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• Blizzard says Overwatch 2's canceled PvE mode would've been more like the MMO it also canceled

  19-05-2023 22:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Blizzard has revealed that Overwatch 2's canceled PvE Hero mode was originally designed to be a stepping stone toward a revival of sorts of Project Titan, the MMO canceled years ago from which Overwatch spawned.Game director Aaron Keller writes in a new blog that Overwatch was "born from the ashes of Project Titan" and that the developers had planned to return to the scope of the MMO after it was shelved. More specifically, Keller says there was a three-part plan in place to eventually get to th
  
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• Microsoft's Activision deal has now reportedly been approved by China

  19-05-2023 21:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  The  $69 billion Xbox Activision deal buyout has reportedly been approved by China's regulatory body.According to DealReporter (via SeekingAlpha), China's State Administration for Market Regulation recently gave the deal its unconditional approval in a late-phase review, handing Microsoft and Activision another win on their volatile and uncertain path to closing the acquisition.The deal faced another significant setback last month when UK regulators formally moved to block, but soon after r
  
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• God of War and Ragnarok art director leaves Sony Santa Monica after 11 years

  19-05-2023 20:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Raf Grassetti, the art director who led the visual design for 2018's God of War and its sequel God of War: Ragnarok, is leaving Sony Santa Monica after over a decade with the studio. Grassetti announced his departure today, May 19, seemingly confirming that it's not only his last day at the house of God of War, but at Sony in general. "It's bittersweet, but above all, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the countless opportunities I've been fortunate to have," he wrote on Twitter. "Sony has
  
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• X-Statix gets blasted right off the Walk of Fame in The X-Cellent #3

  19-05-2023 20:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  Writer Peter Milligan and artists Mike and Laura Allred's The X-Cellent has picked up the baton of the creators' cult classic X-Statix series. And now, in this preview of The X-Cellent #3, Zeitgeist and his new team attempt to wipe the old X-Statix off the map - literally.In the preview pages, Zeitgeist and his new pals the X-Cellent take to the streets - Hollywood Boulevard, to be exact - blasting the old X-Statix members' stars right off the Walk of Fame.For those who may not know, many celebr
  
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• Sony aims to "increase the number of active users on PC" amid live-service push

  19-05-2023 20:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sony has said it intends to increase its PC player base as it pushes into the live-service space.In its new corporate strategy report, SIE sounded hopeful that its acquisition of original Halo developer and Destiny creator Bungie would help bolster its live-service operation. In addition, the company suggested that its push into live-service could expand the amount of people playing the ever-growing catalog of PlayStation games on PC.As part of its strategy to boost active users across the board
  
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• Barry and Barry team up in an exclusive new look at The Flash

  19-05-2023 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Flash, DC's upcoming blockbuster, is a multiversal adventure that will see Ezra Miller's Barry Allen accidentally break the timeline when he travels back to try and save his mom's life. In the process, Barry comes face to face with none other than… himself! Total Film magazine has an exclusive new look at the movie above as part of our new issue, which features Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer on the cover and is available on newsstands from May 25. The new image details Barr
  
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• Xbox Games Showcase 2023: Everything you need to know

  19-05-2023 18:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 is just a few weeks away because it's somehow almost June again. Xbox's big summer presentation is due to be a big one this year, especially with the teasers that Microsoft executives have been dropping in recent weeks. After all, with Starfield just around the corner, we're excited to see what other upcoming Xbox Series X games get updates and reveals next month. Below you'll find everything you need to know about the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, including times,
  
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• Fast 10: [SPOILER]’s surprise cameo and return explained

  19-05-2023 18:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Start your engines as the most recent instalment in the Fast & Furious saga, Fast 10, has now arrived in cinemas. And given that it is the first chapter of a two-part (or maybe even three) finale, you are left with quite the cliffhanger, especially since the last scene sees the return of a beloved face from the past.Be warned: major spoilers follow as we dive into this surprise cameo. But before you read on don't forget to check out our analysis of the ending and post-credits scene.
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• Amid Sekiro and Ghost of Tsushima anime rumors, Sony says it wants to do more anime

