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Woot Sells Sonic x Shadow Generations for $1 to New Customers Today

Amazon-owned retailer Woot is offering Sonic x Shadow Generations for a single dollar to first-time shoppers who apply the promo code HELLOTEN at checkout. The deal also drops Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to $8 on Nintendo Switch, with free shipping for Amazon Prime members. Both titles earned strong reviews from IGN and represent some of the best Sonic releases in years.

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Microsoft's 25th Anniversary Translucent Green Xbox Series X Leaks at $899.99

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Review — The Best Way to Play a Flawed Masterpiece

The Master Collection port brings Metal Gear Solid 4 to PC and Steam Deck with 4K resolution and a locked 60 fps, finally freeing the 2008 classic from its PlayStation 3 exile. Acts 1 and 2 deliver some of the finest stealth sandboxes ever designed, but the second half abandons gameplay for excessive cutscenes and linear sequences.

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Dave Bautista Cast as Kratos in Prime Video God of War Series After Ryan Hurst Injury

Dave Bautista has officially replaced Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Prime Video's live-action God of War series after Hurst suffered a torn bicep during stunt filming. Production is set to resume in mid-October 2026, while Santa Monica Studios prepares to launch God of War Laufey in February 2027.

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Netflix Confirms Blue Eye Samurai Ends With Third Season

Netflix has officially confirmed that Blue Eye Samurai will conclude with a third and final season, wrapping up Mizu's revenge journey across Edo-period Japan and beyond. Season 2 arrives in January 2027, with the final season to follow. The announcement came alongside a new trailer at Anime NYC showing Mizu sailing toward London.

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The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions Hit 4K Digital for $15

The complete Lord of the Rings Extended Edition trilogy in 4K UHD digital is currently on sale for $14.99, down from its regular $45 price. This limited-time deal covers all three Peter Jackson films with the extended footage that fans consider the definitive versions. For anyone who has been streaming on HBO Max or holding onto aging disc collections, this is the cheapest way to own the trilogy permanently in its highest-quality format.

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TECHNOLOGY14h ago · 24 views

Malware Poses as GTA 6 Leaks on Piracy Sites Following CyberLeek Footage

NordVPN experts warn that malware disguised as playable Grand Theft Auto 6 builds is circulating on piracy sites after alleged gameplay footage from leaker CyberLeek appeared online. The fake downloads and credential-harvesting pages exploit fans searching for leaked content. Rockstar Games has not commented on the situation.

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Riot Ends 2XKO Active Development in December 2026, Servers Stay Online

Riot Games announced it will end active development for its tag fighter 2XKO in December 2026 after failing to retain enough players for a sustainable future. The final content patch arrives in October, and servers will remain online with most gameplay content unlocked for free.

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Infinity Ward Opens Up on Modern Warfare 4 Beta, Matchmaking Changes, and Campaign Integration

Infinity Ward's Joe Cecot and Jacky Reynolds discuss the Modern Warfare 4 beta's new matchmaking system borrowed from Black Ops 7, the first-ever campaign mission included in a Call of Duty beta, and how player feedback will shape the final launch. The developers emphasize data-driven iteration and cross-mode cohesion.

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Marvel's Wolverine Limited-Edition PS5 Hardware and Controllers Now Available for Preorder in the UK

Marvel's Wolverine launches on September 15, and PlayStation is marking the occasion with a wave of limited-edition PS5 hardware including DualSense controllers in Battle Yellow and Adamantium silver, a Digital Edition console bundle, and console covers. Preorders are live now at PS Direct and Smyths Toys UK, though several items have already sold out at the official store.

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Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Price Hike for UK Starting September 1

Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Switch 2 will cost £419.99 in the UK beginning September 1, a £24 increase over the current £395.99 price. The hike mirrors similar increases across the US, Canada, and Europe, which Nintendo attributes to market conditions and the global business outlook.

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The Duskbloods Brings Vampire: The Masquerade Inspiration to FromSoftware's First Multiplayer-Focused Title Since Elden Ring

FromSoftware has revealed The Duskbloods, a new multiplayer action RPG inspired by the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG. The game launches in 2025 on PS5 and PC, marking the studio's first multiplayer-focused project since Elden Ring. Players can expect PvPvE gameplay set in a gothic horror world that channels Bloodborne's atmosphere through a vampire-themed lens.

