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Legacy Kill | Scream 7 seems to be going full legacy sequel after nearly crumbling apart, as it's just cast Isabel May as Sidney Prescott's daughter
To the surprise of absolutely no one.
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G-rat-iffying | One of the best co-op games just got one of its biggest updates ever, and at 95% off you’d better get ready to join the rat race
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has always been one of the best co-op games you can play, but at this silly price point, all arguments are moot.
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We're Not Live, Pal | Helldivers 2 devs shut down some live testing rumours, emphasising that Arrowhead folks playing it won't show off that they're a dev before getting up to "strange behaviours"
The studio is also still "looking into" armour colour customisation.
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Brobert | We still don't know what Christopher Nolan's next movie is about, but Robert Pattinson is reteaming with the filmmaker after Tenet
No temporal pincer this time around, probably.
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Bugs Begone | Stalker 2's launch is only the beginning: I cannot wait to see how a long-held series tradition makes this game even better
The game's bugs are a problem, but we've been here before. Trust in the fans.
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Radioactivity | As Stalker 2's devs set about fixing its "rough edges", modders are on the case: less than 24 hours after release there are already four separate mods designed to stop stuttering
There are also the usual reshades and minor tweaks you'd expect right after a game goes live.
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Army Man | Luca Guadagnino & Daniel Craig's post-Queer reunion could be Sgt. Rock for DC Studios, and we bet this wasn't on anyone's bingo card
James Gunn and Peter Safran are taking big swings from the get-go.
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2.1 PTR Watch | Watch Blizzard explain why Diablo 4’s next big patch needs its own, dedicated PTR in today’s livestream
Diablo 4's next patch may not be as game-changing as 2.0, but it's still significant enough to get its own PTR.
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Good Ending | Despite the so-so reception, Stalker 2 is killing it on Steam, setting new series records
Stalker fans clearly showed up for Stalker 2 on day one, despite all the bugs, progression-blocking issues and the tepid critical reception.
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Gears & Gambits | “I want to add a different twist” Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will rethink how it implements mini-games, says director Naoki Hamaguchi
The as-yet-untitled Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth sequel is going to change things up a bit, as Hamaguchi vows to “rearrange things slightly”.
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Don't forget it | HoYoverse teases Honkai Star Rail 3.0 characters, and oh by the way, Remembrance is a new playable path
How's that for character drip marketing
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Bite Me | Who says cannibalism and Valentine's Day don't mix? Yellowjackets Season 3 has a release date
Love and blood are in the air!
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Get out of here! | Stalker 2 review: an excellent work of struggle and loneliness, even if it is plagued by bugs
In spite of its flaws, Stalker 2 is a brilliant game made under extenuating circumstances.
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Listen Closely | Batman villain Clayface has already been cast before the caped crusader himself in James Gunn's new DCU, and he's going to have quite a familiar voice
And he might even be in Gunn's Superman.
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Still On Read | Elden Ring developer FromSoftware's owner Kadokawa confirms takeover interest from Sony, but says "no decision has been made at this time"
The corporation is seemingly still weighing up whether it wants to become the latest big corporate thing to be acquired by another big corporate thing.
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Final Flushtasy | Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is a thing, so you'll soon be able to "make Eorzea a better place through the bonds of friendship" while sitting on the toilet
Don't worry, stuff like fishing and chocobo racing is making the jump across to the small screen.
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Let's Get Animated | Fancy some Star Wars anime from the studios behind Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Cyberpunk 2077, and Ghost in the Shell? Visions season 3 is going to give you just that
Plus some other strong names besides them.
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It Never Ends | Disco Elysium's potential 'spiritual successors' reportedly come with even more behind-the-scenes drama, including a bizarre spat about photos of someone's ex-wife
According to ex-Disco writer Argo Tuulik, one of the parties involved in the mess, it's "a comically confusing situation".
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NightmareWorks | The trailer for the live action How to Train Your Dragon movie evokes just one question: Why?
Seriously, why.
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Metacross | Pokemon Go developer Niantic is using player data to train AI that could power map-roaming robots
According to a Niantic blog posts, Pokemon Go players have been helping train machine learning models for a while.
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Attempts Were Made | "There was always going to be live action" - As the Minecraft movie gets a new trailer, its director and producer try to defend its controversial look
"A lot of the people who will see it were not born when the first contracts and the first discussions were had."
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The Movies, Baby! | The first trailer for Apple TV's The Studio features Hollywood's best like Martin Scorsese and Charlize Theron telling Seth Rogen how terrible he is
Plus quite a few other familiar faces, too.
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Up In Lights | Spider-Verse fans are hoping a massive neon sign that's cropped up in New York is evidence of an incoming announcement, but I just feel sorry for the poor renters stuck behind it
Seriously, are there people still living there?
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Kiss From A Rook-se | Yep, Dragon Age: The Veilguard modders are definitely cooking now: they've covered Solas' bald bonce in big wet sloppy kisses and clown makeup
They've also slapped his face on The Inquisitor's pyjamas, because why not?
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Loads of Packs | If you can believe it, Pokemon TCG Pocket has soared past $120 million in revenue in less than a month
The game is set to beat Pokemon Go's 2016 revenue figure.
