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    Rumor Tom Henderson states that recent Call of Duty leaks are "complete fiction."

    Earlier today, several new Call of Duty "leaks" on upcoming installments went viral across social media, which Insider Gaming can report as complete fiction. The rumors gained some credibility because they came from two Call of Duty data miners (Visceral and VondyisPog), who have previously...
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    What are your top three non-AAA game recommendations from the last two decades?

    I'm feeling a bit tired of games like RDR2 and Cyberpunk. Just to give you an idea, my favorite AAA developers are Fromsoft and Team Ninja. I'm not really into games that are so obscure or niche that they're only good for the sake of being different or nostalgic. Something in between a widely...
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    Rumor Two new projects from 343 Industries.

    Surasia (a Halo leaker) has discovered that 343 has registered two new title IDs on Xbox Live and speculates it might be something for mobile. Source
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    Rumor DanielRPK: A Resident Evil 1 Remake is in development.

    Interestingly, this was also reported yesterday by the Twitter account PRE_Alarabiya, claiming that the remake would be released in 2026. Source
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    Leak Assassin’s Creed: Shadows - Season Pass and Ultimate Edition details have been leaked.

    - Prices are consistent across USD/EUR/GBP - The season pass will cost $40 and grant access to a questline called “Origami Killer” (along with any DLCs released later, I assume). I'm not sure about the price of the ultimate edition, but it gives you 5 skill points. Pre-order includes...
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    Rumor Next Call of Duty projects have been leaked.

    COD 2026: "Project Devilwood" Developed by Infinity Ward, the Ghosts title, a reboot and prequel to MW. COD 2027: "Project Anvil" Developed by Sledgehammer, an Advanced Warfare title. Source
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    Why does it take so many people to make a video game?

    AAA publishers often complain that it costs too much to make a video game. Take Diablo as an example: Diablo 4 had 8,500 people working on it, while Diablo 2 was made by only 70 people. Yet, despite the huge difference in team size, the gameplay evolution isn't that significant. While Diablo 4...
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    I'm really torn...

    I've been cosplaying since 2011, and I love this hobby. However, now that I'm in my early 30s, I'm conflicted. My parents, who initially supported me, now think it's a waste of money since most of my friends have moved on. They've always stressed the importance of saving money, fearing a return...
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    Rumor State of Decay 3 is coming along very well, according to Jez Corden.

    In the latest Xbox Two podcast, Jez mentioned in response to Jeff Grubb's Perfect Dark information that he's heard State of Decay 3 is actually progressing very well, contrary to the news from The Initiative. Source
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    That one character death still gets to you...

    We all have one. Which character's death felt unnecessary, too painful to watch, or just gutted you to the core?
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    What are some games that you can finish without killing anyone?

    Rules for this: The game allows you to kill people, and while the player is fully capable of doing so, you can choose to avoid it entirely. This is a legitimate option intended by the developers, with no need for exploits or glitches; it was designed to be possible in the base game.
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    Rumor Tom Warren: Microsoft argues it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush, a day after shutting down its studio.

    Edit: Apologies for the mistake in the post title; the article was written by Ash Parrish. Sorry for the confusion! Today, just one day after Microsoft announced the closure of four of its game studios, Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, held a town hall to discuss future goals for the...
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    Potential details emerge for the next Lara Croft installment.

    A tweet from February aligns with a recent leak by V-Scooper, suggesting it may be credible. These details come from an early development stage of the game: - Structured like a typical Ubisoft game. - Four companions, each with unique abilities. - Unclear if the world is open or semi-open. -...
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    Rumor Screen Gems is developing a new Resident Evil movie with a higher budget.

    The latest industry scoop indicates that work on a new Resident Evil movie has begun. A trusted source reports that the script is nearly complete, and Screen Gems will soon start casting and filming. Screen Gems has allocated a higher budget for this film compared to "Resident Evil: Welcome to...
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    Leak Take Two has shut down Intercept Games, the developers of Kerbal Space Program 2.

    Layoffs begin on June 28th, impacting all 70 employees. Source