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• We will never get anything like Final Fantasy 7 Remake again

  28-09-2026 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  I will never forget the evening when Final Fantasy 7 Remake was unveiled in 2015. Fondly remembered by many as the 'E3 Conference of Dreams' where Shenmue 3 and The Last Guardian were also shown off, it was a period when PlayStation ruled the gaming world and could seemingly do no wrong. The console giant boasted an incredible slate of exclusive games, offered massive support to burgeoning indies, and seemed determined to surprise us at every turn. But even in this landscape, Final Fantasy 7 Rem
  
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• Sony’s Helldivers Movie Has Been Pushed Back

  01-10-2026 00:16 via gamespot.com
  
  The battle for Super Earth will be coming to the big screen, just not as soon as previously expected. Sony Pictures has reshuffled its slate of upcoming films, and the Helldivers movie has been bumped from its November 10, 2027 release date.According to Sony, the Helldivers movie will now be released on June 9, 2028. Placing the film near the beginning of the summer box office season may be a sign of Sony's confidence in the project. However, it also raises the question of whether Helldivers' ti
  
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• Pokemon Go October 2026 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Halloween, And More

  01-10-2026 00:04 via gamespot.com
  
  October is upon us, which means new events are just around the corner in Pokemon Go. The mobile game is entering the second month of its Twilight Trails season with some appropriately spooky events over the next few weeks, including Zorua Community Day and a two-part Halloween celebration.That's certainly not all that's happening this month. A variety of legendary and Mega Pokemon are returning to Raid Battles as well, while fall-themed Pokemon are taking center stage for this month's Spotlight
  
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• Resident Evil Requiem Producer “Explains” Game’s Title, Confusing Us More

  30-09-2026 23:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The meaning of Resident Evil Requiem's title appeared to be self-evident when it was released earlier this year. However, Resident Evil producer Jun Takeuchi's explanation for the title from the recently published Biohazard 30th Anniversary Special may be a head-scratcher for even the series' diehard fans."'Requiem' isn't just a title chosen for its meaning of 'requiem,'" said Takeuchivia GamesRadar. "The spelling of Requiem (REQUIEM) contains not only the 'RE (response)' ... but also a 'Q (ques
  
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• Final Fantasy 11 finally follows in Final Fantasy 14's free trial footstep

  30-09-2026 23:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy 11? It now has an expanded free trial which you can play up to level 75 for free with no restrictions on playtime. Yes, devotees of Final Fantasy 14 have had good times with their own free trial memes over the years, but Square Enix's older MMO is finally bulking up its own trial in an effort to get more players in the door.There is no longer any time limit on Final Fantasy 11's free trial. Previously, players would be locked out af
  
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• Warlock boss says don't expect a Baldur's Gate 3-style fluid story, main story beats are "written"

  30-09-2026 22:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Despite having little association with each other beyond sharing the D&D universe, Invoke's Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons is drawing plenty of comparisons to Larian's 2023 opus, Baldur's Gate 3. It's hard to blame anyone for anchoring the shiny new open-world D&D game to the 2023 GOTY considering just how much the latter dominated and continues to influence the conversation around RPG design, but mechanically and narratively, the fundamentals of the two games are very different.Talking t
  
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• MCU X-Men actor says D23 casting reveal was a "nightmare" because people "didn't know who I was"

  30-09-2026 22:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Christopher Abbott says his X-Men casting reveal felt like more of a nightmare because the crowd at D23 didn't seem to recognize him."I think I started walking out pretty enthusiastically, and then I kind of felt like a lot of people there didn't know who I was, so then my energy shifted within the split second," Abbott told The Cut. "I was a little bit more humble about it."Abbott is set to play a younger Professor Charles Xavier in the MCU's upcoming X-Men movie, being much, much younger than
  
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• GameSpot’s September 2026 Staff Picks

  30-09-2026 21:49 via gamespot.com
  
  To say that this summer was packed with new releases is putting it lightly. Regardless of if you were looking for something blood-soaked (The Blood of Dawnwalker and Marvel's Wolverine both fit the bill here) or a more strategic experience, such as the one offered in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, there seems to be something for every type of player lately. But while we're sure you've heard a lot about Summer 2026's biggest games by this point, we're here to remind you that sometimes the best gam
  
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• Gears of War E-Day – Everything To Know

  30-09-2026 21:00 via gamespot.com
  
  From its return to the franchise’s gritter roots to its overhaul of the series’ iconic systems, here’s everything to know about Gears of War: E-Day.(Presented by Gears of War E-Day)
  
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• "Xbox is not for sale," says CEO despite rumors: "We will do whatever it takes"

  30-09-2026 20:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  In an extraordinarily turbulent time for the games industry as a whole, Xbox stands out as particularly volatile amid its big reset that'll see 3,200 people lose their jobs by the end of the current fiscal year. Meanwhile, entire studios have been shut down and their games canceled, while other teams under the Xbox Game Studios umbrella have been gutted and reduced to skeleton crews, as is reportedly the case with Halo Studios. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently said the "streamlining" of Xbox
  
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• The Splinter Cell Remake Is Still Lurking In The Shadows

