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• This live-action game about escaping a Chinese internet addiction treatment prison is breaking out on Steam

  03-02-2023 23:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  A bizarre live-action indie game about escaping a Chinese internet addiction treatment prison is burning up the Steam charts.Breakout 13 launched on Steam late in 2022, though its Chinese developer, ALT Lab, only put out an English-subtitled version earlier this year. This is an entry in the now-aged genre of FMV games, where you basically watch a movie play out while making certain choices along the way that affect the outcome of the story. Even if you haven't played a ton of FMV games, you'll
  
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• Fantastic Four #700 pits Doctor Doom against the entire Marvel Universe

  03-02-2023 22:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  This May, the comic that launched the Marvel Universe will hit a new milestone with Fantastic Four #7, which also marks the 'legacy numbered' Fantastic Four #700. And what could be more appropriate for such a milestone than a confrontation between the FF and their greatest foe, Doctor Doom?In Fantastic Four #7/#700, writer Ryan North and artist Iban Coello will follow up the mystery that has been at the heart of their run since it launched -- an incident caused by the Fantastic Four which formed
  
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• Cobra Kai season 6: Everything we know about the final season

  03-02-2023 22:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Cobra Kai season 6 will be the show's last. Don't be too sad, though: Showrunners Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg have promised that this will be the biggest season of Cobra Kai yet, and have heralded the show's cancellation as a celebration of what's yet to come and what's still left to be told.If you want to know more about Cobra Kai season 6 then you're in the right place. From exclusive quotes to Sekai Takai speculation, and a look at everything that's been said about the new
  
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• Sons of the Forest is still coming out in February, but now it's early access

  03-02-2023 22:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  The hotly-anticipated horror survival game, Sons of the Forest, has been delayed - sort of. The devs are holding to the February 23 launch date, but now the game's coming out in early access."There is still so much more we want to add; items, new mechanics, gameplay balance and more," the devs at Endnight say in a new Steam blog. "We didn’t want to delay again so have instead decided to involve the community in the continued development of this project and keep our February 23rd release da
  
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• Scarlet Witch #3 introduces a mysterious new Marvel character

  03-02-2023 21:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Wanda Maximoff is the daughter of Magneto - which means that Polaris of the X-Men is her sister. And in March 8's Scarlet Witch #3, the pair will team up for a story that also introduces a brand new character named Mardj.But good news for you, dear reader - we've got an advance first look at some unlettered interior art from Scarlet Witch #3 by writer Steve Orlando and artists Sara Pichelli, Elisabetta D'Amico, and Matthew Wilson which offer up a glimpse at Mardj before she makes her official de
  
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• Benedict Cumberbatch to star in new Netflix drama series

  03-02-2023 21:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Benedict Cumberbatch is set to executive produce and star in Eric, a new Netflix drama from the producers of HBO's Chernobyl.Eric follows Vincent Anderson (Cumberbatch), a grief-stricken puppeteer on a leading TV show whose young boy goes missing and who finds solace through his friendship with Eric, the monster that lives under his son’s bed (H/T Deadline). The cast includes Gaby Hoffman, McKinley Belcher II, Dan Fogler, Phoebe Nicholls, Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, David Denman,
  
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• Elden Ring fans are coming unglued over another false hope of a DLC announcement

  03-02-2023 20:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's a day that ends in Y, which means that Elden Ring fans are once again turning their full tarnished fury toward begging for a DLC announcement.The catalyst this time is the announcement from publisher Bandai Namco's Nordic division, detailing a "community celebration" in celebration of the Elden Ring's first anniversary in Stockholm. There'll be a "live show, giveaways, contents, exclusive prizes, pub quiz, drinks, cosplay, and PvP." You'll note what's not on that list - things like "announc
  
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• That '90s Show renewed for season 2 at Netflix

  03-02-2023 20:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  That '90s Show has been renewed for a second season.The series hit Netflix on January 19, 2023, and racked up 41 million hours viewed within its first week.The spin-off takes place in 1995 and sees Leia Forman (Callie Haverda), daughter of Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna (Laura Prepon), visiting her grandparents for the summer, where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place kids under the watchful eye of Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) and the stern glare of Red (Kurtwood Smith). Sex, drugs, and rock
  
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• Starfield Reddit cracks down on increasingly absurd release date speculation