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Microsoft's 25th Anniversary Translucent Green Xbox Series X Leaks at $899.99

Leaked pricing details reveal Microsoft's 25th anniversary translucent green Xbox Series X will retail for $899.99 when it launches on November 27. The special edition console matches the PlayStation 5 Pro's price point and arrives just in time for Black Friday shopping.

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Iman Vellani Hosts Official Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Podcast

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Steam Week in Review: 32 Games Brave Enough to Launch on GTA 6 Day

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Steam Storefront Update Adds New Language Options Across Multiple Regions

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Star Wars: Smuggler's Gambit Extends Disney's Smuggler's Run Ride Into Fortnite PvE

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No Man's Sky Marks 10 Years With 40 Free Updates as PlayStation Podcast Looks Back

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IGN Previews Roundup: Marvel's Wolverine, Star Wars Zero Company, Fire Emblem, Job Simulator

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Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike

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Woot Sells Sonic x Shadow Generations for $1 to New Customers Today

Microsoft's 25th Anniversary Translucent Green Xbox Series X Leaks at $899.99

Iman Vellani Hosts Official Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Podcast

Latest

News

Microsoft's 25th Anniversary Translucent Green Xbox Series X Leaks at $899.99

Iman Vellani Hosts Official Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Podcast

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Review — The Best Way to Play a Flawed Masterpiece

Dave Bautista Cast as Kratos in Prime Video God of War Series After Ryan Hurst Injury

Netflix Confirms Blue Eye Samurai Ends With Third Season

The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions Hit 4K Digital for $15

PC Gaming

The Duskbloods Brings Vampire: The Masquerade Inspiration to FromSoftware's First Multiplayer-Focused Title Since Elden Ring

Silver Pines Preview: A Lynchian Survival Horror That Feels Like Alan Wake on PS1

Steam Week in Review: 32 Games Brave Enough to Launch on GTA 6 Day

Steam Storefront Update Adds New Language Options Across Multiple Regions

Star Wars: Smuggler's Gambit Extends Disney's Smuggler's Run Ride Into Fortnite PvE

Playstation

PlayStation Reportedly Reboots Horizon Hunters Gathering After Negative Playtest Feedback

PlayStation Plus Removes 10 Games Soon — Finish These Before They Leave the Service

No Man's Sky Marks 10 Years With 40 Free Updates as PlayStation Podcast Looks Back

IGN Previews Roundup: Marvel's Wolverine, Star Wars Zero Company, Fire Emblem, Job Simulator

Helldivers 2 Hits PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Today Alongside Devoid of Liberty Update

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Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllers Debut at Best Buy

Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike

Where Winds Meet Launches on Xbox with Exclusive Game Pass Perks and Upcoming Hidden Mountain Expansion

Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector's Edition Revives a Bygone Gaming Tradition

Halo: Campaign Evolved Trailer Pullback Sparks Exclusivity Shift Speculation

Latest Releases

Infinity Ward Opens Up on Modern Warfare 4 Beta, Matchmaking Changes, and Campaign Integration

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Hits Xbox Game Pass Day One September 15

GTA 6 Gameplay Leak Reveals Basketball, Morality System, and Fuel Management

Stardew Valley Switch 2 Physical Edition Arrives February 2026 for $39.99

Steam Week in Review: 32 Games Brave Enough to Launch on GTA 6 Day

Game Reviews

Silver Pines Preview: A Lynchian Survival Horror That Feels Like Alan Wake on PS1

Marvel's Wolverine Nails Logan But Struggles With Shallow Combat Systems

Bejeweled 2 and 3 on Xbox Game Pass: A Smooth-Brain Puzzle Masterpiece

Diplomacy: The Golden Blade Card Game Review — Brilliant Mechanics, Hollow Heart

X-Men '97 Season 2 Finale Review: Survival of the Fittest Squanders Apocalypse

Updates and Patches

Riot Ends 2XKO Active Development in December 2026, Servers Stay Online

No Man's Sky Marks 10 Years With 40 Free Updates as PlayStation Podcast Looks Back

Helldivers 2 Hits PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Today Alongside Devoid of Liberty Update

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls PC Performance Fixed by 10GB Patch Slashing CPU Usage

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.6 Adds Blowpipe Toggle, Fixes Kraken Wheel Price

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