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Jake Brigstock
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Gaming Correspondent / Chief Indy100 Reporter at The Independent | All views my own
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Next year could see the 'floodgates' open for loads of Nintendo Switch 2 third-party releases, according to an insider

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Nintendo Switch 2 'floodgates' to open for games in 2026 claims insider
An insider says the "floodgates" will open for third-party games to release on Nintendo Switch 2, claiming there is one game that will blow people away.There have already been a number of third-party ...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Check out my full, in-depth preview of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined after being hands-on with it for a couple of hours or so

#DragonQuest #DragonQuestVIIReimagined #DQ7 #SquareEnix #Gaming
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined preview: Square Enix is nailing another remake
Remaking games so they deliver doses of nostalgia to returning audiences while enticing new people at the same time is no mean feat.Doing that with iconic titles that are considered to be among the ve...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Gamers have had a lot to say about indie game Megabonk being withdrawn from The Game Awards

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The Game Awards 2025: Megabonk withdrawal has gamers all pointing out the same thing
Developer Vedinad has withdrawn indie title Megabonk's nomination at The Game Awards but gamers have all been pointing out the same thing about this on social media.Megabonk is a third-person bullet h...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Several insiders have doubled down on claims about Half-Life 3 being 'real' with a reveal window being worked out

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Half-Life 3: Insiders double-down on claims reveal is imminent
Despite what seems to be a key date about the potential reveal of the rumoured Half-Life 3 "coming and going", insiders have claimed the game is real and an announcement timeline is being worked on.Ha...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Once again, we're a year away from GTA 6 releasing - keep it locked with our dedicated live blog on the game and Rockstar Games for all the latest

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GTA 6 LIVE: Revised release date hits key milestone - 'again'
GTA 6's revised release date has hit a key milestone as fans joke that Rockstar Games has hit the same marker "again". The update comes after Rockstar recently delayed the game to 19 November 2026.Fan...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Keep it locked for all the latest as always on GTA 6 and Rockstar Games

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GTA 6 LIVE: Rockstar Games has been 'doing Switch 2 tests' claim insiders
Several reportedly reputable gaming industry insiders are claiming Rockstar Games has been "doing Switch 2" tests for GTA 6.This comes as players hope for new GTA 6 trailers, screenshots and official ...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Gamers want more from Battlefield 6 Season 1's latest update

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Battlefield 6 Season 1 update: Everything that's new - but gamers aren't satisfied
Battlefield 6 developers have revealed everything that's new in the upcoming Season 1 update - yet despite extensive additions, changes and tweaks, gamers are still not satisfied.Battlefield Studios p...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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There's been an update on Xbox's plans for new hardware but a lot of gamers are worried they will be priced out

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Xbox president doubles down on new console but gamers still have the same worry
Xbox president Sarah Bond has doubled down on consoles being "absolutely core" to Microsoft's gaming branch, saying their "most valuable players love the Xbox experience".But with Bond again mentionin...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Check out my full, updated review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review - the good, the bad and the ugly
It's never ideal to start with a cliche - but the phrase 'the good, the bad and the ugly' springs to mind when looking back at my time with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at launch.There's been a lot ridin...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs have had the most wholesome reaction to the game becoming the most nominated game of all time at The Game Awards

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The Game Awards: Expedition 33 devs have wholesome reaction to record nominations
Nominations for The Game Awards 2025 have been revealed with indie title Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 up for a record 12 awards - and developers had the most wholesome reaction to the news on social me...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Several industry insiders claim Rockstar Games has been exploring the possibility of getting GTA 6 on Nintendo Switch 2

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GTA 6 LIVE: Rockstar Games has been 'doing Switch 2 tests' claim insiders
Several reportedly reputable gaming industry insiders are claiming Rockstar Games has been "doing Switch 2" tests for GTA 6.This comes as players hope for new GTA 6 trailers, screenshots and official ...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Assetto Corsa Rally developers have shared how they've created what's arguably the most realistic rally sim ever

#AssettoCorsa #AssettoCorsaRally #Racing #Rally #Gaming
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November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Nintendo eShop's Black Friday sale is now live - here are 20 of the best discounts you can get for Switch 2 and original Switch games

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Nintendo eShop Black Friday sale is live - 20 best discounts you can get
Nintendo's Black Friday sale on its eShop has just started with up to 70 per cent off select digital Switch 2 and original Switch games - and we've rounded up some of the best bargains you can bag.The...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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GameStop has announced a 'trade anything' day with some exclusions - so what can you actually sell?

