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items: New Xbox boss: "We will not flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop"
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New Xbox boss: "We will not flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop"
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date: 2026-02-22T10:50:15.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Xbox
description: Asha Sharma outlines her intent for Xbox.
encoded: You may have already seen that Xbox has a new CEO, Asha Sharma, and she's pledged not to "flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop". The news was announced on the Microsoft website, and it's sparked no shortage of passionate discussion among the gaming community. The fact that Matt Booty, a familiar face to Xbox fans, was promoted to CCO in the same announcement, doesn't seem to have dampened the discourse at all. These are very passionate responses we're seeing from Xbox players. If you dig a little deeper into the Microsoft announcement blog, you'll find a lengthy statement from Sharma that explains her priorities for Xbox going forward. There's a lot of sense being spoken here, we'd argue. There are three key priorities that Sharma outlines for her new regime - great games, the return of Xbox, and the future of play. She makes some good points in each section, in this writer's opinion. Under 'great games', Sharma says, "Everything begins here. We must have great games beloved by players before we do anything. Unforgettable characters, stories that make us feel, innovative game play, and creative excellence. "We will empower our studios, invest in iconic franchises, and back bold new ideas. We will take risks. We will enter new categories and markets where we can add real value, grounded in what players care about most." Fans who want bigger exclusives from Xbox, and more frequent outings for their iconic characters like Master Chief, should receive some hope from that statement. Under 'return of Xbox', Sharma adds, "We will celebrate our roots with a renewed commitment to Xbox starting with console which has shaped who we are. It connects us to the players and fans who invest in Xbox, and to the developers who build ambitious experiences for it. "Gaming now lives across devices, not within the limits of any single piece of hardware. As we expand across PC, mobile, and cloud, Xbox should feel seamless, instant, and worthy of the communities we serve. We will brea…

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High on Life 2 wizard riddle answers: How to get full marks in the tax quiz explained
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date: 2026-02-21T17:07:54.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Why do you know all that stuff?
encoded: If you're reading this, you must be stuck on the High on Life 2 tax quiz. This wizard (also known as Finance Wiz James Stevenson) sure does value fiscal prowess, am I right? It's worth noting that you can bypass this quiz altogether - if you don't want to stand around and answer tax questions, you can walk straight ahead and solve a puzzle instead to gain access to the castle. However, if you skip the quiz, you will be giving up your chance to get one of the High on Life 2 missable trophies. There's an achievement named 'Why do you know all that stuff?' which is only getable at this point in the game, and you'll only earn if you ace the quiz. So, if you want to boss the quiz and earn that achievement, read on for the answers. We won't tell if you don't. High on Life 2 wizard riddle answers: How to get full marks in the tax quiz explained All the answers you need for the wizard's tax-based riddles are below! Note that, if you get a question wrong, he'll just keep asking them again and again until you get full marks. That is, unless you skip past him and solve the puzzle instead. In part eight of my fifteen-part webinar The Grind Runs From You, how is nontaxable income defined? Nontaxable income is income that is not subject to taxes, like some municipal bond interest or disability benefits. In section 13Q of Pefie Truffet’s How to Get Rich on the Backs of Others, how are current taxable year fixed liability terms explained in paragraph F451? Liabilities are what you owe other parties. In section 27J of the galactic tax code referendum, what does it say under the capital gains header in paragraph R? The gain may be short-term or long-term. In section 318X of The Income Tax: A Study of the History, Theory and Practice of Income Taxation at Home and Abroad, what is the deduction example of adjusted gross income - aka: AGI - listed in footnote 12.2? Interest on student loans can be deducted from your gross income. In section 6Z of Tobin’s Spirit Guide & Accounting Glossa…

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Scrubs revival confirms two more original cast members, after previous doubts of return
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date: 2026-02-21T12:06:55.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: Good news for fans of Dr Jan Itor.
encoded: The Scrubs revival is getting plenty of attention at the moment, and we’re pleased to report that two more beloved cast members are due to return to Sacred Heart Hospital. In the long-awaited batch of new episodes, we already know that Zach Braff (JD), Donald Faison (Turk), Sarah Chalke (Elliot), Judy Reyes (Carla) and John C McGinley (Dr Cox) are coming back for more laughs - and, presumably, the usual dose of heartbreaking storylines, too. And now, we can confirm that two more original cast members will be in the Scrubs revival as well. Neill Flynn, who plays The Janitor, will appear in the new season of Scrubs, the TV trade publication Deadline has revealed. Fans had been worried by the Janitor’s absence from the trailers, which caused some doubt and confusion over his return, making this very good news indeed. It’s nice to know that Cox won’t be the only one tormenting JD this season. View Green Video on the source website Christa Miller, who plays Jordan Sullivan, was also confirmed in the same article to be coming back in the Scrubs revival. Jordan, as Cox’s ex-wife and sometime love interest to JD, is sure to throw the cat amongst the pigeons too. It can’t all be happy times for JD, can it? Fans of Shrinking, which comes from the same creator as Scrubs (Bill Lawrence), have seen plenty of Flynn and Miller lately, as they both have memorable roles in the Apple TV+ comedy. We’re glad they found the time to make it over to the Scrubs set, too. Fans of the original Scrubs run, who want to see all the major players return, can now focus their attention on getting Ken Jenkins in the cast. Can someone page Dr Bob Kelso, please? He’s the only key character yet to be confirmed for a comeback! Interestingly, Deadline’s article has also confirmed a couple of new faces that we can expect to see as guest stars in the Scrubs revival. Rachel Bilson (The O.C.) will play Charlie, who’s described as “a beautiful and elusive visitor at Sacred Heart.” Andy Ridings (All My Childr…

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High on Life 2 BALL Guys locations: How to get the BALL Gun explained
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date: 2026-02-19T15:46:37.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Gaming Video Guides
subject: Video
description: Get the little blue band back together.
encoded: If you're playing High on Life 2 and you've spotted the unusable BALL Gun just chilling in your quarters, you might be wondering what that's all about. This weapon was added in the first game's High on Knife DLC, but it's a little harder to get in High on Life 2 - because the BALL Guys, three little blue men who make it work, have gone missing! Finding the BALL Guys will take some effort on your part, as they're all tied to different side missions that you might not stumble upon without knowing where to look. These three little dudes will feed pinball-style balls into the gun for you, but you're going to have to find them first! The BALL Gun is great for crowd control, as it lets you drop down three pinball bumpers, enabling your ball to fly around between them and hit multiple enemies in a row. We've got a video guide to explain the BALL Guys' locations in the player above (or you can watch it on YouTube). Use the time codes below to hunt down each of these BALL Guys and bring them back into the fold of your servitude. 00:14 Ball Guy 1 location 02:56 Ball Guy 2 location 08:18 Get the fishing rod (you'll need it for the next part) 10:03 Ball Guy 3 location 10:52 Pick up the Ball Gun 11:28 Ball Gun gameplay Or if you prefer written guides, we've got you covered below! High on Life 2 BALL Guys locations: How to get the BALL Gun explained If you were hoping that you'd stumble upon the Ball Guys simply by the playing the story, think again! Each Ball Guy is tied up in a different side quest. We've got the key details below to help you tick off each of these jobs. Ball Guy 1 location in High on Life 2 Ball Guy 1 is located in the Harbour area, specifically in the Town. Head there in the RV. When you land, turn right and you will see the building pictured above (a brown building with a curved roof). You will need to use Bowie's special power to open the door and get inside this night club. (If you haven't unlocked Bowie yet, you don't have all the High on Life 2 guns you'…

