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Assassin’s Creed Shadows copies are out in the wild, a month before launch

TL;DR: Physical copies of Assassin’s Creed Shadows have leaked ahead of its March 20 release, with users sharing gameplay footage and listings appearing online. Physical copies of Assassin’s Creed Shadows have surfaced early, with users sharing screenshots and gameplay footage online. Multiple listings for the game – set to release on March 20 – have appeared on Facebook Marketplace, though the source of the leaked copies remains unknown. X user @DannyStevens was among the first

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Spider-Man 3: Yuri Lowenthal hints at Peter Parker’s role in the third game

TL;DR: Yuri Lowenthal confirms Peter Parker will play an active role in Spider-Man 3, offering one of the first real details about Insomniac’s highly anticipated sequel. As reported in an exclusive by The Direct, Insomniac Games’ voice actor Yuri Lowenthal attended MultiCon, an LA wildlife recovery benefit. During his interview with Russ Milheim, he touched on Peter Parker’s role in Spider-Man 3, confirming that despite stepping into temporary retirement at the end of Spider-Man 2,

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GTA-6 inspired ‘mystery project’ shuts down the streets of Tampa

TL;DR: A high-budget film project in Tampa Bay, Florida, is drawing attention for its resemblance to GTA 6, featuring an actor similar to the game’s co-protagonist, Jason, and set photos showing police cars and dead bodies. A high-budget film project in Tampa, Florida, has been sparking discussions due to its seeming resemblance to GTA 6. The footage features an actor bearing a close resemblance to Jason, the game’s co-protagonist. You can also spot a green

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Marvel Rivals players catch a subtle joke in Captain America’s latest MCU skin

TL;DR: Marvel Rivals developers have added a touch of humor to Captain America’s skin inspired by Avengers: Infinity War. Following the release of the latest Captain America MCU skin based on Avengers: Infinity War (2018), players have been quick to notice a particular design choice left in by the developers. In Avengers: Endgame (2019), the culmination of nearly 15 years of comic book world-building, Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang delivers a joke in the third act

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‘Hapunan’ – why this Filipino horror game about selling duck eggs is going viral

TL;DR: “Hapunan” is a Filipino horror game where players act as a Balut vendor, blending work simulation with horror elements inspired by Filipino folklore. It reflects cultural depth and indirectly comments on societal issues in the Philippines. Modern streaming culture has produced no shortage of viral gaming sensations. The most recent title to emerge is an unusual one – a Filipino horror game called Hapunan. The game throws you into the shoes of Niko, a

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