<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[games - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest games news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Open-world spy game from Grand Theft Auto dev never happened because Rockstar couldn't get it right]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2009, GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games revealed a totally new series to the public: Agent, an open-world stealth romp set during the 1970s' Cold War that was due to be exclusive to the PS3. Agent never came to be, but Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says it wasn't for a lack of trying. After a series of years-long rumors and teases, Agent was formally announced to the world at E3 2009. The famed developer never properly announced the project's cancelation, but it eventually abandoned the tradema]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/open-world-spy-game-from-grand-theft-auto-dev-never-happened-because-rockstar-couldnt-get-it-right/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/open-world-spy-game-from-grand-theft-auto-dev-never-happened-because-rockstar-couldnt-get-it-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass Effect Universe supposedly featured "Hitman-style freedom" and a "galactic Cold War"]]></title><description><![CDATA[New gameplay details from the canceled Mass Effect game have emerged, following developer BioWare's abrupt demise. Mass Effect Universe was reportedly set to feature a galactic Cold War between the galaxy's remaining factions, espionage mechanics likened to the Hitman series, and, of course, romance.The new tidbits come from YouTuber Dantics, who was supposedly on the Mass Effect player council composed of community members and content creators who gave BioWare feedback during production. IGN ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mass-effect-universe-supposedly-featured-hitman-style-freedom-and-a-galactic-cold-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mass-effect-universe-supposedly-featured-hitman-style-freedom-and-a-galactic-cold-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon Winds and Waves might benefit from next-gen water tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new research paper co-authored by a Game Freak developer dives deep into next-gen water simulation tech, raising hopes for Pokemon Winds and Waves' summery vistas and underwater areas.Game Freak programmer Fumiya Narita and University of Tokyo professor Takashi Kanai recently co-published a new paper that aims to help render water and moving liquids more efficiently, without sacrificing any of the visual detail that really makes the ocean splash in animation. (Good spot, Automaton.)Their joint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pokemon-winds-and-waves-might-benefit-from-next-gen-water-tech/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pokemon-winds-and-waves-might-benefit-from-next-gen-water-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peak devs explain why the viral co-op game's size tripled with new console ports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developers behind Peak have finally launched their viral co-op climbing game on consoles, but the long-awaited port also had the side effect of tripling the game's file size on Steam. Why? Well, Team Peak explains that it's because there's now 208 maps in rotation, rather than the usual 30.More than a year after the game's swift ascent on PC, Peak has now - ahem - peaked on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC. The new ports also introduced cross-play across all platforms, as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/peak-devs-explain-why-the-viral-co-op-games-size-tripled-with-new-console-ports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/peak-devs-explain-why-the-viral-co-op-games-size-tripled-with-new-console-ports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox COO and ex-Minecraft boss leaves Microsoft after just 3 months in the role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Chiang, a Microsoft veteran who was head of Minecraft before transitioning to Xbox Chief Operating Officer (COO), has left the company after 21 years.The Verge (paywalled) obtained a copy of an internal memo sent by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announcing Chiang's departure, and as the publication notes, it's surprisingly brief for such a high-profile change in leadership. "Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today. I'm grateful for her years of service and wish her well," said Sharma. The memo repo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-coo-and-ex-minecraft-boss-leaves-microsoft-after-just-3-months-in-the-role/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-coo-and-ex-minecraft-boss-leaves-microsoft-after-just-3-months-in-the-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best thing Valve has added to Steam in years just graduated to "full feature"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arguably the biggest problem with Steam is that there are so many games being released on the platform every day that it can be difficult to keep track of the new titles that are actually cool and interesting. Last year, Valve introduced a beta for a new feature called Personal Calendars, and it instantly became the coolest tool Steam had for narrowing down the new release list. Now, finally, it's out for real."With today's Steam update, the Personal Calendar feature officially graduates from St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-best-thing-valve-has-added-to-steam-in-years-just-graduated-to-full-feature/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-best-thing-valve-has-added-to-steam-in-years-just-graduated-to-full-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard caves to Diablo 4 players, increases Prime Evil Splinter stack size by 9900%]]></title><description><![CDATA[After weeks of outcry, Blizzard has seemingly caved to pressure from the ever-vocal Diablo 4 community and increased stacking on Prime Evil Splinters from 1, which means no stacking, all the way up to 99, a 9900% increase. That's not just a compromise, that's a full-blown reversal seemingly based on feedback from the players."WE GOT A SPLINTER STACK SIZE INCREASE," reads an excited Reddit post featuring a screenshot from the latest Diablo 4 patch notes, which confirm, "The stack size for Prime E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blizzard-caves-to-diablo-4-players-increases-prime-evil-splinter-stack-size-by-9900/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blizzard-caves-to-diablo-4-players-increases-prime-evil-splinter-stack-size-by-9900/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Wednesday ends, Jenna Ortega will "probably be off the TV for a while"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenna Ortega says she'll probably retire from TV for a while after Netflix's Wednesday ends.“I actually haven’t had a lot of franchise conversations," Ortega said, via The Hollywood Reporter. The actor starred in both Jane the Virgin and Disney's Stuck in the Middle long before landing Wednesday. "What I’m meant to do will come and find me. I think after Wednesday, I’ll probably be off the TV for a while. You know I had many years doing [TV]. I was bouncing from show to show as a kid and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-wednesday-ends-jenna-ortega-will-probably-be-off-the-tv-for-a-while/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-wednesday-ends-jenna-ortega-will-probably-be-off-the-tv-for-a-while/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After asking "how am I not banned," Arc Raiders streamer gets hardware banned for aimbotting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders streamer aimkey wondered, in an October 20 Twitter post, "how am I not banned yet" as hea gameplay clip that some viewers interpreted as a sure sign of aimbotting given the unusually fast and accurate reticle work. Today, October 23, he confirmed that he has been hardware banned from Arc Raiders for aimbotting. "I've been falsely banned from ARC Raiders for aimbotting," reads a recent post from aimkey. "I've dedicated my life to this game since release, streaming thousands of hours o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-asking-how-am-i-not-banned-arc-raiders-streamer-gets-hardware-banned-for-aimbotting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-asking-how-am-i-not-banned-arc-raiders-streamer-gets-hardware-banned-for-aimbotting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still mad at Valve for Steam's AI disclosures, Epic Games boss criticizes "forcing developers"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve for continuing to mandate AI disclosures for games sold on Steam, calling the policy "abhorrent" following his company's full-throated endorsement of gen AI in game development. "Forcing developers to write a political statement to be used against them by the hate mob they’re helping organize is abhorrent," says Sweeney. Steam's AI disclosures require devs who use generative AI in their games to spell out how it was used. For example, the disclosure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/still-mad-at-valve-for-steams-ai-disclosures-epic-games-boss-criticizes-forcing-developers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/still-mad-at-valve-for-steams-ai-disclosures-epic-games-boss-criticizes-forcing-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Factorio 2.1, the last big update to the icon that got 234,000 glowing Steam reviews, is out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Factorio effectively created a genre with its lovable blend of base building, management, and survival, and it's been a Steam icon ever since it first hit early access way back in 2016. Even after a 1.0 release, a 2.0 update, and a major DLC expansion the devs have made good on their promise to never put the game on sale, and now we're here at yet another milestone with Factorio 2.1.After months in testing, the 2.1 update has now been officially released, offering "a big collection of quality of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/factorio-21-the-last-big-update-to-the-icon-that-got-234000-glowing-steam-reviews-is-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/factorio-21-the-last-big-update-to-the-icon-that-got-234000-glowing-steam-reviews-is-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda: Ocarina of Time designer wanted Navi to be a "cute girl," but it "wasn't possible" on N64]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm more of a Midna stan, but there's no denying Navi from Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the series' most iconic ethereal companion, with her lovably nagging pleas to "hey, listen" still ringing through the Zelda pantheon after all these years. The original vision for the li'l fairy, however, was very different from the glowing orb with wings we know and love today, and it's only because of the technical limitations of the Nintendo 64 that she looks the way she does.Nintendo veteran and Ocarina of T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-designer-wanted-navi-to-be-a-cute-girl-but-it-wasnt-possible-on-n64/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-designer-wanted-navi-to-be-a-cute-girl-but-it-wasnt-possible-on-n64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["For most of development, GTA 3 was in a sorry state": Rockstar veteran reflects ahead of GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of GTA 6, Rockstar veteran Obbe Vermeij marked the 25-year anniversary of Grand Theft Auto 3 with a lengthy retrospective examining its difficult development. GTA 3 was a pioneering open-world game and a landmark release for Rockstar, but in a recent Twitter post, Vermeij says, "For most of development, GTA 3 was in a sorry state."Vermeij says "it crashed frequently, the frame rate was terrible and the map was full of holes. Only in the last six months did everything come together. For the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/for-most-of-development-gta-3-was-in-a-sorry-state-rockstar-veteran-reflects-ahead-of-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/for-most-of-development-gta-3-was-in-a-sorry-state-rockstar-veteran-reflects-ahead-of-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Sweeney shares the time he called a beloved studio's death "economically realistic"]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can trace the lineage of beloved games like Deus Ex, BioShock, and Dishonored directly back to Looking Glass Studios. This developer is one of the most notable in the history of the game industry, having effectively created the immersive sim genre through classics like Ultima Underworld, System Shock, and Thief. However, the studio's closure in 2000 wasn't really "sad," at least according to Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney. It was simply a matter of economics."This isn't a sad day, it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tim-sweeney-shares-the-time-he-called-a-beloved-studios-death-economically-realistic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tim-sweeney-shares-the-time-he-called-a-beloved-studios-death-economically-realistic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BioWare fans beg Palworld studio to save Mass Effect by buying the IP from EA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sadly, we learned this week that BioWare is being shut down by EA. The legendary studio was responsible for many beloved RPGs, including the Mass Effect series, for which a new installment was deep in development. In the aftermath, fans have been scurrying for ways to salvage the project, including courting Palworld developer Pocketpair.No, seriously - and apparently this isn't the first time that's happened, either. "Soon after a game is canceled or a studio shuts down, we get a lot of comments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bioware-fans-beg-palworld-studio-to-save-mass-effect-by-buying-the-ip-from-ea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bioware-fans-beg-palworld-studio-to-save-mass-effect-by-buying-the-ip-from-ea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy Resonance is the second-biggest Steam launch of any turn-based RPG from Square Enix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy Resonance – the first game in the series to be made in Square Enix's HD-2D style – is already the second-biggest Steam launch for any turn-based RPG title from the developer.Square Enix has finally relented to years of suggestions and released a Final Fantasy game in the HD-2D style, with the latest spinoff in the series, Final Fantasy Resonance, dropping this week. Like last year's Octopath Traveler Zero, this HD-2D RPG adapts one of Square's previous mobile games – Final Fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-resonance-is-the-second-biggest-steam-launch-of-any-turn-based-rpg-from-square-enix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-resonance-is-the-second-biggest-steam-launch-of-any-turn-based-rpg-from-square-enix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost 50 years later, Star Wars fans are appreciating one of the saga's best moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might have been almost 50 years since the original Star Wars movie was released in theaters, but fans are still sharing the love for one of its most iconic scenes. On Reddit, one fan shared their appreciation for the binary sunset scene, in which Luke Skywalker stares into the Tatooine twin-sunset as John Williams's score rises. "This will always be one of my favorite Star Wars scenes," they wrote. The comments are full of more fans admiring the classic moment. "That music is INCREDIBLE," say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/almost-50-years-later-star-wars-fans-are-appreciating-one-of-the-sagas-best-moments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/almost-50-years-later-star-wars-fans-are-appreciating-one-of-the-sagas-best-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox negotiations with Marvel's Blade developer Arkane reportedly aren't going well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conversations are ongoing concerning the fate of Arkane Studios, one of many companies impacted by Xbox's current restructuring. Sadly, reports suggest the team and Microsoft will be parting ways, and what will become of its slate at the moment remains in the air.The information comes from Le Monde, a French publication that spoke to union representatives about Arkane's discussions with Xbox. Given the changes underway in Microsoft's games division, a November 13 deadline looms for the consultat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-negotiations-with-marvels-blade-developer-arkane-reportedly-arent-going-well/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-negotiations-with-marvels-blade-developer-arkane-reportedly-arent-going-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern Warfare 4 has received a DMZ change that was "so badly needed"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern Warfare 4 has received a much-needed update to stop people from UAV-hogging during DMZ matches. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is finally out today after what can – in the nicest way – be described as a unique launch rollout. Last week, players were able to access the game's campaign mode, and earlier this week, the DMZ mode became available to drop into. DMZ is Activision's take on the extraction shooter genre, letting 20 squads drop onto a massive map and play a dangerous version of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/modern-warfare-4-has-received-a-dmz-change-that-was-so-badly-needed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/modern-warfare-4-has-received-a-dmz-change-that-was-so-badly-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman's footage in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has been cut together, and it changes how you watch season 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has already received the 'Roman Cut', home movie splicing together the camera footage shot by season 2's best boy, Roman.The 10-minute video from Twitter user Epic Jimmy, which you can see below, puts all of Roman's washed-out camera clips into chronological order as he charted D.'s revenge journey across Night City, as well as all the death and destruction in his wake. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 - The Roman Cut https://t.co/o9KoKG4zZDOctober 22, 2026What immediately jumps o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/romans-footage-in-cyberpunk-edgerunners-has-been-cut-together-and-it-changes-how-you-watch-season-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/romans-footage-in-cyberpunk-edgerunners-has-been-cut-together-and-it-changes-how-you-watch-season-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix reportedly wanted a $500 million film and TV deal with Xbox – but the counter offer was $800 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix reportedly wanted to strike a deal with Microsoft to licence Xbox titles for adaptation – and the counter offer was eye-wateringly high. That's according to Puck News's Matt Belloni, who says that the deal came from Netflix's former Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, who was recently fired and replaced by Peter Rice, a former Disney executive. The offer is said to have been $500 million for seven years to exclusively licence Xbox titles for film and TV adaptations. Xbox CEO Asha Sharm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/netflix-reportedly-wanted-a-500-million-film-and-tv-deal-with-xbox-but-the-counter-offer-was-800-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/netflix-reportedly-wanted-a-500-million-film-and-tv-deal-with-xbox-but-the-counter-offer-was-800-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Prime Video reality show Fallout Shelter: The Experiment finally has a release date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 10 months after the initial announcement, Prime Video finally has a release date for Fallout Shelter: The Experiment, a new reality show based in the world of post-apocalyptic video game franchise Fallout.The unscripted reality competition series is set to hit Prime Video on January 13, 2027, with the first four episodes in tow. The remaining three will air weekly through January 27.Per the new press release, the series is a new reality competition series that invites everyday participant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-prime-video-reality-show-fallout-shelter-the-experiment-finally-has-a-release-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-prime-video-reality-show-fallout-shelter-the-experiment-finally-has-a-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to buy the Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2: Amazon gets fresh restock ahead of launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many wondering where to buy the Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 have been stuck desperately hunting for stock after the special edition was swept off the shelves within its first day at pre-order. However, retailers have started dropping additional stock of the hard-to-find release in the last day, which means these engines are starting to rev once more.In fact, the Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 is currently in stock right now in the UK. Both Amazon and Argos have these handhelds ready to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/where-to-buy-the-legend-of-zelda-nintendo-switch-2-amazon-gets-fresh-restock-ahead-of-launch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/where-to-buy-the-legend-of-zelda-nintendo-switch-2-amazon-gets-fresh-restock-ahead-of-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 PTR 3.3.0 confirms Season 16 is taking Druids back to school to address broken tags]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Diablo 4 PTR period is right around the corner, and Blizzard's revealed what changes players can tinker with ahead of the full update. The druid class is receiving some significant tweaks, war plans are getting deeper and more intricate, and more."Some features from the Season of Hell's Legacy will be carrying forward into Season 16," the introduction says. "However, these will not be part of this PTR, as we want to focus on new features for testing."The notes from the devs start with wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-ptr-330-confirms-season-16-is-taking-druids-back-to-school-to-address-broken-tags/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-ptr-330-confirms-season-16-is-taking-druids-back-to-school-to-address-broken-tags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 14 players get 1 free day of game time after Square Enix lifts the MMO's PHP lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a wild week of security fears and login restrictions, Final Fantasy 14 went back up and open to the public yesterday – but Square Enix is well aware that subscribed players lost out on game time due to the situation… paid game time.In case you're out of the loop, there was a major worldwide internet security scare earlier this week involving PHP, the programming language that powers various websites and more.<br />
There were two serious security weaknesses, leading to many shutdowns – eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-14-players-get-1-free-day-of-game-time-after-square-enix-lifts-the-mmos-php-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-14-players-get-1-free-day-of-game-time-after-square-enix-lifts-the-mmos-php-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vinland Saga author says there is "no good news" about season 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinland Saga author Makoto Yukimura has delivered a new – and disappointing – update on the status of the historical anime's third season.When asked by a fan on Twitter if there was any news on Vinland Saga season 3, Yukimura replied, "Sorry my friend, I have no good news about that. The project is not currently in progress."Perhaps it should come as little surprise given animation studio MAPPA has plenty on its plate, even before getting round to another chapter of the Viking Age adventure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/vinland-saga-author-says-there-is-no-good-news-about-season-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/vinland-saga-author-says-there-is-no-good-news-about-season-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 best Halloween Horror movies to stream on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and more (October 23-30)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween is just around the corner, but we're celebrating spooky season a little differently this year by bringing you the best scary movies on streaming every week until the end of October. Each week is themed. Last week, we played a little game of horror classics v remakes, and let you decide whether you prefer the OGs or newbies. The week before, we listed the scariest Stephen King horror movies on the web. But this week we're taking a look at the best horror movies released a little more re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-halloween-horror-movies-to-stream-on-netflix-hbo-max-hulu-and-more-october-23-30/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-halloween-horror-movies-to-stream-on-netflix-hbo-max-hulu-and-more-october-23-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My favorite PS2 Resident Evil game is now free to play in a web browser, but AI could be lurking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil Outbreak, Capcom's PS2 online multiplayer spin-off from 2003, is now playable for free in your web browser. Better still, you can even team up with friends using the original co-op mode to escape Raccoon City, and that's blowing my mind, seeing as I failed to convince my parents to buy me a PlayStation 2 Network Adapter back in my teen years. The catch? The project is allegedly vibe-coded. Revisit Racoon CityChances are that if you caught Zach Cregger's new take on Resident Evil, y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/my-favorite-ps2-resident-evil-game-is-now-free-to-play-in-a-web-browser-but-ai-could-be-lurking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/my-favorite-ps2-resident-evil-game-is-now-free-to-play-in-a-web-browser-but-ai-could-be-lurking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 10 million people have played Elden Ring for over 100 hours, analyst says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players of Elden Ring are built different, at least according to some analyst stats. FromSoftware's landmark action-RPG has sold pretty well since its 2022 release, and a significant portion of those buyers have accrued significant playtime in the fantasy juggernaut.Rhys Elliott, head of market analytics at Alinea Analytics, posted some numbers on Twitter about what Elden Ring's managed to achieve to date. The topline figures are nothing surprising: FromSoftware's last epic has shifted approxima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nearly-10-million-people-have-played-elden-ring-for-over-100-hours-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nearly-10-million-people-have-played-elden-ring-for-over-100-hours-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto says he's working on several projects right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong, says he has several projects in the works. It's hard to name anyone in the games industry who is more influential than Miyamoto. Mario being the face of the industry would have given him that honor, but he also created Zelda, Pikmin, Donkey Kong, Nintendogs… the list goes on. This has culminated in Miyamoto receiving the Japanese Order of Culture, awarded by the Japanese government. This makes him the first-ever ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-icon-shigeru-miyamoto-says-hes-working-on-several-projects-right-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-icon-shigeru-miyamoto-says-hes-working-on-several-projects-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars introduces two new names for the Force to describe the light and dark side]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars has introduced a new way of referring to the Force, and it's connected to Kylo Ren.The new terminology comes from the Fall of Kylo Ren comic series by Charles Soule and Will Sliney. Per ScreenRant, after it was earlier revealed that the Knights of Ren call the dark side "The Shadow," it turns out that the light side is called "The Shine." That's revealed by Tava Ren, the woman who led the Knights of Ren after Kylo Ren allied with the First Order. Plus, the latest issue, #3, sees Tava R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-introduces-two-new-names-for-the-force-to-describe-the-light-and-dark-side/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-introduces-two-new-names-for-the-force-to-describe-the-light-and-dark-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass Effect 5 lead looks to the bright side of BioWare closure: "I don't have to call in sick when GTA 6 comes out"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the unpopular closure of BioWare and cancellation of Mass Effect 5, project director Mike Gamble has taken time to thank fans for their outpouring of support.Taking to Twitter, Gamble says the support has been appreciated and has encouraged anyone hiring to look out for his team, which he says is full of "OGs" – perhaps in the off chance people doubt that some of the talent behind BioWare's greatest hits are still at the studio."I could probably scroll for hours and continue reading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mass-effect-5-lead-looks-to-the-bright-side-of-bioware-closure-i-dont-have-to-call-in-sick-when-gta-6-comes-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mass-effect-5-lead-looks-to-the-bright-side-of-bioware-closure-i-dont-have-to-call-in-sick-when-gta-6-comes-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony drops prices on the only PS5 consoles I'd recommend buying this holiday season, just in time for GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since Sony raised its prices on PS5 consoles earlier in the year, I've been shouting about refurbished stock. With a console now costing you a minimum of $600 in the lead-up to GTA 6, it's the only way I recommend upgrading in 2026. PS Direct is usually the go-to here, with its sturdy supply of stock and 'Certified Refurbished' designation. Today, it's sweetening the deal a little further. Here's the offer: buy a certified refurbished PS5 and DualSense together from PS Direct, and you'll sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sony-drops-prices-on-the-only-ps5-consoles-id-recommend-buying-this-holiday-season-just-in-time-for-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sony-drops-prices-on-the-only-ps5-consoles-id-recommend-buying-this-holiday-season-just-in-time-for-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shigeru Miyamoto says AI "provides an opportunity to reflect on what's really important" in game dev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shigeru Miyamoto, the Nintendo representative director and executive fellow behind titles like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, sees AI – as controversial as it may be – as a natural progression of technology.The Nintendo mastermind says as much during a press conference reported by GameWatch (later translated from Japanese by VGC), first recalling past technological advancements.<br />
"Our generation lived through a period of rapid computer development – a time when tools were constantly e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/shigeru-miyamoto-says-ai-provides-an-opportunity-to-reflect-on-whats-really-important-in-game-dev/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/shigeru-miyamoto-says-ai-provides-an-opportunity-to-reflect-on-whats-really-important-in-game-dev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This incredible horror board game feels like the Traitors meets Cthulhu, and it's a masterclass in paranoia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monsters are scary, but the best Halloween board games prove that your bog-standard people are infinitely worse – and Unfathomable does it better than most. Yes, I know. "People are the real monsters" isn't a new or particularly revelatory angle. But Unfathomable doesn't grab the low-hanging fruit; it makes you work to prove your depravity instead. That's because it blends together classic horror board game fare (battling terrors who'd really like to eat you) with deception mechanics, and this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-incredible-horror-board-game-feels-like-the-traitors-meets-cthulhu-and-its-a-masterclass-in-paranoia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-incredible-horror-board-game-feels-like-the-traitors-meets-cthulhu-and-its-a-masterclass-in-paranoia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 8.7 million copies and made $366 million, analyst says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 8.7 million copies and generated $336 million in revenue since its launch last year, with the majority of sales on Steam despite being on PC Game Pass.A post by Alinea Analytics breaks down how the last few Game of the Year award winners – Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Astro Bot, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – have sold across their various platforms. As one of the biggest games ever made, Elden Ring naturally leads with $2 billion from 36.4 million cop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clair-obscur-expedition-33-has-sold-87-million-copies-and-made-366-million-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clair-obscur-expedition-33-has-sold-87-million-copies-and-made-366-million-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danganronpa could be adapted into a TV show according to uncovered copyright listing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puhuhu. Copyright for a Danganronpa TV show has been discovered.As discovered by Reddit user u/Effective_Bee_6661, a Date of Execution between Danganronpa's Spike Chunsoft and Blumhouse TV LLC, who have produced Sharp Objects and The Purge series.A further listing in 2024 for a 'Short Form Option' was filed at the US Copyright Office.That, of course, is no confirmation that a Danganronpa TV show is in the works, but this is the first time that high-level talks have been brought to light. Blumhou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/danganronpa-could-be-adapted-into-a-tv-show-according-to-uncovered-copyright-listing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/danganronpa-could-be-adapted-into-a-tv-show-according-to-uncovered-copyright-listing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obsession star Inde Navarrette gives us a taste of her Rogue accent ahead of Marvel's new X-Men movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just two months after her X-Men casting was first announced, Obsession star Inde Navarrette has given fans a taste of her Rogue accent. Navarrette was put on the spot and asked by eTalk to give fans a sneak peek of her Rogue accent, saying the mutant's famous line, 'Sugar,' in Rogue's strong Southern accent, which Navarrette bravely attempted on camera. Watch the clip below. Rogue, real name Anna Marie, was first introduced to Marvel Comics in 1981. The mutant's particular power is absorbing the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/obsession-star-inde-navarrette-gives-us-a-taste-of-her-rogue-accent-ahead-of-marvels-new-x-men-movie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/obsession-star-inde-navarrette-gives-us-a-taste-of-her-rogue-accent-ahead-of-marvels-new-x-men-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Original Exorcist star doesn't think we need Mike Flanagan's sequel: "It's enough already"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Original Exorcist star Ellen Burstyn doesn't love the idea of Mike Flanagan's sequel. Burstyn played Chris MacNeil in the original Exorcist movie and returned in 2023's The Exorcist: Believer. "Isn't there enough already of the Exorcist thing?" she told Variety , referring to Flanagan's project. "It's enough already." Flanagan's The Exorcist: Martyrs Scarlett Johansson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, and John Leguizamo. "It's viciously dark," Flanagan has said of the film. "It's unsafely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/original-exorcist-star-doesnt-think-we-need-mike-flanagans-sequel-its-enough-already/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/original-exorcist-star-doesnt-think-we-need-mike-flanagans-sequel-its-enough-already/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto is first dev to receive Japan's greatest cultural award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shigeru Miyamoto, mastermind of Nintendo and the creator of Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong, will receive one of Japan's most highly regarded cultural honors – and he's the first video game developer to do so, too.The Order of Culture, established in 1937, is an award presented to men and women who have made substantial contributions to Japan's art, literature, science, and technology.<br />
Notable recipients include everything from fashion designers to manga artists and biologist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-and-mario-creator-shigeru-miyamoto-is-first-dev-to-receive-japans-greatest-cultural-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-and-mario-creator-shigeru-miyamoto-is-first-dev-to-receive-japans-greatest-cultural-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur's Gate 3 has sold over 23m copies, but only 1% of players have crossed 500 hour in playtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[To call Baldur's Gate 3 a success would be a gigantic understatement. Larian's fantasy-RPG took the industry by storm upon release in 2023, and new figures from an analyst give us some insight into how many copies have been sold and just how much money the adventure's generated. Spoilers: both are big numbers.On Twitter, Rhys Elliott, the head of market analytics at Alinea Analytics, provided figures the firm has on the iconic game.<br />
According to Alinea's stats, Baldur's Gate 3's lifetime sales n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-has-sold-over-23m-copies-but-only-1-of-players-have-crossed-500-hour-in-playtime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-has-sold-over-23m-copies-but-only-1-of-players-have-crossed-500-hour-in-playtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This retro Halo Xbox is already Amazon's best-selling holiday ornament in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon lists its best-sellers across pretty much every category you could think of, but one battleground becomes particularly competitive this time of year. Thankfully, Hallmark has Master Chief on its side. The brand typically releases a new retro console holiday ornament every year, and in 2026 we have the translucent green OG Xbox console, complete with a controller and a small Halo stamp in the corner. The 3.5 x 3.5-inch decoration has stormed to the top of the Hanging Ornaments best-seller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-retro-halo-xbox-is-already-amazons-best-selling-holiday-ornament-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-retro-halo-xbox-is-already-amazons-best-selling-holiday-ornament-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday Google Easter egg tells us which heroes are in Doctor Doom's sights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday is the latest to get in on the Google Easter egg trend, and it could be telling us who Doctor Doom has in his sights come December.A quick Google of 'Avengers: Doomsday' then clicking on the mask will warp your search results, bringing up Doom's gauntlets reaching out towards four logos: Black Panther, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and the Avengers.Heading through each one brings up a five-question Marvel quiz on each faction. Complete them all, and you're treated to a real-time Doom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-google-easter-egg-tells-us-which-heroes-are-in-doctor-dooms-sights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-google-easter-egg-tells-us-which-heroes-are-in-doctor-dooms-sights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: Starfighter's production budget tops The Force Awakens, but there's a big caveat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars: Starfighter will be flying onto screens in 2027 and Disney has reportedly invested heavily in the movie. According to a new report, the film has a budget of $226.5 million, which is more than The Force Awakens.Per Forbes, Disney revealed this sum was reached by the conclusion of filming, before marketing has started. This is slightly beyond The Force Awakens, which had a budget at this point of $226 million. However, as some commentators have pointed out, these figures may change sign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-starfighters-production-budget-tops-the-force-awakens-but-theres-a-big-caveat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-starfighters-production-budget-tops-the-force-awakens-but-theres-a-big-caveat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel's only TV show in development gets first story details, and fans think they tease an X-Men link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel's only upcoming live-action TV show, Zodiac, has got its first details. The new series will be a spy-led story according to a new report.Per Deadline, it will "follow a pair of spies who are chasing targets who have special abilities". It's also expected the show will arrive in 2028, beginning production in 2027 with Amit Cohen and Ron Leshem down to write. The series was first announced at New York Comic-Con 2026 with Marvel Head of TV Brad Winderbaum teasing that there were Easter eggs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-only-tv-show-in-development-gets-first-story-details-and-fans-think-they-tease-an-x-men-link/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-only-tv-show-in-development-gets-first-story-details-and-fans-think-they-tease-an-x-men-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who does Aaron Paul play in Clayface?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who does Aaron Paul in Clayface? You might be wondering about the answer to this question, even if you've seen the latest DCU Chapter One movie, as the answer is a little confusing.The supervillain origin story is set in James Gunn's DCU, and tells how movie star Matt Hagen becomes the shapeshifting Batman bad guy, Clayface. Relative newcomer Tom Rhys Harries stars as Hagen, while James Watkins (See No Evil) directs.Below, we investigate the curious case of Aaron Paul's appearance in Clayface, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/who-does-aaron-paul-play-in-clayface/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/who-does-aaron-paul-play-in-clayface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When does Clayface take place on the DCU timeline?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface is doing things differently. Not only is it our first villain-led story in the DCU, it won't follow the typical release and chronological order laid out by James Gunn's cinematic universe so far.Don't worry, it won't quite get as confusing as the Marvel timeline – not yet, anyway. Below, we have the answers to where Clayface takes place on the DCU timeline, as well as taking a stab at what year it falls too.After, discover what else is on the way with our complete guide to DCU Chapter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/when-does-clayface-take-place-on-the-dcu-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/when-does-clayface-take-place-on-the-dcu-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Clayface have a post-credits scene?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does Clayface have a post-credits scene? The DCU's first horror movie is now out in cinemas, but before you spice up your spooky season and see Clayface in cinemas, you may be wondering if it's worth sticking around until after the credits roll for one last squeamish scene. So far, each movie in James Gunn's DCU has made its own rules in terms of post-credits scenes. Superman featured two different stings, one featuring Supergirl, but one year later, Supergirl didn't include a post-credits tease]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/does-clayface-have-a-post-credits-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/does-clayface-have-a-post-credits-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon Age vet says most of The Veilguard team "had little or no say in the things you disliked"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you might've seen, legendary RPG studio BioWare has been shut down by parent company Electronic Arts. No matter what you think of the studio and its games, layoffs suck and so does the closure of a company behind some of the most beloved fantasy franchises of all time, which in BioWare's case includes Baldur's Gate, Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. But naturally, not everyone can behave appropriately in response to such an unequivocally horrible situation, nor can everyone simply keep their mouth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragon-age-vet-says-most-of-the-veilguard-team-had-little-or-no-say-in-the-things-you-disliked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragon-age-vet-says-most-of-the-veilguard-team-had-little-or-no-say-in-the-things-you-disliked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters of the Universe director doesn't know if a sequel is on the way after streaming success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight still doesn't know if Amazon is ready for a sequel, despite the movie's massive streaming success."In the end, these sorts of decisions are out of our control," Knight told ScreenRant. "You always imagine where these people’s lives go after the end of the movie, and if the universe, in its wisdom, asks us to make more of these things, we would be delighted to give them more."The new Masters of the Universe, which stars Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/masters-of-the-universe-director-doesnt-know-if-a-sequel-is-on-the-way-after-streaming-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/masters-of-the-universe-director-doesnt-know-if-a-sequel-is-on-the-way-after-streaming-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic wants to pay you $50,000 to vibe code an AI slop game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not content with the humiliation it has already received over the vibe coded Epic Games Launcher beta, Epic is keen to pay a whole lot of money to aspiring vibe coders in an AI-focused game jam. The company is promising $65,000 worth of cash prizes and potential $50,000 grants for "standout" projects – assuming, of course, that you can stomach being part of Epic's attempted AI redemption tour.The 2026 AI MegaJam will take place from November 12 through 15, with registration open on Itch.io, ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/epic-wants-to-pay-you-50000-to-vibe-code-an-ai-slop-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/epic-wants-to-pay-you-50000-to-vibe-code-an-ai-slop-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only one person on Earth can play this Steam game at a time: "You control it for one minute"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A clever social game quietly launched on Steam this month. Jono is the latest release from developer and publisher Part Time Monkey, which is actually original Angry Birds artist Tuomas Erikoinen's solo studio, and it's the first "massively singleplayer" game I've ever seen. Jono is a pixel art 2D platformer with simple art and "deterministic physics," as Erikoinen puts it in a post-mortem Reddit post. The real hook lies outside the familiar gameplay of jumping over spikes and through portals: o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/only-one-person-on-earth-can-play-this-steam-game-at-a-time-you-control-it-for-one-minute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/only-one-person-on-earth-can-play-this-steam-game-at-a-time-you-control-it-for-one-minute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda: Ocarina of Time on N64 actually had a jump button early in development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake sent shockwaves through the world when its trailer revealed the addition of a technological advancement straight from the arcade generation: a dedicated jump button. That's right, instead of just walking up to a ledge and trusting the honor system to prompt Link to automatically jump over to the appropriate platform, the Ocarina of Time remake will allow you to hit a specific button to jump. Technical achievement aside, it turns out this was actually a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-on-n64-actually-had-a-jump-button-early-in-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-on-n64-actually-had-a-jump-button-early-in-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The search for the next James Bond has come down to four finalists, including one "mystery actor"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The never-ending search for a new (and younger) James Bond has reportedly been narrowed down to four actors... though the identity of the fourth actor remains a mystery.According to Deadline, the four finalists include Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Josh O'Connor, and one unnamed actor. This means that Jacob Elordi and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are officially out of the running. This also means the studio scrapped their whole "Young Bond" idea, seeing as three of the finalists are each 36 years old. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-search-for-the-next-james-bond-has-come-down-to-four-finalists-including-one-mystery-actor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-search-for-the-next-james-bond-has-come-down-to-four-finalists-including-one-mystery-actor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced New Game Plus is coming "next week"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In another totally jam-packed year of new video games, it feels like centuries since Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced released (it's really only been a few months), but completionists haven't stopped asking Ubisoft for a New Game Plus mode. Well, Ubisoft has rather casually confirmed the game's New Game Plus update is coming in an update "next week," silencing months of player requests in a 16-word tweet."Thank you everyone for your patience," reads a tweet from the official Assassin's Creed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ubisoft-confirms-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-new-game-plus-is-coming-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ubisoft-confirms-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-new-game-plus-is-coming-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more (October 23-25)]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the nights draw in, having a stacked watchlist is more important than ever – you certainly don't want to be caught short on a Saturday evening with nothing to watch. Dodge this disastrous fate by diving into our list of streaming recommendations for this weekend, including five new movies and shows that are all worth your time.From an Oscar-tipped comedy-drama and a live-action Disney remake to the return of a cherished Netflix rom-com and a kick-ass anime, there's something for everyone th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-netflix-hbo-max-prime-video-and-more-october-23-25/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-netflix-hbo-max-prime-video-and-more-october-23-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve dev mentions rumored Half-Life game HLX, coworker immediately calls him out: "Nice work"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-Life 3 rumor vessel HLX has once again been mentioned, this time by a veteran Valve designer at an official presentation digging into game audio. A post on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit archives a recent talk from three Valve designers who attended the latest GameSoundCon, a convention dedicated to game audio and music. Speaker Mike Morasky, a Valve composer and audio artist whose experience covers everything from Team Fortress 2 and the original Portal to Half-Life: Alyx, was joined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/valve-dev-mentions-rumored-half-life-game-hlx-coworker-immediately-calls-him-out-nice-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/valve-dev-mentions-rumored-half-life-game-hlx-coworker-immediately-calls-him-out-nice-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2 designer says layoffs at Rockstar aren't the real danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Redundancies and restructuring have become sad themes of the industry of late. Just this week, BioWare was closed by EA, amid Xbox laying off 3,200 jobs across the entire division. One place that seems safer is Rockstar, which is gearing up to release the mammoth GTA 6, and at least one ex-dev there believes it's in better shape than most."I never heard the question of, we need to see if we need to downsize, or if we can afford it. Rockstar can afford it," Jérémy Hartvick, an open-world design]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-gta-6-and-red-dead-redemption-2-designer-says-layoffs-at-rockstar-arent-the-real-danger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-gta-6-and-red-dead-redemption-2-designer-says-layoffs-at-rockstar-arent-the-real-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft reportedly wasted 3 years turning Beyond Good &amp; Evil 2 into a live-service Fortnite killer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft continues to insist that Beyond Good &amp; Evil 2 is real game that exists, despite the fact that it was announced more than 18 years ago and we haven't seen hide or hair of it this decade. A new report suggests that the reason it's taking so long is that the devs keep going back to the drawing board, most recently transitioning from a live-service Fortnite killer to a single-player first game.That's according to French outlet Origami, which reports (via machine translation) that Beyond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ubisoft-reportedly-wasted-3-years-turning-beyond-good-amp-evil-2-into-a-live-service-fortnite-killer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ubisoft-reportedly-wasted-3-years-turning-beyond-good-amp-evil-2-into-a-live-service-fortnite-killer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: The Old Republic lead writer calls it "heartbreaking" there was "no mention" of the MMO in BioWare's goodbye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the recent EA buyout, the sad news of BioWare's closure came to light yesterday, alongside a statement from the studio – one that notably doesn't mention Star Wars: The Old Republic, its nearly 15-year-old MMO.The statement, which also details the end of Mass Effect 5, BioWare's never-released RPG, notes several titles that helped shape the company: Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age, and Anthem.<br />
It does not, however, bring Star Wars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-the-old-republic-lead-writer-calls-it-heartbreaking-there-was-no-mention-of-the-mmo-in-biowares-goodbye/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-the-old-republic-lead-writer-calls-it-heartbreaking-there-was-no-mention-of-the-mmo-in-biowares-goodbye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nacon launches a new Xbox controller with a design inspired by one of its own video games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nacon is launching a new wireless Xbox Series X controller, and you'll be glad to know it's a lot more affordable than the brand's premier Revolution X Unlimited. While that flagship will set you back $199.99 / £199.99, the new Revolution Pro X will only cost $109.99/£109.99. Despite that, it'll give you wireless play, a charging stand, and some fancy features besides.In a brilliant pat of its own back, Nacon has used the art design of one of its best-selling games to give the new RPX a distin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nacon-launches-a-new-xbox-controller-with-a-design-inspired-by-one-of-its-own-video-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nacon-launches-a-new-xbox-controller-with-a-design-inspired-by-one-of-its-own-video-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite Switch 2 price hikes, US consumers actually aren't spending any more on the console now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a price increase, customer spending on the Nintendo Switch 2 has increased by only 2% compared to last year. During September 2026, average console spending was naturally higher across the board due to price increases driven by ongoing global RAM shortages (thanks to AI slop farms!). Xbox prices went up by £130 for the 512GB Series S and £170 for 1TB models of the Series X|S; Sony increased prices by $100 for the PS5 and $150 for the PS5 Pro; and the Switch 2 got a $50 price bump.Per C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-switch-2-price-hikes-us-consumers-actually-arent-spending-any-more-on-the-console-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-switch-2-price-hikes-us-consumers-actually-arent-spending-any-more-on-the-console-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumored Mass Effect 5 trailer leaks just hours after apparent EA employee claimed BioWare had one]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trailer for Mass Effect 5, purportedly titled Mass Effect: Universe, has seemingly leaked online in the aftermath of developer BioWare's shutdown under EA. The trailer, posted to the Mass Effect subreddit by a fresh Reddit user who describes their account as a "new burner," is just over two minutes long and completely gameplay-free. Fans have already begun scouring it for generative AI markers, though it seems unlikely that something of this quality could've been slapped together within 24 hou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rumored-mass-effect-5-trailer-leaks-just-hours-after-apparent-ea-employee-claimed-bioware-had-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rumored-mass-effect-5-trailer-leaks-just-hours-after-apparent-ea-employee-claimed-bioware-had-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel's Wolverine beat NBA 2K27 as a PS5 top-seller in US and Europe despite mixed reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Off the back of Insomniac's three Spider-Man games, the critical response to Marvel's Wolverine is decidedly mixed. That didn't stop people from picking up the mutant action game, however, as it topped the PlayStation 5 charts for September.Sony's just released the top-selling digital games across the US, Canada and Europe on PlayStation systems for September. There are a few obvious pulls, such as the sports games FC 27 and the new NBA release, and Halloween: The Game, which came out just in ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-wolverine-beat-nba-2k27-as-a-ps5-top-seller-in-us-and-europe-despite-mixed-reviews/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-wolverine-beat-nba-2k27-as-a-ps5-top-seller-in-us-and-europe-despite-mixed-reviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest fans think Vision left out an important MCU character in episode 3: "I won't stand for this Shuri erasure"]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest fans have spotted that the synthezoid left out one major Marvel character in episode 3 of the Disney Plus show. The following contains spoilers for VisionQuest episode 3, so turn back now if you're not up to date! In the episode, Vision, badly wounded by Paladin, says that only two people can save him: Tony Stark or Bruce Banner. Tony, of course, is dead, and Bruce Banner was previously teaching and has since been kidnapped by Doctor Doom. But, they're not the only super-geniuses on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-fans-think-vision-left-out-an-important-mcu-character-in-episode-3-i-wont-stand-for-this-shuri-erasure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-fans-think-vision-left-out-an-important-mcu-character-in-episode-3-i-wont-stand-for-this-shuri-erasure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nightmare Before Christmas fans beware, this enchanting Disney Halloween decoration will be kryptonite for you]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love little nick nacks to put on my desk, and when it comes to Fall time, Halloween-themed goodies are the order of the day. Spooky ornaments and creepy replicas, festoon my home office, but right now I'm obsessed with one thing in particular – this Disney Halloween pumpkin taken straight from Nightmare Before Christmas. Modelled on the pumpkin head Jack Skellington wears in the beginning of the movie when he's masquerading as a scarecrow, this decoration feels as though it's been forcibly d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nightmare-before-christmas-fans-beware-this-enchanting-disney-halloween-decoration-will-be-kryptonite-for-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nightmare-before-christmas-fans-beware-this-enchanting-disney-halloween-decoration-will-be-kryptonite-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Flanagan's Carrie TV show has been renewed for season 2 at Prime Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Video has officially given the green light to Carrie season 2.The new series, which serves as a modern-day adaptation of Stephen King's 1974 novel, hit number one on Prime Video immediately following its October 7 premiere. Summer Howell stars as Carrie White, who goes to public school for the first time following the tragic death of her father. Upon entering high school, however, she makes an enemy out of Chris Hargensen (Alison Thornton), a deeply unhappy popular girl who decides to make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagans-carrie-tv-show-has-been-renewed-for-season-2-at-prime-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagans-carrie-tv-show-has-been-renewed-for-season-2-at-prime-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders player says Embark used ChatGPT to respond to them, sent messages intended for others]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arc Raiders support team under developer Embark Studios allegedly used ChatGPT to handle a player's inquiry and, in the process, mistakenly sent them multiple messages seemingly intended for several other players. Reddit user a1vmp1 claims "Arc Raiders support chat just sent me a BUNCH of other people's messages accidentally" in chats marked by ChatGPT prompt and response exchanges. "So if you can somehow push your way past the AI chat bots, you end up with a real employee using an AI chat b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-player-says-embark-used-chatgpt-to-respond-to-them-sent-messages-intended-for-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-player-says-embark-used-chatgpt-to-respond-to-them-sent-messages-intended-for-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld Side By Side is update 1.1 in a fancy hat, Pocketpair dev clarifies, not a new game or a "massive update"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palworld lead Bucky wants to make sure everyone knows that Side by Side is simply update 1.1, not a sequel or a new spinoff game. Earlier this week, Palworld announced "Side by Side," which may sound like a subtitle for a sequel or spinoff, but it's actually just the name of the next update for the game, set to release in Winter 2026. It even came with mysterious key art that clearly had some people thinking it was something huge, prompting Pocketpair head of publishing and communications John "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-side-by-side-is-update-11-in-a-fancy-hat-pocketpair-dev-clarifies-not-a-new-game-or-a-massive-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-side-by-side-is-update-11-in-a-fancy-hat-pocketpair-dev-clarifies-not-a-new-game-or-a-massive-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turtle Beach drops a sequel to one of the first Xbox controllers with a screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turtle Beach is launching a Stealth Ultra 2 controller for Xbox and PC, and it looks like it's making some sweeping improvements over the original model, which launched back in early 2024. The first Stealth Ultra was one of the first officially licensed third-party Xbox controllers to integrate a screen and menu system, as well as offer wireless play on the Xbox console. That said, I've always felt bad for the Stealth Ultra. It was a really solid product, but it faded into obscurity very quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/turtle-beach-drops-a-sequel-to-one-of-the-first-xbox-controllers-with-a-screen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/turtle-beach-drops-a-sequel-to-one-of-the-first-xbox-controllers-with-a-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ironically, the PS5 is now helping keep Blu-rays alive as Sony phases out its other players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months after announcing its departure from physical PS5 games in 2028, it looks like Sony just signed the death warrant for another physical media stalwart. The UBP-X700 standalone Blu-ray player will be phased out starting from today, reports Japanese partnered retailer Kunkoku, with only the PS5 Disc Edition remaining in the brand's Blu-ray repertoire. Recent trends have seen physical media on the rise, with vinyl shelves also now welcoming CDs, DVDs, and even VHS in the homes of those fed up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ironically-the-ps5-is-now-helping-keep-blu-rays-alive-as-sony-phases-out-its-other-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ironically-the-ps5-is-now-helping-keep-blu-rays-alive-as-sony-phases-out-its-other-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 14 lets fans back in after PHP vulnerability fears locked them out for nearly 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 14 players have endured a chaotic 21 hours or so – nearly an entire day – as PHP troubles sparked security lockdowns on new logins from Square Enix… but we're so back, baby.That's right, Final Fantasy 14 has finally reopened its pearly gates to the public after all the PHP anxieties, with Square Enix announcing the "resumption" of new logins earlier today.<br />
The announcement came almost an entire day after the developers first closed the doors on folks chomping at the bit to en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-14-lets-fans-back-in-after-php-vulnerability-fears-locked-them-out-for-nearly-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-14-lets-fans-back-in-after-php-vulnerability-fears-locked-them-out-for-nearly-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capcom confirms 11.7 million accounts breached of service needed to play Street Fighter and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have an online account with Capcom, you may want to change your credentials. The developer and publisher of Resident Evil and Monster Hunter has suffered a cyberattack, and the information of a number of people has been compromised.The attack occurred on October 19, according to a post from the company itself. "Capcom has determined that certain customer information associated with Capcom ID, an online membership account service operated by the company, was subject to unauthorized access]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/capcom-confirms-117-million-accounts-breached-of-service-needed-to-play-street-fighter-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/capcom-confirms-117-million-accounts-breached-of-service-needed-to-play-street-fighter-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass Effect 5 was "special", dev says, and BioWare's response to Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mass Effect 5 is no more following the closure of BioWare after the EA buyout – but former developers believe it would've been an incredible RPG, had it come to fruition.Tony de Waal, who acted as cinematic supervisor at BioWare and boasted some 29 years of experience at the studio, implies as much in a new LinkedIn post, explaining that he worked on everything from Mass Effect 2 to Dragon Age: The Veilguard – a game he says "was a herculean effort that tested the limits of even my workaholi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mass-effect-5-was-special-dev-says-and-biowares-response-to-baldurs-gate-3-and-cyberpunk-2077/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mass-effect-5-was-special-dev-says-and-biowares-response-to-baldurs-gate-3-and-cyberpunk-2077/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur's Gate 3 boss says BioWare "led the way in making RPGs big"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke has reacted to the shutdown of original Baldur's Gate developer BioWare by EA.News dropped earlier this week that EA is laying off 400 employees following its August acquisition. As part of these layoffs, the legendary RPG studio behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, BioWare, will be shut down, and development of the next Mass Effect game will be canceled. This is not something I ever expected to see. Larian and Bioware starte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-boss-says-bioware-led-the-way-in-making-rpgs-big/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-boss-says-bioware-led-the-way-in-making-rpgs-big/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's a Gran Turismo 7 DualSense launching today, here's where you can buy it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The starting grid(Image credit: Sony / PlayStation)UK: Pre-order at Currys | Pre-order at PlayStation Direct<br />
US: Check stock at PlayStation DirectDid you forget that Gran Turismo 7 existed? Because the PS5's premier racing game is still alive and kicking, to the point where you can now buy a Limited Edition GT7 DualSense controller. Why is it launching four years after the game's release? Because other, bigger games had more popular licenses first, okay? And maybe because it's helping to mark 30]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/theres-a-gran-turismo-7-dualsense-launching-today-heres-where-you-can-buy-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/theres-a-gran-turismo-7-dualsense-launching-today-heres-where-you-can-buy-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface star teases the film makes you question "where your ethical line is" on Matt Hagen's violent revenge quest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface is a grisly horror that also functions as a revenge tragedy, as Matt Hagen – a gruesomely disfigured up-and-coming Hollywood actor – embarks on a quest to right the wrongs against him. It's impossible not to empathize with Tom Rhys Harries's Matt, who is brutally attacked by a mobster after a bad decision on a night out, undergoes experimental surgery to repair his face, and begins developing shapeshifting powers. But, as his behavior gets more and more extreme in pursuit of revenge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-teases-the-film-makes-you-question-where-your-ethical-line-is-on-matt-hagens-violent-revenge-quest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-teases-the-film-makes-you-question-where-your-ethical-line-is-on-matt-hagens-violent-revenge-quest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA killing BioWare could lead to Mass Effect and Dragon Age rights being sold, ex-studio lead says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's an especially sad week for the industry because BioWare revealed yesterday that it's closing down, affecting development on Mass Effect 5 and any other projects the team had underway. In response, one of the central figures at the outfit for several years has put together a reaction video explaining the likelihood that its franchises will move to another studio or publisher.On YouTube, Mark Darrah, co-director of Dragon Age: Origins and a producer at BioWare for over 20 years, looked at whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ea-killing-bioware-could-lead-to-mass-effect-and-dragon-age-rights-being-sold-ex-studio-lead-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ea-killing-bioware-could-lead-to-mass-effect-and-dragon-age-rights-being-sold-ex-studio-lead-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This wildly gothic board game pits Dracula against Sherlock Holmes, and it's perfect for fans of both]]></title><description><![CDATA[You are Dracula, stalking the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian Whitby. Around you patrol your dark spawn, three sisters jumping from roof to roof, balcony to balcony. All of you are searching for prey. Suddenly, the mist coalesces before you into a shape, a coat and hat that your vampire senses immediately perceive as wrong. Where there should be a face and hands there is just nothingness, invisibility. Mentally you direct your spawn to stalk and surround the figure, cutting off its escape rout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-wildly-gothic-board-game-pits-dracula-against-sherlock-holmes-and-its-perfect-for-fans-of-both/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-wildly-gothic-board-game-pits-dracula-against-sherlock-holmes-and-its-perfect-for-fans-of-both/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It: Welcome to Derry showrunner teases "very bloody" season 2, described as a "gangster picture" told through Pennywise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane has teased what's to come next from It: Welcome to Derry season 2, saying that it's "very different" from the first outing. "We’re making something very exciting for season 2 that I can’t talk too much about, but it’s got a different palette," said Kane to Entertainment Weekly. "It’s the Depression, it’s 1935. Beyond that, I can’t talk about it, but you can imagine a Warner Bros. gangster picture through the lens of Pennywise and Stephen King. That’s kind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/it-welcome-to-derry-showrunner-teases-very-bloody-season-2-described-as-a-gangster-picture-told-through-pennywise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/it-welcome-to-derry-showrunner-teases-very-bloody-season-2-described-as-a-gangster-picture-told-through-pennywise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inde Navarrette was "dropping hints" about playing Rogue in X-Men months ago, but no one caught it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actors often play coy when asked about appearing in Marvel movies, but not X-Men star Inde Navarrette. The Obsession breakout has revealed she was carefully "dropping hints" about her casting before the official casting announcement at D23.In July, Navarrette revealed she had taken a meeting with X-Men director Jake Schreier. To get ahead of the rumor mill, she told Variety of one of her dream roles, stating, "Mystique has always been super cool."So imagine our shock when Navarrette walked out a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/inde-navarrette-was-dropping-hints-about-playing-rogue-in-x-men-months-ago-but-no-one-caught-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/inde-navarrette-was-dropping-hints-about-playing-rogue-in-x-men-months-ago-but-no-one-caught-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Switch 2 jailbroken thanks to AI, but taking part involves a $25 eShop purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following in the footsteps of the PlayStation 5, the Switch 2 has officially been jailbroken by persistent users (and a hefty dose of AI, perhaps unsurprisingly).An anonymous – understandably – online user who goes by the name of "pepsipu" reveals as much over on X, explaining that they "jailbroke" the Nintendo Switch 2. And, of course, the first thing they did was mod in the likes of Sanrio's Cinnamoroll, Family Guy's Peter Griffin, and the ever-iconic Hatsune Miku into Mario Kart World. Wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-switch-2-jailbroken-thanks-to-ai-but-taking-part-involves-a-25-eshop-purchase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-switch-2-jailbroken-thanks-to-ai-but-taking-part-involves-a-25-eshop-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt says "hard action" is being taken to bring Star-Lord back to the MCU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guardians of the Galaxy 3 ended with a promise: "The legendary Star-Lord will return", but three years later we're no clearer on when or where that will happen. Now, Chris Pratt has revealed there have been "ongoing conversations" with Marvel boss Kevin Feige about making good on GotG 3's promise."I have a great relationship with Kevin [Feige] and Lou [D'Esposito], and there have been both ongoing conversations about how we make good on that promise and also hard action taken to make sure that w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/guardians-of-the-galaxy-star-chris-pratt-says-hard-action-is-being-taken-to-bring-star-lord-back-to-the-mcu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/guardians-of-the-galaxy-star-chris-pratt-says-hard-action-is-being-taken-to-bring-star-lord-back-to-the-mcu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Mass Effect and Star Wars: KOTOR boss calls BioWare closure "sad"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mass Effect creator Casey Hudson has reacted to BioWare's closure and the cancellation of the upcoming fifth game in the series. Last night, BioWare confirmed that the studio is closing down and that development on the next Mass Effect title is ending. EA was acquired by Saudi Arabia's Private Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake, with mass layoffs being predicted as the deal has EA take on $18 billion in debt. And now, just over two months after the acquisition, B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-mass-effect-and-star-wars-kotor-boss-calls-bioware-closure-sad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-mass-effect-and-star-wars-kotor-boss-calls-bioware-closure-sad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Hickman has seen a "work in progress" cut of Avengers: Doomsday and calls recent changes "fascinating"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comics legend Jonathan Hickman has been with Marvel for almost two decades, but aside from creating some of the most beloved comic runs, the writer and artist says he also consults on MCU scripts ahead of filming, including Avengers: Doomsday. "I don't know that it's common knowledge, but I consult for studios and read almost all the movies that they're making while they're in development," said Hickman to Bleeding Cool. The artist said of Doomsday, "It has been fascinating watching that change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/jonathan-hickman-has-seen-a-work-in-progress-cut-of-avengers-doomsday-and-calls-recent-changes-fascinating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/jonathan-hickman-has-seen-a-work-in-progress-cut-of-avengers-doomsday-and-calls-recent-changes-fascinating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass Effect Amazon TV show remains in development despite BioWare shutting down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mass Effect franchise will live on – as part of Amazon's TV show.Despite the sudden and shocking BioWare closure, IGN reports that the Prime Video Mass Effect series is still in active development. The outlet confirmed that the creatives attached to the project are still on board. Star Trek Beyond writer Doug Jung was attached as showrunner, with Fast 9's Daniel Casey penning the script for the project, which was confirmed to be set after Commander Shepard's story in the first three Mass E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mass-effect-amazon-tv-show-remains-in-development-despite-bioware-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mass-effect-amazon-tv-show-remains-in-development-despite-bioware-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface debuts to better Rotten Tomatoes score than Supergirl as James Gunn calls working with director a "pleasure"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface reviews are in, and they're mostly positive, with the horror movie netting a higher Rotten Tomatoes score than Supergirl. The DC body horror sits at a score of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes. Supergirl, meanwhile, sits at a rotten 52% – despite being the DCU's second movie overall, it's the franchise's first rotten rated movie. "Have I told you what a pleasure it's been working with director James Watkins on this project? If so, I'll say it again!" DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn wrote on Twitte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-debuts-to-better-rotten-tomatoes-score-than-supergirl-as-james-gunn-calls-working-with-director-a-pleasure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-debuts-to-better-rotten-tomatoes-score-than-supergirl-as-james-gunn-calls-working-with-director-a-pleasure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blizzard boss says an $1,800 Xbox "will never sell" and current-gen is "fine for 99%" of people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra doesn't like what he's hearing about the next Xbox console costing somewhere in the range of $1,200 to $1,800, as was recently reported.In case you hadn't heard, yes, I'm afraid I bring you even more bad news about the games console market. A recent report from Fortune claims Microsoft is projecting internally that its next home console will "cost consumers between $1,200 and $1,800," assuming Xbox doesn't subsidize some of that cost and take a potential fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-blizzard-boss-says-an-1800-xbox-will-never-sell-and-current-gen-is-fine-for-99-of-people-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-blizzard-boss-says-an-1800-xbox-will-never-sell-and-current-gen-is-fine-for-99-of-people-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blizzard boss says an $1800 Xbox "will never sell" and current-gen is "fine for 99%" of people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra doesn't like what he's hearing about the next Xbox console costing somewhere in the range of $1200 to $1800, as was recently reported.In case you hadn't heard, yes, I'm afraid I bring you even more bad news about the games console market. A recent report from Fortune claims Microsoft is projecting internally that its next home console will "cost consumers between $1,200 and $1,800," assuming Xbox doesn't subsidize some of that cost and take a potential finan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-blizzard-boss-says-an-1800-xbox-will-never-sell-and-current-gen-is-fine-for-99-of-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-blizzard-boss-says-an-1800-xbox-will-never-sell-and-current-gen-is-fine-for-99-of-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batman is "around" during the events of Clayface, confirms DC Studios co-CEO: "This is the introduction to the live-action Gotham"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface is almost upon us, and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran has confirmed that Batman is indeed active in Gotham during the events of the upcoming film."We haven't really talked about what he's doing during the actual events of Clayface," Safran told Collider. "But Batman is there. This is the introduction to the live-action Gotham. We showed a silhouette of Batman in Creature Commandos, so you know he's around, but this is the first step into the world of Gotham for us."Batman appears for ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/batman-is-around-during-the-events-of-clayface-confirms-dc-studios-co-ceo-this-is-the-introduction-to-the-live-action-gotham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/batman-is-around-during-the-events-of-clayface-confirms-dc-studios-co-ceo-this-is-the-introduction-to-the-live-action-gotham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penguin showrunner to produce DC Poison Ivy TV show, won't be set in Matt Reeves Batman universe]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Clayface rolls into theaters, another standalone project based on a Batman villain is moving forward at DC. The previously rumored live-action Poison Ivy TV series is a go, and The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc is in talks to produce.According to Deadline, the upcoming Poison Ivy series will be part of the DCU, rather than being part of Elseworlds, which is the universe that belongs to Matt Reeves and The Penguin. No plot or casting details have been announced as of yet. We also don't kno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/penguin-showrunner-to-produce-dc-poison-ivy-tv-show-wont-be-set-in-matt-reeves-batman-universe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/penguin-showrunner-to-produce-dc-poison-ivy-tv-show-wont-be-set-in-matt-reeves-batman-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: Battlefront 3 reportedly in the works at Respawn and Dice]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of EA's closure of beloved RPG studio BioWare, two other EA studios are teaming up for an undisclosed project reported to be a revival of Star Wars: Battlefront 3.It's been several years now since reports claimed Star Wars: Battlefront 3 had been shelved EA, but just this week rumors of a revival and team-up between Respawn and Dice surfaced. And now, those rumors are heavily substantiated as EA confirms it's "bringing together our Respawn and DICE studios to collaborate on a future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-battlefront-3-reportedly-in-the-works-at-respawn-and-dice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-battlefront-3-reportedly-in-the-works-at-respawn-and-dice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is D. dead or alive? Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator tortures us by revealing he "knows what happens next"]]></title><description><![CDATA[True to form, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 crushed its audience and left us all collectively asking, 'What's next?'But instead of Lucy going to the moon (as was the case in season 1's heartbreaking ending), the second season – which followed a new set of characters around Night City – wrapped up with something a little more ambiguous.Spoilers for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners follow.In the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending, D. (real name David) once again merges the two 'halves' of AI entit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/is-d-dead-or-alive-cyberpunk-edgerunners-creator-tortures-us-by-revealing-he-knows-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/is-d-dead-or-alive-cyberpunk-edgerunners-creator-tortures-us-by-revealing-he-knows-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 devs join creators mourning BioWare]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA has closed BioWare, canceled the next Mass Effect, and, most importantly, upended the lives of even more game developers in a tumultuous time for the industry. In response, developers are paying tribute to the legendary RPG studio online, with many calling its games pivotal to their own creative paths.17-year BioWare veteran and longtime director Michael Gamble shared the studio's news post. "Your support has meant everything to me over the past 17 years at BioWare," he writes.New Bungie head]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-and-cyberpunk-2077-devs-join-creators-mourning-bioware/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-and-cyberpunk-2077-devs-join-creators-mourning-bioware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 players find homebrew fix to a huge season 15 annoyance, but you'll need a good friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Splinters of Evil are some of Diablo 4 season 15's rarest drops, but once you get your hands on a specific type &ndash; Hatred, Terror, or Destruction &ndash; that's all you can hold of that type at once. Blizzard seems to have intentionally designed this specific seasonal drop to not stack, meaning you can only have one splinter of each type in your inventory at once. That might seem like a pretty niche problem applicable only to endgame players in the highest Torment tiers, and it is, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-players-find-homebrew-fix-to-a-huge-season-15-annoyance-but-youll-need-a-good-friend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-players-find-homebrew-fix-to-a-huge-season-15-annoyance-but-youll-need-a-good-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standing on BioWare's grave, EA says "we should be proud" to be top "publisher in Western HD gaming"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now-closed RPG legend BioWare is a mere footnote in a new message from EA's top brass communicating the company's next chapter following a buyout deal led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. COO David Tinson and CSO Cam Weber maintain that "we should be proud" of what EA has become. "Today, we're the number one publisher in Western HD gaming," the executives' joint statement, first shared with EA employees, reads. "That's an extraordinary position to lead from, and one we should be proud o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/standing-on-biowares-grave-ea-says-we-should-be-proud-to-be-top-publisher-in-western-hd-gaming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/standing-on-biowares-grave-ea-says-we-should-be-proud-to-be-top-publisher-in-western-hd-gaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA cancels new Mass Effect, closes BioWare after being bought by Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mass Effect and Dragon Age maker BioWare is closing down after more than 30 years as an RPG powerhouse. In a statement posted online today, studio leadership confirmed that BioWare "is closing and early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending."The announcement comes not long after EA was acquired by private investors led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in a deal that sparked concerns of closures and layoffs exactly like this. "There is nothing easy about writing those word]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ea-cancels-new-mass-effect-closes-bioware-after-being-bought-by-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ea-cancels-new-mass-effect-closes-bioware-after-being-bought-by-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a Steam Next Fest plagued by AI slop, the biggest single-player demo is a game about fighting AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rather than any one game, this Steam Next Fest, Valve's latest game demo extravaganza, has been dominated by generative AI and discussions around it. A record 8,000 demos, many of them plainly or proudly marked by AI, have made it more difficult for game developers to cut through. If previous Steam Next Fests were noisy, this one is cacophonous. But there are, as ever, plenty of promising games coming out and coming up. To that list of games, let's add Probably Stolen, a job sim that feels named]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/in-a-steam-next-fest-plagued-by-ai-slop-the-biggest-single-player-demo-is-a-game-about-fighting-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/in-a-steam-next-fest-plagued-by-ai-slop-the-biggest-single-player-demo-is-a-game-about-fighting-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDPR has "hired so many modders" that "half of the quest team" for Cyberpunk 2077 started in mods]]></title><description><![CDATA[While development is currently ongoing for Cyberpunk 2, Cyberpunk 2077 is still getting updates from CD Projekt Red. Amid conversations around the latest, Edgerunners-themed addition, the lead developers champion how prominent mods are, to the point that a significant amount of the current team have been plucked from the modding scene.As part of one of the company's RedStreams, the discussion turns to modding and how it's helped leadership sculpt both Cyberpunk 2077 and its follow-up. The compan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cdpr-has-hired-so-many-modders-that-half-of-the-quest-team-for-cyberpunk-2077-started-in-mods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cdpr-has-hired-so-many-modders-that-half-of-the-quest-team-for-cyberpunk-2077-started-in-mods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sauron faces a Balrog, wears the One Ring, and gathers his dark army in fiery new The Rings of Power season 3 trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new trailer for The Rings of Power season 3 has finally arrived, and it's a smoky, fiery return to Middle-earth where the stakes are higher and darker than ever. The trailer, which you can watch above, is very much focused on Sauron. The villain sits on his throne, dons the One Ring, and even faces a Balrog in the footage, as he gathers his formidable army of Orcs and speaks to the Nazg&ucirc;l. Galadriel also features heavily in the trailer, and we're finally introduced to her husband Celebor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sauron-faces-a-balrog-wears-the-one-ring-and-gathers-his-dark-army-in-fiery-new-the-rings-of-power-season-3-trailer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sauron-faces-a-balrog-wears-the-one-ring-and-gathers-his-dark-army-in-fiery-new-the-rings-of-power-season-3-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface star was "really cutting through" prosthetics on his eyes during gruesome airplane sequence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface, the latest movie from DC Studios, is a villain origin story for the titular Matt Hagen &ndash; with copious amounts of body horror. After being horrifically disfigured by a mobster, Matt &ndash; previously an up-and-coming Hollywood actor &ndash; gains shapeshifting powers after receiving experimental treatment from Dr. Caitlyn Corr. But, this comes with a terrible cost: when he gets too emotional, he can completely lose control of his body. The result is a grisly, R-rated horror flick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-was-really-cutting-through-prosthetics-on-his-eyes-during-gruesome-airplane-sequence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-was-really-cutting-through-prosthetics-on-his-eyes-during-gruesome-airplane-sequence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem's physical PS5 sales were nearly twice as large as its total Xbox sales, analyst finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem reportedly made more money from physical sales on PlayStation than it did on Xbox overall, making Sony's decision to kill discs look even more questionable. Resident Evil Requiem is probably the biggest game of 2026 &ndash; at least until something comes out in a month's time &ndash; and Capcom's game has naturally become quite the hit, having sold 8 million copies the last time Capcom checked in, and was the fastest-selling game in the series to date. Sony is planning to s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-requiems-physical-ps5-sales-were-nearly-twice-as-large-as-its-total-xbox-sales-analyst-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-requiems-physical-ps5-sales-were-nearly-twice-as-large-as-its-total-xbox-sales-analyst-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't call the new Diablo board game a dungeon crawler, it's a "dungeon battler" with fighting and loot all the way down]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Diablo board game is on the way, but don't assume it'll be a classic dungeon crawler; the developers are calling it a "dungeon battler" where you'll fight to the bitter depths for glory and loot against unrelenting foes.So far, it sounds grim enough to gel with Diablo's gritty atmosphere. After selecting a dungeon in the darkest corner of Sanctuary, you'll fill it with a horde of monsters and bosses represented by gnarly miniatures before grinding your way through them using one of four iconic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dont-call-the-new-diablo-board-game-a-dungeon-crawler-its-a-dungeon-battler-with-fighting-and-loot-all-the-way-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dont-call-the-new-diablo-board-game-a-dungeon-crawler-its-a-dungeon-battler-with-fighting-and-loot-all-the-way-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.5 adds a new quest as a prequel for Edgerunners 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red has detailed some of the new features coming to Cyberpunk 2077 for its 2.5 update, including a new quest that serves as a prequel to Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2.In a new episode of REDStreams, the developers at CD Projekt Red teased what's coming in this week's new update. The highlight &ndash; which the team didn't shed much light on to avoid spoiling it &ndash; is a new quest that will be a prequel to what you're watching in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, created alongside members]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-update-25-adds-a-new-quest-as-a-prequel-for-edgerunners-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-update-25-adds-a-new-quest-as-a-prequel-for-edgerunners-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Manager 27 is getting a free preview for everyone on PC, to restore faith after FM26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year was not a good one for the Football Manager series. In a display of confidence in this year's course correction, FM27 is going live for a limited time ahead of launch to ensure everyone understands that things are different now.The move was announced on social media by Sports Interactive. This limited preview period will start on October 29, and it'll last until November 3, putting it right over Halloween weekend. The best part? It's completely free for everyone.Hopefully, nobody will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/football-manager-27-is-getting-a-free-preview-for-everyone-on-pc-to-restore-faith-after-fm26/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/football-manager-27-is-getting-a-free-preview-for-everyone-on-pc-to-restore-faith-after-fm26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator explains why season 2 opens old wounds by mentioning David]]></title><description><![CDATA[David is dead and his story is over. No, that's not a spoiler. CD Projekt Red made that very clear going into Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2. So color us surprised when not only was David referenced in the new season, but was also connected to one of Night City's biggest corpo conspiracies.Now, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator Bartosz Sztybor has revealed why everyone's favorite edgerunner was brought up by D. during the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending, as well as being listed as one of se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-creator-explains-why-season-2-opens-old-wounds-by-mentioning-david/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-creator-explains-why-season-2-opens-old-wounds-by-mentioning-david/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Steam store goes down as Valve seemingly joins the whole internet struggling amid PHP issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steam store went down earlier today. Game downloads and library functionality seem stable, but, smack in the middle of the big Steam Next Fest demo blowout, the store itself was unavailable in both the client and web versions of Steam. Instead, you'd run into error "E502 L2 - We were unable to service your request. Please try again later," with a sad little blob expressing discontent. Tag yourself: I'm the purple blob blinking in bewilderment. Fortunately, we at GamesRadar+ were still able t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-steam-store-goes-down-as-valve-seemingly-joins-the-whole-internet-struggling-amid-php-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-steam-store-goes-down-as-valve-seemingly-joins-the-whole-internet-struggling-amid-php-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backlash to Sony ending PS5 discs comes from a "vocal minority of a revenue minority," analyst says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come January 2028, Sony will be out of the physical games market, ceasing production on new discs for PlayStation consoles. There's been fervent outcry since this was announced, with studios across the industry reacting to the shift. As loud as the pushback seems, one analyst believes it's really the smaller half of the overall audience.In a newsletter examining Sony's push toward digital, Rhys Elliott, head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, examined the market forces that led to the choic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/backlash-to-sony-ending-ps5-discs-comes-from-a-vocal-minority-of-a-revenue-minority-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/backlash-to-sony-ending-ps5-discs-comes-from-a-vocal-minority-of-a-revenue-minority-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface director didn't want to reference Batman as the film is like how "Joker is the story of one person in Gotham"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface might take place in Gotham City, but the DC location's famous protector, Batman, is nowhere to be seen. That's because Clayface is the standalone tale of Matt Hagen, an up-and-coming Hollywood actor who is horrifically disfigured by a mobster after a drunken bad decision on a night out. But, was director James Watkins ever tempted to include an obvious reference to the Dark Knight? "I wasn't," he tells GamesRadar+ when we meet with him in London to discuss the film. "Because I sort of f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-director-didnt-want-to-reference-batman-as-the-film-is-like-how-joker-is-the-story-of-one-person-in-gotham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-director-didnt-want-to-reference-batman-as-the-film-is-like-how-joker-is-the-story-of-one-person-in-gotham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to watch before Clayface: The DC movies and shows to watch before the DCU's first horror movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just in time for Halloween, Clayface is gearing up to scare audiences silly in theaters across the world as the DCU's first horror movie reintroduces fans to the gloopiest Batman villain. But just because this is the monster's first solo movie docent mean you have to go in blind. Starring Tom Rhys Harries, the new movie follows budding Hollywood actor Matt Hagen as he reaches his prime, only to have his stardom tragically cut short when a local gang leaves him horribly disfigured. Abandoned and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/what-to-watch-before-clayface-the-dc-movies-and-shows-to-watch-before-the-dcus-first-horror-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/what-to-watch-before-clayface-the-dc-movies-and-shows-to-watch-before-the-dcus-first-horror-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox is reportedly planning three waves of layoffs between now and January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox is reportedly planning three more waves of layoffs this month, in November, and in January 2027 as part of its planned 3,200 job cuts before the end of the fiscal year.Earlier this year, after near-yearly layoffs since Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard King at the end of 2023, it was announced that a further 3,200 jobs would be cut throughout FY27. This included Xbox separating from Compulsion Games, Undead Labs, and Double Fine, while Ninja Theory is at risk of closing after a deal fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-reportedly-planning-three-waves-of-layoffs-between-now-and-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-reportedly-planning-three-waves-of-layoffs-between-now-and-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's not just Xbox celebrating 25 years - retro translucent green tech is taking over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox's 25th Anniversary has spawned a whole army of translucent green gaming gadgets, with brands from 8BitDo to GameSir and Razer getting involved with that iconic '90s aesthetic. The best part is none of this stuff will cost you the $899.99 going rate of the full Xbox X25 limited edition console, with some special editions coming in cheaper than the X25 controller to boot. You can peer into the internal workings of a Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K gaming mouse, for example, or a simple controller c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/its-not-just-xbox-celebrating-25-years-retro-translucent-green-tech-is-taking-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/its-not-just-xbox-celebrating-25-years-retro-translucent-green-tech-is-taking-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is Clayface on streaming? Speculation on the HBO Max release date]]></title><description><![CDATA[When is Clayface heading to streaming? While the Clayface streaming release hasn't been officially confirmed just yet, we already have a pretty good sense of when it could drop. As it's a DC Studios and Warner Bros movie, Clayface will stream on HBO Max following the digital release of DCU body horror on PVOD.The new movie is our first trip to the DCU Chapter One's Gotham, and sees wronged movie star-turned-gloopy-shapeshifter Matt Hagen on a quest for violent revenge. Relative newcomer Tom Rhys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/when-is-clayface-on-streaming-speculation-on-the-hbo-max-release-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/when-is-clayface-on-streaming-speculation-on-the-hbo-max-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimson Desert DLC features everything from shipbuilding to marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pearl Abyss has released a new overview trailer for Crimson Desert's upcoming Charting the Unknown DLC expansion, and it sure is a lot.Crimson Desert has had a bit of a wild year. It launched and was immediately quite beloved by fans, but it garnered criticism for lacking a good story &ndash; something the studio's CEO even admitted &ndash; and for a few other bits and pieces along the way. However, Pearl Abyss has been updating the game as if it were a live service, with near-constant updates t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crimson-desert-dlc-features-everything-from-shipbuilding-to-marriage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crimson-desert-dlc-features-everything-from-shipbuilding-to-marriage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 Years Later stars Cillian Murphy and Jack O'Connell are set to play brothers in A Quiet Place 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven months after his casting was first announced, Jack O'Connell has revealed that he and Cillian Murphy are set to play brothers in John Krasinski's A Quiet Place Part 3."A Quiet Place felt like family. It's about family, obviously. Got John Krasinski and Emily Blunt involved, and Cillian and I play brothers," said O'Connell to Collider at the Newport Beach Film Festival. "There was a real familial feel to that one."O'Connell joined the franchise back in March, but this won't be Murphy's firs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/28-years-later-stars-cillian-murphy-and-jack-oconnell-are-set-to-play-brothers-in-a-quiet-place-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/28-years-later-stars-cillian-murphy-and-jack-oconnell-are-set-to-play-brothers-in-a-quiet-place-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even if I don't have time for Halloween or Christmas decorations, this Disney mainstay always makes me feel festive]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love a good decoration, but sometimes life gets in the way. Halloween sweaters make it easy to get into the spirit (hah) of things even when you're slammed for time, and that's why they're usually high on my wishlist around this time of year.While there are some great options out there across all kinds of fandoms (I have my eye on a Gengar cardigan from the Pokemon Halloween lineup, for example), I'm always drawn to the Disney Store's Spirit Jerseys. Besides having it down pat in the looks dep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/even-if-i-dont-have-time-for-halloween-or-christmas-decorations-this-disney-mainstay-always-makes-me-feel-festive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/even-if-i-dont-have-time-for-halloween-or-christmas-decorations-this-disney-mainstay-always-makes-me-feel-festive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If the idea of an $1,800 Xbox that doesn't even run physical games horrifies you, I'd pick up an Evercade Nexus and ignore the next generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[I don't think I have to say that an $1,800 Xbox is not okay, but spending time with the Evercade Nexus has personally compounded the absurdity. I enjoy new-fangled consoles and PCs as much as the next hardware editor, and I wouldn't say Blaze's new portable is a direct competitor. However, we're at a stage where rather than just giving the big dogs of the industry our moolah, even when things soar to used-car prices, I'd rather invest in a handheld that's actively trying to project the art of ph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/if-the-idea-of-an-1800-xbox-that-doesnt-even-run-physical-games-horrifies-you-id-pick-up-an-evercade-nexus-and-ignore-the-next-generation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/if-the-idea-of-an-1800-xbox-that-doesnt-even-run-physical-games-horrifies-you-id-pick-up-an-evercade-nexus-and-ignore-the-next-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bourne director Paul Greengrass was offered a Bond film but felt too "loyal" to his own franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Bourne director Paul Greengrass says he was offered a Bond film to direct, but turned it down out of loyalty to his own series.&ldquo;They asked me after I did Bourne Supremacy,&rdquo; Greengrass said on The Rest Is Classified podcast.&ldquo;I have immense admiration and respect for what [producers] Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson did with that. And [Daniel Craig] was a fantastic James Bond."Judging by the timelines, it appears Greengrass was being lined up to helm Casino Royale, a job]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bourne-director-paul-greengrass-was-offered-a-bond-film-but-felt-too-loyal-to-his-own-franchise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bourne-director-paul-greengrass-was-offered-a-bond-film-but-felt-too-loyal-to-his-own-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 patch fixes progression issues and overzealous enemy AI in DMZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not even fully out yet and we have Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 patches. Of course, early access necessitates such things, especially when you're one of the biggest franchises in the industry, and on this occasion, the devs are looking at DMZ, Call of Duty's spin on an extraction shooter.Those who pre-ordered Modern Warfare 4 have been playing the mode for a few days, and things need to be tightened up. Enemy AI is altered in a couple of cases where it's overreaching, in one instance wher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-patch-fixes-progression-issues-and-overzealous-enemy-ai-in-dmz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-patch-fixes-progression-issues-and-overzealous-enemy-ai-in-dmz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil director Zach Cregger still wants to make his Batman story, Henchman: "I'm so fascinated by that"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil director Zach Cregger is still keen to make his Batman movie. The film idea isn't strictly a Batman movie in the traditional sense, as it would follow a pharmacist who becomes a henchman of the Joker's. So, it sounds pretty similar to Cregger's Resident Evil movie, which takes place "on the periphery" of Resident Evil 2 and follows a medical courier through a terrible night in Racoon City. "I like small, intimate stories that are relatively simple," Cregger told A Shot magazine, ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-director-zach-cregger-still-wants-to-make-his-batman-story-henchman-im-so-fascinated-by-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-director-zach-cregger-still-wants-to-make-his-batman-story-henchman-im-so-fascinated-by-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life is Strange game director gives upcoming Amazon TV adaptation his blessing: "I couldn&rsquo;t be prouder"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director of the Life is Strange video game, Michel Koch, has visited the set of the upcoming Amazon TV adaptation, and it sounds like the Prime Video series has his seal of approval. "This month, I experienced one of the most surreal weeks of my life," said Koch on Instagram, saying that "being on the set of the Life is Strange show" was "a highlight of my career." The post continues: "I met some of the most wonderful, passionate, talented and kind human beings, united by their passion for the g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/life-is-strange-game-director-gives-upcoming-amazon-tv-adaptation-his-blessing-i-couldnrsquot-be-prouder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/life-is-strange-game-director-gives-upcoming-amazon-tv-adaptation-his-blessing-i-couldnrsquot-be-prouder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk loremaster confirms year of Edgerunners 2 despite creator saying it's a "spoiler"]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red loremaster Patrick Mills has revealed which year Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is set in."Ok so the thing is that I am seeing a lot of people assuming s2 takes place before 2077 but it doesn't, it takes place in 2078," Mills clarified on Bluesky. "Moving things forward, time doesn't stop in Cyberpunk."Mills added, "There's stuff in there that points to this but we never made it explicit."The 'stuff' in question has already been picked apart &ndash; including Arasaka's lower stan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-loremaster-confirms-year-of-edgerunners-2-despite-creator-saying-its-a-spoiler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-loremaster-confirms-year-of-edgerunners-2-despite-creator-saying-its-a-spoiler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 fans think V briefly appears in the new season, and it could mean female V is canon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is now out on Netflix. The new season, which is set one year after the events of the game, appears to feature a nod to Cyberpunk 2077 player character V, and may have confirmed that female V is canon to the world.As spotted by several Cyberpunk fans on social media, in episode 4, D. and Roman infiltrate an Arasaka Data Archive in the hope of uncovering the identities of those responsible for the massacre of D.'s Snake Nation clan. Instead, Capri recovers a list of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2-fans-think-v-briefly-appears-in-the-new-season-and-it-could-mean-female-v-is-canon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2-fans-think-v-briefly-appears-in-the-new-season-and-it-could-mean-female-v-is-canon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 could cost the US economy $1 billion due to an estimated 1.5 million workers calling in sick, economist says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An economist reckons the long-awaited launch of GTA 6 could cost the US economy $1 billion due to an estimated 1.5 million workers taking the day off sick.That comes from the International Business Times, which reports that an economics professor at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona offers a simple reason for his academic projection &ndash; notably not an official forecast. People need time to play Rockstar's long-awaited opus when it launches on November 19, and work is simply in the way. Pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-could-cost-the-us-economy-1-billion-due-to-an-estimated-15-million-workers-calling-in-sick-economist-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-could-cost-the-us-economy-1-billion-due-to-an-estimated-15-million-workers-calling-in-sick-economist-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hunt for Gollum's Aragorn actor says he's not trying to "outdo" Viggo Mortensen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Dornan is set to play a younger Aragorn n in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, and he's well aware that he's got some big shoes to fill."There's pressure when you're trying to follow in those footsteps," Dornan said via ScreenRant. "I've been asked to play a super-iconic role, and I'll do my best. But for me, Aragorn will always be just Viggo. His performance is one of my all-time favorites, and I feel honored to try to recapture at least some of the energy he originally brought]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-hunt-for-gollums-aragorn-actor-says-hes-not-trying-to-outdo-viggo-mortensen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-hunt-for-gollums-aragorn-actor-says-hes-not-trying-to-outdo-viggo-mortensen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest just gave us a new insight into Tony Stark's death, and it's devastating]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest episode 3 is now out, and the new episode gives us a fresh insight into a major event in MCU canon. Alongside Paul Bettany's synthezoid, a number of Stark AIs appear in VisionQuest, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., who was the AI in Tony's suit during the events of Avengers: Endgame. And her perspective on Tony's sacrifice play is heartbreaking.Talking to E.D.I.T.H. (Emily Hampshire) following J.A.R.V.I.S.' own sacrifice at the end of episode 2, F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Orla Brady) recalls her history r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-just-gave-us-a-new-insight-into-tony-starks-death-and-its-devastating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-just-gave-us-a-new-insight-into-tony-starks-death-and-its-devastating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest episode 4 finally explains the Stark AIs' origins, and E.D.I.T.H. star says it made "so much sense"]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest episode 4 revealed the origins of the Stark AIs, finally explaining one of the big questions surrounding the show. In a touching moment with E.D.I.T.H. and Ultron, the weapons expert revealed that they were all based on real people. Before we get into spoilers, make sure you've watched the latest episode.However, during her discovery, her origin story left her conflicted. She finds out that the real Edith was Edith Marks, a fighter pilot whose husband died in a plane crash. "Why woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-episode-4-finally-explains-the-stark-ais-origins-and-edith-star-says-it-made-so-much-sense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-episode-4-finally-explains-the-stark-ais-origins-and-edith-star-says-it-made-so-much-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest episode 4 Butcherbird's true identity explained: Who is Jocasta?]