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Michael Douse, publishing director at Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios, has pushed back against criticism of The Blood of Dawnwalker's 30-day time restriction, calling it a well-implemented narrative tool.
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Thunderpick will serve as presenting and official iGaming partner of the 2026 Esports Awards under a 12-month deal, presenting three awards and supporting content throughout the year.
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HBO has confirmed a release date for the upcoming Game of Thrones film adaptation of Aegon's Conquest, directed by Owen Harris of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
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After five years in development, the ambitious Super Mario Kart SNES ROM hack Super Mario Kart Deluxe has finally locked in a release date of December 25th, 2026. The project adds 8 new characters, 6 cups, mission mode, and up to 6 speed classes including
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Shacknews has expanded its strategy guide for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to cover the Remastered version, including character romance, quest walkthroughs, and gear locations.
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Atlus has brought a Persona 5 Royal crossover event to both Rocket League and Fortnite, introducing new cosmetics, challenge rewards, and outfits.
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Valheim's 1.0 launch brings focused progression and intentional base-building that sets it apart in the survival genre. The new Deep North biome adds challenge and materials, but the real strength lies in how the game makes you want to craft, build, and
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Limited Run Games has announced a physical release for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition following Aspyr's digital revival of the action RPG across Switch, Switch 2, and other platforms.
1 min readDeveloper Byteproduct has announced Sturmjäger, a sci-fi shoot 'em up coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on January 14, 2027.
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Shacknews' The Stevetendo Show featured The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in episode 753, available on the Shacknews Twitch channel. The show airs Monday through Wednesday, with Wednesday episodes at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
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Xbox is beta testing Mythics, its answer to PlayStation's Platinum Trophies, nearly two decades after Sony introduced the system. The feature unlocks when players complete all achievements in a game and will apply retroactively to existing titles.
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Next Level Racing has introduced the GTLite Air Foldable Cockpit, an entry-level sim racing rig designed for players seeking a complete racing setup without permanent room commitment.
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