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• Steam "loading user data" error causing major issues – Valve's store down a second time in a week

  26-10-2026 15:21 via GamesRadar+
  
  Steam is down for many people, with launch error "loading user data" preventing a non-trivial group of users from playing games or accessing the store. At the time of writing, SteamDB's status detector reports everything is in the green, but Down Detector shows ongoing reports of problems with Steam. Error reports began to spike around 8am ET today, October 26, and have continued to rise in the hours since. Here in the Eastern US, I'm able to load Steam and boot a game without issue at the time
  
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• The day GTA 6 pre-loading starts, unionizing Rockstar developers will vote on the studio's future

  27-10-2026 21:28 via GamesRadar+
  
  GTA 6 developers at Rockstar Games will begin the vote on the studio's proposed union right as the new Grand Theft Auto lets players start pre-loading the game on PS5 and Xbox Series X.News of the impending Rockstar union vote comes from Aftermath, which shared a statement from the Independent Workers' union of Great Britain (IWGB), a labor union with widespread reach including a significant presence in games. IWGB has helped Rockstar developers organize their own studio union to bargain for ben
  
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• CD Projekt Red can't stop updating Cyberpunk 2077: "Keeps giving us reasons to return to it"

  27-10-2026 21:16 via GamesRadar+
  
  It's been almost six years since the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077, and in that time developer CD Projekt Red has been tirelessly updating the game initially with a flurry of bug fixes and performance patches, and then later with substantial content additions culminating in the Phantom Liberty expansion from 2023. And yet, even as the game's legacy has firmly been cemented as a generational RPG far removed from its half-baked launch state, it has another huge update, 2.5, which just came o
  
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• The leaked Mass Effect 5 trailer is being re-released by a veteran BioWare composer

  27-10-2026 19:36 via GamesRadar+
  
  Like rubbing salt into the wound, the abrupt closure of beloved RPG studio BioWare means we now know more about Mass Effect 5 than we probably would've otherwise, which stings even harder knowing the game's now canceled. Based on a leaked trailer, it's likely the game was to be titled Mass Effect: Universe, and it seems it would've paired up returning party member Liara T'Soni with a new human hero in place of longtime protagonist Shepard. Perhaps the biggest disappointment of all is that the tr
  
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• GTA 6 is a 210GB download, says PlayStation Store sleuth

  27-10-2026 18:59 via GamesRadar+
  
  GTA 6 download size clocks in at 210GB on PS5, according to PlayStation Store sleuth PlayStation Game Size. In a brief Twitter post, the PGS account, known for reasonably reliably sharing details on upcoming PlayStation games, notes the reported GTA 6 GB size.Unsurprisingly, this would make GTA 6 significantly larger than GTA 5, which comes in at 105GB on PC. In fairness, GTA 5 did come out several empires ago; a more recent comparison would be Red Dead Redemption 2, which is 150GB on PC. There'
  
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• Nintendo might be suing them, but Palworld CEO would still "love" to bring the survival game to Switch 2

  27-10-2026 18:32 via GamesRadar+
  
  Palworld developer Pocketpair may be in the midst of a legal battle with Nintendo and The Pokemon Company, but that's apparently not putting it off from the idea of bringing its hit survival game to Switch 2. Pokemon and Nintendo filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair over two years ago now, but even last year, prior to the Switch 2's launch, Pocketpair communications lead and publishing manager John "Bucky" Buckley said that porting Palworld to the platform was "100% worth consi
  
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• "Women love video games," Dressmaker dev says, there just aren't enough games for them

  27-10-2026 18:30 via GamesRadar+
  
  Aptly named dressmaking sim Dressmaker was an unexpectedly massive success for developer Cozy Lives, led by married duo Sabrina Becker and Jonathan Hau-Yoon. With 17,530 user reviews averaging 98% positive a month after release, and over 15,000 average concurrent players still keeping it in Steam's top 100 even as a small single-player game, Dressmaker is a hit by every metric. On top of the game being extremely absorbing and satisfying, Becker reckons this was partly down to appealing to an und
  
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• Hasbro games and Wizards of the Coast's new president is a former Halo studio head

  27-10-2026 18:17 via GamesRadar+
  
  Hasbro has named Dan Ayoub as new president of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Digital Games, leading Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and future games like Exodus and Warlock. In a press release, Hasbro confirms that Ayoub was "selected after a rigorous search that evaluated dozens of internal and external candidates." Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks says, "He understands what our games mean to the people who play them and what it takes to build great teams and experiences." Previous presid
  
