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• A border collie is the only dog that could lead this charming indie game

  03-03-2023 17:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  This gorgeous upcoming indie stars a border collie, and for a very good reason. Farewell North is an open-world adventure game from solo developer Kyle Banks and sees players traveling from island to island, avoiding monsters, and interacting with wildlife to restore color to the world. The interesting thing about this game is that you actually play as a dog, and not just any dog; a border collie. The game's developer has been sharing clips of Farewell North on TikTok (which is where w
  
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• The X-Men Avengers: Doomsday trailer is finally online, and it features Cyclops unleashing his powers and Magneto and Professor X as allies

  06-01-2026 16:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Another trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has hit the internet, and this might be the most epic one yet.The teaser, which focuses on the X-Men, previously played ahead of Avatar: Fire and Ash in theaters, but is now finally online for everyone to enjoy.In the clip, which you can see above, Professor X and Magneto join hands and smile over a chess match, which appears to be taking place in the X-Mansion. Then, ominously enough, we see Cyclops drop to his knees and blast his powers while screaming at
  
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• "This level of control has never existed in a single device before," I can't believe Corsair didn't add this feature to its keyboards years ago

  06-01-2026 16:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Corsair purchased Elgato eight years ago, but it's only just added that brand's biggest device to its own roster of gaming keyboards. Looking back, the Stream Deck has been languishing with untapped potential - until now.The macropad, and all its custom plugins, has continued to thrive under Corsair's ownership, and now the brand is finally combining the Stream Deck's benefits with its own keyboards. The Galleon 100 SD has taken to the CES showfloor this week, a TKL mechanical keyboard with a 12
  
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• Asked if Commander Shepard will return in Mass Effect 5, actor Jennifer Hale has "no idea," but if you ask BioWare nicely, maybe the devs will listen: "I would love it"

  06-01-2026 15:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  As development of Mass Effect 5 continues, there's one important question we're all asking: Will the cast include another Krogan as cool as Wrex? The second, of course, is will Commander Shepard make a return. Jennifer Hale, the beloved voice of the female Shepard, is keen to reprise the role."I have no idea," Hale tells the Behind the Voice podcast about whether Shepherd is lined up for the next game. "This is what I say to fans: If you want Shepard in the next game, please email them and tell
  
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• Razer is updating its flagship gaming chair with new colors and better leather, but its $649 price tag is staying the same

  06-01-2026 15:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Razer has announced a refresh of its flagship gaming chair at CES today. The aptly named Razer Iskur V2 "NewGen" carries over the same design philosophy, dynamic lumbar support system, and signature Razer look, but updates what is one of our favorite gaming chairs with a few new perks.Namely, the NewGen model will now feature more breathable Gen-2 EPU leather with CoolTouch technology. Perhaps a less niche update is that the chair will now come in more colorways, which will let you match it to y
  
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• Hideo Kojima thinks the video game-inspired Predator: Badlands would make a cool video game: "Traveling with Elle Fanning on your back"

  06-01-2026 15:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hideo Kojima has said he would like to see an adaptation of the video game-inspired Predator: Badlands into a video game of its own.Death Stranding 2 spoilers are mentioned in this article. Back in November, Kojima tweeted about Predator: Badlands, saying, "It represents a new direction for Hollywood entertainment led by a new generation of filmmakers who have inherited the global 'memes' of manga, anime, and gaming culture."Director Dan Trachtenberg previously cited games like Monster Hunter, S
  
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• Frieren: Beyond Journey's End director reveals why he stepped back from directing the hit fantasy anime

  06-01-2026 15:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Anime director Keiichiro Saito has finally explained why he won't be in charge of helming Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 -- and his reason is actually pretty heart-wrenching.The fantasy series, which is based on Kanehito Yamada's ongoing manga and currently holds an impressive 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, is set to return with another batch of episodes on January 16. Behind the scenes, Tomoya Kitagawa is set to take over from Yamada, having overseen episodes 2, 8, and 25 in the previous chap
  
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• PNY's latest Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs appeal to my kind of PC building

