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UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout
An up-and-coming UK rapper's thanked Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda for "changing my life" after he praised one of her freestyles. Morgan Da Savage's rap went viral after she performed on DJ and producer Toddla T's independent music platform Steeze Factory. Shinoda mentioned her name when asked by BBC News at Download Festival who he'd want to collaborate with on a 2026 version of Collision Course, their 2004 mash-up album with Jay-Z.
Criador do jogo vencedor do 'Oscar dos games' deixou gigante do setor para investir em projeto pessoal: 'Estava entediado'
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 foi eleito o Jogo do Ano no The Game Awards — uma premiação que é considerada uma espécie de Oscar do mundo dos games. O jogo francês do tipo RPG dominou nove das dez categorias em que concorreu, com vitórias em melhor narrativa, melhor música e melhor atuação. Na categoria principal, o game superou a concorrência de Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2 e Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands
Actress Kiernan Shipka takes a central role in Black Ops 7's campaign [Activision] There are some things you can always rely on, and a new Call of Duty game coming out each year is one of them. As one of the best-known names in video games, it's a series that needs little introduction.
Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands
The embargo for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was up late last night, the biggest game of the year launching to see if it can…still be the biggest game of the year, given its competition in 2025 from Battlefield 6 to, surprisingly enough, ARC Raiders. You may be tuning in to see how Black Ops 7 is reviewing …
FM26 drops first look after months of silence
Football Manager fans have had a fresh look at the latest instalment in the ever-popular series, following the cancellation of last year's version. FM25 was shelved after developer Sports Interactive told players it had made the "difficult decision" to cancel as it was "too far away from the standards you deserve". In their statement, the makers added that they were putting "every effort" into the next game. They've now dropped a first look on their socials, much to the excitement of players.
Toymaker drops lawsuit against Sylvanian Drama creator
The Sylvanian Drama TikTok and Instagram has 2.5m and 1m followers respectively [Getty Images] A lawsuit against the Irish content creator behind the incredibly popular Sylvanian Drama social accounts has been dropped. The brains behind the tongue-in-cheek account, Thea von Engelbrechten, whose TikTok and Instagram has 2.5m and 1m followers respectively, stopped posting in December 2024 which led to fans questioning where she had gone.
My Chemical Romance confirm UK shows after cryptic posts
Lead singer Gerard Way in his signature Black Parade getup in 2006 [Getty Images] My Chemical Romance have announced a UK tour to celebrate 20 years of album The Black Parade. After teasing fans with cryptic social media posts, the band finally confirmed they'll play two shows at Wembley Stadium on 10 and 11 July 2026. The announcement follows their sold-out North American stadium tour, Long Live: The Black Parade, which kicked off earlier this year.
Game of the Year: Behind the Scenes – Archyde
Okay, here’s a entirely rewritten and reformatted version of the BBC Newsbeat article, optimized for archyde.com, adhering to AP style, semantic HTML5 standards, and SEO best practices. By Mel Ramsay & Tom Richardson (BBC Newsbeat, adapted for archyde.com) Published: May 4, 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been receiving rave reviews across the board.(Sandfall Interactive) Pandemic Project to Gaming Phenomenon The year 2020 presented a unique set of circumstances for millions worldwide.
Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025's most talked-about game
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been receiving rave reviews across the board [Sandfall Interactive] In 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic, Guillaume Broche was like millions of others around the world. "Bored in their job and wanting to do something different." Working for French gaming giant Ubisoft at the time, he had an idea for his own project - a role-playing game inspired by one of his childhood favourites, the classic Japanese series Final Fantasy.
Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025's most talked-about game
7 hours ago A Kentucky man was over the moon after winning the biggest lottery prize in the state’s history. But four days later, he was behind bars. On the night of Saturday, April 26, James Farthing learned that his $2 Powerball ticket that he bought his mom was a winner, and the duo had won a $167.3 million …
Pokémon boss believes series can last another 50 to 100 years
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Pokémon boss believes series can last another 50 to 100 years
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Pokémon boss believes series can last another 50 to 100 years 27 February 2025 Mariko Oi and Mel Ramsay The Pokemon Company Pik-a-boo: Pokémon is one of the world's most valuable media franchise The boss of The Pokémon Company believes the series can last for at least another 50 years if it continues to innovate. First launched on Nintendo's Game Boy in 1996, the video game has expanded into films, TV and toys to become one of the world's highest-grossing media franchise.
Tech Expert Shares How Much The Xbox Series X Standby Mode Is Costing You
A tech expert has revealed that keeping your Xbox Series X on its default switched off mode will set you back £132 at current electricity prices. How Much Does The Xbox Series X Standby Mode Cost? Alex Hern, the UK Technology Editor at The Guardian Tweeted his advice to his 72,000 followers, and managed to get thousands of likes. Many of which from people who had no idea there was a simple way of saving money during the cost of living crisis.
