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• Alan Wake 2 developer's nightmarish technical disaster reminds us how annoying game development can be

  28-07-2023 13:04 via GamesRadar+
  
  Alan Wake 2 is described as Remedy's "first survival horror game," but its communication director recently experienced their own very real nightmare when they tried to show a demo of the highly anticipated sequel to a VIP."Today was peak dev 'fun,'" Thomas Puha tweeted, explaining that the latest build of Alan Wake 2 "had some issues," so he instead decided to use the demo from Summer Game Fest, which "took hours to find."
  Today was peak dev ”fun”. Had to show the AW2 demo to a VIP.
  
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• Wolfenstein 3 is in the works at MachineGames, Xbox CEO announces

  13-11-2026 01:37 via GamesRadar+
  
  Wolfenstein 3 is officially in the works at MachineGames, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced.Sharma has been firing off semi-big announcements via her official Twitter account all day in celebration of Xbox's 25th anniversary, including confirmation that Id Software is working on a new game, but this is undoubtedly the biggest news of the bunch. "Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at @MachineGames," reads a tweet from Sharma. "One of gaming's most important franchises, and a team that has
  
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• Robert Downey Jr. posts cryptic Avengers: Doomsday teaser: "Time will tell; Doom won't"

  13-11-2026 01:28 via GamesRadar+
  
  Robert Downey Jr. is teasing something rather cryptic over on Instagram... and we're thinking it has to be the final Avengers: Doomsday trailer.In the video, which can be viewed below, Downey is standing in a green sweater... kind of looking like he's up to no good. While he doesn't say anything in the video, the caption reads: "Patience, subjects... Time will tell. Doom won’t..."Empire Magazine dropped the cover story for their special Doomsday issue, and teased that something else was arrivi
  
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• Kevin Feige says Doctor Doom isn't a variant of Tony Stark

  12-11-2026 23:47 via GamesRadar+
  
  Kevin Feige says Doctor Doom isn't a variant of Tony Stark... despite that confusing Avengers: Endgame Encore post-credits scene making us think otherwise."People wondered, ‘Is Doom just a variant of another character? Is this just a shortcut to bringing back another character?’ The answer is no. He’s Victor Von Doom," Feige told Empire.In one of several post-credits scenes that were added to the re-release of Avengers: Doomsday, Tony Stark is seen forging what appears to be a Doctor Doom
  
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• New Fable gameplay seemingly brings back an OG Fable enemy

  12-11-2026 23:29 via GamesRadar+
  
  Playground Games is ramping up its marketing efforts for its upcoming Fable revival, and a new gameplay showcase seems to confirm the return of enemy Nymphs, which we haven't seen since the original Fable back in 2004.The new Official Quest Gameplay trailer, released as part of Xbox's 25th anniversary shenanigans, shows a darker side to Albion than we're used to seeing, and I mean that literally. After cranking up the brightness on my monitor, I could see that the footage shows a female hero cha
  
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• 21 more Xbox games come to PC, including TimeSplitters 2 and The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind

  12-11-2026 23:17 via GamesRadar+
  
  This weekend marks Xbox's 25th birthday, and while any celebration of the milestone is going to be muted in view of the layoff bloodbath Microsoft is currently engaging in, the gaming division is taking steps to keep us thinking about the brand in a positive light. That includes a fresh expansion to the list of original Xbox games that are now backwards compatible on PC.After the four original Xbox games that Microsoft brought to PC earlier this year, another 21 have joined the list – a total
  
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• Slay the Spire 2's "biggest update yet" adds the first new character and two new game modes

  12-11-2026 22:08 via GamesRadar+
  
  Slay the Spire 2's early access journey continues, and developer Mega Crit isn't skimping on what it's calling the roguelike deckbuilder's "biggest update yet." Update v0.113.0 goes into beta today, introducing a new character in The Fool. It also adds two new game modes, called Blitz and Dread."Wah!! The first new character for Early Access arrives," Mega Crit enthuses in the patch notes. "A silly musician who wields a bow! How can such a whimsical creature survive within the Spire? Why, that's
  
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• The Blood of Dawnwalker lifted the "curse" on the vampire genre, says Rebel Wolves boss

