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• France to tackle violence on women; Italy grapples with same

  25-11-2017 20:38 via yahoo.com
  PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday launched an initiative to combat violence and harassment against women in France, aiming to erase a sense of shame that breeds silence among victims and changing what he said is the country's sexist culture.
  
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• Joe Russo says Avengers: Endgame is "required viewing" to understand Avengers: Doomsday, and Encore will "connect the story of the two movies"

  26-08-2026 00:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo say that Avengers: Endgame Encore is a must-see before heading to theater to watch Avengers: Doomsday."It's gonna connect the story of the two movies," Joe Russo told Fandango. "There's a natural progression from Endgame into Doomsday, which is also inclusive of all the other stories that have been playing out. I think it's required viewing for following the story in Doomsday."Added Anthony: "If you saw Endgame when it was originally released, you couldn't see
  
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• The Witcher 3 Remastered has "improved combat," which hopefully fixes the 2015 RPG classic's biggest problem

  25-08-2026 23:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered was the big "one more thing" announcement closing out today's Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, and while there's an extremely wide array of new features in this release, one stands out above all the others: better combat. The often limp, floaty fighting of the 2015 original has been a sticking point since launch, and it seems that's a key point of emphasis in this remaster."Feel every swing, sign, and dodge like never before," the remaster's official webs
  
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• First Stranger Things: Tales From '85 trailer sees Hawkins enter the paranormal as Eleven and the gang encounter ghostly monsters from the Upside Down

  25-08-2026 23:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first trailer for Stranger Things: Tales From '85 season 2 has arrived, and things are getting pretty spooky.In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Eleven and the gang are warned about a haunting in the woods... and encounter a swarm of Demogorgon-like creatures who seemingly can't be killed... because they might be ghosts.Per the official logline: "With Valentine's Day on the way, the gang must uncover the truth behind ghostly apparitions and a swarm of strange creatures causing chao
  
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• Coyote Vs. Acme director says it was a challenge to update classic Looney Tunes characters for modern audiences: "We're trying to protect legacies that are so much older than us"

  25-08-2026 23:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Coyote Vs. Acme director Dave Green says he felt a strong responsibility when it came to updating classic Looney Tunes characters for a 2020s audience."That is part of the challenge and the hope and the responsibility we have: it's updating these characters for modern audiences while keeping their essences true to who those characters have always been," Green tells GamesRadar+, when asked about the film being an entry point to Looney Tunes for today's kids."Myself and my team were really... our
  
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• Coyote Vs. Acme director says the viral support after the movie was scrapped was "kind of a miracle": "It led us to this moment today"

  25-08-2026 23:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Coyote Vs. Acme director Dave Green says he's grateful for the massive outpour of support after the film's cancellation, as it led to its eventual release."It was crazy because, I would say in that time period, I really truly never felt alone because there were so many people, friends, voices online, other filmmakers, people who were fans of these characters just speaking out in this way," Green tells GamesRadar+. "It was really kind of a miracle. I would say that myself and the entire filmmakin
  
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• The Commodore 77 looks like a C64 Ultimate for Edgerunners, but it also "brings a slice of Cyberpunk 2077 and Night City to the long-established C64 demo scene"

  25-08-2026 23:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Commodore is making a Cyberpunk 2077 version of the C64 Ultimate, marking its first-ever hardware collaboration. The special edition microcomputer is powered by the same FPGA hardware as last year's remake, but the new machine is cosplaying as an Edgerunner and includes a "shard" C64 demo cartridge.Dubbed the Commodore 77, the special edition microcomputer will drain your CredChip account. The gritty yellow breadbin will set you back $377, which is a chunk more than the Beige and Startlight Comm
  
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• CD Projekt Red snuck 30 improvements into The Witcher 3 Remastered reveal, including "immersive meditation," new quest tracking, a loot rework, and Switch 2 exclusives

