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• Xbox Is Getting Into AI Gaming, Even If It Won’t Say So

  14-10-2026 12:50 via gamespot.com
  
  Vibe-coded games playable in web browsers have exploded in popularity recently, and amid a deluge of ports and remasters created with generative AI, Xbox is responding by creating Xbox Labs. The new branch of Xbox is described as an initiative designed to get more people playing games--especially on web browsers--but curiously, there's no mention of AI at all in the announcement."In recent weeks, we've seen games rapidly decompiled and rebuilt to run on hardware they were never originally d
  
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• Retro Handhelds Loaded With Unlicensed Games Could Face Government Crackdown

  14-10-2026 19:12 via gamespot.com
  
  The Electronic Software Association (ESA) has a serious bone to pick with retro handhelds that are packaged with tons of unlicensed pre-installed, calling these devices "superfakes" that should face some sort of suppression by the US government.According to an October 6 filing with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)--which monitors marketplaces that are accused of engaging in or enabling piracy and counterfeiting--the ESA is urging the government to clamp down on what it
  
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• The History of Vision in Marvel Video Games

  14-10-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  From classic arcade games to LEGO Marvel and Marvel Snap, Vision has been part of gaming history for decades. We're breaking down his biggest video game appearances ahead of Marvel's VisionQuest.
  
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• The assassination of Bruce Wayne, Absolute Justice, and more reveals from DC's NYCC panels

  14-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  New York Comic Con is all wrapped up for another year! The event brought the usual slew of comic announcements and reveals from the major publishers. DC in particular had a really strong showing this year, unveiling the next phases of both its DC Next Level and Absolute Universe lines, and teasing the return of classic characters like Swamp Thing, Static, Jonah Hex and Vixen.If you couldn't make the event, fear not! We've rounded up the biggest highlights from DC's various panels below so you ca
  
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• Xbox just announced its brand-new controller, and it's far from the pro pad we all expected

  14-10-2026 18:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xbox just announced its first new controller in what feels like forever, but the pocket-friendly Xbox Nano Controller isn't coming for any pro gamepad's lunch. Instead, this compact set of clackers seems like the latest step in Xbox's quest to own every screen you look at. The portable model sees the Xbox Wireless Controller squished into a horizontal form factor, with two thumbsticks and a giant floating d-pad taking up the majority of its tiny little face. At $49.99 / £44.99 (pre-orders
  
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• Xbox just announced its brand new controller, and it's far from the pro pad we all expected

  14-10-2026 18:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xbox just announced its first new controller in what feels like forever, but the pocket-friendly Xbox Nano Controller isn't coming for any pro gamepad's lunch. Instead, this compact set of clackers seems like the latest step in Xbox's quest to own every screen you look at. The portable model sees the Xbox Wireless Controller squished into a horizontal form factor, with two thumbsticks and a giant floating d-pad taking up the majority of its tiny little face. At $49.99 / £44.99 (pre-orders
  
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• WoW: Forever Has A Streamer Problem

  14-10-2026 18:51 via gamespot.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Forever isn't out yet, but it's already clear it has a major problem. It isn't anything in the game itself. It's not the addition of Skyborne elves that require players to pay $30, or controversial class changes like Warrior's Rage normalization. The WoW Classic community is a passionate bunch, and so there's a huge variety of strong opinions on everything related to the latest version of developer Blizzard's old-school MMORPG. That's all par for the course. Instead, it's a pr
  
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• My Most-Anticipated Game Was Delayed, But Its New Demo Has Proven A Fantastic Consolation

  14-10-2026 18:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Originally slated for this year, At Fate's End has been delayed to 2027. And while I'm bummed that the next game from Spiritfarer studio Thunder Lotus is now months (maybe even a year) away, the new Steam demo that dropped alongside the delay announcement has been an excellent consolation prize. Having finished the one-hour slice of the upcoming action-adventure, I'm more convinced than ever that this game would have been a serious contender for everyone's Best Of lists this year had it managed
  
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• VisionQuest star Paul Bettany once left a complete Avengers: Infinity War script on a plane

  14-10-2026 18:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  VisionQuest star Paul Bettany says he once left the entire script for Avengers: Infinity War on a plane, which is an offense punishable by Marvel jail."I've never told anybody this, but I once left the entire script for Avengers: Infinity War on a plane," Bettany admitted to Virgin Radio UK. "And I got in my car and I went, 'Oh no... oh no!' I was lucky to have had a greeter that was a genius, and I got the greeter to go in and get it, and I tipped that greeter like 500 bucks."Bettany's co-star
  
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• Jeff Kaplan Was An Industry Icon, Now Peers Ignore His Emails: Ex-Overwatch Director Talks “Humbling” Reality Of Indie Dev

  14-10-2026 18:34 via gamespot.com
  "Have you ever seen Napoleon Dynamite?"I'll admit it: When I sat down with former Blizzard developer Jeff Kaplan to discuss his legacy and what comes next, I hadn't anticipated being asked questions myself--especially ones pertaining to one of the early aughts' most iconic (and absurd) comedy films. Yet it took only 20 minutes until we reached this point--when discussing the tragedy of Uncle Rico felt like a both a natural and important conversation to have.Despite being a self-proclaimed introv
  