  06-01-2026 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  PNY has announced a new range of dual-slot graphics cards today at CES, and anyone who prefers a gaming PC that they can actually fit on top of a desk should take note. This brand's latest versions of the RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5080 are slim models, and it feels like they're finally making good on one of the forgotten promises of this family of graphics cards.As you get into the higher-end GPU market, you usually need to accept that you're going to have less space in your PC. It's genera
  
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• Buckle up, because I think the new Lego Smart Play is about to change everything

  06-01-2026 14:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lego Smart Play just changed the game – literally.Announced at CES 2026, this design injects new life into the best Lego sets with interactive technology that lets them react to what you're doing. Rather than just being played with, models powered by Lego Smart Play can now play back.The 'Smart Brick' is leading the charge, and the press release says it packs "more than 20 patented world-firsts within its technology." Powered by a chip smaller than your average Lego stud, this gizmo featur
  
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• The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is a "world first" for gaming laptops, but I'd argue it's more of a content creator's machine

  06-01-2026 14:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo is always one of my favorite machines to test. The last version I had on my desk made excellent use of its additional panel, running everything from Discord notifications to system stats while keeping the big-screen clear for immersive gaming. These are often some of the best gaming laptops on the market, especially for those looking to spend big and combine their work and play.Asus has taken that philosophy all the way in 2026, but I'm worried gamers won't get the same
  
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• Sounding like the coolest guy in the room, Hideo Kojima says him being creative "isn't special," it's just as natural as eating: "If creativity were taken out of my daily life, I probably wouldn't survive"

  06-01-2026 13:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hideo Kojima has decided to flex on everyone by saying creating things isn't actually all that special, but rather just a simple part of day-to-day life.Kojima has a massive resume by creating a series that is almost entirely composed of masterpieces with Metal Gear, Death Stranding and its sequel, and has been involved with a ton of cult classics like Snatcher and Policenauts. It's not a stretch to call him one of the most creative game directors due to how wholly unique each of his games is, b
  
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• GTA 6 "will redefine players' standards" according to JRPG legends from Atlus, Square Enix, and Sega: "It'll be a once-in-a-generation turning point"

  06-01-2026 13:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lead developers from studios like Atlus, Square Enix, Level-5, and RGG Studios have shared why, above all else in 2026, they'll be paying attention to GTA 6's monumental launch. Following two delays, the next game in the open world series is set to be released before the end of the year.Famitsu asked 171 developers what they are most looking forward to in 2026. Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Pokemon Pokopia were all popular choices, but Rockstar's long-awaited sixth entry to the Grand Thef
  
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• James Gunn debunks Guardians of the Galaxy rumor about Kraglin "breaking character": "When you hear about 'reshoots' these are usually the types of thing my team is doing"

  06-01-2026 13:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  James Gunn has debunked a rumor about a Guardians of the Galaxy character going "off-script" in the 2014 Marvel movie.In a clip shared on Threads, Yondu (Michael Rooker) and Kraglin (Sean Gunn) meet the Broker to find out more about the Orb containing the Power Stone. When the Broker can't answer their questions, Yondu begins to mock him by speaking gibberish, which the clip claims was improvised and caused Sean Gunn to "break character."In response, Gunn wrote, "Nope. Both Yondu's mocking and K
  
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• Winona Ryder only needed two takes to for Joyce's big Vecna scene in Stranger Things season 5: "You can't rehearse a scene like that"

  06-01-2026 13:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Joyce Byers may have been responsible for one of the Stranger Things season 5 finale's most dramatic moments when she finally took down Vecna for good, but Winona Ryder thought it best not to rehearse the scene. In fact, she thought it was important that they nailed it in just a few takes so that all of the emotion felt as real as possible."I love Jamie [Campbell Bower] so much," Ryder noted to Netflix's Tudum. “I remember when he was in that position and we were talking about bands, and h
  
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• Lies of P publisher plans to keep introducing "successful IP" fans can look forward to "even 5 or 10 years down the line," but of course continuing the hit Soulslike is "a given"

  06-01-2026 13:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  After almost two decades developing and publishing games predominantly in its home country, 2023's Lies of P helped establish Neowiz as a global company. Eager to capitalize on the Soulslike's success, the publisher has a selection of projects in the works, with the plan being to keep introducing fresh properties over the coming decade."Our goal is to consistently introduce successful IP that fans will continue to support and look forward to over the long haul, even five or ten years down the li
  
