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• Stage Tour Is More Than Just A Guitar Hero Throwback

  04-09-2026 17:47 via gamespot.com
  
  There are some games that you hope will demonstrate how much muscle memory can survive years of neglect. Hand me a plastic guitar, put a rhythm game in front of me, and apparently my brain still thinks it knows what it's doing. Having not touched a guitar controller since around 2009, when Guitar Hero 5 was released, my hands-on time with Stage Tour at Gamescom went a little differently than I'd hoped.Getting to grips with the new rhythm game from RedOctane Games, I opted for guitar, naturally.
  
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• 1666: Amsterdam is a witchy body-hopper made by Assassin's Creed's creator, but it has more in common with Hitman

  08-09-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  My fellow magical practitioners are hounded by Witch Hunters in 1666 Amsterdam, the target of brutal, puritanical raids. But forget about that, I'm Noa – a witch, hunter. With a calendar year to track down my own demonic targets – the Originals – using magic powers only active during a full moon, it's up to me to cleanse the supernatural forces they introduce to the world like I'm pruning a rose bush. Pruning it by unleashing broomstick combos, that is.But, before I can go Henr
  
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• Hideo Kojima is "envious" of 21-year-old Backrooms director: "I made Metal Gear at 23 – but A24 didn’t get in touch with me until I was about 59"

  08-09-2026 18:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  Backrooms director Kane Parsons has been praised by Hideo Kojima at the film's Japanese premiere, with the acclaimed game director saying he's "envious" of the 21-year-old. Backrooms has been one of the major hits that has made 2026 the biggest summer ever at the box office, which is even more impressive when you realize it was directed by a then-20-year-old, with Parsons becoming the youngest director to ever have a film debut at number one at the box office. Parsons had his beginning in online
  
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• WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer left VisionQuest for "personal reasons," says Paul Bettany

  08-09-2026 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer was originally going to showrun VisionQuest, the third instalment in a trilogy of Disney Plus shows that also includes Agatha All Along. However, she ultimately stepped away for "personal reasons," according to Vision actor Paul Bettany in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly. She was replaced by Star Trek: Picard showrunner Terry Matalas. "I felt like the rug had been pulled from under my feet," Bettany shared. "I love her very much and we made a lovely
  
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• New amiibo for Ocarina of Time remake look incredible, but what they unlock feels cursed

  08-09-2026 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Two new amiibo are on the way for Ocarina of Time remake, and they look fantastic - but what they unlock is seriously weirding me out. Revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct livestream, these figures depict Young Link sitting on a stump with Navi the fairy and Young Zelda as she plays what I think might be the Ocarina of Time itself. As with all amiibo (and particularly the Legend of Zelda range like the new Mineru's Construct that just went up for pre-order at Amazon), they're impressively
  
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• GameStop Sets A New Financial Record, And It’s No Thanks To Games

  08-09-2026 18:08 via gamespot.com
  
  Retailer GameStop has released its latest earnings report, and it was a record-breaker for the company. The Texas-based retailer's biggest number for its fiscal Q2 quarter that ended August 1 was $160.2 million. That's how much GameStop made in operating income for the period, and it was the highest Q2 operating income level since the company went public in 2002.Net income was up, too, reaching $298.7 million, compared to $168.6 million last year.
  GameStop benefitted from continued growth in its
  
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• What To Expect From BlizzCon 2026: StarCraft’s Return, A Whole Lot Of Warcraft

  08-09-2026 18:05 via gamespot.com
  
  BlizzCon 2026 begins September 12, and while there is big news every time developer Blizzard decides to host its fan convention, after a two-year hiatus, this year's show in particular seems poised to be a major occasion for fans of Blizzard franchises like Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.Blizzard president Johanna Faries hasn't been shy about hyping up this year's show in interviews, calling 2026 Blizzard's "biggest year yet." She said its various development teams are "cooking on bi
  
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• 9 Minutes of Gundam Rogue Orbit Gameplay (Assault Sword, Sword Lance, Wipe Sword)

  08-09-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Check out 9 minutes of gameplay featuring different weapons in Gundam Rogue Orbit from the Assault Sword to the Wipe Sword. Enjoy the action against smaller foes and mini bosses in missions.
  
