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GTA 6's Florida Obsession Is Rewriting the Open-World Games Arms Race (opens the original)
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Grand Theft Auto 6 is inching closer to its long-awaited release date, and hype is circulating just as much as one might have expected. Rockstar's overdue return to the gaming industry (GTA 6 will be the company's first new game in eight years) has been preceded by some flashy trailers, impressive visuals, and an undeniable element of "cool," so hopes are high, to say the least. Among GTA 6's many alluring aspects is its new-and-improved rendition of Vice City, a setting we haven't seen since th
12 Years Later, Shadow of Mordor's Switch 2 Launch Proves Open-World Games Still Need Its Best System (opens the original)
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (most commonly referred to as just Shadow of Mordor) is now on the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside its sequel, Shadow of War. The games have been compiled into the "Shadow Bundle," which also includes all previously released DLCs for both Middle-earth releases. 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 creating an ac
Xbox's Ad Patent Creates a Game Pass Problem Microsoft Doesn't Need (opens the original)
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Microsoft has recently filed a patent that would allow Xbox to show users ads during games. The patent, which was filed on April 23, 2026, doesn't necessarily indicate that Xbox plans to roll out such ad-based initiatives anytime soon, just that this could be something the company is considering. There have been plenty of notable instances of gaming companies filing strange or concerning patents, but they don't always go anywhere. Take the PlayStation AI chatbot patent Sony filed in 2025: this h
The Witcher 3 Remastered Gives Switch 2 Ports a Better Blueprint (opens the original)
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the 2015 action-RPG that many consider among the greatest video games of all time, has just been upgraded via The Witcher 3 Remastered, a free Unreal Engine 5-powered upgrade for owners of the original. While it's still the same beloved classic under the hood, The Witcher 3 Remastered delivers updated visuals, better controls, and various bits of new content, making it the definitive version to get reacquainted with ahead of the Songs of the Past expansion. By creating
7 Turn-Based RPGs Perfect From Beginning To End (opens the original)
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As much as I love a good turn-based RPG, I can understand why a lot of gamers bounce off them. On the surface, they aren't as consistently engaging as, say, an action game or FPS; often, it takes time for someone to warm up to the genre. 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 creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Po
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