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• 12 Best Halloween Freebies and Deals From Restaurants

  22-10-2018 17:02 via yahoo.com
  You don't have to wait for trick-or-treat night to indulge in Halloween goodies.Here's where to dine if you need to grab a bite on the way to a costume party, or just want to get in the Halloween spirit.Applebee's. Known for its Halloween cocktails, Applebee's is serving the Dollar Zombie through the month of October.
  
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• Doctor Who could be off air for 5 years industry insiders predict, but it will survive like "Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek"

  11-06-2026 17:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following the news that the Doctor Who Christmas special has been cancelled and showrunner Russell T Davies and production company Bad Robot have departed the series, it seems like a rocky road is ahead for the sci-fi show.The BBC has announced it has been put out to tender, allowing other production companies to bid for work on the long-running series. Now, according to a new report from Deadline, this may mean the show is off air for several years. Citing industry insiders, it seems like the e
  
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• Star Wars Zero Company pre-orders include some in-game droid cosmetics you were hopefully looking for

  11-06-2026 16:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Quick pre-order: top picks(Image credit: EA)US: $59.99 at AmazonUK: £46.95 at TheGameCollectionA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (or actually at Summer Games Fest 2026), Star Wars Zero Company was shown off in all its turn-based tactics glory, as was its August 27 release date.Star Wars Zero Company pre-orders dropped shortly afterwards, including both a standard and digital-only Deluxe Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Sadly, there's no Collector's Edition to be found this time ar
  
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• BioShock 2 team nearly made "Destiny before Destiny existed" with one canceled 2K game, ex-dev says: "I wanted to make that game so badly"

  11-06-2026 16:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  After the success of the first two BioShock games, the team at 2K Marin had several concepts for what could be the studio's next release. One of them sounds fascinating, because it would've been an attempt at a Destiny-like project several years before Bungie's own shared-world shooter came out.On BlueSky, David Lindsey Pittman, a programmer on BioShock who worked at 2K Marin, spoke a little about what was known as Project Richmond. "Imagine: the team that made BioShock 2 made Destiny before Des
  
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• 25 years ago today, the GBA arrived in the US, but you don't need the real thing to play the handheld's hits

  11-06-2026 16:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Yes, I know it feels like the GBA arrived just yesterday for some of you, but Nintendo's legendary retro handheld is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the US. The way we play our silly little video games on the go has changed dramatically since 2001, and yet, plenty of you are still looking for ways to dive into the portable's library of 32-bit classic capers. Luckily, there's no shortage of ways to play the best Game Boy Advance games in 2026,and it's safe to say I know a thing or two about a
  
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• Gears of War: E-Day makes up for a 7-year wait with the longest campaign in the entire series

  11-06-2026 16:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  The biggest drought in series history is finally ending when Gears of War: E-Day launches later this year, and developer The Coalition is making up for the seven-year gap between new games with the franchise's longest campaign so far.After Gears 5 fizzled out with an excruciatingly tense cliffhanger in 2019, the franchise somewhat slipped into the shadows. We got a surprisingly great strategy spin-off in Gears Tactics, a beefy expansion in Hivebusters, and a so-so remaster of the very first game
  
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• Nintendo fights Switch 2 scalpers in Japan with new restrictions – only fans with over 50 hours on premium Switch 1 games can buy multi-language consoles

  11-06-2026 16:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 price hike set to take place later this year, Nintendo is taking on scalpers seeking to take advantage.As global ram shortages plague the tech world as it gets wasted on AI slop production facilities, we're seeing price increases on pretty much everything. Do you want a PS5 Pro? Cool, that'll be $900 please. What about one of those AYN gaming handhelds like the Thor? You'll be glad to know that's getting another price increase after just getting one about two month
  
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• Gaming's only getting more expensive, so these are the top gadgets under $50 we've tested so far this year

  11-06-2026 14:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  1234Shop the collectionShop the collection18Bitdo8bitdo 64 Bluetooth Controller$44.992JSAUXJsaux Switch 2 Charging Grip$15.99$17.993AmazonFastsnail Dockable Nintendo Switch 2 grip case$24.994GameSirGamesir Pocket Taco$34.99$44.99Gaming is an expensive hobby, and 2026 is doubling down. The industry has seen price increases, stock shortages, and supply chain squeezes that have skyrocketed prices across consoles, PCs, laptops, and handhelds in the last six months. It's enough to make anyone plannin
  