Rick And Morty Enter The Nine Realms In God Of War Ragnarok Promo
Whatever we were expecting, we weren't expecting this. In a surprise collaboration, Rick and Morty (from the Adult Swim show of the same name) have entered the nine realms to promote God of War: Ragnarok. Why Are Rick And Morty Promoting God Of War Ragnarok? To be honest, we're not too sure. Although it may have something to do with the show now airing new episodes, so it seems like great timing for both to include in a promo.
New Horror Game Is Coming From The Director Of Until Dawn And The Quarry
The director behind The Quarry and Until Dawn has confirmed that he's working on a new horror game. In an interview with VGC, Will Byles said that the next game will be 'just as big' - although there is a slight caveat that it may deviate away from teen horror.
McDonald's Employee Arrested - Accused Of Stealing Pokemon Cards
A McDonald's employee has been arrested after police discovered 200 packs of McDonald's Pokemon cards in his car. A report (as sourced by Dexerto) states that 32-year-old Troy Partin was arrested after he reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign. He was pulled over by police, who discovered that he also didn't have a license on his person. Police decided to search the car, then found a box containing 200 packages of Pokemon cards.
Hogwarts Legacy Collector's Edition Sold Out Almost Instantly
The Hogwarts Legacy Collector's Edition managed to sell out almost immediately after stock went up for pre-order, despite its $300 price tag. Some believed that due to a coordinated boycott of sorts (due to J.K. Rowling's involvement with the project), that it may not be as successful. However, it looks like there's still quite a lot of excitement for the game. Hogwarts Legacy is described as an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books.
Saints Row Has An Iconic Meme Culture Easter Egg
If you were frequenting the internet in 2013, you'll know better than anyone about Vine. The app was a short-form video platform, where users could share six-second-long video clips. It may seem pretty strange to think about what content could fit in such a short amount of time, but it led to some iconic (and quotable) moments. What Vine Has Saints Row Put In-Game? Now, the 2022 version of Saints Row has taken us back a decade, and included an Easter egg for Vine lovers everywhere.
Ludwig Speaks Out After Being Swatted Live On Stream
YouTuber Ludwig Ahgren has spoken out after being swatted live on stream during a chess tournament. The incident took place on Sunday, August 28, and he was away from his setup for around 55 minutes while police searched his premises. What Has Ludwig Said About The Swatting? Although the actual stream where the incident took place has been taken down, Ludwig himself has posted a new video that shows police entering his home.
Skyrim Player Finds The Best Use Of A Ralof Cutout
A Reddit user has turned a meme into real-life after buying a Ralof cutout online. The user, called MeanForce1, uploaded an image to r/Skyrim that shows him sitting beside their bed to greet them every morning. Why Has The Ralof Cutout Gone Viral? Some may say this is creepy, but for those who have been on the Internet long enough, they'll know that this is a meme worth being creeped out for.
PlayStation Plus Is Relaunching With 700+ Games And Three New Options
Sony is relaunching PlayStation Plus in what appears to be an attempt to rival Xbox's Game Pass.
Gaming Journalists Told 'News Bigger Than ABK Takeover' Was Coming - Turns Out It Was NSFW Wordle
Wordle | Activision Blizzard The gaming community is still reeling from the Activision Blizzard buyout by Xbox-owning Microsoft. The deal, that cost a reported $68million, shook us to our core. There have been reports about a toxic environment and infamous 'frat-boy culture' lawsuit, as the state of California continues its investigation into the ongoing problems at the root of the company.
Email From Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Leaked Following Microsoft Buyout
In the biggest news of 2022 so far, Activision Blizzard has been bought by Microsoft. The huge deal, reportedly worth $70billion, comes after a lawsuit was filed against the company regarding a 'fratboy' culture. The question on the lips of many is what this means for Bobby Kotick, the current CEO of Activision Blizzard. In a leaked email to the staff of AB, Kotick himself addressed the buyout. He started the email: "Today is an incredibly exciting day.
'I Am Esports': The Current Discourse Is Everything That's Wrong With Our Industry
There’s a lot of talk regarding esports right now. Simply opening Twitter and taking a look at what’s currently being said about our industry is exasperating. For something that has been around since the Space Invaders Championship in the 1980s, it feels like there’s more of a spotlight on us now than ever. The recent discourse started on December 21, when ESL announced a $500k CSGO circuit for women’s teams.
It Takes Two Wins Game Of The Year At The Game Awards
It Takes Two has scooped the top prize at The Game Awards, beating the likes of Resident Evil: Village, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and DEATHLOOP. The co-op game that is based around a separation of parents tugged at heartstrings across the planet, leading to a well-deserved win of the top prize. In recent news, the extremely popular co-op game was revealed to be currently fighting a trademark claim from Take-Two - the parent company behindGrand Theft Auto.
