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• Blog: Localization project manager boot camp - Part 1

  10-07-2018 11:18
  Part 1 of 10 in a localization series for aspiring Localization Project Managers. Here, I will share my knowledge of localization having worked for Activision and Sony on over 100 games. ...
  
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• Xbox could cancel Marvel's Blade and close Arkane in July bloodbath, report says, or the studio may be sold off

  30-06-2026 20:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xbox is reportedly considering closing or selling Arkane Studios and canceling the developer's next game, Marvel's Blade, as part of a widely reported, impending tsunami of July layoffs bookending Microsoft's fiscal year. The Verge reports that Arkane is one of at least five studios on the chopping block. With Marvel's Blade reportedly over budget and unable to meet a planned 2026 release date, it and Arkane may be caught up in Microsoft's extremely aggressive cost-cutting measures. Arkane's Jea
  
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• "When Arc Raiders was at its peak," Embark was burning 30 terabytes of data per day tracking every single bullet fired: "We want to know who shot first"

  30-06-2026 19:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios recently pulled back the curtain on the data pipeline it uses to track what players are doing and make adjustments based on their behavior, revealing a staggering bit of tech that can, within seconds, tell the devs about every single bullet fired in the game. Speaking at the developer conference held by publisher Nexon, data engineer Mattias Andersson examines the structure and purpose of Embark's intense data tracking. This covers the studio's previous game,
  
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• Rockstar, please drop GTA 6 trailer 3 soon, people are starting to analyze Jason's muscles for clues about the game

  30-06-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The internet gets a little funny about highly-anticipated games we know almost nothing about. I once covered an fan modding a made-up "elden ring" into Skyrim before Elden Ring came out, since people were going stir crazy for the next trailer. Fans are having similar reactions to GTA 6, and now they're analyzing protagonist Jason's muscles.Jason's a pretty fit man, it seems based on Rockstar's two existing GTA 6 trailers. That should be inconsequential, but since it's been months and months of f
  
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• Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has "modernized the combat" of the original but is more "action-oriented" than Shadows

  30-06-2026 18:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  The pirate's life is brought to the modern day with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, wherein the classic installment has been remade to contemporary standards. That includes the combat, which is now more in line with what you'd get in current action games, but it's not just a copy-and-paste from other installments in the series."We modernized the combat to be more hitbox-based, as modern combat games tend to be, and a little bit more reactive," Jussi Markkanen, tech director on Resynced, te
  
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• After a disastrous Skyrim launch, Switch 2 getting Oblivion Remastered in August is less exciting – especially when Bethesda won't show much gameplay footage or fix the existing versions of this RPG

  30-06-2026 18:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bethesda has finally confirmed the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, but it's not inspiring a huge amount of confidence based on Skyrim on Switch 2 and Oblivion Remastered everywhere else.Bethesda Game Studios closed out the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase earlier this year with news about its library coming to Switch 2, including the announcement of Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition and news about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but the
  
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• Planescape: Torment 2 could've happened, Baldur's Gate 2 veteran says – but Wizards of the Coast didn't want to fund the RPG even though "they were really into what we were doing"

  30-06-2026 18:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Still standing the test of time as one of the best RPGs ever created, Planescape: Torment is a genre gem – but it never got the sequel it deserved (and many fans still hope to see).Sure, there was Torment: Tides of Numenera in 2017… but that doesn't exactly count, as it's more of a spiritual successor. An official Planescape: Torment 2 was actually on the table, though, believe it or not – Beamdog boss Trent Oster tells PC Gamer as much in a recent interview.
  In fact, the stud
  
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• Rockstar union rep claims GTA 6 bosses can "easily afford" demands after reportedly generating $3 billion in pre-orders as devs call for "fairer crunch" and "pay transparency"

  30-06-2026 18:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Rockstar developers in the UK are seeking official union recognition from the GTA 6 studio's bosses, who were accused of union busting in 2025 after firing 31 workers involved in union activity. If Rockstar devs are successful in their bid, they'll join Zero Parades creator ZA/UM in history as one of the first formally acknowledged games industry unions in the UK.Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) Union president Alex Marshall is confident Rockstar can afford such a milestone. Th
  
