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A 'small update' just shook up Deadlock's basic mechanics and tweaked nearly every hero

PC Gamer icon 138 days, 7 hours, 34 minutes ago by Justin Wagner

A 'small update' just shook up Deadlock's basic mechanics and tweaked nearly every hero

The trooper changes invite comparison to, of all games, Heroes of the Storm.

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Can anything beat Clair Obscur for Game of the Year?

Polygon icon 138 days, 8 hours, 11 minutes ago by Simone De Rochefort

Can anything beat Clair Obscur for Game of the Year?

Sandfall Interactive's debut game is poised to sweep The Game Awards this year.

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GTA 5's character-swappi​ng system was a stroke of genius that was supposed to feature in San Andreas 9 years earlier—this masterclass mod makes that dream a reality

PC Gamer icon 138 days, 8 hours, 12 minutes ago by Joe Donnelly

GTA 5's character-swappi​ng system was a stroke of genius that was supposed to feature in San Andreas 9 years earlier—this masterclass mod makes that dream a reality

Real Multiple Protagonists recreates a long-forgotten source code quirk from a game now 21 years old.

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Varsapura adds some flashy-but-plain​-looking, pyschic action to miHoYo's Genshin Impact formula in its first gameplay trailer

Rock Paper Shotgun icon 138 days, 8 hours, 14 minutes ago by Oisin Kuhnke

Varsapura adds some flashy-but-plain​-looking, pyschic action to miHoYo's Genshin Impact formula in its first gameplay trailer

I think miHoYo might just have a bit too much money. Somehow, they have yet another game on the way called Varsapura, yet another anime-looking, open-world action game, this time by way of psychic mishappenings. As many have pointed out, there's a vague Control-like quality to it, at least in its newly shown off, lengthy gameplay demo.

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A decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon

Engadget icon 138 days, 8 hours, 27 minutes ago by Jackson Chen

A decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon

Google made its final arguments in a longstanding case against the US Department of Justice on whether it has to split up its ad tech practices. However, the judge presiding over the case may be looking to wrap up the case before Google has a chance to appeal, according to a report from Reuters.  On Friday, both sides made their closing statements in the lawsuit where the Justice Department accused the tech giant of illegally monopolizing the ad tech market. While the US District Court Judge Leo...

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FBC: Firebreak's Rogue Protocol update is delayed to January as it "still needs a bit more time"

Eurogamer icon 138 days, 8 hours, 37 minutes ago by Vikki Blake

FBC: Firebreak's Rogue Protocol update is delayed to January as it "still needs a bit more time"

Remedy has delayed FBC: Firebreak's Rogue Protocol update to January 2026, reporting it "still needs a bit more time".

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Unbreakable is underrated as one of the best superhero movies of all time

Polygon icon 138 days, 8 hours, 45 minutes ago by Isaac Rouse

Unbreakable is underrated as one of the best superhero movies of all time

M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable (2000) is a groundbreaking, grounded superhero film that predates the boom and rivals the best from Marvel Studios.

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Hytale gets a cheap price point, all because its devs don't think the game is good yet

Rock Paper Shotgun icon 138 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes ago by Oisin Kuhnke

Hytale gets a cheap price point, all because its devs don't think the game is good yet

Hytale has had a bit of a rough go of it, given how it's been in the works for a decade, still isn't finished, and was unceremoniously cancelled. Not to worry though, as it's back! And it's in the hands of its developer's original co-founders. With the announcement that Hytale will live on, it was also noted that the game's pricing would be revealed soon, and soon it was as it's already been confirmed.

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The Game Awards needs a new category for puzzle games

Polygon icon 138 days, 9 hours, 11 minutes ago by Oli Welsh

The Game Awards needs a new category for puzzle games

Tetris wouldn't get nominated at The Game Awards. A category is needed to represent gems like Lumines, Blue Prince, Unpacking, and more

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Microsoft isn't releasing a diversity report for 2025

Engadget icon 138 days, 9 hours, 12 minutes ago by Mariella Moon

Microsoft isn't releasing a diversity report for 2025

Microsoft will not release a diversity and inclusion report for 2025 like it has been doing every year since 2019, Stephen Totilo from Game File has reported. Totilo asked the company if it was skipping this year after it failed to publish a report from October to early November like it had done so the previous years. “We are not doing a traditional report this year as we’ve evolved beyond that to formats that are more dynamic and accessible — stories, videos, and insights that show inclusion in...

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Skyrim's hardest quest is raising my Fat Idiot Son

PC Gamer icon 138 days, 9 hours, 12 minutes ago by Joshua Wolens

Skyrim's hardest quest is raising my Fat Idiot Son

That's not a judgment. That's literally his essence.

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Microsoft could be forced into raising the price of Xbox consoles again given global RAM shortage, leaker claims

Eurogamer icon 138 days, 9 hours, 14 minutes ago by Vikki Blake

Microsoft could be forced into raising the price of Xbox consoles again given global RAM shortage, leaker claims

Microsoft is reportedly considering another price hike for Xbox consoles.

