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• Wolverine Dev Changed Things To Avoid Logan Appearing To Be A “Sadist”

  03-06-2026 16:13 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the major takeaways from the new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine at the State of Play event recently was that the PS5 game is a brutal, gory affair.
  Creative director Marcus Smith told Variety that Wolverine is a "mature game," but if you want to dial back the gore, there will be an option for you. He also said developer Insomniac had to change certain animations during development to avoid having Logan come across as a "sadist" when it comes to violence."We understand that some people are
  
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• A Leak Just Forced Atlus To Acknowledge The Next Persona Game

  04-06-2026 17:01 via gamespot.com
  
  After alleged assets for the next Persona game were leaked online, Sega, Atlus, and P-Studio have officially addressed the recent hack. Persona developer P-Studio posted a statement online, confirming that "an unauthorized third-party" breached its servers and stole in-development footage of the game, which is widely believed to be Persona 6."We recently suffered a network intrusion in which an unauthorized third-party illegally accessed and downloaded confidential informatio
  
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• Switch 2 Is Getting A Consumer-Friendly Upgrade In Europe

  04-06-2026 16:59 via gamespot.com
  
  European consumers considering a Switch 2 purchase can look forward to a revised version of the hybrid console, as Nintendo has announced a region-specific change to the device. The new model will have a removable battery, so that it complies with the EU Batteries Legislation, which was passed back in 2023 by the European Union.That specific set of regulations will come into full effect on February 18, 2027 (via VGC), and Nintendo has announced that it will comply with i
  
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• 8 Minutes Of Cool Ace Combat 8 Gameplay

  04-06-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com
  
  We fly through 3 missions in the upcoming Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve and highlight the coolest moments.
  
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• You Don’t Need To Be A Long Time Fan To Be Excited for Ace Combat 8

  04-06-2026 15:30 via gamespot.com
  
  What happens when someone who's never played Ace Combat checks out Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve? In this video, Jake jumps into the Ace Combat series headfirst.
  
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• From Clouds To Ketchup Bottles, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Is Pushing The Series To New Heights

  04-06-2026 15:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve wants you to embody a hotshot fighter pilot in and out of the cockpit. For the first time in the series, the entire story is told from the first-person perspective, solely through the eyes of its protagonist. You’ll join your crew in the mess hall for meals, you’ll strap on your helmet before a sortie, and you’ll look your wingmen and wingwomen in the eyes.    GameSpot sat down with Ace Combat brand director Kazutoki Kono to disc
  
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• PUBG Creator’s New Survival Game Has Stopped Development Less Than A Year After Launch

  04-06-2026 15:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Prologue: Go Wayback developer PlayerUnknown Productions has announced the end of development on the early access game, as well as a round of layoffs for the studio. founder Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene posted a statement online, explaining that the studio could no longer afford to continue working on the game. Greene also added that Prologue: Go Wayback will be made available for free to all future players in an upcoming update, while refunds for anyone who
  
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• 007: First Light Sequel Could Include A Major Behind-The-Scenes Change

  04-06-2026 14:54 via gamespot.com
  
  Hitman developer IO Interactive developed, published, and funded the well-received and top-selling James Bond game 007: First Light, but changes could be afoot for a potential sequel.IO announced Project 007, a working title for what would become First Light, back in November 2020. At the time, Amazon was not involved in the new game, but the retail and entertainment giant bought MGM in 2021.
  Due to this timeline of events, Amazon Games "didn't have the full rights" to First Light, Amazon Games
  
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• If You Want A Cuter Way To Watch Summer Game Fest, We’ve Got Good News

  04-06-2026 14:12 via gamespot.com
  
  Sure, Summer Game Fest is fine, right? Yeah, there are a bunch of cool game reveals and fine, the production value is off the charts. But haven't you ever wondered if there was a cuter way to watch the reveals?
  It turns out there is now, as VTuber agency Hololive Production has joined the official co-streamers list for Summer Game Fest. Seven talents from across the English and Indonesian branches of Hololive will all be co-streaming the event and providing their own commentary.
  From the English
  
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• There’s Another Star Wars Game Coming This Year, And It’s Reportedly Closer Than You Think

  04-06-2026 13:18 via gamespot.com
  
  While Galactic Racer is set to bring back Star Wars to the racing genre later this year, there is another game set in the galaxy far, far away that's even closer to releasing. Star Wars Zero Company, the X-COM-like strategy game, will reportedly launch as early as August.Star Wars Zero Company was revealed last year during Star Wars Celebration, and described as a single-player turn-based strategy title from both Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment. A gameplay trailer is set to debut during Su
  
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• New PS5 Update Is Out Now, But Don’t Get Too Excited

  04-06-2026 12:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony has released a new firmware update for PS5 consoles, but don't expect Version: 26.04-13.40.00 to introduce any sweeping changes to the console. Instead, this is one of the usual PlayStation updates focused on system stability, and the very brief patch notes hammer this point home."We've improved system software performance and stability," it reads.And that's all there is to it. The last few PS5 updates have added a few more features to the console, like the version 26.03-13.20.00
  
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• In This Co-Op Horror Game, What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You, Actually

