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• Blog: Load Testing with Locust.io

  16-06-2016 17:59
  
  A brief overview of how Kongregate uses Locust.io to perform distributed load testing of its infrastructure on Amazon Web Services....
  
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• A remake of a 20-year-old cult JRPG is now the best-rated game of 2026, pushing aside Resident Evil Requiem, Pokemon Pokopia, and more

  16-09-2026 21:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  As we await the rest of the 2026 game flood, including the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and GTA 6, there's suddenly a new and very unexpected game of the year contender. That's Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, a new remake of a 20-year-old cult classic JRPG, which is launching to the best reviews of any game this year.Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter officially releases tomorrow, September 17, but critic reviews are slowly trickling in. On Metacritic, the PC version has earned
  
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• Activision Blizzard responds after new lawsuit alleges sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and crunch

  16-09-2026 20:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  A 14-year Blizzard veteran has filed a new lawsuit against the company claiming sexual harassment and discrimination, five years after Activision Blizzard was investigated for similar allegations that led to more than 3,000 developers going on strike. This latest lawsuit, filed on September 9 in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and spotted by the LA Times, alleges "a pervasive 'frat boy' workplace culture" just like the last one, which described a "frat boy" environment that forced female e
  
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• Bungie shuts down leak claiming Destiny will be revived through a merger with Marathon

  16-09-2026 19:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Destiny is not being merged with Marathon in a bid to revive the series after the end of development on Destiny 2, Bungie has confirmed as rumors make the rounds.Bungie veteran Julia Nardin, now Marathon creative director but also known for myriad Destiny releases, addressed this rumor on Twitter in a post shared by principal community manager Cozmo."As someone who’s worked on both Destiny and Marathon, I can confirm that the 'leak' about us merging the two IPs is fake," she says. "They sh
  
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• As Wardogs hits a "perfectly acceptable decline," studio boss asks players what they want to change: "Remember, we're in charge here, we're the ones with the vision"

  16-09-2026 19:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been one week since Wardogs launched in early access and only three days since the 100-person firefight reached its peak number of players on Steam, but that figure has already dropped by over 100,000 as of writing. That's to be expected for any new game as its shininess dulls and some people realize they'd rather play Nintendogs – all of which developer Bulkhead is cool with. At the same time, CEO Joe Brammer wouldn't mind some advice on how to slow some of that decline.He writes on
  
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• PS5 Linux dev abandons the project as AI "slop kiddies" ruin open-source mods ahead of GTA 6: "Just a bunch of noobs using LLMs and writing hacks they don't even understand"

  16-09-2026 19:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  PS5 Linux forerunner Andy Nguyen is dropping the whole project "after pouring my heart and months of my life into it" over frustrations with AI vibe coders in the open-source space. In March 2026, Nguyen shared a clip of normal GTA 5 gameplay running in a very abnormal environment. "I ported Linux to the PS5 and turned it into a Steam Machine," he declared. Ever since, he and other modders been working to expand, test, and polish a PS5-compatible version of Linux. The end goal was to create a wa
  
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• Square Enix finally lets a beloved SNES JRPG out of the vault with a $200 collector's edition and the kind of remaster I want for Final Fantasy

  16-09-2026 18:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  A few weeks ago, we learned that Terranigma would finally get a modern re-release, bringing the classic Super Nintendo JRPG out in North America for the very first time. Today, remaster dev Clear River Games has confirmed that the new edition of Terranigma will launch on January 14, offering a host of details on the in-game updates and the first look at a super-deluxe $200 collector's edition.Terranigma was originally developed by Quintet, a now-defunct studio responsible for numerous SNES class
  
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• Parts of GTA 6 are "a bit outdated and weird," says former Rockstar dev, but "like GTA 5" it will "perform really well" and keep fans busy for a decade

  16-09-2026 18:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's only just settling in that GTA 6 is actually coming out this November. After 13 years, the sequel will actually be here, and we have the extended look on Netflix to prove it. In light of this preview, a former Rockstar animator has shared his perspective on what we've seen and what it could lead to.Mike York worked at the studio for a number of years, contributing to GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, and his first impression is the duality of the two leads, Jason and Lucia. "Rockstar usually
  
