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• If developers don't like the term JRPG, what do we use instead?

  01-03-2023 23:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Earlier this week, Final Fantasy 16 director and producer Naoki Yoshida expressed his disdain for the genre moniker 'JRPG,' calling it "a discriminatory term." Genre descriptors tend to be catalysts for endless semantic discourse at the best of times, and seeing one of the most notable creators in one of gaming's most beloved lineages trashing the term many of us use to describe it, I've got to wonder earnestly - what are we going to call these games instead?You probably know by now that the ter
  
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• Booster Gold - The comic history of DC's time-traveling himbo

  01-03-2023 23:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  After years of development in different capacities, DC's hapless fan-favorite superhero Booster Gold is finally get his own streaming series as part of the first wave of new projects from James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Studios.Booster Gold holds the interesting distinction of being one of the first brand new DC heroes introduced after the major continuity reboot that took place in the 1985 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths, which compressed all the timelines of the many worlds of DC's M
  
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• Watch Ghostface dodge bullets and wield a shotgun in a new Scream 6 featurette

  01-03-2023 22:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new Scream 6 featurette calls the latest iteration on the iconic villain "the most ruthless Ghostface" yet, and holy hell, I believe it.Footage from the upcoming sequel, some new and some old, is interspersed with commentary from the cast and filmmakers. "With each film, Ghostface is getting more intense," says Jenna Ortega, who played Tara Carpenter in Scream 5 and reprises the role for Scream 6.At the beginning of the video, we see Ghostface enter a convenience store in New York City, where
  
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• This Deep Rock Galactic spinoff has big Vampire Survivors energy

  01-03-2023 20:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  The spinoff Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor has been announced, and it looks like it takes some serious cues from last year's Golden Joystick Breakthrough award recipient, Vampire Survivors.Deep Rock Galactic is a co-op FPS where you play as dwarf miner and blast your way through hordes of aliens and navigate procedurally generated and fully destructible cave systems. In the nearly three years since its launch, it's garnered 120,000 Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews and recently enjoyed a healt
  
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• The Wolf Among Us 2 delayed out of 2023 as the devs switch to Unreal 5

  01-03-2023 19:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Telltale Games has announced that The Wolf Among Us 2 has been delayed out of 2023, partly due to a development shift onto Unreal Engine 5."We've made the difficult decision to delay The Wolf Among Us 2 out of 2023," the devs say in a tweet. "We know, it's frustrating to hear. We started work on this in 2020 and we're still determined to tell the ongoing story of Bigby and the rest of the Fabletown gang. However, it is going to require more time. As disappointed as you are hearing this, we feel
  
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• Over 200 classic Pokemon could appear in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, according to a datamine

  01-03-2023 18:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  A recent datamine of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has suggested that we may see some familiar faces in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. As spotted by VGC, Twitter user and dataminer @mattyoukhana_ has said that the latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet update (ver. 1.2.0) has removed several hidden Pokedex entries for Pokemon that aren't currently in the game. This probably doesn't mean much, but as mattyoukhana explains, the very same thing happened for Pokemon Sword and Sheild's 1.2.0
  
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• Amazon slashes enormous $1,500 off Samsung Odyssey Ark gaming monitor – now cheapest price ever

  01-03-2023 18:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Now here's a deal for you. We're all aware of how beneficial a top gaming monitor can be for truly experiencing next-gen video games, however, have you ever thought about a curved gaming monitor – such as the Samsung Odyssey Ark? Naturally, the price of such a display can prevent many people from even thinking about getting one. Until now.Amazon currently has the Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-inch gaming monitor up for sale at its cheapest price ever. Usually, it can be found for $3,499.99, but t
  
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• Who is Bo Katan? The Mandalorian character who previously appeared in Star Wars: The Clone Wars

  01-03-2023 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bo-Katan Kryze is shaping up to have a major presence in The Mandalorian season 3. If you're not up to speed on the animated shows, you might be wondering just what's going on with the history of this key Star Wars character – and, well, that's where we come in. Spoilers for The Mandalorian season 3, Clone Wars, and Rebels follow...So, who is Bo-Katan? First introduced in The Clone Wars series, Bo-Katan was the sister to the Mandalorian homeworld's ruler, Satine. Unfortunately, the tw
  