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Xbox Game Pass games: Confirmed new free titles to play in February
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date: 2026-02-18T11:12:07.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Xbox
description: All the revealed Xbox Game Pass games you need to know about for February.
encoded: The second wave of February 2026's Xbox Game Pass games has now been confirmed. And it's going to be a huge month for Xbox's version of PS Plus, with some of the best RPGs ever made joining the service. As well as some great releases like Expedition 33 and Doom: The Dark Ages, last year also saw some big price rises, so make sure you're getting the best Game Pass deals. Once you've done that, you can start preparing to enjoy these incredible games coming to Xbox Game Pass in February 2026! Xbox Game Pass games: Confirmed new free titles for February 2026 These games have been confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in February 2026, with several existing games becoming available on new tiers: Indika (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud) – 2 February Final Fantasy II (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud) – 3 February Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Console, PC, Cloud, Handheld) – 3 February Madden NFL 26 (Console, PC, Cloud) – 5 February Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship (Console, PC, Cloud, Handheld) – 5 February Relooted (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud) – 10 February BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud) – 12 February Roadside Research (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud) – 12 February (Game Preview) Starsand Island (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud) – 12 February High on Life 2 (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud) – 13 February Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Console, PC, Cloud) – 13 February Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud, Handheld) – 17 February Avowed (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud) – 17th February (New to Game Pass Premium) Death Howl (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud, Handheld) – 19 February EA Sports College Football 26 (Xbox Series X/S, Cloud) – 19 February The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition (Console, Cloud) – 19 February TCG Card Shop Simulator (Game Preview) (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud, Handheld) – 24 February Dice A Million (PC) – 25 February Towerborne (Console, PC, Handheld) – 26 February Final Fantasy 3 (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud) – 3 March Kingdom Come:…

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The Witcher 3 legends explain their "very experimental" new vampire game, The Blood of Dawnwalker
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date: 2026-02-18T10:00:38.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: “Our game structure is totally different than the games you know.”
encoded: "It's very experimental," creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz revealed, "because not many games do this." Before we go any further, please be aware that you can hear the full version of this conversation on the Radio Times Gaming podcast feed or YouTube channel. Tomaszkiewicz spoke to us at the Gamescom conference about The Blood of Dawnwalker, the upcoming vampire game that he — and many other former Witcher 3 developers — have started their own company to build. He was explaining the game’s time system, which will force players to make tricky decisions. There are a limited number of hours in every in-game day, and you only have a set number of those days to save your character’s abducted family. Tomaszkiewicz told us: "First of all, we wanted it to feel like the time matters. You know, there is this feeling of urgency to objectives. And we wanted you to actually think, ‘Do I want to do this? Or do I want to do that? How do I want to spend this resource?’ "At the same time, we don't want this artificial pressure that will stop you from exploring the world, for example, right? You do get clear communication from the game at every point." Indeed, we did see this mechanic at play in a hands-off Gamescom demo. We saw that certain actions, like committing to a side quest, will spend a certain amount of your time, which the game flags to you nice and clearly. Tomaszkiewicz said, "As you could have seen in the build, for example, the quest objectives tell you like how many time segments are you gonna spend if you're gonna finish these objectives. Sometimes, specific dialogue options can lead to spending time segments." "We call it ‘time as a resource,’" Tomaszkiewicz added. He also clarified that, "Just standing in one place is not gonna cost you any time. So, the time is kind of waiting for you to perform these actions." If you’re looking for a comparison point to make this system make sense in your mind, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz mentions Persona, and his colleague/brot…

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High on Life 2 whodunnit: Who killed Larry in the murder mystery mission?
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date: 2026-02-17T14:45:44.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Columbo in space.
encoded: One of the most memorable missions in High on Life 2 is the murder mystery, with the death of billionaire Larry Pinkstock forcing the player into a new kind of scenario. With clue-collecting help from Suit-O and absurd asides from Travis, you'll piece the suspects' stories together as you walk around the closed room on the cruise ship and try to unravel the mystery. You'll want to look on every shelf and every surface (and also underneath those squeaking chairs), and make sure you question people every time you find a clue about them. Once you're certain that you've found everything, head to the centre of the room and prepare to point the finger at your suspect of choice. And if you want to be fully sure who did it, keep reading and we'll tell you the answer There's no shame here, don't worry about it. But if you want to avoid spoilers, look away now! High on Life 2 whodunnit: Who killed Larry in the murder mystery mission? In High on Life 2's whodunnit mission, the person that killed Larry is opera singer O.B. Oberon. If you find all the clues, you'll learn that O.B. Oberon fits all the criteria of the killer. And, just so you know, you will have to show your working during the finger-pointing showdown. O.B. Oberon is a sharp-shooter (as proven by the trophy clue), she has a motive (as proven by the milk carton clue), and she is wearing the perfume that Travis smelt during the murder. Nuff said! If you successfully solve the murder mystery, you'll earn a High on Life 2 trophy by the name of 'Columbo in space'. We hope that gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside, especially if you're aiming for that Platinum gong. At this point in the game, you still have a few High on Life 2 bounties ahead of you, and a bunch more High on Life 2 guns to collect. And if you're wondering who is on the High on Life 2 cast list, we've got you covered on that front too. For yet more on High on Life 2, you could also check out our developer interview from before the launch. Or, y'know…