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A former Valve dev revealed how, while a VR version of Half-Life 2 was being made, a single metro cop's toe created a 'time-travelling​' bug that softlocked all versions of the game

PC Gamer icon 138 days, 9 hours, 37 minutes ago by Justin Wagner

A former Valve dev revealed how, while a VR version of Half-Life 2 was being made, a single metro cop's toe created a 'time-travelling​' bug that softlocked all versions of the game

The story of a toe, a door, and a very elusive bug.

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After wowing me in Steam Next Fest, Baldur's Gate 3 style Viking RPG Norse confirms there's not long to wait

PCGamesN icon 138 days, 9 hours, 40 minutes ago by Ken Allsop

After wowing me in Steam Next Fest, Baldur's Gate 3 style Viking RPG Norse confirms there's not long to wait

Arctic Hazard confirms the Norse Oath of Blood release date, and you can still try the demo for a taste of its dialogue and tactical combat.

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Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is free to keep forever on Steam, as long as you're quick about it

Rock Paper Shotgun icon 138 days, 10 hours, 10 minutes ago by Oisin Kuhnke

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is free to keep forever on Steam, as long as you're quick about it

It's been 10 years since Fatshark's Warhammer Tide years kicked off, starting with Warhammer: End times - Vermintide, and to celebrate that anniversary the developer has been offering up various in-game events and updates in both Vermintide 2 and Darktide. Earlier this week Vermintide 2 received a free new level, a point we'll come back to, but the big thing you should know first is that you can pick up the co-op dark fantasy game for free on Steam right now, and keep it forever.

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Hyper Light Drifter devs talk Possessor(s) and crafting a house style

Polygon icon 138 days, 10 hours, 11 minutes ago by Austin Manchester

Hyper Light Drifter devs talk Possessor(s) and crafting a house style

Heart Machine shares how somber emotions fuel the stylish visual identity throughout its games

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Waymo gets California DMV's approval to test robotaxis in more areas

Engadget icon 138 days, 10 hours, 12 minutes ago by Mariella Moon

Waymo gets California DMV's approval to test robotaxis in more areas

The California DMV has approved Waymo’s request to conduct driverless testing and to deploy its robotaxis in more locations in the state. As CBS News reports, Waymo now has the permission to operate across the whole Bay Area, Sacramento and most of Southern California up to the border of Mexico. It’s a huge expansion, based on the maps the state DMV has provided. In the images below, you’ll see Waymo’s old areas shaded in a darker color, while the locations with a lighter shade indicate areas ad...

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Tavern Keeper's early access is already a crunchy management sim, a cosy blanket, an interior decor game, and a furniture designer all at once

PC Gamer icon 138 days, 10 hours, 12 minutes ago by Harvey Randall

Tavern Keeper's early access is already a crunchy management sim, a cosy blanket, an interior decor game, and a furniture designer all at once

A comfy videogame turducken.

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Jacob Elordi's Frankenstein transformation lasted longer than my workday

Polygon icon 138 days, 10 hours, 42 minutes ago by Simone De Rochefort

Jacob Elordi's Frankenstein transformation lasted longer than my workday

Playing the Creature necessitated hours in the makeup chair.

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X rolls out 'About this account' feature that displays a profile's country of origin and more

Engadget icon 138 days, 11 hours, 5 minutes ago by Jackson Chen

X rolls out 'About this account' feature that displays a profile's country of origin and more

You'll soon be able to see more information about X accounts, including where they're based and how many times they've changed their usernames. X is rolling out a new feature called "About this account" that displays more information about user accounts. Not only will it display the country a user is located in and username changes, the feature will also make public which country the account was created in and whether it's connected via the web or a specific app store. X began testing this featu...

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Kirby Air Riders embraces the lost art of unlockables

Polygon icon 138 days, 11 hours, 11 minutes ago by Giovanni Colantonio

Kirby Air Riders embraces the lost art of unlockables

I can already tell that Kirby Air Riders is going to become my most-played Switch 2 game from the system’s 2025 game lineup.

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Bitmap Soft Has A New Game Boy Color Title Up For Pre-Order

Nintendo Life icon 138 days, 11 hours, 12 minutes ago

Bitmap Soft Has A New Game Boy Color Title Up For Pre-Order

Say hi to Lightseeker. If you're itching to play a brand-new Game Boy Color game, then you're in luck. Bitmap Soft has announced it has opened pre-orders for its latest title, Lightseeker, over on its official website. Priced at £10 for a digital copy and £50 for a physical Game Boy Color cartridge, Lightseeker is a roguelike of sorts in which you defeat enemies to gain rations, while keeping any loot you've obtained upon each inevitable death.

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How well do you know Arc Raiders' maps? Only a Topside expert will get all 15 locations in our latest quiz

PC Gamer icon 138 days, 11 hours, 12 minutes ago by Rory Norris

How well do you know Arc Raiders' maps? Only a Topside expert will get all 15 locations in our latest quiz

Have you been paying attention Topside, Raider? Let's find out.

