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Epic Flop | It's time to admit it: Unreal Engine 5 has been kind of rubbish in most games so far, and I'm worried about bigger upcoming projects
More like Unreal Stuttering, am I right?
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Freebie Frenzy | Tiny Tina's Wonderlands SHiFT Codes
SHiFT codes are back, and here’s all you need to know about racking up legendary loot and riotous rewards.
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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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DOUBLE JUMP SCARES | The best horror games to play in 2024
From founding fathers of horror to underrated gems, here are some of the best horror games to sink your teeth into.
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NO MONEY, NO PROBLEM | The best free-to-play games to try in 2024
Here are some good games for you to play without the need to splash the cash.
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Endless Time Loop | Alan Wake 2’s The Lake House DLC is returning to its horror roots on October 22
Following a gameplay reveal at the Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, Alan Wake 2’s The Lake House DLC is expected to launch later this month on October 22.
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I Want Majimore | Watch October's Xbox Partner Preview showcase here
We already know you'll get the chance to see Alan Wake 2's Lake House DLC in action, plus pirate Majima.
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Aww Shoot | Disney and Epic say they want their metaverse to give "what every Disney fan has ever wanted", but that won't include giving Mickey Mouse a gun
Keyblades are probably fine, though.
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An... Epic... Move | Epic is continuing its free games gamble with its mobile store, alongside a promise to have up to 50 apps available this "holiday season"
We'll have to wait and see if it pulls it off.
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Video Games | Xbox folks, here are the games from PlayStation's September State of Play that're confirmed to be coming to Microsoft consoles
Also, here's a quick recap of pretty much everything else we saw, delivered as though a stranger's stopped you in the street to tell you about it.
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LAKE HOUSE | Alan Wake 2 DLC: The Lake House shown off during State of Play, arrives in October
The DLC that had a composer in tears is right around the corner.
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SPORTS! | "It's about engaging with young people" Olympics sports director speaks on the sporting giant's risky, high-profile leap into video games
We've got 12 years of Olympics Esports to look forward to. But what exactly will that future look like?
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Can't Tear Me Away | Alan Wake 2's composer says the Lake House DLC has left him "crying constantly", a "damn ugly snot cry" at that, which can only be good news, right?
"Absolutely amazing stuff coming. I wish I could say more."
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Blast From The Past | Xbox is bringing back classic friend requests, so someone you've spent five hours playing Fortnite with can tell you it's not that deep by ignoring them
Look, maybe you upset them by hitting the griddy a little too hard that one time you killed them.
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Al In This Together | Alan Wake and Control TV and movies look to be on the way from Annapurna, thanks to new partnership with Remedy over Control 2
Relinquishing some control in order to gain some, er, control over Control.
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Not So Epic | Epic Games' free games have been working out great, but a lot of the store's exclusives "were not good investments" says CEO Tim Sweeney
You can't please everyone.
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MF Peely | Fortnite is doomed... and by that I mean its next season is all about Marvel's big bad Doctor Doom
The doctor is in.
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Musk We Drive It? | We're so sorry, Fortnite players, the world's worst automobile is on its way to default dance-ville
Yep, that one Elon reply-guy you hate on Twitter is about to get super into battle royales.
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Monkey Business | Black Myth WuKong may not be a Soulslike, but there are still plenty of ‘Miyazaki moments’, don’t worry
Poison swamps, bosses with upsetting multiple health bars, mimics that batter you when you interact with ‘em – Black Myth WuKong has it all.
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Together At Last | How to add Epic Games titles to your HoYoPlay Launcher on PC
HoYoverse's new in-house launcher is having some trouble identifying games installed via Epic, but luckily, there is a fix.
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Seek & Default Dance | Sad, but true - Metallica are headlining Fortnite, marking the ideal point for your dad to get into it
They're bringing a new musical PvP mode with them too.
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On Tonight's Episode | Alan Wake 2's Night Springs DLC shown off for the first time, arriving in less than 24 hours
Remedy has promised and duly delivered, with our first look at Alan Wake 2's first piece of post-launch content... which arrives tomorrow.
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More Video Games | Watch Summer Game Fest 2024 here
All the games have assembled. Geoff's probably become incredibly familiar with Hideo Kojima's answering machine. It's time.
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Rad Reinforcements | Forget mechs, a new Helldivers 2 mod gives Fallout's T-60 power armour to Super Earth's forces
Terminid problem? It's ok, the Brotherhood of Steel's sending some kit to help out.
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LOOK WHO'S BACK, ISH | Fortnite will finally be back on iOS late next year, alongside the Epic Games Store - well, in the UK at least
The power of Fortnite, in the palm of your hand... again.
