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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

i've been lucky enough to attend #RuneFest2026 this weekend, where some exciting content updates and projects (including a brand-new RuneScape MMO) have been announced my colleague @ninjaxjordan.bsky.social breaks the news down below, with more coverage of the event to follow in the next few days 🌟

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RuneFest 2026: Jagex Announces A Brand New RuneScape MMO Alongside New Content For Its Current Games

Jagex took to RuneFest 2026 with a plethora of new announcements, cheif among them is a brand new fourth RuneScape MMO.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

persona 4 is my favourite game of all time, which is why i have big hopes for the upcoming remake it's too early to have a definitive opinion, but after getting hands on with Revival, it is looking like P-Studio will be playing it disappointingly safe my preview for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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Gamescom 2026: Persona 4 Revival Hands-On Preview — Time To (Re)Make History

Persona 4 Revival looks like it’ll be a competent remake, but questions remain over its handling of the dark cloud hanging over the original.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

other than what's been mentioned already, Esoteric Ebb, Denshattack!, Vital Shell and Sovereign Tower are all GREAT

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

i didn't end up reviewing it - see my colleague's, @ninjaxjordan.bsky.social, review below - but i absolutely adore Star Wars: Galactic Racer i knew from the start that it was likely to be good, but i didn't know I'd love it to the degree it's now a GOTY contender and one of my favourite SW games

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Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PS5) Review

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a fun, albeit clumsy racing game that pairs fast-paced action with some unique roguelike mechanics.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

it's hard to sum-up my feelings for all of these combined but what almost all of them have in common (save for Emerald and KH2) is that they were (also) available on PC, which I had growing up in Romania thanks to my dad, who still plays games to this day! these 9 set the tone for my taste today

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

9 games that made me! template: my9games.net/en/edit

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a sensational action game hamstrung by a drawn-out and incoherent story if the story of a title like this is of no interest in the first place, you'll have an even better time with it than I did my review for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC) Review - CGMagazine

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a great action game and one of the best entries in the franchise so far, with the only major caveat being the story.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

the devs of both Path of Exile entries, grinding gear games, are in the position of having not one but TWO thriving live-service titles so, for @cgmagazine.bsky.social, i spoke with co-founder and game director Jonathan Rogers about why Dec. 2026 is the time for PoE2 to come out and future plans:

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The Plan For Path Of Exile 2 Is To Last A Decade Or More

Before Path of Exile 2 gears up for a 1.0 release this winter, we caught up with game director Jonathan Rogers during gamescom 2026.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

late last month, i had the wonderful pleasure of sitting down with PM Studios CEO @balbnis.bsky.social and talk about the future of physical video games and PANAX, his brand new gaming community & e-commerce platform full interview on @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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PM Studios CEO Wants To Keep Physical Alive Through New Platform PANAX

Beyond publishing physical games, PM Studios CEO Michael Yum is hard at work on a platform meant to bring games and communities together.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Enshrouded is one of my games of the year and my interview with creative director Antony Christoulakis has me very excited for the 1.0 release read more about why Oct. is the best time for Enshrouded to leave early access and what other platforms might be supported on @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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gamescom 2026: Enshrouded Creative Director Wants To Keep The Game Going For Years To Come

After a highly successful early access period, the creative director behind Enshrouded speaks on why the game is ready for its 1.0 release.

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CGMagazine @cgmagazine.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

CGM's Gamescom 2026: 17 (More) Games We Played! www.cgmagonline.com/articles/featur… #Gamescom2026

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

during gamescom, I sat down with PUBG: DED.NET creative director Dave Curd, who told me all about his "remix of what PUBG could be" and the game's unapologetic and 90s-inspired vibe read my interview, for @cgmagazine.bsky.social, here:

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PUBG: DED.NET Is An Unapologetic, 90s Inspired "Remix Of What PUBG Could Be"

After 10 years of PUBG battle royale goodness, the studio over over in Madison is here with a statement: it’s time for PUBG to grow up.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

rare double feature from me today, but I also had the chance to speak to key people behind Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, namely voice and motion-capture actor for protagonist Sophia, @annademetriou.bsky.social, Lead Game Writer, Carol Ann Bañuls and Lead Level Designer Valerian Robert:

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gamescom 2026: Why Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Marks A Shift In Focus

Following two puzzle-focused entries in the Plague Tale series, the developers elaborate on why Resonance offers up something different.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

yes, FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION seems like it'll be amazing, but my 40 minutes or so with the game also showed that it might be overstuffed with points of interest and things to do my preview for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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Gamescom 2026: FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION Hands-On Preview — So Much To Do

FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION looks like it’s going to be yet another monumental achievement for Square Enix.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

very excited to share that not only did i get to play mega man: dual override, but i also got to interview director Shinya Ikuta, producer Hiroyuki Minamitani and series producer Shingo Izumi interview on @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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gamescom 2026: The Ways Mega Man: Dual Override Both Is and Isn't Mega Man 12

Nearly a decade on from the last mainline game, Mega Man: Dual Override attempts to both respect its legacy and carve its own path.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

first gamescom 2026 article is a good one, so happy to report that LEGO Skylines looks like it will be a banger, made by LEGO fans for LEGO fans full impressions after roughly 45 minutes of hands-on time on @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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gamescom 2026: LEGO Skylines Hands-On Preview — Perfect Match

LEGO Skylines seems to be a match so perfect that we’re surprised it took Paradox so long to put things together.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

i have revelled in playing Final Fantasy VII Revelation impressions over on @cgmagazine.bsky.social soon

wall featuring the key art of Final Fantasy VII Revelation

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

MARVEL SNAP's new Draft mode is great, I just wish it wasn't going away on September 8th with a bit more love and a bigger card pool, it could become a main reason players are picking the game up in the first place my hands-on preview for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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MARVEL SNAP Draft Hands-On Preview - Here For A Good Time

MARVEL SNAP’s new Draft Mode is a refreshing addition, but it would likely take much more to revitalize the game as a whole.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

back at it again, fifth year at gamescom pending ...

Köln Cathedral on a sunny summer evening

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

from my perspective as a big avatar fan, avatar legends: the fighting game is a great 2D fighter and the best avatar game yet it's just that it's not THE dream avatar game, as it falls short in the single player and presentation departments my review for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game (PC) Review - CGMagazine

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is mechanically sound and plays very well, yet neither the story mode or presentation are up to par.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

i adore @denshattack.bsky.social for being so irreverent and fun and for having so, so much heart it's a benchmark for other games in the genre - 3D platformers - and a must-play this year my full review for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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Denshattack! (PC) Review - CGMagazine

Denshattack! is a resounding success and a benchmark for other titles in the genre to be judged by.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3, the latest video game adaptation of the famous anime and manga, looks great! the combat seems tried and true, but the story, set in Age 1000, the furthest point in the timeline, is poised to break new ground for the series my hands-off preview for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 Hands-Off Preview - Soul-Switching It Up

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 promises more of the same action gameplay, this time with some significant story developments.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

thrilled to once again be attending #gamescom on behalf of @cgmagazine.bsky.social! if you're showing your game(s) off over there, feel free to get in touch!

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

still a while until release, but I'm just about ready for @marveltokon.bsky.social

Mayflash F700 Elite Arcade Stick modded with a Spider-Man design inspired by Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 07/05/2026

📢 Polling stations are now open! 📢 Want to replace the failing Labour Party and defeat the hateful message of Reform? Get yourself down to your local polling station and vote Green today! Every vote counts. Make sure your voice is heard 💚 Don’t forget your Photo ID for voting in England!