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest episodes 3 and 4 are here... but it's the latter that really raises the stakes and kicks the action into high gear. From here on out: it's spoiler time. Don't scroll ahead if you haven't seen VisionQuest episodes 3 and 4, which are streaming on Disney Plus right now.At the end of episode 3 and leading into the beginning of episode 4, Vision experiences a power surge during his (seemingly) last battle with the Paladin. During that surge, an unknown synth hacks his mainframe and corner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-episode-4-butcherbirds-true-identity-explained-who-is-jocasta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-episode-4-butcherbirds-true-identity-explained-who-is-jocasta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former KOTOR remake studio is now remastering the "classic" Shrek 2 PS2 game]]></title><description><![CDATA["Shrek 2 Remastered." The words keep echoing in my head like a half-forgotten memory of a sick dream, but somehow they're real. The 2004 movie tie-in game is getting a full remaster courtesy of Aspyr later this year, and folks, now that the rumors have proven true, I think it's time for us all to admit that gaming nostalgia has finally gone too far.Shrek 2 Remastered will launch for $30 on November 10 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. This new version promises improved graph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-kotor-remake-studio-is-now-remastering-the-classic-shrek-2-ps2-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-kotor-remake-studio-is-now-remastering-the-classic-shrek-2-ps2-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Resident Evil dev says Code Veronica "had a direct, negative development on the franchise"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Resident Evil fans consider Resident Evil 7 the triumphant moment Capcom turned things around with a full-throated embrace of the series' single-player, survival horror roots after the highly divisive turn toward multiplayer action horror with Resident Evil 5 and 6. However, according to former Capcom manager Miguel Corti, there's a direct precursor to the dark period of action-heavy Resident Evil games, and it's actually one of the most beloved games in the entire series.While Resident Evi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-resident-evil-dev-says-code-veronica-had-a-direct-negative-development-on-the-franchise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-resident-evil-dev-says-code-veronica-had-a-direct-negative-development-on-the-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Original Street Fighter star Kylie Minogue was reportedly asked to appear in the new movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vega star Orville Peck says the studio wanted Kyle Minogue to make a cameo in the new Street Fighter movie, but it just didn't work out in the end."Okay, I got a little tea, actually," Peck explained, via Kotaku. "I don&rsquo;t know if anyone&rsquo;s mentioned this, but they were trying to get Kylie to do a cameo in our Street Fighter. They were having a hard time getting a hold of her or whatever, and I was like, &lsquo;Guys, I can text her.&rsquo; So, I was trying to orchestrate this whole thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/original-street-fighter-star-kylie-minogue-was-reportedly-asked-to-appear-in-the-new-movie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/original-street-fighter-star-kylie-minogue-was-reportedly-asked-to-appear-in-the-new-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA finally says the words PS3 gamers have waited 15 years to hear: "Fight Night is coming back"]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems EA's big revival of its classic sports franchises isn't done yet, as the company is teasing the return of a boxing series we haven't seen since the Xbox 360 and PS3 era. Yes, folks, it looks like Fight Night is finally making a comeback."To everyone who stayed in our corner: Fight Night is coming back," EA says from a newly created Twitter account for the series. Attached is an image of a pair of boxing gloves dangling over an empty canvas, with the caption "the fight is never over." No]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ea-finally-says-the-words-ps3-gamers-have-waited-15-years-to-hear-fight-night-is-coming-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ea-finally-says-the-words-ps3-gamers-have-waited-15-years-to-hear-fight-night-is-coming-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo "clearly revised" its messaging on discs following PlayStation mess, says ex-marketing lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a reporter, it's important for me to watch PlayStation's ongoing PR nightmare from a purely objective perspective &ndash; that way I can tell you all what's happening with as little influence as possible from my own personal opinions. But for a company like Nintendo, who undoubtedly sees Sony as one of its foremost competitors, you presumably want to watch what's been happening in the wake of PlayStation's announcement that physical disc production is ending in 2028 with a much more strategic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-clearly-revised-its-messaging-on-discs-following-playstation-mess-says-ex-marketing-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-clearly-revised-its-messaging-on-discs-following-playstation-mess-says-ex-marketing-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass overhaul would have you pay for add-ons like multiplayer "ala carte," says report]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly planning some huge Game Pass changes, including a full-blown pricing overhaul that would have users pay for subscription add-ons "ala carte," according to a new report.This comes from Fortune (paywalled), which published an exhaustive conversation with Sharma covering some of the broad strokes of her plan to make Xbox "the No. 1 entertainment company." Part of that plan is a multi-stage downsizing that'll see 3,200 cut jobs by the end of the 2027 fiscal yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-game-pass-overhaul-would-have-you-pay-for-add-ons-like-multiplayer-ala-carte-says-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-game-pass-overhaul-would-have-you-pay-for-add-ons-like-multiplayer-ala-carte-says-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Project Helix could cost as much as $1,800 and is reportedly set to launch by Christmas 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report suggests that the next-gen Xbox Project Helix console is set to launch by Christmas 2028, and it could cost anywhere between $1,200 and $1,800.That's according to a report from Fortune. According to the outlet's sources, a next-gen handheld device is set to be released "by the 2027 holiday season," with the main console set to follow in time for the 2028 holidays.The report additionally suggests that Microsoft's internal projections suggest that the console will "cost consumers betw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-project-helix-could-cost-as-much-as-1800-and-is-reportedly-set-to-launch-by-christmas-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-project-helix-could-cost-as-much-as-1800-and-is-reportedly-set-to-launch-by-christmas-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another PS5 jailbreak has seemingly arrived ahead of GTA 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most prominent members of the PS5 hacking scene claims to have created an exploit that'll work even on the latest 14.10 console firmware. With the release of GTA 6 looming and PS5 exploits coming out at a feverish pace, the question now is how long Sony and Rockstar will be able to prevent the long-awaited crime game from being pirated. It won't be possible with the current exploits, but given how quickly they're now coming, it feels almost inevitable.Longtime PS5 hacker Gezine recent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/another-ps5-jailbreak-has-seemingly-arrived-ahead-of-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/another-ps5-jailbreak-has-seemingly-arrived-ahead-of-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld lead calls Steam Next Fest a gamble that's "still worth taking" despite the "AI slop era"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The discourse is swirling around Steam Next Fest. This fall's event has just started, and it's chock-full of AI-assisted releases and such, raising questions about its usefulness for promotion. One of the lead developers on Palworld has weighed in, speaking on the reality of what such a platform offers to developers.On Twitter, John 'Bucky' Buckley, the head of publishing and communications at Palworld studio Pocketpair, went long on Next Fest and its ultimate role for devs. "The number of Next]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-lead-calls-steam-next-fest-a-gamble-thats-still-worth-taking-despite-the-ai-slop-era/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-lead-calls-steam-next-fest-a-gamble-thats-still-worth-taking-despite-the-ai-slop-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders devs know PvE has been "polarizing"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that Arc Raiders PvE playtest has come to an end, Embark Studios has acknowledged some of the early feedback and knows it hasn't been a win in everyone's eyes. In a post on the Arc Raiders website, Embark noted that the PvE matchmaking toggle test has ended, thanking players who completed over 30 million PvE rounds during the testing period. This post then urged players to join the Arc Raiders Discord and complete a survey coming out soon to make their voices heard on how they felt about the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-devs-know-pve-has-been-polarizing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-devs-know-pve-has-been-polarizing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 could beat Clair Obscur's record-breaking Game Awards haul - but I wouldn't bet on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[You're probably aware by now that GTA 6 is indeed eligible for The Game Awards. Rockstar is getting the game out exactly one day before the deadline. It's safe to say the open-world crime adventure is a hefty favorite for several categories, but odds are against it beating Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's sweep from last year.Sandfall's JRPG-inspired fantasy took home nine statues, across 13 nominations in total. Big numbers, and a benchmark most can only dream of. The new Grand Theft Auto can feas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-could-beat-clair-obscurs-record-breaking-game-awards-haul-but-i-wouldnt-bet-on-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-could-beat-clair-obscurs-record-breaking-game-awards-haul-but-i-wouldnt-bet-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake file size is over 800 times larger than the N64 original]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has revealed the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake file size, and it's mercifully not going to hog a ton of your storage space, even if it is bigger than Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.Twitter user Genki_JPN posted a photo of the download card for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, which is now available in Japanese stores. While this doesn't reveal much beyond including some screenshots and artwork for the game, it does list the file size fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-file-size-is-over-800-times-larger-than-the-n64-original/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-file-size-is-over-800-times-larger-than-the-n64-original/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm too old for Fortnite, but even I can appreciate GameSir's new mobile controller designs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first time I 'dropped in,' as the kids say, I was 21, and Epic had launched their fancy new Battle Royale for a weekend. It was the first time I realized I might not have the skillz to take on the gaming youth. Despite being booted out of Fortnite's age range long ago, GameSir's latest range of X5 Lite and G8 Plus mobile controllers is still calling to me this afternoon.The brand has launched six new colorways of its two iOS and Android gamepads, split between the more premium G8 Plus model]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/im-too-old-for-fortnite-but-even-i-can-appreciate-gamesirs-new-mobile-controller-designs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/im-too-old-for-fortnite-but-even-i-can-appreciate-gamesirs-new-mobile-controller-designs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern Warfare 4 campaign launches to 94% positive Steam reviews, way ahead of Black Ops 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now available for those who pre-ordered, and PC players in particular seem pretty taken by it. The single-player mode has debuted to a strong rating on Steam, indicating this particular installment could be a big one for the franchise.Although Modern Warfare 4 isn't fully out until this coming Friday, October 23, pre-orders come with early access to the campaign. During the beta, this was relegated to a single mission, but now you can knock out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/modern-warfare-4-campaign-launches-to-94-positive-steam-reviews-way-ahead-of-black-ops-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/modern-warfare-4-campaign-launches-to-94-positive-steam-reviews-way-ahead-of-black-ops-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface director says he "didn't have to worry about any concerns for a greater universe"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface arrives as the third movie in the DCU and is set in Gotham City, home to Batman. But, the film is a standalone with very few connections to the wider shared universe, instead placing its focus squarely on its tragic villain protagonist. Matt Reeves, architect of his own Bat-verse, is a producer on the film, along with DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran. But, according to director James Watkins, there were no guardrails for fitting the film into the DCU. "I spoke with Matt, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-director-says-he-didnt-have-to-worry-about-any-concerns-for-a-greater-universe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-director-says-he-didnt-have-to-worry-about-any-concerns-for-a-greater-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple's new Pokemon edition Beats Pill has reignited my appreciation of wireless Bluetooth speakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I constantly have a wireless speaker in my pocket at all times in the shape of my smartphone, I've felt little desire to pick up a standalone one in 2026. Yet a week with the new Pokemon Special Edition Beats Pill has reminded me that portable audio sounds better when it's not tinny and draining the valuable battery of my Android-based phone.The Pokemon Special Edition &pound;149.99 (via Apple) speaker launched last week, swapping its plain coloring for a Pikachu and Mimikyu design across its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/apples-new-pokemon-edition-beats-pill-has-reignited-my-appreciation-of-wireless-bluetooth-speakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/apples-new-pokemon-edition-beats-pill-has-reignited-my-appreciation-of-wireless-bluetooth-speakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld: Side by Side is the survival game's next big update, and it releases in Winter 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palworld is getting a new update called Side by Side, and it's due to release in Winter 2026.That comes from a new press release by Pocketpair, which confirms the news without revealing much else. At the time of writing, all we have to share is an image with three different Pals blacked out. Pocketpair, meanwhile, asks you to "stay tuned for further updates on what this new content will bring."(Image credit: Pocketpair)Amusingly, in the same press release, Pocketpair also reveals the results of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-side-by-side-is-the-survival-games-next-big-update-and-it-releases-in-winter-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-side-by-side-is-the-survival-games-next-big-update-and-it-releases-in-winter-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man fans may not have to wait  years for seasons 3 and 4, as they are in the works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is set to return soon to Disney Plus two years after season 1 premiered. But we may not have to wait as long next time, as the Spidey team is already working on seasons 3 and 4 of the animated show. "We're already working on Seasons 3 and 4 of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man," said series creator Jeff Trammell to Collider. Season 1 premiered on January 27, 2025, but season 2 won't land on the streamer until January 13,2027, meaning fans will have waite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-fans-may-not-have-to-wait-years-for-seasons-3-and-4-as-they-are-in-the-works/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-fans-may-not-have-to-wait-years-for-seasons-3-and-4-as-they-are-in-the-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red confirms Cyberpunk 2077 is getting Edgerunners 2 content]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red has confirmed a new Cyberpunk 2077 update is releasing this week, with content based on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. In the vein of No Man's Sky, CD Projekt Red has turned Cyberpunk 2077 from one of the most disastrous launches in gaming history into one of the most beloved games ever made. And just like No Man's Sky, this is partly thanks to the developers seemingly being unable to simply stop updating the game. One of the biggest free updates came along Cyberpunk Edgerunners' first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-confirms-cyberpunk-2077-is-getting-edgerunners-2-content/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-confirms-cyberpunk-2077-is-getting-edgerunners-2-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Red Dead Redemption 2 system that greatly shaped GTA 6 almost wasn't pitched]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 features an advanced take on Red Dead Redemption 2's beloved NPC interaction system, though we might not have got it at all if one of Rockstar's leads hadn't changed their mind on sharing it with everyone else.That comes from Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, who has posted a YouTube video after visiting Rockstar to see GTA 6. During that visit, Schreier mentions a conversation with Rockstar North boss Rob Nelson, in which he says that vice president of animation Mark Tennant came up with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-red-dead-redemption-2-system-that-greatly-shaped-gta-6-almost-wasnt-pitched/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-red-dead-redemption-2-system-that-greatly-shaped-gta-6-almost-wasnt-pitched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Soulkiller in Cyberpunk and why is it so important to Edgerunners season 2?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of all things we expected to return in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, Soulkiller wasn't one of them. The experimental technology, designed to store a person's consciousness digitally, was first introduced on a widespread scale to audiences as part of V.'s mind-melding time with Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077. But it may have been a while since you walked down those streets in Night City. To help, we'll be a good choom and give you a refresher, not only on what Soulkiller is in Cyberpunk,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/what-is-soulkiller-in-cyberpunk-and-why-is-it-so-important-to-edgerunners-season-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/what-is-soulkiller-in-cyberpunk-and-why-is-it-so-important-to-edgerunners-season-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest star James Spader says he's constantly asked if Ultron will turn up in Avengers: Doomsday]]></title><description><![CDATA[11 years after his Marvel debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron, James Spader has returned to the MCU in VisionQuest. But fans and journalists are already keen to know what's next for the living automaton with a genocidal god complex, including whether he'll appear in Avengers: Doomsday."I can't tell you the amount of people that come up to you&hellip; if you've been in one of the Marvel films," Spader said to Switzerland-based outlet OutNow.ch. "In the interim, people would come up on the street, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-star-james-spader-says-hes-constantly-asked-if-ultron-will-turn-up-in-avengers-doomsday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-star-james-spader-says-hes-constantly-asked-if-ultron-will-turn-up-in-avengers-doomsday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface would beat Batman in a fight "without question," says Matt Hagen star Tom Rhys Harries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batman might strike fear into the heart of every Gotham ne'er-do-well &ndash; but Clayface star Tom Rhys Harries is confident he could handle the Dark Knight in a fight. The new DC film is a dark, villainous origin story for Harries's Matt Hagen, an up-and-coming actor who is horrifically disfigured by a mobster after a bad decision on a night out. As Matt embarks on a gruesome revenge quest, he slowly begins to lose his morality. While the film is very much a standalone tale, it certainly leave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-would-beat-batman-in-a-fight-without-question-says-matt-hagen-star-tom-rhys-harries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-would-beat-batman-in-a-fight-without-question-says-matt-hagen-star-tom-rhys-harries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Lake showrunner was "overruled" on nudity in the Friday the 13th prequel: "God forbid they see some breasts"]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Friday the 13th prequel show Crystal Lake includes as many, if not more, gruesome kills and gory moments as any other franchise entry, but showrunner Brad Caleb Kane says the line was drawn at nudity. "I tried. That&rsquo;s America. You can give the kids the violence, but God forbid they see some breasts," said Kane to TheWrap. "Sometimes you get overruled in these things."Aside from Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives, the bulk of the Friday the 13th franchise shows a lot of skin, playing o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crystal-lake-showrunner-was-overruled-on-nudity-in-the-friday-the-13th-prequel-god-forbid-they-see-some-breasts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crystal-lake-showrunner-was-overruled-on-nudity-in-the-friday-the-13th-prequel-god-forbid-they-see-some-breasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Steam Next Fest has over 7,000 games so far, almost double what we saw in June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're in the mood to try new games, the Steam Next Fest is here now. There's just one catch - there are a lot of demos this year, way more than when this event happened in June, and a lot of them involve a heavy amount of AI assets.Steam Next Fest is Valve's twice-annual digital preview event, where developers put up demos of their games in hopes you'll check them out and add a few to your wish list. Since it started in summer 2021, the number of early builds you can access has increased dra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-steam-next-fest-has-over-7000-games-so-far-almost-double-what-we-saw-in-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-steam-next-fest-has-over-7000-games-so-far-almost-double-what-we-saw-in-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima has seen Godzilla Minus Zero and is being totally normal about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima says Godzilla Minus Zero brought "tears to his eyes" in a glowing review.Minus Zero, the follow-up to 2023's monstrous hit Minus One, is set a few years after Godzilla's initial defeat on Sagami Bay. But, of course, the big boy is back and set to face down a terrifying new threat &ndash; King Ghidorah. It's a killer premise, and one that has self-proclaimed Godzilla fanboy Hideo Kojima ecstatic after watching the Takashi Yamazaki-directed movie at the Japanese premiere."As a huge Go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-has-seen-godzilla-minus-zero-and-is-being-totally-normal-about-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-has-seen-godzilla-minus-zero-and-is-being-totally-normal-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helldivers 2 is getting new anti-cheat, targeting "modifications that create unfair advantages"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrowhead Studios has confirmed that Helldivers 2 will transition to Easy Anti-Cheat this week and acknowledged what that means for mods. In a post on the Helldivers 2 Steam page, Arrowhead says that at some point today, October 20, the game will transition from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat "with additional security tools in place to enhance its effectiveness and improve game integrity protection," as well as implementing "additional security measures" to target cheating mods that have been circ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/helldivers-2-is-getting-new-anti-cheat-targeting-modifications-that-create-unfair-advantages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/helldivers-2-is-getting-new-anti-cheat-targeting-modifications-that-create-unfair-advantages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Battlefront 3 rumors get an unexpected boost from Wardogs' CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rumors are picking up pace that Star Wars Battlefront 3 will soon enter development, though who will lead the project has apparently not yet been decided.Chatter has been building since earlier this week, stemming from Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb pointing to a report in an Electronic Gaming Monthly column claiming Disney has "big plans" for the Star Wars Battlefront series. Reportedly, Lucasfilm is looking for a development partner, and two studios are emerging as favorites: DICE, which wouldn't be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-battlefront-3-rumors-get-an-unexpected-boost-from-wardogs-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-battlefront-3-rumors-get-an-unexpected-boost-from-wardogs-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DCU fans spot villain Darkseid hiding in new Mister Miracle artwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has shared new artwork for the upcoming animated TV show, but there seems to be someone hiding in the backgroundThe new image, shared on Twitter by Gunn, shows a bloodied and bruised Mister Miracle and Barda looking into each other's eyes whilst a horde of armed warriors charge at them. However, DC fans have spotted a strange figure hiding in plain sight. If you look between Mister Miracle and Barda, you can see the silhouette of Darkseid. Though we cannot yet see th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dcu-fans-spot-villain-darkseid-hiding-in-new-mister-miracle-artwork/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dcu-fans-spot-villain-darkseid-hiding-in-new-mister-miracle-artwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hank Pym star Michael Douglas wanted to be killed off before Ant-Man 3 but Marvel "wouldn't let him"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Douglas, who plays Hank Pym in the Ant-Man trilogy, wanted to be killed off in the MCU years ago."I would have been killed off after [Ant-Man and the Wasp], but they wouldn't let me," Douglas said on Happy Sad Confused.On what propelled him into the comic book world, Douglas said health scares (the actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2010) forced his hand in trying out new genres: comedy, period pieces, and &ndash; yes &ndash; superhero movies."I've never done a green screen movie. I said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hank-pym-star-michael-douglas-wanted-to-be-killed-off-before-ant-man-3-but-marvel-wouldnt-let-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hank-pym-star-michael-douglas-wanted-to-be-killed-off-before-ant-man-3-but-marvel-wouldnt-let-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Cox says his son was "devastated" by Daredevil: Born Again season 3 cancellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Cox has shared that is wasn't just him who was disappointed by the news that Daredevil: Born Again is ending with season 3, but also his six-year-old son. Speaking to People, he said of the cancellation: "I don't think I am prepared for it. It's been 12 years of my life. I think it's very likely that at the end of my career, whenever that is, this character will be the most important to me. I don't know if you can prepare yourself for that. I'm trying to prepare my son for it more than I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/charlie-cox-says-his-son-was-devastated-by-daredevil-born-again-season-3-cancellation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/charlie-cox-says-his-son-was-devastated-by-daredevil-born-again-season-3-cancellation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 a sequel to season 1?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is now on Netflix. But if you haven't plugged into the chatter around the Studio Trigger anime's return to Night City, you may be wondering how exactly the story continues. After all, Arasaka pretty soundly (and literally) crushed most of season 1's major players in decisive fashion. What can be next?Below, you'll discover whether Edgerunners season 2 is a direct sequel to season 1 or, if you're short on time, whether you even need to watch the first season to enj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/is-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-a-sequel-to-season-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/is-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-a-sequel-to-season-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners timeline: Is season 2 set after Cyberpunk 2077?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first glance, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2's timeline is hard to pin down. There isn't exactly a calendar floating around in the background of various scenes, nor are there any dates mentioned in dialogue.But there are plenty of clues to help us give educated guesses, as well as some cryptic words from the show's creator, Bartosz Sztybor to help you sleuth your way to an answer. So, join us as we break down the likely year Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 takes place in &ndash; and whether]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-timeline-is-season-2-set-after-cyberpunk-2077/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-timeline-is-season-2-set-after-cyberpunk-2077/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending explained: who dies, D's fate, and what happened to Capri?]]></title><description><![CDATA["You were perfect. Always have been." With that goodbye from tear-stained goodbye from Roman, the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending hit home in the same way the original did.Unlike the first season, however, we have more questions than answers rattling around in our brains as one of Night City's most explosive battles came to a close. D., Talia, and Capri's power struggle turned into a bloody one, and there were also casualties galore elsewhere &ndash; meaning there's plenty to pick over no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-ending-explained-who-dies-ds-fate-and-what-happened-to-capri/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-ending-explained-who-dies-ds-fate-and-what-happened-to-capri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Dead Redemption 2 gets a Shadow of Mordor-style nemesis system in massive new mod]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros.' nemesis system is easily the cleverest innovation from its Middle-earth open-world action adventure series, turning an otherwise fairly mindless orc slaughtering party into something much impactful and lifelike. And while Red Dead Redemption 2 certainly doesn't need to learn any lessons from Shadow of Mordor or Shadow of War, a new mod adds the nemesis system to Rockstar's open-world Western opus, and I have to say, it sounds like a wildly good time.As showcased in a wonderful Rock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/red-dead-redemption-2-gets-a-shadow-of-mordor-style-nemesis-system-in-massive-new-mod/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/red-dead-redemption-2-gets-a-shadow-of-mordor-style-nemesis-system-in-massive-new-mod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Marathon lead says Path of Exile is "the most freeform" ARPG when it comes to buildcrafting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blizzard's Diablo series is what most people think of when they hear the term ARPG, but Path of Exile is without a doubt the closest runner-up. Itself directly and explicitly inspired by Diablo 2, Grinding Gear Games' free-to-play ARPG has an extremely dedicated and sizable player base all its own, and it's not hard to find genre enthusiasts who consider it their favorite for all sorts of reasons. The example we're here to talk about is Joe Ziegler, the game director best known for leading Riot']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-marathon-lead-says-path-of-exile-is-the-most-freeform-arpg-when-it-comes-to-buildcrafting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-marathon-lead-says-path-of-exile-is-the-most-freeform-arpg-when-it-comes-to-buildcrafting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swedish town flexes its survival game royalty by enshrining Valheim and V Rising into its roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might not have heard of the town of Sk&ouml;vde, Sweden, but if you spend much time staying abreast of Steam's biggest hits, you've probably heard of some of the titles its improbably large game development community has built. The town of roughly 58,000 people has created so many viral hits &ndash; particularly in the survival genre &ndash; that it's now got its own Hollywood-inspired "Walk of Game" celebrating them all.Sk&ouml;vde's Walk of Game is open to games that have sold at least 3 m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/swedish-town-flexes-its-survival-game-royalty-by-enshrining-valheim-and-v-rising-into-its-roads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/swedish-town-flexes-its-survival-game-royalty-by-enshrining-valheim-and-v-rising-into-its-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've been covering MMOs for 13 years, and this is by far the most disgusting grind I've ever seen]]></title><description><![CDATA[In January 2023, one Old School RuneScape player made history by rocketing to 200 million experience in the MMO's laborious Agility skill in under one minute by cashing in eight years worth of collected minigame tickets. It was unprecedented &ndash; a 'see it to believe it' moment, like watching someone topple a chain of dominoes as large and complex as the Taj Mahal. On October 16, 2026, another OSRS player, Vollshtandig, reached 200 million Agility experience at the end of a 3,475-hour grind t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ive-been-covering-mmos-for-13-years-and-this-is-by-far-the-most-disgusting-grind-ive-ever-seen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ive-been-covering-mmos-for-13-years-and-this-is-by-far-the-most-disgusting-grind-ive-ever-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 will stream live for free on Twitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is almost upon us, and the first episode of the new season is set to debut live on Twitch.CD Projekt Red announced that the premiere will stream live on its official Twitch channel on October 20 at midnight EST. You can check out the official post below in order to find your specific time zone. For episodes 2-10, however, you're going to need that Netflix subscription.The studio also announced that selected streamers will be co-streaming the episode on their own s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-episode-of-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-will-stream-live-for-free-on-twitch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-episode-of-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-will-stream-live-for-free-on-twitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Someone has made a Lego Millennium Falcon out of a chicken set, and now I think I've seen it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just when I think I've seen it all, someone goes and turns a chicken into a Lego Millennium Falcon.More specifically, they've created the galaxy's fastest hunk of junk using a Moana Lego Hehei set (which is adorably google-eyed and often available for less than $30 at Amazon). Fan Switz399 took to reddit with their creation, and it's... pretty good, actually? Yes, it may look a bit more floral than Han Solo's vessel traditionally is due to the flowers on Heihei's base. But even so, it's unmistak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/someone-has-made-a-lego-millennium-falcon-out-of-a-chicken-set-and-now-i-think-ive-seen-it-all/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/someone-has-made-a-lego-millennium-falcon-out-of-a-chicken-set-and-now-i-think-ive-seen-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not even Rockstar heads know everything that's in GTA 6 because devs will just add stuff]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 was made by an army of thousands of game developers who had to be coordinated by Rockstar Games, but some of the studio's best work is the result of individuals using the independence afforded to them to enact the kind of chaotic goodness that would make a tabletop dungeon master smirk. Case in point: horse scrotums in Red Dead Redemption 2. The buried details of GTA 6's mammoth production line are examined in a new video from Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, who paused to share some inf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/not-even-rockstar-heads-know-everything-thats-in-gta-6-because-devs-will-just-add-stuff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/not-even-rockstar-heads-know-everything-thats-in-gta-6-because-devs-will-just-add-stuff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 jailbreak proves the console could've been backwards compatible with PS2 all along]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can finally just plug your PS2 and PS3 discs into a PS5 and play your classic games on the modern console &ndash; just without Sony's permission. A recent PS5 jailbreak has opened the door for community developers to put robust emulators for classic consoles on the platform, and it's gone to show that we could've had proper backwards compatibility with the old consoles on PS5 all along.There've been all kinds of wild homebrew developments since the big PS5 jailbreak debuted a few weeks ago,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ps5-jailbreak-proves-the-console-couldve-been-backwards-compatible-with-ps2-all-along/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ps5-jailbreak-proves-the-console-couldve-been-backwards-compatible-with-ps2-all-along/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Elon Musk disagrees with me. This means I am onto something": Art legend calls out AI billionaires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran game artist Kenney Vleugels, known fondly to some as "Asset Jesus" for his enormous library of ready-made game assets, recently joined the chorus of devs standing against AI and the billionaires pushing it &ndash; and in doing so, managed to thoroughly piss off AI-first billionaires Tim Sweeney of Epic Games and Elon Musk of SpaceX and xAI. On October 18, Vleugels chucked a fairly innocuous message into the sea of Twitter. "Don't let billionaires convince you slop is the future," he argu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/elon-musk-disagrees-with-me-this-means-i-am-onto-something-art-legend-calls-out-ai-billionaires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/elon-musk-disagrees-with-me-this-means-i-am-onto-something-art-legend-calls-out-ai-billionaires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last of Us inspired Resident Evil 7 because Capcom "wanted the critical acclaim"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a huge fan of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, I found Resident Evil 7 appealed to me on a carnal level. The fact that it was a course correction from the glossy, over-the-top theatrics of its predecessor helped too. According to a producer on the sequel, we can thank The Last of Us for the indirect inspiration.Over on BlueSky, Miguel Corti, a former senior manager of global production at Capcom, went long on the circumstances leading up to the seventh mainline entry of the storied series. "It m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-last-of-us-inspired-resident-evil-7-because-capcom-wanted-the-critical-acclaim/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-last-of-us-inspired-resident-evil-7-because-capcom-wanted-the-critical-acclaim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomb Raider remake boss says the  game has to leave moments that bring "the most emotions" untouched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis' lead developers say that the moments that elicit the strongest emotional response in the original were non-negotiable to tamper with in the remake. With Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the developers are going down the Resident Evil and Final Fantasy 7 school of remaking a game. Rather than a near-1:1 remake like Metal Gear Solid Delta or The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Legacy of Atlantis uses the setting and story of the 1996 classic and builds something]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tomb-raider-remake-boss-says-the-game-has-to-leave-moments-that-bring-the-most-emotions-untouched/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tomb-raider-remake-boss-says-the-game-has-to-leave-moments-that-bring-the-most-emotions-untouched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld devs don't want to just "release 100 new Pals with the next update," says Pocketpair lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palworld has seen its fair share of new Pals since Pocketpair first launched its Pokemon-like survival game into the wild, with 1.0 adding 72 just over the summer &ndash; but that doesn't mean that the developers are in a rush to add loads more.Speaking in a new interview with MP1st, Pocketpair head of publishing and communications John "Bucky" Buckley explains as much when asked how the studio plans to keep the game's roster "fresh," so to speak.<br />
"We try not to think of new Pals as simply addin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-devs-dont-want-to-just-release-100-new-pals-with-the-next-update-says-pocketpair-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-devs-dont-want-to-just-release-100-new-pals-with-the-next-update-says-pocketpair-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake borrows one of Breath of the Wild's most immersive features]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is stealing a very neat feature that Nintendo previously implemented in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom: a no-UI mode. Pro and Master UI modes were available at the recent hands-on preview event, and a few creators managed to get footage of them in action.There are three options to modify the in-game interface in the menu. Standard is what you've likely seen in pre-release footage and has readouts detailing health, magic, and your currently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-borrows-one-of-breath-of-the-wilds-most-immersive-features/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-borrows-one-of-breath-of-the-wilds-most-immersive-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 4 got much darker because San Andreas took the "pop energy as far as it could go"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Houser &ndash; former writer and creative director of the Grand Theft Auto series &ndash; says GTA 4 was so tonally different from what came before because Rockstar Games felt that doing the same old thing risked obsolescence.GTA was riding high going into the Xbox 360 and PS3 era, with the trilogy of GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas all releasing to mass acclaim, selling millions, and becoming some of the most influential and beloved games of the era. San Andreas, in particular, felt like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/grand-theft-auto-4-got-much-darker-because-san-andreas-took-the-pop-energy-as-far-as-it-could-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/grand-theft-auto-4-got-much-darker-because-san-andreas-took-the-pop-energy-as-far-as-it-could-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Kojima x Casetify collection paints Death Stranding all over your EDC, but my favorite design has already sold out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casetify doesn't shy away from a collab, and neither does Hideo Kojima, so it's a wonder it's taken this long for the two to come together. Taking on the iPhone 18 Pro Max (with a few iPhone 18 Pro options mixed in), the new range plasters Death Stranding 2 all over your phone case. Didn't sell your soul for the latest Apple flagship? The series also transfers its designs over to everything from luggage to charging stands and earbud cases.This is Casetify, though, so none of these gadgets go par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-kojima-x-casetify-collection-paints-death-stranding-all-over-your-edc-but-my-favorite-design-has-already-sold-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-kojima-x-casetify-collection-paints-death-stranding-all-over-your-edc-but-my-favorite-design-has-already-sold-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Marathon director says Bungie had "a lot of disagreements" about what to do with the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[This hasn't been the strongest year for Bungie. On the back of ending updates for Destiny 2, the studio released Marathon to a more muted and mixed response than anyone would've liked. Layoffs followed, and an ex-lead from the FPS has given some insight into what it was like behind the scenes.In an interview with PCGamer, Joe Zeigler, former game director on Marathon, discussed the challenges in getting the project over the line. "I found this project was - it had some areas where there were def]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-marathon-director-says-bungie-had-a-lot-of-disagreements-about-what-to-do-with-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-marathon-director-says-bungie-had-a-lot-of-disagreements-about-what-to-do-with-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter's Chun-Li star loves Dead by Daylight and wants to audition for the Blumhouse movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Street Fighter actor Callina Liang wants to star in Blumhouse-Atomic Monster's upcoming Dead by Daylight movie."I'm also a huge gamer. I have a PC setup at home... Right now, I'm playing a lot of Dead by Daylight," Liang told Variety. "I put in 100 hours into that game over the last two months. I met with someone at Blumhouse, and when they told me they were making Dead by Daylight into a movie, I screamed and slid off the couch."Dead by Daylight is a four-versus-one horror game that puts one Ki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighters-chun-li-star-loves-dead-by-daylight-and-wants-to-audition-for-the-blumhouse-movie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighters-chun-li-star-loves-dead-by-daylight-and-wants-to-audition-for-the-blumhouse-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roblox creator shares project with GTA 6 vibes onlookers "can't believe" comes from Roblox]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Roblox has been in the headlines plenty due to brainrot, doomscrolling games, and so on &ndash; other projects are catching a different kind of attention. Mainly because they don't look much like Roblox at all.When I think of Roblox, I think of LEGO-shaped people with ridiculous smiles reminiscent of emojis &ndash; and children begging their parents for Robux, of course. I don't think of racing games that look closer to AAA titles, but perhaps I should.<br />
Over on X, a Roblox creator is shari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/roblox-creator-shares-project-with-gta-6-vibes-onlookers-cant-believe-comes-from-roblox/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/roblox-creator-shares-project-with-gta-6-vibes-onlookers-cant-believe-comes-from-roblox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Halloween board games 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a deathly chill descends outside and everyone gears up for spooky season, it's time to wrench the best Halloween board games loose from their crypts. But because this genre is overflowing with options like an obligatory bubbling cauldron, where do you start?The GamesRadar+ experts and I have a few ideas. We've been reviewing and playing the best board games for decades between us, and that means plenty of creepy designs have crossed our table over the years. While all set an eerie tone, a few]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/best-halloween-board-games-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/best-halloween-board-games-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to buy the Xbox X25 controller and still nab yourself release day delivery tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox X25 controller stock is holding firm in the lead up to launch day. While we have to wait a few more weeks for that ultra-limited edition console to hit the shelves, Microsoft's 25th Anniversary celebratory gamepad is landing tomorrow, October 20. Uncharacteristically, these controllers are still in stock across both the US and UK. After selling out particularly quickly when pre-orders first dropped at the end of August, the gamepad has been MIA for a few weeks. That all changed recently, wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/where-to-buy-the-xbox-x25-controller-and-still-nab-yourself-release-day-delivery-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/where-to-buy-the-xbox-x25-controller-and-still-nab-yourself-release-day-delivery-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The official 512GB Switch 2 SD card is on sale, but you're better off picking up this Samsung model instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung's official Super Mario microSD Express Card is currently on sale, but I recommend you avoid its alluring, flashy ways. Look, I get it. As someone who adores officially licensed Nintendo tech, I understand that the cute Fire Flower art is hard to ignore. But picking it up right now means spending more than you should.The official Super Mario SD card is currently $149.99, down from its usual $199.99 at Amazon. However, you can get the same 512GB worth of storage for your Switch 2 by paying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-official-512gb-switch-2-sd-card-is-on-sale-but-youre-better-off-picking-up-this-samsung-model-instead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-official-512gb-switch-2-sd-card-is-on-sale-but-youre-better-off-picking-up-this-samsung-model-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Finals adding real-time AI commentary in new update that'll call out people's usernames]]></title><description><![CDATA[The predecessor to Arc Raiders is bringing in some dynamic commentary through the power of AI. The Finals, the multiplayer FPS Embark Studios released before its mammoth extraction shooter, is introducing a way to recognize players in real time through in-game play-by-play.The team revealed the feature in a short video, explaining the idea and how it'll work. Essentially, now Scott and June, the two voices you hear while playing The Finals, will start mentioning people's nicknames whenever they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-finals-adding-real-time-ai-commentary-in-new-update-thatll-call-out-peoples-usernames/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-finals-adding-real-time-ai-commentary-in-new-update-thatll-call-out-peoples-usernames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil 7 dev says a lot of horror game's flaws were "vividly present" during development &ndash; "and roundly ignored"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Capcom producer Miguel Corti says that Resident Evil 7's flaws were apparent during the game's development but were ignored. In a thread on Bluesky, Corti says "It's great to see this game still generating critical discussion some 10 years later," and that while its flaws stand out compared to the remakes and sequels that followed over the years, he explains, "I can say a lot of the flaws were vividly present at the time, and roundly ignored." Kicking off a long thread, he says a lot of Resid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-7-dev-says-a-lot-of-horror-games-flaws-were-vividly-present-during-development-ndash-and-roundly-ignored/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-7-dev-says-a-lot-of-horror-games-flaws-were-vividly-present-during-development-ndash-and-roundly-ignored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter's Justin Wong cameo was because the director felt the movie "needs to work for fans"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Street Fighter movie included a Justin Wong cameo because director Kitao Sakurai wanted to speak to the fighting game community in an "authentic" way.Those who have seen Street Fighter may recognize a handful of the prisoners present behind bars during the midway point's Blanka vs. Ryu fight. They include fighting game legends Justin Wong, IFC Yipes, and Maximilian Dood all providing a running commentary on the clash below them.But it's Wong who gets the most notable moments, including sport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighters-justin-wong-cameo-was-because-the-director-felt-the-movie-needs-to-work-for-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighters-justin-wong-cameo-was-because-the-director-felt-the-movie-needs-to-work-for-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razer's retro-fueled pixel art Pokemon set is my favorite yet, but UK and US fans can't catch it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Razer and Pokemon collaborations are everywhere you look. Even in the time since I covered the new Lucario Edition headset, the brand has unveiled two more aimed at fans of Sylveon and Charizard. Now, a new 30th Anniversary Special Edition Pixel Art set has been revealed online, but not through the typical Razer social media channels you'd expect.Razer's main X (Twitter) page has been silent on the reveal, leaving users like @Pokekalos to share a glimpse of the new collection, which is set to la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razers-retro-fueled-pixel-art-pokemon-set-is-my-favorite-yet-but-uk-and-us-fans-cant-catch-it-all/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razers-retro-fueled-pixel-art-pokemon-set-is-my-favorite-yet-but-uk-and-us-fans-cant-catch-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil star Austin Abrams had security called on him whilst filming Whalefall because he looked "so f***ed up"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Abrams went full method whilst filming new horror thriller Whalefall, so much so that he walked around his neighbourhood in scuba gear to get used to the weight, and even had security called on him at one point.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Abrams was asked about walking around in scuba gear, asking if he got any funny looks while doing so. "I can&rsquo;t remember if there were any funny looks or not," said Abrams, "But there&rsquo;s a point where Jay gets visibly more dist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-star-austin-abrams-had-security-called-on-him-whilst-filming-whalefall-because-he-looked-so-fed-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-star-austin-abrams-had-security-called-on-him-whilst-filming-whalefall-because-he-looked-so-fed-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox business manager says devs not using AI shouldn't "be in the business of being a business"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A higher-up at Xbox is weighing in on the discussion around generative AI in game development, and he believes it's part of an inevitable future. Despite never having made a video game before, he's convinced vibe coding is the way forward for the industry.In a series of posts on Twitter, Brandon Stirrup, a senior business strategy manager at Microsoft, explained his stance on the technological shifts within video games. "I vibe coded a bad but improvable game in two days and I only spent three h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-business-manager-says-devs-not-using-ai-shouldnt-be-in-the-business-of-being-a-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-business-manager-says-devs-not-using-ai-shouldnt-be-in-the-business-of-being-a-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jujutsu Kaisen studio boss says AI is just "a tool" and real emotion has come from people]]></title><description><![CDATA[MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka won't rule out using AI, but is adamant the "creative process has to come from people."Otsuka, the head of the animation studio that has brought us the likes of Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, and Jujutsu Kaisen, revealed to AnimeCorner that he has a pragmatic outlook on AI as a tool &ndash; but little more than that."Whether it&rsquo;s digital tools, 3D, or indeed AI &ndash; to me, all of these are ultimately tools, and nothing more than tools," Otsuka said. "Quality that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/jujutsu-kaisen-studio-boss-says-ai-is-just-a-tool-and-real-emotion-has-come-from-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/jujutsu-kaisen-studio-boss-says-ai-is-just-a-tool-and-real-emotion-has-come-from-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation has a hard mode you can select from the start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Remake series producer Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed details about Revelation's difficulty, including a new enemy strength option. Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth obviously have beloved combat in both entries, but neither game has combat I'd describe as particularly difficult. Obviously, tackling the Summon Materia battles from Chadley earlier than you're meant to is a bit of a nightmare, but for the core story progression, there were only a handful of moments when things felt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-has-a-hard-mode-you-can-select-from-the-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-has-a-hard-mode-you-can-select-from-the-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lex Luthor star Jesse Eisenberg says winning a Razzie for Batman v Superman damaged his career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year the Razzie Awards roll around, honouring the worst acting performances of the season. But although the ceremony is meant to be a bit of fun, DC star Jessie Eisenberg says winning one in 2017 seriously affected his career. "I couldn't get into movie studio parts anymore because I had won a Raspberry Award from [being in the] Batman movie," said Eisenberg at the BFI London Film Festival (via Variety). Eisenberg was awarded the Razzie, officially known as The Golden Raspberry, for worst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lex-luthor-star-jesse-eisenberg-says-winning-a-razzie-for-batman-v-superman-damaged-his-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lex-luthor-star-jesse-eisenberg-says-winning-a-razzie-for-batman-v-superman-damaged-his-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Flag Sr star Frank Grillo has no time for haters of his DCU character: "Peacemaker killed my son"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Grillo isn't listening to criticism of Rick Flag Sr.'s actions in the DCU. The character &ndash; father to Rick Flag Jr., whom Peacemaker killed in The Suicide Squad &ndash; deliberately stranded Christopher Smith in Salvation in the Peacemaker season 2 finale. That sounds pretty villainous, but Grillo thinks Flag Sr. is totally justified. "Right now, I am? I didn't know that!" Grillo said, when MovieWeb asked if he was handling being one of the most hated DCU characters. When MovieWeb pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rick-flag-sr-star-frank-grillo-has-no-time-for-haters-of-his-dcu-character-peacemaker-killed-my-son/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rick-flag-sr-star-frank-grillo-has-no-time-for-haters-of-his-dcu-character-peacemaker-killed-my-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New launcher for viral AI mash-ups of Elden Ring, Minecraft, and more emerge with questionable terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those viral Elden Ring and Minecraft mashups you've likely seen circulating the web over the past couple of weeks are now conveniently available to play via a questionably created launcher &ndash; one that might compromise your PC in the process.You know the ones I'm talking about &ndash; the AI-powered crossovers boasting the world of Skyrim with the combat of FromSoftware games or whatever &ndash; they're everywhere right now.<br />
And, as if that wasn't enough, somebody's gone and made (or perhaps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-launcher-for-viral-ai-mash-ups-of-elden-ring-minecraft-and-more-emerge-with-questionable-terms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-launcher-for-viral-ai-mash-ups-of-elden-ring-minecraft-and-more-emerge-with-questionable-terms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 years after it was first announced, Taika Waititi confirms his Star Wars movie has been "put on ice"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over six years after the project entered development, Taika Waititi's long-gestating Star Wars movie written by Tony McNamara has been put on hold. "I hate to break this to you, but we're going to actually put it on ice, and we're working on a different thing together," said Waititi to Inverse. "It's very iced. I've got about four other movies I'm trying to do." Waititi didn't reveal which project he and Poor Things screenwriter McNamara are now working on in place of the sci-fi flick, but the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/6-years-after-it-was-first-announced-taika-waititi-confirms-his-star-wars-movie-has-been-put-on-ice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/6-years-after-it-was-first-announced-taika-waititi-confirms-his-star-wars-movie-has-been-put-on-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo "underestimated" how well Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 would sell, exec admits]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its exciting announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Nintendo also unveiled a stunning 40th Anniversary Edition of its Switch 2 console themed around the beloved series &ndash; and it sold out as quickly as it went up.As fans, it's likely that none of us were surprised to see it sell out so quickly, right? Heck, I secured mine only after sitting through a massive online queue, undergoing various website crashes, and refreshing at the speed of light &ndash; an experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-underestimated-how-well-zelda-40th-anniversary-edition-switch-2-would-sell-exec-admits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-underestimated-how-well-zelda-40th-anniversary-edition-switch-2-would-sell-exec-admits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima returns to Night City for a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 cameo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The king of cameos returns: Hideo Kojima will be reprising his Cyberpunk role in Edgerunners season 2.Kojima will return as Hideyoshi Oshima, the braindance director who cropped up Konpeki Plaza during one of Cyberpunk 2077's earliest, most memorable missions as V attempted to steal a biochip right from under Arasaka's noses."You may remember seeing him in Konpeki Plaza during The Heist in 2077. Now, the renowned braindance director is making another appearance in Night City," reads the announce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-returns-to-night-city-for-a-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-cameo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-returns-to-night-city-for-a-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-cameo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Guardian actor denies giving away a big Avengers: Doomsday spoiler, and in the process teases a different one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Guardian actor David Harbour has denied giving away a major Avengers: Doomsday spoiler &ndash; but he's teased a different spoiler instead. Back in August, Variety asked Harbour to quote a line from the movie. Harbour responded in a Russian accent: "You&hellip; are Tony Stark." That's a huge deal, because Robert Downey Jr. is playing Doctor Doom in the movie, and we still don't know the connection between him and Tony Stark.But, speaking to Screen Rant, Harbour has denied ever saying such a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/red-guardian-actor-denies-giving-away-a-big-avengers-doomsday-spoiler-and-in-the-process-teases-a-different-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/red-guardian-actor-denies-giving-away-a-big-avengers-doomsday-spoiler-and-in-the-process-teases-a-different-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["The physical element of gaming will always be there": Silent Hill 2 Remake CEO on physical media]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of Silent Hill 2 Remake developer Bloober Team has spoken out on his commitment to physical games media as PlayStation pledges to cease disc production by 2028."If we are able to produce a [physical] retail version of our games, we would like to make them for as long as possible," Piotr Babieno tells GamesRadar+ in an interview. Joined by Tymon Smektala, Broken Mirror Games' new executive director and former Dying Light franchise director, the duo take a moment to appreciate the roots of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-physical-element-of-gaming-will-always-be-there-silent-hill-2-remake-ceo-on-physical-media/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-physical-element-of-gaming-will-always-be-there-silent-hill-2-remake-ceo-on-physical-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator says season 1 was a "happy ending" because it could have ended "so much worse" for David]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator Bartosz Sztybor has a sizzling hot take about his own work: season 1's finale, which crushed our hearts into a million tiny pieces, is a "happy ending" in his eyes."When people are talking about season one and the ending, the sadness, and that it is a 'bad ending' &ndash; For me, it is a happy ending," Sztybor says.As a (painful) reminder, the first season of Edgerunners wraps up in brutal fashion: the vast majority of Maine's crew die, including Maine himself. Fan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-creator-says-season-1-was-a-happy-ending-because-it-could-have-ended-so-much-worse-for-david/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-creator-says-season-1-was-a-happy-ending-because-it-could-have-ended-so-much-worse-for-david/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Resident Evil fan is remaking Zach Cregger's film as a PS1-style game with fixed camera angles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil: The Movie The Game is a fan-made adaptation of Zach Cregger's most recent big screen flick, which itself adapts the iconic survival horror video game series. An adaptation of an adaptation, if you will.Developer Julian Zamora (chicanogoth on Instagram) recently posted about their Resident Evil fan game "inspired by the new movie," showing off a recognizable scene from the film, this time in video game form. An early scene from the movie sees Bryan (played by the ever charismatic A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-resident-evil-fan-is-remaking-zach-creggers-film-as-a-ps1-style-game-with-fixed-camera-angles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-resident-evil-fan-is-remaking-zach-creggers-film-as-a-ps1-style-game-with-fixed-camera-angles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Dead Redemption and Bully "nearly didn't happen," Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Dead Redemption and Bully are some of Rockstar Games' most defining hits - outside of the juggernaut Grand Theft Auto series, of course - but those classics almost didn't happen, according to studio co-founder and former lead writer Dan Houser.Speaking to IGN, the former Rockstar lead explains that all-new and original games have a much tougher time reaching the finish line than sequels. "I think there were lots of moments where Red Dead nearly didn't happen. I think there were lots of momen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/red-dead-redemption-and-bully-nearly-didnt-happen-rockstar-games-co-founder-dan-houser-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/red-dead-redemption-and-bully-nearly-didnt-happen-rockstar-games-co-founder-dan-houser-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Star Wars: Zero Company and Galactic Racer, Lucasfilm says it will "continue to surprise"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video games set in a galaxy far, far away are arguably more interesting nowadays than they've been for years. But what's changed? Lucasfilm Games executive Douglas Reilly says the company is now less restrictive with the Star Wars franchise and teases more upcoming games that could surprise fans. This year alone, we've received two pretty surprising Star Wars games. There's Star Wars: Zero Company, an excellent turn-based tactics game that force pushes the XCOM formula into an entirely different]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-star-wars-zero-company-and-galactic-racer-lucasfilm-says-it-will-continue-to-surprise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-star-wars-zero-company-and-galactic-racer-lucasfilm-says-it-will-continue-to-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Halo extraction shooter was reportedly scrapped during the development of Campaign Evolved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox's Halo franchise is now under the Activision umbrella, but a new report has shed light on some of the projects that were in development before the major internal shakeup. Developer Halo Studios was essentially gutted as part of Xbox's sweeping restructure last month - only a small team remains to handle support for ongoing Halo games, events and an upcoming novel. The layoffs came only weeks after the studio shipped Halo: Campaign Evolved, a campaign-only remake of the series' very first ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-halo-extraction-shooter-was-reportedly-scrapped-during-the-development-of-campaign-evolved/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-halo-extraction-shooter-was-reportedly-scrapped-during-the-development-of-campaign-evolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter director explains why the movie is filled with anime backstory]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you sat down to watch the Street Fighter movie this weekend, you might have been treated to a blast from the past.The opening sequence of Street Fighter depicts the events of the first World Warrior Tournament in a hand-drawn, classic anime style from the studio Titmouse (Star Trek: Lower Decks, DC's upcoming Mister Miracle).The anime sequences are then sprinkled liberally throughout the movie, depicting Ken and Ryu's tragic backstory, Akuma's history, as well as offering up a tease of a poss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-director-explains-why-the-movie-is-filled-with-anime-backstory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-director-explains-why-the-movie-is-filled-with-anime-backstory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Dying Light lead wants to find "the next Kojima" in new role at Bloober Team publishing division]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 13 years on Dying Light, Tymon Smektala is keen to spot the freshest talent in horror as Broken Mirror Games' new executive director &ndash; perhaps even "the next Kojima", he says. "I will feel satisfied and I will feel fulfilled when we will actually find a creator like that," Smektala tells GamesRadar+ in an interview, joined by Piotr Babieno, Bloober Team CEO. "I can easily imagine that we will find a creator that &ndash; a game creator working on a smaller project, but we would see th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-dying-light-lead-wants-to-find-the-next-kojima-in-new-role-at-bloober-team-publishing-division/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-dying-light-lead-wants-to-find-the-next-kojima-in-new-role-at-bloober-team-publishing-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont's Curse devs are "proud" of the game's hot characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The developers behind Castlevania: Belmont's Curse know their characters are hot, they've seen your thirsty fan art, and they agree - there should be some kind of award honoring the sexiest dad in games.When asked if he's seen the "horny" fan art that's already been inspired by their newest game - in an interview with Fall Damage - lead designer Sandro Bordier acknowledges that "it has started, it has started already - like, man, have we seen some things."Developer Evil Empire isn't totally surp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-devs-are-proud-of-the-games-hot-characters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-devs-are-proud-of-the-games-hot-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners director combed through Cyberpunk 2077 with a "virtual camera" to find the best Night City spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners animation team Studio Trigger went through Night City with a "virtual camera" in Cyberpunk 2077 to find "great spots to fit into the story" for season 2."That's the great thing about Studio Trigger. They're huge fans of the game," Edgerunners showrunner and creator Bartosz Sztybor explains to GamesRadar+ on how certain Night City locales are chosen to crop up on-screen.Sztybor admits, "They know the city much better than I do," adding that he never mentions specific place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-director-combed-through-cyberpunk-2077-with-a-virtual-camera-to-find-the-best-night-city-spots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-director-combed-through-cyberpunk-2077-with-a-virtual-camera-to-find-the-best-night-city-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals has "further escalated our penalties for speech violations," promises more moderation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals has long suffered with bad actors throwing around hate speech in online matches, but in an effort to clean up the hero shooter, developer NetEase is now promising "significantly harsher penalties" for severe or repeat offenders.Like many competitive multiplayer games, unfortunately, Marvel Rivals has a problem with toxic speech being used more frequently than one would expect. In a recent online post, NetEase says it's doubling down on moderating the game."A positive communication]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-rivals-has-further-escalated-our-penalties-for-speech-violations-promises-more-moderation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-rivals-has-further-escalated-our-penalties-for-speech-violations-promises-more-moderation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ray Liotta saved GTA: Vice City's "awful" writing, Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games' co-founder and former lead writer Dan Houser doesn't think his writing in GTA: Vice City was the best, but he reckons acting legend Ray Liotta is what really made the classic game's script shine. Grand Theft Auto is no stranger to celebrity talent nowadays - just take a look at GTA 6's star-studded soundtrack - but Ray Liotta playing the main protagonist of GTA: Vice City was a big deal more than two decades ago.In an interview with IGN, Houser was asked about what it was like wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ray-liotta-saved-gta-vice-citys-awful-writing-rockstar-co-founder-dan-houser-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ray-liotta-saved-gta-vice-citys-awful-writing-rockstar-co-founder-dan-houser-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: KOTOR remasterers are bringing back the Shrek 2 video game, according to the Xbox Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a now-deleted listing on the Xbox Store, a remaster of 2004's Shrek 2: The Game is coming to modern platforms soon. Frequent remaster maestros Aspyr are behind this one, but now there's only really one question left: is it actually as ogrewhelmingly good as I remember?Shrek 2: The Game originally swamped out on the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube, mixing beat 'em up action with some light puzzles, mini-games and button-prompt QTEs entirely playable in co-op. You could also control more than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-kotor-remasterers-are-bringing-back-the-shrek-2-video-game-according-to-the-xbox-store/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-kotor-remasterers-are-bringing-back-the-shrek-2-video-game-according-to-the-xbox-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I adore the new dwarf Khazlite Holds army for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, but I worry about what they mean for the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[I feel at odds with myself over the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Khazalite Holds army. This new duardin faction brings us back to classic fantasy dwarves in all their grudge-holding glory, and on the one hand, they look incredible. Actually, they feel like the best versions of that trope rolled into one heavily-armored force. But on the other, they seem safer and more familiar than the outrageously creative designs this game is known for.Don't take that as an insult worthy of putting in your own book]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-adore-the-new-dwarf-khazlite-holds-army-for-warhammer-age-of-sigmar-but-i-worry-about-what-they-mean-for-the-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-adore-the-new-dwarf-khazlite-holds-army-for-warhammer-age-of-sigmar-but-i-worry-about-what-they-mean-for-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Konami president says AI won't change game dev much and people will always be more important]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a time when it seems like everyone everywhere is either excited or afraid by how much AI is going to shake up all sorts of industries, it's refreshing when you hear someone say, essentially, 'eh,' but that seems to be the sentiment being expressed by Konami president Hideki Hayakawa in the company's latest earnings report.The financial report, as spotted by Dengeki and translated by Automaton, details Konami's current approach to the rapid proliferation of AI and its thinking on the technolog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/konami-president-says-ai-wont-change-game-dev-much-and-people-will-always-be-more-important/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/konami-president-says-ai-wont-change-game-dev-much-and-people-will-always-be-more-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Valve writer says Gabe Newell has been pretty clear about Steam: "It's an MMO"]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Steam? Well, sure, the obvious answer is that it's an online store where you can buy and download digital games, but that doesn't explain why players are so thoroughly devoted to it above other platforms like the Epic Games Store. Apparently, Gabe Newell has a much broader vision for the platform. Steam is, really, an MMO.That's according to former Valve writer Chet Faliszek, speaking in a YouTube video about Epic's latest updates to its own platform. Faliszek doesn't really see a clear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-valve-writer-says-gabe-newell-has-been-pretty-clear-about-steam-its-an-mmo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-valve-writer-says-gabe-newell-has-been-pretty-clear-about-steam-its-an-mmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 players spent weeks searching for missing armor only to find it hiding in the new update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo 4's deeply nostalgic season 15 is loaded with all sorts of neat references to the series' history, including a whole quest recreating OG Diablo's critical path and an entire armor set themed around the notoriously elusive cow level first introduced in Diablo 2. Players were pretty quick to find out how to get all of the pieces of the Bovine armor set except one: the gloves, or the Foreshanks, sending the community into a weeks-long treasure hunt that, until now, has come up empty. As it t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-players-spent-weeks-searching-for-missing-armor-only-to-find-it-hiding-in-the-new-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-players-spent-weeks-searching-for-missing-armor-only-to-find-it-hiding-in-the-new-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Cage and Antonio Banderas to star in True Detective season 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[After he prematurely broke the news at NYCC, Nicolas Cage is officially set to star alongside Antonio Banderas in True Detective season 5.Per The Hollywood Reporter, Cage will play Henry Logan, with Banderas as Rai Garcia. Plot details are being kept under wraps for now, though we know that it's set in Jamaica Bay, New York, and that True Detective: Night Country showrunner Issa Lopez will return as showrunner... and that the new season will share some connective tissue with season 4.&ldquo;Ther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nicolas-cage-and-antonio-banderas-to-star-in-true-detective-season-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nicolas-cage-and-antonio-banderas-to-star-in-true-detective-season-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda Ocarina of Time remake has new sidequests, harder minigames, and subtle dungeon tweaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[I can't help but feel Nintendo is being a little too faithful with its upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. I know I'm pretty isolated in that opinion, but with new info coming out of recent hands-on previews of the game, I've suddenly got reason to believe that Nintendo is looking out for my tastes, too.The Ocarina of Time remake will feature some new side quests, as demonstrated by longtime Zelda YouTube Zeltik. In Hyrule Castle Town, the guy at the potion shop will now be fre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-has-new-sidequests-harder-minigames-and-subtle-dungeon-tweaks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-has-new-sidequests-harder-minigames-and-subtle-dungeon-tweaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders TV and movie adaptations can do what the game doesn't: "All kinds of different stories"]]></title><description><![CDATA[What should an Arc Raiders TV series or movie look like? Following the slightly opaque announcement of adaptations in the works at external partner Chernin Entertainment, executive producer Aleksander Gr&oslash;ndal of Arc Raiders studio Embark suggests there's interest in something a little more character-driven, whereas the game is mostly about absorbing the world around you. I spoke to Gr&oslash;ndal briefly about the ambitions around the adaptations of Embark's IP, which will also include Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-tv-and-movie-adaptations-can-do-what-the-game-doesnt-all-kinds-of-different-stories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-tv-and-movie-adaptations-can-do-what-the-game-doesnt-all-kinds-of-different-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Our industry is rotting" and AI made it worse, so DayZ creator wants to change how games are made]]></title><description><![CDATA[DayZ creator Dean Hall reckons "our industry is rotting from its core, outwards in every direction, and it has been for some time," and that rot has only been accelerated by the rise of AI agent-led development, reverse-engineering, and recompilation. "These have pushed things over the edge," he says, so he and studio RocketWerkz have prepared and shared a new, open source game engine alternative meant to help developers "break free of Unity" and mainstream offerings like Unreal Engine as provid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/our-industry-is-rotting-and-ai-made-it-worse-so-dayz-creator-wants-to-change-how-games-are-made/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/our-industry-is-rotting-and-ai-made-it-worse-so-dayz-creator-wants-to-change-how-games-are-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gunn shares list of body horror movies to watch ahead of Clayface premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DCU's next movie, Clayface, is almost upon us, and DC co-CEO James Gunn has released a list of body horror movies to get us in the mood for everyone's favorite goopy supervillain.Gunn took to Threads to share the list after a fan asked what they should watch, if anything, to prepare for a fleshy, goopy nightmare of a horror movie like Clayface. The list leans David Cronenberg-heavy, with Shivers, The Brood, The Fly, and Videodrome all making the list. However, Gunn also included Invasion of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-shares-list-of-body-horror-movies-to-watch-ahead-of-clayface-premiere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-shares-list-of-body-horror-movies-to-watch-ahead-of-clayface-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 18 years, GTA 6 might finally fix a graphical bug that's plagued Rockstar's games since GTA 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a decent chance you've never noticed it, but most of Rockstar's titles &ndash; including the likes of Grand Theft Auto 4 and 5 and the Red Dead Redemption games &ndash; have a subtle but persistent graphical bug. Based on the early trailers and gameplay footage, it looked like GTA 6 would be no exception, but the game's most recent trailer shows no evidence of the issue at all.The problem? Animation stutter. Both character animations and camera movements are sometimes unevenly paced, lea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-18-years-gta-6-might-finally-fix-a-graphical-bug-thats-plagued-rockstars-games-since-gta-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-18-years-gta-6-might-finally-fix-a-graphical-bug-thats-plagued-rockstars-games-since-gta-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation creator backs Sony's call to end discs, says backlash is a "mentality issue"]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation's decision to end disc production for games in 2028 has unsurprisingly led to a massive amount of backlash, largely due to the implications an all-digital future holds for entitlements and actual ownership of a library of games. There have been notable voices in the industry expressing support, or at least trying to explain Sony's stance amid ongoing component shortages and related hardware price pressures, and you can key PlayStation architect Ken Kutaragi among them.Kutaragi tells]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-creator-backs-sonys-call-to-end-discs-says-backlash-is-a-mentality-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-creator-backs-sonys-call-to-end-discs-says-backlash-is-a-mentality-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter star Cody Rhodes seemingly keeps hinting at his involvement in an MCU X-Men project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Street Fighter star Cody Rhodes has seemingly (or accidentally) dropped another hint that he's involved with one of Marvel's X-Men projects.&ldquo;I nerd out&hellip; I&rsquo;m an X-Men, I nerd out about that&hellip;" Rhodes told Nerdist, in response to what things he "nerds out about." This could be a simple slip-up, of course, and it's possible that Rhodes meant to say, "I'm into X-Men." However, there have already been a few instances of Rhodes mentioning, or refusing to mention, X-Men specifi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-star-cody-rhodes-seemingly-keeps-hinting-at-his-involvement-in-an-mcu-x-men-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-star-cody-rhodes-seemingly-keeps-hinting-at-his-involvement-in-an-mcu-x-men-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devs are canceling their demos to stop AI users from stealing their games]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planned demo for Russian roulette-inspired game Drunken Goddess Reflux, now the 65th most-wishlisted game on Steam according to SteamDB, has been canceled in large part because the developers fear someone using AI will steal their ideas and rush out a copycat. In a Steam post, co-developer and publisher Alliance Arts, already known for anime girlfailure hit Needy Streamer Overload, confirms that the October 19 demo release will be replaced by a closed playtest with stricter rules. Concerns aro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/devs-are-canceling-their-demos-to-stop-ai-users-from-stealing-their-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/devs-are-canceling-their-demos-to-stop-ai-users-from-stealing-their-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CoD: Modern Warfare 4 narrative lead says Denis Villeneuve's Sicario is an influence "I'm always checking against"]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of year again - the new Call of Duty is imminent. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives in exactly one week, and in chatting to one of the key developers, we learned about the cinematic influences for this installment, which include a certain thriller by the director of the newest Dune movies.When asked about his touchstones for the tone and feel of Modern Warfare 4, Jeff Negus, the game's narrative director, immediately points to one film. "Sicario is one that I'm always checkin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cod-modern-warfare-4-narrative-lead-says-denis-villeneuves-sicario-is-an-influence-im-always-checking-against/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cod-modern-warfare-4-narrative-lead-says-denis-villeneuves-sicario-is-an-influence-im-always-checking-against/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smash Bros creator says original games will be harder for AI to rip off, but they're harder to sell]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several ways generative AI continues to slink its way around the industry, bringing furious debate wherever it's spotted. Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary developer who created the Kirby and Super Smash Bros series, has weighed in on his concerns regarding the tech and what he sees as the vulnerable areas.He did this in a chat with the Japanese outlet Denfaminico Gamer, which has since been machine-translated by Google, DeepL, and so on. After spending decades making games, he considers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/smash-bros-creator-says-original-games-will-be-harder-for-ai-to-rip-off-but-theyre-harder-to-sell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/smash-bros-creator-says-original-games-will-be-harder-for-ai-to-rip-off-but-theyre-harder-to-sell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar's figured out the perfect GTA 6 advertisement &ndash; a bunch of supercars from Vice City in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that GTA 6 is a mere month away, Rockstar Games is upping its marketing to maximum velocity &ndash; which, of course, means driving around in Grand Theft Auto-inspired cars around Miami (in other words, Vice City).Yes, you read that right. Folks in Florida have caught wind of some, erm, very obviously GTA-coded supercars. They're hard to miss, honestly, considering their colors. Just have a look over at Reddit, where you'll find an amusing clip of them all at a gas station in Miami, you know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstars-figured-out-the-perfect-gta-6-advertisement-ndash-a-bunch-of-supercars-from-vice-city-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstars-figured-out-the-perfect-gta-6-advertisement-ndash-a-bunch-of-supercars-from-vice-city-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood of Dawnwalker update adds respec, directional animal petting, and an easier difficulty mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month and a half after the release of The Blood of Dawnwalker, developer Rebel Wolves is cooking up a major selection of improvements to its vampire RPG. Update 1.1 will soon arrive with a long-awaited respec option, alongside animal petting, an easier difficulty mode, and well over a thousand additional upgrades.The respecs certainly seem like the biggest addition. "Free your mind with the Draught of Mind Rebirth," the devs explain in truncated patch notes shared on Reddit. "Forget all your S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blood-of-dawnwalker-update-adds-respec-directional-animal-petting-and-an-easier-difficulty-mode/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blood-of-dawnwalker-update-adds-respec-directional-animal-petting-and-an-easier-difficulty-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral wolf girl colony sim Family Time enters Steam's top 50 most-wishlisted, immediately ripped off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family Time, an upcoming game about raising thousands of children with your wolf girl wife, was recently listed on Steam after the Itch.io release of a demo version of the game became the obsession of some corners of the internet. On October 6, it was the 66th most-wishlisted game on Steam. As of October 16, it's ranked 46 on the wishlist charts and is still rising rapidly, according to SteamDB. This virality has now earned Family Time a Steam marketplace classic: a near one-to-one ripoff with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/viral-wolf-girl-colony-sim-family-time-enters-steams-top-50-most-wishlisted-immediately-ripped-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/viral-wolf-girl-colony-sim-family-time-enters-steams-top-50-most-wishlisted-immediately-ripped-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big RPGs like The Witcher 4 have CD Projekt Red in a "dangerous place," warns BioWare veteran]]></title><description><![CDATA[As CD Projekt Red continues to grow with projects like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 in the works, some industry veterans are worrying that it's all becoming a bit too ambitious to make sense financially in the long run.Mark Darrah, BioWare veteran who was co-director of Dragon Age: Origins and executive producer of Anthem, shares those concerns as part of an interview in the Summer Eternal Anthology (as reported by Rock Paper Shotgun recently).<br />
He first discusses the likes of GTA 6 and how its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/big-rpgs-like-the-witcher-4-have-cd-projekt-red-in-a-dangerous-place-warns-bioware-veteran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/big-rpgs-like-the-witcher-4-have-cd-projekt-red-in-a-dangerous-place-warns-bioware-veteran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox X25 controller pre-orders are back in stock ahead of next week's launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox X25 pre-orders went live right at the end of the summer and crashed out pretty quickly. While the translucent green console (at no less than $899.99) remains incredibly difficult to get your hands on - this is a numbered limited edition release so it's going to be competitive - the Xbox X25 controller is a little easier to come by these days. That's because both Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Xbox all currently have the throwback gamepad in stock and ready to pre-order this weekend. The $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-x25-controller-pre-orders-are-back-in-stock-ahead-of-next-weeks-launch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-x25-controller-pre-orders-are-back-in-stock-ahead-of-next-weeks-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of Persona 6, former lead devs say every Atlus JRPG "changing to reflect the times" is key]]></title><description><![CDATA[While we still know little about Persona 6, some former leads on the series have given us an idea of where it should go, discussing the soul of the series at large during a recent roundtable discussion.Appearing at games culture and arts festival The Tenth Mosaic, Persona 3, 4, and 5 director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro reflect on what makes a Persona game a Persona game.While you might think of high school drama with a touch of the supernatur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ahead-of-persona-6-former-lead-devs-say-every-atlus-jrpg-changing-to-reflect-the-times-is-key/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ahead-of-persona-6-former-lead-devs-say-every-atlus-jrpg-changing-to-reflect-the-times-is-key/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We finally get to see the canceled Assassin's Creed game set in China, and it looks pretty good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any franchise that lasts a number of years always winds up with a few unrealized projects, whether from partnerships that fell through or ideas that simply just didn't come together. Assassin's Creed has a bunch of them, and details and footage of another one have emerged.This particular game was called Assassin's Creed Destiny, and it was part of a collaboration between Ubisoft and Chinese conglomerate Tencent. You might be aware these industry giants are currently working on Assassin's Creed J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/we-finally-get-to-see-the-canceled-assassins-creed-game-set-in-china-and-it-looks-pretty-good/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/we-finally-get-to-see-the-canceled-assassins-creed-game-set-in-china-and-it-looks-pretty-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter fans can't tell how they feel about the new film: "You could do a lot worse"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Street Fighter fans are weighing in on the new live-action movie, and much like the film's Rotten Tomatoes score... the reviews are mixed at best.The film, directed by Kitato Sakurai, initially debuted to a low score on Rotten Tomatoes, but has since climbed to 45%. The audience score is a much higher 82% (which tends to be the case for live-action video game adaptations). Street Fighter focuses on Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo) as they enter the World Warrior Tournament at the insist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-fans-cant-tell-how-they-feel-about-the-new-film-you-could-do-a-lot-worse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-fans-cant-tell-how-they-feel-about-the-new-film-you-could-do-a-lot-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 release schedule: what time are new episodes streaming on Netflix?]]></title><description><![CDATA[No, you haven't flatlined and gone to chrome heaven: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is just days away. But with David out of the picture and a new set of chooms to get acquainted with, your brain may be frazzled at exactly when and how you can watch new episodes. On top of that, Netflix has gotten a little creative with how it breaks new shows into multiple parts recently. So, you may be on less firm ground than expected as you step back into Night City.To help cut through the chatter, we've go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-release-schedule-what-time-are-new-episodes-streaming-on-netflix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-release-schedule-what-time-are-new-episodes-streaming-on-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Freak moving on from Beast of Reincarnation as major updates from the Pokemon devs come to end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beast of Reincarnation hasn't been around for long, having only just launched in August &ndash; but Pokemon developer Game Freak is already seemingly pulling the plug on the action RPG.The studio announces as much in a new post over on X (as translated via the built-in tool, DeepL, and Google), first thanking players for engaging with Beast of Reincarnation. The devs then explain that their post-launch update cycle is "coming to a close" following their next planned patch on October 19.<br />
After th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/game-freak-moving-on-from-beast-of-reincarnation-as-major-updates-from-the-pokemon-devs-come-to-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/game-freak-moving-on-from-beast-of-reincarnation-as-major-updates-from-the-pokemon-devs-come-to-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Lake creator says he changed Jason Voorhees' origin because "nothing is consistent" in the "wonky" franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[As well as exploring Pamela Voorhees ' backstory before she became the killer we met in the first Friday the 13th movie, the new prequel series Crystal Lake changes Jason's origin story. However, creator Brad Caleb Kane says he didn't see an issue in doing this as the horror franchise messes with canon all of the time. "I mean, the canon itself is pretty inconsistent and pretty wonky, and there was no real origin set in stone," says Kane to GamesRadar+. There were sort of certain things said in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crystal-lake-creator-says-he-changed-jason-voorhees-origin-because-nothing-is-consistent-in-the-wonky-franchise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crystal-lake-creator-says-he-changed-jason-voorhees-origin-because-nothing-is-consistent-in-the-wonky-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heads up Fire Emblem fans, Nintendo UK has a set of Fortune's Weave acrylic magnets up for the taking]]></title><description><![CDATA[See those Platinum Points you've been collecting on your Nintendo Switch 2? Those can be spent on far more than monthly icons. The official Nintendo UK online store is still running a rewards program where you can exchange all those digital shiny coins for something physical instead, and I'd recommend you pick up the new Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Acrylic Magnet Set.By spending 500 points (via Nintendo) you'll receive a set of four magnetic replicas of the Ribeira Winds, Megaria's Beacon, Hous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/heads-up-fire-emblem-fans-nintendo-uk-has-a-set-of-fortunes-weave-acrylic-magnets-up-for-the-taking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/heads-up-fire-emblem-fans-nintendo-uk-has-a-set-of-fortunes-weave-acrylic-magnets-up-for-the-taking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is in "constant dialogue" with season 1, says creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is in "constant dialogue" with season 1 according to creator Bartosz Sztybor, despite featuring an entirely new cast of characters &ndash; and it all stems from a what-if moment revolving around David Martinez."I remember while writing season 1, I had a thought: 'What if David made it? What if he didn't die?' He will become this celebrity Edgerunner in a few years," Sztybor tells GamesRadar+."But then I thought, okay, he's a flawed character and tragic persona &nd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-is-in-constant-dialogue-with-season-1-says-creator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-is-in-constant-dialogue-with-season-1-says-creator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2 boss says the dystopian RPG has evolved beyond his original idea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The original vision of Cyberpunk 2 is already evolving beyond what its director had in mind, though it sounds like it's been to the benefit of the dystopian RPG.In a new blog post on CD Projekt Red's website, Gabe Amatangelo discusses his views on game development. In short, while he is in charge and ultimately responsible, he doesn't want to create bottlenecks by having to approve every decision, which means trusting the team he's building around him."I had the idea of Cyberpunk 2 in the beginn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-2-boss-says-the-dystopian-rpg-has-evolved-beyond-his-original-idea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-2-boss-says-the-dystopian-rpg-has-evolved-beyond-his-original-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel fans think Tom Holland has lost his MCU spoiler crown as Ruaridh Mollica hints at a potential VisionQuest spoiler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Shepherd actor Ruaridh Mollica might have given away a major VisionQuest spoiler, meaning there's a new Marvel spoiler king on the block. The actor made his MCU debut in the Disney Plus show as Tommy, son of Vision and Wanda and brother to Joe Locke's Billy Kaplan. When asked by ET about working with Locke in a play before the MCU, Mollica shared: "We actually shot our MCU stuff before we did the play, which was amazing. And so we met for a coffee beforehand to get to know each other. We w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-fans-think-tom-holland-has-lost-his-mcu-spoiler-crown-as-ruaridh-mollica-hints-at-a-potential-visionquest-spoiler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-fans-think-tom-holland-has-lost-his-mcu-spoiler-crown-as-ruaridh-mollica-hints-at-a-potential-visionquest-spoiler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter's bad reviews even has Uwe Boll taking shots: "Don't ever bash my movies again"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director of infamously bad video game movies Uwe Boll seems to be enjoying the new Street Fighter movie getting bad reviews. Boll shared one of Street Fighter's negative reviews on Twitter, saying, "Don&rsquo;t ever bash my movies again," seemingly suggesting that his movies really weren't that bad when a big studio movie has bombed this hard. Check out the post below. Don&rsquo;t ever bash my movies again https://t.co/Opt0990ZJAOctober 15, 2026After debuting to mixed first reactions, official S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighters-bad-reviews-even-has-uwe-boll-taking-shots-dont-ever-bash-my-movies-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighters-bad-reviews-even-has-uwe-boll-taking-shots-dont-ever-bash-my-movies-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest goes into WandaVision territory thanks to a wild theory that says Billy is in episode 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember picking apart WandaVision episode by episode? The aerospace engineer, a 'villain' hiding in the main credits, and the mystery of who was behind Westview kept us entranced across multiple weeks.Now, VisionQuest has picked up the baton and ran with it &ndash; thanks to this compelling theory that says Joe Locke's Billy is following his brother Tommy (Ruaridh Mollica) around in the second episode of the Disney Plus series.As spotlighted on Twitter, the London-set scenes &ndash; hello, Boro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-goes-into-wandavision-territory-thanks-to-a-wild-theory-that-says-billy-is-in-episode-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-goes-into-wandavision-territory-thanks-to-a-wild-theory-that-says-billy-is-in-episode-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima is still posting cryptic photos with Sony despite breaking up over Physint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although two of his upcoming games are now at Microsoft, Hideo Kojima seems to still have a lot of love for Sony. One of his latest Twitter posts shows him with his old industry bestie, proving that a changed publishing deal hasn't ruined years of partnership.Just today, October 16, Kojima tweeted a stylish image of himself in a rather nice-looking lounge. He's in an all-black outfit, and behind him, a large, LED Sony logo sits in the windows. Just in case you were wondering where he is.It's unc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-is-still-posting-cryptic-photos-with-sony-despite-breaking-up-over-physint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-is-still-posting-cryptic-photos-with-sony-despite-breaking-up-over-physint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 15 years as Loki, Tom Hiddleston says he's "well practiced" at keeping Marvel secrets now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Hiddleston's new Apple TV movie Tenzing sees him scaling Mount Everest as one half of the first duo to ever reach the summit, Edmund Hillary. And the Loki actor says it was such a physical feat to prepare for that involved him and his co-star Genden Phuntsok, who plays the titular Tenzing Norgay, training how to scale real mountains.When asked by GamesRadar+ how that process compared to keeping Avengers: Doomsday secrets, Hiddleston laughs as he admits: "Well, I've been keeping my Marvel sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-15-years-as-loki-tom-hiddleston-says-hes-well-practiced-at-keeping-marvel-secrets-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-15-years-as-loki-tom-hiddleston-says-hes-well-practiced-at-keeping-marvel-secrets-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This French retailer might have the best Ocarina of Time pre-order bonus I've seen yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're just under three weeks away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake, and one French retailer has just doubled the carrots on the end of the pre-order stick. Game store Micromania has managed to get its hands on replica PAL-edition Ocarina of Time N64 boxes to sleeve its Switch 2 physical copies, sending players to attend its midnight launch event home with the classic black and gold design. Rendez-vous dans la nuit du 4 au 5 novembre pour les Midnight Opening de The L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-french-retailer-might-have-the-best-ocarina-of-time-pre-order-bonus-ive-seen-yet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-french-retailer-might-have-the-best-ocarina-of-time-pre-order-bonus-ive-seen-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Hiddleston says his filming his new Apple movie was "overwhelmingly moving"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tenzing tells the familiar story of the first complete ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 from a new perspective. The new Apple TV biopic focuses on Tenzing Norgay, the Nepalese-Indian mountaineer who, alongside Edmund Hillary, was one of the first climbers to summit the mountain. For Tom Hiddleston, who stars as Hillary opposite Genden Phuntsok's Tenzing, this perspective was what drew him to the movie. "It was overwhelmingly moving and inspiring," he tells GamesRadar+. "I love mountains, and I've]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tom-hiddleston-says-his-filming-his-new-apple-movie-was-overwhelmingly-moving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tom-hiddleston-says-his-filming-his-new-apple-movie-was-overwhelmingly-moving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CoD: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports on PS4 and PS5 taught Activision there's "pent-up demand" to return to "good old days"]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Activision thought porting Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 to PS4 and PS5 would be a good move, even the developer's highest brass didn't expect it to work as well as it did. As such, the success is being studied and, hopefully, brought to modern CoD entries."We are definitely leaning into the nostalgia of playing with your friends," chief marketing officer Tyler Bahl tells The Game Business. "The Black Ops ports were huge successes. We thought they would do well; we didn&rsquo;t think the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cod-black-ops-1-and-2-ports-on-ps4-and-ps5-taught-activision-theres-pent-up-demand-to-return-to-good-old-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cod-black-ops-1-and-2-ports-on-ps4-and-ps5-taught-activision-theres-pent-up-demand-to-return-to-good-old-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo drops new Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake trailers, casually giving first look at Dark Link]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake just got two brand-new trailers from Nintendo showing off a bit of the revamped game's combat and more.Although they're short, the trailers pack quite a punch &ndash; and that's an understatement. You can find them on Nintendo's Japanese YouTube channel, starting with a 30-second mashup of the game's combat.<br />
