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Blizzard Is Reportedly Xbox’s New Top Studio

Out of all of Xbox's studios (of which there are admittedly fewer now following mass layoffs and studio divestitures), Blizzard is reportedly the "top performing." That's according to a new report from Windows Central based on emails sent by Blizzard president Johanna Faries to staff last week. In…

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Genki’s New Controller Is Chunky, Boasts Haptic Feedback, And Its Own Screen

  • Genki's Manta controller has a built-in screen and operating system
  • Offers haptic feedback, high polling rates and a headphone jack
  • Launching soon on Kickstarter for Switch, PC and mobile

Accessory maker Genki is entering the controller market with the Manta, a premium pad featuring its own 2.79-inch screen and onboard operating system, allowing users to switch profiles, remap buttons and manage settings directly on the device without needing a companion app. The move places Genki alongside recent…

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20 Years Later, One of the Best Platformers Ever Officially Makes A Comeback

  • Knytt Classic, a free remake of the 2006 original, is out now
  • Rebuilt pixel-perfect for modern PCs by developer Bit Kid
  • Adds achievements, gamepad support and new hard modes

Swedish developer Nifflas released the original Knytt as a free Windows PC platformer in 2006, spawning a beloved series that includes Knytt Stories and Knytt Underground. To mark its 20th anniversary, the original game has now been rebuilt and re-released as Knytt Classic, giving a modern audience access…

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Payday has come to Fortnite, because today’s cool gamers are ‘discovering legendary IPs in entirely new ways’

  • Payday now has an official playable Fortnite experience.
  • It is a roguelike heist mode, not a cosmetic crossover.
  • The project uses Fortnite to introduce Payday to new players.

The Payday franchise has arrived in Fortnite through an officially licensed, playable heist experience rather than the more typical release of character skins and cosmetic items. The article presents the move as another example of established game series using Fortnite’s creator platform to reach new audiences and let…

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25 years later, Hideki Kamiya says he’d make another Devil May Cry game just to clear up some deep-cut lore

  • Hideki Kamiya reflects on Devil May Cry 25 years after its creation
  • He'd make another entry just to resolve obscure lore
  • No new game or his return has actually been confirmed

Hideki Kamiya, the director behind the original Devil May Cry, has said that 25 years on from creating the franchise, he would consider returning to make another entry purely to resolve a piece of obscure, deep-cut lore left unexplained in the series. The remark highlights how invested Kamiya…

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Amazon Discounts MTG Commander Decks From Marvel and Strixhaven

  • Amazon discounts MTG Commander precons from Marvel and Strixhaven sets
  • Marvel Super Heroes bundle down to $199.99, $100 off MSRP
  • Individual deck deals range from roughly $35 to $65

Amazon has cut prices on several Magic: The Gathering Commander precon decks, including sets from the new Marvel Super Heroes line, the Secrets of Strixhaven set and the recent Lorwyn Eclipsed release. The discounts give shoppers a chance to pick up popular precons at reduced prices during Amazon's…

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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Teasers Confirm Sonic, Persona, and Tetris

  • Fortnite confirms Sonic and Tetris crossovers for Chapter 7 Season 4, out 20 August.
  • Teaser clues suggest a Sonic-style speed mythic item.
  • Discord "Lobby Hack" codes hint at a possible Persona 5 collaboration.

Fortnite's next season, Chapter 7 Season 4 (subtitled "Override"), has been confirmed as a gaming-themed "Gaming Legends" crossover event through a series of official teasers. On 10 August, the Sonic the Hedgehog X account posted a clip revealing a Sonic-themed location on the Fortnite map, with Sega's YouTube…

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No Man’s Sky lead planned to show more Light No Fire, but “why do any marketing” when it’s already topping Steam wishlists

  • Light No Fire already ranks second on Steam's most-wishlisted games without significant marketing effort
  • Hello Games founder Sean Murray decided the game needs no promotional push given its strong platform performance
  • The minimal-marketing approach marks a stark reversal from No Man's Sky's heavily publicised launch strategy

Hello Games' Sean Murray has said he originally planned to reveal more of upcoming survival game Light No Fire, but has questioned the need for further marketing given the title is already topping Steam's wishlist charts. The comment reflects the studio's continued low-key approach to promotion, echoing the…

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How to upgrade the Cargo Elevator antennas in Arc Raiders

  • Arc Raiders' Phantom Targets event requires players to locate and upgrade antenna equipment at three extraction facilities
  • Cargo Elevators are bunker-style extraction points on Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, and Riven Tides with radar dish scaffolding on their roofs
  • A minor bug may leave interaction prompts visible after completion, though quest progress can be verified via the in-game map

PC Gamer explains how players can upgrade the Cargo Elevator antennas in Arc Raiders, a task likely needed to improve access to or functionality around the elevator. The guide matters because the upgrade process may not be immediately clear during play and can affect progression through the game’s…

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