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How To Get Robux And Everything To Know About Roblox Scams

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 01:21

Many of the experiences in Roblox don’t cost a dime to play, but may have shortcuts or exclusive items available for a few Robux. This is the platform’s currency, and it's highly valued among its humongous community. However, there's always the question of whether or not there are ways to get in-game currency for the low price of nothing.

While you’ll only see this happen in a few of the best Roblox games, more often than not, you’ll find that you need to spend Robux for shortcuts, premium units, or whatever else the developer wishes to sell you. There are also a handful of experiences where you can obtain free items without Robux if you enter a few words into a special menu, such as typing these Dress to Impress codes, for example. That said, if you do need Robux, here are some commonly asked questions and a handful of legitimate ways to earn this premium currency.

Table of Contents [hide]Can you get free Robux?

In short, no. You can’t get Robux for free. Instead, you can buy Robux directly from the website or redeem gift cards that you can buy from plenty of retail and online stores. If anyone is feeling particularly generous, you may receive a gift card, but this is the only way Robux can be given away for “free”. You can find out more about Roblox gift cards in our Roblox beginner’s guide.

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How To Do Saquon Barkley's Reverse Hurdle In Madden NFL 26

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 01:13

With Saquon Barkley being the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26, it should come as no surprise that his famous reverse hurdle mechanic has made it into the game. The mechanic was originally added in Madden 25, shortly after he pulled off the move in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

As Madden 25 players know, though, the reverse hurdle is one of the toughest moves to pull off in a game of Madden. We'll be breaking down everything you need to know about the move and how to do one yourself in Madden 26 in the guide below.

How to pull off a reverse hurdle in Madden 26

First off, the reverse hurdle is a mechanic that's specific to Saquon Barkley. Any other player can't make use of this mechanic, so don't bother trying to set it up with another running back or offensive player.

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GTA 6 Boss On Upcoming Launch: "We Run Scared"

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 01:06

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI is coming in May 2026, and it's expected to be a gigantic success. But Strauss Zelnick, the head of Rockstar parent company Take-Two, isn't willing to bank on it being a success ahead of launch. Speaking to GI.biz, Zelnick said, "We run scared around here."

"We're looking over our shoulders. We take nothing for granted and we don't claim success until it occurs. So while I couldn't be more optimistic than I am, all of us have to do the work. We have to deliver something great to consumers and then the consumers are going to tell us just how great it is," he said.

GTA is one of the biggest, most commercially successful gaming franchises and the pent-up demand for GTA 6 is surely going to make it an enormous success when it releases. One firm is predicting 40 million sales and billions in revenue in the first year alone. For its part, Take-Two has not shared any sales or revenue projections for GTA 6, but it's expected to be a juggernaut.

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Endless Legend 2 Demo Out Now For One Week Only

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 01:02

Amplitude Studios has released a time-limited demo for Endless Legend 2, the long-awaited follow-up to its 4X fantasy strategy game.

The demo's release on Steam follows the developer's decision to delay the game's early access launch from August 7 to September 22. The demo is only available until August 18 while the Amplitude team notes that "this is a limited version of the game."

The Endless Legend 2 demo will offer the following playable content:

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This Adorable Kirby Car Toy Is On Sale For Its Lowest-Price Ever

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 00:27

Donkey Kong might be getting all the Nintendo spotlight recently thanks to his excellent new game, Donkey Kong Bananza, but August is shaping up to be all about Kirby. Not only does Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition launch on August 28, but the hilarious Kirby Zoom Pull-Back Car--which is based on Kirby's hilarious "Mouthful Mode" from the game--is also on sale for just $26 (was $34). That matches its lowest price ever, and it's a fun way to gear up for the enhanced version of Kirby's latest adventure dropping later this month.

Kirby Zoom Pull-Back Car $26 (was $34)

This adorable toy is a functional pull-back toy car that winds up and then speeds forward when released--though it should also work great as a display piece in your game room. Reviews from buyers are overwhelmingly positive, saying the toy is high quality and looks great. Amazon isn't advertising an end date for the deal, so be sure to swing by and check out the price cut while you can.

