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• Get a job: Pixelberry Studios is seeking a Software Engineering Manager

  01-05-2018 22:19
  Pixelberry is looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to lead development on its interactive fiction game Choices: Stories You Play. ...
  
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• Robert Kirkman "personally" stopped his own Invincible script being turned into a movie because it was "absolutely horrible"

  25-06-2026 16:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Long before Invincible landed on our screen as a series, creator Robert Kirkman had planned to make it into a movie. However, the comic book writer has revealed that he personally stopped it being made because he thought the script was so bad.Speaking at the Annecy Animation Festival, he told crowds that the script was "absolutely horrible". He said, per Deadline: "It was just embarrassing, just bad. It was a fun lesson because you fight for the opportunity to write your screenplay and then you
  
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• "Most" of the Destiny 2 team is being laid off as Bungie says the MMO "fell short of expectations these past several years," some Marathon devs also affected

  25-06-2026 16:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Two weeks after releasing the final update for Destiny 2, Marathon developer Bungie has announced that it will be going through layoffs.In a post on Bluesky, the Bungie account publishes a statement saying, "With great sadness, we are announcing a reduction in force as we reorganize Bungie." It adds, "As the leaders of Bungie, past and present, we recognize Destiny 2 fell short of expectations these past several years. Following our final content update to Destiny 2, and with our future projects
  
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• Capcom had "no idea" how Pragmata would be received, Hugh actor says, but now the star of the 'Space dad' banger is getting touching messages from people considering their own relationship with family

  25-06-2026 16:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pragmata star David Menkin says the team had no idea how the game would be received, but is now receiving a ton of positive messages about the game.Pragmata has been in development for a long time. In fact it was one of the first games announced when the PS5 was revealed back in 2020. But from the looks of things, the wait was worth it, as it has stood alongside Resident Evil Requiem and Monster Hunter Stories 3 to contribute to Capcom's absolutely massive 2026 lineup in a big way. Not only that
  
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• DC Studios greenlights Absolute Batman animated series with creator Scott Snyder as showrunner

  25-06-2026 16:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  An animated series based on the best-selling comic Absolute Batman is in the works at Warner Bros and DC Studios – and the era of 'reimagined' Bruce Waynes is truly upon us.Absolute Batman, created by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, is a monthly superhero comic that stars a 24-year-old, blue-collar Bruce Wayne who works by day as a civil engineer and still has one living parent. The comic has been widely celebrated as a reimagining of the Batman mythos. You can check out the official serie
  
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• First DC Studios anime murders Batman and puts Joker on a "violent quest" to find his killer

  25-06-2026 15:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  We didn't see this one coming. The first DC Studios anime has been unveiled at Annecy International Animation Film Festival – and it's all about a Joker revenge quest.As per the logline for Joker: Laugh Riot, "When Batman is murdered, the Joker launches a ruthless crusade through Gotham’s underworld to find the killer who took away his greatest adversary. But as his violent quest for answers pushes him closer towards vigilante than villain, Joker is forced to confront the truth that
  
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• Deltarune Chapter 5 update stops flirting from freezing the game and makes the final boss easier if you suck

  25-06-2026 15:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new Deltarune Chapter 5 update targets bugs and makes its final boss slightly easier if you suck at the game. (Don't worry, this is a safe space.)The Undertale offshoot launched yesterday to some impressive numbers, easily beating its previous Steam player peak as fans practically swarmed to find out what happens next in the episodic RPG. Theorists and casual fans alike had spent all year channelling their inner Charlie Day – and by that I mean speculating wildly – so its popularit
  
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• Epic Games boss calls Steam AI disclosures "really irresponsible of Valve" as they make it "much, much, much harder for a game developer to have a chance of success"

  25-06-2026 15:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fortnite developer and publisher Epic Games has been in the limelight for its creators' stance on generative AI – and it seems it'll continue to be, as CEO Tim Sweeney speaks on the topic once more, specifically in relation to what he calls Valve's "irresponsible" AI disclosures on Steam. It comes up in a recent interview with PC Gamer, in which Sweeney explains how AI could be a valuable tool for smaller devs.
  "If you have a game with a really unique look and feel, you need unique content
  
