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Battle Arena Toshinden, the Forgotten PS1 Fighting Game Series, to Get Re-Release on Modern Consoles

PlayStation 1-era 3D fighting game series Battle Arena Toshinden is getting a long-awaited re-release. Tokyo-based publishing company Edia announced today that it will release Toshinden 1, 2 and 3 on current gen consoles in 2026-2027. Originally released in 1995, Battle Arena Toshinden was a PS1 launch title in the U.S. and PAL regions, and the first 3D fighting game to hit Sony’s debut console. Featuring an initial roster of eight playable characters, it featured weapon-based fighting and ring-outs a year before the Soul Blade/Soul Calibur series came along and built upon these elements. According to Edia’s press release, it plans to re-release the PS1 versions of Battle Arena Toshiden 1, 2 and 3 on current gen consoles as part of a...

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'It’s About Making Sure the Pacing Feels Right' — Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Clarifies He Is Not Cutting Content

Final Fantasy VII Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi has clarified that while he recently assured fans that Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 would "strike a balance" when it came to pacing and be "more concise," that didn't mean he would change anything about Rebirth's pacing. As we reported last week, the director reflected on criticism of the series's pacing and lengthy instalments. Asked if he agreed with the feedback that "certain sections" in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth felt a little long, he disagreed, saying: "Regarding time management in certain sections, especially in FF7 Rebirth, I honestly don’t believe that they were longer than necessary. I feel like nowadays, players just have too much to do and too much to play; so they...

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The White House Wades Into the Console Wars, Releases AI Image of Donald Trump as Master Chief Saluting in Front of an American Flag That Contains a B

Microsoft’s announcement that Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PlayStation is the final nail in the coffin for the Xbox exclusive, and for some marks the end of the console wars. Now, the White House has waded in with an AI image of Donald Trump as a saluting Master Chief that, well… there’s something very wrong about it. For the uninitiated, Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the campaign of 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved, is due out on Xbox Series X and S, PC, and PlayStation 5 at some point in 2026. It is the first Halo game ever to launch on a PlayStation console, and cements Microsoft’s position as a multiplatform video game developer. The idea of a Halo game on a PlayStation console would have been outrageous before, say, a...

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'I Made It Right and They Are Breaking It for No Reason' — One of the Key Members of the Original Halo Dev Team Doesn't Sound Thrilled With Microsoft'

Microsoft has finally unveiled Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the campaign portion of Bungie’s beloved Halo: Combat Evolved. Halo fans have spent most of the weekend debating the changes Halo Studios has made for this upcoming 2026 shooter, from the addition of sprint to the more pristine art style. But what do the developers of Halo: Combat Evolved itself make of the remake? Jaime Griesemer is one of the key developers behind Halo. He was most involved with designing Halo’s famous ‘30 seconds of fun’ gameplay loop and designed much of the campaign itself. Now creative director at Highwire Games (Six Days in Fallujah), Griesemer took to X / Twitter to deliver an early verdict on gameplay footage coming out of Microsoft’s Halo...

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AU Deals: Discounted Zelda, Monster Huntin', and Silent Hill Are Back on the Must-own Menu

Some days (and indeed this day) it feels like the universe conspires to drain my wallet. Between Nintendo nostalgia, Xbox epics, PlayStation powerhouses, and PC throwbacks, today's round of bargains certainly has something for anyone who’s ever said, “Why the hell not? I'm worth it.” That being said, let's all go pay very little for a lot of great escapism. Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC PC Gear LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm using cherry bombs to light up a 19-candle cake for Bully (or Canis Cadem Edit, as we weirdly called it over here in Oz), In the pantheon of misrepresented software from the 21st century, this certainly was one of the most targeted by mainstream media. Demonised as "Grand Theft Auto...

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The Best Deals Today: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, NBA 2K26, and More

We've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, October 25, below, so don't miss out on these limited-time offers. Save $10 Off Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was one of 2025's most anticipated games for many, as it marks a major return to the MGS franchise for Konami. This weekend, you can save $10 off the release for either PS5 or Xbox Series X. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "Between its old-school stealth-action gameplay and engaging spy-thriller story, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater largely succeeds as a faithful, visually impressive remake of the 2004 classic." NBA 2K26 for $49.94 NBA 2K26 is on sale this weekend for $49.94, just in time for the start of the NBA season. Play kicked...

