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• Xbox negotiations with Marvel's Blade developer Arkane reportedly aren't going well

  23-10-2026 17:48 via GamesRadar+
  
  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
  
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• Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic could be going for a "simple hero's journey," says BioWare vet

  30-10-2026 22:49 via GamesRadar+
  
  Mark Darrah, the famously outspoken RPG veteran who steered the Dragon Age ship until his retirement a few years back, predicts Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will feature a simpler, stripped-down story in response to what he sees as overstuffed writing in BioWare's more recent games.Talking to Eldorado.gg, Darrah mused on the potential direction of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic under former Mass Effect lead Casey Hudson's stewardship. Darrah wonders if Hudson could opt for a "KOTOR 3
  
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• Why is PC gaming outpacing consoles? "PC players have a bit more choice," analyst says

  30-10-2026 22:18 via GamesRadar+
  
  It's never been easier to recommend PC gaming, so it sucks that it's rarely been harder to build a gaming PC. With consoles struggling and their market long since mature, PC gaming is responsible for a lot of the annual growth in the industry. It regularly surfaces a much more diverse lineup of top games, and more developers (especially in Asia) are investing more in the platform. But what gives PC gaming an edge?I spoke to Emmanuel Rosier, Newzoo's director of market intelligence, about the gro
  
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• Jagex explains RuneScape Reignited plans, an MMO relaunch so divisive it was canceled in weeks

  30-10-2026 21:46 via GamesRadar+
  
  Several species of fly have lived longer than RuneScape Reignited, a relaunch of one of the oldest MMOs around. It would've seen fresh servers filled with new accounts soft-reset the game while veterans continue playing as they were.Developer Jagex apologized for and quickly canceled this plan within weeks of its grand RuneFest-side reveal after those veteran players complained that they felt left behind or sidelined in favor of efforts to entice new players. Many RuneScape fans are relieved to
  
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• The Blood of Dawnwalker devs want to make RPGs that "we ourselves want to play" and not chase trends

  30-10-2026 20:33 via GamesRadar+
  
  The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut title from Rebel Wolves, is one of the year's best releases, and my personal pick for GOTY 2026. While it's likely to be passed up by more critically acclaimed horror games like Resident Evil Requiem and, for the top award this year, GTA 6, I found it to be a delightfully old-school horror RPG with gothic vibes galore and a story worthy of multiple playthroughs. The secret sauce, according to the studio itself, is not to chase any current trends, but to make th
  
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• "Don't buy Marathon as a donation," Bungie boss says as players worry Destiny 2's fate hinges on it

  30-10-2026 19:31 via GamesRadar+
  
  Responding to fears that Marathon's future will dictate Destiny support, Bungie product head Josh Deane encourages players to support only the games they enjoy. In a lengthy blog post sharing hopes for a "new forever Destiny" and "Destiny 'Legacy'" project, Deane noted that, "we will all tell you that nothing can help bridge us into [the] future more than for Marathon to rapidly evolve and become sustainable."On the heels of some heady talk of business plans, milestones, and project progress bar
  
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• When Patrick Stewart starred in Oblivion, he was blown away by the lore Todd Howard gave him

  30-10-2026 18:56 via GamesRadar+
  
  Patrick Stewart was best known for his numerous roles across film and television, including franchise-defining parts of X-Men and Star Trek, but he also appeared in several video games over the years. His most notable video game role is certainly in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, where he played Emperor Uriel Septim VII, and he was apparently blown away by the detailed lore Bethesda had for his character.In the wake of Stewart's death at the age of 86, fans have shared numerous memorable storie
  
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• Doom's John Romero confirms his new FPS is saved after Xbox abandoned it

  30-10-2026 18:42 via GamesRadar+
  
  id Software co-founder John Romero says that his studio's axed Xbox title has a new publisher, with a smaller staff reworking the game's scope.Romero Games announced that it was working on an "all-new FPS with an original, new IP"back in 2022. But in the summer of 2025, in the wake of what has become yearly layoffs at Xbox, the project was seemingly cancelled. It became clear after the announcement that the game's unannounced publisher had been Xbox, and Romero Games was put at risk of shutdown
  
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• Star Wars game dev creates a Lego Biddy Blas model you can build at home

