma: Blood Arena and ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs being added to the service.For fans of cozy experiences, ReStory is a delightful game where you run an electronics workshop and s
  
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• All Star Wars Zero Company mission difficulty levels explained

  03-09-2026 17:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mission difficulty levels in Star Wars Zero Company are more colourful than they are help, with different missions broken into the categories: Risky, Dangerous and Extreme. However, that's not particularly helpful when actually understanding what level of difficulty or challenge you can actually expect when going out, especially when they're not all presented in front of you. I'll explain what these terms mean and what you need to know about when you're picking out missions in Star Wars Zero Com
  
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• The Witcher 4 Will Be Made “Predominantly Using People” And Not AI

  03-09-2026 17:35 via gamespot.com
  
  CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski has commented on how the studio thinks about artificial intelligence when it comes to developing games.
  Speaking during CD Projekt's latest earnings briefing, the executive said AI is "definitely becoming a thing in games development." However, he stressed that the Polish developer is still "predominantly using people" to make games.
  "AI, if anything, is a tool like many others that's helping in places that can maybe become more helpful in the future
  
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• Double Fine Flexes Its Independence With Price Cuts And A New PS5 Release

  03-09-2026 17:23 via gamespot.com
  
  After its liberation from Microsoft's ownership, the newly independent Double Fine Productions has been quite busy. At the September 2026 State of Play, PlayStation revealed that Double Fine's surreal adventure Keeper is shadow-dropping on PS5, and the studio added that the acclaimed game is getting some intriguing updates.Along with the surprise PS5 release, Keeper is also getting a "Psychedelic Mode," which is probably exactly what it sounds like. Considering how much bizarre imagery is alread
  
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• Maneater 2 Looks Like A Dang Hoot (FYI, The Shark Can Wallrun Now)

  03-09-2026 17:13 via gamespot.com
  
  We've come to expect a certain caliber of game from Sony State of Play: high production value, high artistic value. The trailers ran the gamut from Wolverine to a major expansion for Ghost of Yotei to an extended look at Final Fantasy 7 Resonance. All of these games look serious and expensive and artistic. They're the types of games for us Serious Gamers (™) who play Serious Games (™). Even the surprise appearance of Double Fine's Keeper is a showcase of a beautiful and artistically
  
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