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• Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 4 Reloaded add The Boys characters this week

  10-07-2023 23:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 Season 4 Reloaded will add characters and map updates from The Boys, as well as a bunch of other newly revealed changes and additions, on Wednesday, July 12.Activision has published a detailed breakdown of everything coming to both Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 with the mid-season update. The whole update is themed around the Amazon Prime series The Boys, with Operators inspired by characters from the show being added to battle royale and main multiplayer modes. T
  
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• Sega of America workers win vote for the "largest multi-department union in the entire gaming industry"

  10-07-2023 22:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sega of America workers have won the election for another record-setting games industry union, the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS) union announced today. "We just won our union election 91-26," the official union account said. "Our 200+ member union is now the largest multi-department union of organized workers in the entire gaming industry. So excited to celebrate this win and head to the bargaining table [with Sega] to continue building this company we love!" After this
  
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• Ncuti Gatwa confirms he's filming two seasons of Doctor Who

  10-07-2023 22:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ncuti Gatwa has confirmed he's sticking around for more than just one season of Doctor Who.“[Theatre] kept me warm and it held me all night, even if I was broke. But I’m planning on getting back to it next year, after I finish season two of Doctor Who,” Gatwa told Rolling Stone UK.This makes sense, seeing as the Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Doctors each received a three-season arc – the only outlier in the post-2005 iteration of Doctor Who being the Ninth
  
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• EA Sports FC 24 cover reveal gets mercilessly roasted for its uncanny face renders

  10-07-2023 20:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  The EA Sports FC 24 cover has been revealed and it's pretty much just getting memed to death.The picture will be on the front of the FC 24 Ultimate Edition, and it packs in a bunch of popular soccer stars from different generations in a group setting. But unfortunately, the longer you look at the picture the more you'll become drawn to the rather unsettling appearance of the sports stars' faces. A lot of reactions are comparing the facial renderings to old PS1 or PS2 games, but I wonder if
  
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• The "crunchy RPG" to look out for promises a mix of old-school hits like Vampire: The Masquerade and Arcanum

  10-07-2023 18:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Clockwork Revolution's developer has revealed the games it's actually inspired by, and BioShock Infinite isn't one despite a similar FPS RPG veneer.Clockwork Revolution was unveiled during the Xbox Games Showcase last month, and viewers were quick to point out similarities between it and Bioshock Infinite. But according to game director Chad Moore, inXile's upcoming steampunk-infused action-RPG isn't inspired by the exploits of Booker and Elizabeth but by two iconic role-playing games.In a tweet
  
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• Diablo 4 hasn't even hit Season 1 yet and players are already hitting for billions in one attack

  10-07-2023 18:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  Diablo 4 is becoming a battleground over who can deal the most damage in a single hit, and the record is now seemingly over two billion.The 'competition' - if you can call it that - ramped up after a tweet from Moxsy over the past weekend on July 8. The streamer managed to drop a staggering 957,957,504 damage in a single hit from their Druid character while utilizing a supreme Werewolf Shred-oriented build.
  HIGHEST DAMAGE EVER HIT IN DIABLO 4!!!! @PaulTassi #Diablo4 @Diablo pic.twitter.com/TmM3D
  
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• Brad Pitt teases untitled Formula 1 movie

  10-07-2023 17:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Brad Pitt is getting people hyped for his upcoming Formula 1 film."The vibe is amazing, to get to be part of it and tell our story. The [F1] teams have opened their doors to us. I play a guy who raced in the 1990s who has a horrible crash and disappears, to race in other disciplines," Pitt told Sky Sports (via Collider). "His friend, played by Javier Bardem, the team owner, contacts him. They're last in the grid, they haven't scored a point. But they have a young phenom, played by Damson Idris,
  
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• Fiendish Diablo 4 players who snagged Uber Uniques from bugged Helltide chests get to keep their loot

  10-07-2023 17:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Blizzard says that the fiendish Diablo 4 players that exploited last week's Helltide Chest bug are allowed to keep their Uber Uniques loot this time. Last week, Diablo 4 players were hit with a Uber Uniques loot rush which resulted in several players - 142 to be exact - getting their hands on some super rare gear without really working for it. Blizzard very quickly stepped in and ended Diablo 4's accidental generosity though, and has now revealed that it will not be forcing those who took a
  
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• Joe Quesada reveals a new page from his mystery Marvel Comics project

