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The latest headlines from around the games press. Articles open on the publisher's site.
The latest headlines from around the games press. Articles open on the publisher's site.

GamesRadar+ · 51m ago
BioWare co-founder says EA's Saudi Arabia buyout was "the final nail in the coffin" for the studio
EA didn't deserve BioWare if that's the case

PC Gamer · 1h ago
Can you name the horror games these deeply unpleasant bathrooms are from?
Bring holy water and Clorox wipes

Kotaku · 2h ago
World Of Warcraft’s Long Awaited Housing Feature Was The Best Thing About This Expansion, So Why Did I Stop Visiting?
You can always come home

Kotaku · 2h ago
World Of Warcraft: Forever Had ‘The Largest Beta In Franchise History’
'The craziest numbers I've seen in 17 years'

GamesRadar+ · 2h ago
86-year-old singer in GTA 6 has no idea what Grand Theft Auto is: "The show is a game show?"
Cliff Richard's Devil Woman has made a mark on GTA fans

Polygon · 2h ago
The best Han 86 build in Modern Warfare 4
A guide detailing the best Han 86 build in Modern Warfare 4, along with the loadout and class to run with it.

Polygon · 3h ago
The Case Against Larian Saving Dragon Age, No Matter How Tempting It Sounds
Fans want Larian to take over Dragon Age after BioWare’s closure. Here’s why Larian’s own plans, Dragon Age’s DNA, and EA all say no

IGN · 3h ago
'Appreciate the Fans' — GTA 5 Cast Tell Jason and Lucia’s Actors the Most Important Things They Should Know Before GTA 6 Launches Them to Fame
The stars behind GTA 5’s Franklin, Michael, and Trevor, along with the voice of CJ from San Andreas, were asked if they had any advice for the actors playing GTA 6’s Jason and Lucia now that the game is almost here.

Kotaku · 3h ago
Xbox’s First Report Card Following Its Big ‘Reset’ Looks A Lot Like All The Others
Hardware down

GamesRadar+ · 3h ago
Alien Isolation 2's Xenomorph will "hunt you more aggressively," says lead dev
I'm not sure I can handle an "even more intelligent" Xenomorph

PC Gamer · 3h ago
Epic Games chief Tim Sweeney claims 'Valve has held gaming back for years'
Sweeney says locking developers into the "walled garden" of Steamworks is a real problem.

GamesRadar+ · 3h ago
Can anyone overthrow Steam? "As long as Valve is independent," analyst says it looks impossible
"Steam is difficult to avoid," says analyst

GamesRadar+ · 4h ago
Phantom Blade Zero is the 20-year culmination of a $7 indie RPG
"Back then, I had no idea where my life or career would lead"

GamesRadar+ · 4h ago
Michael C. Hall says Dexter is "vulnerable" to Uma Thurman's hitwoman in Resurrection season 2
Exclusive: Michael C. Hall and Uma Thurman tease what's in store for Dexter and Charley relationship in season 2

PC Gamer · 4h ago
WoW: Forever's update schedule will be 'a little more laid back' than the main MMO
Developers say the plan is to release updates a few times a year to match the MMO's classic spirit.

Eurogamer · 4h ago
Epic Games further doubles down on gen-AI tools for Fortnite, Unreal Engine 6 and more: "Our engineers are no longer writing the bulk of the code"
To no one's surprise, Epic Games has now confirmed that it's tripling down on its gen-AI push and will use the controversial tech on everything from Fortnite to the next iteration of its widely-used game development engine, Unreal Engine 6. Read more

Polygon · 5h ago
BG3 Owes Everything to One Underrated 2009 BioWare RPG
Baldur’s Gate 3 fans, meet Dragon Age: Origins, the 2009 BioWare RPG with the same campfire confessions, disaster friends, and impossible choices.

Kotaku · 5h ago
Get Up To Speed On World Of Warcraft: Forever’s Big Launch: Everything You Need To Know
See you at the Crossroads

Eurogamer · 5h ago
Alien: Isolation 2 devs commit to a physical edition: "Staying true to the analogue nature of Alien is one of our pillars"
The developers behind Alien: Isolation 2 are committing to a full physical edition, and have shared even more details about the highly-anticipated survival horror sequel. Read more

Polygon · 5h ago
Backrooms Director Teases Next Dream Projects — Is Portal One of Them?
Kane Parsons' comments in a recent interview have sparked speculation that he's working on a 'Portal' movie.

GamesRadar+ · 5h ago
Blizzard wants you to play Wow Forever "wherever you want, and at some point on whatever you want"
Blizzard is enjoying watching WoW Forever on ROG Ally X and Nintendo DS

GameSpot · 5h ago
GTA 6 Online Could Be Released In Early 2027, Bank Says
Take-Two's biggest release ever, GTA 6 , is coming up in November, but the company's share price continues to drop. It's down 21% this year and has now dipped under $200 this week after reaching a 52-week high of $265. In short, the stock is struggling , but one big bank says it…

Kotaku · 5h ago
Gorgeous Stardew Valley For Witches Cozy Sim Finally Has A Release Date After 10 Years Of Waiting
Chucklefish is finally ready for players to hop into Witchbrook

IGN · 5h ago
Alien: Isolation 2 Team Confirms Physical Edition, Photo Mode, and New Gameplay Details
The team behind Alien: Isolation 2 released a Q&A that reveals new gameplay details, including using your real-life microphone, a physical edition, a photo mode, and more.

Polygon · 6h ago
Resident Evil Lead Teases Series’ ‘Conclusion’ Coming In the Next 10 Years
Resident Evil's next ten years could bring change and even a conclusion to the series following Requiem's release.

Kotaku · 6h ago
Athanasia Is System Shock With Dinosaurs, And It Works So Damn Well
Athanasia is an immersive sim with dinos, secret passages, and codes hidden in emails

GameSpot · 6h ago
LOTRO’s Latest Expansion Is Out Now, Nearly 20 Years After The Game Launched
The Lord of the Rings Online, an MMO based on the popular fantasy series, got its latest expansion today, some 19.5 years after the game was originally released in 2007. The new expansion is called The Wolves of Mordor, and as its name suggests, the expansion is focused on the…

PC Gamer · 6h ago
Witchbrook is delayed again, now set for release in 2027
We finally have a solid launch date, and it's not in 2026 as planned but it's not too far off, either.

Kotaku · 6h ago
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Developer Deletes Layoff Announcement, Then Reposts It Just Two Weeks After Scoring 96 Percent Positive Review Rating On Steam
Auroch Digital deleted its initial layoff announcement

Polygon · 6h ago
Modern Warfare 4’s Multiplayer Is the Best Call of Duty Has Been in 7 Years
Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer innovates and impresses, but it isn't without problems, including some disappointing maps and broken spawns.