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Beyond Good and Evil 2 Report Sheds New Light On Troubled Development

If a recent report is to be believed, Beyond Good and Evil 2 has had one of the most troubled development cycles of any modern video game. Over the last seven years or so, Beyond Good and Evil 2 has reportedly been overhauled multiple times, resulting in a game that even its developers are uncertain will ever see the l...

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Can You Save Rex the Dog in MW4 DMZ?

When you first start MW4 DMZ, you will meet Rex the dog, a tracker who is aiding his human Operator companion into Hajin. Sadly, Rex is shot and injured during this mission, and his owner helps hide Rex and promises to come back for him with medical supplies. Unfortunately, the Operator is killed by Blix, leaving the d...

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Here Are Our Impressions Of Riftbound Radiance

Riftbound has grown exponentially in 2026, and the game is on the verge of joining the conversation with Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, even though it hasn't been around nearly as long. Part of this incredible growth comes from being based on a hugely popular video game that's been around since 2009, but...

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Best Meta Han 86 Loadout in COD Modern Warfare 4

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is out, and players are already trying out the game's arsenal of weapons to find out which one is the best for them. While some have settled on the Hyeon Burst, without a doubt, one of the best and most popular guns on the battlefield right now is the HAN 86, an all-purpose Assault Rifle...

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Dishonored Dev Arkane Has Until November 13 To Find Buyer

Dishonored and Deathloop developer Arkane Lyon was saved from the overseer's saber earlier this year amid mass layoffs and restructuring across Xbox, as France's Florange Law—which grants companies with over 1,000 employees three months to search for a buyer for before closing—forced Microsoft to offer a grace period....

1 week ago 👁 14
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Woim is the earth-guzzling, self-bisecting sokoban pick-me-up I needed after a week of games industry disasters

While ladling city-builders into the Maw's feeding trough this week, I remarked that being a worm must really suck. Then came the closure of BioWare, layoffs across other EA studios, further depressing genAI revelations, allegations of antisemitism at indie gaming events, a big Capcom data breach, and yet more worrying...

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14 years on, legendary ARPG Torchlight 2 is now getting "extensive fixes," but only if you want them

Torchlight 2 remains a standout of the ARPG genre; one of the best games like Diablo to grace the PC, and a fantastic solo or co-op game that doesn't rely on constant updates or live-service seasonal rollouts. It's always been missing some core features, however, such as controller support, but 14 years on from launch...

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Amazon Prime’s Carrie Has Flaws, But Makes Wonderful Additions To Stephen King’s Original

Mike Flanagan's TV series seemed an odd choice, but shines in its portrayal of Carrie and her mother

1 week ago 👁 13
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Erica Lindbeck Returns to Chat About Castlevania, Helluva Boss, Gameoverse and Her Love for Singing

This week on Pause for Thought, we have returning guest Erica Lindbeck catching us up on everything she's been working on in the past year. She walks us through her role as Joan of Arc in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the latest from Helluva Boss and Gameoverse, as well as what it's like singing for some of her VA perf...

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David Gaider Addresses BioWare Closure

David Gaider, the lead writer of the original Dragon Age trilogy, has shared his thoughts regarding the recent closure of studio BioWare. Fans and numerous former BioWare developers have been open about their feelings about the shutdown, with Gaider being the latest among them.

1 week ago 👁 8
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In a rare instance of good news, Philips has announced the world's first 36-inch, 260 Hz gaming monitor. So that's nice

Writing (and reading) about PC hardware news at the moment can be downright depressing. Massive price rises. AI everywhere. Disappearing graphics cards. It's just a bit much, you know?So come and bask in something deliciously old school with me: the release of a good-looking new product you might be able to buy without...

1 week ago 👁 8
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"Why the f**k would they add a perk like that?" - Modern Warfare 4 DMZ players are up in arms over the ability to self-revive

Modern Warfare 4's DMZ extraction shooter mode has only been out for two days - and only for those who pre-ordered the game - but already players are up in arms over a particular trait that allows competitors to revive themselves after being killed. Read more

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