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Redfall: Layla Hero
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New Redfall Trailer Introduces Layla Ellison & Her Powers

Microsoft and Bethesda have released a new trailer of the upcoming first-person shooter Redfall by Arkane Austin, focusing on one of its heroes. We get to know Layla Ellison, one of the characters…

April 5, 2023 | 11:44 EDT

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Redfall Story Trailer Promises Many Mysteries To Uncover

Xbox and Arkane have released a new Redfall story trailer, giving us some more backstory regarding the island of Redfall and its vampiric infestation. It looks like the story will revolve around a…

March 16, 2023 | 10:09 EDT

Ghostwire: Tokyo
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Ghostwire: Tokyo Finally Coming to Xbox Series X|S & Game Pass Next Month

Today Bethesda announced the release date of its supernatural action game Ghostwire: Tokyo on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass. The game will hit Microsoft's current generation console and…

March 15, 2023 | 11:58 EDT

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Starfield Release Date Announced; Starfield Direct Coming in June

Today Bethesda and Microsoft finally announced the release date of the upcoming sci-fi RPG Starfield.  The game will release on September 6, 2023, for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Of course, it'll also…

March 8, 2023 | 10:13 EST

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Redfall Developers Confirm Cross-Platform Play

The developers of Redfall, Arkane, held a Q&A session via discord to answer a few of the burning questions fans of the upcoming open-world FPS had. During the session, it was confirmed that …

March 6, 2023 | 01:18 EST

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Redfall

Redfall is a town that has been completely overrun by blood-sucking vampires. Since these heathens have now completely cut the island off from the outside world, those who have survived the initial…

March 1, 2023 | 05:53 EST

Shinji Mikami, who's leaving his studio Tango Gameworks
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Shinji Mikami Leaving Tango Gameworks "In The Coming Months", Bethesda Confirms

Shinji Mikami is to leave Tango Gameworks, the studio he founded back in 2010. Mikami is best known for his work on the Resident Evil series, as well as directing the 2014 survival horror game The…

February 23, 2023 | 09:35 EST

The cast of Redfall facing off against a vampiric enemy
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New Redfall Trailer Introduces Arkane's Twisted Vampire World

There's a new Redfall trailer in town to get you hyped for this vampiric shooter, which is due to arrive in May. The trailer introduces the twisted and warped world Arkane has created for the game,…

February 20, 2023 | 10:24 EST

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The Elder Scrolls Online Necrom Chapter Coming in June Including a New Class

Studio Head at Zenimax Online Studios, Matt Firor, announced that the Elder Scrolls Online will not only receive a new chapter, Necrom, but a brand new class that has been requested for quite some…

January 25, 2023 | 04:29 EST

Three characters from Redfall aiming at one of the game's vampiric enemies
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Redfall Release Date Revealed During Xbox Developer Direct

During today's Xbox Developer Direct livestream, we finally got a Redfall release date. Arkane's open-world co-op vampire shooter is launching on May 2nd, and we also got to see a whole bunch of new…

January 25, 2023 | 03:49 EST

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QA Workers at ZeniMax Studios Form Union Recognized by Microsoft

Microsoft's game development studios officially have their first union, as the majority of quality assurance workers at ZeniMax Studios have voted to join ZeniMax Workers United under the…

January 3, 2023 | 02:26 EST

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It Looks Like More Deathloop Is On The Way

Are you hankering for some more Deathloop content? Well, it looks like we're getting something. Jason Kelley, the voice of Colt from Deathloop, has accidentally revealed in an interview that he and…

December 28, 2022 | 09:49 EST

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Sets of Skills Mod Gives Skyrim Some Class

Ever since Skyrim was released (for the first time) back in 2011, the decision made by Bethesda Game Studios to remove classes from character creation has been a contentious one. Evidence of this can…

December 11, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Fallout 76 Nuka-World On Tour Update Brings New Rewards and Gameplay Improvements

Come one, come all to the fairgrounds you won't soon forget! The Fallout 76 Nuka-World On Tour update has arrived and will be dropping its tents for players to enjoy the freakshow that is about to…

December 6, 2022 | 03:38 EST

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Warden of the Coast Mod Adds Bioware-Type Story To Skyrim

Warden of the Coast is yet another Skyrim mod, but this one in particular does a bit more to stand out from the pack. For one, it's long, running at an estimated 10-15 hours. It's also fully voiced,…

December 5, 2022 | 10:44 EST

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Morrowind Mod Tamriel Rebuilt Adds Hundreds Of New Quests

If you're looking for something to play, one of the biggest Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind mods out there, Tamriel Rebuilt, has just received two new expansions in a massive new update: Dominions of…

November 25, 2022 | 09:35 EST

The player about to chainsaw a Mancubus in the face in Doom Eternal
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Mick Gordon Claps Back At Id Software Over Doom Eternal OST

Doom Eternal composer Mick Gordon has issued a lengthy, detailed, and exhaustive rebuttal to Id Software's Marty Stratton, who accused Gordon in 2020 of being the reason for a lackluster OST release…

November 9, 2022 | 11:12 EST

Screenshot of Skyrim player swinging their mace at a tree like enemy in an open golden field.