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• Get ready to fight over Steam Frame stock - the same reservation system used for the Steam Controller and Steam Machine has been spotted after SteamDB package updates were issued

  08-09-2026 17:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  The other day, some backend updates were issued to SteamDB's Steam Frame package pages, marking the first time in months that the hidden retail listings received edits. These are the placeholder, non-published listings, purportedly for the upcoming Valve VR headsets. Now, in the days after these were found, VR leaker SadlyItsBradley has found a reservation system that looks all too familiar. It looks almost exactly the same as the reservation application that's been used by Valve for its Steam M
  
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• Yes, you can now run PS3 games from disc on PC using RPCS3, but there's a catch that ruined my plans

  08-09-2026 17:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  The PS3 emulator RPCS3 just cracked running PS3 games straight from discs. That means you can theoretically just treat your PC or handheld like a real PlayStation 3 by popping Blu-rays straight into a drive, but I've already hit an unfortunate compatibility roadblock that spoiled my evening plans.Technically speaking, I really don't need to use RPCS3 to play PS3 games at home since I still use the real retro console (yes, it's 20 years old, get over it). However, upon catching the news that the
  
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• One huge change in the Ocarina of Time remake: full voice-acted cutscenes for everyone, except Link of course

  08-09-2026 17:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo has finally given us a substantial look at the incoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, revealing a number of big changes. There are a few that truly stand-out, like having a jump button and a quest log, and added voice-acting for various characters.As you no doubt recall from the original, the only lines you hear through the game are Navi's incessant requests for your attention, and Link's shouts and grunts while delving through the various dungeons across Hyrule. Not any
  
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• Live-action version of beloved manga debuts to near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

  08-09-2026 17:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  The live-action adaptation of Look Back has debuted to a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. The film follows teenage girls Fujino and Kyomoto, who both wish to become manga artists. It tracks their lives over 13 years as they work towards achieving their dreams. The anime film was released in 2024, directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, and was based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's 2021 web manga. The live-action Look Back, adapted from the manga and directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, has a Rotten Tomatoes score of
  
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• These Horrifying Ocarina Of Time In-Game Masks Are Your Prize For Buying New Zelda Amiibos

  08-09-2026 17:34 via gamespot.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda Direct was chock full of new details on the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, which composed the bulk of the presentation. That included a couple of new Amiibo figurines to collect, with some, uh, questionable in-game rewards.The Amiibo themselves are figurines of young Link and young Zelda, and they are appropriately very cute. Link gazes up at Navi perched on his hand, while Zelda sits with her Ocarina. There's a lovely degree of detail. They'll be available in 2027,
  
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• Marvel Rivals Season 10 is bringing one of Thor's scariest villains to the hero shooter

  08-09-2026 17:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Gorr the God Butcher is officially coming to Marvel Rivals, and although we have the announcement, the wind was taken out of its sails thanks to a flub by the PlayStation Store. Key art for Season 10 managed to slip onto Sony's platform a little earlier than expected, giving us a tease of what was coming before today's unveilingPlayers browsing the store noticed some changed imagery yesterday, September 7. Among various new releases, you could see the Marvel-based hero shooter being advertised w
  
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• Where to buy the Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2, how to find your best shot at a pre-order

  08-09-2026 17:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo just unveiled the Legend of Zelda special edition Nintendo Switch 2, during the brand's 40th Anniversary Direct. With a release date set for October 29, pre-orders aren't too far away. Us early buyers are all lamenting the fact those gorgeous dark green Joy-Con and that sparkly dock aren't available separately, but those holding out for a special edition console will want to get their pre-order gameplan in order. While nobody's jumped in just yet, it's highly likely we'll get an early o
  
