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Elder Scrolls Online studio founder confirms that he left because Microsoft cancelled his MMO
Elder Scrolls Online studio founder confirms that he left because Microsoft cancelled his MMO
Matt Firor left ZeniMax after Microsoft cancelled his dream MMO, Project Blackbird. He's now an anonymous player, unsure of his next move. 🎮🤔
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January 2, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Elder Scrolls Online studio founder confirms that he left because Microsoft cancelled his MMO
Limited Run Games CEO to step down, says company 'could benefit from new leadership'
Limited Run Games CEO to step down, says company 'could benefit from new leadership'
Limited Run Games' CEO steps down after 10 years, citing new opportunities and the need for fresh leadership. Change is underway. 🎮🔄
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January 2, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Limited Run Games CEO to step down, says company 'could benefit from new leadership'
PXN VD6 Direct Drive Racing Wheel Bundle Review
PXN VD6 Direct Drive Racing Wheel Bundle Review
PXN's VD6 offers solid entry-level direct drive for PC, but lacks console support and ecosystem depth compared to MOZA. Decent value, yet limited options. 🎮⚙️
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January 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
PXN VD6 Direct Drive Racing Wheel Bundle Review
As Katsuhiro Harada says goodbye to Tekken, Bandai promises 'more fights, more updates' in 2026
As Katsuhiro Harada says goodbye to Tekken, Bandai promises 'more fights, more updates' in 2026
Katsuhiro Harada steps away from Tekken after 30 years. Bandai Namco plans more updates for Tekken 8 in 2026, but the future feels uncertain. 🎮🤔
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January 2, 2026 at 2:47 AM
As Katsuhiro Harada says goodbye to Tekken, Bandai promises 'more fights, more updates' in 2026
Lionsgate exec teases new AAA games based on owned IP, mentions Saw and John Wick
Lionsgate exec teases new AAA games based on owned IP, mentions Saw and John Wick
Lionsgate hints at new AAA games for John Wick and Saw, but details are vague and timelines unclear. 🎮🕹️ We'll have to wait and see.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Lionsgate exec teases new AAA games based on owned IP, mentions Saw and John Wick
Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2? Yoshi-P says: 'Please wait while looking forward to it'
Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2? Yoshi-P says: 'Please wait while looking forward to it'
Yoshi-P hints Final Fantasy 14 may come to Switch 2, but no official word yet. We'll have to wait and see how it unfolds. 🎮⌛
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January 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2? Yoshi-P says: 'Please wait while looking forward to it'
Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro 8TB SSD Review - Massive Capacity with Elite Performance
Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro 8TB SSD Review - Massive Capacity with Elite Performance
Biwin's 8TB X570 Pro SSD offers top-tier PCIe Gen5 speeds and efficiency but comes with a high price and niche appeal. ⚙️💾
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January 1, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro 8TB SSD Review - Massive Capacity with Elite Performance
PXN V10 Ultra Direct Drive Sim Racing Bundle Review
PXN V10 Ultra Direct Drive Sim Racing Bundle Review
The PXN V10 Ultra offers direct drive at a low price with decent pedals and console support, but feedback and paddle flex show its budget roots. 🎮🛠
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January 1, 2026 at 3:32 PM
PXN V10 Ultra Direct Drive Sim Racing Bundle Review
Brandon Sanderson 'talking to some AAA developers' to make a Mistborn game
Brandon Sanderson 'talking to some AAA developers' to make a Mistborn game
Brandon Sanderson is in early talks with AAA developers about a Mistborn game, but no deal is set yet. Progress is slow and uncertain. 🎮🤔
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January 1, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Brandon Sanderson 'talking to some AAA developers' to make a Mistborn game
Hideo Kojima outlines his plans for 2026 as KojiPro continues its 'Second Phase'
Hideo Kojima outlines his plans for 2026 as KojiPro continues its 'Second Phase'
Kojima Productions plans a busy 2026 with new horror and espionage games, plus film and anime projects. A year of steady preparation ahead. 🎮🎥
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January 1, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Hideo Kojima outlines his plans for 2026 as KojiPro continues its 'Second Phase'
Sony patents 'AI ghosts' that can help players with in-game hints
Sony patents 'AI ghosts' that can help players with in-game hints
Sony's new patent suggests AI "ghosts" could guide players through tough game parts by learning from past gameplay. 🤖🎮 Not guaranteed to appear yet.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Sony patents 'AI ghosts' that can help players with in-game hints
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition Review - The Silent Giant
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition Review - The Silent Giant
The ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua OC is impressively quiet and fast but huge and pricey at $1499. Not ideal for smaller cases or tight budgets. 🎮🖥️
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December 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition Review - The Silent Giant
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD Review - Lab Champion at 1TB
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD Review - Lab Champion at 1TB
Samsung's 9100 PRO 1TB SSD offers very strong real-world performance and efficiency, but it isn't the top pick for PS5 storage. ⚙️💾
