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Survivorlike shooter Night Swarm just launched on Steam

PC Gamer icon 122 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago by Katie Wickens

Survivorlike shooter Night Swarm just launched on Steam

You'll play as "a fearsome young vampire lord rising to power."

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Russia reportedly bans Snapchat and FaceTime

Engadget icon 122 days, 5 hours ago by Ian Carlos Campbell

Russia reportedly bans Snapchat and FaceTime

Roskomnadzor, Russia's federal agency for monitoring and censoring mass media, has blocked access to Snapchat and FaceTime in the country, Bloomberg reports, citing Russian news service Interfax. The bans were reportedly put in place because the platforms were used "to organize and carry out terrorist acts,” and commit fraud. It's not clear if either service is still accessible by using a VPN, but banning Snapchat and FaceTime fits with Russia’s crackdown on communication and social platforms th...

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Shuten Order Is Getting A Full Physical Release On Switch 1 & 2

Nintendo Life icon 122 days, 5 hours, 4 minutes ago

Shuten Order Is Getting A Full Physical Release On Switch 1 & 2

And it's all on the cartridge, too. DMM Games, Tookyo Games and Spike Chunsoft are releasing a physical version of SHUTEN ORDER on both Switch 1 and Switch 2 in Spring 2026, the companies have announced. Both the Switch 1 and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be getting a physical in the US courtesy of PM Studios, with Reef Entertainment's European release sticking with just the Switch 2 version.

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Path of Exile 2's Druid class is just as impressive as we dreamed, but I'm equally excited for the return of Atziri

PCGamesN icon 122 days, 5 hours, 18 minutes ago by Ken Allsop

Path of Exile 2's Druid class is just as impressive as we dreamed, but I'm equally excited for the return of Atziri

Path of Exile 2 The Last of the Druids introduces the final all-new PoE 2 class, along with a new player-built dungeon in Fate of the Vaal.

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Path of Exile 2's 'Last of the Druids' update adds a killer twist to the class

Polygon icon 122 days, 5 hours, 18 minutes ago by Paulo Kawanishi

Path of Exile 2's 'Last of the Druids' update adds a killer twist to the class

Path of Exile 2 is receiving the 0.4 update soon and with it the Druid. But this time expect to turn into something fiercer than a bear.

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"In a lot of situations, it's straight up double" - Path of Exile 2 is about to get a significant performance boost, especially on PS5 and Xbox S/X

Eurogamer icon 122 days, 5 hours, 19 minutes ago by Robert Purchese

"In a lot of situations, it's straight up double" - Path of Exile 2 is about to get a significant performance boost, especially on PS5 and Xbox S/X

Action role-playing game Path of Exile 2 is about to get a significant performance boost on all platforms - one that, apparently, will be especially noticeable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.

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Path of Exile 2 devs 'had so much negativity' around druids not being able to dodge roll in animal forms that they spent the last month making it happen: 'Man it was tough to get that to work right'

PC Gamer icon 122 days, 5 hours, 19 minutes ago by Tyler Colp

Path of Exile 2 devs 'had so much negativity' around druids not being able to dodge roll in animal forms that they spent the last month making it happen: 'Man it was tough to get that to work right'

No thoughts, only bear.

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The Forge quests list - all quests, objectives, and rewards

PCGamesN icon 122 days, 5 hours, 20 minutes ago by Joshua Brown

The Forge quests list - all quests, objectives, and rewards

Stay on the right track without heading down the path of a dark and dangerous cave with this list of The Forge quests and rewards.

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Meta says it's fixing its broken support system, with the help of AI

Engadget icon 122 days, 5 hours, 55 minutes ago by Karissa Bell

Meta says it's fixing its broken support system, with the help of AI

If you've ever had something go wrong with your Facebook or Instagram account, then you probably have a good idea of just how frustrating the support process can be. The company's automated processes are so broken that some people have found that suing Meta in small claims court can be a more reliable way of getting help from the company. Now, Meta says it's trying to address some of these longstanding issues. In an update, the company acknowledged that its "support hasn’t always met expectation...

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Magic's Final Fantasy 1 Scene Box goes all in on D&D-inspired Party mechanics

Polygon icon 122 days, 6 hours, 18 minutes ago by Corey Plante

Magic's Final Fantasy 1 Scene Box goes all in on D&D-inspired Party mechanics

New Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy crossover cards revive the Party mechanic, offering the strongest support the archetype has seen in years.