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FORT-LLOUT | Fortnite's Fallout stuff arrives today, because we all need to see a guy in power armour chug Nuka Cola while hitting the griddy
There's also a dude made of peas as a skin, because Fortnite.
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NUKA WORLD TOUR | Shine up your power armor: Fallout is coming to Fortnite Chapter 5 - Season 3 for a post-apocalyptic crossover befitting any vault dweller
I don’t want to set the world on fiiiiirrrreeee.
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ANOTHER ONE | Dauntless and Fae Farm dev Phoenix Labs the latest to be hit by layoffs, cancelling a game mere weeks from its reveal
According to reports, over 100 staff have been affected as the company focuses on its live service titles.
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VIDEO | 7 forgotten Fallout crossovers that you definitely don't remember
From the vault of history, here's a bunch of oddities, cosmetic DLCs, and a genuinely good Minecraft world.
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BITTER COFFEE | Alan Wake 2 creator, Remedy Entertainment, cancels multiplayer game in favour of existing IP
Codename Kestral has been killed, as the team behind Alan Wake 2 and Control focus on developing pre-existing brands.
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NO, NOT GONNA SAY IT | Star Wars Day: May the 4th extravaganza scores free Jedi: Survivor trial, Star Wars swoops Fortnite and Lego, galactic deals await on games and merch - more
Great Darth Vader’s Ghost, there’s so much going on this weekend!
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CHAOS CONTROLLED | Oops, the Sonic Fall Guys clone leaked and - surprise - it actually looks pretty good!
Not the spinoff you might have expected, but it is the one you're getting.
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PERSPECTIVE SHIFT | First-person shooter fans rejoice, Fortnite is finally adding the highly requested mode later this year
And there are a whole heap of other additions coming too.
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BATTLE BUSSY | Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 gets a mythical new cinematic teaser
Out of nowhere, we've got a taste of the next major Fortnite update. With more to come tomorrow.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Dreamcatcher Locations: How to get Ancient Arrowhead treasure
There are 20 Dreamcatchers for Arthur Morgan to find across the Wild West in RDR2.
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BAFTA SEASON | The BAFTAs announce banger-packed players choice awards nominees including Baldur's Gate 3, and Lethal Company
One final chance to show your love for 2023's biggest hits.
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MUM, GET THE MURAL | Terrible news, monk trickshotters, Pentiment currently runs at 120 FPS on PS5, but only 60 on Xbox
How on Earth are we supposed to 360 no-scope the Abbot during the middle chapter of Andreas’ tale?
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AANG ON A MINUTE | Fortnite will give literal child Aang a gun in an upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover
Baby's got a gun.
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SWORDS FOREVER | Six years after being delisted, a classic iPhone game is back thanks to an anonymous group of fans
It's been impossible to download the title since 2020.
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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY | Alan Wake 2 speedrunner says forget a personal best, starts dancing with the game's best moment mid-run
What else were they meant to do?
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PIRATE BAE | What's the best Pirate Game that ISN'T Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag? Find out in The Best Games Ever Podcast
Contains only minimal discussion about Blackbeard's syphilitic pinger.
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IT'S UNDER CONTROL | Alan Wake 2 sales figures are letting Remedy feel confident about Control 2
Remedy's connected universe has a bright future.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 easter eggs and where to find them
Fancy a rendezvous with a vampire or spotting a UFO? Here are some of RDR2's best Easter eggs.
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Red Dead Redemption 2: Morion conquistador helmet location
How to get the conquistador helmet in RDR2.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 robbery guide: How to rob trains, banks, stagecoaches, and more
If you fancy yourself playing the role of petty criminal in RDR2, here's everything you need to know about robbery across the wild west.
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Red Dead Redemption 2: How to change your horse
Fancy riding a new or different horse in RDR2? Here's how to change your horse while exploring the wild west.
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SOON(TM) | Don't worry, Phil Spencer says Xbox will address all your very urgent questions about exclusivity...next week
No time like the present, eh Xboxers?
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SING YOUR HEART OUT | Alan Wake 2's latest update will let you play the game's best chapter as often as you like
Queue the sick guitar riffs.
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SHIFTING GEARS | CliffyB thinks Microsoft would be "smart" to consult him on Gears of War, but also thinks it's time to move on
"As much as I appreciate your support and those who know me from my Gears work… it's time to move on."
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Lego Fornite: How to upgrade and get rare and epic pickaxes
Upgrade your forest axe and pickaxe to harvest more advanced resources!