Keira Walsh

Digital culture critic covering communities, creators, streaming, fandom, and the social forces that turn games and platforms into global moments.

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Revival Splits Critics Between Gore and Gameplay: Hellraiser

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival splits critics between praise for its grotesque fidelity and frustration with uneven gameplay. Four major reviews reveal a franchise adaptation that respects its source material deeply.

By Keira Walsh | October 08, 2026

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Jagex Pulls RuneScape Trailer Over GenAI Backlash

Jagex pulled a RuneScape trailer after fans spotted genAI artifacts like six-fingered knights, sparking fresh backlash over AI use in gaming. Plus: Warhammer Survivors' Switch date, Zelda versus GTA 6, and more from this week's gaming news.

By Keira Walsh | October 06, 2026

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GTA 6 Price Debate Heats Up as Rating Details Emerge

GTA 6 dominates gaming headlines again, from pricing debates to fresh age-rating details. A developer wants Rockstar's $80 price tag to reshape the industry, while new screenshots and a surprising Dan Houser admission add more fuel.

By Keira Walsh | October 02, 2026

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Xbox Layoffs, PUBG Cancellation Signal Live-Service Fatigue

Krafton cancels PUBG: Black Budget, Xbox denies sale rumors despite layoffs, and a new Uncharted rumor surfaces. This roundup connects the week's biggest gaming news threads.

By Keira Walsh | October 01, 2026

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Modern Warfare 4 Double XP Fix Leads This Week’s Gaming Roundup

A double XP fix, a Castlevania concert tour, and a tricky new battle royale headline this week's gaming news roundup. Small changes reveal big shifts in how studios treat their communities.

By Keira Walsh | September 29, 2026

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Wings of Theve Review Roundup: Ace Combat 8

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve lands to strong reviews from GameSpot, Push Square, PC Gamer, and Destructoid. Critics praise its absurd melodrama, detailed skies, and surprisingly philosophical story.

By Keira Walsh | September 25, 2026

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Obsidian, Ninja Theory, Bungie Fallout: Xbox Layoffs 2026

Xbox reshuffled its studios this week, folding Obsidian under Bethesda while Ninja Theory faces closure. Bungie, meanwhile, outlined its own comeback plan from outside Microsoft's orbit.

By Keira Walsh | September 22, 2026

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Weighs In at 200GB

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is shaping up to be one of gaming's biggest downloads ever, with director Naoki Hamaguchi confirming a roughly 200GB file size and detailing Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine DLC plans. The news lands amid a broader industry conversation about ballooning game sizes, from GTA 6 to Fable.

By Keira Walsh | September 20, 2026

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Valve’s Steam Frame Push Signals Bigger ARM PC Plans

Valve reveals its Steam Frame compatibility tech is just the beginning of a broader ARM PC strategy. Meanwhile, Sakurai retires a prestigious award, Shogun 2 gets a factional makeover, and Xbox Game Pass Premium expands.

By Keira Walsh | September 16, 2026

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Concert Tour, Movie, OoT Remake: Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct

Nintendo packed a concert tour reveal, a live-action movie trailer, and an Ocarina of Time remake date into one anniversary direct. Here's how three very different Zelda fandoms are reacting.

By Keira Walsh | September 08, 2026

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