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GTA 6 map is apparently 3 times larger than Red Dead Redemption 2's, twice as large as GTA 5's
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Rockstar's hugely-impressive first look at GTA 6 is being celebrated online, as today's Grand Theft Auto 6: Extended Look presentation has now...
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For Today Only, Best Buy Has an iBuyPower RTX 5080 Prebuilt Gaming PC for Just $2,500
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The massive GTA 6 leaks might be done for good as Cyberleek cashes out nearly £200,000 from their crypto scheme
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PS Plus Monthly Games for September 2026 Include One Of The Best Pixel Art Turn-Based RPGs In Years And ‘GTA For Kids’
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Dwarf Fortress is getting the mother of all magic updates, extending to "the fundamental cosmological makeup of the universe"
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Halo co-creator praises Witcher 3 Songs of the Past, wonders "what it would have been like if we’d kept building on Halo 3 with ODST-like expansions"
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Street Fighter's Chun-Li actor ate 12 eggs a day, grew her thighs "6.5cm each," and studied every game in slow-mo to play the iconic, high-kicking fighter
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Fable 4 is missing "a whole myriad of combat system basics," says head of Ori studio, who offers Playground Games a call "to point you in the right direction"
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GTA 6 extended look live coverage – All the news as it happens from Netflix's deep dive stream
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Why Humble Bundle Is a Great Place to Buy Digital Comics
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State of Decay 3 Announces Closed Beta Playtests Later This Year
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GTA 6 Leaker Has 'Cashed Out' And Reportedly Earned Around $270,000, Fans Believe
Analysis of overnight cryptocurrency transactions points to the prolific GTA 6 leaker having "cashed out" of their meme coin, earning around...
Toy Story 5 Is Coming to Disney+ Next Month
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MTG Marvel Jumpstart Booster Boxes Have Dropped to Just $120 Today
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Xbox discs will now grant digital access to games as part of Microsoft's self-proclaimed 'broader commitment to game preservation'
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GTA 6 Leaks Could Be Over As Cyberleek Withdraws $250,000 And Leaves Memecoin To Crash
Throughout more than a week’s worth of GTA 6 gameplay leaks, one thing that has especially soured the whole experience is the leaker’s repeated,...
Holy crap, it's happening: Dwarf Fortress gets its first Myth and Magic update later this year, bringing each player's world its own procedural magic system
Even as it achieved fractal complexity by modeling feline alcohol poisoning, procedural bardic traditions, and delayed-action thermonuclear...
Almost 20 years later, Arkane's founder says he understands why Valve cancelled the Ravenholm game that never was: 'It all came down to the economics'
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GTA 6: An Extended Look will be 26 minutes long and features gameplay captured on a PS5
After more than a week of nonstop leaks, we're finally getting our first, real official look at GTA 6 gameplay later today. GTA 6: An Extended Look...
Persona 4 Revival is a faithful JRPG remake because the original's only gotten more relevant: "We live in an age where information is everywhere"
Persona 4 Revival is sticking pretty closely to the original game because producer Kazuhisha Wada believes the classic has only gotten more relevant...
Days before movies like Terminator 2 are pulled from PlayStation libraries, StudioCanal launches new catalog label to restore classic movies "as they were meant to be seen"
Days before over 500 movies are set to be pulled from PlayStation libraries in several territories, StudioCanal has launched a new catalog that...
Peter Cullen, Optimus Prime in Transformers, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers and countless other roles, has died at 85.The legendary TV and movie voice actor passed...
Saber exec: The game industry must look beyond North America and dilute risk
Layoffs. Divestments. A financing drought. It's easy to feel like the entire video game industry is collapsing, but is this an industry-wide problem...
Exclusive: The Lancer TTRPG Is Getting New Hardcover Editions in 2027
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Dragon Quest's Yuji Horii realized his JRPG series was a "cultural phenomenon" when DQ3 had fans "lined up all night in the cold"
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LIVE: Rockstar Set to Finally Reveal Official GTA 6 Gameplay
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Xbox Series X25 Special Edition pre-orders go live today, here's where to grab the console and controller
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma once again stresses Xbox's need for affordability
Xbox isn't healthy, CEO Asha Sharma insisted once again, this time in an interview with BBC. It's a refrain that Sharma and Xbox leadership have...
