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• New Monster Hunter Wilds trailer reveals 3 more new monsters including the apparent flagship, and also fishing if you need a bit of a break

  25-09-2024 01:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Monster Hunter Wilds is back with a brand-new trailer showcasing myriad new monsters for hunters to test their mettle against. Luckily, if you need a break for all the action there's also plenty of fishing, beautiful sights to see, and even some typical Palico hijinks.During the September PlayStation State of Play we got a closer look at the slippery Uth Duna, bobbing and weaving its way through the water to unleash devastating attacks. According to the Monster Hunter website, this fearsome foe
  
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• There are random shots of Wolverine's ass in one Deadpool and Wolverine scene because of a cut Captain America joke: "That's why I did that shot – to feature Canada's Ass"

  16-11-2024 00:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy explains why the camera lingers on Hugh Jackman's ass for slightly too long in one scene – and it's because of a Captain America joke.The moment in question comes in the Marvel movie's opening 30 minutes and sees Ryan Reynolds' The Merc with The Mouth dragging a drunk Wolverine via Time Door onto a catwalk on the TVA to meet Paradox.You may notice, however, that Wolverine's posterior is sticking out at an angle which was clearly meant to draw atte
  
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• In an expansion-heavy time for Xbox, Phil Spencer says he doesn't like "expansions that are manipulative" – "I don't want it to be, like, the third level that you cut"

  15-11-2024 23:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  As Xbox ends the year with more than a few expansions under its belt, Microsoft Gaming boss Phil Spencer is warm on expansions but doesn't want them to feel "manipulative." Speaking with reporter Stephen Totilo for GameFile (as our friends at PC Gamer spotted), Spencer stresses that there's no "top-down mandate" for expansions to Xbox games, noting later in the interview that "not every [Microsoft] game will do expansions." Instead, he says "it's really left to the creators what plan they h
  
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• Penguin theory argues one unsuspecting character is secretly an iconic Batman villain that we haven’t seen since the Christopher Nolan trilogy

  15-11-2024 22:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  One eagle-eyed fan has pointed out  what looks to be either a massive Batman Easter egg or ominous foreshadowing for a potential second season of The Penguin.In The Penguin episode 4, there's a brief, zoomed-out shot of Sofia looking through Julian Rush's office. Upon closer look, we can see two objects that look eerily like Scarecrow's syringe glove from the comics as well as his creepy rag mask.In the series, Julian Rush is a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum who is assigned to Sofia Falcone
  
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• Meet Elden Ring's newest hero: the Lore Accurate Knight, a sword-and-board legend crushing bosses with a simple Dark Souls-inspired loadout

  15-11-2024 20:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  A few days ago, YouTuber Sax Slave Gael asked the Elden Ring Reddit community a simple question: "Anyone here enjoy Basic Sword and Board Knight Builds?" It turns out a lot of people do. Gael's clip of a knightly Consort Radahn fight did some numbers among the community, so he soon returned with another duel pitting the knight against fan-favorite boss Bayle the Dread, which quickly racked up nearly 10,000 upvotes. For the true creation of the Lore Accurate Knight, one of my new favorite El
  
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• Dune: Prophecy star Olivia Williams didn't realize what she was taking on when she joined the sci-fi franchise until she told the guy fixing her wifi: "I was like, 'Okay, this is something I've got to take seriously'"

  15-11-2024 18:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Emily Watson and Olivia Williams both have decades of acting experience, but they're still trying new things – namely, joining a big sci-fi franchise like Dune. Both actors have backgrounds in theater, as well as big-screen roles in movies like Lars von Trier's Breaking the Waves and Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love for Watson and Wes Anderson's Rushmore and Carey Mulligan-led An Education for Williams.So what was it like joining a sprawling genre franchise at this stage of their ca
  
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• Stellar Blade dev says no, its RPG shooter about staring contests with anime butts (which you always win because butts don't have eyes) isn't getting a Netflix anime

  15-11-2024 18:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Stellar Blade was a phenomenal commercial success for developer Shift Up, and it just debunked the rumors that its previous game, which mostly involved staring at jiggling butts, isn't going to be getting a Netflix adaptation.Goddess of Victory: Nikke is a third-person shooter gacha game developed by Shift Up. The gameplay mostly revolves around your team crouching behind cover and shooting at mechanical aliens. When firing, you're given a long look at their behinds, and they turn
  
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• Arcane: What is the Black Rose in League of Legends, and what does it mean for Mel and Ambessa?

