Hennadiy Chemeris
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Gaming Journalist. I have been writing news for VGTimes since 2015 on a variety of topics including not only games but also movies, anime, cosplay, cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, memes, and social media. I am also the author of several reviews, top lists, compilations, and other articles related to video games. I collect various gamer memorabilia, including figurines, posters, old consoles, and more. I have a keen interest in retro gaming. I have been gaming since the early 2000s on both PC and consoles.
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From VHS Tapes to Re-Releases: EA Details Efforts to Preserve Its Gaming Legacy
The return of classic Wing Commander and Road Rash games to digital storefronts is the result of a major effort to preserve Electronic Arts' gaming heritage. As EA senior producer Jim Vessella explained, the team discovered an archive containing nearly 20,000 items, including videotapes, film reels, and CD-ROMs. The surviving master copies helped the team restore classic games and prepare them for re-release.
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November 6, 2026
Escape from Tarkov: 60% of Players Choose PvE, Says Nikita Buyanov
Nikita Buyanov, head of Battlestate Games, published a player-base breakdown for Escape from Tarkov on November 6, 2026. He said the game's current split is 60% PvE, 25% regular PvP, and 15% PvP Season, though he did not provide player totals.
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November 6, 2026
Five Strategy Games Are on Sale, Starting at $4.40
Our discount tracker has found several interesting deals on popular strategy games and RPGs. For example, you can currently pick up Wartales for as little as $9.80, while Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition starts at just $4.40.
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November 6, 2026
The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth Gets a Second Trailer
A second trailer for The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth has dropped, with Brad Pitt reprising his role as Cliff Booth from Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. The sequel is directed by David Fincher, with a screenplay written by Quentin Tarantino.
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November 6, 2026
Netflix Announces New Stranger Things Series Set to Premiere in 2028
Netflix is officially expanding the Stranger Things universe. To celebrate Stranger Things Day, observed on November 6, the streaming giant announced a new spinoff titled Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure. The series is set to premiere in 2028.
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November 6, 2026
Quixel Megascans’ 20,000+ Asset Library to Go Entirely Free by November 12, 2026
Epic Games has announced that its Quixel Megascans library—featuring over 20,000 photorealistic 3D models, textures, and materials—is transitioning to a free model in phases. The company promises to make the entire collection available at no cost by November 12, 2026.
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November 6, 2026
Stellar Blade Gets a Free Bayonetta Collaboration With Four New Outfits
In the collaboration between Stellar Blade and the Bayonetta series, Eve received four new outfits, along with themed glasses and earrings. The collaboration launched alongside the release of Stellar Blade Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.
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November 6, 2026
Elden Ring Mod Brings Metal Gear Rising's Raiden Into the Game, With Footage Showing Him Slicing an Enemy to Pieces
Modder Buldjath is working on bringing Raiden from Metal Gear Rising into the action RPG Elden Ring. Footage showcasing the mod has already surfaced online.
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November 6, 2026
Freebie: EGS launches another giveaway — grab a game inspired by synthwave and '80s aesthetics
Another free giveaway is now live on the Epic Games Store. Until November 9, users can add GMH — Good Morning Human to their libraries for free.
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November 6, 2026
AI-Made PC Ports Could Push GTA 6's Official PC Release Closer to Console Launch
Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij believes the threat of unofficial AI-generated PC ports could push Rockstar to release Grand Theft Auto 6 on PC sooner. He is concerned that enthusiasts could use AI to port the PS5 version to PC, creating a copy that might eat into sales of the official release. The story was first reported by Rock Paper Shotgun.
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November 6, 2026
NieR:Automata Bug Makes Steam Demand 366GB, and Square Enix Is Preparing a Fix
Players trying to install NieR:Automata on Steam may be seeing a wildly inflated 366GB space requirement after a November 6 update added three new languages. Square Enix says it is preparing a fix, and in the meantime the publisher advises players to install the base game without its add-ons.