As if gaming isn’t pricy enough, the US government is reportedly once again considering more tech industry tariffs
The Trump administration is reportedly considering “a new round of sweeping tariffs on semiconductors,” which could affect the gaming industry in a...
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Marvel fans want Secret Invasion decanonized from the sacred timeline: "[It] genuinely did so much damage to Nick Fury and Rhodey"
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GTA 6 Netflix extended look live report - all the gameplay and revelations from Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 premiere
Tonight we'll get probably our best look at Grand Theft Auto 6 yet, as Rockstar's 'extended look' trailer airs exclusively on Netflix. We'll be...
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Netflix has revealed the runtime of today's Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look broadcast, and confirmed it will feature footage captured on...
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Panic has been able to share some really good news this week to its customers. Those who bought the handheld console and were charged extra for its...
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Warlock, Hasbro and Invoke's open world action romp, looks like a good time—at least if your idea of fun is using magic to steal an ogre's sword...
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Discounted Nintendo eShop cards are a rare treat, and today Newegg has dropped a $200 Nintendo eShop Digital Gift Card down to $173 when you apply...
Content Creators Nearly Crash Out Over The Netflix GTA 6 Reveal’s Confusing Streaming Guidelines
We’re hours away from an official “extended” look at Grand Theft Auto 6, debuting exclusively on Netflix. It might end up being the single biggest...
GTA 6‘s Netflix Special Is Over 20 Minutes Long And Was Captured On A PS5
Grand Theft Auto 6′s Extended Look gameplay reveal debuts exclusively later today on Netflix. And while we still don’t know what will be in the...
The Witcher 3 Remastered makes the original's best HD mod obsolete, but only because that same modder's been working on the real deal
It's been a long road, but a mod we called The Witcher 3's best graphics overhaul will no longer be needed—and for once, I can talk about a mod...
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Launch Reportedly Scrubbed for 2026
Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly had its previous PlayStation 5 launch window scrubbed, with the celebrated Xbox racer no longer likely to release in...
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One of the reasons I dropped out of the comic book reviewing game for so long is that I became frankly exhausted by the perpetual cycle of crossover...
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Spoilers follow for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 6, “Off-Hour.”Now that’s more like it. After the past several weeks of...
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Two iconic collaboration kits have arrived in The Sims 4, featuring an array of exclusive items you can unlock. These kits are themed around the...
Exodus will likely win the Mass Effect spiritual successor war, thanks partly to its Cool Octopus, but I think it has a boring hero problem
With The Expanse: Osiris Reborn proving lacklustre in the hands, I'd say Archetype's time-dilating space RPG Exodus is currently closest to the...
Blaze is bringing back a mystery Evercade cartridge that you may have missed the first time around
Blaze has a habit of discontinuing Evercade cartridges, but the console company is bringing back a legacy collection. While we'll find out which...
Top Gear Revival Confirmed, With Comedian Jimmy Carr Reportedly Tipped for Presenter Role
Top Gear has been confirmed to return, with comedian Jimmy Carr reportedly in talks for a presenter role. The BBC's globally-beloved motoring series...
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I Went Flying With Big Walk Folk Hero John Bigwalk
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Tides of Annihilation devs are "continuously monitoring new developments" in AI technology, but will be using the techniques they "are the best at" in development instead
The team at Eclipse Glow Games, the studio behind the upcoming single-player fantasy adventure Tides of Annihilation, says that devs are using...
Speedrunner turns one of Metal Gear Solid 4's biggest bosses into a total pushover using the power of Master Collection Vol 2's enhanced framerate
A Metal Gear Speedrunner has discovered that the higher framerate in Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2 has made one of the series ' most...
I Turned a Skeleton Into a Roast Chicken in Fable, and I’d Do It Again | gamescom 2026
Yesterday I got to see a full quest from Fable being played live. That demo largely focussed on the city of Bowerstone, the characters in the...