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• These limited edition Lebron James PS5 accessories sure are something

  01-03-2023 17:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  PlayStation and Lebron James have teamed up for some custom PS5 accessories, including a controller and faceplates.Announced on the PlayStation Blog, the limited edition Lebron James PS5 accessories prominently feature multi-colored inspirational quotes from the basketball player's 'I Promise' book like "nothing is given, everything is earned," and "build, uplift, empower." You'll also find James' crown logo scrawled into the design in clusters, a print of his autograph on the console cover, a d
  
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• The limited edition LeBron James PS5 controller sure is... something

  01-03-2023 17:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sony has teamed up with an NBA superstar to create a limited edition LeBron James PS5 controller, with some accompanying faceplates. And it sure is A Look.Announced on the PlayStation Blog, the limited edition Lebron James PS5 accessories prominently feature multi-colored inspirational quotes from the basketball player's 'I Promise' book like "nothing is given, everything is earned," and "build, uplift, empower." You'll also find James' crown logo scrawled into the design in clusters, a print of
  
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• Pokemon fans plan to forgo Scarlet and Violet DLC over enduring performance issues

  01-03-2023 17:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pokemon Day 2023 was marked by the announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC - but given the state that the base game launched in, several fans say they don't know that they'll dive back in.In our Pokemon Scarlet and Violet review, Joel said that the games were "rough, both in terms of its performance and visual fidelity." He reported crashes, frequent lag and slowdown, constant pop-in, lengthy load times, and plenty of glitches, all on top of an open world not impressive enough to account
  
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• The Mandalorian season 3 reviews say episode 2 is even better than the premiere

  01-03-2023 17:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Din Djarin and Grogu are back as The Mandalorian season 3 kicks off on Disney Plus. And while only one episode of the show has been released so far, some critics have had the chance to watch two, sharing some more insight into the new season."While the jury’s still out on how the rest of the season will unfold, season 3 of #TheMandalorian is off like a shot with a great first 2 episodes," writes Collider’s Maggie Boccella. "Gets back to the classic kind of adventure that hooked me in
  
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• The Mandalorian: the Siege of Mandalore and the Great Purge, explained

  01-03-2023 17:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Siege of Mandalore and the Great Purge are of the utmost importance in The Mandalorian season 3 – but what exactly are they? The Purge has never been properly shown on-screen, though there have been references and even a brief flashback across previous seasons and The Book of Boba Fett, while the Siege is depicted in The Clone Wars. Considering The Mandalorian season 3 will visit live-action Mandalore for the first time, it's clear that understanding this planet's history is going
  
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• Zach Braff wrote A Good Person to showcase Florence Pugh's talent – and is already writing another movie with her in mind

  01-03-2023 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Zach Braff is a self-confessed procrastinator. It’s been 19 years since the Scrubs star’s writing and directorial debut, Garden State, and nine years since he followed it with Wish I Was Here. Though he tells Total Film magazine in the latest issue, which features Renfield on the cover, that he wanted to write a third film he struggled to get started. "There has to be a catalyst that really puts me in the chair," he laughs over Zoom from LA. "Like so many people who write, I’ll
  
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• 20 years on, The Simpsons Hit and Run designer reflects on the enduring legacy of the beloved "GTA for kids"

  01-03-2023 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The release of The Simpsons: Hit & Run two decades ago may have followed what's considered by many as the most popular era of The Simpsons, but few would have predicted the levels of fondness and esteem 2003's Hit & Run still enjoys today. Developed by Canadian studio Radical Entertainment and released for PS2, Nintendo GameCube and Xbox (and later on PC), The Simpsons: Hit & Run is hailed as a classic by avid and casual gamers alike, as a game that transcends generations with i
  
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• ShopTo is the best place to get a cheap PS5 bundle right now