  10-07-2023 16:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Joe Quesada has shared a new page of interior art from the mysterious Marvel project that he first teased on his Facebook back in December 2021.In an interview with Dave Cummings, shared via Quesada's own Substack, he promised that, "In the coming months, you'll hear more about it as it nears completion."The black and white page (see below) is typically detailed and atmospheric Quesada art, depicting several characters looking on in concern - though quite what is going on and who these people ar
  
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• Sandra Oh wants to return for Princess Diaries 3: "I am ready for the queen"

  10-07-2023 16:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sandra Oh wants to return for Princess Diaries 3. The actor played Vice Principal Gupta in the first movie – you might remember her iconic scene that sees her answering the school's phone and learning the queen of Genovia is on the way. "I am ready for the queen," Oh told Entertainment Weekly, referencing that moment. "Call me! I'm dying to see how Gupta has moved up in the world."As for the cultural impact of the scene, Oh isn't quite sure why it's taken off. "I have no idea!" she to
  
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• Final Fantasy 14 player beats five-year-old speedrun record, original holder retakes the crown a day later

  10-07-2023 16:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Final Fantasy 14 player beat a five-year-old speedrun world record after months of training, only to have the original record holder retake the title less than 24 hours later.That speedrun would be the infamous Kugane tower jumping puzzle. Originally introduced to Final Fantasy 14 with the Stormblood expansion, the jumping puzzle is exactly what it sounds like - propelling yourself up a series of tiny platforms in mid-air, all to reach the top of the ridiculously high tower in Kugane.Many atte
  
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• Modders are making a Sonic RPG inside Kingdom Hearts 3

  10-07-2023 16:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sonic Frontiers introduced a slew of changes to the series' established formula, including open zone exploration and new combat and traversal abilities to overcome all the challenges the Starfall Islands throw at you. But if that wasn't a dramatic enough change for you, there's now a mod that sees the blue blur star in his very own Kingdom Hearts-style RPG.That mod is Sonic Versus Heartless by @somnusNemoris_. Using Kingdom Hearts 3 as a framework, it places Sonic in the oversized shoes of the s
  
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• First look at Hugh Jackman's Wolverine return in Deadpool 3

  10-07-2023 16:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  They're back – Ryan Reynolds has shared the first look at Hugh Jackman's return in Deadpool 3. It's the first official image (after those set pictures leaked) of the duo in costume and we've got to admit, it's got us very excited.In particular, Jackman's yellow suit in the picture shared on Reynolds' Instagram has feeling all kinds of nostalgic. This is the first time we'll be seeing the razor-knuckled mutant in a comic book-accurate costume.The duo will soon be starring in the third movie
  
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• Joaquin Phoenix conquers in first trailer for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon

  10-07-2023 15:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first trailer for Ridley Scott's historical drama Napoleon has arrived.In the brief footage, which can be viewed above, Joaquin Phoenix stars as famous French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Directed by Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa, the action epic depicts Napoleon's rise and fall through the lens of his addictive and volatile relationship with Empress Josephine.Per the official synopsis, the film "captures Napoleon’s famous battles, relentless ambition and astounding strategic
  
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• Mark Ronson clears up confusion over "greatest living artist" on Barbie soundtrack

  10-07-2023 15:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mark Ronson has cleared up confusion over his recent comments on the Barbie soundtrack. Last week, the producer had movie lovers speculating as to the record's final mystery name, when he claimed that "one of the artists is obviously one of the f**king greatest living artists" in a new TIME interview.Turns out, though, Ronson wasn't teasing the fantasy comedy's secret singer, he was hyping up Billie Eilish, who had not long confirmed she had a track in the film."Hi. I lve all these artists being
  
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• EA is making a single-player Black Panther game with Halo and God of War talent

  10-07-2023 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  EA has spun up a new studio to create a Black Panther game in collaboration with Marvel.EA has just announced the new studio along with the upcoming game earlier today, on July 10. The studio is called Cliffhanger Games, and it's based in Seattle, made up of veterans of Monolith Productions, the developer which previously made both Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War. There are also veterans from God of War, Halo, Call of Duty, and more on the dev team.The new Black Panther game is
  
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• Oppenheimer will feature "prolonged full nudity" and sex scenes

  10-07-2023 14:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Christopher Nolan's movies are not usually known for their intimate scenes, but Oppenheimer, the director's latest, looks like it may be bucking the trend. Per an interview with the movie's leading actor Cillian Murphy in The Guardian, Oppenheimer will include "prolonged full nudity" and sex scenes between Murphy and Florence Pugh, along with "complicated" scenes with Emily Blunt that he found "pretty heavy." Pugh plays Murphy's ex-fiancée and lover, Jean Tatlock, who was a psychiatr
  