  30-10-2026 18:27 via GamesRadar+
  
  The internet's favorite new Star Wars character, Biddy Blas, is probably a long way from becoming an official Lego figure – so a Star Wars: Zero Company and Jedi: Survivor dev has taken matters into their own hands. I'm bloody glad they did.You've probably noticed by now that the loveably annoying Biddy Blas from Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a social media darling due to his trash-talking Huttese speeches – and there's been such an outpouring of love for this new Glup Shitto that he's starti
  
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• Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 are shutting down servers indefinitely, FromSoftware says

  30-10-2026 17:55 via GamesRadar+
  
  FromSoftware isn't having a great week. Right on the heels of delaying The Duskbloods out of 2026, it's now announced that the servers for Dark Souls 2 and 3 are temporarily going down on all platforms due to an "issue," and it's not going to tell you when they'll be back."Due to a server issue, the game servers for the following titles will be temporarily unavailable on all platforms," FromSoftware writes in a post on Twitter, listing Dark Souls 2 and 3. "We will provide updates once we have in
  
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• 18 years later, GTA 6 redeems Grand Theft Auto's most annoying meme by turning it into something useful

  30-10-2026 17:20 via GamesRadar+
  
  Rockstar is keeping a good thing going with GTA 6. That being, the Scooter Brothers – a Grand Theft Auto meme that's slowly being a mainstay in the series.Back when GTA 4 was released many a moon ago, one of the most viral videos from it featured a player who – while on a scooter – came across an NPC – on a scooter. Feeling a strong sense of kinship, the player shouts "scooter brothers!" and several other things. The video now has 7.5 million views on YouTube. The beauty of Scooter Broth
  
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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to remove footage of real-life Seoul crush

  30-10-2026 17:04 via GamesRadar+
  
  Activision has confirmed that it will be removing real-life news footage of the 2022 crush in Itaewon from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 following backlash.On October 29, 2022, a crowd crush happened in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea during Halloween festivities which drew over 100,000 people to the area. This crush resulted in the deaths of 160 people, and a further 196 people were injured during the event marking one of the deadliest disasters in the country's history. Almost
  
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• You can now grab an Evercade Nexus and embrace one of the last bastions of physical gaming

  30-10-2026 17:01 via GamesRadar+
  
  Blaze's latest cartridge-running machine, the Evercade Nexus, officially launches today. It's a retro handheld that's been years in the making, building on the company's formula that made the OG portable, the Super Pocket, and even arcade cabinets like the Evercade Alpha, which absolutely won't fit in your pocket. That might sound like a gadget brings nothing new to the table, but actually, it could become a precedent for keeping physical gaming alive.Those of you who want to cut to the retro co
  
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• Dragon Age could have had its Baldur's Gate 3 moment, former BioWare lead says

  30-10-2026 16:27 via GamesRadar+
  
  Former Dragon Age lead Mark Darrah says the beloved fantasy RPG series could have ended up with a game like Baldur's Gate 3, but BioWare instead chose to be simpler in the hopes of reaching a wider audience.So it goes, following EA's decision to shut down BioWare before it could ship Mass Effect 5, Dragon Age: The Veilguard stands as the studio's last game. While some reviewers found plenty to like about it, the RPG didn't deliver the commercial performance needed to keep BioWare going after EA
  
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• Why did EA close BioWare? Report says it put Mass Effect 5 and Star Wars Battlefront 3 on a scale

  30-10-2026 16:25 via GamesRadar+
  
  A new report directly links the previously rumored Star Wars Battlefront 3 to EA's closure of BioWare, with the publisher evidently prioritizing the sci-fi game with the bigger license and projected audience when assessing its finances. Bloomberg corroborates much of what we've already heard and inferred. After a Saudi Arabia-led buyout plunged EA $18 billion in debt, it had new owners and even more incentive to cut costs. BioWare, already on the ropes after consecutive lukewarm-at-best releases
  
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• The best new Lego sets in November 2026 include the biggest ever model, but another has stolen my heart