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‘They Complained, Then Left With the Best Exclusivity Deal of All Time’ – The Story of PS2’s Blockbuster GTA Deal

Pints of beer after work in a cosy London pub. A glass of wine in the evening at a villa in the Sunset Marquis hotel, West Hollywood. A phone call in the dark outside a Chinese restaurant in Windsor, England. These three disparate scenes, all more than 5,000 miles from Sony's headquarters in Tokyo, were backdrops for a decision that helped define the PlayStation 2, Sony's landmark console that celebrates its 25th anniversary today. It's the best-selling console of all time for well-documented reasons: its massive library, its headstart on the Xbox, its mid-life price cut, and its affordability as a DVD player. But the deal that brought a trio of Grand Theft Auto games – GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas – to the PS2 before any other...

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Halo: Campaign Evolved Announced for Xbox, PC, and Yes, PS5 – Here’s Everything We Know So Far, Including New Missions

Microsoft and Halo Studios have just announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, an Unreal Engine 5 remake of the 2001 original-Xbox launch-day classic, Halo: Combat Evolved. I played a short demo of it already, so be sure to check out my first impressions, but here we’ll go through everything we do and don’t yet know about 2026’s Halo release – which will be the first one since 2021’s Halo Infinite. Did you say “remake”? Yes, I asked Halo Studios point-blank if this is a remake or a remaster, and Executive Producer Damon Conn said, “It’s a modernized remake – a rebuilt version of the classic story that started it all.” Since Microsoft has been publishing a lot of games on other platforms, does this mean Halo will be coming to PlayStation 5...

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The Best Deals Today: NBA 2K26, Logitech PC Gaming Accessories, and More

We've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, October 25, below, so don't miss out on these limited-time offers. NBA 2K26 for $49.94 NBA 2K26 is on sale this weekend for $49.94, just in time for the start of the NBA season. Play kicked off this week with the OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets, and if you haven't yet picked up 2K26, this deal can make every day game day. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “Ball Over Everything” is a fitting description for NBA 2K26. The smooth on-court action is better than ever and MyCareer’s excellent started-from-the-bottom journey to the pros story make it so the imperfections are easier to ignore." Save on Xbox Ally X Best Buy has open box models of the ROG Xbox Ally X already on sale, allowing you to...

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Full Metal Schoolgirl Review

First impressions matter, right? Full Metal Schoolgirl throws you into its third-person shooter action shortly after a blazing fast anime-inspired opening to the tune of a J-rock banger. It immediately establishes its irreverent attitude and goofy anti-capitalist satire in a futuristic world where robots are exploited and referred to as "the working dead" – and with the goal of taking down a CEO villain, I thought to myself, "Hell yeah." But about halfway through a second run of this roguelike, it dawned on me that there just wasn't much to Full Metal Schoolgirl; it’s a dull and repetitive shooter whose gameplay foundations aren't quite good enough to save it from the largely tedious, unrewarding grind up its 100-floor tower. During...

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Gaming Laptops Are a Better Deal Than The Xbox Ally X

We’re fresh off the release of the Xbox Ally X, and it doesn’t seem like handheld gaming PCs are going anywhere anytime soon. At least for me, handhelds have become my go-to way of playing my Steam – among other PC game stores – library when I’m not at my desk. In a lot of ways, these little devices have replaced much of what I used gaming laptops for, especially during a commute or a short trip. This makes me wonder: why would you buy a gaming laptop in 2025 when PC gaming handhelds are getting more powerful and portable year after year? If all you’re looking for is an alternate device to play your games on the go, the prospects for gaming laptops seem to be thinning. However, now that handheld gaming PCs are getting more expensive...

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Halo: Campaign Evolved Is the Final Nail in the Coffin for the Xbox Exclusive — but in Truth the PS5 Version Comes as No Surprise

Halo, once the flagship Xbox exclusive, the video game Microsoft launched its first console with, has finally jumped ship. Microsoft has announced Halo: Campaign Evolved — a remake of the original game’s campaign — and it’s coming to PlayStation 5 day one. The Unreal Engine 5 remake of the Bungie-developed 2001 campaign is set for launch in 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X and S, and, crucially, PS5. It is the first new Halo game since 2021’s Halo Infinite, and the first Halo ever to release on a PlayStation console. IGN has played Halo: Campaign Evolved and has all the details right here, including first info on the new three-mission prequel story arc. And yes, if you were wondering, there’s crossplay, which means Xbox, PC, and PlayStation...