  25-08-2026 22:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered was the big surprise at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, with CD Projekt Red bringing a shotgun blast of upgrades to all players in a free update coming September 29. The headliners include updated combat, enhanced visuals, and polished movement, but the remaster's reveal trailer also crammed in a staggering 30 improvements that sound mighty impactful. Depending on how you play or what you care about, these might even be among the most important bits. Here's
  
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• The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past DLC includes a nod to CD Projekt Red's original 2007 RPG and its source books as Geralt wields a new silver chain

  25-08-2026 22:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tonight's big Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcase provided us with a neat glimpse of many, many exciting new games underway –and, perhaps best of all, The Witcher 3's own big Songs of the Past DLC.Yep, we actually have finally seen Geralt front and center in the DLC, and I couldn't be more excited after watching CD Projekt Red's new teaser trailer myself. It contains a first look at the protagonist wielding silver chains – a weapon he hasn't used since the opening of the origin
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gamescom trailer gives us our first look at Ruby, Emerald, and Ultima Weapon

  25-08-2026 22:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Our new look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation at Gamescom Opening Night Live was brief, but it did give us our first look at several of the finale's big Weapon fights. After months of speculation, Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, and Ultima Weapon have all made their big debut, and these epic battles are looking spectacular so far.We caught a brief glimpse of Emerald Weapon during a cutscene in Rebirth, but it appears the creature will play a much bigger role in Revelation, in line with the structure o
  
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• The Witcher 3 Remastered is coming next month as a free upgrade for all players, and everyone's getting free expansions today

  25-08-2026 22:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is coming September 29, bringing sweeping graphical and mechanical improvements to the storied RPG. It will be a free upgrade to all existing owners on PC and consoles.Developer CD Projekt Red announced The Witcher 3's surprise remaster at today's Gamescom Opening Night Live show alongside a brief look at upcoming expansion Songs of the Past. Remaster may be selling it short. CD Projekt Red teases "upgraded visuals, enhanced combat, improved traversal and move
  
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• Path of Exile 2 is getting its 1.0 update after 2 years in early access, and swords are coming

  25-08-2026 22:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  Grinding Gear Games has officially set a release date for Path of Exile 2's 1.0 update, with the ARPG finally leaving early access on December 11, right about two years after its initial launch. As expected, the game will be completely free-to-play on all platforms when 1.0 comes out, ditching its current $30 price tag.GGG took the stage during this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live to reveal a new release date trailer for Path of Exile 1.0, and it shows off brand-new sword-based gameplay that
  
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• Path of Exile 2 is getting its 1.0 update after 2 years in early access and swords are coming

  25-08-2026 22:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  Grinding Gear Games has officially set a release date for Path of Exile 2's 1.0 update, with the ARPG finally leaving early access on December 11, right about two years after its initial launch. As expected, the game will be completely free-to-play on all platforms when 1.0 comes out, ditching its current $30 price tag.GGG took the stage during this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live to reveal a new release date trailer for Path of Exile 1.0, and it shows off brand-new sword-based gameplay that
  
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• Lego Skylines is the city-building game of my dreams, and the new Cities: Skylines devs are making it look like everything I could've imagined

  25-08-2026 21:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  After months of rumors, Paradox Interactive has revealed that Lego Skylines is the real deal, with the city builder franchise's collab with Lego being revealed at Gamescom 2026. Back in May, the Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea (the nation's ratings board like PEGI or ESRB) rated a number of titles that are set to release in the near future ahead of their reveals at Summer Game Fest, like Persona 4 Revival, Ace Combat 8, Gears of War E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. Howe
  
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• Hit roguelike and my GOTY Mewgenics is coming to console next month

  25-08-2026 21:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel have confirmed that Mewgenics is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 in two weeks on September 8, 2026.Out of the best games of 2026, the macabre strategy game roguelike slash cat-breeding simulator Mewgenics is still at the top of my list. It was no surprise, given that McMillen's previous game The Binding of Isaac is one of the best roguelike games of all time. But so far I've been bound to playing the game on my desktop PC, because if I had ac
  
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• Warlock, the next big D&D game to come after Baldur's Gate 3, just showed off nearly 10 minutes of its Dragon's Dogma-style gameplay – and I can't wait to play next year