The video begins with a movie-trailer-esque scene featuring Ganondorf playing an organ, then cuts to Link, Navi, and the villain's face before div]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-drops-new-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-trailers-casually-giving-first-look-at-dark-link/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-drops-new-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-trailers-casually-giving-first-look-at-dark-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gunn confirms DCU Batman plans have changed since The Brave and the Bold was announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[DCU Studios co-CEO James Gunn has revealed plans for the universe's Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold, have changed since it was announced. Originally, the movie was set to be about Bruce Wayne and his biological son Damian Wayne, who, in the comics, becomes Robin and fights crime at his father's side. When asked by a fan on Threads "have the plans for DCU Batman changed creatively in some way since the 2023 announcement of The Brave and the Bold?" Gunn responded with a simple: "Yep." Now, it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-confirms-dcu-batman-plans-have-changed-since-the-brave-and-the-bold-was-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-confirms-dcu-batman-plans-have-changed-since-the-brave-and-the-bold-was-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 is still undergoing changes despite releasing next month, Rockstar boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[We might be getting GTA 6 in November, but that doesn't necessarily mean the game is finished. In fact, games of that scale are never really done; they're just shoved into the world and updated in real time. Rockstar isn't shy about this, openly admitting that alterations are still underway on the blockbuster release.This comes from Jason Schreier of Bloomberg, who put together a report on the huge release. In a YouTube video expanding on his reporting, he mentioned that leadership told him ther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-is-still-undergoing-changes-despite-releasing-next-month-rockstar-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-is-still-undergoing-changes-despite-releasing-next-month-rockstar-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red hints that the live-action Cyberpunk movie will be an original story]]></title><description><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red co-CEO Micha&#322; Nowakowski has offered a first glimpse of what the Cyberpunk 2077 movie could look like."At this point, we can only say that we definitely don't want to make a film adaptation of the game," Nowakowski told Polish outlet PAP Biznes. "We want to tell a story in the world of Cyberpunk, but it won't be a one-to-one translation of the game's story."Nowakowski added that the opportunity arose for a Cyberpunk movie after a prior contract with Anonymous Content expired]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-hints-that-the-live-action-cyberpunk-movie-will-be-an-original-story/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-hints-that-the-live-action-cyberpunk-movie-will-be-an-original-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obsession star Inde Navarrette watched anime like Jujutsu Kaisen to learn about storytelling in TV and film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inde Navarrette says she watched a lot of anime after filming Obsession in order to learn more about her craft."My life was pretty boring at that time but I saw it as an opportunity to hunker down," Navarrette told The Hollywood Reporter, in regards to having downtime after filming Obsession. "I transitioned that into studying film and watching movies and 'why do I like them?' and what I like is anime. Jujutsu Kaisen, I find to be a very fascinating anime, but why is it so different than Demon S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/obsession-star-inde-navarrette-watched-anime-like-jujutsu-kaisen-to-learn-about-storytelling-in-tv-and-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/obsession-star-inde-navarrette-watched-anime-like-jujutsu-kaisen-to-learn-about-storytelling-in-tv-and-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Reeves says he's "not leaving" The Batman 2 after Steven Soderbergh steps in to help finish the DC Elseworlds movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Batman 2 is set to resume filming with director Steven Soderbergh overseeing production. The film's director Matt Reeves has addressed the news on X, confirming to fans that he's not exiting the movie. "Just to be clear, I am not leaving The Batman Part II," he wrote. "I am profoundly grateful to Steven for coming to my aid during this challenging time to help me finish principal photography. Thank you to all for your concern and well wishes."Filming on The Batman 2 halted earlier this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/matt-reeves-says-hes-not-leaving-the-batman-2-after-steven-soderbergh-steps-in-to-help-finish-the-dc-elseworlds-movie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/matt-reeves-says-hes-not-leaving-the-batman-2-after-steven-soderbergh-steps-in-to-help-finish-the-dc-elseworlds-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last of Us directors used to say "nobody" was making games like them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before The Last of Us, "nobody" was making games like it, according to its game director - although that's definitely not the case anymore.Speaking to OPM way back in 2012, before the original release of The Last of Us, game director Bruce Straley explained how Naughty Dog arrived at what would become its magnum opus. "It pretty much fell in our laps, that no one else is doing character-driven survival action games," he says. "That's really what it came down to. And we love that genre - we love]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-last-of-us-directors-used-to-say-nobody-was-making-games-like-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-last-of-us-directors-used-to-say-nobody-was-making-games-like-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 best Halloween Horror movies to stream on Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video (October 16-22)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nights are growing longer and darker, which gives you ample time to dive into the best horror movies available to stream this spooky season. This year, we are celebrating Halloween a little differently by bringing you the best scary movies on streaming every week until the end of October. Last week, we listed the five best Stephen King horror movies on the web. But this week we're taking a closer look at the horror remakes that manage to live up to the OGs, and sometimes even beat them. Now,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-halloween-horror-movies-to-stream-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-prime-video-october-16-22/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-halloween-horror-movies-to-stream-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-prime-video-october-16-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter movie post-credits scene explained: how does it set up Street Fighter 2?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As is movie tradition at this point, the Street Fighter movie includes a post-credits scene that not only acts as a sequel tease, but also brings back an intriguing combatant that could shake the franchise up in a big way.Whether you're still in your seat or are in need of a Street Fighter debrief, our post-credits guide will lead you through what just happened, with some bolted-on speculation on our part about how it could set up a future showdown for Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li.So, join us as we bre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-movie-post-credits-scene-explained-how-does-it-set-up-street-fighter-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-movie-post-credits-scene-explained-how-does-it-set-up-street-fighter-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avatar: Seven Havens has revealed that Pavi and Nisha can energybend, and it's set to be "a big part of their story"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avatar: Seven Havens just dropped a bombshell. Episode 6, Night of the Afflicted, sees Pavi and Nisha under siege from people affected by the mysterious red energy anomaly. Once again, the anomaly is drawn to the twin Avatars and unlocks a memory of their parents before the twins dispel the anomaly using energybending.This is huge, as energybending &ndash; the ability to bend another person's life energy &ndash; is a technique traditionally learned only from past Avatars or Lion Turtles. Aang's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avatar-seven-havens-has-revealed-that-pavi-and-nisha-can-energybend-and-its-set-to-be-a-big-part-of-their-story/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avatar-seven-havens-has-revealed-that-pavi-and-nisha-can-energybend-and-its-set-to-be-a-big-part-of-their-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Walking Dead star's Resident Evil 7 short film gets approval from Biohazard and Requiem director]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven't seen Chandler Rigg's Resident Evil 7 short film, you absolutely should fix that as soon as possible (embed below if you so choose). Whether or not you're a fan of the game it's based on, the fan film is a pulse-pounding 20-minute romp adapting one of the most intense scenes in an extremely scary game: Ethan Winter's gruesome struggle with the terrifying Jack Baker. We already knew Riggs could act thanks to his eight season run as Carl from The Walking Dead, but now we know he's al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-walking-dead-stars-resident-evil-7-short-film-gets-approval-from-biohazard-and-requiem-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-walking-dead-stars-resident-evil-7-short-film-gets-approval-from-biohazard-and-requiem-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Batman 2 is set to resume filming with Steven Soderbergh stepping in for Matt Reeves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The temporary pause on The Batman 2 production will soon be lifted as Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh is filling in for Matt Reeves to direct while Reeves deals with a family-related issue.Earlier this month, it was revealed that filming on The Batman 2 had been halted to allow Reeves to attend "a family matter." Just 10 days later, Deadline reports that Soderbergh will step in to direct the DC Studios sequel in its final weeks of production. Soderbergh will reportedly finish filming th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-batman-2-is-set-to-resume-filming-with-steven-soderbergh-stepping-in-for-matt-reeves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-batman-2-is-set-to-resume-filming-with-steven-soderbergh-stepping-in-for-matt-reeves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biddy Blas actor is playing Star Wars Galactic Racer and he knows how "annoying" his character is]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Star Wars: Galactic Racer is an all-around excellent racing game full of challenging action and arcade thrills, it's safe to say one particular aspect of it has blown up beyond all reason: Biddy Blas. The voice actor behind the crocodilian alien has been "overwhelmed" by the reception, and rest assured &ndash; he's playing the game himself, so he knows exactly how annoying his character is."Yes, I'm playing the game," Richard Summers-Calvert confirms to Empire. "Yes, I love the game. Am I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/biddy-blas-actor-is-playing-star-wars-galactic-racer-and-he-knows-how-annoying-his-character-is/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/biddy-blas-actor-is-playing-star-wars-galactic-racer-and-he-knows-how-annoying-his-character-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter movie's Rotten Tomatoes score takes us back to the days of bad video game movies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first reviews for Street Fighter have arrived... and while they are mixed to negative at best, they're still better than the 1994 film.As it stands, Street Fighter, directed by Kitato Sakurai, has a 41% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The new live-action movie sees Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo) enter the World Warrior Tournament after some convincing from Chun-Li (Callina Liang), whose mission is to take down the impossibly evil and silly-hat-wearing M. Bison (David Dastmalchian)."Stre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-movies-rotten-tomatoes-score-takes-us-back-to-the-days-of-bad-video-game-movies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-movies-rotten-tomatoes-score-takes-us-back-to-the-days-of-bad-video-game-movies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-effort AI slop sends a major community decompilation tool shutting down]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the burgeoning decomp and recomp scene now inundated with low-effort AI slop, a notable community tool is shutting down. Developer Luke "encounter" Street is closing decomp.dev, a site that once tracked decompilations of classic games, citing the negative effects AI has had on the community.Decomp.dev tracks &ndash; or, rather, tracked &ndash; the painstaking, human-driven process of decompilation across dozens of games. As each line of code was recreated and matched with functions from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/low-effort-ai-slop-sends-a-major-community-decompilation-tool-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/low-effort-ai-slop-sends-a-major-community-decompilation-tool-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Valve dev not impressed by Epic's updated Steam rival or Tim Sweeney's latest dig at Gabe Newell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games signed up for criticism this week by positioning its work-in-progress Epic Games Store launcher overhaul as a showcase of generative AI's capabilities, boasting of how "we vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher" and insisting that "programming is hard." The response from some players and developers has waffled between cringe and condemnation. Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek, a veteran of Half-life and Left 4 Dead among other series, certainly shares in some of this criticism. He also as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-valve-dev-not-impressed-by-epics-updated-steam-rival-or-tim-sweeneys-latest-dig-at-gabe-newell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-valve-dev-not-impressed-by-epics-updated-steam-rival-or-tim-sweeneys-latest-dig-at-gabe-newell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castlevania Belmont's Curse once had a Dark Souls "vibe," but it was "just too hard"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has released to critical acclaim, but there was a point in development where it was shaping up to be a very different game, and one I'd wager wouldn't have scored nearly as well with critics or fans of Konami's beloved series. Talking to PCGamesN, Evil Empire head of business Ben Laulan reveals Castlevania: Belmont's Curse went through a lot of iteration before landing on the faster-paced evolution of the whippy action gameplay we all know and love."We had many diffe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-once-had-a-dark-souls-vibe-but-it-was-just-too-hard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-once-had-a-dark-souls-vibe-but-it-was-just-too-hard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jagex cancels MMO reset RuneScape Reignited after player backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[RuneScape developer Jagex has canceled RuneScape Reignited, a recently announced and hugely controversial plan to soft-reset the MMO by spinning up forked servers with fresh economies and characters, after widespread player criticism. Jagex only just apologized for neglecting players and announced plans to pause and revisit this whole idea. Now, RuneScape Reignited is well and truly dead. "It is clear that we missed the mark on this, and so we are not moving forward with it," a blog post from as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/jagex-cancels-mmo-reset-runescape-reignited-after-player-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/jagex-cancels-mmo-reset-runescape-reignited-after-player-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest Tommy actor may have leaked his superhero look in a quickly deleted Funko Pop post]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest star Ruaridh Mollica posted (and quickly deleted) a photo of his Tommy Maximoff Funko Pop... which reveals his live-action Speed costume.Mollica initially included the photo as part of an Instagram photo dump, writing, "Swipe to the end for a SNEAK PEEK of my Tommy Maximoff Funko Pop (probably not allowed)." The figurine depicts Tommy in his comic book-accurate green Speed goggles and green jacket, a look we have not yet seen in the newly released VisionQuest TV show. We're not sure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-tommy-actor-may-have-leaked-his-superhero-look-in-a-quickly-deleted-funko-pop-post/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-tommy-actor-may-have-leaked-his-superhero-look-in-a-quickly-deleted-funko-pop-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next Call of Duty will be another brand new sub-franchise like Vanguard, Activision confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision's yearly Call of Duty releases have been sequels in established sub-franchises for a few years now, with the 2026 release being a new Modern Warfare 4. But next year's tentpole release will be different, Activision says, admitting the series needs the kind of "tonal shift" it hasn't had since 2021's Call of Duty: Vanguard.Talking to The Game Business, Call of Duty's marketing lead, Tyler Bahl, confirms next year's Call of Duty will be a "new sub-franchise" like Vanguard. This is in re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-next-call-of-duty-will-be-another-brand-new-sub-franchise-like-vanguard-activision-confirms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-next-call-of-duty-will-be-another-brand-new-sub-franchise-like-vanguard-activision-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Disney Plus, Netflix, Prime Video,  and more (October 16-18)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for what to stream this weekend? Then you've come to the right place. We've searched the most popular streaming services to bring you our bespoke list of the titles worth watching this weekend, so you can kick back and relax with the most exciting new releases. Below, you'll find everything from the latest Marvel Phase 6 release to a heart-breaking tale of loss and love. So, whatever you're in the mood for this weekend, we've got you covered. Our recommendations this week cover Disney Pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-disney-plus-netflix-prime-video-and-more-october-16-18/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-disney-plus-netflix-prime-video-and-more-october-16-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda doesn't rate against GTA 6 and COD as the "biggest games of the year," Activision exec says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is generating a massive amount of buzz, but given the proximity of its November 5 release date to the launch of GTA 6. it's difficult not to compare the games. But according to Tyler Bahl, Activision's chief marketing officer, GTA and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 make up the real one-two punch of 2026."Well, no offense to Zelda, but I think these are the two biggest games of the year," Bahl tells The Game Business. There's no denying that GTA 6 is th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-doesnt-rate-against-gta-6-and-cod-as-the-biggest-games-of-the-year-activision-exec-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-doesnt-rate-against-gta-6-and-cod-as-the-biggest-games-of-the-year-activision-exec-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Konami takes emergency action as Yu-Gi-Oh hits a rare low &ndash; ban list sees "34 newly Forbidden cards"]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG in bad shape in the mainstay advanced format, operator Konami has put together an emergency ban list that's expected to be nuclear. "Forbidden &amp; Limited list updates are coming, to prep for Magnificent Maestros!" reads a post from the official Yu-Gi-Oh Konami Europe Twitter account. "With 34 newly Forbidden cards and 8 Limited cards, we&rsquo;re revealing the list in 5 parts at YCS Houston &ndash; 1 on Friday, 2 each on Saturday and Sunday!"Magnificent Maestros is a new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/konami-takes-emergency-action-as-yu-gi-oh-hits-a-rare-low-ndash-ban-list-sees-34-newly-forbidden-cards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/konami-takes-emergency-action-as-yu-gi-oh-hits-a-rare-low-ndash-ban-list-sees-34-newly-forbidden-cards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5 has officially started filming cinematics for Blizzard's upcoming action-RPG]]></title><description><![CDATA[We know development on Diablo 5 is well underway, since the sequel was announced at this year's BlizzCon with a snazzy trailer. How far along is another question, since no gameplay was shown; however, production on the action-RPG's cinematics is now in motion.We know this thanks to Neil David Carter, the cinematics director for the Diablo series at Blizzard. He posted an image on Twitter of an empty soundstage, ready for production crew and actors to start putting scenes together."First shoot Di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-5-has-officially-started-filming-cinematics-for-blizzards-upcoming-action-rpg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-5-has-officially-started-filming-cinematics-for-blizzards-upcoming-action-rpg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite controversy, World of Warcraft Forever's $30 Skyborne race is one of the Beta's most popular]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever hasn't come without its controversies, with the most notable of all perhaps surrounding the new Skyborne race &ndash; but the Beta proves it's not that unpopular.The WoW: Forever Beta has been underway for nearly a month now, giving fan-led projects like Classic.io, which collects player data from the game, a chance to bloom.<br />
So, what do the numbers on the site tell us so far, then? Well, perhaps most interestingly, the Skyborne aren't even the least popular race. In f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-controversy-world-of-warcraft-forevers-30-skyborne-race-is-one-of-the-betas-most-popular/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-controversy-world-of-warcraft-forevers-30-skyborne-race-is-one-of-the-betas-most-popular/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern-day D&amp;D horror adventure feels like Resident Evil mixed with Control, and it's perfect for Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hacking terminals or avoiding killer robots with implanted memories in a ruined office building doesn't scream D&amp;D, but that's why Project_Lamordia is so fascinating. Teased earlier this month with an eerie trailer that felt equal parts Resident Evil and Control, it's a short digital adventure book available now via D&amp;D Beyond that takes place in a modern setting. This isn't your usual swords and sorcery quest; it's survival horror set in a world of heartless corporations and science gon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/modern-day-dampd-horror-adventure-feels-like-resident-evil-mixed-with-control-and-its-perfect-for-halloween/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/modern-day-dampd-horror-adventure-feels-like-resident-evil-mixed-with-control-and-its-perfect-for-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused of using AI in World of Warcraft: Forever videos, Blizzard employee says "hell nah"]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the journey to the big World of Warcraft: Forever release next month, Blizzard has been working hard on social media advertisements for the new MMO &ndash; advertisements it assures fans do not contain any generative AI content.The company's digital marketing manager confirms as much on X, explaining that they've seen some of the controversy the WoW: Forever ads have sparked online, with allegations of gen AI use &ndash; but it's all unfounded."Not seeing much discourse here on X, but there h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/accused-of-using-ai-in-world-of-warcraft-forever-videos-blizzard-employee-says-hell-nah/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/accused-of-using-ai-in-world-of-warcraft-forever-videos-blizzard-employee-says-hell-nah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Zelda grip case is enough to make me forget the pain of not getting my hands on the new 40th Anniversary Switch 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the restocks kicking around UK retailers today and my eternal yearning for the stunning 40th Anniversary Switch 2, I've simply not got the budget for it. That's left me with some Biggoron-sized FOMO, but there are, at least, brands like Skull &amp; Co busy preparing Zelda-inspired Switch 2 accessories for those with fewer rupees to spare.The brand (also known as Savage Raven) has listed pre-orders for a new Legend of Zelda Limited Edition version of its FissionGrip case, which sports a s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-zelda-grip-case-is-enough-to-make-me-forget-the-pain-of-not-getting-my-hands-on-the-new-40th-anniversary-switch-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-zelda-grip-case-is-enough-to-make-me-forget-the-pain-of-not-getting-my-hands-on-the-new-40th-anniversary-switch-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Hadar is CDPR's "biggest undertaking yet," but devs are nearly done with world building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ever-mysterious new Project Hadar &ndash; an IP that CD Projekt Red had first unveiled back in 2022 &ndash; is apparently well underway, with lead developers implying that the world-building stage is just about complete&hellip; and then some.We've not heard much about Project Hadar over the past four years, really. Sure, last month CD Projekt Red was searching to hire 50 more devs for the secret "by the end of this year," but nothing concrete has really come up &ndash; no story, world, or ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/project-hadar-is-cdprs-biggest-undertaking-yet-but-devs-are-nearly-done-with-world-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/project-hadar-is-cdprs-biggest-undertaking-yet-but-devs-are-nearly-done-with-world-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 will be eligible for 2026 GOTY at The Game Awards, but Rockstar is barely beating the buzzer]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm not a gambling man. But if I were, this year's Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards has a clear favorite. The cut-off for eligibility across all categories at the 2026 event has been announced, and it gives just enough time for GTA 6 to slide in.Per official criteria from The Game Awards, the cutoff is Friday, November 20. Any and all candidates for the trophies must be publicly available for purchase by then. When does GTA 6 arrive? November 19.That's convenient, isn't it? The rules a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-will-be-eligible-for-2026-goty-at-the-game-awards-but-rockstar-is-barely-beating-the-buzzer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-will-be-eligible-for-2026-goty-at-the-game-awards-but-rockstar-is-barely-beating-the-buzzer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razer just unveiled the new Barracuda V2 Pro, and all I can think about is the headset's unique wireless dongle storage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Razer just launched the Barracuda V2 Pro, a follow-up to headsets like the Barracuda X, which remained a fixture of some of our best gaming headset guides for months on end. The brand boasts that the new &pound;199.99 / $199.99 pair is equipped with everything from 40mm Triforce Bio-Cellulose audio drivers, ANC, and THX Spatial Audio+, but personally, the fact that the 2.4Ghz wireless dongle can be stored in the earcup is all I care about.If you pop off the left earcup cover you'll find the pair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-just-unveiled-the-new-barracuda-v2-pro-and-all-i-can-think-about-is-the-headsets-unique-wireless-dongle-storage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-just-unveiled-the-new-barracuda-v2-pro-and-all-i-can-think-about-is-the-headsets-unique-wireless-dongle-storage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple launches its Pok&eacute;mon Special Edition Beats Pill speaker, and Pikachu's already worried about your playlists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has just launched its Pok&eacute;mon Special Edition Beats Pill speaker, a Pikachu and Mimikyu design that takes a suspiciously similar base gray color to the Kim Kardashian model that launched a couple of years ago. Still, if you were a fan of that darker colorway but wanted a little classic shocked-Pikachu thrown in for good measure, Dre apparently has your back as well. The Beats Pill Pok&eacute;mon Special Edition joins the ranks of the best Pok&eacute;mon merch at $149.99 / &pound;149]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/apple-launches-its-pokeacutemon-special-edition-beats-pill-speaker-and-pikachus-already-worried-about-your-playlists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/apple-launches-its-pokeacutemon-special-edition-beats-pill-speaker-and-pikachus-already-worried-about-your-playlists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Spader says he was "constantly surprised" by how much Ultron changed in VisionQuest: "I wasn't prepared"]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest brings back one of Marvel's most underrated villains as James Spader's Ultron takes center stage opposite Paul Bettany's Vision. The new series sees the Avengers: Age of Ultron antagonist inhabit his human avatar, trapped in Vision's Mind Space along with several other Stark Corporation AIs.As Vision tries to reconcile his memories with feelings he's not sure he has, Ultron is there to goad and challenge him along the way. And over the course of the season, the series dives deeper in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-spader-says-he-was-constantly-surprised-by-how-much-ultron-changed-in-visionquest-i-wasnt-prepared/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-spader-says-he-was-constantly-surprised-by-how-much-ultron-changed-in-visionquest-i-wasnt-prepared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dune: Awakening team faces layoffs as Funcom boss says it can't sustain its "size and structure"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dune: Awakening developer Funcom is pivoting to focus on its two ongoing online projects, Conan Exiles and the more recent survival MMO based on Frank Herbert's universe &ndash; a pivot that means reshuffling the team and, unfortunately, layoffs.The news comes from GamesIndustry.biz alongside a direct statement from Funcom CEO Rui Casais, who says he's stepping down at the end of 2026 after 11 years as studio lead. Chief product officer Scott Junior will step into his role &ndash; but that's not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dune-awakening-team-faces-layoffs-as-funcom-boss-says-it-cant-sustain-its-size-and-structure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dune-awakening-team-faces-layoffs-as-funcom-boss-says-it-cant-sustain-its-size-and-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 launch trailer shows a more intimate Jason and Lucia as fans struggle to believe it's real]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GTA 6 launch trailer is here, formally ushering in the next era of Grand Theft Auto after more than a decade post-GTA 5. Rockstar shared the new trailer earlier today, "featuring the debut of 'Flower in a Hurricane' from original score composers Justice feat. Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard &amp; The Lizard Wizard." The short trailer sees dual protagonists Jason and Lucia open up about their struggles. Jason notably sports long hair for much of the trailer; in the opening seconds, he disc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-launch-trailer-shows-a-more-intimate-jason-and-lucia-as-fans-struggle-to-believe-its-real/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-launch-trailer-shows-a-more-intimate-jason-and-lucia-as-fans-struggle-to-believe-its-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator received "dozens" of DMs a day about bringing David back but "you don't really want that"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator and showrunner Bartosz Sztybor admits there is plenty of external pressure on bringing David back for season 2,but says he is happy that the animated Netflix series is having a clean break from the previous gang's collection of netrunners and cyberpsychos."Receiving dozens of DMs every day [asking] to bring David back can put pressure on you. From the very start, I knew that &ndash; no &ndash; [season two] needs to be something different to stay true to the IP. Eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-creator-received-dozens-of-dms-a-day-about-bringing-david-back-but-you-dont-really-want-that/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-edgerunners-creator-received-dozens-of-dms-a-day-about-bringing-david-back-but-you-dont-really-want-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake features a new mechanic that should hopefully make Navi less annoying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has revealed a new mechanic in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake that will feature secrets for Navi to find, and hopefully make the companion less annoying.The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake looks to be a pretty faithful recreation of the N64 classic. While there are some major changes &ndash; like full voice-acted cutscenes for everyone except Link, a new boss rematch mode, and the addition of a jump button and a dash to Link's movement kit &ndash; the core of the ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-features-a-new-mechanic-that-should-hopefully-make-navi-less-annoying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-features-a-new-mechanic-that-should-hopefully-make-navi-less-annoying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel's Wolverine star Debra Wilson isn't sure why Insomniac used her likeness for Callisto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Destiny 2 and Star Wars Jedi star Debra Wilson says she prefers playing characters who aren't modeled after her, and questioned why Marvel's Wolverine developer, Insomniac, made Callisto use her likeness. Despite a film and TV career dating back to 1992, Debra Wilson has become one of the most prolific video game actors of all time in the last decade. While she did have roles in the likes of Metal Gear Solid 4 and Halo 3, Wilson has been in a huge number of games as of late &ndash; 10 in 2019 al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-wolverine-star-debra-wilson-isnt-sure-why-insomniac-used-her-likeness-for-callisto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-wolverine-star-debra-wilson-isnt-sure-why-insomniac-used-her-likeness-for-callisto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 update fixes problem preventing players from completing the Season 15 questline properly]]></title><description><![CDATA[As it turns out, there was a bug in Diablo 4 Season 15 that prevented players from finishing the main questline. Mercifully, the issue has been rectified in the latest patch, though there are other problems players hope Blizzard will look into.The topline change in the update focuses on players getting access to a Splinter of Prime Evil before they're supposed to. Doing so stops you from finishing the central quest, because the Prime Evil powers are meant to be part of your reward.The glitch has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-update-fixes-problem-preventing-players-from-completing-the-season-15-questline-properly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-update-fixes-problem-preventing-players-from-completing-the-season-15-questline-properly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DCU animated show Mister Miracle casts its 2 leads, and DC Studios boss teases it's "dynamite"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The animated Mister Miracle show has found its lead actors, and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran has teased it's something special. In an interview with IGN, Peter Safran confirmed that Scott Free, AKA Mister Miracle himself, would be voiced by Josh Hutcherson, with Mackenzie Davis as Big Barda. "Somewhere in early stages," Safran told the publication of DC's animated projects announced at Annecy. "Absolute Batman, [Scott Snyder's] just working on the scripts right now. Mister Miracle, I think tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dcu-animated-show-mister-miracle-casts-its-2-leads-and-dc-studios-boss-teases-its-dynamite/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dcu-animated-show-mister-miracle-casts-its-2-leads-and-dc-studios-boss-teases-its-dynamite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This year's Pokemon Center Christmas decorations already have me feeling festive]]></title><description><![CDATA[I appreciate that it's not even Halloween yet, but the Pokemon Center Christmas decorations just dropped &ndash; and they're threatening some major festive cheer up in here.I'm the sort of guy who normally prefers to get spooky season out of the way before thinking about tinsel and jingle bells, but even my willpower is being sorely tested by this collection. Ornaments, cozy clothing, pins, and knick-knacks of all sorts have just dropped, and they're so Christmassy it's got me practically hummin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-years-pokemon-center-christmas-decorations-already-have-me-feeling-festive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-years-pokemon-center-christmas-decorations-already-have-me-feeling-festive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riot calls time on League of Legends Classic after almost 3 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not even three months have passed since Riot Games launched League of Legends Classic, but the developers are already planning to end support for the MOBA spin-off.League of Legends Classic launched as an alternative to Riot's 17-year-old game &ndash; a version that allows players to "relive the early days of the 5v5 MOBA that defined the genre," as per its official website for the title.<br />
It boasted all the original champions, items, and systems that longtime fans once knew and loved, but it see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/riot-calls-time-on-league-of-legends-classic-after-almost-3-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/riot-calls-time-on-league-of-legends-classic-after-almost-3-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Lake ending explained: Who dies, what is Argonaut and will there be a season 2?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Lake has arrived, and with all eight episodes in tow. After you've finished your binge-watch, you might have some questions about the new origin story for Pamela Voorhees and her horror-icon son Jason... and we're here to help.The new series stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela, who goes off the deep end after her sweet son Jason drowns at Camp Crystal Lake due to negligence from camp counselors, combined with bullying from his peers. It also aims to answer a few questions that the franchise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crystal-lake-ending-explained-who-dies-what-is-argonaut-and-will-there-be-a-season-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crystal-lake-ending-explained-who-dies-what-is-argonaut-and-will-there-be-a-season-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick! Legend of Zelda Switch 2 stock just returned to the shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 has just magically reappeared on the shelves, with Smyths Toys dropping fresh stock this morning. This is one of the biggest console releases of the year so far, with its original pre-order run lasting mere moments before being swept off the shelves. Needless to say, if you're still hunting the shelves for last minute special editions this is where you need to be right now. The special edition handheld will run you &pound;429.99 at Smyths Toys right now, &po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/quick-legend-of-zelda-switch-2-stock-just-returned-to-the-shelves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/quick-legend-of-zelda-switch-2-stock-just-returned-to-the-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox is reportedly asking fans how they feel about greater console exclusivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Xbox survey is asking players how they would feel about future titles being console-exclusive to Xbox, with Fallout, Hideo Kojima's Physint, and Minecraft name-dropped. Since its massive spending spree on the likes of Activision Blizzard and Bethesda, Xbox has been a bit all over the place when it comes to exclusives. Aside from honoring exclusive deals with the likes of Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo, Microsoft went all-in on being a third-party publisher for a bit there, bringing almost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-reportedly-asking-fans-how-they-feel-about-greater-console-exclusivity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-reportedly-asking-fans-how-they-feel-about-greater-console-exclusivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vision star Paul Bettany says Robert Downey Jr. should have won an Oscar for playing Iron Man]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest actor Paul Bettany thinks "snobbery" stopped fellow MCU star Robert Downey Jr. from winning an Oscar for Iron Man."Robert Downey, in my opinion, should have won an Oscar for that role [in Avengers: Endgame]," Bettany said in an interview with Buzzfeed Australia."It's extraordinarily hard to do. It's only some sort of snobbery regarding superhero movies that I think stopped that from happening. Because anybody who has ever had anything to do with making a movie knows that it looks har]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/vision-star-paul-bettany-says-robert-downey-jr-should-have-won-an-oscar-for-playing-iron-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/vision-star-paul-bettany-says-robert-downey-jr-should-have-won-an-oscar-for-playing-iron-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve beats Epic to the punch, updates Steam launcher 1 day before its rival claims to be "faster"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games has just overhauled its launcher using generative AI, unveiling a new "vibe coded" version meant to be faster than Valve's Steam &ndash; but, spoiler alert&hellip; it's seemingly not so quick, after all.Although Epic publicly called out Steam, claiming its launcher is now "faster than the other guy" (with Valve's launcher being the other guy here, if that's not obvious), fans are proving the company wrong &ndash; and, hey, why not?<br />
After all, Epic Games did also instruct us to "test i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/valve-beats-epic-to-the-punch-updates-steam-launcher-1-day-before-its-rival-claims-to-be-faster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/valve-beats-epic-to-the-punch-updates-steam-launcher-1-day-before-its-rival-claims-to-be-faster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Studios boss says Lanterns season 2 will happen if they find "a worthy successor to a beloved and great first season"]]></title><description><![CDATA[DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran has addressed the future of Lanterns. Season 1 of the DCU detective show recently wrapped up on HBO, and while it works well as a standalone season of TV, it also leaves the door open for future instalments. "This was one great season of television based on a property that had been somewhat irradiated since 2011, right?" Safran told Collider, when asked his takeaway from season 1's reception. "The thing that's most gratifying about this show and this season on HBO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dc-studios-boss-says-lanterns-season-2-will-happen-if-they-find-a-worthy-successor-to-a-beloved-and-great-first-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dc-studios-boss-says-lanterns-season-2-will-happen-if-they-find-a-worthy-successor-to-a-beloved-and-great-first-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel TV head still hopes that Wonder Man season 2 might happen by "some miracle"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum has opened up about Wonder Man's cancelation, calling the situation "complicated". Speaking in a new interview, he said that he still hopes something could happen in the future with the show. "I fought for it, I don't know what to say. It's complicated," he replied when asked about it on The Brandon Davis Show. "Sometimes you feel like you're invincible and can make whatever you want, sometimes, you don't have leverage, it's subject to market forces that I like bar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-tv-head-still-hopes-that-wonder-man-season-2-might-happen-by-some-miracle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-tv-head-still-hopes-that-wonder-man-season-2-might-happen-by-some-miracle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel TV boss says "save Daredevil" is great but so is "watch Daredevil"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daredevil: Born Again season 3 will be the final season of the Marvel TV show, and according to Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum that was always the plan. However, in a new interview, he did also make some interesting comments about TV show cancelations, making reference to Daredevil: Born Again.Speaking about Wonder Man's axing earlier this year, presenter Brandon Davis suggested that the series could make a return down the line, akin to Daredevil's resurgence. However, Winderbaum had a pretty in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-tv-boss-says-save-daredevil-is-great-but-so-is-watch-daredevil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-tv-boss-says-save-daredevil-is-great-but-so-is-watch-daredevil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After avoiding GTA 5 for 13 years, Trevor actor says he's excited for GTA 6 and might even stream it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Ogg, the actor best known for playing Trevor in GTA 5, spent many years pretending the game didn't exist, but 13 years later, he's fully embracing his role in making it so special. For a few weeks now, Ogg has been participating in a series of GTA 5 livestreams hosted by his co-star, Michael actor Ned Luke, and in the latest episode, Ogg not only acknowledges GTA 6's existence &ndash; he expresses vague excitement for the sequel and even floats the idea of streaming it alongside Luke. Pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-avoiding-gta-5-for-13-years-trevor-actor-says-hes-excited-for-gta-6-and-might-even-stream-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-avoiding-gta-5-for-13-years-trevor-actor-says-hes-excited-for-gta-6-and-might-even-stream-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs is getting loadouts, CEO confirms, but the devs want you to "keep trying" new builds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wardogs players, your wishes have been answered: you're getting your precious loadouts, even if the developers really don't like what you're probably going to do with them.In a detailed reply to a Reddit user imploring developer Bulkhead to add custom loadouts to Wardogs, the company's CEO, Joe Brammer, confirms that the feature is coming and explains why it's taking so long. The TLDR is that the developers specifically opted out of loadouts to force players to experiment with their kits, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-is-getting-loadouts-ceo-confirms-but-the-devs-want-you-to-keep-trying-new-builds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-is-getting-loadouts-ceo-confirms-but-the-devs-want-you-to-keep-trying-new-builds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon lead is making an "original" RPG where you wash your outfits and let them dry in real time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shigeru Ohmori has been working on Pokemon games since the original Ruby and Sapphire in 2002, and has been directing the series since Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire over a decade later. Now, still at Game Freak, he's working on something all-new in the form of a magical girl RPG that relies on real-life weather.Ohmori wants to build "forms of expression that can only be achieved in a completely original game," as he tells Famitsu (translated by Automaton). The result is Ame Nochi Hare Onna, a fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pokemon-lead-is-making-an-original-rpg-where-you-wash-your-outfits-and-let-them-dry-in-real-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pokemon-lead-is-making-an-original-rpg-where-you-wash-your-outfits-and-let-them-dry-in-real-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Valve was criticized, devs back Steam's refund policy by creating 2-hour game Refund This Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the summer, a bubble of discourse centered around one developer &ndash; Mateo Covic of Paddle Paddle Paddle fame &ndash; and his frustrations with Steam's two-hour refund window saw countless players and developers interrogate Valve's policy. Lots of people, including Covic himself, said they remain "100% pro refund" despite some potential for exploits. In a delayed response to that whole incident, two developers have made and released Refund This Game, a first-person platformer designed to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-valve-was-criticized-devs-back-steams-refund-policy-by-creating-2-hour-game-refund-this-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-valve-was-criticized-devs-back-steams-refund-policy-by-creating-2-hour-game-refund-this-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders devs had the same debates as players over PvE, but "dad gamers" pushed them to try it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders is finally trying out a PvE-only mode, and it's gone exactly as you'd expect. After the limited-time release of a PvE toggle, fierce opinions have hit the game's community faster than Bastion bullets to my temple after I misclick my photoelectric cloak, and the test has only just begun. Executive producer Aleksander Gr&oslash;ndal tells me that, inside developer Embark Studios, similar debates about a PvE mode raged, but the team decided the "dad gamers" deserve a fair shot. At the r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-devs-had-the-same-debates-as-players-over-pve-but-dad-gamers-pushed-them-to-try-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-devs-had-the-same-debates-as-players-over-pve-but-dad-gamers-pushed-them-to-try-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallout co-creator worries RPGs are ditching secrets because "nobody thinks people will find things"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fallout co-creator Timothy Cain has released another fairly depressing video about the state of RPG game development today compared to his heyday in the late '90s to early '00s. According to Cain, RPG developers aren't bothering as much with hidden and optional content because the people with the money aren't as willing to shell out for stuff that most people won't see. Broadly speaking, Cain even argues the industry is trending away from non-linear game design altogether."Things are really goin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fallout-co-creator-worries-rpgs-are-ditching-secrets-because-nobody-thinks-people-will-find-things/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fallout-co-creator-worries-rpgs-are-ditching-secrets-because-nobody-thinks-people-will-find-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Bettany says it was "really fun" to tap into a more ruthless version of Vision in VisionQuest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second episode of VisionQuest introduces viewers to a Vision unlike one we've seen before in the MCU. Gone is the measured, logical synthezoid we know so well, as White Vision meets the Paladin in the Edinburgh pub where he'd been working undercover. Trying to manipulate him to turn himself in to save his supposed son, Tommy Shepherd, Vision warns him that he is not the Avenger he assumes he is. "I'm not The Vision," he ominously tells him in a rare show of power and violence.After more than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/paul-bettany-says-it-was-really-fun-to-tap-into-a-more-ruthless-version-of-vision-in-visionquest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/paul-bettany-says-it-was-really-fun-to-tap-into-a-more-ruthless-version-of-vision-in-visionquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 has a realistic sweat system that makes Jason and Lucia perspire based on how hard they dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason and Lucia are going to work up a sweat in Grand Theft Auto 6 &ndash; literally. Among the many detailed systems Rockstar built for the game is one that sees realistic sweat gather on characters' bodies depending on how much effort they're exerting in physical activities. No wonder GTA 6 has taken so long to make.Earlier today, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier published an extended report on GTA 6's development, confirming that it was once meant to feature a more extensive open world spread acros]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-has-a-realistic-sweat-system-that-makes-jason-and-lucia-perspire-based-on-how-hard-they-dance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-has-a-realistic-sweat-system-that-makes-jason-and-lucia-perspire-based-on-how-hard-they-dance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox just announced its brand-new controller, and it's far from the pro pad we all expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox just announced its first new controller in what feels like forever, but the pocket-friendly Xbox Nano Controller isn't coming for any pro gamepad's lunch. Instead, this compact set of clackers seems like the latest step in Xbox's quest to own every screen you look at. The portable model sees the Xbox Wireless Controller squished into a horizontal form factor, with two thumbsticks and a giant floating d-pad taking up the majority of its tiny little face. At $49.99 / &pound;44.99 (pre-orders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-just-announced-its-brand-new-controller-and-its-far-from-the-pro-pad-we-all-expected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-just-announced-its-brand-new-controller-and-its-far-from-the-pro-pad-we-all-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest star Paul Bettany once left a complete Avengers: Infinity War script on a plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest star Paul Bettany says he once left the entire script for Avengers: Infinity War on a plane, which is an offense punishable by Marvel jail."I've never told anybody this, but I once left the entire script for Avengers: Infinity War on a plane," Bettany admitted to Virgin Radio UK. "And I got in my car and I went, 'Oh no... oh no!' I was lucky to have had a greeter that was a genius, and I got the greeter to go in and get it, and I tipped that greeter like 500 bucks."Bettany's co-star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-star-paul-bettany-once-left-a-complete-avengers-infinity-war-script-on-a-plane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-star-paul-bettany-once-left-a-complete-avengers-infinity-war-script-on-a-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Cavill brought Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle to a Witcher premiere, but only after he had to prove his identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's always value in being an originator, even if what comes after proves more prolific. Doug Cockle is the original English-speaking voice of Geralt of Rivia, stepping into the role for the first The Witcher, and he's revealed that Henry Cavill, who brought the character into live-action on Netflix, actually invited him to the premiere, though it took some proof for him to humor the reach out.Cockle spoke about the encounter during an interview with Ginx TV. "[Henry] gave me credit for a gre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/henry-cavill-brought-geralt-voice-actor-doug-cockle-to-a-witcher-premiere-but-only-after-he-had-to-prove-his-identity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/henry-cavill-brought-geralt-voice-actor-doug-cockle-to-a-witcher-premiere-but-only-after-he-had-to-prove-his-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First big GTA 6 leak was like having someone "wading through your dirty washing," says Rockstar dev]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 has suffered its fair share of leaks now, with 25 minutes of new gameplay having gone live last week &ndash; and it hasn't been easy for Rockstar Games, to say the least.Artist Aaron Garbut tells Bloomberg as much during a recent interview, describing leaks as a line crossed &ndash; a look into something personal, and unprepared for the public. "It feels like somebody's wading through your dirty washing," he says. "It's like they're inside your head."<br />
That makes sense, honestly&hellip; and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-big-gta-6-leak-was-like-having-someone-wading-through-your-dirty-washing-says-rockstar-dev/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-big-gta-6-leak-was-like-having-someone-wading-through-your-dirty-washing-says-rockstar-dev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro 2039 pre-orders are live, but that Collector's Edition is moving fast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro 2039 pre-orders are live and already flying off the shelves. You're in luck if you're simply securing a Standard Edition, but that bumper pack Collector's Edition is mostly out of stock today. I say mostly because, depending on where you are you might get lucky here. Very in the UK, for example, still has these merch bundles up for grabs. Things are still moving fast here, though, so if you spot stock live it's worth jumping on sooner rather than later. Metro 2039 pre-orders also have a mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/metro-2039-pre-orders-are-live-but-that-collectors-edition-is-moving-fast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/metro-2039-pre-orders-are-live-but-that-collectors-edition-is-moving-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has new boss rematches with built-in speedrun tracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[By all appearances, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be a one-to-one remake of the original N64 classic, faithful down to the details of every dungeon puzzle. But there are at least a few all-new features in here beyond the quality of life tweaks, including a special hall where you can marvel at defeated enemies and battle bosses all over again."Somewhere in this world lies the Hall of Fallen Foes," the game's new overview trailer explains. "Statues of defeated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-has-new-boss-rematches-with-built-in-speedrun-tracking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-has-new-boss-rematches-with-built-in-speedrun-tracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic's bulletproof plan to outdo Steam: "We vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games has retooled the Epic Games Store to feel less like molasses in an igloo, and the company says it's now "46% faster than Steam" thanks to the power of partially AI-generated code. "We vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher to be faster than the other guy," Epic says in a recent Twitter post. Attached is a graph claiming that the EGS launcher now has a "cold start to store" time of 5.47 seconds, which is about 4.6 seconds faster than the 10.07 seconds recorded for Steam. It's unclear in wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/epics-bulletproof-plan-to-outdo-steam-we-vibe-coded-the-epic-games-launcher/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/epics-bulletproof-plan-to-outdo-steam-we-vibe-coded-the-epic-games-launcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kojima sympathizes with Digger flopping – people also wrote off Death Stranding without playing it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Besides masterminding games like the Metal Gear Solid series and Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima has long been a fervent movie fan. He recently sat down with noted filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu, whose film Digger is currently in cinemas, to discuss similarities between that picture and his games over the years.The conversation was put together by Gizmodo Japan, and during the chat, per machine translation from two different sources, they first touched on their shared preoccup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kojima-sympathizes-with-digger-flopping-people-also-wrote-off-death-stranding-without-playing-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kojima-sympathizes-with-digger-flopping-people-also-wrote-off-death-stranding-without-playing-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar still won't reveal cost of GTA 6 development, but it's definitely not previously rumored $1.5 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games still won't reveal just how much GTA 6 has cost to develop, but one person involved has shot down the idea that the game has a $1.5 billion budget.Given the 13-year wait for GTA 6, it's probably safe to assume that Rockstar and Take-Two have spent a lot of money on the project. The game has been worked on in one way or another since at least the mid 2010s, with Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson confirming the studio was working on a version of the game dubbed "Project Ameri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-still-wont-reveal-cost-of-gta-6-development-but-its-definitely-not-previously-rumored-15-billion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-still-wont-reveal-cost-of-gta-6-development-but-its-definitely-not-previously-rumored-15-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mario Kart 8 patch stops Switch 2 players from being bombarded with more obstacles than on Switch 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo's upgraded take for Switch on its beloved 2014 Wii U game, just got another new update &ndash; sorry, Mario Kart World stans.The update boosts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe up to version 4.0.1, bringing with it a good few fixes that fans of the 2017 banger have been eagerly awaiting.<br />
As per Nintendo's official patch notes, these start with developers addressing the "issue where the number of obstacles or Item Boxes would increase during Online Play and Wireless Play" on the S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mario-kart-8-patch-stops-switch-2-players-from-being-bombarded-with-more-obstacles-than-on-switch-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mario-kart-8-patch-stops-switch-2-players-from-being-bombarded-with-more-obstacles-than-on-switch-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar wins without doing anything as GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek retreats after meme coin crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek has once again called it quits after their meme coin not only failed to meet the $30 million market cap goal meant to trigger the release of a purportedly playable build of the game, but flamed out entirely. In a series of posts to their website later shared online, Cyberleek insists that the coin crash wasn't their fault. Rather, somebody else dumped their coin stock, "everyone else sold, and CL was blamed for the crowd's dump." "The token was always a donation, never an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-wins-without-doing-anything-as-gta-6-leaker-cyberleek-retreats-after-meme-coin-crashes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-wins-without-doing-anything-as-gta-6-leaker-cyberleek-retreats-after-meme-coin-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razer has decapitated Kuromi for its new earbuds, but it's the perfect amount of gaming tech absurdity]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a brand like Razer launches a new "edition" of its existing tech, I always prefer the design to go big or go home. Transforming my favorite goth-bunny girl's head into a pair of Kuromi Edition Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds is definitely a go-big moment.The $119.99 earphones don't just re-color the charging case pastel purple and slap on some existing Sanrio artwork and call it a day. Instead, the entirety of the existing gaming earbuds case has been swapped out with Kuromi's head]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-has-decapitated-kuromi-for-its-new-earbuds-but-its-the-perfect-amount-of-gaming-tech-absurdity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-has-decapitated-kuromi-for-its-new-earbuds-but-its-the-perfect-amount-of-gaming-tech-absurdity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders PvE mode called "bland" and "hollow" by players who say it's ruined the tension]]></title><description><![CDATA[A PvE playtest is currently happening in Arc Raiders, and some first impressions aren't strong for the mode. A contingent of players isn't happy with how the dynamic feels compared to the standard experience, even expressing regret that they wished this had been added in the first place.Embark Studios kicked off a week-long public beta for PVE in Arc Raiders just yesterday, October 13. The idea is that player-on-player damage is removed, forcing everyone to tackle the Arc in front of them and ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-pve-mode-called-bland-and-hollow-by-players-who-say-its-ruined-the-tension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-pve-mode-called-bland-and-hollow-by-players-who-say-its-ruined-the-tension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest's E.D.I.T.H. star brought elements of Tony Stark into her role: "Tony's legacy is in there"]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest introduces the human avatars of several of Tony Stark's A.I.s who occupy Vision's interior world with him. Among them is E.D.I.T.H., or Even Dead I'm The Hero, who was first introduced in Spider-Man: Far From Home through a pair of Stark-created glasses.VisionQuest builds out her story a lot more as she's played in human form by Schitt's Creek star Emily Hampshire as a chaotic, fun, weapons expert. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Hampshire says she really wanted to acknowledge her character]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquests-edith-star-brought-elements-of-tony-stark-into-her-role-tonys-legacy-is-in-there/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquests-edith-star-brought-elements-of-tony-stark-into-her-role-tonys-legacy-is-in-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avatar: Seven Havens books three and four have been in the works "for a bit"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avatar: Seven Havens is only three episodes into season one, but in a remarkable display of confidence, it was confirmed during the show's recent New York Comic Con panel that the Last Airbender sequel series will return for seasons three and four.This, however, wasn't news to Seven Havens co-creator Michael DiMartino, or writer and co-executive producer Sehaj Sethi, who revealed during a conversation with GamesRadar+ that, like The Last Airbender before it, the Seven Havens team have been worki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avatar-seven-havens-books-three-and-four-have-been-in-the-works-for-a-bit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avatar-seven-havens-books-three-and-four-have-been-in-the-works-for-a-bit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Bettany says Wanda Maximoff is like a "ghost" that Vision is "haunted by" in VisionQuest]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest may be the conclusion to the WandaVision trilogy, but this is not Wanda Maximoff's story. Instead, it's Vision, specifically White Vision, who takes the limelight, and according to showrunner Terry Matalas, it was always planned that way. "She died in that big movie," he tells GamesRadar+ when asked how Wanda's absence impacted the story, referencing her death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. "It's Vision's moment now. WandaVision gave almost just a blank canvas with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/paul-bettany-says-wanda-maximoff-is-like-a-ghost-that-vision-is-haunted-by-in-visionquest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/paul-bettany-says-wanda-maximoff-is-like-a-ghost-that-vision-is-haunted-by-in-visionquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRKD's tiny controller got a growth spurt, but the new Atom+ is still a perfect travel-friendly pad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CRKD Atom+ has gone through some upgrades to merit its new 'plus' namesake, and its new size is exactly what I had hoped for when I first learned of the improved version of the retro-inspired gamepad.Don't get me wrong, it's still teeny tiny and should never be used as a day-to-day Switch 2 Pro controller substitute, unless you want some Mario Kart World with a side order of wrist cramp. However, the &pound;29.99 (via Amazon) growth spurt has made it big enough to stand out amongst my messy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crkds-tiny-controller-got-a-growth-spurt-but-the-new-atom-is-still-a-perfect-travel-friendly-pad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crkds-tiny-controller-got-a-growth-spurt-but-the-new-atom-is-still-a-perfect-travel-friendly-pad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doom creator among the developers paying tribute to legendary FPS dev Richard 'Levelord' Gray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are pouring in for Duke Nukem and Sin level designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray, who passed away on October 12, 2026, aged 68.Gray got his start making modded levels for Doom, making his official game development debut as a designer for fellow FPS Duke Nukem 3D, before going on to design levels for the likes of Quake, Half-Life: Opposing Force, and Counter-Strike: Condition Zero, as well as being a primary designer on Sin. His talent for level design had him dubbed 'Levelord,' with him bei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/doom-creator-among-the-developers-paying-tribute-to-legendary-fps-dev-richard-levelord-gray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/doom-creator-among-the-developers-paying-tribute-to-legendary-fps-dev-richard-levelord-gray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 pirate store with over 1,600 games taken down before being immediately replaced by a clone]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unofficial store with over 1,600 free game downloads for jailbroken PS5s was taken down this week, but &ndash; please, pretend to be shocked &ndash; it's already been reinstated by someone else, with Pandora's box well and truly open.The store, known as Overdrive, went viral a few days ago &ndash; it arrived following a new PS5 jailbreak, which, as reported by Tom's Hardware, was compatible with all consoles except those that'd been very recently updated. Obviously, Sony was never going to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ps5-pirate-store-with-over-1600-games-taken-down-before-being-immediately-replaced-by-a-clone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ps5-pirate-store-with-over-1600-games-taken-down-before-being-immediately-replaced-by-a-clone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTG Darkhold Destiny just went up for pre-order, and it's the first Marvel Magic set I've felt excited for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pre-orders for Magic: The Gathering's latest expansion have emerged like a sorcerer from a sling ring portal, and to be frank, MTG Darkhold Destiny is the first time I've felt excited about a Marvel set. Following its surprise announcement at New York Comic Con 2026, the supernatural range (which promises to explore darker corners of the Marvel universe) is now up for grabs at Amazon ahead of its 2027 release. I've been looking through the set's array of goodies &ndash; from four Commander decks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mtg-darkhold-destiny-just-went-up-for-pre-order-and-its-the-first-marvel-magic-set-ive-felt-excited-for/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mtg-darkhold-destiny-just-went-up-for-pre-order-and-its-the-first-marvel-magic-set-ive-felt-excited-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avatar: Seven Havens co-creator confirms there was no "secret Avatar" between Korra and twin Avatars Pavi and Nisha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avatar: Seven Havens is a show loaded with mysteries: how can there be twin Avatars? Did Korra really cause the cataclysm that destroyed the world? And why was there no Avatar in the two centuries between The Legend of Korra and Seven Havens?The latter question has led to a popular theory that maybe, secretly, there were other Avatars during this 200-year period. But speaking to GamesRadar+, Avatar co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino confirms that the line of Avatar succession leads directly from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avatar-seven-havens-co-creator-confirms-there-was-no-secret-avatar-between-korra-and-twin-avatars-pavi-and-nisha/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avatar-seven-havens-co-creator-confirms-there-was-no-secret-avatar-between-korra-and-twin-avatars-pavi-and-nisha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar vowed GTA 6 wouldn't be finished "by crunching" after Red Dead Redemption 2's development]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Red Dead Redemption 2's crunchy development, Rockstar decided "'we're not doing it again like this'" for GTA 6, the studio's head of publishing says, and she's "proud" that the studio changed things for its latest title.In an interview with Bloomberg, head of publishing Jennifer Kolbe says that the development of Red Dead Redemption 2 was "a real moment for Rockstar to look at itself," even before the company began receiving backlash over reports of crunch for the staffers bringing the 201]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-vowed-gta-6-wouldnt-be-finished-by-crunching-after-red-dead-redemption-2s-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-vowed-gta-6-wouldnt-be-finished-by-crunching-after-red-dead-redemption-2s-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld isn't following Fortnite because making money "as quickly as possible" isn't the mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Palworld universe is expanding quite a bit in the coming months. Developer and publisher Pocketpair has got a dating sim, a farming sim, and an MMO on the slate, and while you might think elements of these would make more sense as expansions of the main game, the team isn't keen on simply replicating Fortnite's metaverse-type model."I can certainly understand why some people might expect us to take Palworld in that direction," John 'Bucky' Buckley, the head of publishing and communications a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-isnt-following-fortnite-because-making-money-as-quickly-as-possible-isnt-the-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-isnt-following-fortnite-because-making-money-as-quickly-as-possible-isnt-the-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda: Link's Awakening's Nintendo Switch remake now has a PC port if you can stomach an "almost exclusive use of AI"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recompilation PC port of the Nintendo Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has emerged online, made "with almost exclusive use of AI."PC ports of classic games through the act of decompilation and recompilation have been one of the best things to happen to PC gaming in the 2020s while everything else falls apart around it. Thanks to AI slop causing ballooning prices, a sheer amount of shovelware flooding steam, and just generally being all over the place, some have taken to c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-links-awakenings-nintendo-switch-remake-now-has-a-pc-port-if-you-can-stomach-an-almost-exclusive-use-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-links-awakenings-nintendo-switch-remake-now-has-a-pc-port-if-you-can-stomach-an-almost-exclusive-use-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Please tell me you're kidding": GTA 6's two delays flabbergasted Take-Two CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two GTA 6 delays might have been frustrating for you, but they were definitely worse for Strauss Zelnick, CEO of the game's publisher, Take-Two Interactive, who reportedly asked the unfortunate Rockstar dev who told him about them if they were "kidding."Speaking to Bloomberg, Rockstar's head of publishing, Jennifer Kolbe, said she had to call up Zelnick twice - once when GTA 6 was delayed out of Fall 2025 to a May 2026 date, and then again to say that it needed a second delay, this time from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/please-tell-me-youre-kidding-gta-6s-two-delays-flabbergasted-take-two-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/please-tell-me-youre-kidding-gta-6s-two-delays-flabbergasted-take-two-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Studios co-CEO gives the first Swamp Thing update in over a year – and it sounds promising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several DC Studios projects have fallen by the wayside &ndash; but not Swamp Thing.James Mangold's horror project has largely been on the backburner since it was first unveiled back in 2023.Speaking to Deadline at the Clayface premiere, DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran has confirmed that work is still ongoing on the film."We're working on it, absolutely," Safran said. "The script is being written as we speak. But it's something we're excited about. All these things take time &ndash; when you've al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dc-studios-co-ceo-gives-the-first-swamp-thing-update-in-over-a-year-and-it-sounds-promising/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dc-studios-co-ceo-gives-the-first-swamp-thing-update-in-over-a-year-and-it-sounds-promising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 was delayed for years after Rockstar scaled back "Project Americas"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar North co-studio head and GTA 6 lead developer Rob Nelson explains that the open-world game has taken so long to come out, in part, due to a scrapped version dubbed "Project Americas."I don't know if anyone really noticed, but Rockstar Games has taken quite a while to follow up GTA 5 and release GTA 6. While we've had the massive Red Dead Redemption 2 in the meantime, the 13-year wait for GTA 6 has made fans quite feverish to play the next game in Rockstar's iconic crime series. Many ass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-was-delayed-for-years-after-rockstar-scaled-back-project-americas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-was-delayed-for-years-after-rockstar-scaled-back-project-americas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Lake creator and star Linda Cardellini reveal the Friday the 13th scene that "forms the basis of the series"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though Pamela Voorhees is the original villain in the Friday the 13th franchise, she is often forgotten. The mix-up is so ingrained in horror culture that in Wes Craven's Scream, Ghostface asks his first victim who the original Camp Crystal Lake killer is, to which she says Jason. Throughout time, Jason Voorhees has become a horror icon, while his mother faded into the background. That's why Crystal Lake creator Brad Caleb Kane wanted the new prequel series to focus on Pam. "Well, we only s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crystal-lake-creator-and-star-linda-cardellini-reveal-the-friday-the-13th-scene-that-forms-the-basis-of-the-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crystal-lake-creator-and-star-linda-cardellini-reveal-the-friday-the-13th-scene-that-forms-the-basis-of-the-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest fans think Ultron is "the highlight" of the new MCU show]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest has finally landed on Disney Plus, and the first two episodes bring back James Spader's fearsome Ultron &ndash; only now, he has a human guise, and he lives inside of Vision's head (along with the rest of the MCU AIs). Despite his new roommates, though, Ultron is still his villainous self, and MCU fans are loving seeing him again. The following contains spoilers for episode 1 and 2. In the second episode of the series, Paladin the bounty hunter takes Vision's son, Tommy Shepherd, hos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-fans-think-ultron-is-the-highlight-of-the-new-mcu-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-fans-think-ultron-is-the-highlight-of-the-new-mcu-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 took 13 years, but Rockstar says GTA 7 won't]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although GTA 6 has taken a whopping 13 years to come to fruition following Grand Theft Auto 5, Rockstar promises that shouldn't be the case with GTA 7 or any other future projects, as it's got everything it needs to get 'em out more quickly.Phil Hooker, technical director at Rockstar, tells Bloomberg as much during a new interview, explaining that the foundation developers have built while creating GTA 6 &ndash; an entry that's arriving over a decade after predecessor GTA 5 launched back in 2013]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-took-13-years-but-rockstar-says-gta-7-wont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-took-13-years-but-rockstar-says-gta-7-wont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever aims to "aggressively shut down the flow of suspicious gold"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although World of Warcraft: Forever is still only available to play via its Beta &ndash; a Beta which won't see any player progress carry over to Blizzard's full release, mind you &ndash; it's not enough to deter folks from purchasing in-game gold with real money.You know, real money trading. If you've played any MMO at all, whether that be retail World of Warcraft or something like Final Fantasy 14, you know it's a problem. And even though it doesn't really make sense financially, the WoW: Fore]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/world-of-warcraft-forever-aims-to-aggressively-shut-down-the-flow-of-suspicious-gold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/world-of-warcraft-forever-aims-to-aggressively-shut-down-the-flow-of-suspicious-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC boss James Gunn says the Clayface movie won't be the last we see of the shapeshifting Batman villain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DCU's next movie, Clayface, has premiered, and the supervillain body horror is already being called "shockingly gruesome" in early reactions. Good news for all the Clay-heads out there, then: James Gunn has revealed this won't be the last we see of Matt Hagen in the DCU.Speaking to Cinemex on the Clayface red carpet, Gunn confirmed that the gloopy, shapeshifting bad guy will return in a future DCU project. "I think one of the most fun things about creating the DCU is being able to tell stori]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dc-boss-james-gunn-says-the-clayface-movie-wont-be-the-last-we-see-of-the-shapeshifting-batman-villain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dc-boss-james-gunn-says-the-clayface-movie-wont-be-the-last-we-see-of-the-shapeshifting-batman-villain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest's hidden Wanda Easter egg makes Vision's return even more tragic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last we checked, Wanda was definitely dead in the MCU. Having an entire mountain dropped on you &ndash; as shown in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness &ndash; will do that to a person.Since then, we've had allusions to her fate in Agatha All Along (yep, still dead) and, now, a touching tribute to Scarlet Witch courtesy of Vision in VisionQuest. But there's almost no chance you spotted it first time around.As unveiled by an eagle-eyed user on Twitter, the moment in the VisionQuest premie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquests-hidden-wanda-easter-egg-makes-visions-return-even-more-tragic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquests-hidden-wanda-easter-egg-makes-visions-return-even-more-tragic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface star Tom Rhys Harries lets slip that Matt Hagen knows Batman is in Gotham during the movie: "We have footage"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clayface press tour has only just started, but star Tom Rhys Harries may have already let slip that Batman is in Gotham while the new DCU movie takes place.When asked by ComicBook whether Matt or Caitlin are aware of Batman's presence in Gotham, Harries said, "We have footage, and I don't think it's&hellip; I don't know how much I can say about this. Yes, we had discussions about that at length."Now, we don't know if Harries is saying that there is or was footage of Batman himself, or if the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-tom-rhys-harries-lets-slip-that-matt-hagen-knows-batman-is-in-gotham-during-the-movie-we-have-footage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-tom-rhys-harries-lets-slip-that-matt-hagen-knows-batman-is-in-gotham-during-the-movie-we-have-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima gives new Tom Cruise movie Digger a glowing review, despite it being a historic flop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Tom Cruise movie from director Alejandro G. I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu, Digger, has received a glowing review from Hideo Kojima. The black comedy film follows an oil magnate (Cruise) who must save the world from an environmental disaster he set in motion. "I had been holding off on posting my thoughts until the interview was released," Kojima posted on Twitter, in reference to a conversation between himself and I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu published on Gizmodo. "Director I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu's D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-gives-new-tom-cruise-movie-digger-a-glowing-review-despite-it-being-a-historic-flop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-gives-new-tom-cruise-movie-digger-a-glowing-review-despite-it-being-a-historic-flop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface first reactions say the DCU horror movie "holds nothing back" and is "shockingly gruesome"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first reactions have landed for Clayface, and it seems the new DCU horror is winning over early viewers. Directed by James Watkins, the movie tells the origin story of the iconic Batman villain, played here by Tom Rhys Harries.With a script from Mike Flanagan, it seems the movie does not hold back on the body horror. Critics have been calling it "disgusting", "brutal", and "unsettling". Rhys Harries has also landed a lot of praise, while others have pointed out that the movie doesn't require]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-first-reactions-say-the-dcu-horror-movie-holds-nothing-back-and-is-shockingly-gruesome/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-first-reactions-say-the-dcu-horror-movie-holds-nothing-back-and-is-shockingly-gruesome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When does VisionQuest take place on the Marvel timeline?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When does VisionQuest take place on the Marvel timeline? It's a pretty important question given how much has happened since the last time that Vision graced our screens back in WandaVision. Deaths, introductions to new family members, and a whole lot of MCU shenanigans have taken place since then, which can make it a bit tricky to keep track of where exactly Vision's story currently is.Well, that's where we come in. As the new show begins on Disney Plus, we've taken a deep dive into its chronolo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/when-does-visionquest-take-place-on-the-marvel-timeline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/when-does-visionquest-take-place-on-the-marvel-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 8 years, Ultima creator says his MMO Shroud of the Avatar finally has "zero bugs" thanks to AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ultima creator Richard Garriott is no stranger to controversy. Although he's a foundational progenitor of early computer RPGs, his newer releases haven't had nearly the level of impact as his early work and his stances on stuff like NFTs and AI haven't all been particularly well-received. In a recent appearance on the TechJesse podcast, Garriott wades into the shark-infested waters that is AI discourse in the games industry. The proliferation of AI data centers is one of the main factors driving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-8-years-ultima-creator-says-his-mmo-shroud-of-the-avatar-finally-has-zero-bugs-thanks-to-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-8-years-ultima-creator-says-his-mmo-shroud-of-the-avatar-finally-has-zero-bugs-thanks-to-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-upscaled Total War: Shogun 2 remaster blasted in Steam reviews as the original gets delisted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition launched today, offering a modern remaster of one of the best Total War games ever made. So why is it drowning in overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews? Well, its art has suffered what appears to be questionable AI upscaling, it runs worse than the original, and the devs are charging $10 extra to jump in. As if adding insult to injury, the devs have even gone and delisted the original version altogether."Literally the greed they talk about in the Bible," as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ai-upscaled-total-war-shogun-2-remaster-blasted-in-steam-reviews-as-the-original-gets-delisted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ai-upscaled-total-war-shogun-2-remaster-blasted-in-steam-reviews-as-the-original-gets-delisted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Barone says "no one" is playing Haunted Chocolatier until he's ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not even Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone's partner Amber gets to play his new game Haunted Chocolatier yet. That's because the Stardew Valley creator doesn't feel like his sophomore effort is finished yet, and if you've ever eaten a Thanksgiving day turkey that needed more time in the oven, you'll vividly remember how terrible it is serving half-baked anything.Talking to GQ, Barone says he's intent on making Haunted Chocolatier all by himself, with the exception of external marketing teams, just like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/eric-barone-says-no-one-is-playing-haunted-chocolatier-until-hes-ready/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/eric-barone-says-no-one-is-playing-haunted-chocolatier-until-hes-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One MMO player spent 6,572 hours setting a new world record – about 30% of the last 4 waking years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost nowhere but in MMOs will you find speedruns measured in months, not minutes or hours. One Old School RuneScape diehard recently shattered one of the most time-consuming records around, racking up 6,572 hours played on a quest to collect every pet in the game as fast as possible. Our champion is Coxie, an OSRS player who, three years after getting all of these pets the old-fashioned way, decided to do it again on a timer. The first chapter of the video series chronicling this was uploaded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-mmo-player-spent-6572-hours-setting-a-new-world-record-about-30-of-the-last-4-waking-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-mmo-player-spent-6572-hours-setting-a-new-world-record-about-30-of-the-last-4-waking-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox is forming a whole division in response to the vibe-coded game recomp explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every day seems to bring another announcement of a classic console game getting a fresh recomp allowing it to be played on modern PCs. Many &ndash; though not all, and certainly not the best &ndash; of those recomps are powered by AI coding, and the wave of community interest in these projects is helping to inspire a new initiative at Microsoft called Xbox Labs.What is Xbox Labs? According to Xbox boss Asha Sharma, it's "a small group of game makers, engineers and scientists whose job is to turn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-forming-a-whole-division-in-response-to-the-vibe-coded-game-recomp-explosion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-forming-a-whole-division-in-response-to-the-vibe-coded-game-recomp-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bungie boss casually shares Destiny 1 running on PC at 60 FPS in 4K thanks to fan project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Destiny preservationists have managed to bring the original game to PC with plentiful bells and whistles, and it's caught the attention of Bungie boss Josh Deane. YouTube user Flummoxed posted a 4K, 105 FOV, 60+ FPS demonstration of Destiny 1 running on PC with mostly correct behaviors. When it was picked up on Twitter by DestinyNostalgia, Deane shared the post, writing, "Seems like a pretty game, wonder if it will do well&hellip;" With new Bungie leadership promising to stay committed to Destin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-bungie-boss-casually-shares-destiny-1-running-on-pc-at-60-fps-in-4k-thanks-to-fan-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-bungie-boss-casually-shares-destiny-1-running-on-pc-at-60-fps-in-4k-thanks-to-fan-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur's Gate 3 actor says her role as an iconic goblin is why she was cast in Metaphor: ReFantazio]]></title><description><![CDATA[From one beloved RPG to the next, voice actor Holly-Marie Michael says she was cast as Catherina in Metaphor: ReFantazio due to her role as Sazza in Larian's 2023 GOTY RPG, Baldur's Gate 3.Talking to GamesRadar+, Michael says the Cockney accent she put on to portray the working class goblin in Baldur's Gate 3 is the very reason she's now known as Catherina, the pink-haired bounty hunter in Metaphor: ReFantazio."Funnily enough, I got the role of Catherina by playing Sazza in Baldur's Gate 3," Mic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-actor-says-her-role-as-an-iconic-goblin-is-why-she-was-cast-in-metaphor-refantazio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-actor-says-her-role-as-an-iconic-goblin-is-why-she-was-cast-in-metaphor-refantazio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Narnia: The Magician's Nephew first trailer shows Greta Gerwig's take on the Wood Between the Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first trailer for Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew has arrived, and it's every bit as magical as you're expecting.In the trailer, which you can watch above, we finally see Gerwig's interpretation of one of the most beloved fantasy series of all time, and it's a fever dream I won't soon forget. I'm already in love with Meryl Streep as Aslan, and the choice of Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven to back the trailer will no doubt prove a controversial one, even if I loved it.This is G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/narnia-the-magicians-nephew-first-trailer-shows-greta-gerwigs-take-on-the-wood-between-the-worlds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/narnia-the-magicians-nephew-first-trailer-shows-greta-gerwigs-take-on-the-wood-between-the-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["He was one of us": Unexpected tributes to RJ Mitte from MMO fans after Breaking Bad star dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor RJ Mitte, known to many as Walter White Jr. in hit drama Breaking Bad, has died at age 34 reportedly by suicide. Tributes from Breaking Bad leads Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul soon arrived, and have now been joined by countless online messages shared by players who knew Mitte as a lover of MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and RuneScape.In a July 2013 Comic-Con interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mitte was asked about his deep-cut obsessions. He explained that, "Before World of Warcraft ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/he-was-one-of-us-unexpected-tributes-to-rj-mitte-from-mmo-fans-after-breaking-bad-star-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/he-was-one-of-us-unexpected-tributes-to-rj-mitte-from-mmo-fans-after-breaking-bad-star-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Payne 3 was a "failure," says Dan Houser, because despite writing GTA games, he's no Sam Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whatever you may think of it on its own merits, it's safe to say Max Payne 3 didn't quite live up to the previous two. Being developed by Rockstar instead of Remedy Entertainment, the threequel wound up having a different vibe to the neo-noir stylishness of its predecessors, and looking back on it, lead writer Dan Houser admits the team didn't nail the tone."It was a linear game, so it was a little different from writing an open-world game, a little more structured. I really enjoyed that as an e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/max-payne-3-was-a-failure-says-dan-houser-because-despite-writing-gta-games-hes-no-sam-lake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/max-payne-3-was-a-failure-says-dan-houser-because-despite-writing-gta-games-hes-no-sam-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar didn't expect so many Red Dead Redemption players to be "livid" over the ending]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final twist in Red Dead Redemption is one for the ages. After John Marston gets his revenge on Dutch Van der Lind, he himself is gunned down when a traitor gives away his whereabouts afterward. It's unexpected and heartbreaking, but the head writer was taken aback by the extreme reaction to the narrative choice.Rockstar co-founder Dan House was a long-time narrative lead at the studio before his departure in 2020. He was in the trenches for the first Red Dead Redemption, and he recalls the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-didnt-expect-so-many-red-dead-redemption-players-to-be-livid-over-the-ending/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-didnt-expect-so-many-red-dead-redemption-players-to-be-livid-over-the-ending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever devs want to "grow the audience, not fracture it," Blizzard says]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever is the third mainline World of Warcraft MMO Blizzard's bringing to the table to stand alongside retail and Classic &ndash; but the developers aren't trying to cause a rift in their community with yet another version of the game.In fact, they actually want to draw more players into Azeroth's welcoming hands, as game director Ion Hazzikostas tells PC Gamer in a new magazine interview.<br />
"Our belief is that Forever will offer something that appeals to a lot of folks who may]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/world-of-warcraft-forever-devs-want-to-grow-the-audience-not-fracture-it-blizzard-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/world-of-warcraft-forever-devs-want-to-grow-the-audience-not-fracture-it-blizzard-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 28 years, new Zelda: Ocarina of Time glitch completely changes 2 major boss fights]]></title><description><![CDATA[28 years after its release and (almost) two remakes later, a new glitch has been discovered in the OG Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and fans are already expecting it to have a big impact on certain challenge runs. As shared by Ocarina of Time speedrunner ZFG on Twitter, the "really cool new glitch" involves using a bottled item right as a hitbox is disappearing in order to "overwrite damage values," allowing you to beat certain bosses without the items usually required for them. Specifically]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-28-years-new-zelda-ocarina-of-time-glitch-completely-changes-2-major-boss-fights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-28-years-new-zelda-ocarina-of-time-glitch-completely-changes-2-major-boss-fights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korra voice actor says she was "shattered" and "sobbed" over Avatar: Seven Havens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Korra voice actor Janet Varney found Avatar: Seven Havens a particularly difficult watch. In the new show, set 225 years after The Legend of Korra, Korra is blamed for a catastrophic event and treated as a villain. "I sobbed through this pilot episode. I was shattered. I cannot emphasize it enough," Varney said on the Avatar: Braving the Elements podcast. "And I finished it, and my partner was like, 'So?' And I was like, 'I can't even tell you what happened. I'm so upset,' crying. I was like, 'I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/korra-voice-actor-says-she-was-shattered-and-sobbed-over-avatar-seven-havens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/korra-voice-actor-says-she-was-shattered-and-sobbed-over-avatar-seven-havens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: Galactic Racer Biddy Blas actor is "overwhelmed" by the love for the new Glup Shitto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biddy Blas actor Richard Summers-Calvert has reacted to the outpouring of love towards his elite-tier Glup Shitto in Star Wars: Galactic Racer.As a racing game, Star Wars: Galactic Racer has been going down well with fans of the genre. With the high-speed and punishing races being exhilarating to play, there's no wonder it's one of the best-reviewed Star Wars games ever. However, even bigger than the game itself is the reaction to a new little critter introduced into the franchise through it, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-biddy-blas-actor-is-overwhelmed-by-the-love-for-the-new-glup-shitto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-biddy-blas-actor-is-overwhelmed-by-the-love-for-the-new-glup-shitto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 14 devs beg players to "take time to read" the MMO's options before Evercold is out]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there's one department that Final Fantasy 14 fans are lacking in, it's reading, apparently &ndash; particularly the MMO's own settings.It's a tale as old as time: players want certain options, and Square Enix either delivers them or doesn't&hellip; or, you know, already has, but folks don't check the settings to make sure what they want is or isn't already implemented in the game before asking for it.<br />