  19-05-2023 18:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  New rumors suggest Sekiro and even Ghost of Tsushima could receive anime adaptations, and while nobody has stepped up to confirm that, Sony has now said it wants to do more anime in general.Sony released a round-up of its latest corporate strategy meeting the same day these anime rumors truly began to swirl, and anime is a recurring topic. Chairman and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida reiterates the company's overarching goal to "fill the world with emotion (or Kando) through the power of creativity and te
  
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• Christopher Nolan explains why Oppenheimer switches between black-and-white and color

  19-05-2023 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Christopher Nolan's next film, Oppenheimer, focuses on the titular scientist, who is considered the father of the atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy is front and center as the man himself, backed by an all-star cast – but one thing that has caught everyone's attention is the trailers switching between full colour and black and white, harkening back to 2000's Memento. There have been plenty of theories regarding how and why exactly the film is split like this. Many believe that the color sequ
  
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• Zelda is "in a relationship" with Link, says the actress who voices her

  19-05-2023 17:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda fans have long wondered just what the deal is between Link and Zelda. Some think the pair could be related, others have concluded that they're merely friends, and many, including the actress who voices Zelda in Tears of the Kingdom, believe the pair are an item. Speaking to The Gamer, Patricia Summersett says she likes that Nintendo has never clarified the relationship between the two and has left it up to players to decide. "As a voice actor, looking at the overall rela
  
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• Troy Baker and Roger Clark clash in sci-fi thriller Fort Solis, cover star of Edge 385

  19-05-2023 17:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  “We’re trying to create a neutron star, not a black hole”The impact of the COVID pandemic on videogames has been impossible to ignore, between  the spate of release-date delays to the themes explored in games made during it – from tiny indies to expensive blockbusters. No game tapped into lockdown loneliness quite so successfully as Madison Karrh’s brilliant Birth, while even Nintendo’s new Zelda features a ‘great upheaval’ and a gloom descend
  
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• Saving the world comes at a terrible cost in Rick Remender's The Sacrificers

  19-05-2023 17:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  How far would you go to save the world, and what would you give up? Those are the bleak questions at the heart of the latest creator-owned comic from Rick Remender. The Sacrificers is set in a utopian future where the peoples of the world (who appear to be a mix of talking birds, humans, and other peculiar creatures) live together in harmony. There's a cost to this paradise, however: five families must choose to sacrifice one of their children to keep the world safe. But will everyone go al
  
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• Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom fulfils a six-year promise from Breath of the Wild

  19-05-2023 17:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom actually fulfils a six-year promise from Breath of the Wild. In the original 2017 game, Link could approach a bar in Gerudo Town, once he'd successfully infiltrated the village. At this bar, Link would be told he wasn't quite old enough to have a drink dubbed the 'Noble Pursuit,' but he could always try again once he'd grown up in a few years.Now, in 2023, it's actually been a fair few years since Breath of the Wild, and the same Gerudo bar actually
  
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• Secret Invasion is inspired by The Winter Soldier – but "takes it a step further"

  19-05-2023 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  As soon as fans got their first glimpse at Secret Invasion, the comparisons to Captain America: The Winter Soldier started flying around. Straight out the gate, the Marvel series went heavy on the conspiracy vibes – and Nick Fury being in it clearly helped strengthen the similarities. Now, speaking to Total Film magazine for its new issue – which is out on newsstands on May 25, director Ali Selim and producer Jonathan Schwartz opened up about how they were bolstered by the posit
  
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• This lofi action game nailed the spirit of Elden Ring years before it came out, and now it's coming to PC and Switch

  19-05-2023 16:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bleak Sword DX is basically lo-fi Elden Ring, and that's dope.Originally released as an Apple Arcade exclusive back in 2019, Bleak Sword DX is now shifting onto PC and Nintendo Switch early next month. You can check out a gameplay trailer for the action-packed minimalistic game just below, which looks like you took the ducking, dodging, and parrying of FromSoftware's modern classics and removed or at least sand-blasted almost everything else about them.
  Soulslike minimalism at its finest - Bleak
  