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All amiibo unlocks and rewards in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Polygon icon 122 days, 6 hours, 19 minutes ago by Josh Broadwell

All amiibo unlocks and rewards in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Metroid Prime 4 amiibo unlocks run the gamut from useful upgrades to mildly weird sound effects. Here's what you get for each Metroid Prime 4 amiibo

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Russia Blocks Apple's FaceTime Amid Crackdown on Encrypted Apps

MacRumors icon 122 days, 6 hours, 20 minutes ago by Juli Clover

Russia Blocks Apple's FaceTime Amid Crackdown on Encrypted Apps

Russia has blocked Apple's FaceTime video calling app in an ongoing effort to eliminate private communication methods, reports Reuters. Russia claims ‌FaceTime‌ is being used for criminal activity, and that blocking the app is a legitimate law enforcement measure. Social network Snapchat and multiplayer gaming platform Roblox were also banned this week. Multiple other apps and services have been blocked in Russia previously. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and LinkedIn are unavailable and...

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Where to find mushrooms in Arc Raiders

Polygon icon 122 days, 6 hours, 20 minutes ago by Ford James

Where to find mushrooms in Arc Raiders

All the locations you should visit if you want to find mushrooms to train Scrappy in Arc Raiders.

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Tencent promises not to pull any shenanigans with its Horizon-like survival game while Sony's lawsuit works through the courts, unless and until a judge says it can

PC Gamer icon 122 days, 6 hours, 30 minutes ago by Andy Chalk

Tencent promises not to pull any shenanigans with its Horizon-like survival game while Sony's lawsuit works through the courts, unless and until a judge says it can

Sony requested a preliminary injunction against the use of Horizon-like materials in Light of Motiram, and that's taking some time to figure out.

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The House of Hikmah Is an Islamic Golden Age Narrative Adventure from Industry Veterans

122 days, 6 hours, 35 minutes ago by Joseph Allen

New developer Lunacy Studios, which counts industry veterans among its ranks, has announced Islamic Golden Age narrative adventure The House of Hikmah.

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How to unlock the new Nightfarers in Elden Ring Nightreign's Forsaken Hollows DLC

Polygon icon 122 days, 6 hours, 35 minutes ago by Paulo Kawanishi

How to unlock the new Nightfarers in Elden Ring Nightreign's Forsaken Hollows DLC

Elden Ring Nightreign DLC, the Forsaken Hollows, brings two new playable characters to the roster. Here's how to unlock the Scholar and Undertaker.

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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Game Brings Competitive Riffing to the Table

122 days, 6 hours, 47 minutes ago by Tyler Chancey

Shout! Studios and Cryptozoic Entertainment have launched a Kickstarter campaign for Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Game,

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Amazon Luna's December lineup includes Hollow Knight, Lego 2K Drive and a few Fallout games

Engadget icon 122 days, 6 hours, 48 minutes ago by Matt Tate

Amazon Luna's December lineup includes Hollow Knight, Lego 2K Drive and a few Fallout games

Amazon Luna’s December lineup of games has been announced, and there are plenty of early Christmas presents to sink your teeth into. For those unaware, Prime members automatically qualify for Luna standard, the entry-level tier of Amazon’s cloud gaming service, and each month the company also hands out a number of codes for PC games that permanently join in your library once redeemed. Among those claim-and-keep-forever games this month are the underrated open-world Lego racing game, Lego 2K Driv...

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Sims 4 SpongeBob Kits review: Movie tie-in slop or under the sea fun?

Polygon icon 122 days, 6 hours, 48 minutes ago by Deven McClure

Sims 4 SpongeBob Kits review: Movie tie-in slop or under the sea fun?

Fan reactions to two SpongeBob SquarePants-themed Kits launched this week have been very divided — we dove in to see if they have any merit.

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Xbox Partners With ESPN for First-Ever College Football Xbox Bowl on December 18

Xbox Wire icon 122 days, 6 hours, 49 minutes ago by Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief

The post Xbox Partners With ESPN for First-Ever College Football Xbox Bowl on December 18 appeared first on Xbox Wire.

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Hands On: Espresso Pro 15 - A Portable 4K Monitor For Switch 2, But With A Catch

Nintendo Life icon 122 days, 6 hours, 49 minutes ago

Hands On: Espresso Pro 15 - A Portable 4K Monitor For Switch 2, But With A Catch

In the dock. While the Switch and Switch 2 are portable systems that come with their own built-in screens, I've often been drawn to pairing Nintendo's hybrid consoles with portable monitors when I'm on the road and away from my TV. One of my favourite choices for the original Switch is the Espresso V2, a premium 1080p screen which doesn't even need the dock – you can connect the console via a USB-C cable and power the screen using another USB-C-based power brick.

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The Batman 2 could bring back a legendary villain with Scarlett Johansson

Polygon icon 122 days, 6 hours, 51 minutes ago by Jake Kleinman

The Batman 2 could bring back a legendary villain with Scarlett Johansson

The latest casting news for The Batman Part II could confirm a major theory about Matt Reeves new movie.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is Out Now, Come Bask in the Launch Trailer

Nintendojo icon 122 days, 6 hours, 59 minutes ago by Robert Marrujo

It's beyond exciting! See what we did there?