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If you're looking for another fun Kirby accessory, the Little Buddy Kirby's Car Mouth Plush is pretty affordable at $17.64. It once again depicts Kirby attempting to swallow a car whole--but this time it's in the form of a soft plush. A bunch of other cool Kirby toys and display pieces are up for grabs, and you'll find a list of our favorites below. This includes the funky Kirby Otamatone, which serves as both a fun collectible and a legitimate musical instrument. Club Mocchi Mocchi Plushies are up for grabs too, and since they're crafted with ultra-soft materials, they're a premium addition to any stuffed animal collection. Check the list below for even more Kirby toys, plushes, and collectibles.

More Kirby Plushes and Collectibles

If you're looking to jump into Kirby's latest adventure, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition preorders are now live ahead of its launch on August 28. This new version of the game is enhanced for the Switch 2, featuring upgraded visuals and better performance thanks to Nintendo's new system. It also includes exclsuive, brand-new expansion called Star-Crossed World, which adds new story, levels, and powers to explore, making it worth checking out even if you already played the original Switch version.

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Battlefield 6's Secure Boot Wasn't Meant To Be A "Silver Bullet" Against Cheaters EA Says

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 00:04

The Battlefield 6 beta got off to a flying start on the weekend--over 520,000 concurrent players on Steam alone--but one of the major complaints amongst PC players has been the influx of cheaters into the game. EA and developer Battlefield Studios are well aware of this problem, with one of the measures taken being the implementation of Secure Boot technology for the PC version of the game. While this can help in a fight, EA's anti-cheat team has admitted that it's not a "silver bullet" that can stop all cheaters.

"On Secure Boot, I want to be clear that Secure Boot is not, and was not intended to be a silver bullet," a representative from EA's SPEAR Anti-Cheat Team wrote on the EA forums. "Secure Boot is how you're helping us build up our arsenal. It’s another barrier that helps us make it harder for cheat developers to create cheat programs, and makes it easier for us to detect it when they do."

While SecureBoot isn't foolproof, EA claims it has used it alongside other measures to crack down on cheating significantly. According to EA, 330,000 attempts to cheat or tamper with anti-cheat controls were prevented with Javelin anti-cheat alone--as of August 8--thousands of cheaters were reported each day, and its Battlefield teams are coordinating efforts to improve the integrity of the game.

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Why Battlefield 6's Aim Assist And Destruction Damage Work The Way They Do

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 23:48

Battlefield 6's very popular open beta just wrapped up its first weekend, and with many people playing the game, players have made a number of discoveries about how the game plays and feels. In particular, people are sharing their thoughts on the game's aim-assist and destruction elements, and now some developers from Battlefield Studios have weighed in.

On the subject of Battlefield's trademark destruction elements, some people noticed that players who are inside a building as it comes crashing down don't sustain health damage immediately. As it turns out, that's by design. Producer David Sirland said situations like this one highlighted on social media absolutely does damage to the player, but "not instantly."

Sirland said it would be simply "not fun" and "too random" for players to take damage or die immediately when a room crumbles around them. Instead, the game was intentionally designed to give players a window to escape a busted-out room. "Stay under rubble falling and you'll see. Most for bigger parts," he said.

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Samoa Joe Shares His Battlefield 6 Impressions--And They Are Highly Relatable

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 23:40

The Battlefield 6 open beta recently concluded its first weekend, and wrestler and actor Samoa Joe is among those who tried it out. What's he think of it?

In a post on social media, he said he enjoyed what he's played so far, but, like many others, wonders if Battlefield 6 coming after the poorly received Battlefield 2042 might be shaping his impressions.

"Is the new Battlefield kinda hitting for anyone else, or was the bar so low I'm just grateful? I'm really rooting for the former over the latter," he said.

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New Resident Evil Movie Will Be "Weird" Original Story, Says Weapons Director

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 22:59

Barbarian director Zach Cregger's latest film, Weapons, is currently No. 1 at the box office and his next movie is likely to be the upcoming Resident Evil reboot. Cregger hasn't revealed too much about his take on RE, but he recently described it as a "weird" original story.

"[Resident Evil is] an original screenplay," Cregger told The Hollywood Reporter. "It's a weird story. I wrote it and I love the story. It has nothing to do with any of the other Resident Evil movies. If I do my job, it will feel fresh and edgy and weird."

During a separate interview with Inverse, Cregger noted that his film won't feature the main characters of the games, including fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy.

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Far Cry TV Show Featuring Always Sunny And Alien Earth Talent Reportedly In Development

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 22:50

It looks like Far Cry will be the next high-profile video game series getting a TV adaptation, as Ubisoft confirmed the news on its official site before quickly deleting the post. This being the internet, nothing is ever truly deleted, no matter how briefly it's online for, and the original announcement has been preserved.

