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Valve Leak Reveals 12TB of Portal 2 Beta and Half-Life 2: Episode 3 Weapon

A massive 12-terabyte leak of Valve internal builds from 2003 to 2013 has surfaced online, reportedly containing the elusive 2009 Portal 2 beta and an unfinished weapon linked to Half-Life 2: Episode 3. Data miners are currently sifting through the files, which also include assets from the cancelled F-STOP puzzle game. The leak appears tied to Valve's old Steam2 infrastructure.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Nintendo Switch 2 Price Jumps $50 to $500 Starting September 1

Nintendo will raise the Switch 2's MSRP from $450 to $500 on September 1, ending the current pricing before two new bundles arrive in late September and October. Refurbished units at Woot remain the best value at $399.99, while the upcoming Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundles include three months of Nintendo Switch Online but save less than $50 versus buying separately.

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Activision Serves Cease-and-Desist to Call of Duty Cheat Maker Elocarry, Films the Exchange

Activision served a cease-and-desist order to Call of Duty cheat provider Elocarry and filmed the in-person delivery, posting the video publicly as a warning to cheat developers. The publisher says it has issued 80 such letters, disrupted 375 reseller operations, and shut down 30 vendors. Meanwhile, the second Modern Warfare 4 beta weekend is open to all players and includes multiplayer, a campaign mission, and Warzone battle royale.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS1d ago · 28 views

EA Motive's Iron Man Game Leak Backfires Into Massive Hype Surge

EA Motive's long-silent Marvel's Iron Man project surfaced in a major gameplay leak on August 28, 2026, revealing armor customization, helicarrier combat, and a globe-trotting adventure. EA's humorous official response earned 14.8 million views and turned community anxiety into overwhelming excitement.

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GAME REVIEWS1d ago · 26 views

Weekend Deals: Tomodachi Life, Switch 2, Jurassic World 4K Collection and More on Sale

This weekend brings notable discounts on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the Nintendo Switch 2 console, and the Jurassic World 4K 7-Movie Collection. Our review gave Tomodachi Life a 7/10, praising its creativity-driven civilization simulation while criticizing restrictive sharing features. The Switch 2 is available refurbished for $399.99 ahead of a planned price increase.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWS1d ago · 37 views

Donkey Kong 64 Gets Native PC Port With Zero Generative AI Used

A native PC port of Donkey Kong 64 called DK64 Rekongpiled has released, built entirely through manual recompilation without any generative AI tools. The project runs at 4K and 200 frames per second with mouse support while preserving the original 1999 graphics and soundtrack.

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NEWS1d ago · 39 views

Fibbage Card Game Review: A Faithful Tabletop Adaptation With One Handwriting Flaw

The Fibbage Card Game brings Jackbox's popular digital bluffing party game to the tabletop with 300 prompt cards and dry-erase boards. While the adaptation captures the clever, creative gameplay that made the original a hit, a handwriting recognition issue threatens anonymity in smaller groups unless players adopt a simple workaround.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

REVIEWS1d ago · 37 views

Goodbye, Lara Review: Crunchyroll's Near-Perfect Little Mermaid Reimagining

Crunchyroll's new 12-part fantasy series Goodbye, Lara reimagines The Little Mermaid in modern Japan with a tactile, hand-crafted animation style that recalls classics like Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. The series debuted July 6 and blends fairy-tale structure with local Shiga Prefecture specificity under director Takushi Koide.

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CONSOLE GAMING1d ago · 36 views

State of Decay 3 Hands-On: Strong Promise in Early Alpha Despite Xbox Upheaval

IGN editor Michael Higham went hands-on with an early alpha build of State of Decay 3 at gamescom 2026 and found a survival experience that builds meaningfully on the series' fundamentals. The 30-minute demo showcases improved gunplay, deeper character systems, and expanded base management mechanics. A closed playtest is scheduled for late 2026 ahead of a 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

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GAME REVIEWS1d ago · 31 views

IGN Ranks Top Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives: Donkey Kong Bananza Leads With Perfect Score

IGN has compiled every Nintendo exclusive reviewed at 8 or above on Switch 2, with Donkey Kong Bananza earning the platform's first 10/10. The 3D platformer beats out Zelda upgrades, a new Splatoon RPG, and Mario Kart World for the top spot.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Nintendo Switch 2 Price Jumps $50 to $500 Starting September 1

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Activision Serves Cease-and-Desist to Call of Duty Cheat Maker Elocarry, Films the Exchange

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Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake Preview: Faithful Visual Overhaul Preserves Classic Strategy

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September 2026 PS Plus Games Include Wobbly Life, Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Chained Echoes

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PlayStation Plus September 2026 Lineup Leaked: Sniper Elite: Resistance Leads the Pack

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PlayStation Pushes All-Digital Future With GTA 6 and Disc Production End Date

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X Box

Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection Launches With Translucent Green Hardware Lineup

Vishal Kamal · 5d ago

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

Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike

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GTA 6 Previews Leave Four Major Questions Unanswered

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Game Reviews

Weekend Deals: Tomodachi Life, Switch 2, Jurassic World 4K Collection and More on Sale

Goodbye, Lara Review: Crunchyroll's Near-Perfect Little Mermaid Reimagining

IGN Ranks Top Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives: Donkey Kong Bananza Leads With Perfect Score

Showa American Story Hands-On: Retro Pop Culture RPG Struggles With Combat Feel

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Modern Warfare 4 Beta Loses Half Its Steam Players In 24 Hours As Reviews Turn Mixed

Updates and Patches

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Devs Promise Fix for Captain Price Hair Bug After Viral Backlash

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The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Expansion Confirmed to Include More Gwent

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Destiny 2's Final Update Ends 12-Year Era as Players Reflect on What the Game Meant

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