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November 6, 2026
Phantom Blade Zero Soundtrack and Hades Concert Recording Hit Streaming Services
S-Game has released the Phantom Blade Zero soundtrack on streaming platforms worldwide, while a recording of Ballads of the Underworld, a concert featuring music from Hades and Hades II, is also now available to stream. The game's OST can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, while the concert album is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
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November 6, 2026
Keanu Reeves to Reprise His Role as John Wick in Feature-Length Animated Prequel
Keanu Reeves is set to return as John Wick in a feature-length animated prequel to the franchise. The actor will voice the titular character, with Lionsgate having already begun pre-production on the project.
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November 6, 2026
Piracy Not Such a Big Deal? Take-Two Boss Weighs In Ahead of GTA 6
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has addressed piracy ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. According to him, piracy is less of a threat to the video game industry than it is to the movie and music businesses. However, the company isn't planning to ignore the issue entirely: if necessary, the publisher is prepared to fight piracy through legal and technical measures.
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November 6, 2026
Pilot Spent More Than Eight Hours Tracing a GTA VI-Inspired Image
American pilot Benjamin G. McDaniel III, known as Pilot Picasso, used a Cessna R182 Skylane RG to sketch a GTA VI-themed route over Arkansas, incorporating the game's logo and several recognizable series elements. The flight lasted about eight hours and eight minutes.
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November 6, 2026
Shueisha Announces Three New Weekly Shonen Jump Manga for November
Weekly Shonen Jump will add three new series over the next three issues, with debuts set for November 16, 23, and 30, 2026. The lineup includes Jean ga Abunai! by Ryo Yakama, Gindara Uradouri Kouban no Hizuki-san by Hitsuji Gondaira, and Tonari no Tennis-bu no Kimi to by Shinobu Kasaya.
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November 6, 2026
240-Bottle Whisky Collection Unveiled for Resident Evil's 30th Anniversary
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil series. To celebrate the milestone, Capcom has teamed up with DCasks to release a limited-edition Scotch whisky collection dedicated to characters from the franchise.
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November 6, 2026
Marvel's Spider-Man, Batman: Arkham Knight, and More Are on Sale for as Little as $2.50
Several popular games are currently available at discounted prices. We found deals on Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, Batman: Arkham Knight, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Dispatch, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in our deals aggregator.
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November 5, 2026
Epic Games Store Gives Away Flotsam and an Idle Champions Bonus Pack — Next Free Game Revealed
A new giveaway has started on the Epic Games Store. Until November 12, players can claim Flotsam for free and get a large bonus pack for the free-to-play Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. Flotsam will remain in their libraries permanently once claimed. Since Idle Champions is already free to play, the offer for that game includes additional content instead.
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November 5, 2026
Barry Sloane Says He's the Best Choice to Play Price in the Call of Duty Film
Barry Sloane is backing his own bid to return as Captain Price in the upcoming Call of Duty film, pointing to his years of experience playing the character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The actor says that history makes him a natural fit for the big-screen version, even though the role has not been cast yet.
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November 5, 2026
Rockstar Reveals GTA 6 Launch Gallery Packed With Dozens of New Screenshots
Rockstar Games has opened the official launch gallery for Grand Theft Auto 6. The dedicated section features a fresh batch of screenshots showcasing Vice City and other locations across the fictional state of Leonida.
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November 5, 2026
Fortiche Is Developing a Feature Film Codenamed Keanu for Riot Games
Fortiche Production has been working on an untitled Riot Games film project since 2022, according to its financial report, which also notes that the project received preliminary approval from France's National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image in February 2023 for an international tax credit.
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November 5, 2026
Star Wars Fan Game Fate of the Galaxy Launches After 19 Years in Development — Available to Download for Free
A team of enthusiasts has released Fate of the Galaxy, an ambitious fan-made game centered on space battles in the Star Wars universe. The project has been in development since 2007 and is now available to everyone. You can download it completely free of charge. The game is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
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November 5, 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI Mural in Brooklyn Defaced Less Than a Month After Completion
A Grand Theft Auto VI advertising mural in Brooklyn drew a large black-and-white "JELOUS" tag only weeks after Colossal Media finished painting it. The graffiti covers the lower section of the work, including Lucia's legs, while the upper part of the mural and its depiction of Jason remain untouched.
