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• Marvel vs Capcom Infinite Adds Spider-Man, Nemesis, More

  21-07-2017 00:04
  Four new characters have joined the roster of Marvel vs Capcom Infinite.
  During today's Marvel Games panel at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Spider-Man, Dead Rising's Frank West, Resident Evil 3's Nemesis and Final Fight's Haggar have all been added to the roster.
  While footage of the four in action has yet to be released to the public, the official Marvel vs Capcom Infinite Twitter account confirmed a trailer will be released tomorrow morning.
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• WoW Forever dev says it was an "honor" to bring an old Make-A-Wish quest back in Blizzard's new MMO

  02-10-2026 23:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Forever is all about preserving the original, vanilla WoW experience as it was back in 2004, but there's one quest from 2007 that the MMO's community has been asking Blizzard to make an exception for, and now their wishes have been granted.For the uninitiated, the Kyle's Gone Missing quest was originally added to WoW during its Burning Crusade era from 2007. It was a Make-A-Wish request from a young player named Ezra 'Ephoenix' Chatterton, who had been battling brain cancer at
  
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• Warlock devs eventually realized that "too powerful" D&D spells were the perfect starting point

  02-10-2026 22:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warlock has quickly become one of the most exciting new games on the horizon, and it's not just because we're all thirsty for more Dungeons & Dragons games after exhausting Baldur's Gate 3. The open-world action-adventure promises an extensive spell system that'll let you interact with the objects and enemies in some wild ways. Even the devs were initially worried that the game's spells were too OP, but as it turns out, that was the perfect starting point."There's this tendency on the dev te
  
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• After Warner Bros. and Paramount merge, the notable studios are getting a surprising new name

  02-10-2026 22:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger is indeed moving ahead, and with a new name in tow.According to Paramount CEO David Ellison, the newly combined company will be known as Skydance... which is what Ellison named his first media company back in 2006."Both have distinct identities, extraordinary legacies and brands that have resonated with audiences for generations,” Ellison writes on Twitter. "We wanted a name that would give the combined company an identity of its own while allowing Par
  
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• Ahead of VisionQuest premiere, Marvel releases first three WandaVision episodes for free on YouTube

  02-10-2026 21:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Just two weeks before the premiere of VisionQuest, Marvel has the first three episodes of WandaVision available to stream for free on YouTube.You might recall that WandaVision is the first TV show to kick off the Disney Plus era of the MCU, with each series tying into the main movie universe. WandaVision takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame, where a grief-stricken Wanda Maximoff uses magic to create a happy, idyllic life in the wake of Vision's tragic death at the hands of Thanos. A
  
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• Zelda and Banjo PC port devs slam new vibe-coded Banjo-Tooie recompilation

  02-10-2026 21:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  As fanmade recompilations and PC ports of classic games become more and more prominent, so have AI-driven projects built largely through vibe coding. Many prominent members of these development communities have taken strong anti-AI stances, and that includes the devs behind Zelda 64: Recompiled and Banjo: Recompiled. Those devs are particularly perturbed by a new recompilation of Banjo-Tooie that builds on their work with extensive AI coding.Two years ago, a tool called N64: Recompiled debuted w
  
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• Arc Raiders free trial gives you 4 days of access to the "full" extraction shooter

  02-10-2026 21:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Arc Raiders hype may have died down ever-so-slightly since its monumental launch almost a year ago, but it's still reaching tens of thousands of concurrent players on Steam every day, so developer Embark must be doing something right. The studio says its "biggest update since launch," titled Frozen Trail, is launching October 8, and it's celebrating that release with a new free trial running for four days between then and October 12.On the official Arc Raiders website, Embark says the free t
  
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• GTA 6 has "detailed decapitation" and cocaine can be "snorted directly," says UK ratings board

  02-10-2026 20:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA 6 has been given a PEGI 18 rating in the UK and Europe, unsurprisingly, but the very detailed description of the game's contents suggests an even more violent, sexually explicit game than you might expect from the notoriously violent, sexually explicit series.Rockstar's upcoming behemoth has already been rated by the ESRB and other rating systems, but the PEGI rating specifically includes some incredibly juicy new details about the game. In providing a reason for the 18+ rating, the board sa
  
