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A cow named FC CapitalCowPilot is using floor buttons to play EVE Online on Twitch, with cameras, commentary and plenty of unpredictable downtime.
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A searchable Counter-Strike 2 chat database says 17.6 per cent of sampled matches contain slurs, raising fresh concerns about privacy and toxic behaviour.
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A new report suggests Nexon may develop the next StarCraft game for Blizzard, with a sequel or shooter potentially revealed at BlizzCon 2026.
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SteamDB has been acquired by Nexus Mods, prompting users to question whether advertising, subscriptions and other monetisation changes could follow.
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Harvey Smith and Ben Horne are building Black Pony Immersive, a small independent studio pursuing a hopeful, mysterious new immersive sim.
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Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass takes the classic cat-and-mouse duo into Chinese mythology, reflecting their decades-long popularity across Asian markets.
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Chris Carter’s director’s cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe is shorter, overturning the usual expectation that a director’s cut adds footage.
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HBO’s Harry Potter remake will debut on Christmas Day 2026, with a new cast, an eight-episode first season and a fresh adaptation of Philosopher’s Stone.
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X-Men ’97 features an unusual Jesse Ventura connection, while Apocalypse voice actor Ross Marquand was surprised by hearing his performance.
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Hands-off previews of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reveal returning mechanics, optional scanning, smarter enemies, puzzle-altering skills and costume rewards.
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A GTA 6 preview reportedly revealed a random jewellery robbery that Rockstar developers had never encountered during months of testing.
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Coyote vs. Acme takes an unexpected route, opening with the tension and atmosphere of a thriller instead of a traditional Looney Tunes short.
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A reported L3 sprint command in GTA 6 has players worried about comfort, controller wear, stick drift and the game’s unfinished control options.
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Thomas Mahler’s VideoGamesCritic gives Steam users two-thirds of its weighting and scores reviewers according to how closely their verdicts match player opinion.
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Avengers: Doomsday began filming before its screenplay was complete. The Russo brothers explain their collaborative approach as Marvel reshapes its next superhero crossover.
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1001: Threads of Mizan combines Arabian folklore, magic-carpet flight, colossal bosses and flexible mission progression in a polished Gamescom 2026 preview.
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GTA 6 reportedly replaces Rockstar’s long-running tap-to-sprint control with an L3 click, but fans remain divided over speed, immersion and tradition.
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Nexon is reportedly seeking a licence to develop a new StarCraft game, while Blizzard may be working on a separate open-world shooter spin-off.
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X-Men ’97 season 2 continues in Marvel Rivals with Gambit and Rogue skins, launching on 4 September alongside mixed reactions from fans.
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Pokémon Go’s tenth anniversary brings its first Pokémon anime crossover, with a goggle-wearing Charmander, themed raids and event bonuses.
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Brütal Legend remains Double Fine’s boldest game, blending metal culture, open-world adventure and real-time strategy into a uniquely divisive experience.
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Noah Jupe has joined Avengers: Secret Wars in a key role, prompting theories that he could play Franklin Richards or the powerful Beyonder.
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Several older Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks now appear accurate, while other predictions remain doubtful or look like educated guesses about Rockstar’s open-world formula.
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Final Fantasy XIV’s Nintendo Switch 2 launch grace period ends on 7 September, with separate subscription rules and FFXIV Coin payments taking effect.
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A rare 2004 Torchic Star card has reached a $1.3 million auction bid, prompting debate over grading standards, visible flaws and collector value.
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Seven years on, What Remains of Edith Finch still uses memory, mortality and two unforgettable lines to explore how families carry grief.
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Stern has teased a Fallout pinball machine inspired by Prime Video’s series, with its price, features and editions still unknown ahead of the 3 September reveal.
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Hit indie studios are turning their success into publishing labels, offering developers fairer deals and backing distinctive new games such as Rebounder.
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Four unstable mutants are being turned into brutal Wolverine copies in a new Uncanny X-Men storyline beginning with issue #38.
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Adam Wingard discusses Onslaught’s grindhouse influences, strange soundtrack, Operation Paperclip themes and the production lessons he carried over from Godzilla.
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A free LEGO Pokémon giveaway featuring all eight Kanto Gym Badges is now selling above $150, with sealed sets attracting the strongest prices.
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Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock lead Speed, the relentlessly tense 1994 action thriller now available to stream on HBO Max.
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Geralt returns in The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, with a new island, a Dandelion-focused story, revised combat and lessons from Cyberpunk 2077.
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PUBG Dednet is a fast, story-driven multiplayer FPS roguelite featuring persistent runs, bizarre abilities, tactical infiltrations and over-the-top character designs.
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Ethan Hawke says he and Scott Derrickson are developing another horror project, but offers no clues about whether it follows Black Phone or Sinister.
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Resident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya says modern Capcom horror has become too frightening, and wants a non-horror mode for Resident Evil Requiem.
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The Witcher 3 designer Paweł Sasko reflects on the Bloody Baron quest, its powerful story, uneven pacing and lessons learned from later projects.
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Follow this complete A Monk and a Saint walkthrough for The Blood of Dawnwalker, with clear day and night routes to St. Mihai’s crypt.
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Follow every choice in The Blood of Dawnwalker’s “Someone Needs A Lesson” quest, including the Vasil and Atanas encounters, outcomes and 250 XP reward.
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Use this spoiler-filled guide to begin “The Firebrand”, decide the soldiers’ fate, enter Stoneward Post and rescue Mert the Miller.
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