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• Lego reveals spooky new freebie, and it's the perfect addition to the best Halloween collection in years

  16-09-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lego just revealed a creepy free set to go with its Fall collection, and it's the icing on one of the best Halloween ranges we've had in years. As its name would suggest, Lego Scary Haunted Tree looks as though it'd be more at home in a graveyard than your garden; it's all claws and wicked grins, with an obligatory crow to hammer home the eeriness of it all. (Its smile even glows thanks to a light-up brick.) While you won't be able to buy the model by itself, it's slated to be a 'gift with purch
  
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• Free-to-play Pokemon and Palworld-like Aniimo launches to "Mixed" Steam reviews: "It's very much a gacha game"

  16-09-2026 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Aniimo, the stunning open-world creature collector unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2025 as part of the Xbox Games Showcase, is finally available to play on PC and consoles – but it's not proving too popular just yet.Many of us Pokemon and Palworld fans were downright blown away by Pawprint Studio's adorable little creatures and vibrant visuals when Aniimo first came to light – heck, it's been on my wishlist since. The reviews so far, however, aren't exactly stellar.
  As of right now, the
  
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• Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Metacritic score matches Three Houses, but still isn't the peak of Nintendo's strategy RPG series

  16-09-2026 18:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave joins Three Houses as the second-highest rated game in the series, but Awakening still rests at the top of the pile. Not counting The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is undoubtedly Nintendo's biggest release of 2026 – which says a lot considering we've already had the likes of Pokemon Pokopia and Star Fox. The excellent tactical RPG series is returning with what looks to be an incredibly ambitious follow-up to fan-favorite
  
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• LocalThunk "leaks" Balatro 1.1, revealing "at least" 4 new Jokers, new Tier 2 voucher, and a promise to avoid "a rushed botch job"

  16-09-2026 18:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Balatro creator LocalThunk has leaked a few substantial details about his poker deck-builder's upcoming 1.1 update, which he admits has gone way past its initial 2025 due date, assuming one can truly leak information about their own beloved game. Let LocalThunk have this, though – "I'm going to give a real honest to goodness leak," he announced to Discord on September 14, "a proper 1.1 leak." Highlights include more Jokers, more vouchers, and a new voucher system fine-tuning how often Tier
  
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• "What you're talking about is Palworld 2": Pocketpair lead desperately asks players to stop asking for features that just "aren't possible" like terrain digging

  16-09-2026 17:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  A dedicated community is a strong asset for any game, but it can also have drawbacks. In the case of Palworld, it's constant requests for features developer Pocketpair either can't make happen or would rather save for a sequel later on down the line.Chatting to Gaming World Interviews, John 'Bucky' Buckley, head of publishing and communications at Pocketpair, spoke on the frustrations that stem from fan demands. "The things that wind me up the most are when people say, 'I want to be able to dig
  
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• Amid rumors of Xbox Game Pass dropping day one games, Microsoft will only confirm that previously announced games are still coming

  16-09-2026 17:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  An Xbox rep has reportedly addressed rumors that it will remove day-one releases from Game Pass, but hasn't denied them either. Earlier this week, a rumor posted by ResetEra moderator Slayven reported that Microsoft is set to change Xbox Game Pass next year. They report that there will be a tier with ads costing $12.99 a month, while the tier without ads will run players $19.99 a month. This is a $3 discount; however, it will reportedly be at the expense of a few things. Notably, they report tha
  
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• Despite 3 years of no updates, Zack Snyder still wants to make a Rick and Morty movie

  16-09-2026 17:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  If he doesn’t get another shot at The Dark Knight Returns, as he's clearly desperate to, Zack Snyder is still open to the idea of handling something a little different – a Rick and Morty movie. In his interview with Variety, the director of Justice League and his latest movie, The Last Photograph (which was met with some negative reactions), was asked about the rumored Rick and Morty movie that the show’s co-creator, Dan Harmon, approached him about back in 2023. According to S
  
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• Blizzard wants Diablo 5 to have "the best campaign ever," and it's "taking what was great" in Diablo 4 even further to do it

