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BioWare's co-founder fought to make Baldur's Gate 3 for over a decade, then Larian did it instead: 'I don't really get jealous'

"We could not convince people to fund Baldur's Gate 3," says Trent Oster. It's a stunning statement to hear now, on the other side of Larian's smash hit bear sex extravaganza. But for two decades beforehand, other developers tried and failed to get Baldur's Gate 3 made.The first was Black Isle, which slapped the title...

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Xbox Games Studios loses two top execs, days after Microsoft CEO calls for company "reset"

Xbox Games Studios boss Craig Duncan and chief of staff Louise O'Connor have left Microsoft, according to reports, with all the studios under Duncan's watch now operating under Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty until a replacement is found. Read more

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As Xbox eyes layoffs, Microsoft's CEO says its videogames aren't monetised enoughβ€”so it's not the cancelled games or $68.7 billion deals or AI overspending, then

What's the problem with Microsoft's attitude towards videogames, one might ask? Could it be acquiring Activision-Blizzard for $68.7 billion and then laying off 1,900 people? Could it be shutting down projects that've been in development for years, which were actively liked by leadership? No, it's the monetisation that'...

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The Brimmed Caps (Finally) Make Their Move: Witch Hat Atelier Episode 12 Review

The penultimate episode of Witch Hat Atelier has arrived, and emotions are mixed. The finale will undoubtedly be a spectacle, perhaps on par with Qifrey's battle against the dragon in Episode 5, giving eager fans plenty to look forward to as Bug Films' adaptation comes to an end. However, the pain of saying goodbye to...

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MSI Versa 300 Wireless 8K review

MSI might not be the first name you think of when it comes to gaming mice, but the brand has been quietly toiling away with its peripherals in recent times and has come up with the Versa 300 Wireless 8K as its latest entry. On the face of it, with a 26,000 DPI sensor, 8000 Hz wireless polling rate and a light 66g mass,...

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Boruto: 10 Strongest God-Tier Abilities, Ranked

Most of the characters in Boruto operate on a level of power that makes Naruto's power-scaling look modest by comparison. Boruto Uzumakialone scales higher than most of the older generation of shinobi, including Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. As a result, the Borutoseries is filled with god-tier abilities that only those...

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Nintendo's latest Direct was reportedly 2026's most-watched Summer Game Fest showcase, and Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake was the most-viewed trailer

June's Nintendo Direct presentation was reportedly this year's most-watched Summer Game Fest showcase. Read more

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New multiplayer The Witcher game details surface, but it might not be Project Sirius

It's a great time to be a fan of The Witcher. A decade after the immaculate Blood and Wine DLC dropped for The Witcher 3, CD Projekt Red revealed a third expac, Songs of the Past, will be coming in 2027. Well, that's not all, as a new multiplayer game set in-universe is reportedly in development for PC and mobile.

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Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios boss steps down after less than two years, amid major changes for the platform

Craig Duncan has stepped down from his role as head of Xbox Game Studios after less than two years. He will be departing the company this week. Read more

3 weeks ago πŸ‘ 5
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The UK's dramatic under-16 social media ban will also apply to "gaming services", but at least they're not coming for multiplayer

The UK government have announced a ban on social media platforms for British people under the age of 16, encompassing Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.com (known hereabouts as MechaHitler.com or Xitter, among other lousy putdowns). The ban is expected to come into force in spring 2027, and will hav...

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Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Gets A Surprise Update Years Later And It’s Broken A Top-Tier Character

Capcom decided to drop an unannounced patch for Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 on Steam today, and inadvertently broke the top-tier character Phoenix in the process

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EA launches new advertising platform enabling brands to "integrate directly into gameplay"

Electronic Arts has officially launched EA Advertising, a new platform that the company says will enable brands to more directly connect with players of its games - by integrating them "directly into gameplay". Read more

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