  04-06-2026 10:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Co-op horror games are very in right now, so it may be that the best way to stand out is to do something unlike the rest of the crowd. The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has found its hook. In this four-player Lovecraftian horror game, you and up to three others will embark on missions into a forest of cosmic horrors, where you'll try to collect loot and escape with your life intact. While it sounds a lot like Lethal Company, it ultimately doesn't fit neatly in that bucket alongside so many other copyca
  
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• God Of War Devs Explain Laufey’s Place In The Franchise

  03-06-2026 22:50 via gamespot.com
  
  The next God of War title had been rumored earlier this year, and it now stands revealed as God of War Laufey, a spin-off that focuses on Kratos' late wife, Faye. While the initial trailer apparently disclosed when Laufey takes place, the developers behind the game have offered more light about how the upcoming title fits in with Kratos' adventures.Faye's story in the afterlife of the gods begins almost immediately after Kratos and their child, Atreus, laid her to rest in the 2018 God of War. Du
  
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• CoD Season 4 Patch Notes Detail SG-12 Nerf, Anti-Cheat Updates, And More

  03-06-2026 22:40 via gamespot.com
  
  Season 4 goes live in Black Ops 7 and Warzone on June 4, and the developer's patch notes reveal all the major changes for Call of Duty’s various modes. These adjustments include a nerf for the powerful SG-12 shotgun, a new self-revive kit for Warzone, and map improvements for Zombies.Content-wise, Season 4 of Black Ops 7 and Warzone adds a new battle pass, another operator for the Guild faction, more guns, and additional maps. New seasons of Ranked Play arrive for both multiplayer and Warz
  
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• World War 3 Servers Shutting Down Soon

  03-06-2026 21:49 via gamespot.com
  
  The free-to-play military FPS World War 3 is going offline. Developer New Generation Games has announced that "after careful consideration," the studio will end support for the game and close the servers very soon.The multiplayer servers will be taken offline on August 3, 2026, after which the game will not be playable.
  "This was not an easy decision. You have supported us throughout the years and we want to thank everyone who played World War 3, shared feedback, reported issues, created content
  
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• God Of War: Laufey Dev Responds To Pizza Company’s Dumb Tweet About New Game

  03-06-2026 21:21 via gamespot.com
  
  God of War developer Santa Monica Studio has responded to a social media post from Domino's Pizza after the pizza chain's UK account joked about the newly announced God of War: Laufey for being a God of War game without Kratos.The post from Domino's Pizza UK said, "God of War game with no Kratos = Pepperoni Passion with no pepperoni." The Domino's Pizza UK post was criticized for making fun of the game just because it doesn't feature Kratos, with many replies pointing out the reports of how poor
  
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• Now You Can Beat GTA 6 Answers Out Of The Take-Two Boss In WWE 2K26

  03-06-2026 21:08 via gamespot.com
  
  2K Sports released a new batch of downloadable content for WWE 2K26 earlier today, with Matt Cardona, La Parka, and WWE legends Torrie Wilson and Brian Pillman headlining the additions. However, hidden within the latest update is another addition to the roster that not even diehard WWE fans would expect: Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of 2K parent company Take-Two Interactive, is now playable in WWE 2K26.Zelnick is depicted in a blue suit and dress shoes, and he currently boasts a 77 overall rating; f
  
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• Control Resonant Has 48 Hours Early Access, But Only On PS5

  03-06-2026 20:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Remedy's multiplatform action game Control Resonant showed up during the PlayStation State of Play event this week, and it turns out the game is giving PS5 users preferential treatment.One of the perks of buying the $70 digital deluxe edition of Control Resonant on PS5 is 48 hours of early access. That means PS5 users who pay $10 more than the standard edition can start playing on September 22. Everyone else can get started on September 24.
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• Control Resonant PC Requirements Are More Reserved Than You Might Expect

  03-06-2026 20:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Ahead of its release in September, Remedy Entertainment has revealed the recommended PC specifications for Control Resonant, and they aren't as demanding as you might think.Hot on the heels of the game's latest trailer during Sony's State of Play, Remedy shared the minimum and recommended hardware configurations you'll need for Control Resonant later this year, with GPUs and CPUs from several generations past being the most demanding aspects. On the recommended front, Resonant will require eithe
  
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• Marvel’s Wolverine Trailer Breakdown: 20 Easter Eggs And Hidden Details

  03-06-2026 20:06 via gamespot.com
  
  After a tour of New York in several Spider-Man adventures, Insomniac Games is turning its eye to Marvel's Wolverine. Compared to its Spider-Man projects, Wolverine looks like an ultraviolent tour through the seedier side of the Marvel Universe that's in tune with the savage nature of its protagonist. It's also a game that looks to be full of Easter eggs, something which Insomniac excelled at hiding in its three Spider-Man games. This week's deep-dive into the game during the State of Play l
  
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• There Will Be More Kratos Stories, Sony Promises, After God Of War: Laufey Reveal