New Skyrim Mod Gives More Personality To NPCs

A new Skyrim mod allows for a more interactive and fun playthrough, as it injects the NPCs with a bit more much-needed personality. The Civil War Lines Expansion mod gives both Imperials and…

October 25, 2022 | 11:37 EDT

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Fallout 4 PS5 And Xbox Series X|S Enhancements Revealed

The Fallout 25th anniversary celebration has almost come to an end, but not without one more special announcement. Bethesda has announced that Fallout 4 is going full-on "next gen" (or should that be…

October 24, 2022 | 12:35 EDT

A character wearing power armor and blasting something while a Brotherhood of Steel member fires in the background in Fallout 76, which is part of the Fallout 25th anniversary celebrations
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Fallout 25th Anniversary Plans Are Kinda Underwhelming

If you were hoping for some substantial Fallout 25th anniversary celebrations, then unfortunately, it seems like you're going to be disappointed. Bethesda is celebrating a quarter-century of this…

October 3, 2022 | 11:39 EDT

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Wolfenstein 3D Available In Germany After 30 Years

Wolfenstein 3D has been classified in Germany for the very first time, finally allowing German gamers to officially experience this influential old-school FPS. Due to its Nazi imagery, the game had…

September 16, 2022 | 11:18 EDT

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The Best Fallout 4 Mods

As janky as they may be, Bethesda's games manage to maintain a strong following throughout the years because of the legion of modders who leap at the opportunity to leave their mark on the game.…

August 5, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Never Before Seen Gameplay Footage of Cancelled Doom 4 Project Surfaces

The legendary documentary channel, NoClip, has released never-before-seen and uncut footage from the Doom 4 project, which was canceled in 2011 after several delays and setbacks. The clips show the…

July 11, 2022 | 03:07 EDT

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Skyrim Co-Op Mod Racks Up Over 75k Downloads In Just A Few Days

A new Skyrim co-op mod has managed to rack up more than 75,000 downloads within just a few days of its launch. Skyrim Together Reborn allows groups of between 2 and 8 players to adventure through…

July 11, 2022 | 11:57 EDT

Fallout London

Fallout London is an Ambitious Fallout 4 Mod Coming Next Year

If you're looking for a reason to pick up Fallout 4 again, you just might get one next year with the announcement of Fallout London. It's a "DLC-sized mod" that takes place in a version of London…

June 27, 2022 | 09:42 EDT

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Review

The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Review

The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle is another huge expansion to the successful MMORPG. The islands found in the expansion are ambitious, the story is rooted in politics, and there is plenty of lore…

June 27, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Fallout 76 Test Your Metal Update Adds 3 Public Events

The Fallout 76 Test Your Metal Update has arrived, adding three new Public Events, the start of Season 9, a new "Corpse Highlight" feature, and more! Fallout 76 has been happily chugging along for…

June 14, 2022 | 01:42 EDT

Demon's Souls Best PlayStation Plus Premium RPGs
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium RPGs

PlayStation Plus Premium is finally upon North America, and with that comes a plentiful batch of PS4 and PS5 games to play. For those who love JRPGs, you're in for a treat. While it lacks recent…

June 15, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Your Starfield Character 'Does Not Have a Voice,' Bethesda Says

Bethesda Game Studios has revealed that your Starfield character will not have a voice, returning to the tradition of a silent protagonist as we saw with its earlier games. Starfield is the next big…

June 13, 2022 | 01:48 EDT

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Podcast

TechRaptor Podcast: We Need to Talk About Starfield (and a bunch of other games)

We’re right in the middle of E3 (not E3, Hot Gee Hoff Summer, Keyleigh3, Key3) week, so there’s a ton of announcements we get into including Witchfire, Warhammer 40k Darktide, The Last of Us Remake,…

June 13, 2022 | 07:00 EDT

The Brotherhood wants you!
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Fallout 76 Season 9 Takes You To Dread Island

The Fallout series is one of the most prolific RPG collections out there, and they aimed to put it online with Fallout 76. Since its release in 2018, the game initially met with a very harsh response…

June 3, 2022 | 04:50 EDT

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Fallout 4 Point Lookout Mod Modernizes Classic DLC

The Capital Wasteland Project has released the Fallout 4 Point Lookout mod, bringing a major Fallout 3 DLC to the newer game -- and with some new features, too. Bethesda's games get tons of mods…

May 12, 2022 | 02:18 EDT

A lunar landscape in Starfield
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Redfall and Starfield Release Dates Delayed To 2023

