| | VG247 Latest Articles Feed 11:29 | |  EGX 2021 kicked off today, and while we're not there in person we did prepare a fun hour-long quiz for everyone to enjoy. You can watch it at EGX on the EGX Live Stage at around 3:30 PM BST today (Thursday), or stream it on the EGX Twitch channel. Alex and I have been around a bit, and love a bit of retro gaming. Dorrani, young and fresh-faced, wasn't even on the planet for most of the 90s, so we thought we'd test his retro knowledge with a little game of 90s video game Fact or Fiction. It's all in good fun, of course. We take turns explaining a game or peripheral to Dorrani, and he has to work out if it's real or something we completely made up. We had fun making this, and we hope you enjoy watching it. Read more |
| | VG247 Latest Articles Feed 11:09 | |  Babylon's Fall has existed in this weird state where many PlatinumGames fans are aware it's the studio's next big game, but there seems to be hardly any excitement for it. In July, the developer concluded the first of three beta tests for the game. This was players' first ever opportunity to go hands-on with the multiplayer action game, but even before the test went live, many had a lot of misgivings about the game's visual style, which we got to see when Babylon's Fall was re-revealed at E3 in June. It seems Platinum took this feedback on board, because the studio has announced a change to the game's look, which should hopefully make it easier on the eyes. More specifically, the game has done away with the pixelated, filtered aesthetic for a sharper, more in-focus look. Read more |
| | VG247 Latest Articles Feed 10:25 | |  If you were curious to know how Valve's incoming Steam Deck manages to do everything it does without resorting to some sort of technological alchemy, you'll be pleased to know that the company has released an official teardown of its upcoming handheld gaming PC. Before the skilled hands get to work taking all the custom chips and massive batteries out of the console, though, the company spends a good minute warning you against opening the machine up yourself because you "might mess things up, like, profoundly". The video details a lot of the handheld machine's hardware, and talks brave tinkerers through the process of replacing various components of the console. The warnings of the video's voiceover are pretty stark, and frequent reminders not to do this yourself are commonplace – especially when it comes to messing with that battery. Read more |
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| | Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt 10:47 | | Koichi Sugiyama passed from septic shock on September 30th. He was the sole composer for the Dragon Quest series since its debut.
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| | IGN Video Games 10:50 | | CD Projekt Red has offered fans a brief look at how the Witcher 3 will run on Steam Deck, using a number of short clips to show off various aspects of the game running on the new handheld.
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| | IGN Video Games 10:37 | | Spoilers ahead! Far Cry 6 includes a very unexpected connection to the series' past – but it's a puzzle as to what it means for the future.
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| | Nintendo Life | Latest Updates 11:30 | | It's easy to forget, as we found out... The Switch OLED launches tomorrow, and no doubt a great many of you are waiting expectantly for your console to arrive on your doorstep. The thrill of new gaming hardware is certainly one of life's little pleasures, but don't allow your excitement to overwhelm you, as it did us. As you'll know from our recent review, we've had the Switch OLED for a week now, and when it arrived from Nintendo, we literally couldn't wait to get all of our data transferred over from our old console. We followed the transfer guide to the letter and had everything set up in double-quick time – save for one very important thing: our Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. Read the full article on nintendolife.com |
| | Nintendo Life | Latest Updates 11:15 | | Switch up your Switch. System transfers have been a thing for a goodly amount of time now for Nintendo consoles. Gone are the days when all your lovely gubbins was held on a game cartridge or (gasp) memory card. Now when you get a new version of a console — be a regular Switch, a handy Switch Lite or a Switch OLED model — you've got to ferry all that data over from your old system to your new one. Fortunately, it's relatively easy to transfer everything from one Switch to another Switch, and to prove that fact we're going to tell you how in the article you lucky, lucky beggars. Read the full article on nintendolife.com |
| | Nintendo Life | Latest Updates 10:30 | | That's the spirit. The 3DS' two outer cameras allow you to film in 3D – perfect for reliving live experiences! You don't see many Nintendo 3DS systems out and about these days, but when they do pop up, it seems they really show up in style. Read the full article on nintendolife.com |
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| | Kotaku 11:00 | |  When Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis was first launched this past July, fans were happy with the overhauled graphics and combat, but there were complaints about the lack of content. At the time, those quibbles were explained as launch issues. It's now October, and Sega is addressing why New Genesis still doesn't… Read more... |
