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Cyan releases teaser for the first new Myst game in 20 years, then breaks the news that it’s not actually being made

  • Cyan teased a new Myst game after 20 years
  • Studio then said the game isn't real
  • Fans left confused by the reveal-then-retraction

Cyan, the studio behind the acclaimed adventure series Myst, released a teaser trailer suggesting a new entry in the franchise was in development for the first time in two decades, generating excitement among long-time fans. Shortly afterwards, the studio revealed that the teaser was not, in fact, a…

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Baldur’s Gate 4 should just be an “oversized expansion pack for Baldur’s Gate 3,” BioWare veteran says: “Get Larian to agree to license out the Divinity Engine”

  • BioWare veteran suggests Baldur's Gate 4 build on Baldur's Gate 3's engine
  • Idea proposes licensing Larian's Divinity Engine for continuity
  • Reflects fan debate over the next Baldur's Gate game's direction

A BioWare veteran has suggested that Baldur's Gate 4 should essentially function as an "oversized expansion pack" for Baldur's Gate 3, rather than a wholly separate sequel. The comment touches on an ongoing debate among role-playing game fans about how the next instalment in the beloved franchise should…

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Final Fantasy 14 fans break down theory on Evercold’s second new job

  • Fans theorise Evercold's second new job will be called "Falconer"
  • Clues include sound effects and a bird-featuring trailer from Berlin Fan Fest
  • Official reveal expected at Tokyo Fan Fest, 31 Oct–1 Nov

Ahead of Final Fantasy 14's Evercold expansion, Square Enix used its Berlin Fan Fest to reveal the first of two new jobs, Bastion, while leaving the second job for an official announcement at Tokyo Fan Fest in October. In the meantime, the game's community has pieced together clues…

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Best players for FC 26 Pink Heritage Evolution

  • FC 26's Pink Heritage Evolution upgrades a low-rated Ultimate Team card.
  • Unlocked via the FUTTIES Gauntlet; limited to LW/LM players, max 96 OVR.
  • Suggested players include Mbappé, Griezmann, Mané and Navarro.

Destructoid has published guidance on the Pink Heritage Evolution item in EA Sports FC 26's Ultimate Team mode, which lets players upgrade a lower-rated card in their squad. The evolution unlocks after completing the FUTTIES Gauntlet objective, and the piece outlines its eligibility rules alongside suggested cards to…

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Ubisoft is giving out free PC copies of Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia,and Tom Clancy games to people who own them on Xbox

  • Ubisoft gives free PC copies of Xbox-owned games in select franchises.
  • Covers Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia and Tom Clancy series.
  • Part of Ubisoft Connect's cross-platform ownership linking system.

Ubisoft is offering free PC versions of several of its games to players who already own them on Xbox, extending its "Ubisoft Connect" ecosystem across platforms. The move covers major franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia and Tom Clancy titles, allowing eligible owners to play…

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Super Smash Bros. on Switch 2 could look totally different

  • Polygon speculates on characters for a future Switch 2 Super Smash Bros. game
  • Suggestions include new fighter The Mechanic and a reworked Donkey Kong
  • Samus and Yoshi could also gain new abilities from recent Nintendo titles

With Nintendo's Switch 2 having reinvigorated franchises such as Donkey Kong, Pokémon and Splatoon over the past year, speculation is growing about how a new instalment of Super Smash Bros. might reflect these changes. Polygon has compiled a wishlist of characters and redesigns it believes could feature, arguing…

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Physical ‘Copies’ of GTA 6 Will Expire 170 Days After Launch Date in Japan

  • Japanese GTA 6 boxed codes expire 170 days after 19 November 2026 launch
  • Cause: Japan's Payment Services Act on prepaid digital sales
  • Part of wider backlash against gaming's shift away from physical discs

Rockstar has confirmed that "physical" boxed copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 sold in Japan will contain only a digital download code, and that code will expire 170 days after the game's launch on 19 November 2026. The move stems from Japan's Payment Services Act, a consumer-protection law…

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Ubisoft working on new open-world Far Cry game, report says

  • Ubisoft reportedly reviving Far Cry as a new open-world shooter, "Kodiak"
  • Planned extraction shooter version was cancelled and repurposed
  • Separate mainline entry "Blackbird" also said to be in development

Ubisoft's Vantage Studios is reportedly developing a new open-world Far Cry shooter after scrapping plans for an extraction shooter version of the franchise, according to industry outlet Insider Gaming. The move suggests Ubisoft is returning to Far Cry's traditional FPS and action-adventure roots rather than pursuing a more…

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Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind can be played in a browser now

  • Modder Virtastic released OpenMW-Web, letting Morrowind run in a browser
  • Full game requires owning Morrowind on PC and existing local files
  • Part of ongoing fan efforts, including Skywind and dual-screen mods

A modder known as Virtastic has released OpenMW-Web, a project that lets people play The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind directly in a web browser. It builds on OpenMW, a long-running open-source reimplementation of the 2002 Bethesda RPG, and adds to a wave of fan-driven efforts keeping the classic…

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The MSI Codex R2 GeForce RTX 5070 Prebuilt Gaming PC Drops to Just $1,399.99

  • MSI Codex R2 RTX 5070 gaming PC discounted to $1,399.99 at Woot
  • Includes Intel i5-14400F CPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
  • Strong for 1080p/1440p gaming, capable of 4K; 90-day warranty

Woot is currently selling the MSI Codex R2 prebuilt gaming PC, equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, for $1,399.99, a substantial discount from its usual $2,299.99 price. The deal is notable for gamers seeking strong 1080p and 1440p performance without building a custom rig, as…

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