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• Margot Robbie's pink-themed Barbie set rule is just so perfectly Barbie

  10-07-2023 14:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  In what may be the most Barbie thing we've ever heard, Margot Robbie enforced a weekly pink day on the Barbie set. According to her co-star Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken, the lead actor brought in a dress code for all of the cast and crew."Margot had this pink day once a week, where everyone had to wear something pink. And if you didn't, you were fined," Gosling told People. "She would go around collecting the fines, and she would donate it to a charity. What was really special was just how excite
  
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• Final Fantasy 16 is getting a musical

  10-07-2023 13:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy 16 is getting a Japanese stage play next year.Announced just earlier today by Square Enix, the Takarazuka stage play will be adapting the entirety of Final Fantasy 16 for the stage. The first run, which takes place between May and June, will take place at the Takarazuka Grand Theater, while the second run, which occurs between July and August, will be performed at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater Performance.Oh, and every single character in the new Final Fantasy 16 adaptation will be
  
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• EA job listings suggest more Star Wars Jedi content is already in development

  10-07-2023 13:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  We may have only just got Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, but it looks like EA is already starting development on a follow-up. As spotted by Tech4Gamers, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor publisher EA is currently looking for a Senior VFX Artist as well as a Principal Game Writer to join developer Respawn to work on the Star Wars Jedi series. The job listings don't say what project it is but both feature the words 'Star Wars Jedi' in the jobs' titles so we at least know it
  
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• Harrison Ford thanks Indiana Jones fans with heartfelt message

  10-07-2023 13:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny star Harrison Ford has a sweet message for Indy fans – and it's guaranteed to make you all warm and fuzzy. "For more than 40 years, I've been honored to be your Indiana Jones," Ford says in the video, which you can watch below. "Every moment of this adventure has been made for you, the fans, and it's been one of the greatest joys of my career. Thank you for welcoming The Man With The Hat into your lives for generations. It has meant the world to m
  
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• New Netflix reality show challenges players to survive a zombie apocalypse

  10-07-2023 13:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Okay so you love playing The Last of Us and you’ve seen every episode of The Walking Dead. But do you think you’d survive a zombie apocalypse? Well, Netflix has now created a reality show testing contestants to do just that.Called Zombieverse, the game show sees players tackle an outbreak in Seoul, South Korea. In the first trailer for the series, a newsreader can be heard saying that many patients have been showing "unusual, violent symptoms" from an unknown infection. Then it cuts
  
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• Diablo 4 duo win race to clear a Tier 100 Nightmare Dungeon on Hardcore

  10-07-2023 13:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Two Diablo 4 players have managed to conquer a Tier 100 Nightmare Dungeon on Hardcore, making them the first known players in the world to do so.Over the weekend, players AlAlon and Riise completed Nightmare Dungeon Guulrahn Canals at Tier 100 in Hardcore mode. Both players opted for the Necromancer and pulled off the miraculous feat by using the likes of Bone Spear for powerful critical hits and, of course, summoning an army of murderous undead minions to lend a decaying hand.In a tweet, AlAlon
  
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• I review gaming monitors for a living, and I can't refuse this Samsung Odyssey deal ahead of Prime Day

  10-07-2023 12:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  4K gaming monitors are anything but cheap, and if you’re convinced you need one over a 1080p or 1440p display, you’ll want to go on the Prime Day hunt. While choosing an affordable UHD panel sometimes means trading away other valuable features to keep costs down, it is possible to have your specs cake and eat it. For example, I just stumbled across a Odyssey Neo 4K screen with a killer early Prime Day price tag, and its refresh rate genuinely caught me off guard.Over on Amazon right
  
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• Insidious: The Red Door hits big at the box office, making double its budget over opening weekend

  10-07-2023 12:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  Insidious: The Red Door has hit big at the box office, making double its budget over opening weekend. According to Variety, the horror sequel, which reportedly cost around $16 million to produce, beat estimations by pulling in $32.6 million across its first three days in North American theaters. The new film, which marks the first installment in the Insidious series, beat out Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, too, as the latter's attendance dropped 56% from its $60 million opening week
  
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• James Gunn reveals Stan Lee's planned Guardians of the Galaxy 3 cameo