  03-02-2023 18:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  To stem the tide of rampant rumor-mongering, the Starfield subreddit has cracked down with a single bucket where you can deposit all your release date speculation and false information.We do not know precisely when the Starfield release date is. A support site page still says the game is set to launch in the first half of 2023, and that's the extent of the official information. Even the usual insiders don't have much to say on the subject. Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb said on a paywalled podcast a fe
  
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• The history of Damian Wayne, Batman's son and the current Robin

  03-02-2023 18:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Damian Wayne is more than just the current hero to hold the mantle of Batman's sidekick Robin. He's also the flesh-and-blood son of Bruce Wayne - and he'll be the co-star of the upcoming live action film The Brave and the Bold, which will introduce the new DC Studios' version of the Bat-family.But who is Damian Wayne? Where does he come from? Who's his mom? And what does it mean that Batman's son will soon be coming to movies?The answers could have big ramifications for the DC Universe in movies
  
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• No thanks, I'm out: this Lords of the Fallen boss might be even grosser than Dark Souls' Gaping Dragon

  03-02-2023 18:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  The original Lords of the Fallen was one of the first games to follow in the footsteps of Dark Souls, and the upcoming reboot, dubbed The Lords of the Fallen, is set to use the Souls-like formula once more. It offers brutal combat, beautiful locations, and of course, epic battles against nightmarish bosses with faces that not even their mothers could love. A new wave of screenshots for the upcoming dark fantasy adventure showcase some of the monsters we'll be up against, including the Congr
  
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• Dark and Darker devs confirm solo dungeon as next playtest looms

  03-02-2023 18:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  As Dark and Darker's next playtest looms, developer Ironmace has confirmed a new solo-only dungeon that looks set to feature.We've still got quite a ways to go before Ironmace launches its promising fantasy PvPvE adventure Dark and Darker, as the game isn't expected to arrive until Q4 2023. The good news, though, is that you'll soon have another chance to get in on the action early, as the next playtest will take place during Steam Next Fest, which kicks off on February 6.
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• Forspoken actor Ella Balinska is proud of the game, regardless of the memes

  03-02-2023 18:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Forspoken's lead actor Ella Balinska has said they're not bothered by all the memes about the game and are actually "really proud" of their work. In an interview with The Verge, Ella Balinska - who provided Frey's performance and likeness in the game - shared their thoughts on Forspoken as well as all the mixed reactions to it. "This is such an extraordinary game that has come out with this amazing protagonist who’s so bold, so unapologetic, so reluctant in the best way possible," Bal
  
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• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was built with help from Fallen Order's PS5 port

  03-02-2023 17:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  The new-gen version of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order helped Respawn build Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.Speaking to PLAY Magazine in a new issue out on Tuesday, February 7, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen explained how Respawn's work on Fallen Order's upgrade has helped the new game. "[The PS5 version of Jedi: Fallen Order] was a good proving ground while we were considering how to enhance Survivor," the game director says. "We actually considered ray-tracing for the new-gen Falle
  
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• Activision Blizzard admits no wrongdoing as it pays $35 million over alleged sexual harassment failures

  03-02-2023 17:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  The US Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that Activision Blizzard is set to pay $35 million to settle charges that it violated rules regarding how employee reports of sexual misconduct are to be handled.As the SEC handles issues dealing with the financial market, these charges have nothing to do with sexual harassment or discrimination issues in themselves. Instead these charges address Activision Blizzard's alleged failure to adequately collect information about internal reports
  
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• The Last of Us Part 1 PC delayed by just over three weeks

  03-02-2023 17:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Last of Us Part 1 on PC has been delayed by a few weeks, Naughty Dog has announced.The PC version of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us remake was originally due to launch on March 3, but it's now been delayed to March 28, apparently for polishing. The studio says the additional time will help ensure the game's PC port "is in the best shape possible." Here's the statement Naughty Dog shared on Twitter today:"These additional few weeks will allow us to ensure this version of The Last of Us lives up
  
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• This indie puts a horror spin on fishing, and it's out in March

  03-02-2023 17:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dredge, a horrific Eldritch-themed fishing game, is out next month on March 30.Developer Black Salt Games and publisher Team17 just announced the new release date for Dredge earlier today, on February 3. The release date trailer for Dredge can be seen just below and works some wonders for building up the horrors you'll be pulling out of the sea next month.What starts as an ordinary, if slightly eerie fishing trip turns into something sinister when the fisherman stumbles upon otherworldly monster
  