Over on Reddit, those people who did manage to see the original announcement say that the show will star Rob Mac--the Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor who recently changed his name from Rob McElhenney--and he'll also produce the series alongside Noah Hawley (Alien: Earth), Jackie Cohn, Michael Garcia, and Nick Frenkel. On the Ubisoft side, Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill are also attached in various roles, and the series is reportedly in development at FX.

"This collaboration is really an embarrassment of riches," Boykin reportedly said in the removed post. "Far Cry is a psychological tailspin that doesn't shy away from the darkest and most absurd parts of humanity, which aligns perfectly with FX's bold and fearless storytelling style."

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Battlefield 6 Beta Eclipses Call Of Duty Player Record On Steam

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 22:49

Weekends are usually the busiest time for a new game release, and the Battlefield 6 open beta was--fortunately--no exception to that rule. Once the game switched from early access to open beta, the numbers soared and Battlefield 6 reached an impressive peak of 521,079 concurrent players (via SteamDB). A second open beta is scheduled for August 14-17, and if you're planning to play on PS5, there's an exclusive skin you can claim if you choose to purchase the game later this year.

To put that into perspective, Call of Duty HQ, which includes Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6, peaked at 67,595 players on Steam during the weekend, and Battlefield 6 surpassed the free-to-play game's all-time peak of 491,670 concurrent players. Console numbers haven't been revealed yet, but it's highly likely that quite a few people grabbed a free download of the beta so that they could join in on the action.

While this is a cause for high-fives at EA, it remains to be seen just how much of the buzz from the Battlefield 6 open beta will translate into actual sales of the game. Battlefield 6 is also going up against its old rival Call of Duty this year, and Activision's annual series is expected to be one of the best-selling games of 2025. Since the Activision-published game will also be a day-one release through Xbox Game Pass, it'll also have a sizable advantage over Battlefield 6.

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Hideo Kojima's OD: Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 22:02

With work on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach complete, all eyes are on the next game from Kojima Productions, OD. Also known as Overdose, OD is one of several games from Hideo Kojima and his team at Kojima Productions that we know about, and it's being made in partnership with Xbox Game Studios. Kojima has kept most details on OD under wraps, allowing the brief reveal trailer to do the talking for him and get fans of his work speculating on what he's cooking up right now. A few other details on the game have been revealed since it was first announced during the 2023 edition of The Game Awards. Here's a closer look at everything we know about OD so far.

When will OD be released?

A release date for OD hasn't been revealed yet, and we're expecting this game to be in incubation for a few more years before it sees the light of day. Kojima, who is now in his 60s, is keenly aware that he can only remain active in game development for as long as his body and mind holds out, but the veteran developer has promised to stay creative for as long as he is physically able to do so.

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Since OD is a collaborative project between Kojima Productions and Xbox Game Studios, it's likely that we'll see it launch first on PC and Xbox Series X|S. The good news is that Microsoft has adopted a new multiplatform strategy for its first-party releases, so it's possible the game will launch elsewhere, too.

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The Super Mario SH Figuarts Action Figures Are Coming Back

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 21:37
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Tamashii Nations is relaunching its line of SH Figuarts Super Mario collectibles, starting with Mario and Luigi action figures, and followed by two new figures based on Mario's archrival, Bowser, and his trusty sidekick, Yoshi. The new lineup will also feature the Mushroom Kingdom Playset, which includes accessories like warp pipes, Goombas, and other recognizable elements from the Mario Bros. games. The new figures don't launch until next year, with the first wave dropping April 30, 2026, but preorders for the entire SH Figuarts Super Mario lineup are available now at Amazon.

Super Mario - Mario SH Figuarts Action Figure $38 | Releases April 30, 2026

Kicking things off is the mustachioed leading man himself, Mario. The figure captures Mario's iconic in-game design, and features tons of articulation, so you can easily display him in game-accurate poses. The figure also comes with several accessories, including an alternate pair of open hands, a Super Mushroom, a Question Mark block, a coin, and a display base. The Mario SH Figuarts Action Figure launches on April 30, 2026, and preorders are available now at Amazon.