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• Jeff Kaplan Says Seperation From Overwatch Was “Clinical”: ” I Never Go Back”

  14-10-2026 18:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Jeff Kaplan, Overwatch's former director, said he's not played the game he was the public face of since April 2021, when he left developer Blizzard after nearly 20 years to go indie. He called his relationship with Blizzard's shooter one of "clinical separation."Kaplan revealed this to GameSpot in an interview that dove into his history with Blizzard and the creation of his new game, The Legend of California. When asked if he had continued to play Overwatch or kept tabs on it in the wake of
  
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• Henry Cavill brought Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle to a Witcher premiere, but only after he had to prove his identity

  14-10-2026 18:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's always value in being an originator, even if what comes after proves more prolific. Doug Cockle is the original English-speaking voice of Geralt of Rivia, stepping into the role for the first The Witcher, and he's revealed that Henry Cavill, who brought the character into live-action on Netflix, actually invited him to the premiere, though it took some proof for him to humor the reach out.Cockle spoke about the encounter during an interview with Ginx TV. "[Henry] gave me credit for a gre
  
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• Ex-Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Says He Never Wanted The Spotlight, But The Game Needed A Face 

  14-10-2026 18:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Being the face of a video game is a demanding role, as the people who step into these positions involved in these roles often find themselves on the receiving end of a lot of toxicity. Former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan knows this all too well, as he promoted the hero shooter for several years and regularly interacted with its fans--albeit at a "personal cost." After leaving Blizzard Entertainment in 2021, Kaplan has been quietly working on The Legend of California, the in-developme
  
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• Minecraft’s Verity Is A Top Trending Halloween Costume For 2026

  14-10-2026 18:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Google has released its list of the "top trending costumes" ahead of Halloween, and Minecraft's Verity has made the cut.The Frightgeist list, as it's called, is based on what's trending on Google. The list is topped by Buddy the Unicorn from director Casper Kelly's horror movie. The character Nikki from Curry Barker's viral horror hit Obsession makes the cut, too.Verity ranks No. 7. For anyone just catching up, Verity is a horror web series from ThatMob, and it takes place inside Minecraft. The
  
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• First big GTA 6 leak was like having someone "wading through your dirty washing," says Rockstar dev

  14-10-2026 18:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA 6 has suffered its fair share of leaks now, with 25 minutes of new gameplay having gone live last week – and it hasn't been easy for Rockstar Games, to say the least.Artist Aaron Garbut tells Bloomberg as much during a recent interview, describing leaks as a line crossed – a look into something personal, and unprepared for the public. "It feels like somebody's wading through your dirty washing," he says. "It's like they're inside your head."
  That makes sense, honestly… and
  
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• FF7 Revelation’s Opening Invites Deeply Intriguing Questions About The Trilogy’s Conclusion

  14-10-2026 18:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Since the release of the first game of the trilogy in 2020, I have been heavily invested in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga. I've spent over 100 hours between the first two games, Remake and Rebirth, entrenching myself in this remade version of Gaia, re-acquainting myself with Cloud and the gang, and peeling back layer after layer of this reimagined story. Revelation, the upcoming third installment, is a finale 11 years in the making (if you start counting from FF7 Remake's initial E3 2015
  
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• Xbox Nano Controller Announced, And It’s So Small

  14-10-2026 18:04 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft has announced a new controlled called the Xbox Nano Controller, and it's smaller than the existing Xbox controller, and it costs less.Microsoft says the controller is designed to fit nearly every pocket and budget. "Its compact design offers a great option for younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking something portable for play on the go," the company said.The Nano is the smallest controller Xbox has ever released.The Xbox Nano controller is a bit over five inches in length an
  
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• PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For October 2026 Revealed

  14-10-2026 18:04 via gamespot.com
  
  PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of new arrivals for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Most of these games will be available starting October 20.Don’t forget, all PS Plus members can claim three freebies this month–F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2–but you only have until November 2 to do so.Kicking things off in October is Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel to the original trilogy of Mafia games. If you're looking for somethi
  
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• Tango Into The Dance Of Death With Phantom Blade Zero At A Pre-Order Discount

  14-10-2026 18:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Since Phantom Blade Zero’s reveal back in… 2023?! Really? Wow, it’s been that long. Since its reveal, the action RPG has been stuck in my brain like a dream I can’t quite escape. Its fast-paced combat, which delicately combines offense and defense, looks like a dance of death, as gripping as it is dangerous. I’m ready to dive into the Phantom World, and if you are, too, you may as well save some money with a pre-order discount.My excitement has only grown with the
  
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• Over the Hill review: "The single most stressful game I’ve played in years and I think it hates me"

  14-10-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The trailer for Over the Hill makes it look like you’ll be taking an off-road vehicle out into the wilderness and having a wonderful, relaxing time in warm sunshine, listening to acoustic guitar music as you trundle around paradise looking at the wildlife. Balderdash. It’s the single most stressful game I’ve played in years and I think it hates me.It’s a bold move for a game to focus on the actual worst bits of open world driving games like Forza Horizon or even GTA. You
  
