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How years of research built Grand Theft Auto VI’s obsessively detailed world

  • Rockstar researched Miami for years to shape Vice City.
  • Nearly 5,000 people worked on Grand Theft Auto VI.
  • Small details range from street art to character animations.

Rockstar’s developers spent years researching Miami to create Vice City, the fictional Florida setting for Grand Theft Auto VI, which is due out next week. The article describes how the studio builds a game around its setting, using the place’s history, atmosphere and social contrasts to shape the…

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Square Enix’s Big Reset Is Working As It Increases Its Full-Year Forecast

  • Square Enix raised its full-year forecasts after six-month growth.
  • Net sales rose 21.9% to ¥163,179 million.
  • Digital sales made up just over 89% of entertainment sales.

Square Enix reported higher sales and operating income for the six months to 30 September 2026, saying its business reset is delivering results. The stronger performance led it to raise its full-year forecasts, with sales of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S among…

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The Weeknd turning up to play Stellar Blade: Blood Rain shows the series’ appeal goes “beyond gaming,” Shift Up says

  • Shift Up says Blood Rain is progressing towards its quality goals.
  • The Weeknd visited the studio and played an in-development build.
  • The studio sees the attention as reaching beyond gaming.

Shift Up says development of Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is progressing towards its quality goals, with details to be disclosed in stages. The studio also highlighted The Weeknd’s visit and hands-on time with the game, presenting his interest as evidence that the series is attracting attention beyond gaming.…

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Glorious GMMK Eternal review

  • Compact 96% layout keeps nearly all full-size functions.
  • Sturdy build and hot-swappable switches add value.
  • ABS caps and dated styling are notable compromises.

Glorious’s GMMK Eternal is a £90 wired mechanical keyboard designed as an affordable upgrade, with a compact 96% layout that retains a number pad and most full-size keyboard functions. The review finds it a solid, practical option, though its dated appearance and some cost-saving choices limit its appeal.…

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AMD’s Zen 6 gaming CPUs might be absolute monsters by the looks of the server chips—and there’s a 3D V-Cache variant to keep an eye on

  • Zen 6 chiplets could fit 12 performance cores, up from eight.
  • AMD claims up to 27% higher IPC in some server workloads.
  • 3D V-Cache may feature in future Ryzen chips, but details are unconfirmed.

AMD’s newly detailed Zen 6 architecture, shown in its EPYC Venice server processors, suggests future Ryzen desktop chips could offer more cores per chiplet, larger caches and stronger performance. These features could benefit gaming, particularly if AMD brings its 3D V-Cache technology to consumer models, but the article…

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Rate Hike?

  • Inflation rose 0.4 per cent in October.
  • Annual consumer price growth reached about 4 per cent.
  • The Fed’s December meeting could signal a faster response.

US inflation remained elevated in October, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider raising interest rates. The figures suggest price pressures are persisting beyond one-off shocks, and the Fed’s December meeting will indicate whether it plans to act more quickly. Consumer prices rose 0.4 per cent in…

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“I wish hardware like the Xbox Series S wouldn’t be released” – former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada trashes Microsoft’s console in front of senior Xbox staff

  • Harada said he wished the Xbox Series S had not been released.
  • Developers cite its lower memory and performance as optimisation challenges.
  • Sasko said that optimisation can benefit games on other platforms too.

Former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada said at a South Korean game developers’ conference that he wished the Xbox Series S had not been released, criticising its limited memory and lower performance compared with the Series X. His comments highlight the extra work developers face supporting two similar consoles…

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“The snowboarding minigame is just essential,” says FF7 Revelation director “There really was no other option for us!”

  • Snowboarding will feature in the main story.
  • Queen’s Blood is returning after fan demand.
  • The trilogy is expected to conclude in early 2027.

Director Naoki Hamaguchi says snowboarding will feature in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final game in the remake trilogy. He describes the activity as essential to Final Fantasy 7 and says it will be part of the main story as well as available beyond the Gold Saucer, underlining…

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Mini Review: Barbie Rewind (PS5) – Fab Outer Layer Brings This Retro Ensemble Together

  • The collection includes 16 Barbie games from 1991 to 2007.
  • Challenges unlock items to decorate an in-game DreamHouse.
  • A Catalog explores Barbie and the games’ history.

Barbie Rewind brings together 16 games starring the iconic doll, spanning releases from 1991 to 2007, and makes their varied history accessible in one collection. Some games feel dated, but the collection’s DreamHouse gives players a reason to explore them all. Challenges in the games unlock rooms, furniture…

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Who is the explorer from Motunui in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

  • The explorer from Motunui is Moana.
  • Raise her friendship to level five.
  • The duty rewards 10 Tokens.

Moana is the “explorer from Motunui” in Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Seafaring Star Path event. Players need to raise her friendship to level five to complete the duty and earn tokens towards event rewards. Build friendship by hanging out with Moana, giving her gifts or having a daily chat.…

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It’s a “big yes” from IO when it comes to working with more online celebrities for 

  • IO Interactive wants to feature more online creators in Hitman.
  • Jacksepticeye helped develop his character and mission.
  • His ideas shaped the level’s camera-related tone shifts.