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High on Life 2 trophy guide: Missable trophies and full list of achievements
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date: 2026-02-17T14:17:45.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Will you get the Platinum?
encoded: If you're playing High on Life 2 from Squanch Games, you might be tempted to try and get every achievement/trophy in the game. You may have already noticed that some of the trophy names and descriptions in the game are a little on the cryptic side, with the writers clearly preferring to pack jokes in rather than overtly describing the unlock conditions for each achievement. So, how many High on Life 2 trophies are there, which ones are missable, and what do you have to do to unlock them all and get that highly-coveted Platinum? Keep on reading and we'll explain. How many trophies and achievements are in High on Life 2? By our count, there are 32 trophies and achievements in High on Life 2. A decent chunk of these trophies will be earned automatically as you chip away at the main story, but there are others tied to ticking off side quests and filling out your collections. Plus, there are a number of missable trophies in the game, so you'll want to be aware of those! If you miss them, with no option currently to replay missions, you'll have to do a second play through of the whole game to get that Platinum. Oh, by the way, while we've got you, did you know that we did a big High on Life 2 developer interview ahead of the launch? View Green Video on the source website Full list of High on Life 2 achievements and trophies The full list of High on Life 2 achievements/trophies is below. We've split it into three chunks to help you process the information - the missable trophies, the main story trophies, and the collection-based ones. Where it's unclear, we've also noted here what the unlock conditions are for each one that needs further explaining. Here we go, then. High on Life 2 missable trophies and achievements Okay, final warning! These are the missable trophies that you will want to pay special attention to on your first play through, lest you be damned to repeat the whole game later. The Good Ending - Wow, that was easy! - Shoot your sister at the start of the game…

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High on Life 2 bounties: Full list of missions and how many to expect
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date: 2026-02-17T11:00:22.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: How many bounties make up the Rhea Pharma C-Suite?
encoded: Squanch Games has released High on Life 2 on the masses, which means fans of the original game now have a stack of new bounties to complete. As I said in my High on Life 2 review, "The overarching story and the structure isn’t the greatest strength of this game, with one of the most memorable missions actually having nothing to do with the main plot. "There are even points in the game where there is basically nothing to do but go to sleep and wait for the next mission to arrive, which does take the pace out of proceedings a bit and slightly kills the vibe." But still, it's a fun game. And if you're playing it, you'll want to know how many bounties there are, which will help you work out how far through the main story you've gotten. Plus, how long is the game in terms of hours? Let's get cracking with the answers to these questions! How many bounties are in High on Life 2? By our count, there are seven main bounties in High on Life 2. These main missions are delivered to the player with a fair amount of choice. You normally get given two bounties to choose from in each new chunk of the story. That being said, the order you tackle them in doesn't make a huge difference to the overall journey of the player-character. It just means that you'll unlock some guns quicker than others. After each pair of missions, the game will give you a chance to work on your collectables and revisit the open worlds you've discovered so far. When you're ready for more main missions, head back to base and go to sleep. When you wake up, the next chunk of the story will be ready for you. Full list of High on Life 2 bounties The full list of High on Life 2 bounties, to the best of our knowledge, looks like this: Billionaire Larry Pinkstock Senator Muppy Doo Finance Wiz James Stevenson Cult Leader Gwendolyn Birch Movie Star Bronkin Bucko Professor Jane Berkel Final boss battle The first six missions are delivered in pairs, allowing you to pick which of the two you'd like to do first. And once y…

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Is Kenny in High on Life 2? What happened to the character explained
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date: 2026-02-16T18:07:16.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Kenny is missing in action.
encoded: If you played High on Life back in 2022, and now you're jumping into High on Life 2, you might be wondering what happened to the character of Kenny. Voiced by Justin Roiland, Kenny was the first talking gun you picked up in the original game, with his Glob Shot being a memorable aid in puzzle situations. In 2023, bridging the gap between High on Life and High on Life 2, a DLC was released called High on Knife. In this expansion, players found out the fate of Kenny. If you're not sure what happened there, keep on reading and we'll explain. Is Kenny in High on Life 2? No, Kenny is not in High on Life 2. The character of Kenny is nowhere to be seen in this sci-fi sequel, although there are nine different guns to collect (plus Knifey, making 10 weapons in total). Returning to your arsenal from the first game are Gus, Sweezy and Creature, with Lezduit appearing in more of a supporting role. But nope, there's no cameo for Kenny. Why isn't Kenny in High on Life 2? The real-world reason for Kenny's absence is that Justin Roiland, who voiced the character and played a major role in creating the original High on Life, no longer works at developer Squanch Games. In 2020, domestic violence charges were brought forward against Roiland, which he strongly denied. They became public knowledge on 12 January 2023, being reported by NBC News. On 16 January 2023, Squanch Games posted on X that they had "received Justin Roiland's resignation". Squanch added at the time: "The passionate team at Squanch will keep developing games we know our fans will love while continuing to support and improve High on Life." Those original charges against Roiland, however, were dropped in March 2023 due to insufficient evidence. Roiland released a statement to social media at the time stating he was "thankful the case has been dismissed", writing: "I have always known that these claims were false – and I never had any doubt that this day would come. "I’m still deeply shaken by the horrible lies that wer…

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Overwatch Symmetra actor Anjali Bhimani reacts to game's name change: "Boom!"
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date: 2026-02-16T16:36:39.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Anjali Bhimani speaks.
encoded: Anjali Bhimani, who plays Symmetra in Overwatch, has reacted to the news that 'Overwatch 2' is changing its name back to good old 'Overwatch'. "Boom! I love it. Frankly, I love that," Bhimani enthused on the set of our latest Arcade Hang interview. (You can watch all the episodes of Arcade Hang over on our YouTube channel.) Bhimani was interviewed alongside Felicia Day, as the duo had been in London for a week of The Guild: The Musical shows. Day asked at this point: "Does that mean they're never doing a three?" To which Bhimani responded: "Well, no, but it feels like... and forgive me, Blizzard, if I'm speaking out of turn, I am speaking purely from my own opinion... "I feel like Overwatch 2 really felt like an extension of the original Overwatch, so I'm glad they dropped the two because it feels like it's all one world." Bhimani added:"It feels like it's all one story that they are just beginning to branch out from. "And so, I'm glad that they took that off there, so we can feel like it's the same game, just adding more and more story... that actually makes me happy." If you've been wondering why the developers from Blizzard turned the name back to Overwatch, Polygon has the inside scoop on that. "We've talked about this a lot over the last year," Blizzard president Johanna Faries said during a media briefing. "Probably 20 to 30 people came and said, 'Hey, we want to go bold, not just with the content swings that we're going to take in season 21 — now season 1 — but also drop the 2.'" Faries said that "it felt like it was in unison and in chorus that everyone said emphatically, 'Yes, we think this is the right time for Overwatch as a universe to turn a corner in a big way.'" Indeed, it's not just the name that's changing, but the numbering of seasons that is reverting back to season 1. Nice and clean, the start of a new era. Overwatch season 1 is live now in the game. See more Arcade Hang interviews on YouTube: Devora Wilde talks Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 future…

