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138
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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Austin Manchester

    GI Joe Reboot Officially Casts Duke for Danny McBride's New Film (opens the original)

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    Danny Mcbride is working on a G.I. Joe movie reboot, and he's now found the action film's leading man. Bradley Cooper is set to star in the new live-action G.I. Joe, according to a press release. Cooper was rumored for the starring role earlier in the year, and now he'll officially play Duke, one of the leaders of the G.I. Joes. Channing Tatum previously played Duke in the first two G.I. Joe movies, though the first movie flipped the script and made him a newcomer to the Joes. Paramount fielded

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Austin Manchester

    Ghost of Yōtei’s New DLC Should Have Been in the Game from the Very Start (opens the original)

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    In last year’s Ghost of Yōtei, player character Atsu is driven by one thing: revenge. Her journey to slaughter the Yōtei Six — masked murderers who killed her family and left her for dead as a child — plays out largely like you’d expect an old-fashioned revenge tale, with a few wrinkles along the way. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Austin Manchester

    Epic's New Free PC Games Are Now Live, and They Include an All-time Classic (opens the original)

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    The Epic Games Store is offering two great free PC games this week. For a limited time, you can grab one of the most influential games around, as well as a mysterious visual novel at no charge. System Shock 2 is an all-time great game, and a highly influential immersive sim. Co-developer Irrational Games laid a foundation in 1999 it would build on with BioShock in 2007. System Shock 2 combines elements of first-person shooters, survival horror, and RPGs as players fight their way through the hal

  4. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Austin Manchester

    Dropout CEO Sam Reich Reveals Why He's Not the Only Host on 'Make Some Noise' Season 5 (opens the original)

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    As one Dropout show ends, the next one begins. Game Changer season 8 came to a close last month, but Make Some Noise season 5 is right on its heels. Fans got their first peek recently with a hilarious trailer, which includes a notable surprise. While Dropout CEO Sam Reich has been the longtime host of both shows, he’ll be letting other people take his spot behind the Make Some Noise desk on a few occasions this season. Demi Adejuyigbe, Elaine Carroll, and Kurt Maloney will all guest host Make So

  5. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Austin Manchester

    PlayStation Plus October 2026 Free Games Lineup Officially Revealed (opens the original)

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    On Wednesday, Sony revealed the next batch of PlayStation Plus subscribers' free Essential games. Like most months, there's a little something for everyone on offer: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 will be free for subscribers. You'll be able to start downloading the games on Oct. 6. EA has a game for every sport, and that includes the increasingly popular Formula One racing. F1 25 is the latest entry in the series, and received a paid expansion in June for

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