The story of a single intern saving Steam, Valve, and PC gaming
It's hard to imagine a world where Valve went bankrupt, but it nearly happened.
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Sherlock Holmes 3 has a new script
Jude Law also says there is a "great will" to make the film.
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The first millennial saint will be canonised in April
The Catholic Church will officially recognise "God's influencer."
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Enola Holmes 3 is going ahead at Netflix
This film is set to skew more towards a slightly older audience.
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Batman: Arkham Shadow to get New Game+ in January
Alongside some new lore, and other improvements in the lead-up to next year.
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Final Fantasy XVI actor takes aim at Sony for leaving Bloodborne behind
Ben Starr appeared at the Golden Joystick Awards last night with some choice words.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornoby: Beginner tips to help you survive the Zone
It's a cruel, merciless place, but with these tips, you can make the Zone your own.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows shows off stealth gameplay in new deep dive
For the first time ever... you can go prone.
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Andrew Tate's online university has been hacked
Hundreds of thousands of user profiles were revealed, and a hefty amount of trolling was done.
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The top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2024 were all sequels
The only threat to the sequel domination is Wicked, which is a Wizard of Oz prequel and a remake of a musical anyway.
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Baldur's Gate III saw more players this year than 2023
You know, the year that it launched.
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How to Train Your Dragon director defends Astrid casting
Nico Parker has come under fire for her appearance as Astrid.
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Josh Brolin reveals he could quit acting next year
That's if Denis Villeneuve doesn't pick up an Oscar nom for his directing of Dune: Part Two.
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Star Wars Outlaws' WiId Card DLC launches today alongside Steam release
A new patch is also available for all players, removing forced stealth.
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Jörg Tittel explains how the game industry is going through a similar decline of the film industry in the 1960s
The film director, writer, and video game designer still sees hope in the future of gaming.
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To create a game like Nazar, you have to worry about more than just code
Recontact Games' co-founder revealed how they combined FMV with platforming elements.
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Avowed Gameplay Preview: Xaurip and Tear
We've checked out the beginning of Obsidian's RPG to get an idea of where the game stands a few months before release.
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A banana taped to a wall sells for $6.2 million in New York City
The banana was bought by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who plans to do something very normal with the banana.
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Mod support is coming to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
But from next month, you won't have mods in your public online games.
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HBO stands up for J.K. Rowling: "She has the right to express her personal views"
Rowling has faced heavy criticism over her strong stance against transgender individuals.
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim's popcorn bucket is a massive warhammer
No, you can't do dastardly things with this one, but you can smack the person in the row in front on their phone.
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Report: Nintendo is readying 2.5x the amount of Switch 2 consoles compared to the Switch
Seven million are in production, with many more on the way.
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Expect the first Superman trailer around mid-December
It is said to be attached to the release of Mufasa: The Lion King.
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Hawkeye fills the Hanzo slot in Marvel Rivals
He'll join the roster alongside the 32 other characters on the 6th of December.
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Dreams get the Hollywood treatment in Inside Out spin-off series
Dream Productions releases on the 11th of December.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
GSC Game World's return to the Zone might have taken a long time, but it is well worth the wait.
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Instagram will soon allow you to reset your algorithm
No more recommended posts that have nothing to do with what you want to see.
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IOI developer reveals biggest challenge facing accessibility in games today
While games are growing in accessibility, there are more challenges developers have to face.
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A new Backyard Sports game is in the works
The classic 90s sports franchise is making a return.
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Report: The Steam Controller is gearing up for a big return
After Valve's success with the Steam Deck, the company is returning to the idea of its own controller.
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We're heading into S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on today's GR Live
Get your anti-radiation meds ready, as we're diving into the Zone.
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James Gunn won't rush into Batman joining the DCU
The new DCU is much more dependant on the writers, and so James Gunn won't reveal the bat until a script is ready.
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Jaguar unveils new logo and people aren't happy with the new look
Once again, a brand has removed identifiable markers for a basic font.
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PlayStation Portal gets cloud streaming with select PS5 games
A feature many fans had hoped would be available at launch.
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide gets a new game mode, mission, and more next month
The Grim Protocols update sees Rejects return to the Carnival, this time with some extra tools.
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Overwatch 2's latest tank is a Scottish cyborg
"Give em steel lads!"
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Looking to fill a Baldur's Gate III-sized hole? Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous just launched a GOTY Edition
The 150+ hour CRPG comes with a whopping 6 expansions.
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Alien: Rogue Incursion sees you stranded in a Xenomorph outbreak
A new Alien VR experience launches on the 19th of December.
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Vandythepink shows off designer Pokémon collection
A Charizard varsity jacket, a hoodie with all the OG Pokémon, and much more.
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Black Myth: Wukong is the lowest-rated game to get a Game of the Year nomination
That's in terms of what critics are saying, of course.
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Life is Strange: Double Exposure launches on Switch today
A physical release comes to the Nintendo Switch in January.
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A cruise ship voyage will let US residents skip Donald Trump's second term
If you've got over $200,000 to spend and want to skip four years of your life, this one's for you.
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Hitman: World of Assassination VR delayed to March 27, 2025
The game was previously announced for this December.
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Lanterns will release at a similar time to Supergirl, AKA mid-2026
The series is also going to be a more grounded story, akin to True Detective.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet become the series best-selling game in Japan
Finally, the reign of Pokémon Red and Green has ended.
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Sony is reportedly looking to buy FromSoftware's parent company
Rumours of a FromSoftware acquisition have been circulating for years.
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What are LED facemasks and why are they the latest face care trend?
You might be surprised by the proposed health benefits of sticking LED lights to your face.
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League of Legends co-creator teases more stories to tell after Arcane
Season 2 might be the end of Arcane, but League of Legends has plenty more characters to explore.
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Glastonbury tickets sell out in just 40 minutes
The UK festival tried a new booking system this year, which randomised the queue.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic sees players face off against Darth Malgus once more in new story content
Despite being well over a decade old, the MMO is still thriving.
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