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December 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB SSD Review - Lab Champion at 1TB
Fallout is the franchise Bethesda is doing 'the most work in,' Todd Howard says
Fallout is the franchise Bethesda is doing 'the most work in,' Todd Howard says
Bethesda is focusing most of its work on Fallout projects, while the main team is busy with Elder Scrolls 6. More Fallout news will come later. 🎮📺
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December 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Fallout is the franchise Bethesda is doing 'the most work in,' Todd Howard says
Original id Software dev shares what it was like porting Doom to the Atari Jaguar
Original id Software dev shares what it was like porting Doom to the Atari Jaguar
Porting Doom to the Atari Jaguar meant cutting textures and shrinking maps due to limited memory, making the process frustrating despite the console's power. 🎮🕹️
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December 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Original id Software dev shares what it was like porting Doom to the Atari Jaguar
Report: Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes also planned in Unreal Engine 5
Report: Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes also planned in Unreal Engine 5
Halo Studios may remake Halo 2 and 3 campaigns in Unreal Engine 5, but multiplayer will stay separate. No official confirmation yet. 🎮🤔
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December 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Report: Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes also planned in Unreal Engine 5
GTA 6 won't cost $100 but it could be made with AI, former Rockstar dev says
GTA 6 won't cost $100 but it could be made with AI, former Rockstar dev says
GTA 6 likely won't cost $100 but may be the most expensive game ever, using AI to cut down on repetitive work during development. 🤖🎮
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December 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
GTA 6 won't cost $100 but it could be made with AI, former Rockstar dev says
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora playerbase spikes by 553% following new Avatar: Fire and Ash movie
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora playerbase spikes by 553% following new Avatar: Fire and Ash movie
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora saw a 553% player spike after the new movie, hitting 12,496 players. The game's sale likely helped boost numbers 🎮📈
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December 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora playerbase spikes by 553% following new Avatar: Fire and Ash movie
PlayStation emulator ePSXe gets updated for the first time in 10 years
PlayStation emulator ePSXe gets updated for the first time in 10 years
ePSXe got its first update in 10 years, adding CHD file support and some fixes. Not much else has changed though. 🎮🕹️
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December 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
PlayStation emulator ePSXe gets updated for the first time in 10 years
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 Review - Unbeatable Performance, Stunning Design
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 Review - Unbeatable Performance, Stunning Design
The ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum RTX 5090 delivers top 4K performance but at a steep $4,000 price. The gains over standard RTX 5090 are modest. ⚡🖥️
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December 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 Review - Unbeatable Performance, Stunning Design
CD Projekt sells GOG storefront for $25 million shortly after launching subscription service
CD Projekt sells GOG storefront for $25 million shortly after launching subscription service
CD Projekt sold GOG to co-founder Michal Kicinski for $25M. GOG stays DRM-free and focused on classic games, despite unclear profitability. 🎮🤔
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December 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
CD Projekt sells GOG storefront for $25 million shortly after launching subscription service
Helldivers 2 might follow in Destiny 2's footsteps with 'sequel-level' features via new updates
Helldivers 2 might follow in Destiny 2's footsteps with 'sequel-level' features via new updates
Arrowhead wants to continually update Helldivers 2 instead of releasing a sequel.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Helldivers 2 might follow in Destiny 2's footsteps with 'sequel-level' features via new updates
Dell Pro Plus Earbuds EB525 Review - Productivity Buds
Dell Pro Plus Earbuds EB525 Review - Productivity Buds
Dell's Pro Plus Earbuds offer decent ANC and clear calls for Teams, but mic quality is average and on-ear controls can be tricky to master. 🎧🤔
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December 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Dell Pro Plus Earbuds EB525 Review - Productivity Buds
HP preps new HyperX OMEN MAX 16, OMEN 16, OMEN 15 gaming laptops for CES 2026
HP preps new HyperX OMEN MAX 16, OMEN 16, OMEN 15 gaming laptops for CES 2026
HP's new OMEN laptops at CES 2026 show clear gaps in specs and price, with faster RAM and SSD only in the MAX 16 model. 🎮💻
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December 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
HP preps new HyperX OMEN MAX 16, OMEN 16, OMEN 15 gaming laptops for CES 2026
PlayStation 6 and Xbox Next could be delayed: 'industry as a whole' concerned over RAM supply
PlayStation 6 and Xbox Next could be delayed: 'industry as a whole' concerned over RAM supply
RAM shortages and rising prices may delay PlayStation 6 and Xbox Next beyond 2027-2028, complicating console launches and costs. 🎮⚠️
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December 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM
PlayStation 6 and Xbox Next could be delayed: 'industry as a whole' concerned over RAM supply