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Riot's fighting game 2XKO launches in beta this September with eventual cross-progression from PC to Xbox — and this Arcane character is joining the roster

Riot Games shared that the closed beta for fighting game 2XKO kicks off on Sept. 9, 2025 for Windows PC users, with Vi joining the playable roster.

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"The beauty of open-world games is in the exploration," so Ghost of Yotei devs are aiming to solve Ghost of Tsushima's repetition problem

"The beauty of open-world games is in the exploration," so Ghost of Yotei devs are aiming to solve Ghost of Tsushima's repetition problem

Beauty and mini-games that feel like a "chore" don't really go together

'Super Mario Party Jamboree's $20 Upgrade Seems A Little Steep

'Super Mario Party Jamboree's $20 Upgrade Seems A Little Steep

'Jamboree' is getting a Switch 2 upgrade that adds new modes and minigames, but the hefty price tag makes it a tough sell to casual Mario Party fans.

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My fave Nintendo game to play in the holidays just got a Switch 2 upgrade –it's so much fun for all the family

Mario Party Jamboree just got its Switch 2 Edition upgrade, with new Jamboree TV addition –and it's a hoot

Donkey Kong Bananza credits reignite a popular Mario Kart World fan theory that the beloved gorilla is getting his own expansion in the Switch 2 racer

Two of the Mario Kart's uncredited voice actors have roles in Bananza

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Obsidian says Grounded isn't going anywhere after Grounded 2 releases this month: "There's a strong desire on our side to make sure that our games are preserved"

The news comes as Stop Killing Games makes the headlines

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Steam Deck 2 rumored to be in the works — and it may arrive with a massive AMD APU upgrade

Steam Deck 2 rumored to be in the works — and it may arrive with a massive AMD APU upgrade

Valve may already be working on its highly anticipated Steam Deck 2, as rumors suggest it could arrive with a huge AMD APU upgrade.

Mega Dragonite Debuts in 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A,' But Something Feels Off

Mega Dragonite Debuts in 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A,' But Something Feels Off

"Pokémon Legends: Z-A" brings back Mega Evolution with a powerful new Mega Dragonite, but fans are uneasy about its smiling, possibly sinister battle style.

Bethesda promises updates on Starfield "in the coming months," months after Todd Howard teased another story expansion like Shattered Space

Bethesda promises updates on Starfield "in the coming months," months after Todd Howard teased another story expansion like Shattered Space

Reports also point to a PS5 release for the space RPG

Magnus Carlsen shows how Saudi Arabia gobbles up global sports stars

Magnus Carlsen shows how Saudi Arabia gobbles up global sports stars

The outstanding chess player of his generation is the latest figure to be associated with a kingdom that uses entertainment to pacify the public

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Xbox running slow? Here’s how to speed it up

Xbox running slow? Here’s how to speed it up

Want your Xbox Series X or S to run better? These simple tips help improve speed, visuals, and overall performance.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review: "Flashy combos are impressive, but boss battle frustrations get in the way of me actually using them"

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review: "Flashy combos are impressive, but boss battle frustrations get in the way of me actually using them"

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review: "Flashy combos are impressive, but boss battle frustrations get in the way of me actually using them"

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers falls short of greatness, yet I can't stop playing

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers falls short of greatness, yet I can't stop playing

Its fast, aggressive combat kept dragging me back, flaws and all.

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'Wuchang: Fallen Feathers' came close to fully breaking me multiple times — a soulslike as brutal and as beautiful as it gets

"Wuchang: Fallen Feathers" review in progress: This Chinese soulslike blends OG Dark Souls map design with the punishing combat ballet of Sekiro, resulting in something as gorgeous as it is deadly.

Borderlands 4 boss confirms "there will be a download, even for physical copies" on Switch 2, which will "mostly" run at 30 FPS "with some dips"

Sounds like physical versions of Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 will be game-key cards

Ubisoft CEO says Assassin's Creed Shadows will get "new versions that will come on other machines," but refuses to confirm it's Switch 2

An unannounced Ubisoft release "will be launched on Switch 2"

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From Xbox to iPad — Elgato’s new 4K S records gameplay in cinematic 4K60 HDR

The just-dropped Elgato Game Capture 4K S is a compact, plug-and-play capture card that records true 4K60 HDR gameplay across consoles, PCs, and more. With analog audio input, premium cables included, and support for popular apps, it’s tailored for creators who want high-quality recording on the go.

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Ubisoft hits 5 million with Assassin's Creed Shadows — but what’s coming next has us guessing

Assassin's Creed Shadows has crossed 5 million players since launch, reaching a new milestone.

I beat Donkey Kong Bananza feeling 100% confident about Pauline's true identity, but now I'm deep in a rabbithole of fan theories and I don't know what to believe anymore

Who is Pauline, really?

New Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 dev won't say exactly what happened in the 10 years since Helldivers 2 boss bought it at Paradox, just that "we basically started again": "The two games are not alike"

Perpetually undead

With Steam players down over 90%, Splitgate 2 dev un-releases the game, lays off more staff, and plans to shut down OG servers as fans fear another live service death: "We understand it's our last chance"

"Some people may never come back, and that's on us"

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Little Nightmares 3 developer Supermassive Games announces layoffs — while another horror game is delayed

Supermassive Games is laying off up to 36 workers, while the team's upcoming horror game Directive 8020 is being delayed to 2026.

'Pokémon Friends' Is An Adorable New Puzzle Game On Switch, But There's An Unfortunate Catch

July's Pokémon Presents didn't have a ton of new info, but there was a sneaky shadow drop of a cute but troubling new game.

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It only took a week for Minecraft: Java Edition to begin testing the new shelves and Copper Golem statues

Mojang Studios has released Minecraft Preview 1.21.110.20, which includes shelves to swap out your hotbar items and turns Copper Golems into statues.

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