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Final Fantasy 7's Cloud Officially Returns on October 22 Ahead of Revelation

While many fans are looking forward to seeing Cloud and company in action with the release of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation in Spring 2027, those same fans have a chance to visit Cloud again ahead of then, with a brand-new release hitting on October 22. This should be considered one stop on the road for Final Fantasy 7 fa...

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10 Perfect Nintendo 64 Games That Don't Need Remakes

With the Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64 now behind us, the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake still on the way, and retro consoles like the M64 bursting onto the scene, the Nintendo 64 has been experiencing something of a comeback in 2026, and with one glimpse at the console's influence on the gaming industry, it'...

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How to Solve the Green Chair Headphone Puzzle in Big Walk

The Green Chair Headphone Puzzle in Big Walk is one of those co-op challenges that seems completely confusing at first. You have a green chair, a pair of headphones, a speaker, and a button, but the reward is nowhere nearby. The trick is that the puzzle connects two distant locations, meaning both players need to work...

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As if PCs weren't expensive enough already, Microsoft is reportedly now charging OEMs more for Windows licenses

Taiwanese news site United Daily News reports that, according to one source, Microsoft is charging Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) significantly more for Windows licensing fees this year than in previous years (via Wccftech). These are the fees that PC makers, for instance, must pay to Microsoft to package thei...

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Overwatch Brings Back Old Battle Passes And Makes Them Permanent

Before Marvel Rivals launched, it managed to earn a lot of goodwill with its monetisation practices. Yes, I know that is hard to believe now that the home screen is riddled with mini battle passes, gatcha mechanics, and far too many currencies, but once upon a time, we were lured in by its promises - particularly how a...

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Former Ubisoft Developers Start New Studio

A group of former Ubisoft developers have just announced the creation of a brand-new independent game studio. Called Dark Ritual Studios, this new developer says it's "embracing the opposite approach" to Ubisoft when it comes to crafting games.

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18 Of The Very Finest Cosplay Kits From San Diego Comic Con 2026

Featuring fits from Marvel Rivals, The Last of Us and Nightreign

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gaming

How To Tell If A Customer Is A Doppelganger Or Human In Shift At Midnight

Being able to tell whether a customer is a doppelganger or a human in Shift at Midnight is crucial to ensuring you don't have to survive the entity's attacks each night. Some doppels are easier to spot than others, so it's easy to miss some.

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One of 2026's Best-Reviewed Games Is the Funniest Thing I've Played Since Portal 2

Whenever I hear about a "best-reviewed" game, I don't always immediately feel that I just have to play the game or even give it a try. However, after repeatedly seeing news about SFB Games' fourth installment in its Detective Grimoire series, The Mermaid Mask, making waves as one of this year's top-scoring games, I fin...

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After a slow start, Alan Wake 2 is finally doing the numbers for Remedy and has hit another major milestone

Remedy Entertainment has revealed updated sales data for Alan Wake 2, which has now exceeded 3 million copies. Read more

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mobile

SciPlay Games Israel has cut 20 jobs, says report

  SciPlay has cut around 20 jobs at its Israeli development hub, according to Calcalist – that’s roughly 7% of the approximately 300 people working there. SciPlay Games Israel is the studio behind several of the company’s biggest earners, including Quick Hit Slots, 88 Fortunes and Hot Shot Casino. The...

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Mortal Shell 2 will let you lower its difficulty by making executions refill your health, or up the challenge by turning off the sun

While Soulslike Mortal Shell 2 doesn't feature traditional difficulty modes, developers Cold Symmetry have included a set of special items that let you tweak the challenge to your liking. As someone who just got back from a three-day cycle trip with friends who coasted up the hills on bikes fitted with fancy 12-speed r...

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