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High on Life 2 guns: Full list of weapons and how to unlock them all
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date: 2026-02-16T11:52:43.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Collect your full arsenal.
encoded: If you're playing High on Life 2, it's only logical to wonder how many guns are in the game and how exactly you're going to get them all. As you work through the High on Life 2 missions, you'll find yourself armed with some familiar weaponry and some new faces. By our count, three guns from the first game return, and one from the first game's DLC. There are also five brand new guns for you to enjoy. As I wrote in my High on Life 2 review, "Building on the strengths of the first game, these new guns combine with the returning old ones for some really fun combos and special effects, both in the battle scenarios and the puzzling segments (an underrated element of the franchise in this writer’s opinion)." So, let's crack on and get to the full list! High on Life 2 guns: The full list There are 9 main guns for you to collect in High on Life 2, by our count, and the full list looks like this: Gus Sweezy Creature B.A.L.L. Sheath Travis Jan Bowie Shoot-O Also, a special shoutout should go to Knifey (voiced by Michael Cusack), who also returns for this new adventure. Australia 2's most violent denizen will be with you from the start, but we can't exactly include him in a list about guns! How to unlock all guns and weapons in High on Life 2 If you want to know more about each of these guns, keep on reading and we'll explain where you can expect to collect each of them. All but one of these guns are tied to the main story, so you don't need to worry about missing them. There are some spoilers to be found in this article, because some of the guns come a lot later in the story, so be warned! Gus Voiced by: JB Smoove How to unlock: Play the first mission Tips: Gus's discs are very powerful in combat, and you can use Knifey to hit them in mid-air and get multiple attacks from each individual disc. Sweezy Voiced by: Betsy Sodaro How to unlock: Play the first mission Tips: Sweezy's time bubble is crucial some puzzle situations, and it can also come in handy to slow down enemies in a…

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High on Life 2 review: Silly sci-fi sequel is perfect for Xbox Game Pass
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date: 2026-02-13T14:26:03.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Review
description: Ready to go again?
encoded: Launching today, High on Life 2 might just be the perfect Xbox Game Pass game. Sure, it’s not the greatest game of all time, but it’s ideal if you’re already a member of the service and want to have some dumb fun over the Valentine’s Day weekend. If you played 2022’s High on Life, you'll know roughly what to expect - talking guns, linear missions, and the exact brand of silly humour that Rick and Morty fans revel in (although the sci-fi show's creator, Justin Roiland, is not involved in this one). The story picks up some time after the first game left off. The unseen, voiceless player character has become a legendary figure in the bounty hunting world after bringing down the G3 cartel, but a fun montage at the start of the game reveals that this life of super-stardom wasn’t exactly all it was cracked up to be. In classic video game sequel fashion, you’re stripped of a lot of your previous weapons at the start of this second adventure (the way they write Lezduit out of the main story is particularly funny). This is a little frustrating, but it does pave the way for some fun new guns to be added instead. Casting is one of the great strengths of this game, with Ralph Ineson delivering some note-perfect grumpiness as Sheath (basically a Halo battle rifle with shades of Yondu from Guardians of the Galaxy) and Ken Marino bringing his downtrodden best to Travis (a divorcee that is introduced in such a funny way). Building on the strengths of the first game, these new guns combine with the returning old ones for some really fun combos and special effects, both in the battle scenarios and the puzzling segments (an underrated element of the franchise in this writer’s opinion). View Green Video on the source website Another fun new addition is the skateboarding. A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one, as it adds a very flow-state vibe to the traversal and also plays into combat and those underrated puzzles to boot. The overarching story and the structure isn’t the greatest …

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After The Last of Us, Fallout and Tomb Raider, industry experts predict what's next for video games on TV
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date: 2026-02-12T09:30:24.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
description: TV adaptations are levelling up.
encoded: Now that Fallout season 2 has wrapped up its run on Prime Video, what does the future hold for video game adaptations on TV? And why does Fallout work so well on television, anyway? "It's the idea, really," says gaming industry expert Christopher Dring, editor in chief of The Game Business. "Fallout is a rich, realised world in which to tell multiple stories. A distinct visual style, humour, action, monsters... as a role-playing game, it isn't just a Lord of the Rings-alike fantasy game. It is distinctive. "It's not easy - getting that humour, that violence, that world to feel right takes patience. And, frankly, it feels like the perfect partnership between TV creators and game intellectual property (IP)." Amazon is clearly keen to replicate the success of Fallout, with both God of War and Tomb Raider lined up for serialised live-action treatment on Prime Video. HBO is hungry for more, too, planning Baldur's Gate 3 as its next TV darling, with The Last of Us only having one more season of material left to mine. What do video game industry experts like Dring make of this trend, and which games would they like to see adapted next? As gaming levels up on TV, these industry legends certainly have notes. Want to raid some tombs? "On paper, the Tomb Raider adaptation sounds great," observes George Osborn, editor of the Video Game Industry Memo. "Phoebe Waller-Bridge is one of the best writers in the biz. The cast is looking great, especially with Sophie Turner, Jason Isaacs, and Celia Imrie on board. And Amazon's success with Fallout offers some hope that the adaptation will be a good one. "I think the biggest challenge is how Tomb Raider translates into a TV series rather than a film. I know that there was the original Tomb Raider film adaptation starring Angelina Jolie and a reboot with Alicia Vikander. "But even though the presence of historic predecessors might have put Amazon off from making another film, the game feels better suited for two hours of popcorn flickery…

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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight producer talks Arkham inspiration and Easter eggs
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date: 2026-02-10T08:00:19.000Z
creator: Ben Rayner
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: Holy creative freedom, Batman!
encoded: "I can't think of anything that was off the table." That's what Matt Ellison told us, when we spoke to the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight executive producer at the Gamescom conference last year. You can see our whole chat with Ellison in the video player above (or on YouTube) and it’s also available on the Radio Times Gaming podcast feed. Boasting seven playable characters, with over 100 suits between them — including Ellison’s personal favourite, the Rainbow Suit — it certainly doesn’t look like Traveller’s Tales (TT) are holding back with LEGO Batman 4. "We've drawn from so many things," Ellison revealed. "There are so many different Easter eggs and references. I don't think anyone knows all of them. "And yeah, there's been very little that people have said no to. If it exists in DC and is familiar for Batman, I think it was fair game. So we've put in as much as we can, and there are things everywhere as you explore. "Through Gotham, round every corner there's a different billboard or a different shop, and all of these things include references to various different things. Some of them are really subtle, some of them are a bit more obvious, but there's lots of things that fans of Batman will enjoy." View oEmbed on the source website Indeed, fans of Batman have noticed all sorts of things in the trailers, with nods appearing not just to movies and comics, but also previous games starring Gotham’s Caped Crusader. As Ellison admitted, "We very much took inspiration from other games, particularly the Arkham series. "When we were looking at what we wanted to do in this game, we were looking at, 'What can we improve?' And combat is something where… It was an area we thought we could improve. And [Arkham developers Rocksteady] did a fantastic job of what they did [in combat]. "So, we got that as sort of a template, and then, [we looked at] what can we do for this game to make it slightly more accessible, so that younger players can get into it as well. So, there'…