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• The Witcher 3 mod swaps every single Griffin with the iconic low-poly pigeon: "He is back"

  02-10-2026 18:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  You know the iconic low-poly pigeon from The Witcher 3? The one that became a running joke in the community, and miraculously made it in the remaster? They're taking over the whole damn RPG, thanks to some modders who're dedicated to low-poly supremacy.Bit of backstory, if you're not clued in: there's a bird in The Witcher 3 with distinctly anachronistic textures. Where most everything else in the fantasy world is gorgeous and smooth and well-rendered, this feathered NPC is angular and blocky, a
  
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• Star Wars: Galactic Racer Metacritic score makes it one of the best-rated Star Wars games ever

  02-10-2026 18:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars: Galactic Racer's Metacritic score is one of the highest ever for a Star Wars game, beating out the Cal Kestis-led Jedi games and every Battlefront. Star Wars: Galactic Racer reviews are in, and it turns out the critics yearn for Glup Shitto's and podracing-adjacent motorsports in the Star Wars realm. Over on Metacritic, the game has nabbed a score of 88 after 50 reviews, which places it as the fifth-best rated Star Wars game – alongside Star Wars-themed tables for Pinball FX and
  
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• There are "all sorts of smart reasons" the League of Legends MMO shouldn't be made, Riot boss says

  02-10-2026 18:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Riot Games' League of Legends MMO has been a long time coming, with very little information actually shared about it, but studio co-founder Marc Merrill is still confident it's going to work despite thinking there are plenty of "smart reasons as to why we shouldn't do what we're doing." As spotted by PCGamesN, Merrill shares his latest thoughts on the MMO's challenges in a new episode of the Lemonade Stand podcast (below). Merrill is asked why he thinks the game can succeed when it'll be launchi
  
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• Here's everything new we learned about GTA 6 this week | GTA 6 O'clock

  02-10-2026 18:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Welcome back to GTA 6 O'Clock! This week, Daniel Dawkins and James Jarvis examine the biggest Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay details. In case you somehow missed it, GTA 6 landed on the cover of Game Informer magazine – a moment Rockstar used to reveal new information surrounding the complexity of this open-world sandbox. There was also fresh detail on some of the activities you'll be able to participate in, and some of the distractions you'll be able to hunt down too. DD and JJ also explore t
  
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• Nacon is launching the first-ever PS5 controller with an interactive screen and charging dock

  02-10-2026 18:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nacon is launching its second officially licensed PS5 Pro controller, and it's the first ever to bring a built-in display and menu system to Sony's console ecosystem. Controllers with displays aren't exactly rare these days, as Xbox, Switch 2, and PC all have loads of gamepads with this feature, but Nacon's new Revolution 5 Unlimited is the first PS5 controller sporting a screen. If you've been following the market for a while, you may remember the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro, Nacon's first crack at
  
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• GTA 6 marketing turns NBA goliath Miami Heat into the Vice City Heat for one game

  02-10-2026 17:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Good news if you're a fan of the NBA or cool novelty t-shirts, because Rockstar and the Miami Heart are partnering up for the release of GTA 6. On top of lighting up the team's venue and releasing a full merch line, there'll be "special activities" on game night ahead of the blockbuster sequel's launch.It'll all kick off on November 18, the eve of Grand Theft Auto 6 finally becoming playable worldwide. The Miami Heat, to be dubbed the Vice City Heat for this occasion, are up against the Milwauke
  
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• Xbox is "in a pickle" because "Microsoft never really picked a lane" says ex-PlayStation boss

  02-10-2026 17:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says Xbox's current issues have mostly been down to the publisher's inability to pick a lane and stay in it. Whether you're an Xbox diehard or not, there's no denying that Microsoft has been pretty confusing over the last few years, with the company seemingly changing its strategy on a whim constantly – which really hasn't helped it catch up on PlayStation's massive lead. Most prominently has been the company's approach to game exclusivity since it purc
  