  25-08-2026 21:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tonight's Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcase brought many an intriguing reveal and sneak peek – including a nearly ten-minute long look at Warlock, the next big Dungeons & Dragons-inspired video game to come after Baldur's Gate 3.Late last year, D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast unveiled that it was working on a new open-world game dubbed Warlcok – a game that features none other than Tasha, the archmage and demonologist you might recognize from various adventures in
  
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• Metro 2039 brings back weapon customization from Metro Exodus, but that isn't the only thing we learned from its stunning new gameplay trailer

  25-08-2026 21:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  4A Games resurfaced at Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2026 with a brand new look at Metro 2039. The latest trailer was designed to give a little more insight into the plight of the Stranger, the protagonist we'll be controlling throughout this long-awaited return to hell. But it's difficult to ignore everything else contained within this sneak peek at the story-driven shooter's development – it looks absolutely stunning, and a genuine evolution over 2019's Metro Exodus. Putting the absurd vi
  
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• Silent Hill: Townfall goes Until Dawn mode with celebrity cameos from The Odyssey and Lost actors

  25-08-2026 20:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Konami gave a particularly chilling Silent Hill: Townfall update at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 with a murky new trailer that reveals a few celebrities in developer Screen Burn's new psychological horror game. Townfall's voice cast will include Lost star Terry O'Quinn, as well as The Odyssey actor and It: Welcome to Derry hero Jovan Adepo.
  Until now, main Silent Hill games have only ever gotten close to Hollywood by stealing Christina Aguilera's 1999 Teen Choice Awards outfit for hot pink f
  
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• Tides of Annihilation devs confirm Resident Evil Requiem's Grace actor will replace Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 star Jennifer English

  25-08-2026 20:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new trailer for upcoming action game Tides of Annihilation has arrived as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live and confirmed the rumors: Angela Sant'Albano, best known as the voice of Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem, is taking over the role of protagonist Gwendolyn. Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 star Jennifer English previously pulled out of the role, citing a "need to take time to rest and properly look after my mental and physical health."You can get a taste of Sant'
  
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• Mass Effect-like RPG Exodus finally gets a release date, and it's not that far away

  25-08-2026 20:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Archetype Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast have released a new trailer at Gamescom for their upcoming sci-fi RPG Exodus, confirming it'll release on April 7, 2027.While surprises are a major part of Opening Night Live, one game we knew we'd be seeing more of during the Geoff Keighley-led showcase was Exodus, a Mass Effect-like RPG which is the debut title by Archetype Entertainment – a studio comprised of talent from Naughty Dog, Halo Studios, EA, and crucially, BioWare. However, I'm
  
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• The Metroidvania I've wanted for 3 years is finally out next year, and it looks like Mexican Castlevania: "Alucard's suit is like 90% of a mariachi suit already"

  25-08-2026 20:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  I first caught wind of Mariachi Legends almost three years ago. I'm the furthest thing from a Metroidvania sicko there is, but I just couldn't resist this one for one big reason: Mexican food. Mariachi Legends is heavily inspired by Mexican folklore and prominently features traditional Mexican cuisine, and just like that it's been on my radar ever since. Now, it has a release date: April 27, 2027.A new trailer for Mariachi Legends debuted during Gamescom Opening Night Live, and the game looks be
  
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• Ananta release date places the free-to-play anime take on GTA in January 2027, just 2 months after Rockstar's GTA 6

  25-08-2026 20:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, which means we're getting a first look at a plethora of new titles and various sneak peeks at those we've already been looking forward to – including Ananta.In case you've not seen Ananta out in the wild before, it's a free-to-play open-world anime-style game (say that three times fast, eh?) with some heavy GTA vibes that mark it as an action-packed adventure fans of Rockstar's own beloved series won't want to miss – and it turns out it's arrivi
  
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• Crimson Desert is already getting an Enhanced edition with "new story moments" and new language options