Vision knows that Wanda is dead during VisionQuest as he's "watched all the [Marvel] movies"
Vision knows Wanda's fate, VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas has revealed.The version of Vision returning in the new show is White Vision, who...
Street Fighter director says he didn't want to make an "off-the-shelf" video game movie: "I was brought on to make something that didn't feel conventional"
Street Fighter has a patchy history on the big screen, to say the least, but the latest adaptation is doing things a little differently, according...
I barely remember the last time Nvidia mentioned gaming at all in an earnings call
When I hear 'Nvidia,' I still think 'gaming'. But after scrubbing through the company's latest earnings call, I'm not sure Nvidia is thinking much...
How to find Muujimothy and get Plush in Palia
What started off as a joke has now become real in Palia, as a special version of Muujin called Muujimothy can now be found lurking around the map....
"We're not doing something that everyone [would] do": After Cost of Hope, Stalker 2 devs are working on multiplayer which won't be "session-based" like Counter Strike
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Tetsuya Nomura Says Kingdom Hearts 4 Will Have Fewer Worlds Than Previous Games Because Each One Is More Detailed Than Ever
Following a major new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV at Disney’s D23 showcase earlier this month, Kingdom Hearts series mastermind Tetsuya Nomura and...
"All of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency" - Xbox's Asha Sharma wants change and "more choice" for people buying consoles
As component prices balloon, the expectation Microsoft will take a different tack with the next generation of consoles has been reinforced by Xbox...
Double Fine made Brutal Legend free for a fitting 666 minutes in tribute to Tim Curry, who played the game's antagonist
In honor of Tim Curry, Double Fine made its heavy metal hack-and-slash RTS Brutal Legend free for 666 minutes.While he's best known for his...
Project Motor Racing Adding Nine New Cars, New Track Next Month
Giants Software and Straight4 Studios have announced the details of a new DLC pack launching for Project Motor Racing next month: the V8 Power Pack....
Nvidia says it would be making a whole lot more money if it weren't for the memory crisis it's contributing to
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The Marvels star Iman Vellani has a theory that Loki will play a key role in Avengers: Doomsday
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani is co-hosting a new podcast in the lead-up to Avengers: Doomsday. Appearing alongside YouTuber Frank Alvarez, the first...
Crimson Desert will be slowing down its free updates in preparation for its paid DLC, and I'm just glad Pearl Abyss is finally pacing itself
You've got to give Crimson Desert kudos—it's been getting hit with free update after free update, including, most recently, an overhaul to the...
All Phasmophobia Prison Restricted Cursed Possession locations
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Total War: Warhammer 40k will let you stuff your 'almost dead' Space Marine characters into Dreadnoughts so they can keep fighting
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Despite reports, James Gunn says DCU Batman movie The Brave and the Bold is "in no way on hold"
Despite a rumor that DCU Batman movie The Brave and the Bold is on hold, James Gunn has clarified that the film is still in the pipeline.The film is...
After Olden Era, Ubisoft says Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake is "part of a bigger strategy" to revive the "dormant" strategy series
After a full decade without a new Heroes of Might and Magic game, Ubisoft is suddenly reviving the beloved strategy series on multiple fronts. It...
The Witcher 3 Remastered sees CD Projekt Red work with one of the RPG's most beloved modders to make his work "officially available in the game"
This week's big Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcase delivered a reveal no one expected from CD Projekt Red: an official remastered version of...
LG just unleashed the "world's first" native 1,000Hz gaming monitor, but I want to see what players can actually do at those speeds
Yes, there's now an LG UltraGear monitor that natively hits 1,000Hz at 1080p. No, I've no idea who would need a screen that can hit those speeds,...
Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that lets you digitise physical Xbox One and Series X games
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Road Kings is sometimes American Truck Simulator in a disaster movie, but delivering crates of ellipticals is fun too
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GTA 6 gameplay details revealed in new preview, including seamless character switching, playing as a couple and more
Grand Theft Auto 6 day has kicked off a little early. While everyone waits for the game's Netflix extended look, new information has emerged from...
