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• Xbox Is Testing A New Streak Feature That Could Make Gaming Feel (More) Like A Chore

  13-10-2026 16:49 via gamespot.com
  
  It looks like another new Xbox feature is in development, and this time, it's designed to encourage users to go on a hot streak--of using their console, not disrupting a sports event with a quick birthday-suit-run.Spotted by Game File's Stephen Totilo, a new number appears to be popping up on the dashboard of Xbox users who are signed up for the Xbox Insider program, suggesting that a streak counter is in development. Microsoft hasn't formally announced this feature yet, and it looks l
  
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• AI-upscaled Total War: Shogun 2 remaster blasted in Steam reviews as the original gets delisted

  14-10-2026 00:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition launched today, offering a modern remaster of one of the best Total War games ever made. So why is it drowning in overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews? Well, its art has suffered what appears to be questionable AI upscaling, it runs worse than the original, and the devs are charging $10 extra to jump in. As if adding insult to injury, the devs have even gone and delisted the original version altogether."Literally the greed they talk about in the Bible," as
  
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• Eric Barone says "no one" is playing Haunted Chocolatier until he's ready

  13-10-2026 23:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Not even Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone's partner Amber gets to play his new game Haunted Chocolatier yet. That's because the Stardew Valley creator doesn't feel like his sophomore effort is finished yet, and if you've ever eaten a Thanksgiving day turkey that needed more time in the oven, you'll vividly remember how terrible it is serving half-baked anything.Talking to GQ, Barone says he's intent on making Haunted Chocolatier all by himself, with the exception of external marketing teams, just like
  
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• One MMO player spent 6,572 hours setting a new world record – about 30% of the last 4 waking years

  13-10-2026 23:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Almost nowhere but in MMOs will you find speedruns measured in months, not minutes or hours. One Old School RuneScape diehard recently shattered one of the most time-consuming records around, racking up 6,572 hours played on a quest to collect every pet in the game as fast as possible. Our champion is Coxie, an OSRS player who, three years after getting all of these pets the old-fashioned way, decided to do it again on a timer. The first chapter of the video series chronicling this was uploaded
  
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• Xbox is forming a whole division in response to the vibe-coded game recomp explosion

  13-10-2026 22:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  Every day seems to bring another announcement of a classic console game getting a fresh recomp allowing it to be played on modern PCs. Many – though not all, and certainly not the best – of those recomps are powered by AI coding, and the wave of community interest in these projects is helping to inspire a new initiative at Microsoft called Xbox Labs.What is Xbox Labs? According to Xbox boss Asha Sharma, it's "a small group of game makers, engineers and scientists whose job is to turn
  
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• New Bungie boss casually shares Destiny 1 running on PC at 60 FPS in 4K thanks to fan project

  13-10-2026 22:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Destiny preservationists have managed to bring the original game to PC with plentiful bells and whistles, and it's caught the attention of Bungie boss Josh Deane. YouTube user Flummoxed posted a 4K, 105 FOV, 60+ FPS demonstration of Destiny 1 running on PC with mostly correct behaviors. When it was picked up on Twitter by DestinyNostalgia, Deane shared the post, writing, "Seems like a pretty game, wonder if it will do well…" With new Bungie leadership promising to stay committed to Destin
  
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• Hideo Kojima Reviews The Resident Evil Movie

  13-10-2026 21:42 via gamespot.com
  
  Writer-director Hideo Kojima has seen Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, and he has now shared his review. Kojima, a true cinephile known for his public movie reviews, said he "wasn't particularly interested" in seeing the movie at first, but he did, and he sounded pretty impressed by what he saw."Right from the opening, it hits you with music reminiscent of The Thing. From there, it’s a relentless barrage of classic horror techniques, terrifying situations, and jump scares that never let
  
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• Baldur's Gate 3 actor says her role as an iconic goblin is why she was cast in Metaphor: ReFantazio

  13-10-2026 21:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  From one beloved RPG to the next, voice actor Holly-Marie Michael says she was cast as Catherina in Metaphor: ReFantazio due to her role as Sazza in Larian's 2023 GOTY RPG, Baldur's Gate 3.Talking to GamesRadar+, Michael says the Cockney accent she put on to portray the working class goblin in Baldur's Gate 3 is the very reason she's now known as Catherina, the pink-haired bounty hunter in Metaphor: ReFantazio."Funnily enough, I got the role of Catherina by playing Sazza in Baldur's Gate 3," Mic
  
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• Battlefield 6 Now Lets You Instantly Unlock All Guns At 100% Mastery For $30

  13-10-2026 21:05 via gamespot.com
  
  It's a big week for Battlefield 6, as the game just launched its big Season 5 update, arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and ushered in a new Game of the Year Edition. That's not all, however, as the military shooter added a big new microtransaction in the form of the Ultimate Shortcut Kit.Similar to how these shortcut kits worked in past Battlefield games, Battlefield 6's $30 no-so-microtransaction instantly unlocks all of the game's guns for all four classes, and at 100% Mastery--this means they are f
  
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• Despite Huge Changes For The Series, Halo Fest 2026 Is Going Forward, And News Is Coming Soon