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Halo: Campaign Evolved Is a Pretty Remake Coming to PS5, but Not an Exact One

I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect when I sat down in front of an Xbox Series X to play an early demo of Halo: Campaign Evolved, the just-announced Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original-Xbox killer app (and yes, it’s a proper remake, not a remaster like Halo Anniversary was). And I’m honestly still not sure exactly how I feel about it after playing it. I definitely wanted to be blown away by the visuals, in the same way that the original Halo: Combat Evolved knocked my socks off back in 2001. Heck, we know Unreal Engine 5 is fully capable! I also didn’t want Halo Studios (nee 343 Industries) to mess with too much. Or did I? Would Halo 1 just feel old no matter what? And will PlayStation 5 gamers even care about this 25-year-old Xbox...

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Halo Project Update 2025: Everything Announced (Updating Live)

Halo is looking for a fresh start, and today’s 2025 Halo Project Update livestream could give it just that. Nearly four years removed from the launch of Halo Infinite, gaming fans from every corner of the industry are looking to today’s Halo World Championship 2025 festivities for a sneak peek at the future of the flagship Xbox franchise. What exactly the developers at Halo Studios (formerly known as 343 Industries) have cooking remains to be seen, but judging by a tease shared late last month, it sounds like the Halo universe could soon head into uncharted territory. “Like last year we’ll be on the Main Stage to talk about it but this year we’ve also got a ‘deep dive’ panel planned for the Community Stage that you won’t want to...

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Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Official Name and Release Date Reportedly Leak Online

Battlefield 6 appears to have suffered yet another leak, this time relating to its battle royale. According to ModernWarzone, which has a track record of accurate reporting around unannounced video game information, particularly in relation to Call of Duty, the Battlefield 6 battle royale is called Battlefield: RedSec. ModernWarzone also reported that it’s free-to-play and is due out on October 28, the same day Battlefield 6 Season 1 is set to launch. Given EA and Battlefield Studios are yet to make any announcements about this so close to that date, a shadowdrop is expected. While EA is yet to comment on this particular leak, it’s seen various gameplay clips emerge from playtests of the battle royale. And today it outlined gameplay...

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Pixel Quest Codes (October 2025)

Last updated October 24th, 2025 - Checked for new Pixel Quest codes! Pixel Quest is a brand new 2D bullet hell RPG, where you'll face an onslaught of foes across biomes that range from the beach to the desert. The Third Dimension has been destroyed by 1x1x1x1, and now the Robloxians will need to work together to protect the pixelated 2D land of Robloxia. There are over 70 quests to complete, and legendary loot to obtain that will make it far easier to eviscerate hordes of enemies. With so much to do, you'll want some codes to make use of. Working Pixel Quest Codes Here are all the currently active Pixel Quest codes. Be sure to redeem them before they expire! LUCKYDAY - 1x Gold Clover, 2x EXP Booster, 1x Medium Dungeon Key, 3x...

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Battlefield 6 Community Update Reveals Long List of Gameplay Changes Ahead of Season 1 and Battle Royale Launch

Battlefield Studios has outlined changes coming to Battlefield 6 ahead of the launch of Season 1 and with the expected battle royale mode waiting in the wings. In a social media post, the developer collective revealed the priority updates for the record-breaking Battlefield 6. BF Studios said its immediate focus is on improving overall performance and the combat experience. It’s looking into changes for weapon dispersion, balance, visibility, aim assist, progression, and more, with further updates due out over the course of Season 1. Live now are changes to Custom Search to “improve how accurately matchmaking aligns with your selected map and mode preferences.” The system still maintains flexibility to support reasonable queue times...

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How Ninja Gaiden’s Razer Sharp Gameplay Still Influences Games Today

From the series’ earliest 2D entries, to Ryu's critically acclaimed foray into 3D, Ninja Gaiden has hacked and slashed its way to the top of the hyper-violent action games genre. And while countless ninja games have been released since the 1988 NES original, Ninja Gaiden still remains relevant nearly 40 years later. But why is that? Let’s take a look back to when this series found its core game design DNA, with its early use of cinematics, narrative-driven gameplay, and innovation in difficult but rewarding challenges (not to mention, one of the sickest finishers ever in a video game.) From there, we’ll chart the course of Ninja Gaiden to see how it has kept its blade sharp over the decades, and why it remains one of the most...

