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Retro gaming is being overrun with AI

Retro video games are everywhere lately - especially in places where they aren't supposed to be. Halo in a web browser, Wind Waker on the iPhone, Super Smash Bros. in mixed reality. Over the past month or so, these kinds of unexpected projects have gone viral with incredible frequency thanks to new AI tools, as […]

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Saros: creating the epic Overlords of Carcosa

Housemarque and Nixxes developed Saros in close collaboration; one area was developing the set-piece bosses. Housemarque brought the creative vision, world, combat language, visual concepts, and signature bullet-hell DNA. Nixxes brought the bosses to life through encounter design, animation, environments, lighting, and technical implementation. The result wa

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How Will Gas And Refueling Work In GTA 6?

As more Grand Theft Auto 6 previews roll out, one topic seems to be proving pretty controversial among fans--the realistic need to refuel your vehicle. Some players think it's a little egregious of Rockstar to force you to hunt down gasoline, while others consider that because of the game's other realistic mechanisms--like relationships , working out, and es

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Tips For Multiplayer

We went hands-on with Modern Warfare 4 early, and while it will feel familiar to many Call of Duty veterans, Infinity Ward has updated some of the movement mechanics and features from recent years. In this guide, we'll provide some of the best tips to help you score wins in multiplayer when Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23. Practice the new movement M

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The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it?

Fortune dropped a bombshell report on the future of gaming this week. According to the publication's Microsoft insiders, the next Xbox is projected to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 when it arrives in 2028. My first reaction: The next Xbox is dead on arrival. It's DOA. My second thought: Microsoft knows people won't pay that […]

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BioWare Did Something Very Rare For The Time: It Took Star Wars Seriously

In what seemed to be an inevitability, Electronic Arts announced the closure of BioWare this week, including the cancellation of its current project, a future iteration in the Mass Effect series. The writing has been on the wall for some time, and EA's recent sale to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) sealed its fate.  Much can (and should) be

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GTA 6 and Gasoline in Video Games

Vehicles in Grand Theft Auto 6 require gas... sort of. We don't have all the details so Kurt takes a trip down memory lane to share some of his favorite (or most interesting) games that use gasoline as a mechanic.

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GTA 6’s New TV Trailer Is A Bit Different, See It For Yourself

GTA 6 's marketing push is ramping up substantially, and that includes with TV commercials. Eagled-eyes fans have discovered that the new GTA 6 TV spots actually contain some extended sequences, but just barely. For starters, a 30-second TV spot cuts out the steamy shower scenes with Jason and Lucia from the launch trailer . While the shower scenes are gone

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I’m Getting Very Worried About Skate Following EA Layoffs

Publisher Electronic Arts recently slashed 400 roles across its company , which resulted in the shuttering of legendary RPG studio BioWare . But also impacted by the layoffs was Skate developer Full Circle, and now I'm growing increasingly worried about the future of a franchise I waited so long to make a comeback. Part of EA's latest round of layoffs on Oct

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It Isn’t Debra Wilson’s Fault She’s In Everything

Debra Wilson’s voice, one of the most recognizable in video games, carries a singular authority. It’s a sound that’s propped up special agents, presidents, military commanders, dragons, demons, and Jedi masters. But despite her incredible range--Wolfenstein cutscene director Tom Keegan calls her "his muse" because he loves to work with her so much--she’s als

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WoW: Forever Is Keeping Its Secrets Close To The Chest

World of Warcraft: Forever players may have searched its beta with a fine-toothed comb, but Blizzard said there are still plenty of secrets waiting to be found come launch and beyond. In a new WoW: Forever Podcast dedicated to the end of the beta, Blizzard made clear it's keeping many of the game's surprises close to its chest. Senior game designer Josh Gree

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The Leaked Mass Effect 5 Trailer Is Absolutely Heartbreaking

After hearing the disappointing news that EA has shuttered BioWare , putting an end to two of my favorite RPG franchises— Mass Effect and Dragon Age —I have been, like so many other players, feeling pretty bummed out. But I consoled myself with the fact that, given the environment at BioWare in recent years, the now-canceled Mass Effect 5 probably wouldn't b

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Why People Think Valve Just Accidentally Confirmed Half-Life 3

People online are going wild thinking that Valve may have accidentally revealed the existence of a new Half-Life game after a developer mentioned a project referred to as "HLX." Speaking at the Game Sound Con event , Valve sound designer Mike Morasky was discussing how Valve's games utilize high dynamic range (HDR) audio systems. He specifically called out h

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How More Than 40 New Traits Change Your Strategy in Becastled

In Becastled, we noticed a problem that emerged as players became more familiar with the game. They would find a strategy that worked on almost any level, and once they did, there was much less reason to use different buildings, units, or approaches. When we started working on the Traits and Some Magic DLC, we […] The post How More Than 40 New Traits Change

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Delta can turn the iPhone Duo into your favorite folding handheld

The Delta gaming emulator has been upgraded with a plethora of new goodies and support updates, which includes optimizing it for Apple's iPhone Duo. Delta 2.0 also introduces Sega Genesis games, animated controller skins, custom Pokémon DLC experiences, and a new UI that was built around supporting Liquid Glass. Adding support for the iPhone Duo […]