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Felicia Day reveals The Guild movie update, as musical version lands in London
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date: 2026-02-09T17:28:55.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: Video
description: "Next year is the 20th anniversary of The Guild."
encoded: Felicia Day’s iconic web series The Guild is transferring to the London stage for one week only, having been transformed into a musical! And beyond that, Day is planning a Guild movie. In our latest Arcade Hang interview, we got the chance to ask Day how exactly The Guild's unlikely transition into musical theatre happened, as well as hearing from her co-star in the musical, Anjali Bhimani. “The Guild: The Musical is so exciting,” Day told us in the interview, which you can watch right now in the video player above (or over on YouTube). Day continued: “I'm just like a girl who works on my instinct, and about six years ago, two playwrights who were in a playwriting workshop were like, 'Hey, we wrote a song for The Guild as part of our workshop. Can we option it?' “And I was like, 'Let me listen to the song.’ Because I grew up on musicals. I was home-schooled, and the reason I'm an actor is because I did musicals across the Southeast, as like, Orphan Number Seven. So I was excited about it, and I loved their song, and I was like, 'Okay, let's do it'. “So I let them option it, and of course, I get sucked in more and more, and I become a producer, and I work with them. They're scrappy, New York actors, and they're so good, and it's taken so long. We did a reading in LA and I was able to get Dean Johnson, this amazing, very established London director on board and now we're doing it.” At the time of writing, there are only a few tickets left for The Guild: The Musical’s week of London shows, and you can find them on The Other Palace website right now. It’s running from Tuesday until Thursday this week, in a work in progress state. View oEmbed on the source website Explaining where The Guild musical fits in the series, Day explained: “The musical kind of takes a lot from the first and second seasons, and exorcises some things that I'm like, ‘Whoa.’ “When I watch my first work, I'm like, ‘That is not a joke I would tell now, thank you very much’. There are some dated thing…

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Fallout season 2 ending explained: Unpacking the spoilers and what's next
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date: 2026-02-08T12:30:22.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Contains Trailer
description: Take your family to the Rockies!
encoded: Another season of Fallout has reached its conclusion and while we wait for Amazon's post-apocalyptic drama to return, there are plenty of questions to ponder. While the final episodes tied up some loose ends, plenty more unravelled to leave viewers wondering what could be to come in season 3. Lucy and Maximus remain in Las Vegas, with uncertainty surrounding which other characters are still on the table and what their true intentions could hold. Meanwhile, the closing moments of season 2 saw the Ghoul once again wandering off into the desolate distance, but where could he be heading? We'll try to answer that and some of the other key questions around the Fallout season 2 finale, and what it could mean for the already-confirmed Fallout season 3. Fallout season 2 ending explained: All the key questions Where is the Ghoul going? We would wager that the Ghoul, AKA Cooper Howard, is heading to Colorado. Sadly, when Coop finally reached the special vault where key Vault-Tec management were being held, he discovered that Barbara and Janey’s cryogenic chambers were empty. However, upon closer inspection of Barbara’s chamber, he found a Colorado postcard. Written on the back were a few key words: "Colorado was a good idea." If Colorado sounds familiar, that’s because Cooper suggested it as a good destination for him and the family in an earlier flashback. After delivering the Cold Fusion diode to the President, Cooper mentioned Colorado to Barbara over a glass of bubbly to celebrate a job well done. Jumping forward to the present, Barbara seems to be telling Cooper (now the Ghoul) that he was onto something with that one. So, he’s probably heading to Colorado next to see if he can find her there. Also, you might have noticed that a line of text in the credits said: "Take your family to the Rockies!" That also seems to suggest that Colorado will be the destination for season 3, which necessitates another lengthy road trip for the Ghoul. Interestingly, in the game Fallout Tact…

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Baldur's Gate TV series in the works from The Last of Us showrunner – with one major twist
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date: 2026-02-06T10:42:45.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Fantasy
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Who will Mazin gather for his party?
encoded: The video game Baldur’s Gate 3, a beloved 2023 role-playing experience set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, is officially being adapted for TV. But there is a major twist to this tale! The basics of this news, as broken by Deadline, are fairly simple: Craig Mazin, who is currently making the third and final season of HBO’s The Last of Us, has landed the job of bringing BG3 to TV as his next gig at the same network. “After putting nearly 1,000 hours into the incredible world of Baldur’s Gate 3, it is a dream come true to be able to continue the story that Larian and Wizards of The Coast created,” Mazin is quoted as saying. He added: “I am a devoted fan of D&D and the brilliant way that [game director] Swen Vincke and his gifted team adapted it.” So far, this news is playing out exactly as you’d expect - an established TV showrunner, fresh off the back of one huge gaming adaptation, is lining up another game he loves for similar treatment. However, things get slightly more surprising when you dig into the details of what this TV series really is – instead of being a straight adaptation of Baldur’s Gate 3, the TV show is actually set after the events of the game. As Deadline explains it, “the Baldur’s Gate TV series will be a continuation to the games, telling a story that takes place immediately after the events of Baldur’s Gate 3, as the characters – old and new – are dealing with the ramifications of the events in the third game”. The mention of “old” characters is sure to get the fandom excited, given that BG3 cast members like Neil Newbon (Astarion), Devora Wilde (Lae’zel), Jennifer English (Shadowheart) and Samantha Béart (Karlach) have become beloved figures in the community in the years since the game launched. View Green Video on the source website Exactly how will this mix of “old and new” characters work? As Deadline puts it, the TV show “is expected to keep the D&D tradition of taking new characters who are not that powerful and follow their journey thro…

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Devora Wilde talks "unbelievable" success, and her hopes for Clea's future
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date: 2026-01-29T16:48:41.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: "We want more, we want more. Is there gonna be more?"
encoded: Any actor would be thrilled to be involved in a project that sweeps up every award going. To have two such projects in quick succession? Few have managed it, but Devora Wilde can count herself among that hallowed number to achieve a double tap of the Midas touch. Wilde won legions of fans for her spiky turn as Lae’zel in 2023’s Baldur’s Gate 3, and she impressed players again as the enigmatic Clea in 2025’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Both games won pretty much every Game of the Year award going. So, how did that amazing double bill come about? “Completely by chance, to be honest,” Wilde told Radio Times Gaming in our latest Arcade Hang interview. You can watch the full video in the player above, or on our YouTube channel, or read on for some choice quotes! Wilde continued: “I think people assume that, because of the way it's happened, like one after the other, we are… well, first of all, people assume that we are just offered roles left, right, and centre, which is not the case. “As far as I know, or at least I'm gonna speak for me, I audition for everything. It's still very much the normal structure. You get an audition through your agent, you audition, and then you are told yes or no. And a lot of the time they are blind auditions.” “So, Clair Obscur was a blind audition. They didn't know it was me. And it just so happened that it came exactly after Baldur’s Gate 3, and here we are.” Wilde added: “I had no information going into it. Just the code name, a very rough outline of the story, and then my lines and obviously character description. "Then once I got the role, they sent me a lot of information about the story, which obviously I needed, because I think my part is quite a big moment in the game and, and a big reveal, a different part of the story, let's say.” View oEmbed on the source website Wilde is keen to protect prospective players from spoilers, so we don’t dwell too much on her scenes. Instead, talk turns to the amazing awards run that the game, and …