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• Bethesda kills AI fan's viral Fallout game, much to their chagrin

  02-10-2026 16:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  A viral, fan-made Fallout game that used Claude AI to take the post-apocalyptic RPG series to New York is no more, following an apparent cease-and-desist notice from Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax.Earlier this week, an AI enthusiast took to the global town square to unveil Fallout: New York. Using Claude Opus 5.5, the browser game featured 117 unique locations, 112 characters, 46 weapons, and 0 audio files, but, well, every sound was made using code, so that was fine.Fallout: New York, a full
  
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• The Hunger Games director explains why Sunrise on the Reaping is a "return to form" for the franchise

  02-10-2026 16:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping brings audiences back to the Capitol for one of the franchise's most harrowing games: Haymitch Abernathy's. Based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins, the movie will tell the story of the 50th games, 24 years before the original trilogy.However, while this story is separate from Katniss Everdeen's, director Francis Lawrence has been open about the similarities between the stories. Unlike the previous prequel, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,
  
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• M. Night Shyamalan's new movie is being called a "masterpiece" and the "perfect companion" to The Sixth Sense

  02-10-2026 16:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first audience reactions to M. Night Shyamalan's new movie Remain have begun to emerge from Beyond Fest – and we might have another classic on our hands.Set for release on February 5, 2027, Remain stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a depressed architect who takes on another job while still coming to terms with the death of a family member. While working, he meets Wren (Phoebe Dynevor) who, as the synopsis describes her, is a a "young woman who disrupts his carefully ordered world.""M. Night Shya
  
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• Wardogs has already made over $100 million on Steam, but couldn't beat Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2

  02-10-2026 16:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  In terms of breakout hits, Wardogs may just wind up being the biggest of 2026. The multiplayer shooter exploded onto Steam early access last month, attracting hundreds of thousands of players in mere hours, and generating over $100 million in revenue, according to analyst stats.In a breakdown of September just gone, Rhys Elliott, the head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, highlights the success of Bulkhead's new release. Since launching publicly on September 10, Wardogs saw $86.9 million i
  
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• GTA 6 age rating suggests a more explicit game than GTA 5, singling out "sex scenes"

  02-10-2026 15:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Australian age rating for GTA 6 specifically lists "sex scenes" in its classification, suggesting it'll be more explicit than GTA 5 was. Age ratings for GTA 6 have emerged, and naturally, it's gained the standard M for Mature in the US and a PEGI 18+ rating in the UK and Europe. And while these come with the standard expected descriptors of "blood and gore, intense violence, mature humor, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, use of drugs and alcohol," Australia and New Zealand hav
  
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• My favorite PS1 creepy comedy caper now has a PC recomp, and it's thankfully not vibe coded

  02-10-2026 13:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  MediEvil, the iconic gothic PS1 platformer, is the latest classic to get the PC recompilation treatment, and I'm thrilled to confirm AI isn't involved. I'll admit that my heart initially sank given that the retro recomp scene is currently plagued with vibe-coded projects, and while the artist and voice behind Sir Dan has appropriate words for anyone who's thinking of doing that to the classic caper, this specific project is officially made with "human hands."Highlighted by Gallowpedia, the MediE
  
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• PlayStation creator says games have stagnated

  02-10-2026 13:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi reckons that games have stagnated creatively despite their graphical flourish, though that doesn't mean he's not optimistic about the state of the industry. In fact, Kutaragi reckons it's poised to advance to the "next stage."Speaking at Japan's University of Electro-Communications, Kutaragi weighs in on the evolution of the gaming industry, where it's headed next, and why human "curiosity" remains vital.As reported by 4Gamer – and translated by Automaton &
  
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• Steam on track to earn a record $20 billion this year, analyst says after a massive September

