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• Final Fantasy 16 sleuths are piecing together its map using trailers

  21-12-2022 17:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy 16 fans are mapping out the game's world using trailer footage and teasers.So far, at least, we've received three full trailers for Final Fantasy 16, as well as a bunch of promotional artwork, screenshots, and a glimpse of a map. Fans of the upcoming RPG have bundled all this information together and attempted to stitch together Final Fantasy 16's whole world as it appears in the final game.We've always known Final Fantasy 16's world is called Valisthea, but we've never seen an ove
  
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• Resident Evil Requiem's new trailer has me convinced Capcom's bringing back the Licker zombie from scrapped Resident Evil 2 concept art

  13-02-2026 02:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you're a big Resident Evil fan and you watched the new Requiem trailer from today's PlayStation State of Play, you were probably shouting at the screen and pointing at what appears to be recurring character Sherry Birkin, which is definitely super exciting, but I also noticed something different closer to the beginning of the trailer: the Licker zombie, I'm convinced.Everyone knows Lickers start out as zombies, right? According to official Capcom lore, they're infected with the same T-Virus a
  
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• Everybody shut up, the PUBG company announced an open-world action RPG that looks like Black Myth: Wukong meets Dynasty Warriors except you're a giant chicken man

  13-02-2026 00:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  PUBG company Krafton, which has its hands in all kinds of games through various deals and subsidiaries, snuck a jumpscare into today's PlayStation State of Play live showcase. Krafton Montreal Studio announced open-world action RPG Project Windless, which seems to play like a Dynasty Warriors game but is in the neighborhood of Eastern fantasy works like Black Myth: Wukong, and all I can think about is its protagonist: a giant chicken man.In a PlayStation Blog post, Krafton Montreal says Project
  
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• A new God of War game just shadow dropped: see Kratos as a Spartan warrior in surprise 2D action game Sons of Sparta

  13-02-2026 00:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  The latest PlayStation State of Play arrived tonight, providing us with plenty to look forward to this year and beyond – including one very surprising shadow drop, in the form of a 2D God of War spin-off, dubbed Sons of Sparta.Sure, the God of War Greek trilogy remake is exciting, but Sons of Sparta is something entirely new... and entirely different, to boot. As per Sony's accompanying blog post on the upcoming game, it's a 2D action platformer following Kratos' youth as he trained at the
  
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• God of War Greek trilogy remake is official, but it's "still very early in development" and the devs want to "ask for your patience"

  13-02-2026 00:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  In today's PlayStation State of Play broadcast, Sony confirmed that it's begun development on the long-rumored God of War trilogy remake. This project will rebuild the original Greek trilogy for the modern era, but there's not much detail on what it'll look like, as the devs say it's not very far along just yet."This project is still very early in development," according to a PlayStation Blog post, "so we ask for your patience as it will be a while before anything else can be shared. When we can
  
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• Boy, 007: First Light really looks like Uncharted but with Hitman-style stealth, and honestly hell yeah

  13-02-2026 00:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  I know 007: First Light developer IO Interactive has been trying to distance itself from all of those Uncharted comparisons, but man, the game's new trailer really isn't doing it any favors in that regard. This thing looks like Uncharted, but with Hitman-style stealth, which sounds like a bangin' pitch to be fair.Debuted during today's PlayStation State of Play, 007: First Light's new trailer shows Nathan Drake - I mean, James Bond - hang from perilous cliffs, jump from exploding vehicles, beat
  
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• Over 30 years later, Rayman is finally getting a remake, giving me a chance to get revenge on this rock-hard platformer on behalf of my five-year-old self

  13-02-2026 00:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  The original Rayman is getting a remake with Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, and it's being released imminently: February 13, mere hours after announcement. The return of the 1995 platformer was already teased as something of a badly kept secret, but as someone who wore down the disc playing it in the '90s it's great to see the debut of this iconic, limbless platforming star get some love. With game preservation masters Digital Eclipse at the helm, working closely with Ubisoft, this really is
  
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• John Wick "AAA game" for PS5 coming from Space Marine 2 devs and Lionsgate

  13-02-2026 00:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  I hope seeing Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077 made you think, "Jeez, I really wish I had even more opportunities to see Keanu Reeves on my personal computer," because Saber Interactive is working on an untitled John Wick game.
  Revealed during State of Play February 2026, the John Wick game looks like a sleek interpretation of the grimy action the neo-noir movie series is already known for. It doesn't have a release date, but Saber says in a press release that it will ultimately be available on Pl
  