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| | PCGamesN 11:57 | |  While there's no word yet of a Rainbow Six Siege Year 6 Season 4 release date, some details appear to be emerging ahead of its arrival. A dataminer has shared some info that could give us a good idea of the FPS game's next operator - and it sounds like they're going to be a real mix of Rainbow Six Siege operators Kapkan and Ela. Dataminer Benjaminstrike, who previously correctly indicated Flores' arrival and gear and Year Six Season 1's name, Crimson Heist, ahead of time, has posted some info about Siege's new Year 6 Season 4 op. on Twitter. First up, it sounds like she - yep, it looks like she'll be a female character - is a defender. This season's operator Osa is an attacker, so having a defender inbound makes sense as that'll help keep the roster balanced. It also appears she'll be called Thorn, going by another of the dataminer's posts (below), which additionally reveals some details about het gadget and playstyle. The new operator will have a "throwable proximity-activated gadget called the Razorbloom Shell" which will stick to any surface, the dataminer says. When an attacking op. triggers its sensor this shell turns red and, after a short delay, "explodes into many high-velocity projectiles", with damage dealt being based on proximity to its blast radius. RELATED LINKS: Rainbow Six Siege Year 5 operators, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege |
| | PCGamesN 11:53 | |  Want to unlock the LAPA SMG in Warzone? Warzone Season 6 has arrived, introducing new Warzone Season 6 bunkers to '80s Verdansk, brand new operators, and two new weapons: the Grav assault rifle and the .410 Ironhide. The LAPA is also arriving later in the season and will join the growing list of Warzone guns. With the new Warzone map on the horizon, this SMG could be the last Cold War weapon to make it into the battle royale game before the Call of Duty Vanguard release date arrives. The last few seasons of Warzone have focused on weapon balancing - addressing the time to kill speed on the best Warzone SMGs and assault rifles. With the right attachments, there's a good chance the LAPA will be overpowered at launch, as is the case for a lot of new Warzone guns. It's worth unlocking the LAPA right away to try it out in case it does get nerfed down the line. The LAPA isn't available at the launch of Season 6 but it's coming alongside the Halloween update. Here's what you need to do to unlock the LAPA SMG in Warzone. |
| | PCGamesN 11:52 | |  Call of Duty Season 6 is now live and there's a new powerful wonder weapon in the final chapter of Zombies, the Chrysalax. This powerful weapon can swap between two forms. The first isan Aetherial axe called Chrysalax Savager for melee fights that can also launch a spinning energy blade. The second is a Dark Aether energy gun called Chrysalax Storm for quickly taking out Zombies at a safe distance. The energy gun also has a chance to mutate normal zombies into explosive Aetherium Crystal bombs to kill swathes of enemies. Call of Duty Cold War wraps up the Zombies storyline with the last chapter, Forsaken, before the Call of Duty Vanguard release date next month. You can take part in the conclusion to the opening chapter of the Dark Aether storyline and wield this multi-function wonder weapon "forged in the pools of Aetheria within the Dark Aether itself." Here's how to get the new wonder weapon in Call of Duty Zombies. RELATED LINKS: Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War review, Upcoming PC games, Best FPS games |
| | PCGamesN 11:51 | |  Want to try the best Grav loadout in Warzone? The Grav is the latest addition to the arsenal of weapons in Warzone, bringing the total of Cold War assault rifles up to ten. With so many assault rifle options in the battle royale game, it takes a special weapon to break into the current Warzone meta. It's early days right now, but it looks like the Grav could make a claim as one of the best Warzone assault rifles. It's not easy to overthrow weapons like the C58 or the FARA 83, instead the Grav differentiates itself in a few key areas. The base version of the Grav has the fastest bullet velocity of any assault rifle in Warzone, and the fire rate of the weapon is equal to the Groza. To top it off, the damage per shot of the Grav is the same as the QBZ-83, making it lethal in the right hands. Once we optimise the build using the right attachments, the Grav certainly makes a claim for a spot on the best Warzone guns list. The Grav joins the game alongside the .410 Ironhide shotgun in Warzone Season 6. To unlock the Grav in the free battle pass, you just need to reach tier 30. Use these attachments to build the best Grav loadout in Warzone. |
| | PCGamesN 11:39 | |  Whether you're a clicky-clacky typist or someone who plays the best PC games regularly (or some combination of the two), using one of the best gaming keyboards can make the world of difference to your gaming and desktop experience. It doesn't matter if you're mashing the QWER keys on League of Legends or the WASD keys in Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War, a great, comfortable keyboard can not only reduce the risk of RSI, but also make the whole gaming PC experience much more enjoyable. If you know what to look out for, it doesn't have to burn a hole in your wallet, either! Whether you're looking for the best mechanical keyboard or membrane keyboard, in a full-size or compact layout, with full RGB or just simple single-colour backlit, we've rigorously tested each and every gaming keyboard that has crossed our desks to help you make a decision. It's a tough job, but someone's got to spend all day gaming just to test them out... We've picked the best Logitech, Corsair, Razer, and SteelSeries keyboards, as well a host of options from some up-and-coming manufacturers, to help you choose the best gaming keyboard for your setup. The humble keyboard is an intrinsic part of the PC gaming experience, and it's even now a part of the console experience too, with Microsoft allowing games that support keyboard and mouse on Xbox - and on PlayStation, too. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