Global community producer Toshio Murouchi jests about this phenomenon during a panel at this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-14-devs-beg-players-to-take-time-to-read-the-mmos-options-before-evercold-is-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-14-devs-beg-players-to-take-time-to-read-the-mmos-options-before-evercold-is-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 is coming to PC in just a few months according to new report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports have emerged that the PC release of GTA 6 could arrive much sooner than Rockstar Games' typical PC release schedule would suggest, with it reportedly set to drop before the end of March 2027. A GTA 6 PC port is inevitable, obviously, but Rockstar has typically made PC players wait for its biggest games to come to PC. GTA 5 took 19 months to arrive on PC after its original Xbox 360 and PS3 release back in September 2013 (although it also had PS4 and Xbox One ports in the meantime), while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-is-coming-to-pc-in-just-a-few-months-according-to-new-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-is-coming-to-pc-in-just-a-few-months-according-to-new-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon fans made their own Wordle where you beat Gold and Silver with a random team every day]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's fine and dandy doing the Wordle daily, but if you're looking for a real challenge, there's now a Pokemon version to test your skills. Rather than trying to tease out a word, it's a randomizer for the battle against Red that caps off Gold and Silver, truly testing your mettle for pocket monsters.The game is rather appropriately called Daily Red, and it comes from a developer called AmiBuilds. The mechanics are simple: you start it up, and it plops you atop the mountain, right before you meet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pokemon-fans-made-their-own-wordle-where-you-beat-gold-and-silver-with-a-random-team-every-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pokemon-fans-made-their-own-wordle-where-you-beat-gold-and-silver-with-a-random-team-every-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Fortnite dev says AI controversy "is mostly for show" as Epic faces backlash for going "AI first"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Fortnite developer and publisher Epic Games' public announcement that it would be undergoing a "huge pivot" for "maximum AI acceleration," one former producer shares his take on the controversial technology and its role in the development process.Aakash Gupta, who worked at Epic as a producer on Fortnite, explains that Tim Sweeney's push for a new "AI first" approach to game dev and how quickly it's moved &ndash; just see the now-delayed Disney extraction shooter &ndash; isn't surprisi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-fortnite-dev-says-ai-controversy-is-mostly-for-show-as-epic-faces-backlash-for-going-ai-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-fortnite-dev-says-ai-controversy-is-mostly-for-show-as-epic-faces-backlash-for-going-ai-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter director says Capcom "loves" the movie and game lead describes it as "his version come to life"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Street Fighter movie director Kitao Sakurai has revealed Capcom's reaction to the movie."They love the movie," Sakurai says in an interview with GamesRadar+."[Street Fighter 5 and Street Fighter 6 director] Takayuki Nakayama is just such a great cheerleader and a lover of the movie. What he says to me is that this is his version of Street Fighter in his head come to life. It's a great honor that they feel that way and that they love the movie so much."Capcom itself has come off its most prolific]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-director-says-capcom-loves-the-movie-and-game-lead-describes-it-as-his-version-come-to-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-director-says-capcom-loves-the-movie-and-game-lead-describes-it-as-his-version-come-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before Skyrim, Todd Howard said a "brute force" Fallout 3 system shaped the RPG's iconic open world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The radiant quest system that made Skyrim's open-world so responsive to its protagonist only came about because of Bethesda's "brute force" approach to the idea in Fallout 3.In an interview with OPM first published in 2011, Todd Howard explained the origins of Bethesda's novel approach to an open-world RPG. "In Fallout 3 there are these random encounters," he explains. "A guy being hunted by a Deathclaw, [or] this group of people fighting over a refrigerator. And we wrote this giant script for F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/before-skyrim-todd-howard-said-a-brute-force-fallout-3-system-shaped-the-rpgs-iconic-open-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/before-skyrim-todd-howard-said-a-brute-force-fallout-3-system-shaped-the-rpgs-iconic-open-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Dragon Pearl of Destruction's lunchbox is a perfect '80s throwback]]></title><description><![CDATA[He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Dragon Pearl of Destruction is a Bitmap Bureau-developed (in collaboration with Mattel) game that brings the iconic 80s cartoon to life as a Streets of Rage-style brawler. With its collector's edition being handled by Limited Run Games, there was no denying that the game would be bundled with a feast of physical merch, but I wasn't expecting a throwback quite like a lunchbox.The $99.99 (via Limited Run Games) Collector's Edition, no matter if it's the Switc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe-dragon-pearl-of-destructions-lunchbox-is-a-perfect-80s-throwback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/he-man-and-the-masters-of-the-universe-dragon-pearl-of-destructions-lunchbox-is-a-perfect-80s-throwback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ESA asks US government to add retro handhelds loaded with ROMs to Notorious Markets naughty list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Entertainment Software Association, the US video games trade group, has reportedly asked the US government to add &ldquo;plug and play&rdquo; emulation handhelds to the Notorious Markets List. That's a collection of marketplaces, sites, and sellers accused of selling counterfeit goods or engaging in piracy, and while there are plenty of bad egg gadgets out there, the ESA could open an accusatory can of worms.In a document highlighted by VGC, the ESA specifically mentions retro handhelds that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-esa-asks-us-government-to-add-retro-handhelds-loaded-with-roms-to-notorious-markets-naughty-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-esa-asks-us-government-to-add-retro-handhelds-loaded-with-roms-to-notorious-markets-naughty-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Affleck says "all I did was stay home for 3 years and play StarCraft" after finding fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batman and Good Will Hunting actor Ben Affleck says that his early years of fame were defined by staying at home and playing an unfathomable amount of Starcraft.Speaking to Josh Horowitz on Happy Sad Confused, Affleck is asked what his favorite video game of all time is, more specifically "what sucked the most life out of you." And while Affleck dubs it a hard question, he responds: "There was a game called Starcraft that probably took the most life out of me for a period of time." He recalls, "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ben-affleck-says-all-i-did-was-stay-home-for-3-years-and-play-starcraft-after-finding-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ben-affleck-says-all-i-did-was-stay-home-for-3-years-and-play-starcraft-after-finding-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Walking Dead's Carl star has made his own Resident Evil film, but would love to work with Zach Cregger on the sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just one month after Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie landed in theaters and smashed box office expectations, The Walking Dead's Carl Grimes star Chandler Riggs is releasing his own Resident Evil film. Chandler's upcoming short film titled 'Biohazard' is based on one of the best Resident Evil games, you guessed it, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. The short follows Riggs as Ethan Winters as his search for his missing wife leads him to the violent and infected Baker family. The movie is 19 minutes l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-walking-deads-carl-star-has-made-his-own-resident-evil-film-but-would-love-to-work-with-zach-cregger-on-the-sequel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-walking-deads-carl-star-has-made-his-own-resident-evil-film-but-would-love-to-work-with-zach-cregger-on-the-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosalina's game actor says Brie Larson's Super Mario Galaxy Movie version needed "more screen time"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosalina video game actor Mercedes Rose has shared her thoughts on Brie Larson's take on the character in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Rose is the original Rosalina voice actor and played the character from 2007 to 2010."Brie was a great Rosalina although I think we can all agree she needed much more screen time," Rose wrote on Twitter. "And I DO wish it was ME! :)"Brie was a great Rosalina although I think we can all agree she needed much more screen time. And I DO wish it was ME! :)October 12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rosalinas-game-actor-says-brie-larsons-super-mario-galaxy-movie-version-needed-more-screen-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rosalinas-game-actor-says-brie-larsons-super-mario-galaxy-movie-version-needed-more-screen-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony announces cheaper Midnight Black PS5 to launch alongside GTA 6, it's just a shame we won't be able to buy it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has announced a new PS5 colorway today, but the Midnight Black digital edition will only be available in Japan. Launching alongside GTA 6 on November 19, the all-black design will be locked to use within the region, "it can only be used with a PlayStation account that has the system language set to 'Japanese' and the 'Country/Region' set to 'Japan'" explains the Sony Japan blog post unveiling the new console. The console drops for the 55,000 yen (about $350) that other Japan-only consoles o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sony-announces-cheaper-midnight-black-ps5-to-launch-alongside-gta-6-its-just-a-shame-we-wont-be-able-to-buy-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sony-announces-cheaper-midnight-black-ps5-to-launch-alongside-gta-6-its-just-a-shame-we-wont-be-able-to-buy-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The God of War Laufey Collector's Edition is the latest to release without the game itself]]></title><description><![CDATA[God of War Laufey is getting a pricey collector's edition with some fancy goodies &ndash; but it's bad news if you actually wanted to play the game itself. The year is 2026, and you expected to get a copy of a game included with the expensive special edition you're buying? Preposterous! But no, seriously, this trend of collector's editions being sold without the games they're for &ndash; not even including a download code &ndash; is a baffling one, and after GTA 6 did the same thing earlier this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-god-of-war-laufey-collectors-edition-is-the-latest-to-release-without-the-game-itself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-god-of-war-laufey-collectors-edition-is-the-latest-to-release-without-the-game-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Cox was prepared for Daredevil: Born Again to be canceled after season 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Cox knew Daredevil: Born Again was going to be canceled ahead of time."[There was] a little bit more planning and emotional support. We knew about it [this time]," Cox tells GamesRadar+ at New York Comic Con. "We had a good sense [it was going to be canceled]."Even so, the news blindsided fans: last month, reports dropped that revealed Daredevil: Born Again would be canceled after its third season. There has been further speculation that the finale has been tweaked to be more definitive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/charlie-cox-was-prepared-for-daredevil-born-again-to-be-canceled-after-season-3/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/charlie-cox-was-prepared-for-daredevil-born-again-to-be-canceled-after-season-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First reactions to Street Fighter are mixed, with some critics calling it a "good time," but others say it "falls flat"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the new Street Fighter movie prepares for round one in theaters this weekend, the all-fighting video game adaptation had its world premiere in Los Angeles last night on October 12. However, critics who got to see the movie early are divided. Some early viewers are hyping up Kitao Sakurai's new flick. Brandon Davis writes, "It&rsquo;s a 90s throwback with visual nostalgia but also in its humor and selling of a hot cast," calling the movie "a silly, fun, and fearless good time." ComicBook's Chr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-reactions-to-street-fighter-are-mixed-with-some-critics-calling-it-a-good-time-but-others-say-it-falls-flat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-reactions-to-street-fighter-are-mixed-with-some-critics-calling-it-a-good-time-but-others-say-it-falls-flat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RimWorld devs are "working on something new" after 13 years of the space construction sim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The devs behind intergalactic construction sim RimWorld have been busy. Not only did they just migrate the entire game over to another engine, but they've confirmed there's another release coming that's using the same tech, though we won't be seeing any of it for some time yet.Ludeon Studios revealed the changeover in a big post on Steam, outlining mod support and other aspects of the transition. It's fairly standard stuff for this kind of move, but right at the end, there's a nice little curveb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rimworld-devs-are-working-on-something-new-after-13-years-of-the-space-construction-sim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rimworld-devs-are-working-on-something-new-after-13-years-of-the-space-construction-sim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taki Udon teases a FPGA GBA SP that should shake up the handheld scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classic clamshell retro handheld revivals are all the rage right now, but an FPGA GBA SP by SuperStation One creator Taki Udon could change everything. Yes, there are portables out there like the Analogue Pocket that already have you covered for running real Game Boy Advance cartridges, and the latter is a tried-and-tested powerhouse. However, the Retro Remake founder is seemingly aiming to make an alternative for under $100, and that could make even the cheaper emulation-based alternatives swea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/taki-udon-teases-a-fpga-gba-sp-that-should-shake-up-the-handheld-scene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/taki-udon-teases-a-fpga-gba-sp-that-should-shake-up-the-handheld-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taki Udon teases a FPGA GBA SP that could shake up the handheld scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classic clamshell retro handheld revivals are all the rage right now, but an FPGA GBA SP by SuperStation One creator Taki Udon could change everything. Yes, there are portables out there like the Analogue Pocket that already have you covered for running real Game Boy Advance cartridges, and the latter is a tried-and-tested powerhouse. However, the Retro Remake founder is seemingly aiming to make an alternative for under $100, and that could make even the cheaper emulation-based alternatives swea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/taki-udon-teases-a-fpga-gba-sp-that-could-shake-up-the-handheld-scene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/taki-udon-teases-a-fpga-gba-sp-that-could-shake-up-the-handheld-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Metacritic score is only behind 5 of the series' most beloved entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont's Curse reviews are in, and its Metacritic score is one of the highest in the Konami series' 40-year history, even if it doesn't quite hit the praise garnered by the most beloved games in the franchise. After a hiatus that has lasted just over a decade, Castlevania is getting its first brand new game in years this week, with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse having a lot riding on it for a lot of fans. Thankfully, it looks like things have gone down well, as the Castlevania: Belm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-metacritic-score-is-only-behind-5-of-the-series-most-beloved-entries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-metacritic-score-is-only-behind-5-of-the-series-most-beloved-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox boss Asha Sharma says "we will not survive" if devs don't create "enduring new IP"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Xbox continues to struggle, CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly stated her desire to keep making "enduring new IP" rather than solely relying on the past, as the company "will not survive" if it does. Xbox is still in the midst of ongoing restructuring, with it announced in early July that 3,200 people were set to be laid off by the end of the financial year, and multiple Xbox-owned studios have been impacted in other ways. Compulsion Games, Undead Labs, and Double Fine have gone independent, whil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-boss-asha-sharma-says-we-will-not-survive-if-devs-dont-create-enduring-new-ip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-boss-asha-sharma-says-we-will-not-survive-if-devs-dont-create-enduring-new-ip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday art leak may have spoiled one of the movie's biggest twists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday concept art for a new Magic: The Gathering card may have spoiled a major twist that had previously been hinted at in a previous leak.Potential spoilers for Avengers: Doomsday follow.In the artwork from illustrator Jorge Molina on Instagram, Doctor Doom is shown flanked by a trio of masked Latverian witches for the limited-edition card, which will be available at Regal Cinemas after Doomsday screenings.However, Molina also posted a prior iteration of the scene &ndash; which inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-art-leak-may-have-spoiled-one-of-the-movies-biggest-twists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-art-leak-may-have-spoiled-one-of-the-movies-biggest-twists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Games undergoes "huge pivot" for "maximum AI acceleration" amid reports of Disney shooter delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fortnite developer and publisher Epic Games has reportedly delayed the release of a Disney extraction shooter that it had been working on so as to incorporate more artificial intelligence technology into its development.The news comes from Bloomberg, which reports that the game's developers were instructed to engage with an "AI first" production process, using generative AI models like Anthropic's Claude &ndash; a tool that's recently been in the limelight for its role in fan-created PlayStation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/epic-games-undergoes-huge-pivot-for-maximum-ai-acceleration-amid-reports-of-disney-shooter-delay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/epic-games-undergoes-huge-pivot-for-maximum-ai-acceleration-amid-reports-of-disney-shooter-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul share tributes to Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte: "I'm in deep despair"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryan Cranston has shared a tribute to his on-screen son RJ Mitte following the actor's death aged 34. The Breaking Bad star played Cranston's son, Walter White Jr., on the beloved show. "I'm in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died," Cranston wrote on Instagram. "I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm."In a lengthy tribute to the late actor, Cranston went on to pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bryan-cranston-and-aaron-paul-share-tributes-to-breaking-bad-co-star-rj-mitte-im-in-deep-despair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bryan-cranston-and-aaron-paul-share-tributes-to-breaking-bad-co-star-rj-mitte-im-in-deep-despair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest EP says people will "feel the brotherly love" when Wiccan and Speed appear in the MCU]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest executive producer Mary Livanos says we can expect a real brotherly connection when Wiccan and Speed eventually team up in the MCU."I dreamt of bringing Speed and Wiccan to the Marvel Universe, which was an idea that we flirted with during WandaVision," Livanos tells GamesRadar+ during an exclusive interview at NYCC. "But now it's exciting to see Tommy Maximoff come to the screen. And Joe Locke and Ruaridh have become quite chummy. And so if, and when, they share the screen... I thin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-ep-says-people-will-feel-the-brotherly-love-when-wiccan-and-speed-appear-in-the-mcu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-ep-says-people-will-feel-the-brotherly-love-when-wiccan-and-speed-appear-in-the-mcu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Daredevil: Born Again cancellation, Charlie Cox hopes Matt Murdock will be in more Marvel movies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daredevil: Born Again season 3 is set to be the show's last, but it won't be the end of Matt Murdock in the MCU (or so we hope)."Maybe this will open the door for that,"a tight-lipped Charlie Cox tells GamesRadar+ at NYCC, when asked if we'll see Daredevil in an upcoming MCU movie. "We'll see."Before the premiere of Daredevil: Born Again in 2025, Matt Murdock briefly appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home as Peter Parker's lawyer as he faces public scrutiny after having his identity doxxed by Myste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-daredevil-born-again-cancellation-charlie-cox-hopes-matt-murdock-will-be-in-more-marvel-movies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-daredevil-born-again-cancellation-charlie-cox-hopes-matt-murdock-will-be-in-more-marvel-movies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stardew Valley creator is "struggling" with Haunted Chocolatier thanks to the precedent he accidentally set himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the gaming world watches and waits, Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone says he's feeling the pressure to ensure that the follow-up, Haunted Chocolatier, meets everyone's expectations.Speaking to GQ in a wide-ranging interview, Barone touches on how the creative process differs this time around and that it hasn't been an easy adjustment. While he had all the time in the world to create Stardew Valley, the fans that game has amassed over the years are now eagerly awaiting Haunted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/stardew-valley-creator-is-struggling-with-haunted-chocolatier-thanks-to-the-precedent-he-accidentally-set-himself/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/stardew-valley-creator-is-struggling-with-haunted-chocolatier-thanks-to-the-precedent-he-accidentally-set-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed creator says 1666: Amsterdam developers create up to 20 builds a day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few months removed from its launch into early access, the lead developer of witchy action game 1666: Amsterdam says the team creates dozens of builds every day.1666: Amsterdam released into Steam Early Access back in August after what can generously be called a troubled development. First being thought of in 2011, the game was started at THQ in 2013, before Ubisoft bought the studio, firing its lead director Patrice D&eacute;silets, and acquiring the rights to 1666: Amsterdam. Following legal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/assassins-creed-creator-says-1666-amsterdam-developers-create-up-to-20-builds-a-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/assassins-creed-creator-says-1666-amsterdam-developers-create-up-to-20-builds-a-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of GTA 6, Rockstar narrative lead says the American Dream is "more modest now" but still "out of reach"]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Rockstar's narrative leads says that GTA 6's Vice City setting is the ideal place to check in on a popular recurring theme within Grand Theft Auto: T he American Dream.Rockstar has made its approach to real-world influences quite clear of late. The team behind GTA 6 will comment on wider trends that won't go out of date when the game ships, which is also why more specific events or people prove riskier.One topic that Rockstar's senior vice president of narrative name-checked, though, is t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ahead-of-gta-6-rockstar-narrative-lead-says-the-american-dream-is-more-modest-now-but-still-out-of-reach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ahead-of-gta-6-rockstar-narrative-lead-says-the-american-dream-is-more-modest-now-but-still-out-of-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk dressing up as Wario for SNL "did not go over well" at Nintendo, ex-marketing leads say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bastion of comedy that is Saturday Night Live recently decided to poke fun at the close-by release dates of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and GTA 6. The sketch marks the rare occasion the show acknowledges video games, bringing to mind a moment in 2021 where Elon Musk, of all people, showed up in a Wario suit.If you need a reminder, Musk hosted Saturday Night Live on May 8, 2021, and one of the bits involved a lawyer defending Wario in court against the accusation he murdered M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/elon-musk-dressing-up-as-wario-for-snl-did-not-go-over-well-at-nintendo-ex-marketing-leads-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/elon-musk-dressing-up-as-wario-for-snl-did-not-go-over-well-at-nintendo-ex-marketing-leads-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNL's Zelda Ocarina of Time vs GTA 6 sketch likely went down fine at Nintendo say ex-marketing leads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday Night Live may have seemingly tried (and failed) to poke fun at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in a recent sketch pitting it against GTA 6, but former Nintendo marketing leads Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang reckon that the house of Mario would actually have had a "pretty positive reaction" to it internally. The SNL sketch from earlier in the month saw two people dressed as Link and GTA 6's Jason, respectively, each trying to one-up the other by bragging about what their games ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/snls-zelda-ocarina-of-time-vs-gta-6-sketch-likely-went-down-fine-at-nintendo-say-ex-marketing-leads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/snls-zelda-ocarina-of-time-vs-gta-6-sketch-likely-went-down-fine-at-nintendo-say-ex-marketing-leads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever may take us to Northrend and Pandaria one day as "Azeroth is a big place"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the World of Warcraft: Forever beta is in full swing and Blizzard's public release is quickly approaching, it comes as no surprise that fans are wondering where the MMO might take us in Azeroth &ndash; and the possibilities sound endless.Speaking to Holly Longdale, executive producer and vice president for World of Warcraft, and associate production director Clay Stone, content creator JackedIQ learns more about what Blizzard has in store for us regarding zones and the like &ndash; you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-may-take-us-to-northrend-and-pandaria-one-day-as-azeroth-is-a-big-place/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-may-take-us-to-northrend-and-pandaria-one-day-as-azeroth-is-a-big-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WandaVision creator is bringing Stargate back to TV, but fans aren't happy after previous attempt was scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer is bringing Stargate back to TV &ndash; but fans of the beloved sci-fi aren't best pleased. Details are scarce at the moment, but, per Variety, Schaeffer is developing the project for Amazon MGM and a writers' room is thought to be opening sometime soon. Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell are set to executive produce.However, this isn't the first time a new Stargate show has been mooted. A separate project from Martin Gero, who worked on Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wandavision-creator-is-bringing-stargate-back-to-tv-but-fans-arent-happy-after-previous-attempt-was-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wandavision-creator-is-bringing-stargate-back-to-tv-but-fans-arent-happy-after-previous-attempt-was-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PlayStation boss apparently had a bold strategy for handling Sony execs – he ignored them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being part of a corporate structure can be frustrating, because there's always someone else to answer to. When it came to leading PlayStation, one of the former CEOs of the console juggernaut took to just shrugging off orders from Sony brass if necessary.Kaz Hirai, who oversaw Sony Computer Entertainment from 2007 to 2012, discussed his tenure in that position with Takaya Awata, CEO of Toridoll Holdings, in a conversation published by Nikkei Xtrend. "When I was president of Sony Computer Enterta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-playstation-boss-apparently-had-a-bold-strategy-for-handling-sony-execs-he-ignored-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-playstation-boss-apparently-had-a-bold-strategy-for-handling-sony-execs-he-ignored-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo says Tom Holland is "the last great movie star"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo has very high praise for Spider-Man star Tom Holland. "I think Tom Holland translates in a way that I don't know if very few actors in history translate," he told CBR, discussing the financial success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. "There is a charm and a genuineness and a warmth to him that really resonates with audiences. And he's so authentic as a person and his performances are so authentic, and he really embodies that character in a way that's straight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-director-joe-russo-says-tom-holland-is-the-last-great-movie-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-director-joe-russo-says-tom-holland-is-the-last-great-movie-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter's Chun-Li star went above and beyond with her prep because she "didn't want to disappoint the fans"]]></title><description><![CDATA[By now, you're probably familiar with the lengths some actors go to with getting ready for an action movie &ndash; whether that's a superhero blockbuster, martial arts movie, and everything in-between.Still, few have been as transparent and candid as Street Fighter movie star Callina Liang.In order to get ready for her role as Chun-Li in the live-action adaptation, Liang has been open about eating 12 eggs a day, having a meal every two hours, and studying every Chun-Li move from her gaming histo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighters-chun-li-star-went-above-and-beyond-with-her-prep-because-she-didnt-want-to-disappoint-the-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighters-chun-li-star-went-above-and-beyond-with-her-prep-because-she-didnt-want-to-disappoint-the-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Burnout, Star Wars: Galactic Racer studio lead says "games should challenge players"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Burnout developers behind Star Wars: Galactic Racer reckon it's important to challenge players, because they're going to tune out otherwise.Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a tough game. Intentionally so, with Fuse Games CEO Matt Webster saying "we are asking way more out of players" this time around compared to the Burnout games that a majority of the team used to develop, because "modern gamers can manage a greater amount of cognitive load." Not only is the racing extremely fast, but yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-burnout-star-wars-galactic-racer-studio-lead-says-games-should-challenge-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-burnout-star-wars-galactic-racer-studio-lead-says-games-should-challenge-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merch store Zavvi goes into administration, urges customers to check if they are "entitled to recover their payment"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entertainment and pop-culture collectible store Zavvi has gone into administration.In an announcement posted today that has taken over the webstore, Zavvi announced that the "affairs, business and property of the Company" are now under the management of Joint Administrators." This is apparently due to Zavvi's financial position, which means it has to cease trading "with immediate effect."In practical terms, Zavvi can no longer fulfil any orders or pre-orders. Customers are also warned not to mak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/merch-store-zavvi-goes-into-administration-urges-customers-to-check-if-they-are-entitled-to-recover-their-payment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/merch-store-zavvi-goes-into-administration-urges-customers-to-check-if-they-are-entitled-to-recover-their-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead Space creator put "a lot" of work into patching The Callisto Protocol after releasing it early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead Space creator Glen Schofield's 2022 survival horror game The Callisto Protocol might have been met with lukewarm reviews, but the director says this came after he was "forced to ship the game" three months earlier than expected, prompting him and the other devs to release a whopping 86 patches after launch.In a new interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Schofield discusses The Callisto Protocol's troubled development, noting that the devs at Striking Distance Studios had been working on the game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dead-space-creator-put-a-lot-of-work-into-patching-the-callisto-protocol-after-releasing-it-early/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dead-space-creator-put-a-lot-of-work-into-patching-the-callisto-protocol-after-releasing-it-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Man's Sky devs compress the survival game to under 5GB for "free to try" mobile launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop us if you've heard this before, but the No Man's Sky team has yet again been cookin' up a new release for its 2016 survival game &ndash; and this time, it's a mobile launch.That's right, No Man's Sky is indeed coming to iOS over a decade after its initial release, with Hello Games planning an October 28 launch &ndash; but it hasn't come easy.<br />
Sean Murrary says as much in a new letter regarding the exciting mobile launch, explaining that the developers first considered porting it over after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/no-mans-sky-devs-compress-the-survival-game-to-under-5gb-for-free-to-try-mobile-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/no-mans-sky-devs-compress-the-survival-game-to-under-5gb-for-free-to-try-mobile-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest release schedule: When is episode 1 on Disney Plus?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike its predecessors in Westview and on the Witches' Road, the VisionQuest release schedule is sporadic, spotty, and difficult to pin down.If that doesn't compute for you, then you may have trouble following along. But you're in luck. Below, we have the complete VisionQuest release schedule as confirmed by Marvel. We also have the VisionQuest episode 1 release date and streaming time, perfect for those who want to watch the Disney Plus show ASAP and start theorycrafting in the way they did fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-release-schedule-when-is-episode-1-on-disney-plus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-release-schedule-when-is-episode-1-on-disney-plus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon Quest creator continues love affair with AI as he releases a game he generated in 30 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii is touting his new game which he claims took him about 30 minutes to make using generative AI. Despite being one of the most prolific game creators of all time, the Dragon Quest creator has fallen head over heels for the slop machine like your elderly uncle on Facebook. Developers like Hideo Kojima have spoken critically about using it as a replacement for creative aspects of game development, but Square Enix is working with Google on a chatbot for Dragon Quest 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragon-quest-creator-continues-love-affair-with-ai-as-he-releases-a-game-he-generated-in-30-minutes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragon-quest-creator-continues-love-affair-with-ai-as-he-releases-a-game-he-generated-in-30-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner insists he is not in Avengers: Doomsday, saying "The Avengers will probably lose" without him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner has stated that he is not in Avengers: Doomsday, but that the team will probably lose against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom because they don't have his marksman on their side.When asked at a recent Q&amp;A if he is returning for Doomsday, Renner said, "No, no, no, no. Not in that one," adding, "Doomsday I'm not in, so The Avengers will probably lose, just so you know&hellip; they didn't call me so it's their fault they're going to lose."When Renner jokes about the Av]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hawkeye-star-jeremy-renner-insists-he-is-not-in-avengers-doomsday-saying-the-avengers-will-probably-lose-without-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hawkeye-star-jeremy-renner-insists-he-is-not-in-avengers-doomsday-saying-the-avengers-will-probably-lose-without-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haunted Chocolatier is for the Stardew Valley players who yearn for the mines, ConcernedApe says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good news if you yearn for the mines in Stardew Valley &ndash; creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone says his long-awaited follow-up game Haunted Chocolatier is for you. In a new interview with GQ, Barone doubles down on an explanation he previously gave of Haunted Chocolatier &ndash; even though "it is still what I call a town game," we can expect this one to be "more of an action RPG."He's previously spoken about it having "a greater focus on combat," and he now elaborates: "The main focus is mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/haunted-chocolatier-is-for-the-stardew-valley-players-who-yearn-for-the-mines-concernedape-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/haunted-chocolatier-is-for-the-stardew-valley-players-who-yearn-for-the-mines-concernedape-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Gears of War: E-Day servers suffer DDoS attack, the devs are "continuing to monitor" the damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been taking on the Locust horde in Gears of War: E-Day lately, you might have noticed some disruption in online play. The servers have been subject to DDoS attacks, but The Coalition is on the case and normal service is expected to resume in the near future.The developer posted about the incidents on social media. "Earlier today, some players experienced intermittent disconnects, login issues, or other service disruptions in Gears of War: E-Day," a post on Twitter says. "These issues w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-gears-of-war-e-day-servers-suffer-ddos-attack-the-devs-are-continuing-to-monitor-the-damage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-gears-of-war-e-day-servers-suffer-ddos-attack-the-devs-are-continuing-to-monitor-the-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["So f****** peak" - Fan who made incredible Lego GTA 6 set is at it again with the perfect PlayStation diorama]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fan has taken it upon themselves to upgrade the new Lego PlayStation set, and dear reader, my jaw was dropped. Prolific builder hachiroku24 (who you may know for their phenomenal Lego GTA 6 set) has made a genuinely impressive Final Fantasy 7 diorama via reddit with 4K upvotes that sits on top of the Lego PlayStation, which just came out at the Lego store. It features most major characters in a life-or-death battle and is beautifully well-done; pieces of terrain are growing out of the console]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/so-f-peak-fan-who-made-incredible-lego-gta-6-set-is-at-it-again-with-the-perfect-playstation-diorama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/so-f-peak-fan-who-made-incredible-lego-gta-6-set-is-at-it-again-with-the-perfect-playstation-diorama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Noir star Nicolas Cage says he refused to sign an AI waiver at Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spider-Noir star Nicolas Cage says he didn't sign an AI waiver for his Prime Video superhero show. Cage played Ben Reilly in the show, which was released earlier in the year and will not be returning for a second season. "How do you survive AI? Amazon is a very AI-friendly company, to the tune of 50 billion dollars invested to OpenAI," Cage commented at NYCC, via The Hollywood Reporter. "I am not an AI-friendly actor... I didn't sign the waiver to let them use AI on Spider-Noir. It's kind of lik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/spider-noir-star-nicolas-cage-says-he-refused-to-sign-an-ai-waiver-at-amazon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/spider-noir-star-nicolas-cage-says-he-refused-to-sign-an-ai-waiver-at-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface pre-sales are the DCU's lowest yet &ndash; but it could still be a success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface pre-sales are significantly lower than notorious DC flop Supergirl at the same stage.While some numbers have been doing the rounds on social media, those over at Box Office Theory &ndash; typically far more accurate than most &ndash; have Clayface flagging 80% behind Supergirl at the same stage, just over a week from release.Its nearest competition, Resident Evil, also served far better &ndash; with Clayface 66% behind those current pre-sales. That sets it up for a $20 million opening w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-pre-sales-are-the-dcus-lowest-yet-ndash-but-it-could-still-be-a-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-pre-sales-are-the-dcus-lowest-yet-ndash-but-it-could-still-be-a-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vision star Paul Bettany refuses to confirm Avengers: Doomsday casting: "That's for Kevin Feige to decide"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite Avengers: Doomsday already having a stacked cast, we know that the full line-up has yet to be revealed. However, Vision star Paul Bettany still won't confirm whether he will appear in the fifth Avengers movie or not. "I&rsquo;m just trying to keep the kids in shoes, and if I tell you that, I&rsquo;ll get fired. I&rsquo;m just out there hustling, " said Bettany to Good Morning America. "That's for [Marvel Studios President] Kevin Feige and [Co-President and executive producer] Louis D'Esp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/vision-star-paul-bettany-refuses-to-confirm-avengers-doomsday-casting-thats-for-kevin-feige-to-decide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/vision-star-paul-bettany-refuses-to-confirm-avengers-doomsday-casting-thats-for-kevin-feige-to-decide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Arc Raiders sees Steam player count surge to 185,000, Embark dev knows it "won't last forever"]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of decline, Arc Raiders has seen an enormous resurgence in players thanks to its new Frozen Trail update and recent free trial, but while things are suddenly looking a lot healthier for Embark's shooter, one dev knows it "won't last."Although Arc Raiders was undoubtedly a massive hit when it launched last year and maintained an extremely strong player count on Steam for months, as with any live service game, things eventually began to dwindle. Until recently, the game hadn't seen a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-arc-raiders-sees-steam-player-count-surge-to-185000-embark-dev-knows-it-wont-last-forever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-arc-raiders-sees-steam-player-count-surge-to-185000-embark-dev-knows-it-wont-last-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This tiny E-ink Game Boy can run games at 30fps and docks into a NES controller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playing Game Boy games on an E-ink display isn't a new-fangled concept, but the Ink-Boy makes a strong case for paper screen handhelds. In fact, by turning an ESP32 microcontroller into a micro portable that'll run Ninty's classics at 30fps and has fully dockable NES controls, the modder in question has paved the way for some wild portables.In a video explaining how the Ink-Boy came to be, the retro handheld's creator, Bo Made It, delves into their custom display driver. If you've spent more tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-tiny-e-ink-game-boy-can-run-games-at-30fps-and-docks-into-a-nes-controller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-tiny-e-ink-game-boy-can-run-games-at-30fps-and-docks-into-a-nes-controller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite new GTA 6 leaks, Cyberleek's cryptocurrency remains over $20 million short of goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 is evidently still suffering from quite significant leaks left, right, and center, with 25 minutes of new gameplay going live last week &ndash; but I'm not sure Rockstar is currently worrying about the whole of its latest Grand Theft Auto entry going live early.Following the cryptocurrency-fueled GTA 6 leak that was supposedly spurred by demands for digital rights, more physical copies, and such, with claims to be "raising funds for a secret project" (via crypto, of course), things went si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-new-gta-6-leaks-cyberleeks-cryptocurrency-remains-over-20-million-short-of-goal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-new-gta-6-leaks-cyberleeks-cryptocurrency-remains-over-20-million-short-of-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Aurzen ZIP Pro pocket projector takes game night on the go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to set up a game night but been defeated by the mass of cables behind your TV? Wanted to run a film night under the stars and ended up huddling around a tiny laptop? Or to share a game with a friend, but be unable to haul your entire setup to a new house? Complicated cable management, bulky extra hardware, or a simple lack of space can all get in the way of an amazing night in, but the Aurzen ZIP Pro offers a flexible solution to all of those issues, with high-definition 108]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-aurzen-zip-pro-pocket-projector-takes-game-night-on-the-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-aurzen-zip-pro-pocket-projector-takes-game-night-on-the-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo has "no plans to ditch physical games," exec says amid PlayStation disc backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo's vice president and general manager for Latin America, Bill van Zyll, says that the company has no plans to ditch physical media. Physical media has become a big talking point in the last couple of years. Last year, Nintendo caused preservation concerns thanks to the introduction of Game Key Cards &ndash; physical cartridges that allow you to download a game, while not holding any of its data. However, Game Key Cards are very much in the rear view window this year with Rockstar Games']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-has-no-plans-to-ditch-physical-games-exec-says-amid-playstation-disc-backlash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-has-no-plans-to-ditch-physical-games-exec-says-amid-playstation-disc-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam hits new all-time high of over 43 million concurrent users just 7 months after its last record]]></title><description><![CDATA[We regularly report on individual games breaking their concurrent player records on Steam, but this time the focus is on Valve's storefront itself. This month, October 2026, the marketplace hit a new all-time record for concurrent users, safely leapfrogging the previous benchmark.Per SteamDB, Valve's platform had a ridiculous 43,505,724 people using it at once during October 11. That's a significant amount of accounts to be active at once, to say the least.The last record, a similarly beefy 42,6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/steam-hits-new-all-time-high-of-over-43-million-concurrent-users-just-7-months-after-its-last-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/steam-hits-new-all-time-high-of-over-43-million-concurrent-users-just-7-months-after-its-last-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima reviews Zach Cregger's Resident Evil: "It reminded me how I felt when I played the first [game]"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima has finally offered his review of Resident Evil &ndash; and it sounds like he's a fan of Zach Cregger's take on the hit horror franchise. The movie draws on the lore of the games, but isn't an exact adaptation of a single title. Instead, it takes place "on the periphery" of Resident Evil 2. "I wasn't particularly interested, but since it's a new film by director Zach Cregger, I watched the movie Resident Evil," Kojima wrote on Twitter (via the site's automatic translation). "Right f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-reviews-zach-creggers-resident-evil-it-reminded-me-how-i-felt-when-i-played-the-first-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-reviews-zach-creggers-resident-evil-it-reminded-me-how-i-felt-when-i-played-the-first-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday poster features a better look at the main heroes – and teases the apocalyptic event they have to stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Avengers: Doomsday poster has been released in international markets, and it really does put the 'Doomsday' in Doomsday.The Korean poster, which you can see below, showcases what appears to be Doomsday's cast of main heroes among its huge roster of MCU mainstays: Gambit, Loki, Steve Rogers, Captain America, Shuri, Professor X, Bucky Barnes, Thor, Cyclops, Mister Fantastic, and Yelena &ndash; overlooked by a masked Doctor Doom.Also in the background is something that has largely been obscur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-poster-features-a-better-look-at-the-main-heroes-and-teases-the-apocalyptic-event-they-have-to-stop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-poster-features-a-better-look-at-the-main-heroes-and-teases-the-apocalyptic-event-they-have-to-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early reactions for Wildwood draws Lord of the Rings comparisons as Laika's best film yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Word is out about stop-motion extraordinaire studio Laika's latest project, Wildwood, and critics are already calling it their greatest achievement. Following the film's world premiere at the London Film Festival, @TheNextBestPicture called it "a masterpiece of stop-motion animation" with "battle sequences that rivals the work seen in Game of Thrones or The Lord Of The Rings.&rdquo; @justmiaslife called the film directed by Travis Knight "A testament to the limitless possibilities of animation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/early-reactions-for-wildwood-draws-lord-of-the-rings-comparisons-as-laikas-best-film-yet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/early-reactions-for-wildwood-draws-lord-of-the-rings-comparisons-as-laikas-best-film-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar has a whole team of GTA 6 writers for to pedestrian dialogue: "There are no shortcuts"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games created an entire team dedicated to what some might consider "background noise" for GTA 6.The tidbit comes from GTA 6 developers who recently spoke to Love magazine about the open-world epic. Rockstar's senior vice president of narrative, Rupert Humphries, says there's "an amazing team of writers and creatives" focused on creating the "'background noise' that makes the city and the world come to life."According to Humphries, that includes a "specific team of pedestrian dialogue wr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-has-a-whole-team-of-gta-6-writers-for-to-pedestrian-dialogue-there-are-no-shortcuts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-has-a-whole-team-of-gta-6-writers-for-to-pedestrian-dialogue-there-are-no-shortcuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venom, Thor, X-Men's Jubilee and the "Phoenix version of Cyclops" coming to Marvel Tokon Year One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is welcoming four new playable superheroes in its Year One DLC - Spider-Man's frenemy Venom, X-Men's Jubilee, Jane Foster's Mighty Thor and a version of Cyclops who's been taken over by Phoenix are all joining the fighting game's colorful roster. Publisher PlayStation announced the full lineup earlier today, a few days after revealing Phoenix Cyclops as its first post-launch character coming on November 2.Developer Arc Systems chose to add a "Phoenix version of Cyclo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/venom-thor-x-mens-jubilee-and-the-phoenix-version-of-cyclops-coming-to-marvel-tokon-year-one/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/venom-thor-x-mens-jubilee-and-the-phoenix-version-of-cyclops-coming-to-marvel-tokon-year-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POV horror In A Violent Nature carves out a release date for sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who got their kicks seeing through a killer's eyes in 2024 with In A Violent Nature will get a second look next year, after New York Comic-Con revealed the release date for In A Violent Nature 2. Following the release of the first trailer, Ry Barrett, who played the undead firefighter Johnny in the previous film, was at NYCC and announced he&rsquo;ll return to tear through another group of unfortunate souls on Valentine&rsquo;s Day weekend, on February 12, 2027.The new film will once again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pov-horror-in-a-violent-nature-carves-out-a-release-date-for-sequel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pov-horror-in-a-violent-nature-carves-out-a-release-date-for-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godzilla Minus Zero trailer brings back the big guy in a tantalizing and terrifying trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ground is shaking, and people are running in every direction, which can only mean the big, angry fella known as the King of Monsters has returned, as revealed in a brand-new trailer for the eagerly anticipated Godzilla Minus Zero. Director Takashi Yamazaki returns to the camera with an all-new chapter that picks up after Godzilla Minus One, as post-war Japan struggles to get back on its feet after Godzilla's initial attack, only to face a new foe: King Ghidorah. Naturally, Godzilla regenerat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/godzilla-minus-zero-trailer-brings-back-the-big-guy-in-a-tantalizing-and-terrifying-trailer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/godzilla-minus-zero-trailer-brings-back-the-big-guy-in-a-tantalizing-and-terrifying-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Last of Us dev wonders if we'll look back at games like Intergalactic and "marvel at it"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Naughty Dog veteran who's worked on everything from The Last of Us to Uncharted 4 worries that we'll one day look back at modern games and "marvel" at the human craftsmanship on display.Speaking to Kiwi Talkz in an interview embedded below, Matt Radford points at ancient cathedrals to make this point: "The example of the cathedrals in Cologne and, you know, you see these old amazing buildings, these architectural marvels across so much of the world. And that exists as a product of a very uniqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-last-of-us-dev-wonders-if-well-look-back-at-games-like-intergalactic-and-marvel-at-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-last-of-us-dev-wonders-if-well-look-back-at-games-like-intergalactic-and-marvel-at-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 leaker threatens to release a build of the entire game start to finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The notorious GTA 6 leaker known only by their online moniker Cyberleek is back with a new threat. Should their memecoin's market cap hit $30 million, Cyberleek says they'll release a start-to-finish playable build of Rockstar Games' long-awaited open worlder.Cyberleek's threat, posted to their website and reposted elsewhere online, also gives parent company Take-Two an ultimatum of sorts. The leaker says Take-Two can make this whole fiasco go away by printing physical GTA 6 discs and issuing a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-leaker-threatens-to-release-a-build-of-the-entire-game-start-to-finish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-leaker-threatens-to-release-a-build-of-the-entire-game-start-to-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter movie stunt coordinator researched "every character" to ensure each fight had their "signature styles"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Street Fighter movie's Ken actor Noah Centineo has revealed the levels the production's stunt coordinator went to in ensuring each unique matchup on screen would remain faithful to the eclectic game roster of fighters."Every character comes from a different background, pretty much, right? So there's like over almost 150 characters, all the different backgrounds, different fighting styles, and John Valera, our stunt coordinator, had to research for every character and every fight that they were i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-movie-stunt-coordinator-researched-every-character-to-ensure-each-fight-had-their-signature-styles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-movie-stunt-coordinator-researched-every-character-to-ensure-each-fight-had-their-signature-styles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Blade Runner 2099 trailer teases the rise of replicants and the fall of humanity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new trailer for Prime Video&rsquo;s Blade Runner 2099 is out, exploring the world 50 years after Blade Runner 2049, and things look bad for us humans, folks. Like, really bad. After a war between replicants and humanity left us as the losing side, the world is now dominated by the victors. Now free from their former masters, replicants are changing the world for the better, but in doing so, questioning their own existence and whether it has the potential to reach a godlike status. One thing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-blade-runner-2099-trailer-teases-the-rise-of-replicants-and-the-fall-of-humanity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-blade-runner-2099-trailer-teases-the-rise-of-replicants-and-the-fall-of-humanity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego is combining Star Wars with Marvel for an all-new set, and you get to design it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anything goes when you're playing with Lego as a kid, and now that creativity is making its way into the real world as the toy-maker mashes up Star Wars with Marvel for the first time.Called 'Hope Assembles,' Lego revealed the crossover at New York Comic Con 2026 as a first-of-its-kind project... but fans will be the ones designing these sets. It's all part of the 'Ideas' initiative, where the community submits designs that will be voted on by the community and Lego itself. The most popular sets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-is-combining-star-wars-with-marvel-for-an-all-new-set-and-you-get-to-design-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-is-combining-star-wars-with-marvel-for-an-all-new-set-and-you-get-to-design-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Brolin talks Sicario 3 without Taylor Sheridan]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, it was announced that the long-awaited Sicario threequel was finally underway with Josh Brolin, Emily Blunt, and Benicio del Toro reprising their roles (via Deadline). However, the trio will change tactics, since the scribe of both Sicario and Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Taylor Sheridan, won't return for a third. Instead, writing duties will fall to Peaky Blinders creator and writer of the upcoming Bond movie, Steven Knight, with director Padraic McKinley calling the shots. After the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/josh-brolin-talks-sicario-3-without-taylor-sheridan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/josh-brolin-talks-sicario-3-without-taylor-sheridan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avatar: Seven Havens co-creator and EP explain the show's new animation style, say they wanted to make an &ldquo;old school anime&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air, water, fire, and earth are back in force after the first three episodes of Avatar: Seven Havens dropped this week. The sequel series is set after Avatar: The Last Airbender and Avatar: The Legend of Korra and follows two twin Avatars, Pavi and Nisha. These two youngsters are successors to Korra, who was believed to have brought about the world-changing event known as the mysterious Cataclysm, seemingly leaving a mark on the Avatar's legacy. So far, the biggest takeaway from the new series i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avatar-seven-havens-co-creator-and-ep-explain-the-shows-new-animation-style-say-they-wanted-to-make-an-ldquoold-school-animerdquo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avatar-seven-havens-co-creator-and-ep-explain-the-shows-new-animation-style-say-they-wanted-to-make-an-ldquoold-school-animerdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Bond will return in comic book form written by Grant Morrison]]></title><description><![CDATA[We may still be waiting to hear which new star will take on the license to kill, but equally great news about 007 reveals a new comic book series is on the cards, and they've got a mastermind to handle it all. Grant Morrison, the brilliant comic book writer behind one of the greatest Superman comics ever, All-Star Superman, and the co-creator of Damien Wayne, has been announced to handle a new series of adventures in partnership with IDW and Ian Fleming Publications.In a statement to The Hollywo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-bond-will-return-in-comic-book-form-written-by-grant-morrison/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-bond-will-return-in-comic-book-form-written-by-grant-morrison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Cage finally confirms he's opening a case in True Detective season 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[After reports way back in August that he was set to be the new star to flash his badge in the HBO anthology series, Nicolas Cage himself has confirmed that he's set to walk the beat as the newest lawman in True Detective season 5. At NYCC, the legendary star revealed he's heading back to the small screen after his recent stint as Spider-Noir, which was canceled after its first season on Prime Video. "You can only do so many movies back to back to back, and necessity is the mother of invention,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nicolas-cage-finally-confirms-hes-opening-a-case-in-true-detective-season-5/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nicolas-cage-finally-confirms-hes-opening-a-case-in-true-detective-season-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Risk of Rain 2 expansion debuts to "Very Positive" Steam reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Risk of Rain 2's Hallowed Concepts DLC is another hit for one of the best roguelikes around. Years after a shaky start, Gearbox seems to be doing a much better job with the genre icon.The Borderlands maker bought Risk of Rain 2 back in 2022, as the original developers soon went to work at Valve. The beloved roguelike then found itself in troubled waters. Gearbox's first major update to the game post-buyout, Seekers of the Storm, was hugely divisive with series fans, but the publisher has since t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-risk-of-rain-2-expansion-debuts-to-very-positive-steam-reviews/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-risk-of-rain-2-expansion-debuts-to-very-positive-steam-reviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starfield modder brings seamless planetary landing to Bethesda's RPG "without any loading screens"]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the big criticisms leveled against Starfield at launch was its lack of seamless planetary landing. Spacefarers can essentially pick a landing zone and go through a glorified loading screen to reach their destination, but they couldn't fly into a planet's atmosphere and land directly themselves a la No Man's Sky.A Starfield modder is now working to change that, and their results are already super impressive. Frederik Wessberg today posted a clip of the "Seamless Landings" mod that's still]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/starfield-modder-brings-seamless-planetary-landing-to-bethesdas-rpg-without-any-loading-screens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/starfield-modder-brings-seamless-planetary-landing-to-bethesdas-rpg-without-any-loading-screens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Last of Us dev says "the idea of a monolithic GTA 6" or Elder Scrolls 6 is "intimidating"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Naughty Dog veteran who worked on The Last of Us and Uncharted 4 is more excited about the idea of shorter games rather than "monolithic" blockbusters like GTA 6 or The Elder Scrolls 6.Matt Radford was a visual effects artist on some of Naughty Dog's biggest hits before opening his own studio called 5th Corner, and he recently spoke about the merits of shorter games in an interview with Kiwi Talkz (embedded below)."I'm 38 years old," Radford says. "And I think that there's also somethin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-last-of-us-dev-says-the-idea-of-a-monolithic-gta-6-or-elder-scrolls-6-is-intimidating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-last-of-us-dev-says-the-idea-of-a-monolithic-gta-6-or-elder-scrolls-6-is-intimidating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Persona join the increasingly bonkers roadmap for Sonic Racing Crossworlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonic Racing: Crossworlds already has a pretty hectic lineup of characters, but Sega's Year Two DLC roadmap takes things one step further. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, Persona, Godzilla, Hello Kitty, Bayonetta, Evangelion, the Dreamcast itself, and much more are all coming to the well-liked kart racer before the end of 2027.Sonic's most recent and surprisingly great take on kart racing is no stranger to bonkers crossovers. The game's first year of post-launch content welcomed everybody fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-remake-persona-join-the-increasingly-bonkers-roadmap-for-sonic-racing-crossworlds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-remake-persona-join-the-increasingly-bonkers-roadmap-for-sonic-racing-crossworlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTG Marvel Darkhold Destiny has a wild pitch featuring the supernatural and teamups with a "pantheon of gods"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As is only right now that Halloween's lumbering toward us, Magic: The Gathering has revealed a particularly spooky set with MTG Marvel Darkhold Destiny.Due to launch in April 2027 and up for pre-order now at Amazon, this expansion dives headfirst into the supernatural; the press release for MTG Marvel Darkhold Destiny promises "the growl of werewolves at the door, the hissing of vampires who thirst for divine blood, [and] the chanting of witches as they enact their dark arts." It also teases MTG]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mtg-marvel-darkhold-destiny-has-a-wild-pitch-featuring-the-supernatural-and-teamups-with-a-pantheon-of-gods/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mtg-marvel-darkhold-destiny-has-a-wild-pitch-featuring-the-supernatural-and-teamups-with-a-pantheon-of-gods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hytale creator is giving early access players 1 copy of the RPG for every chapter released until 1.0]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're playing Hytale in early access via the premium Cursebreaker Edition, you might want to keep an eye out on your account inbox the next time a new chapter releases on the long road to 1.0.Simon Collins-Laflamme, founder of Hytale studio Hypixel, announced on Twitter that he's giving away a single copy of the Standard Edition of Hytale early access to everyone with the fancy Cursebreaker Edition &ndash; for every time a new chapter releases until the game gets its 1.0 update, whenever tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hytale-creator-is-giving-early-access-players-1-copy-of-the-rpg-for-every-chapter-released-until-10/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hytale-creator-is-giving-early-access-players-1-copy-of-the-rpg-for-every-chapter-released-until-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Exorcist: Martyrs trailer arrives online, promising unholy horrors for Scarlett Johansson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horror aficionado Mike Flanagan has a schedule so big it's enough to make your head spin. No sooner has his modern-day take on Carrie arrived on Prime Video this week than the trailer for his new iteration of The Exorcist: Martyrs has crawled online. We're compelled to tell you to brace yourself. The new film sees Scarlett Johansson as a police detective who encounters some very paranormal activity after witnessing the execution of a serial killer named Father Sunday (John Leguizamo). Unfortunat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-exorcist-martyrs-trailer-arrives-online-promising-unholy-horrors-for-scarlett-johansson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-exorcist-martyrs-trailer-arrives-online-promising-unholy-horrors-for-scarlett-johansson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest star Ruaridh Mollica compares Tommy figuring out his powers to Peter Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot of familiar faces are going to be re-uploaded back into the MCU next week with the arrival of VisionQuest on Disney+. Already, reactions are beaming about the new series, which will see Vision have a father-son bonding session with his son, Tommy Maximoff (Ruaridh Mollica), while Ultron (James Spader) tries again to pull strings he absolutely shouldn't touch.In an exclusive interview with GamesRadar+, Mollica discussed finding his footing as Tommy, aka Speed, and compared it to Tobey Magui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-star-ruaridh-mollica-compares-tommy-figuring-out-his-powers-to-peter-parker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-star-ruaridh-mollica-compares-tommy-figuring-out-his-powers-to-peter-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Flanagan dreams of directing a new Jaws or Jurassic World movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[After giving us a sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and a new addition to The Exorcist franchise in the can, Mike Flanagan is proving himself a brave filmmaker who can take on any cinematic staple and deliver. What then might a Jaws or Jurassic World movie look like with the director at the helm? As both are properties he'd love to have a crack at.During a Reddit AMA, the showrunner for the new Carrie series was asked which other franchise he'd like to dive into, and what it would be, leading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagan-dreams-of-directing-a-new-jaws-or-jurassic-world-movie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagan-dreams-of-directing-a-new-jaws-or-jurassic-world-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Jones teases Heroes For Hire arc in Daredevil: Born Again season 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview with GamesRadar+ at New York Comic-Con, Finn Jones revealed that he and a friend may be going into business together in Daredevil: Born Again. The third and final season of the Disney+ show will reunite him with his former Defenders, including Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) and Luke Cage (Mike Colter). However, fans may be most excited to see Jones and Colter back together, as the two could finally partner up as the Heroes for Hire. Speaking about the superhero reunion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/finn-jones-teases-heroes-for-hire-arc-in-daredevil-born-again-season-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/finn-jones-teases-heroes-for-hire-arc-in-daredevil-born-again-season-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My new cozy obsession is a Lord of the Rings-inspired Animal Crossing riff blowing up on Kickstarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[We live in a heavy world right now, with stressors like AI, layoffs, and political crises seemingly around every corner with no signs of slowing down, which is why, even in the spooky month of October, I'm leaning into the cozy gaming space more than ever. Animal Crossing is still my go-to home away from home, but I'm always on the lookout for some place else to escape the real world."We wanted our game to feel like The Lord of the Rings x Animal Crossing," reads the caption on a YouTube short f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/my-new-cozy-obsession-is-a-lord-of-the-rings-inspired-animal-crossing-riff-blowing-up-on-kickstarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/my-new-cozy-obsession-is-a-lord-of-the-rings-inspired-animal-crossing-riff-blowing-up-on-kickstarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designer who "fixed" Grand Theft Auto's driving releases a "remaster" of it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The original driving system in Grand Theft Auto was led by veteran programmer Pat Kerr, who's credited as saving the game's cars by Rockstar veteran Obbe Vermeij. Some 30 years later, Kerr's revisited that pioneering vehicle tech in a new demo you can play for yourself. "In the early days of GTA1 development, the driving just wasn&rsquo;t fun," Vermeij recalls. "Then Pat Kerr, who is handy with physics but wasn&rsquo;t even on the team, dropped in some driving code that fixed it. He&rsquo;s now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/designer-who-fixed-grand-theft-autos-driving-releases-a-remaster-of-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/designer-who-fixed-grand-theft-autos-driving-releases-a-remaster-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears of War E-Day sold just 62k copies on Xbox versus 1.7 million Game Pass players, analyst says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day sales topped 230,000 across Xbox and Steam following an October 1 launch, according to estimates from analyst firm Alinea.Market analysis head Rhys Elliott reports the Xbox player base is larger than it appears, even if premium sales were dominated by Steam. An estimated 62,000 people bought the game outright on Xbox consoles, with 168,000 buyers on Steam. SteamDB ownership estimates, which are always fallible and are especially volatile shortly after launch, support this fig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-sold-just-62k-copies-on-xbox-versus-17-million-game-pass-players-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-sold-just-62k-copies-on-xbox-versus-17-million-game-pass-players-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US console market hasn't been this bad "since the early 80s," analyst says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is absolutely no surprise to anyone in the market for a new gaming console that prices have risen rather sharply in the last year-and-change, but fresh insights from a trusted industry analyst put some context into just how bad things have gotten.The ongoing RAM shortages, coupled with tariff-driven increases in hardware prices, have driven each of the three big console manufacturers; Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo; to drive up console prices numerous times in less than two years. If you want]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/us-console-market-hasnt-been-this-bad-since-the-early-80s-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/us-console-market-hasnt-been-this-bad-since-the-early-80s-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D&amp;D Star Wars is giving me Andor vibes with promises to let you "fly daring missions" and fight the Empire as a secret Rebel team]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like we could be dogfighting with the Empire in X-Wings and trading blaster-fire with Stormtroopers during 2027's D&amp;D Star Wars, and I'm getting big Andor energy from the newly-announced adventure book.Revealed at New York Comic Con 2026, Tyro Squadron: Adventures will launch next year alongside a D&amp;D Star Wars core book. Developer Wizards of the Coast is still keeping its Sabbac cards close to the chest where the latter is concerned, but the campaign takes place during the Orig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dampd-star-wars-is-giving-me-andor-vibes-with-promises-to-let-you-fly-daring-missions-and-fight-the-empire-as-a-secret-rebel-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dampd-star-wars-is-giving-me-andor-vibes-with-promises-to-let-you-fly-daring-missions-and-fight-the-empire-as-a-secret-rebel-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will PvE mode split Arc Raiders in two? "It's very possible," says executive producer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update is the talk of the town, but an even bigger change could be on the horizon. From October 13 through October 20, developer Embark will test something that some players have wanted from day one: a pure PvE mode. Executive producer Aleksander Gr&oslash;ndal tells me this test is an essential step toward answering a question that even the devs have had since launch, even if it ends up splitting the game in two one day.Originally, Arc Raiders was a pure PvE game about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/will-pve-mode-split-arc-raiders-in-two-its-very-possible-says-executive-producer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/will-pve-mode-split-arc-raiders-in-two-its-very-possible-says-executive-producer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals devs try not to spoil Avengers Doomsday ahead of MCU event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals developer NetEase is taking extra care to make sure it doesn't leak anything about Avengers Doomsday as it plans a crossover with the MCU film.2026 has been a big year for the Marvel Rivals team as the developers have been celebrating the four Avengers MCU themes with new cosmetics and modes throughout the year on the Path to Doomsday. This kicked off in April with an Avengers themed event that had a 6v1 asymmetrical mode in which you team up against a single Loki, while this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-rivals-devs-try-not-to-spoil-avengers-doomsday-ahead-of-mcu-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-rivals-devs-try-not-to-spoil-avengers-doomsday-ahead-of-mcu-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PlayStation boss prefers "good 20 to 25-hour games" over 100-hour behemoths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video games have gotten large, and quite expensive, both to make and buy. Some might argue, myself included, they are generally a bit too big for their own good, and the bloating budgets aren't helpful for the industry. Former Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios CEO Shawn Layden agrees, and he believes if publishers focus on smaller releases, it'll help everyone.He provided his views during an appearance on the Expansion Pass podcast. "I've been involved with plenty of games that ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-prefers-good-20-to-25-hour-games-over-100-hour-behemoths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-prefers-good-20-to-25-hour-games-over-100-hour-behemoths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloodborne PC port with full multiplayer can't get FromSoftware fans to vibe with vibe coding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Bloodborne isn't officially available on PC &ndash; and at this point, might never be &ndash; a good few fans have worked to port it over themselves&hellip; including those behind The Hunter's Dream, a multiplayer emulation that might not be as ambitious as it seems.The PlayStation 5 is seeing various emulation projects take off, finally allowing PC players access to Sony exclusives &ndash; but Bloodborne's own The Hunter's Dream might not really be that.<br />
As per its official website and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bloodborne-pc-port-with-full-multiplayer-cant-get-fromsoftware-fans-to-vibe-with-vibe-coding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bloodborne-pc-port-with-full-multiplayer-cant-get-fromsoftware-fans-to-vibe-with-vibe-coding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation creator turned AI CEO Ken Kutaragi predicts AI daydreams will replace video games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Kutaragi is best known as the father of the PlayStation, having led the development of the PS1, PS2, and PS3 consoles. While he retired from Sony in 2007, he's keeping busy as an AI firm CEO who seems convinced that video games will soon be replaced by AI daydreams. The most incredible part is that he also seems to believe that's a good thing."AI will transform games into entertainment, and change human sensibilities," Kutaragi tells 4Gamer (via Power Up Gaming) at a recent university panel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-creator-turned-ai-ceo-ken-kutaragi-predicts-ai-daydreams-will-replace-video-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-creator-turned-ai-ceo-ken-kutaragi-predicts-ai-daydreams-will-replace-video-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs Season 2 will pay people to join blue team to fix its "notoriously lower win rate"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wardogs Season 2 sees developer Bulkhead address imbalance in the game's teams, with notorious blue loser Lonestar receiving targeted bonuses to entice players to join up as part of a "social experiment" in game balance. The Season 2 patch notes take a swing at "faction balance," with Bulkhead acknowledging that "Wardogs is a game that isn't supposed to be always perfectly balanced." The running gag with blue team, however, bolstered by legitimate gameplay concerns, has started to materially aff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-season-2-will-pay-people-to-join-blue-team-to-fix-its-notoriously-lower-win-rate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-season-2-will-pay-people-to-join-blue-team-to-fix-its-notoriously-lower-win-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 shows Jason nude, and fans are wondering if Rockstar will go full Red Dead Redemption 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many lingering questions about GTA 6, and a significant amount of them center around Jason's nude body. After it was confirmed we get to see the protagonist in his birthday suit, the collective audience for Rockstar's upcoming crime sandbox have been pondering the finer details of his naked self &ndash; and making a few memes.It all stems from a preview by IGN that notes they got to see Jason fully unclothed for a shower scene. The moment was used to demonstrate how you can flip perspe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-shows-jason-nude-and-fans-are-wondering-if-rockstar-will-go-full-red-dead-redemption-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-shows-jason-nude-and-fans-are-wondering-if-rockstar-will-go-full-red-dead-redemption-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new Ocarina of Time figures are nowhere to be found, but some of the best Zelda amiibo are back at Nintendo UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newest Young Link and Zelda amiibo have come and gone at US retailers, but pre-orders still have yet to appear for us UK-based fans. And trust me, I've checked.I've been refreshing the Nintendo UK online storefront every day since the figures were unveiled during the 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct, and yet they're still yet to show their little, plastic uncanny valley faces. Today's check came up empty just as they always do, yet I did at least spot that some of my favorite Legend of Zelda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-new-ocarina-of-time-figures-are-nowhere-to-be-found-but-some-of-the-best-zelda-amiibo-are-back-at-nintendo-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-new-ocarina-of-time-figures-are-nowhere-to-be-found-but-some-of-the-best-zelda-amiibo-are-back-at-nintendo-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever patch notes leave fans asking Blizzard "why" and hoping for more class changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new patch for the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta is upon us, bringing everything from the new City of Dalaran dungeon to various class changes &ndash; but it's not exactly landing well with all of the MMO's early players, it seems.The World of Warcraft: Forever patch notes outline a lot, and that's a bit of an understatement &ndash; we're entering the fourth week of the Beta, after all.<br />
You'll find them over on Blizzard's official forums, beginning with bug fixes and leading into a plethora o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-patch-notes-leave-fans-asking-blizzard-why-and-hoping-for-more-class-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-patch-notes-leave-fans-asking-blizzard-why-and-hoping-for-more-class-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 best Halloween Horror movies to stream on Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video (October 9-15)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spooky season has officially begun, and what better way to get a head start on celebrating Halloween than by biting into a stack of chilling horror movies available on streaming. Each week until the end of October, we will bring you our best horror movie recommendations from classic haunts to recent hidden gems. The fun part is that each list is themed, and we're kicking it off by paying our respects to the king of horror himself, Stephen King. In celebration of Mike Flanagan's Carrie TV show hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-halloween-horror-movies-to-stream-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-prime-video-october-9-15/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-halloween-horror-movies-to-stream-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-prime-video-october-9-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen is kicking players' butts, and they're loving it: "Everything I wanted"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragon's Dogma 2 : Dark Arisen is out, and true to the developers words, it's proving a lot harder than the original version of the RPG. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen's lead dev said the friction is key to the experience, and promised that the new expansion of Capcom's 2024 RPG has been designed to "offer battles with an even greater sense of tension and challenge than the main game." Ahead of launch, Capcom said the new Lost Rites dungeons are to be challenged at level 20, while Forsaken Domini]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-is-kicking-players-butts-and-theyre-loving-it-everything-i-wanted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-is-kicking-players-butts-and-theyre-loving-it-everything-i-wanted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest showrunner didn't have to worry about working around the MCU's big picture plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas reveals the level of freedom Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige bestowed upon him when putting together the conclusion to the WandaVision 'trilogy'."There was a couple of early ideas that we would talk about with Kevin and be like, 'Well, what about this?'" Matalas told IGN. "And you could quickly read his temperature. But we pretty much did exactly what we [wanted] with these &ndash; I had a brilliant writing staff that we conceived in the room and I think]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-showrunner-didnt-have-to-worry-about-working-around-the-mcus-big-picture-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-showrunner-didnt-have-to-worry-about-working-around-the-mcus-big-picture-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony is still selling tons of discs: Marvel's Wolverine launch sales were reportedly 35% physical]]></title><description><![CDATA[In January of 2028, Sony will end production of physical discs for PlayStation systems. Though the choice hasn't been popular, the corporation has stuck to its guns.<br />
Nonetheless, figures for Marvel's Wolverine suggest a substantial amount of the audience for that game picked it up physically, making the decision seem even more retrograde.Numbers from Ampere Analysis (courtesy of The Game Business) for the month of September have Wolverine at second for overall sales on PS5. That's not surprising]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sony-is-still-selling-tons-of-discs-marvels-wolverine-launch-sales-were-reportedly-35-physical/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sony-is-still-selling-tons-of-discs-marvels-wolverine-launch-sales-were-reportedly-35-physical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["It's DisplayPort image quality, wirelessly" - Pimax annonuces a new Crystal Pro VR headset]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-end VR brand Pimax is making big strides to combat Valve's re-entry into the XR market. The creator of the classic Crystal and more recent Dream Air headsets has announced new hardware, including the Pimax Crystal Pro, a new VR headset that targets a lot of the appeal of Valve's Steam Frame. Alongside it are controllers that magnetically snap into a full gamepad, a mini PC that looks just like the Steam Machine, and to top it all off, the brand has swapped its green and black color scheme f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/its-displayport-image-quality-wirelessly-pimax-annonuces-a-new-crystal-pro-vr-headset/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/its-displayport-image-quality-wirelessly-pimax-annonuces-a-new-crystal-pro-vr-headset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A truly great character creator "lets the ugly parts in"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video games have that unique ability to make you feel reflected in a way that nothing else can, so it needs to include the things that we feel self-conscious about. Otherwise, it just becomes a perpetual youth simulator, or beauty simulator, in a way that I don't think is actually constructive for kind of mental health or just how diverse we all are.The power of a great character creator is that it can make or break a game, especially a game where you consistently see your character in cutscenes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-truly-great-character-creator-lets-the-ugly-parts-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-truly-great-character-creator-lets-the-ugly-parts-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered's new patch has fans in awe with its "massively improved" visuals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered is impressing fans all over again following CD Projekt Red's new patch targeting the revamped RPG's visuals and more.In case you missed it, The Witcher 3 Remastered saw the release of patch 5.01 yesterday &ndash; an update that does everything from fix boats moving "uncontrollably" to adding Bloom, Light Shafts, and Depth of Field as options to the game's settings on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.<br />
You may not think much of those if you're on PC, but console users are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastereds-new-patch-has-fans-in-awe-with-its-massively-improved-visuals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastereds-new-patch-has-fans-in-awe-with-its-massively-improved-visuals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start building these Lego Halloween sets this weekend and you'll be done in time for the spookiest night of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spookiest season of all is upon us, and this year's Lego Halloween range has genuinely impressed me. The toy company always puts together a decent roundup of eerie kits for October, but this time the selection is scarily good. Because I've been collecting the best Lego sets and obsessing about Halloween since I was about four years old (an early memory is begging my mom for this creepy witch mask as an early birthday present), I've rounded up my favorites below. If you grab them soon, you'll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/start-building-these-lego-halloween-sets-this-weekend-and-youll-be-done-in-time-for-the-spookiest-night-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/start-building-these-lego-halloween-sets-this-weekend-and-youll-be-done-in-time-for-the-spookiest-night-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cheapest Nvidia RTX Spark gaming laptops are $2,599.99, here's where to pre-order the full roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[RTX Spark laptops are now available for pre-order ahead of an October 16 release date, though anyone hoping Nvidia's new SoC would prove cheaper than its dedicated GPU gaming laptops might need to think again. These aren't your budget-friendly rigs; they're the first wave of machines designed to offer high-powered creative, professional, and gaming with AI at the core. That means the cheapest rigs still start at $2,599.99. That's about the average going rate for an RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop thes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-cheapest-nvidia-rtx-spark-gaming-laptops-are-259999-heres-where-to-pre-order-the-full-roster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-cheapest-nvidia-rtx-spark-gaming-laptops-are-259999-heres-where-to-pre-order-the-full-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo should release more remakes to avoid PS5-like game droughts, ex-marketing leads suggest]]></title><description><![CDATA[With The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on the way, Nintendo of America's former PR leads say the company should put more remakes in development to help fill out the Switch 2 library. Nintendo has a bit of a weird relationship with remakes when compared to other major publishers.<br />
Capcom is out here remaking every Resident Evil, Sony is probably already developing a third remake of The Last of Us, and Xbox recently released its second remakes of Halo: Combat Evolved and Gears of War. How]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-should-release-more-remakes-to-avoid-ps5-like-game-droughts-ex-marketing-leads-suggest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nintendo-should-release-more-remakes-to-avoid-ps5-like-game-droughts-ex-marketing-leads-suggest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anbernic is double-dipping into dual-screen handhelds with a new 3DS clone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anbernic is apparently releasing yet another clamshell handheld, and its next dual-screen device is firmly a 3DS clone. Just like all its rivals, it's missing the 3D part, but otherwise, the RG DDS will take on the likes of the Retroid Pocket Duo and Ayn Thor with "true" 3x 3DS display integer scaling and a punchy Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset.Dive back into dual-screensIf you're not so fussed about running more demanding 3DS romps, Anbernic already has you covered with its previously rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/anbernic-is-double-dipping-into-dual-screen-handhelds-with-a-new-3ds-clone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/anbernic-is-double-dipping-into-dual-screen-handhelds-with-a-new-3ds-clone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anbernic is double-dipping into dual-screen handhelds with a 3DS clone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anbernic is apparently releasing yet another clamshell handheld, and its next dual-screen device is firmly a 3DS clone. Just like all its rivals, it's missing the 3D part, but otherwise, the RG DDS will take on the likes of the Retroid Pocket Duo and Ayn Thor with "true" 3x 3DS display integer scaling and a punchy Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset.Dive back into dual-screensIf you're not so fussed about running more demanding 3DS romps, Anbernic already has you covered with its previously rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/anbernic-is-double-dipping-into-dual-screen-handhelds-with-a-3ds-clone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/anbernic-is-double-dipping-into-dual-screen-handhelds-with-a-3ds-clone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Buy has announced late-night store openings with limited Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 and Pro controller stock]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new advertisement on the official Best Buy website has revealed the US retailer is hosting "late-night" store opening for the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake on November 5 at select stores. While the midnight launch is aimed at letting people pick up the game, the retailer states that "limited numbers of the 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 system and the Pro Controller will also be available."To find out if your local Best Buy is participating, the site provides you with the ability]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/best-buy-has-announced-late-night-store-openings-with-limited-zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2-and-pro-controller-stock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/best-buy-has-announced-late-night-store-openings-with-limited-zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2-and-pro-controller-stock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Daredevil star Charlie Cox is in a new Sega game]]></title><description><![CDATA[After dipping his toes into gaming with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Daredevil star Charlie Cox says he's working on an upcoming Sega game.After over 20 years of acting, Cox finally made his game debut in 2025's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as lead character Gustave. And despite only spending four hours working on the French JRPG (or J'RPG if you will), the game blew up and unexpectedly became one of his most beloved roles in the long acting career. On top of that, the Cox noted that the game "ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-clair-obscur-expedition-33-daredevil-star-charlie-cox-is-in-a-new-sega-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-clair-obscur-expedition-33-daredevil-star-charlie-cox-is-in-a-new-sega-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghost of Tsushima anime arrives in 2028 as OG game actor joins cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Ghost of Tsushima anime has received a disappointing release date update alongside news of new cast and behind-the-scenes arrivals.At New York Comic Con, Crunchyroll revealed that Ghost of Tsushima Legends is now set for 2028, a slight pushback from its original 2027 window.Two actors, Mayumi Skco and Shinya Fukumatsu, were also confirmed to join the cast. If you've played Ghost of Tsushima in Japanese, you may recognize Saco's voice &ndash; she portrayed turncoat villain Tomoe in 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ghost-of-tsushima-anime-arrives-in-2028-as-og-game-actor-joins-cast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ghost-of-tsushima-anime-arrives-in-2028-as-og-game-actor-joins-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT star Jessica Chastain's new horror movie Other Mommy opens to seriously low Rotten Tomatoes score]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 has so far been a banner year for horror movies, with Obsession and Backrooms breaking box office records, but unfortunately it looks like Other Mommy won't continue that trend, as the Jessica Chastain starrer has debuted to poor reviews. Other Mommy currently sits at 20% on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by The Boogeyman and The Host's Rob Savage, Other Mommy follows a little girl who starts to see a sinister entity that takes the shape of her mother. When the first trailer hit the internet ear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/it-star-jessica-chastains-new-horror-movie-other-mommy-opens-to-seriously-low-rotten-tomatoes-score/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/it-star-jessica-chastains-new-horror-movie-other-mommy-opens-to-seriously-low-rotten-tomatoes-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Last of Us dev is glad "someone is taking big risks" when it comes to Intergalactic]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can be difficult to enjoy forms of art when you know too much about the process. Once you've seen behind the curtain, it's hard to go back to just being a fan. A former developer from Naughty Dog had the same struggle for a while, but now he's able to appreciate the studio's output as an audience-member again, making him quite excited for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.Speaking on Kiwi Talkz (below), Matt Radford, an ex-senior VFX artist who worked on The Last of Us and Uncharted 4, discu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-last-of-us-dev-is-glad-someone-is-taking-big-risks-when-it-comes-to-intergalactic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-last-of-us-dev-is-glad-someone-is-taking-big-risks-when-it-comes-to-intergalactic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The SNES is seemingly getting the SuperStation FPGA treatment, and it'll even cater to console enthusiasts like me outside of the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retro Remake, the creators of the SuperStation PS1 console, just teased plans for a new Super Nintendo powered by FPGA. Dubbed 'Codename SSNT/SuperFPGA', the company founded by Taki Udon isn't giving too much away about its FPGA-powered SNES plans yet, but it has confirmed a design detail that instantly put a smile on my otherwise grumpy Scottish face. In a very teasery tweet, Taki Udon shares a close-up of what looks like a SNES reset switch, accompanied by the tagline "It's time to run it back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-snes-is-seemingly-getting-the-superstation-fpga-treatment-and-itll-even-cater-to-console-enthusiasts-like-me-outside-of-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-snes-is-seemingly-getting-the-superstation-fpga-treatment-and-itll-even-cater-to-console-enthusiasts-like-me-outside-of-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Marvel Skyline revealed, and I'm living for absurd deep cuts like the 'Thanos Copter']]></title><description><![CDATA[A sprawling Lego Marvel Skyline with some of the franchise's best-loved locations has been revealed, and besides ample fan-service,it's got some gloriously silly deep cuts.The 1,200-piece kit went up for pre-order at the Lego store yesterday ahead of its launch in January, and it's a rogue's gallery of the Marvel universe's most iconic buildings. While there are plenty you'd expect to see like Avengers Tower, the X-Mansion, and the Fantastic Four's Baxter Building, it's also stuffed with lesser-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-marvel-skyline-revealed-and-im-living-for-absurd-deep-cuts-like-the-thanos-copter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-marvel-skyline-revealed-and-im-living-for-absurd-deep-cuts-like-the-thanos-copter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest's Speed star says he was almost cast as the other Maximoff twin in Agatha All Along]]></title><description><![CDATA[VisionQuest introduces Tommy Maximoff to the MCU as Ruaridh Mollica appears in the new Disney Plus show as Wanda and Vision's son. Earlier this year, the actor revealed that this wasn't actually the first time he auditioned for Marvel, but he couldn't remember who the other role was he tested for. However, it seems he's since had a realization of who it was, and it's a pretty neat full circle moment for the star. "I clocked it after someone asked me before and I couldn't remember what it was," h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquests-speed-star-says-he-was-almost-cast-as-the-other-maximoff-twin-in-agatha-all-along/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquests-speed-star-says-he-was-almost-cast-as-the-other-maximoff-twin-in-agatha-all-along/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New World of Warcraft: Forever dungeon commits one of the MMO's biggest no-nos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta is entering its fourth week, Blizzard's got some new content in store for us &ndash; like the exciting new City of Dalaran dungeon.Yes, that's right&hellip; we're finally heading to Dalaran, and we'll get to test a new dungeon, too &ndash; one that's already managing to stir up some chaos, it appears.<br />
If you're familiar with World of Warcraft, then you likely know that Dalaran belongs to the Alliance and not the Horde. Well, it seems that the latter i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-world-of-warcraft-forever-dungeon-commits-one-of-the-mmos-biggest-no-nos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-world-of-warcraft-forever-dungeon-commits-one-of-the-mmos-biggest-no-nos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red boss is "excited" about working on the Cyberpunk 2077 movie, and one star is already trying to join in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just one day after going into development at Paramount, the co-CEO of video game studio CD Projekt Red has shared his excitement for the upcoming live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie adaptation. "We're excited about Paramount as a future partner who shares our creative ambitions for the Cyberpunk franchise," said Micha&#322; Nowakowski on Twitter. "We look forward to sharing more details at the appropriate time." CD Projekt Red will be heavily involved with the upcoming adaptation, serving as co-pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-boss-is-excited-about-working-on-the-cyberpunk-2077-movie-and-one-star-is-already-trying-to-join-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-boss-is-excited-about-working-on-the-cyberpunk-2077-movie-and-one-star-is-already-trying-to-join-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eman Esfandi denies he's playing Paul in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, despite new subtitle evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mystery behind the identity of MJ's boyfriend in Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to rumble on after new subtitle revelations.Previously, there had been speculation that Eman Esfandi's unnamed character (listed only as 'The Boyfriend' in the credits) was Paul, a notoriously divisive comic character who ended up adopting children with Mary Jane.At the time, Esfandi (jokingly) took offence to the theories, writing on Twitter: "I am not, never have been, and never will be 'Paul'.Unfortunatel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/eman-esfandi-denies-hes-playing-paul-in-spider-man-brand-new-day-despite-new-subtitle-evidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/eman-esfandi-denies-hes-playing-paul-in-spider-man-brand-new-day-despite-new-subtitle-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel's new TV show might be an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. revival as Phil Coulson star Clark Gregg shares cryptic message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel's new series Zodiac has been announced, and fans already have a theory that it's linked to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. This comes after Phil Coulson star Clark Gregg shared the announcement to his Instagram account, sparking rumors.This was coupled with Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum's comments on the new "spy thriller" at Marvel's New York Comic Con panel. "For anyone who knows the comics, if you look closely at this title design, you&rsquo;ll see a few clues about where we&rsquo;re going," h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-new-tv-show-might-be-an-agents-of-shield-revival-as-phil-coulson-star-clark-gregg-shares-cryptic-message/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-new-tv-show-might-be-an-agents-of-shield-revival-as-phil-coulson-star-clark-gregg-shares-cryptic-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss doesn't want to hear your Rebirth mini-game discourse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes a lot of flak for the amount of mini-games it has that distract you from the main objective. Queen's Blood, Fort Condor, Chocobo Racing, Galactic Survivors, Pirate's Rampage, Queen's Blood... oh, god, Queen's Blood. (I suck at Queen's Blood because I lack the attention span to learn.)Anyway, I don't much care for all of Final Fantasy Rebirth's mini-games, but I'm not upset that they exist. Even in the rare occasion I'm forced to interact with them, it's usually a ni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-boss-doesnt-want-to-hear-your-rebirth-mini-game-discourse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-boss-doesnt-want-to-hear-your-rebirth-mini-game-discourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest first reactions call it a "near-perfect conclusion" and a "genuine love letter to WandaVision fans"]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're days away from reuniting with everyone's favorite synthezoid, or a version of him, in VisionQuest, and the hype is building, with social media reactions appearing online. The first episode was shown today at New York Comic Con, and fans are liking what they see so far. @sagesurge said, "They showed the first epsiode of Vision Quest and it was interesting. It's incredibly smart, stylish, funny, and full of philosophy. I'm just waiting for James Spader to go FULL Ultron." @arkh4m also added]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-first-reactions-call-it-a-near-perfect-conclusion-and-a-genuine-love-letter-to-wandavision-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-first-reactions-call-it-a-near-perfect-conclusion-and-a-genuine-love-letter-to-wandavision-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel officially confirms Daredevil: Born Again will end with season 3 at New York Comic Con]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of the Man Without Fear had their worst ones realized last month when it was announced that Daredevil: Born Again season 3 would end after its third season. It comes as no surprise, then, that Charlie Cox hanging up his horns as Matthew Murdock for what might be the final time was a topic of discussion at today's Marvel Television panel at NYCC, along with some new footage for the vigilante's swansong.The last time we saw the hero of Hell's Kitchen, he was thrown behind bars after confessin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-officially-confirms-daredevil-born-again-will-end-with-season-3-at-new-york-comic-con/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-officially-confirms-daredevil-born-again-will-end-with-season-3-at-new-york-comic-con/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2 confirms Venom, and a new release date]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're still feeling starved for Spidey-related action after the record-breaking Spider-Man: Brand New Day, worry not. NYCC has confirmed when to expect season 2 of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and who he'll face. As the brand-new poster below reveals, Spidey will be back in action on Disney Plus on January 13, 2027. He'll also be going another round with the symbiotes and get a fancy, fresh suit for his troubles. Of course, it won't stay on him for long, since it's a living parasite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-season-2-confirms-venom-and-a-new-release-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-season-2-confirms-venom-and-a-new-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Zombies is returning for three specials about the Winter Soldier, Moon Knight, and a Guardian of the Galaxy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marvel Television panel at NYCC today is drawing a lot of moaning and groaning, but in the best way possible. Shuffling back onto screens in animated form for a second season is Marvel Zombies, but it's been revealed it won't be a follow-up to the original What If...? spin-off. Instead, we're getting not one, not two, but three downright rotten specials set in the undead universe,just scheduled for the next three years. Kicking off in Halloween 2027, we'll be seeing how Bucky Barnes handles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-zombies-is-returning-for-three-specials-about-the-winter-soldier-moon-knight-and-a-guardian-of-the-galaxy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-zombies-is-returning-for-three-specials-about-the-winter-soldier-moon-knight-and-a-guardian-of-the-galaxy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Clair Obscur Expedition 33 crossover sees the RPG's best characters come to Astral Ascent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astral Ascent, the highly acclaimed indie action roguelite from 2023, has received the rare blessing that is a crossover with Sandfall Interactive's 2025 GOTY sweep, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Of course, by rare I mean singular, as there's yet to be any actual game content featuring characters or world elements from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 until now.Announced in a Steam blog, Astral Ascent's Expedition 33: For Those Who Come After update is live now and free for all players, with the only]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rare-clair-obscur-expedition-33-crossover-sees-the-rpgs-best-characters-come-to-astral-ascent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rare-clair-obscur-expedition-33-crossover-sees-the-rpgs-best-characters-come-to-astral-ascent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Zodiac show officially confirmed at New York Comic-Con: "It's a spy thriller"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel might be cutting shows left and right, but it's now been confirmed that a brand new one is on the horizon, and it's the long-rumored spy series, Zodiac. As predicted, the show was announced at the NYCC Marvel Television panel today, and executive producer Brad Winderbaum had little to say, naturally keeping what's in store top secret. "It's a spy thriller. We start shooting in London this spring," he revealed. Naturally, no matter how covert this new show might be operating, Winderbaum is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-zodiac-show-officially-confirmed-at-new-york-comic-con-its-a-spy-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-zodiac-show-officially-confirmed-at-new-york-comic-con-its-a-spy-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders hasn't had player counts like this in months: Steam flies past 125,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update wasn't exactly a make-or-break moment for a game that's already a massive commercial success, but it was a big bet by developer Embark Studios, which committed to releasing larger updates after long periods of relative inactivity. Based on early numbers following Frozen Trail's launch, that gamble is paying off.As we so often have to, we're working off of Steam numbers for a multiplatform game, so we can only approximate trends here. But SteamDB shows a pretty cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-hasnt-had-player-counts-like-this-in-months-steam-flies-past-125000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-hasnt-had-player-counts-like-this-in-months-steam-flies-past-125000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimson Desert reviews were lower than user score due to "reviewing period" limitation, suggests CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crimson Desert's critic reviews may have been harsher than its user reviews because normal players not working on a deadline had more time to venture off the golden path and enjoy the game's rich world and systems, according to Lybee Park, CEO of developer Pearl Abyss' Europe branch.Park spoke to The Game Business about Crimson Desert's reception, focusing on the launch period back when it was a different, meaningfully worse game that has since received approximately eight bazillion updates. Int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crimson-desert-reviews-were-lower-than-user-score-due-to-reviewing-period-limitation-suggests-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crimson-desert-reviews-were-lower-than-user-score-due-to-reviewing-period-limitation-suggests-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie in development with CD Projekt Red co-producing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie is now in development, and CD Projekt Red is co-producing it.The film is in development at Paramount Pictures, with the video game studio co-producing alongside Lorenzo di Bonaventura, according to a new report from Deadline. di Bonaventura is best known for producing the live-action Transformers and GI Joe films. No additional details about the film or its plot have been reported.CD Projekt Red also co-produced the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime series, which wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/live-action-cyberpunk-2077-movie-in-development-with-cd-projekt-red-co-producing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/live-action-cyberpunk-2077-movie-in-development-with-cd-projekt-red-co-producing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naughty Dog crunch could be "grueling" but The Last of Us and Uncharted 4 artist defends the studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of high-profile game studios are closely associated with crunch culture, and The Last of Us maker Naughty Dog is undoubtedly one of them. I feel confident saying that not only because the studio's reputation for crunch has been well-established through many years of trustworthy reporting, but because Naughty Dog representatives have confirmed as much explicitly. As recently as December 2025, reports circulated claiming Naughty Dog employees had been forced into mandatory overtime to com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/naughty-dog-crunch-could-be-grueling-but-the-last-of-us-and-uncharted-4-artist-defends-the-studio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/naughty-dog-crunch-could-be-grueling-but-the-last-of-us-and-uncharted-4-artist-defends-the-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel NYCC 2026 Live coverage – news and announcements from the Marvel TV and animation panel as it happens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marvel TV and animation panel at New York Comic Con 2026 is almost upon us. While both the Marvel panels at SDCC 2026 and D23 focused primarily on Marvel's future movies, New York Comic Con has become the traditional home for Marvel TV announcements, and this year is no different.VisionQuest is bound to be a major fixture given it debuts in less than a week, but we're also expecting/hoping for news on Daredevil: Born Again season 3, X-Men '97 season 3, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-nycc-2026-live-coverage-news-and-announcements-from-the-marvel-tv-and-animation-panel-as-it-happens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-nycc-2026-live-coverage-news-and-announcements-from-the-marvel-tv-and-animation-panel-as-it-happens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel NYCC 2026 Live Coverage – Everything announced at the Marvel panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marvel TV and animation panel at New York Comic Con 2026 is almost upon us. While both the Marvel panels at SDCC 2026 and D23 focused primarily on Marvel's future movies, New York Comic Con has become the traditional home for Marvel TV announcements, and this year is no different.VisionQuest is bound to be a major fixture given it debuts in less than a week, but we're also expecting/hoping for news on Daredevil: Born Again season 3, X-Men '97 season 3, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-nycc-2026-live-coverage-everything-announced-at-the-marvel-panel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-nycc-2026-live-coverage-everything-announced-at-the-marvel-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and more (October 9-11)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that spooky season is officially upon us, there's never been a better time to kick back and watch some new streaming hits. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan is starting things off nicely too with a new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie for Prime Video. Set in the modern day, this reimagines the horror heroine as a teenager struggling in a world of social media. Nothing scarier, right?Elsewhere, we've got several new TV shows to sink our teeth into as well, including The Last Airbender sequel Av]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-netflix-prime-video-apple-tv-and-more-october-9-11/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-netflix-prime-video-apple-tv-and-more-october-9-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders Frozen Trail patch notes are full of sentences that players have dreamed of for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update is finally here, dropping a truckload of wintry content on players and, importantly, unloading the biggest patch notes since the start of the game. We're all going to be busy with the new map, skills, guns, gadgets, and Arc for a good while, but the 2.0 Frozen Trail update is full of tiny yet exciting changes, many of which have been requested by players for nearly a full year. You can read the full patch notes here. I want to focus on some easily missed l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-frozen-trail-patch-notes-are-full-of-sentences-that-players-have-dreamed-of-for-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-frozen-trail-patch-notes-are-full-of-sentences-that-players-have-dreamed-of-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders Frozen Trail patch notes are full of sentences that players have dreamed of for a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big Arc Raiders Frozen Trail update is finally here, dropping a truckload of wintry content on players and, importantly, unloading the biggest patch notes since the start of the game. We're all going to be busy with the new map, skills, guns, gadgets, and Arc for a good while, but the 2.0 Frozen Trail update is full of tiny yet exciting changes, many of which have been requested by players for nearly a full year. You can read the full patch notes here. I want to focus on some easily missed l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-frozen-trail-patch-notes-are-full-of-sentences-that-players-have-dreamed-of-for-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-frozen-trail-patch-notes-are-full-of-sentences-that-players-have-dreamed-of-for-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox puts former Reddit and Facebook exec in charge of Minecraft studio Mojang]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot of change is going on in the annals of Xbox right now. The games division of Microsoft is in the midst of 3,200 layoffs and a complete restructuring, and that includes in senior management. Mojang, the company overseeing Minecraft, now has a new boss, but their background isn't strictly in game development.Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox, has announced that Maria Angelidou-Smith is taking on the role of Mojang CEO, replacing Kayleen Walters, who's now president of XP. That's apparently another wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-puts-former-reddit-and-facebook-exec-in-charge-of-minecraft-studio-mojang/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-puts-former-reddit-and-facebook-exec-in-charge-of-minecraft-studio-mojang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever is "simplifying" Blizzard's usual PvP but also adding a controversial weekly grind]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever won't be emulating the retail or Classic versions of Blizzard's beloved MMO when it comes to PvP &ndash; it's got its own way of approaching it.The studio outlines as much in a new post about how PvP works in WoW: Forever over on its official website, and it's somehow easier than it was back in the early 2000s but also&hellip; a tad grindy?<br />
