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Xbox Nano Controller Leads a Busy Day in Gaming Hardware

Microsoft unveiled its pocket-sized Xbox Nano controller the same day Anbernic teased a 3DS-style handheld and Apple revealed steep iPhone Duo repair costs.

By Noor Hassan | October 14, 2026

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RPG Picks, Horror Showdown, Accessibility Tips: Reddit Gaming

Reddit's gaming community debated upcoming RPGs, horror game picks, and accessibility solutions this week. An indie shopkeeping game also found a spotlight during a Steam sale event.

By Devon Blackwell | October 14, 2026

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Ocarina of Time Remake Trailer Wins Over Skeptics

Nintendo's new overview trailer for the Ocarina of Time remake has fans and critics rethinking their skepticism. Hands-on previews reveal new features like the Hall of Fallen Foes and boss rematches, while art style debates simmer on.

By Keira Walsh | October 14, 2026

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Art Style Gripes, Hellraiser, Racing Praise: Reddit Gaming Roundup

Reddit's gaming community debates fake in-game photographs, swoons over In Stars and Time's cover art, and crowns a surprising new arcade racing favorite. A divisive Hellraiser horror release adds fuel to the week's discussion.

By Keira Walsh | October 12, 2026

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Valor Mortis Leads a Packed Week in New PC Games

A first-person Napoleonic soulslike headlines a packed week of new PC games, alongside Planet Zoo 2 and a cosmic Katamari clone. Reviewers praise bold ambition but flag uneven pacing in the standout release.

By Marcus Delgado | October 12, 2026

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Crimson Desert Review Scores Spark Blame-the-Critics Debate

Crimson Desert's mixed reviews spark a debate over critic review time and studio accountability. Plus updates on Battlefield 6, Machinarium 2, and the BioShock movie.

By Zara El-Amin | October 11, 2026

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YouTube, Meta, Twitch Silent on Execution Livestream Policy

YouTube, Meta, and Twitch avoid confirming their stance on an execution livestream request from US officials. Meanwhile, gaming news brings Richard Garriott's Ultima comeback, a Machinarium sequel, and the Wildaria early access launch.

By Avery Cole | October 09, 2026

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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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Rainbow Six Tactics, Xbox’s Next Gen Family: Gaming Roundup

Rainbow Six Tactics reinvents destruction, Xbox teases a next-gen device family, and Elden Ring proves backlog guilt is universal. A roundup of this week's biggest gaming conversations.

By Zara El-Amin | October 07, 2026

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Resident Evil Engagement Surges, Plus This Week’s Top Stories

Resident Evil's games see a 50% engagement surge after Zach Cregger's movie debut, while At Fate's End slips to 2027. Reddit also buzzes over a Star Wars Nemesis-system pitch and a viral virtual machines versus Docker containers explainer.

By Avery Cole | October 07, 2026

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