Bethesda has announced that the Redfall and Starfield release dates will be delayed until 2023. The studio says Arkane and Bethesda Game Studios, respectively, need additional time to ensure that…

May 12, 2022 | 08:20 EDT

Starfield

Starfield Spaceflight Apparently Confirmed by Former Bethesda Employee

Starfield spaceflight is now officially a thing... or at least as official as it gets until it comes straight from Todd Howard's mouth. Basically, Hevy008 leaked a whole bunch of information on the…

April 28, 2022 | 11:12 EDT

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Doom Eternal Update Adds Accessibility Options in Update 6.66 Rev 2

New Doom Eternal accessibility options have been added in Doom Eternal Update 6.66 Rev 2, giving gamers more ways to enjoy slaying demons. Doom Eternal has proved to be a frighteningly popular first…

April 26, 2022 | 02:46 EDT

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Quake Update 3 Adds Accessibility Features

Quake Update 3 has arrived, adding several new accessibility features to the classic first-person shooter alongside new Horde Mode maps, bug fixes, and more. Last year's reveal of Quake Remastered (…

April 20, 2022 | 04:38 EDT

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First Starfield Companion 'Vasco' Revealed

The first Starfield companion "Vasco" has been revealed in a new short video detailing its capabilities, weaponry, and design. Unless you've been living under a rock, you're probably aware of …

April 5, 2022 | 02:14 EDT

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Double Eleven is Making New Fallout 76 Content

Double Eleven has announced that it has been working with Bethesda Game Studios to produce new Fallout 76 content that will arrive later this year. Fallout 76 has had its fair share of updates over…

March 28, 2022 | 02:18 EDT

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Guide

Ghostwire: Tokyo Skills Guide - Best Skills To Buy Early

Ghostwire: Tokyo certainly isn't lacking in useful skills you can purchase with the points you earn from leveling up. Whether it's incremental upgrades to how quickly you can fire your elemental…

March 24, 2022 | 12:43 EDT

Akito standing in Tokyo wearing a Fallout 4 Vault Dweller Outfit
Guide

Ghostwire: Tokyo How To Unlock The Fallout 4 Outfit

It's hard to believe that an action-horror game like Ghostwire: Tokyo has some fun crossover content tucked away inside. But much like another one of Tango Gameworks' titles, The Evil Within 2, there…

March 24, 2022 | 12:43 EDT

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Guide

Ghostwire: Tokyo Nekomata Requests Guide

So you've explored the abandoned streets and fought some ghosts, you need a Ghostwire: Tokyo Nekomata Requests guide. It is one of the more unusual and unconventional activities in the game, but…

March 24, 2022 | 12:43 EDT

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Guide

Ghostwire: Tokyo Guides - Guide Hub

Welcome to the Ghostwire: Tokyo Guides Hub. You've started your journey into the abandoned district of Tokyo and need a bit of help against the supernatural visitors. If you're looking for solid…

March 24, 2022 | 12:43 EDT

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'Very Early' Talks About Fallout: New Vegas 2 Reportedly Underway

"Very early" talks about Fallout New Vegas 2 are reportedly underway at Microsoft according to Jeff Grubb -- and Obsidian may very well be the developer working on it. Fallout: New Vegas is an…

February 24, 2022 | 04:06 EST

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The Bethesda.net Launcher is Being Sunsetted

For those of you that have been suffering under the weight of Bethesda's annoying launcher, don't be afraid. You're almost free now, as Bethesda has just announced that their Bethesda.net Launcher…

February 22, 2022 | 12:07 EST

A Vault 76 dweller talking to NPCs in Fallout 76
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Fallout 76 Roadmap For 2022 Promises Aliens And Leaving Appalachia

Bethesda has revealed the Fallout 76 roadmap for 2022, and there are some exciting surprises in store. This year, you'll get to take on alien invaders, go on an excursion out of Appalachia, and…

February 21, 2022 | 11:40 EST

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GhostWire: Tokyo: An Action-Packed Supernatural Adventure

GhostWire: Tokyo takes place in an eerie Tokyo that has been enveloped by fog. The citizens who normally run the street have disappeared and trapped souls now freely float around a city where yokai…

February 4, 2022 | 10:00 EST

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Ghostwire: Tokyo Release Date Revealed on PlayStation Store

It seems that the Ghostwire: Tokyo release date has been revealed -- multiple regional PlayStation Store pages have listed a March 2022 launch date for this upcoming game. Ghostwire: Tokyo is an…

January 20, 2022 | 02:37 EST

An example of the inventory UI in Skyrim with the Dear Diary Dark Mode mod.
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Skyrim Mod Gives Game a Dark Mode for Menus

In the world of Skyrim modding, one mod is ringing in the New Year with improvements to the UI. Dear Diary Dark Mode provides a variety of quality of life improvements to the game's HUD and UI, most…

January 3, 2022 | 11:50 EST