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• Marathon server slam announced, open preview weekend starts February 26 as Bungie prepares for long-awaited March launch

  13-02-2026 00:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bungie will host a Marathon server slam from Thursday, February 26 through March 2 to give players a chance to test the game and stress-test the servers. The server slam will be available on all platforms.Announced at today's PlayStation State of Play live show, the Marathon server slam is described by game director Joe Ziegler as an open beta preview – one last chance for everyone (on console, everyone with an online subscription) to sample Bungie's ambitious extraction shooter."The weeke
  
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• New 2D Castlevania game announced: Belmont's Curse looks perfect for fans of the Netflix anime and was made with 2 of the best indie devs to ever do it

  13-02-2026 00:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new PlayStation State of Play is upon us, blessing us with plenty of trailers and big announcements – one of which is none other than Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the first big 2D title in the beloved 40-year-old series in a long time.Just in case you missed it, there is indeed a new Castlevania game underway – and it looks stunning. Set in medieval Paris, it follows Trevor Belmont's successor Richter (yes, fans of the animated Netflix series are eating especially good) in the cit
  
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• After 23 years, Legacy of Kain is back with a chunky retro platformer featuring M-rated pixel gore and "lore-heavy" PS1-inspired 3D for the true Kain sickos

  13-02-2026 00:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered made its debut at today's Sony State of Play, but it's not the only bit of news for fans of the long-dormant action-adventure series. We're also getting the first new series entry in decades in the form of Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a retro-style 2D platformer telling a brand-new story.Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is set to launch on March 31, 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. It features three playable characters with series mainstays
  
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• A new Legacy of Kain Defiance Remaster is happening thanks to files "found in a closet" and features a restored demo for a cancelled sequel no one's ever seen before

  13-02-2026 00:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new Legacy of Kain Defiance Remaster is happening thanks to files "found in a closet" and features a restored demo for a cancelled sequel no one's ever seen before.It's probably not a huge surprise after last year's remaster of Soul Reaver 1 and 2 that the next game in the series, Defiance, would be getting the same treatment. That game saw Raziel and Kain playable together for the first time, across two timelines and uncovering the history of Nosgoth as they tried to stop each other.(Image cr
  
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• After 18 years, Metal Gear Solid 4 finally escapes PS3 jail as Konami announces Master Collection Volume 2 and throws in the overlooked GBC game

  12-02-2026 23:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fans of stealth action and over-the-top cutscenes can both finally let their PS3s rest, as Konami has finally announced Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2. After a long, long wait, the collection was announced at today's PlayStation State of Play broadcast.Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 will launch on August 27, 2026. It will, indeed, include Metal Gear Solid 4, as well as Peace Walker and, most surprisingly, the Game Boy Color game often known as Ghost Babel. Unfortunately
  
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• Pokemon developer to launch Beasts of Reincarnation in August, promising "one-person, one-dog action" for its first non-Nintendo game in years

  12-02-2026 23:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  The new PlayStation State of Play has arrived, gracing us with a plethora of trailers and big announcements – and release dates, as is the case with Pokemon developer Game Freak's stunning upcoming RPG, Beast of Reincarnation.Announced publicly last year during an Xbox Games Showcase, Beast of Reincarnation is a breathtaking new title from Game Freak – and more significantly, it's the studio's first-ever AAA game outside of the Pokemon series. Although it's not open world, it's got p
  
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• The PlayStation State of Play opened with exactly what I wanted: a short game, in the form of a Kena: Bridge of Spirits sequel "with PlayStation Studios' support"

  12-02-2026 23:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  The beautiful Zelda-like action-adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is getting a "bigger and better" sequel, studio Ember Lab revealed at the start of today's PlayStation State of Play.Ember Lab founders Mike and Josh Grier revealed a stunning new trailer for Kena: Scars of Kosmora, featuring a slightly older-looking protagonist who will be exploring a new land called Kosmora, where she'll find new ways to help living people, as well as the fallen, in her role as a spirit guide.In addition to
  
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• Ghost of Yotei Legends free DLC brings 4-player co-op and the demonic Yotei Six to Sucker Punch's open-world samurai game next month