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Rockstar co-founder finally settles ancient debate: GTA is NOT as good as Charles Dickens

PC Gamer icon 122 days, 7 hours, 2 minutes ago by Joshua Wolens

Rockstar co-founder finally settles ancient debate: GTA is NOT as good as Charles Dickens

I can now sleep easy.

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Creative Assembly reveal Total War: Medieval 3, while teasing a huge game reveal to follow

Rock Paper Shotgun icon 122 days, 7 hours, 12 minutes ago by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell

Creative Assembly reveal Total War: Medieval 3, while teasing a huge game reveal to follow

Total War: Medieval 3 is in early pre-production, Creative Assembly have revealed during Total War's 25th anniversary showcase, with release still years away. It's to be the "rebirth of historical Total War", and CA are unveiling it earlier than they've ever announced a Total War game before, so that you crafty peasants can offer more feedback throughout development.

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PlayStation teams up with JJ Abrams' game studio for new PS5, PC shooter

Polygon icon 122 days, 7 hours, 18 minutes ago by Michael McWhertor

PlayStation teams up with JJ Abrams' game studio for new PS5, PC shooter

Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth is helming a new 4-player co-op game from Bad Robot Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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Simogo Legacy Collection review: How to rescue classics like Year Walk from the App Store

Polygon icon 122 days, 7 hours, 18 minutes ago by Oli Welsh

Simogo Legacy Collection review: How to rescue classics like Year Walk from the App Store

The Sayonara Wild Hearts developer has made an inventive PC and Switch compilation of its great mobile games like Device 6 and Beat Sneak Bandit

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John Gruber Shares Scathing Commentary About Apple's Departing Software Design Chief

MacRumors icon 122 days, 7 hours, 19 minutes ago by Joe Rossignol

John Gruber Shares Scathing Commentary About Apple's Departing Software Design Chief

In a statement shared with Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple confirmed that its software design chief Alan Dye will be leaving. Apple said Dye will be succeeded by Stephen Lemay, who has been a software designer at the company since 1999. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Dye will lead a new creative studio within the company's AR/VR division Reality Labs. On his blog Daring Fireball, longtime Apple commentator John Gruber has since reacted to the news with some scathing commentary about Dye. ...

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Grab Elden Ring Nightreign and its new DLC for cheap in the co-op soulslike's first major sale

PCGamesN icon 122 days, 7 hours, 21 minutes ago by Callum Self

Grab Elden Ring Nightreign and its new DLC for cheap in the co-op soulslike's first major sale

Elden Ring Nightreign’s first full DLC is finally here, and you can grab the soulslike and its expansion at a big discount right now.

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Black Ops 7 skill-based matchmaking tweak sparks player outcry

Polygon icon 122 days, 7 hours, 28 minutes ago by Ford James

Black Ops 7 skill-based matchmaking tweak sparks player outcry

Black Ops 7 Season 1 has moved the skill-based matchmaking playlist to a new tab, sparking outcry among players.

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Ghost in the Shell director’s anime cult classic is getting a rare 4K release

Polygon icon 122 days, 7 hours, 33 minutes ago by Isaac Rouse

Ghost in the Shell director’s anime cult classic is getting a rare 4K release

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Mamoru Oshii's cult classic anime film Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade is being restored in 4K.

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Graphics card prices are supposed to be going up, but I just spotted an RX 9070 and RTX 5060 Ti at their lowest ever levels

PCGamesN icon 122 days, 7 hours, 35 minutes ago by Edward Chester

Graphics card prices are supposed to be going up, but I just spotted an RX 9070 and RTX 5060 Ti at their lowest ever levels

Save 29% on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti or 13% on an AMD Radeon RX 9070, netting you two of this year’s best mid-range GPU deals.

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Wreckreation studio put entire staff on notice of redundancy, but still believe in their latest Burnout revival

Rock Paper Shotgun icon 122 days, 7 hours, 36 minutes ago by Mark Warren

Wreckreation studio put entire staff on notice of redundancy, but still believe in their latest Burnout revival

Three Fields Entertainment, developers of Burnout with sky roads racer Wreckreation, have announced that their entire team have been put on notice of redundancy. According to the announcement from CEO and former Criterion studio director Fiona Sperry, this comes as Three Fields find themselves without backing from Wreckreation publishers THQNordic, having "had to self-fund most of this year".

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This open world RPG is the Avatar game we've spent years begging for

Polygon icon 122 days, 7 hours, 38 minutes ago by Patricia Hernandez

This open world RPG is the Avatar game we've spent years begging for

The God Slayer is an open-world game for PS5 and PC, and the hype reveal trailers have everyone screaming Avatar: The Last Airbender

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Two men have been arrested for attempting to destroy government databases and they reportedly tried to cover their tracks with the help of AI tools

PC Gamer icon 122 days, 7 hours, 40 minutes ago by James Bentley

Two men have been arrested for attempting to destroy government databases and they reportedly tried to cover their tracks with the help of AI tools

AI or old-school, there's a paper trail behind every crime.

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