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• Man of Tomorrow star Matthew Lillard confirms he isn't playing a DC comic book character

  27-10-2026 17:55 via GamesRadar+
  
  Matthew Lillard says he isn't playing a traditional DC comic book character in Man of Tomorrow, or even one at all."It's a very James Gunn moment. So, I wouldn't worry too much about finding him in the comics," Lillard told The Direct, when asked whether or not he'd be playing a DC comic book character.Funny enough, Lillard's character in Daredevil: Born Again, the mysterious Mr. Charles, was also absent from Marvel Comics and was indeed created specifically for Lillard by showrunner Dario Scard
  
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• Final Fantasy 14 devs say Evercold's new Evolved mode isn't massive power creep

  27-10-2026 17:55 via GamesRadar+
  
  It's no secret that Final Fantasy 14 is scrapping its infamous two-minute meta and adopting an entirely new job system, Evolved, come Evercold this winter – but just how different will that system play, and how much more damage will it allow for?As a hardcore raider myself, one thing about Evercold has been heavy on my mind since the expansion's reveal at Fan Fest this summer: the introduction of the Reborn and Evolved job systems, with the latter being entirely new to the MMO.
  The reason it's
  
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• CD Projekt Red turned down Cyberpunk: Edgerunners studio's lore-breaking suggestions: "Can we destroy Night City?"

  27-10-2026 17:53 via GamesRadar+
  
  Cyberpunk: Edgerunners showrunner Bartosz Sztybor and executive producer Saya Elder has revealed more about navigating Cyberpunk 2077's established lore in the anime during an appearance on CD Projekt Red's REDstream.In the discussion on canon, Elder began, "Studio Trigger is really enthusiastic and passionate about incorporating Cyberpunk lore into the show."Sztybor said, "There are situations where Studio Trigger comes to us with an idea and [we respond], 'No, I think that's lore-breaking.' Th
  
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• Crimson Desert DLC is "effectively an epilogue" so you have to beat the main game first

  27-10-2026 17:28 via GamesRadar+
  
  Pearl Abyss PR and marketing director Will Powers has detailed some of the new features coming to Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC in more detail.In an appearance on Dropped Frames, Powers confirms that to access the story content added in Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown, you'll need to have completed the main story of the base game too. Powers explains, "the story content specifically, it takes place after the main game." However, he assures that you don't need to have done that to
  
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• Hopes for the Meta Quest 4 fade as Zuckerberg reiterates "we are changing our approach to VR"

  27-10-2026 17:17 via GamesRadar+
  
  It's been an open secret for some time now that Meta has been making a startling loss on its Quest VR headsets, but in a Q3 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has addressed the situation directly. After Meta Connect last month, when the brand's new VR Glasses were revealed, it seemed to all but confirm that the Quest headsets wouldn't be seeing a direct sequel anytime soon."I also shared at Connect that we are changing our approach to virtual reality to only ship new devices when we have major b
  
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• Turtle Beach's New Horizons Switch 2 accessories would make any Animal Crossing fan ecstatic as a gift for the holidays

  27-10-2026 17:13 via GamesRadar+
  
  Around this time each year, I'm approached by friends and family to help give advice as to what gifts they should be grabbing for the Nintendo fans in their lives.
  You'd think I'd be bored of it by now, but it's honestly nice to use my years of being a hardware reviewer and my lifetime as a Nintendo nerd to recommend gadgets I know would bring a smile to any Ninty-fans face, and this year the Turtle Beach Animal Crossing Switch 2 accessories are going to be the first thing I bring up.Starting fr
  
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• Robert Pattinson's Scytale and Zendaya's Chani try to kill a maniacal Paul Atreides in epic final Dune 3 trailer

  27-10-2026 17:10 via GamesRadar+
  
  The final trailer for Dune 3 is here, and it's suitably epic. In the new footage, which you can watch above, Robert Pattinson's Scytale and Zendaya's Chani join forces to try and assassinate Timothée Chalamet's Paul, who has descended even further into outright villainy as the Emperor after we last saw him in Dune: Part Two. Of course, there are also sand worms, battles, and mysterious Bene Gesserit schemes, too. This is the final installment in director Denis Villeneuve's trilogy, and it featu
  