  25-08-2026 20:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced: a new update for the massive open-world game bringing new story moments to the game.During Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Pearl Abyss unleashed a new trailer for Crimson Desert. However, it wasn't a trailer for the DLC expansion, or even some new animals to tame like most updates before it. The trailer touted "new story moments," being added to the game, which should hopefully flesh out the narrative – which many consider to be the weake
  
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• Nodusfall looks more like Monster Hunter and Elden Ring than the usual games from creator and Genshin Impact studio Hoyoverse

  25-08-2026 20:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Genshin Impact studio Hoyoverse revealed another new game at today's Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcase: Nodusfall, a co-op action game that looks nothing like most Hoyo games. Nodusfall is described by presenter Geoff Keighley as a mythical action game where teams of Weavers take on divine beasts and beings. Snippets of presumed gameplay woven into the many cutscenes on display suggest teams of four players will help each other in boss fights, and that's just the start of the Monster Hun
  
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• Rainbow Six is getting its first new single-player entry in 18 years, an XCOM-style strategy game from the Mario + Rabbids co-developer

  25-08-2026 20:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ubisoft has revealed Rainbow Six Tactics, a single-player turn-based strategy game set to launch in 2027.
  In the works at Mario + Rabbids co-developer Ubisoft Paris, the game will see players running the Rainbow Six organization – led by Vegas protagonist Paul Bishop – as it works to counter a global threat, with 15 recruitable operators from Siege available. Rainbow Six Tactics is structured like XCOM, in the sense that players will deploy units into turn-based combat while managing
  
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• RollerCoaster Tycoon finally gets another chance as Atari hands the reins to the indie studio behind a zoo management game with 90% positive Steam reviews

  25-08-2026 20:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Atari has just announced RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks, a new take on the beloved management series, during Gamescom Opening Night Live. This time, the publisher is handing the reins to Springloaded, the indie studio that previously turned the heads of management game fans with Let's Build a Zoo.RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks is "coming soon" to Steam early access, and the developers are keen to ensure the community is involved in making this one right."We have a tremendous legacy to uphold
  
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• Here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom

  25-08-2026 19:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Future Games Show is set to return next week, so here's how you can watch all of the shows that are coming to you from Koln, Germany.First up is the Future Games Show at Gamescom. The main event, this one is hosted by Resident Evil Requiem's Leon and Grace, Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant'Albano. With more than 40 games to show off, including 13 world premiers - including Tides of Annihilation, Onimusha: Way of the Samurai, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, and many more, make sure not to m
  
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• When Valve killed its Ravenholm game, Arkane founder says "we did not understand" its thinking: "It all came down to the economics behind Half-Life 2 and how the DLCs were selling"

  25-08-2026 18:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dishonored boss and Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio, now creative director at Weird West maker Wolfeye Studios, previously worked with Valve on a Half-Life 2 Ravenholm game before its abrupt cancellation. In a new interview, Colantonio reflects on his time with Valve and shares more about how that unfortunate project put him on a course for immersive sim history. Speaking with Press Box PR, Colantonio describes the disappointment around Valve's decision to end Ravenholm's development. "It
  
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• JRPG remake Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter did so well, "we're hoping to continue the remakes for a while," Falcom president says

  25-08-2026 18:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Now that we're one year removed from Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a remake of 2004's The Legend of Heroes, Falcom is keen to carry on the same path. A direct sequel is coming, and more are on the way, it's just a matter of what those games will look like.Toshihiro Kondo, the company's president, spoke about the current strategy in an interview with Gungho. "Since the Trails series has continued for over 20 years, I know it's not always easy to jump in from the latest title," he says, in a clip
  
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• Lies of P director says he wouldn't settle for a game-key card on Nintendo Switch 2 because everyone at his studio is a "proud gamer"

  25-08-2026 18:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lies of P director Jiwon Choi says that Nough Studio didn't consider launching the game's complete edition as a game-key card on Switch 2 as everyone at the company is a "proud gamer."There has been a lot of discussion about physical versus digital games, particularly since PlayStation announced that it would end physical disc production, before emailing PS5 players to remind them they don't own their digital games. Essentially, the question of game ownership is on everyone's lips with new topic
  
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