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Finally Has an Official Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and a Price

After a number of leaks, Ubisoft has finally made it official: Assassin's Creed Shadows will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2 priced $59.99 / £49.99. The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes all content updates introduced since the game’s release, as well as cross progression across all platforms and touch screen support, "making navigation of menus, maps, and the hideout more intuitive than ever." Ubisoft has also confirmed Assassin's Creed Shadows is Game-Key Card game, which means Switch 2 players will have to download the game before they can play. Game-Key Cards have sparked a vociferous debate because they're essentially useless unless your console is connected to the internet. In September, a Ubisoft developer who...

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AU Deals: Smash Hits, Dragon Hunts and Absolute Must Owns Light Up This Week’s Sales

It's been a week where my willpower evaporated faster than dog water out in this crazy hot October heat. Between a stack of heavy hitters and cult faves going for pocket change, your cart may just fill itself before your smoko coffee can get gulped. I’ve played (and replayed) most of these gems, so trust me when I say this is a line-up worth smashing the buy button for. Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm celebrating the 22nd bday of the mouthful that is Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. I remember this as arguably the best version of SMB3, with a proto-QR code mechanic that used a link cable to connect a second GBA with an e-Reader. Then, using one of 40+ specially...

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Bounty Star Review

Do you remember the worst day of your life? It’s okay; you don’t have to answer. I do. I was doing something I loved, I made a mistake, and a story someone else told about it for their own purposes cost me almost everything I had. People I thought were my friends walked out of my life, doors slammed shut in my face, and everything I’d worked for evaporated. My family resorted to communication by postcard because I refused to answer the phone, and I spent the next two years contemplating suicide before finally finding some semblence of peace. Nearly a decade later, those moments, that mistake – such a little thing, really – impacts every aspect of my life. I spend a lot of time grappling with that, wondering if I’ll ever be the person I...

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Galaxies Showcase 2025: Everything Announced

The Galaxies Showcase has arrived and it featured more than 50 games, six world premieres, exclusive reveals, demo drops, and much more, including the long-awaited release date for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a release window for the Tony Hawk meets Trains game called Denshattack! and a new look at Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. There were a ton of big moments from the show, and this guide has gathered them all to ensure you don't miss a thing. Be sure to let us know which game you are most looking forward to below! Mouse: P.I. For Hire Will Officially Arrive in March 2026 Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the much-anticipated stylized first-person boomer shooter where players will become Jack Pepper across a jazz-filled adventure with a mystery to...

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Tormented Souls 2 Review

With its unsettling backdrops and detailed worldbuilding, Tormented Souls 2 may look like a contemporary horror game, but don't let that modern dressing fool you. At its core beats the blackened heart of stone-cold classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, with all the treats — and tricks — that both endeared me to and enraged me about these formulaic survival horror games when they first gained popularity. Fixed camera angles? Check. Tank controls? Check. Insanely complex puzzles and an even more bizarre story, complete with cheesy dialogue and a manual save system? Check, check, check, and check. It makes Tormented Souls 2 a surprisingly faithful homage, bringing back all the stuff I loved about old survival horror games… as well...

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Fallout 76 Is Finally Getting Native Versions for Xbox Series X and S and PS5 Early 2026

Bethesda has announced native versions of Fallout 76 are coming to Xbox Series X and S and PlayStation 5 early 2026. The announcement came as part of Bethesda's Fallout Day broadcast, which also brought news that “optimizations” are coming for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players, too. Bethesda didn't reveal any more info on what these new versions of Fallout 76 actually do. However, Bethesda did use Fallout Day to show more of Fallout 76’s Burning Springs update, which is due out December 2, 2025. This is the big update that expands the map to include a brand-new arid region in Ohio, where players will encounter the raider-like supermutant Rust King, battle desert Deathclaws, and join up with friends in two new public events. But the...