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• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will feature "both fast travel and rideable creatures"

  03-02-2023 17:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will have both fast travel and rideable creatures, according to the game's director. As revealed in an upcoming issue of Play Magazine (which is due to release on February 14) Stig Asmussen - the director of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - has said the sequel will feature fast travel as well as mounts to get across the game's world. "We will feature both fast travel and rideable creatures to help players quickly get from point A to B, and back to A," Asmussen says,
  
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• Colin Farrell reveals more details about the Penguin HBO Max show

  03-02-2023 16:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Colin Farrell has revealed more information about the Penguin HBO Max series – including the episode count. Farrell stars as the titular crime boss in the show, reprising his role from The Batman. "I think it's going to be eight parts for HBO around Oz's rise into power, filling that power vacuum that was created when Falcone was killed," Farrell told Variety's Awards Circuit podcast. "Matt [Reeves]'s idea originally was to have the Penguin show begin about a week after the end of the
  
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• Octavia Spencer, Lucy Liu and Joseph Gordon-Levitt to lead new sci-fi comedy Nobody Nothing Nowhere

  03-02-2023 16:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Octavia Spencer, Lucy Liu, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are set to star in Nothing Nobody Nowhere, a new sci-fi comedy from Rachel Wolther and Alex H. Fischer.A 2018 Black List and Sundance Screenwriter Labs script, Nobody Nothing Nowhere tells the story of Ruth, "one of the Non-People, human-looking beings designed and trained for the sole purpose of filling in a realistic world for a bland guy named Dave, the only person that actually exists on Earth. Tired of serving as an extra in someone else&r
  
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• Starkiller returns and more Lego helmets are revealed with kick-ass new Star Wars toys

  03-02-2023 15:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  Plenty of cool new Star Wars toys have been unveiled over the last few days, and it's been tricky keeping up. Whether it's beloved characters making their way back to action figure form or celebrations of Return of the Jedi in time for the movie's 40th anniversary (not to mention the Clone Wars animated show's 20th birthday), there's plenty to get excited about.Because quite a lot has been unveiled, we've gathered up the best upcoming Star Wars gifts and toys below. That includes all the reveals
  
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• Starkiller returns and a wearable Scout Trooper helmet is revealed with kick-ass new Star Wars toys

  03-02-2023 15:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  Plenty of cool new Star Wars toys have been unveiled over the last few days, and it's been tricky keeping up. Whether it's beloved characters making their way back to action figure form or celebrations of Return of the Jedi in time for the movie's 40th anniversary (not to mention the Clone Wars animated show's 20th birthday), there's plenty to get excited about.Because quite a lot has been unveiled, we've gathered up the best upcoming Star Wars gifts and toys below. That includes all the reveals
  
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• Inkulinati has charmed me with its devouring snails and tooting donkey bards

  03-02-2023 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  In Inkulinati, I'm absolutely obliterating the opposing side with a snail called Sir Andrew that I drew onto the page just moments before. My shelled unit is utterly deadly when it gets close to an enemy thanks to its special Maw attack, which can devour adjacent foes or objects. Sir Andrew may not be able to move very far (being a snail, and all), but I get tactical and try to consume as many beasts on the other team to secure my victory. It's during this battle that I realize just how much fun
  
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• Dave Bautista teases Austin Butler's "terrifying" Dune 2 character

  03-02-2023 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dave Bautista has opened up about working with Austin Butler on Dune: Part Two and teased what we can expect from Butler's character, the antagonistic Feyd-Rautha."I don't know who this guy was, but it's not Austin Butler," he told USA Today. "It's not Elvis. His voice is different, his look is different. Everything about his demeanor is terrifying." As for Butler himself, though? He's "just the sweetest guy you'll ever meet," Bautista added.Bautista plays Glossu Rabban in the Dune movies, the n
  
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• You can get a free D&D adventure for Tales From the Golden Vault right now

  03-02-2023 14:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Players can download a full Tales From the Golden Vault adventure for free ahead of the D&D book's release. This quest is set in a location from the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie, so it's also a chance to check out what's to come in that film ahead of time.Called 'Prisoner 13' (which can be claimed by all D&D Beyond users at no cost through the official site), this Tales From the Golden Vault mission is designed for 4th-level characters and tasks players with infiltrating Revel's
  
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• Alan Wake 2 features nods to other Remedy Games, but playing them isn't mandatory to enjoy the sequel