  15-11-2024 18:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  What is the Black Rose in Arcane season 2? Throughout the show, a mysterious cabal has been causing problems for Mel Medarda and her mother Ambessa, revealing itself in the first act of Arcane season 2 as the Black Rose. But even for dedicated League of Legends fans, the Black Rose is a pretty deep cut into the lore, a group whose history and motivation can be hard to pin down. So what exactly is the Black Rose?This article contains spoilers for Arcane Season 2.The Black Rose is a secret society
  
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• Dune: Prophecy showrunner wants to "continue the momentum" of the movies: "It’s an amazing time to be a Dune fan"

  15-11-2024 18:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dune: Prophecy showrunner Alison Schapker says she hopes the prequel series is a "real ride" for Dune fans."It’s an amazing time to be a Dune fan. I want to continue that momentum, to have you go enjoy the films where they are. We’re in our own medium, and that’s a different kind of storytelling," Schapker tells GamesRadar+ in an exclusive interview at New York Comic Con. "But I want it to be just as fun when you turn on your TV and feel like it gave you a lot to think about, b
  
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• Deadpool, Wolverine, and Cable unite to form a "badass" new mutant strike force in Weapon X-Men

  15-11-2024 18:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Wolverine, Deadpool, Cable, and more heroes unite to form a brand new mutant strike force in February. Uncanny X-Men writer Joe Casey is returning to Marvel's mutants alongside artist ChrisCross for Weapon X-Men – a new ongoing series that will also include Chamber and Thunderbird.Of course, the One World Under Doom crossover is impacting the entire Marvel universe, and it will also factor into Weapon X-Men, with the new team's first mission an assault on a stronghold in Latveria. But the
  
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• One of last year's best PC survival games is coming to PS5 next year, and now it's got a 2-hour demo

  15-11-2024 18:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  One of last year's best PC survival games, Forever Skies, is finally spreading its wings and making its way onto PS5 next year, and console players have already been given the chance to have a taste with a demo that's available now.Forever Skies is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi survival game set on a ravaged planet Earth, which looks seriously worse for wear after an "ecological disaster." Players must scavenge for resources in order to survive, while upgrading and piloting an airship to get around,
  
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• 10,000 glowing Steam reviews in, anime Stardew Valley-like Fields of Mistria reveals "major update" with, oh my goodness, mounts to ride around on

  15-11-2024 18:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  After launching to "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, Fields of Mistria continues to grow with new updates from indie developer NPC Studio - and the first big patch is just a few days away now.Fields of Mistria offers a unique blend of Stardew Valley charm and Sailor Moon magic with its whimsical features and foundation as a farming sim. It's managed to keep me occupied for countless hours, and I'm about to pour a whole lot more in when the game's first major update drops on November 18
  
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• The official Fantastic Four: First Steps synopsis has been revealed in a surprising way, and it teases a "very personal" conflict in the Marvel movie

  15-11-2024 17:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  The official synopsis for Marvel's upcoming Fantastic Four movie has surprisingly been released, and it gives away some big hints about the Marvel Phase 6 film.The synopsis comes courtesy of official press material, and it reads: "Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel's First Family – Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm
  
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• Warcraft 3: Reforged's 2.0 patch temporarily blocked access to the original RTS, with players who've owned the classic version for decades told that their license isn't valid

  15-11-2024 17:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warcraft 3: Reforged was supposed to get a second chance earlier this week with the launch of version 2.0 – a major patch that seemingly had the opportunity to revitalize the real-time strategy remaster that was heavily criticized when it launched in 2020. However, a major bug might have ended up frustrating original Warcraft 3 fans about its existence even more. As highlighted across Reddit and the Blizzard Forums, many players of the classic game reported that after the release of R
  
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• Dune: Prophecy star praises Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, talks stepping into 'unbelievably difficult shoes' when making the new prequel series

  15-11-2024 17:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dune: Prophecy star Olivia Williams says she had some big shoes to fill when joining the cast of the new prequel series."I’m such an insane Zendaya fan. I had the unbelievable challenge of watching Euphoria with my daughters - which we can imagine the quality," Williams tells GamesRadar+ in an exclusive interview at New York City Comic Con. "It was traumatic and informative but I came out of it thanking Zendaya for her unbelievable performance and insight. And then Timothee Chalamet is sor
  
