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• Clockwork Revolution: Everything we know so far

  11-06-2023 23:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Clockwork Revolution is one of the newly-announced upcoming Xbox Series X games we learned about at this year's Xbox Games Showcase and it looks absolutely phenomenal. This is a new title from Wasteland 3 developer InXile Entertainment, one which is going to drawn on the studio's legacy of building immersive worlds and adventures.Clockwork Revolution is a steampunk-infused FPS action-adventure set in a very unique world, feeling both weirdly reminiscent of the past and distinctly sci-fi. If you'
  
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• "I'm just such a warped person": Nier creator Yoko Taro says he's "insufferable at work" and feels jealous of devs with "a place to belong"

  30-01-2026 17:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Yoko Taro, best known for his work on the Drakengard/Nier series, says that he finds it difficult to make "tight-knit friendships" at work because he is "insufferable" when working on a game. He also explains how he's jealous of those who create a studio with friends as they "have a place to belong."In a conversation with Bayonetta and Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya for his studio's YouTube channel, Yoko talks about how his work as a freelancer differs from Kamiya's, who has created his stu
  
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• Tomodachi Life Living the Dream Switch pre-orders are here, and UK fans get a picture-perfect free bonus

  30-01-2026 17:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Quick Links(Image credit: Nintendo)Quick pre-orders:US: $59.99 at GameStopUK: £49.99 at Nintendo (with pre-order gift)Anyone who spent far too much of their time cultivating a bizarre digital habitat for the Miis on the 3DS are in for a treat as Tomodachi Life Living the Dream is launching on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on April 16.Pre-orders are available for $59.99 (GameStop) / £49.99 (Nintendo), and those of you based in the UK can also secure your Magnetic Photo Frame free b
  
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• Final Fantasy 7's Materia almost had a very different name before series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi "had brilliant foresight" and realized it'd be "difficult to understand" for Japanese players

  30-01-2026 16:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy series producer Yoshinori Kitase has explained the origins of Materia in Final Fantasy 7, saying the name came from series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi.In a YouTube video (spotted by Twitter user Genki and further translated by GamesRadar+) featuring a conversation between Kitase and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, Kitase recalls that the Materia system was originally going to be called the "Sphere System." He explains, "At that time, the planner… Materia is a spherical objec
  
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• Hoppers is being called Pixar's funniest movie ever in glowing first reactions

  30-01-2026 16:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hoppers could be more Inside Out 2 and less Elio as critics praise the new Pixar movie's humor in glowing first reactions.The Wrap's Drew Taylor wrote, "#Hoppers is Pixar's funniest movie ever. But that's not what makes it so special. It's a movie overflowing with ideas, gags and tons of heart, full of adorable character designs and a strong environmental message. It's unlike any Pixar movie but also fits in perfectly."Next Best Picture's Daniel Howat agrees, remarking, "This movie is laugh out
  
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• Sugar season 2 announces release date with The Flash star joining Colin Farrell in the cast

  30-01-2026 16:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Colin Farrell's detective show Sugar is coming back really soon, as Apple TV just confirmed that season 2 will release on June 19. With eight new episodes set to arrive on streaming over the summer, the show will feature Farrell's LA-based Private Investigator as he takes on a new case.In the first season, viewers followed John Sugar as he solved the disappearance of the beloved granddaughter of a big Hollywood producer, and unearthed some dark truths in the process. We won't reveal more than th
  
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• Final Fantasy producer and Dragon Quest creator are both on board with Square Enix's multiplatform push: "You can achieve the best quality no matter the platform you choose"

  30-01-2026 15:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Square Enix has been slowly putting an end to its exclusivity deals for a while now, and both Final Fantasy series producer Yoshinori Kitase and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii are fans of the publisher's multiplatform push.In a chat between the two genre giants, published on Famitsu and translated by GamesRadar+, both say all they care about as creatives is that more people get the chance to experience their work, and developing for multiple platforms isn't as tricky as it used to be back when
  
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• Ranking the best new Lego sets in January 2026

  30-01-2026 15:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following a quiet end to last year, the new Lego sets for January 2026 hit with the force of a million bare feet standing on just as many bricks (ouch). Only a handful of new models dropped in November and none arrived in December, so getting well over 100 this month was enough to give any fan whiplash.So, which new Lego sets in January were best? And which ones are worth your money and time? I've listed every single kit available this month below, alongside some analysis on the models I think a
  
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• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs shout out fellow French studio's climbing sim launching on Steam and PS5 with clever nod to their J'RPG: "Expedition 69's favorite game is out!!"