  30-09-2026 20:41 via gamespot.com
  A remake of the original Splinter Cell game was first announced nearly five years ago, and since then, we've seen exactly zero seconds of the game in action, or even a trailer. However, as we know with Sam Fisher, silence can be deceiving, and it looks like Ubisoft is actively recruiting for several roles on the project.
  Spotted by Insider Gaming, job openings for a few different positions, including level designer and producer, have been posted within the last few months. This isn't necessarily
  
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• MTG gets KPop Demon Hunters cards, and they're drop-dead gorgeous

  30-09-2026 20:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  KPop Demon Hunters are making their way to MTG as part of an all-new, limited Secret Lair collection that sees them rubbing shoulders with undead Captain America and David Bowie from Labyrinth. (Sounds like a damn cool party to me.)Magic: The Gathering is gearing up for spooky season with its 'Corn Maze' superdrop this October, and while some of its contents are supremely Halloween-coded, this is an eclectic roundup to say the least. MTG KPop Demon Hunters is a great example, with seven returnin
  
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• Xbox CEO Insists It’s Not For Sale Amid Studio Closures, Layoffs

  30-09-2026 20:11 via gamespot.com
  
  The "Xbox reset" has people wondering whether Microsoft is preparing to exit the video game business, but Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has flatly denied that the gaming division will be put up for sale."Xbox is not for sale," Sharma said to The New York Times. "We will do whatever it takes to set the company up for success, and we will look at the right partnerships, the right operating model, and everything needed to achieve that."Sharma's comments come in the wake of analysts predicting that Microsoft
  
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• You Can Hate The Sonic Movies, But They Help The Games Get Made, Sega Says

  30-09-2026 19:43 via gamespot.com
  
  Sonic has had a rough go at things lately, what with the myriad games that haven't been hitting like they used to. Sega appears to be aware of that and has acknowledged that, although the games have struggled recently, the franchise as a whole is back in the zeitgeist again--and it's all thanks to the live-action movies.In an interview with Automaton at the Tokyo Game Show, series producer Takashi Iizuka spoke about the impact that directorJeff Fowler's three live-action movies have had on repop
  
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• WoW: Forever Is Keeping More Than 12,500 Items Secret

  30-09-2026 19:24 via gamespot.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Forever is looking to keep its secrets, as over 12,500 items in the game's files have been kept hidden from dataminers.The WoW: Forever beta is currently in full swing, and in addition to new dungeons, abilities, and even a whole new playable race, players are quickly discovering there are tons of new items that will completely change how this old-school version of WoW is played. Whether it's items with far more spellpower at early levels or gear tailored towards professions,
  
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• Resident Evil remakes are building to a "crossover" with the new games, producer says

  30-09-2026 19:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  For now, it seems we're getting a steady diet of new Resident Evil games alongside remakes of the classic series. But, eventually, Capcom's going to run out of games to remake, right? It seems the publisher is already prepared for this eventuality. In fact, executive producer Jun Takeuchi says the company's been preparing for an eventual "crossover" between these two lineages since Resident Evil Village."Currently, 'Resident Evil' operates on a two-pronged approach: the numbered titles allow pla
  
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• Yes, Guile’s Street Fighter Movie Theme Goes With Everything

  30-09-2026 18:47 via gamespot.com
  
  The Street Fighter movie is shaping up to be a love letter to Capcom's classic fighting game series, with its goofy action and costumes, but if there's one crucial element it's nailing, it's the franchise's sound. Specifically, Guile's iconic theme, which is legendary for its ability to complement anything in life. How does the movie version match up? It's not straying from what is considered fighting game soundtrack perfection, but it is adding to it with a kickass guitar solo and a few more ci
  
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• Dune Awakening boss says Denis Villeneuve feared the name "could be a little too close to Star Wars"

  30-09-2026 18:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Working on a licensed game is a double-edged sword. Yes, you could get to contribute to one of your favorite properties, be that Star Wars or Batman, but there are often hoops to jump through in terms of approval. In the case of Dune: Awakening, Funcom's had to build a reputation for being solid custodians of the 61-year-old sci-fi epic."We submit things to Jira, [Legendary] approve within a certain amount of time," Jon Bylos, chief creative officer at Funcom, tells gamesindustry.biz. "If they d
  
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• World of Warcraft Forever cracks down on real-money trading, takes $200 worth of gold from streamer

  30-09-2026 18:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Forever fans have worried about the potential of real-money trading since Blizzard first unveiled the new MMO during BlizzCon 2026 – but, thankfully, it appears that the studio is cracking down on it prior to the full release.Now that the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta is out in full force, some players have begun to suspect certain content creators for engaging in, well, real-money trading for in-game gold.
  The suspicions have risen to an all-time high after fans spott
  
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• Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet is "testing the bounds" of Naughty Dog, teases The Last of Us star

  30-09-2026 18:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Last of Us Joel actor Troy Baker has been singing the praises of Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, telling fans that they're going to have their "minds blown."Even though it's been almost two years since Intergalactic was announced, we still know surprisingly little about it, but Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann confirmed this week that we can expect its full reveal sometime next year, so that's something. In the meantime, we'll just have to hope for the best, but a
  
