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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 5h

One more for the road, this time with a fitting tune.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 8h

...yet didn't try hard enough. gamerant.com/steam-client...

New Steam Client Update Beats Out Epic Games' "Vibe-Coded" Launcher

A new Steam Client update that users can download has already beaten the vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher in one key area.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 8h

Epic tried to one up Steam... gamerant.com/epic-games-l...

Epic Games Looks to AI Vibe Coding to Beat Steam

Epic Games announces it is utilizing AI to vibe code its way past Steam via a new release that users can download and try out for free.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 8h

Unrelated, but here's my WoL /breaking it down. #FFXIV

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 7h

One more for the night, and this one's a welcome sight. gamerant.com/peak-ps5-rel...

PS5 is Finally Getting One of the Best Co-Op Games of Last Year

PS5 players will soon experience one of 2025's best co-op titles, as the developers reveal when its anticipated console port will arrive.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 8h

Unrelated, but here's my WoL /breaking it down. #FFXIV

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 8h

...yet didn't try hard enough. gamerant.com/steam-client...

New Steam Client Update Beats Out Epic Games' "Vibe-Coded" Launcher

A new Steam Client update that users can download has already beaten the vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher in one key area.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 8h

Epic tried to one up Steam... gamerant.com/epic-games-l...

Epic Games Looks to AI Vibe Coding to Beat Steam

Epic Games announces it is utilizing AI to vibe code its way past Steam via a new release that users can download and try out for free.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 16h

Mmm, tacos... #NoContext #FFXIV

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 18h

Tech came by, it seems I'm not the only one in town with degraded speeds. While there's no time to a recovery yet, the fact that it's not just me means it's a top priority for the ISP. Weirdly encouraging, since I'm not the only one affected.

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House House @househouse.com · 15/10/2026

An explanation on why Big Walk isn't available on Xbox. bigwalk.game/xbox

Regarding Xbox

In June 2026 we announced that the release of Big Walk would be limited to computers, Switch 2 and PS5. Since then, we have received many messages and comments, asking about a future Xbox release. We would like to address those questions here:

We have made the decision not to release Big Walk on Xbox, in accordance with the Palestinian-led BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement’s call to boycott Microsoft, and their designation of Microsoft Games (and Xbox) as a priority boycott target. If you need help understanding our motives, we would recommend reading about why Microsoft is a BDS priority target, the successes this kind of pressure has already had on Microsoft, and especially, watching this great introductory piece by People Make Games.

It has always been our intention for Big Walk to be played by groups of friends, and we know that keeping the game off Xbox runs counter to those intentions. This decision means that some people will miss out on playing Big Walk with their friends, and we understand the disappointment we’re causing. We are disappointed too.

We would love for people to be able to play the game on Xbox, but not until Microsoft and/or Xbox have been removed as BDS boycott targets.

We’ve made this decision with the belief that meaningful change can be made in the world, that coordinated collective action can confront even the most powerful interests, and that one day, Palestine will be free.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
House House

(see bigwalk.game/xbox for links)

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Despite a rough day filled with ISP issues (tech's coming by tomorrow), tomorrow's another day.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Unfortunate but predictable. gamerant.com/league-class...

Riot Games Announces Upcoming Change to League Classic

Riot Games confirms that some upcoming changes to League of Legends' Classic mode are part of studio's plans for the health of the game.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Just in time for the holiday shopping season. gamerant.com/xbox-nano-co...

Brand-New Xbox Controller Officially Announced

Xbox confirms that a new first-party controller option will be available to gamers in multiple countries in the coming weeks.

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Nintendo of America [Twitter/X Mirror] @nintendoamericax.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Three classic games are now available to play with Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members! ☑️ Monster Rancher Advance ☑️ METAL SLUG ADVANCE ☑️ Kururin Paradise

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GameRant @gamerant.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Final Fantasy 14 releases Patch 7.57 following a day-long server maintenance window that prevented players from logging into the game.