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• After Starfield: Shattered Space's mixed reviews, Todd Howard wondered if Bethesda should "have waited to put buggies out"

  15-11-2024 17:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following the arrival of Shattered Space, Todd Howard was left questioning whether adding vehicles to Starfield via a free update before the expansion was the right thing to do - and it's all thanks to fan feedback.Starfield's first expansion launched to mixed reviews. As our own Starfield: Shattered Space review details, it's "a solid expansion that presents lots of choices and exploration, but doesn't really deliver on the horror aspect Bethesda teased." One of the most common complaints about
  
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• After Starfield: Shattered Space's mixed reviews, Todd Howard reportedly wondered if Bethesda should "have waited to put buggies out"

  15-11-2024 17:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following the arrival of Shattered Space, Todd Howard was left questioning whether adding vehicles to Starfield via a free update before the expansion was the right thing to do - and it's all thanks to fan feedback.Starfield's first expansion launched to mixed reviews. As our own Starfield: Shattered Space review details, it's "a solid expansion that presents lots of choices and exploration, but doesn't really deliver on the horror aspect Bethesda teased." One of the most common complaints about
  
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• The early 2025 game avalanche just got worse: Fallout and Metro-inspired survival game Atomfall is coming in March

  15-11-2024 16:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  November used to be the busy period for games, but now February and March have taken over as some of the most hectic months for new releases and Atomfall comes right at the tail end. Atomfall, the upcoming survival game that looks a lot like Fallout but English, is now due out March 27, 2025. In February alone we're getting Civilization 7, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Avowed, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Monster Hunter Wilds. March is a bit better, with the Suikoden Remasters an
  
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• The original Thunderbolts lineup is coming back – and now they're working for Doctor Doom

  15-11-2024 16:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  2025 is the year the Thunderbolts step up and take center stage in the MCU, with their own movie hitting theaters in early May. Meanwhile, over in Marvel Comics, Doctor Doom is ruling supreme having conquered the world – in part because of Bucky Barnes' actions. Bucky and the Thunderbolts plan to fight back – but there's one major thing standing in their way: the original lineup of the perennially messy superteam!Thunderbolts: Doomstrike is a new five-issue limited series from writer
  
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• Helldivers 2's new Democracy Space Station is killing so many Helldivers that the devs are giving out free shields and extra lives in a "temporary" emergency fix

  15-11-2024 15:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Update: Developer Arrowhead has acknowledged that the Democracy Space Station that Helldivers 2 players spent months fighting for is, in fact, more of a nuisance than anything, causing "an unexpectedly steep increase in heroic sacrifices." To help mitigate all the friendly fire, an emergency "temporary" change has been rolled out, giving all players fighting on DSS-guarded planets extra lives and free shields for a little added buffer."This is a temporary change, while a full assessment of the o
  
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• Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station is here, but it's a friendly-fire nightmare that "does nothing but team kill" the players who helped build it

  15-11-2024 15:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  This week was supposed to be a triumphant one for Helldivers 2 players everywhere, with the dawn of a "new era of Galactic Freedom" brought in by the Democracy Space Station. However, it appears that our potent new Weapon of Mass Liberation might be a bit too strong for our own good.It took almost two months of Major Orders to complete the DSS, which was originally said to be a "powerful strategic tool" with the potential to "change the course of the war." Upon its activation this week, things s
  
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• As viral Piglet game hits $300 resale amid Silent Hill and Resident Evil comparisons, collectors say it's "the perfect encapsulation of why retro game collection f***ing sucks now"

  15-11-2024 15:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Did you know that an old Piglet game is going viral and highlighting everything wrong with the retro market? Well, now you do.You probably remember Piglet, the anxious Winnie the Pooh character, just like I do. A cute pink little piggy who totters after his best friend, the red-shirt-wearing Pooh bear. What you've probably never seen before is Piglet's Big Game, a PS2 title that is eerily reminiscent of Silent Hill. It plays more like a horror game than a beloved children's classic.Recently, cli
  
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• After being announced 20 years ago, Tom Hardy's "awesome" Splinter Cell movie is now officially dead

  15-11-2024 15:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Splinter Cell movie was first announced back in 2004 with a trailer on the Chaos Theory disc. It later entered development with Tom Hardy in talks to star in 2012, but then everything went very quiet with the latest update coming in 2015 when Hardy himself announced the movie would be released in 2017.Now, we have official confirmation from producer Basil Iwanyk that the project is dead. "That movie would have been awesome," he told The Direct. "Just couldn't get it right, script-wise, budge
  
