Valve Deadlock’s Dual Secret Alpha Builds Revealed

May 2, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Reports confirm that Valve’s MOBA, Deadlock, is undergoing not one but two invite‐only alpha tests. One build is the widely acknowledged closed alpha, while a hush-hush, even more exclusive version has been quietly rolled out to a select group of players, intensifying speculation among fans.

gamespot.com / Valve's Deadlock Has A Super-Secret Invite-Only Alpha Different From The Known Invite-Only Alpha

ign.com / Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock Apparently Has Another, Even More Exclusive Build

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Rockstar delays GTA VI launch to May 2026

May 2, 2025, 7:20 am more...

Rockstar Games has officially postponed the long-awaited GTA VI release to May 26, 2026. Citing a need for extra time to hit the high-quality benchmarks fans have come to expect, the studio has shifted the launch from its original fall 2025 window, much to gamers’ dismay and the predictable trend of Rockstar’s delays.

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betanews.com / Grand Theft Auto VI delayed and some gamers seem genuinely distraught

kotaku.com / The Last Thing 2025 Needed Was GTA 6

gamespot.com / Devolver Re-Commits To Releasing A Game On The Same Day As GTA 6 After Delay

theverge.com / Let’s rewatch the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer

gizmodo.com / GTA VI Delay to 2026 Is Really an Interlude for $100 Games

gamespot.com / GTA 6 Delay Could Hurt Total Video Game Industry Sales In 2025

venturebeat.com / Grand Theft Auto VI launches May 2026, clearing 2025 for other games

kotaku.com / The Internet Reacts To GTA 6's Big Delay

bgr.com / GTA 6 delayed until 2026, but at least we have a release date now

tomshardware.com / Rockstar's hotly anticipated GTA VI delayed — dev confirms release now set for May 2026

ign.com / Take-Two Boss Strauss Zelnick Moves to Reassure Shareholders as Stock Falls on GTA 6 Delay News

permalink / 22 stories from sources in 34 hours ago #gaming #entertainment #technology #business +

Clair Obscur game earns unexpected presidential accolade and praise

May 2, 2025, 6:20 am more...

Recent reports reveal that the new RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is winning hearts and headlines—including a congratulatory nod from French President Macron. Industry insiders and players alike are lauding the game, sparking comparisons to legendary RPGs and proving that even high-level compliments can come with a dash of unexpected celebrity endorsement.

kotaku.com / How To Defeat Ultimate Sakapatate in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

kotaku.com / Should You Attack Jar In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

ign.com / Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Publisher Says The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Shadow-Drop Actually Benefitted the Game by Drawing Attention to ‘Quality RPGs That Week’

ign.com / French President Macron Congratulates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer For Creating 'One of the Best-Rated Games in History'

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Blizzard Unveils Overwatch 2 Stadium Roadmap With New Features

May 1, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

Blizzard has detailed its upcoming Overwatch 2 Stadium roadmap, unveiling planned additions such as new heroes, maps, and game modes scheduled for future seasons. The roadmap promises fresh gameplay twists that will keep fans on their toes, making the competitive scene even more unpredictable.

ign.com / Blizzard Keeps Its Fans in the Loop With Overwatch 2 Stadium Summer Roadmap

gamespot.com / Overwatch 2 Stadium Roadmap Reveals Future Heroes, Maps, And Game Modes Coming In The Next Few Months

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 45 hours ago #gaming #entertainment #technology +

Oblivion Remastered unveils hidden Todd Howard homage amid mixed fan reactions

May 1, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

Bethesda’s Oblivion Remastered is stirring nostalgia with a secret cameo featuring Todd Howard’s voice, harking back to the classic game. The reveal, amid discussions over its release timing next to Expedition 33, has sparked both fond reminiscence and playful criticism among longtime fans.

kotaku.com / Bethesda Thinks Fan Remaster Of Oblivion Is 'Very Special' And Supports It

gamespot.com / Oblivion Remastered Didn't Steamroll Expedition 33, Publisher Says

gamespot.com / Obilivion Remastered Is Hiding A Character Voiced By Todd Howard, Just Like The Original

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Fortnite’s Star Wars Season Unveils New Force Powers and Vehicles

May 1, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Fortnite’s latest season smashes expectations by blending its signature battle royale with the epic saga of Star Wars. Players can now experience exclusive features like flying an X-Wing and wielding Force powers, all wrapped in a quirky, unexpected twist that even a galaxy far, far away might raise an eyebrow at.

gamespot.com / Fortnite Is Down: When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up For Star Wars Season?

gizmodo.com / Fortnite‘s Giant New Star Wars Season Will Let You Watch Tales of the Underworld Early

theverge.com / Fortnite’s Star Wars season will let you fly an X-Wing and use Force Lightning

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Microsoft Hikes Xbox Prices Worldwide Amid Rising Costs

May 1, 2025, 10:20 am more...

Microsoft has quietly raised prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and select first‐party games, citing market conditions and rising development costs. Gamers are left scratching their heads as the price surge sends ripples through the console community—but perhaps their wallets were due for a workout anyway.

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cnet.com / Xbox Price Increase Due to Economic Conditions and Trump's Tariffs video

androidheadlines.com / Gaming just got more expensive as Xbox prices surge

zerohedge.com / Microsoft Will Raise Xbox Console, Game Prices To Break Deflationary Spiral

cnbc.com / Microsoft raises prices of Xbox video game consoles due to 'market conditions'

winbuzzer.com / Microsoft Increases Xbox Prices Amid Tariffs

gizmodo.com / Xbox Console Price Hikes Cement Game Pass as the Only Way Microsoft Wants You to Play

tomshardware.com / Microsoft hikes prices of Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and games worldwide - cites market conditions and price of development

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Nintendo cracks down on digital game sharing loophole

April 30, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Nintendo has rolled out a new update that introduces Virtual Game Cards, simultaneously shutting down a loophole that allowed shared titles to be played online by multiple users. The move tightens digital rights management on the Switch and signals a firmer stance on unauthorized game sharing.

theverge.com / Nintendo limits a game-sharing loophole as it introduces Virtual Game Cards

arstechnica.com / Nintendo imposes new limits on sharing for digital Switch games

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 3 days ago #gaming #digitaltransformation #nintendo +

Nintendo Switch 2 update and preorder debate

April 30, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

Latest analysis of Nintendo's next-gen console highlights divergent advice for eager upgraders. One report urges current owners to update their devices ahead of Switch 2 adoption, emphasizing system readiness, while another reassures those who missed preordering that waiting remains a viable option. Mixed sentiment underscores the evolving consumer narrative as release day nears.

bgr.com / If you plan on upgrading to Switch 2, update your Switch ASAP

gizmodo.com / All the Best Nintendo Switch 2 Alternatives You’ve Never Heard Of

cnet.com / It's OK if You Didn't Preorder a Switch 2 video

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 3 days ago #hardware #gaming #technology #nintendo +