  03-02-2023 13:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Alan Wake 2 will have connections to other Remedy games but you won't need to have played them all to enjoy the sequel, says developer Remedy. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Alan Wake 2 game director Kyle Rowley spoke about the upcoming sequel revealing that players won't need to have played Remedy's other games, including the first Alan Wake game or the remastered version, in order to enjoy Alan Wake 2. "When we were creating the concept for Alan Wake 2, it was very much on our min
  
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• She-Hulk and Scream stars sign up for new sci-fi horror movie Green Bank

  03-02-2023 13:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  She-Hulk's Tatiana Maslany and Scream star Jasmin Savoy Brown are teaming up for new sci-fi horror movie Green Bank. Written by The Cleansing Hour's Aaron Horwitz, the film will be directed by Josh Ruben, who's equally no stranger to the genre having previously helmed hits like Scare Me and Werewolves Within.Set in an American town where the use of Wi-Fi, cell service and radio transmissions is strictly forbidden, the flick follows Sloan (Brown), an infant sleep trainer who realizes too late tha
  
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• Gears of War fans optimistic over the series' future as rumour points to attention shifting to Gears 6

  03-02-2023 13:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Gears of War fans are thankful the series is getting renewed attention following rumors The Coalition had scrapped multiple projects.Yesterday on February 2, reporter Jeff Grubb claimed on a podcast that The Coalition had cancelled several smaller projects (thanks, ResetEra). According to Grubb, these more minor games weren't Gears of War-related projects and were cancelled in favour of the studio going all-in on the next game in the shooter series.Now, Gears of War fans are thankful for this re
  
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• Pathfinder is giving away 27 books worth $400 for just $25

  03-02-2023 13:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following a surge of interest in the Pathfinder tabletop game after last month's D&D OGL controversy, the publisher has announced a Humble Bundle that offers more than $400 worth of books for around $25 (£20.23 in the UK). However, you can pay less if you'd just prefer the basics.Coming hot on the heels of Pathfinder selling out everywhere, this offer gets you 27 PDF books if you go all-in on the deal. There are three tiers available; the cheapest is $5 and includes a collection of the
  
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• Redfall fans vow not to buy the game following always-online confirmation

  03-02-2023 12:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Arkane's open-world shooter Redfall is one of the most promising titles making its way to Xbox Series X this year, but the recent revelation that the game requires "a persistent online connection" even in single-player has blindsided fans, and many have decided to forgo buying it as a result.Over on the Redfall subreddit, one user writes, "Oh booo. Well there goes my plan for buying it". Another says, "Was going to buy it. Not buying anymore," and a third comments, "I'm out. Will never support a
  
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• Stranger Things writers debunk Eleven spin-off rumors

  03-02-2023 12:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Stranger Things' Eleven is not getting her own spin-off, the series' writers have confirmed, despite rumors and reports to the contrary."Millie Bobby Brown will be back as Eleven in a new Stranger Things spin-off, which will be entirely separate from that other spin-off," tweeted Giant Freakin Robot, linking to a report. "Not true," the Stranger Things writers' account replied.There is definitely one Stranger Things spin-off on the way, though, and series creators the Duffer brothers have alread
  
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• Some Hogwarts Legacy players are getting their copies a week early

  03-02-2023 12:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hogwarts Legacy has broken its street date by seven days, meaning some players have been enjoying the wizarding world a week ahead of release.As shared in the Hogwarts Legacy subreddit, some players have been receiving their copies of the game early. Specifically, one player in Germany got a copy on Xbox Series X seven days before the official release date. Understandably, this has got a lot of other fans, who are just as eager to play the game, very jealous that they've likely got to wait anoth
  
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• James Cameron's scientific Titanic study reveals that Jack could have survived

  03-02-2023 12:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  James Cameron has revealed the results of his scientific study on Titanic – and it turns out Jack might have been able to survive after all. The debate over whether Leonardo DiCaprio's character could've fit on that floating raft alongside Kate Winslet's Rose has raged for years, but these new revelations might finally lay the argument to rest once and for all. In the first look at the National Geographic documentary Titanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron, we see the outcome of a
  
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• Canned Titanfall game might have resurrected BT, and fans can't handle it

