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‘Helldivers 3’ Is Officially Not Happening for 1 Major Reason

  • Helldivers 3 is not an Arrowhead priority.
  • The studio says Helldivers 2 would compete with its successor.
  • 95% of staff are still working on Helldivers 2.

Arrowhead Game Studios is not currently making Helldivers 3, because its chief creative officer Johan Pilestedt says the sequel’s biggest competitor would be Helldivers 2 itself. The studio is prioritising continued work on the successful cooperative shooter, whose established player community and ongoing appeal make a new instalment…

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6+ ways you can use your PlayStation 5’s USB ports

  • USB ports support storage, controller charging and accessories.
  • External drives can play PS4 games and archive PS5 games.
  • PlayStation VR2 needs a fast USB-C port.

The PlayStation 5’s USB ports can do more than charge controllers: they support external storage, media transfers and accessories such as virtual reality equipment. Knowing which ports offer higher speeds helps avoid connection problems and makes it easier to manage the console’s limited storage. External drives can store…

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is getting its “final major update” this week

  • The final major update adds New Game Plus and Nightmare Mode.
  • New Game Plus can be replayed up to five times.
  • Nightmare Mode removes protection from instant deaths.

Ubisoft is releasing what it calls the final major update for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, adding New Game Plus and a tougher Nightmare difficulty. The update gives players new ways to replay the game and raises the stakes for combat. Version 1.0.8 arrives on PC, PS5 and…

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Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50

  • Samsung’s 256GB card is discounted to $47.99.
  • The 512GB model is on sale for $99.
  • Switch 2 games can take up 10 to 30GB or more.

Samsung’s P9 MicroSD Express cards, compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, are on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo. The 256GB model costs $47.99, below its usual price of about $80, offering Switch 2 owners a cheaper way to expand storage as game files take up significant space.…

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5 Game of the Year Games That Aged Like Milk

  • Five Game of the Year choices are revisited as poorly aged.
  • Grand Theft Auto III’s dated design is contrasted with its influence.
  • Madden NFL 2004 beat several celebrated games in 2003.

The article looks back at five Game of the Year winners from the Golden Joystick Awards, the Spike Video Game Awards and The Game Awards that have, in its view, aged poorly. It argues that advances in game design have made some once-praised titles frustrating today, while other…

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Here Are the 33 Best Christmas Gifts for Gamers to Shop Online in 2026

  • The guide features 33 gaming gift ideas for Christmas 2026.
  • Picks range from accessories and collectibles to games and subscriptions.
  • Some listed items are discounted, including a two-player PS5 game.

The article presents a shopping guide to 33 Christmas gifts for gamers, covering options for different experience levels, platforms and budgets. It includes accessories, games, collectibles and subscriptions, with prices and some sale discounts to help readers compare ideas. Examples include a $15 Game Boy-style heat-changing mug, a…

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7 Netflix Action Shows Where Every Episode Is a Masterpiece

  • *The Night Agent* mixes action with an escalating government conspiracy.
  • *The Last Kingdom* spans 46 episodes and ends with a film.
  • *Kingdom* turns a night-active zombie plague into a political thriller.

The article recommends Netflix action series that pair sustained thrills with strong storytelling, arguing that these shows make every episode count. Its selections range from political conspiracies and Viking warfare to a zombie outbreak in feudal Korea and fantasy monster hunting. The shows covered in the supplied article…

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‘Call of Duty’ Movie Will Be About the ‘Cost of War and Having to Be a Warrior,’ Says Director: ‘These Are Not Comic Books or Cartoon Characters’

  • Peter Berg says the film will focus on war’s human cost.
  • The story draws on the “Modern Warfare” games.
  • Paramount has scheduled the film for 30 June 2028.

Director Peter Berg says Paramount’s “Call of Duty” film will treat soldiers as complicated people rather than superheroes, focusing on the human cost of war. The approach reflects the “Modern Warfare” games’ nuanced stories and the burden carried by those who put themselves in danger. The film is…

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Rare Insight into PS5 Sales Pattern Reveals Significant Wolverine Bump

  • PS5 sales rose most in Wolverine’s US launch week.
  • A launch bundle may have added to the bump.
  • Future data may show whether GTA 6 lifts sales.

A weekly US sales chart shared by analyst Mat Piscatella shows PS5 sales rising in the weeks when NBA 2K27 and Marvel’s Wolverine were released, with the larger increase coinciding with Wolverine. The figures support Piscatella’s view that the game helped drive Sony’s strong September hardware sales, although…

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‘Resident Evil’ Officially Becomes the Franchise’s Biggest Movie After Being Removed From 1,000 Theaters

  • *Resident Evil* has earned about $384.5 million worldwide.
  • It is now the franchise’s highest-grossing film.
  • It remains in wide release despite losing 1,536 theatres.

Zach Cregger’s *Resident Evil* has become the highest-grossing film in the franchise, passing $380 million worldwide. The milestone is notable given the series’ mixed critical reception and the new film’s reported $75 million production budget. The R-rated horror film has taken about $153.7 million in North America and…

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