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Directive 8020 boss promises "a huge leap forward for the series" with two major upgrades
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date: 2026-01-28T14:48:11.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: "It's a big improvement on how scary the game is."
encoded: How does Directive 8020, the new sci-fi entry in Supermassive Games’s The Dark Pictures Anthology, change things up? That was the question on our mind when we sat down with its creative director, Will Doyle, at the Gamescom conference. On the Radio Times Gaming podcast this month, we’ve been previewing some of the big games of 2026 (the ones that aren’t GTA 6), which makes this the perfect time to drop our Directive 8020 interview in full. If podcasts aren’t your thing, you can also watch the interview in the player above (or over on the Radio Times Gaming YouTube channel). Or if the written word is your bag, keep reading for some choice quotes in article form! Directive 8020, if you’re unfamiliar, is the next horror in the anthology series The Dark Pictures. Lashana Lynch is the star this time, and the threat is a creepy alien species that can mimic its human victims (think Alien meets The Thing). As Will Doyle told us, there are two major additions for returning fans to look out for this time: the action overhaul of Real-Time Threats, and the choice-changing Turning Point system. In a hands-on demo of the game’s first chapter, we were able to try both of these out, and the Turning Point system made a particularly big impact. Imagine, if you can, a DVD menu where you can move back and forth from any moment and pick up there. Got it? Okay, you’re halfway to imagining this system that allows you to backtrack and alter your choices in the game without having to spam your saves or drag yourself back to the start of a chapter just to retake a Quick-Time Event that went wrong. So, what was thinking behind the Turning Point system? In Doyle’s words, "One of the many goals of it is to make the game more accessible for our fans, [allowing them] to get to the content they want to get to, as soon as possible. "We find that people play through the game once, and then, previously, they'd have to start from the beginning or go to a chapter and then play from that point on. Now, …

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Jade from The Traitors reveals which video games she played to prepare – and it’s not the one you’d expect
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date: 2026-01-27T08:00:02.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Four games fit for a finalist.
encoded: Jade Scott made it to the final of The Traitors season 4, and she made no secret of her video game experience in the show’s candid pieces to camera. So, here at Radio Times Gaming, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to get on the phone with Jade and find out which games she played in preparation. Surprisingly, Jade didn’t name Among Us — for many, the definitive game like The Traitors — on her list of favourites, noting that she finds it “a bit childish”. What did she play, then? As Jade told us: “I was playing a lot of social deception games. So I played a lot of Project Winter, [which is] a bit different.” Project Winter, if you were wondering, is an 8-player survival game where players have to handle traitorous social situations as well as the deadly weather. Jade continued: “I've never really played Among Us. I just find it a bit childish. That said, I was playing a lot of Dale & Dawson, which was so unserious.” Dale & Dawson: Stationary Supplies can support anywhere from four to 21 players, and it tasks managers and specialists with spotting the slackers in their workforce (and firing them). And did Jade find that her gaming experience really helped in the castle? In Jade’s words: “I think gaming, there's a level of communication needed, especially in teamwork games, right? And you're always talking, whether to your friends, or you are always speaking to teammates that you get allocated with. “I think that helped a lot, especially when I was speaking at the roundtables. Like, I didn't quite realise... it's one thing to speak and it's another thing to watch yourself back when you speak, so that was actually really, really nice to see. “And also, I managed to hit one of the vases with the rocks, so I think that was where my hand eye coordination came in.” Since returning from The Traitors castle, however, Jade’s gaming habits have changed a little. As she puts it: "After coming back, I was kind of like, 'I need a break from social deception games'. So, at the mom…

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Resident Evil Requiem preview: Remixing the greatest hits
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date: 2026-01-26T16:34:00.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Comment
subject: Exclusive
description: Is RE9 trying to do too much?
encoded: Did you enjoy piecing together a whole police station's worth of puzzles in Resident Evil 2? Did you enjoy the unsettling shift to first-person in Resident Evil 7? Did you enjoy Leon’s big kicks in Resident Evil 4? Did you enjoy being chased by a giant creature in Resident Evil 8? Did you enjoy protecting a weaker ally as you made your way through hordes of enemies in Resi 4? Did you enjoy seeing a tall woman in a white dress in Resi 8? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions — or all of those questions — boy does Resident Evil Requiem have something in store that will play to your tastes! In fact, the game is starting to feel like a greatest hits album that’s determined to replay your favourite bits from the last few entries in the franchise. Indeed, RE9 has no shortage of baggage, and it’s got no problem with letting you rummage through said baggage and pull out whatever you like. At a preview event for the game, I got to spend three hours playing it, and by the end, my right arm was sore from all the [insert meme here of Leonardo DiCaprio pointing at the TV because he spotted something he recognised]. You can hear my thoughts on the Radio Times Gaming podcast feed or YouTube channel, or keep scrolling for the written version! Our demo began with Leon S Kennedy, the beloved backflipping hero of Resi 2 and 4, arriving at a medical facility. Of course, it didn’t take long for the alarms to go off and for zombies to burst in. We soon got to see how action-oriented Leon’s chunk of the game will be, with the combat’s over-the-top nature even going so far as to let Leon parry a chainsaw attack with a small knife. Yep, you read that right — there are zombies wielding chainsaws in this game! And in a neat bit of coding, if one zombie drops the chainsaw, someone else can pick it up (either Leon himself or another enemy). All of this was feeling very RE4, which made for a jarring change when Leon’s segment ended and the player’s viewpoint switched to Grace (the othe…

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Scott Pilgrim EX creators "wouldn't call it a traditional beat 'em up" – Here's why
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date: 2026-01-21T15:25:04.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: Video
description: Bryan Lee O’Malley returns for a new story.
encoded: Scott Pilgrim EX might be a successor to a 2010 beat ‘em up (Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game), but its developers wouldn’t call this new release a “traditional” entry in that genre. On the Radio Times Gaming podcast this week, as we continue to preview the big games of 2026, we’ve shared our exclusive interview with Scott Pilgrim EX community manager Ziva Reby. During the chat, which you can also enjoy as a video (see the player above or the Radio Times Gaming YouTube channel), Reby explains why EX isn’t “a traditional beat 'em up”. Before we got onto that, Reby revealed that Bryan Lee O’Malley — Scott Pilgrim’s comic book creator — has been very hands-on with this project. “ Bryan has been involved in the process since the beginning,” Reby told us at the Gamescom conference last summer. “I think he wanted to be more involved in this game. So, he works with our narrative designer, Yannick [Belzil], to craft a brand new story.” As for what that story will entail, Reby teased: “Yannick and Brian work together to create this new version of Scott, Metal Scott. The origin [of whom] will have to be discovered as you play the game. “Of course, Scott is super enthused to have kind of a video game version of himself. Ramona's a little less enthused by the idea, 'cause of course, Metal Scott has kidnapped all the members of the Sex Bob-Ombs as well as their instruments. And they have a show tonight.” As we saw when we demoed the game, it doesn't strictly stick to the rules of the beat ‘em genre, which seems fitting for a counter-culture icon like Scott Pilgrim. In fact, at times it feels more like a role-playing game. Reby explained, “So, we can't call it an RPG, but I wouldn't call it just a traditional beat 'em up in the style that people know from our company here at Tribute Games. “There's elements of RPG, like shopkeeping, where you can upgrade certain stats. You can buy badges, accessories, to give yourself different abilities. You can really build a build that is …