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• Stop The Presses, Link Can Jump In Ocarina Of Time Remake

  08-09-2026 17:21 via gamespot.com
  
  Today, Nintendo aired The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. We learned the Ocarina of Time remake is launching November 5. We heard about a new orchestra concert touring the world in 2027. We finally got to see the title of the upcoming full-length movie: The Legend Of Zelda (no, really, that's it). Then, Eiji Aonuma walked us through a 15-minute gameplay demo of the upcoming Ocarina of Time Remake, and while the game's new look and gameplay are already being debated, there's no denying o
  
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• The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Missed A Giant Wind Waker-Sized Opportunity

  08-09-2026 17:15 via gamespot.com
  
  If you were hoping to see older Zelda games ported to or remastered for the Switch at the recent Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, you were likely disappointed, as Nintendo instead dedicated almost the entire show to its upcoming Ocarina of Time remake.Out of all the Legend of Zelda remasters that have come to Switch consoles over the years, there's still a sizable Wind Waker HD-shaped hole in that collection. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD released on the Wii U in 2013, with a number
  
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• The Ocarina Of Time Remake Has The Coolest Use Of The Switch 2’s Built-In Mic

  08-09-2026 17:06 via gamespot.com
  
  The remake for Zelda: Ocarina of Time isn't just a modern visual upgrade of the classic N64 game; it also makes use of a modern hardware feature, one that is built-in with the Switch 2 console.As shown during The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct's first gameplay deep dive, you will be able to play Link's iconic ocarina not just with button inputs but also with your own voice humming the melodies of songs like "Zelda's Lullaby".
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=momx6rC1lyU
  While the Switch
  
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• The Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Adding Something We Never Saw Coming: Voice Acting

  08-09-2026 17:05 via gamespot.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary Direct brought with it many exciting announcements, including a title reveal for the upcoming film and a release date for The Ocarina of Time remake. But while both of these were fairly predictable announcements, no one could have prepared me for what director Eiji Aonuma oh-so-casually slipped in directly proceeding his demonstration of the game: The Ocarina of Time's remake will feature (some) voice acting.According to Aonuma, the characters that Link mee
  
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• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake fixes rolling spam and adds the jump button players demanded 28 years ago

  08-09-2026 17:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake appears to largely be faithful to the design of the original, but Nintendo has introduced a couple of core gameplay tweaks that some players have been waiting decades for. There's now a dedicated jump button, and you no longer have to spam the roll button to move faster.In the original Ocarina of Time on N64, you'd automatically jump by running towards a ledge, but there was no way to jump whenever you wanted to. While the game was certainly designed a
  
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• I love Stranger Than Heaven's "more intuitive and rough" combat: "Frankly speaking, with Yakuza, you could even play it with closed eyes", says its producer

  08-09-2026 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  A gang of thugs surround me on a dirty street in 1940s Osaka Japan early into my time playing Stranger Than Heaven. I throw a jab into one and block their reply. I follow up with a pair of hooks, sending them to the ground before grappling with another.The biggest one swings a blunt weapon my way, which I block with both arms, and I assess my options. For the first time RGG Studio has me feeling outmatched rather than an overpowered man of danger, and I'm in awe of Stranger Than Heaven's ability
  
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• Xbox disc-to-digital missing Elden Ring and Final Fantasy as publishers including Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Sega seemingly skip the feature

  08-09-2026 16:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ubisoft, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Square Enix are reportedly some of the publishers who are not supporting the Xbox disc-to-digital program, leading to concerns of the initiative's viability as a preservation tool.Microsoft announced its disc-to-digital initiative for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One games last month, and at the end of the month, users on the Xbox Insider Program were able to access the feature in a beta form. This led to interesting discoveries like Activision's Deadpool, Transforme
  
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• Nintendo says Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake isn't aiming "for realistic graphics," and that's great for everyone but Young Link