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• Metro 2039 pre-orders are live, but that Collector's Edition is moving fast

  14-10-2026 17:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Metro 2039 pre-orders are live and already flying off the shelves. You're in luck if you're simply securing a Standard Edition, but that bumper pack Collector's Edition is mostly out of stock today. I say mostly because, depending on where you are you might get lucky here. Very in the UK, for example, still has these merch bundles up for grabs. Things are still moving fast here, though, so if you spot stock live it's worth jumping on sooner rather than later. Metro 2039 pre-orders also have a mi
  
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• Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has new boss rematches with built-in speedrun tracking

  14-10-2026 17:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  By all appearances, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be a one-to-one remake of the original N64 classic, faithful down to the details of every dungeon puzzle. But there are at least a few all-new features in here beyond the quality of life tweaks, including a special hall where you can marvel at defeated enemies and battle bosses all over again."Somewhere in this world lies the Hall of Fallen Foes," the game's new overview trailer explains. "Statues of defeated
  
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• Epic's bulletproof plan to outdo Steam: "We vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher"

  14-10-2026 17:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  Epic Games has retooled the Epic Games Store to feel less like molasses in an igloo, and the company says it's now "46% faster than Steam" thanks to the power of partially AI-generated code. "We vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher to be faster than the other guy," Epic says in a recent Twitter post. Attached is a graph claiming that the EGS launcher now has a "cold start to store" time of 5.47 seconds, which is about 4.6 seconds faster than the 10.07 seconds recorded for Steam. It's unclear in wh
  
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• Kojima sympathizes with Digger flopping – people also wrote off Death Stranding without playing it

  14-10-2026 17:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Besides masterminding games like the Metal Gear Solid series and Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima has long been a fervent movie fan. He recently sat down with noted filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, whose film Digger is currently in cinemas, to discuss similarities between that picture and his games over the years.The conversation was put together by Gizmodo Japan, and during the chat, per machine translation from two different sources, they first touched on their shared preoccup
  
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• Rockstar still won't reveal cost of GTA 6 development, but it's definitely not previously rumored $1.5 billion

  14-10-2026 17:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Rockstar Games still won't reveal just how much GTA 6 has cost to develop, but one person involved has shot down the idea that the game has a $1.5 billion budget.Given the 13-year wait for GTA 6, it's probably safe to assume that Rockstar and Take-Two have spent a lot of money on the project. The game has been worked on in one way or another since at least the mid 2010s, with Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson confirming the studio was working on a version of the game dubbed "Project Ameri
  
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• Mario Kart 8 patch stops Switch 2 players from being bombarded with more obstacles than on Switch 1

  14-10-2026 17:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo's upgraded take for Switch on its beloved 2014 Wii U game, just got another new update – sorry, Mario Kart World stans.The update boosts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe up to version 4.0.1, bringing with it a good few fixes that fans of the 2017 banger have been eagerly awaiting.
  As per Nintendo's official patch notes, these start with developers addressing the "issue where the number of obstacles or Item Boxes would increase during Online Play and Wireless Play" on the S
  
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• Ubisoft’s Latest Restructuring Plan Puts Trials Developer RedLynx On The Chopping Block

  14-10-2026 17:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Ubisoft has announced that it plans to shut down Trials developer RedLynx as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts, as well as reduce the workforce of its Skull and Bones studio, Ubisoft Singapore, by laying off 72 people. The closure of the Finland-based RedLynx is in a proposal stage, and Ubisoft says that because the studio isn't currently working on a new project, it makes more economic sense to close it down and retrench its 52 employees instead.Under Finnish law (via Kot
  
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• Rockstar wins without doing anything as GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek retreats after meme coin crashes

  14-10-2026 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek has once again called it quits after their meme coin not only failed to meet the $30 million market cap goal meant to trigger the release of a purportedly playable build of the game, but flamed out entirely. In a series of posts to their website later shared online, Cyberleek insists that the coin crash wasn't their fault. Rather, somebody else dumped their coin stock, "everyone else sold, and CL was blamed for the crowd's dump." "The token was always a donation, never an
  
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• GTA 6 Leaks Are Still Coming, Rockstar Labels The 2022 Hack “Weirdly Invasive”

  14-10-2026 16:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar Games has reacted to the mass GTA 6 leaks, which began in 2022, with a top developer at the studio saying it "feels like somebody's wading through your dirty washing." Bloomberg published these comments from Rockstar developers on the same day that GTA 6 leaker CyberLeek posted yet another gameplay leak, saying it could be the last."It feels like somebody’s wading through your dirty washing,” Rockstar North's Aaron Garbut said. “It’s like they’re inside you
  
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• 5 biggest announcements from New York Comic Con

  14-10-2026 16:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Another New York Comic Con is in the books – specifically, the 20th anniversary of the annual pop culture convention – and it was a packed weekend of fan culture, jaw-dropping cosplay, and of course, big announcements from the worlds of movies, TV, comics, video games, and more.In fact, there are so many things going on at the same time that even if you were at the convention, you likely missed out on a good chunk of it… While official attendance numbers haven't been revealed
  
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