| | PCGamesN 11:27 | |  Since the Steam Deck's announcement back in July, Valve's been relatively open about its upcoming handheld gaming PC. While we've had both an official and unofficial look at the device's benchmark performance, the PC's innards have remained a mystery. Thanks to a new teardown video by Valve, we now know how to disassemble and potentially upgrade the gaming machine. Yet, while the company makes delving into the Deck's depths look easy, it also strongly advises against even popping the lid for a peak. In the video, a representative from Valve specifically addresses how to change out the Steam Deck's thumbsticks and SSD - two components that could potentially need replacing over time. Of course, while the teardown is quite clearly a tutorial, Valve also frames the teardown as a "why you really shouldn't do this" message that's laced with various warnings. The video goes as far as to warn potential tinkerers against fire hazards, citing that accidentally damaging the battery could cause the mini computer to combust. Foreboding tone aside, Valve's step by step process actually makes the Steam Deck look incredibly accessible, at least in comparison to other handhelds like the Nintendo Switch. Sure, even unscrewing the portable gaming machine's casing allegedly runs the risk of compromising its structural integrity. However, replacing the included M.2 simply requires unscrewing a shield and disconnecting the drive once you're in. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
| | PCGamesN 11:12 | |  October 07, 2021 Twitch has issued an update on the data breach. Earlier this week, word of a massive Twitch breach began to circulate online, with claims of alleged creator earnings information, unannounced projects in the works at Twitch and Amazon Game Studios, and early Twitch development code filling the internet. Representatives of the streaming service first confirmed that a breach has taken place, and have now clarified that some data was exposed due to an "error in a Twitch server configuration change". Full credit card numbers have not been exposed as the streaming service doesn't store full credit card numbers. "We have learned that some data was exposed to the internet due to an error in a Twitch server configuration change that was subsequently accessed by a malicious third party," Twitch says in a statement. "Our teams are working with urgency to investigate the incident. "As the investigation is ongoing, we are still in the process of understanding the impact in detail. We understand that this situation raises concerns, and we want to address some of those here while our investigation continues. At this time, we have no indication that login credentials have been exposed. We are continuing to investigate. Additionally, full credit card numbers are not stored by Twitch, so full credit card numbers were not exposed." |
| | PCGamesN 10:33 | |  Games Workshop has a complicated history with licensed Warhammer games. The company has been quite reserved about it in the past - even despite some very high-profile successes in the early days - but even when it finally started to open the gates more generally it took a while for the quality to match the demand. Thankfully, things are getting better, and as things get better more Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games are starting to appear that are worth checking out if you're fans of either of Games Workshops' iconic tabletop settings. With that in mind, we've compiled a round-up our top picks of games from fantasy land, as well as the grim darkness of the far future. We were going to keep it 50/50 but to be honest there are far less fantasy games than 40k games, and far more mediocre choices at that. We've also not strictly speaking gone for the 'best of the best', although most of these options are considered pretty good; we've chosen notable titles that are worth highlighting for more specific reasons as well. RELATED LINKS: Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 impressions |
| | PCGamesN 10:13 | |  The theme of GTA Online's weekly update is a tad racy this week. Rockstar Games typically posts the full rundown of its weekly updates to its Newswire later in the day, but fans don't have to wait - they can get a peep at what's changed beforehand as the crime game updates in the morning. If you fancy your abilities behind the wheel and need some extra in-game dosh, you'll want to check out some stunt and air races this week as Rockstar has tripled the rewards. You'll also find that the GTA Online prize ride this time around is the Calico GTF. To nab it, all you have to do is finish in the top two in LS Car Meet races for six days in a row. You can also try out the Dominator GTT, Growler, and RT3000 on the test track if you fancy trying a GTA car before you buy it. Don't worry if you aren't a keen racer, though, as there are other ways to make money this week. The Inch by Inch adversary mode offers double the rewards, which involves two teams competing against each other to move some cargo from A to B. You can also get double the rewards on VIP Work and Special Cargo missions. RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V |