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• Fast 10 director on getting *that* post-credits cameo: "Nothing was off the table"

  19-05-2023 16:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fast 10 director Louis Leterrier has revealed how that big return came together in the movie’s post-credits scene.Major spoilers for Fast 10 follow, you have been warned!If you stuck around after the credits, you would have been met by Hobbs. Yep, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is back in the Fast-verse – despite previous reports of a feud with lead Vin Diesel, and back-and-forth posts on social media.For Leterrier, being a fan of the franchise first and a director second help
  
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• Exclusive new Oppenheimer images featuring Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, and Christopher Nolan

  19-05-2023 15:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Christopher Nolan’s new film, Oppenheimer, tells the story of one of the giant figures of the 20th century. Genius physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer was known as the ‘father of the atomic bomb’ for his role in the Manhattan Project during World War II. But he’s far from a straightforward figure.For Oppenheimer, Nolan reteams with long-time collaborator Cillian Murphy, who takes the lead after five previous supporting roles in Nolan movies. Emily Blunt co-stars as Robert&rsq
  
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• The first big Tears of the Kingdom patch fixes a main quest some players couldn't clear

  19-05-2023 15:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first proper post-launch patch for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has arrived carrying an important fix for a bugged main quest. As the rolling patch notes explain, version 1.1.1 has fixed a problem where "sometimes, the player could not clear main quest 'The Closed Door,' even if they fulfilled the conditions to advance the quest." No matter how rare, any progress-killing bug is sure to be a buzzkill for players and a high priority for devs, so it's good to see this add
  
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• This MMO turned into an MMO by accident

  19-05-2023 15:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  Wayfinder, the upcoming online action-RPG from developer Airship Syndicate, offers a colourful, character-driven adventure in an evolving world that puts interaction between players at its core. It's shaping up to be a very promising MMO, but it turns out the studio didn't have a massively multiplayer online experience in mind when it set about making the game.In an interview featured in PLAY magazine, company president Ryan Stefanelli recalls how the game's MMO status surprised those creating i
  
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• PlayStation boss says Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was made with "no compromises" as a PS5 exclusive

  19-05-2023 15:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will have no compromises because it's a PS5 exclusive game.That's according to head of PlayStation Jim Ryan, speaking to Japanese outlet Famitsu in a new interview. Ryan says developer Insomniac has made "no compromises" with Marvel's Spider-Man 2, because it's a new-gen exclusive game for PS5 consoles.As such, Ryan says Insomniac has been maximizing the new technical capabilities of the PS5, without being burdened by developing for the PS4 at the same time. Such was the ca
  
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• As Diablo 4 fans argue over whether Ashava is too difficult, these hardcore players have done it solo

  19-05-2023 15:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Diablo 4's latest beta has come and gone, though one lingering question is whether the world boss Ashava is too hard to take out. That debate means little, though, to a handful of fans who have managed to do the deed not only by themselves but with hardcore characters.You'll come across a few world bosses during your time tootling through Diablo 4's open world, though Ashava has been the one we've seen in the recent betas. Blizzard's idea is that the titans will require a group of adventures to
  
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• Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford gets surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or during Cannes premiere

  19-05-2023 14:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Harrison Ford was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The Hollywood legend was in town to attend the premiere of his upcoming movie Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which sees him reprise the role of the titular archaeologist for the first time in 15 years."I'm very touched. I'm very moved by this. You know, I love you too," he said to the audience after being presented the award on stage, following a long thank you from festival director Thierry Ferm
  
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• Harrison Ford cries after Indiana Jones gets five-minute standing ovation at Cannes

  19-05-2023 13:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s reception at Cannes left Harrison Ford very emotional. His final outing as Indy premiered at the 2023 edition of the film festival to enthusiastic applause.In a video from The New York Times journalist Kyle Buchanan, Ford can be seen with tears in his eyes amid a five-minute standing ovation from the crowd. At one point he turns around and blows a kiss to the audience and shares a thumbs up. "Harrison Ford’s eyes are filled with tears afte
  