Final Fantasy 14 Back Online With New Update After 24-Hour Maintenance

Final Fantasy 14 releases Patch 7.57 following a day-long server maintenance window that prevented players from logging into the game.

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Zach Bussey 🍁 @zachbussey.tos.gg · 13/10/2026

Twitch will soon add a new moderation feature called "Chat Noise Reduction." The optional feature will let you restrict languages and set limits on message length, capital letters, ASCII art, repetitive posts, and more.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

We back, y'all. gamerant.com/final-fantas...

Final Fantasy 14 Back Online With New Update After 24-Hour Maintenance

Final Fantasy 14 releases Patch 7.57 following a day-long server maintenance window that prevented players from logging into the game.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Hey! Listen! gamerant.com/zelda-ocarin...

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Shows Off Iconic Navi Meme

The anticipated remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time shares a short video replicating an iconic meme of Navi, Link's fairy companion.

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GameRant @gamerant.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds players point out a potential problem with the game's Year 2 DLC pass that contradicts a previous statement from Sega.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Fans Are Unhappy With Year 2 DLC Announcement

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds players point out a potential problem with the game's Year 2 DLC pass that contradicts a previous statement from Sega.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Well I'll be damned, they are actually implementing the BST Crucible Rankings system. na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/to...

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FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

If true, I shouldn't be surprised. gamerant.com/nvidia-rtx-5...

NVIDIA RTX 5090 Gets Disappointing Update

A source claims that users may not have much time to purchase a new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card from retailers.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I mean, I get it, but Sega did include third-party content in this... gamerant.com/sonic-racing...

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Fans Are Unhappy With Year 2 DLC Announcement

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds players point out a potential problem with the game's Year 2 DLC pass that contradicts a previous statement from Sega.

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GameRant @gamerant.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

An Australian government office posts some advice that may help gamers who want to take time off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 come November 19.

Australian Government Helps Workers Take Time Off for GTA 6 Launch

An Australian government office posts some advice that may help gamers who want to take time off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 come November 19.

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GameRant @gamerant.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Square Enix confirms that Final Fantasy 14 players will have less time than expected to participate in a limited-time event and claim its rewards.

Final Fantasy 14 Players Have 24 Hours Fewer to Complete Time-Limited Event

Square Enix confirms that Final Fantasy 14 players will have less time than expected to participate in a limited-time event and claim its rewards.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Nice spread y'all got there! Hope it tastes as amazing as it looks. 🍗

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Heads up, Warriors of Light. gamerant.com/final-fantas...

Final Fantasy 14 Players Have 24 Hours Fewer to Complete Time-Limited Event

Square Enix confirms that Final Fantasy 14 players will have less time than expected to participate in a limited-time event and claim its rewards.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Clever. gamerant.com/gta-6-releas...

Australian Government Helps Workers Take Time Off for GTA 6 Launch

An Australian government office posts some advice that may help gamers who want to take time off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 come November 19.

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Nintendeal @nintendeal.com · 11/10/2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 code in box PS5 / Xbox - 11,000+ sold in the past month Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 - 100,000+ sold in the past month

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Can't go wrong with more Silent Hill. gamerant.com/silent-hill-...

Silent Hill Producer Issues Official Statement on the Series' Future

Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto shares his thoughts about the recent resurgence of Konami's iconic horror franchise.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Not gonna lie, I don't see this lasting long. gamerant.com/cod-black-op...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 Zombies is Now Playable in Your Browser

A surprising port of Call of Duty: Black Ops allows players to dive into Zombies mode straight from a supported web browser for free.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I saw talk of this card crop up a few days ago. A high price, to be sure. gamerant.com/pokemon-card...

6-Year-Old Designed Pokemon Card That Sold for $156,000

An exceptionally rare Pokemon card that was first drawn by a 6-year-old fan fetches an astonishing $156,000 price at a recent auction.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The creator has spoken. gamerant.com/gears-of-war...