Preorder at Amazon Super Mario - Luigi SH Figuarts Action Figure $38 | Releases April 30, 2026

Launching alongside his brother, the SH Siguarts Luigi Action Figure features the plumber's signature green outfit and stylized mustache. Like the other figures in the collection, Luigi has tons of articulation and ships with a selection of accessories, including an alternate set of open hands, a display base, a brick block, and a red Koopa shell. Preorders of the Luigi SH Figuarts Action Figure are available for $38 on Amazon.

Preorder at Amazon Super Mario - Yoshi SH Figuarts Action Figure $68 | Releases May 30, 2026

The SH Figuarts action figure of everyone's favorite dinosaur, Yoshi, is not only adorable, but it's also properly scaled so Mario or Luigi can ride him--just like in the games. Yoshi also comes with a collection of extras, including an alternate set of wide-open eyes, a long tongue, alternate hands, a Yoshi egg, two saddles, and a display base. Yoshi launches May 30, 2026, and preorders are $68 at Amazon.

Preorder at Amazon Super Mario - Bowser SH Figuarts Action Figure $78 | Releases May 30, 2026

The Bowser SH Figuarts Action Figure isn't as posable as the other figures in the line--and he's a bit smaller compared to many of his in-game appearances--but he's still capable of striking a mean pose. Like the others, he comes with several accessories, including a fireball, alternate claws, an alternate mouth plate, and a display base with a movable connector arm. The new Bowser SH Figuarts Action Figure launches for $78 on May 30--the same day as Yoshi. You can preorder the figure now at Amazon.

Preorder at Amazon Super Mario - Mushroom Kingdom playset $60 | Releases April 30, 2026

This Mushroom Kingdom playset offers plenty of elements to create your very own World 1-1. This includes two Brick blocks, a Question Mark block, two Goombas, coin support poles, one tall warp pipe, one short warp pipe, two coins, and a green Koopa shell. Preorders for the $60 playset are open at Amazon. It launches on April 30, 2026.

Preorder at Amazon New Lego Mario Kart sets launched in August

We're several months away from the launch of these SH Figuarts Super Mario Action Figures, but if you're looking to add more Mario merch to your display in the meantime, you're in luck. Lego recently launched several new Super Mario and Mario Kart sets this month, including new display sets based on games like Mario Bros. Wonder and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. There are also new racers like Wario and King Boo, and racetracks like Bowser's Castle that you can add to your Lego Mario Kart collection. These new additions follow several other Lego Mario sets that launched earlier in the year. Check out a list of all the new sets below, and be sure to check our roundup for all the Lego Super Mario and Mario Kart sets available to see the entire lineup.

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Shin Megami Tensei Spin-Off Raidou Remastered Gets First Discount At Amazon

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 15:50
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Raidou Remastered is on sale for the first time for console since its June 19 launch. Over at Amazon, the Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PS5 physical editions are discounted to $40 (was $50). GameStop also has these deals as well as the Xbox Series X edition for $40, but you can't get free shipping at GameStop unless you spend $79.

Raidou Remastered at Amazon:

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Mario Nintendo Switch Games Hit All-Time Low Prices At Walmart

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 12:35
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Walmart is randomly celebrating Super Mario by offering a bunch of Nintendo Switch games starring the Nintendo mascot for $39. The catalog of deals features platformers like Super Mario Odyssey, role-playing games such as Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and sports titles like Mario Golf: Super Rush. It's unclear when these Nintendo Switch game deals end, so check them out while you can. The deals on Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi: Brothership, both of which launched last year, are new all-time low prices.

Nintendo Switch Mario Game Deals at Walmart

All of the $39 games listed below are physical editions. Walmart also has the digital version of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury for $40. We also included deals on physical editions of Super Mario RPG and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

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Fortnite's New Season Features Some Wild Mobility

Sat, 08/09/2025 - 09:30

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock N' Awesome has added a number of new features, characters, and quirks to the long-running game. But perhaps one of the most disruptive additions is the Springleg medallion, which brings some wild mobility to Fortnite. In the clip below, one player uses that medallion to leap around another player as if he was a cartoon character.

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The clip was shared online by a Reddit user going by jhhxft, who compared the other player to Bugs Bunny. Meanwhile, YouTube user JoeyPorsche shared a video of the Springleg and Surge medallions used in conjunction with each other.

It's unclear how these mobility options will be received by regulars, or if Epic Games will feel the need to tweak the abilities of the Springleg medallion in the future.