Blizzard first describes it bringing "a refreshed sense of purpose to every match-up" with an approach that "gives players more re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-is-simplifying-blizzards-usual-pvp-but-also-adding-a-controversial-weekly-grind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-is-simplifying-blizzards-usual-pvp-but-also-adding-a-controversial-weekly-grind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 years after Burnout, Star Wars: Galactic Racer boss says "we are asking way more" from players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars: Galactic Racer studio lead Matt Webster says the new roguelite racer is way more complex than other racers by the same team.Star Wars: Galactic Racer is out now, and finally brings the series back to racing after a 24 year gap since the PS2's Racer Revenge. And perhaps more crucially, it's developed by the team at Fuse Games, which was born from multiple members of Criterion Games, making Galactic Racer as much of a homage to Star Wars: Episode 1 Racer as it is to Burnout 3 and Burnou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/25-years-after-burnout-star-wars-galactic-racer-boss-says-we-are-asking-way-more-from-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/25-years-after-burnout-star-wars-galactic-racer-boss-says-we-are-asking-way-more-from-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Atari 800XL is officially getting its rumored microcomputer remake that runs original carts]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've known retro console maker Retro Games Ltd had something in mind for the Atari 800XL since trademark applications surfaced back in May. Those plans are now official, as the company just announced a remake of the '80s microcomputer with HDMI output, a physical cartridge slot, and a full-sized keyboard. An Atari 8-bit time capsuleThe Atari 800XL remake will be fantastic for physical collectors, but if you'd rather just embrace plug-and-play convenience, the Atari 400 Mini can already run the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-atari-800xl-is-officially-getting-its-rumored-microcomputer-remake-that-runs-original-carts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-atari-800xl-is-officially-getting-its-rumored-microcomputer-remake-that-runs-original-carts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter director says every single cast member has a "love for the franchise"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what will be music to the ears of Street Fighter fans worldwide, the director of the upcoming, hard-hitting movie adaptation says everyone on the cast arrived with a serious working knowledge of Capcom's iconic fighting franchise."Everybody that's in the movie is a fan of the game," Kitao Sakurai tells GamesRadar+. "There was nobody that I cast that was like, 'what's Street Fighter? What are we doing here? Everybody came to the movie out of a love for the franchise and for the game, and with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-director-says-every-single-cast-member-has-a-love-for-the-franchise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-director-says-every-single-cast-member-has-a-love-for-the-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon's started taking its tablet game seriously, but it might be too little too late for mobile players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has just announced its latest lineup of tablets, building on the original Fire roster with Amazon Alexa-branded devices spanning 8-inch, 11-inch, and 12-inch options. Crucially, though, it's also opened up to the world of Google Play Store. This is the first time Bezos's releases have allowed for additional app support from Android's biggest marketplace. That means more reliable updates and access to a much wider range of apps, all sidling up with Amazon's own Prime software. Amazon Fire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/amazons-started-taking-its-tablet-game-seriously-but-it-might-be-too-little-too-late-for-mobile-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/amazons-started-taking-its-tablet-game-seriously-but-it-might-be-too-little-too-late-for-mobile-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon Age: The Veilguard failed because EA demanded yearly releases from BioWare, says former lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a real pity what's become of Dragon Age. Once a pillar of BioWare alongside Mass Effect, the series is now in the nether regions of the zeitgeist, thanks in no small part to the commercial failure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The long-gestating sequel suffered a number of issues, and one of the central creators behind the whole franchise suggests a few reasons as to why.In a new YouTube video (below), Mark Darrah, a lead developer across every installment of the fantasy RPG series (who ann]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragon-age-the-veilguard-failed-because-ea-demanded-yearly-releases-from-bioware-says-former-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragon-age-the-veilguard-failed-because-ea-demanded-yearly-releases-from-bioware-says-former-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After months of PSVR 2 stock shortages, PlayStation sells hundreds of VR patents to Meta]]></title><description><![CDATA[We may be hearing death knells for PlayStation VR, as it's been discovered that Meta has acquired 43 US XR patents that previously belonged to Sony, filed between 2010 and 2022. This news follows months of stock shortages for PSVR 2, the brand's current-gen VR headset that's received very little support since launch. ZDNet Korea originally found the news, as well as an agreement signed by the company transferring a total of 419 patents filed in various territories. Specifically, the XR ones are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-months-of-psvr-2-stock-shortages-playstation-sells-hundreds-of-vr-patents-to-meta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-months-of-psvr-2-stock-shortages-playstation-sells-hundreds-of-vr-patents-to-meta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PlayStation lead says too many devs are chasing "the thing that they think is just going to hit"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says too many developers are too focused on trying to make a hit game, as opposed to chasing the ideas they care about. I don't think it's a particularly original take to say AAA games have gotten a bit safe in recent years. As budgets balloon, we're seeing games follow the same formulas of proven success, while the 'out there' experiences are typically relegated to indie developers. It's how we get the yellow paint, most PlayStation Studios games being a thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-lead-says-too-many-devs-are-chasing-the-thing-that-they-think-is-just-going-to-hit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-lead-says-too-many-devs-are-chasing-the-thing-that-they-think-is-just-going-to-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 radio stations revealed alongside a series first: in-game podcasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With GTA 6 just over a month away from launch, Rockstar has finally started teasing what we can expect from the best part of every Grand Theft Auto game: the radio stations. The studio has revealed a handful of genre-focused stations covering major artists from across the years, and on top of the proper GTA 6 soundtrack, we're also getting a series first in the form of in-game podcasts.You can preview six of the stations in two minute bursts right now, offering a chance to hear a bit of the DJs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-radio-stations-revealed-alongside-a-series-first-in-game-podcasts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-radio-stations-revealed-alongside-a-series-first-in-game-podcasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered patch targets graphics issues and boats moving "uncontrollably"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered has been out in the wild for a good few days now, but it's evident that CD Projekt Red isn't finished tidying up its revamped RPG just yet &ndash; and the new patch 5.01 serves as proof.That's right, yet another update for the free upgrade to The Witcher 3 is upon us, squashing a good few bugs and addressing various complaints from fans across all platforms (except for the Nintendo Switch 2 &ndash; for now, anyway).<br />
The full patch notes from CDPR outline all of those, st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-patch-targets-graphics-issues-and-boats-moving-uncontrollably/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-patch-targets-graphics-issues-and-boats-moving-uncontrollably/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BioShock movie director says he's been "dying" to make his Netflix adaptation and they're "pretty close" to a script]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates on the Netflix BioShock adaptation have been few and far between, but the director is still hoping it gets made. Francis Lawrence, who is directing the new Hunger Games movie, recently gave GamesRadar+ some news on the long-awaited film."We're still working on a script and I think we're pretty close, and I'm feeling really good about it," he told us during press for Sunrise on the Reaping. "Yeah, I would love to make it. I've been like dying to. I've been working at it. I've been trying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bioshock-movie-director-says-hes-been-dying-to-make-his-netflix-adaptation-and-theyre-pretty-close-to-a-script/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bioshock-movie-director-says-hes-been-dying-to-make-his-netflix-adaptation-and-theyre-pretty-close-to-a-script/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon Ball Super: Beerus release schedule – episode 1 release date and streaming time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a remake of the first few arcs of legendary anime Dragon Ball Super, is almost upon us.But with new Dragon Ball series few and far between these days, you may not know exactly when and where episodes will be available on streaming. Confusing matters is the fact that two streaming services will hold the rights for Super. To help clear things up, we've put together a quick guide on the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus release schedule, episode 1 release date, and the likely tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragon-ball-super-beerus-release-schedule-episode-1-release-date-and-streaming-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragon-ball-super-beerus-release-schedule-episode-1-release-date-and-streaming-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite's Hollow Knight crossover items cost more than Hollow Knight itself &ndash; and Silksong, too]]></title><description><![CDATA[After all this time, Fortnite is collaborating with an actually good game, in Hollow Knight. I kid, of course &ndash; the all-consuming battle royale recently incorporated Kingdom Hearts as well. So, two games. The irony of this latest partnership is that the pack containing your cosmetics and what not is actually more expensive than the base game.I wish I were joking. Upon announcement of the esteemed nail-wielding warrior's arrival, Epic revealed the corresponding Fortnite DLC will cost you 2,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fortnites-hollow-knight-crossover-items-cost-more-than-hollow-knight-itself-ndash-and-silksong-too/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fortnites-hollow-knight-crossover-items-cost-more-than-hollow-knight-itself-ndash-and-silksong-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen impresses more than the original RPG's DLC as per Metacritic score]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragon's Dogma 2 is back in the limelight now after its 2024 launch thanks to its Dark Arisen DLC, which lands tomorrow &ndash; and is apparently superior to its 2013 predecessor.A whopping 13 years ago now, the original Dragon's Dogma RPG from Capcom got its own Dark Arisen expansion, and admittedly, I loved it. Everything from the Bitterblack Isle to the formidable foes the DLC boasted had me in a chokehold &ndash; and this week, the new Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen content threatens to do the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-impresses-more-than-the-original-rpgs-dlc-as-per-metacritic-score/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-impresses-more-than-the-original-rpgs-dlc-as-per-metacritic-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Pokemon blind boxes are apparently on the way, and I desperately hope they're real]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lego Pokemon blind box series just leaked, and to be perfectly honest, I feel as though Lego is very specifically targeting my bank account here.Reported by longtime leaker @got.cooped on Instagram, these Lego Pokemon blind boxes will apparently be like the Super Mario buildable figure range. These provide a random character or enemy from the Nintendo series with a mini-diorama that you build, and they tend to start from around $10 at Amazon. According to this leak, the Pokemon equivalent will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-pokemon-blind-boxes-are-apparently-on-the-way-and-i-desperately-hope-theyre-real/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-pokemon-blind-boxes-are-apparently-on-the-way-and-i-desperately-hope-theyre-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Smile Company has re-released the cute but terrifying Sadako Ring Nendoroid this spooky season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the most wonderful time of the year, that being the spooky October season. I like to spend this month re-watching my favorite horror flicks, and the original Ring is always on the must-watch list. Over the years, the film's iconic well-dwelling diva Sadako has become a fixture of figures and merchandise, and now Good Smile Company is re-releasing its own Sadako Nendoroid.Pre-orders are open for $54.99 at the official Good Smile Company US store and will remain that way until November 11. Wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/good-smile-company-has-re-released-the-cute-but-terrifying-sadako-ring-nendoroid-this-spooky-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/good-smile-company-has-re-released-the-cute-but-terrifying-sadako-ring-nendoroid-this-spooky-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox forms Xbox Pictures to "reach fans beyond gameplay through film and television adaptations"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced the formation of Xbox Pictures, a new division that will attempt to match some of its biggest IP and franchises to production companies in Hollywood.As per Xbox's own announcement, Xbox Pictures will be focused on "bringing our worlds and characters to new audiences through film, television, and other forms of linear storytelling."Xbox Pictures will be part of Xbox's new grand plans, which aims to expand beyond its gaming aspirations.In a memo obtained by The H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-forms-xbox-pictures-to-reach-fans-beyond-gameplay-through-film-and-television-adaptations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-forms-xbox-pictures-to-reach-fans-beyond-gameplay-through-film-and-television-adaptations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek returns with 25 minutes of new gameplay footage after over a month of silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek has allegedly posted more footage of the game online, with story spoilers apparently included in the latest batch.Earlier this year, clips of GTA 6 started circulating online ahead of Rockstar's big extended Netflix reveal from a leaker referring to themselves as Cyberleek. This featured a ton of gameplay footage, a leak of the game's apparent map, and some story moments like a four-minute clip of Lucia's prologue in-game, dropping the first batch of story spoilers. Natura]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-leaker-cyberleek-returns-with-25-minutes-of-new-gameplay-footage-after-over-a-month-of-silence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-leaker-cyberleek-returns-with-25-minutes-of-new-gameplay-footage-after-over-a-month-of-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razer has evolved the BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed headset into a pair fit for Lucario fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Razer has been rolling out officially licensed tech quicker than you can say "Who's that Pokemon." In fact, I'm typing these very words upon the brand's Pikachu and Eevee keyboard, which is draped in adorable art of the two pocket monsters, frolicking amongst flowers and foliage. Yet if you aren't as privy to cute PC accessories, Razer's new Lucario Edition BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed headset may be more your style.Unveiled this week on the brand's official blog,Razer has taken the BlackShark V3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-has-evolved-the-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-headset-into-a-pair-fit-for-lucario-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-has-evolved-the-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-headset-into-a-pair-fit-for-lucario-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The OG Crash Team Racing for PS1 just arrived on PC, but it's sadly yet another recomp spoiled by AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crash Team Racing, a PS1 racer that I'd argue is better than Mario Kart, finally just arrived on PC thanks to a decomp. If you've been waiting for the chaotic Naughty Dog spin-off to break free from its retro console prison, you'll probably already be making weekend plans, but this is sadly yet another project made using AI.Dubbed Crash Team Racing: Turbocharged, the shiny new port is actually based on the existing CTR native project. The latter is the product of human coders who've been decompi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-og-crash-team-racing-for-ps1-just-arrived-on-pc-but-its-sadly-yet-another-recomp-spoiled-by-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-og-crash-team-racing-for-ps1-just-arrived-on-pc-but-its-sadly-yet-another-recomp-spoiled-by-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Gears of War game won't "take nearly as long," The Coalition boss promises after 7 year gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the seven year wait between Gears 5 and Gears of War: E-Day, The Coalition studio head Mike Crump says we won't be waiting quite as long for what's next. Gears of War: E-Day is finally out after being announced back in June 2024, and by extension has ended the series longest hiatus. Gears 5 was released all the way back in 2019, following a three year wait between it and Gears 4 &ndash; which in turn only took three years to release after the launch of Gears of War Judgement. In fact, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/next-gears-of-war-game-wont-take-nearly-as-long-the-coalition-boss-promises-after-7-year-gap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/next-gears-of-war-game-wont-take-nearly-as-long-the-coalition-boss-promises-after-7-year-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superman's suit is being tweaked for Man of Tomorrow: "They re-engineered it to be slightly more functional"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Superman star David Corenswet says his suit in the Man of Tomorrow sequel has been altered to be "ready for a fight."&ldquo;The suit itself is a little bit different,&rdquo; Corenswet explained to People, "They re-engineered it to be slightly more functional and ready for a fight."With Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor already spied in a heavy-duty combat suit and the supervillain Brainiac making his DCU bow, there's plenty of reason for the Man of Steel to have his outfit reinforced as he takes on hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/supermans-suit-is-being-tweaked-for-man-of-tomorrow-they-re-engineered-it-to-be-slightly-more-functional/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/supermans-suit-is-being-tweaked-for-man-of-tomorrow-they-re-engineered-it-to-be-slightly-more-functional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unity CEO launching an AI you can use to reproduce games says doing so "does not make you Kojima"]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a new wrinkle in generative AI-assisted game development with Unity Spark, a tool specifically designed to make such practices easier. The idea is, if you have a notion about a game, you can bring up the chatbot, throw in a prompt, and it can help build a working prototype. But Unity wants to be clear - this isn't about producing games in the blink of an eye, and using it like that doesn't suddenly make you a clever dev.That's what Unity CEO Matt Bromberg told Game File, anyway, in his e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/unity-ceo-launching-an-ai-you-can-use-to-reproduce-games-says-doing-so-does-not-make-you-kojima/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/unity-ceo-launching-an-ai-you-can-use-to-reproduce-games-says-doing-so-does-not-make-you-kojima/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Flanagan says his Carrie series could lead to "something else," possibly exploring the finale's mystery women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Flanagan's Carrie TV show has hit Prime Video in full, but its cliffhanger ending has fans thinking that a season 2 may be on the horizon. However, although Flangan admits to leaving the story open-ended, he did it mainly to honor Carrie White. Warning, the following contains spoilers for the new Carrie series, so make sure you are all caught up before reading on. But first, check out our Carrie review first."As far as whether it could lead to something else down the line, my priority was a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagan-says-his-carrie-series-could-lead-to-something-else-possibly-exploring-the-finales-mystery-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagan-says-his-carrie-series-could-lead-to-something-else-possibly-exploring-the-finales-mystery-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Russo explains why Doctor Doom is "very difficult to beat" in Avengers: Doomsday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday sees MCU's best and brightest uniting to try to defeat Doctor Doom, but from everything that's been teased so far, it seems it will be their greatest challenge yet. We haven't seen much of the character, aside from a few post-credits nods, so as an audience, it's tricky to work out why he is such a formidable foe. Now director Joe Russo has shed some light on that in a new interview. "Doom&rsquo;s magic is ancient," he told Fandango. "He is a very powerful character, as you ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/joe-russo-explains-why-doctor-doom-is-very-difficult-to-beat-in-avengers-doomsday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/joe-russo-explains-why-doctor-doom-is-very-difficult-to-beat-in-avengers-doomsday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To make WoW: Forever's controversial Skyborne less "jarring," Blizzard is going back to 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Blizzard first unveiled World of Warcraft: Forever at BlizzCon 2026 last month, one thing has been weighing particularly heavily on fans' minds about the revamped MMO: the Skyborne race.It's hard to deny the controversy surrounding the new Skyborne race, from its $30 price tag to its lore implications, but Blizzard doesn't seem to necessarily agree with fans critical of the blue-skinned elves.<br />
In fact, senior game designer Josh Greenfield said the team always "knew we wanted to add some so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/to-make-wow-forevers-controversial-skyborne-less-jarring-blizzard-is-going-back-to-2004/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/to-make-wow-forevers-controversial-skyborne-less-jarring-blizzard-is-going-back-to-2004/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scrapped Green Lantern show creator reveals concept art &ndash; and it's far more cosmic than Lanterns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Way before Lanterns hit screens, there was another Green Lantern show in the works at HBO Max titled Emerald Knights. Now, the creator of the scrapped series has shared concept art, including a new look at the show's Guy Gardner. Co-creator of the 2012 DC show Arrow, Marc Guggenheim, shared multiple concept pieces on his Substack. The first shows a team of Green Lanterns, including Guy Gardner, Kilowog, Sinestro, and more, fighting against an alien species in space. Guggenheim added that this wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/scrapped-green-lantern-show-creator-reveals-concept-art-ndash-and-its-far-more-cosmic-than-lanterns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/scrapped-green-lantern-show-creator-reveals-concept-art-ndash-and-its-far-more-cosmic-than-lanterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samuel L. Jackson says he's in Avengers: Secret Wars but Marvel hasn't told him anything else]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few years in the wilderness, Samuel L. Jackson has confirmed he'll be back as Nick Fury in Avengers: Secret Wars.When speaking to The Direct, Jackson let slip he would appear in the "movie after" Avengers: Doomsday.However, Jackson, who has portrayed the one-time SHIELD director for almost two decades, has "no idea" what the story will be about."[Marvel] hasn't told me anything, other than, 'You're not gonna be in this movie. You'll be in the next,'" Jackson said.As Nick Fury, Jackson re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/samuel-l-jackson-says-hes-in-avengers-secret-wars-but-marvel-hasnt-told-him-anything-else/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/samuel-l-jackson-says-hes-in-avengers-secret-wars-but-marvel-hasnt-told-him-anything-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With GTA 6 missions, Rockstar has "made a very conscious effort to open things up"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In GTA 6, Rockstar Games has made a "very conscious effort to open things up where possible" in its missions, giving players multiple routes and ways to tackle the tasks laid out in front of them "without compromising the quality of the experience."That's according to Rockstar North co-studio lead Rob Nelson, who spoke to IGN earlier this year about the "balance between freedom and storytelling" in an interview that's now been published in full. "It is a challenge and sometimes when you are tryi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/with-gta-6-missions-rockstar-has-made-a-very-conscious-effort-to-open-things-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/with-gta-6-missions-rockstar-has-made-a-very-conscious-effort-to-open-things-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface star says his DCU villain is "so overpowered comparative to Batman" and could definitely take him out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface actor Tom Rhys Harries has teased how powerful his new DCU villain really is. The new movie details the origin story of Matt Hagen, an actor who resorts to extreme measures after he's become disfigured to return to his former glory. However, his treatment sparks an extreme transformation, turning him into a shapeshifting clay monster. In the DC comics, he's a Batman villain, and Harries thinks he would have a very good shot at taking down the Caped Crusder. "Yeah I could take Batman out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-says-his-dcu-villain-is-so-overpowered-comparative-to-batman-and-could-definitely-take-him-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-says-his-dcu-villain-is-so-overpowered-comparative-to-batman-and-could-definitely-take-him-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new Ultima RPG is on the table now that the series' creator is getting back the rights from EA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ultima is a foundational RPG series that's long been left in the past by rights holder EA, but according to series creator Richard Garriott, that could all be changing as early as next year.Garriott sold Origin Systems, the studio he co-founded with his brother and father, to EA back in 1992 along with the rights to the Ultima IP. He would continue working there for years to come, directing several Ultima RPGs and serving as producer on the seminal MMORPG, Ultima Online. In 1999, EA canceled all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-new-ultima-rpg-is-on-the-table-now-that-the-series-creator-is-getting-back-the-rights-from-ea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-new-ultima-rpg-is-on-the-table-now-that-the-series-creator-is-getting-back-the-rights-from-ea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrie stars Matthew Lillard and Amber Midthunder say the fate of their characters makes sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike other actors in past Carrie adaptations, Matthew Lillard and Amber Midthunder aren't too pressed about the fate of their characters in Mike Flanagan's new version of the 1974 Stephen King story.Warning: spoilers for Carrie episode 8 ahead!"First and foremost, in Mike Flanagan, we trust," Lillard tells GamesRadar+. "Like, if you ask him, he will have a reason. But I do think that it lends to the tragedy. [Carrie] is so overwhelmed. If you would think she could make choices, we probably wou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/carrie-stars-matthew-lillard-and-amber-midthunder-say-the-fate-of-their-characters-makes-sense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/carrie-stars-matthew-lillard-and-amber-midthunder-say-the-fate-of-their-characters-makes-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima shares native PC port of P.T., leaving the modder who made it "speechless"]]></title><description><![CDATA[P.T., the "playable teaser" meant to introduce the world to Hideo Kojima's Silent Hills, has been effectively inaccessible since Konami delisted it in 2015. Modder LoreanXavier has created a native PC port of the game that aims to make it playable for modern gamers, and even Hideo Kojima is taking notice.An article from GameRant covered this PC port of PT a few days ago, which was soon retweeted by Kojima himself &ndash; on both his English and Japanese Twitter accounts, even. Kojima constantly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-shares-native-pc-port-of-pt-leaving-the-modder-who-made-it-speechless/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-shares-native-pc-port-of-pt-leaving-the-modder-who-made-it-speechless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders lead says Steam player count discourse doesn't feel great, but Embark "accepted" it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update, a veritable relaunch following several quiet months, developer Embark Studios anticipated a decline in concurrent and daily players and chose to go all-in anyway, even if it meant weathering a few months of Steam CCU discourse. Speaking with GamesRadar+, Arc Raiders executive producer Aleksander Gr&oslash;ndal examines the conversations around the game's player count, which has unsurprisingly declined after a huge launch. This year, Arc Raiders joined t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-lead-says-steam-player-count-discourse-doesnt-feel-great-but-embark-accepted-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-lead-says-steam-player-count-discourse-doesnt-feel-great-but-embark-accepted-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis devs are cutting back on modern hand holding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The original Tomb Raider is often obtuse and obscure, challenging you to climb your way through intricate levels inch by inch. Later games in the series would gradually become more friendly, offering clearly marked pathways and handholds to prevent players from ever getting lost. For Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the developers want to make sure those stretches of isolation and exploration are front and center once again."We celebrate those moments to say, 'Hey, let's not hold your hand. Let']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-devs-are-cutting-back-on-modern-hand-holding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-devs-are-cutting-back-on-modern-hand-holding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After accidentally killing players and deleting billions, Old School RuneScape devs rush out a fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been zero days since an Old School RuneScape update gave players a heart attack. Following the rollout of a new training arena led by the NPC Pete Kayer, ironically meant to help players practice their PvP skills and survive, OSRS fans quickly noticed a bug that was interfering with the MMO's death mechanics and causing incredibly valuable gear to vanish. "DIED WITHOUT DYING AND THEN DOUBLE DEATH," exclaimed understandably panicked Reddit user Rsnks earlier today. As they hastily explaine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-accidentally-killing-players-and-deleting-billions-old-school-runescape-devs-rush-out-a-fix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-accidentally-killing-players-and-deleting-billions-old-school-runescape-devs-rush-out-a-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders lead encourages players to "take a break and play some other games" if out of content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders is entering a new, hopefully healthier era, both for players and developer Embark Studios. Instead of constantly laying on the gas trying to keep up with player demands, Embark has pumped the brakes a bit to prepare one big update &ndash; Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail, out tomorrow, October 8 &ndash; and go back to the processes that it used to make this hit extraction shooter in the first place. Executive producer Aleksander Gr&oslash;ndal says the dev team is feeling better today, mont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-lead-encourages-players-to-take-a-break-and-play-some-other-games-if-out-of-content/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-lead-encourages-players-to-take-a-break-and-play-some-other-games-if-out-of-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troy Baker says The Last of Us 2's devastating final scene was originally at the start of the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Last of Us 2 has the perfect video game ending for my money. Without spoiling anything in case you've yet to experience this masterpiece of a game, it's bitterly unsatisfying but somehow, thematically and narratively, the only way to wrap up the story in a way that does justice to the characters, who they are, and what they've all been through.OK, now I will get into spoilers, so again, if somehow The Last of Us 2 has eluded you in the six years it's been out, go play that darned game and co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/troy-baker-says-the-last-of-us-2s-devastating-final-scene-was-originally-at-the-start-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/troy-baker-says-the-last-of-us-2s-devastating-final-scene-was-originally-at-the-start-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrie's Mike Flanagan explains why he chose to exclude one infamous scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Flanagan says he opted to skip the infamous pig slaughtering scene in his adaptation of Carrie."Yeah, I didn't have much of a stomach to watch the pig get slaughtered," Flanagan tells GamesRadar+. "There's so much cruelty in the show, but it was also seeing the lack of horror on Chris's face that became more horrific to me. And seeing how far down that road she'd gone and her kind of fascination with that. Yeah, that was how we decided to approach it. I just felt like we've endured so much]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/carries-mike-flanagan-explains-why-he-chose-to-exclude-one-infamous-scene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/carries-mike-flanagan-explains-why-he-chose-to-exclude-one-infamous-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Zero Company studio is "returning" furloughed developers after "incredible response"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor is actively "returning more of our team back to work" after furloughing staff right before launch due to apparent budget issues. In a post on Bluesky, Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch confirms the great de-furloughing began this week, which it calls "an important step in our continued support for Zero Company."The statement confirms much of what was reported around the launch. "Having to ask team members to step away after we navigated unexpected busines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-zero-company-studio-is-returning-furloughed-developers-after-incredible-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-zero-company-studio-is-returning-furloughed-developers-after-incredible-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grab these essential beginner board games if you want to avoid playing Monopoly with your family this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you dreading family get-togethers this year because your folks insist on breaking out dusty old board games like Monopoly? Can't face another dinner table meltdown because a sibling got screwed out of Bond Street? It's a special kind of torture, but it's not one you need to suffer.There's a whole world of amazing alternatives out there, especially in 2026. As you can probably tell from the explosion of tabletop content on social media or the glut of board game cafes worldwide, it's got a lot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/grab-these-essential-beginner-board-games-if-you-want-to-avoid-playing-monopoly-with-your-family-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/grab-these-essential-beginner-board-games-if-you-want-to-avoid-playing-monopoly-with-your-family-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nier: Automata mastermind Yoko Taro says he's still making games for "dementia prevention"]]></title><description><![CDATA[By now, Yoko Taro's become one of the more prolific game developers around, and not just because of the distinctive moon mask he always wears during public appearances. Nier: Automata is a genuine worldwide sensation, a spin-off from his Drakengard series, and during a recent conversation he mentioned he's really done all he set out to do in the medium.The RPG creator sat down to speak with fellow dev Keisuke Okabe, who directed EnderLilies, for the opening ceremony of The Tenth Mosaic in late S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nier-automata-mastermind-yoko-taro-says-hes-still-making-games-for-dementia-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nier-automata-mastermind-yoko-taro-says-hes-still-making-games-for-dementia-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you want cheap Nerf guns, take aim at these excellent blasters with massive discounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer may be the preserve of Super Soakers, but Fall is all about Nerf guns. The best Nerf blasters come into their own when weather forces play inside, and cool new designs (like the video game-inspired Rebel Ops range that just hit shelves) drop every year to shake things up. Events like Prime Day ensure we don't have to pay through the nose for them, and Amazon has slashed the price for many top toys today. That makes it so much easier to build up an arsenal for less.Actually, there are almo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/if-you-want-cheap-nerf-guns-take-aim-at-these-excellent-blasters-with-massive-discounts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/if-you-want-cheap-nerf-guns-take-aim-at-these-excellent-blasters-with-massive-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New stealth RPG takes The Blood of Dawnwalker's controversial time limit and goes full Majora's Mask]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blood of Dawnwalker managed to stir up quite a controversy with its time restrictions, but that's not scaring indie developers away from instilling some good ol' FOMO in players &ndash; in fact, some are leaning well into it.If you're old enough to remember Majora's Mask, one of the best Zelda games of all time, then you're also (un)lucky enough to have grappled with its three-day cycle. It's stressful, sure, but it's what makes the game as fun and unique as it is &ndash; if you ask me, anyw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-stealth-rpg-takes-the-blood-of-dawnwalkers-controversial-time-limit-and-goes-full-majoras-mask/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-stealth-rpg-takes-the-blood-of-dawnwalkers-controversial-time-limit-and-goes-full-majoras-mask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 boss says "we have made money matter more in this story" than previous Grand Theft Auto games]]></title><description><![CDATA[I don't mean to alarm you, but GTA 6 is set to launch next month. There's obviously going to be a lot for fans to discover come release day, but one potential learning curve might come in the form of earning enough in-game cash to keep the narrative flowing.Or that's what it sounds like, according to Rockstar North co-studio boss Rob Nelson. Chatting with IGN in an interview from earlier this year that's now been posted in full, the lead discusses the importance of money in GTA 6, and how you wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-boss-says-we-have-made-money-matter-more-in-this-story-than-previous-grand-theft-auto-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-boss-says-we-have-made-money-matter-more-in-this-story-than-previous-grand-theft-auto-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capcom enlists Ron Perlman for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, hopefully pays him more than he got for Fallout 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fallout and Hellboy star Ron Perlman is teaming up with Capcom again to introduce you to Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen.Despite being best known for his myriad film and TV roles, Perlman is a pretty prolific voice actor, especially in games. His most famous contribution is to the Fallout series, where he serves as the narrator in multiple games, as well as the TV anchor that announces the bombs dropping in Fallout 4. Notably, he had no clue the series would be a success, saying that he was caught]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/capcom-enlists-ron-perlman-for-dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-hopefully-pays-him-more-than-he-got-for-fallout-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/capcom-enlists-ron-perlman-for-dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen-hopefully-pays-him-more-than-he-got-for-fallout-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony's digital future is good due to "convenience" and games like GTA 6 being "too big," dev says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Sony's decision to end all physical disc production for new games on PlayStation consoles in 2028 has proven quite controversial, to say the least, not everyone thinks that a digital-only world would be all bad.One such person is Hiroshi Matsuyama, CEO fo CyberConnect 2 &ndash; a studio best known for its manga and anime-based fighting games (think Naruto: Ultimate Ninja and the like) as well as its .hack series made in collaboration with the ever-beloved Bandai Namco.<br />
He makes his stan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sonys-digital-future-is-good-due-to-convenience-and-games-like-gta-6-being-too-big-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sonys-digital-future-is-good-due-to-convenience-and-games-like-gta-6-being-too-big-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface director says "you feel the shadow of Batman inherently" in the Gotham-set DC movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface director James Watkins has opened up about creating the oppressive atmosphere of Gotham for the upcoming DCU movie &ndash; and how that makes it feel like a certain Dark Knight is breathing down your neck at every turn."We looked at a lot of 1980s and 1990s street photography," Watkins told SFX magazine. "There was a documentary called Everybody Street, and I looked at a lot of the work of the photographers in it. It captures the bawdy glamor of New York, slightly edgy, slightly eccentr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-director-says-you-feel-the-shadow-of-batman-inherently-in-the-gotham-set-dc-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-director-says-you-feel-the-shadow-of-batman-inherently-in-the-gotham-set-dc-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima wrote Higgs just for Troy Baker, and it's "one of the kindest things" he's ever done]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this point, it'd almost be easier to name the blockbuster game franchise Troy Baker hasn't been a part of. The Last of Us, BioShock: Infinite, Final Fantasy 13, Mass Effect 3; he gets around. He's so prolific that creators have specifically sought him out for certain roles, like Hideo Kojima, who created a part in Death Stranding for the performer.In a PartyChat interview going through his career, Baker touches on his performance as Higgs in the Death Stranding games, a villain who wants to k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-wrote-higgs-just-for-troy-baker-and-its-one-of-the-kindest-things-hes-ever-done/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-wrote-higgs-just-for-troy-baker-and-its-one-of-the-kindest-things-hes-ever-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Galactic Racer introduces "the best Glup Shitto ever," fans say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hierarchy of power in the Glup Shittoverse is about to change as Star Wars: Galactic Racer's Biddy Blas is proving to be an incredibly obnoxious fan favorite. Even as someone who saw The Rise of Skywalker and had my interest in anything Star Wars immediately leave my body due to how bad it was&hellip; I still love all of the little freaks found in the world. The Salacious B Crumb, Sy Snootles, Klaud. And thanks to the joys of podracing, Star Wars: Galactic Racer is prime Glup Shitto territor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-introduces-the-best-glup-shitto-ever-fans-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-introduces-the-best-glup-shitto-ever-fans-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With sex in GTA 6, studio boss suggests Rockstar doesn't want another Hot Coffee moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 is about to put us in the shoes of power couple Jason and Lucia, but while different age ratings suggest a more explicit game than GTA 5 with sex scenes and more, Rockstar North co-studio boss Rob Nelson also says that the devs wanted to get intimacy "right."Speaking to IGN earlier this year in an interview that's now been published in full, Nelson specifically addresses GTA 6's handling of "physical intimacy" after IGN points out how bad many other games have traditionally been at doing s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/with-sex-in-gta-6-studio-boss-suggests-rockstar-doesnt-want-another-hot-coffee-moment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/with-sex-in-gta-6-studio-boss-suggests-rockstar-doesnt-want-another-hot-coffee-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Halo art director claps back at founding Xbox member for implying 343 Industries had a "laziness" problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Fryer, one of the first developers to join Microsoft Game Studios back in 1995, says she "watched the birth" of Halo Studios &ndash; formerly 343 Industries &ndash; while working on Gears of War 2, dubbing it "a ghost town."According to Fryer, who now regularly uploads videos about the video game industry on her YouTube channel, the Halo team was "next door" to her own &ndash; and after witnessing how it supposedly came to be, she says she's "not surprised" by Halo Studios' recent layoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-halo-art-director-claps-back-at-founding-xbox-member-for-implying-343-industries-had-a-laziness-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-halo-art-director-claps-back-at-founding-xbox-member-for-implying-343-industries-had-a-laziness-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 Prime Day Lego deals under $30]]></title><description><![CDATA[As any Lego collector knows, the bricks aren't cheap, and with new sets constantly pushing into the $400s, $500s, $600s, and beyond, it takes a certain Prime Day to remind us that you can pick up kits for pretty cheap too. To reinforce the point, I've found 30 sets that now cost under $30, all of which have been reduced for Prime Day (until, at least for many of them, the end of today). I've got Star Wars, Harry Potter, Minecraft, Friends, Speed Champions, Botanicals, Creator 3 in 1 &mdash; a lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/30-prime-day-lego-deals-under-30/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/30-prime-day-lego-deals-under-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7's beloved soundtrack is mostly "boring," Nobuo Uematsu says, but that was on purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Final Fantasy series has always had incredible music, and if you were to ask my top three soundtracks from the franchise, Final Fantasy 7 and 10 would probably compete for the number one position. Nobuo Uematsu, the longtime composer of Square Enix's centre-piece property, disagrees emphatically with the quality of the former, believing it to be a downgrade from his work in prior entries.In the book Nobuo Uematsu: On The Record by James Mielke, as shared on Twitter by FF7 Music, the storied]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7s-beloved-soundtrack-is-mostly-boring-nobuo-uematsu-says-but-that-was-on-purpose/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7s-beloved-soundtrack-is-mostly-boring-nobuo-uematsu-says-but-that-was-on-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scuf Omega vs Razer Raiju V3 Pro - which PS5 controller should you go for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last year, Scuf and Razer have done the seemingly impossible. Despite previous generations stipulating that a brand could only release one officially licensed controller per PlayStation generation, both of them have launched their second PS5 controller. They're both extremely feature-dense too. The Razer Raiju V3 Pro and the Scuf Omega both have six extra buttons alongside their standard PlayStation gamepad offering. Both are wireless, both have PC apps that let you dial down to their nit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/scuf-omega-vs-razer-raiju-v3-pro-which-ps5-controller-should-you-go-for/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/scuf-omega-vs-razer-raiju-v3-pro-which-ps5-controller-should-you-go-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overwatch devs know removing Sombra's Hack ability will "upset" players]]></title><description><![CDATA[As notorious Overwatch hero Sombra makes her support class debut in Season 5: A Grim Doctrine, Blizzard is well aware that the former DPS losing her Hack ability is going to leave some players "upset," but insists the change is "better for the game."Sombra's big support rework was announced last month, and basically comes in an attempt to make her less annoying for both her foes and allies. As you'd imagine, the rework means big changes to her abilities and perks. She's now got a new ability cal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/overwatch-devs-know-removing-sombras-hack-ability-will-upset-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/overwatch-devs-know-removing-sombras-hack-ability-will-upset-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon Genesis Evangelion is getting a new story – exclusive to bullet trains in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notoriously mind-melting anime Neon Genesis Evangelion is getting even harder to follow thanks to this bullet train-exclusive story.Those lucky enough to ride on the Tokaido Shinkansen in Japan will be treated to 'Kansai Travel Plan', a story seemingly set during the events of the OG anime that features Misato and Ritsuko mapping out a field trip for Shinji, Rei, and Asuka (H/T Dexerto).The story rolls out for passengers from October 18 through to January 31, 2027.It's just the latest in a serie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/neon-genesis-evangelion-is-getting-a-new-story-exclusive-to-bullet-trains-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/neon-genesis-evangelion-is-getting-a-new-story-exclusive-to-bullet-trains-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokemon RSE Switch ports feel all but confirmed, fans believe thanks to Pokemon Home update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Switch port truthers believe they have gotten an extra bit of ammo thanks to a Pokemon Home update released today. Last month, fans noticed that some Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire footage posted by an official Japanese Pokemon Twitter account was somewhat suspicious. Namely the footage was surprisingly crisp for a 2002 Game Boy Advance game and it lasted exactly 30 seconds &ndash; which is how long video clips saved onto a Switch console last. Given that these loo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pokemon-rse-switch-ports-feel-all-but-confirmed-fans-believe-thanks-to-pokemon-home-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pokemon-rse-switch-ports-feel-all-but-confirmed-fans-believe-thanks-to-pokemon-home-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As a retro gaming expert, the biggest piece of Prime Day advice I can give is to focus on small setup improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Okay, I'm going to say it: Prime Day isn't great for retro deals. You could argue the whole event is a bit of a damp squib this year, and that's almost certainly tied to the global cost of living crisis and AI data centres giving the hardware scene at large a kicking. I don't want you to think I'm being defeatist, though, as I've been hard at work picking out the best Prime Day retro deals live all week. It's more that the very structure of the sale will dupe retro console collectors and classic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-a-retro-gaming-expert-the-biggest-piece-of-prime-day-advice-i-can-give-is-to-focus-on-small-setup-improvements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-a-retro-gaming-expert-the-biggest-piece-of-prime-day-advice-i-can-give-is-to-focus-on-small-setup-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I still think this Lego set is better than Minas Tirith, and it just hit a record low price]]></title><description><![CDATA[I knew from early on when building Minas Tirith that it was one of my favorite Lego sets. It's a jaw-dropping build with an incredible level of detail, and the forced perspective is so cleverly done... but even then, it can't beat what I would argue is one of the all-time best Lego sets: Rivendell.This is a masterpiece of a model. Yes, it's a dead ringer for the on-screen version in all its autumnal glory and that never fails to make me nerd out when I see it on my shelf. But what impresses me m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-still-think-this-lego-set-is-better-than-minas-tirith-and-it-just-hit-a-record-low-price/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-still-think-this-lego-set-is-better-than-minas-tirith-and-it-just-hit-a-record-low-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanterns co-creator explains why Hal Jordan's murderer isn't brought to justice at the end of the series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanterns co-creator and co-writer Tom King has revealed why the team chose to seemingly unpunish Hal Jordan's murderer, explaining that the reality is so much worse than going to jail. Warning, the following contains major spoilers for Lanterns season 1 episode 8, so make sure you're all caught up before reading on. In the Lanterns finale, we finally learn who shot and killed Hal Jordan. It turns out to be his girlfriend, Sheriff Kerry Kane. Yep, the same person who found Hal's body frozen on th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-co-creator-explains-why-hal-jordans-murderer-isnt-brought-to-justice-at-the-end-of-the-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-co-creator-explains-why-hal-jordans-murderer-isnt-brought-to-justice-at-the-end-of-the-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day Pokémon deals on gift-shaped items]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world of Pok&eacute;mon merch is far bigger than the actual world of the franchise. That can be a problem in times like now, Prime Day, because finding good gifts and discounts can be quite a challenge. With today being the last day of Amazon's sales, the pressure is mounting.But let's banish the pressure, because I've found an array of Pok&eacute;mon gifts which are worth picking up. All but one of these cost under $50 at their reduced price (the other is still worth knowing about, given it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-pokmon-deals-on-gift-shaped-items/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-pokmon-deals-on-gift-shaped-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals live: the best game and accessory deals still kicking]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)1. Quick links2. Best deals3. Live updatesThe chance to grab the best Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals is coming to an end. October 7 is here, which means it's officially day two of this week's savings, and the clock is ticking before the deals are gone for good - literally. Anything part of this month's deals now features a red banner which shows the remaining hours and minutes until Prime Day is up for good.With time ticking away, it's best I get right to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-nintendo-switch-deals-live-the-best-game-and-accessory-deals-still-kicking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-nintendo-switch-deals-live-the-best-game-and-accessory-deals-still-kicking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Sony patent proposes using AI to alter boss fights in real time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly published Sony patent could theoretically see future PlayStation games adapting boss fights in real time based on how you deal with their moves, and I sincerely hope FromSoftware isn't listening.As highlighted by Patentlyze (thanks, Wccftech), the patent for an "AI-adapted non-player character for video game system," AKA US-20260295429-A1, was first filed in the US last March, but was more recently published on October 1. The patent opens by stating that "as video games increase in compl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-sony-patent-proposes-using-ai-to-alter-boss-fights-in-real-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-sony-patent-proposes-using-ai-to-alter-boss-fights-in-real-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Flanagan's Exorcist sequel gets its first teaser as horror legend calls it "unsafely dark"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of writing Clayface and creating a new version of Carrie for the small screen, Mike Flanagan has unveiled the first look at his new Exorcist movie. The upcoming seventh movie in the franchise, The Exorcist: Martyrs, stars Scarlett Johansson and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Flanagan has teased just how dark it gets.Speaking to FilmSpeak, he confirmed that the movie is the darkest thing he's ever written. "It's viciously dark," Flanagan said. "It's unsafely dark at times, and we went places i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagans-exorcist-sequel-gets-its-first-teaser-as-horror-legend-calls-it-unsafely-dark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagans-exorcist-sequel-gets-its-first-teaser-as-horror-legend-calls-it-unsafely-dark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 boss says using AI to replace devs is a "fundamentally flawed idea"]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a certain routine setting in for AI in video games right now, wherein a studio or publisher uses it to some extent, only to get pushback and replace the generative assets with more human work. The approach is fundamentally wrong-headed, believes Martin Klima, the CEO of Warhorse Studios, the studio behind the Kingdom Come: Deliverance games, because the tech is a tool, not a replacement for the creative process."AI is not a get out of jail free card," he tells PC Gamer. He dispels the no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-boss-says-using-ai-to-replace-devs-is-a-fundamentally-flawed-idea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-boss-says-using-ai-to-replace-devs-is-a-fundamentally-flawed-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface star worked through his "anxiety" during screen testing by playing Elden Ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface star Tom Rhys Harries has revealed his surprising gaming habits during screen testing for the DCU role of Matt Hagen."I played Elden Ring to switch my brain off during the three months I was screen testing for Clayface," Rhys Harries told Elden Ring movie lead (and new Cyclops actor) Kit Connor for Interview Magazine. "It probably talks to my level of anxiety throughout that period."Connor himself also offered some small insight into the upcoming Elden Ring movie, indicating he bulked u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-worked-through-his-anxiety-during-screen-testing-by-playing-elden-ring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-worked-through-his-anxiety-during-screen-testing-by-playing-elden-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 months after release, The Odyssey is returning to IMAX screens after Digger bombs at the box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just as the box office cools off from a hot summer, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is returning to the big screen. The fantasy epic is coming back to IMAX and IMAX 70MM cinemas from October 7, as announced by the official Odyssey Twitter page. The Odyssey hasn't actually finished its theatrical run yet, after releasing on July 17. The movie stayed on premium large format screens up to September 30, after being extended due to high demand. Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey is returning to IM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/3-months-after-release-the-odyssey-is-returning-to-imax-screens-after-digger-bombs-at-the-box-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/3-months-after-release-the-odyssey-is-returning-to-imax-screens-after-digger-bombs-at-the-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 won't be playable on PC via Xbox Cloud Gaming, exec clarifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball has commented on GTA 6 streaming rumors, saying the game won't be streaming on PC, nor exclusively on Xbox. Earlier this week, The Verge reported that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees during an all-hands meeting that the company has something planned for GTA 6 that "no other platform holder is doing," which sources identified as Xbox landing exclusive streaming rights for GTA 6. This would've meant that to stream the game, you would need Xbox Cloud Gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-wont-be-playable-on-pc-via-xbox-cloud-gaming-exec-clarifies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-wont-be-playable-on-pc-via-xbox-cloud-gaming-exec-clarifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO says Battle.net isn't becoming Steam after The Witcher 3: "We will do it the right way"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Blizzard continues to flesh its PC storefront Battle.net out with the likes of The Witcher 3, Xbox CEO and executive vice president Asha Sharma doubles down on what the World of Warcraft studio has said before &ndash; it's not trying to create another Steam.Yes, Blizzard partnered with CD Projekt Red to see The Witcher 3 make its way onto its own storefront &ndash; but that doesn't mean Battle.net will continue to accept just any game willy-nilly, or that it's a one-to-one Steam competitor.<br />
A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-ceo-says-battlenet-isnt-becoming-steam-after-the-witcher-3-we-will-do-it-the-right-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-ceo-says-battlenet-isnt-becoming-steam-after-the-witcher-3-we-will-do-it-the-right-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day PS5 deals end today: the best console, game, and accessory savings I've found in the sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Future)1. Quick links2. Best deals3. Live updatesPrime Day PS5 deals are rolling on, and with a fresh day of savings come some casualties. I've seen a number of prices jumping back up the ladder this morning, including one of our top picks from earlier in the sale, Pragmata. That means things are certainly moving in Sony's world, if you see a price you like it's worth getting in there. These offers officially close out at midnight tonight, but that's just the end of Prime Day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-ps5-deals-end-today-the-best-console-game-and-accessory-savings-ive-found-in-the-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-ps5-deals-end-today-the-best-console-game-and-accessory-savings-ive-found-in-the-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After the Warner Bros. purchase, Skydance confirms the DCU still has a "long-term" vision across film, TV, and gaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skydance, the new company formed by Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, has laid out their plans for the DCU. There was some concern that the newly formed DC Studios under James Gunn and Peter Safran may be axed in the turmoil. Currently, however, it seems that the new company is committed to the future of the DCU. On the Skydance website, a special section is dedicated to DC Studios under the list of brands. In the bio, it states: "DC Studios is committed to building a long-term creative ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-the-warner-bros-purchase-skydance-confirms-the-dcu-still-has-a-long-term-vision-across-film-tv-and-gaming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-the-warner-bros-purchase-skydance-confirms-the-dcu-still-has-a-long-term-vision-across-film-tv-and-gaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day retro deals live: consoles, handhelds, and accessories I'd grab before Big Deal Days ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Phil Hayton)1. Quick links<br />
2. Today's best deals<br />
3. Live updatesPrime Day retro deals have been a mixed bag this year, but now that Big Deal Days is in its final stretch, we could see new discounts emerge. There's no guarantee that Amazon will price cut additional consoles, handhelds, controllers, and acessories today, but that is its pitch for this year's sale, and if it is giving us more to enhance our classic gaming setups with, it will be before midnight tonight.I've actua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-retro-deals-live-consoles-handhelds-and-accessories-id-grab-before-big-deal-days-ends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-retro-deals-live-consoles-handhelds-and-accessories-id-grab-before-big-deal-days-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Stranding movie director is location scouting and it already looks perfect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Death Stranding movie director Michael Sarnoski has revealed he has started location scouting for the upcoming A24 adaptation.On Instagram, Sarnoski &ndash; draped in a Death Stranding t-shirt &ndash; posted a selfie of his current setting: the rocky landscape of Iceland.A post shared by Michael Sarnoski (@michael_sarnoski)A photo posted by In another video, saved for posterity and posted on Twitter, you can see how perfect the location is &ndash; perfectly resembling the harsh terrain and stunn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/death-stranding-movie-director-is-location-scouting-and-it-already-looks-perfect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/death-stranding-movie-director-is-location-scouting-and-it-already-looks-perfect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hulk star Mark Ruffalo says Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a "teaser for what's to come" for Peter Parker and Bruce Banner in the MCU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now out on digital release, which comes with a whole bunch of extra featurettes. In one, called 'Friends and Foes', Mark Ruffalo and Tom Holland open up about working together on the movie, and tease what it might mean for their future in the MCU."The idea of Hulk and Spider-Man finally meeting up," Ruffalo says in the clip. "It's iconic and legendary in the comics. And I think the way we do it is really a teaser for what's to come with these two characters."It's an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hulk-star-mark-ruffalo-says-spider-man-brand-new-day-is-a-teaser-for-whats-to-come-for-peter-parker-and-bruce-banner-in-the-mcu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hulk-star-mark-ruffalo-says-spider-man-brand-new-day-is-a-teaser-for-whats-to-come-for-peter-parker-and-bruce-banner-in-the-mcu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PlayStation boss recalls Nintendo employee's reaction to the PSP reveal: "You bastards"]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the phrase "console war" tends to conjure up images of, you know, consoles, don't think the battle between handhelds was any less contentious back in the day. The mid-'00s battle between Sony's PlayStation Portable and Nintendo's DS seems pretty one-sided in retrospect, but it certainly didn't seem that way at the time. Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden certainly remembers how threatening his company's entry into the handheld market felt."I remember when we showed the first PSP back in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-recalls-nintendo-employees-reaction-to-the-psp-reveal-you-bastards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-recalls-nintendo-employees-reaction-to-the-psp-reveal-you-bastards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long before GTA 6, Rockstar turned a Clair Obscur Expedition 33-sized budget into $600 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountains emerged. Rivers carved canyons. And a whole bunch of other stuff happened between the release of GTA 5 and the impending launch of GTA 6. In that time, developer Rockstar Games, in step with the broader games industry, ballooned in size and racked up expenses to match. But long before the days of production budgets estimated to be comfortably north of $1 billion, a new Grand Theft Auto could be built in a cave with a box of scraps &ndash; which is to say, developed in a few years by un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/long-before-gta-6-rockstar-turned-a-clair-obscur-expedition-33-sized-budget-into-600-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/long-before-gta-6-rockstar-turned-a-clair-obscur-expedition-33-sized-budget-into-600-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analogue Pocket SNES emulator dev says AI-powered slop code "has no place in my world"]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the best parts of the Analogue Pocket is openFPGA &ndash; a fancy name for supporting an array of open-source, homebrew emulators. But as with seemingly every corner of the retro dev scene, the makers of these FPGA emulator cores are having to contend with low-effort, vibe-coded slop from would-be contributors. You can pencil in the dev behind the SNES emulator for Analogue Pocket as one of the many annoyed by having to deal with all this AI-generated code.Yesterday, a contributor going b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/analogue-pocket-snes-emulator-dev-says-ai-powered-slop-code-has-no-place-in-my-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/analogue-pocket-snes-emulator-dev-says-ai-powered-slop-code-has-no-place-in-my-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Helix is seemingly pulling a Steam Deck, CEO discusses devices for players "on the go"]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reiterated plans for Xbox Project Helix to encompass a "family of devices" at a recent company town hall meeting, describing a new generation with a console at its center but also with options for players "on the go," seemingly in the vein of portable systems like Valve's Steam Deck or Nintendo's Switch 2. In a meeting transcript shared with Windows Central, Sharma says, "We are moving to a family of devices for Gen-10," the hardware generation which will cover the PS6 a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-helix-is-seemingly-pulling-a-steam-deck-ceo-discusses-devices-for-players-on-the-go/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-helix-is-seemingly-pulling-a-steam-deck-ceo-discusses-devices-for-players-on-the-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D&amp;D and Magic The Gathering developers unionize, demand protection from "LLMs and generative AI"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The makers of Dungeons &amp; Dragons and Magic: The Gathering have unionized. Today, the developers of the massive tabletop games have announced that they're joining United Wizards of the Coast - CWA, and are calling on their company to voluntarily recognize the union. Among their demands is protection from what they call an increasing push for AI use from Wizards of the Coast management.United Wizards of the Coast announced its existence in April. Back then, it consisted only of the developers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dampd-and-magic-the-gathering-developers-unionize-demand-protection-from-llms-and-generative-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dampd-and-magic-the-gathering-developers-unionize-demand-protection-from-llms-and-generative-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RuneScape devs apologize for plan to reset and divide the MMO with Reignited servers]]></title><description><![CDATA[RuneScape developer Jagex is reconsidering its plans after one of the biggest announcements at its recent RuneFest event sparked widespread outrage among the game's player base. RuneScape Reignited, a proposed plan to fork the MMO into new worlds with fresh economies and leaderboards, is going back to the drawing board. "We are re-evaluating RuneScape Reignited," a fresh Jagex blog post begins. "Let&rsquo;s not mince words here. We have made you, as existing players, feel like you are no longer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/runescape-devs-apologize-for-plan-to-reset-and-divide-the-mmo-with-reignited-servers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/runescape-devs-apologize-for-plan-to-reset-and-divide-the-mmo-with-reignited-servers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naughty Dog "exists to sell Sony hardware," former Last of Us and Uncharted dev says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making AAA games is only getting more expensive, particularly in North America, where many of the industry's most prestigious studios are based. With so many companies pouring their big budget development resources into live-service games that can generate infinite profits, how are studios like Naughty Dog allowed to continue investing years into one-and-done single-player games? Probably because Sony needs those games to keep selling PS5s."My understanding is really that Naughty Dog exists to s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/naughty-dog-exists-to-sell-sony-hardware-former-last-of-us-and-uncharted-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/naughty-dog-exists-to-sell-sony-hardware-former-last-of-us-and-uncharted-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castlevania Belmont's Curse skipping Switch 2 also baffles former Nintendo marketing lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The release of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is something of a monkey's paw affair for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. Yes, the classic franchise is back, and in fine form, but it's only been released on the original Switch - there's no dedicated version for the newer platform. Even a former marketing manager for the home of Super Mario is a little bit baffled.In a video posted on social media, Kit Ellis, ex-senior PR manager at Nintendo of America, expressed his confusion at Konami's approach to bring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-skipping-switch-2-also-baffles-former-nintendo-marketing-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-skipping-switch-2-also-baffles-former-nintendo-marketing-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A terrifying campaign version of our favorite horror board game got fully funded in just 54 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new installment of the beloved Nemesis horror board game series met its crowdfunding goal in less than a minute.Nemesis Legacy turns the series' alien-infested cat-and-mouse mechanics into a long, bloody campaign where each of your decisions have major consequences. It seems as though fans are very into this idea, because the Gamefound pledge page is well over 6,700% funded&hellip; and counting. (The last time I checked, pledges were sitting at &euro;3,354,410 / $3,755,916.)Although it still t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-terrifying-campaign-version-of-our-favorite-horror-board-game-got-fully-funded-in-just-54-seconds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-terrifying-campaign-version-of-our-favorite-horror-board-game-got-fully-funded-in-just-54-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new campaign version of our favorite horror board game got fully funded in just 54 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new installment in the beloved Nemesis horror board game series has just been revealed with a crowdfunding campaign, and it met its goal in less than a minute.Nemesis Legacy promises to take the series' cat-and-mouse mechanics and turns them into a long and bloody campaign where each of your decisions have consequences. It seems as though fans are very into this idea, because the Gamefound pledge page is well over 1,600% funded&hellip; and counting. (The last time I checked, it was sitting at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-new-campaign-version-of-our-favorite-horror-board-game-got-fully-funded-in-just-54-seconds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-new-campaign-version-of-our-favorite-horror-board-game-got-fully-funded-in-just-54-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elder Scrolls Online is prioritizing combat less for content that has you "looking in every nook"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls Online is undergoing a bit of a "renaissance" this year and beyond, as the MMO's developers put it &ndash; and much of that involves introducing new types of content that break the game's old formula, so to speak.2026 has not been easy for ZeniMax Online Studios with Microsoft's plan to cut over 3,200 employees at Xbox coming into action. Heck, Bethesda's union representatives reported a loss of "dozens of programmers, artists, designers and testers" &ndash; and the chaos is on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/elder-scrolls-online-is-prioritizing-combat-less-for-content-that-has-you-looking-in-every-nook/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/elder-scrolls-online-is-prioritizing-combat-less-for-content-that-has-you-looking-in-every-nook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Store credit deal brings GTA 6's $100 Ultimate Edition down to normal game price]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation users can get $100 in PSN store credit for $80 using a limited-time offer available to Costco members. Costco is selling four $25 PlayStation Store gift cards for $79.99 with an exclusive membership discount, offering a solid 20% saving. This price will only show up to members who are signed in. Each Costco member can only claim this deal twice, and it will only be available until Sunday, October 11 or "while supplies last." Once purchased, the digital download codes will be delivere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-store-credit-deal-brings-gta-6s-100-ultimate-edition-down-to-normal-game-price/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-store-credit-deal-brings-gta-6s-100-ultimate-edition-down-to-normal-game-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fable creator was "a little bit worried" about the upcoming reboot at first, but now he "can't wait"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fable creator Peter Molyneux might not be working on Playground Games' upcoming reboot, but his separation from the RPG means that he's excited to experience it for the first time "as a gamer."Speaking to PCGamesN in a new interview, Molyneux &ndash; the former founder and CEO of Lionhead Studios and now the founder and creative director at 22Cans &ndash; is asked for his thoughts on Fable as it gets closer and closer to its release next year. "It makes me immensely proud that a game that I love]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fable-creator-was-a-little-bit-worried-about-the-upcoming-reboot-at-first-but-now-he-cant-wait/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fable-creator-was-a-little-bit-worried-about-the-upcoming-reboot-at-first-but-now-he-cant-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered players are being haunted by the ghost of Assassin's Creed Unity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those of you who were around for the launch of Assassin's Creed Unity will no doubt remember the cursed images that surrounded the release. Upon the game's release, players were horrified to find a recurring issue in which NPCs wouldn't load properly, leaving their faces replaced with floating eyeballs and hair. And now, The Witcher 3 fans are facing the same demons, thanks to the remaster.The Witcher 3 Remastered arrived last week, on September 29, and by and large, it's been satisfying. There]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-players-are-being-haunted-by-the-ghost-of-assassins-creed-unity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-players-are-being-haunted-by-the-ghost-of-assassins-creed-unity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most iconic Joker artwork ever made becomes a Lego Batman set]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most iconic and eye-catching Batman comic covers is being turned into a Lego set, and it's so accurate I'm floored.Revealed in honor of New York Comic Con 2026, Lego The Joker Wall Art Comic Cover recreates a beloved illustration for Detective Comics #880 where the clown prince of crime is largely made up of tiny bats. This brick-built version is strikingly close to the original Batman cover by artist Jock, and it's up for pre-order from Lego now ahead of a January launch.It isn't the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-most-iconic-joker-artwork-ever-made-becomes-a-lego-batman-set/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-most-iconic-joker-artwork-ever-made-becomes-a-lego-batman-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of the most iconic pieces of Joker artwork ever made becomes a Lego Batman set]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most iconic and eye-catching Batman comic covers is being turned into a Lego set, and it's so accurate I'm floored.Revealed in honor of New York Comic Con 2026, Lego The Joker Wall Art Comic Cover recreates a beloved illustration for Detective Comics #880 where the clown prince of crime is largely made up of tiny bats. This brick-built version is strikingly close to the original Batman cover by artist Jock, and it's up for pre-order from Lego now ahead of a January launch.It isn't the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-of-the-most-iconic-pieces-of-joker-artwork-ever-made-becomes-a-lego-batman-set/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-of-the-most-iconic-pieces-of-joker-artwork-ever-made-becomes-a-lego-batman-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Witcher 3 remastered guide to Prime Day, all the discounts you need before you return to The Continent.]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest game releases of 2026 is a decade old; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt &mdash; Remastered has proven a huge hit, and gamers have been taking up the call to return to the Continent and combat the Wild Hunt. With its upgraded visuals and performance, the revitalized game deserve a revitalized rig to play it on. Your monitor, headset and speakers may have worked great in 2015, but the Remastered edition demands more. Luckily, it's Prime Day, with discounts across Amazon on October 6 and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/your-witcher-3-remastered-guide-to-prime-day-all-the-discounts-you-need-before-you-return-to-the-continent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/your-witcher-3-remastered-guide-to-prime-day-all-the-discounts-you-need-before-you-return-to-the-continent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razer ascends beyond TMR thumbsticks, launches the Wolverine V4 Pro controller for Xbox and PC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years on from the launch of its popular Wolverine V3 Pro controller, Razer is launching the Wolverine V4 Pro, and while it looks nearly identical, it's hiding some tricks within. Most notably, this new Xbox Series X controller has opted not to use TMR thumbsticks, which have become the industry gold standard since the last Wolverine hit the shelves. In fact, Razer has chosen to include swappable magnetic elements in the Wolverine V4 Pro, which means a choice of TMR sticks (Tunneling magneto-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-ascends-beyond-tmr-thumbsticks-launches-the-wolverine-v4-pro-controller-for-xbox-and-pc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-ascends-beyond-tmr-thumbsticks-launches-the-wolverine-v4-pro-controller-for-xbox-and-pc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The final hero for Dice Throne Nexus is an absolute menace who hacks opponents, get your first look here]]></title><description><![CDATA[GamesRadar+ can exclusively reveal the fourth and final hero for upcoming strategy game Dice Throne, and they feel like a tabletop equivalent of "stop hitting yourself" &ndash; she uses your board against you with some particularly vicious powers. Dice Throne Nexus is the next installment for the hybrid dice/card game franchise, and it's due to launch via Kickstarter on October 13 with four heroes. We've already been introduced to three of them (Snyper, Punch-A-Tron 3000, and The Ghostrunner), b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-final-hero-for-dice-throne-nexus-is-an-absolute-menace-who-hacks-opponents-get-your-first-look-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-final-hero-for-dice-throne-nexus-is-an-absolute-menace-who-hacks-opponents-get-your-first-look-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MMO Aion 2 soars on Steam with nearly 400,000 concurrent players despite "Mixed" reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aion 2 has finally arrived and is proving quite popular as this month's shiny new MMO, with hundreds of thousands of players enjoying its stunning character creator and visuals &ndash; despite developer and publisher NC's use of generative AI, that is.In case you've missed it, Aion 2 is here as the ambitious sequel to Korean MMO Aion: The Tower of Eternity &ndash; a 2008 gem that's maintained a dedicated fanbase despite its age.<br />
It's got quite an active community already, too, hitting nearly 400]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-mmo-aion-2-soars-on-steam-with-nearly-400000-concurrent-players-despite-mixed-reviews/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-mmo-aion-2-soars-on-steam-with-nearly-400000-concurrent-players-despite-mixed-reviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sega decides official Sonic Discord server is a good idea, is quickly proven wrong: "Sonic pregnant"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sega has created an official Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server, giving the blue blur's most dedicated fans a space to chat about the series and everything they love about it together, in an extremely bold move that everyone seems to be having the same reaction to: Oh no.Look, I have nothing against Sonic. In fact, one of the very first games I ever played at 4 years old was Sonic: 3D Blast, and I've been a casual fan of the series ever since. But the hardcore Sonic fanbase has a reputation for b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sega-decides-official-sonic-discord-server-is-a-good-idea-is-quickly-proven-wrong-sonic-pregnant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sega-decides-official-sonic-discord-server-is-a-good-idea-is-quickly-proven-wrong-sonic-pregnant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima would use a trip to space to make a game, because he doesn't "have any other skills"]]></title><description><![CDATA[If any game developer is likely to make it into space, it's Hideo Kojima. He's just so well connected. He recently divulged how he'd treat a trip to the cosmos, and of course, his itinerary would include making a game of some description.The Metal Gear Solid creator got into what his jaunt into the stars above would be like during an episode of the Koji10 podcast. "Before going to the Moon, Mars, or Venus, I'd like to get above the atmosphere and see Earth," he says. "That's the first thing. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-would-use-a-trip-to-space-to-make-a-game-because-he-doesnt-have-any-other-skills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-would-use-a-trip-to-space-to-make-a-game-because-he-doesnt-have-any-other-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey chooms - Hori has unveiled Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 accessories, and they're already out now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 20277 was a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, so it feels only fitting that it now has an official case and controller to its name. Accessory maker Hori unveiled via its USA X (Twitter) account this week that both a Horipad Turbo controller and an Adventure Pack case were now available at Best Buy, both looking like they've stepped straight out of Night City.Starting from $36.99 (via Best Buy), these aren't brand-new Switch 2 accessories, but rather existing Hori products with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hey-chooms-hori-has-unveiled-cyberpunk-2077-switch-2-accessories-and-theyre-already-out-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hey-chooms-hori-has-unveiled-cyberpunk-2077-switch-2-accessories-and-theyre-already-out-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay's October theme is spooky: send us creepy, scary and weird clips for a chance to win a &pound;/$250 Amazon voucher!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month Replay's theme is 'spooky' because it's Halloween, and you can't stop me. It doesn't have to be horror outright, just anything that fits this spine-chilling season, from creepy moments to eerie happenings. Although full on scares are totally okay too. There's basically only one rule: is the clip spooky? If it is, send it to us for a chance to win a $/&pound;250 Amazon voucher.GamesRadar+ Replay is the community video series made by you: you can submit and share your clips here for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/replays-october-theme-is-spooky-send-us-creepy-scary-and-weird-clips-for-a-chance-to-win-a-pound250-amazon-voucher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/replays-october-theme-is-spooky-send-us-creepy-scary-and-weird-clips-for-a-chance-to-win-a-pound250-amazon-voucher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm building the ultimate GTA 6 setup this Prime Day, these are the gadgets in my cart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Future)1. Quick links2. The setup3. Live updatesGTA 6 is nearly upon us, and with just a few weeks left to build that ultimate setup Amazon's Prime Day couldn't have come at a better time. We've been waiting so patiently, for so long, it seems right to herald in this new era of GTA with something a little special. Whether you're wondering which TV will let that Xbox sparkle or finally giving in to the allure of the pro controller, there's plenty of kit out there designed to ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/im-building-the-ultimate-gta-6-setup-this-prime-day-these-are-the-gadgets-in-my-cart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/im-building-the-ultimate-gta-6-setup-this-prime-day-these-are-the-gadgets-in-my-cart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you want to get cozy with board games this Fall, Prime Day is slashing the price on my all-time favorites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweater season is officially here, and I don't know about you, but I can't think of anything better than snuggling up under a blanket with a hot mug of something and a board game this Fall. It seems as though Amazon agrees, because its Prime Day board game deals have slashed the price on some all-timers. I spend a lot of time reporting on the best board games whenever I'm not playing them, and so many of my go-to recommendations are included in today's Prime Day sale. That ranges from "gateway"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/if-you-want-to-get-cozy-with-board-games-this-fall-prime-day-is-slashing-the-price-on-my-all-time-favorites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/if-you-want-to-get-cozy-with-board-games-this-fall-prime-day-is-slashing-the-price-on-my-all-time-favorites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Zelda Ocarina of Time guide to Prime Day, all the discounts Hyrulians need to know about this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's just less than a month to go until the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake releases on November 5. Sure, you could load it up on your Switch 2 and enjoy it without much thought, but you're reading this at the perfect time to make the most of the title.That's because we're currently in the midst of Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals, with discounts running on a range of products between October 6 and October 7. Of course, that includes plenty of items you'll appreciate come Zelda day like controll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/your-zelda-ocarina-of-time-guide-to-prime-day-all-the-discounts-hyrulians-need-to-know-about-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/your-zelda-ocarina-of-time-guide-to-prime-day-all-the-discounts-hyrulians-need-to-know-about-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima teases future cameos in a "big live-action movie" and a "major anime title"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima has confirmed he has more cameo appearances on the way in major movies and anime series."I already shot a few other things," Kojima said on the return of radio show KOJI10 while discussing his cameos in Japanese crime drama Vivant (sans beard) as Commissioner Watanuki and in the Japanese dub of Zootopia 2 as Officer Molebrandt."Directors and others have asked me to [appear]. One is a big live-action movie and [the other] is a major anime title."On top of that, Kojima, who is already]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-teases-future-cameos-in-a-big-live-action-movie-and-a-major-anime-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-teases-future-cameos-in-a-big-live-action-movie-and-a-major-anime-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncharted star says a new sequel would be "one of the biggest games ever"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As rumors of a new Uncharted game being in development swirl, Nathan Drake actor Nolan North has stated that he'd "absolutely" be happy to reprise his role in a new game&hellip; "it just depends if Sony wants to make money" by developing it.North was asked about potentially returning as the beloved Uncharted protagonist during a panel at Gamergy in Puerto Rico in late August (thanks, DomTheBomb), and showed zero hesitation."110 percent, absolutely," he responds. "Oh yeah. I think it would be one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/uncharted-star-says-a-new-sequel-would-be-one-of-the-biggest-games-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/uncharted-star-says-a-new-sequel-would-be-one-of-the-biggest-games-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skyrim modder forgoes trend of AI-powered crossovers, brings Elden Ring's combat to the RPG himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 presses on, Skyrim players are still finding ways to spice the 14-year-old RPG up with mods &ndash; like one that brings Elden Ring combat to the game.Yes, you read that right&hellip; FromSoftware's notoriously brutal combat in Bethesda's, uh, far more forgiving formula. A fan reveals the mod over on X, noting that it's "fully playable," with a clip of the crossover creation in action.<br />
"This isn't a passthrough or any fancy tricks," they write. "Someone straig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/skyrim-modder-forgoes-trend-of-ai-powered-crossovers-brings-elden-rings-combat-to-the-rpg-himself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/skyrim-modder-forgoes-trend-of-ai-powered-crossovers-brings-elden-rings-combat-to-the-rpg-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo Studios releases concept art for its version of Halo 7, teasing an "ancient, terrible creature"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oh, what could've been. Now that Activision is handling development of the next Halo game and Halo Studios has been reduced to a support studio for existing releases, we can only imagine what the next installment in Master Chief's adventures would've looked like from that team. A selection of concept art provides some insight into their vision for Halo 7, and it points towards an intriguing game.Alex Wakeford, a franchise writer at Halo Studios, published what's now believed to be the final issu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/halo-studios-releases-concept-art-for-its-version-of-halo-7-teasing-an-ancient-terrible-creature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/halo-studios-releases-concept-art-for-its-version-of-halo-7-teasing-an-ancient-terrible-creature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanterns season 2 still isn't confirmed, but showrunner Chris Mundy has teased that a fan-favorite Lantern could appear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following that fiery Lanterns season finale, HBO has yet to renew the record-breaking DCU show for a second season, but that isn't stopping showrunner and writer Chirs Mundy from teasing where Lanterns season 2 could take us. "We won't be back in Rushville unless something crazy happens in Rushville every 10 years. But it's going to be an Earth-based story that we continue most likely," said Mundy on The Ringer-Verse's The Midnight Boys (around the 1 hour 45 minute mark). However, with Hal Jorda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-season-2-still-isnt-confirmed-but-showrunner-chris-mundy-has-teased-that-a-fan-favorite-lantern-could-appear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-season-2-still-isnt-confirmed-but-showrunner-chris-mundy-has-teased-that-a-fan-favorite-lantern-could-appear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Dogs to be "potentially remade" someday, Ubisoft says as series goes 6 years with no launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A good couple of years have passed since we've heard anything solid about Watch Dogs, the action-adventure series that had 13-year-old me stupidly excited in the early 2010s &ndash; but it's back in the limelight now, it seems.Watch Dogs is a bit of a strange one, really. There's a movie in the works still that (as far as we know, anyway) started filming back in 2024 with little news coming about it since, and nothing about any new game &ndash; but that might be changing.<br />
As per a recent report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/watch-dogs-to-be-potentially-remade-someday-ubisoft-says-as-series-goes-6-years-with-no-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/watch-dogs-to-be-potentially-remade-someday-ubisoft-says-as-series-goes-6-years-with-no-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As GTA 6 battles Zelda: Ocarina of Time, expert says Nintendo is "the only company" that could try]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6's upcoming release is set to dominate November, with most other games fleeing from its enormous shadow, but it does have one major opponent in the form of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. One expert goes as far as to say Nintendo is "the only company in the industry with a fanbase loyal enough to make that bet."The GTA 6 and Ocarina of Time remake rivalry was the topic of a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch from a few days ago, in which the show fails to make Zelda sound boring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-gta-6-battles-zelda-ocarina-of-time-expert-says-nintendo-is-the-only-company-that-could-try/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-gta-6-battles-zelda-ocarina-of-time-expert-says-nintendo-is-the-only-company-that-could-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly-released Spider-Man: Brand New Day deleted scene clears up a big question from Peter Parker's hospital stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now out on digital, and the release has brought with it a whole host of new footage. Among the additional moments is a glimpse at the scene when Spider-Man is unmasked in the hospital.After taking the bullet for Jean Grey (Sadie Sink) at the Department of Damage Control on Roosevelt Island, Peter is rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. In the final movie we don't see him until he's recovering in his hospital bed, but it seems an earlier moment was filmed. Shared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/newly-released-spider-man-brand-new-day-deleted-scene-clears-up-a-big-question-from-peter-parkers-hospital-stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/newly-released-spider-man-brand-new-day-deleted-scene-clears-up-a-big-question-from-peter-parkers-hospital-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday merch reveals the original plan for Doctor Doom's costume]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctor Doom looks great in green in Avengers: Doomsday, but new merchandise reveals we almost had a fresh look and title change for the Marvel supervillain.As is now customary for a big new Marvel release, a wave of Funko Pops have teased what to expect from certain characters.Among them is Doctor Doom. While there is a Doctor Doom Funko showcasing much of what we've already seen from Robert Downey Jr.'s masked character in recent Doomsday trailers, we also have confirmation that he will be acco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-merch-reveals-the-original-plan-for-doctor-dooms-costume/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-merch-reveals-the-original-plan-for-doctor-dooms-costume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Secret Wars star says he's not finishing filming until next summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Mackie has confirmed he's heading to Broadway to star in Macbeth, and it's revealed some new details about the Avengers: Secret Wars filming schedule. The Captain America star will be working on the show from February until July 2027, which he told Deadline is when he'll film for Secret Wars. "So once I finish on Broadway, I'll go to finish up all the Avengers stuff for Secret Wars," he told Deadline in a new interview, referring to his filming schedule. Now, this seems to be a pretty ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-secret-wars-star-says-hes-not-finishing-filming-until-next-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-secret-wars-star-says-hes-not-finishing-filming-until-next-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Flanagan changed infamous period scene in Carrie because of "the normalization of cruelty"]]></title><description><![CDATA[When adapting the 1974 Stephen King story for the digital age, Mike Flanagan says it was important to go all in on how social media and cell phones would only add to the cruelty Carrie faces at the hands of her bullies. "Yeah, we talked a lot about how it changed when there were phones in people's hands, that scene especially. And in every other version, that's the first scene," Flanagan tells GamesRadar+. "And so one of the first things we kind of started to play with was, I think that's the en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagan-changed-infamous-period-scene-in-carrie-because-of-the-normalization-of-cruelty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mike-flanagan-changed-infamous-period-scene-in-carrie-because-of-the-normalization-of-cruelty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrie stars want to create a version of mother-daughter relationship that we've never seen before]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan play a version of Carrie and Margaret White that we've never seen before in Mike Flanagan's upcoming take on the 1974 novel by Stephen King."I don't know if I was surprised," Howell tells GamesRadar+ when asked if the changes to the original story shocked her. "I mean, I hadn't really heard of Carrie before, which I know, shocking. I've worked in horror since I was eight, so you'd think I would've, but no. So I kinda went into it knowing it had been made, ask]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/carrie-stars-want-to-create-a-version-of-mother-daughter-relationship-that-weve-never-seen-before/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/carrie-stars-want-to-create-a-version-of-mother-daughter-relationship-that-weve-never-seen-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation ditching PS5 exclusivity was "inevitable," Naoki Hamaguchi says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation marks a significant first for the remake series: it'll be the only entry available across multiple platforms on launch day. Remake and Rebirth both released as PlayStation exclusives, and took years to hit PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, but Revelation will be available for all players on day one. The change in approach, director Naoki Hamaguchi says, is simply a response to the reality of today's gaming landscape.The multiplatform release is "an inevitable outcome of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-ditching-ps5-exclusivity-was-inevitable-naoki-hamaguchi-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-ditching-ps5-exclusivity-was-inevitable-naoki-hamaguchi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PlayStation boss says Sony killing discs raises the "insidious" discussion of game ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shawn Layden joined Sony in 1987, eventually taking on leadership roles at the company's burgeoning video game development studios that led to him becoming chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios, a position he retired from in 2019. He knows what it's taken to build the PlayStation brand, and his feelings about the company's decision to end physical discs hold more weight than most.Layden understands the convenience of digital games, as he explains in an interview for The Ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-says-sony-killing-discs-raises-the-insidious-discussion-of-game-ownership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-boss-says-sony-killing-discs-raises-the-insidious-discussion-of-game-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This JRPG sounded great, but then I learned how it was made, and now it sounds impossible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lie of Caelum: Spirit recently bagged more than $100,000 in extra Kickstarter funds on the back of stellar art and music, and the promise of a "PSX-style sci-fi mecha JRPG" that was "inspired by Xenogears and Phantasy Star." This all sounds well and good, but my gast wasn't truly flabbered until I learned that this 3D mech game was made in RPG Maker.I don't know if you've ever played an RPG Maker game, but they don't normally look like this: Already listed on Steam, Lie of Caelum: Spirit was mad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-jrpg-sounded-great-but-then-i-learned-how-it-was-made-and-now-it-sounds-impossible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/this-jrpg-sounded-great-but-then-i-learned-how-it-was-made-and-now-it-sounds-impossible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 story lead says Rockstar didn't want to make a "statement" with Jason's ex-military background]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 protagonist Jason might be a former army man, but the game's narrative lead insists that doesn't mean Rockstar was trying to make "a statement" with his backstory. Rockstar previously introduced Jason as a man who "grew up around grifters and crooks" and spent "a stint in the Army trying to shake off his troubled teens" before returning to "doing what he knows best, working for local drug runners." Then, of course, he meets fellow GTA 6 protagonist Lucia, which "could be the best or worst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-story-lead-says-rockstar-didnt-want-to-make-a-statement-with-jasons-ex-military-background/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-story-lead-says-rockstar-didnt-want-to-make-a-statement-with-jasons-ex-military-background/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallout season 3 could premiere in "May or June" of next year, says star Kyle MacLachlan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fallout season 3 is slated to hit Prime Video next spring or summer, says star Kyle MacLachlan."We're still shooting away," MacLachlan told a fan during a signing for his new memoir. "We've got about a month or so to go... and then probably come out maybe May or June."The third (and hopefully not final) season of the hit Prime Video show started filming in May 2026, five or so months after season 2's December-January run. There hasn't been much news in the meantime, aside from Aaron Paul (who sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fallout-season-3-could-premiere-in-may-or-june-of-next-year-says-star-kyle-maclachlan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fallout-season-3-could-premiere-in-may-or-june-of-next-year-says-star-kyle-maclachlan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur's Gate 3 and Elden Ring are "North Stars" for Tencent as it eyes next Larian or FromSoftware]]></title><description><![CDATA[By building out studios and staying focused on genres, Tencent hopes to create the next Larian or FromSoftware, developers capable of releasing year-defining hits like Baldur's Gate 3 or Elden Ring respectively.That's according to Yong-yi Zhu, Tencent Games VP and head of operations, strategy, and compliance, who spoke to The Game Business about the Chinese company's plans both globally and domestically. Tencent, which holds substantial investments in numerous studios around the world, now inclu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-and-elden-ring-are-north-stars-for-tencent-as-it-eyes-next-larian-or-fromsoftware/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-and-elden-ring-are-north-stars-for-tencent-as-it-eyes-next-larian-or-fromsoftware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Batman 2 production "paused" while Matt Reeves steps away to deal with "a family matter"]]></title><description><![CDATA[DC Studios has announced that production on The Batman 2 is going on hold as director Matt Reeves steps away for a personal issue."Production on The Batman Part II has been temporarily paused while Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter," the studio says in a statement provided to Deadline and others. "Matt has the full support of DC Studios and we look forward to continuing the journey soon."The Batman 2 is set to be released on February 18, 2026. Deadline's sources say it's not yet clear wheth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-batman-2-production-paused-while-matt-reeves-steps-away-to-deal-with-a-family-matter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-batman-2-production-paused-while-matt-reeves-steps-away-to-deal-with-a-family-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A dying man's quest to finish the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. For Nintendo, it's an opportunity to revisit a Nintendo 64 classic and give its newest console a heavy-hitting exclusive. For a terminally ill man named Blake, it's a fresh chance to finish Ocarina of Time decades after trying the original game. On September 21, Blake &ndash; as we'll call him &ndash; posted on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Reddit communities. "I'm dying, and I plan to make the n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-dying-mans-quest-to-finish-the-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-dying-mans-quest-to-finish-the-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders TV and movie adaptations announced alongside Embark's previous shooter The Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood is diving ever deeper into the unending pool of video game franchises to adapt for film and TV, with hit shooters Arc Raiders and The Finals coming to the big and small screen next.In a press release, Chernin Entertainment, the production company behind horror sensations Backrooms and Netflix's The Last House, and Nexon, the parent company behind Arc Raiders and The Finals developer Embark, announce their collaboration. It isn't clear whether Arc Raiders and The Finals are both getting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-tv-and-movie-adaptations-announced-alongside-embarks-previous-shooter-the-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-tv-and-movie-adaptations-announced-alongside-embarks-previous-shooter-the-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 years later, Troy Baker is still embarrassed by his Mass Effect 3 role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling Mass Effect 3's legacy "controversial" would be an understatement. The ending, the DLC rollout, the decision to turn the Normandy's computer into a sexed-up fembot&hellip; the list goes on. But among all that, the villain Kai Leng might still be the most-hated part of both the game and the entire franchise. Even now, 14 years after launch, actor Troy Baker still seems embarrassed about helping bring Kai Leng to life.In a recent video with YouTube channel Partychat, Baker is presented wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/14-years-later-troy-baker-is-still-embarrassed-by-his-mass-effect-3-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/14-years-later-troy-baker-is-still-embarrassed-by-his-mass-effect-3-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima says Physint is "quite different" from Metal Gear: "I want plenty of new ideas"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of all the upcoming Hideo Kojima games, we know the least about Physint. Besides Bill Skarsg&aring;rd, Charlee Foster and Don Lee being in the cast and the fact it ties into the Cold War somehow, details are extremely light on the ground. The man himself addressed the plot in a recent Q&amp;A session, but only elaborated to a broad degree.In the latest episode of the Koji10 podcast, the question of Physint's plot came up. Surprisingly, Kojima fielded the inquiry, to provide a typical response. "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-says-physint-is-quite-different-from-metal-gear-i-want-plenty-of-new-ideas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-says-physint-is-quite-different-from-metal-gear-i-want-plenty-of-new-ideas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW Forever fan beats Blizzard to punch, builds add-on that catches real-money trades]]></title><description><![CDATA[The potential for real-money trading in World of Warcraft: Forever has been a concern since the new MMO's reveal at BlizzCon 2026 &ndash; and despite Blizzard already taking action against alleged rule-breakers, fans are coming up with their own ways to deal with it.In case you missed it, Blizzard took $200 in gold from a streamer last week after players flagged it as having been accumulated through real-money trading. Many fans thought the developer's punishment should be stricter, with some ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-fan-beats-blizzard-to-punch-builds-add-on-that-catches-real-money-trades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-fan-beats-blizzard-to-punch-builds-add-on-that-catches-real-money-trades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Hideo Kojima so quiet about OD? "This time I don't want to reveal much"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima says that even though we haven't really heard much about his upcoming horror game OD, that doesn't mean that he isn't working on it.Speaking on a new episode of his radio show Koji10, Kojima notes that the first in the duo of upcoming Hideo Kojima games, OD, is "still a mystery." However, he says that despite the lack of updates since it was first announced back in 2023, "this doesn't mean we haven't made the game. I want to keep quiet and release it." Kojima acknowledges that a lac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/why-is-hideo-kojima-so-quiet-about-od-this-time-i-dont-want-to-reveal-much/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/why-is-hideo-kojima-so-quiet-about-od-this-time-i-dont-want-to-reveal-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima doesn't "much like the idea" of AI replacing artists after DLSS hit Death Stranding 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collective industry has been reckoning with expanded usage of AI for the last several years. We've seen generative AI used in various capacities across multiple blockbuster releases, and more recently, the tech in Nvidia DLSS 5 has created a whole frontier of discussion. Hideo Kojima's own Death Stranding 2 got caught up in the latter, and it put a bad taste in his mouth regarding the usefulness of these tools."As a creator, I have mixed feelings about this technology," he explains on the Ko]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-doesnt-much-like-the-idea-of-ai-replacing-artists-after-dlss-hit-death-stranding-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojima-doesnt-much-like-the-idea-of-ai-replacing-artists-after-dlss-hit-death-stranding-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New D&amp;D RPG Warlock has a smaller open world so devs can "pull back a little bit on the handholding"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new open-world Dungeons &amp; Dragons video game from Wizards of the Coast isn't going to be as big as beloved RPGs like Skyrim, it seems &ndash; but there's a good reason why.Warlock was first unveiled last year by the D&amp;D publisher as a brand-new open-world game featuring Tasha, an archmage and demonologist well known to fans of the tabletop series.<br />