  03-06-2026 18:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony just announced a new God of War game, God of War: Laufey, and the developers are telling Laufey's story this time, not one from the perspective of series hero Kratos.
  In an interview with IGN, the developers said, "We'll always tell stories about Kratos," but for the new game, it was an opportunity to tell a different story.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upjpP54xDIcLaufey, or Fey--the wife of Kratos and mother of Atreus--is someone who is "so pivotal" to the wider story, and making a game
  
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• I’m Starting To Think Phranque The Cube Is Why People Are Excited For God Of War Laufey

  03-06-2026 18:20 via gamespot.com
  
  When God of War Laufey launches, Sony Santa Monica will welcome fans back to a world of gods, magic, and action--elements we don't care about, because we're here for Phranque the Cube--or when we reject your reality and substitute our own cubic one, he'll be Frank. The real star of this week's State of Play livestream, Phranque, stole the show with his gelatinous simplicity and bouncy sound effects, while The Boys and Star Trek: Lower Decks star Jack Quaid provided both the voice and the motion-
  
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• Monopoly Go Is Crossing Over With The Simpsons For A Battle Of The Billionaires

  03-06-2026 17:30 via gamespot.com
  
  A new battle of the billionaires kicks off this week in Monopoly Go, as the game's mustachioed mascot takes on Springfield's sun-blocking tyrant from The Simpsons, Mr. Burns. Scopely has announced a Simpsons crossover in Monopoly Go, which has been created in partnership with the team behind the long-running animated series. Starting June 3 and continuing through July 29, the event will see iconic Springfield locations given a Monopoly Go makeover.To give you an idea of just how big a
  
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• Hearthstone “Escape From Violet Hold” Card Reveal: Breaking Out Of Zuramat’s Prison

  03-06-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com
  The next Hearthstone expansion centers on a daring prison break that will let loose all sorts of Azeroth villains. Escape from Violet Hold will launch on July 7, with in-game events and pre-purchases leading up to the release. GameSpot has an exclusive card reveal for the upcoming expansion, which gives a good sense of the prison breakout flavor--and looks to be a must-include for discard-based decks.The card is Zuramat's Prison, a 5-cost Location card with 3-durability. Each time you use it, yo
  
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• GI Joe’s Newest Cobra Commander Figure Comes With A Massive Snake Throne

  03-06-2026 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Pop-culture villains come and go, but few have had a lasting impact like Cobra Commander from GI Joe. The would-be world conqueror has never quite managed to realize his ambition of ruling the globe, but Hasbro is releasing a new action figure of the supervillain that looks very regal. Preorders open on June 3 for this new Cobra Commander collectible ahead of its launch date on October 1, and you can grab it for $70.King Cobra CommanderRocking his iconic hooded and blue uniform design, Cobra Com
  
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• Next Nintendo Direct Is Coming Next Week, Reports Claim

  03-06-2026 16:58 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo is planning to stream its summer showcase of upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games early next week, according to multiple reports.Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb said in a podcast that he expects a Nintendo Direct to happen on Tuesday, June 9. Similarly, noted leaker NateTheHate claimed in his own podcast that a Direct will take place in the second week of June.
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  A Nintendo Direct in June would be unsurprising--there's been some type of
  
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• Nintendo Had The Hottest Game On Earth. Then It Rejected The Sequel.

  03-06-2026 16:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Super Mario Bros. 2, aka "The Lost Levels," is celebrating its 40-year anniversary today, June 3, 2026. Below, we look back at how Nintendo created a notoriously punishing sequel, and why it only came to the West many years later.Let's set the stage. It's 1986, and you're Nintendo. Your Family Computer console has become a full-blown phenomenon on the back of the game you released late the previous year called Super Mario Bros. You're now selling millions of consoles and games. On the back of al
  
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• Xbox Game Pass New Games For June Revealed

  03-06-2026 15:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has announced the next set of additions to the Xbox Game Pass library, and there are nine games on the way in the first half of June. The list of titles includes games new to Game Pass and games joining different tiers.The new additions for June include the day-one new releases Solarpunk (June 8), Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (June 11), and Junkster (June 16).
  Also in June, the adventure game from the publisher of Firewatch, Herdling, comes to Game Pass Premium on June 4, joining
  
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• Xbox Game Pass Loses These Five Games In June

  03-06-2026 15:37 via gamespot.com
  
  It's that time of the month once again, as several titles will be leaving Xbox Game Pass in a few weeks. Alongside the new batch of arrivals, subscribers only have until June 15 to play some great retro-inspired beat-'em-ups, dive into an inventive RPG, and set up a dinosaur theme park where nothing can possibly go wrong. As a reminder, if you’d like to keep any of these games, you can buy them at a discount, as Game Pass subscribers can save up to 20% before they’re removed from the
  
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• God Of War Laufey’s Phranque Is Far From Just A Cube

  03-06-2026 15:22 via gamespot.com
  
  At Sony's State of Play livestream, the finale revealed God of War Laufey--a new title in the franchise that sees Faye, Kratos's wife and Atreus's mother, become the protagonist. Alongside Faye we met her talking ribbon companion, Rue, and a gelatinous cube named Phranque.As could be expected, everyone is obsessed with Phranque, myself included. But what, or who, is he? Sony's official description of him is "a curious cosmic cube with an earnest disposition," adding that "he will do whatever it
  
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