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• How Google Maps saved Fast 10’s explosive final act

  19-05-2023 13:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  As far as preparations go, it could have gone a lot better for Fast 10 director Louis Leterrier. Having been parachuted into the project after the sudden departure of Justin Lin, he found himself with no prep time and, crucially, no location for the movie’s third act set-piece.Instead of the planned ending, Leterrier and his scouting team had to resort to unconventional methods to find a new location for Dom and his Fast family to speed through."Because I had no prep and literally arrived
  
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• Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom devs have fooled us all again with the Korok Seeds reward

  19-05-2023 13:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has fooled players again with its Korok-collecting nonsense.Be warned: there are light spoilers for Tears of the Kingdom here.Tears of the Kingdom sees Link undertaking yet another Korok hunt for Hestu, the big chief Korok who's once again managed to lose all his subordinates. If Link collects all 1,000 Korok seeds, as the video just below showcases, he's rewarded with a golden shit.If you can believe it, this is the second time Nintendo has pulled this
  
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• Horizon Forbidden West dev says sequel clues are hiding in the Burning Shores DLC

  19-05-2023 12:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Horizon Forbidden West developer Guerrilla Games has revealed clues about Aloy's next adventure can be found in the game's latest DLC.If you're keen to know what the future holds for Aloy, you'd best keep your eyes peeled when playing Burning Shores as, according to narrative director Ben McCaw, hints related to the next entry in the series are hidden within. When quizzed by VGC about "Aloy's next chapter", McCaw replied, "There is actually material in the Burning Shores abou
  
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• Overwatch 2 veteran makes a damning calculation about in-game rewards

  19-05-2023 12:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  An Overwatch 2 veteran has run some sums and come up with a wild calculation.If you have been playing Overwatch 2 since its launch last year in October, completing every weekly challenge if you went, you'd only now have accrued enough Coins to purchase one Legendary skin. No, that's not a Legendary skin bundle, but just a single top-tier character skin.
  Just realized that if you've have been doing all of your weekly challenges since launch and didn't spend on any money at all for the game you wo
  
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• The Old Guard sequel "demands a third movie" according to its producer

  19-05-2023 12:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Old Guard 2 isn’t even out yet and those involved are already hoping for a third movie. Speaking at the premiere of another movie (Netflix hit The Mother), the film’s producer Marc Evans shared his plans. "There’s an ending to number two that kind of demands a number three, which makes me very happy," he told Variety. The upcoming sequel sees Charlize Theron back as Andy, the leader of a band of immortal soldiers. However, when pushed by the publication if the act
  
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• Horizon Forbidden West devs find the backlash to Aloy's kiss "easy to ignore"

  19-05-2023 12:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Horizon Forbidden West's devs found it "pretty easy to ignore" the backlash against Aloy's kiss with Seyka in Burning Shores.April saw the Burning Shores DLC finally launch for Horizon Forbidden West, and towards the end of the expansion, the player can have Aloy share an optional kiss with companion Seyka. While some were overjoyed with the moment, others took to review aggregate site Metacritic to review bomb the DLC. Now though, Guerrilla's narrative and writing staff have said they're n
  
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• Barry Keoghan drops out of Gladiator sequel due to scheduling conflicts

  19-05-2023 12:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Barry Keoghan has dropped out of Ridley Scott's upcoming Gladiator sequel. According to Deadline, the Banshees of Inisherin actor, who was in talks to play antagonist Emperor Geta in the long-awaited follow-up, has had to step away from the project due to scheduling conflicts.The White Lotus actor Fred Hechinger is said to now be the frontrunner for the role. If he winds up landing the part, he'll go toe to toe with Aftersun's Paul Mescal, who was cast as the project's lead back in January.
  