  01-03-2023 16:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new PS5 bundle has been made available at ShopTo that makes the retailer the best place on the web to grab the console and games at a reduced rate. Now more than two years into its lifecycle, it's sort of crazy that we're only now seeing more experimentation with what a PS5 bundle can feature. At least now we're finally getting some decent discounts. The best PS5 bundle in terms of value right now is one that features a PS5 disc console along with a copy of Hogwarts Legacy and Lego Star W
  
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• The Olympic Esports Series features Just Dance and Chess, no actual esports

  01-03-2023 16:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Arguably a decade late to the party, the Olympics is taking steps into esports by unveiling an event featuring exactly zero traditional esports titles.Earlier today, the International Olympic Commission unveiled the Olympic Esports Series. Players worldwide can attempt to qualify for a suite of games in the hopes of making it to the finals in Singapore in June. The problem as I see it, however, is that these games aren't esports.The closest to that definition would be Gran Turismo 7, the Motorsp
  
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• The Mandalorian season 3 features the return of a familiar, adorable Star Wars species – and the internet is loving it

  01-03-2023 16:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Mandalorian season 3 episode 1 reintroduces one of Star Wars's most adorable species – and the internet can't get over it. A warning that the following contains spoilers for the new episode, so turn back now if you're not up to date! In the episode, when Din Djarin and Grogu visit Nevarro, Mando is on a mission to restore IG-11 to life. Unfortunately, the droid wakes up intent on collecting the bounty on Baby Yoda, which means he has to be destroyed once more. Din, though, is unde
  
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• What is The Way, anyway? The Mandalorian's religion and creed explained

  01-03-2023 16:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  What is the Way? It’s a fair question, given how many times The Mandalorian himself, Din Djarin, says it throughout the course of the Disney Plus series. Far from being just a catchphrase for Star Wars fans to parrot, "This is the Way" is actually a gateway into learning about Mando’s history, his culture, and his religion – and how it affects future internal and external conflicts. So, worth knowing then. And we’re here to explain what it all means.
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• Taron Egerton says he's not part of the Bond conversation: "I think they've already got someone and it's not me"

  01-03-2023 16:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Taron Egerton is a busy man, having just finished filming a new Netflix movie and rounded up press on his Apple TV Plus show Black Bird. Next up, he's got Tetris, the latest film Egerton stars in from Matthew Vaughn's British-American production company Marv Studios. Directed by Jon S. Baird (Filth, Stan & Ollie), Tetris is not a video-game movie in the traditional sense, instead telling the story of the development and Henk Rogers' involvement in it. "When Matthew [Vaughn, producer] as
  
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• Warner Bros. reportedly wants Peter Jackson back for new Lord of the Rings movies

  01-03-2023 15:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warner Bros. plans to make more Lord of the Rings movies – and they want Peter Jackson on board.According to The Hollywood Reporter,  Warner Bros. is hoping to get Jackson and his writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens involved with their upcoming projects – especially after Amazon reportedly fumbled the bag. Jackson had no involvement with Amazon's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, though they had reached out to him initially. He was never sent any scrip
  
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• First Dead Ringers teaser offers up Blondie, babies, blood, and a double dose of Rachel Weisz

  01-03-2023 15:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Prime Video has unveiled the first teaser for Dead Ringers, its upcoming reboot of David Cronenberg's body-horror flick of the same name – and while it's super brief, we can still get a taste of how slick and sinister the series is going to be.The Heart of Glass-set clip, which you can watch above, introduces Rachel Weisz's Beverly and Elliot Mantle, identical twin sisters who work at a successful OBGYN clinic together. Look closely and you'll see that the character on the left, be it Beve
  
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• Stranger Things stage spin-off will tell Hopper’s, Joyce’s, and Vecna’s origin stories

  01-03-2023 15:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first details of the Stranger Things spin-off stage play have been confirmed, and it seems like it will feature some familiar characters. Titled Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the new show will be set in Hawkins, 25 years before the Netflix series’ first season.The full synopsis reads: "Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new s
  
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• The Super Mario Bros Movie directors say Chris Pratt's casting "makes total sense" – and break down his Brooklyn-inspired accent