  30-10-2026 16:12 via GamesRadar+
  
  Even though it's a quieter month for brick-building fans with just five releases, the best new Lego sets in November 2026 are still making it difficult to prioritize. The month is here to tempt us with the biggest kit the toy-maker has ever produced, the first Dragon Ball model, one of the most relentlessly cheerful sets around, and more.In fact, some of these give the very best Lego sets a run for their money. I think the Venetian Neighborhood is jaw-dropping, for instance; it's overflowing wit
  
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• Apparent new Physint concepts include a mech that looks like Metal Gear Rex's twin

  30-10-2026 15:52 via GamesRadar+
  
  Some potential new Physint concept designs have been spotted at a Kojima Productions exhibition, including something that looks strikingly similar to Metal Gear Rex. Physint is one of the titles being worked on by Hideo Kojima, and it's poised to be a special one for fans of the creator's work, as it is poised as a spiritual successor to the Metal Gear Solid series. Xbox Game Studios picked up the publishing duties of the game after Sony canceled the project, and soon after, it was revealed that
  
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• 8BitDo just launched its Gears of War PC gaming roster, complete with giant Crimson Omen and Locust macro buttons

  30-10-2026 14:30 via GamesRadar+
  
  8BitDo has joined forces with Microsoft to produce a gaming keyboard and mouse in full Gears of War: E-Day garb. The red and black designs of its R8 gaming mouse and Retro Mechanical Keyboard (though not so retro in this iteration) are both officially licensed, sloshing that blood-red aesthetic all over your desk. That's perfect for PC Xbox players, especially considering analysts have recently suggested an Xbox launch hasn't helped the franchise. The R8 mouse is a little more refined in its aes
  
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• Dexter: Resurrection star Uma Thurman says season 2 will reveal more about her mysterious hitwoman

  30-10-2026 14:00 via GamesRadar+
  
  "I think it's the opportunity that they've created for me in the writing," Thurman tells GamesRadar+ at NYCC, when asked if we get to know Charley a little better in season 2. "In the first season when they cast me… it's because they really do this beautiful screenwriting storytelling construction. It's not like the kind of thing where you be like, 'Oh, we cast that person. Let's change this or that.' Like, so they added a little bit of Charlie's sort of personal story wherever they could, you
  
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• GTA 6 map size is so big it rivals GTA 4, GTA 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2's combined

  30-10-2026 13:18 via GamesRadar+
  
  GTA 6 isn't just gearing up to be one of the biggest game launches in history – it might just be one of the biggest games, period, with a map that's twice as big as its predecessor's.Rockstar tells Edge as much as part of its exclusive cover story, revealing that the total land mass – including both Vice City and its surrounding areas – is almost as big as the playable maps that GTA 4, 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2 boast… combined.
  That's downright massive, to say the least, but it's made
  
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• As James Gunn reveals how The Suicide Squad is DCU canon, the DC boss says we all need to "chill out" about timelines

  30-10-2026 13:06 via GamesRadar+
  
  Despite it releasing before he took over as DC Studios co-CEO, James Gunn has confirmed that his movie The Suicide Squad is DCU canon. So, unsurprisingly, there have been a few questions about how this works, especially as Superman is mentioned in the 2021 movie.During Gunn's new The Suicide Squad: Is it Canon? Podcast, co-host and Peacemaker's John Economos actor Steve Agee read out a question from a fan asking if The Suicide Squad really is canon to the DCU, did Bloodsport really shoot Superma
  
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• After Resident Evil, Mouthwashing continues the horror movie video game gold rush

  30-10-2026 12:58 via GamesRadar+
  
  Mouthwashing is one of the best horror games in recent years and, now, it's been turned into a movie.As per The Hollywood Reporter, Scott Derrickson – of Sinister, Black Phone and Doctor Strange fame – will be producing the adaptation of the Wrong Organ-developed title, which launched on consoles earlier this week after taking PC by storm.Karyn Kusama (Yellowjackets, Destroyer) will direct, along with frequent collaborators Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay penning the script.Mouthwashing revolves
  
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• The 4 best new shows and movies streaming this weekend on Prime Video, Apple TV and more (October 30-November 1)