  30-01-2026 15:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sandfall Entertainment, the studio behind blockbuster J'RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has taken some time to shout out fellow French devs on the release of their game. While the nod is nice on its own, it contains a funny reference to Sandfall's hit release.The game in question is Cairn, a climbing sim about being the first to reach the top of a particularly treacherous mountain, and it comes from France-based outfit The Game Bakers. Not only is the team French, but they're apparently based i
  
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• Nier creator Yoko Taro praises Devil May Cry icon Hideki Kamiya for his ability to "clap back" at annoying fans' posts online: "Some of them say things that are seriously absurd"

  30-01-2026 15:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nier: Automata mastermind Yoko Taro has spoken out about the many annoying comments developers face from players online – but one person in particular is known for just not taking them: Devil May Cry, Okami, and Resident Evil icon Hideki Kamiya.Speaking in a recent episode of Cafe Four Leaf, a talk show hosted by Kamiya, Taro speaks on the fellow dev's ability to "clap back" at rude fans on social media. For anyone unaware, Kamiya is well-known for comparing folks to insects and, well, blo
  
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• Star Wars fans have noticed that one detail about the Inquisitors makes no sense

  30-01-2026 13:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars fans have noticed that something about the Inquisitors makes no sense – and now it's baffling us, too.In the galaxy far, far away, Inquisitors are Force sensitive beings – usually Order 66 survivors – who work to capture other surviving Jedi or Force sensitives for the Empire.We've seen a fair few of them in live-action, animation, and across the video games, including the Grand Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Marrok in Ahsoka (and soon Star Wars: M
  
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• Sweatlord gamers, listen up: this new controller tracks your heart rate as you play, but it's giving me Wii Fit flashbacks

  30-01-2026 13:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Anbernic is a brand name you might have heard of in the gaming space if you've dabbled in handheld retro consoles. It isn't one I'd expect to see making a play for our best PC controller list, but it might have just started a new trend I'd love to see other peripheral makers following.Anbernic's new RG G01 gamepad has a built-in heart rate monitor, which I've never seen before in my years of reviewing controllers professionally. It was originally revealed on YouTube a week ago, but the brand has
  
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• James Gunn says "the universe is rife" with false Batman: Brave and the Bold information

  30-01-2026 13:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  DC boss James Gunn has had to shut down the rumour mill once again, but this time it's concerning upcoming DCU Chapter One Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold."The universe is rife with incorrect information about the Brave and the Bold on every level," said Gunn on Instagram Threads. Gunn's comment was in response to a fan asking whether it is true that The Brave And The Bold could begin filming in 2027 if the script was finished, despite other reports stating production won't start until 2028
  
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• Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2 aren't coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Online after all, if you believe Nintendo: "We apologize for any confusion"

  30-01-2026 13:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Walmart seemingly made a whoopsie earlier this week by posting a promotional image for Nintendo Switch Online's retro game collection that included Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Pikmin 2, two games that are not, in fact, playable or announced for the service at the moment. Now, Nintendo says the whoopsie was actually made on its end for accidentally giving Walmart an image with games it doesn't currently intend on adding to NSO.Walmart's original leak had the two GameCube classics listed alongside
  
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• Final Fantasy veteran Yoshinori Kitase thinks marriage makes Dragon Quest 5 the best JRPG in the series, even if he wishes he proposed to someone else: "Wow… your life really changes as you age?"

  30-01-2026 13:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  In a fireside chat with the father of Dragon Quest, Yuji Horii, Final Fantasy legend Yoshinori Kitase has shared why Dragon Quest 5 is his favorite in the series, thanks to the introduction of marriage. He discusses his choices, while Horii offers additional insight.In an interview with the two legendary creators, hosted by Famitsu and translated by GamesRadar+, Kitase talks about how the power of the Dragon Quest series lies in how you can sum up the theme of each entry in a single word. The ki
  
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• Arc Raiders has a scheduling problem, and it's only gotten worse with Bird City: "Hey, unemployed people, are you enjoying the new map event?"