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• GTA 6 exclusive leads Edge 430, includes a 16-page cover feature that has a Rockstar interview and more

  27-10-2026 16:02 via GamesRadar+
  
  The latest issue of Edge magazine is out this week, and it isn't one to miss for GTA 6 fans.As part of Edge 430, the team has paid Rockstar a visit at its Edinburgh HQ to talk all things GTA 6. The issue's huge 16-page cover story features exclusive interviews and imagery detailing the most ambitious project in Rockstar’s history, wrapped up with a special gatefold cover showcasing artwork of lead characters Jason and Lucia.Check out the sneak peek below:The new issue of Edge magazine will go
  
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• Clayface director added DCU movie's best scene to script "quite late in the process"

  27-10-2026 15:40 via GamesRadar+
  
  Clayface director James Watkins says the best scene in the new DCU horror movie wasn't in Mike Flanagan's original script.Warning: Mild spoilers for Clayface below! "It came to me quite late in the process. I really wanted to beef up Matt’s journey upstairs [to confront mobster Markos Szabo]," Watkins told The Hollywood Reporter. "I kept talking about capturing the feeling of Robin Hood movies, or a film like El Cid, where they storm the castle. Before the hero can reach the keep and rescue Ma
  
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• World of Warcraft: Forever devs address racial ability drama by creating even more drama

  27-10-2026 15:22 via GamesRadar+
  
  Although World of Warcraft: Forever is still in Beta, racial abilities and traits have been a hot topic in the WoW community since, well, forever – and Blizzard's recent update to them is no different, adding fuel to the seemingly eternal fire.Every race has its own unique abilities, known as "racials" for short. For instance, modifiers to damage and the like. Folks are never quite happy with how they play out, though, it seems, with players on both sides expressing discontent in some way or a
  
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• Nintendo announces Indie World Showcase for tomorrow

  27-10-2026 15:01 via GamesRadar+
  
  A new Nintendo Indie World showcase will air on Wednesday, October 28, the company announced today.First revealed in the Nintendo Today app (and still unmentioned on Nintendo socials), the latest Indie World showcase is currently thin on details. The lineup for these indie events is always a mystery, but we also don't know how long this show will run. We do know that the show will start at 10am ET / 2pm GMT (due to the current time change gap). Compared to traditional Nintendo Direct shows, Indi
  
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• I'm making just one upgrade to my Nintendo Switch 2 setup ahead of Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake

  27-10-2026 14:29 via GamesRadar+
  
  The best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers typically have one thing in common, but it rarely makes its way into our handheld adventures. Back buttons have been keeping thumbs on sticks for years now, and while the Switch 2 Pro Controller, 8BitDo Ultimate 2, GameSir Super Nova, and countless other gamepads keep those clackers to hand in docked mode, handheld players are often left in the dust. With the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launching next week, I'm going to need some paddles on the
  
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• "Valve has held gaming back for years," Epic Games CEO proclaims in his latest jab against Steam

  27-10-2026 14:08 via GamesRadar+
  
  Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is once again taking aim at Steam on Twitter, this time talking about Steamworks. In case you haven't noticed, Epic Games CEO doesn't particularly care for Valve, having supported a lawsuit against the company, complained about Steam AI disclosures, and taken shots at Gabe Newell following the Steam Deck price hike. Just recently, Epic proudly claimed it had "vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher to be faster than the other guy," following its "huge pivot" into "maximum A
  
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• Keanu Reeves is replacing Reacher star Alan Ritchson for Netflix action movie Maelstrom

  27-10-2026 13:57 via GamesRadar+
  
  John Wick star Keanu Reeves is going back to what he does best, fighting bad guys, as the actor joins Netflix's upcoming action movie Maelstrom.According to Page Six, Reeves is replacing Reacher star Alan Ritchson, who was cast in the project earlier this year but recently dropped out. The reason for Ritchson's departure is unknown. No further cast announcements have been made. Maelstrom, which is a Nordic word meaning powerful whirlpool,is set to follow a Federal Marshal who is guarding a woman
  
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• New KPop Demon Hunters choreography video reunites us with HUNTR/X after the events of the Netflix film