  03-02-2023 12:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Titanfall fans are in mourning after a report claimed a game set in its universe was cancelled at developer Respawn.Earlier this week, a report claimed EA and Respawn had scrapped a new game set in the Apex Legends and Titanfall universe. Since then, further details about the game have come to light, written up in the subreddit post just below, detailing how it would've incorporated characters from Apex Legends, and resurrected the beloved Titan BT for another adventure.As you can tell from the
  
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• Bella Ramsey on what they're excited for in The Last of Us season 2

  03-02-2023 12:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Last of Us, HBO's adaptation of Naughty Dog's hit video game, is proving super popular with viewers – so it's no surprise that the broadcaster has already greenlit a second season. Now, Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie on the show, has revealed what they're most looking forward to exploring in season 2.While appearing on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor explained that while they've never played the game, they're excited to play out "the Ellie and Dina story," having s
  
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• Marvel brings Scott Lang’s fictional memoir to life with incredible Ant-Man tie-in

  03-02-2023 12:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  In Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Scott Lang is shilling his new memoir 'Look Out for the Little Guy.' Thanks to Marvel, that’s no longer a throwaway joke. You can now pre-order Ant-Man’s fictional book in the real world."In Look Out for the Little Guy, Scott Lang shares with the world a bracingly honest account of his struggles and triumphs, from serving time to being a divorced dad to becoming Ant-Man and joining The Avengers," the description for the release reads.The book is
  
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• Hogwarts Legacy community reinstates three-year-old ban on discussing J.K. Rowling

  03-02-2023 12:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  The moderators of the Hogwarts Legacy subreddit have reinstated a ban on discussion of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.In a post last night, the subreddit's moderators said that they had recently been trialling a decision to ease restrictions placed on the topic of Rowling three years ago. Back then, the mod team said that "we would like to keep discussion on this subreddit focused on the game and away from political arguments," and that "we are all in favour of accepting everyone, no matter th
  
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• The Day Before's gameplay reveal called "boring" and "lame" by fans

  03-02-2023 11:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Day Before fans aren't impressed by yesterday's long-awaited gameplay reveal.Yesterday on February 2, The Day Before fans were finally treated to a 10-minute slice of gameplay from the highly anticipated zombie MMO. Now though, fan reactions haven't been kind to the new gameplay reveal, which you only need to glance at the game's dedicated subreddit to see.The subreddit post above is highly critical of The Day Before's sound and world design, writing that you could barely even tell a world-e
  
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• Darren Aronofsky on plucking Brendan Fraser "from the wilderness" and The Whale's surprise reception

  03-02-2023 09:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Whale has been a long time coming for Darren Aronofsky. Not only has it been a lengthy five-month trail on the press circuit since the movie’s premiere at Venice Film Festival, but the idea had been brewing in his mind for almost a decade before that.It all began with Samuel D. Hunter’s play about Charlie, a 600-pound man suffering from severe health issues that led him to become housebound. Set over the course of a week, it follows him desperately trying to reconnect with his es
  
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• Microsoft says its message about the Xbox 360 closing in May was "posted in error"

  03-02-2023 02:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Update: Microsoft says the article on its support site announcing the Xbox 360 store would be closing in May was "posted in error."Shortly after the publication of the original story below, Microsoft issued a statement (via Gematsu) clearing things up."This message was posted in error and we can confirm the Xbox 360 marketplace will not close in May 2023." The statement adds a reminder that "a limited set of games, add-ons, and in-game content" are being removed from the 360 store in some market
  
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• Looks like the Xbox 360 store is shutting down entirely in May

  03-02-2023 00:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Microsoft appears to be shutting down the Xbox 360 store in its entirety in May 2023.As the ever-watchful eye of Resetera noticed, heading to Xbox's support website and entering 'Xbox 360 marketplace' yields several results, and if you scroll down just a bit you should see two articles titled 'Xbox 360 Marketplace update' with a subhead that clearly reads:"We will be closing the Xbox 360 Marketplace over the next year, so we encourage you to purchase any 360 games or DLC by May 2023."If you try
  
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• Warzone 2 DMZ reset won't happen every season

  03-02-2023 00:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warzone 2 DMZ is getting a server reset ahead of season 2, but Infinity Ward has confirmed that won't be the case every season.We reported last week that some Warzone 2 players felt "blindsided" by the quiet reveal that DMZ is wiping your Faction mission progress and inventory before the arrival of season 2. To be clear, these kinds of server wipes aren't uncommon in online games - Escape from Tarkov is an apt example - but they're practically unheard of in Call of Duty.According to a new blog p
  
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