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• Want to get into Warhammer 40K for the new edition? This box set is the best value you'll find right now

  25-06-2026 14:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  The trouble with a wargame as massive as Warhammer 40K is finding a way in. The rules can be labyrinthine, there are so many factions to choose from, and it's often difficult to find a starter set with everything you need; they're often . That all changes with a new edition, though. Warhammer 40K 11th Edition has just gone live, and it's the best jumping-on point we've had for the hobby in years. Unlike the best board games, Warhammer 40K is constantly changing; its rules are eternally being ref
  
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• GTA 6's free pre-order bonus comes with a catch – it's automatically set to charge you a month after redeeming it

  25-06-2026 13:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fans are warning that the free month of GTA+ included in your GTA 6 pre-orders will be automatically set to renew, so make sure to turn that off if you don't want to pay for more.Rockstar Games confirmed the GTA 6 price yesterday ahead of the pre-orders going live today, which also included the biggest info dump we've had about the game probably ever. The GTA 6 Ultimate Edition was confirmed, as was the fact that there's exclusive content locked behind the $100 version, as well as other annoying
  
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• Move over, Luffy – an all-girl One Piece special is heading to Netflix this July, focusing on Nami and Robin

  25-06-2026 13:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  We have good news for One Piece fans overseas, as Netflix has confirmed a release date for One Piece Heroines, and it's less than one week after it drops in Japan.On June 25, Netflix took to Twitter to confirm that the upcoming special episode of One Piece will land on the streamer on July 11. That's just six days after it airs in Japan on the evening of July 5. Check out the post below. A new ONE PIECE story is coming to Netflix! Based on ONE PIECE novel HEROINES, enjoy this story featuring Nam
  
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• The Mandalorian star wasn't tricked by attempts to hide Luke Skywalker in the season 2 finale

  25-06-2026 13:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  Back in 2020, The Mandalorian season 2 broke the internet when it brought back Luke Skywalker in the finale. The cameo was a total secret, even to the actors on set, bar Pedro Pascal. But, Ming-Na Wen, who plays Fennec Shand in the Star Wars universe, has revealed she knew the truth the whole time. "Oh, I knew it was Luke. How could you not? The glove, the lightsaber, the R2-D2 that they painted freaking green," Wen said in conversation with Katee Sackhoff, who plays Bo-Katan Kryze (and had no i
  
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• GTA 6 gets a custom PS5 welcome screen for pre-orders and more after Sony brags Rockstar's new game runs "best" on its console

  25-06-2026 13:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  As you've no doubt noticed, GTA 6 is on the horizon. Releasing on November 19, GTA 6 pre-orders are now open, letting players prepare for Rockstar's new crime sandbox to engulf their lives. Sony's already rolled out the red carpet, plastering the game across PlayStation 5 landing pages, despite it being a multi-platform release.If you boot up your PS5 console right now, the first thing you'll be greeted by is an advertisement for the sixth mainline Grand Theft Auto. The neon 'VI' symbol comes up
  
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• The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman admits Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin is "way better at killing characters than me"

  25-06-2026 12:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman may not be a stranger to killing off beloved characters, but he knows who the real maester is: Game of Thrones' George R.R. Martin.Speaking at Annecy (via Deadline), Kirkman said, "He is the master and I am but the learner. He is way better at killing characters than me."But that's not for want of trying. While Martin may have made his name by putting characters on the chopping block – Ned Stark, Jon Snow (before his revival), and Joffrey Baratheon among t
  
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• Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy maestro Tetsuya Nomura says Super Mario 64 "truly shaped my current guiding principle" when moving to 3D JRPGs

  25-06-2026 12:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Frequent Final Fantasy developer and Kingdom Hearts co-creator Tetsuya Nomura was actually inspired by a very different type of game when making the transition to three whole dimensions: Super Mario 64.The iconic character designer and game director says as much in an interview with Famitsu magazine when talking about the games that have had the biggest impact on his career. (Thanks for the translation, Genki!)"It differs from era to era, but the game that truly shaped my current guiding princip
  
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• Supergirl's Krypton flashbacks double down on the dark truth about Superman's parents in the DCU

