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Fallout 5 Official Announcement Has Gamers Asking For One Thing
A recent official announcement has fans saying the same things.
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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Stargate: Atlantis Returns October 2026 In New Collection
The iconic series is back with a stunning new collectible available for pre-order now.
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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Game of Thrones Will Officially Bring Back Daenerys in 2027's War For Westeros
Get ready for Daenerys's epic comeback! Will she rewrite her story?
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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CD Projekt RED Hints Cyberpunk 2077 Movie Won't be a Game Adaptation
CD Projekt RED has expressed that it doesn't want the Cyberpunk 2077 film, in development at Paramount, to be a direct adaptation of the video game.
from DualShockers (Written by Lauren Sayles) | October 17, 2026
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GTA 6 Miami Takeover Faces Backlash From Officials
As Rockstar Games has taken its marketing efforts to Miami, lawmakers have expressed divided opinions on how the campaign impacts the real-life city.
from DualShockers (Written by Lauren Sayles) | October 17, 2026
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Super Smash Bros. Player Banned From Tournament After Posts About Bug Bites Go Viral
A professional Super Smash Bros. competitor finds himself barred from attending a tournament after his posts about bug bites draw attention.
from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | October 17, 2026
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Hogwarts Legacy Online Multiplayer Is A Massive Hit With Gamers
Players are flocking back to the game.
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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James Bond: First Light GoldenEye DLC Officially Unveiled
007: First Light is getting a brand-new DLC.
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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Shadow of Mordor & Shadow of War Port Review – One Switch To Rule Them All
Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War arrive on Nintendo Switch 2, but dated mechanics and inconsistent controls make this return to Middle-earth a mixed experience.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Arielle Danan) | October 17, 2026
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Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gets Official New Release This Month
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is returning in 2026.
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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