  12-11-2026 20:47 via GamesRadar+
  
  It was a bad time to be a vampire fan and enjoyer of video games until precisely September 2, 2026, when a team of CD Projekt Red veterans released The Blood of Dawnwalker, easily the best vampire game in years. Rebel Wolves didn't take home any awards at the Golden Joysticks this year, but it showed a lot of class by congratulating and paying respect to its competition, including Ultimate Game of the Year, Resident Evil Requiem. We caught up with Rebel Wolves founder and Blood of Dawnwalker gam
  
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• The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more (November 13-15)

  12-11-2026 20:00 via GamesRadar+
  
  If you're looking for reasons to stay home this weekend, there are plenty of options to keep you busy in the world of streaming. From returning seasons of huge fantasy shows to a new dinosaur movie, there's plenty to while away those dark and cold evenings.The last stop on the Road to Avengers: Doomsday also arrives on streaming this week, with the double-whammy of the VisionQuest finale and Avengers: Endgame Encore, which features numerous Doomsday-teasing scenes. Both are essential viewing ahe
  
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• Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are credited as writers on Avengers: Doomsday

  12-11-2026 19:41 via GamesRadar+
  
  Some Marvel fans are hopeful that Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman will make an appearance in Avengers: Doomsday after the pair has been given an "additional writing credit" on the film.The official WGA (Writers Guild of America) entry for the film lists the writing credits as follows: "Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron and Eric Pearson and Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers and Jeff Loveness and Andrew Lanham and Destin Daniel Cretton and Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman."It's Marvel... so anyone cou
  
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• Physical GTA 6 map leaks, and I need to know if it's teasing another UFO Easter egg

  12-11-2026 19:19 via GamesRadar+
  
  One version of the GTA 6 map has apparently leaked. The low-detail map doesn't reveal the full network of roads and areas in the game, but it does give us early confirmation of some in-game locations and a general outline of Leonida's highway system.The GTA 6 map's art matches preview images from the $400 GTA 6 Collector's Box, so it's likely the same "double-sided souvenir poster" included in that package. Images of the map started circulating on social media today, seemingly originating from a
  
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• Resident Evil Requiem actor after Golden Joystick Awards win: "Capcom, you cannot fail!"

  12-11-2026 19:00 via GamesRadar+
  
  Resident Evil Requiem walked away with the biggest prize of the night at the Golden Joystick Awards yesterday, capping off a total of four wins with the prestigious title of Ultimate Game of the Year. But in an acceptance speech delivered on-stage by Leon Kennedy actor Nick Apostoledes, there was an allusion to an even bigger winner - Capcom itself."What can I say?" Apostoledes began. "Resident Evil going 30 years strong this year - how fitting is it to win Ultimate Game of the Year for Requiem?
  
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• Hasbro goes back to the beginning with nostalgic Star Wars 50th anniversary action figures

  12-11-2026 18:47 via GamesRadar+
  
  With the galaxy far, far away turning a half-century old next year, Hasbro is going back to basics with its Star Wars 50th Anniversary action figures; the Black Series, Vintage Collection, and Retro lines are all getting toys based on A New Hope.Well over a dozen products are listed in this initial wave of Star Wars 50th Anniversary action figures, and they're all based on characters from the original movie that kicked everything off - from major names like Luke and Leia to Cantina wolfman Arlei
  
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• Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney says Nvidia CEO stepping down amid affair allegations marks "a sad day" for "all humanity"

  12-11-2026 18:37 via GamesRadar+
  
  You're probably aware by now of the scandal at Nvidia. Outgoing CEO Jensen Huang has announced his departure following allegations of two extramarital affairs within the last week. This is reverberating through the tech and games industries, causing Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney to weigh in.He did so on Twitter, where he expressed considerable respect for Huang. "A sad day for Nvidia, developers, America, and all humanity," he writes. "Jensen founded and ran one of the few companies to reach a mass
  
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• Palworld devs get 5 days off to play GTA 6

  12-11-2026 18:34 via GamesRadar+
  
  We're now one week away from the launch of GTA 6, and Palworld studio Pocketpair has announced that it'll be giving devs excited to play Rockstar's game the time off to do so, because "we believe that such a historic occasion deserves our full attention."I don't know about you, but I suspect that November 19 may see a lot of people around the world calling in sick to their jobs thanks to a sudden bout of illness that's going to take them until at least after the weekend to recover from. Pocketpa
  