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• New action movie hitting screens this week with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is being compared to The Raid

  11-06-2026 14:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  In need of an action movie fix? You'd be wise to head to the theater this Friday, as Hong Kong action-thriller The Furious is being called "one of the best fight movies of the 21st century" in glowing reviews.Currently sitting on a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 52 reviews, The Furious shares a crucial piece of DNA with another 21st Century fight movie classic, The Raid – it co-stars Joe Taslim as a man who really knows how to throw a punch. And a kick. And use every other bod
  
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• Kimiko has a nod to the comics in the final episode of The Boys, and you probably missed it

  11-06-2026 13:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  It has been several weeks since The Boys came to an end on Prime Video, but fans still have a few questions about that series finale, including what Kimiko said to Billy Butcher in sign language after she had been speaking the whole way through The Boys season 5.In The Boys season 5 episode 8, when Billy Butcher asks the crew if they are on board to go to the white house and take Homelander down, Kimiko responds in sign language and a nod, which confuses Butcher as he doesn't understand what she
  
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• Jon Favreau reveals which The Mandalorian and Grogu scene was filmed first, and it's my favorite moment from the Star Wars film

  11-06-2026 13:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Mandalorian and Grogu director Jon Favreau has shared which scene from the Star Wars movie was filmed first, and it's my favorite moment. In the director's commentary currently available to moviegoers via the TheatersEars app, Favreau revealed that the very first thing shot for the film is the plate of the ocean at Adelphi Base, where Grogu and Rotta the Hutt play in the tides together (via Laughing Place). Now, if you're not up on filmmaking lingo, a plate shot is something filmed to be use
  
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• Potential Final Fantasy 7 Revelation DLC could focus on spin-offs like Dirge of Cerberus or Advent Children, director hints, as long as fans want it

  11-06-2026 13:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nothing's been set in stone yet, but Final Fantasy 7 Revelation DLC is on the table and director Naoki Hamaguchi is thinking about incorporating FF7's various spin-offs should fans want it loudly enough.Square Enix is finally concluding its expansive remake of Final Fantasy 7 next year, but the third and final part of the trilogy doesn't include the entire Final Fantasy 7 story. Spin-off games like Dirge of Cerberus and the sequel movie Advent Children understandably fall outside of the remake s
  
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• David Harbour says he's developing "several" projects with Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown: "10 years wasn’t enough"

  11-06-2026 13:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hopper actor David Harbour says that we could one day see him reunite on screen with Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown, as the pair are currently working on "several" projects together.Harbour and Brown, of course, played Chief of Police Jim Hopper and his surrogate, superpowered daughter Eleven, respectively, across all five seasons of Stranger Things, over the last decade. And speaking to Variety, Harbour claims that he and Brown haven't had enough of each other yet."Straight up, Mill
  
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• In a big win for JRPG sickos, Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy Resonance is being made by the team behind Octopath Traveler and more, if the HD-2D art style didn't already give it away

  11-06-2026 13:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Resonance is being made by Team Asano, which is rather excellent news if you enjoy the likes of Octopath Traveler, Bravely Default, and the latest Dragon Quest HD-2D remakes of games one to three.Following the new Final Fantasy game's big reveal at the latest Nintendo Direct – you can see everything announced at said Nintendo Direct here – Square Enix kicked off a good ol' livestream to share more about the upcoming game.While Final Fantas
  
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• Unexpected horror hit Obsession makes it into top 10 highest grossing movies of 2026, and made more on its 25th day in theaters than Avengers: Endgame

  11-06-2026 13:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Unexpected horror breakout hit Obsession is still proving hugely popular at the box office. With a gross of $234.5 million globally, the film has broken into the top 10 highest grossing movies of 2026, coming in at number nine (Backrooms, another viral horror sensation, is at number 10). Plus, Obsession has made it into IMDb's ranking of the best movies ever, currently sitting in 248th place with a rating of 8.1 from 83 thousand viewers. According to TheWrap, Obsession also made more domesticall
  
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• Sorry gaming budget, but the Persona 4 Revival Collector's statue is calling my name