  30-10-2026 12:57 via GamesRadar+
  
  Halloween is upon us, and we've got plenty of spooky watching recommendations this week. From a brace of serial killer series to the return of a walking horror show, there's plenty to get you in the Halloween spirit.I've chosen titles from across a range of streaming services and there are titles suitable for a variety of age ranges, so whatever you're subscribed to and whoever's watching, there should be something for everyone. Below you'll find recommendations from Prime Video, Apple TV, Param
  
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• UK McDonalds Pokemon Happy Meals won't arrive until next year, months after the first drop

  30-10-2026 12:24 via GamesRadar+
  
  McDonalds Pokemon Happy Meals are coming back very soon, but only some parts of the world will be able to collect them this year. The fast-food chain has finally unveiled its crossover for 2026 via social media after numerous leaks, and each pack will include a toy along with two cards. However, while some territories like the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will be getting the McDonalds Pokemon Happy Meals from early November '26, other regions won't receive it until much later. Poke-fan
  
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• Crimson Desert DLC debuts to positive Steam reviews, but it hasn't done much for PC player count

  30-10-2026 12:24 via GamesRadar+
  
  Crimson Desert's new Charting the Unknown expansion is off to a good start as far as Steam reviews are concerned, but it hasn't given the game a massive boost in players just yet. Over on Steam, Charting the Unknown sits at a "Mostly Positive" rating after 250 reviews, with players praising developer Pearl Abyss for expanding the already-massive open-world game across the year with free updates and this DLC. While some players seem to pre-emptively be giving it props before playing all of the DL
  
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• Star Trek Online fans gather to remember Patrick Stewart, with some hoping for a "permanent" tribute

  30-10-2026 12:14 via GamesRadar+
  
  Following the news of Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart's death yesterday, fans of Star Trek Online have been gathering to pay tribute to the beloved actor – and request that he be permanently remembered in the MMO with an addition from the developers.Patrick Stewart died age 86 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, leaving behind a legacy of legendary characters, from Professor X to Star Trek's ever-charismatic, Earl Grey-loving Captain Picard.
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• Best Buy launches its first early Black Friday sale, with Halloween deals hitting particularly hard for PS5 players

  30-10-2026 12:14 via GamesRadar+
  
  Best Buy has launched its early Black Friday Halloween sale this weekend, and things are looking particularly good for PS5 players. Sony's consoles won't support physical games from 2028, but that's not stopping retailers from offering up some sturdy holiday savings on those discs. We've got Silent Hill f, Death Stranding 2, and Resident Evil Requiem on the discount shelf this morning. While official Black Friday PS5 deals are still just under a month away, these rates represent the cheapest the
  
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• James Gunn will "almost certainly" use Harley Quinn in the DCU, and would like Margot Robbie to return if she wants to

  30-10-2026 11:55 via GamesRadar+
  
  After setting the record straight that his 2021 movie The Suicide Squad is DCU canon, James Gunn says Margot Robbie could return as Harley Quinn, that is, if she wants to."Margot Robbie is one of my favorite actors to work with… I don't know where Margot's head is with all of this. But also, Harley is a character I'm almost certainly going to use in the DCU, and if Margot wants to play her, then I'll bend over backwards to explain that in the world," said Gunn on his The Suicide Squad: Is it C
  
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• Death Stranding anime arrives in 2027 with the most Kojima tagline imaginable

  30-10-2026 11:49 via GamesRadar+
  
  Details of the Death Stranding anime have been officially unveiled – including an incredible five-word tease that only Hideo Kojima could have dreamed up.Titled Death Stranding Isolations, the series will arrive on Disney Plus and Hulu in 2027. The anime is also confirmed to be set between Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2, with our protagonist – a young girl – navigating a North America now reconnected by the tireless work of Sam Porter Bridges.The synopsis reads, "The Death Stranding
  
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• Zach Cregger admits he was "frustrated" by the conversation around Resident Evil's relationship to the games

  30-10-2026 11:34 via GamesRadar+
  
  Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie was a massive hit and – for our money at least – the best video game movie ever made. But one aspect of making and releasing Resident Evil still irks writer-director Cregger: the conversation around the movie's relationship to the Resident Evil games.Appearing on The Town podcast, Cregger was asked about his foray into IP filmmaking, and whether he'd make a movie based on another property again ("I mean, never say never"). But it seems like the big hurdle t
  
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