Vote Green Poster by Artist Raissa Pardini - Vote Green - Join for a real change, real hope.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

if you're wondering how Europa Universalis V is shaping up, i'm happy to report that the new big DLC, Fate of the Phoenix, centered around the Byzantine Empire, brings welcome, if certainly not essential, additions to the game my review for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix Review - CGMagazine

Europa Universalis V: Fate of the Phoenix is by no means essential, but those interested will be very pleased.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

so far, i've been the one doing the interviewing, but the wonderful people at @uoe-llc.bsky.social from my alma mater @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social wrote up a lovely profile about me and what i've been up to since graduating with a master's in comparative literature in 2021 📰 read it below:

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Meet our graduates: Eduard Gafton (Comparative Literature) | Literatures, Languages & Cultures | Literatures Languages and Culture

From Comparative Literature to YouTube and video games.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

my favourite games from 2025: 1. Hades II 2. Silksong 3. Citizen Sleeper 2 4. Expedition 33 5. Despelote 6. Rematch 7. MK World 8. MLB The Show 25 9. Europa Universalis V 10. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (games still trying to get to: Blue Prince, Bananza, DS2, Dispatch, KC2 and more) bring on 2026!

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

europa universalis V is not the greatest entry in this grand strategy franchise yet, but, given some more content and fine-tuning, it might just achieve that status one day my review for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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Europa Universalis V (PC) Review - CGMagazine

Europa Universalis V ushers in what will likely be a new golden age for this grand strategy franchise, even if it currently needs some fine-tuning.

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was one of my highlights of #gamescom2025 and I'm even more excited for release after speaking with TTGames assistant design director Jimmy Sedota about returning to the franchise about 8 years, the touchpoints behind the story and more:

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

if you liked what you saw of 007:First Light during the State of Play yesterday and are itching for more details, you may be interested in my brief impressions and a short interview i conducted with IO Interactive franchise art director Rasmus Poulsen: www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/0...

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

thanks to #HONOR for having me over for their Magic V5 release event!

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

got the chance, at gamescom 2025, to ask #TheOuterWorlds2 's director, Brandon Adler, and creative director, Leonard Boyarsky, about the lessons learned from the original title, how they fine-tuned the writing, the builds that they like to play and more. full interview on @cgmagazine.bsky.social:

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How The Outer Worlds 2 Was Made For The RPG Lover

The Outer Worlds 2 devs speak about lessons learned from the original, fine-tuning the writing, creative builds and more.

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CGMagazine @cgmagazine.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

As expected, the #bestofgamescom2025 featured a wave of exciting reveals and the opportunity to go hands-on with some highly anticipated titles. www.cgmagonline.com/articles/featur… #gamescom #Gamescom2025

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Greenpeace International 🌍 @greenpeace.org · 27/08/2025

If trains are the greener option, why are we basically being punished for choosing them? The difference in trains vs planes ticket prices isn’t a coincidence, it’s the result of a transport system that rewards pollution. www.greenpeace.org/internationa...

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3 Reasons why flights are far cheaper than trains and why that has to change - Greenpeace International

Ever tried planning a trip across Europe and wondered: why are flights so cheap while trains cost a fortune? How does that make any sense?

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

my fourth #gamescom in a row was one for the books - my thanks to everyone who took the time to have a chat about / show me the game they're making impressions on #Silksong, LEGO Batman, #Keeper, and more, including some [EMBARGO] stuff, to follow soon on @cgmagazine.bsky.social danke schön 🇩🇪!

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lily valeen @itsmelilyv.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

opening your new game announcement with this is so fucking funny and real

masahiro sakurai speaking from his desk. he says "why is making a game so hard"

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Jon Cartwright @jon.gvg.io · 17/08/2025

Indie Arena is what Gamescom is all about

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

name your Game Of The Year ⭐ for the last 5 years: 2020: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2021: FF XIV: Endwalker 2022: Elden Ring 2023: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 2024: Metaphor ReFantazio so far, for 2025, my front-runner is Citizen Sleeper 2 but I'm yet to play DS2 and CO:E33 👀

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

really happy with how this interview turned out! my thanks to @ludvigforssell.bsky.social for talking Metal Gear, P.T and, of course, #DeathStranding with me:

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

i love playing on the new GameCube controller - but it really is a missed opportunity that, at least for now, it only seems to work with the Switch 2 my full review for CGMagazine here:

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

thanks for the love mario kart world

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Eduard Gafton @gotobeded.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

persona 4 (golden or otherwise) is my favourite game of all time - i'm so ready for this!

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