  12-02-2026 23:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ghost of Yotei Legends, a big multiplayer update for Sucker Punch's latest open-world hit, is coming on March 10 with four-player co-op and six new bosses in tow. Legends will be free to all Yotei owners.Announced at today's big State of Play live show, Ghost of Yotei Legends seems to echo Ghost of Tsushima's own Legends mode. The now-demonic Yotei Six will pit players, equipped with class-based abilities, against fantastically big-and-bad bosses described as spider, oni, kitsune, and snake demo
  
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• Death Stranding 2 PC port out in March with “unlocked framerates” and ultra widescreen support, Kojima truthers rejoice

  12-02-2026 23:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Anyone whose Hideo Kojima sensors were going off this week after the developer kept teasing a mysterious video he was editing: put down your magnifying glass, pick up your party hat, you were right. Death Stranding 2 is receiving its PC port on March 19A short trailer (so that's what Kojima has been staring at on his monitor recently) revealed during PlayStation's State of Play February 2026 livestream explains the port will feature "unlocked framerates during gameplay" and ultra widescreen supp
  
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• Overwatch streamer lost her voice for a year then reclaimed it just in time to be the actor for Anran: "Thank you for being the reason I play dps now lol"

  12-02-2026 23:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  New Overwatch hero Anran got an official reveal during Blizzard's recent Overwatch Spotlight livestream, and it seems no one is happier about it than her voice actor, Fareeha Andersen.
  Best known as a longtime Overwatch community member and streamer, Andersen is thrilled to be immortalized in the shooter – and maybe it was meant to be, since she had to recover her lost voice with perfect timing to play the firebrand character.Andersen shares the moment Blizzard announced Anran during its F
  
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• Metaphor ReFantazio director is "delighted to see Japanese-style RPGs being born" around the world as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 joins the 2024 GOTY in a deep discount Steam bundle

  12-02-2026 22:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's loving tribute to old-school role-playing was vindication for JRPG fans tired of their favorite genre being treated as a niche interest, but it wasn't that long ago when Metaphor: ReFantazio was also in the GOTY conversation. Now, the directors behind both of these modern classics are filled with praise for each others' work as both games join forces in a deep discount Steam bundle.That bundle currently packages the two games together at a 10% discount on Steam. Bot
  
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• "There's no way this will flop": Laid-off Highguard dev says internal sentiment was sky-high, "but then the trailer came out, and it was all downhill from there"

  12-02-2026 22:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tech artist Josh Sobel, one of the many Highguard developers recently laid off amid deep cuts at Wildlight Studios, has published a lengthy post-mortem of sorts evaluating the still-kicking game's launch, marketing, and broader reception. Sobel affirms the utmost confidence in the game pre-release, but describes a wave of harassment that hit him and the team after Highguard's Game Awards reveal trailer, and attributes part of the negativity around the game to "absurd amounts of effort" put into
  
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• No Rest for the Wicked director and Ori studio founder says you can "kick me in the balls" if you ever find a battle pass or microtransactions in a Moon Studios game "as a reminder to not join the dark side"

  12-02-2026 21:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  No Rest for the Wicked director Thomas Mahler says you can kick him in the nuts if you ever find microtransactions in one of his games.Mahler, who co-founded Ori developer Moon Studios with Gennadiy Korol in 2010, took to Twitter in his trademark firebrand style to put his own health and safety on the line in the name of anti-greed."If we ever put a MTX Battle Pass or Microtransactions into one of our games, feel free to walk up to me and kick me in the balls as a reminder to not join the dark s
  
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• Zelda: Breath of the Wild devs knew the open-world pivot was "the right direction to head in" after seeing the "amazing" things players came up with

  12-02-2026 20:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Breath of the Wild was a massive shakeup for the Zelda series and one of the more successful reinventions in recent memory, but the team at Nintendo didn't fully know it was the right call until they started seeing some of the unexpected ways players were tinkering around with the game's reactive systems.Hidemaro Fujibayashi, director for Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and longtime series producer Eiji Aonuma looked back on the open-world pivot in a conversation published in
  
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• Lionhead "had a pitch document" for Fable 4, says Peter Molyneux: "It was the thought of moving through time a little bit more"

  12-02-2026 20:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Fable 4 pitch was in the works when Fable creator Peter Molyneux was on his way out of original developer Lionhead Studios, but even internally it seems it never got off the ground.Molyneux discussed the Fable 4 that might have been with Eurogamer alongside his (teary) response to the latest reveal for the next Fable, which for some time was thought to be a sequential Fable 4."We did have a proposition for Fable 4," Molyneux said. "And again, it was the thought of moving through time a little
  