  08-09-2026 16:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo has unveiled the first footage of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, and Nintendo hired that man. As part of The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct, series producer Eiji Aonuma revealed some live gameplay of the upcoming remake, showing the early moments of Link's adventure in Kokiri Forest and the Great Deku Tree. And to say it's quite a stark difference is certainly an understatement. Aonuma notes, "We had many discussions about what visual style we should use
  
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• Leaked Zelda Switch 2 is officially out in October with the "game sold separately"

  08-09-2026 16:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo officially announced the The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 during its Zelda Direct on September 8 after plenty of spurting leaks in August. It'll be available from October 29 – with the game sold separately.
  Fans can also expect a 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller, which comes with the same emerald and gold decals as the special Switch 2 console, as well as a 40th Anniversary screen protector and carrying case, which shows off the mighty
  
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• The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Looks Fantastic In First Gameplay Look

  08-09-2026 16:46 via gamespot.com
  
  After months of rumors, Nintendo finally revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake was real back in June. While that reveal was purely cinematic, today's Nintendo Direct for The Legend of Zelda showed off gameplay for the remake and offered a closer look at its updated art direction.The Switch 2 exclusive stays true to the 1998 original's aesthetics, while showcasing a huge upgrade visually. Link's hat and tunic, for example, showcase detailed threading and embroidering, along wi
  
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• Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Borrows At Least One Mechanic From Breath Of The Wild

  08-09-2026 16:43 via gamespot.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 looks like a very faithful remake of the Nintendo 64 classic, but as seen in the Zelda 40th anniversary Direct, this updated version of the game takes at least one element from the modern open-world Zelda games.When demonstrating the returning Fairy Slingshot item, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma showed off the weapon-switching and aiming mechanics, which look nearly identical to the same systems in Breath of the Wild.
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• Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Makes A Big Change To Time Passing

  08-09-2026 16:42 via gamespot.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda Direct today spent the vast majority of its time showing off the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake, with loads of new details and an extended look at its revised art style. One change is likely to have a big impact on Ocarina fans, and appropriately enough, it involves the passage of time.While exploring Hyrule's castle town, series creator Eiji Aonuma pointed out that the sun was setting, which means that now time will continue to pass while you're in town. That's a marked cha
  
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• Palworld Update Adds New Missions And A Much-Needed Feature

  08-09-2026 16:42 via gamespot.com
  
  The v1.0.4 update has arrived to Palworld, and the patch notes from Pocketpair reveal the addition of two new sub-missions, a much-needed search feature, and improvements to the game's fishing mechanic. 
  https://youtu.be/gKum7LqFi1s?si=7rmUYv8SDm3paVGX
  Palworld's v1.0.4 adds two sub-missions for a continuation of the game's narrative. Players can access "Beyond Dimensions" by interacting with an NPC at Fisherman's Point in Mount Obsidian, and "From the Far Side of the Moon" is gained after
  
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• Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date set for November as Nintendo joins GTA 6 in a weird month

  08-09-2026 16:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date is set for November 5, Nintendo announced at today's big Zelda Nintendo Direct showcase.The Ocarina of Time remake release date joins a strange November which notably includes GTA 6, due November 19. GTA 6 is, of course, only coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X, not Nintendo Switch 2. Thanks to GTA 6, many games have already shifted their release dates out of November, creating an absurdly stuffed October. Nintendo and Rockstar are currently t
  
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• Nintendo announces electronic Master Sword to accompany new Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake, as well as a playable ocarina

  08-09-2026 16:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo has just announced a whole swathe of new The Legend of Zelda merch pieces in its 40th Anniversary Direct, but among them sits an electronic Master Sword that looks to continue a long line of gorgeous replicas. We don't yet know what electronics will be included in the Master Sword toy, but Hasbro originally teased something sword-shaped was coming back in July. Of course, if wielding the greatest sword in Nintendo's history doesn't excite you, the brand has plenty more planned to accomp
  
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