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Reports suggest Xbox paid far less for Kojima’s Physint

  • Xbox's actual Physint budget is far less than the widely-reported $400 million figure
  • The revised investment reflects a more cautious approach than initial reports suggested
  • Deal includes publishing, film/TV licensing rights, and funds for Kojima's horror game OD

Multiple industry sources have contradicted initial reports of a $400 million budget for Xbox's deal to acquire and publish Hideo Kojima's action-espionage game Physint. The revised figures matter because they suggest Xbox is paying significantly less than the amount originally claimed, indicating a more cautious investment than the…

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Flying a Helicopter Is 2026’s Most Stressful Gaming Experience

  • *Wardogs* makes helicopter piloting unusually realistic and difficult.
  • Landing safely is harder than keeping the helicopter airborne.
  • Crashes can cost thousands and endanger the entire team.

The article argues that piloting helicopters in *Wardogs* is 2026’s most stressful gaming experience, largely because the vehicles are designed to behave realistically rather than simply transport players conveniently. Their demanding controls, particularly when landing, create significant pressure because pilots are responsible for safely delivering their passengers to…

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Control Resonant Has a Secret Weapon in the GOTY Race

  • Remedy’s awards reputation gives Control Resonant a potential advantage.
  • The game’s safer design has attracted criticism.
  • Sympathy for Remedy could help secure a nomination.

The article argues that Control Resonant could contend for Game of the Year at The Game Awards partly because of Remedy Entertainment’s strong reputation with the jury. Although the game has received generally positive reviews, concerns about weaker mechanics and a safer, more mainstream open-world design may limit…

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Corsair Gaming Headsets See Early Prime Big Deal Days Discounts on Amazon UK

  • Two Corsair headsets have early discounts on Amazon UK.
  • VOID v2 costs £69.99 with wireless connectivity and 70-hour battery life.
  • Prime Big Deal Days runs from 6–7 October.

Amazon UK has begun offering early discounts on two Corsair gaming headsets ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, which officially runs from 6–7 October. The deals may appeal to shoppers seeking a new headset before the main sale, although further price reductions remain possible when the event begins.…

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The spiritual successor to classic JRPG Wild Arms has seemingly been cancelled, four years after its Kickstarter raised nearly $3 million

  • Armed Fantasia has seemingly been cancelled.
  • The Kickstarter raised about $2.6 million.
  • Backers are awaiting details about rewards.

Armed Fantasia, a planned spiritual successor to the classic JRPG Wild Arms, has seemingly been cancelled four years after its successful Kickstarter campaign. Publisher 505 Games’ parent company, Digital Bros, reportedly discontinued the project after reviewing its progress, market prospects and the further investment required, leaving backers without…

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The GTA Series is a Game Preservation Nightmare

  • Most GTA games are unavailable on modern PlayStation consoles.
  • Rockstar preserves only its biggest, most profitable entries.
  • Poor remasters have further damaged confidence in its stewardship.

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto catalogue is unusually difficult to access on modern consoles, despite the series’ enormous cultural and commercial importance. On PS5, 11 of 16 existing GTA games, including major expansions and spin-offs, cannot be played, highlighting broader concerns about video-game preservation and Rockstar’s apparent lack of…

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Review: Voidjoy GA-10 Elite Extender For Switch Pro Controller – The Pros Don’t Outweigh The (Mod) Cons

  • Adds useful controls and battery life to the original Pro Controller.
  • Analogue triggers do not provide analogue input in Switch games.
  • Clunky design makes the upgrade difficult to recommend.

The Voidjoy GA-10 Elite Extender upgrades the original Switch Pro Controller with rear buttons, optional analogue triggers, turbo and macro functions, remapping tools and an additional battery. However, the review finds it an awkward compromise: the analogue triggers do not function as true analogue inputs in Switch games,…

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The Sunday Papers

  • A curated roundup of thought-provoking games writing.
  • Topics include representation, violence, AI and industry layoffs.
  • It also features music and reporting beyond videogames.

The article rounds up notable recent writing and reporting about videogames, alongside a few related cultural stories. It highlights pieces examining cultural representation, violence, artificial intelligence, layoffs, music and alleged legal intimidation of journalists. - Final Fantasy XVI’s handling of Middle Eastern and North African influences. - Games’…

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Final Fantasy 7 director says Revelation’s Platinum trophy will be “easier to get”

  • Revelation’s Platinum trophy should be substantially easier than Rebirth’s.
  • Developers underestimated demand for Rebirth’s difficult trophy.
  • At least 20% of players may unlock Revelation’s Platinum.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Platinum trophy is expected to be easier to obtain than Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s, according to director Naoki Hamaguchi. He said Rebirth was deliberately designed to make players complete and perfect its extensive content, but acknowledged that the team underestimated how many players would…

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The 10 Greatest Games That Didn’t Win Game of the Year

  • Several acclaimed games lost Game of the Year to formidable rivals.
  • Bloodborne, Celeste and Ghost of Tsushima are among the highlighted titles.
  • The list values quality, innovation, influence and fan appreciation.

The article ranks ten exceptional video games that did not win Game of the Year at The Game Awards, judging them on gameplay, design, storytelling, visuals, originality, critical acclaim and fan opinion. It argues that award outcomes do not always reflect a game’s lasting quality, highlighting titles that…

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