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Grand Theft Auto 6 is introducing an honor-based criminal profile system inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2, tracking player choices and featuring an irreversible state for players who cause too much chaos.
2 min readHands-on previews of Stuntman: Hollywood at Gamescom reveal chaotic film-stunt action utilizing major Universal Studios properties, though early testers report mixed experiences regarding handling precision and difficulty.
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McDonald's UK has introduced a limited-edition Xbox gaming-themed menu, offering food items tied to major franchises and exclusive in-game rewards through the McDonald's app.
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A leaked product page indicates that an official color passthrough camera module is in development for Valve's upcoming Steam Frame headset, manufactured by component supplier Arcturus Industries.
2 min readXbox Live has experienced widespread login and account creation issues across console, PC, and mobile platforms, prompting a formal acknowledgement and investigation from Xbox Support.
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SteamDB founders have announced that the community-run backend database has been acquired by Chosen, the company that owns Nexus Mods.
2 min readThe Dubai Films and Games Commission has announced a partnership with Xsolla to launch a new game accelerator in October 2026, alongside establishing the world's second permanent Xsolla Club.
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Sony Japan implements a new anti-harassment policy to protect customer service employees facing severe backlash over the company's shift toward an all-digital future.
2 min readPublisher Gematsu reports upcoming September 3 releases for Console Archives The Conveni 2 and Arcade Archives Wiz across multiple modern consoles.
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GDQuest has updated its free and open-source Learn GDScript From Zero course by rewriting the app in Godot 4 and improving performance, feedback, and language support.
1 min readA look back at the history of the Scorpion XVI, an unofficial Sega Mega Drive clone distributed in the UK during the 1990s.
2 min readSteamDB figures cited by PC Gamer put 8,964 titles at Steam Deck Verified and 21,083 at Playable, up from roughly 3,000 shortly after launch.
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Epilogue's GB and SN Operators allow players to connect classic Game Boy and Super Nintendo cartridges to modern computers and handhelds via USB-C.
2 min readThe Xbox Disc to Digital feature is now rolling out to Delta and Omega Insider rings, expanding testing across all Insider tiers ahead of an anticipated public release.
1 min readAstronaut Diaries Limited and publisher Ninja Kiwi have announced that Denari will launch on Nintendo Switch and Steam on March 24, 2027.
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Capcom has announced Monster Hunter Wilds' first major expansion, Ascendance, slated for 2027, introducing a new hunting action called the Boost Bracer for all 14 weapon types.
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Blizzard's made-for-mobile top-down shooter, Overwatch Rush, has officially entered its soft launch phase in select regions.
1 min readFor the first time, more than 700 games were released on Steam in a single week, though data shows 74% received fewer than 10 reviews.
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