  11-06-2026 13:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  I usually have a rule to avoid most collector's editions. Often, the extra merch that's packed inside these pricey versions isn't of the quality you'd want to show off in your house, gaming room, or even your bathroom. Let's not forget the Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater statue, shall we?That being said, I'm finding it pretty hard not to go all in with the $249.99 (Amazon) Persona 4 Revival Collector's Edition, and it includes a figure that has me reaching to click that 'add to basket' button
  
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• 12 years after sequel 22 Jump Street was released, 24 Jump Street is in the works: "It took so long we had to skip one"

  11-06-2026 13:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Get ready comedy fans, as another 21 Jump Street movie is in the works 12 years after the sequel 22 Jump Street hit screens. However, because so much time has passed, the team has skipped right past 23 and has titled the upcoming film 24 Jump Street.The news was announced by producer Neal H. Moritz, who shared an image of the script on Instagram, which states under the title "It took so long to make we had to skip one." The image also shows that script was written by Rodney Rothman, Jonah Hill,
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says streamers have caused "a bit of a crisis" for RPGs, and it's up to devs to make sure fans actually want to play a game themselves

  11-06-2026 12:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  The advent of streaming on the likes of Twitch and Kick presents a dilemma for game developers. On the one hand, it's a lot of free advertising, but on the other, there's a risk some of the audience is satisfied simply watching something be played rather than trying it themselves. With Final Fantasy 7 Revelation coming next year, the remake trilogy's director believes it's on the devs to make sure people are always inspired to pick up the controller.Naoki Hamaguchi, who co-directed Final Fantasy
  
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• Steven Spielberg says it's "okay" to watch a "first-run movie on a screen in your home" but draws the line at "very tiny" smartphone screens

  11-06-2026 12:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Steven Spielberg is about to release his first original sci-fi blockbuster in 25 years, Disclosure Day, but the legendary director says he doesn't mind if audiences watch "first-run" movies at home, even if he prefers movie theaters.Speaking on The Rest is Entertainment podcast, Spielberg touched on the importance of theatrical distribution post-COVID, revealing that his once militant stance on streamers seems to have softened somewhat."It’s critical for the longevity of motion picture exh
  
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• As Destiny 2 waves goodbye in its final update, Warframe commemorates the beloved Bungie MMO with an in-game reward

  11-06-2026 12:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warframe is commemorating Destiny 2 with an upcoming in-game reward made in honor of the MMO as Bungie releases its final big update.Destiny 2 waved goodbye with its final update that dropped earlier this week. Although it'll remain playable, Monument of Triumph marks the long-running game's supposedly last piece of new content, and with no current plans for Destiny 3 at the studio, the update could potentially be the entire series' last hurrah for years to come. But Warframe's not letting Desti
  
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• Another potential Marvel toy leak gives us a closer look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday

  11-06-2026 12:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  A potential Marvel LEGO leak might have revealed a new look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. In the pictures, which you can see below, we see Doom's silver and green suit. He has that cape and hood from the Fantastic Four post-credits scene, as well as his long, armored boots, and silver detailing on the chest plates.New Lego leak shows off Doom's design for Doomsday! from r/marvelstudiosHowever, this leak is far from official, so take it with a pinch of salt. For one th
  
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• House of the Dragon star offers update on Sea Snake animated prequel show after recent meeting with George R.R. Martin: "Still a possibility"

  11-06-2026 12:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Animated House of the Dragon prequel show, Nine Voyages, is still "ongoing" according to Sea Snake actor Steve Toussaint, who has revealed he spoke to George R.R. Martin only last month.Speaking to ScreenRant ahead of House of the Dragon season 3, Toussaint explained how the project switched from a planned live-action spin-off to an animated prequel around the release of House of the Dragon's first season, and that he could still voice a 21-year-old Lord Corlys in animated form."When we were sho
  
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• Amazon's streaming plan is confusing everyone again, as the platform chooses to send Project Hail Mary to MGM add-on channel before Prime Video

  11-06-2026 11:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Three months after it hit cinemas, sci-fi adventure movie Project Hail Mary has finally set a streaming release date. But unlike past Amazon movies, the film won't be heading to Prime Video straight away. Project Hail Mary will be available to stream on MGM+ from June 18. Despite being owned by Amazon, MGM+ is a standalone streaming service, but it can also be added as a channel on Prime Video. Formerly known as EPIX, MGM+ has slowly been building, offering original content like horror series FR
  