  30-01-2026 13:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Headwinds update for Arc Raiders brought a plague of birds to Buried City, with the map becoming full of feathery friends at particular intervals. Unfortunately, the schedule for the bird-based calamity makes it difficult for players in certain time zones to experience it unless they’re playing during some odd hours.Bird City, as the event is known, happens during three daily one-hour slots. For players in GMT, they are: 12:00 am - 1:00 am, 8:00 am - 9:00 am, and 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Eve
  
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• Lost and Watchmen showrunner lands new series at HBO, adapting a gripping thriller novel about abduction

  30-01-2026 12:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  The legendary showrunner behind hit series like Lost, Watchmen, and The Leftovers has a new show in the works with HBO, and it has us gripped already.HBO has given a straight-to-series order to Damon Lindelof's eight-episode-long limited drama The Chain, as reported by Variety. The series is part of a two-year overall deal that Lindelof signed back in September 2025. Lindelof will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the series.The show is based on the award-winning novel of th
  
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• First trailer for Ghost in the Shell does right by its legendary manga, with one of its creatives promising to "handle this precious world with care"

  30-01-2026 12:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first trailer for the latest adaptation of Ghost in the Shell is here, and it captures the unique brand of sci-fi style and political drama that has made the series such a success for almost four decades.Science Saru's 2026 take on Ghost in the Shell is expected to resemble Masamune Shirow's legendary manga a little more closely than its predecessors. While we have to wait to see how its story – which follows the Major in near-future 2029 on the hunt for a 'ghost hacker' – takes
  
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• After superhero hit Dispatch arrives on Switch with mandatory censorship, Nintendo says don't blame us: "Nintendo does not make changes to partner content"

  30-01-2026 12:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo has responded to the controversial change to Dispatch that censors the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 editions.Dispatch arrived on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 earlier this week, and while the acclaimed superhero adventure game finally arriving on a handheld was an exciting prospect (I was personally waiting on the Switch version to finally play it), it arrived with the news that – unlike the PS5 and PC versions, which have the option to toggle nudity and other adult content –
  
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• Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney supports the $900 million lawsuit against Valve, arguing Steam is "the only major store still holding onto payment ties and 30% junk fee"

  30-01-2026 12:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Epic Games and Fortnite CEO Tim Sweeney, as you might be able to guess, is in favor of the £656 million (about $900 million based on current conversion rates) lawsuit against Valve that was recently approved by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal.The gist of the lawsuit, brought forward by self-proclaimed digital rights campaigner Vicki Shotbolt, is that Valve's policies and position as the leading distribution service in PC gaming means publishers are effectively blocked from selling games
  
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• Frieren season 2 English dub has been delayed by Storm Fern

  30-01-2026 12:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 English dub has been delayed by Storm Fern, the massive winter storm that recently hit North America."CORRECTION: Due to Winter Storm Fern, the English dub will launch next Friday, February 6. Episodes 2 and 3 will release together on February 13," Crunchyroll announced on Twitter, a brief delay from the original January 30 release date.Aside from this delay, though, Frieren season 2 is off to an excellent start. Episode 1 of the second season catapulte
  
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• Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream won't allow Mii and item sharing or any real online functionality at all, and I think I need Hugh Morris to cheer me up

  30-01-2026 12:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is officially arriving on both the Switch and Switch 2 this spring, but a bit of a damper has been put on fans' excitement regarding online features they expected to see after similar gems like Miitopia.If you haven't yet heard, the Tomodachi Life sequel does not support online play, really. The game won't allow any screenshot sharing, first of all – something many folks looked forward to as, let's face it, showing off your silliest moments is what makes a
  
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• Chloé Zhao says Eternals wasn't high on Marvel's priority list: "It [was] only on their list of potential players"

  30-01-2026 12:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Eternals director Chloé Zhao has revealed that before she signed on to the 2021 superhero movie, it was not a big priority for Marvel Studios at the time."Eternals was not high on their priority list because it’s a quite unique IP and it [was] only on their list of potential players," admitted Zhao in an interview with The Playlist. "You know, with Marvel, it’s very much a thing to find the right filmmaker before they say, 'That’s the IP we’re gonna go for.'"We can
  
