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Here’s how to watch the Nintendo Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

  • Nintendo Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave airs today at 10am ET
  • Game launches 17 September, continuing the story after Genealogy of the Holy War
  • Trailers teased Sothis, Hero's Relics and a new villain, Eshmel

Nintendo is holding a livestream today to reveal further details about Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the next major entry in its long-running strategy RPG series, ahead of the game's release on 17 September. The broadcast gives fans a chance to learn more about the story, characters and gameplay…

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The Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Marvel’s Spider-Man resurgence proves that games don’t always need new content – sometimes they just need Hollywood

  • Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Marvel's Spider-Man are seeing renewed player interest.
  • The boost is linked to Hollywood/media attention, not new updates.
  • Shows older games can be revived through cross-media exposure alone.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Marvel's Spider-Man have both seen a notable resurgence in players, and the trigger appears to be renewed attention from Hollywood rather than any fresh in-game content or updates. The trend suggests that big screen and streaming tie-ins can drive people back to older titles…

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Gamers report a BIOS update is bricking their Legion Go handhelds, and Lenovo is quoting over $250 to fix the issue outside of warranty

  • A Lenovo BIOS update is reportedly bricking Legion Go handhelds.
  • Lenovo is quoting over $250 for out-of-warranty repairs.
  • Affected gamers face unexpected costs through no fault of their own.

Owners of Lenovo's Legion Go handheld gaming PC are reporting that a recent BIOS update has left their devices unable to boot, effectively "bricking" them. The issue is significant because it affects a firmware update that Lenovo itself pushed out, meaning affected users did nothing unusual to trigger…

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Don’t be alarmed if you get an ‘account banned’ message in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PS4 or PS5, you may not actually be banned

  • A false "account banned" message can appear in Black Ops 2 on PS4/PS5.
  • It stems from backend security updates, not an actual ban.
  • Genuine bans target players using Prestige hacks or account manipulation.

Activision has warned Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players on PS4 and PS5 that a small number may see an erroneous "account banned" message that does not actually mean they have been banned. The alert appears as a side effect of recent backend updates designed to combat…

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Best loot spots in Hallowgrove in Mistfall Hunter

  • Guide ranks the best loot spots on Mistfall Hunter's Hallowgrove map
  • Top picks: Supreme Hall, Einherjar Ship Grave, Frostwind Path/Pioneer Gates
  • Avoid Divine Anchor early, as it grows contested later in matches

Destructoid has published a guide to the best loot locations on Hallowgrove, described as the beginner-friendly starting map in the game Mistfall Hunter. The map is unlocked from the start, can be played solo or with up to two others, and offers Normal and Chaos difficulty modes, with…

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If You Missed Them, Marvel’s Wolverine, God of War Laufey’s Comic-Con Panels Are Now Online

  • PlayStation's Comic-Con panels for two PS5 exclusives are now online.
  • God of War Laufey panel confirmed a 2027 release date.
  • Marvel's Wolverine panel revealed a story trailer and Fighting Souls crossover.

PlayStation has released official online recordings of two Comic-Con panels covering its upcoming PS5 exclusives, giving fans who missed the San Diego event a chance to watch the full presentations. The Marvel's Wolverine panel had already been available for around ten days, and the God of War Laufey…

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Guardians of the Galaxy’s Dave Bautista could take over Kratos role in God of War live-action show, report claims

  • Dave Bautista in talks to replace injured Ryan Hurst as Kratos.
  • Hurst tore a bicep; filming resumes in October.
  • Casting calls suggest a second series covering Ragnarok events.

Actor Dave Bautista, known for playing Drax in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy films, is reportedly in talks with Amazon to take over the role of Kratos in its God of War live-action series. He would replace Ryan Hurst, who tore a bicep while filming and needs four…

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Wrong GoW, Right Role: Dave Bautista Reportedly Set To Play Kratos In God Of War Series

  • Dave Bautista reportedly cast as Kratos in God of War TV series.
  • Bautista has long publicly wanted the role.
  • Further production details, including platform and timeline, remain unconfirmed.

Dave Bautista is reportedly set to be cast as Kratos in the upcoming God of War television adaptation, according to a report picked up by GameSpot. The casting would be notable given Bautista's history of publicly campaigning for the role, having long expressed his enthusiasm for playing the…

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Magic’s The Hobbit introduces a clever new mechanic and a color-pie problem

  • Magic: The Gathering's Hobbit set launches August 14 with three brand-new mechanics alongside familiar ones
  • Recruit creates token creatures, storied tracks permanent types, hone counters add damage to equipped gear
  • Designers developed hone counters to address red's historical weakness in late-game value

Among the new mechanics introduced with the Hobbit, one has great potential and one was designed to break the color pie.

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The next Xbox could play every Xbox game ever made

  • Project Helix could support games from all five Xbox generations plus PC titles, but requires publisher approval for each title
  • Microsoft is pitching financial incentives to publishers (reviving dormant sales, converting disc owners to digital) to negotiate compatibility

The next Xbox, Project Helix, could theoretically have the largest library of any home console. Not only will it play PC games, we now know, courtesy of a leaked memo obtained by The Verge's Tom Warren, that it will run games from every generation of Xbox: the original…

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