  02-10-2026 12:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's no exaggeration to say Steam is a big money-spinner for Valve. Bigger probably than many give it credit for. The store has long generated billions in gross revenue annually, and according to data from one analyst, this year might see the platform cross the threshold of bringing in over $20 billion.These figures come from Alinea Analytics, which reports that Steam just had an absolutely massive September. In fact, it was the best on record for the company, raking in $1.6 billion, up 13% on 2
  
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• Street Fighter movie references the franchise's most iconic match: the parry-fest of Evo Moment 37

  02-10-2026 12:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Street Fighter movie has proved its street cred ahead of release with the reveal that the upcoming video game movie will reference its most iconic fighting game community (FGC) moment.As revealed on his YouTube channel (H/T IGN), Street Fighter will feature a cameo from FGC legend Justin Wong, complete with a '37' tattoo – a nod to Evo Moment 37.If you don't know Evo Moment 37 by name, you'll certainly know it by sight. The match-up, from the 2004 tournament, featured Wong's Chun-Li co
  
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• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead wants GTA 6 to open the door to charging more for games

  02-10-2026 12:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 executive producer and Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klíma says that he doesn't get why GTA is so popular, but he's hoping GTA 6's success allows developers to raise the price of games across the board. For the longest time, the assumption around GTA 6 was that Rockstar would be able to charge whatever it wanted for it, as people would show up thanks to the long wait and massive hype. While some were predicting the game could end up at a base price of $100
  
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• Disney boss thinks the live-action Moana sunk at the box office because there wasn't enough "demand for another film"

  02-10-2026 12:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Moana's live-action sequel failed to win over critics and audiences when it swam onto our screens earlier this year, and one Disney boss thinks they know why. Disney president and chief creative officer Dana Walden thinks the issue came from the Moana sequel being released too close to the live-action remake. “It’s so competitive right now that you have to have, the right film at the right time, with audiences feeling a certain degree of demand," she told Bloomberg’s Screentime
  
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• Lisa Limited Edition DualSense pre-orders go live today, here's where to grab yours

  02-10-2026 12:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sony's dropping another limited edition controller on us this week and Lisa DualSense pre-orders are dropping across the web right now. Stock goes live at 10am local time, which means the UK is starting to see retailers online while the US has just a few more hours to wait. Quick pre-order(Image credit: Sony)US: Check PS Direct | Check Amazon UK: £74.99 at PS DirectThe $84 / £74.99 special release seems to have been modelled off the Chroma Peal model, with that iridescent sheen kept
  
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• Blizzard warns WoW Forever players that its stance on real-money trading is "crystal clear" following beta ban spree

  02-10-2026 12:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Blizzard has issued a statement on real-money transactions in World of Warcraft: Forever as the new MMO continues its journey through beta, and it's clear the devs want to stamp out the issue before it gets more commonplace.Over on the official forums, community lead Randy "Kaivax" Jordan confirms that developers have been taking action against accounts "found to be botting to amass gold in the WoW Forever beta, as well as the accounts of those who were found to have purchased or knowingly recei
  
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• While the movie franchise is ending, Fast and Furious will live on as a TV show

  02-10-2026 11:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fast and Furious may be saying goodbye on the big screen but it seems like this is not the end of the road. The hit franchise is coming to the small screen as a TV spin-off has been greenlit on Peacock. According to Deadline, the show will be helmed by Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman, who are also writing the script. Daniels is best known as the producer of Sons of Anarchy, Pan Am, and Shades of Blue, where he worked with Coleman.Very few details have been revealed about what the TV spin-off will
  
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• Kraven actor knew "in the moment" the Spider-Man spin-off would be bad

  02-10-2026 11:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  New X-Men actor Christopher Abbott has recalled his harsh "learning curve" as part of the Kraven the Hunter cast."I don't know what I was doing in that thing," Abbott said on Happy Sad Confused of playing The Foreigner in the 2024 Spider-Man spin-off. To that end, Abbott admitted to not even understanding his character's abilities, which involved hypnosis. "I didn't understand what the superpower was; I didn't know what was going on. I take off my glasses? What happens? I feel like no one really
  
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