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• Mark Hamill admits he doesn't "get" Twisted Metal, but says he's having a "great time" playing the Pope of New York in season 3

  30-06-2026 18:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mark Hamill might have a role in Twisted Metal season 3, but he's still not entirely sure what the show actually is. Hamill will play the Pope of New York, AKA Charlie Kane, in the video game adaptation, a previously unseen figure who is the father of Sweet Tooth. "They sent me this script, and I started reading this thing. I go, 'What IS this?' Yeah, it's twisted, but I just didn't get it. So they sent me a link to watch the episodes, and I watched the episodes, and I went, 'I still don't get i
  
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• PS5 may account for up to 80% of launch sales for AAA single-player console games, it's claimed, days after Xbox denied a 1-to-8 split on GTA 6 pre-orders

  30-06-2026 17:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Single-player games reportedly sell around 75 to 80% of their initial console game sales on PS5 versus Xbox, although multiplayer games are a lower split. Speaking to VGC, Christopher Dring, editor of The Game Business, claims that when it comes to AAA single-player game releases, the split between PlayStation and Xbox can be as high as a 80/20 split in PS5's favour. "It obviously varies by title," Dring says, "But if you take an AAA single-player title like Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert
  
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• PS5 is reportedly so far ahead of Xbox Series X that it gets up to 80% of launch sales for AAA single-player console games, though Xbox denies a huge split on GTA 6 pre-orders

  30-06-2026 17:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Single-player games reportedly sell around 75 to 80% of their initial console game sales on PS5 versus Xbox, although multiplayer games are a lower split. Speaking to VGC, Christopher Dring, editor of The Game Business, claims that when it comes to AAA single-player game releases, the split between PlayStation and Xbox can be as high as a 80/20 split in PS5's favour. "It obviously varies by title," Dring says, "But if you take an AAA single-player title like Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert
  
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• "The coolest hardware I've seen in years" - this flight sim gamepad is coming to Xbox, but PS5 players probably shouldn't hold their breath

  30-06-2026 17:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Honeycomb Aeronautical's Echo Aviation controller sent shockwaves through the flight sim gaming community when it was revealed at the end of last year. Depending on who you ask, this thing is a Frankensteinian mess or one of the coolest gaming hardware innovations in years. One thing's for sure, it means there's no need to spend big on a massive flight sim deck or even one of the best joysticks if you play a lot of Microsoft Flight Simulator.Now, the Echo Aviation controller is officially receiv
  
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• The "final game" from Half-Life 2 and Dishonored's late art director has been revealed: "The world's first Soulslike FPS," an apocalyptic Western at "the end of America"

  30-06-2026 17:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Half-Life 2 and Dishonored art director Viktor Antonov died at age 53 on February 7, 2025. Just over a year later, his studio Eschatology Entertainment has revealed his "final vision," the world of Guns of Eschaton, a shooter styled as "the world's first Soulslike FPS." "A new world by Viktor Antonov," begins the trailer. "His final world. His final vision. His final game." Antonov's fingerprints are all over the 19th century "Old South" fantasy Western setting, which the game's Steam page calls
  
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• Arc Raiders devs have "completed our rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat to all players," but Embark isn't done yet with "a more extensive update" striving for fair play

  30-06-2026 17:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Embark has hit an important milestone in its continued mission to root out and prevent cheating in Arc Raiders. The Denuvo Anti-Cheat software is now part of the experience for all players in the extraction shooter, and the devs are keeping an eye out for any anomalies it may cause."We have completed our rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat to all players," Embark community lead Ossen says in a new blog post. "We're keeping a close eye on its impact and performance."Denuvo is part of ongoing efforts to
  
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• There's a new anime series on the way, but I can't stop thinking about these Ghost in the Shell edition keyboards

  30-06-2026 17:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Whenever a new series of one of my most beloved anime launches, I inevitably get a bit obsessed and snap up any figures and merch I can get my hands on. So it feels serendipitous that I stumbled upon the IQUNIX EV63 Ghost in the Shell Edition keyboards. The $249.99 (Amazon) boards are the result of a collaboration between gaming keyboard brand IQUNIX and publishing company Kodansha, and include two 60% layout keyboards, decked out with double-shot PBT themed keycaps (hey Major), NOVA hall-effect
  