| | PCGamesN 10:10 | |  It's well understood that being an early adopter of new operating systems comes with its share of technical challenges, and Windows 11 is unsurprisingly no exception with a fair share of its own problems. AMD recently posted a support article, as highlighted by Tom's Hardware, which details a bug within Microsoft's new OS that can reduce processor performance by 10-15% on team red's CPUs. The reason behind this change is due to L3 cache latency increasing by up to three times when running on Windows 11. AMD notes that this can lead to an expected performance impact of 3-5%, growing to 10-15% in games; particularly esports titles. There are also reports that single-threaded applications, or those that rely on a few multiple threads, could see some slowdown. Thankfully, these problems should be short lived as Microsoft is working with AMD to investigate and resolve these issues with an expected fix due in October 2021. For now, if you're lucky enough to be running one of AMD's best gaming CPUs, we'd suggest staying on Windows 10. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
| | PCGamesN 10:10 | |  Searching for the WWII bunker locations in Warzone for Season 6? The Warzone Season 6 update has sent shockwaves around '80s Verdansk as explosives destroy portions of the downtown area. The stadium contained numerous hidden bombs, causing a giant crack to appear across the arena when the explosives went off. Exploring the cracks in the earth has revealed a number of WWII bunkers. Warzone Season 6 is going to see off Verdansk before the battle royale game transitions over to the new Warzone map. This transition is set to take place shortly after the launch of the Call of Duty Vanguard in November. Since Black Ops Cold War launched back in November 2020, we've seen Verdansk overrun with zombies, an atomic bomb sent the entire map back to the '80s, and plenty of Warzone guns have joined the game. Warzone bunkers used to play a large role in modern Verdansk, and it looks like they're finally making a return in the latest update. Here's everything you need to know about the WWII bunkers in Season 6, including where to find them and what's inside each room. |
| | PCGamesN 10:05 | |  While this year's Dota 2 International tournament will no longer have a live audience, there are still plenty of ways to catch all the action. The 2021 International - the first in two years because of the pandemic - kicks off today (October 7) and runs until October 17. Now, developer Valve has outlined all the ways to tune in remotely. First up, there's a new section on the Dota Pro Circuit site dedicated to The International, which you can find right here. This will be the go-to place for all live streams of the contest across five languages, and you'll find two viewing modes to pick from when you head to the site: standard and spoiler-free. The former offers the "optimal viewing experience with the latest match-ups, scores, and standings right at your fingertips", while the latter will "automatically track which VODs you've watched and block information regarding unknown match-ups and standings". You can hop between these two options any time. While the group stages are live, there'll naturally be multiple games going on at once, so you'll find the main stream hosts the "Multicast" - a stream following the most exciting games of the day. You can switch to one of the other games going on, though, by picking one of the alternative numbered options, catchily titled 'dota2ti_2', 'dota2ti_5', and so on. RELATED LINKS: Dota 2 heroes, Dota 2 custom games, Which MOBA is best? |
| | PCGamesN 10:02 | |  What are the best new PC games 2021? Perhaps you have just been paid, bank account fat with virtual dosh, or you simply want to get caught up with the latest PC games because they are, well, new and shiny. It is all well and good starting another daring round of PUBG, taking on a new 100-hour Football Manager save, or yet another The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim adventure but, as much as we love setting mammoths ablaze, there are plenty of the latest PC games that will more than supply your gaming fix. You don't want to be the person who isn't In The Know now, do you? These days, new PC games pour onto Steam at a frankly dizzying rate, making it impossible to keep up with them all. Thankfully, us kind folk at PCGamesN have separated the wheat from the chaff when it comes to recent PC releases. So, below you will find every new PC games for which you should be saving up your pennies. This list is updated regularly to include the latest releases. RELATED LINKS: Valheim system requirements, Valheim building tips, Valheim progression guide |
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| | Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed 11:40 | |  Far Cry 6 is another Ubisoft map marker maelstrom, but it's not all familiar open world action and notably absent political commentary. In terms of PC techiness, this episode takes a relatively sizeable step forward for the series, introducing ray tracing for shadows and reflections as well as AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) for upscaling-enabled frame rate boosts. Giancarlo Esposito's face has never taken advantage of modern graphics hardware quite like this. Read more |
| | Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed 11:31 | |  Want to know how to find Oku's Triada Relic in Far Cry 6? Oku's Triada Relic is a treasure hunt quest in Far Cry 6. It's a very important side-quest, because it forms part of the larger Triada Blessings quest which will unlock some very powerful and important things for you. In the below walkthrough we'll explain exactly how to complete the Oku's Triada Relic treasure hunt quest in Far Cry 6 so that you can earn all these potent rewards in no time. Read more |
| | Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed 11:13 | |  Ubisoft's new open-world dictatorship-toppling simulator Far Cry 6 is out now. You'll be liberating an island, creating make-shift weapons and traversing a huge world - you know, Far Cry stuff. Do watch out if you're playing today though, because a few players have reported crashes on launch, struggles opening the game, and trouble connecting to online services for co-op. Read more |
| | Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed 10:58 | |  While Valve yesterday were busy cracking open a Steam Deck, CD Projekt Red showed us a game actually running on one. They've posted a series of short videos of them playing The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt on Valve's handheld PC and yup, that seems to run well enough. The game might be a few years old now, but it's still one of best RPGs—and honestly the sort of endless sprawling game I might rather play on-and-off on a handheld. Read more |
| | Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed 10:21 | |  How do you buy a house in New World? Upon arriving in Aeternum, your New World character quickly learns that they're likely stuck on the island for life thanks to the powerful magical field that surrounds it. On the plus side though, residents of Aeternum tend towards immortality, so it's definitely not all bad news. One thing's for sure though: since they're here literally forever, your plucky Conquistador is going to want to find a place to call home. Read more |
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| | PC Invasion - FeedDDD 12:00 | |  Blade of Darkness was originally released back in 2001 in the US, as Severance: Blade of Darkness. I'm not sure why the name's different now, but there you go. The original game was developed by Rebel Act Studios, which disbanded after the title failed to sell well. To be blunt, this is a straightforward re-release of the game that just updates it to run on modern hardware. For better or worse, nothing has been changed. But the question still stands: is Blade of Darkness worth it after all these years? Upon starting the game up, I was under the impression that something was wrong. Neither my mouse nor WASD would do anything on the menu. It turns out that you can only select things using the arrow keys and enter. That should clue you into exactly what sort of re-release this is. The awkward controls, clunky combat, and clumsy interface are all very much at play here. This release is being advertised as a kind of granddaddy to Souls-likes, which isn't really true at ... |
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| | Nintendo Everything 10:07 | | Atlus has shared the latest daily demon video for Shin Megami Tensei V, this latest one highlighting the demom Parvati. Check out the video and some additional details below the break. Here is some of the history behind Parvati from the Megami Tensei wiki: Parvati is the Hindu goddess of fertility, love, beauty, harmony, marriage, children and devotion; as well... The post Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 139 – Parvati appeared first on Nintendo Everything. |
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| | Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt 10:47 | | Koichi Sugiyama passed from septic shock on September 30th. He was the sole composer for the Dragon Quest series since its debut.
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| | Massively Overpowered 12:00 | | A while back, Bree and I were sharing memories of the original launch of Guild Wars and talking about the exact moment when we both decided that Prince Rurik could happily die. I think we settled on him whining about trifling with doors. It's not really a big deal, of course, but it definitely undercut […] |
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| | CGMagazine 11:00 | | CGMagazine got the chance to talk to Donald Mowat, head of makeup, in the run-up to the theatrical release of Dune.
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| | TheXboxHub 11:37 | | A Gummy's Life is not worthy of being compared to Fall Guys, or even Gang Beasts. It is shallow, stupid and the controls are poor. It's good that it's sold as a party game with an online element, but sadly for the Gummy's, there are others - such as Cake Bash - which are still the kings of the Xbox party scene. The post A Gummy's Life Review appeared first on TheXboxHub. |
| | TheXboxHub 10:34 | | Asdivine Saga does exactly what it says on the tin. The story is good, delivered without too much padding, and the characters are engaging. Fighting is as fun as ever for a KEMCO title, especially when you consider taking in some grinding and the opportunity to head into the extra arenas. In fact, it's hard to find too much in the way of bad points. The post Asdivine Saga Review appeared first on TheXboxHub. |
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| | Goal video games news 09:45 | | This pact is separate from all of its other official partnerships and licenses, it said. The video game company has produced the well-known series for over 20 ...
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| | Goal video games news 08:35 | | It is one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time. ... are already reporting that 9.1 million people have played the new edition of the game.
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| | PCGamer latest 11:06 | | These DDR5 memory kits are ready for Alder Lake.
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| | PCGamer latest 11:06 | | There's a big sale on factory reconditioned CyberPower UPS backups.
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| | PCGamer latest 10:18 | | A leadership shuffle sees Pitchford helm the company's new film outfit, Gearbox Studios.
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| | PCGamer latest 10:17 | | Exactly what universe is this set in? Because it's certainly not ours.
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