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Carpe DieMMO | “Lasting is the key word” How EVE: Vanguard plans to leverage Helldivers 2, World of Warcraft, and Destiny to make a shooter that actually, truly, respects your time
The main EVE game is 50 expansions old, and stronger than ever. CCP wants its nascent shooter to be just as venerable, one day.
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Four More Years | The good news is EVE: Vanguard is targeting a console release, the bad news is you’re probably going to wait until at least 2028 for it
How long are you going to wait for “the ultimate sci-fi MMOFPS” on console? At least another four years, and that’s if you’re lucky.
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Money Farm | Farming Simulator 25 has sold 2 million copies already - that's more than Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2, an excellent and successful AAA release, being outsold by a niche farming sim goes to show the industry is still rich in quiet bangers.
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Not A Loss Yet | Yes, Red One did only make $34 million on a $250 million budget on its opening weekend, but for Amazon, that doesn't actually matter
As well all know, streaming is where it's at for executives these days.
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Chill Period | Helldivers 2's latest major order is all about using the Democracy Space Station, which is er, currently still on cooldown for the next half a day or so
Hey, at least that means you're definitely safe from being blown up by it for a bit.
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Not So Funimation | There's something far more interesting, and potentially worrying, about that rumour that Sony is buying FromSoft's parent company
Sounds like Sony is a big fan of Monopoloy.
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Radagotta Wait A Bit | Elden Ring fan-made anime, or fanime, gets fresh teaser, but you'll have to wait until next year to watch it
If you're planning on saving the rest of your Shadow of the Erdtree GOTY nom celebration bubbly for this, you'd better find a fridge.
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It's In The Game | "It’s about the cost of being human" says Tron: Ares director of movie about video game people running around in colourful, tightly fitting suits
"This film will probably be more emotional than people are expecting."
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The Lands Buytween? | Sony is reportedly in talks to buy Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware's owner Kadokawa
The megacorp behind PlayStation is looking to "add to its entertainment portfolio", according to Reuters.
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Lighting The Way | Wondering when the new DCU's Green Lanterns show is coming out? James Gunn offers up a rough release window
It'll still be a while away, though.
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Bare Metal | The latest contender in the retro hardware wars is a high-quality delight: the Chromatic
There’s another premium retro console in town, and it’s got one of the sleekest and fanciest cases I’ve ever seen.
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Popeing Off | The odds of Baldur's Gate 3 being owned by The Pope just got better, as Larian's head of publishing shouts out mods for helping it outdo numbers from last year
There's also an equally good - if not greater - chance he's not one of the three Vatican-based BG3 buyers, but we can dream.
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Veiled Threats | Everyone in Dragon Age: The Veilguard is too nice, and I can’t stand it
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is as sickly-sweet as they come - and that's a problem.
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Keep 'Em Coming | Are you a fan of Dragon Quest 3 and Square Enix's HD-2D look? You better let the developer know, as the JRPG's producer is worried you'll all get "bored" of them
Though with all the trouble it's been having, I can only imagine it'll be slowing down anyway.
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Black Friday | Xbox 1TB Expansion Cards just hit a new record low price before Black Friday – is it finally worth it?
Call of Duty updates will no longer break my sprit.
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Modding On | Dragon Age: The Veilguard modding finally looks to be moving beyond purple deletion and ridiculously attractive Rooks, thanks to some experimental new tools
It's still early days though, so you might want to make sure you know hat you're doing if you're after more than just a facelift.
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All Clear | A year after Payday 3's rocky launch, Starbreeze downsizes the game's team, but thankfully it doesn't sound like any layoffs are on the way just yet
Let's hope it stays that way.
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Two And Done | Was Arcane meant to have five seasons? The creator of League of Legends sets the record straight on those rumours you've been hearing about
"We have also always envisioned telling more stories and continuing to expand the universe."
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2 Back 2 Blood | Back 4 Blood 2 may have just leaked because of its silly codename
Not the most original of names, but what are you gonna do?
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Savers | Will Pokemon Pocket TCG event hourglasses carry over? Hopes are high after Lapras event finally wraps
Will those hoarding hourglasses be rewarded? We'll find out soon!
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Mojaving Fun | Fallout fan fest in real-life version of New Vegas' Goodsprings features NCR vs Legion battle re-enactments, and a Todd Howard cosplay with "an actual piece of trash"
The Fallout community's annual trip to the Mojave came with plenty of cool cosplays, as has become the tradition.
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Gotta Trade 'Em All | Wish you could look at the beautiful art for every Pokemon TCG card and more? Someone's made a website where you can do just that
And by every, I mean over 23,000 cards, which is somehow both less and more than I thought.
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QoL Mid | The Diablo 4 Season 6 mid-season patch may be small, but it brings a couple of changes we've been asking for
Tomorrow's Diablo 4 patch is likely the game's last big update before the end of the year, and it has a few changes to look forward to.
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Not Again! | Continuing gaming's worst trend, you'll be able to play Avowed five days early as long as you're happy to fork over $90
Can we put this one to bed, please?