  01-03-2023 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Super Mario Bros. movie sees the video game icon get a faithful big-screen adaptation from the directors of Teen Titans Go! Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath. "We wanted to make this movie a very authentic Nintendo Super Mario experience," says Horvath to Total Film magazine in the latest issue, which features Renfield on the cover. "From story to visual development to the animation, Nintendo has been with us every step of the way."For all their mechanical creativity, the Super Mario games k
  
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• The Mandalorian season 3 brings back a major guest star

  01-03-2023 14:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Mandalorian season 3 premiere saw the return of both Mando and Grogu to our screens. But they weren't the only ones to make a comeback in a galaxy far, far away.Spoilers for The Mandalorian season 3, episode 1 follow.Din Djarin headed to Nevarro during the first episode of season 3. At the center of one of its plazas was the remains of IG-11, the Taika Waititi-voiced droid who self-destructed during the season 1 finale to help save Grogu.
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  Thanks to Mando's legendary
  
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• Destiny 2 Lightfall's campaign is taking a battering from fans

  01-03-2023 13:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion is out, but players aren't loving it so far.Now that the update has been available for one day, fans are wrapping up the campaign, with plenty of them taking to social media and online forums to vent their frustrations. A quick look at Twitter and Reddit will give you the gist of what people aren't happy about, but we'll go a bit deeper.One of the more common points of contention is the story. As one popular Reddit post lays out, plenty of intrigue was set up befo
  
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• Star Wars fans were convinced a key Clone Wars character would be in The Mandalorian season 3 premiere

  01-03-2023 13:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Mandalorian season 3 episode 1 reunites us with Din Djarin and Grogu after a long break – but there is another Star Wars character that fans thought might make an appearance. Before we go any further, a warning that there are spoilers ahead for the season 3 premiere! In the episode, Mando returns to Nevarro with Baby Yoda, and there they discover the planet has changed drastically since they last visited. Their old friend Greef Karga is now a High Magistrate and is running a peace
  
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• Brendan Fraser recalls "nearly" dying while filming The Mummy: "I was choked out accidentally"

  01-03-2023 13:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Rick O'Connell, Brendan Fraser's intrepid adventurer in The Mummy, faced many close shaves during his on-screen escapades – but, it turns out, Fraser also experienced one on set.During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, he was asked whether it was true that he almost died while filming The Mummy. "Nearly… I was choked out accidentally," he answered, before going on to recall the scene where his character is almost hanged. "I was standing on my toes like this, with the ro
  
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• Fortnite players label new Witcher content a "massive disappointment" after "barely noticeable recolor"

  01-03-2023 13:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fortnite players aren't impressed at the game's new Witcher costume, complaining that it's almost identical to a previous cosmetic.Geralt of Rivia arrived in Fortnite with the start of Chapter 4, Season 1, and now that we're halfway through the season, he's returned, with a series of quests letting players earn a new 'School of the Viper' costume. The trouble, however, is that the alternative cosmetic seems to be pushing the limits of the word 'new'.For reference, you can take a look at the orig
  
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• Elden Ring fans have started writing their Shadow of the Erdtree DLC wishlists

  01-03-2023 13:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following the announcement of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, fans have been putting together their wishlists, and they include things like new dungeons, alternative endings, and more Miquella.As spotted in the Elden Ring subreddit, fans are already stating their demands for the upcoming DLC. Some of these expectations are simple, with some players saying they don't mind what Shadow of the Erdtree has in store for them - they're just happy to be getting more Elden Ring at all. Others h
  
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• Pedro Pascal provides filming update on The Last of Us season 2

  01-03-2023 12:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Last of Us season 2 is officially on its way, with HBO having confirmed the continuation of the hit series back in January 2023. Now, Pedro Pascal, who plays Joel Miller on the show, has provided an update on when the next chapter might start filming.While promoting The Mandalorian season 3, the actor was asked by Collider whether it's possible cameras could start rolling soon, to which he replied: "In the year 2023? Oh, what season are we in now? We're getting into spring? Yes, there is a c
  
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• A small Mandalorian season 3 moment could be setting up the Ahsoka spin-off