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Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Bundle Announced on Fallout Day — Here Are the Contents

Bethesda has used Fallout Day to announce the Fallout: New Vegas 15th Anniversary Bundle, which celebrates Obsidian’s much-loved post-apocalyptic role-playing game turning 15 years old. This edition will be available for pre-order on October 23 via the Bethesda Gear Store, and includes: Fallout: New Vegas: Ultimate Edition PC Code Victor Statue (8" PVC): The friendly Securitron stands tall and is ready to roll Doc Mitchell’s Evaluation Cards (8x8 cardstock set): Straight from your first moments in Goodsprings, a true piece of New Vegas history Vault Boy Enamel Pin (1.5"): Vault Boy stacks the odds with poker chips in hand Mojave Express Patch (3.5" × 1.9"): Woven, iron-on, and full of wasteland charm NCR Recon Patch (3.25" × 3.5")...

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Bethesda Announces Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Version for 2026

As part of its Fallout Day broadcast, Bethesda announced Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, due out across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on November 10, 2025, and on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. It’s the first time Fallout 4 will be available on a Nintendo console. Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition — designed to coincide with the post-apocalyptic role-playing game’s 10th anniversary — contains the six official add-ons and over 150 pieces of Creation Club content. Creations (user created content) arrive in Fallout 4 via a brand new in-game Creations menu, which will make it easy for players to find and download the new content on PC and console. The six official expansions included are the Far Harbor, Automatron, and Nuka-World story add-ons, and...

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Todd Howard Reassures Fallout Fans as Fallout Day 2025 Ends Without a Brand New Game Reveal: 'Just Know We Are Working on Even More'

Fallout Day 2025 has come to an end without the announcement of any new Fallout video games. Yes, there’s a new version of Fallout 4, a new Fallout: New Vegas bundle, and new content for Fallout Shelter and Fallout 76. But there was no word on any Fallout remasters, which some had hoped for, or — less likely — Fallout 5. At the end of the Fallout Day broadcast, Bethesda design chief Todd Howard acknowledged that Fallout fans were probably left a little disappointed by this, and promised that the developer is working on “even more” Fallout. What that means exactly is anyone’s guess, but Howard did say Bethesda is looking forward to showing fans what it’s cooking. Here’s the quote from Todd Howard: Ahead of Fallout Day, Hollywood...

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The Iniu 10,000mAh Power Bank Will Nearly Triple Your Nintendo Switch 2 Play Time for $10

A compact power bank that is perfect for your Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, or Apple iPhone 17 has dropped in price for a limited time. Amazon is currently offering the Iniu 10,000mAh 45W Power Bank for just $10.19 after you clip the 49% off coupon on the product page. I hope you don't mind a power bank with a bit of pizzazz because this one's decked out in a fun tropical punch colorway. I expect this deal to reach its redemption limit very quickly. Iniu 10,000mAh 45W Power Bank for $10.19 This Iniu power bank features a 10,000mAh (37Wh) battery capacity. If you factor in 80% power efficiency, here are the approximate number of times you can fully recharge some of the more popular gaming handhelds and smartphones: Nintendo Switch...

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Borderlands 4 Day 30 Update Out Now — Check Out the Patch Notes

Gearbox has released the big Borderlands 4 Day 30 patch, which makes a number of key balance changes to the game. This update, released October 23, includes widespread stability improvements, multiplayer fixes, UI polish, and a suite of quality-of-life upgrades across visuals, audio, and accessibility. It also addresses various reported issues for Vault Hunters including major balance tuning, loot systems, gear, and achievements — further refining late-game, mission flow, and overall player experience. “We will monitor the community closely for feedback and respond after the changes have settled,” Gearbox said. “This measured approach to your input will provide a consistent and better experience. As a reminder, our primary goal with...

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Fallout Day 2025: Everything Announced (Updating Live)

Bethesda Softworks will soon kick off its Fallout Day 2025 livestream, and we’re here to share every new announcement and detail it has to offer. With no new mainline Fallout game in sight and fans – including celebrity and Fallout alum Danny Trejo – always asking for more Fallout: New Vegas news, we do have some idea of what Bethesda will show. Yesterday, the studio teased updates for the 10-year-old Fallout 4, as well as its ongoing Fallout 76, for example, while also promising to share news related to Fallout Shelter. Fans can also expect to catch a glimpse at new merch, upcoming events, and more. Although it’s unclear when the next Fallout game will arrive, fans of Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic role-playing game series already have...

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