We haven't heard too much about it since, but we did get to see a whole 10 minutes of its Dragon's Dogma-esque gameplay in August &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-dampd-rpg-warlock-has-a-smaller-open-world-so-devs-can-pull-back-a-little-bit-on-the-handholding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-dampd-rpg-warlock-has-a-smaller-open-world-so-devs-can-pull-back-a-little-bit-on-the-handholding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Borderlands MMO is officially saved and playable in English, 11 years after its shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[11 years since its shutdown, a short-lived Borderlands MMO that only ever launched in China is finally playable again, complete with English localization, all thanks to the efforts of fans. Late last April, modder, dataminer, and indie dev EpicNNG took to Twitter with a real treat for game preservation enthusiasts. He'd obtained a build of Borderlands Online, and though at first even getting past the MMO's login screen was an issue, he promised: "Won't give up though. I'll make sure the communit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-borderlands-mmo-is-officially-saved-and-playable-in-english-11-years-after-its-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-borderlands-mmo-is-officially-saved-and-playable-in-english-11-years-after-its-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Prime Day Blu-Ray deals strike on horror movies]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've taken the first few steps into October, which means spooky season is officially here and Halloween is just a few weeks away. And you know what else is here? Amazon's Prime Big Day Deals, which means plenty of purchases from the website will now save you a little bit of money.This, of course, includes Blu-rays, and plenty of horrors are discounted to varying degrees. To help you prepare your next month of movie nights, we've rounded up a range of discounted horror Blu-rays; there will be so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/early-prime-day-blu-ray-deals-strike-on-horror-movies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/early-prime-day-blu-ray-deals-strike-on-horror-movies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garry's Mod creator admits the launch of S&amp;box "was s**t": "There being too much content is a problem"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garry's Mod developer Garry Newman isn't happy with the launch of spiritual successor S&amp;box and its large number of negative Steam reviews, and he isn't pleased about its recent free weekend, either.Despite how beloved Garry's Mod is, its spiritual successor has unfortunately not gone down nearly as well since launch earlier this year. Its biggest problem is the issue with any creation platform &ndash; the sheer amount of generative AI slop being fed into the game and flooding it with a ton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/garrys-mod-creator-admits-the-launch-of-sampbox-was-st-there-being-too-much-content-is-a-problem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/garrys-mod-creator-admits-the-launch-of-sampbox-was-st-there-being-too-much-content-is-a-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RuneScape devs take down trailer, apologize to players for gen AI after promising not to use gen AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[RuneScape developer Jagex hastily removed a trailer promoting one of the MMO's upcoming quests after players clocked its egregious generative AI use, which the devs say came from a "trusted external partner" whose work was not adequately reviewed. Dragon Slayer 2, the sequel to one of the most iconic quests in MMO history, is coming to RuneScape, several years after retro branch Old School RuneScape continued this decades-old arc. However, this news, shared at Jagex's big RuneFest event over the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/runescape-devs-take-down-trailer-apologize-to-players-for-gen-ai-after-promising-not-to-use-gen-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/runescape-devs-take-down-trailer-apologize-to-players-for-gen-ai-after-promising-not-to-use-gen-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breath of the Wild is "beautiful" on PS5 at 4K, fans say as Nintendo gem hits PlayStation emulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's 2026, and somehow, Breath of the Wild is playable on the (jailbroken) PlayStation 5 via emulation &ndash; but, as stunning as it is in 4K, it's got fans split.Yes, that's right &ndash; The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available to play on the PS5, if you've jailbroken your console and such, much like it has been on Valve's own Steam Deck for some time now (again, unofficially, of course).<br />
Furthermore, the emulated Breath of the Wild, as created by "premohq" on GitHub, can run with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/breath-of-the-wild-is-beautiful-on-ps5-at-4k-fans-say-as-nintendo-gem-hits-playstation-emulator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/breath-of-the-wild-is-beautiful-on-ps5-at-4k-fans-say-as-nintendo-gem-hits-playstation-emulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld's cursed dating sim is a "little goofy thing" and not a proper spin-off, Pocketpair lead says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Palworld empire is expanding in the coming months. Besides the base game continuing to grow, there are other releases coming from Pocketpair that'll utilize the pals, including a dating sim and a Harvest Moon-like, but according to one lead, only the latter is a "true spin-off."Over on the official Palworld Discord server, John 'Bucky' Buckley, head of communications and publishing at Pocketpair, commented on his view of the upcoming development slate. "Most gamers will consider a spin-off t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworlds-cursed-dating-sim-is-a-little-goofy-thing-and-not-a-proper-spin-off-pocketpair-lead-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworlds-cursed-dating-sim-is-a-little-goofy-thing-and-not-a-proper-spin-off-pocketpair-lead-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["We approached it like a remix": Lanterns co-creators on the "heresy" of changing the iconic Green Lantern oath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanterns co-creators were aware that changing the Green Lantern oath is "heresy" so they approached John Stewart's version "like a remix."In the Lanterns season 1 ending, John &ndash; now an 'independent contractor' instead of a member of the Lantern Corps &ndash; puts his own twist on the iconic words: "In brightest day, in darkest night, I embrace my fear, I&rsquo;ll do what&rsquo;s right. I choose this ring, I choose this fight &ndash; in service to this lantern&rsquo;s light."But why the cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/we-approached-it-like-a-remix-lanterns-co-creators-on-the-heresy-of-changing-the-iconic-green-lantern-oath/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/we-approached-it-like-a-remix-lanterns-co-creators-on-the-heresy-of-changing-the-iconic-green-lantern-oath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The GTA 6 guide to Prime Day: all the deals you need]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may not have heard, because no-one's talking about it, but a certain GTA 6 is coming out in just six weeks. But if you're excited to jump into the world of Leonida, you don't want to rest on your laurels. If any game is deserving of a set-up upgrade, it's GTA VI.Luckily, it's Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (well, technically they begin on October 6, but we're already seeing some early sales). This is Amazon's regular discount season, in which numerous brands offer reductions on their kit, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-gta-6-guide-to-prime-day-all-the-deals-you-need/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-gta-6-guide-to-prime-day-all-the-deals-you-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RuneScape animated show in the works from Bloodborne movie studio and creator MoistCr1TiKaL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot on the heels of the news that creator Jacksepticeye is producing a Bloodborne animated movie (an appointment that has not gone down well with fans), the latest content creator to turn film-and-TV-maker is Charlie White, aka MoistCr1TiKaL, who is teaming up with Jagex and studio Lyrical Animation on a RuneScape animated show.The project, which was revealed by Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy at RuneFest 2026 following the announcement of a fourth RuneScape MMO, is still in the very early stages of devel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/runescape-animated-show-in-the-works-from-bloodborne-movie-studio-and-creator-moistcr1tikal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/runescape-animated-show-in-the-works-from-bloodborne-movie-studio-and-creator-moistcr1tikal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day PS5 deals live: how to save on consoles and the best game and accessory savings I've found ahead of the sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Future)1. Quick links2. Best deals3. Live updatesAfter a turbulent year, it doesn't look like Prime Day PS5 deals are going to give us any tasty discounts on the consoles themselves. After all, these devices have seen price increase after price increase, now sitting at a whopping $650 / $600 for a disc vs digital edition. There are still ways to save on the PS5 itself this week, so if you're hunting down a new console ahead of GTA 6 you're in luck. However, more of this year's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-ps5-deals-live-how-to-save-on-consoles-and-the-best-game-and-accessory-savings-ive-found-ahead-of-the-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-ps5-deals-live-how-to-save-on-consoles-and-the-best-game-and-accessory-savings-ive-found-ahead-of-the-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day alternatives LIVE: I've found the best deals for gamers in Best Buy's Techtober sale, as well as offers from Walmart and Newegg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Future / Best Buy)1. Quick Links2. Today's best deals4. Live updatesDeals season is officially under way, and while Amazon rolls out its bright blue carpet for its second big Prime Day event of the year, Best Buy isn't backing down. Techtober deals are live, and if you're a gamer without a Prime membership, this might just be the place to shop to ensure you don't miss out on savings. I'm drawn to Best Buy this year for that exact reason - my Prime membership expired, and I can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-alternatives-live-ive-found-the-best-deals-for-gamers-in-best-buys-techtober-sale-as-well-as-offers-from-walmart-and-newegg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-alternatives-live-ive-found-the-best-deals-for-gamers-in-best-buys-techtober-sale-as-well-as-offers-from-walmart-and-newegg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day alternatives LIVE: I've found the best deals for gamers in Best Buy's Techtober sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Future / Best Buy)1. Quick Links2. Today's best deals4. Live updatesDeals season is officially under way, and while Amazon rolls out its bright blue carpet for its second big Prime Day event of the year, Best Buy, Walmart, Newegg, and other retailers aren't backing down. Techtober deals are live at Best Buy, and if you're a gamer without a Prime membership, they might just be the place to shop to ensure you don't miss out on savings. I'm drawn to other retailers this year for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-alternatives-live-ive-found-the-best-deals-for-gamers-in-best-buys-techtober-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-alternatives-live-ive-found-the-best-deals-for-gamers-in-best-buys-techtober-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've found the ultimate Best Buy Techtober Deals for gamers without Prime memberships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Future / Best Buy)1. Quick Links2. Today's best deals4. Live updatesDeals season is officially under way, and while Amazon rolls out its bright blue carpet for its second big Prime Day event of the year, Best Buy isn't backing down. Techtober deals are live, and if you're a gamer without a Prime membership, this might just be the place to shop to ensure you don't miss out on savings. I'm drawn to Best Buy this year for that exact reason - my Prime membership expired, and I can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ive-found-the-ultimate-best-buy-techtober-deals-for-gamers-without-prime-memberships/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ive-found-the-ultimate-best-buy-techtober-deals-for-gamers-without-prime-memberships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont's Curse lead says if we have to wait 10 years for another game "the whole thing is meaningless"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Konami has said that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse won't be the end of the series, and you probably won't have to wait 10 years for a new one to actually release.While Castlevania has been arguably the most present Konami series since the release of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain &ndash; which ushered in the era where the publisher wasn't really making games &ndash; it's still been 12 years since the last entry, Lords of Shadow 2 (and even longer since the last traditional game). So, given]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-lead-says-if-we-have-to-wait-10-years-for-another-game-the-whole-thing-is-meaningless/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-lead-says-if-we-have-to-wait-10-years-for-another-game-the-whole-thing-is-meaningless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals live: the best console, game and accessory savings I'd grab this October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Future)1. Quick links2. Best deals3. Live updatesNintendo Switch Prime Day deals are in an interesting spot in 2026. For one thing, it's been over a year since the Switch 2 came on the scene, which means the likelihood of seeing discounts on games and accessories is higher than the year before. Last time around, the new console was still a baby, and it didn't yet have the full spread of games and accessories that are available today.Prime Day officially kicks off tomorrow, ear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-nintendo-switch-deals-live-the-best-console-game-and-accessory-savings-id-grab-this-october/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-nintendo-switch-deals-live-the-best-console-game-and-accessory-savings-id-grab-this-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day Pokemon deals live: all the early savings on TCG, accessories, games and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boxout(Image credit: Nintendo)1. Quick links<br />
2. Today's best deals<br />
3. Live updatesAmazon's premier sale is back for more tomorrow, but don't think you'll have to wait until then for offers worthy of 2026 Prime Day Pokemon deals; plenty of discounts have been summoned for battle like a cranky Charizard. Plushies, cards, and more are being reduced as part of today's bargains, so it's a good time to be browsing the digital shelves for offers.That's why I'm on hand to bring you the very best offers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-pokemon-deals-live-all-the-early-savings-on-tcg-accessories-games-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-pokemon-deals-live-all-the-early-savings-on-tcg-accessories-games-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day Pokemon deals live 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon's premier sale is back for more tomorrow, but don't think you'll have to wait until then for offers worthy of 2026 Prime Day Pokemon deals; plenty of discounts have been summoned for battle like a cranky Charizard. Plushies, cards, and more are being reduced as part of today's bargains, so it's a good time to be browsing the digital shelves for offers.That's why I'm on hand to bring you the very best offers as they happen. You won't need to go hunting in the long grass for Prime Day Pokem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-pokemon-deals-live-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-pokemon-deals-live-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gunn covers for Man of Tomorrow actor after he 'confirms' Wonder Woman casting]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Gunn has been forced to cover for Man of Tomorrow's Frank Grillo after the Rick Flag Sr. actor reposted an unofficial cast poster which showed Adria Arjona as Wonder Woman."Is this an accidental tease or should we not read anything into it?" one fan asked on Threads, prompting Gunn &ndash; who has a long history of debunking reports on social media &ndash; into action."It's Frank reposting somebody because it has his photo in it and he loves himself," Gunn wrote. "I can assure you Frank do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-covers-for-man-of-tomorrow-actor-after-he-confirms-wonder-woman-casting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-covers-for-man-of-tomorrow-actor-after-he-confirms-wonder-woman-casting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metal Gear Solid's Snake actor wants Konami to continue the series, even if Hideo Kojima isn't involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akio Otsuka, the Japanese voice for pretty much every Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series, has said Konami should release a new game in the series, even if Hideo Kojima isn't involved. While David Hayter is synonymous with Snake for many, Otsuka perhaps has the most prolific run as the character in the series history. Not only did he &ndash; like Hayter &ndash; play Solid and Naked Snake, but he also provided the voice for Metal Gear Solid 2's Solidus Snake (played by John Cygan) and Metal Gear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/metal-gear-solids-snake-actor-wants-konami-to-continue-the-series-even-if-hideo-kojima-isnt-involved/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/metal-gear-solids-snake-actor-wants-konami-to-continue-the-series-even-if-hideo-kojima-isnt-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 boss says Rockstar has to "forego realism" for the sake of the players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games might have gained a reputation for making realistic games, but the devs behind GTA 6 sometimes have to "forego realism" for the sake of the player experience, says Rob Nelson, co-studio head of Rockstar North. In a new interview with Love magazine, Nelson discusses GTA 6's balance between realism and immersion, noting that Rockstar's goal is the latter and that realism doesn't always help achieve it."Sometimes you need things to feel realistic to help with that sense of immersion,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-boss-says-rockstar-has-to-forego-realism-for-the-sake-of-the-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-boss-says-rockstar-has-to-forego-realism-for-the-sake-of-the-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead is "bored and tired" of "repetitive" RPGs and "games for teenagers"]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are some well-worn tropes in RPGs. The protagonist is often some form of destined saviour, on a quest to defeat a cartoonishly evil villain, with a selection of side-characters along the way. Warhorse Studios actively rejects all of that when it comes to Kingdom Come: Deliverance, because in the studio's mind, they sell the genre short.In an interview with PC Gamer, Martin Kl&iacute;ma, co-founder of Warhorse Studios and executive producer on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and its predecessor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-lead-is-bored-and-tired-of-repetitive-rpgs-and-games-for-teenagers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-lead-is-bored-and-tired-of-repetitive-rpgs-and-games-for-teenagers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanterns co-creator says the most "schmucky-bait" thing they could have done was bring Hal Jordan back from the dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanterns has come to an end with an emotional season finale where we finally learned who killed Hal Jordan. But despite many hoping that Kyle Chandler's Green Lantern would escape his fate, in post-finale interviews, the DCU show's co-creators have made it clear that Hal being alive and well come the final credits was never on the table.When asked by Collider if Hal could return from the dead in a potential Lanterns season 2, co-creator and writer Damon Lindelof was reticent to speculate, but di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-co-creator-says-the-most-schmucky-bait-thing-they-could-have-done-was-bring-hal-jordan-back-from-the-dead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-co-creator-says-the-most-schmucky-bait-thing-they-could-have-done-was-bring-hal-jordan-back-from-the-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanterns season 1 ending explained: Who killed Hal, and is John Stewart a Green Lantern now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's it. Mystery solved. The Lanterns season 1 ending delivered from all angles, finally wrapping up the whodunnit in Rushville, as well as slowly setting the stage for the DCU's future.If you need some more light shining on what just went down in Lanterns, we have a complete Lanterns episode 8 recap. We also answer any burning questions you may have as John Stewart takes centre stage.So, in brightest day and darkest night, no detail about the Lanterns season 1 ending will escape our sight. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-season-1-ending-explained-who-killed-hal-and-is-john-stewart-a-green-lantern-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-season-1-ending-explained-who-killed-hal-and-is-john-stewart-a-green-lantern-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered leads to new Steam player peak of nearly 140,000, CD Projekt Red celebrates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered dropped early last week, gracing fans of Geralt's legendary 2015 adventure with a revamped RPG &ndash; one that's proven so popular, in fact, that it's boosted CD Projekt Red's playerbase like never before on Steam.It's been one heck of a wild weekend for The Witcher 3, seeing as it managed to hit a new all-time player count peak on Steam&hellip; 11 years or so after its initial launch. This comes thanks to the recent remaster, of course, but it's mind-boggling nonethele]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-leads-to-new-steam-player-peak-of-nearly-140000-cd-projekt-red-celebrates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-leads-to-new-steam-player-peak-of-nearly-140000-cd-projekt-red-celebrates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day retro deals live: consoles, handhelds, accessories, controller discounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Phil Hayton)1. Quick links<br />
2. Today's best deals<br />
3. Live updatesPrime Day retro deals can really help you put together a classic console setup, but you admittedly need to be savvy with how the sale works. While you can jump into the event and pick up bits and bobs, discounts on systems, handhelds, controllers and accessories won't always be staring you in the face. Luckily, I'm well-versed in where to look, and what exactly to pick out, so I figured I'd lend you those skills l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-retro-deals-live-consoles-handhelds-accessories-controller-discounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/prime-day-retro-deals-live-consoles-handhelds-accessories-controller-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will there be a Lanterns season 2?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanterns has come to a dramatic end on HBO Max, finally resolving the mystery around Hal Jordan's death. In an exciting finale, we finally got some closure on what happened in Rushville as well as a bit of a tease for what's to come next in Man of Tomorrow. However, while the final episode drew this story to a close, many will be wondering if this is the end of the road for the DCU show.Well, it seems like there is some hope on the horizon. We get into all the details revealed about that from Ja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/will-there-be-a-lanterns-season-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/will-there-be-a-lanterns-season-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[October's Prime Day deals for gamers LIVE: the top early savings across PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox, and PC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menu(Image credit: Future)1. Quick links2. Top deals3. Live updatesAmazon's October Prime Day may officially kick off tomorrow, but there are already plenty of PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC discounts flying about. Best Buy has already launched its competing TechTober sale and Walmart's discounts are coming in thick and fast as well. That means your first major savings opportunity of the season is upon us, now it's time to sift through the offers. I've been tracking major sales like Amazon P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/octobers-prime-day-deals-for-gamers-live-the-top-early-savings-across-ps5-nintendo-switch-2-xbox-and-pc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/octobers-prime-day-deals-for-gamers-live-the-top-early-savings-across-ps5-nintendo-switch-2-xbox-and-pc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former GTA lead says "there's no greater compliment" than being compared to his Rockstar classics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar co-founder and former lead writer Dan Houser thinks, in some ways, there's "no greater compliment" than being compared to his best Grand Theft Auto games. At the same time, he hopes his new projects at Absurd Ventures can hold up on their own. After leaving the famed open-world developer in 2020, Dan Houser opened his own studio called Absurd Ventures that's now working on a number of multimedia projects, alongside a couple of games - at least one of which is another open-world romp. Bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-gta-lead-says-theres-no-greater-compliment-than-being-compared-to-his-rockstar-classics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-gta-lead-says-theres-no-greater-compliment-than-being-compared-to-his-rockstar-classics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Platinum boss teases more Bayonetta games in the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlatinumGames boss Atsushi Inaba says the famed action studio wants to make more Bayonetta projects in the future, despite the fact that many of the series' lead developers have moved on. Bayonetta was an iconic release in the genre during the Xbox 360 and PS3 generation, and the monster-spanking witch only solidified her place among the action greats with two direct sequels and a spin-off prequel exclusively on Nintendo consoles - not to mention her many appearances in other games, from Super S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/platinum-boss-teases-more-bayonetta-games-in-the-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/platinum-boss-teases-more-bayonetta-games-in-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans might not "pull out $1,000" for PS6 and Project Helix, says ex-PlayStation boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation's former boss Shawn Layden is sceptical about people buying into expensive next-gen PS6 and Xbox Project Helix consoles if their technical improvements are too minor.As current generation PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles keep getting more expensive, many analysts expect that the next-generation machines could potentially cost around $1,000. That's not a price tag Layden thinks will move many units, however."I do think that we are at a point where if all we're going to do is, I don't]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fans-might-not-pull-out-1000-for-ps6-and-project-helix-says-ex-playstation-boss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fans-might-not-pull-out-1000-for-ps6-and-project-helix-says-ex-playstation-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jagex announces a fourth Runescape MMO, but "RS4 is not a replacement for any of our games"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Jagex has announced a fourth Runescape MMO that's planned to sit alongside all the other games in the long-standing fantasy series. Jagex revealed the "entirely new Runescape MMORPG" at RuneFest Birmingham this weekend with the apt working title of RS4. The studio stressed that RS4 won't be the name this MMO launches with, but it makes sense for now considering it's the company's "fourth generation" of Runescape. All we have is a short teaser trailer - take a look below.So, what's diff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/jagex-announces-a-fourth-runescape-mmo-but-rs4-is-not-a-replacement-for-any-of-our-games/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/jagex-announces-a-fourth-runescape-mmo-but-rs4-is-not-a-replacement-for-any-of-our-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fable's original combat has a legacy of being quite approachable," so the RPG's devs don't want to change that with the new game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fable devs say they're aiming to keep the RPG's combat "approachable" in line with the series' legacy.Speaking to Edge magazine, associate director Will Kennedy explained that the combat in the original Fable games "has a legacy of being quite approachable, so that's something we kept in mind while developing our combat system." But while that means you're not in for Dark Souls-style brawls, it doesn't mean there's not different forms of complexity hidden in the combat system.Arrows, for example]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fables-original-combat-has-a-legacy-of-being-quite-approachable-so-the-rpgs-devs-dont-want-to-change-that-with-the-new-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fables-original-combat-has-a-legacy-of-being-quite-approachable-so-the-rpgs-devs-dont-want-to-change-that-with-the-new-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is avoiding GTA 6 so it doesn't "distract or disrupt" his new games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games co-founder and former lead writer on many a Grand Theft Auto game, Dan Houser is trying his best to avoid GTA 6 so it doesn't distract him from his own projects, including another open-world comedy in development at his new studio Absurd Ventures."I haven't seen it yet," Houser says of the biggest game of the year, in an interview with Variety. "I will try and avoid it because I always try and avoid stuff that's going to distract or disrupt me creatively. And given that I spend a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-co-founder-dan-houser-is-avoiding-gta-6-so-it-doesnt-distract-or-disrupt-his-new-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-co-founder-dan-houser-is-avoiding-gta-6-so-it-doesnt-distract-or-disrupt-his-new-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Hans actor has finally opened his medieval-inspired bar in Prague]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Daley took his role as everyone's favorite royal so seriously, the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 actor behind Hans Capon just opened a new medieval-inspired bar called The Nobleman. You'll need to take a trip to the Czech capital of Prague if you want to experience your video game power fantasies (playing dice and getting drunk in a tavern) in real life, however. Months after announcing plans to open The Nobleman - a bar inspired by the types of businesses real noblemen would gather and drink]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2s-hans-actor-has-finally-opened-his-medieval-inspired-bar-in-prague/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2s-hans-actor-has-finally-opened-his-medieval-inspired-bar-in-prague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead says making each game in the trilogy complete was "non-negotiable"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naoki Hamaguchi had one "non-negotiable premise" when he began remaking Final Fantasy 7 as a three-part trilogy: each chapter had to feel like it's own complete, individual experience, despite the fact they were all essentially one third of a larger story. The Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director said as much in an interview with Edge magazine's 429 issue. "Even as a multi-part series, providing a complete experience in each individual game was a non-negotiable premise from the very beginning," H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-lead-says-making-each-game-in-the-trilogy-complete-was-non-negotiable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-lead-says-making-each-game-in-the-trilogy-complete-was-non-negotiable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PlayStation lead says it's "impossible" for devs to make a profit on Game Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shawn Layden, an ex-executive for PlayStation, doesn't think developers have much luck turning a profit on subscription services like Xbox Game Pass, especially when putting games into those services on launch day."I think I said somewhere that in order for Game Pass to become profitable, you have to have something like 500 million subscribers," Layden explains in an interview with The Expansion Pass podcast (embedded below). "It's a number chosen for hyperbole. But turns out, it wasn't that wro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-lead-says-its-impossible-for-devs-to-make-a-profit-on-game-pass/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-lead-says-its-impossible-for-devs-to-make-a-profit-on-game-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead says he pushed Square Enix for a physical version of the JRPG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the third and final entry in Square Enix's remake trilogy, will be available on disc when it launches on April 8, but the physical version comes with a massive caveat: unlike the two-disc Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Revelation will be a single disc and will only contain the opening parts of the game. You'll have to be connected to the internet to download and play the rest of the game. Naturally, this raises questions about the nature of physical media, entitlements, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-lead-says-he-pushed-square-enix-for-a-physical-version-of-the-jrpg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-lead-says-he-pushed-square-enix-for-a-physical-version-of-the-jrpg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW Forever dev says it was an "honor" to bring an old Make-A-Wish quest back in Blizzard's new MMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-dev-says-it-was-an-honor-to-bring-an-old-make-a-wish-quest-back-in-blizzards-new-mmo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-dev-says-it-was-an-honor-to-bring-an-old-make-a-wish-quest-back-in-blizzards-new-mmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warlock devs eventually realized that "too powerful" D&amp;D spells were the perfect starting point]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/warlock-devs-eventually-realized-that-too-powerful-dampd-spells-were-the-perfect-starting-point/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/warlock-devs-eventually-realized-that-too-powerful-dampd-spells-were-the-perfect-starting-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Warner Bros. and Paramount merge, the notable studios are getting a surprising new name]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,&rdquo; Ellison writes on Twitter. "We wanted a name that would give the combined company an identity of its own while allowing Par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-warner-bros-and-paramount-merge-the-notable-studios-are-getting-a-surprising-new-name/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-warner-bros-and-paramount-merge-the-notable-studios-are-getting-a-surprising-new-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of VisionQuest premiere, Marvel releases first three WandaVision episodes for free on YouTube]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ahead-of-visionquest-premiere-marvel-releases-first-three-wandavision-episodes-for-free-on-youtube/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ahead-of-visionquest-premiere-marvel-releases-first-three-wandavision-episodes-for-free-on-youtube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda and Banjo PC port devs slam new vibe-coded Banjo-Tooie recompilation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-and-banjo-pc-port-devs-slam-new-vibe-coded-banjo-tooie-recompilation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-and-banjo-pc-port-devs-slam-new-vibe-coded-banjo-tooie-recompilation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders free trial gives you 4 days of access to the "full" extraction shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-free-trial-gives-you-4-days-of-access-to-the-full-extraction-shooter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-free-trial-gives-you-4-days-of-access-to-the-full-extraction-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 has "detailed decapitation" and cocaine can be "snorted directly," says UK ratings board]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-has-detailed-decapitation-and-cocaine-can-be-snorted-directly-says-uk-ratings-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-has-detailed-decapitation-and-cocaine-can-be-snorted-directly-says-uk-ratings-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 mod swaps every single Griffin with the iconic low-poly pigeon: "He is back"]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-mod-swaps-every-single-griffin-with-the-iconic-low-poly-pigeon-he-is-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-mod-swaps-every-single-griffin-with-the-iconic-low-poly-pigeon-he-is-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars: Galactic Racer Metacritic score makes it one of the best-rated Star Wars games ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; alongside Star Wars-themed tables for Pinball FX and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-metacritic-score-makes-it-one-of-the-best-rated-star-wars-games-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/star-wars-galactic-racer-metacritic-score-makes-it-one-of-the-best-rated-star-wars-games-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are "all sorts of smart reasons" the League of Legends MMO shouldn't be made, Riot boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/there-are-all-sorts-of-smart-reasons-the-league-of-legends-mmo-shouldnt-be-made-riot-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/there-are-all-sorts-of-smart-reasons-the-league-of-legends-mmo-shouldnt-be-made-riot-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's everything new we learned about GTA 6 this week | GTA 6 O'clock]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/heres-everything-new-we-learned-about-gta-6-this-week-gta-6-oclock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/heres-everything-new-we-learned-about-gta-6-this-week-gta-6-oclock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nacon is launching the first-ever PS5 controller with an interactive screen and charging dock]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nacon-is-launching-the-first-ever-ps5-controller-with-an-interactive-screen-and-charging-dock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nacon-is-launching-the-first-ever-ps5-controller-with-an-interactive-screen-and-charging-dock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 marketing turns NBA goliath Miami Heat into the Vice City Heat for one game]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-marketing-turns-nba-goliath-miami-heat-into-the-vice-city-heat-for-one-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-marketing-turns-nba-goliath-miami-heat-into-the-vice-city-heat-for-one-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox is "in a pickle" because "Microsoft never really picked a lane" says ex-PlayStation boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-in-a-pickle-because-microsoft-never-really-picked-a-lane-says-ex-playstation-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-in-a-pickle-because-microsoft-never-really-picked-a-lane-says-ex-playstation-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethesda kills AI fan's viral Fallout game, much to their chagrin]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bethesda-kills-ai-fans-viral-fallout-game-much-to-their-chagrin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bethesda-kills-ai-fans-viral-fallout-game-much-to-their-chagrin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hunger Games director explains why Sunrise on the Reaping is a "return to form" for the franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-hunger-games-director-explains-why-sunrise-on-the-reaping-is-a-return-to-form-for-the-franchise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-hunger-games-director-explains-why-sunrise-on-the-reaping-is-a-return-to-form-for-the-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M. Night Shyamalan's new movie is being called a "masterpiece" and the "perfect companion" to The Sixth Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first audience reactions to M. Night Shyamalan's new movie Remain have begun to emerge from Beyond Fest &ndash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/m-night-shyamalans-new-movie-is-being-called-a-masterpiece-and-the-perfect-companion-to-the-sixth-sense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/m-night-shyamalans-new-movie-is-being-called-a-masterpiece-and-the-perfect-companion-to-the-sixth-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs has already made over $100 million on Steam, but couldn't beat Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-has-already-made-over-100-million-on-steam-but-couldnt-beat-arc-raiders-and-helldivers-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-has-already-made-over-100-million-on-steam-but-couldnt-beat-arc-raiders-and-helldivers-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 age rating suggests a more explicit game than GTA 5, singling out "sex scenes"]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-age-rating-suggests-a-more-explicit-game-than-gta-5-singling-out-sex-scenes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-age-rating-suggests-a-more-explicit-game-than-gta-5-singling-out-sex-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My favorite PS1 creepy comedy caper now has a PC recomp, and it's thankfully not vibe coded]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/my-favorite-ps1-creepy-comedy-caper-now-has-a-pc-recomp-and-its-thankfully-not-vibe-coded/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/my-favorite-ps1-creepy-comedy-caper-now-has-a-pc-recomp-and-its-thankfully-not-vibe-coded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation creator says games have stagnated]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; and translated by Automaton &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-creator-says-games-have-stagnated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-creator-says-games-have-stagnated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam on track to earn a record $20 billion this year, analyst says after a massive September]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/steam-on-track-to-earn-a-record-20-billion-this-year-analyst-says-after-a-massive-september/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/steam-on-track-to-earn-a-record-20-billion-this-year-analyst-says-after-a-massive-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Fighter movie references the franchise's most iconic match: the parry-fest of Evo Moment 37]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ndash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-movie-references-the-franchises-most-iconic-match-the-parry-fest-of-evo-moment-37/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/street-fighter-movie-references-the-franchises-most-iconic-match-the-parry-fest-of-evo-moment-37/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead wants GTA 6 to open the door to charging more for games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 executive producer and Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Kl&iacute;ma 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-lead-wants-gta-6-to-open-the-door-to-charging-more-for-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-lead-wants-gta-6-to-open-the-door-to-charging-more-for-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney boss thinks the live-action Moana sunk at the box office because there wasn't enough "demand for another film"]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. &ldquo;It&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Screentime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/disney-boss-thinks-the-live-action-moana-sunk-at-the-box-office-because-there-wasnt-enough-demand-for-another-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/disney-boss-thinks-the-live-action-moana-sunk-at-the-box-office-because-there-wasnt-enough-demand-for-another-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lisa Limited Edition DualSense pre-orders go live today, here's where to grab yours]]></title><description><![CDATA[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: &pound;74.99 at PS DirectThe $84 / &pound;74.99 special release seems to have been modelled off the Chroma Peal model, with that iridescent sheen kept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lisa-limited-edition-dualsense-pre-orders-go-live-today-heres-where-to-grab-yours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lisa-limited-edition-dualsense-pre-orders-go-live-today-heres-where-to-grab-yours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard warns WoW Forever players that its stance on real-money trading is "crystal clear" following beta ban spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blizzard-warns-wow-forever-players-that-its-stance-on-real-money-trading-is-crystal-clear-following-beta-ban-spree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blizzard-warns-wow-forever-players-that-its-stance-on-real-money-trading-is-crystal-clear-following-beta-ban-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[While the movie franchise is ending, Fast and Furious will live on as a TV show]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/while-the-movie-franchise-is-ending-fast-and-furious-will-live-on-as-a-tv-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/while-the-movie-franchise-is-ending-fast-and-furious-will-live-on-as-a-tv-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraven actor knew "in the moment" the Spider-Man spin-off would be bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kraven-actor-knew-in-the-moment-the-spider-man-spin-off-would-be-bad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kraven-actor-knew-in-the-moment-the-spider-man-spin-off-would-be-bad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite writing the script, Mike Flanagan says he hasn't seen Clayface and it's "very much not mine"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite being credited as the writer, Mike Flanagan is still yet to see Clayface. In fact, it seems like the horror legend's involvement in the movie ended a long time ago.Speaking to Comic Book Movie in a new interview, Flanagan said the upcoming DCU movie is "not mine". Asked about the differences between approaching his new Prime Video series Carrie and the adaptation of Clayface, Flanagan said: "[Carrie] was different because Clayface had never been adapted before outside of the animated ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-writing-the-script-mike-flanagan-says-he-hasnt-seen-clayface-and-its-very-much-not-mine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-writing-the-script-mike-flanagan-says-he-hasnt-seen-clayface-and-its-very-much-not-mine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead tried hard not to turn the series into his "personal fan project"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 feels both like a time capsule from the late '90s and a timeless story about corporate greed and its negative impact on the environment, and the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is set to tie the knot on the remake trilogy's modern retelling. So far, the story has stayed largely faithful to the original game, and series boss Naoki Hamaguchi In Edge Magazine issue 429, Hamaguchi says it hasn't been easy remaking a game as beloved as Final Fantasy 7 as three separate entries whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-lead-tried-hard-not-to-turn-the-series-into-his-personal-fan-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-lead-tried-hard-not-to-turn-the-series-into-his-personal-fan-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Diablo 2's most coveted items surprise-drops in Diablo 4, and it's just as OP as 25 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old Diablo heads will remember the Annihilus charm from Diablo 2 as one of the iconic ARPG's most powerful and coveted items. Even in its worst-rolled form, having one in your inventory granted +1 to all skills, +10 to all attributes, +10 to all resistances, and +5 to XP gained. It's the only small charm in the game that grants bonuses to all skills and attributes, and because it's small, it only takes up a single inventory space. It's the crown jewel of Diablo 2's endgame, and now it's in Diabl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-of-diablo-2s-most-coveted-items-surprise-drops-in-diablo-4-and-its-just-as-op-as-25-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-of-diablo-2s-most-coveted-items-surprise-drops-in-diablo-4-and-its-just-as-op-as-25-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Cooper to play Duke in Danny McBride's live-action G.I. Joe movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Cooper is set to star as Duke in Danny McBride's live-action G.I. Joe movie, which is moving ahead at Paramount as a standalone film rather than as the previously announced Transformers crossover.Per Deadline,Cooper is set to play Duke, lead soldier and second-in-command of the G.I. Joe team. He was one of the very first action figures released when Hasbro created G.I. Joe in the '60s. McBride is set to direct from a script he penned with his Righteous Gemstones collaborators Jeff Bradle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bradley-cooper-to-play-duke-in-danny-mcbrides-live-action-gi-joe-movie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bradley-cooper-to-play-duke-in-danny-mcbrides-live-action-gi-joe-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPG legend behind Fallout: New Vegas does "everything" he can to stop save scumming]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've played XCOM, you know the feeling of seeing a 95% chance to hit, taking the shot, and missing. But that's just how statistics work sometimes. Josh Sawyer, the legendary RPG director behind Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity, really wishes players understood that &ndash; or, at least, he wishes he'd been more cynical about player behaviour when designing some of his games.The crux of the issue is this: players see a 95% chance of a given action being successful, and they're shoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rpg-legend-behind-fallout-new-vegas-does-everything-he-can-to-stop-save-scumming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rpg-legend-behind-fallout-new-vegas-does-everything-he-can-to-stop-save-scumming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["AI upscaling is coming to PS5": Sony's base console is getting its own version of a PS5 Pro feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[For almost two years, I've watched various friends, family members, and co-workers adopt the PS5 Pro, and I've largely been managing my jealousy with one notable exception: PSSR. The PS5 Pro's AI-powered upscaling tech is genuinely next-gen stuff, and makes games that already look exceptional on the base PS5 appear noticeably sharper and more detailed. It's not so impressive that I want to spend $900 to upgrade to the PS5 Pro, but it's enough to make my six-year-old PS5 look even dustier than it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ai-upscaling-is-coming-to-ps5-sonys-base-console-is-getting-its-own-version-of-a-ps5-pro-feature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ai-upscaling-is-coming-to-ps5-sonys-base-console-is-getting-its-own-version-of-a-ps5-pro-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, and more (October 2-4)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're looking for what to stream this weekend, then you're in luck. We've got everything you need for a break in front of the TV right here. With everything from superhero TV show Lanterns to a Netflix adaptation of a classic novel available this weekend, there's bound to be something for everyone on our list below. You'll also find some horror movies here, too, so you can start getting ready for spooky season in style. So, for our picks of the best choices to stream this weekend, head to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-more-october-2-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-more-october-2-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO says working with PlayStation is on the table even after Kojima's Physint swaps publishers]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation and Xbox are both pulling back from multiplatform releases and reemphasizing exclusive games. At the same time, Sony recently dropped Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear successor, Physint, leaving Microsoft to pick up the project. The console warriors might be drawing battle lines, but Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the publisher's collaborations with PlayStation will continue.Xbox still has several ongoing projects with PlayStation. Forza Horizon 6 and Fable are both set to come to PS5, and franc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-ceo-says-working-with-playstation-is-on-the-table-even-after-kojimas-physint-swaps-publishers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-ceo-says-working-with-playstation-is-on-the-table-even-after-kojimas-physint-swaps-publishers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls Online to undergo "renaissance" as devs change what's "been going for 12 years"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elder Scrolls Online is changing as ZeniMax Online Studios moves the MMO further away from its old annual DLC formula toward new content drops that incorporate a greater variety of playstyles &ndash; a "renaissance" of sorts, if you will.It's no secret that The Elder Scrolls Online has suffered a difficult year following Microsoft's plan to cut over 3,200 employees at Xbox, with Bethesda's union representatives reporting a loss of "dozens of programmers, artists, designers and testers."<br />
Its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-elder-scrolls-online-to-undergo-renaissance-as-devs-change-whats-been-going-for-12-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-elder-scrolls-online-to-undergo-renaissance-as-devs-change-whats-been-going-for-12-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A broken Diablo 4 charm is dominating Season 15, but the devs have "decided not to make changes"]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a day ending in 'Y', thus Blizzard is having to navigate some balancing problems in Diablo 4. In this instance, though, the devs have made the rare choice of just embracing what's going on, maintaining an unintended change from the Hellfire Torch in Season 15.The Hellfire Torch is a new Unique Charm that came with the current season. Between serving as a Set Charm and a number of powerful bonuses, it's a particularly worthwhile bit of equipment that was even better than Blizzard bargained f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-broken-diablo-4-charm-is-dominating-season-15-but-the-devs-have-decided-not-to-make-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-broken-diablo-4-charm-is-dominating-season-15-but-the-devs-have-decided-not-to-make-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont's Curse still isn't getting a native Switch 2 version, but at least it runs at 60fps on the console]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of fans begging for a native Switch 2 version, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has been confirmed to be running at 60fps on the console. I don't know how everyone else feels about it, but Metroidvanias are a handheld game for me. While some of the best Metroidvania games have been exclusive to consoles, there's something about exploration on that scale that feels perfect for playing on a handheld. So it was especially disappointing to hear that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse wouldn't be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-still-isnt-getting-a-native-switch-2-version-but-at-least-it-runs-at-60fps-on-the-console/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/castlevania-belmonts-curse-still-isnt-getting-a-native-switch-2-version-but-at-least-it-runs-at-60fps-on-the-console/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation battle lead doesn't know the best way to balance real-time and turn-based]]></title><description><![CDATA[After three whole installments of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, battle director Teruki Endo still isn't sure what the right balance of turn-based and real-time combat is, but as he heads towards the launch of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, he reckons this is why he's still not "tired" of working on the revamped JRPGs after all these years.Speaking in an interview in Edge magazine issue 429, Endo notes that "whenever I've worked on a sequel, I've always faced this dilemma. If the game becomes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-battle-lead-doesnt-know-the-best-way-to-balance-real-time-and-turn-based/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-battle-lead-doesnt-know-the-best-way-to-balance-real-time-and-turn-based/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In an utterly pointless-seeming move, Intel just published a patent for RGB-lit CPUs]]></title><description><![CDATA[While pretty much every element of your gaming PC can be lit by RGB these days, there are a few parts that are hard to light up with tiny, colorful LED lights. For example, the PSU isn't exactly a decorative part of your system; it's usually tucked away into a tray to hide all its nasty little cables. Similarly, even the best CPU for gaming won't bother trying to look nice because it'll always be covered by a cooler. And yet, Intel has published a patent for CPUs with Micro-LED arrays inside the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/in-an-utterly-pointless-seeming-move-intel-just-published-a-patent-for-rgb-lit-cpus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/in-an-utterly-pointless-seeming-move-intel-just-published-a-patent-for-rgb-lit-cpus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best gaming tech we've reviewed in September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[1234Shop the collectionShop the collection1AmazonGameSir Tarantula 8K$69.992AmazonOrzly Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2$26.913Amazon8BitDo FlipPad $29.994AmazonCreative Pebble Plus$52.24$54.99Welcome to the Fall, and to celebrate the 'bers we're rounding up all the top gaming tech we tested in September 2026. From five-star Nintendo Switch 2 cases (the Orzly Carry Case earned full marks in our review this month) to gaming chairs with more recline settings than we know what to do with, we've]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-best-gaming-tech-weve-reviewed-in-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-best-gaming-tech-weve-reviewed-in-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive Riftbound card reveals feature a princely League of Legends champion all about gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[The League of Legends trading card game Riftbound is set to get a bit more radiant when its newest and final 2026 set, Riftbound: Radiance, releases later this month on October 23. As with other Riftbound sets, there are several new mechanics, and GamesRadar+ has its very own preview of a card from the upcoming set that features one of them: Jarvan IV, Martian Paragon. Plus his beach skin alternate art!Riftbound: Radiance specifically includes three new mechanics: Deploy, Show Off, and Disarm. D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/exclusive-riftbound-card-reveals-feature-a-princely-league-of-legends-champion-all-about-gear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/exclusive-riftbound-card-reveals-feature-a-princely-league-of-legends-champion-all-about-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallout 5 being set outside the United States "could be amazing," former Skyrim lead says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right now, it's anyone's guess when Fallout 5 might arrive. However, we do know it's happening, somewhere in the bowels of Bethesda, and one former developer from the studio believes taking the franchise out of the US would be a welcome shot in the arm.Chatting to Insider Gaming, Bruce Nesmith, a quest designer on Fallouts 3 and 4, lead designer on Skyrim and design director on Oblivion Remaster, believes there's enormous potential in taking the property fully international. "It can go to any ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fallout-5-being-set-outside-the-united-states-could-be-amazing-former-skyrim-lead-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fallout-5-being-set-outside-the-united-states-could-be-amazing-former-skyrim-lead-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6's hype will be matched eventually, ex-PlayStation boss says, but it might be up to Rockstar]]></title><description><![CDATA[We could be waiting quite some time to see another game as impactful as GTA 6, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida suggests, and it may even be on Rockstar itself to do it with GTA 7. GTA 6 is quite easily one of, if not the single most hyped up game of all time, with immeasurable excitement from fans who've been waiting over 13 years since the last installment, and most devs and publishers fleeing as far from Rockstar Games' November launch as they can to avoid their games getting swallowed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6s-hype-will-be-matched-eventually-ex-playstation-boss-says-but-it-might-be-up-to-rockstar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6s-hype-will-be-matched-eventually-ex-playstation-boss-says-but-it-might-be-up-to-rockstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day Metacritic score places it as The Coalition's best take on the series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day Metacritic scores are in, and it's the best reviewed game in the series since Epic Games stopped developing it.Over on Metacritic, the game currently sits at a score of 88 based on 50 critic reviews, and while this doesn't quite match the 94, 93, and 91 that the original trilogy from Epic Games got, it's still bound to be cause for celebration for fans. The score of 88 means that it does beat out People Can Fly's Gears of War Judgement (79), and The Coalition's Gears of War 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-metacritic-score-places-it-as-the-coalitions-best-take-on-the-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-metacritic-score-places-it-as-the-coalitions-best-take-on-the-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Gunn may have retired as Rocket Racoon, but he'd still take the call to return as his other MCU character]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Gunn might have retired from playing Rocket Racoon, but he'd be open to a Kraglin comeback. Gunn was the physical performer for Rocket, who was voiced by Bradley Cooper. But, Gunn shared recently that he has retired. In a Reddit AMA, Gunn was asked if he was also finished with his Ravager role of Kraglin. Gunn responded: "If they call about Kraglin I will answer my phone." "Since I've turned 50 a couple of years ago, I am retired from playing Rocket," Gunn shared on the Phase Hero podcast i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sean-gunn-may-have-retired-as-rocket-racoon-but-hed-still-take-the-call-to-return-as-his-other-mcu-character/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sean-gunn-may-have-retired-as-rocket-racoon-but-hed-still-take-the-call-to-return-as-his-other-mcu-character/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered gets 2 hotfixes in 1 day as CD Projekt Red promises more improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered only just released, but CD Projekt Red is already addressing some of the revamped RPG's most pressing issues &ndash; on both consoles and PC, too.Two new patches have rolled out today for The Witcher 3 Remastered, with the first arriving on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S earlier in the morning.<br />
CD Projekt Red unveiled it in a post over on X, explaining that it addresses everything from lighting issues to problems with DLSS in the Xbox Play Anywhere version of the game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-gets-2-hotfixes-in-1-day-as-cd-projekt-red-promises-more-improvements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-gets-2-hotfixes-in-1-day-as-cd-projekt-red-promises-more-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrie release schedule: When is episode 1 on Prime Video?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation is heading to Prime Video just in time for spooky season. The new eight-part drama follows Carrie White, an isolated teenager who goes to high school for the first time. Rather than new friendships, what actually awaits her is a tough world run by social media that she struggles to understand.When the bullying escalates to the next level, Carrie's telekinetic powers are triggered and horror ensues. It's a new take on the classic tale, according to our Carr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/carrie-release-schedule-when-is-episode-1-on-prime-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/carrie-release-schedule-when-is-episode-1-on-prime-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day studio reportedly fears post-launch layoffs and Microsoft withholding bonuses]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're mere days away from the launch of Gears of War: E-Day, and the return of one of Microsoft's banner game franchises. What should be excitement for developer The Coalition is reportedly closer to dread, as team members fear being let go once the highly anticipated game ships.According to a report from Eurogamer, a number of staff at the studio are anxious about the coming weeks amid ongoing layoffs across Microsoft's games wing. Since July, hundreds of roles have been cut across the myriad s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-studio-reportedly-fears-post-launch-layoffs-and-microsoft-withholding-bonuses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-studio-reportedly-fears-post-launch-layoffs-and-microsoft-withholding-bonuses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KPop Demon Hunters 2 will be coming to cinemas in a "very broad" and "global" theatrical release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, this news is Golden: KPop Demon Hunters 2 will be coming to cinemas.As confirmed by Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, the streaming sensation will find a home in theaters and, if you believe his words, it's going to be a widespread release instead of a limited run."When the KPop Demon Hunters sequel comes, you can expect a very broad theatrical release," Sarandos said at Bloomberg's Screentime event (via Deadline).Sarandos also namechecked the KPop Demon Hunters sequel and Greta Gerwig's Narnia: T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kpop-demon-hunters-2-will-be-coming-to-cinemas-in-a-very-broad-and-global-theatrical-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kpop-demon-hunters-2-will-be-coming-to-cinemas-in-a-very-broad-and-global-theatrical-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can get the impressive new Lego Executor Super Star Destroyer three days early, here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lego Executor Super Star Destroyer doesn't officially arrive until October 4, but there's a way of making it drop out of hyperspace early. Rather than waiting three more days to get your hands on the model, you can grab it right now if you're signed up to Lego's free Lego Insider membership. This is the toy-maker's loyalty program, and it gets you some handy perks; besides earning you points with every purchase, it provides free gifts with certain sets and allows for early access. That's why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/you-can-get-the-impressive-new-lego-executor-super-star-destroyer-three-days-early-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/you-can-get-the-impressive-new-lego-executor-super-star-destroyer-three-days-early-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonic boss knows you want more remakes and ports, but but wants "to provide fans with new games"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonic Team lead Takashi Iizuka hears your requests for more remakes, remasters, and ports, but he feels like focusing on new games is the priority. Despite the world loving a good remake and remaster in the modern era, of all the biggest gaming franchises, Sonic has been surprisingly lacking them. Sonic Colors Remastered was a bit of a mess, and then the Sonic Generations remaster did its own version of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury by including a whole new game as part of it. But other t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sonic-boss-knows-you-want-more-remakes-and-ports-but-but-wants-to-provide-fans-with-new-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sonic-boss-knows-you-want-more-remakes-and-ports-but-but-wants-to-provide-fans-with-new-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am loving the 'what if Louis Vuitton did a Zelda collab' vibes of Keys Factory's new Ocarina of Time accessories]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was just a matter of time before more and more brands started to reveal their new Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time-themed goodies, and I'm glad to see Keys Factory get in on the action.The Japanese accessory maker is known for producing some of the most unique official Switch products (I'm still thinking about the Animal Crossing collection), and that distinctive eye for design is as prevalent as ever with this new set. The new collection starts from $9.52 (via Amazon Japan) and consists of Jo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-am-loving-the-what-if-louis-vuitton-did-a-zelda-collab-vibes-of-keys-factorys-new-ocarina-of-time-accessories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-am-loving-the-what-if-louis-vuitton-did-a-zelda-collab-vibes-of-keys-factorys-new-ocarina-of-time-accessories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You don't need to spend $150 to get Lego Astro Bot, PS Direct just dropped stock for $25]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can now buy the Lego Astro Bot set by itself rather than as a gift-with-purchase, and honestly, I'm relieved.More specifically, you can pick it up straight from PlayStation Direct for $25. Before now, the adorable kit was only available via the Lego Store if you spent $150 or more. That meant Lego Astro Bot was out of reach for many fans, but now it's back on the table.LEGO&reg;Astro BotUK: &pound;17.99 at PlayStation DirectOur very own newshound Scott McCrae was able to purchase this from P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/you-dont-need-to-spend-150-to-get-lego-astro-bot-ps-direct-just-dropped-stock-for-25/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/you-dont-need-to-spend-150-to-get-lego-astro-bot-ps-direct-just-dropped-stock-for-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best new Lego sets October 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's officially spooky season, but the scariest thing of all is how many good kits are dropping as part of the best new Lego sets in October 2026. The ultimate Pokemon model, a beloved console throwback, and the longest set Lego's ever made are all hitting shelves this month.Actually, things are more festive in the world of Lego than they are creepy. The toy-maker is always working a few months ahead of schedule, so its Christmas range is arriving alongside the best Lego sets in October 2026. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/best-new-lego-sets-october-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/best-new-lego-sets-october-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embark promises to get stricter with Arc Raiders bans as cheaters plague the extraction shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders devs are cracking down even harder on cheaters with tougher punishments and improved anti-cheat to better deal with what Embark acknowledges is an ongoing situation. In a lengthy statement posted to Twitter, executive producer Aleksander Gr&oslash;ndal reiterates that Embark takes cheating "incredibly seriously," spending "a lot of time and money in the ongoing fight against unfair play." While the game's anti-cheat team is "continually working" on blocking cheats and making unfair p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/embark-promises-to-get-stricter-with-arc-raiders-bans-as-cheaters-plague-the-extraction-shooter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/embark-promises-to-get-stricter-with-arc-raiders-bans-as-cheaters-plague-the-extraction-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helldivers movie delayed to 2028, but maybe that's a good thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[You're going to have to wait even longer for the Helldivers movie &ndash; the long-awaited video game adaptation has been pushed to 2028. That's per an update from studio Sony (via Deadline), which reveals the movie has shifted from November 10, 2027 to June 9, 2028. Now, Ridley Scott's Treasure Island, which stars Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver, will release on November 11, 2027 instead. While delays are usually disappointing, it might actually turn out to be a good thing for Helldivers. Jaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/helldivers-movie-delayed-to-2028-but-maybe-thats-a-good-thing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/helldivers-movie-delayed-to-2028-but-maybe-thats-a-good-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A closer look at the Avengers: Endgame Encore TVA set reveals some intriguing MCU details]]></title><description><![CDATA[The assistant set director for the post-credits TVA scene in Avengers: Endgame Encore has shared a closer look at the set. Nathan Elliott posted several pictures on his website detailing small elements of the TVA offices used in the bonus footage of the Marvel re-release. Just like with Loki, it's further evidence of the extreme level of detail that goes into the world of the Time Variance Authority. The pictures show draws stacked full of reports and papers, retro-futuristic machines, and scree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-closer-look-at-the-avengers-endgame-encore-tva-set-reveals-some-intriguing-mcu-details/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-closer-look-at-the-avengers-endgame-encore-tva-set-reveals-some-intriguing-mcu-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day devs tease "special birthday gift" to celebrate the series turning 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[After seven years, the Gears of War series is back, and this time we're experiencing Emergence Day in full. The appropriately titled Gears of War: E-Day arrives on October 6, and in the meantime, the devs have revealed what you can expect in the shooter's initial months.In a news post on the official site, developer The Coalition breaks down the first couple of seasons and what's coming in each. Season 1 actually started in the beta period, has all the launch basics like modes and maps, and will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-devs-tease-special-birthday-gift-to-celebrate-the-series-turning-20/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-devs-tease-special-birthday-gift-to-celebrate-the-series-turning-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered PC performance is tanking because of Geralt's luscious locks, CDPR says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered is finally upon us, gracing us with yet another journey through CD Projekt Red's iconic RPG &ndash; but it sadly isn't going smoothly for everyone.Some players, particularly those on PC, have run into performance issues. With the new free upgrade and all its visual overhauls, this doesn't exactly come as a surprise, but it's still not acceptable by CD Projekt Red's high standards &ndash; so, yes, the devs are on the case.<br />
The studio reveals as much in a post over on Twit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-pc-performance-is-tanking-because-of-geralts-luscious-locks-cdpr-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-pc-performance-is-tanking-because-of-geralts-luscious-locks-cdpr-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake leaker throws his weight behind reports of a new Uncharted game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Uncharted game is reportedly in the works at Naughty Dog and is apparently set to be the studio's next game after Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Rumors have been set in motion by a new report from MP1st, which claims &ndash; according to its sources &ndash; that an all-new Uncharted is on the way (not a remake), and that it'll star Nathan Drake in some capacity, though it's not clear whether he'll be the protagonist. Leading the project is reportedly Shaun Escayg, who previously serve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-leaker-throws-his-weight-behind-reports-of-a-new-uncharted-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-leaker-throws-his-weight-behind-reports-of-a-new-uncharted-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 20 years and 38 films, Marvel boss Kevin Feige says he still has "a lot of movies" to make in the MCU]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MCU is 20 years and 38 movies deep, but Marvel boss Kevin Feige isn't done yet. "The Marvel mythology is ripe for storytelling," he said at the Pioneer of the Year dinner. "It's so rich. It is, and you can look this up, the longest running fictional narrative in history. And Doomsday's only the 39th movie. We've still got a lot of stories to tell, a lot of movies to make. Because we love making these movies, we love it." Check out the video below. Kevin Feige says he still has &ldquo;a lot o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-20-years-and-38-films-marvel-boss-kevin-feige-says-he-still-has-a-lot-of-movies-to-make-in-the-mcu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-20-years-and-38-films-marvel-boss-kevin-feige-says-he-still-has-a-lot-of-movies-to-make-in-the-mcu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kathleen Kennedy says stepping down as Lucasfilm president was a "bit of a relief"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kathleen Kennedy has reflected on stepping down as Lucasfilm president early this year after 14 years in the role, saying that she felt a lot of relief not having to live up to Star Wars creator George Lucas' legacy anymore. When asked if she felt "bittersweet" about leaving Lucasfilm during Bloomberg&rsquo;s annual Screentime event (H/T THR), Kennedy said no. "I suppose there's a bit of relief. These jobs are not easy and stepping into something like that that George [Lucas] had created was an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kathleen-kennedy-says-stepping-down-as-lucasfilm-president-was-a-bit-of-a-relief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kathleen-kennedy-says-stepping-down-as-lucasfilm-president-was-a-bit-of-a-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 8Bitdo FlipPad isn't my absolute favorite way to play Game Boy games, but it could win me over this time next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Off the back of my full 8Bitdo FlipPad review, I've been weighing up whether a discount could help it thrive. It's already one of the best retro controllers for Game Boy games on your phone in my eyes, but with Prime Day sneaking up fast, it could end up at a no-brainer price, especially if you're not into buying a standalone handheld in 2026.There's room to argue that the 8Bitdo FlipPad is already pretty good value at $29.99, as it's $5 cheaper than its main rival, the GameSir Pocket Taco. That]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-8bitdo-flippad-isnt-my-absolute-favorite-way-to-play-game-boy-games-but-it-could-win-me-over-this-time-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-8bitdo-flippad-isnt-my-absolute-favorite-way-to-play-game-boy-games-but-it-could-win-me-over-this-time-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Affleck used AI for "lots of things" in his new Netflix movie but is "hesitant" to "point out what they are"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Affleck insists his new Netflix movie Animals is still "very human" despite using AI for "lots of things" during production.&ldquo;I used [AI] for lots of things in that movie," Affleck said during a talk at a Screentime panel (via The Hollywood Reporter). "I'm a little bit hesitant to point out what they are &ndash; or even talk about it &ndash; because in my business, we're trying to foster the illusion of reality, right?&rdquo; Affleck added, "It's sort of like if you went to a magic show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ben-affleck-used-ai-for-lots-of-things-in-his-new-netflix-movie-but-is-hesitant-to-point-out-what-they-are/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ben-affleck-used-ai-for-lots-of-things-in-his-new-netflix-movie-but-is-hesitant-to-point-out-what-they-are/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lego PlayStation is now available for Insiders, and that free Astro Bot figure is sealing the deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[We may still be a few days away from the official Lego PlayStation release date, but Insiders can order the set with early access starting from today. The PlayStation replica (complete with original controller) is now available for $179.99 / &pound;139.99 for those with early access. The best part? Well there's two. First up the Lego Insiders program is completely free, just sign up and you'll be able to buy the Lego PlayStation today. Secondly, like most of the best Lego sets, this build qualif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-lego-playstation-is-now-available-for-insiders-and-that-free-astro-bot-figure-is-sealing-the-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-lego-playstation-is-now-available-for-insiders-and-that-free-astro-bot-figure-is-sealing-the-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite just starring in Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage has some strong words for "50-plus" actors putting on "ridiculous outfits" in the MCU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Cage had some strong words for the MCU and its stars in a recent fan convention appearance. It seems the legendary actor, who recently starred in comic book show Spider-Noir, is feeling some familiar superhero fatigue with Marvel's output.Speaking at Fan Expo Dallas (H/T The Independent), he was asked about the MCU. &ldquo;It started out, in my view, terrific," Cage replied. "Some of the early stories were marvellous, the way that they wove all the threads together and told the different]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-just-starring-in-spider-noir-nicolas-cage-has-some-strong-words-for-50-plus-actors-putting-on-ridiculous-outfits-in-the-mcu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-just-starring-in-spider-noir-nicolas-cage-has-some-strong-words-for-50-plus-actors-putting-on-ridiculous-outfits-in-the-mcu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 "broke" T-Pain with its "too sad" intro: "It gets worse? Absolutely not"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people just aren't built to endure the kind of bleak, unrelenting tragedy that often exists at the bottom of a great story's emotional arc. Rapper T-Pain may just have that affliction, having recently started Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on his Nappy Boy Gaming YouTube channel and noped out after its notoriously sad opening sequence.*Spoilers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 below. Turn back if you haven't played through the prologue yet.*(Image credit: Sandfall Interactive)In the video just]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clair-obscur-expedition-33-broke-t-pain-with-its-too-sad-intro-it-gets-worse-absolutely-not/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clair-obscur-expedition-33-broke-t-pain-with-its-too-sad-intro-it-gets-worse-absolutely-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 11 finally follows in Final Fantasy 14's free trial footstep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy 11? It now has an expanded free trial which you can play up to level 75 for free with no restrictions on playtime. Yes, devotees of Final Fantasy 14 have had good times with their own free trial memes over the years, but Square Enix's older MMO is finally bulking up its own trial in an effort to get more players in the door.There is no longer any time limit on Final Fantasy 11's free trial. Previously, players would be locked out af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-11-finally-follows-in-final-fantasy-14s-free-trial-footstep/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-11-finally-follows-in-final-fantasy-14s-free-trial-footstep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warlock boss says don't expect a Baldur's Gate 3-style fluid story, main story beats are "written"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite having little association with each other beyond sharing the D&amp;D universe, Invoke's Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons is drawing plenty of comparisons to Larian's 2023 opus, Baldur's Gate 3. It's hard to blame anyone for anchoring the shiny new open-world D&amp;D game to the 2023 GOTY considering just how much the latter dominated and continues to influence the conversation around RPG design, but mechanically and narratively, the fundamentals of the two games are very different.Talking t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/warlock-boss-says-dont-expect-a-baldurs-gate-3-style-fluid-story-main-story-beats-are-written/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/warlock-boss-says-dont-expect-a-baldurs-gate-3-style-fluid-story-main-story-beats-are-written/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCU X-Men actor says D23 casting reveal was a "nightmare" because people "didn't know who I was"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Abbott says his X-Men casting reveal felt like more of a nightmare because the crowd at D23 didn't seem to recognize him."I think I started walking out pretty enthusiastically, and then I kind of felt like a lot of people there didn't know who I was, so then my energy shifted within the split second," Abbott told The Cut. "I was a little bit more humble about it."Abbott is set to play a younger Professor Charles Xavier in the MCU's upcoming X-Men movie, being much, much younger than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mcu-x-men-actor-says-d23-casting-reveal-was-a-nightmare-because-people-didnt-know-who-i-was/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mcu-x-men-actor-says-d23-casting-reveal-was-a-nightmare-because-people-didnt-know-who-i-was/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Xbox is not for sale," says CEO despite rumors: "We will do whatever it takes"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an extraordinarily turbulent time for the games industry as a whole, Xbox stands out as particularly volatile amid its big reset that'll see 3,200 people lose their jobs by the end of the current fiscal year. Meanwhile, entire studios have been shut down and their games canceled, while other teams under the Xbox Game Studios umbrella have been gutted and reduced to skeleton crews, as is reportedly the case with Halo Studios. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently said the "streamlining" of Xbox]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-not-for-sale-says-ceo-despite-rumors-we-will-do-whatever-it-takes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-not-for-sale-says-ceo-despite-rumors-we-will-do-whatever-it-takes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTG gets KPop Demon Hunters cards, and they're drop-dead gorgeous]]></title><description><![CDATA[KPop Demon Hunters are making their way to MTG as part of an all-new, limited Secret Lair collection that sees them rubbing shoulders with undead Captain America and David Bowie from Labyrinth. (Sounds like a damn cool party to me.)Magic: The Gathering is gearing up for spooky season with its 'Corn Maze' superdrop this October, and while some of its contents are supremely Halloween-coded, this is an eclectic roundup to say the least. MTG KPop Demon Hunters is a great example, with seven returnin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mtg-gets-kpop-demon-hunters-cards-and-theyre-drop-dead-gorgeous/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mtg-gets-kpop-demon-hunters-cards-and-theyre-drop-dead-gorgeous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil remakes are building to a "crossover" with the new games, producer says]]></title><description><![CDATA[For now, it seems we're getting a steady diet of new Resident Evil games alongside remakes of the classic series. But, eventually, Capcom's going to run out of games to remake, right? It seems the publisher is already prepared for this eventuality. In fact, executive producer Jun Takeuchi says the company's been preparing for an eventual "crossover" between these two lineages since Resident Evil Village."Currently, 'Resident Evil' operates on a two-pronged approach: the numbered titles allow pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-remakes-are-building-to-a-crossover-with-the-new-games-producer-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-remakes-are-building-to-a-crossover-with-the-new-games-producer-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dune Awakening boss says Denis Villeneuve feared the name "could be a little too close to Star Wars"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working on a licensed game is a double-edged sword. Yes, you could get to contribute to one of your favorite properties, be that Star Wars or Batman, but there are often hoops to jump through in terms of approval. In the case of Dune: Awakening, Funcom's had to build a reputation for being solid custodians of the 61-year-old sci-fi epic."We submit things to Jira, [Legendary] approve within a certain amount of time," Jon Bylos, chief creative officer at Funcom, tells gamesindustry.biz. "If they d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dune-awakening-boss-says-denis-villeneuve-feared-the-name-could-be-a-little-too-close-to-star-wars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dune-awakening-boss-says-denis-villeneuve-feared-the-name-could-be-a-little-too-close-to-star-wars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Warcraft Forever cracks down on real-money trading, takes $200 worth of gold from streamer]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever fans have worried about the potential of real-money trading since Blizzard first unveiled the new MMO during BlizzCon 2026 &ndash; but, thankfully, it appears that the studio is cracking down on it prior to the full release.Now that the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta is out in full force, some players have begun to suspect certain content creators for engaging in, well, real-money trading for in-game gold.<br />
The suspicions have risen to an all-time high after fans spott]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/world-of-warcraft-forever-cracks-down-on-real-money-trading-takes-200-worth-of-gold-from-streamer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/world-of-warcraft-forever-cracks-down-on-real-money-trading-takes-200-worth-of-gold-from-streamer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet is "testing the bounds" of Naughty Dog, teases The Last of Us star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Last of Us Joel actor Troy Baker has been singing the praises of Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, telling fans that they're going to have their "minds blown."Even though it's been almost two years since Intergalactic was announced, we still know surprisingly little about it, but Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann confirmed this week that we can expect its full reveal sometime next year, so that's something. In the meantime, we'll just have to hope for the best, but a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet-is-testing-the-bounds-of-naughty-dog-teases-the-last-of-us-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet-is-testing-the-bounds-of-naughty-dog-teases-the-last-of-us-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Sony apparently pulls back from PC, ex-PlayStation boss suggests "platform business is winning"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Sony reportedly pulls back from bringing its new major single-player PlayStation titles to PC, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida suggests the company's thinking has reverted back to the "older days."Earlier this year, it was reported that PlayStation's studio business group CEO Hermen Hulst had told staff that Sony's narrative single-player games (like Saros and Ghost of Yotei, for example) would be PlayStation console exclusive going forward. Speaking in a new episode of The Verge's Ver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-sony-apparently-pulls-back-from-pc-ex-playstation-boss-suggests-platform-business-is-winning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-sony-apparently-pulls-back-from-pc-ex-playstation-boss-suggests-platform-business-is-winning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5 "won't be ready for spring 2029," Path of Exile co-creator says, despite "Blizzard money"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of now, the release of Diablo 5 is set for 2029. That may seem like plenty of time for Blizzard, and it is, since it's three years away, but one of the co-creators of Path of Exile believes we'll likely be waiting at least a little bit longer for the next installment in the iconic series.In a YouTube video discussing the game's announcement, Chris Wilson, lead designer on Path of Exile, provided his thoughts on Blizzard's plans. "They've announced they're targeting spring 2029, which is both]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-5-wont-be-ready-for-spring-2029-path-of-exile-co-creator-says-despite-blizzard-money/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-5-wont-be-ready-for-spring-2029-path-of-exile-co-creator-says-despite-blizzard-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur's Gate 3 star Jennifer English joins Ghostrunner devs' new first-person Soulslike cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghostrunner dev One More Level's upcoming first-person Soulslike Valor Mortis has announced more of its cast, with Game of the Year award magnet Jennifer English taking on a starring role. Valor Mortis was supposed to release last week, before a particularly busy week caused the developers to delay the game to mid-October before it even announced its release date. But now the route ahead is clear for an October 13 launch &ndash; which has just become quieter thanks to Crimson Desert's DLC being]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-star-jennifer-english-joins-ghostrunner-devs-new-first-person-soulslike-cast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-star-jennifer-english-joins-ghostrunner-devs-new-first-person-soulslike-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox rolls out disc-to-digital program worldwide, but won't somebody please think of the hard drives]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a lifetime of PlayStation fandom, Microsoft's handling of the digitalization era of gaming is a bittersweet pill to swallow. While Sony has been largely ignoring outrage from its decision to end disc production in 2028, Xbox is going about the shift in a slightly different way - namely, making sure your library of physical titles doesn't become an expensive paperweight when the new generation rolls around.The brand has now globally launched its disc-to-digital program, allowing users to co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-rolls-out-disc-to-digital-program-worldwide-but-wont-somebody-please-think-of-the-hard-drives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-rolls-out-disc-to-digital-program-worldwide-but-wont-somebody-please-think-of-the-hard-drives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shure is finally launching one of its microphones in a true all-white colorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shure is known for its iconic, pro-level microphones for content creators and musicians, but its USB gaming mic, which launched back in 2024, has been a viable option at the entry-level end of the market since it hit the shelves. Shure is now launching an upgraded model of its MV6, but thankfully the best microphone competitor is staying at the same price. The Shure MV6 Gen 2 tries to achieve the same plug-and-play simplicity all USB mics strive for, but it's updating the software and control yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/shure-is-finally-launching-one-of-its-microphones-in-a-true-all-white-colorway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/shure-is-finally-launching-one-of-its-microphones-in-a-true-all-white-colorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 Years Later 3 will have "a lot of Cillian Murphy" in it, says director Danny Boyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Danny Boyle says 28 Days Later Part 3 is indeed in the works, and that we can expect to see a whole lot of OG star Cillian Murphy in it."28 Years 3, or whatever it ends up being called, will get made because people keep asking about it," Boyle told Variety. "Quite when I&rsquo;m not sure, but there&rsquo;s a script &ndash; a very good script by Alex Garland. [It will have] a lot of Cillian Murphy in it. Whether he'll take his kit off anymore, that I don't know. He's got the Oscar now."2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/28-years-later-3-will-have-a-lot-of-cillian-murphy-in-it-says-director-danny-boyle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/28-years-later-3-will-have-a-lot-of-cillian-murphy-in-it-says-director-danny-boyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past plays out differently if you've finished the RPG's second expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that The Witcher 3 Remastered is finally here, we're all looking forward to CD Projekt Red's new expansion, Songs of the Past &ndash; but we don't need to rush through the RPG's other DLC, apparently.Fool's Theory &ndash; the partner studio working with CD Projekt Red on the expansion &ndash; creative vision director Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz confirms as much in a new interview with VGC.<br />
She implies that the upcoming content will actually work around the player and what they've done in the RPG s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-plays-out-differently-if-youve-finished-the-rpgs-second-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-plays-out-differently-if-youve-finished-the-rpgs-second-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Clover season 2 release schedule: when is episode 1 on Crunchyroll?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black Clover is fast becoming one of the biggest names on anime and its second season aims to build on the quality of its first.This week, Black Clover season 2 begins on Crunchyroll and, with it, the quest for the Magic Knights to save their superiors from the Spade Kingdom and the clutches of the Dark Triad.A lot is at stake, then. So, you'll want to be on the ground floor for new episodes to avoid all the spoilers and social media chatter coming your way. With that in mind, we have the Black]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/black-clover-season-2-release-schedule-when-is-episode-1-on-crunchyroll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/black-clover-season-2-release-schedule-when-is-episode-1-on-crunchyroll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 influencers sent mysterious merch that sure looks better than those $400 Collector's Boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 marketing is really ramping up now as influencers are receiving packages of merch from Rockstar Games, and I've gotta say, it looks like they got a better deal than the fans paying $400 for those Collector's Boxes. The package in question has been shown off by content creator TmarTn on YouTube (below), who says he received the mysterious box from Rockstar with no heads up from the devs. Contained within his box was a blue baseball cap with a pink Rockstar Games logo embroidered on the fron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-influencers-sent-mysterious-merch-that-sure-looks-better-than-those-400-collectors-boxes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-influencers-sent-mysterious-merch-that-sure-looks-better-than-those-400-collectors-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new indie take on King's Field arrives on Steam and consoles in time for Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, FromSoftware is known for creating the Soulslike: a particular brand of dark fantasy action-RPG that's helped to define the modern gaming landscape. But the spirit of the genre goes all the way back to the '90s, when FromSoftware's own King's Field series started endearing itself to a small cult of devotees. Now, that same spirit is influencing a new generation of indie developers, and the upcoming Queen's Domain is one of the most impressive tributes we've seen yet.You might've heard abo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-new-indie-take-on-kings-field-arrives-on-steam-and-consoles-in-time-for-halloween/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-new-indie-take-on-kings-field-arrives-on-steam-and-consoles-in-time-for-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6's weather is completely re-done from Red Dead Redemption 2, has hurricanes, rainbows and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small details have always been where Rockstar works the most magic, and GTA 6 will be no different. Besides anything else, the weather is going to be something to watch out for, since the whole system's been overhauled from what we saw in Red Dead Redemption 2.In Game Informer, Owen Shepherd, the vice president of art for lighting and rendering at Rockstar, divulged some of what players can expect when roaming Leonida, and it won't all be sunshine and tans. You can encounter all sorts of con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6s-weather-is-completely-re-done-from-red-dead-redemption-2-has-hurricanes-rainbows-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6s-weather-is-completely-re-done-from-red-dead-redemption-2-has-hurricanes-rainbows-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday is currently "two and a half hours" with a "very surprising ending"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have seemingly confirmed the current runtime for Avengers: Doomsday is shorter than Avengers: Endgame.While speaking to Fandango about the challenge of balancing a large cast with a focused story, Anthony Russo said, "It's a two and a half hour movie or so, and you're sitting through it, and it's a focused propulsive narrative that has like an organizing principle at its center, and everything has to orbit around that.That's part of the creative challenge for Joe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-is-currently-two-and-a-half-hours-with-a-very-surprising-ending/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-is-currently-two-and-a-half-hours-with-a-very-surprising-ending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 years after Robert Downey Jr. was cast as Iron Man, Marvel fans are just discovering his audition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Downey Jr. was announced as Tony Stark 20 years ago, marking one of the most iconic superhero castings ever made. A report from September 29, 2006 was shared by a fan on Reddit alongside one of the actor's final screen tests.In the original report from The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel head Kevin Feige was quoted about the news, seemingly bracing for backlash from fans. "In every casting announcement we've done, people in their mind's eye have their own view of it and let us know about it,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/20-years-after-robert-downey-jr-was-cast-as-iron-man-marvel-fans-are-just-discovering-his-audition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/20-years-after-robert-downey-jr-was-cast-as-iron-man-marvel-fans-are-just-discovering-his-audition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Gunn says Man of Tomorrow is his "favorite of all" James Gunn movies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Gunn has shared his thoughts on Man of Tomorrow, and it sounds like the film is shaping up to be something special. Gunn has a role in the DCU as Maxwell Lord, and he also played Kraglin and was the physical performer for Rocket Raccoon in the MCU. "It weighs everything on it," Sean Gunn told ComicBook, when asked how Man of Tomorrow tips the scale between James Gunn's Marvel and DC movies. "Because I can tell you: I can't say anything about Man of Tomorrow in terms of what it's about or wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sean-gunn-says-man-of-tomorrow-is-his-favorite-of-all-james-gunn-movies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sean-gunn-says-man-of-tomorrow-is-his-favorite-of-all-james-gunn-movies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimson Desert DLC Charting the Unknown delayed 2 weeks as devs seek "a more polished and stable gameplay experience"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has announced that the Charting the Unknown DLC expansion has been delayed, but thankfully not by too long. Crimson Desert DLC was confirmed a few months after the game dropped, with the developer confirming an expansion was in the works in June, which felt like an obvious move after the massive success of the open-world game at launch, but I don't know that many were expecting it to be dropping this year. But despite that, Pearl Abyss confirmed it would be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crimson-desert-dlc-charting-the-unknown-delayed-2-weeks-as-devs-seek-a-more-polished-and-stable-gameplay-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crimson-desert-dlc-charting-the-unknown-delayed-2-weeks-as-devs-seek-a-more-polished-and-stable-gameplay-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame writers planned for Hawkeye to die until Marvel employees protested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame co-writer Stephen McFeely has revealed the surprising way the Soul Stone sacrifice was chosen."Because it's not a small thing to kill off a principal female character in the MCU, we tried a version of Hawkeye [dying]," McFeely said of the moment on the planet Vormir between Hawkeye and Black Widow at an Avengers: Endgame Encore Q&amp;A event (via Forbes).But a back-and-forth was just beginning. With the writers undecided on whether to kill off Hawkeye or Black Widow, those at M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-writers-planned-for-hawkeye-to-die-until-marvel-employees-protested/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-writers-planned-for-hawkeye-to-die-until-marvel-employees-protested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Absurdly rare Raincoat Pikachu Pokemon card sells for $8.4 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hyper-rare Pikachu card just sold for $8.4 million, making it the second-most expensive Pokemon card to ever hit auction.Dubbed 'Raincoat Pikachu' by fans because it shows the electric mouse dressed up for a downpour with umbrella in hand, it's rarer than a shiny Mew; this was the result of a global competition so only 100 were ever made as a personal prize, meaning it was never sold in stores. That goes some way to explaining why this Pokemon card in particular fetched such a high price. Inde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/absurdly-rare-raincoat-pikachu-pokemon-card-sells-for-84-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/absurdly-rare-raincoat-pikachu-pokemon-card-sells-for-84-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horror legend Mike Flanagan wants his Amazon show Carrie to run for three seasons, going far beyond Stephen King's story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Flanagan has shared his hopes that his new Amazon series will run for multiple seasons. The Haunting of Hill House director is helming a new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, and it seems like it will extend far beyond the original story.Speaking to Collider recently, Flanagan said: "In my dream scenario. I think it&rsquo;s three seasons. In my dream scenario, I think Carrie has a wonderful three-step arc. It&rsquo;s a trilogy, really.&rdquo;The Amazon show will follow Summer H. Howell's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/horror-legend-mike-flanagan-wants-his-amazon-show-carrie-to-run-for-three-seasons-going-far-beyond-stephen-kings-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/horror-legend-mike-flanagan-wants-his-amazon-show-carrie-to-run-for-three-seasons-going-far-beyond-stephen-kings-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Halo lead has suggestions for Activision, and they include hiring "laid off folks"]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that Microsoft's plans to cut 3,200 employees at Xbox are still in action, having just affected a whopping 268 employees earlier this month, many of whom were working at Halo Studios &ndash; the team largely responsible for the Halo franchise.At the time, chief content officer Matt Booty said the role eliminations were focused "across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management and central functions layer." As for the future of Halo, Activision took control of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/veteran-halo-lead-has-suggestions-for-activision-and-they-include-hiring-laid-off-folks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/veteran-halo-lead-has-suggestions-for-activision-and-they-include-hiring-laid-off-folks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shigeru Miyamoto apparently has a love-hate relationship with Toad, who he would constantly pick in Mario Kart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto either loves or hates Toad and is seemingly doing his best to make sure nobody knows the truth. In a 2012 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Miyamoto was asked who his favorite character to play in Mario Kart is, with the interviewer noting that he likes to play as Toad. Perhaps predictably, Miyamoto said, "I'm sorry that I cannot come up with an interesting answer. Somehow, it's habit to me, but I play with Mario. He's a very balanced character." When aske]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/shigeru-miyamoto-apparently-has-a-love-hate-relationship-with-toad-who-he-would-constantly-pick-in-mario-kart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/shigeru-miyamoto-apparently-has-a-love-hate-relationship-with-toad-who-he-would-constantly-pick-in-mario-kart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadlock smashes Steam record following new update with over 228,000 concurrent players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though it's still in closed beta, Deadlock, the newest shooter from Valve, is still setting records. The shooter just surpassed 228,000 concurrent players, on the back of a massive update focusing on various gameplay elements.Right off the top, this round of additions, collectively known as City Never Sleeps, brings in no less than six new characters to play as. Among them are Rat King, who's described as "Scrappy, regal, tenacious"; explosives expert Deadman Danny; and my personal favorite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/deadlock-smashes-steam-record-following-new-update-with-over-228000-concurrent-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/deadlock-smashes-steam-record-following-new-update-with-over-228000-concurrent-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest "one of the alleged leaders" behind Rockstar hack that revealed how much money GTA Online makes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI has confirmed the arrest of "one of the alleged leaders" of cybercrime and hacking group ShinyHunters &ndash; the group that claimed responsibility for a Rockstar Games hack earlier this year.As reported by Reuters, earlier this week, Dutch police announced that they arrested a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam on September 15 who's suspected of being part of the group. In a statement, the FBI's cyber division assistant director, Brett Leatherman, refers to the man as "one of the alleged le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/police-arrest-one-of-the-alleged-leaders-behind-rockstar-hack-that-revealed-how-much-money-gta-online-makes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/police-arrest-one-of-the-alleged-leaders-behind-rockstar-hack-that-revealed-how-much-money-gta-online-makes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game of Thrones movie Aegon's Conquest gets release date and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Game of Thrones movie based on Aegon's Conquest is coming to theaters &ndash; and it finally has a release date. The film will land on June 1, 2029, and it will be directed by Owen Harris, according to Deadline. Harris directed three episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Andor scribe Bea Willimon will pen the script, and the film is titled Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest. While no further details have been revealed just yet, judging by the title, the movie will cover Aegon I Targarye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/game-of-thrones-movie-aegons-conquest-gets-release-date-and-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/game-of-thrones-movie-aegons-conquest-gets-release-date-and-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon is adapting one of Spider-Man's most controversial stories, and it's not going down well with fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite Spider-Noir's cancelation, Spider-Man is close to a streaming return at Amazon with an adaptation of one of the webhead's most controversial and divisive comic storylines.As reported by Deadline, Prime Video could be the destination for a Clone Saga show. For the uninitiated, the arc &ndash; which spanned multiple Spidey titles across the mid-1990s &ndash; featured the return of Ben Reilly, a clone of Peter Parker who tricked many into believing he was the real Peter Parker.What followed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/amazon-is-adapting-one-of-spider-mans-most-controversial-stories-and-its-not-going-down-well-with-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/amazon-is-adapting-one-of-spider-mans-most-controversial-stories-and-its-not-going-down-well-with-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered is free for Switch 2 players with access to a Switch cartridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered has finally arrived, coming as a free upgrade for players who have the original 2015 RPG &ndash; and, apparently, those who borrow it, too.If you happen to own the old Nintendo Switch version of the game &ndash; yes, the one from 2019 &ndash; you can insert it into your Switch 2 and access the full digital version of The Witcher 3 Remastered for Nintendo's newer console.<br />