Gears of War Creator CliffyB Comments on E-Day

Days after the launch of Gears of War: E-Day, Gears series creator Cliff "CliffyB" Bleszinski shares his thoughts on the latest release from Xbox.

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Mat Piscatella @matpiscatella.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hardware - Nintendo Switch 2 led the US hardware market in both unit and dollar sales for both the August and 2026 year-to-date periods. PlayStation 5 ranked 2nd across both measures and time periods.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Heads up, folks. gamerant.com/minecraft-sw...

Minecraft Switch 2 Upgrade Is Free for a Limited Time, But Only for Some Players

Nintendo confirms that the upcoming Switch 2 port of Minecraft will be a free upgrade for some users, though only for a short time.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I want an Alliance one of these. 👀 gamerant.com/world-of-war...

New Official World of Warcraft Horde and Alliance Releases Confirmed for November

Fans of World of Warcraft's Alliance and Horde factions can pick up some new goodies to add to their collections this November.

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GameRant @gamerant.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Leaked release date information for the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 6 appears online and refutes one of Microsoft's previous claims about the game.

Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date Leaked

Leaked release date information for the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 6 appears online and refutes one of Microsoft's previous claims about the game.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Passing this along to any of my Vtuber mutuals that may be interested. 👀

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Welcome back!

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The rumor mill keeps on turning. gamerant.com/forza-horizo...

Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date Leaked

Leaked release date information for the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 6 appears online and refutes one of Microsoft's previous claims about the game.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Switch 2's graphics are coming through here. gamerant.com/zelda-oot-re...

Zelda Switch 2 Remake Gives New Look at Ocarina and Spiritual Stones

Nintendo reveals the appearances of the titular Ocarina of Time and the three Spiritual Stones in the upcoming Switch 2 remake.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Passing this along to any of my Vtuber mutuals that may be interested. 👀

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GameRant @gamerant.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Amazon unveils 10 games that Prime subscribers can claim throughout October at no added cost, with two titles now available.

Prime Gaming Free Games for October 2026 Officially Revealed

Amazon unveils 10 games that Prime subscribers can claim throughout October at no added cost, with two titles now available.

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GameRant @gamerant.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The PS5 version of Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] comes with a major caveat that players should consider when purchasing the compilation.

Kingdom Hearts PS5 Collection Comes With a Catch

The PS5 version of Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] comes with a major caveat that players should consider when purchasing the compilation.

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GameRant @gamerant.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Nintendo reveals a preview of how some of Link's steadfast companions will appear in the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gives New Official Look at Link's Companions and Allies

Nintendo reveals a preview of how some of Link's steadfast companions will appear in the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

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FINAL FANTASY XIV @en.finalfantasyxiv.com · 06/10/2026

🌮 Big fat tacos tonight! 🌮

A screenshot from Final Fantasy 14 Online of a Hrothgar holding a taco while smiling.

James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

One more for the afternoon. gamerant.com/zelda-oot-re...

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gives New Official Look at Link's Companions and Allies

Nintendo reveals a preview of how some of Link's steadfast companions will appear in the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Kingdom Hearts is Light... on something very specific. gamerant.com/kingdom-hear...

Kingdom Hearts PS5 Collection Comes With a Catch

The PS5 version of Kingdom Hearts Collection [1~3] comes with a major caveat that players should consider when purchasing the compilation.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Freebie time! gamerant.com/prime-gaming...

Prime Gaming Free Games for October 2026 Officially Revealed

Amazon unveils 10 games that Prime subscribers can claim throughout October at no added cost, with two titles now available.

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James Ratcliff @thejratcliff.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A game that's worth the $15, in my book. gamerant.com/dressmaker-s...

Dev Behind Viral Top-Selling Steam Game Reveals New Detail About Its Making

The indie developer of a hit Steam game that quickly became a fan-favorite shares a key detail that led to the title's creation.

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