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• How to find all Shum Arcade machines in Control Resonant

  30-09-2026 18:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Control Resonant Shum arcade machines are recurring side quests and unlockable minigames wherein Dylan is transported into challenges with high scores to beat for rewards. There's eight different Shum cabinets hiding around Manhattan, all of which need to be unlocked in some way, usually by increasing the Zone Level to the point where it turns on and you can play it. Below, I'll show you where to find all Shum arcade machines, as well as how to beat them and unlock the rewards involved.All S
  
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• 8Bitdo FlipPad review

  30-09-2026 18:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  I firmly believe you need to be a specific type of player for the 8Bitdo FlipPad to win you over. The idea of quickly turning your doomscroller cell phone into a Game Boy with physical buttons is alluring, yes, but when you weigh up the quirks compared to just, well, grabbing one of the best retro handhelds out there designed to run classic capers, the appeal slightly falls apart.None of that stops the 8Bitdo FlipPad from excelling as one of the best retro controllers for Game Boy games, though,
  
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• As Sony apparently pulls back from PC, ex-PlayStation boss suggests "platform business is winning"

  30-09-2026 17:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  As Sony reportedly pulls back from bringing its new major single-player PlayStation titles to PC, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida suggests the company's thinking has reverted back to the "older days."Earlier this year, it was reported that PlayStation's studio business group CEO Hermen Hulst had told staff that Sony's narrative single-player games (like Saros and Ghost of Yotei, for example) would be PlayStation console exclusive going forward. Speaking in a new episode of The Verge's Ver
  
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• Activision Should Hire Former Halo Devs For Next Mainline Game, Former Franchise Director Says

  30-09-2026 17:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Now that development of future Halo games is being handled by Activision Blizzard's hands, some former developers of the series have spoken out to share their thoughts on the shocking but not entirely surprising mix-up. This includes the former franchise creative director, who has provided some salient advice to the Call of Duty publisher.Frank O’Connor has worked on Halo for over 20 years, first working as a writer and community manager before serving as the game's franchise creative dire
  
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• How To Raise Renown In Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

  30-09-2026 17:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Renown is one of two stats needed to recruit new team members in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. While the Support Level requirements never go above level 3, you may be intimidated by characters who require level 10 Renown. It's vitally important to note that gaining Renown will take a lot of time. Unlike the Support Levels, each Flame Lord's campaign builds their Renown separately. This requires patience so you don't get blindsided. Seeking a short-term Renown boost may risk potentially sacrifici
  
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• Diablo 5 Seems To Be Fixing Diablo 4’s Biggest Mistake

  30-09-2026 17:35 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the biggest surprises of the year was the reveal of Diablo V at this year's BlizzCon. Sure, we'll have to wait until 2029 to get our hands on it, but take that decade-long wait cycles for new Diablo games! After sharing a first look at the game, Blizzard took the opportunity to talk about the improvements they’re making to Diablo V's gameplay design based on feedback from Diablo IV. Chief among them: the return of procedurally generated dungeons and worlds. Diablo IV was t
  
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• Diablo 5 "won't be ready for spring 2029," Path of Exile co-creator says, despite "Blizzard money"

  30-09-2026 17:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  As of now, the release of Diablo 5 is set for 2029. That may seem like plenty of time for Blizzard, and it is, since it's three years away, but one of the co-creators of Path of Exile believes we'll likely be waiting at least a little bit longer for the next installment in the iconic series.In a YouTube video discussing the game's announcement, Chris Wilson, lead designer on Path of Exile, provided his thoughts on Blizzard's plans. "They've announced they're targeting spring 2029, which is both
  
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• Baldur's Gate 3 star Jennifer English joins Ghostrunner devs' new first-person Soulslike cast

  30-09-2026 17:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ghostrunner dev One More Level's upcoming first-person Soulslike Valor Mortis has announced more of its cast, with Game of the Year award magnet Jennifer English taking on a starring role. Valor Mortis was supposed to release last week, before a particularly busy week caused the developers to delay the game to mid-October before it even announced its release date. But now the route ahead is clear for an October 13 launch – which has just become quieter thanks to Crimson Desert's DLC being
  
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• Stranger Than Heaven – 1929 Kure, Hiroshima | Era Gameplay In-Depth Look Trailer

  30-09-2026 17:16 via gamespot.com
  
  STRANGER THAN HEAVEN is a fifty-year, action-adventure saga of men with nowhere to go and their desperate struggle to find a home.Use extreme violence to survive, and musical talent to thrive as a showman across five cities and eras of modern Japan. Coming January 15, 2027.
  
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• Xbox rolls out disc-to-digital program worldwide, but won't somebody please think of the hard drives

  30-09-2026 17:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  After a lifetime of PlayStation fandom, Microsoft's handling of the digitalization era of gaming is a bittersweet pill to swallow. While Sony has been largely ignoring outrage from its decision to end disc production in 2028, Xbox is going about the shift in a slightly different way - namely, making sure your library of physical titles doesn't become an expensive paperweight when the new generation rolls around.The brand has now globally launched its disc-to-digital program, allowing users to co
  
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