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• Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player discovers genius hack for Korok puzzles

  19-05-2023 12:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players have uncovered a genius trick to solve Korok stone circles.If you're unfamiliar with one of the more tried and tested aspects of Koroks, the little buggers love hiding within incomplete stone circles, forcing Link to find a nearby stone and complete the circle to find them. That all changes if you've got a weapon Fused with a stone, as the player just below discovered to their delight.
  If you're ever too lazy to look for the rock, apparently this
  
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• Gladiator sequel casts Moon Knight breakout May Calamawy

  19-05-2023 12:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel has added Moon Knight star May Calamawy to the cast. She’s joined the already star-studded line-up of the Paramount sequel that features Paul Mescal in the lead role, as well as Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal.It’s not clear yet exactly which role Calamawy will be playing in the movie, but according to Deadline, it’s a pivotal part of the story. So far details on the direction of the sequel are slim,
  
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• Disney Plus is removing dozens of original movies and shows

  19-05-2023 12:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  In a surprise move, Disney Plus and Hulu are removing dozens of movies and shows – as soon as next week.While the full list hasn’t been revealed, Deadline reports that the likes of Willow, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, Y: The Last Man, and more will depart the streaming services from May 26.The decision to remove original exclusives may be new for Disney, but it’s part of a worrying industry trend that’s become more and more prevalent in recent years. In 2022, Net
  
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• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny gets mixed reception from critics at Cannes

  19-05-2023 11:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first reactions for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny are here – and they're pretty mixed. Set in 1969 at the heart of the Space Race, Harrison Ford's Indy is off on his final adventure with his goddaughter Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). This time around, he’ll be battling Nazis and morally debating the methods America is using in order to beat the Soviet Union to the moon. In our own Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny review, we gave the movie four stars, a
  
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• Fast 10 post-credits scene explained

  19-05-2023 11:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pump the brakes on leaving the theater once the credits have started rolling on Fast 10. There is a post-credits scene to stick around for – and one that will be a shocker to long-time fans of the adrenaline-fuelled franchise.Below, we’ll give you the ins and outs on the Fast 10 post-credits scenes, including how many scenes there are, and a lowdown on a big Fast surprise that (unfortunately) wasn’t kept under the hood prior to release.So, start your engines and race down below
  
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• Fast 10 ending explained: your biggest questions answered

  19-05-2023 11:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Fast 10 ending is a brutal shock to the system. Without going into spoilers (just yet), it’s a brave, bold creative choice that simultaneously leaves you wanting more and searching for answers in the rear-view mirror.With Fast 11 – and potentially Fast 12, if you believe Vin Diesel – bringing the Fast Saga to a close, it makes sense to really hit every single angle of Fast 10’s final act. There are major moments aplenty, casualties, and several fates left up in the ai
  
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• When will Fast 10 be streaming?

  19-05-2023 09:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fast 10 races into cinemas this week, but we know what you’re thinking – when is it coming to streaming? While we don’t know the specifics on when the new Fast movie is coming to a streaming service near you, we’re able to take a confident guess on when it’ll be available both digitally and on Peacock.How? A certain portly plumber in the Mushroom Kingdom can help guide the way in that regard. We’ll even look back at other Universal trends when it comes to thei
  
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• Mech series revived after five years is getting skewered for adding a pay-to-win cash shop

  19-05-2023 01:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Five years since its servers were taken offline, the free-to-play mech FPS series Hawken is back with a new entry, but it's getting a lot of hate for adding what seems like a fairly predatory pay-to-win cash shop.That's far from the only complaint about Hawken Reborn I'm hearing while scanning the web for reviews. Both critics and Steam users seem generally unpleased with the revival, with some of the most frequent complaints being the myriad bugs and performance issues, repetitive gameplay, and
  
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• Buffy the Vampire Slayer's replacement officially takes over this August

  19-05-2023 01:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Buffy the Vampire Slayer is just one in a long line of Slayers going back hundreds of years - and now her successor is officially taking over in a new Boom! Studios limited series titled Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer, as announced through CBR.That title is a bit ironic, considering the story focuses on Thessaly (Thessa to her friends), who picked up the Slayer mantle from Buffy in a previous one-shot, also titled Buffy the Last Vampire, a title which has come to encompass stories told in a futur
  
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