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• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is selling way more physical copies than digital in Japan

  12-11-2026 18:32 via GamesRadar+
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is selling more physical copies and digital copies in Japan, and by some margin to boot.Japanese magazine Famitsu's latest sales chart numbers are in, with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time unsurprisingly at the top. According to its data, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 sold 537,041 physical copies at Japanese retailers. Earlier this week, Nintendo confirmed that the latest Zelda release had sold over 5.2 million c
  
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• Nintendo announces its 2026 Black Friday offers, with free games and $20 discounts

  12-11-2026 17:55 via GamesRadar+
  
  Nintendo has officially unveiled its 2026 Black Friday offers today, with discounts across games and consoles landing on November 22. The headline here is that Mario Kart bundle, once again returning to the shelves back in September and now taking a $50 discount when Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals come into full effect at the end of the month. The package comprises the handheld itself ($499.99 MSRP), a copy of Mario Kart World ($79.99 MSRP), and three months of Nintendo Switch Online Individ
  
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• Blood of Dawnwalker boss calls the Golden Joysticks a "remarkable experience," even if it didn't win

  12-11-2026 17:51 via GamesRadar+
  
  Last night we had this year's Golden Joysticks, and sadly, The Blood of Dawnwalker came up short despite a number of nominations. Developer Rebel Wolves is taking it in stride though, very much just happy to be in the conversation since this is literally the company's debut release."It's such a remarkable experience and an incredible honor to witness my fellow Rebel Wolves making this magic happen," Tomasz Tinc, chief publishing officer and co-owner of the studio, said on Twitter. "A privilege b
  
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• GTA 6 was almost refused classification in South Korea due to the sheer amount of genitals shown

  12-11-2026 17:47 via GamesRadar+
  
  GTA 6 was reportedly almost refused classification to release in South Korea, with the sheer amount of genitals being the sticking point for many. GTA 6 is almost guaranteed to get high age ratings from every ratings board. The series has historically received the highest ratings every time a new game releases, and as Rockstar continues to push that boundary and the fidelity of the acts in the games grows even more realistic, it's only natural that things will come under scrutiny from ratings bo
  
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• Nintendo pulled back the horror from one of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's most terrifying enemies

  12-11-2026 17:33 via GamesRadar+
  
  One of my most enduring memories of playing the original Ocarina of Time as a kid is being absolutely terrified of ReDeads as a kid. With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, Nintendo had an opportunity to make the zombie-like enemies even more terrifying – and I can't decide if I'm relieved or disappointed that the devs decided to tone it down."With this remake, the graphics are a lot improved," producer Hidemaro Fujibayashi tells GameSpot, "and so the ReDead – the sound
  
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• Big Walk AI critics "need to get over themselves," says ex-Gears of War lead

  12-11-2026 17:01 via GamesRadar+
  
  Controversy is swirling around Big Walk right now due to the discovery that AI was used in parts of the game's development. One of the central creatives behind Gears of War has come to the friendslop indie hit's defense, claiming there's now some review bombing going on in response to the discovery.On Twitter, Cliff Bleszinski, the lead designer of the original Gears of War trilogy, makes his thoughts extremely clear. "Wow, they're review-bombing Big Walk because it used some AI help to get out
  
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• The new 50th anniversary Lego Star Wars sets are great, but I’m most interested in their weird collectible minifigures

  12-11-2026 16:32 via GamesRadar+
  
  An entire battalion's worth of new Lego Star Wars sets have dropped out of hyperspace like a Rebel fleet about to take on the Empire, and while they look incredible (I'm genuinely excited to grab some of these), I'm most interested in the bizarro minifigures some come with.Unveiled at the Lego store as part of A New Hope's 50th anniversary, there are seven new Lego Star Wars sets in total spanning a host of budgets and styles. The lineup includes massive display pieces you can hang on your wall
  
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• Tarantino fired one Inglourious Basterds star after a table read, but quickly hired them back