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Mass Effect 5 trailer leaks following BioWare shutdown

Yesterday, EA shut down BioWare and canceled the studio's new Mass Effect game in development, but a trailer apparently representing the game was published on Reddit today. The trailer features "in-engine footage" and uses "pre-production assets," according to a message at the beginning of the video. The video focuses on an ex-soldier in a conversation […]

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Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Half A Billion To Make, Apparently

Multiple new reports claim that the budget for Gears of War: E-Day was $500 million. Both Kotaku and Chris Dring of The Game Business reported today, with Kotaku's report saying the number does not include marketing costs. Jez Corden of Windows Central added that the $500 million figure is not wrong, but his own sources aren't able to say definitively if tha

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WoW: Forever Is Getting A New Server Option By Popular Demand

World of Warcraft: Forever players are getting a fourth server "ruleset" option for launch: role-playing-player vs. player, or RP-PvP for short. Blizzard announced the news on social media , stating the server would be open for name reservations starting on October 27. It joins three other rulesets for players to choose from, with options for PvE, PvP, and r

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Someone hacked the Switch 2 by using an old game and AI

The Nintendo Switch 2 has apparently been jailbroken, and a modder has already shown the console running a custom version of Mario Kart World featuring new playable characters like Cinnamoroll, the red Angry Bird, Peter Griffin, and Steve from Minecraft. OpenAI's Codex helped make this "ns2jb" jailbreak, according to Sammy Hajhamid, aka "pepsipu." It's a […]

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Soccer Star Erling Haaland Is A Call Of Duty Camper, And I Really Hate It

There's nothing worse than running around a Call of Duty map, clicking heads and feeling awesome, then getting your head blown off out of nowhere, watching the killcam, and seeing that it was a camper. Apparently, that camper could've been Manchester City striker Erling Haaland because he's been a camper his whole life. In an October 21 video on his YouTube

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The Power of PEAK Friendship, Coming to XBOX Today

Hey Scouts! The co-op climbing game PEAK, is officially out today on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC with XBOX Play Anywhere. A game built on working together with your troop to traverse the various biomes on an island after a crash landing. PEAK is a collaboration between two studios, Aggro Crab and Landfall, […] The post The Power of PEAK Friendship, Coming

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 w/Devs – Campaign, Multiplayer, DMZ, and More | Official XBOX Podcast

On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’ve travelled to Infinity Ward to discuss the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4! We’re sitting down with the devs and diving into the details when it comes the campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ to one of the biggest games of the year. TRANSCRIPT SPEAKER […] The post Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

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Dispatch Is Coming To Mobile In December, With Its First Four Episodes Free

Ahead of its first anniversary, Dispatch developer AdHoc has revealed a big (and free) update for the deluxe edition of the superhero workplace-dramedy. Available now on all platforms where the deluxe edition is available, two new behind-the-scenes modes are being added to Dispatch. Dispatch is also getting a mobile release for Android and iOS, a live concer

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FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series’ Classic Roots

It’s 1996. I’m happily traversing via chocobo and airship a magical world full of moogles, espers, crystals and magitek. I’m dazzled by the vibrant pixel art. It’s 2026. I’m happily traversing via chocobo and airship a magical world full of moogles, espers, crystals and magitek. I’m dazzled by the vibrant pixel art. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE […] The post FINAL

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Katana Zero DLC Is Still Coming, And It’s Apparently Freakin’ Huge Now

It's been a minute since we've heard anything about Askiisoft's samurai platformer Katana Zero , but the developer has re-re-reconfirmed that, yes, the DLC is still on the way--and it's big . Like, so big Askiisoft is basically calling it a sequel. In a Bluesky post on October 22 , Justin Stander of Askiisoft announced that the Katana Zero DLC has grown even

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Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let’s Build a Zoo, and More

Clear your weekend – Free Play Days is calling! Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Reloaded Edition, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Tropico 6 are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 22 until Sunday, October 25. Both Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories […] The post Free Play Days – Dy

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Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Feels “Gratified” Following Gamer Backlash To His Highly Successful Movie

Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has responded to the success of his video game movie, and while he doesn't want to say “I told you so” to his haters, he's happy with the response, both critically and commercially. “I don’t know if I feel vindicated,” he told A Shot . “I’m gratified. I’m gratified that people responded to it.” The Resident Evil movie has

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Marvel’s Wolverine: Photo Mode guide

Photo Modes are a rewarding way to get to grips with some essential elements of photography, while letting you more closely examine and appreciate a game’s art design and increasingly photorealistic visuals. Feature-rich Photo Modes put an entire suite of virtual lighting rigs at your fingertips, subtracting concerns about space requirements, or the patience

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You Can Now Buy GTA 6 Burgers And Fried Chicken IRL, But It’s Not Cheap

Rockstar's marketing efforts for GTA 6 are ramping up, and this now includes burgers and fried chicken that you can buy in real life. Rockstar's partnership with Miami's Kaseya Center expanded this week with the introduction of the restaurants "Burger Shot" and "Cluckin' Bell" at Heat games. These are based on their in-game counterparts, which themselves are

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