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• This working Lego pinball machine beats all the best new Lego sets in July 2026, no questions asked

  30-06-2026 17:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you make a fully-functional Lego pinball machine, I have no choice but to put you at the top of my list for the best new Lego sets in July 2026. I mean, how can you argue with that? Supercars and symbiotes are cool, but a nifty retro throwback whose party tricky is that it actually works? Yeah, sorry. There's no winning against a stunt like that.It's a quieter month for the toy-maker (especially compared to the deluge of new Lego sets in June 2026), but this isn't to say we're lacking in cool
  
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• Baldur's Gate 4 could've been headed by a Baldur's Gate 2 veteran, but the RPG legend "wouldn't want to compete" against Larian: "That would be insanity"

  30-06-2026 17:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Although we know that Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios is not going to be heading Baldur's Gate 4, the question of who will work on the sequel remains unanswered.It's bounced around in discussions on the web for quite some time now, with folks wondering who would take the helm for Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast's IP – but there's still no solid decision there, it seems. As per a new interview with PC Gamer, however, it apparently could have been a Baldur's Gate 2 veteran: James Oh
  
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• Turns out the Banjo-Kazooie Super Pocket handheld has a secret music player full of never-before-heard tracks

  30-06-2026 16:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  All you big Banjo-Kazooie fanatics probably don't need another reason to grab the new Rare Super Pocket, but you can add hidden music tracks to your list. That's right, the shiny new budget handheld is hiding over 20 songs that didn't make it to the final cut of the N64 classic or Banjo-Tooie, but you will have to roll credits to hear them on the actual portable.Haven't completed Banjo-Kazooie on the Super Pocket Rare Edition yet? Fear not, as not only did speedrunner TSR Stormed unearth the hid
  
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• House of the Dragon season 3 fans think the show poked fun at George R.R. Martin's infamous blog post about changing his book

  30-06-2026 16:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  The latest episode of House of the Dragon season 3 is a major paradigm shift for Westeros, as Rhaenyra Targaryen at last ascends to the Iron Throne. But there's also one moment that might be a nod to one of the most controversial Game of Thrones moments of all – George R.R. Martin's infamous blog post taking aim at the butterfly effect caused by changes the HBO show made from his book Fire and Blood. While the bulk of the post revolved around the decision to remove Helaena and Aegon's son
  
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• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says Zelda: Breath of the Wild was "the first open-world game that actually delivered on the promise of an open world"

  30-06-2026 16:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's no secret that Breath of the Wild broke Nintendo's usual Legend of Zelda formula with its expansive open-world take on Hyrule – but it didn't just revolutionize the decades-old series.According to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 creative director Guillaume Broche, it also transformed the open world genre in its entirety. The RPG lead explains as much in a new episode of Video Game Club via Konbini on YouTube (below), first recalling his introduction to The Legend of Zelda as a child.
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• This gaming keyboard has a full Stream Deck attached, and it's just taken it first ever price cut

  30-06-2026 16:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  I've been waiting for this gaming keyboard deal ever since I first pulled the Corsair Galleon 100 SD out the box and clocked its $349.99 MSRP. This is a seriously fun deck to have on the desk, but its price point always slightly got in the way. Yes, it's the best gaming keyboard for those after a full-size format, but at full price, you still need to sit in a niche use case to make the most of it. You're looking at a TKL layout with a 12-button Stream Deck integrated where you'd expect a num-pad
  
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• Hey Animal Crossing fans - this is your friendly reminder that the Sanrio amiibo cards are back in stock

  30-06-2026 15:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Remember the Animal Crossing Sanrio amiibo cards? Well, they're back, and you don't have to dabble in inflated pricing to make them yours if you're based in the UK.While picking up some amiibo figures I was missing for my collection, I spotted the Sanrio amiibo cards in stock for £4.99 at Nintendo, their original MSRP. If you were to grab these on Amazon right now, you'd be expected to pay £9 instead, so I wanted to bring this to your attention so you don't spend that extra £4
  
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• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 fan has a compelling theory that points to an early bloodbath