Virtual Reality Among Us Is On Its Way So Prepare To Be Terrified
An Among Us VR has been announced at The Game Awards, and we're already terrified just thinking about it. If you're the kind of person who likes their heart to be racing when you're playing games, what better than being alone on a spaceship, surrounded by huge creatures that open their mouth like a hinge to destroy you?
Alan Wake 2 Confirmed At The Game Awards
Alan Wake 2 has been confirmed at The Game Awards. The long-awaited sequel has been something that fans have been asking for over the last ten years since the original game's release - so as you can imagine, people are pretty happy about it. They've confirmed that Alan Wake 2 will be coming in 2023 to PC on the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. In a Tweet, the official Alan Wake account wrote: "This story is a monster. And monsters wear many faces.
Warner Bros Just Announced A Wonder Woman Game
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It Takes Two Could Be Forced To Change Its Name
The extremely popular co-op game, It Takes Two, is currently fighting a trademark claim from Take-Two - the parent company behind Grand Theft Auto. What Is Happening With It Takes Two's Name? After It Takes Two was released earlier this year, the trademark claim was issued, reports Eurogamer. It appears that the developer behind It Takes Two, Hazelight, was hoping to have full ownership of the name. However, as a result of the claim, they were forced to drop it.
Kojima Productions Is Officially Working On A Brand-New Project
KOMANI | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS is officially working on a brand-new project, and we're pretty excited to find out what it's all about. What Is The New Kojima Project? Jay Boor, Head of Publishing at the studio, confirmed the news on LinkedIn (of all places).
God Of War Fans Hate Sony's Skinny Kratos Design
Sony Santa Monica (edited by GGRecon) A scrapped early design of Kratos in God of War: Ascension has been revealed on Reddit, and it's pretty freaky. What Did The Early Design Of Kratos Look Like? Well, pretty disturbing. He looks nothing like the Kratos that we've grown to know and love. Instead of being huge and intimidating, he looks old, very slim, and weathered. And half of his stomach is missing. The only real indication that it's supposed to be Kratos is the red line tattoo across his face.
Call Of Duty: Vanguard Is Already Slashing Its Price
Activision (edited by GGRecon) If you're based in America and still haven't got your hands on a copy of Call of Duty: Vanguard yet, you're in luck. You can now pick up a physical copy of the game for almost half the price it launched at. Where Can You Get Call Of Duty Vanguard For Almost Half Price?
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Excel Esports Launches A Fortnite Tournament To Raise Money For Charity
Excel Esports has launched a Fortnite tournament in conjunction with HyperX and Beyond NRG to raise money for charity. The tournament, named the XL Community Cup, will be a one-day event held on Sunday, November 28. There will be a whole host of professional, amateur, and influencer Fortnite talent at the event, including UK TikToker, Ollie Ball, streamer and influencer, TurntDaisy, professional Rugby Union player, Luke Cowan-Dickie, and Fortnite pro, Archie King.
Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Has Been Removed From Sale On PC
Rockstar Games (Edited by GGRecon) In case you missed it, the Grand Theft Auto remaster dropped this week and has very much had a mixed reception. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition (to use its full name) is available on Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Well, actually, forget the latter as it's now been removed. There's been some ongoing issues, with Rockstar addressing the problems in a Tweet from its support account.
The Steam Deck Is Being Delayed By Two Months
Valve has confirmed that the highly-anticipated Steam Deck is being delayed by two months, so for those of you hoping to get your hands on it in December - you'll now have to wait until February 2022. In an email, they stated that the issue is due to 'material shortages', but based on their 'build estimates', the handheld console should start shipping early next year. They wrote: "The launch of Steam Deck will be delayed by two months.
Skyrim TikTok Creator JinnKid Arrested On Suspicion Of Murdering His Wife And Friend
A TikTok creator with over a million followers across his social media platforms has been arrested on suspicion of murder after his wife and her friend died last week. 29-year-old Ali Nasser Abulaban, aka 'JinnKid', found fame after impersonating Skyrim NPCs, and went on to also copy characters such Tony 'Scarface' Montana. Abulaban pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder following the deaths of his newly-estranged wife Ana Abulaban, 28, and her friend Rayburn Cadenas Barron, 29.
Fans Claim New Saints Row Trailer Has 'Changed Their Opinion On The Game Entirely'
A brand-new trailer for Saints Row has dropped, and some fans are saying that it has changed their opinion on the game entirely. What Exactly Is The Trailer About? The trailer dropped earlier today (October 21), and already has thousands of views. Check it out for yourself... The trailer's description explains more about the gameplay itself, with players being able to build their empire in a completely new way.