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• New Hades 2 hotfix prevents some boons from being more useful than they were supposed to be and stops Artemis from singing wherever she likes

  11-06-2026 11:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Yet another Hades 2 hotfix has dropped out of nowhere this month – on PC, with a console release soon-to-come – but this one simply squashes bugs that accidentally made a few boons more useful than the Balance Gods at Supergiant Games intended. The two boons that fell victim to Hades 2's latest hotfix are Hermes' Tall Order and Medea's Suffering on Sight (which is more a curse than a boon, but I digress). Tall Order was seemingly giving some players a big damage buff even before they
  
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• Colin Farrell is only in two scenes as the Penguin in The Batman 2, but he says the script is "terrifying"

  11-06-2026 11:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Colin Farrell has revealed his villain is only in two scenes in The Batman 2. The Penguin actor shared his involvement in the Matt Reeves-directed sequel, which he also called "dark" and "terrifying".Speaking to ScreenRant, Farrell was asked if he'd been able to read the whole script yet for the upcoming DC movie. "Sure. Yeah, the whole thing," he replied. "We haven't gone to that place yet where somebody arrives with a titanium briefcase chained to their wrist and seven pages of only my scenes.
  
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• Xbox's Matt Booty has seen Elder Scrolls 6 gameplay and says it "looks amazing" and is "coming along well"

  11-06-2026 02:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  Today marks exactly eight years since Bethesda revealed the Elder Scrolls 6 teaser from 2018, and all this time later we've seen virtually nothing else from the project. Bethesda and Xbox's silence on the long, long, long-awaited follow-up to Skyrim is remarkable, but Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty has broken his silence with the tiniest of updates on one of the biggest games on the release date calendar.BGS executive producer and game director Todd Howard has gone on the record to say El
  
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• The Elder Scrolls 6 is "coming along well," Xbox's Matt Booty promises: "We'll make sure to announce it and really reveal it at the right time"

  11-06-2026 02:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  Today marks exactly eight years since Bethesda revealed the Elder Scrolls 6 teaser from 2018, and all this time later, we've seen virtually nothing else from the project. Bethesda and Xbox's silence on the long, long, long-awaited follow-up to Skyrim is remarkable, but Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty has broken his silence with the tiniest of updates on one of the biggest games on the release date calendar.BGS executive producer and game director Todd Howard has gone on the record to say E
  
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• Spyro: A Realm Beyond studio had to "buy back" its independence from Xbox "to get back to the games we were known for" instead of Call of Duty and Overwatch

  10-06-2026 23:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spyro: A Realm Reborn studio Toys for Bob, which created the Skylanders series and later served as co-developer on Call of Duty under Xbox, went independent from Microsoft to focus on projects it's passionate about, says studio head Paul Yan.Microsoft acquired longtime Toys for Bob parent company Activision Blizzard in a historic $69 billion deal in 2023, officially bringing the Skylanders developer under Xbox's umbrella. After years of supporting Call of Duty development under Activision, and l
  
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• Major Xbox layoffs reportedly on the way as CEO Asha Sharma admits Microsoft's gaming division is "over extended"

  10-06-2026 23:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xbox is reportedly planning yet more layoffs soon. An internal email to employees from CEO Asha Sharma puts the blame on the company's wide investment in new content and studios – a big bet which has seemingly failed to pay off.Bloomberg reports that Xbox plans to announce "major" layoffs soon after Microsoft's fiscal year ends on June 30. Alongside the cut jobs, the company is also said to be "significantly" cutting budgets for marketing and other, unnamed parts of the business."Excluding
  
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• Assassin's Creed creator's new game is the latest to feature AI-generated assets its devs forgot to take out: "We own up to this oversight and apologize for any upset caused"

  10-06-2026 21:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  Panache Digital Games, the studio led by OG Assassin's Creed director Patrice Desilets, has apologized for letting AI-generated assets slip into the prologue demo for its upcoming action-adventure game, 1666: Amsterdam.When 1666: Amsterdam resurfaced at this year's Summer Game Fest with a horror-tinged trailer full of witchy themes and black cats, I'll freely admit I was transfixed in the best way. I'm a simple man: give me an alternative take on a historical city, throw in some black magic and
  
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