  30-06-2026 15:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 has given us a nova first look at the long-awaited anime anthology's return, with its first trailer revealing a fresh quartet of Edgerunners. But a fan theory suggests the show could be setting up a huge twist that mirrors a major moment in Cyberpunk 2077's first act.Note: spoilers for Cyberpunk 2077 follow.At the climax of Cyberpunk 2077's early game, V's partner-in-crime Jackie Welles dies during the attempt to steal the Relic from Konpeki Plaza. Could Cyberpunk
  
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• From PS5 to Switch 2, Best Buy's 4th of July sale has some Prime Day-beaters in its roster

  30-06-2026 14:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Best Buy's 4th of July sale keeps the discount party going after the retailer wrapped up its Tech Fest offers last week. That means I'm still seeing some of the year's best prices on top gaming tech we recommend every day, but there are a handful of new savings up for grabs as well. The Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck-toting gaming keyboard, for example, has taken its first ever price cut this week, down to $299.99, while others are holding onto record-low rates from previous offers. Resident
  
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• House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 leaves out one key detail about Rhaenyra, and fans are wondering if we'll ever see it on screen

  30-06-2026 14:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  Another episode of House of the Dragon season 3 has landed on HBO, and, of course, an eagle-eyed fan has found yet another difference between the on-screen adaptation and George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones book series. Warning, this article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2, so turn back now if you haven't caught up yet. At the end of episode 2, after the guards follow Alicent's orders and open the gates forRhaenyra and Daemon, the pair approach the throne room, and
  
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• It's not just Sony, even Rockstar says GTA 6 "plays best on PS5," with Xbox omitted entirely from one new ad

  30-06-2026 13:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Rockstar has joined in on saying GTA 6 will be best on PS5, with no mention of Xbox at all in a new ad for the game. Last week amid all the GTA 6 news coming out from Rockstar Games, Sony announced to the world that "GTA 6 plays best on PS5." And while there was never going to be a world where a console manufacturer says its version isn't the best, PlayStation didn't do an amazing job of backing up the claim. Instead of speaking about GTA 6's performance, it simply detailed that the game will su
  
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• Say what you will about Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine price tag, it's already getting SteamOS updates that could enhance its VRAM abilities

  30-06-2026 13:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  No one is happy with the Steam Machine costing over a grand, and that includes Valve. But, the storefront giant isn't holding back on trying to make the mini PC a success, and I'm thrilled to see what looks like a previously pitched Linux VRAM management fix put into action with the latest SteamOS update.The SteamOS 3.8.20 Beta patch notes allude to the Steam Machine receiving "greatly improved VRAM management, improving performance and stability in cases where VRAM is limited." That sounds a lo
  
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• Fallout: New Vegas director thinks his RPG became more popular after fans "forgot about the fact that they were annoyed" about its similarities to Fallout 3

  30-06-2026 13:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Time has been kind to Fallout: New Vegas, Obsidian's ambitious spin-off action RPG. These days, players appreciate the nuances and sense of place wandering the desolate Mojave desert, but back in 2010, the game lived in Fallout 3's shadow. Once those comparisons faded, director Josh Sawyer believes the release got a fairer look."The reception of New Vegas, when it launched, by professional reviewers was positive, but kind of lukewarm," Sawyer says on The Examined Game podcast (below). "People we
  
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• This tiny case transforms your Switch 2 carts into Game Boy games

  30-06-2026 13:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  Switch game cases are pretty unnecessary. If you have a clamshell case for your handheld, you likely already have some game storage at hand. Even then, it's probably not advisable to take a large chunk of your library with you on the go, as you never know what could happen to them.As unnecessary an accessory as the elago Switch Game Case is, that didn't stop the $14.99 (Amazon) gadget from grabbing my attention. It's shaped like the classic Game Boy, so instantly I was swayed by the nostalgia fa
  
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• Hideo Kojima is now a Nendoroid action figure, and I feel like he's judging me with that steely stare

  30-06-2026 13:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  Beloved developer and online icon Hideo Kojima has become as much a character to fans as his creations - and now that's literally the case with a brand-new Nendoroid figure.The Good Smile Company has built up a reputation for making high-quality, stylized display figures that look like chibi artwork come to life (AKA some of the best toys around, because c'mon), and now they've applied that style to Kojima himself. It's actually a bit eerie how well they've captured the famed game designer, down
  
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