  16-09-2026 17:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's going to be a few years before we get to play Diablo 5, but the devs at Blizzard have some high aspirations for the upcoming sequel. While they can't reveal anything about the story beyond broad strokes, they can say the mandate was simple: it has to be the best one.In an interview with the official Xbox podcast, Matt Zitterman, executive producer on Diablo 5, revealed they got word from on high on what approach to take. "Someone on the team, I don't know who, wrote a sticky note and put it
  
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• Facing lawsuit from Denuvo, pirate who cracked the anti-piracy tool in Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Black Myth: Wukong, and dozens more says they'll do it again

  16-09-2026 17:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  Denuvo, at best, is quite a controversial anti-piracy technology integrated into many games – but it's not entirely fail-proof, as infamous online pirate "voices38" proves.In case you've not heard of the anonymous user, they spend much of their time cracking new games by bypassing Denuvo – think everything from Pragmata to Resident Evil Requiem.
  Afterward, they upload files online, often announcing their progress over on Reddit, allowing folks free access to various titles… th
  
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• 9-year-old kid spends $118,000 on YouTube ads for Minecraft and Roblox videos using his dad's company credit card: "I got called into the office"

  16-09-2026 17:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  The 9-year-old boy behind YouTube channel Mighty Mike Plays has allegedly been forced to make some budget revisions after his dad noticed $118,000 in charges on his company credit card, which, the dad claims, was used without his knowledge to promote Minecraft, Roblox, and other Let's Play videos in comically long advertisements.An increasingly viral video titled "Message from Dad...Mighty Mike Plays is Over" sees an exhausted father take the microphone to explain what happened here. Now ranked
  
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• Crystal Lake showrunner debunks controversial Jason theory: "He's not a government super soldier or an Eleven"

  16-09-2026 16:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  When the new trailer for Crystal Lake arrived online earlier this week, fans hacked the first good look at Brad Caleb Kane's Friday the 13th prequel show to pieces. Beyond marveling at how great Linda Cardellini looks bringing Pamela Voorhees to life, fans worried about Jason's involvement and whether his origin story was about to change. Shots of lab doors and sterile buildings had die-hard fans expecting to learn that Jason was some kind of super soldier gone wrong or a government experiment a
  
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• Nothing feels more perfect for the fall season than Mattel's new official Gilmore Girls Polly Pocket compact

  16-09-2026 16:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Whenever I think of the fall season with its pumpkin spice lattes, orange leaves, and general cozy vibes, I think Gilmore Girls - and so must Mattel.The name behind some of the best toys of every generation has announced an official Gilmore Girls Polly Pocket compact featuring a tiny replica of some of Stars Hollow's most iconic places, and the cozy vibes are unmatched. You've naturally got the town's gazebo, Doose's Market, and even a tiny recreation of Luke's Diner with a big mug of coffee wai
  
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• The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer teases the darkest story yet for the franchise

  16-09-2026 15:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  The odds are in favor of Hunger Games fans today, as an all-new trailer for the prequel movie, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, has arrived online. The movie chronicles the 50th Annual Hunger Games, which introduced Panem to legendary District 12 Tribute Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada), who would one day become a valuable ally to Katniss Everdeen and Peta Mellark. He'd also end up looking a lot like Woody Harrelson.Once again evoking vibes somewhere between Midsommar and Thor: Ragnarok
  
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• PlayStation is doubling down on planar drivers as it announces a new duo of Pulse wireless PS5 headsets

  16-09-2026 14:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  My PS5 has been collecting more dust these days after Sony's decision to back out of the physical game market, but the newly announced PlayStation Pulse wireless and Pulse Edge wireless headsets could be the trick to drive me back.The new era of PS5 headsets was announced yesterday on the official PlayStation Blog, by Joe Bentley, the Vice President of Engineering at Sony Interactive Entertainment. There, he revealed that they have been equipped with larger planar audio drivers than the previous
  
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• HBO boss confirms when A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will return, and we don't have long to wait

  16-09-2026 13:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Good news for Westeros fans: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 will be hitting our screens very soon. That's according to HBO boss Casey Bloys, who confirmed at the Emmys that we'll be seeing season 2 in the next eligibility window, which ends on May 31, 2027."For next year, we've got a new season of The Pitt, new season of The Gilded Age, White Lotus, new season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, new season of I Love L.A., new season of Rooster," he told Deadline. "We've got a lot of pret
  