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• Steam might stop dev from releasing viral horror game just by ignoring them: "Be prepared for the game to be delayed until further notice"

  12-02-2026 20:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Trouble in paradise? Maybe. Trouble in Doll Town? Definitely – it's now 24 hours before the viral horror game Welcome to Doll Town is meant to launch on February 13, and its developer still doesn't know if Valve will let it.Recently, it feels like solo developer Bad Wish Games has been crowned king of my Instagram feed with clips of Doll Town, a cursed adventure game where the little girl Yumi must explore an abandoned town that used to manufacture lifelike dollies. "Doll Town now rots in
  
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• 6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (February 13-15)

  12-02-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's something for everyone in our list of the best new movies and shows to watch over the weekend on streaming, from romance stories asking life's big questions to family-friendly titles to enjoy with your kids. Ready to choose an unmissable watch for tonight?Below, we've put together a list of 6 great new movies and shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu, which are some of the best streaming services out there. This time around, we've included th
  
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• Fallout 3 feeling like "Oblivion with guns" was only natural, Todd Howard says – the RPG was Bethesda's follow-up to, well, Oblivion

  12-02-2026 19:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Before Fallout 3's launch in 2008, Bethesda's revival of the post-apocalyptic was criticized both by die-hard Fallout fans and portions of the mainstream gaming audience with one, unified dismissal: "Oh, it's just Oblivion with guns." 18 years later, Todd Howard says Fallout 3's similarities to Oblivion were only natural, since it was Bethesda's follow-up to the fantasy RPG."The Oblivion-ish-ness of Fallout 3, I think, has to do with, in many respects, it's our follow up to Oblivion," Howard mus
  
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• Witch Hat Atelier creator approves of the magical girl anime I'm convinced is what Frieren would be if it were made by Studio Ghibli, and I can't stop watching

  12-02-2026 19:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  Luna lives in the forest all alone, in a poison house shaped like a mushroom. Poison weeps from her skin, she eats poison, for God's sake, but her disgraceful state lets me relate to her in the first episode of Champignon Witch. So the fantasy shoujo series approved by Witch Hat Atelier creator Kamome Shirahama and loved by pseudonymous Honey and Clover artist Chica Umino has been taking up my time.Luna is so sad, Shirahama comments while watching Champignon Witch, and while reading the news, I'
  
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• Accused of forging Steam reviews to boost their anime life sim, Starsand Island devs claim they're innocent and confused: "Whoever may be behind this, we kindly ask you to stop"

  12-02-2026 18:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  The developers of Starsand Island, currently the hottest new life sim on Steam's new and trending charts behind free-to-play January release Heartopia, claim they're not behind a wave of botted reviews boosting the game's user reception.One day into Early Access, the situation reached the point that studio Seed Sparkle Lab posted a statement "regarding artificial comments" on Steam."We have recently noticed a large number of overly positive 'praise' comments about our game appearing across vario
  
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• Square Enix and Disney will do everything except show us Kingdom Hearts 4, as Fortnite x Kingdom Hearts collab rumors resurface once more

  12-02-2026 18:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Who needs Kingdom Hearts 4 when we have a potential Fortnite collaboration, am I right? Square Enix and Disney's ongoing action-RPG franchise is making its way to Epic's sandbox, per a prominent leaker, while news on Sora's next full-scale adventure remains scant.According to Adira, a Twitter account that's been responsible for a number of leaks of late, says that Keyblades are incoming. They state the collab is "in development" and will arrive in the coming months, with no further details.This
  
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• After 25 years, one of the first non-Elder Scrolls fantasy RPGs to eat over 50 hours of my life is getting a remake – and it's finally got its 2026 release date

  12-02-2026 18:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  Gothic, the beloved 2001 fantasy action RPG that boasted "over 50 hours of gameplay" and first pulled us into Myrtana, is returning this year with a shiny brand-new remake from THQ Nordic – a remake that finally has a solid release date.Memories of my childhood include a downright ridiculous amount of time poured into the likes of Elder Scrolls gems – such as the ever-chaotic Morrowind and later, Skyrim – but also another legendary RPG from the early 2000s: Gothic.
  It sparked m
  
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