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• Is Simon Williams a mutant? Wonder Man's showrunner says it was "discussed" but won't answer either way

  30-01-2026 11:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  With a new X-Men movie on the way and the likes of Kamala Khan and She-Hulk's Mister Immortal showcasing their unique powers, it appears mutants are slowly coming to the forefront of the MCU. But is that the case for Wonder Man hero Simon Williams and his latent abilities?"It's a very good question, and it's one we discussed. It's one we decided we weren't going to answer," Wonder Man showrunner Andrew Guest told The Direct. "I'll leave it up to the people who make those kinds of mutant question
  
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• 3 years after becoming a hit, Jury Duty announces release date for a second season with a new fake setup

  30-01-2026 11:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hit comedy series Jury Duty is returning with a second season, as the setup moves from the courthouse to a company retreat. After a three-year wait, the show will be back on March 20 with new episodes, and a first teaser tells fans what to expect.Officially titled Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, the documentary-style comedy series will repeat the same concept, focusing on a normal guy who is unaware that everyone around him is an actor. As the teaser (which you can see below) states: "In 20
  
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• Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined producer says he always makes sure to have a cleric in his party because he's "not particularly skilled at RPGs," but I'd say that's just good advice

  30-01-2026 01:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is finally here, and I have some sage wisdom for newcomers that I was reminded of thanks to recent comments from producer Takeshi Ichikawa.In a recent Reddit AMA, Ichikawa was asked what his favorite job is from the newly overhauled vocation system, which lets any party member "moonlight" as two vocations at once, and he fell back on a tried-and-true essential: the cleric, or priest as it's more commonly localized these days."I'm not particularly skilled at RPGs, so I o
  
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• As Highguard faces widespread performance issues, dev releases first patch and says it reduces crashes by 90%, "gives better performance control," and "significantly" improves overall stability

  30-01-2026 00:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Highguard's first big patch is here, and it seems to be geared mostly toward improving performance, a smart move considering that's one of the biggest pain points that's emerged since the controversial shooter's launch earlier this week.Following a puzzling debut trailer at The Game Awards 2025 that really struggled to distinguish Highguard from the pile of dead live-service shooters rotting behind the curtains - not to mention warrant its position as the show's big closer - Wildlight's fairly g
  
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• The spirit of Garry's Mod takes residence in World of Warcraft with a 5v5 Prop Hunt mode set to hit the MMO this year

  29-01-2026 23:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  The spirit of Garry's Mod continues to live on – and not just from, y'know, all the people still playing Garry's Mod in 2026. The Prop Hunt mode that the legendary sandbox helped popularize is now a part of everything from Fortnite to Genshin Impact, and we'll soon be able to add World of Warcraft to that list. Yes, Blizzard's MMO is getting its own take on Prop Hunt this year.In WoW, the mode will be called Decor Duel, and in today's State of Azeroth broadcast, director Ion Hazzikostas wa
  
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• God of War show goes full Ragnarok as it casts Odin and Thor

  29-01-2026 22:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Prime Video's God of War streaming series has added two actors in the key roles of Odin and Thor, expanding the influence of 2022's popular entry in the game franchise, God of War: Ragnarok. Fans should be quite pleased with the casting, as it brings in two powerhouse performers to the characters.First up, Mandy Patinkin, perhaps best known for his role as Inigo Montoya in beloved fantasy film The Princess Bride, will bring the gravitas he's shown in many of his films to Odin, king of the Aesir,
  
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• Baldur's Gate 3 "launched into Early Access at full price, and personally I never loved that approach," says No Rest For the Wicked boss explaining why it's going up to $60

  29-01-2026 22:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  The price of No Rest for the Wicked, the action RPG from Ori maker Moon Studios, will jump from $40 to $60 when it eventually hits 1.0 and leaves Steam Early Access. Studio head Thomas Mahler reiterated this plan on Thursday, with the game currently enjoying a "one-time" 40% off sale, and compared Moon's approach to Larian's handling of Baldur's Gate 3, which was $60 even when it began Early Access."I'm not trying to do any FOMO marketing here, but yes: when we hit 1.0, No Rest for the Wicked wi
  
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