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• Matt Reeves has finally explained why Batman doesn't intervene in The Penguin

  15-11-2024 14:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Batman director Matt Reeves has finally explained why the Caped Crusader doesn't intervene during the events of The Penguin."This was a time of great turmoil in the city, it's literally the week after what happened," Reeves told Digital Spy. "Much of the city is in desperation, so police can't get everywhere, there's crime everywhere, it's a very, very dangerous time."[Batman's] out there trying to grapple with the aftermath of everything that happened, which to some degree he blames himself
  
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• Ubisoft reportedly strikes down Assassin's Creed Shadows and Animus Hub leaks as it's claimed there'll be a battle pass, and bizarrely, in-game partnerships with Visa and Red Bull

  15-11-2024 13:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ubisoft has reportedly taken swift action against a new Assassin's Creed Shadows leak that claimed to reveal details about a battle pass full of cosmetics for the upcoming stealth game. A Reddit post on the r/GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit initially shared links to a plethora of images of different outfits, assets, and weapons, as well as the cosmetics apparently included in the battle pass, and a first look at the Animus Hub. However, at the time of writing, all but two of these images ha
  
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• Ubisoft kills "inaccurate rumors" around Assassin's Creed Animus Hub: rewards are "entirely free," no paid sub or battle pass, and "no extra cost" to missions

  15-11-2024 13:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Update: An official post from a Ubisoft community manager has debunked a packet of rumors regarding the forthcoming Assassin's Creed Animus Hub. Here's the publisher's full statement:"Hello everyone. It has come to our attention that inaccurate rumors have been circulating online regarding the upcoming Animus Hub (ex-codename Infinity). We wanted to take this occasion to clarify that:"1. All the rewards available in the Animus Hub will be entirely free."2. There are no paid subscriptions or paid
  
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• Ryan Reynolds shares an "abandoned" scene from Deadpool and Wolverine, featuring a namedrop of X-Men's Jean Grey

  15-11-2024 13:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ryan Reynolds has shared a new, previously unseen Deadpool and Wolverine scene – and it namedrops another X-Men character."An abandoned, half-baked, quasi-edited and never-before-seen-for-good-reason montage featuring the greatest rock band on earth? 'Kay," Reynolds tweeted, alongside the clip, which clocks in at one minute and 13 seconds (and which you can watch below).
  An abandoned, half-baked, quasi-edited and never-before-seen-for-good-reason montage featuring the greatest rock band on
  
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• Phil Spencer says Xbox will "definitely do more consoles" as he seems to take a jab at the PS5 Pro: "We don't need to do incremental hardware for our own benefit"

  15-11-2024 13:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xbox ran an ad showing off everything that is now an Xbox, and while some fans are worried this means the company is abandoning the iconic hardware, Phil Spencer assures it will "definitely do more consoles."The new ad, "This is an Xbox," shows off all the various pieces of tech you can use to play Xbox games. From PCs to smartphones to smart TVs - basically anything smart - you can play Halo on many devices these days.The new ad follows a shift to cloud gaming over the recent yea
  
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• After leading his own RPG to release, Dragon Age: The Veilguard lead dubs Hideo Kojima as "one of the few people" who deserves the title of "auteurship"

  15-11-2024 13:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Shortly after the launch of his own long-awaited RPG, BioWare creative director and Dragon Age: The Veilguard lead John Epler praises Metal Gear mastermind Hideo Kojima for his ability to bring whatever he has envisioned to the screen as a solid video game.Speaking in a recent post on BlueSky in response to a Washington Post article on Kojima, Epler shares his thoughts on the fellow creator's reputation and work. "Generally I resist the idea of auteurship in games," writes the Dragon Age directo
  
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• A new Sonic 3 image has a suspiciously large empty space – and it could be hiding a secret cameo

  15-11-2024 12:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new image for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has left a suspiciously perfect amount of space for a mystery character, and fans are inevitably trying to work out who it is – despite one cast member's on-brand misdirects.The image in question comes from Entertainment Weekly. In it, Gerald Robotnik (Jim Carrey), Shadow (Keanu Reeves), Ivo Robotnik (Jim Carrey, pulling double duty), and Agent Stone (Lee Madjoub) are shown standing in a street.You don't need to know much about blocking and shot composi
  
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