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• Marvel's Wolverine star calls his role "the honor of a lifetime," and couldn't be more grateful to Insomniac: "You've given this nerdy kid more than he ever dreamed of"

  16-09-2026 13:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel's Wolverine lead actor Liam McIntyre has thanked Insomniac Games and the Wolverine fanbase as his performance finally reaches the world. Sharing a post on Twitter from Insomniac community and marketing director James Stevenson of the team celebrating the launch of Marvel's Wolverine with the actor, McIntyre congratulated the team on the release, adding, "Insomniac, you've given this nerdy kid more than he ever dreamed of. No amount of thanks will ever express my gratitude." Just. Thanks.
  
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• Zack Snyder says he had some "catharsis" over the Snyder Cut after a Warner Bros. executive told him "you were right"

  16-09-2026 13:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Zack Snyder has been opening up about the circumstances around his exit from DC once again. The director was the original helmer of Justice League before he left the production and it was completed by Joss Whedon, featuring several reshoots and cuts to the original version.It took Snyder a long time and a lot of campaigning to release his version, nicknamed the Snyder Cut, but it eventually hit HBO Max in 2021. While Snyder has revealed it was a difficult time and he's still never seen Whedon's
  
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• The Witcher 3 "is not a monument" says lead writer ahead of Songs of the Past, which means "adding a new expansion is not such a huge deal"

  16-09-2026 13:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  No video game is perfect, regardless of how popular or enduring they are. The Witcher 3 is no exception, and on the back of the upcoming remaster, one lead developer makes it clear he'd revisit quite a bit of the massive RPG."For me, The Witcher 3 is not a monument and is not untouchable. It is still vivid in my memory, and it is still something that is not maybe a point of reference, but something that still may be improved," Marcin Blacha, lead writer on The Witcher 3 and now vice president of
  
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• When is Resident Evil on streaming? Speculation on when it could hit Netflix

  16-09-2026 12:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Resident Evil movie will be shuffling its way into theaters this week, all bloodied and bitey, but you might already be wondering when it's going to land on streaming services. It's here that we advise you to take a breath, reserve your ammo, and wait a while, because there’s no streaming date in sight just yet. Having said that, with the hype well and truly at breaking point and the initial reactions to Zach Cregger's trip into Raccoon City being incredibly positive, we're going to we
  
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• Smash Bros and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai warns "an industry that loses its originality will simply die a slow death" as he retires his Game Designers Award after 16 years

  16-09-2026 12:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Kirby and Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai announced that his Game Designers Award will be discontinued due to his inability to find a successor. Since 2010, Sakurai has presented the award at the Japan Game Awards, and at 2026's event – where Pokemon Pokopia took home the grand prize (its version of game of the year) – the prize went to Word Game by Team9. The award is presented by Sakurai, who is also the head judge and responsible for inviting other judges, with the crit
  
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• World of Warcraft: Forever takes page out of retail's book as Blizzard confirms access to add-ons will be restricted in the throwback MMO

  16-09-2026 12:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Forever was unveiled this past weekend at BlizzCon 2026, giving us our first-ever look at Blizzard's official take on Classic+ (or, at least, the closest thing we'll get to it) – and much like the retail MMO, it won't be too supportive of add-ons, apparently.Blizzard made waves in the World of Warcraft community after deciding to remove combat mods from the retail release, stating that it hoped to "level the playing field" with less outside help in raids and the like.
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• Lady Dimitrescu might not be in the new Resident Evil movie, but Zach Cregger knows who he'd cast

  16-09-2026 12:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitrescu might not be a character in the new movie from Zach Cregger, but he still has an idea of whom he'd cast as the iconic villain. Lady Dimitrescu debuted back in the 2021 game that revolves around Ethan Winters, and she quickly took the world by storm. When asked by Pedestrian TV whom he'd cast, Cregger responded with an excellent pick: Mad Men star Christina Hendricks. "That feels about right to me," he said. The interviewer's choice, meanwhile, was Joan Cus
  
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