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Call Of Duty Players Can Unlock A Classic Villain By Preordering Black Ops 7

Sat, 08/09/2025 - 07:37

It's a day ending with "y," so you know what that means: more Call of Duty datamines and leaks. This time around, the community has found that preordering Black Ops 7 will resurrect Reznov, a classic villain from the series' past--in the form of an operator skin, at least.

CharlieIntel, a page well-known for publishing details on the Call of Duty games, shared a pair of posts sourced from Twitter users HeyImAlaix and Reality that seemed to corroborate the news. According to the posts, players who preorder Black Ops 7 will immediately unlock the SOG Reznov skin for use in Black Ops 6 and Warzone's latest season.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 preorder bonus will be Reznov Operator, with 3 different skins, found in the Black Ops 6 game files
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Additionally, there are a pair of variants skins--Stalingrad Reznov and Memory Reznov--which will seemingly be available via a challenge pack that will also be granted to players who lock in a preorder. It is unclear if these skins or challenges will be made available to players by any other means. The skins appear to reference appearances of Viktor Reznov in previous games: Stalingrad Reznov seems to be a callback to Reznov's first appearance in 2008's Call of Duty: World at War, while Memory Reznov would reference his role in 2010's Call of Duty: Black Ops.

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YouTube Celebrates 1 Trillion Views For Roblox Community

Sat, 08/09/2025 - 07:36

Roblox is secretly the most popular game around. This May, the Roblox game "Grow a Garden" surpassed seven million concurrent users--but Roblox itself has been hugely popular, especially with kids, for years. Case in point: YouTube revealed today that Roblox-related videos have surpassed 1 trillion views. Trillion.

To celebrate the momentous number, YouTube has launched a Roblox Museum within Roblox, which the company describes as "a virtual space where anyone can go to visit over 100 special relics, each representing a key creator moment from over the years." YouTube and Roblox debuted within a year of each other, YouTube notes, and so Roblox videos have been a part of YouTube for almost its entire lifetime. If you don't play Roblox but want to check out the museum, YouTube released a preview hosted by Roblox content creators Lanaslifeee and MeEnyu.

For those who want to check out the museum for themselves, you can also hop directly to the museum's landing page on Roblox. The museum also features a scavenger hunt that will reward you with an exclusive in-game item.

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The Sims Is Getting An Official Board Game Later This Month

Sat, 08/09/2025 - 06:56
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The Sims is one of gaming's biggest cross-over hits, appealing to a wide audience of fans of all ages and demographics. Soon, the series will be playable in a whole new way with the official The Sims Board Game, which adapts the life management gameplay of the video games into a replayable tabletop experience for 2-5 players. The game technically launches for $20 on August 15--though Target is already shipping orders, so there's a chance you could get it early if you grab it there. Preorder are also open at Amazon, and orders will start shipping next week. $20 is much cheaper than we usually see for similar board games based on other board games. Given the popularity of The Sims, we expect this will be very popular and could sell out, so be sure to grab a copy while you can.

The Sims Board Game $20 | Releases August 15

While The Sims Board Game is not a one-to-one adaptation, fans will recognize the game's familiar visuals and life-sim-style gameplay. The board game is designed for 2-5 players, each of whom takes on a personality and goal to achieve. Players then explore a gameboard that looks like an iconic The Sims neighborhood, draw cards representing various life events they must respond to, and collect "SIMbols," with the goal being to be the first to collect enough SIMbols that match their specific life goal.

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The Sims Board Game is just one of the latest video games to get a tabletop adaptation. Board games based on video games have become quite popular in recent years, and you can find everything from crunchy, rules-heavy adventure games, RPGs, and skirmish wargames, to easy-to-play card games and family-friendly board games based on a long list of video game properties at Amazon.

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Hideo Kojima's Physint Is Still In "Conceptual Stage"

Sat, 08/09/2025 - 05:14

Earlier this summer, Hideo Kojima released his latest game, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. While Kojima is already working on his next title, fans shouldn't get their hopes up about his new stealth-action game Physint arriving anytime soon. According to Kojima himself, most of the work on Physint hasn't exited the earliest stage of development.

Kojima told IndieWire that he is "starting to work with the team on OD, because that's a new project." He then added that he is "doing Physint all by myself because that's at the conceptual stage."

Physint was first announced during the January 2024 State of Play broadcast, and it was described as using "cutting-edge" technology to create a hybrid game and movie experience. Kojima subsequently revealed that the origin of the game came from players' desire to revisit the stealth-action-espionage genre that he helped create in the Metal Gear Solid franchise.

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