  10-07-2023 12:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  James Gunn has revealed which Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 role was originally intended to be a Stan Lee cameo – and it's the character played by Gunn himself. "I originally wrote Lambshank, the character that I played, for Stan Lee because I wrote the movie before Stan passed on," Gunn explains in the movie's director's commentary (via The Direct), referring to one of the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji)'s genetic experiments that the Guardians encounter on Counter-Earth in a bid
  
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• How to watch the Mission: Impossible movies in order

  10-07-2023 12:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  It’s time to light the fuse once more. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is now in cinemas and you’ll probably want to relive Ethan Hunt’s journey before getting to the mammoth two-parter. If that’s the case, you’ll need to know how to watch the Mission: Impossible movies in order. While the franchise isn’t as extensive as Bond and certainly not as convoluted as something like the MCU, you still might need a refresher on the M:I watch or
  
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• Cillian Murphy gives Barbenheimer double bill his seal of approval

  10-07-2023 12:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Barbie and Oppenheimer double bill has been a talking point since it was confirmed the tonally opposite movies had the same release date. Tom Cruise weighed in, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie gave the plan the thumbs up, and now Oppenheimer’s leading man Cillian Murphy has endorsed it. "I can't wait to see Barbie," the actor told Spanish publication La Vanguardia. "I love Margot Robbie, I love Ryan Gosling, I want to see them now. I don't know what the debate is about, although it
  
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• Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are creating TIE Fighters now

  10-07-2023 12:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are making honest to god TIE Fighters now.As originally spotted by The Gamer, the Hyrule Engineering subreddit became home to one hell of a creation last week. One player has actually recreated the iconic TIE Fighters from Star Wars, constructed entirely using a series of flat, thin panels and several fans, all of which are then controlled using one steering stick with Link in a little cockpit-like section in the middle.
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• Barbie first reactions call the film "perfection" and "laugh-out-loud funny"

  10-07-2023 11:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first reactions for Greta Gerwig's highly-anticipated Barbie movie are here, and everyone is blown away by the pink-tastic movie.The fantasy comedy is directed by Gerwig from a script by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. Per the official logline, "After being expelled from Barbieland for being a less-than-perfect doll, Barbie (Robbie) sets off to the real world to find true happiness with a little help from Ken (Ryan Gosling).""I can't officially quit Twitter before telling you all that #Barbie
  
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• Tears of the Kingdom didn't take inspiration from Elden Ring because its devs were too busy to play it

  10-07-2023 11:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's development team says it didn't take any inspiration from Elden Ring because they didn't have time to play it. In an interview with RTL Nieuws (translated by Nintendo Everything), Tears of the Kingdom's director, Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and its producer, Eiji Aonuma, talked about where the team gets its ideas from when developing a new Zelda title. When asked if Elden Ring played a part in any way (FromSoftware previously said that the Legend of Zel
  
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• Christopher Nolan says there are no CGI shots in Oppenheimer

  10-07-2023 11:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Director Christopher Nolan has confirmed there are no CGI shots in Oppenheimer.As per Collider, Nolan revealed in an interview that there is "zero" use of CGI in the historical biopic. It’s worth noting, however, that CGI shouldn’t be confused with VFX – digital software can still edit and manipulate a live-action image, though it’s now clear if – or how – it will be utilized in Oppenheimer.Still, it’s quite the triumph for Nolan, who recently opened up
  
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• The Final Fantasy series has now sold the same amount of copies as GTA 5

  10-07-2023 11:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Final Fantasy series has surpassed 180 million total sales around the world since its launch.Square Enix just announced the new sales figure over the past weekend, in a post that also revealed a Final Fantasy 16 musical is coming to Japan next year in 2024 (thanks, Noisy Pixel). If big sales numbers and musical adaptations are your cups of tea, this news must be doing something special for you.Speaking of Final Fantasy 16, the latest game will have helped the series reach the new milestone,
  
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• Mission: Impossible actor says Dead Reckoning is the biggest action movie of all time

  10-07-2023 10:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning actor Cary Elwes has high praise for the latest instalment in the long-running action franchise."It’s not just probably the biggest action movie of all time, I think it’s also one of the most emotional action movies we’ve ever seen," Elwes, who plays Denlinger in Dead Reckoning, tells GamesRadar+ and Total Film."That was what blew me away. I was fully just expecting amazing stunts and cool locations, but the emotional journey the audie
  
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