IO Interactive says it is keen to work with more online celebrities on Hitman Elusive Targets, following its first such collaboration with creator Sean “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin. The partnership helped shape Finn Colton, a content creator character in Hitman World of Assassination, and gave the mission a perspective rooted…

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All FC 27 Hall of FUT Unleashed players and release countdown

  • Hall of FUT Unleashed cards arrive on 13 November.
  • Existing Hall of FUT items get upgraded versions.
  • Objectives and SBCs are expected during the week.

Hall of FUT Unleashed is an upcoming FC 27 Ultimate Team promotion featuring upgraded versions of existing Hall of FUT cards. The changes matter to players seeking stronger items, with improved stats, PlayStyles and new PlayStyle+ abilities. The cards are due in packs from Friday, 13 November, replacing…

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Legend of Zelda Switch 2 restocks live, where to buy the 40th Anniversary handheld

  • The Zelda anniversary Switch 2 is currently sold out.
  • Recent US restocks came from Target and Nintendo.
  • UK Amazon drops have been small and fleeting.

Retailers have been replenishing the 40th Anniversary Legend of Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 edition after the Ocarina of Time remake launched on 5 November, but the console is currently out of stock. Recent drops have given buyers some opportunities, though demand also makes accessories such as the Pro…

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The Voidjoy Elite Extender only makes sense for Pro Controller purists

  • Adds two rear buttons to the original Switch Pro Controller.
  • Its raised buttons and added weight can make it uncomfortable.
  • Best suited to players who want to keep their existing controller.

The Voidjoy Elite Extender adds two rear buttons to the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $39.99, offering an alternative to buying a new Switch 2 Pro Controller. The review finds it works, but says its awkward fit and competition from cheaper third-party controllers make it worthwhile mainly…

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Lootboxes, pay-to-win, virtual currencies and other blights unto gaming face heavy regulation as the EU tables new Digital Fairness Act

  • The EU has presented a draft Digital Fairness Act.
  • It targets loot boxes, virtual currencies and pay-to-win systems.
  • The proposal would add protections for children and consumers.

The European Commission has formally presented a draft Digital Fairness Act to EU member states, proposing rules for online practices including loot boxes, virtual currencies, pay-to-win systems and design features that encourage excessive use. If adopted, the law could significantly affect game publishers and developers, as well as…

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Try Hellraiser: Revival in This New PS5 Demo, Out Now

  • A free Hellraiser: Revival demo is available on PS5.
  • It includes the prologue and part of chapter one.
  • Progress is not expected to transfer to the full game.

Saber Interactive has released a free PS5 demo of Hellraiser: Revival on the PlayStation Store, giving players a chance to try the horror game without a PS Plus Premium subscription. It matters because the demo offers a sample of the game’s opening, including its shift from exploring the…

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Despite GTA 6 being pitted against Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Take-Two boss has nothing but praise

  • Zelnick praised Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake.
  • He described entertainment as competing for people’s free time.
  • The remake sold 5.2 million copies in four days.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick praised Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake after being asked whether it competes with Grand Theft Auto 6. The games’ November releases have been framed as a contest, but Zelnick said Nintendo should be proud of its title, which was reported as 2026’s highest-rated game.…

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Apparently now we *won’t* see a 24 GB RTX 5080, which is probably actually good for our wallets

  • Leakers say Nvidia dropped plans for a 24 GB RTX 5080.
  • Nvidia says RTX 5090 production and shipments will continue.
  • The 16 GB RTX 5080 is expected to remain in production.

A rumour reported by leakers says Nvidia has dropped plans for a 24 GB RTX 5080, though the claim has not been confirmed. If true, this may spare buyers an even more expensive replacement for the existing 16 GB RTX 5080 and RTX 5090. Nvidia GeForce senior vice-president…

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and other JRPGs help Square Enix to sales boost amid multi-platform pivot

  • Square Enix sales rose 21.9% to 163.1 billion yen.
  • Rebirth performed solidly after launching on Xbox and Switch 2.
  • The company linked stronger results to new and catalogue games.

Square Enix reported higher sales and operating income for the first half of its financial year, citing stronger game sales and growth in its Digital Entertainment business. The results suggest its move to release major games across more platforms is helping performance, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth selling…

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Mass Effect Could Still Be Saved, Ex-BioWare Developer Suggests, With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Holding the Key

  • Christina Norman estimates a new Mass Effect could cost about $50 million.
  • Clair Obscur reportedly cost less than $10 million to make.
  • EA retains the rights, and fans are pressing it to reconsider.

Christina Norman, a former BioWare lead programmer and designer, says a new Mass Effect game could be made for around $50 million, challenging estimates that completing the cancelled Mass Effect Universe project would cost more than $200 million. Her comments have renewed discussion about whether a smaller team…

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