  01-03-2023 12:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  A small moment in The Mandalorian season 3 episode 1 could be laying the groundwork for the Ahsoka show with a key connection to Rebels' Ezra Bridger. Warning, the following contains spoilers for The Mandalorian season 3 premiere and the Rebels finale! Turn back if you're not up to date! Early in the new Mandalorian episode, Din Djarin and Grogu are travelling through hyperspace together, and in all the blue, Baby Yoda notices a strange shape moving with them. As he looks on, the shape gets
  
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• Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania screenwriter was "really sad" about negative reviews

  01-03-2023 12:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania screenwriter Jeff Loveness has reacted to the movie's negative reviews, saying he felt "despondent" about the film's reception. "To be honest, those reviews took me by surprise. I was in a pretty low spot… Those were not good reviews, and I was like, 'What the …?'" Loveness said in a recent interview with The Daily Beast. "I’m really proud of what I wrote for Jonathan [Majors] and Michelle Pfeiffer. I thought that was good stuff, you kno
  
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• The Mandalorian season 3 premiere reveals what happened to Cara Dune

  01-03-2023 12:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Mandalorian season 3 premiere has revealed where Cara Dune is – and why she’s currently no longer in the orbit of some of Mando’s main players.Dune, once played by Gina Carano before she was fired by Lucasfilm, "was recruited by Special Forces" after she brought in Moff Gideon according to Greef Karga. For now, she’s off fighting unseen conflicts as part of the New Republic’s efforts to keep peace in the galaxy."Cara was a big part and continues as a character t
  
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• UK regulator doubts Call of Duty can run on the Nintendo Switch

  01-03-2023 12:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Microsoft recently struck a deal with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to the Switch should its Activision Blizzard deal be approved. The move comes as Sony doubts how accessible the Xbox creator would allow the FPS juggernaut to be on other consoles. Another important question, however, is how well could the Nintendo Switch run Call of Duty, anyway? According to one national watchdog, not very.The United Kingdom's competition regulator - the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - has posted it
  
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• I got beaten up by a very angry Primeape in this excellent fan-made Pokemon fighting game

  01-03-2023 12:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  A cartoonish ball of dust and debris envelops my Blaziken as the opposing Primeape gets his mitts on me, and I'm swiftly thrown across the arena. There's barely a moment's respite before the monkey is again on my back, this time hoisting my fighter above his head and lobbing him further away.This might sound more like a self-insert story from the anime than a moment from the Pokemon games themselves, but it's actually from my misadventures in a fan-made 2D fighter. Like Pokken Tournament, the ga
  
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• Attack on Titan season 4, Part 3 release date: what time is episode 88 airing?

  01-03-2023 09:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Eren's endgame is almost here. Attack on Titan Final Season Part 3 – AKA Final Arc 1st Half, AKA Attack on Titan season 4, Part 3 – is launching this week with a special one-hour episode. But what time is it going to be released in the US and UK? And where can you watch it? For the answer to those key questions surrounding episode 88, rumble on down below. For more, check out the best anime you should be watching in 2023. Plus, get the lowdown on the biggest shows coming your wa
  
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• Diablo 4's open beta PC specs are very undemanding

  01-03-2023 00:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Blizzard has confirmed Diablo 4's open beta PC system requirements, and as long as you own a gaming PC built in the last five years or so, you're probably good to go.The PC specs were revealed during the latest developer update, which also revealed a surprisingly adorable Diablo 4 beta reward in the form of a baby wolf in a backpack cosmetic (yes, really). Anyway, both the minimum and recommended PC specs to run Diablo 4's open beta are very inclusive, but it's worth noting that the requirements
  
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• Diablo 4 beta rewards include a wildly adorable, completely impractical baby wolf backpack

  01-03-2023 00:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  Diablo 4's first open beta is happening next month and among the rewards you can earn is a baby wolf backpack that's so cute and impractical that I just can't help but want it.Whether you're playing Diablo 4's open beta during the early access period or a week later with everyone else, you'll have the chance to access some devilish rewards that'll unlock when the full game launches on June 2. There's Initial Casualty title, which you'll be able to earn by reaching the town of Kyovashad in
  
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