A genius user over on Reddit figured out the real-life "hack," so to speak, sharing a screenshot as e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-is-free-for-switch-2-players-with-access-to-a-switch-cartridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-is-free-for-switch-2-players-with-access-to-a-switch-cartridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise's new movie scores his lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in almost a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Cruise has been dividing audiences with his latest movie Digger, landing his first rotten score on Rotten Tomatoes since The Mummy in 2017. Directed by Alejandro G. I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu, the satire sees Cruise transform with prosthetics into an oil tycoon called Digger Rockwell, known as the most powerful man in the world.He becomes humanity's only hope after a disaster he unleashes nearly destroys everything. Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra H&uuml;ller, and Emma D'Arcy all also star in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tom-cruises-new-movie-scores-his-lowest-rotten-tomatoes-score-in-almost-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tom-cruises-new-movie-scores-his-lowest-rotten-tomatoes-score-in-almost-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Steam page is going algorithmic as Valve aims to show "10x more games to customers"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steam is making a big change to one of its promotional pages, opting for an algorithm-based showcase of games instead of the current "manual calendar-based approach."Steam has been gradually moving toward personalized algorithms to recommend games for years now, and in early 2027, the Discounts &amp; Events page, which as the name implies shows you themed sales and discounted games, is joining the club. In its announcement, Valve says the goal is to get more discounted games in front of Steam us]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/another-steam-page-is-going-algorithmic-as-valve-aims-to-show-10x-more-games-to-customers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/another-steam-page-is-going-algorithmic-as-valve-aims-to-show-10x-more-games-to-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Truck Simulator adds DLC where you don't have to drive a truck, sets a new Steam record]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are few video game titles as descriptive as American Truck Simulator. You drive a simulated truck across America. Boom, branding perfection. It might seem like a betrayal of that core concept to release an expansion that lets you trade in the 18-wheelers for normal consumer cars, but that's exactly what the newly released Road Trip DLC is all about. Judging by the new all-time Steam player record the game just set, fans have been ready for the ride."American Truck Simulator's all time conc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/american-truck-simulator-adds-dlc-where-you-dont-have-to-drive-a-truck-sets-a-new-steam-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/american-truck-simulator-adds-dlc-where-you-dont-have-to-drive-a-truck-sets-a-new-steam-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 20 years later, Guillermo del Toro finally confirms old BioShock movie rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly two decades of rumors, Guillermo del Toro has finally revealed that he was indeed in discussions to direct a BioShock movie."You know, I tried, Del Toro," Del Toro tells IGN. "We had a very contentious call about a couple of games. I find that the dynamics of a video game are very different than a movie. They may be cinematically similar in terms of the camera moving, and this and that, but the storytelling is very different, because you're not solving puzzles. You're not assembling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nearly-20-years-later-guillermo-del-toro-finally-confirms-old-bioshock-movie-rumors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nearly-20-years-later-guillermo-del-toro-finally-confirms-old-bioshock-movie-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 5 director says "any challenge can be overcome with the right build" amid combat questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a spring 2029 release window, Diablo 5 is still a ways off and presumably early in development, and as such there's a lot we don't know about it. We know it takes place about 100 years after Diablo 4 and that it won't have towns or safe zones outside of a Baldur's Gate-style caravan of traveling companions, but most of the sequel's core design pillars remain a mystery. Chiefly, we know next to nothing about how combat will work in Diablo 5, and considering Diablo games are almost exclusivel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-5-director-says-any-challenge-can-be-overcome-with-the-right-build-amid-combat-questions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-5-director-says-any-challenge-can-be-overcome-with-the-right-build-amid-combat-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar flashes its wallet, says GTA 6 doesn't compromise on detail or scale]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've heard it said before that GTA 6 is expected to be the largest entertainment launch of all time in terms of budget and sales, but it really is hard to oversell the unprecedented scale of Rockstar's incoming juggernaut. Publisher Take-Two Interactive has likely spent an ungodly amount of money GTA 6, and if the finished product is anything less than a total disaster, you'll see that money reflected in its photorealistic, richly detailed visuals, gigantic open-world map, and lifelike physics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-flashes-its-wallet-says-gta-6-doesnt-compromise-on-detail-or-scale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-flashes-its-wallet-says-gta-6-doesnt-compromise-on-detail-or-scale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 devs spent years "going to strip clubs" and the beach to research Florida life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game development is a hard, often thankless job, where devs spend years working extreme hours while pouring their hearts into their craft, and they're often repaid with little more than a pat on the back ahead of the next round of mass layoffs. I say all this to suggest you shouldn't judge Rockstar too hard for its regular GTA 6 research trips in Florida, which saw the devs soaking up the sun and the nightlife in equal measure."We go and try to experience everything," senior vice president of na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-devs-spent-years-going-to-strip-clubs-and-the-beach-to-research-florida-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-devs-spent-years-going-to-strip-clubs-and-the-beach-to-research-florida-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders devs "were super unhappy" and "super tired" after the shooter's huge launch, lead says]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the face of it, Arc Raiders has enjoyed a dream year for a live-service game. It launched to huge numbers, then maintained the community while developer Embark Studios maintained a cadence of updates and patches to keep things (mostly) steady. As the shooter's first anniversary approaches, leadership is now getting candid about the toll that's taken on the devs.Aleksander Gr&oslash;ndal, executive producer on Arc Raiders, discusses Embark's general weariness with Game Developer. "Transitionin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-devs-were-super-unhappy-and-super-tired-after-the-shooters-huge-launch-lead-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-devs-were-super-unhappy-and-super-tired-after-the-shooters-huge-launch-lead-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the first time in 60 years, Sony will skip the huge convention it once used to reveal the PS5 logo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony is skipping the Consumer Electronics Show in 2027, which marks the first time the PlayStation maker has not attended the show in its history. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, after only appearing at this year's show as part of its joint venture with Honda, Sony is skipping the 2027 event. A Sony spokesperson tells Bloomberg the decision is based on its current focus on "entertainment, intellectual property, and technology geared to support creators," adding, "We continuously and strategica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/for-the-first-time-in-60-years-sony-will-skip-the-huge-convention-it-once-used-to-reveal-the-ps5-logo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/for-the-first-time-in-60-years-sony-will-skip-the-huge-convention-it-once-used-to-reveal-the-ps5-logo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is happening because devs believe "there is still more to say"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today marks the release of The Witcher 3 Remastered, a big update to CD Projekt Red's monumental RPG. On the heels of this, we're also getting an expansion, Songs of the Past, next year &ndash; only 12 years into the game's life. Why? Well, because the devs simply felt they had more ground to cover."It was a great opportunity to tell something new about already established characters and to show them from a different angle," Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz, creative vision director at CDPR support studio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-is-happening-because-devs-believe-there-is-still-more-to-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-is-happening-because-devs-believe-there-is-still-more-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered breaks the RPG's all-time Steam peak hours after launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt &ndash; Remastered launched only a few hours ago, but it's already broken the 2015 RPG's all-time player record on Steam and shows no signs of slowing down. It's been 11 years since the launch of The Witcher 3, and being the great game it is, it's had many peaks over its lifetime. Looking at SteamDB, after debuting with a healthy peak of over 92k concurrent players on Steam in its launch month, it eventually surpassed its own record five years later in January 2020, shor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-breaks-the-rpgs-all-time-steam-peak-hours-after-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-breaks-the-rpgs-all-time-steam-peak-hours-after-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney Store UK launches free membership program that can get you 15% off adorable Pixar merch, Marvel pins, Star Wars collectibles, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prepare your best "oh gawrsh," because Disney Store UK has unveiled a free membership that provides exclusive perks and a limited-time discount of 15% off a range of items from Star Wars merch to theme park pins.Dubbed 'Disney Unlocked,' this programme provides a host of benefits on the UK Disney Store that include a 25% birthday discount, early access to specific products, and free delivery on orders over &pound;75. You can also save 15% off certain items for the membership's launch week (from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/disney-store-uk-launches-free-membership-program-that-can-get-you-15-off-adorable-pixar-merch-marvel-pins-star-wars-collectibles-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/disney-store-uk-launches-free-membership-program-that-can-get-you-15-off-adorable-pixar-merch-marvel-pins-star-wars-collectibles-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur's Gate 3 dev doesn't see why The Blood of Dawnwalker's time feature is so controversial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blood of Dawnwalker, the brand-new vampire RPG headed by The Witcher 3 veterans from CD Projekt Red, plays host to one of the most controversial game mechanics out there: a time restriction that leads to some serious FOMO.In case you're out of the loop, the game has you playing under a strict 30-day and 30-night schedule. Within those 30 days and nights, you must resolve the main story (and do as you please in between quests, of course). Everything you do can carry a time cost with it, thoug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-dev-doesnt-see-why-the-blood-of-dawnwalkers-time-feature-is-so-controversial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-dev-doesnt-see-why-the-blood-of-dawnwalkers-time-feature-is-so-controversial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Star Wars fan has a theory that Ryan Gosling is playing Luke Skywalker's son in Starfighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Star Wars fan has come up with a pretty interesting theory about Star Wars: Starfighter &ndash; and it says Ryan Gosling is actually playing Luke Skywalker's son. Gosling is playing a character named Kade Auberon in the upcoming Starfighter, and fans of the old Legends continuity might notice a similarity with one Cade Skywalker. "Wouldn't shock me if Starfighter turns out to be a soft launch for the new trilogy and Ryan Gosling is playing Cade Skywalker from Legends, now retrofitted to be Luk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-star-wars-fan-has-a-theory-that-ryan-gosling-is-playing-luke-skywalkers-son-in-starfighter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-star-wars-fan-has-a-theory-that-ryan-gosling-is-playing-luke-skywalkers-son-in-starfighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRKD launches its first Switch 2 pro controller, and the ULT PRO is coming for 8BitDo's lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[CRKD has just launched its first ever pro controller and the ULT PRO has a pretty sturdy list of specs behind it. TMR thumbsticks, trigger stops, swappable components, and 1,000Hz polling on Windows would usually make for a pretty premium package, especially if you look towards the best PC controllers from names like Razer and Flydigi. The brand is launching the CRKD ULT PRO for just $69.99 (Amazon) today, though, undercutting a good wedge of the premium market. After all, this is coming in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crkd-launches-its-first-switch-2-pro-controller-and-the-ult-pro-is-coming-for-8bitdos-lunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crkd-launches-its-first-switch-2-pro-controller-and-the-ult-pro-is-coming-for-8bitdos-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs boss says balance is always guesswork and "we won't even get it right" by season 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wardogs boss Joe Brammer has spoken about balancing the popular FPS, admitting that it's something that has to be figured out in the long term, and probably won't even be worked out by season 2. As with any game in its infancy, the only way to truly find out how balanced something is is for players to get into it. Fighting game players will discover infinites or other wild tech on day one that completely throws the community into disarray, Call of Duty players inevitably find the optimal loadout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-boss-says-balance-is-always-guesswork-and-we-wont-even-get-it-right-by-season-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-boss-says-balance-is-always-guesswork-and-we-wont-even-get-it-right-by-season-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive Lego Dragon Ball Shenron &amp; Goku set revealed, and it's "just the beginning"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toei fans assemble, because the first Lego Dragon Ball set has been revealed... and it's an absolute monster. Lego Dragon Ball: Shenron &amp; Goku is a for-adults display piece weighing in at almost 1,800 bricks, and it's 12.5 inches tall when built. It's due to launch on the Lego store this November 4, or November 1 if you have a free Lego Insider membership (basically, it earns you loyalty points and provides early access to products).Available November 4LEGO&reg;Dragon Ball: Shenron &amp; Gok]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/massive-lego-dragon-ball-shenron-amp-goku-set-revealed-and-its-just-the-beginning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/massive-lego-dragon-ball-shenron-amp-goku-set-revealed-and-its-just-the-beginning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC boss says he's seen an entirely AI-generated episode of Doctor Who]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC boss Matt Brittin has shared his thoughts on AI &ndash; and revealed he's been sent an AI-generated episode of Doctor Who. "Everyone&rsquo;s got the ability in their hands &ndash; or six billion people have &ndash; to create content at the standard of a Hollywood studio," Brittin shared at the Royal Television Society conference, as reported by Variety. "Somebody sent me a 50-minute episode of Doctor Who that was AI-generated the other day. It's pretty good," he added. "I mean, it's not goin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bbc-boss-says-hes-seen-an-entirely-ai-generated-episode-of-doctor-who/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/bbc-boss-says-hes-seen-an-entirely-ai-generated-episode-of-doctor-who/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered didn't change the RPG's hilarious low-poly pigeons, much to fans' delight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered is finally here, bringing everything from "improved combat" to massively reworked visuals with it &ndash; reworked visuals that had fans worried the RPG would lose its iconic low-poly pigeons.Yes, you read that right. In case you don't recall them from the 2015 release, the pigeons are exactly what they sound like: hilariously low-poly assets that are cursed&hellip; in the best way possible, of course.<br />
Much like Final Fantasy 14's own low-poly grapes, The Witcher 3's new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-didnt-change-the-rpgs-hilarious-low-poly-pigeons-much-to-fans-delight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-didnt-change-the-rpgs-hilarious-low-poly-pigeons-much-to-fans-delight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PlayStation lead says Sony and Nintendo should "keep the current generation as long as possible"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida reckons that platform holders like Sony and Nintendo should keep their current hardware generations going for as long as they can as prices continue to surge.Speaking in a new episode of The Verge's Vergecast (below), Yoshida &ndash; former president of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios &ndash; is asked about the potential business models and pricing strategies we could see from platforms like Xbox in the next console generation. As everythin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-lead-says-sony-and-nintendo-should-keep-the-current-generation-as-long-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-playstation-lead-says-sony-and-nintendo-should-keep-the-current-generation-as-long-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hades 2 devs say the sequel wasn't about the smart business choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supergiant Games is known for creating original games and original worlds, from the frontierpunk action of Bastion to the contemplative sci-fi tactics of Transistor and the doomed sporting conflicts of Pyre. But with a cast of lovable, lustable takes on mythic Greek figures and arguably the greatest roguelike action ever conceived, Hades turned out to be their biggest hit yet. So making a follow-up in Hades 2 was only natural, right?While making a sequel to Hades might've been the smart business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hades-2-devs-say-the-sequel-wasnt-about-the-smart-business-choice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hades-2-devs-say-the-sequel-wasnt-about-the-smart-business-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever isn't about the expansions, but Blizzard is making an exception for a Make-a-Wish quest]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's another version of Azeroth on the way in World of Warcraft: Forever. This iteration goes back to the first year of the MMORPG's timeline, but with extra flourishes and contemporary design elements, in contrast to how WoW: Classic brings back the old school gameplay. As a result, a fan-favorite quest from an old expansion isn't available, but Blizzard's remedying the situation.Almost 20 years ago, a special mission was added in The Burning Crusade, known as Kyle's Gone Missing. You're tas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-isnt-about-the-expansions-but-blizzard-is-making-an-exception-for-a-make-a-wish-quest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-isnt-about-the-expansions-but-blizzard-is-making-an-exception-for-a-make-a-wish-quest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Apothecary Diaries season 3 release schedule: when is episode 1 on Crunchyroll?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Apothecary Diaries season 3 sees Maomao return to crack more mysteries and navigate the perils of palace politics. What you may not know, however, is that the hit anime is shaking things up this season by splitting its story across two years.Confused? Don't be. Not yet, anyway. For now, we'll keep things in the immediate future with The Apothecary Diaries season 3, episode 1 release date. We'll also fill you in on the Crunchyroll streaming time in the US and UK, current confirmed schedule, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-apothecary-diaries-season-3-release-schedule-when-is-episode-1-on-crunchyroll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-apothecary-diaries-season-3-release-schedule-when-is-episode-1-on-crunchyroll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metal Gear Solid 2's first ever boss skip has been discovered after 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a massive moment for the Metal Gear Solid 2 speedrunning community, a way to skip the game's first boss fight entirely has been uncovered. Metal Gear Solid 2 is split into two parts: the Tanker and the Plant chapters, with Tanker serving as a short prologue featuring Snake. Famously, this is the only time you get to play as Solid Snake throughout the game, with Raiden being in charge for a majority of the game's runtime. Through this, Snake only gets one proper boss fight against Olga Gurluko]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/metal-gear-solid-2s-first-ever-boss-skip-has-been-discovered-after-25-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/metal-gear-solid-2s-first-ever-boss-skip-has-been-discovered-after-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 years later, The Mummy 4 set photos reveal first look at Brendan Fraser's and Rachel Weisz' return as Rick and Evelyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz have reprised their roles as Rick and Evelyn O'Connell for The Mummy 4. Filming on the legacy sequel has now kicked off, 25 years on from their last time on screen together in the roles. Directed by Radio Silence's Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the new movie follows on from The Mummy Returns, ignoring the events of the third movie. Weisz didn't reprise her role as Evelyn in 2008's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and was recast with Maria Bello. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/25-years-later-the-mummy-4-set-photos-reveal-first-look-at-brendan-frasers-and-rachel-weisz-return-as-rick-and-evelyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/25-years-later-the-mummy-4-set-photos-reveal-first-look-at-brendan-frasers-and-rachel-weisz-return-as-rick-and-evelyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oppenheimer actor asked Christopher Nolan to settle a Tenet debate and was "embarrassed" by the "obvious" answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oppenheimer actor Casey Affleck has revealed he contacted Christopher Nolan for help settling a debate about the director's twisty sci-fi film Tenet. Affleck played Col. Boris Pash in Oppenheimer, in a very brief but memorable role that saw him share a scene with Cillian Murphy. He also appeared in Interstellar as the adult Tom Cooper. "I was driving back from school with my son. We were talking about Tenet and disagreeing. I said: 'Let's settle that,'" Affleck shared onstage at the Zurich Film]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/oppenheimer-actor-asked-christopher-nolan-to-settle-a-tenet-debate-and-was-embarrassed-by-the-obvious-answer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/oppenheimer-actor-asked-christopher-nolan-to-settle-a-tenet-debate-and-was-embarrassed-by-the-obvious-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The upcoming C64 and ZX Spectrum handheld just got hit with a six-month delay due to quality issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sorry, '80s microcomputer crowd, the clamshell C64 and ZX Spectrum handhelds have been delayed until April 2027. The Retro Games Ltd and Blaze collab portables were originally meant to launch in just over two weeks' time, on October 15, but the duo of devices has been pushed back by six months due to production not meeting "high standards."In a statement shared on Blaze's HyperMegaTech website, the Evercade and Super Pocket creators say The C64 and The Spectrum handhelds now won't land until Apr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-upcoming-c64-and-zx-spectrum-handheld-just-got-hit-with-a-six-month-delay-due-to-quality-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-upcoming-c64-and-zx-spectrum-handheld-just-got-hit-with-a-six-month-delay-due-to-quality-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida's highlights of Tokyo Game Show include a game about removing hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida's big Tokyo Game Show recommendation is a game about removing hair. During his time at PlayStation, Yoshida produced some of the most iconic games for the original PS1 console, but in his later years, he was known for very much being a champion of indie games at the publisher. While still at Sony, Yoshida would tweet out indie recommendations constantly, which led to him being added as a playable character in Capybara Games' Super Time Force Ultra. And sinc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-playstation-boss-shuhei-yoshidas-highlights-of-tokyo-game-show-include-a-game-about-removing-hair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/former-playstation-boss-shuhei-yoshidas-highlights-of-tokyo-game-show-include-a-game-about-removing-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Holland used Batman as an inspiration for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but not in the way you're expecting]]></title><description><![CDATA[It must be great to be Spider-Man, right? As Brand New Day showed, Peter Parker's life was anything but &ndash; isolated from friends, grieving lost family, and operating in a city where the criminals want you dead and no one knows who you really are.According to Tom Holland, that fairly depressing throughline was inspired largely by a joke from 2017's The LEGO Batman Movie."Something that I always really loved from a superhero movie is the LEGO Batman Movie when they talk about how he must be h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tom-holland-used-batman-as-an-inspiration-for-spider-man-brand-new-day-but-not-in-the-way-youre-expecting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/tom-holland-used-batman-as-an-inspiration-for-spider-man-brand-new-day-but-not-in-the-way-youre-expecting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered Metacritic score makes it the best version yet and 2026's top-scoring game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt &ndash; Remastered is finally here, and in very positive but perhaps wholly expected news, its early reviews place it as the best version of The Witcher 3 yet, based on its Metascore. Even better, it's currently 2026's best-rated game of the year on the site, too.11 years on, I'm sure I don't need to tell you that The Witcher 3 is a very good game. With a Metacritic Metascore of 92, the 2015 RPG is labelled as one of the site's must-play titles, and for good reason. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-metacritic-score-makes-it-the-best-version-yet-and-2026s-top-scoring-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remastered-metacritic-score-makes-it-the-best-version-yet-and-2026s-top-scoring-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive bit of Elder Scrolls lore from Morrowind is actually because of "a typo"]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are multiple possible endings in The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall, and rather than focus on a fixed conclusion for Morrowind, Bethesda decided to simply make all of them canon due to magic and whatnot. While this may seem like a savvy way to dodge committing to a single timeline, it actually stems from a typo, says an ex-writer on the series.During an appearance on the FRVR podcast, Kurt Kuhlmann, a writer and designer at Bethesda from 2003 to 2023, explains that Dragon Breaks - incidents of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/massive-bit-of-elder-scrolls-lore-from-morrowind-is-actually-because-of-a-typo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/massive-bit-of-elder-scrolls-lore-from-morrowind-is-actually-because-of-a-typo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 5 modder behind Switch 1 port says it's "shutting down" following action from the devs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the wait for GTA 6 presses on, fans of Rockstar Games' beloved franchise are finding new ways to breathe life into older entries like GTA 5 &ndash; for instance by, uh, unofficially porting it to Nintendo's original Switch console.Or, at least, attempting to. Paralympics Productions, a self-described "very serious game development studio" (yes, heavy on the sarcasm), has been working on a Switch port of GTA 5 for some time now, officially unveiling its release back in August on X.<br />
Things have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-5-modder-behind-switch-1-port-says-its-shutting-down-following-action-from-the-devs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-5-modder-behind-switch-1-port-says-its-shutting-down-following-action-from-the-devs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ayaneo launches its Pocket Block for $79, and I'm glad the Game Boy clone has ditched the AI pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than a month after its last launch, Ayaneo's Konkr Pocket Block is now available. The good news is that the Game Boy clone starts at just $79, and the arguably even better news is that it seems to have ditched all the AI marketing that haunted its unveiling back in May.In an announcement post marking the launch, Ayaneo describes the Konkr Pocket Block as "a premium vertical pocket Android handheld for gamers." (shock, horror). It also adds a nod to its "retro cyber design," a reference I ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ayaneo-launches-its-pocket-block-for-79-and-im-glad-the-game-boy-clone-has-ditched-the-ai-pitch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ayaneo-launches-its-pocket-block-for-79-and-im-glad-the-game-boy-clone-has-ditched-the-ai-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Russos "toyed" with showing Captain America returning the Infinity Stones in Avengers: Endgame]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Russos have revealed they thought about including a sequence involving Steve Rogers returning the Infinity Stones in Avengers: Endgame. At the end of Endgame, Steve Rogers goes on a mission through time to return the Stones to their rightful places &ndash; which would have involved encountering the Red Skull on Vormir. As Joe Russo told CBR, the directors did contemplate showing the mission. "We did have that conversation. There might have even been&hellip; I think we toyed around with an id]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-russos-toyed-with-showing-captain-america-returning-the-infinity-stones-in-avengers-endgame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-russos-toyed-with-showing-captain-america-returning-the-infinity-stones-in-avengers-endgame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reacher season 6 confirmed as the Alan Ritchson-led show brings in huge streaming figures for its latest episodes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reacher season 6 has already been announced, just 12 days after the season 4 finale hit Prime Video. The show was only renewed for a fifth season earlier this year, but it seems the strong showing from the latest episodes has been enough to convince Prime Video to keep investing. Per Deadline, Reacher season 4 brought in 66 million viewers during its first 28 days on Prime Video, which is higher than season 3. It also means that season 4 ranks among the five most-viewed seasons of any original s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/reacher-season-6-confirmed-as-the-alan-ritchson-led-show-brings-in-huge-streaming-figures-for-its-latest-episodes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/reacher-season-6-confirmed-as-the-alan-ritchson-led-show-brings-in-huge-streaming-figures-for-its-latest-episodes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans think leaked Lego Dragon Ball is so good it makes an earlier set look bad by comparison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Lego Dragon Ball set has been leaked, and fans approve&hellip; even if they think it makes an earlier set look worse by comparison.Reliable source BrickTap shared our first look at Lego Shenron &amp; Goku via reddit, and supposed box art shows off the dragon (which was teased by Lego last week) in all its glory. Depicting the mythical creature curling around Dragon Balls while Goku hovers nearby on a cloud, the model seems to be an 18+ display model with over 1,700 pieces. According]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fans-think-leaked-lego-dragon-ball-is-so-good-it-makes-an-earlier-set-look-bad-by-comparison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fans-think-leaked-lego-dragon-ball-is-so-good-it-makes-an-earlier-set-look-bad-by-comparison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet needs "to cook for just a little bit longer," Neil Druckmann says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two years have passed since Naughty Dog lifted the veil on its ambitious new sci-fi project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet &ndash; but we've not seen much of it since then.So, when will we? Well, according to studio lead Neil Druckmann, we've still got a while to go before the developers are ready to show the mysterious game off some more.<br />
He reveals as much in a new post on Naughty Dog's official blog, explaining, "The team is heads down on what is shaping up to be Naughty Dog&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet-needs-to-cook-for-just-a-little-bit-longer-neil-druckmann-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet-needs-to-cook-for-just-a-little-bit-longer-neil-druckmann-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday directors confirm Doctor Doom is collecting more MCU heroes than just Banner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Bruce Banner being kidnapped by Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom in the added Avengers: Endgame Encore footage, the Russo brothers have confirmed that the villain is indeed collecting Marvel heroes ahead of Avengers: Doomsday."I mean, look, his interest may extend beyond just Banner. So, that's what we'll say about that," said Joe Russo to Empire. Fans were already starting to wonder what Doom might be up to, with one wondering that, in addition to the Hulk, Doctor Doom has already kidn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-directors-confirm-doctor-doom-is-collecting-more-mcu-heroes-than-just-banner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-directors-confirm-doctor-doom-is-collecting-more-mcu-heroes-than-just-banner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gunn just answered a Lanterns finale question that gives us fresh hope for season 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanterns is set to bring its season to a close this Sunday, but DC boss James Gunn seemingly isn't ruling out a second season."I've seen Lanterns 500 times and even I'm excited for next week's finale," the DC Studios co-CEO wrote on Threads.When a fan asked for clarification on whether it was a series finale or season finale, Gunn followed up: "Season finale, correct."The first season of Lanterns has followed Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre's John Stewart as they investigated a myste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-just-answered-a-lanterns-finale-question-that-gives-us-fresh-hope-for-season-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-just-answered-a-lanterns-finale-question-that-gives-us-fresh-hope-for-season-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Last of Us projects have stories "worth telling," Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Last of Us and Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann has once again teased two "exciting new projects" are in the works for the series, but he's not going to tell you what they are yet.In a statement shared following this year's Last of Us Day (commemorating the in-universe Outbreak Day on September 26), Druckmann reconfirms that we can expect more Last of Us at some point, and promises that whatever Naughty Dog is cooking up will be worth it. "Since Grounded II, we've talked about the possibility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-last-of-us-projects-have-stories-worth-telling-naughty-dog-boss-neil-druckmann-promises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-last-of-us-projects-have-stories-worth-telling-naughty-dog-boss-neil-druckmann-promises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day might be getting re-released with new footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already the third highest-grossing movie worldwide, but it seems Marvel Studios are hoping to push it further. The Sony co-production is reportedly getting a re-release, which will feature new footage and deleted scenes.Per Deadline, the Destin Daniel Cretton-directed movie will feature multiple extras when it returns, including the widely-reported Rosario Dawson cut scene. The actor made a cameo as Claire Temple, her character in Netflix's Defenders saga of shows, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/spider-man-brand-new-day-might-be-getting-re-released-with-new-footage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/spider-man-brand-new-day-might-be-getting-re-released-with-new-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4 seasons will continue even after Diablo 5 launches, Blizzard confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the surprise announcement of Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026, some fans of the series are left with a bittersweet feeling. Sure, a new game sounds great, and with Diablo 5 looking like the darkest entry in the series since OG Diablo, it does look great. But what does that mean for Diablo 4, which is only three years old? Well, Blizzard itself has confirmed it means no more Diablo 4 expansions, but the developer has made it clear seasonal updates will continue despite Diablo 5 being the apparent m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-seasons-will-continue-even-after-diablo-5-launches-blizzard-confirms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4-seasons-will-continue-even-after-diablo-5-launches-blizzard-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077 dev doesn't think Phantom Liberty's success "erases" the launch of the base game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077's redemption arc is long complete, 2023's acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion cementing the RPG's legacy as one of this generation's all-time greats. Even as I sit here in 2026 writing this, it's still jarring to talk about Cyberpunk 2077 in such a uniformly positive light, and that's because I was doing this exact same job back in December 2020 when the game finally launched after multiple delays... and got absolutely dragged through the mud. We have a curated list of the best Cy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-dev-doesnt-think-phantom-libertys-success-erases-the-launch-of-the-base-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cyberpunk-2077-dev-doesnt-think-phantom-libertys-success-erases-the-launch-of-the-base-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday multiverse collapse is "the most profound thing to happen to the MCU"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe and Anthony Russo say the collapse of the multiverse, as teased at the end of Avengers: Endgame "It&rsquo;s the most profound thing that's ever happened to the MCU," Joe tells Empire. "It is the perceived end of times. Everything the TVA was set up to do is to protect the timelines from collapsing, and now they're in a catastrophic collapse. And so that scene, I would argue, yes, has a great level of importance. I wouldn't say that it is more important than another scene. But it is certainly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-multiverse-collapse-is-the-most-profound-thing-to-happen-to-the-mcu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-multiverse-collapse-is-the-most-profound-thing-to-happen-to-the-mcu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame Encore's bonus scenes won't appear in Doomsday, says director Joe Russo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe and Anthony Russo say those post-credits scenes at the end of Avengers: Endgame won't appear in Doomsday, and that it's worth heading out to the theaters for the re-release."It's up to you. I mean, I would argue if you're gonna go see it, who knows if this movie will ever be back in theatres?" Joe tells Empire when asked if it was worth going to see Avengers: Endgame Encore. "This was a request of ours to go back into the movie, and really push this film back out again. Because one of the gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-encores-bonus-scenes-wont-appear-in-doomsday-says-director-joe-russo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-encores-bonus-scenes-wont-appear-in-doomsday-says-director-joe-russo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid PS5 Pro shortage, Sony implements a lottery system in Japan that requires 60 hours of playtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the RAM shortage seems to be neverending, PlayStation has had no choice but to separate the Real Gamers from the boys while preparing its PS5 Pro lottery system in Japan. Anyone who participates will be required to have at least 60 hours of playtime on their Sony account since 2024.Video game industry update account Genki translates a Japanese PlayStation blog that went live on September 27, explaining that "PS5 Pro is also facing stock shortages in Japan." The latest GTA 6 reveal in Augus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/amid-ps5-pro-shortage-sony-implements-a-lottery-system-in-japan-that-requires-60-hours-of-playtime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/amid-ps5-pro-shortage-sony-implements-a-lottery-system-in-japan-that-requires-60-hours-of-playtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 emulator updates have 6 games "fully playable at 60 FPS," and Demon's Souls isn't far behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[PS5 emulators are already making massive strides in compatibility and performance. A series of recent updates to major PS5 emulation projects have seen more and more games categorized as playable, even including notable AAA releases like Demon's Souls and Astro Bot.SharpEmu and KytyPS5 are arguably the two most notable PS5 emulator projects, and they both keep full compatibility lists of tested titles at their respective sites. Take note right now: neither emulator is yet a truly viable way to p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ps5-emulator-updates-have-6-games-fully-playable-at-60-fps-and-demons-souls-isnt-far-behind/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ps5-emulator-updates-have-6-games-fully-playable-at-60-fps-and-demons-souls-isnt-far-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Path of Exile co-creator is "tentatively hopeful" Diablo 5 will stick the landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[We haven't seen much of Diablo 5 yet beyond the cinematic announcement we got at BlizzCon 2026, but Blizzard has been leaving a trail of breadcrumbs indicating a dramatic departure from previous entries in the series, and in other cases, a return to its roots. I've written at some length about how Blizzard is doubling down on the Diablo series' trademark darkness and why that's the best way to pay tribute to the original 1996 action RPG, and now Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson is pointing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/path-of-exile-co-creator-is-tentatively-hopeful-diablo-5-will-stick-the-landing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/path-of-exile-co-creator-is-tentatively-hopeful-diablo-5-will-stick-the-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remaster overhauls skill trees, adds new quest markers, and more, CDPR reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes out tomorrow, and CD Projekt Red has released a list of the most notable changes you'll find in the mammoth RPG. You've got plenty of audio and visual improvements, of course, but there are some deeper tweaks to be mindful of, too.One such example is in the skill trees. "Skills are now organized into a skill tree and each skill has three ranks," read the notes. "Unlocking new skills now requires having the necessary prerequisite skills rather than s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remaster-overhauls-skill-trees-adds-new-quest-markers-and-more-cdpr-reveals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-remaster-overhauls-skill-trees-adds-new-quest-markers-and-more-cdpr-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 survival horror everyone thought Hideo Kojima was working on returns to the PlayStation Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strange things are happening to a strange game &ndash; Abandoned, the survival horror shooter indie studio Blue Box Game first announced in 2021 and initially planned to release that same year, is suddenly back on the PlayStation store after the PS5-exclusive was previously taken down, and then added back, and taken down, and&hellip; Some people think of Abandoned as "The Survival Horror Game That Never Existed," because, well, it doesn't exist. Blue Box delayed the game indefinitely in 2022, sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ps5-survival-horror-everyone-thought-hideo-kojima-was-working-on-returns-to-the-playstation-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ps5-survival-horror-everyone-thought-hideo-kojima-was-working-on-returns-to-the-playstation-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors find that VR headsets can lower blood pressure and stress levels in an ER]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors might have just discovered a new use for VR headsets normally used for gaming - and to think people complain about this hardware causing motion sickness. In a small independent study, emergency medicine specialists at Ankaha Bilkent City Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, have found that a combination of peaceful VR environments and classical music can lower blood pressure and stress levels more quickly than regular medication. "Patients who arrive in the emergency department with markedly elev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/doctors-find-that-vr-headsets-can-lower-blood-pressure-and-stress-levels-in-an-er/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/doctors-find-that-vr-headsets-can-lower-blood-pressure-and-stress-levels-in-an-er/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 fans replicate the $400 Collector's Box statue, and you can now 3D print your own ugly gator at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rather than pay $400 for the GTA 6 Collector's Box to get it, fans are now downloading and 3D printing the ugly alligator figure included in the bundle. Rockstar Games releases are usually pretty popular, and there's no doubt that it'll sell a ton of copies the second it releases GTA 6 (or anything else) to the public. And with that sort of guaranteed success, it probably makes sense to drop an expensive collector's edition of the game for those who really want to go all-out for it, but uhh&hell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-fans-replicate-the-400-collectors-box-statue-and-you-can-now-3d-print-your-own-ugly-gator-at-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-fans-replicate-the-400-collectors-box-statue-and-you-can-now-3d-print-your-own-ugly-gator-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos is already the best place to buy a Switch 2 in the UK, and this offer just sweetens the savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argos is already at the top of my list for UK retailer recommendations if you were to ask me, "Where should I order my Nintendo Switch 2 from?" This new limited-time offer just sweetens the deal.From today, you can pick up either Pokemon Pokopia, Star Fox, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, or Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for just &pound;20 (via Argos), so long as you order it alongside the Switch 2. With titles like Pokopia typically still found between &pound;54 and its full price, this is one of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/argos-is-already-the-best-place-to-buy-a-switch-2-in-the-uk-and-this-offer-just-sweetens-the-savings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/argos-is-already-the-best-place-to-buy-a-switch-2-in-the-uk-and-this-offer-just-sweetens-the-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turtle Beach's new Switch 2 Animal Crossing accessories are so stellar that they literally light up (case included)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turtle Beach's new Animal Crossing accessories are an adorable, stellar spectacle. The brand has added not one controller to its repertoire, but two new gamepad designs available for $49.88 each (via Amazon) to its Rematch line-up. They're both cute enough as is, but they each reveal a cute secret pattern once illuminated, including a starry night sky twinkling above the iconic K.K. Slider while he's strumming away.<br />
The brand has also unveiled a pair of cases, and the K.K. Slider one even matche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/turtle-beachs-new-switch-2-animal-crossing-accessories-are-so-stellar-that-they-literally-light-up-case-included/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/turtle-beachs-new-switch-2-animal-crossing-accessories-are-so-stellar-that-they-literally-light-up-case-included/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel fans are crashing out over Avengers: Doomsday's early release plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday is releasing early in some countries, and fans have valid concerns over spoilers: "We&rsquo;re going to have the entire film online"As confirmed by several cinema outlets, Avengers: Doomsday will be released in the UK and some other territories on December 16, as early as 6:00 AM GMT (1:00 AM Eastern). In the US and Canada, the movie is still locked in for December 18."They really have to do December 16 screenings in US/Canada too," one concerned fan wrote on Twitter. "We&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-fans-are-crashing-out-over-avengers-doomsdays-early-release-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-fans-are-crashing-out-over-avengers-doomsdays-early-release-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Steam hit has us wondering if we're "playing the same game" as geniuses make stunning dresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dressmaker has been making steady rounds online since its release on Steam last week, with many fans considering it one of the best new games to grace PC players in 2026 &ndash; and seeing all of the creative potential in the sim has me convinced they're right.In case you've not browsed the web at all over the past seven days or so, Dressmaker has the cozy gaming community in a chokehold &ndash; and, yes, I'm there, too.<br />
With "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam and a gameplay loop that'd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-steam-hit-has-us-wondering-if-were-playing-the-same-game-as-geniuses-make-stunning-dresses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-steam-hit-has-us-wondering-if-were-playing-the-same-game-as-geniuses-make-stunning-dresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diablo 4's 30th anniversary event is "pretty distasteful," Path of Exile co-creator says]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's BlizzCon brought the announcement of Diablo 5. Although we're still a few years out from the sequel, development is already winding down on Diablo 4, to the point we're not getting any more major expansions. One of the co-creators of fellow action-RPG Path of Exile isn't enamored by Blizzard's strategy here, believing it undermines the series and the fanbase.Chris Wilson, one of the central designers of Path of Exile, made these points in a YouTube video. "It feels like they're aband]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4s-30th-anniversary-event-is-pretty-distasteful-path-of-exile-co-creator-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/diablo-4s-30th-anniversary-event-is-pretty-distasteful-path-of-exile-co-creator-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Cumming continues to be brutally honest about Avengers: Doomsday, admits "I don't fully understand the plot"]]></title><description><![CDATA[X-Men star Alan Cumming is continuing to be very candid about his Avengers: Doomsday experience. The actor will reprise his role as Nightcrawler in the Marvel Phase 6 film, along with other returning X-Men like Ian McKellen's Magneto and Patrick Stewart's Professor X. "To be honest, I don't fully understand the plot," Cumming admitted to SiriusXM. "There was a bit when we were shooting a scene, and it was one of the rare scenes when I was actually on the backlot and not in front of a blue screen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/alan-cumming-continues-to-be-brutally-honest-about-avengers-doomsday-admits-i-dont-fully-understand-the-plot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/alan-cumming-continues-to-be-brutally-honest-about-avengers-doomsday-admits-i-dont-fully-understand-the-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget Red Dead Redemption 3, Rockstar's next game is LA Noire 2 according to a GTA 6 leaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that GTA 6 is mere weeks away, one emerging question is what Rockstar will go for next. The studio has multiple series it could return to; Red Dead Redemption 3 seems an obvious choice for the future, but according to a reliable leaker, LA Noire 2 is first on the studio's docket.This particular bit of information is actually a few years old, stemming from a round of leaks from a user on 4chan back in 2023. They posted a number of titbits surrounding GTA 6 and Rockstar's plans that were then]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/forget-red-dead-redemption-3-rockstars-next-game-is-la-noire-2-according-to-a-gta-6-leaker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/forget-red-dead-redemption-3-rockstars-next-game-is-la-noire-2-according-to-a-gta-6-leaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve boss Gabe Newell admits his Mongolian throat singing phase was "annoying"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valve boss Gabe Newell has responded to a fan asking about his Mongolian throat singing era, and he corroborates stories that it was pretty annoying.Last week, Counter-Strike co-creator Minh "Gooseman" Le revealed in an interview that at one point during his time at Valve, the president and co-founder of the company decided to get really into Mongolian throat singing and would practice it around the halls of the Valve office. Le says Newell did this for around "five months," recalling, "I rememb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/valve-boss-gabe-newell-admits-his-mongolian-throat-singing-phase-was-annoying/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/valve-boss-gabe-newell-admits-his-mongolian-throat-singing-phase-was-annoying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 writer behind the RPG's most iconic questline returns to CD Projekt Red after 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although The Witcher 3 came out over a decade ago now, it still boasts some of the greatest talent the video game industry has known &ndash; especially in the writing department.Karolina Stachyra is no exception, having worked at CD Projekt Red as a senior writer on The Witcher 3 from 2012 to 2016.She helped shape the "main storyline," as her LinkedIn profile highlights, but she also designed some of its greatest questlines &ndash; including what might just stand as the greatest of all: Bloody B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-writer-behind-the-rpgs-most-iconic-questline-returns-to-cd-projekt-red-after-10-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-witcher-3-writer-behind-the-rpgs-most-iconic-questline-returns-to-cd-projekt-red-after-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews and surging players, indie dev says "I may have peaked"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dev behind one of Steam's most unexpected indie hits of the year, Dressmaker, says he "couldn't be more proud" as the viral dressmaking sim continues to soar, breaking its concurrent player records. Dressmaker launched on Steam last week, and the concept is exactly what you'd expect &ndash; the cozy simulation game lets you choose different fabrics, cut patterns, and create bespoke gowns, all with some seriously impressive creative freedom. It very quickly hit an Overwhelmingly Positive rating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/with-overwhelmingly-positive-steam-reviews-and-surging-players-indie-dev-says-i-may-have-peaked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/with-overwhelmingly-positive-steam-reviews-and-surging-players-indie-dev-says-i-may-have-peaked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanterns finale trailer could be setting up a DC villain even more powerful than Sinestro]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lanterns finale trailer is here &ndash; and it appears to be paving the way for John Stewart to be the DCU's Green Lantern.The trailer, which you can see below, sets up next Sunday's episode in decidedly cryptic fashion, but focuses first and foremost on John Stewart coming face to face with disgraced former Lantern Sinestro on an alien planet.The trailer for the final episode of 'LANTERNS' has arrived! Premieres October 4 on HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/N9zTdjrQnYSeptember 28, 2026"The Lantern]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-finale-trailer-could-be-setting-up-a-dc-villain-even-more-powerful-than-sinestro/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-finale-trailer-could-be-setting-up-a-dc-villain-even-more-powerful-than-sinestro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey amiibo fans - If I were you, I'd grab these diorama accessories while you still have a chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amiibo dioramas are my favorite accessories for Nintendo's NFC collectibles. They're basically little pop-out displays that give you unique ways to show off the best toys Nintendo has to offer, besides just sticking them in a glass cabinet and calling it a day.Originally exclusive to Japan, they occasionally appear across US retailers, though finding them in this day and age can be a rarity. Fortunately for amiibo fans both the Super Smash Bros. and Kirby series dioramas are available for $9.99]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hey-amiibo-fans-if-i-were-you-id-grab-these-diorama-accessories-while-you-still-have-a-chance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hey-amiibo-fans-if-i-were-you-id-grab-these-diorama-accessories-while-you-still-have-a-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever dev says quest drops aren't changing in the MMO, but Blizzard has made them more even]]></title><description><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever has made rounds online for seemingly standing as Blizzard's own take on Classic+ &ndash; but how faithful does the new MMO truly stay to its 2004 predecessor?Well, as showcased during BlizzCon 2026, it does feature some quality-of-life improvements alongside its cozy revamped visuals. One of these, according to senior game designer Josh Greenfield, has to do with the way that quest-related items drop for players in groups.<br />
He explains as much in a new post over on X, f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-dev-says-quest-drops-arent-changing-in-the-mmo-but-blizzard-has-made-them-more-even/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-dev-says-quest-drops-arent-changing-in-the-mmo-but-blizzard-has-made-them-more-even/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to pre-order God of War Laufey, Faye's journey through The Everywhen hits the shelves tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[God of War Laufey pre-orders will drop at 10am local time tomorrow, September 29 and now that we've got a date locked in it's time to take a look at those special editions. God of War Laufey will be available in standard and digital deluxe editions straight off the bat (no news about a collector's box just yet), with pre-order bonuses centered around Dark Alchemy in-game items. Sony dropped the announcement today, but didn't detail pricing. Still, this is likely to be a $69.99 job with a potenti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/where-to-pre-order-god-of-war-laufey-fayes-journey-through-the-everywhen-hits-the-shelves-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/where-to-pre-order-god-of-war-laufey-fayes-journey-through-the-everywhen-hits-the-shelves-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to pre-order God of War Laufey, Faye's journey through The Everywhen hits the shelves (on a disc) tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[God of War Laufey pre-orders will drop at 10am local time tomorrow, September 29 and now that we've got a date locked in it's time to take a look at those special editions. God of War Laufey will be available in standard and digital deluxe editions straight off the bat (no news about a collector's box just yet), with pre-order bonuses centered around Dark Alchemy in-game items. Sony dropped the announcement today, but didn't detail pricing. Still, this is likely to be a $69.99 job with a potenti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/where-to-pre-order-god-of-war-laufey-fayes-journey-through-the-everywhen-hits-the-shelves-on-a-disc-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/where-to-pre-order-god-of-war-laufey-fayes-journey-through-the-everywhen-hits-the-shelves-on-a-disc-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy the Puppet rises from the dead as Saw 11 finds its director, but fans think the horror franchise is getting an overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is that a squeaky tricycle we can hear? Yes, it is, as Billy the Puppet has risen from the dead and a new Saw movie is on the way. But fans don't think it's Saw 11 as such. On September 24, the horror icon took to Twitter to announce that a new Saw movie is officially moving forward, with franchise newcomer Mike P. Nelson directing. The official Saw page posted a suitably creepy video of the puppet saying "the game continues," before giving us the first look at the script. Check out the video be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/billy-the-puppet-rises-from-the-dead-as-saw-11-finds-its-director-but-fans-think-the-horror-franchise-is-getting-an-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/billy-the-puppet-rises-from-the-dead-as-saw-11-finds-its-director-but-fans-think-the-horror-franchise-is-getting-an-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skyrim lead says "protective" Todd Howard is why Elder Scrolls didn't get a Fallout: New Vegas-style spin-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran Elder Scrolls loremaster Kurt Kuhlmann suggests that Bethesda's fantasy RPG series never saw a Fallout: New Vegas-like spin-off because a "very protective" Todd Howard didn't want to create another situation where people might question whether his studio is best placed to handle the series. In a new interview with FRVR, Kuhlmann &ndash; who also served as Skyrim's co-lead designer, a quest designer on Oblivion, and more before leaving Bethesda in 2023 &ndash; implies that New Vegas's suc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/skyrim-lead-says-protective-todd-howard-is-why-elder-scrolls-didnt-get-a-fallout-new-vegas-style-spin-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/skyrim-lead-says-protective-todd-howard-is-why-elder-scrolls-didnt-get-a-fallout-new-vegas-style-spin-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 now has a multiplayer mod that brings RP servers to the acclaimed RPG's open world]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 modding group has released an open beta for a mod that turns the game into an open-world multiplayer experience. Co-op mods for games that don't exactly support it are nothing new. While most FromSoftware games do have online multiplayer, the most popular mods for them are the ones that implement seamless co-op into the likes of Elden Ring, Dark Souls 3, and even the ones that didn't have multiplayer like Sekiro Online. However, rather than continue the trend for on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-now-has-a-multiplayer-mod-that-brings-rp-servers-to-the-acclaimed-rpgs-open-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-now-has-a-multiplayer-mod-that-brings-rp-servers-to-the-acclaimed-rpgs-open-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Piece is taking one of its longest breaks ever until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[After almost 1200 episodes, One Piece is taking a lengthy break. The hit anime won't return until 2027, marking one of the longest breaks for the show ever. "The final TV anime of the year, "ONE PIECE" Thank you for watching!" reads a Tweet on the official account. "Next time will air in 2027! Please stay tuned for further details on the broadcast schedule."For over 25 years, One Piece released an episode a week &ndash; but, in 2025, it was revealed that the anime would instead pivot to a produc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-piece-is-taking-one-of-its-longest-breaks-ever-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/one-piece-is-taking-one-of-its-longest-breaks-ever-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima's Physint isn't costing Xbox $400 million after all, new reports suggest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox apparently isn't paying close to $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear spiritual successor Physint after all, despite recent rumors to the contrary. In news I don't think anyone &ndash; including Kojima himself &ndash; saw coming, Xbox is now publishing Physint instead of PlayStation after Sony decided it wanted to cancel the game entirely. The game's future is now apparently safe, despite ongoing restructuring at Xbox, but the question of why Sony wanted to drop it at all remains. One]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojimas-physint-isnt-costing-xbox-400-million-after-all-new-reports-suggest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hideo-kojimas-physint-isnt-costing-xbox-400-million-after-all-new-reports-suggest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godzilla Minus One is the first R-rated Godzilla movie for a reason, says director: "Cutting it was just not an option"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Godzilla Minus One has made history as the first-ever Godzilla movie to earn an R-rating. But according to director Takashi Yamazaki, this couldn't be helped, as the movie's violent and bloody scenes are essential to the story. "You want as many people from the general public to be able to see your film. So, an R-rating might seem like a barrier to entry," said Yamazaki to Variety. "In spite of that, though, there were certain scenes that, for me as a director, were so essential to the film. Cen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/godzilla-minus-one-is-the-first-r-rated-godzilla-movie-for-a-reason-says-director-cutting-it-was-just-not-an-option/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/godzilla-minus-one-is-the-first-r-rated-godzilla-movie-for-a-reason-says-director-cutting-it-was-just-not-an-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanterns writer says changing canon is "like handling plutonium" but there's "no fun and creativity" in playing it safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comic backstories are usually in a state of flux, with pieces of history picked up and deployed at a writer's whim to suit whatever story they're trying to tell.But there are (usually) hard and fast rules: Superman landed in Kansas, Bruce Wayne watched his parents die in Crime Alley, and Hal Jordan watched his father die in a test flight.While Lanterns keeps the latter intact, it offers up a key tweak that not only reframes the character &ndash; but the entirety of Kyle Chandler's excellent perf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-writer-says-changing-canon-is-like-handling-plutonium-but-theres-no-fun-and-creativity-in-playing-it-safe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lanterns-writer-says-changing-canon-is-like-handling-plutonium-but-theres-no-fun-and-creativity-in-playing-it-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Wardogs sells 3 million copies, lead admits the devs are "overwhelmed," taking forced holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are times in life when you may find yourself suffering from success. Bulkhead, the developer of tactical FPS Wardogs, is going through one such period, the company's boss revealing much of the team are on mandatory leave to give them time to breathe amid what's been a hardcore launch period.Joe Brammer, the CEO of Bulkhead, posted about it on Twitter. "We have been a bit overwhelmed with the response, and I mean it literally," he writes. "It feels like we&rsquo;ve spent our whole time figh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-wardogs-sells-3-million-copies-lead-admits-the-devs-are-overwhelmed-taking-forced-holidays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-wardogs-sells-3-million-copies-lead-admits-the-devs-are-overwhelmed-taking-forced-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox is in the midst of a "reverse acquisition," analyst says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A games industry analyst says that Xbox is being acquired in reverse after the publisher announced that it is placing some of its studios under Bethesda and Activision. Microsoft announced last week that the next wave of redundancies, as part of the planned 3,200 jobs cuts across Xbox throughout FY27, would not only result in the loss of 268 jobs &ndash; with the likes of Halo Studios and The Coalition affected &ndash; but also mark a major reshuffle for Xbox Game Studios. Notably, Playground Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-in-the-midst-of-a-reverse-acquisition-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-in-the-midst-of-a-reverse-acquisition-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godzilla Minus Zero debuts to near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score]]></title><description><![CDATA[Godzilla Minus Zero has been screened for critics, and it has debuted to incredibly strong reactions. The film is a direct sequel to Godzilla Minus One, picking up two years after the events of that movie. As revealed by the final trailer, this time around, King Ghidorah has entered the fray, too. After premiering at New York Film Festival, early reviews are in, and they're overwhelmingly positive. The film currently sits at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes from 22 reviews, which, while a near-perfect sco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/godzilla-minus-zero-debuts-to-near-perfect-rotten-tomatoes-score/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/godzilla-minus-zero-debuts-to-near-perfect-rotten-tomatoes-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever beta gets another population cap increase as Blizzard struggles to fit fans in the MMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Blizzard's big reveal of World of Warcraft: Forever at BlizzCon 2026, the MMO's official Beta release went live &ndash; and it's almost too popular.So much so, that senior game designer Josh Greenfield said he was witnessing "the craziest numbers I've seen in 17 years working at Blizzard" as the studio's servers kept breaking thanks to the WoW: Forever Beta.<br />
The developers remedied the issue by, you know, simply increasing the MMO's population cap &ndash; something they've just had to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-beta-gets-another-population-cap-increase-as-blizzard-struggles-to-fit-fans-in-the-mmo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-beta-gets-another-population-cap-increase-as-blizzard-struggles-to-fit-fans-in-the-mmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man filmmaker will direct first movie of new Star Wars trilogy in the Skywalker Saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a years-long break between movies, Star Wars is officially back in its cinematic flow. Following The Mandalorian and Grogu hitting screens this year, and with Shawn Levvy's Star Wars: Starfighter on the way, LucasFilm is moving forward with yet another feature, and it has already found its director. Jon Watts has been tapped to direct the first movie out of a new trilogy that will next chapter of the Skywalker Saga. The mystery trilogy is penned by Simon Kinberg, who has been working o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/spider-man-filmmaker-will-direct-first-movie-of-new-star-wars-trilogy-in-the-skywalker-saga/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/spider-man-filmmaker-will-direct-first-movie-of-new-star-wars-trilogy-in-the-skywalker-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An unofficial Super Mario Galaxy PC port is in the works, with devs proudly claiming it's "100% coded by humans"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo Wii classic Super Mario Galaxy has been 100% decompiled, with members of the game's community announcing an unofficial PC port is on the way. Game decompilation has been one of the highlights of the 2020's PC gaming scene, as it has allowed developers to create PC ports of games that never came to the platform and letting them be played natively and enhanced, offering greater utility over simply emulating them. It's allowed PC players to finally experience classics like Castlevania: Sym]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/an-unofficial-super-mario-galaxy-pc-port-is-in-the-works-with-devs-proudly-claiming-its-100-coded-by-humans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/an-unofficial-super-mario-galaxy-pc-port-is-in-the-works-with-devs-proudly-claiming-its-100-coded-by-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame will overtake Avatar as the highest-grossing movie very soon after Encore's bumper box office numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame will almost certainly become the highest-grossing movie again &ndash; after Encore's re-release proved to be a smash hit at this weekend's box office.As per Variety, Encore grossed $86 million worldwide, bringing Endgame's overall gross to $2.88 billion, some $40 million shy of Avatar's record. If the numbers keep up, Avengers: Endgame will regain its crown (after Avatar and Endgame traded number one slots thanks to a series of prior re-releases) in just a few weeks.All told, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-will-overtake-avatar-as-the-highest-grossing-movie-very-soon-after-encores-bumper-box-office-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-will-overtake-avatar-as-the-highest-grossing-movie-very-soon-after-encores-bumper-box-office-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's somehow possible to beat Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave while ignoring the entire point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somehow, it's possible to beat the entirety of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave without recruiting its four central characters, The Flame Lords.Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave doesn't follow the familiar structure laid out in most other games from Nintendo's SRPG series. In this one, players create their own character who exists in an apocalyptic present day and needs to travel back in time to recruit The Flame Lords - each of them has their own full-fat, completely unique route and storyline that can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/its-somehow-possible-to-beat-fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-while-ignoring-the-entire-point/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/its-somehow-possible-to-beat-fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-while-ignoring-the-entire-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabe Newell had a "room full of knives and blades and swords," says Counter-Strike co-creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabe Newell - billionaire yacht enthusiast, daily Dota 2 player, Valve co-founder. Now, you can also add bladed weapon maestro to his resume, according to Counter Strike co-creator Minh 'Gooseman' Le.The co-developer of the Half-Life mod that spawned the ultra popular Counter-Strike series, Le recently talked to Indie Game Joe about his experience working at Valve and with its president Gabe Newell, a figure who leads quite a colorful, side-quest-filled life when he's not arguing in court about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gabe-newell-had-a-room-full-of-knives-and-blades-and-swords-says-counter-strike-co-creator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gabe-newell-had-a-room-full-of-knives-and-blades-and-swords-says-counter-strike-co-creator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red worked backwards from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's brutal final choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077's excellent spy thriller expansion, Phantom Liberty, is three years old now. To mark the anniversary, Cyberpunk 2 associate game director and the expansion's lead quest designer Pawel Sasko looked back on the project with a few new details. First up, it's pretty hard to ignore the stomping elephant in the room of Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch when talking about Phantom Liberty's impressive turnaround. To make sure Phantom Liberty dodged the base game's launch woes, developer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-worked-backwards-from-cyberpunk-2077-phantom-libertys-brutal-final-choice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-worked-backwards-from-cyberpunk-2077-phantom-libertys-brutal-final-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft sells over 425 million copies and gets its first new dimension in 14 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minecraft's reign as the blocky king of the sandbox genre has lasted for well over a decade, but the crafty survival game is still as popular as ever. This year's Minecraft Live event revealed the game's getting its first new dimension in nearly 15 years, after selling a whopping 425 million copies altogether. Lots to mine. That new dimension is called the Sift, a vibrant and otherworldly plane - and you'll be able to check it out in next week's ARPG, Minecraft Dungeons 2, before it eventually c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/minecraft-sells-over-425-million-copies-and-gets-its-first-new-dimension-in-14-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/minecraft-sells-over-425-million-copies-and-gets-its-first-new-dimension-in-14-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Nier Automata, Yoko Taro made the RPG he wanted to and "tried to stay hidden from Square Enix"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nier: Automata director Yoko Taro has a reputation for being weird and esoteric &ndash; not that the giant, moon-faced Emil mask he always wears in public has anything to do with it. The idiosyncratic dev's games have a reputation for dark, twisted narratives that care more for their philosophical underpinnings than offering happy conclusions for their characters.With the first Nier, released in 2010, the game featured two different protagonists, with a gruff older character on Xbox 360 and a bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/for-nier-automata-yoko-taro-made-the-rpg-he-wanted-to-and-tried-to-stay-hidden-from-square-enix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/for-nier-automata-yoko-taro-made-the-rpg-he-wanted-to-and-tried-to-stay-hidden-from-square-enix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar reportedly reminded GTA 6's voice cast they're still under NDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has supposedly reminded the GTA 6 voice cast to keep quiet about their involvement in the upcoming open-world epic - shortly after actor Stephen Root let slip that he's in the game.The Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption maker has slowly been revealing bits and pieces about its next crime romp. The developer recently unveiled the GTA 6 soundtrack featuring 34 original songs from popular, real-world artists, as well as a $400 Collector's Edition that doesn't actually include t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-reportedly-reminded-gta-6s-voice-cast-theyre-still-under-nda/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rockstar-reportedly-reminded-gta-6s-voice-cast-theyre-still-under-nda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead says the original RPG "is very much enshrined within the story"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked about whether newcomers should play the original classic before starting its epic trilogy of remakes, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director says there's no "clear cut" answer. In some ways, knowing what happened in the 1997 RPG is crucial in understanding the Remake trilogy's story, but at the same time, newbies who don't know what a Materia is can still have a great time.Speaking to GamesRadar+, lead developer Naoki Hamaguchi says fans aren't "mistaken at all" for recommending that new pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-lead-says-the-original-rpg-is-very-much-enshrined-within-the-story/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-revelation-lead-says-the-original-rpg-is-very-much-enshrined-within-the-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manor Lords publisher isn't worried about launching a game on GTA 6's release date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty of developers have shuffled around their release dates to avoid brushing shoulders with GTA 6, which is shaping up to be the biggest video game launch of all time. But publisher Hooded Horse isn't worried about releasing its medieval management sim Blacksmith Master into 1.0 on November 19 - in fact, it's apparently a deliberate strategy.The Manor Lords publisher is gearing up to push Blacksmith Master out of the early access fire on the same day as Rockstar Games' mammoth open-world romp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/manor-lords-publisher-isnt-worried-about-launching-a-game-on-gta-6s-release-date/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/manor-lords-publisher-isnt-worried-about-launching-a-game-on-gta-6s-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel's Wolverine finally lets you turn off overbearing Scent Trails for side content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of Marvel's Wolverine's more hand-holdy, overbearing guardrails can be removed thanks to Insomniac Games' latest update, but the superhero romp will still keep the game's infamous Scent Trails turned on for "story-critical" moments.The loudest conversation around Marvel's Wolverine has been fixated on the game's perceived unwillingness to let players off the leash. Unbeatable quick time events and on-rails motorcycle sections caught some flack on social media, but most players also found is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-wolverine-finally-lets-you-turn-off-overbearing-scent-trails-for-side-content/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvels-wolverine-finally-lets-you-turn-off-overbearing-scent-trails-for-side-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Hytale is offering $15,000 to the first person to beat a new challenge in next month's update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Collins-Laflamme, the founder of Hytale studio Hypixel, is offering a massive monetary reward for whoever becomes the first person to complete a challenge in next month's massive Hytale update.Hytale's big Chapter 1 update is coming to Hytale early access on October 12, and in advance of that, Hypixel dropped a teaser trailer previewing some of what's to come. The video, which you can watch below, showcases some new areas including a huge underground cave environment with acid rivers and w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mr-hytale-is-offering-15000-to-the-first-person-to-beat-a-new-challenge-in-next-months-update/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mr-hytale-is-offering-15000-to-the-first-person-to-beat-a-new-challenge-in-next-months-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard says "sorry" for Diablo 4 season 15 woes by giving away the game's rarest crafting material]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've been thoroughly enjoying my time with Diablo 4 Season of Hell's Legacy even if it just makes me really, really want a Diablo 1 remake, but I'm not alone in experiencing some pretty bad server wobbles, not to mention the launch-day delay of the new seasonal realm and Solo Self Found mode. As a token of appreciation to players who continue logging in despite these problems, Blizzard is giving away one of the game's rarest and most valuable crafting resources for free.As reported by Icy Veins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blizzard-says-sorry-for-diablo-4-season-15-woes-by-giving-away-the-games-rarest-crafting-material/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blizzard-says-sorry-for-diablo-4-season-15-woes-by-giving-away-the-games-rarest-crafting-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation is "hearing the feedback from customers" on discs, says JRPG boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a very vocal backlash, Sony has no apparent plans to backtrack on its decision to end physical PlayStation discs in 2028. But maybe things aren't quite as set in stone as they seem &ndash; at least, that's what I want to tell myself as I read recent quotes from Kenzo Saruhashi, president of Nippon Ichi Software, who offers a bit of hope that Sony's decision isn't final."In our discussions with Sony so far," Saruhashi tells Kotaku, "I think that they're hearing a lot of the feedback from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-is-hearing-the-feedback-from-customers-on-discs-says-jrpg-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/playstation-is-hearing-the-feedback-from-customers-on-discs-says-jrpg-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is too massive for How Long To Beat to have any useful results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is an astonishingly large, whale belly of an RPG. At least, that's what my intuition tells me &ndash; I haven't personally finished playing publisher Nintendo's latest installment to its tactical fantasy since it launched on September 17, and it seems no one else has, either. The Nintendo Switch 2 game's listing on the usually reliable How Long To Beat website is unusually empty; at the moment, there are only two respondents, who report taking anywhere between 74 and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-is-too-massive-for-how-long-to-beat-to-have-any-useful-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-is-too-massive-for-how-long-to-beat-to-have-any-useful-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid mass Xbox layoffs, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the "streamlining" is "great to see"]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least somebody is happy with the state of Xbox. With Xbox now 75% through an urgent restructuring plan that has seen thousands laid off, many games canceled, and several studios severed or consolidated, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the "streamlining" going on is "great to see." Asked about the state and future of Xbox on Sources Podcast by Alex Heath, Nadella says "I feel fantastic about the IP we have right now. If I look at the studios, the IP portfolio we have, and our ability to then]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/amid-mass-xbox-layoffs-microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-says-the-streamlining-is-great-to-see/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/amid-mass-xbox-layoffs-microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-says-the-streamlining-is-great-to-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC gaming has more than doubled in size over the last 4 years in Japan, report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Japan is the home country of Sony and Nintendo, it should come as no surprise that consoles from those corporations tend to dominate the Japanese market. Xbox consoles have long struggled to compete, as did the PC market along with it. But data from the local Computer Entertainment Supplier&rsquo;s Association shows there's been a considerable shift over the last few years.According to Kotaku, which is citing a preliminary report shared during Tokyo Game Show &ndash; with a full report exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pc-gaming-has-more-than-doubled-in-size-over-the-last-4-years-in-japan-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/pc-gaming-has-more-than-doubled-in-size-over-the-last-4-years-in-japan-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Emblem and Hades-inspired RPG flees from Ocarina of Time remake with a new release date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food Devils, a "spicy" take on Fire Emblem and Hades with a distinct focus on the culinary craft, is now releasing a little sooner than originally planned. It's all thanks to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.Have you seen the anime Delicious in Dungeon? If not, you should go and do that. If you have seen it, you'll likely remember it fondly when you hear what you'll be doing in Food Devils. Studio Daimon describes the game as "tactical combat where you literally cook your enemies," an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fire-emblem-and-hades-inspired-rpg-flees-from-ocarina-of-time-remake-with-a-new-release-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fire-emblem-and-hades-inspired-rpg-flees-from-ocarina-of-time-remake-with-a-new-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil 2 remake sales double on PS5 after Zach Cregger movie and discounts, says analyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had a feeling Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie was exactly what the franchise needed, and now data from Alinea Analytics proves it: several Resident Evil games have received a nice sales boost, especially on PS5, after Capcom unleashed some well-timed discounts when the film released this month. While Capcom discounts helped encourage the surge, Resident Evil film lead Austin Abrams' screaming face sweetened the deal. Alinea head of market analysis Rhys Elliott explains in a September 25]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-2-remake-sales-double-on-ps5-after-zach-cregger-movie-and-discounts-says-analyst/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-2-remake-sales-double-on-ps5-after-zach-cregger-movie-and-discounts-says-analyst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["An Xbox that's only good for launching Steam is like subsidizing Valve's cash," says Microsoft vet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Kimmich's 16 years at Microsoft included the conceptual years for the Xbox brand, so he speaks with some experience when he says Xbox can't be two things at once.In a lengthy analysis on GamesBeat, Kimmich distinguishes between Microsoft Gaming as a business and Xbox as a platform. Loosely echoing former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden, he frames a choice for Microsoft: does it want to invest in a platform and give people reasons to buy Xbox consoles, or does it want to maximize its efficiency]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/an-xbox-thats-only-good-for-launching-steam-is-like-subsidizing-valves-cash-says-microsoft-vet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/an-xbox-thats-only-good-for-launching-steam-is-like-subsidizing-valves-cash-says-microsoft-vet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Astro Bot officially revealed, and it looks incredible but I'm not sure it's $150 incredible]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's official: the Lego Astro Bot set is real, and it will be part of Lego's controversial gift with purchase (or GWP) promotion. The set looks every bit as spectacular as it did in the leaks, which only makes it more disappointing that this one won't be widely available.The Lego Store page for the Astro Bot set appeared earlier today, offering a much better look at the little robot. The 18+ set includes 276 pieces, letting you build an 8-inch tall figure with "dynamic posing options." Astro Bot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-astro-bot-officially-revealed-and-it-looks-incredible-but-im-not-sure-its-150-incredible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-astro-bot-officially-revealed-and-it-looks-incredible-but-im-not-sure-its-150-incredible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attention music fans - the CRKD Les Paul guitar controller works with Stage Tour, and it just got a record-low discount at Woot]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Stage Tour making its way to the stage later this year, there's no better time to pick up a guitar controller. If you were unaware, the neat thing about RedOctane Games' Guitar Hero successor is that you don't have to pick up their new, fully-priced instruments and can make do with alternatives like the CRKD Gibson Les Paul instead.CRKD's guitar controllers can often be pricier than the official Stage Tour axe, but thanks to Woot, the Black Tribal Les Paul is $74.99 instead of its usual $12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/attention-music-fans-the-crkd-les-paul-guitar-controller-works-with-stage-tour-and-it-just-got-a-record-low-discount-at-woot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/attention-music-fans-the-crkd-les-paul-guitar-controller-works-with-stage-tour-and-it-just-got-a-record-low-discount-at-woot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blood of Dawnwalker devs "rebalanced" its time mechanic out of fear "people will complain"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blood of Dawnwalker features a controversial time restriction that adds a layer of stress to every decision and quest in the RPG &ndash; and according to Rebel Wolves, it was actually a lot more difficult to grapple with prior to the game's launch.That's because, as director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, who has the likes of The Witcher 3 under his belt from his time at CD Projekt Red, tells Eurogamer in a new interview, the mechanic was far more strict during early development &ndash; until fans sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-devs-rebalanced-its-time-mechanic-out-of-fear-people-will-complain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-devs-rebalanced-its-time-mechanic-out-of-fear-people-will-complain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ace Combat 8 is one of the best-rated games of the year and a close second within the series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve reviews are out, and its Metacritic score places it as the tied second-highest rated game in the series and one of the best-rated games in a packed 2026 calendar. Over on Metacritic, the PS5 version of Ace Combat 8 sits at a score of 87 after 52 reviews, which places it right alongside the likes of Golden Joystick Awards contenders 007 First Light and Saros as one of the highest-rated games of 2026. In fact, if you ignore ports like Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7 Rem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ace-combat-8-is-one-of-the-best-rated-games-of-the-year-and-a-close-second-within-the-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ace-combat-8-is-one-of-the-best-rated-games-of-the-year-and-a-close-second-within-the-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Steam is on an absolute historic run": Valve quietly made a huge change that's helping game devs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent under-the-hood change to Steam has led to major boosts for many game developers, says Tim Bender, CEO of strategy, sim, and RPG specialist publisher Hooded Horse. In a lengthy LinkedIn post, Bender backs reports from indie game sleuth Simon Carless showing that visibility on Steam &ndash; that is, a game's ability to be found by players and shown in recommendation feeds &ndash; has improved considerably for indies in the past few weeks and months. This seems to be tied to one of Steam's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/steam-is-on-an-absolute-historic-run-valve-quietly-made-a-huge-change-thats-helping-game-devs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/steam-is-on-an-absolute-historic-run-valve-quietly-made-a-huge-change-thats-helping-game-devs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 on Nintendo Switch 2 "doesn't make sense" says former Rockstar dev]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two platforms notably absent from GTA 6's release. First, you have PC, which will inevitably happen within the first year or two, and then there's the Switch 2. Although no entries in the hyper-violent series have made it to Nintendo's systems yet, this would be a good time to set a precedent given the mutual popularity, but an ex developer from Rockstar sees it differently.Speaking to Kiwi Talkz in a currently private interview, J&eacute;r&eacute;my Hartvick, a former open world desig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-on-nintendo-switch-2-doesnt-make-sense-says-former-rockstar-dev/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-on-nintendo-switch-2-doesnt-make-sense-says-former-rockstar-dev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most underrated Castlevania games could be making a comeback as a Konami teaser gives fans hope for a 3D collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Konami has celebrated Castlevania's 40th anniversary with a video covering the series' history that some believe is teasing a collection of the 3D entries. We're finally getting a brand new mainline Castlevania game for the first time in 12 years with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, set to release on October 15. But unlike Metal Gear and Silent Hill which were just gone during Konami's hiatus from making games, Castlevania was still pretty present. Not only was there the massively popular anime se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-most-underrated-castlevania-games-could-be-making-a-comeback-as-a-konami-teaser-gives-fans-hope-for-a-3d-collection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-most-underrated-castlevania-games-could-be-making-a-comeback-as-a-konami-teaser-gives-fans-hope-for-a-3d-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8BitDo celebrates Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary by  transforming its Ultimate 3 and Pro 3 controllers into stunning gaming artifacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomb Raider is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, which is hard to believe, as it feels like my love of Lara Croft and trapping butlers in freezers has been with me since birth. Alas, the iconic game series originally began in 1996, and 8BitDo is paying homage by launching two official Tomb Raider reskins of its best PC controllers.Much like the way the upcoming Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis is the original game with a new coat of paint, the Tomb Raider controllers aren't entirely new.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/8bitdo-celebrates-tomb-raiders-30th-anniversary-by-transforming-its-ultimate-3-and-pro-3-controllers-into-stunning-gaming-artifacts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/8bitdo-celebrates-tomb-raiders-30th-anniversary-by-transforming-its-ultimate-3-and-pro-3-controllers-into-stunning-gaming-artifacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead "regrets" hard Platinum trophy, director says Revelation's is "easier"]]></title><description><![CDATA[It'll be less painful to pine for Platinum in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation now that Square Enix developers are changing their approach to the completionist trophy.In fact, director Naoki Hamaguchi tells Anime News Network he expects "twenty percent of players or maybe even more than that to be able to obtain" Platinum in Revelation, the final installment of the remake trilogy. In comparison, only 2.3% of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players on Steam have earned its platinum prize, The Planet's Hope. Sq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-lead-regrets-hard-platinum-trophy-director-says-revelations-is-easier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-lead-regrets-hard-platinum-trophy-director-says-revelations-is-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It turns out the Resident Evil movie's most terrifying zombie monster was performed practically]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most terrifying zombie creature in the Resident Evil movie was actually performed by real stunt people, a new video has shown. In the film, a horrifying amalgamation of all the zombified victims so far chases Austin Abrams's Bryan around on his quest to reach the Raccoon City hospital. It rolls around in a tangle of limbs, and it pursues Bryan all the way to the end. The film's movement coordinator, Jakub Hudlick&yacute;, shared a video to his Instagram of the performers tied together and pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/it-turns-out-the-resident-evil-movies-most-terrifying-zombie-monster-was-performed-practically/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/it-turns-out-the-resident-evil-movies-most-terrifying-zombie-monster-was-performed-practically/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld being best-reviewed Steam game of 2026 is "nothing short of miraculous" says Pocketpair dev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palworld recently got its long-awaited 1.0 update, an update with patch notes so long it's a bit mind-blowing &ndash; and it's safe to say that it has not stopped dominating the charts on PC since.In fact, Palworld still sits nicely on the list of Steam's most played games globally, overtaking the likes of Overwatch and GTA 5.<br />