  27-10-2026 13:41 via GamesRadar+
  
  Over a year after the movie was released on Netflix, HUNTR/X has returned in a new KPop Demon Hunters clip. In the video, which you can watch below, the girl group performs the choreography for their song 'How It's Done.' That's particularly exciting, since the choreography isn't included in the film – Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are taking down a plane full of demons as they perform the song, instead. Thanks to the markings on Rumi in the new footage, we can tell that this is set after the events of
  
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• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator has noticed the tide is turning against season 1 vs. "superior" season 2

  27-10-2026 13:29 via GamesRadar+
  
  Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator Bartosz Sztybor has noticed a sudden shift in opinion when fans compare the first and second seasons of the Netflix anime series."I'm happy all of you discuss which season is better," Sztybor wrote on Twitter. "There were (still are) disappointed voices that S2 is not S1, but I see now more people saying S2 is superior and S1 was meh."Sztybor added, "Remember – S2 wouldn't exist without S1, but also S2 completes S1. Like Capri & D, Lucy & David."Cyberpunk
  
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• Razer's new Kraken Kitty V3 headset has a cosplay mode, but I'd be wary about taking your gaming tech to a convention

  27-10-2026 13:23 via GamesRadar+
  
  Last week, Razer unveiled the latest addition to its long line of cat-ear-having headsets, the Kraken Kitty V3. This new headset is designed to "transition seamlessly from streaming setup to cosplay accessory" thanks to its new 'Cosplay Mode,' which allows you to plug its USB-C cable into a power bank to keep it illuminated for cons and events.As someone who used to cosplay before the word was even mainstream (yes, I'm that old), it's great to see brands like Razer acknowledge some of the most c
  
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• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio hit by cyberattack, CEO confirms

  27-10-2026 13:14 via GamesRadar+
  
  Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios has been hit with a cyberattack, the studio confirms, with both company systems and data accessed. Warhorse acknowledges the cyberattack in a statement posted on its website, noting that measures are already underway to investigate and secure its systems."Warhorse Studios confirms that it has been the target of a cyberattack," the statement begins. "We are working with cybersecurity experts to secure our systems, investigate the incident, and
  
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• Street Fighter star promises Zangief will "shine" in the sequel, confirming the cast has signed on for two more movies

  27-10-2026 13:00 via GamesRadar+
  
  Zangief may have only shown up for a short time in the new Street Fighter movie, but star Olivier Richters has responded to fan complaints, promising that his bulky warrior will show up again, as he and the rest of the cast have signed on for multiple movies. On October 26, video game content creator Top Hat Gaming Man posted a video on YouTube complaining about Street Fighter's portrayal of Zangief, aka Red Cyclone, and his lack of screen time. However, Ritchers himself, otherwise known as The
  
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• Horrified is the perfect family board game for Halloween, blending horror royalty with amazing team gameplay

  27-10-2026 13:00 via GamesRadar+
  
  Horrified is like a board game version of Frankenstein's monster; it stitches together parts from many of the best board games, giving them new, shambling life. The result is one hellishly potent tincture soaked in atmosphere, but drink with caution. It's the kind of mix that'll keep you coming back for more, long after Halloween is done.There are scarier board games out there, and some of those are deeper. But if you want one that'll entertain your family just as well as it delights your friend
  
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• Most mobile controllers have two sticks, but this might be the gamepad that finally gets me playing PS2 on my iPhone

  27-10-2026 12:59 via GamesRadar+
  
  It started with Crash Bandicoot but ultimately ended with Dark Cloud. When I first picked up a PS2 controller more than 20 years ago, it was to spin and jump as a shorts-bearing marsupial. Whenever I return to the system in my 30s it's to roam the dungeons of Level-5's village-builder RPG. And yet, even with an Asus ROG Ally kitted out for PS2 emulation I still sometimes struggle to put down the DualSense or close the gaming laptop and return to the simpler days of Nolun (or Norune) Village. Pai
  
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• The Anbernic RG DDS just lost official support from the best 3DS emulator

  27-10-2026 12:52 via GamesRadar+
  
  Anbernic is undeniably one of the best retro handheld makers around, but for 3DS emulator devs like Azahar, it's flying too close to the piracy solicitation sun. In a series of posts tied to the portable maker's latest device, the clamshell RG DDS, the team has denounced decisions to use "unofficial piracy-focused forks" of the software in gameplay advertising, in turn distancing itself from the brand. In an X thread, the Azahar Emulator team confirms, "It has come to our attention that handheld
  
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