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• HP just boosted my favorite gaming laptop, and then changed its name

  06-01-2026 13:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  I have gaming laptop news coming out of my ears every January, but I always keep a close eye on my top recommendations and this year HP is changing more than just its processor. The previously-named HP Omen Max 16 will relaunch as the HyperX Omen Max 16 in 2026, with the inclusion of new Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and AMD Ryzen AI CPUs. With an upgrade to 300W of total power, an additional 50W over the previous generation, this year's refresh is all about under-hood performance.Not only t
  
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• Aquaman director James Wan says he'd "love to take a crack" at James Cameron's Avatar

  06-01-2026 12:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Aquaman director James Wan wants to play in the Avatar sandbox.Wan, who has also helmed horror hits like Insidious, The Conjuring, and Malignant, revealed in a new interview with Screen Rant that he'd be happy to work on James Cameron's Avatar franchise if the director steps away after Avatar: Fire and Ash."I have not done Avatar," Wan said. "Yeah, if you could put a good one for me with James Cameron, I'd love to take a crack at that."However, while Cameron has indicated he'd be open to steppin
  
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• Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni is reportedly set to take over from Kathleen Kennedy as co-president of Star Wars studio Lucasfilm

  06-01-2026 12:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lucasfilm's chief creative officer Dave Filoni is reportedly set to take over from Kathleen Kennedy as co-president of the Star Wars studio, alongside Lynwen Brennan.According to Puck's 2026 predictions, Kennedy will step down later this month (the publication reports that her publicist has already set up her exit interview) and Filoni and Brennan will replace her as co-presidents.Brennan is currently president and general manager of Lucasfilm Business, so he'll handle the more traditional execu
  
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• OG Final Fantasy Tactics director admits he "underestimated" how popular The Ivalice Chronicles would be as it passes 1 million copies sold, with the remake's lead teasing future updates

  06-01-2026 12:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has beat sales expectations of the original's director and sold over 1 million copies before the end of 2025, and the remake's director says its positive reception could lead to future updates.If you ask me – aside from Donkey Kong Bananza – no game enamored me quite as much in 2025 as Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Sure, it's technically a game from 1997, but the improvements and enhancements made to it, namely an incredi
  
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• Stranger Things star Sadie Sink weighs in on Eleven's ambiguous fate: "I think Mike's story is just one last story"

  06-01-2026 11:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Stranger Things season 5 ended on a huge twist, with the fate of Millie Bobby Brown's lead character up in the air. But, fellow star Sadie Sink, who plays Max Mayfield in the show, has her own take on what happened to the super-abled hero."I think she's dead," said Sink on The Tonight Show when asked whether or not she thinks Eleven is still alive. "I think, like, Mike's story is just one last story, and then they say goodbye to childhood. But that's just one final tale, and that's it."Of course
  
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• Sansa Stark star Sophie Turner says she's the only Game of Thrones actor happy with their ending

  06-01-2026 11:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has shared that she was very happy with her character Sansa Stark's ending – though that wasn't the case for everyone.In a recent interview with The Direct, Turner was asked if she'd consider returning to the Game of Thrones franchise for one of the sequel projects in development. "Show me the money (laughs). I don't know, I think it would be hard but also amazing to come back to it," she said.It's not currently clear what these projects are, but one sequ
  
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• "We listened, then went a step further," Alienware seems to have fixed one of the biggest issues with its gaming laptops at CES

  06-01-2026 04:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Alienware gaming laptops have always been known for their power and sturdy engineering, but their screens have always kept them from the very top of my recommendation pile. While last year saw a number of brands embrace high-speed OLEDs in their best gaming laptops, Dell's rigs were still in the dark ages. No, you don't need a flashy panel for a screen to look good, but Alienware IPS displays simply couldn't keep up with the competition.Dell seems to be past this hurdle, bringing an anti-glare O
  
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• AMD is launching an upgraded version of one of its best desktop CPUs, but I'm more excited about what this means for the other X3D models

  06-01-2026 04:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  AMD really claimed ownership in the desktop CPU market throughout 2025, repeatedly making gains over Intel in Steam hardware surveys each month. At CES, the brand seems to be doubling down on its gaming PC momentum, as it's just been announced that a new variant of one of its most popular processors is set for launch.The new processor is a souped-up version of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's called the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, and although it shares the same architecture and central specs as the origi
  
