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Mortal Shell 2 Might Require 1,000 Playthroughs for God Mode

Mortal Shell 2's open beta is officially live, and myself and many others have happened upon a curious item that could, if you really think about it, require players to beat the game 1,000 times just to benefit from its effects. That item is none other than Trollweed, an item that can be gained within Mortal Shell 2's...

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Got a spare $10? Net yourself almost 150 games and help support laid off game devs with the game industry hardship fund bundle

I don't need to tell you how badly the games industry is doing, right? Badly in the sense of a handful of people desperate to continue making millions are laying off workers by the tens of thousands, with a new layoff story seemingly every week, of course. There's money to be found, just not for those putting in the wo...

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Pokemon Pokopia Has 31 Confirmed New Pokemon Coming in Bubbly Basin

Pokemon Pokopia is adding at least 31 new Pokemon with the Bubbly Basin DLC, and now there is a full list. Pokemon Pokopia is soon releasing the first part of its Expansion Pass, with the Bubbly Basin DLC coming on August 5, followed by Part 2 later this year, and finally Part 3 sometime in 2027. The game has been one...

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My new favourite Tolkien game is free, has over 40 years of history, and would run on a toaster

Weird WeekendWeird Weekend is our regular Saturday column where we celebrate PC gaming oddities: peculiar games, strange bits of trivia, forgotten history. Pop back every weekend to find out what Jeremy, Josh, Ted, and Rick have become obsessed with this time, whether it's the canon height of Thief's Garrett or that ti...

1 month ago 👁 8
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Saros Praised By PlayStation For "Steadily Expanding" Playerbase

Despite reports of initially underwhelming sales, PlayStation’s recent financial report positively highlighted Saros’ review scores and its “steadily expanding” player base.

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Did You Know Gaming Disputes Metacritic’s Ocarina Of Time Score, Upsetting Its Top Rated Spot

While researching for a retrospective, the historical YouTuber account came across inconsistencies with the record-breaking Zelda tally

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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Developer Angers Fans With New AI Video

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain developer Shift Up has angered fans after releasing an AI-generated music video promoting the forthcoming action game. After seeing plenty of success following its 2024 debut, Stellar Bladehas rapidly become one of Shift Up's most recognizable franchises.

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After 12 Years, Boruto Welcomes Konoha's Next Naruto Uzumaki

Naruto Uzumaki served as the protagonist of the Naruto series, which was created by Masashi Kishimoto and began its run in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump on September 21, 1999, in Issue #43. Since then, Naruto has become a global phenomenon such that, even after the conclusion of the manga all the way back in 2014, it i...

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Steam gamers have spoken: innovative indies like Palworld continue to thrive while traditional triple-A flounders for a foothold

The Steam numbers tell a story. While it's all too easy to get caught up in the hype around player counts and forget that gaming is primarily about playing what you find fun or compelling, it's certainly been interesting to see what's working on the Valve storefront in 2026. There's no question that it's a [...]

1 month ago 👁 8
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"I sense immense expectations": Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director on ending the remake trilogy and DLC

Final Fantasy 7 is the game that never seems to end. That's not just because the original PS1 release is filled with things to do, it's because of the subsequent follow-ups that came as part of the Final Fantasy 7 Compilation. It's also because of the whole remake thing that Square Enix has been doing over the past few...

1 month ago 👁 9
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Complete Guide To Limit Breaker Journey In Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

After a long wait, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's massive Super Limit Breaking Neo expansion is finally here, bringing with it tons of new characters, customisation options, maps, and much more.

1 month ago 👁 5
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Game Freak’s Beast Of Reincarnation Reportedly Leaked By Pirates Three Days Before Official Release

Beast Of Reincarnation is one of many AAA titles that have reportedly made their way into pirates' hands before their official release dates in 2026

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