  13-10-2026 20:30 via gamespot.com
  
  The big Halo Fest event planned for December is going ahead as planned, despite mass layoffs and other major changes at developer Halo Studios.Halo Studios director of competitive engagement, Tashi, confirmed this and said there will be news about Halo Fest this week. Additionally, Halo Studios will release materials "celebrating the community and 25 years of Halo," while fans can also look forward to "relevant game info" about in-market Halo games.
  "There's a huge amount of Halo fans who are lo
  
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• Narnia: The Magician's Nephew first trailer shows Greta Gerwig's take on the Wood Between the Worlds

  13-10-2026 20:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first trailer for Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew has arrived, and it's every bit as magical as you're expecting.In the trailer, which you can watch above, we finally see Gerwig's interpretation of one of the most beloved fantasy series of all time, and it's a fever dream I won't soon forget. I'm already in love with Meryl Streep as Aslan, and the choice of Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven to back the trailer will no doubt prove a controversial one, even if I loved it.This is G
  
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• Red Dead’s Shocking Twist Ending Angered A Lot Of People, But It Was The Right Call, Rockstar Co-Founder Says

  13-10-2026 19:52 via gamespot.com
  
  Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser has recalled the controversial ending to 2010's Red Dead Redemption in which the main character, John Marston, is killed.
  He said in an interview that the game's lead designer, Christian Cantamessa was on board with the idea to kill off Marston, but Houser wondered about the production realities of, "How does an open-world game work if you've killed the protagonist?""So I said, ‘I think maybe we have to kill him.’ And he goes, ‘That's a great idea
  
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• "He was one of us": Unexpected tributes to RJ Mitte from MMO fans after Breaking Bad star dies

  13-10-2026 19:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Actor RJ Mitte, known to many as Walter White Jr. in hit drama Breaking Bad, has died at age 34 reportedly by suicide. Tributes from Breaking Bad leads Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul soon arrived, and have now been joined by countless online messages shared by players who knew Mitte as a lover of MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and RuneScape.In a July 2013 Comic-Con interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mitte was asked about his deep-cut obsessions. He explained that, "Before World of Warcraft ha
  
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• The best skills in Valor Mortis to get early and become a master of combat

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The best skills in Valor Mortis don't exactly match the standard suite of Soulslike stats to invest in, opting instead to provide you with a selection of powers and abilities to purchase with each level-up. While the skills available may look simple and easy to choose, the ones that make a dramatic difference to your survivability tend to fall into the melee category, as it's the only option available to you at all times. With that in mind, here's our pick for the best skills to buy first in Val
  
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• How to get started in Valor Mortis and find your footing in this first person soulslike

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Valor Mortis is a challenging first-person Soulslike experience that is certain to test the mettle of even seasoned veterans of the genre. With punishing combat encounters and a wealth of optional side quests and well-hidden collectibles scattered around, you'll have plenty to keep up with across 15 or so hours of adventuring. If you're just starting out, though, things can feel pretty overwhelming — so I've compiled some early game tips here to help you acclimate to Valor Mortis.Life Is e
  
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• How to complete the Till Death quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Till Death quest in Valor Mortis first appears after the Cursed Hollow chapter of Valor Mortis, where you'll face off against a boss called The Bride. After defeating this tough foe, you can interact with her wreath at the altar in the boss arena, which begins the side quest proper. It'll require you to make a bit more progress and find a special item that can be easily missed, so we'll fill you in on what you need to know below. Here's how to complete the Till Death side quest in Valor Mort
  
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• How to complete the Shrike's Anthem quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Shrike's Anthem quest in Valor Mortis can be picked up at the Island of Whisper's Lantern in the Outskirts, by crossing over the sunken house by the lantern and interacting with a piece of paper on the ground. After doing so and kicking this off, you'll need to find four verses to the Shrike's song scattered about the chapter. Luckily, we've got every verse location for you below.All verse locations for The Shrike's Anthem quest in Valor MortisThere are four verses to find. To follow this wa
  
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• How to complete The Lullaby quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Lullaby quest in Valor Mortis is one of the strangest side quests that you can encounter. Just left of the Marketplace lantern in the Fallen Village chapter is a home you can enter containing a crib in the center of the main room. When you approach the crib, you'll hear a baby crying and be immediately granted a sidequest called The Lullaby.We'll admit this is a bit creepy, but if you want a unique Amber to equip, it's worth knocking this one out. So, if you need a nudge in the right directi
  
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• How to complete The Lost Boy quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Lost Boy quest in Valor Mortis kicks off when you reach Wolfsbane Field, where you'll almost certainly notice the large house awaiting visitors just left of the lantern. And if you've ventured through the door on the backside of the house, you've probably found a piece of paper that you can interact with to begin this mission. Thankfully, you won't have to travel too far to wrap up this quest. Even so, this lost boy is doing a pretty good job of staying hidden out of your main path, so we'll
  