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• MSI unveils suite of new gaming laptops prioritizing power and portability at CES 2026

  06-01-2026 00:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  MSI has long held the position of 'most powerful' in my best gaming laptop recommendations, at with the new Raider 16 Max HX, it's looking to take that title even further.Announced at CES 2026, the latest addition to MSI's sprawling gaming laptop lineup brings 300W of total power to the 16-inch form factor, with 175W dedicated to the RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 under the hood. Both of those configurations come equipped with Intel's Core Ultra 200HX processors, themselves being fed 125W of juice. This i
  
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• "This new approach to world generation will redefine the block-game genre": Hytale lead declares "fundamental shift" in how artists and game designers tackle Minecraft-style worlds

  05-01-2026 23:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hytale gets its long-awaited early access launch next week, and the devs are revealing more about their plans for the game in the days leading up to release. One big change coming after the early access launch is a new approach to world generation, which founder Simon Collins-Laflamme believes will mark a "fundamental shift" in how sandbox games in the Minecraft mold will build their playspaces in the future.At the launch of early access, Hytale's exploration mode will still be stuck with the "V
  
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• KPop Demon Hunters continues to dominate the animation industry with a whopping 10 Annie Award nominations including Best Feature, Best Music, Best Voice Acting, and more

  05-01-2026 23:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  KPop Demon Hunters continues to be a sensation for its exciting story, engrossing songs, and gorgeous animation, and now the industry is taking notice, honoring the film with 10 Annie Award nominations, including nearly all of the major categories.The Annie Awards are essentially the Oscars for animation, recognizing major achievements across movies, TV, video games, and animated effects in live action films.Here's the list of nominations including both the category and the specific creators nam
  
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• Arc Raiders players make a plea to Embark: don't let PvP in trios poison your solo "aggression-based" matchmaking reputation, but frankly I don't buy it

  05-01-2026 23:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Rarely do humans turn faster than when jumping from a solo run of Arc Raiders, where you feel isolated and vulnerable, to a trio raid where, emboldened by your buddies, you much more readily offer other players the deal of a lifetime: I'll save you your entire loadout worth of stash space, and I'll do it for just a few bullets from my gun.Trios is practically a different game; you will, without question, meet more aggressive players in groups. Now burdened with knowledge of Arc Raiders' expanded
  
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• Brandon Sanderson says AAA studios "who I like a lot" are interested in a Mistborn game, and he's "trying to do things differently" with the adaptation rights

  05-01-2026 22:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's been talk of a video game adaptation of Mistborn for well over a decade at this point, but author Brandon Sanderson is optimistic that a new set of circumstances has opened the door to one happening – for real this time. Sanderson says he's currently talking to some major AAA studios about a proper Mistborn game."I've started to get some real interest on the video game front, and I feel I'm finally getting established enough that we can make a Mistborn game happen," the author writ
  
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• Path of Exile co-creator and Grinding Gear Games co-founder urges online RPG devs to control in-game spending and exploits, owns up to his "mistake" favoring PoE streamers

  05-01-2026 22:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  In a good video laying out several challenges and pitfalls of building and maintaining an online RPG with an economy of perilous scale, Chris Wilson – co-creator of Path of Exile, co-founder of developer Grinding Gear Games, and now head of his own small studio Light Pattern – argues game integrity is king, no matter how tempting the short-term gains you might reap by compromising it. In an interesting footnote, he also apologizes for a screwup during an old Path of Exile expansion l
  
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• Deadpool star's new horror action movie trailer looks like a cross between Die Hard and Rosemary's Baby

  05-01-2026 21:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Deadpool 2 star Zazie Beetz takes center stage in the first trailer for Warner Bros'. They Will Kill You, a new action-horror movie produced by It director Andy Muschietti. In the film, Beetz stars as a young woman who moves into an exclusive Manhattan apartment building, only to discover her neighbors are satanists who plan to sacrifice her to the devil.Fortunately, Beetz's character is some kinda badass, ripping her way through devil worshippers with shotguns, knives, and even a flaming axe, n
  
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