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November 5, 2026
Old Cartridges Get a New Lease on Life in Cozy Game Restoration, Now Available on Steam
Cozy Game Restoration, an unusual simulator that tasks players with restoring old game cartridges, building a retro game collection, and decorating their own collector's room, has launched on Steam. The game has already received its first batch of user reviews, and its debut has been quite successful.
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November 5, 2026
Developer Confirms Fragmentary Order and Escape from Tarkov Share the Same Universe
Nikita Buyanov has confirmed that Fragmentary Order and Escape from Tarkov take place in the same universe. The developer revealed this on November 5, following a stream the previous day where he showed off 14 minutes of Fragmentary Order gameplay.
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November 5, 2026
Mass Effect Fans Want Canada to Help Save BioWare as Petition Reaches Required Number of Signatures
Following BioWare's closure, Mass Effect fans have launched two petitions. One on Change.org has gathered more than 300,000 signatures, while a petition submitted to the Canadian House of Commons has received enough support to be considered by Parliament. The parliamentary petition went live on November 4, 2026, and attracted more than 1,500 signatures from Canadian citizens within its first 24 hours, well above the 500 required for consideration.
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November 5, 2026
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Update 1.62 Adds Three DAF XG+ Editions and New Garages
Euro Truck Simulator 2 developer SCS Software has rolled out update 1.62, bringing redesigned garages, three new DAF XG+ editions and several other tweaks. The patch is available on Steam, with changes also covering the Iveco S-Way, paint jobs and the in-game radio station.
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November 5, 2026
World of Warcraft: Forever's Launch Wasn't Without Its Problems — Players Report Crashes and Missing Characters
Blizzard launched World of Warcraft: Forever on November 5. The launch went off without any widespread disconnects, and queues remained relatively short at around 5–10 minutes.
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November 5, 2026
Can Ryan Gosling Fill Nicolas Cage’s Shoes as Ghost Rider? Cage Weighs In
Nicolas Cage has reacted positively to Ryan Gosling taking on the role of the new Ghost Rider. The actor, who first portrayed Johnny Blaze nearly 20 years ago, said he's happy for his fellow actor and can't wait to see the new movie.
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November 5, 2026
Shirts First, Game Later: Bethesda Has Found a Way to Make Money From The Elder Scrolls 6 Before It's Even Released
Bethesda apparently didn't want fans of The Elder Scrolls to have to wait for the sixth game's merch, at least. The company has already launched a line of merchandise based on The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel, even though the game itself is still at least two years away, by all indications. So while fans are trying to glean whatever details they can from the new logo, they can already spend money on apparel featuring it.
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November 5, 2026
Five Samurai and Sword-Fighting Games Are on Sale — Prices Start at $6
Our discount aggregator has spotted some great deals on several games centered around samurai, martial arts, and sword combat. The lineup includes the fast-paced action game Katana Zero, the challenging Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and the adventure Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut.
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November 4, 2026
Freebie: Steam Users Can Claim a 93%-Rated RPG Where You Fight Monsters by Spelling Words
A new free game giveaway has launched on Steam. This time, players can claim Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered, an unusual turn-based RPG where you fight enemies by spelling words. The remaster was released in 2015 and has received Very Positive reviews on Steam, with a 93% approval rating from 339 user reviews at the time of writing.
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November 4, 2026
Lords of the Fallen 2 Gets New Gameplay Trailer Showcasing Its Overhauled Combat System
CI Games has released a new gameplay trailer for Lords of the Fallen 2, showcasing battles against enemies, a wider variety of weapons, and new combat abilities. The studio has also published the latest episode of its Lifting the Veil developer diary, focusing on major changes to the game's combat system.
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November 4, 2026
GTA 6 Has Already Generated Over $750 Million in Pre-Order Revenue, with 7.7 Million Copies Pre-Ordered, Analysts Estimate
According to Sensor Tower, Grand Theft Auto 6 has already received 7.71 million pre-orders, generating more than $750 million in revenue. Analysts estimate that 74% of all pre-orders were placed on PS5. Rockstar and Take-Two have not officially confirmed these figures.
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November 4, 2026
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