  25-06-2026 12:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Supergirl is in cinemas now, and the latest entry in the DCU: Chapter One confirms a truth we learned in 2025's Superman: Kal-El's parents sent their son to Earth to "rule without mercy."Note: spoilers for Supergirl follow.You may recall that a minor controversy erupted over a change to Kal-El's origin story in 2025's Superman. In that movie, Lex recovers a damaged portion of the final message Lara and Jor-El (Angela Sarafyan and Bradley Cooper) sent with their son to Earth just before the destr
  
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• GTA 6 could get a physical disc release only a month after its code-in-a-box launch, it's claimed, which could be good news for collectors and bad news for FOMO

  25-06-2026 12:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA 6 will reportedly be getting a physical release after all, with disc editions of the game rumored to release in December 2026.Rockstar Games finally releasing more details about GTA 6 – such as the GTA 6 price, details about the Ultimate Edition, and other assorted bits of news – is something that you would expect to bring universal happiness given how much people have been dying to hear anything about the game. However, some of Rockstar's decisions have drawn ire, such as exclus
  
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• Deltarune Chapter 6 is "aiming for a 2027 release," Undertale legend Toby Fox casually reveals on Steam after Chapter 5's record-breaking launch

  25-06-2026 12:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Now that Undertale and Deltarune creator Toby Fox has finally released his newer game's Chapter 5, fans are already looking forward to what's next – and, apparently, they'll have to wait until next year… or so the developer seems to say, casually at that.Eagle-eyed fans have spotted Fox's quiet reveal on the official Steam page for Deltarune, further down under the "FAQ" section of the RPG's description.
  The first question asks whether Chapter 5 is the "last chapter," to which the d
  
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• As Xbox studios brace for a "reset," South of Midnight developers from Compulsion Games begin looking for work

  25-06-2026 12:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  South of Midnight developers have begun to leave Compulsions Games en masse, as corporate owner Xbox starts a big "reset" of the business.Multiple reports recently claimed that several Xbox Game Studios were bracing for mass layoffs or even full closures, with Double Fine (Psychonauts, Brutal Legend), Ninja Theory (Hellblade, Enslaved) and Compulsion Games all apparently in negotiations with the company over their future. These studios were reportedly in talks to potentially spin off and secure
  
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• The One Piece remake won't recast Luffy, as iconic voice actor says "it has truly renewed my spirit"

  25-06-2026 12:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  It looks like Netflix's upcoming The One Piece remake won't stray too far from the original anime, as the series has cast the original voice actor behind Monkey D Luffy. The official One Piece Twitter page broke the news, writing, "The Japanese voice cast for Monkey D. Luffy is confirmed to be Mayumi Tanaka." The star provided a comment on her return, saying, "I'm happy to once again take part in a new series, The One Piece, as Luffy. While taking on a new challenge at this age brought some anxi
  
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• When does Supergirl take place on the DCU timeline?

  25-06-2026 12:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Supergirl is out now as we finally meet Milly Alcock as Clark Kent's fun, carefree cousin following her cameo in Superman last summer. But just how are the two movies connected – and how much time takes place between them? Well, if you're curious about where Supergirl takes place on the DCU timeline, then you're in the right spot. We go into more detail about this below, as well as giving a bit of background on how it all links to the previous DCEU.One thing is for sure, though, the DCU ti
  
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• Supergirl writer says James Gunn was "protective" over Superman's dialogue in the new DCU movie

  25-06-2026 11:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Supergirl writer Ana Noguiera has revealed that DCU co-president James Gunn got involved with Superman's appearance in the new DC movie. "He is protective of Superman," Noguiera confirmed, when asked by Brandon Davis if that was the case. "There is like a couple things in other moments where he was like, 'He wouldn't say that to her.' And I was like, 'Okay cool.' But, mostly we had the same idea." It makes sense that Gunn would be protective over Kal-El, since he wrote and directed the 2025 film
  
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• Avengers: Endgame's re-release will have a special end tag – but not in every screening