GTA 6 officially has character weight and exercise systems, and even "multi-day benders" reportedly have a visible effect
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Rockstar set up a special GTA 6 team in Miami to meet with "ex-criminals, law enforcement, club promoters, gun dealers and anyone notorious or influential"
Rockstar went to some great lengths for its Grand Theft Auto 6 research, it seems, as the studio has said it sent multiple teams of developers to...
All Phasmophobia Brownstone High School Restricted Cursed Possession locations
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The Witcher 3 Remastered includes work from a top modder, as CD Projekt Red follow the path they walked with the RPG's next-gen update
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DC fans think they've worked out a major Man of Tomorrow location from the wrap pictures, and it's linked to Peacemaker
James Gunn has confirmed that filming has wrapped on Superman follow-up Man of Tomorrow, with a series of behind-the-scenes pictures. These feature...
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MTG Fantastic Four Commander Deck Slashed to $51 on Amazon
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GTA 6 life simulation elements confirmed: thank god, we can turn the offensively hot Jason and Lucia into exhausted slobs like the rest of us
If you think the protagonists of Grand Theft Auto 6 look dull as piping hot ditchwater then rejoice, friend, for the game will let you transform...
How to evolve a card in NBA 2K27 MyTeam and get your free evolution items
Evolutions have returned to NBA 2K27 MyTeam, and the game provides you with all the necessary resources to get you started. Not only will you learn...
When and where to watch the GTA 6 gameplay reveal on August 27
Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally doing a gameplay reveal (it's definitely a gameplay reveal, right?) and it's going to drop on Netflix first. If you've...
Which is the best NBA 2K27 MyCareer difficulty
NBA 2K27 is now live, and the MyCareer mode looks more interesting than ever thanks to all the new additions. However, it’s important to ascertain...
Gnosia Is Streaming Its Among Us-Like, Fully Improvised Stage Show For Free
Japan is home to an array of gaming-to-live-theater adaptations of beloved video games that transform their virtual worlds into original stories (or...
Brütal Legend is available free in honor of Tim Curry
Tim Curry has died at the age of 80, leaving behind a rich legacy in movies, television, and videogames. As well as playing Gabriel Knight, Premier...
Andrew Garfield’s The Uprising Sends Mixed Signals on Robin Hood Connection
Focus Features’ The Uprising stars Andrew Garfield in a 1381 Peasants' Revolt drama—but new marketing suggests it might actually be a stealth Robin...
Amid the friendslop renaissance, $5 co-op fishing game hits 370,000 peak players on Steam in 5 days
I'd like to imagine the folks at Dazed Games, the indie studio behind viral friendslop sensation How to Fish, are kicking back with a cooler full of...
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Opens Up on Future of Physical Games for Next Generation Console Project Helix
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma was cagey when asked if the company’s next console, codenamed Project Helix, will have a disc drive or not, but gave some...
Double Fine Productions Makes Brutal Legend Free for 666 Minutes to Honor Tim Curry
Double Fine Productions, who recently regained the rights to its entire catalog following its pivot back to independence after Microsoft parted ways...
How many games can you identify just from a screenshot of their water?
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Some Early Star Wars Zero Company Reviews Call It A Potential GOTY Contender
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Silent Hill Producer Says Konami Wants to Release a New Game in the Series Every Year
Silent Hill producer Motoi Okamoto says that Konami is gunning for annual releases of new games in its flagship horror franchise.Okamoto divulged...
One Shot From The New GTA 6 Leak Already Has Some Fans Yelling About A Downgrade
Earlier today, another Grand Theft Auto 6 leak was posted by Cyberleek, a person or group that has been posting daily GTA 6 leaks online since last...
'I Think That Was a Big Flaw' — Uncharted 3 Designer Says the Game Was Hindered by Too Many Set Pieces
An ex-Naughty Dog designer believes that Uncharted 2's success may have negatively impacted the way Uncharted 3 was developed.When speaking with...
Metal Gear Solid 4 wanted players to forget MGS2’s wildest and most relevant plot point, and it worked
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Has A Pending Mature 17+ Rating And Fans Think It Might Mean Cloud And Tifa Bone
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