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• How to complete the Laundanum quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Finding Laudanum in Valor Mortis is the focus of the titular quest, and it's not easily done. If you've been working your way through The Outskirts chapter of Valor Mortis, you've probably been using the Island of Whispers lantern quite frequently, as the area loops back to it multiple times. While opening the final shortcut, you've also probably been summoned to speak with an old lady by a door who has asked you to find a bottle of Laudanum for a side quest by the same name. Lucky for you, we k
  
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• How to complete the In the Name of Art quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The In the Name of Art quest in Valor Mortis can be found early in the Vale of Wrath chapter, where you'll come across the Under the Bridge lantern. There are a few side quests in this vicinity you won't want to miss, including In the Name of Art, which has you seeking out a basement key to discover something gruesome. Here's everything you need to know about where to find this quest in Valor Mortis and how to complete it.How to find and complete the In the Name of Art side quest in Valor Mortis
  
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• How to complete the In the Monster Hunt quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Monster Hunt in Valor Mortis, encountered as part of The City of Orphans chapter, is one of the game's longest and most challenging side quests. Started by interacting with a photo hanging on a tree at the very beginning of the chapter, this quest requires you to find sixteen total drawings of monsters hanging in hidden spots around the city. Luckily, we've tracked them all in order of appearance, so you're in good hands. Here's where to find every drawing for the Monster Hunt side quest in Valo
  
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• How to complete The Deserter quest in Valor Mortis

  13-10-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Deserter quest in Valor Mortis is found on a note that occurs after reaching the Under the Bridge lantern. In this quest, you'll need to find some beehives scattered around the area and interact with the right ones to obtain unique items. Below, we'll fill you in on the locations of all the beehives and more so that you can complete The Deserter before wrapping up the Vale of Wrath chapter. You'll also find the In the Name of Art quest in the nearby area. How to complete The Deserter side qu
  
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• Max Payne 3 was a "failure," says Dan Houser, because despite writing GTA games, he's no Sam Lake

  13-10-2026 18:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Whatever you may think of it on its own merits, it's safe to say Max Payne 3 didn't quite live up to the previous two. Being developed by Rockstar instead of Remedy Entertainment, the threequel wound up having a different vibe to the neo-noir stylishness of its predecessors, and looking back on it, lead writer Dan Houser admits the team didn't nail the tone."It was a linear game, so it was a little different from writing an open-world game, a little more structured. I really enjoyed that as an e
  
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• METRO 2039 – Official Pre-Order Gameplay Trailer

  13-10-2026 18:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Pre-orders for METRO 2039 are now open, and we are revealing the editions that will be available on launch day, come February 4th 2027!We know many of you can’t wait to get your hands on the next METRO, and are in desperate need of a wearable Spartan Helmet replica to add to your gaming collection. Well, the day has come to secure it!We recently revealed that Blueprints are a new feature in METRO 2039, encouraging exploration and allowing you to craft upgrades and attachments for weapons a
  
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• Rockstar didn't expect so many Red Dead Redemption players to be "livid" over the ending

  13-10-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  The final twist in Red Dead Redemption is one for the ages. After John Marston gets his revenge on Dutch Van der Lind, he himself is gunned down when a traitor gives away his whereabouts afterward. It's unexpected and heartbreaking, but the head writer was taken aback by the extreme reaction to the narrative choice.Rockstar co-founder Dan House was a long-time narrative lead at the studio before his departure in 2020. He was in the trenches for the first Red Dead Redemption, and he recalls the t
  
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• World of Warcraft: Forever devs want to "grow the audience, not fracture it," Blizzard says

  13-10-2026 18:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Forever is the third mainline World of Warcraft MMO Blizzard's bringing to the table to stand alongside retail and Classic – but the developers aren't trying to cause a rift in their community with yet another version of the game.In fact, they actually want to draw more players into Azeroth's welcoming hands, as game director Ion Hazzikostas tells PC Gamer in a new magazine interview.
  "Our belief is that Forever will offer something that appeals to a lot of folks who may
  
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• A ‘Vision Quest’ Through New York Comic Con

  13-10-2026 18:20 via gamespot.com
  We're on a quest to find Vision at NYCC! Join us as we search the convention floor for Marvel's favorite synthezoid, running into some familiar faces and unexpected surprises along the way.
  
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• After 28 years, new Zelda: Ocarina of Time glitch completely changes 2 major boss fights

  13-10-2026 18:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  28 years after its release and (almost) two remakes later, a new glitch has been discovered in the OG Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and fans are already expecting it to have a big impact on certain challenge runs. As shared by Ocarina of Time speedrunner ZFG on Twitter, the "really cool new glitch" involves using a bottled item right as a hitbox is disappearing in order to "overwrite damage values," allowing you to beat certain bosses without the items usually required for them. Specifically
  
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• As The One Ring RPG campaign approaches $3 million in pledges, its designers promise "many adventures ahead"

  13-10-2026 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  To say the One Ring RPG's crowdfunding campaign has done well is an understatement. This project – which revamps the current rules while adding a bestiary and new adventure book – is well on its way to $3 million dollars in pledges on Backerit. Actually, it smashed its target by 32 times in less than a day. "For us, it’s one of those rare occasions when we get to see firsthand just how much love and support there is for the game," The One Ring lead designer Francesco Nepitello
  
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