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Despite his enthusiasm, Hytale founder warns the Minecraft spiritual successor "is not good enough, I genuinely mean it"

PCGamesN icon 138 days, 11 hours, 20 minutes ago by Ken Allsop

Despite his enthusiasm, Hytale founder warns the Minecraft spiritual successor "is not good enough, I genuinely mean it"

Hypixel founder Simon Collins-Laflamme might have saved the Minecraft challenger from extinction, but he stresses that it will be messy.

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With Escape From Tarkov 1.0's first week in the books, its director lays out what's next for the extraction game

PCGamesN icon 138 days, 12 hours, 10 minutes ago by Ken Allsop

With Escape From Tarkov 1.0's first week in the books, its director lays out what's next for the extraction game

One week on from the arrival of Escape From Tarkov 1.0 on Steam, director Nikita Buyanov plans seasonal characters and new storyline quests.

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Wicked 3? For Good director says it's possible — and there are books

Polygon icon 138 days, 12 hours, 10 minutes ago by Tasha Robinson

Wicked 3? For Good director says it's possible — and there are books

Wicked 3 is on fans' minds, and the creators are being asked about more sequels. Composer Stephen Schwartz is already working on a Wicked spin-off.

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Cities: Skylines 2's bicycle update adds a lot more than just bikes, as Colossal Order prepares to hand over development to a new studio

PC Gamer icon 138 days, 12 hours, 12 minutes ago by Rick Lane

Cities: Skylines 2's bicycle update adds a lot more than just bikes, as Colossal Order prepares to hand over development to a new studio

On yer bike.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 European sales are 63% down on Battlefield 6, and 50% down on Black Ops 6

Eurogamer icon 138 days, 12 hours, 31 minutes ago by Vikki Blake

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 European sales are 63% down on Battlefield 6, and 50% down on Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has had a disappointing launch in Europe, with sales reportedly down 63 percent compared to Battlefield 6's bumper debut week.

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You can play colossal WW2 strategy game Hearts of Iron 4 for free this weekend, and it's cheap to keep if you love it

PCGamesN icon 138 days, 12 hours, 33 minutes ago by Joshua Brown

You can play colossal WW2 strategy game Hearts of Iron 4 for free this weekend, and it's cheap to keep if you love it

Closing in on its tenth year of alternate history shenanigans, Hearts of Iron 4 is now free-to-play to herald the launch of a new expansion.

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Blue Prince 2 won't happen, says creator

Polygon icon 138 days, 12 hours, 48 minutes ago by Matt Patches

Blue Prince 2 won't happen, says creator

In a new interview focused on localization efforts, Tonda Ros explains why he's more inspired by Myst than you'd think

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Black Ops 7 vs. Battlefield 6: Which 2025 shooter is better?

Polygon icon 138 days, 13 hours, 11 minutes ago by Ford James

Black Ops 7 vs. Battlefield 6: Which 2025 shooter is better?

Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 are more similar than they've been in a decade. You know what that means: a comparison we had to make.

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Top Stories: Tim Cook's 2026 Exit?, Mac Pro on Hold, and More

MacRumors icon 138 days, 13 hours, 12 minutes ago by MacRumors Staff

Top Stories: Tim Cook's 2026 Exit?, Mac Pro on Hold, and More

2025 is rapidly drawing to a close, but this week still saw some interesting news in the world of Apple, led by a report claiming that Tim Cook's retirement as Apple CEO might not be too far away. This week also saw word that the future of the Mac Pro appears to be in question, while Apple continues to work on the upcoming iOS 26.2 update and related releases. Black Friday is also right around the corner now with lots of deals already available, so read on below for details on these stories and ...

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5 months after launch, cooperative shooter FBC Firebreak finally has integrated voice chat, but its Vampire Survivors-style wave mode is delayed until next year

PC Gamer icon 138 days, 13 hours, 12 minutes ago by Rick Lane

5 months after launch, cooperative shooter FBC Firebreak finally has integrated voice chat, but its Vampire Survivors-style wave mode is delayed until next year

Rogue Protocol now coming in January 2026.

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How to wirelessly charge your phone with max power

Engadget icon 138 days, 14 hours, 11 minutes ago by Rob Webb

How to wirelessly charge your phone with max power

Wireless charging has become one of those small but satisfying conveniences of modern smartphones. You drop your device on a pad and watch the battery percentage climb without fiddling with cables or ports. Yet for many users, that effortless charge doesn’t always come at the speed they expect. Sometimes the phone warms up, the percentage barely rises or charging takes far longer than it would if you plugged it in. Getting the fastest possible wireless charge requires more than just setting your...

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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is all about enhancing the game's greatest strengths

Engadget icon 138 days, 14 hours, 12 minutes ago by Alessandro Fillari

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is all about enhancing the game's greatest strengths

Square Enix has been on a tear in recent years remastering and outright remaking many of its landmark role-playing games. Along with Final Fantasy, the developer has given the Dragon Quest series such attention as well, and the next game on deck is a remake of the PlayStation 1's Dragon Quest VII. Commonly regarded by fans as one of the most challenging and lengthy games of the series, the developers building Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined — the second remake of the game following the 3DS release ...

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