  12-11-2026 15:29 via GamesRadar+
  
  Quentin Tarantino revealed he once fired one of his Inglourious Basterds lead actors after a "terrible" table read.In an excerpt from Jay Glennie's The Making of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds (via People), the director said Mélanie Laurent – who played cinema owner Shosanna in the 2009 film – didn't make a good first impression."Mélanie Laurent’s table read was terrible," Tarantino recalled, adding, "it wasn’t good enough to be terrible."Tarantino wrote of the experience,
  
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• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns "effective immediately" amid cheating scandal

  12-11-2026 15:19 via GamesRadar+
  
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned "effective immediately," the company has announced following allegations of the leader having an affair with a suspected Chinese spy – and further reports of a second affair surfacing just yesterday. In a press release shared today, Nvidia confirms that chief financial officer and executive vice president Colette Kress will be taking over as interim CEO while the company's board searches for a permanent replacement for Huang.Despite the circumstances, Nvidi
  
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• Elgato, Corsair, and Twitch team up with a bundle to help you stream GTA 6 console gameplay

  12-11-2026 14:37 via GamesRadar+
  
  GTA 6 is fast approaching, but a PC release is still nowhere in sight. For many content creators who only play and share gameplay from a PC, that means a heavy adjustment to their setup if they want to create content around Rockstar's heavily anticipated title. It seems like Elgato and Twitch are all too aware of this, because the two brands have made a bundle that makes new console-tilted gear for live streamers a bit more accessible.Twitch and Elgato (owned by Corsair) have announced the Elgat
  
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• VisionQuest showrunner wanted a Tony Stark voice cameo from RDJ, but remembered they were on a "television budget"

  12-11-2026 14:05 via GamesRadar+
  
  The surprise VisionQuest post-credits scene saw Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom "awaken" Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff, but showrunner Terry Matalas says he wanted RDJ's Tony Stark to make a voice cameo earlier in the season as well.Speaking on the Brandon Davis Show, Matalas was asked if there was a rule about whether Tony Stark could be shown on screen. The answer, according to Matalas, was no, and he even explored a voice cameo from Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark before thinking better of th
  
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• Struggling The Witcher multiplayer project lands Baldur's Gate 3 writer

  12-11-2026 14:04 via GamesRadar+
  
  CD Projekt Red has hired Baldur's Gate 3 writer Baudelaire Welch for an upcoming multiplayer The Witcher project.Welch is best known for their role as senior narrative designer at Larian Studios and by extension their work on Baldur's Gate 3. Welch headed up the Dark Urge storyline you get when you select them as an Origin character at the start of the game. Dark Urge is one of the fan-favorite characters in a game full of fan-favorite characters, and while quite literally being introduced by ta
  
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• Chris Pratt said he spoke to James Gunn about how he "could potentially fit" into the DCU before he was ousted

  12-11-2026 14:03 via GamesRadar+
  
  Marvel's Star-Lord could have jumped ship to DC, as Chris Pratt has revealed that he and James Gunn had a conversation about Pratt joining the DCU before Gunn's recent DC Studios departure."We're friends, so we always talk about everything. There were never any concrete plans being made, but there were discussions around how I could potentially fit into that world," said Chris Pratt in an interview with Jalen Coleman from Black Tree TV. However, the actor pointed out that it was "never super fru
  
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• Nvidia firing CEO Jensen Huang "would be an Apple firing Steve Jobs level of idiocy," Epic boss says

  12-11-2026 14:02 via GamesRadar+
  
  Amid reports that Nvidia is considering ousting CEO Jensen Huang after allegations of a second affair have hit the news, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has stepped in to defend the man who admitted to being unfaithful to his wife, going as far as to say it would be "a grievous harm to the United States of America."The situation at Nvidia has only gotten worse since Huang publicly apologized for an affair earlier this week. It's now been claimed that he was engaging in a second affair – this one ap
  
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• Target leaks our first look at new Lego Star Wars sets, with an impressive new starfighter kit

  12-11-2026 13:33 via GamesRadar+
  
  We've just gotten our first look at the latest Lego Star Wars sets thanks to a Target leak, and they're impressive – most impressive.Found by reliable sources Bricklink and General_Durian_1013, four new Lego Star Wars kits that are apparently due to arrive in January 2027 have been found and posted to Reddit: a brand-new Y-Wing starfighter, an upscaled Luke Skywalker minifigure, Darth Vader art, and a Stormstrooper concept art helmet (available to see here). Although all of them were found via
  
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