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Baldur's Gate 3 star Devora Wilde pitches her Lae'zel return idea: "That might be quite cool"
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date: 2026-01-19T17:18:23.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Video
description: What does the future, or the past, hold for Lae’zel?
encoded: Devora Wilde, who played Lae’zel in the beloved Baldur’s Gate 3, has been chatting to us about potentially revisiting her iconic Githyanki character. Wilde is the latest guest in our Arcade Hang interview series, and you can watch our BG3 chat in the player above (or over on the Radio Times Gaming YouTube channel). Of course, despite the fact that Dungeons & Dragons mainly takes place in a vaguely historical setting, it didn’t take long for talk to turn to the future. And given that Wilde is constantly told that she looks like Lae’zel (much to the actor’s chagrin), surely that puts her in good stead for the live-action BG3 adaptation that fans keep asking for? Wilde answered with a laugh, “When is that happening? Yeah, I'd love that. That would be amazing. Yeah, it would put me in good stead. I guess I'd have to have some prosthetics, but I'm fine with that.” She could have whatever treatment Walton Goggins gets to remove his nose in Fallout? “Yeah, absolutely,” Wilde concurred. “I think they could do it.” And then, she added, looking right down the lens of the camera: “Do it. Do it, please. “Yeah, that would be amazing. That would be taking the dream to another level.” Thinking of games rather than live-action adaptations, it’s worth noting that Dungeons & Dragons rights-holders Wizards of the Coast have said they are definitely going to do another Baldur's Gate. Someday, somehow. As Wilde told us: “It could be many years [away], though, couldn't it? Because if you think about how huge Baldur's Gate was.” She did concede, though, that “It's exciting” as a prospect. And given how many endings Lae’zel survives in, she seems to be in a strong position to return for a sequel. “Yeah. I think I'm fine,” Wilde said. “I'd be just happy to be involved. “It'd be weird to play Lae'zel again in any capacity, though. I suppose there would be that extra expectation of, like, people now know and love the game and the characters.” In fact, Wilde has one other suggestion up her sle…

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When is FC 26 TOTY? Release date and TOTY squads
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date: 2026-01-15T17:14:26.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
description: Is it TOTY time yet?
encoded: Voting for FC 26 TOTY has been open for a week now, and the first squad has just dropped! This promo lets fans choose the best players from over the past year, with the very best receiving huge upgrades in the form of TOTY cards. The votes are in and the two TOTY squads have been confirmed – here's what you need to know about the full squads and when they'll be released in packs. When will FC 26 TOTY be released? Our speculation We expect that FC 26 TOTY cards will start being released on or around Friday 16th January 2026. Again, we’ve based this prediction on last year’s drop, which saw the first set of cards (attackers) being released first, before the rest of the cards came out. We would expect to see a number of different drops, with different positions coming in staggered drops every few days. Here's what we think the full TOTY release schedule could look like, based on last year's promo: TOTY Attackers - 16th January TOTY Midfielders - 18th January TOTY Defenders - 20th January All TOTY players available in packs - 22nd January TOTY 12th Man/Woman - 23rd January As for UK launch times, it tends to be 6pm GMT on Fridays for FC drops. Of course, EA could buck tradition at any point, but we’d be surprised to see that happen with such a reliable promo as this. FC 26 Men's TOTY squad GK - Gianluigi Donnarumma: Manchester City | Italy | 95 OVR LB - Nuno Mendes: Paris Saint-Germain | Portugal | 97 OVR CB - William Saliba: Arsenal | France | 94 OVR CB - Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool | Netherlands | 95 OVR RB - Jules Koundé: Barcelona | France | 94 OVR CM - Pedri: Barcelona | Spain | 95 OVR CM - Declan Rice: Arsenal | England | 94 OVR CM - Vitinha: Paris Saint-Germain | Portugal | 95 OVR ST - Ousmane Dembélé: Paris Saint-Germain | France | 97 OVR ST - Kylian Mbappé: Real Madrid | France | 96 OVR ST - Erling Haaland: Manchester City | Norway | 96 OVR FC 26 Women's TOTY squad GK - Christiane Endler: Lyonnes | Chile | 94 OVR LB - Selma Bacha: Lyonnes | France | 94 CB - Mill…

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How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons and get the new DLC
type: item
date: 2026-01-15T12:48:03.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Animal Crossing
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: How to manually update Animal Crossing 3.0 and unlock the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade.
encoded: Rejoice, Animal Crossing fans! The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is here, and so is update patch v3.0! These two colliding upgrades will give your game a huge shot in the arm, and keep you enjoying your island even longer. If you're wondering what's available in the latest version of the game, and how to upgrade, you can read on for everything you need to know. How to update Animal Crossing: New Horizons How do I manually update Animal Crossing: New Horizons? If you've been asking yourself that question, you'll need to follow these steps to update Animal Crossing on your Nintendo Switch or Switch 2: Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet (press the 'System Settings' cog on the console home page, head to 'Internet Settings' and connect the console to your Wifi) Ensure that your copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is closed (hover over the game on your console home page and press the X button to close the software) Try to open the game, and you should be prompted to download the Animal Crossing update! If, for some reason, the update doesn't seem to be coming, try this back-up plan: Hover over the game on your console home page and press the + button In the menu that appears, head to 'Software Update' and select the option titled 'Via the Internet' The console will then search for updates - if you have one to download, it will prompt you to do so. What version is the new Animal Crossing update? Thanks to this update, the new Animal Crossing version number is Ver. 3.0 - this has added a huge amount of new content. First is the addition of the new hotel, with Kapp'n's family turning the island into a vacation hotspot. Players will be able to design hotel rooms for guests, fitting certain themes to match their vibes. You'll also be able to interact with guests on the island during their stay. You'll now also be able to craft specialty goods using DIY, exchanging them for hotel tickets. These hotel tickets can be spent in the souvenir shop to buy exclus…