Facebook Is Planning To Change Its Name Next Week As Part Of Rebrand
Facebook (edited by GGRecon) Mark Zuckerberg's company, Facebook, is reportedly planning to change its name next week as part of a huge rebrand. The idea behind it is to focus on 'building a metaverse', a source has claimed to The Verge. According to the source, CEO Zuckerberg will be announcing the change at Facebook's annual Connect conference on October 28. However, the news could be shared even sooner, as the company apparently hopes to shed its social media-focused image.
A Brand-New Splinter Cell Game 'To Be Announced Next Year'
Ubisoft is reportedly pushing forward on a brand-new Splinter Cell game, which would be the first main game in 10 years. According to VideoGamesChronicle, they spoke to development sources, who confirmed that a new Splinter Cell has been 'put into production'. The reason behind this is apparently to 'win back fans' who have been less than impressed by recent efforts from Ubisoft in the form of mobile and VR versions of the franchise.
Pokemon Just Released A Blair Witch-Inspired Mystery Video And Fans Are Hooked
The Pokemon Company (Edited by GGRecon) Pokemon's official Twitter account just released a creepy video that documents one man's journey in the mountains, as he searches for Pokemon. It's very much like The Blair Witch Project has come to Hisui, and appears to document this poor unknown man's demise.
Elden Ring Has Officially Been Delayed
Elden Ring has officially been delayed, with an announcement from the team behind the game being shared on the official Twitter account. Elden Ring Delay In a statement, they wrote: "Important message: ELDEN RING will release on Feb 25, 2022, as the depth & strategic freedom of the game exceeded initial expectations. Thank you for your trust & patience. We look forward to seeing you experience the game in the Closed Network Test in Nov.
Guild Esports Has Officially Launched Their First Apex Legends Team
Guild Esports/Respawn Entertainment Guild Esports has announced that they are launching their first-ever Apex Legends team. The team will sit alongside their current teams in VALORANT, Fortnite, Rocket League, and FIFA. The organisation, that is co-owned by world-famous footballer David Beckham, has also revealed the roster.
Brand-New Trailer For Grand Theft Auto V PS5 Remaster Just Dropped
A brand-new trailer for the Grant Theft Auto Five remaster just dropped - and it's coming on March 22, 2022. This is later than what we initially expected, as the date that was previously given was November 11, 2021. The trailer says: "Welcome back to Los Santos, with improved graphics and enhanced gameplay, seamless character switching, explosive action, and much more." "Also experience Grand Theft Auto Online." It's coming to PS5, March 22.
Forget Garlic Bread, Turns Out Fondue Is The Most Powerful Food In Skyrim
Bethesda (edited by GGRecon) We recently covered the story about how The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim fans were obsessing over garlic bread, as they believed it to be the game's most powerful food. Well, hold onto your butts, as we have been proven completely wrong - by our own readers, in fact. After we shared the article, we got lots of comments from you lovely lot, one of which struck a chord with a lot of people. And you know what? What are we if not receptive to new information.
Meet League Of Legends' New Champion - A Happiness-Hating Emo
Ahh, the early 2000s. A time when the main means of communication was via MSN, and the PlayStation 2 reigned supreme. For those of you who remember this time, it was glorious. Then, around 2004, emo kicked its way through the door with thick, black eyeliner and pink highlights in its impossibly-high backcombed hair.
OWL 2022 Season Will Start In April On An 'Early Build' Of Overwatch 2
Overwatch League is planning to start its 2022 season in April of next year. Jon Spector, Overwatch League Vice President at Blizzard, tweeted to confirm the news regarding the date, much to the delight of fans. He wrote: "I've seen a lot of speculation regarding a 2022 start date for OWL. We can confirm that our plan is to begin next season in April 2022.
Gotham Knights Game Just Dropped A New Update On Twitter
We've been waiting for news regarding the new Gotham Knights game for a long time, and the official Twitter account just dropped some news! WB Montreal has describedGotham Knights as an open-world adventure, where you can explore each of Gotham's distinct districts, so you can imagine that the hype is real. What Exactly Has The Gotham Knights Twitter Account Said? The Tweet reads: "No one talks about them, not a whispered word is said. #DCFANDOME . 10.16.2021" Always watching. Always listening.
Gotham Nights Game Just Dropped A New Update On Twitter
We've been waiting for news regarding the new Gotham Nights game for a long time, and the official Twitter account just dropped some news! The Tweet reads: "No one talks about them, not a whispered word is said. #DCFANDOME . 10.16.2021" Always watching. Always listening. #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/v0HSugr7EJ — Gotham Knights (@GothamKnights) August 31, 2021 The Tweet is captioned: "Always watching. Always listening. #DCFanDome".
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