  25-06-2026 11:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  More details about Avengers: Endgame's upcoming re-release have been revealed – and it sure sounds like it's tying into Avengers: Doomsday in a big way.As per Deadline, those watching Endgame in Disney's new 'Infinity Vision' large format will be treated to 'a custom introduction, additional new footage, and a special end tag exclusive to Infinity Vision and IMAX releases.' As if to really hammer home the freshness, Mjolnir-style, Avengers: Endgame's re-release comes with its own special t
  
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• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 gets another tease, and it might reveal a key detail about the long-awaited anime's return to Netflix

  25-06-2026 11:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following the first look at Annecy, Netflix has confirmed that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is on its way, and the first trailer is imminent. In a post on Instagram, we got a new poster and a tease asking fans if they're "ready to meet the crew" as well as promising a trailer coming on June 29. The poster doesn't reveal too much aside from showing us a new look at Night City. It also seems like there may be a stream of blood falling on the left-hand side and, as fans know all too well, there
  
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• The best Prime Day deals for gamers live: here are the biggest PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PC discounts based on our expert hands-on testing

  25-06-2026 11:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Menu(Image credit: Future)1. Quick links
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  6. Live updatesIt's day three of this year's Amazon Prime Day deals, and that means time is starting to run out if you want to take advantage of gaming-shaped bargains. Traditionally, folks wait until the final day to start hitting checkout... which means stock rapidly begins running out as everyone pulls the trigger. I've also found that discounts begin to dry up as the sale runs out of stea
  
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• X-Men '97 season 2 shows off new trailer that absolutely has to be teasing the return of a hero who died in season 1

  25-06-2026 11:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first trailer for X-Men '97 season 2 has arrived...In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we hear Apocalypse declare that he's about to "usher in a new era forged in iron and blood." We hear another voice say, "The ones you care for will be your undoing," to which Xavier replies, "They are how we survive." We also see Polaris, who is Magneto's biological mutant daughter in the comics, get a quick butt-kicking moment of her own (which is interesting given that the only other time we've
  
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• Chris Wilson's new ARPG won't be as big as Path of Exile, making him worry fans will say "'all this time and you just made that?'"

  25-06-2026 02:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Grinding Gear Games co-founder Chris Wilson wants everyone to know his new, unannounced action-RPG won't be comparable in size to Path of Exile, and he worries his fans will be disappointed when it's revealed.In the latest video posted to his official YouTube channel, Wilson gets into all sorts of fun topics like whether there's really fishing in Path of Exile (don't expect a clear answer), the games he's been playing (Project Diablo 2 and a mobile fishing game), and his plant wall. Most relevan
  
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• Ex-Fable devs' Stardew Valley-like is coming to consoles in August

  24-06-2026 23:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Kynseed, the impossibly charming Stardew Valley-ish life sim from a team of former Fable developers, is coming to consoles on August 4.Indie developer PixelCount Studios, founded by two Lionhead veterans who worked on "every Fable game," according to the studio's website, announced on Steam that Kynseed will release on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on August 4. "That means more players will soon be able to grow a family legacy, run shops, explore Quill, and now, of cou
  
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• Tom Holland says Spider-Man: Brand New Day's suit redesign is an homage to Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Peter Parkers

  24-06-2026 23:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tom Holland says the new Spidey suit is an homage to all of the live-action Spider-Mans... and this makes me even more stoked for Brand New Day."When we decided that we're going to make Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we said, what if we made a suit that was an homage to Tobey and Andrew's designs because my Peter Parker had met those guys. So we kind of created a Spider-Child of all three costumes," Holland explains in a new behind-the-scenes video.Director Destin Daniel Cretton points out that we c
  
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• $949 Steam Deck OLED is just the expensive beginning – MSI marketing lead warns there's "much room for another price hike" in handheld consoles

  24-06-2026 23:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  We are in the unyielding winter of $949 Steam Deck OLEDs, $1,049 Steam Machines, and I'm finding myself missing $1 pizza more than ever. My cat is no doubt devising how to sell my kidneys as he notices the way I scoff at prices on even small amenities like his salmon cans, and all I can do now is pray he fails – especially since MSI product marketing lead Andy Chu predicts this year's price hikes will only get worse. Speaking to FRVR in time for the release of handheld console MSI Claw 8 E
  
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