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Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and free update: Release date and what to expect
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date: 2026-01-13T15:52:56.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Animal Crossing
description: Nintendo is dropping two slightly different things on the same day.
encoded: This week is a big one for Animal Crossing fans – not only are we getting the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game, but also the enormous (and free!) v3.0 update! Since it won the hearts and minds of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic after launching in March 2020, thanks in part to the wonders of turnip economics, Animal Crossing has continued to be one of the best games on the Switch. Five years on, it may not still have the world in its grip, but thanks to the new update and Switch 2 upgrades, those of us still plugging away at our islands have a lot to look forward to. So, while we all wait for the next Animal Crossing game to rock up, here's what you need to know about the release date for the Switch 2 Edition and v3.0 update, and what they both mean for you! When is the Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch 2 Edition release date? The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a confirmed release date of 15th January 2026. Nintendo confirmed this date on its official channels, and the Switch 2 Edition of the game is available to wishlist now on the Nintendo eShop. What about the price? Upgrading to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will cost you £4.19 if you already have the base game. If you don't have the base game, you can buy the Switch 2 Edition for £54.99. The trailer below was used to announce the Switch 2 Edition, as well as the free update to the base game. For more info on both of those things, keep on reading! View oEmbed on the source website When is the Animal Crossing free update v3.0 release date? The free Animal Crossing base game update, dubbed version 3.0, also has a confirmed release date of 15th January 2026. Yep, just to make things nice and easy to understand, Nintendo has opted to launch both of these things on the very same day. It's a little bit sad that fans of the franchise will have to wait until after Christmas to receive this free gift, but hey, it's nice that the game is still being su…

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Why High on Life 2 added skateboarding, explained by the developer
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date: 2026-01-12T14:23:21.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
description: A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.
encoded: Squanch Games's High on Life 2, launching next month, is one of the first big games of the year. But when did the team behind 2022’s comedy sci-fi shooter High on Life first start thinking about a sequel? “ Pretty much immediately,” we were told by executive producer Matty Studivan at the Gamescom conference last summer. During our chat, which you can also enjoy as a podcast or a YouTube video, Studivan dove into a number of the new features and surprising additions that fans can expect from High on Life. On the origins of this sequel, Studivan explained that, “ Mikey Spano, our CCO and art director, he's basically had the franchise in his head a really, really long time. “And so, the DLC was kind of our in-between, and we were already thinking about, ‘Where are we going in the second one?’. “And actually, we used the power-slide a lot more in the DLC, and that was an early iteration basically of our skateboard tech.” Indeed, eagle-eyed fans will have noticed that the player-character is skateboarding a lot in the trailers for the new game. Where did that idea come from? “ I think Mikey was a skateboarder,” Studivan said. “We have a lot of animators that are skateboarders. You know, it's such a fluid movement and it really fits with the aesthetic and the feeling of our game. “And, you know, our designers are really focused on the traversal. Our design director Erich Meyr, he worked on Sunset Overdrive, so like, very flowy, flow state, combat and traversal. And so he's been doing a lot of work on the skateboard in order to do that as well.” Touching on the development process behind skateboarding, Studivan added, “We've made a ton of different iterations, and I would say in the last six months, the team was like, 'What if it just replaces sprint?' And as soon as that happened, it all unlocked.” Skateboarding isn’t the only fresh addition, either, with the Gamescom demo also introducing a new gun called Sheath (voiced by Ralph Ineson and inspired by Halo battle rifles…

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Games like The Traitors – Get your murderous fix with video & board games
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date: 2026-01-06T14:01:26.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: From Mafia and Werewolf to Among Us and Secret Hitler
encoded: Now that The Traitors is back on our screens, bolstered by the huge success of the Celebrity version, it's a great time to play some games at home with a similar vibe. Indeed, Jade from The Traitors season 4 openly said in the show that she is a big gamer, and she sees her gaming experience as helpful preparation for being in the castle. If you’re looking for a game like The Traitors, what you’re really looking for is some sort of ‘social deduction’ game with a multiplayer element. Basically, anything that can give you those roundtable thrills as you try to work out who’s on your side, who isn’t, and how to bend the other players to your way of thinking. Thankfully, this is a fairly recurrent trope in both video games and board games, and it's only got bigger since The Traitors took off. Pit your wits against any of the below and you’ll be having Traitors-style fun just as soon as you’ve worked out the rules! Games like The Traitors at a glance If you're in a rush to start (fake) murdering, here are some quick links that will take you to the relevant retailers where you can buy these social-deduction games for yourself! Board games like The Traitors: Mafia Werewolf Blood on the Clocktower Cheese Thief Spyfall The Chameleon Agatha Christie's Death on the Cards Secret Hitler Video games like The Traitors: Among Us Blood on the Clocktower (online version) Spyfall (online version) Town of Salem Goose Goose Duck Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Official products from The Traitors: The Traitors: Official Board Game The Traitors: The Interactive Game Book Keep on reading for more detail on all of those! Games like The Traitors – board games and video games to get your murder fix The Traitors: Official Board Game OK, let's start with an obvious one. You won't find a game that's quite as much like The Traitors as this, the official tie-in board game! Designed for four to six players, the game splits you into teams (Traitors and Faithfuls, of course), with missions, murders, …

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 chapters – Full list of acts and how many to expect
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date: 2026-01-06T11:05:59.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Get your act(s) together.
encoded: Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept up gongs aplenty at The Game Awards and The Golden Joystick Awards late last year, which means the game is now seeing a surge in players. If you’re one of those people jumping into E33 right now, you might be wondering how many chapters/missions/quests are in the game, and how it’s all divided into acts and the like. Well, expeditioner, here’s some good news for you! We’ve got all the info you need below to help you understand where you are in the game and what’s coming up. Let’s get to it. How many acts does Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has three main acts, and one prologue that comes before. Each act is named after a specific character, with numerous quests being strung together as you gradually make your way across the map to the Paintress. It’s worth noting that the third act is a little shorter than the first and second ones. So, if you’ve just started act three, you’re pretty close to the end now. If you're craving a little bit more E33 goodness, check out our interview with the cast and developers! View Green Video on the source website Full list of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 chapters Before we get to the full list, here’s a quick warning: the E33 missions are named after each ‘current objective’, so you won’t want to look too closely at anything beyond your current position on the list (especially if you’re not fond of spoilers, no matter how vague). Here’s the full list of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 chapters… Prologue: Gustave Lumiere: Head to the docks and start the Expedition Act One: Gustave Spring Meadows: Look for survivors at the indigo tree in Spring Meadows Flying Waters: Find Maelle and search for a path through Flying Waters Ancient Sanctuary: Find the Gestral Village in the middle of the Ancient Sanctuary Gestral Village: Ask Golgra, the Chief of the Gestrals, for a way to cross the sea Esquie's Nest: Find and recruit the legendary Esquie at Esquie’s Nest,…

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