It also just so happens to be the top-rated release of 2026, according to Steam250, sitting right in front of Valheim, another indie gem &ndash; and this has caught the ey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-being-best-reviewed-steam-game-of-2026-is-nothing-short-of-miraculous-says-pocketpair-dev/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-being-best-reviewed-steam-game-of-2026-is-nothing-short-of-miraculous-says-pocketpair-dev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox CEO Asha Sharma called out for "Kojima-maxxing" just before latest layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things aren't great over at Xbox right now. Microsoft's games wing is undergoing substantial re-structuring right now, with ongoing layoffs planned to the tune of 3,200 jobs. As a result, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's recent trip to Japan has drawn some ire from the former boss of a studio within the corporation.Sharma visited Kojima Productions in Tokyo, both to check out the company and spend some time with Hideo Kojima himself. Photos of her time there were posted on the back of the announcement tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-called-out-for-kojima-maxxing-just-before-latest-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-called-out-for-kojima-maxxing-just-before-latest-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Clayface popcorn bucket may have leaked, and it's suitably gross]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four weeks before Clayface hits the big screen, it looks like the movie's first popcorn bucket has leaked, and it's definitely in keeping with the DCU movie's body horror theme. Unlike many rather impractical recent popcorn bucket designs, the Clayface bucket, which was shared on Twitter by a superhero fan page, is an actual bowl that looks like it can hold a decent amount of popcorn. But you'll have to watch out for the villain's gloopy hand rising from the bowl, which reminds us of the charact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-clayface-popcorn-bucket-may-have-leaked-and-its-suitably-gross/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-clayface-popcorn-bucket-may-have-leaked-and-its-suitably-gross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cissy Jones on her career move from corpo stooge to games like Firewatch, Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield, and Telltale's The Walking Dead: "The willingness for people to tell stories in this space is so incredible"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cissy Jones is one of those actors who's voices immediately transports you into some of the best games of all time. The voice behind characters like Delilah from Firewatch, The Absolute in Baldur's Gate 3, Katjaa in Telltale's The Walking Dead, and Andreja in Starfield - just to name a few - Jones has become one of the best in the industry, so to have her guest on the G+RLS podcast has been a real treat. Even if I am still cross about how Firewatch played out. "I'm a terrible gamer," she laughs,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cissy-jones-on-her-career-move-from-corpo-stooge-to-games-like-firewatch-baldurs-gate-3-starfield-and-telltales-the-walking-dead-the-willingness-for-people-to-tell-stories-in-this-space-is-so-incredible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cissy-jones-on-her-career-move-from-corpo-stooge-to-games-like-firewatch-baldurs-gate-3-starfield-and-telltales-the-walking-dead-the-willingness-for-people-to-tell-stories-in-this-space-is-so-incredible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 scalpers try to resell Rockstar's $400 Collector's Box for $1,500, but it's still in stock]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the GTA 6 release quickly approaches with November right around the corner now, folks ponder whether or not the $400 Collector's Box is worth its price &ndash; but scalpers aren't waiting around for them to decide, it appears.In case you're out of the loop, yes, Grand Theft Auto 6 has a $400 Collector's Box (one that does not include the game itself, mind you), featuring everything from a six-inch alligator figure to a, erm, collectible spoon, up for pre-order right now over on the official R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-scalpers-try-to-resell-rockstars-400-collectors-box-for-1500-but-its-still-in-stock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-scalpers-try-to-resell-rockstars-400-collectors-box-for-1500-but-its-still-in-stock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[007: First Light, Big Walk, and Resident Evil: Requiem lead the Golden Joystick Awards nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nominees for the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 have been announced, and it's a big day for 007: First Light and Big Walk.Those two games lead the nominations, with five nods each. Big Walk was nominated in the Best Audio Design, Best Indie Game, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Game Trailer, and PC Game of the Year, while 007: First Light was nominated for Best Soundtrack, Best Storytelling, and Console Game of the Year, alongside nods in the Best Lead Performer and Best Supporting Performer for Ja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/007-first-light-big-walk-and-resident-evil-requiem-lead-the-golden-joystick-awards-nominations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/007-first-light-big-walk-and-resident-evil-requiem-lead-the-golden-joystick-awards-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite everything, Beyond Good and Evil 2 still exists: Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC writer has been working on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite everything suggesting otherwise, Beyond Good and Evil 2 is apparently still happening and in development, with an Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji developer announcing his involvement. As spotted by IGN, over on Bluesky, Rik Godwin, lead writer and associate narrative director at Ubisoft Bordeaux, confirms that "for the past few months I've been working on Beyond Good &amp; Evil 2 in a support/consultant role." The game has been missing in action for some time, but this is the la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-everything-beyond-good-and-evil-2-still-exists-assassins-creed-shadows-dlc-writer-has-been-working-on-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/despite-everything-beyond-good-and-evil-2-still-exists-assassins-creed-shadows-dlc-writer-has-been-working-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel fans have a theory that Doctor Doom has already kidnapped Spider-Man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Avengers: Endgame Encore hitting theatres today with added footage that bridges the gap between the 2019 movie and Avengers: Doomsday, one Marvel fan has a wild theory that Doctor Doom has already kidnapped Spider-Man. One of the added Encore scenes, which was leaked online earlier this week, shows Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner hiding out in an underground bunker trying to keep Savage Hulk at bay after his outburst in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. However, his stronghold is infiltrated by D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-fans-have-a-theory-that-doctor-doom-has-already-kidnapped-spider-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/marvel-fans-have-a-theory-that-doctor-doom-has-already-kidnapped-spider-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday director says it's important to "surprise audiences" by making changes to beloved characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Doomsday director Anthony Russo has opened up about the difficulties of returning to the world of the MCU and a collection of beloved characters. Speaking at a Q&amp;A following Avengers: Endgame Encore in New York attended by GamesRadar+, he was asked how he balances honoring what audiences love with characters while also moving the story on. "It's a very difficult part of the process because I mean, we basically just have to use our own meters because we love the characters, we love]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-director-says-its-important-to-surprise-audiences-by-making-changes-to-beloved-characters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-director-says-its-important-to-surprise-audiences-by-making-changes-to-beloved-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persona 4 Revival's new character isn't a Social Link after all, Atlus clarifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlus has cleared up some miscommunication that there will be a new social link in Persona 4 Revival, with the character set to be a "Location Episode Character."Last week, Atlus dropped a bombshell surprise on the Persona fanbase. During the Persona 4 Revival broadcast it was revealed that a fan-favorite character from Persona 4: The Animation, Aika Nakamura, is a new Social Link. Aika is the daughter of the owner of Aiya Restaurant, where the 'Rainy Day Mega Beef Bowl Challenge' takes place. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/persona-4-revivals-new-character-isnt-a-social-link-after-all-atlus-clarifies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/persona-4-revivals-new-character-isnt-a-social-link-after-all-atlus-clarifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox is "very happy with GTA 6 pre-orders," exec claims they match "our share of the console market"]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's probably safe to assume GTA 6 pre-orders are going well. Rockstar's new crime sandbox, some 13 years in the making, is set to be one of the biggest entertainment launches ever. However, a new report suggests the bulk of the purchases so far are on PlayStation 5, leaving the Xbox Series X version in the dust.This comes from The Verge, where it's reported that GTA 6 has been pre-ordered much more on the PS5 than the Xbox Series X, compounding existing worries about Microsoft's games division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-very-happy-with-gta-6-pre-orders-exec-claims-they-match-our-share-of-the-console-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/xbox-is-very-happy-with-gta-6-pre-orders-exec-claims-they-match-our-share-of-the-console-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers Doomsday co-director responds to fan theory that Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark and Doctor Doom are connected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame Encore has just hit screens with added footage that will bridge the gap between the 2019 movie and Avengers: Doomsday. However, one scene in particular has convinced fans that Robert Downey Jr.'s new villain, Doctor Doom, and his past Marvel character Tony Stark are somehow connected. Well, the plot has thickened as Doomsday co-director Anthony Russo has now spoken on the matter. During an Avengers: Endgame Encore Q&amp;A attended by GamesRadar+, Russo was asked whether there i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-co-director-responds-to-fan-theory-that-robert-downey-jrs-tony-stark-and-doctor-doom-are-connected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-doomsday-co-director-responds-to-fan-theory-that-robert-downey-jrs-tony-stark-and-doctor-doom-are-connected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Pattinson doesn't think he can be the DCU's Batman: "It would be kind of tough"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Pattinson has addressed fan hopes that his Batman could be the Caped Crusader in the new DCU, and he's not completely sold. The actor, who is currently filming The Batman 2, says he thinks his version can only exist in Matt Reeves' universe. "I think it would be kind of tough to have this version of Bruce outside of [Reeves'] world," he said to LADbible. "It's one of the only characters I guess because of the length of the shoots but also it's such a specific kind of [style], the tone of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/robert-pattinson-doesnt-think-he-can-be-the-dcus-batman-it-would-be-kind-of-tough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/robert-pattinson-doesnt-think-he-can-be-the-dcus-batman-it-would-be-kind-of-tough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft was reportedly working on a new Legend of Zelda game starring Ganondorf, only for Nintendo to shoot it down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mario + Rabbids developer Ubisoft Milan once reportedly pitched a Zelda game to Nintendo that was set to star series antagonist Ganondorf. For a while there, Nintendo was more happy to let outside developers work on some of its franchises. While the publisher has let the likes of Forever Entertainment and Velan Studios work on Donkey Kong and Star Fox remakes, during the Switch era we got a couple of bespoke crossover games in the form of the Mario + Rabbids duology and Cadence of Hyrule, the la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ubisoft-was-reportedly-working-on-a-new-legend-of-zelda-game-starring-ganondorf-only-for-nintendo-to-shoot-it-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ubisoft-was-reportedly-working-on-a-new-legend-of-zelda-game-starring-ganondorf-only-for-nintendo-to-shoot-it-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Reynolds suited up as Deadpool on the set of an Apple TV movie for Deadpool &amp; Wolverine pick-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reshoots are par for the course with superhero cinema, but what do you do if your star is in the middle of shooting an entirely different movie when pickup shots are needed? If you're Ryan Reynolds, you suit up as Deadpool wherever you may be.Reynolds' Apple TV action-comedy Mayday, in which he stars as a hotshot pilot who crash-lands behind enemy lines in Russia, was filmed from March to May 2024, in the run-up to the release of Deadpool &amp; Wolverine that year. Evidently, pickups were requir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ryan-reynolds-suited-up-as-deadpool-on-the-set-of-an-apple-tv-movie-for-deadpool-amp-wolverine-pick-ups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ryan-reynolds-suited-up-as-deadpool-on-the-set-of-an-apple-tv-movie-for-deadpool-amp-wolverine-pick-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Warcraft: Forever cracks down on inappropriate names, senior dev offers "no sympathy"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although it feels like Blizzard only just unveiled World of Warcraft: Forever during BlizzCon 2026, some time has passed now and the beta is out in full force &ndash; and, unsurprisingly, folks are already catching bans for inappropriate behavior.What inappropriate behavior so early on, you might ask &ndash; and it all boils down to character names. People are choosing, erm, less than respectful titles for their avatars, and it's caught Blizzard's attention.<br />
As the studio writes in an online pos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/world-of-warcraft-forever-cracks-down-on-inappropriate-names-senior-dev-offers-no-sympathy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/world-of-warcraft-forever-cracks-down-on-inappropriate-names-senior-dev-offers-no-sympathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Russo says they haven't announced the full Avengers: Doomsday cast yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than three months left until Avengers: Doomsday hits screens, co-director Anthony Russo say he and his brother Joe Russo still haven't announced the full cast."The cast is so large, and we've announced some of the cast, and we haven't announced some of the cast," said Anthony Russo at a post-Avengers: Endgame Encore screening Q&amp;A attended by GamesRadar+. Joe Russo was not in attendance due to illness. "I get confused myself over who we've announced and not announced, so I have to j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/anthony-russo-says-they-havent-announced-the-full-avengers-doomsday-cast-yet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/anthony-russo-says-they-havent-announced-the-full-avengers-doomsday-cast-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Russo breaks down the Steve and Peggy Avengers: Endgame Encore bonus footage: "That's where Doomsday is born"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame Encore is now out around the world and features some intriguing new footage, which leads directly into the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking at a Q&amp;A after a screening of the new movie in New York attended by GamesRadar+, co-director Anthony Russo spoke about the particular importance of one moment.Now, we'll be getting into details of what exactly the extra scene entails below, so if you want to avoid any spoilers, stop now. If you're still here, then you'll know that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/anthony-russo-breaks-down-the-steve-and-peggy-avengers-endgame-encore-bonus-footage-thats-where-doomsday-is-born/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/anthony-russo-breaks-down-the-steve-and-peggy-avengers-endgame-encore-bonus-footage-thats-where-doomsday-is-born/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld dev says 2026's best indie could be this Overwhelmingly Positive Steam citybuilder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite Palworld's triumphant 1.0 launch this year, John Buckley, head of publishing at Pocketpair, says there's another, much lower profile indie game contending for the category's top spot this year."100% Combolands. I strongly recommend you guys check it out on Steam, even if you think you won't like it," Buckley wrote on Twitter of his new indie obsession. "I haven't played a game more addictive since Balatro. Perhaps the best indie of the year in my opinion! Simply a 10/10!"Combolands is de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-dev-says-2026s-best-indie-could-be-this-overwhelmingly-positive-steam-citybuilder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-dev-says-2026s-best-indie-could-be-this-overwhelmingly-positive-steam-citybuilder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["I don&rsquo;t think Starfield was anywhere near successful enough to do a Starfield 2," Bethesda vet says]]></title><description><![CDATA[By most metrics, Starfield should be considered a success. At least 15 million players since release. A Metacritic score in the 80s. Enough hype to draw one million concurrent players at launch. Yet it's fair to say that most Bethesda fans consider the space RPG a disappointment &ndash; a dramatic comedown from the heights of Skyrim and Fallout 4. In any case, you probably shouldn't count on there being a direct follow-up."I would be very surprised [if there was a sequel]," Kurt Kuhlmann, who se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-donrsquot-think-starfield-was-anywhere-near-successful-enough-to-do-a-starfield-2-bethesda-vet-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-donrsquot-think-starfield-was-anywhere-near-successful-enough-to-do-a-starfield-2-bethesda-vet-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellar Blade is adding a frame gen toggle on Nintendo Switch 2 after players said it looks bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Stellar Blade's arrival on Switch 2, there's a demo allowing you to get an early taste of the port. By and large, it's exactly what you'd expect &ndash; but developer Shift Up has had to make some notable compromises to get the game running on the portable hardware. The game's forced use of frame generation has been the cause of some controversy, but thankfully, the devs have taken the feedback to heart and intend to make it optional."Thank you to everyone who has played the Stellar Bla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/stellar-blade-is-adding-a-frame-gen-toggle-on-nintendo-switch-2-after-players-said-it-looks-bad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/stellar-blade-is-adding-a-frame-gen-toggle-on-nintendo-switch-2-after-players-said-it-looks-bad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&euro;100 million Fortnite lawsuit claims Epic put "pressure" on minors to spend real money]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dutch consumer group is suing Fortnite maker Epic Games for &euro;100m, accusing the company of misleading young gamers into spending real money in the in-game store.GamesIndustry.biz reports that Stichting Massaschade &amp; Consument (SMC) seeks refunds and damages from Epic for intentionally designing the Fortnite store in such a way that puts pressure on young gamers to buy items using real-life money. The suit also alleges Epic collected personal data from children without parental consent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/euro100-million-fortnite-lawsuit-claims-epic-put-pressure-on-minors-to-spend-real-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/euro100-million-fortnite-lawsuit-claims-epic-put-pressure-on-minors-to-spend-real-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders say fine, here's a "limited test" of PvE co-op]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's finally happening: Arc Raiders is getting a PvE mode &ndash; at least temporarily. Today, Embark Studios announced that a "limited test" of PvE-only co-op will begin in October as the devs evaluate the mode's future as a potential permanent addition to the hit extraction shooter.From October 13 through October 20, Arc Raiders players will have the option to toggle between traditional PvPvE matchmaking or PvE-only matchmaking. The PvE mode will put solos, duos, and trios all in the same matc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-say-fine-heres-a-limited-test-of-pve-co-op/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-say-fine-heres-a-limited-test-of-pve-co-op/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Dragon Age lead admits Origins' Fade sequence is "filler" and "not very good content"]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you took a survey of every Dragon Age: Origins player ever, I'd imagine most of them wouldn't have the most positive impression of the game's Fade sequence, which whisks you off to a bizarre alternate dimension separated from the rest of your party. Naturally, there will always be Fade apologists who argue the tonal and mechanical shift keeps things fresh, but there seems to be a general consensus that it wasn't the best use of resources, and now one of the most foremost authorities on the ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-dragon-age-lead-admits-origins-fade-sequence-is-filler-and-not-very-good-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/ex-dragon-age-lead-admits-origins-fade-sequence-is-filler-and-not-very-good-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, and more (September 25-27)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a movie-heavy week on our streaming recommendation list this weekend as several big new films hit the platforms. We've not only finally got the chance to see Toy Story 5 on the small screen but there are also two brand-new movies hitting Netflix and Prime Video that could not be more different.As well as feature-length offerings, Apple TV has you covered on the comedy front with Brothers. The new mockumentary-style drama stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as potential half-siblin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-netflix-hbo-max-apple-tv-and-more-september-25-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-5-best-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-this-week-on-netflix-hbo-max-apple-tv-and-more-september-25-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Jessie actor was "devastated" at her character's fate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Jessie actor says playing the character in Square Enix's 2020 JRPG was a "bucket list role," but with that in mind, you can understand why she's "devastated" at her fate.Erica Lindbeck &ndash; who also voices Futaba in Persona 5, Black Cat in the Marvel's Spider-Man games, and many more &ndash; tells us in a new interview that being cast as Jessie in Final Fantasy 7 Remake's PSX trailer back in 2015 was "one of my first big things" she booked in her acting career, and it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-remakes-jessie-actor-was-devastated-at-her-characters-fate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-remakes-jessie-actor-was-devastated-at-her-characters-fate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persona 5 Futaba actor "was terrified" when she was offered the role, thought she was "miscast"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Persona 5 Futaba actor Erica Lindbeck thought she was "completely miscast" when she was offered the role of the anxious tech genius in Atlus's beloved JRPG, and she was "terrified" about it.Lindbeck is a prolific actor in gaming &ndash; from Black Cat in the Marvel's Spider-Man games (and Marvel Rivals), to Celica in the Fire Emblem series, and Jessie in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, chances are that you've heard her voice in something before. One of her most iconic roles, though, is in Persona 5, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/persona-5-futaba-actor-was-terrified-when-she-was-offered-the-role-thought-she-was-miscast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/persona-5-futaba-actor-was-terrified-when-she-was-offered-the-role-thought-she-was-miscast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Xbox, "the only concrete thing they have communicated is they want higher profits," says id dev]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mass layoffs at Xbox are only making it harder to meet Microsoft's still-steep expectations amid management chaos, according to one of the id Software employees who escaped the studio's own wave of redundancies.Speaking with Aftermath, this anonymous id employee reportedly says "things are still very chaotic" as Xbox works to finish the "reset" plan that CEO Asha Sharma described as essential for the health of the business. 3,200 jobs will be eliminated for the sake of the plan, and after the la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/at-xbox-the-only-concrete-thing-they-have-communicated-is-they-want-higher-profits-says-id-dev/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/at-xbox-the-only-concrete-thing-they-have-communicated-is-they-want-higher-profits-says-id-dev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6's $400 collectible spoon is actually a reference to another, far more expensive GTA spoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may have noticed Rockstar is shilling a GTA 6 Collector's Box at the moment. The contents include a double-sided poster, a statue of Macca the Gator, and the greatest prize of all, a Vice City-emblazoned spoon.A swizzle spoon to be exact, the kind typically found in cocktail bars and pubs for mixing drinks. Decidedly appropriate for anyone preparing to jaunt around Leonida for hours and hours. It's be more charming if it wasn't part of a collection that costs $399.99, but that's another disc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6s-400-collectible-spoon-is-actually-a-reference-to-another-far-more-expensive-gta-spoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6s-400-collectible-spoon-is-actually-a-reference-to-another-far-more-expensive-gta-spoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control Resonant patch fixes issues, but causes headache for PC players who now have to reinstall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remedy has released a new patch for Control Resonant to address some early criticism for the game, which is good news if you don't mind downloading the entire game again on Steam. Control Resonant review scores have been generally positive, but there were a number of criticisms that came up frequently in reviews, with those being the focus of discussion ahead of its launch today. One such thing is the strength of protagonist Dylan, or just the general health of enemies making things feel a bit d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/control-resonant-patch-fixes-issues-but-causes-headache-for-pc-players-who-now-have-to-reinstall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/control-resonant-patch-fixes-issues-but-causes-headache-for-pc-players-who-now-have-to-reinstall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switch pirate ordered to pay Nintendo $4.5 million, which the company says is "nowhere near" enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo has been awarded $4.5 million in damages in a lawsuit against a Switch user accused of hosting pirated games online. Nintendo was awarded a default judgement against James Williams, who did not respond to the lawsuit in court after it was filed in 2024.Nintendo has also won a permanent injunction against Williams, which will force him to "immediately disable access to all online 'shops' that he operates or otherwise controls which have offered to the public extensive libraries of pirate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/switch-pirate-ordered-to-pay-nintendo-45-million-which-the-company-says-is-nowhere-near-enough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/switch-pirate-ordered-to-pay-nintendo-45-million-which-the-company-says-is-nowhere-near-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razer has finally made a sequel to the best webcam ever made, and it can record at 4K60]]></title><description><![CDATA[Razer has been a bit quieter on the content creation side of things in recent years, but today it's launching a new webcam that absolutely reinstates its claim to the top of the creator market. The Razer Kiyo V2 Pro is the world's second 4K60 webcam, and it's finally a true successor to the Kiyo Pro Ultra launched at the start of 2023. If this new model is anything like its predecessor, it could end up being one of the best bits of content creation gear ever made.The new Kiyo V2 Pro adopts a dif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-has-finally-made-a-sequel-to-the-best-webcam-ever-made-and-it-can-record-at-4k60/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/razer-has-finally-made-a-sequel-to-the-best-webcam-ever-made-and-it-can-record-at-4k60/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discord admits it's taking gambling sponsors, rushes to fix "extremely popular age assurance update"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fully aware that everyone hates the new age verification update it's crowbarring in, Discord has doubled down in a post that's come right as the company confirms new gambling ads being served to the users it simply must age-protect. Discord co-founder and CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy previously apologized for the my-way-or-the-highway positioning of the new age restriction policy. In a September 23 Twitter post, the Discord account, acknowledging that the rollout has seen numerous bugs, writes: "Wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/discord-admits-its-taking-gambling-sponsors-rushes-to-fix-extremely-popular-age-assurance-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/discord-admits-its-taking-gambling-sponsors-rushes-to-fix-extremely-popular-age-assurance-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Collector's Box is $400 and doesn't have the game, but you do get a spoon, stickers, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can expect a lot of GTA 6 merchandise from Rockstar, and the first windfall is coming quite soon. There aren't any physical versions of the game, but you can buy a spoon, designer sunglasses, a fanny pack, and select other goods &ndash; all in a massive bundle that'll cost you around four times the price of the game.The Grand Theft Auto 6: The Goodtime State &ndash; Vice City Collection was just revealed by Rockstar, a merch capsule you can now pre-order from the official store. It's describ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-collectors-box-is-400-and-doesnt-have-the-game-but-you-do-get-a-spoon-stickers-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-collectors-box-is-400-and-doesnt-have-the-game-but-you-do-get-a-spoon-stickers-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC's upcoming Dynamic Duo movie has been pushed back, but has reportedly cast its Robin and Red Hood]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like DC's upcoming animated feature Dynamic Duo is moving forward, as its lead characters Robin and Red Hood have reportedly been cast. According to Deadline, Dynamic Duo has cast How to Train Your Dragon star Mason Thames as Dick Grayson and Ghostbusters: Afterlife's Logan Kim as Jason Todd, aka the two Robins. The rest of the voice cast includes The Running Man's Lee Pace as Red Hood One, and Boardwalk Empire star Steve Buscemi as Red Hood Two.The animated film is set to follow the tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dcs-upcoming-dynamic-duo-movie-has-been-pushed-back-but-has-reportedly-cast-its-robin-and-red-hood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/dcs-upcoming-dynamic-duo-movie-has-been-pushed-back-but-has-reportedly-cast-its-robin-and-red-hood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Fine boss Tim Schafer doesn't understand the terrible state of the game industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following years of games industry woes and multiple waves of layoffs out of Microsoft, Tim Schafer &ndash; founder of the formerly Xbox-owned studio Double Fine &ndash; says he doesn't understand the economics of the industry anymore.The most recent of Microsoft's now yearly layoffs will see 3,200 Xbox employees lose their roles before the end of the 2027 fiscal year. Alongside this, Double Fine, Compulsion Games, and Undead Labs went independent from the publisher, Ninja Theory is now at risk o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/double-fine-boss-tim-schafer-doesnt-understand-the-terrible-state-of-the-game-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/double-fine-boss-tim-schafer-doesnt-understand-the-terrible-state-of-the-game-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2million Lord of the Rings RPG crowdfunding campaign is so popular it's had to make new stretch goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crowdfunding campaign for a Lord of the Rings RPG has proven to be so popular that it's needed to create all-new stretch goals to keep up. Earlier this week, publisher Free League launched a Backerit page for a couple of new books along with a rules update to The One Ring, the popular Lord of the Rings RPG it's been running since 2022. However, the campaign was so popular that it smashed its crowdfunding goal by 32 times in less than a day, and has now reached $2million in pledges. Because i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/2million-lord-of-the-rings-rpg-crowdfunding-campaign-is-so-popular-its-had-to-make-new-stretch-goals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/2million-lord-of-the-rings-rpg-crowdfunding-campaign-is-so-popular-its-had-to-make-new-stretch-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$2 million Lord of the Rings RPG crowdfunding campaign is so popular it's had to make new stretch goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crowdfunding campaign for a Lord of the Rings RPG has proven to be so popular that it's needed to create all-new stretch goals to keep up. Earlier this week, publisher Free League launched a Backerit page for a couple of new books along with a rules update to The One Ring, the popular Lord of the Rings RPG it's been running since 2022. However, the campaign was so popular that it smashed its crowdfunding goal by 32 times in less than a day, and has now reached $2 million in pledges. Because]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/2-million-lord-of-the-rings-rpg-crowdfunding-campaign-is-so-popular-its-had-to-make-new-stretch-goals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/2-million-lord-of-the-rings-rpg-crowdfunding-campaign-is-so-popular-its-had-to-make-new-stretch-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palworld lead says survival game genre has "found its stride" with the likes of Valheim 1.0 and Dune]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there's one genre where players are spoilt for choice at the moment, it's survival games. There are just so many to pick from the minute, and one of the leads on Palworld believes the scene has truly come into its own after a few wilderness years where not many releases stood out."What a year for survival gaming," John 'Bucky' Buckley, the head of publishing and communications at Pocketpair, says on Twitter. "Valheim, Dragonwilds, Enshrouded, Dune, Core Keeper, Terraria! What was once a genre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-lead-says-survival-game-genre-has-found-its-stride-with-the-likes-of-valheim-10-and-dune/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/palworld-lead-says-survival-game-genre-has-found-its-stride-with-the-likes-of-valheim-10-and-dune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Clayface trailer gives us our best look yet at the shapeshifting Batman villain's final form]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final trailer for Clayface has arrived, and it gives us our best look yet at the upcoming DCU horror, including a glimpse of his final form.The latest trailer focuses less on how Hagen becomes Clayface, and more on the violent, tragic aftermath. Evoking the likes of Joker, it's clear that Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries) is a victim of tragic circumstances in a cruel and unforgiving Gotham, as his ability to change his appearance pushes him towards murderous villainy. Plenty of gnarly body horr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-clayface-trailer-gives-us-our-best-look-yet-at-the-shapeshifting-batman-villains-final-form/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-clayface-trailer-gives-us-our-best-look-yet-at-the-shapeshifting-batman-villains-final-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta's VR glasses launch next Spring for $1,299 and address nobody's smart glasses privacy concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta Connect's keynote for 2026 is in the can, and although some people might have been hoping for the arrival of the Meta Quest 4, the social media company is doubling down on its smart glasses and wearable AI tech instead. I wasn't expecting a new VR headset to launch after what's been a pretty dire year for Meta's Reality Labs division, and it turns out the leaked glasses-headset hybrid from last week was accurate.The Meta VR Glasses will launch in Spring of 2027 for $1,299 (without any contr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/metas-vr-glasses-launch-next-spring-for-1299-and-address-nobodys-smart-glasses-privacy-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/metas-vr-glasses-launch-next-spring-for-1299-and-address-nobodys-smart-glasses-privacy-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey friends - the adorable Hatsune Miku keyboard and mouse you keep asking about just got decent discounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of all the tech that's currently cluttering up my home office, it's the Asus TUF Gaming Hatsune Miku accessories that friends always ask me about - and I'm not surprised in the slightest.The line (which includes a keyboard, mouse, mousepad, and a headset) is absolutely adorable with its turquoise and pink Miku color palette and little callouts to the virtual diva - from her appearance on the spacebar to the Miku-shaped LED silhouette on the mouse. Yet, as good as they look, I don't as often]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hey-friends-the-adorable-hatsune-miku-keyboard-and-mouse-you-keep-asking-about-just-got-decent-discounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/hey-friends-the-adorable-hatsune-miku-keyboard-and-mouse-you-keep-asking-about-just-got-decent-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Disney Lorcana Hyperia City mechanic can "completely change the tempo of a game"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just like the real world, it's easy to be dazzled by the bright lights and skyscrapers in Disney Lorcana Hyperia City &ndash; but the thing that excites me most about this expansion is far smaller.The game is gearing up for its final set of the year ahead of launch this October, so we're finally getting a good look at what Disney Lorcana Hyperia City involves. It's all suitably impressive; there's a bold new setting where metro meets magic, Coco characters are finally being added to one of the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-disney-lorcana-hyperia-city-mechanic-can-completely-change-the-tempo-of-a-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-disney-lorcana-hyperia-city-mechanic-can-completely-change-the-tempo-of-a-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gunn clarifies when the Gorilla Grodd show takes place in relation to Man of Tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[After The People Vs. Gorilla Grodd star Skyler Gisondo claimed last week that the upcoming DCU true-crime mockumentary takes place before the events of Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, DCU boss James Gunn has taken to social media to clarify its place on the DCU timeline.Responding to a report on Threads, Gunn said: "Overall in continuity, it's after MoT (and won't come out until then)." This certainly makes sense as, for the most part, the DCU is unfolding in chronological order as each new pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-clarifies-when-the-gorilla-grodd-show-takes-place-in-relation-to-man-of-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/james-gunn-clarifies-when-the-gorilla-grodd-show-takes-place-in-relation-to-man-of-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attention all millennials, the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort pre-order gift is a bonafide finger skateboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is rocking one of the most iconic pre-order bonuses I've seen in a long time: a genuine finger skateboard. If you grew up as a kid during the late 90s or early 2000s, you likely remember seeing these things lining the toy shelves, but I never thought I'd see one given away with a Nintendo Switch 2 game.Pre-ordering the game for &pound;46.95 at TheGameCollection will grant you this retro-fueled extra, which the retailer's official X (Twitter) page has dubbed one of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/attention-all-millennials-the-nintendo-switch-sports-resort-pre-order-gift-is-a-bonafide-finger-skateboard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/attention-all-millennials-the-nintendo-switch-sports-resort-pre-order-gift-is-a-bonafide-finger-skateboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingpin star Vincent D'Onofrio reacts to Daredevil: Born Again ending with season 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days after Daredevil's last hurrah was announced, Kingpin star Vincent D'Onofrio has spoken out on Daredevil: Born Again ending with season 3."We so enjoyed bringing Daredevil: Born Again to you all," said D'Onofrio on Twitter. "You stuck with us, and I like to think we stuck with you. We have the final Season, season 3 heading your way next year with some very cool stuff. Much love to all who have been supportive. I love that character Fisk. Always will."We so enjoyed bringing @Daredevil Born A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingpin-star-vincent-donofrio-reacts-to-daredevil-born-again-ending-with-season-3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/kingpin-star-vincent-donofrio-reacts-to-daredevil-born-again-ending-with-season-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 years after full launch, Quake Champions is a paid game on Steam with no microtransactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a big day for anyone who was avoiding Quake Champions due to its live-service elements. Four years after the FPS first left early access, it's become a completely paid-for game on Steam with no microtransactions and all the characters unlocked for everyone.The announcement calls this "a new chapter" for the shooter. "Along with 30 seasons worth of content to enjoy, all Champions are now unlocked for everyone, and most vanity content is available to equip," reads the message from id Software]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/4-years-after-full-launch-quake-champions-is-a-paid-game-on-steam-with-no-microtransactions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/4-years-after-full-launch-quake-champions-is-a-paid-game-on-steam-with-no-microtransactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders will finally let players unlock weapons and items without hunting down blueprints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update is adding customizable bases called outposts on October 8, and with them comes a new crafting station called the research bench. On top of customizing weapons for PvP or PvE with new upgrades, this bench is key to the research system that players can use to unlock new items and weapons without needing to find their blueprints. At long last, players are freed from the curse of RNG blueprints. At a reveal event attended by GamesRadar+, executive producer Aleksander]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-will-finally-let-players-unlock-weapons-and-items-without-hunting-down-blueprints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-will-finally-let-players-unlock-weapons-and-items-without-hunting-down-blueprints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSA: Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale ends in two days, these are the games you need to see]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo responded to tariff refunds with a massive customer appreciation sale earlier this month, spanning 30% off a massive range of Switch titles and original handheld hardware. It's one of the biggest sales we've seen on the Ninty system so far, hitting a huge range of blockbuster releases from Zelda to Super Mario Bros. but it can't last forever. The official Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale comes to a close on September 26, which means we've only got a couple more days to take advantage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/psa-nintendos-customer-appreciation-sale-ends-in-two-days-these-are-the-games-you-need-to-see/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/psa-nintendos-customer-appreciation-sale-ends-in-two-days-these-are-the-games-you-need-to-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As the wait for Ace Attorney 7 continues, Capcom announces a VR port of Dual Destinies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capcom has finally revealed a new Ace Attorney game, but rather than Ace Attorney 7, it's a VR version of Dual Destinies.This month marked 10 years since Ace Attorney's last new title out with Spirit of Justice, and to say the fanbase has gotten a bit ravenous is an understatement. Granted, the last 10 years or so have been good for the fanbase in the sense that we finally got translated versions of the Great Ace Attorney duology and Ace Attorney Investigations 2 after years, but the people want]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-the-wait-for-ace-attorney-7-continues-capcom-announces-a-vr-port-of-dual-destinies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/as-the-wait-for-ace-attorney-7-continues-capcom-announces-a-vr-port-of-dual-destinies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs boss says "games need to cost more" and GTA 6 should've been the game to make the change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wardogs lead Joe Brammer argues that games need to cost more, and that GTA 6 could've been the trendsetter. Double Fine founder Tim Schafer spoke to BBC News earlier this week, saying that after industry-wide struggles and what have become yearly layoffs and restructuring from Microsoft &ndash; which recently saw Double Fine returning to independence &ndash; he doesn't "understand the economics of making games to be honest." He adds, "I just assume it's, like, someone is being greedy somewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-boss-says-games-need-to-cost-more-and-gta-6-shouldve-been-the-game-to-make-the-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-boss-says-games-need-to-cost-more-and-gta-6-shouldve-been-the-game-to-make-the-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["What sorcery is this": Warhammer Tone Pro seems so good fans are literally watching paint dry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Warhammer Tone Pro paint range seems to be breaking all the rules, but in a very good way &ndash; and fans are excited. This range was one of the more surprising Big Autumn Warhammer Preview reveals, and it promises to change the game with superior pigmentation, better coverage so you aren't putting on multiple thin layers, and improved flow. However, there's no argument better than actually seeing it in action. Professional painters like Louise Sugden (Savage Ork Guy) have been hands-on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/what-sorcery-is-this-warhammer-tone-pro-seems-so-good-fans-are-literally-watching-paint-dry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/what-sorcery-is-this-warhammer-tone-pro-seems-so-good-fans-are-literally-watching-paint-dry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Avengers: Endgame Encore footage has me convinced that Victor Von Doom is a Tony Stark variant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. was returning to the MCU in a new role as Victor Von Doom, speculation has been rife about how his character will be linked to Tony Stark. Now some fans think we might have an answer, thanks to the Avengers: Endgame Encore footage.We'll be getting into spoilers from the movie's post-credits scenes below so if you haven't seen them at the theater yet, wait before reading on. In the original Avengers: Endgame credits, the Russos included a hammer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-avengers-endgame-encore-footage-has-me-convinced-that-victor-von-doom-is-a-tony-stark-variant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-avengers-endgame-encore-footage-has-me-convinced-that-victor-von-doom-is-a-tony-stark-variant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 years after it released, Avengers: Endgame is on track to top the box office again this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might have been seven years since Avengers: Endgame was released, but the Encore edition is set to top the box office again this weekend. According to Variety, Endgame Encore is tracking to earn $25-28 million dollars at the domestic box office across its opening weekend. It's going up against Resident Evil, which is on course for $24-26 million. So, it could be a tight race.A big re-release for Endgame could also push it into surpassing James Cameron's Avatar to retake its crown as the highe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/7-years-after-it-released-avengers-endgame-is-on-track-to-top-the-box-office-again-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/7-years-after-it-released-avengers-endgame-is-on-track-to-top-the-box-office-again-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day writer reveals the MCU movie almost involved a British Spider-Man and a nod to Spider-Noir]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Spider-Man: Brand New Day co-writer Chris McKenna, the new MCU movie almost went down a completely different path from the metamorphosis story that was delivered, revealing that we could have gotten a British Peter Parker. "We went down some different roads," said McKenna on The Bulwark podcast. "At one point, we had him putting on a British accent. So it would have been Tom&rsquo;s British accent, but Tom from Queens pretending he&rsquo;s British."McKenna explained that the scene i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/spider-man-brand-new-day-writer-reveals-the-mcu-movie-almost-involved-a-british-spider-man-and-a-nod-to-spider-noir/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/spider-man-brand-new-day-writer-reveals-the-mcu-movie-almost-involved-a-british-spider-man-and-a-nod-to-spider-noir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Downey Jr. says he returned to the MCU to "redefine the genre of superhero movies"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Downey Jr. will soon be returning to the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday as a new character. Now the actor has revealed what was behind the decision to join as Victor Von Doom, and it seems like he has some big ambitions.Speaking on the Avengers: Endgame special of the Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast, Downey Jr. was asked about his return by Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani. "What brought me back was the opportunity to redefine the genre of superhero movies so that's a tall order,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/robert-downey-jr-says-he-returned-to-the-mcu-to-redefine-the-genre-of-superhero-movies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/robert-downey-jr-says-he-returned-to-the-mcu-to-redefine-the-genre-of-superhero-movies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-print Metroid Dread physical copies are selling north of $100]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointment of Metroid Prime 4, the hype around Metroid Ravenous is building quickly. Samus Aran's next adventure seems to be picking up exactly where Metroid Dread left off, and that's had Nintendo fans who missed out on Dread the first time around eager to catch up. How eager? Eager enough to spend over $100 on a physical copy of Dread.Recent sold eBay listings for Metroid Dread have been creeping higher and higher in price. A few lucky buyers have managed to pick the game up fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/out-of-print-metroid-dread-physical-copies-are-selling-north-of-100/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/out-of-print-metroid-dread-physical-copies-are-selling-north-of-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genshin Impact's new character Vesna is one of the best 5-stars I've seen in 6 years of this game]]></title><description><![CDATA[After six years of Genshin Impact, I've settled into a comfy rhythm and rarely have strong enough feelings to commit them to print, but new 5-star Vesna is the kind of character I've wanted for ages. I am hootin' and hollerin', by which I mean I am telling my boss, and now you, about her. Vesna is one of two newly released 5-star characters in Genshin Impact update 7.1, opposite Vodyanitsa, who is one of Vesna's best teammates. She's a fae warrior, and an on-field damage-dealing character who sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/genshin-impacts-new-character-vesna-is-one-of-the-best-5-stars-ive-seen-in-6-years-of-this-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/genshin-impacts-new-character-vesna-is-one-of-the-best-5-stars-ive-seen-in-6-years-of-this-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncharted 4 was "a very different" game under Amy Hennig, says former Naughty Dog artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amy Hennig had a plan for Uncharted 4, and it's still hard for some people to accept they'll never quite know what it was. Over 10 years later, we at least have enough scattered details from former Naughty Dog developers and self-appointed fan detectives to help us form a compelling, although incomplete, picture. The latest insight on Amy Hennig's Uncharted 4 comes from ex-Naughty Dog visual effects artist Matt Radford, who joined the studio during Hennig's apparently tortured production of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/uncharted-4-was-a-very-different-game-under-amy-hennig-says-former-naughty-dog-artist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/uncharted-4-was-a-very-different-game-under-amy-hennig-says-former-naughty-dog-artist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primetime director wanted the movie to "feel like a fever dream that kind of turned into a nightmare"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primetime director Lance Oppenheim wanted to capture the absurdity of Dateline NBC's To Catch a Predator in the new true crime-inspired drama."I like the idea of sort of riffing on the reality of the show and the original show to me felt like a mixture of horror and real-life horror and comedy, absurdity in a way," Oppenheim tells GamesRadar+. "The way that Chris Hansen would find these guys who were trying to do something absolutely horrific, and he would sort of put them in the position of thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/primetime-director-wanted-the-movie-to-feel-like-a-fever-dream-that-kind-of-turned-into-a-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/primetime-director-wanted-the-movie-to-feel-like-a-fever-dream-that-kind-of-turned-into-a-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallout's iconic Vault Boy exists because the devs struggled to solve an old-school RPG problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even as Fallout has evolved into a mega-franchise with massively popular open-world games and TV show spin-offs, certain elements of the original 1997 RPG remain &ndash; things like the SPECIAL stat system and the iconic Vault Boy mascot. As it turns out, these two creations were very closely related.Fallout was originally meant to use the Generic Universal Role-Playing System (GURPS), a tabletop RPG system published by Steve Jackson Games. In this iteration, Fallout had a bunch of different cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fallouts-iconic-vault-boy-exists-because-the-devs-struggled-to-solve-an-old-school-rpg-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/fallouts-iconic-vault-boy-exists-because-the-devs-struggled-to-solve-an-old-school-rpg-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CD Projekt Red releases new Witcher 3 Remastered footage side-by-side, and oh no, it looks worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Witcher 3 Remastered is coming to all players as a free update on September 29, and new footage from developer CD Projekt Red suggests you'll want to take a close look at what settings you have enabled, because I fear some details and atmosphere may be lost in translation. CDPR posted a new side-by-side comparison for The Witcher 3 and its upcoming remaster on its channels, and boy has it stoked some conversation. The clip sees Geralt torching a group of Drowners in a swamp with a flame spel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-releases-new-witcher-3-remastered-footage-side-by-side-and-oh-no-it-looks-worse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/cd-projekt-red-releases-new-witcher-3-remastered-footage-side-by-side-and-oh-no-it-looks-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skyler Gisondo feels "more prepared" for his DCU return as Jimmy Olsen after starring in Primetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skyler Gisondo says starring in the true crime drama Primetime helped him prepare for his return to the DCU in the much less intense The People v. Gorilla Grodd."It's quite a change-up," Gisondo tells GamesRadar+ when asked about making the switch from his Primetime character Dan back to the effortlessly cool, but equally plucky, Jimmy Olsen. "I actually went straight from &ndash; not straight, [after Primetime] the next thing was Focker-in-Law... which is just, tonally, a very different movie."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/skyler-gisondo-feels-more-prepared-for-his-dcu-return-as-jimmy-olsen-after-starring-in-primetime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/skyler-gisondo-feels-more-prepared-for-his-dcu-return-as-jimmy-olsen-after-starring-in-primetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch the Avengers: Endgame Encore bonus footage: regular screening and Infinity Vision extras explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame Encore is "required viewing" ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, according to co-director Joe Russo. The reason for this is simple &ndash; Avengers: Endgame Encore features brand new bonus scenes that will serve as a bridge between Endgame and Avengers: Doomsday, and set up the story of the next Marvel mega-event.But as with many things Marvel nowadays, it's not as straightforward as turning up at your local theater and enjoying the full suite of extra scenes, as these are only availa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/how-to-watch-the-avengers-endgame-encore-bonus-footage-regular-screening-and-infinity-vision-extras-explained/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/how-to-watch-the-avengers-endgame-encore-bonus-footage-regular-screening-and-infinity-vision-extras-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders is adding a battle pass with a paid tier, Embark says don't panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The battle pass reaper has come for Arc Raiders. In the Frozen Trail update out October 8, developer Embark's hit extraction shooter will introduce a new "rewards pass" with free and paid tiers of loot."The Frozen Trail Reward Pass consists of 60 levels of in-game rewards, and two tracks: the Free Pass, available to all players who own the base game, and the Premium Pass," Embark explains in a press release. If you complete the full pass and unlock every reward, you'll earn more than enough raid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-is-adding-a-battle-pass-with-a-paid-tier-embark-says-dont-panic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-is-adding-a-battle-pass-with-a-paid-tier-embark-says-dont-panic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Raiders is adding "weapon amplification" in Frozen Trail to customize weapons for PvP or PvE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders' big Frozen Trail update, out October 8, includes a new endgame crafting grind called "weapon amplification," and it sounds like a game-changer.Tied to a new research bench found in your expanded raider outpost, weapon amplification lets you add unique functions and attachments to, for now, 15 different weapons. You can upgrade a Renegade rifle with a scope (!), make the Burletta pistol fully automatic, or build a Rattler rifle that shoots incendiary rounds, for example. In the absen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-is-adding-weapon-amplification-in-frozen-trail-to-customize-weapons-for-pvp-or-pve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/arc-raiders-is-adding-weapon-amplification-in-frozen-trail-to-customize-weapons-for-pvp-or-pve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen Trail is a "2.0" moment for Arc Raiders: "Almost feels like we're shipping the game again"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Raiders Frozen Trail is the biggest update yet and a "2.0" milestone for the game, developer Embark Studios says. Embark buries the lede in a press release covering today's Frozen Trail reveal. "ARC Raiders&rsquo; Frozen Trail 2.0 update will be available on October 8," it reads.Arc Raiders only just released update 1.47.0. The jump to 2.0 is significant, marking a new era for the game with implications of a soft relaunch. Many players were hoping for a major shift after several quiet months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/frozen-trail-is-a-20-moment-for-arc-raiders-almost-feels-like-were-shipping-the-game-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/frozen-trail-is-a-20-moment-for-arc-raiders-almost-feels-like-were-shipping-the-game-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obsidian will keep its "creative identity" under Bethesda, Fallout and Elder Scrolls boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storied RPG studio Obsidian is now a part of Bethesda. That news came alongside Xbox's latest round of layoffs and reshuffling, and it's not entirely clear what it means for the studio's future. Apparently, it'll be little more than "a change in reporting structure" &ndash; according to a leaked memo from Bethesda president Jill Braff, anyway."The creative identity and strengths that make Obsidian distinct will remain at the core of their studio and work," Braff says in an email to employees, ob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/obsidian-will-keep-its-creative-identity-under-bethesda-fallout-and-elder-scrolls-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/obsidian-will-keep-its-creative-identity-under-bethesda-fallout-and-elder-scrolls-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam rewards iconic indie dev with 98% Very Positive reviews on his unhinged golf game]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may not know the name Luke Muscat, but you've almost definitely played his games before. He was a team lead and designer on Fruit Ninja &ndash; you know, the one where you swipe at various fruits on the screen for hours on end &ndash; and he designed Jetpack Joyride, among other zany releases. His latest is a solo venture, and it's a completely ridiculous spin on golf.It's called Normal Golf Game, because, well, it's a normal golf game, right? You hop onto the course for a nice, relaxing 18]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/steam-rewards-iconic-indie-dev-with-98-very-positive-reviews-on-his-unhinged-golf-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/steam-rewards-iconic-indie-dev-with-98-very-positive-reviews-on-his-unhinged-golf-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WoW: Forever is "for the millions of people who have had their accounts lapse" in Classic, dev says]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Blizzard first unveiled World of Warcraft: Forever during BlizzCon 2026, many fans saw it as the MMO developer's answer to their Classic+ prayers &ndash; and, according to world builder Matthew Armstrong, it sounds like it basically is just that.The dev goes into detail on who Forever is truly "for" in a lengthy new thread on Twitter, saying that he had a very particular type of player in mind while helping design Blizzard's revamped take on its 2004 gem: the hardened Classic fan who didn't]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-is-for-the-millions-of-people-who-have-had-their-accounts-lapse-in-classic-dev-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wow-forever-is-for-the-millions-of-people-who-have-had-their-accounts-lapse-in-classic-dev-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After co-founder apology, Discord rolls out "rightfully" controversial age verification system anyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of now, messaging platform Discord operates under an age "assurance" system that automatically sorts you in either an adult, teen, or unconfirmed age group based on context, like how long you've had your account and what servers you're a part of. It's the best co-founder and chief technology officer Stanislav Vishnevskiy could do after apologizing in February for the whole thing. Now, most of what Discord is incorporating in its age assurance policy is what Vishnevskiy outlined in his Februar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-co-founder-apology-discord-rolls-out-rightfully-controversial-age-verification-system-anyway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-co-founder-apology-discord-rolls-out-rightfully-controversial-age-verification-system-anyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA star warns GTA 6 will ruin November sports because players and coaches will be too busy playing to train]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA star Steven Adams has warned that sports performance will take a major hit in November because everyone's going to be too busy playing GTA 6.I don't think it's too hyperbolic to say GTA 6 is perhaps the most-anticipated game of all-time within the general public. Rockstar Games titles are always very popular, obviously, but the 13-year wait since GTA 5 released and went on to become one of the best-selling games ever made has made that anticipation a bit more feral. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zeln]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nba-star-warns-gta-6-will-ruin-november-sports-because-players-and-coaches-will-be-too-busy-playing-to-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nba-star-warns-gta-6-will-ruin-november-sports-because-players-and-coaches-will-be-too-busy-playing-to-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Lucas says he "redid" his Star Wars movies because they weren't finished]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Lucas says he went back and edited the original Star Wars trilogy (with minor tweaks to the prequels) because they simply "weren't finished.""Most movies aren't finished; they're simply yanked out of your hands and put in the theaters," Lucas said via IGN. "So you're always saying 'oh, I wish I could have just finished that one piece of thing.' But it's not that way. You have a deadline; you've got to make the deadline.""But then I went back, after Star Wars, and redid all the movies, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/george-lucas-says-he-redid-his-star-wars-movies-because-they-werent-finished/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/george-lucas-says-he-redid-his-star-wars-movies-because-they-werent-finished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nodusfall looks like Elden Ring but was "designed to be accessible," says Hoyoverse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The makers of Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero are taking a different route for upcoming action game Nodusfall, going for a more of a downtrodden, Elden Ring vibe. Although it seems grim and scary, HoYoverse states the adventure isn't meant to be impenetrably hard.The studio takes to Twitter to answer a few frequently asked questions of the upcoming release. "We don't want difficulty to be a barrier for players entering Nodusfall," the post reads."The game is designed to be accessible even f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nodusfall-looks-like-elden-ring-but-was-designed-to-be-accessible-says-hoyoverse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/nodusfall-looks-like-elden-ring-but-was-designed-to-be-accessible-says-hoyoverse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godzilla Minus Zero is the first ever Godzilla movie to get an R-rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Godzilla Minus Zero is breaking new ground for the kaiju franchise. The film, a sequel to smash hit Godzilla Minus One, is the first ever Godzilla movie ever to earn an R-rating. Per Film Ratings, the movie is "rated R for some violent content/bloody images." That might not come as a huge surprise, considering the film will no doubt see Godzilla rampaging through the civilian population. Still, it does mean we're probably in for some pretty gnarly visuals from writer/director Takashi Yamazaki, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/godzilla-minus-zero-is-the-first-ever-godzilla-movie-to-get-an-r-rating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/godzilla-minus-zero-is-the-first-ever-godzilla-movie-to-get-an-r-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RTS legend laid off after 16 years at Microsoft as Xbox guts Age of Empires studio World's Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The massive Xbox "reset," as the brand's leadership calls it, continues. Yesterday, the company announced another 268 jobs eliminated along its quest to lay off 3,200 employees throughout the fiscal year. We also learned that several Xbox studios and franchises were coming under the Activision Blizzard banner, including Age of Empires developer World's Edge.Studio creative director Adam Isgreen says there have been substantial layoffs at World's Edge alongside that transition. "I am of course di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rts-legend-laid-off-after-16-years-at-microsoft-as-xbox-guts-age-of-empires-studio-worlds-edge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/rts-legend-laid-off-after-16-years-at-microsoft-as-xbox-guts-age-of-empires-studio-worlds-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Blu-ray pre-orders are now live after less than a week in theatres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil is already available to pre-order on Blu-ray, which are words I love to type as a horror movie fan. It's still in movie theatres the world over, and I've not even had the chance to drag my frightened fianc&eacute; to see it. But physical copies are now available, should you want to avoid the horrors of a loud and phone-lit theatre screening.Starting from $36.99 at Amazon, you can secure your copy of the 4K release, a standard Blu-ray, or even a DVD copy. Amazon US and UK have all t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-blu-ray-pre-orders-are-now-live-after-less-than-a-week-in-theatres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-blu-ray-pre-orders-are-now-live-after-less-than-a-week-in-theatres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After less than a week in theatres, physical film fans can pre-order the Resident Evil Blu-ray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil is already available to pre-order on Blu-ray, which are words I love to type as a horror movie fan. It's still in movie theatres the world over, and I've not even had the chance to drag my frightened fianc&eacute; to see it. But physical copies are now available, should you want to avoid the horrors of a loud and phone-lit theatre screening.Starting from $36.99 at Amazon, you can secure your copy of the 4K release, a standard Blu-ray, or even a DVD copy. Amazon US and UK have all t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-less-than-a-week-in-theatres-physical-film-fans-can-pre-order-the-resident-evil-blu-ray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-less-than-a-week-in-theatres-physical-film-fans-can-pre-order-the-resident-evil-blu-ray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looks like Xbox is adding its own version of PlayStation's Platinum Trophy: the Mythic Achievement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Xbox PC app has seemingly unveiled Mythic Achievements, the Xbox equivalent of a PlayStation Platinum Trophy. Earlier this year, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that Xbox would be getting its own version of the PlayStation Platinum Trophy for Xbox's Achievement system. For those unaware, on PlayStation, when you unlock all of the Trophies for a game, you're then given a Platinum trophy as a stamp of "I've done everything," whereas over on Xbox you simply have the 1,000 Gamerscore to show off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/looks-like-xbox-is-adding-its-own-version-of-playstations-platinum-trophy-the-mythic-achievement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/looks-like-xbox-is-adding-its-own-version-of-playstations-platinum-trophy-the-mythic-achievement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["The Robloxification of Steam": Creator of viral game apologizes after rip-offs flood Valve's store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Needle In A Haystack Simulator, a co-op sim game on PC that's exactly what it sounds like, went viral on social media over the summer &ndash; which, of course, means clones galore.In case you missed it, Needle In A Haystack Simulator made the rounds for its amusing premise: you and your friends work to dig a singular needle out of a massive haystack (we're talking like five million pieces of hay, y'all), much like the old saying.<br />
Unsurprisingly, it spurred a plethora of clones shortly after it w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-robloxification-of-steam-creator-of-viral-game-apologizes-after-rip-offs-flood-valves-store/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-robloxification-of-steam-creator-of-viral-game-apologizes-after-rip-offs-flood-valves-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRKD is finally shipping the upgrade to my favorite teeny tiny controller, and I can't wait to get my hands on the Atom+]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CRKD Atom+ controller has begun to ship globally. That means if you pre-ordered your tiny, retro-style pad in March earlier this year, you should expect it to arrive at your door sooner rather than later.The $29.99 (Amazon) pad, much like CRKD's Nitro Deck 2, was subject to delays and was originally expected to begin shipping from late June 2026, but as you're likely well aware, the summer is officially over and June it is not. The shipping window was then moved to August 17-31 2026, but it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crkd-is-finally-shipping-the-upgrade-to-my-favorite-teeny-tiny-controller-and-i-cant-wait-to-get-my-hands-on-the-atom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/crkd-is-finally-shipping-the-upgrade-to-my-favorite-teeny-tiny-controller-and-i-cant-wait-to-get-my-hands-on-the-atom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counter-Strike 2 update adds 3v3 mode, music, and chicken eggs, but fans want "better anti-cheat"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Counter-Strike 2 update is here with a plethora of exciting features, from a 3v3 mode to, erm, chicken eggs &ndash; but the anti-cheat fix folks have long been hoping for isn't part of the patch, much to their dismay.Valve unveiled its big update over on Steam earlier today, a patch aptly dubbed "Rush Hour" after the new game mode it boasts, unveiling various additions and tweaks.<br />
First, of course, is Rush, "a new fast-paced 3v3 queued mode" for Counter-Strike 2. In it, players run a gaunt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/counter-strike-2-update-adds-3v3-mode-music-and-chicken-eggs-but-fans-want-better-anti-cheat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/counter-strike-2-update-adds-3v3-mode-music-and-chicken-eggs-but-fans-want-better-anti-cheat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs boss admits Bulkhead is "failing on getting Infantry servers to you guys"]]></title><description><![CDATA[All systems are firing are Wardogs HQ at the moment. The FPS managed to bring in hundreds of thousands of players from the jump when it launched into early access a couple of weeks ago, putting developer Bulkhead on the backfoot in terms of maintenance and updates. Leadership admits there are some shortcomings, but the studio's gradually getting up to speed.On Twitter, Joe Brammers, Bulkhead CEO and executive producer of Wardogs, comments on the availability of infantry-only servers and the team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-boss-admits-bulkhead-is-failing-on-getting-infantry-servers-to-you-guys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-boss-admits-bulkhead-is-failing-on-getting-infantry-servers-to-you-guys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil storyboard artist hits back at AI rumors, confirming the artwork is hand-drawn: "Not an ounce of AI here"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie is the latest project to come under fire for allegedly using AI in its early stages of development. However, storyboard artist Simeon Wilkins has come forward to set the record straight. "A small sampling of the storyboard work I did with Zach for Resident Evil. Not an ounce of AI here- all hand-drawn!," said Wilkins on Twitter, sharing a snippet of early drawings for the new video game movie. Check out the post below. Rumors started to swirl after a bunch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-storyboard-artist-hits-back-at-ai-rumors-confirming-the-artwork-is-hand-drawn-not-an-ounce-of-ai-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-storyboard-artist-hits-back-at-ai-rumors-confirming-the-artwork-is-hand-drawn-not-an-ounce-of-ai-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VisionQuest showrunner confirms Vision saved Ultron "at the last moment" in Avengers: Age of Ultron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retcons are part and parcel of comic book movies, with plot changes echoing back (and often improving) past entries.One such instance appears to be arriving in VisionQuest, the upcoming Marvel show that charts the next mind-bending chapter in the life of Paul Bettany's android.A major moment in Vision's then-short life arrived in Avengers: Age of Ultron. There, he seemingly chose to wipe evil AI Ultron (James Spader) from existence.According to VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas, however, that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-showrunner-confirms-vision-saved-ultron-at-the-last-moment-in-avengers-age-of-ultron/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/visionquest-showrunner-confirms-vision-saved-ultron-at-the-last-moment-in-avengers-age-of-ultron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Incredibles director's new movie gets a gorgeous first trailer that is a love letter to classic detective noirs with a sci-fi twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Bird, the director of The Incredibles and Ratatouille, has a new animated movie coming to Netflix, and the first trailer looks fantastic. Titled Ray Gunn (not to be confused with the infamous breakdancer), the film follows one of the last human detectives in a futuristic world where aliens and humans live alongside each other.Raymond Gunn (voiced by Sam Rockwell) is recruited to find out whether singer Venus Nova (Scarlett Johansson) is responsible for murder. As we can see in the trailer,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-incredibles-directors-new-movie-gets-a-gorgeous-first-trailer-that-is-a-love-letter-to-classic-detective-noirs-with-a-sci-fi-twist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-incredibles-directors-new-movie-gets-a-gorgeous-first-trailer-that-is-a-love-letter-to-classic-detective-noirs-with-a-sci-fi-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The PS6's controller might be able to take contactless payments, according to this new patent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever paid for something on the PlayStation Store and thought, hey, that wasn't easy enough? No? Me neither, but PlayStation wants to give you easier ways of transferring your card details over to the console, which I can sort of get behind. Today in strange PlayStation patent news, the PS5 controller, or its PS6 successor, might one day be able to take contactless payments from your phone or bank card. As is always the case when I report on new PlayStation patents, I'll tell you to take]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-ps6s-controller-might-be-able-to-take-contactless-payments-according-to-this-new-patent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-ps6s-controller-might-be-able-to-take-contactless-payments-according-to-this-new-patent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Hunt for Gollum set photos take us back to the Shire, with a fresh glimpse at Elijah Wood's Frodo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord of the Rings prequel movie The Hunt for Gollum is currently filming in New Zealand, and to celebrate Hobbit Day (which was yesterday, but we'll give them a pass), Warner Bros has revealed a batch of first-look images, including a glimpse at the return of Elijah Wood's Frodo.The pics, posted to TikTok, show off the Hunt for Gollum's bucolic Shire, which is of course home to Frodo and the Hobbits. Many fresh-faced Hobbits are pictured, as is Andy Serkis working behind the scenes. Most excitin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-hunt-for-gollum-set-photos-take-us-back-to-the-shire-with-a-fresh-glimpse-at-elijah-woods-frodo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-hunt-for-gollum-set-photos-take-us-back-to-the-shire-with-a-fresh-glimpse-at-elijah-woods-frodo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Remake being split in 3 was a risk, director says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi says splitting the project into three games wasn't a business decision, as it's a risky endeavor. When it was announced that Final Fantasy 7's remake would be an episodic release, many scoffed at the idea, but here we are years later, with two great RPGs to show for it and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation being one of the most anticipated games of all time. Remaking the game's sheer scale seemingly necessitated the multi-game approach, but some sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-remake-being-split-in-3-was-a-risk-director-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/final-fantasy-7-remake-being-split-in-3-was-a-risk-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame Encore bonus footage raises big questions about the Loki season 2 finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage from Avengers: Endgame Encore that sets up Avengers: Doomsday has hit the internet from its Korean release &ndash; and part of it raises big questions about the Loki season 2 finale. In the new footage, Loki visits Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter in their home from the end of the original Endgame. Peggy opens the door and asks, "Can I help you?" and Loki replies: "No, but I can help you, both of you." In the Loki season 2 finale, Loki became guardian of the multiverse by taking his place a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-encore-bonus-footage-raises-big-questions-about-the-loki-season-2-finale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/avengers-endgame-encore-bonus-footage-raises-big-questions-about-the-loki-season-2-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Morrison slams Jason Momoa's Lobo in Supergirl as one of the worst movie performances ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comics legend Grant Morrison is no stranger to giving outspoken opinions on superhero projects, but their latest observation on DCU box office flop Supergirl may raise a few eyebrows.Writing on their Substack, Morrison delivered their verdict on Supergirl, the Milly Alcock-starring cosmic adventure which only garnered $125 million at the worldwide box office and was met with lukewarm critical and audience reception."I watched Supergirl, which wasn&rsquo;t terrible but wasn't especially great eit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/grant-morrison-slams-jason-momoas-lobo-in-supergirl-as-one-of-the-worst-movie-performances-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/grant-morrison-slams-jason-momoas-lobo-in-supergirl-as-one-of-the-worst-movie-performances-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I wasn't ever going to pick up Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, but this record low price made it a no-brainer purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metroid Prime 4 Beyond is down to just &pound;20 right now. No, a Metroid has not latched onto my head, making me type a load of nonsense, I swear. The Nintendo Switch version is in fact that cheap right now.Nintendo first-party Switch game deals like it are a bit of a rarity, but I can confirm it's &pound;19.97 at Amazon, as I made sure to grab it for my own collection. Until now, I was waiting for Prime 3 to appear on the NSO GameCube library so I could play catch up with the series, so this g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-wasnt-ever-going-to-pick-up-metroid-prime-4-beyond-but-this-record-low-price-made-it-a-no-brainer-purchase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/i-wasnt-ever-going-to-pick-up-metroid-prime-4-beyond-but-this-record-low-price-made-it-a-no-brainer-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["How does he keep doing it": Fan makes incredible Lego Pokemon out of the most unlikely sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lego community continues to blow my mind, because someone just made Slowpoke out of a Toy Story model using no extra parts&hellip; and it isn't the first time they've built Pokemon from the most unlikely sets.Fan creator Minute_Food_2881 is at it again; after proving that you can turn a Lego pumpkin into the Millennium Falcon, they're back with a version of Slowpoke created from Lego Lotso Huggin' Bear ($39.99 at Lego) from Toy Story 3. This isn't just a "squint and it looks a bit like them"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/how-does-he-keep-doing-it-fan-makes-incredible-lego-pokemon-out-of-the-most-unlikely-sets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/how-does-he-keep-doing-it-fan-makes-incredible-lego-pokemon-out-of-the-most-unlikely-sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gears of War: E-Day director laid off days after completing development as Xbox cuts reach The Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has laid off the story director of Gears of War: E-Day days after he confirmed that the game has gone gold. Xbox announced its latest wave of redundancies that continue the planned 3,200 jobs cut throughout FY27 confirmed earlier this year. Xbox confirmed 268 job losses yesterday, including at Halo Studios, whose franchise has been moved to Activision, and unfortunately, there are more job losses across Xbox studios not outlined by Microsoft. Juan Vaca, story director at The Coalition,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-director-laid-off-days-after-completing-development-as-xbox-cuts-reach-the-coalition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gears-of-war-e-day-director-laid-off-days-after-completing-development-as-xbox-cuts-reach-the-coalition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabe Newell made Steam after going "f*** these publishers," Counter-Strike co-creator believes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In terms of industry-altering decisions, Valve's decision to open Steam is up there with Nintendo making Super Mario Bros. and Sony creating the PlayStation. It revolutionized PC game distribution practically overnight, and one of the creators of Counter-Strike believes it all stemmed from dissatisfaction with the publishing landscape.Minh Le was a co-creator on Counter-Strike, and he worked at Valve under Gabe Newell for a number of years after selling the multiplayer shooter to the company. Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gabe-newell-made-steam-after-going-f-these-publishers-counter-strike-co-creator-believes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gabe-newell-made-steam-after-going-f-these-publishers-counter-strike-co-creator-believes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil director Zach Cregger proves his gamer status once again as he lists his top four games of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-proclaimed gamer Zach Cregger has not only managed to produce one of the best video game movies of all time with his new Resident Evil movie, but he has also had the chance to share his love for games in the process. The director was recently put on the spot and asked to do what all gamers fear most: list his top games of all time. When asked to list his top four games in an interview with Regal Movies, Cregger said, "Off the top of my head: Binding of Issac, Dark Souls 3, I would say Resid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-director-zach-cregger-proves-his-gamer-status-once-again-as-he-lists-his-top-four-games-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-director-zach-cregger-proves-his-gamer-status-once-again-as-he-lists-his-top-four-games-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A peek at Black Friday? This retailer just dropped the Nintendo Switch 2 to its best price yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smyths Toys is getting into the Black Friday spirit a little early this year, dropping the Nintendo Switch 2 to the lowest price I've seen so far. While struck by a price increase from &pound;395.99 to &pound;419.99 at the start of the month, the retailer has struck &pound;65 off those numbers this week. That leaves us with a &pound;354.99 sales price on the latest generation handheld. Since launch, and even with that lower starting rate, the Nintendo Switch 2 has only ever dipped to around &pou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-peek-at-black-friday-this-retailer-just-dropped-the-nintendo-switch-2-to-its-best-price-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-peek-at-black-friday-this-retailer-just-dropped-the-nintendo-switch-2-to-its-best-price-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahershala Ali agrees with Kevin Feige that the Blade fiasco was the "biggest failure" of the Marvel boss' career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mahershala Ali has spoken out about his Marvel Blade movie that never happened. The actor was announced as Blade way back in 2019, but the movie never managed to make it into production, and it has now been scrapped entirely. "Should have been six or seven," Ali said on GQ's One More Question podcast, when the interviewer listed the films he'd made since Green Book. "Blade didn't happen, which I felt like definitely impacted how things unfold in your trajectory."When asked if he was saving time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mahershala-ali-agrees-with-kevin-feige-that-the-blade-fiasco-was-the-biggest-failure-of-the-marvel-boss-career/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/mahershala-ali-agrees-with-kevin-feige-that-the-blade-fiasco-was-the-biggest-failure-of-the-marvel-boss-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney's Dreamlight Valley Switch 2 Cozy Edition is up for pre-order, but it's cheaper to stick with the magic of the OG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney Dreamlight Valley Cozy Edition pre-orders are available on the Nintendo Switch 2, but unless you're desperate to add that red-bordered box to your gaming shelf, I'd recommend sticking with the original.The new $49.99 (via Best Buy) Switch 2 Cozy Edition is not even a game-key card release, and remains a download code in a box like the version before it. Disney has also packed in the exact same extras this time around, from the 14,500 Moonstones, cottage house cosmetic, and exclusive racco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/disneys-dreamlight-valley-switch-2-cozy-edition-is-up-for-pre-order-but-its-cheaper-to-stick-with-the-magic-of-the-og/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/disneys-dreamlight-valley-switch-2-cozy-edition-is-up-for-pre-order-but-its-cheaper-to-stick-with-the-magic-of-the-og/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface star promises you will see the villain's final form, but you'll have to wait until release: "It's f***ing sick"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although we are yet to see Clayface's full gloopy transformation in any of the trailers so far, star Tom Rhys Harries and director James Watkins promise that fans will witness the villain's final form in the DCU's first all-out horror movie. "It&rsquo;s fucking sick!" teased Harries in an interview with Empire, although he couldn't reveal any details. Director Watkins, best known for Eden Lake and his Speak No Evil remake, added, "When we were at San Diego Comic-Con, people were like, 'I hope yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-promises-you-will-see-the-villains-final-form-but-youll-have-to-wait-until-release-its-fing-sick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/clayface-star-promises-you-will-see-the-villains-final-form-but-youll-have-to-wait-until-release-its-fing-sick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur's Gate 3 dev worries for Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian as Bethesda takes over management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just yesterday, we learned that Bethesda is taking control of Obsidian Entertainment amid all of the Xbox reshuffles &ndash; but not everyone is sure it's a good move.Baldur's Gate 3 and Larian Studios publishing director Michael "Cromwelp" Douse is one such person, stepping forward to share his concerns of the management handover on Twitter.<br />
"I can't imagine what it must feel like to have independent agency and then, suddenly enough, find yourself working *under* a competitor," he writes. "I ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-dev-worries-for-fallout-new-vegas-studio-obsidian-as-bethesda-takes-over-management/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/baldurs-gate-3-dev-worries-for-fallout-new-vegas-studio-obsidian-as-bethesda-takes-over-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Avengers: Endgame footage sets up the fate of the Fox-era X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame Encore is now out in Korea and the first details have emerged about what the new footage is. We'll be getting into spoilers from here on out so if you're waiting until you see it in theaters, save this page and come back later. According to early viewers, one of the Avengers: Endgame Encore post-credits scenes features the TVA gang and is set after the events of Loki season 2. After an introduction from Miss Minutes warning people to stay in their own universes, Morbius and Our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-avengers-endgame-footage-sets-up-the-fate-of-the-fox-era-x-men-in-avengers-doomsday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-avengers-endgame-footage-sets-up-the-fate-of-the-fox-era-x-men-in-avengers-doomsday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Avengers: Endgame Encore footage sets up the fate of the Fox-era X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame Encore is now out in Korea and the first details have emerged about what the new footage is. We'll be getting into spoilers from here on out so if you're waiting until you see it in theaters, save this page and come back later. According to early viewers, one of the Avengers: Endgame Encore post-credits scenes features the TVA gang and is set after the events of Loki season 2. After an introduction from Miss Minutes warning people to stay in their own universes, Morbius and Our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-avengers-endgame-encore-footage-sets-up-the-fate-of-the-fox-era-x-men-in-avengers-doomsday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-avengers-endgame-encore-footage-sets-up-the-fate-of-the-fox-era-x-men-in-avengers-doomsday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new Avengers: Endgame Encore footage has leaked, revealing how the Marvel re-release connects to Avengers: Doomsday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame Encore releases this week, and it seems like all the new footage has already leaked. The film is already out in Korea, where early audiences have been treated to new post-credits scenes and details that directly set up Avengers: Doomsday.Now, before we get into what happens, take this as your spoiler warning. If you don't want to know what the extra footage is, come back after you've seen the movie. It seems the extra footage is split into two sections: in-film additions and po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-new-avengers-endgame-encore-footage-has-leaked-revealing-how-the-marvel-re-release-connects-to-avengers-doomsday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/the-new-avengers-endgame-encore-footage-has-leaked-revealing-how-the-marvel-re-release-connects-to-avengers-doomsday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6's $1 million billboard goes up despite protests from local police]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 is just two months away, and Rockstar is spinning up the marketing machine in a big way. The studio's proposition for a big money takeover of Miami, the real-life inspiration for the fictional Vice City, recently passed muster with local officials despite protests from some police members in the area. Now, fans are looking on as a $1 million billboard gets the marketing stunts underway.A massive "welcome to Vice City" sign has been going up on the Kaseya Center, home of the Miami Heat bask]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6s-1-million-billboard-goes-up-despite-protests-from-local-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6s-1-million-billboard-goes-up-despite-protests-from-local-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blizzard confirms StarCraft "won't be exclusive" to Xbox and refuses to elaborate]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the time StarCraft launches in 2030, it will have been nearly 15 years since developer Blizzard released a new game in the long-running science fiction series &ndash; so it deserves a big welcome rather than a small splash as an Xbox exclusive. Thankfully, Blizzard just confirmed it won't be.Before Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in a historic 2023 deal, StarCraft was mostly a computer man's game, anyway. From the first StarCraft in 1998, to the franchise's most recent installment, Sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blizzard-confirms-starcraft-wont-be-exclusive-to-xbox-and-refuses-to-elaborate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/blizzard-confirms-starcraft-wont-be-exclusive-to-xbox-and-refuses-to-elaborate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo cinematic director "promoted and laid off in the same week" amid sweeping Xbox layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid ongoing layoff chaos at Xbox, now-former Halo Studios cinematic director Josh Daniels says he was promoted and then immediately lost his job."Promoted and laid off in the same week is pretty wild," Daniels says in a LinkedIn post. "I&rsquo;m one of the many hit by the Halo Studios layoffs. I&rsquo;ll be taking some offline time today but very much would love to talk to anyone looking for Cinematic Direction or Production roles.Feel free to get in touch if anything looks like I might be a fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/halo-cinematic-director-promoted-and-laid-off-in-the-same-week-amid-sweeping-xbox-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/halo-cinematic-director-promoted-and-laid-off-in-the-same-week-amid-sweeping-xbox-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wardogs price will increase in early access: "If you don't agree with that, please don't buy it"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wardogs has become a breakout hit on Steam even at a relatively steep $40 for early access. According to Joe Brammer, the outspoken CEO of developer Bulkhead and executive producer on the game, the developer is charging what the FPS is worth, and the price is going to continue to increase as the game improves during early access."We have scaling pricing," Brammer tells GamesRadar+ in a Gamescom interview. In 12 months, which is around the time they plan to reach "0.5," the price will increase to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-price-will-increase-in-early-access-if-you-dont-agree-with-that-please-dont-buy-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/wardogs-price-will-increase-in-early-access-if-you-dont-agree-with-that-please-dont-buy-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 teases a bloodbath ahead of another action-packed season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has revealed a sneak peek at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ahead of the season's October release.The brief clip, which can be viewed above, sees our new crop of heroes, including the much older Weak Kingsley (excitingly voiced in the English dub by none other than Clancy Brown), as they find themselves surrounded by foes in the middle of what appears to be a job gone wrong.Per the official tagline, the second season "presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-teases-a-bloodbath-ahead-of-another-action-packed-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-teases-a-bloodbath-ahead-of-another-action-packed-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 footage teases a Night City bloodbath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has revealed a sneak peek at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ahead of the season's October release.The brief clip, which can be viewed above, sees our new crop of heroes, including the much older Weak Kingsley (excitingly voiced in the English dub by none other than Clancy Brown), as they find themselves surrounded by foes in the middle of what appears to be a job gone wrong.Per the official tagline, the second season "presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-footage-teases-a-night-city-bloodbath/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/first-cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-footage-teases-a-night-city-bloodbath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil director Zach Cregger says an Oscar-nominated war movie was an unlikely inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Cregger says the 2019 Oscar-nominated war movie 1917 was an unlikely inspiration for his take on Resident Evil."1917. But like it's completely different in tone. But that is structurally maybe the closest," Cregger told Rotten Tomatoes, when asked if any movies specifically inspired Resident Evil. "It's like if Evil Dead 2 and 1917 were its parents, but that doesn't feel right... like if those movies loved each other very much."Written and directed by Sam Mendes, 1917 follows two British so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-director-zach-cregger-says-an-oscar-nominated-war-movie-was-an-unlikely-inspiration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/resident-evil-director-zach-cregger-says-an-oscar-nominated-war-movie-was-an-unlikely-inspiration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than half of Steam's top 10 best-rated 2026 releases are early access graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some players might be cynical about the whole early access process here in 2026, but it's still produced some of the best games in recent memory. Case in point? Just look at the top Steam releases for 2026, where six of the top 10 games are early access escapees that finally got their 1.0 update.That's according to Steam250, which shows Palworld and Valheim as the year's top-rated new releases following each game's respective 1.0 launches. Other 1.0 launches in the top 10 include shopkeeping gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/more-than-half-of-steams-top-10-best-rated-2026-releases-are-early-access-graduates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/more-than-half-of-steams-top-10-best-rated-2026-releases-are-early-access-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Microsoft's latest bloodbath, former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra offers "props to Xbox"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty circles Halo after a major shakeup at Microsoft that has seen hundreds more Xbox employees laid off, including many developers at Halo Studios, and the Halo IP moved to Activision. Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, at least, seems thrilled by this, calling the move "the best news in a decade plus" for fans of Xbox's most recognizable series. Ybarra shared a post highlighting key details from the latest chapter of the ongoing Xbox reset. That post, from game news hound Shinobi602]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-microsofts-latest-bloodbath-former-blizzard-president-mike-ybarra-offers-props-to-xbox/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/after-microsofts-latest-bloodbath-former-blizzard-president-mike-ybarra-offers-props-to-xbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halo Studios didn't get to launch even one original title before Xbox decided to let Activision try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halo Studios lived a short, utilitarian life &ndash; Microsoft used it to create the perfectly serviceable Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, and now the studio is effectively retired after 268 layoffs impacting it and other first-party Xbox developers. But it never had the opportunity to be anything more interesting. Thus is the plight of Western gaming. Big corporations keep being impatient for results, so they move straight to relentless "restructuring." That's what's happened here &ndash; Halo:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/halo-studios-didnt-get-to-launch-even-one-original-title-before-xbox-decided-to-let-activision-try/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/halo-studios-didnt-get-to-launch-even-one-original-title-before-xbox-decided-to-let-activision-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Gunn says Maxwell Lord will return "more than once" in the DCU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Gunn says we can expect to see Maxwell Lord again in the DCU soon, but that his brother, DC co-CEO James Gunn, won't let him say when."I've also gotten the okay to say... I text my brother, I'm like, 'What can I say and what can't I say?' And we will be seeing Maxwell Lord again... more than once," Gunn said on The Brandon Davis Show. "But I am not allowed to say where or when, but that character has been a part of what I've been sort of working on, and I love playing that character."Pedro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sean-gunn-says-maxwell-lord-will-return-more-than-once-in-the-dcu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sean-gunn-says-maxwell-lord-will-return-more-than-once-in-the-dcu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego Dragon Ball set officially teased, and clues suggest it could feature Shenron]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lego Dragon Ball kit is officially on the way, but this doesn't seem to be a playset for kids; judging by the teaser, it's a full-on collector display piece.Revealed in a teaser that shows a lone Lego Dragon Ball rolling toward the other six before glowing with blinding light, the caption reads "Ready to make a wish?" The video then ends with Lego's "Adults welcome" tagline, which would strongly suggest this is a for-adults display model like Lego Pikachu and Poke Ball or the playable Donkey K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-dragon-ball-set-officially-teased-and-clues-suggest-it-could-feature-shenron/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/lego-dragon-ball-set-officially-teased-and-clues-suggest-it-could-feature-shenron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adidas just dropped an entire Pokémon collection hitting everyone from Pikachu to Charmander]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adidas's limited edition Pok&eacute;mon collection has hit the wilds, and with low and mid Superstar IIs and Control 5s taking center stage. The full roster comprises six adult designs mainly concentrated around the low Superstar shape, with additional kids options throwing some good old fashioned Sambas into the mix as well. The best part? At the time of writing everything's still in stock at Adidas's own site. There's a good selection of sneakers and apparel up for grabs here, but the highligh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/adidas-just-dropped-an-entire-pokmon-collection-hitting-everyone-from-pikachu-to-charmander/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/adidas-just-dropped-an-entire-pokmon-collection-hitting-everyone-from-pikachu-to-charmander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellar Blade devs only had enough money to survive "for about 3 months" at one point]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we get closer to the release of Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, it's been revealed the series was almost a complete non-starter. Developer Shift Up struggled to gather enough investment to ship the first action game, with the company's boss saying the financial runway got perilously short at one point.Speaking to Inven, as translated by Automaton, Hyung-Tae Kim, CEO of Shift Up, talks about the timeline for the first installment. Essentially, investors and publishers believed the project was too b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/stellar-blade-devs-only-had-enough-money-to-survive-for-about-3-months-at-one-point/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/stellar-blade-devs-only-had-enough-money-to-survive-for-about-3-months-at-one-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New "Overwhelmingly Positive" Steam hit and dressmaking sim overtakes Diablo 4 on top sellers chart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of all the surprise new games to top Steam's charts this year so far, Dressmaker might just be one of the most mind-boggling &ndash; but I'm so here for it.If you haven't spotted it on your storefront home just yet, Dressmaker is a cozy new indie sim that does exactly what it sounds like it does: places you in the shoes of a dressmaker running a busy little boutique.<br />
As developer Cozy Lives describes it on the wholesome game's official Steam page, you get to "choose fabric, cut out patterns, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-overwhelmingly-positive-steam-hit-and-dressmaking-sim-overtakes-diablo-4-on-top-sellers-chart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/new-overwhelmingly-positive-steam-hit-and-dressmaking-sim-overtakes-diablo-4-on-top-sellers-chart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activision lost a bidding war to acquire Rare over 20 years ago, and now it's overseeing the studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox's new reshuffle has seen Rare moved under Activision, 24 years after Xbox outbid the publisher for the studio.Rare has mostly been seen as one of the biggest drop offs in games. While the studio's Sea of Thieves is seemingly super successful, it was one of the powerhouse developers of the 1990s only to flounder throughout the 2000s and 2010s; the big shift being when Rare was purchased by Microsoft. While the studio did release some great games during this era like the Viva Pinata duology a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/activision-lost-a-bidding-war-to-acquire-rare-over-20-years-ago-and-now-its-overseeing-the-studio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/activision-lost-a-bidding-war-to-acquire-rare-over-20-years-ago-and-now-its-overseeing-the-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helldivers 2 disables the DSS buff that's been a team-killing monster for months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacrifices must be made in the name of democracy &ndash; but occasionally even Super Earth must admit to carelessness. A DSS buff in Helldivers 2 that was causing more friendly fire than it's worth has been turned off for the time-being, allowing developer Arrowhead Game Studios to give it a good old rework.The announcement was made on social media, in typical fashion. "Attention, Helldivers," starts the post. "High Command has made the decision to deactivate the DSS Eagle Storm due to an unquan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/helldivers-2-disables-the-dss-buff-thats-been-a-team-killing-monster-for-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/helldivers-2-disables-the-dss-buff-thats-been-a-team-killing-monster-for-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Star Wars fan might have figured out a way the Emperor's return in The Rise of Skywalker makes total sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Star Wars fan might have figured out a way the Emperor's return in The Rise of Skywalker actually makes total sense with Return of the Jedi &ndash; though, not everyone seems convinced. "Do you think Palpatine was on the Death Star ready to 'die' since he was sure he could be brought back on Exegol? He wanted Luke to kill him and turn to the dark side?" they question on Reddit. Do you think Palaptine was on the Death Star ready to "die" since he was sure he could be brought back on Exegol? H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-star-wars-fan-might-have-figured-out-a-way-the-emperors-return-in-the-rise-of-skywalker-makes-total-sense/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/a-star-wars-fan-might-have-figured-out-a-way-the-emperors-return-in-the-rise-of-skywalker-makes-total-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acer's CEO says it's "impossible" for the memory shortage to last until 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acer's CEO Jason Chen has shared his perspective on the ongoing memory crisis, and it'll probably fly in the face of everything you've heard about it so far. Despite all the projections and publicly known manufacturing contracts between the biggest RAM producers and AI companies, Acer's chairman believes things are looking up. "It's impossible for the shortage to last until 2030!" he told Economic Daily. Granted, this is translated from his native Chinese, so a less bombastic version of what he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/acers-ceo-says-its-impossible-for-the-memory-shortage-to-last-until-2030/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/acers-ceo-says-its-impossible-for-the-memory-shortage-to-last-until-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Lord of the Rings RPG that smashed its crowdfunding goals by 10 times in a single hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lord of the Rings RPG just launched a crowdfunding campaign for its rules revamp, and it's already flown past 12 times its goal with the speed of an airborne Nazg&ucirc;l. Actually, judging by how fast that number keeps ticking up, I suspect it'll be significantly more when you read this.Developed by Free League, The One Ring is a tabletop roleplaying game like D&amp;D set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. This beginner-friendly update is essentially a new edition, but the overhaul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/meet-the-lord-of-the-rings-rpg-that-smashed-its-crowdfunding-goals-by-10-times-in-a-single-hour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/meet-the-lord-of-the-rings-rpg-that-smashed-its-crowdfunding-goals-by-10-times-in-a-single-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonic boss sees the franchise "like my own son" since the hedgehog is technically older than his human children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka is reflecting on the franchise as it reaches 35 years old, saying Sonic himself is like a child to him.Speaking to One More Game, Iizuka says that the franchise's journey has been a very personal one for him, having been a part of it since 1992's Sonic 2, which he did debugging work on before becoming an integral part of the franchise from then onwards. "It has been 35 years," Iizuka begins, acknowledging that means Sonic has been around longer than even his own ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sonic-boss-sees-the-franchise-like-my-own-son-since-the-hedgehog-is-technically-older-than-his-human-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/sonic-boss-sees-the-franchise-like-my-own-son-since-the-hedgehog-is-technically-older-than-his-human-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabe Newell once spent months throat singing in the Valve office, Counter-Strike co-creator says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valve lead Gabe Newell is nothing if not an eccentric billionaire, much to fans' amusement &ndash; so eccentric, in fact, that he apparently went through a&hellip; throat singing phase?Yes, you read that correctly. Counter-Strike co-creator Minh "Gooseman" Le recalls as much in a new interview with Indie Game Joe over on YouTube (below), explaining how Newell would bring his interests to the office &ndash; whether or not his coworkers approved &ndash; starting with Mongolian throat singing.<br />
"He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gabe-newell-once-spent-months-throat-singing-in-the-valve-office-counter-strike-co-creator-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gabe-newell-once-spent-months-throat-singing-in-the-valve-office-counter-strike-co-creator-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retroid reveals a Pocket Duo Lite+ handheld less than two weeks after its last DS clone launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retroid is hellbent on dominating the DS clone space, as it just announced a third Pocket Duo model less than two weeks after the last two. Players were already caught off guard when the portable maker revealed a cheaper "Lite" model to rival Anbernic's RG DS Plus, but now there's a Lite+ option you'd potentially rather have pre-ordered instead.Admittedly, I almost thought the tweet announcing the Retroid Pocket Lite+ was simply a reference to the reveal from September 10. Instead, it's actually]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/retroid-reveals-a-pocket-duo-lite-handheld-less-than-two-weeks-after-its-last-ds-clone-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/retroid-reveals-a-pocket-duo-lite-handheld-less-than-two-weeks-after-its-last-ds-clone-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 won't beat the GOTY record set by Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33]]></title><description><![CDATA[GTA 6 will not be eligible to match the records set by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Baldur's Gate 3 by completing a sweep of all five major GOTY awards in the 2026/7 season.The 44th Golden Joystick Awards were announced earlier today, confirming that this year's show will take place on November 11 &ndash; eight days before the GTA 6 release date of November 19. Public voting will begin on September 25 for most categories, ending on October 23, before voting for Ultimate Game of the Year runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-wont-beat-the-goty-record-set-by-baldurs-gate-3-and-clair-obscur-expedition-33/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/games/gta-6-wont-beat-the-goty-record-set-by-baldurs-gate-3-and-clair-obscur-expedition-33/</guid></item></channel></rss>