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GameStop 'trade anything' day announced: What can I actually trade in?
GameStop has announced a 'trade anything' day where for one day only, you can trade in unwanted items for store credit - but there are a few exceptions you need to know about.It's happening on Saturda...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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All the latest on GTA 6 and Rockstar Games as a community map trying to piece together what the in-game map will look like has been given some key updates

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GTA 6 LIVE: Map updates reveal key Vice City changes
A popular GTA 6 community map has been updated as fans continue to try and piece together what the in-game map will look like.The update comes as players wait for new GTA 6 trailers, screenshots and o...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Talk of a next gen port for Red Dead Redemption 2 has picked back up

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Red Dead Redemption 2 next gen port gets key update from insider
A reputable insider has given an encouraging update on the rumoured next gen port of Red Dead Redemption 2.It's long been rumoured that Rockstar Games is working on bringing RDR2 to PS5, Xbox Series X...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Black Ops 7's campaign isn't going down well online, with some saying 'this is not Call of Duty anymore'

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Black Ops 7 campaign is being panned online: 'This is not Call of Duty anymore'
Gamers who have already played through Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's campaign have been very critical about it online, with some saying "this is not Call of Duty anymore".Black Ops 7 is set in 2035 and ...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Season 5 of Marvel Rivals is going live imminently - here's everything you need to know

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When can I play Marvel Rivals Season 5 and what's new?
Marvel Rivals Season 5 is just around the corner and here's everything you need to know about when you can play it and what's new.Servers went down for maintenance at 9am GMT (4am ET / 1am PT) and the...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Keep it locked for all the latest on GTA 6 and Rockstar Games as fans have been having their say on the Red Dead Redemption mobile and next gen ports

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GTA 6 LIVE: 'We got Red Dead Redemption on mobile before GTA 6'
Rockstar Games has confirmed Red Dead Redemption is releasing on mobile and next gen consoles, with fans mocking "we got RDR mobile before GTA 6".The announcement arrives as players wait for new GTA 6...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Check out my review in progress of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review in progress - the CoD that we need
There's a lot of pressure on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to do well - not just because of the release of Battlefield 6 but also with the feeling among some players that Black Ops 6 started to feel like ...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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The latest on all things GTA 6 and Rockstar Games as a mobile port for Red Dead Redemption with Undead Nightmare included is coming to iOS and Android

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GTA 6 LIVE: Former Rockstar Games writer gives release date delay verdict
A former Rockstar Games writer, producer and director has given his thoughts on GTA 6's latest delay after the studio confirmed the game will not be released until 19 November 2026.Fans are still wait...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Gamers are split about the recently announced Horizon Steel Frontiers MMORPG

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Horizon Steel Frontiers MMORPG announced - but gamers are completely divided
Horizon Steel Frontiers has just been announced. It's an upcoming game set in the renowned Horizon universe that was created by Guerrilla Games - but gamers seem to be completely divided about it.Hori...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Check out my initial thoughts of Assetto Corsa Rally early access - as it's not the full release, we'll wait to fully review it until then, but these are my first impressions on it

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Assetto Corsa Rally early access first impressions - I'm useless but I'm addicted
I'm finally getting the hang of this... Just a few more corners to go... Nearly there... Aaaaaaand I've crashed. Again.This was a recurring theme throughout my time with Assetto Corsa Rally, both usin...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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The IWGB has just announced that 220 letters, signed by Rockstar staff, have now been delivered to leadership at the company, demanding the immediate reinstatement of their fired colleagues.
A demonstration for the fired Rockstar employees held in Edinburgh last week outside the front entrance of Rockstar North.
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Will the Steam Machine rival the PS5 and Xbox Series X? Either way, gamers are absolutely loving what they've seen about it so far

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Steam Machine console announced to rival PS5 and Xbox - and fans are loving it
Valve has just announced a new suite of hardware, including a new Steam controller, Steam Frame VR and Steam Machine console - and the Machine to rival the PS5 and Xbox Series X is going down incredib...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM