Despite what you might hear online, Microsoft is indeed working on a next-generation Xbox. While it's far too early for the Xbox team to share anything concrete about this upcoming machine, Xbox President Sarah Bond teased some vague details about what to expect.

Speaking to Mashable in a video interview, Bond addressed rumors that the next Xbox will function similarly to a gaming PC, saying that "the next-gen console is gonna be a very premium, very high-end curated experience."

Bond added that with the recently released handheld ROG Xbox Ally, we're "starting to see some of the thinking that [the Xbox team has], but I don't want to give it all away."

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If you're familiar with the legendary Ninja Gaiden series you'll know that it is known for high-octane, jaw-dropping action and superhuman feats of strength and agility. While those are executed in-game by trained ninjas, in the real world there are precious few that can manage feats as impressive. One of those that can, however, is Emmanuel "Master" Rodrigues, a professional gamer that is capable of playing games at the highest level under extreme conditions.

To celebrate the launch of Ninja Gaiden 4, a brand-new entry in the iconic franchise developed by Team Ninja and Platinum Games, we took the action to the skies by playing the game on a helicopter soaring over Miami. And to make things even trickier, the 20-foot screen Master is playing on is also flying over city. Needless to say, it takes some serious skill to pull something like that off, let alone do it as well as he does. It's an impressive achievement, and you can watch it happen in the video below.

Those that play Ninja Gaiden 4's will find that the stunt draws heavy inspiration from the game, in which the citizens of Tokyo have escaped toxic floodwaters by building skyscraper districts that tower above the ruined city below. The stunt was achieved using advanced sports broadcasting technology that was utilized to stream live gameplay from Emmanuel's helicopter to flying screen.

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Since 2021, Thomas Donofri and the other members of Slurm Team have been passionately working on a conversion mod that transforms The Simpsons: Hit & Run into a Futurama game. Now, four years later, the first demo for Futurama: Hit & Run is available, and it has the approval of Joe McGinn, the lead designer of the original game.

The launch trailer for the demo was released earlier this week, and it quickly caught McGinn's attention. He left a comment on YouTube, and wrote, "I can only say ... this looks awesome! I want to play it."

Source: YouTube.

The demo is available for free on the links from the YouTube, however it requires players to have a copy of The Simpsons: Hit & Run on PC in order to work. As seen in the trailer above, the town of Springfield is transformed into New New York, and players assume control of Philip J. Fry as he makes his way through the city, one fare at a time.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releases on November 14, and Treyarch's latest Dev Talk video revealed plenty of new changes for the game's multiplayer. This includes one of the most requested changes from the beta, which makes adjustments to the game's movement and the Dexterity perk.

The latest Dev Talk video featured Treyarch associate design director Matt Scronce, who discussed the community complaints about the Dexterity perk. Black Ops 7 initially removed the ability to aim down sights with weapons while diving and sliding, and players needed to equip the Dexterity perk to get the same fluid movement offered in Black Ops 6. Scronce announced that player feedback was considered, and Dexterity will no longer be needed to ADS while sliding or diving. Players can still equip the perk to speed up those specific actions, but it's no longer required to perform the movement.

We've got some BIG updates to MP coming out of the #BlackOps7 Beta in our latest Dev Talk:
✅ ADS & Dexterity changes
✅ Aim assist adjustments
✅ Louder footsteps
✅ New slide tuning
✅ Perk distribution updates
✅ New Perk combinations
✅ Faster mantle speeds
➕ more to come! pic.twitter.com/2BVcHUXnu0

— Treyarch (@Treyarch) October 21, 2025

Adjustments are also made to the game's sliding and the mantling movements. The slide speed is lowered and distance has been reduced.

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NFL football, and Madden by extension, isn't all about touchdowns, physical toughness, and Taylor Swift after all. EA wants you to care about kickers, too, and not just when they miss game-deciding kicks.

The latest Madden 26 update increases the maximum distance that talented kickers with a 99 KPW, also known as Kick Power Attribute, can now kick--up to 70-yard field goals.

"As part of our ongoing commitment to authenticity, we’ve incorporated this record-setting event from the real NFL into the game," a development blog detailing the update reads. "The historic 70-yard field goal was an extraordinary achievement that pushed the boundaries of what’s possible on the field. We brought this into Madden, giving players the chance to recreate this iconic moment themselves."

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Fortnite is reportedly set to get a major update in November that adds a big crossover with the iconic animated franchise The Simpsons. Now, the latest leaks have suggested that it won't just be The Simpson family coming to Fortnite, but also some of Springfield's residents, including Ned Flanders.

Flanders is among the best-known characters on The Simpsons, so his inclusion in the update would be little surprise. We don't know if this is true just yet, so take the leak with a grain of salt for now. Will there be a skin that celebrates "stupid sexy Flanders"? We'll have to wait and see.

NED FLANDERS IS COMING TO FORTNITE NEXT SEASON

[VIA @SpushFNBR & @Loolo_WRLD] pic.twitter.com/gely9GtfSE

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) October 21, 2025

The rumored upcoming Fortnite collaboration with The Simpsons is said to be significant, with Fortnite adding a new map based on Springfield and featuring its various points of interest, like the nuclear power plant where Homer works.

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Popular board game Catan is getting a Netflix adaptation, as Netflix has announced that it is "developing a slate of scripted and unscripted projects" through its partnership with Asmodee and Catan Studio. Catan was created by the late Klaus Teuber in 1995, and his sons Guido and Benjamin Teuber will also be involved in these projects.

"Millions of people [have been] enjoying Catan since it was created, and for many it remains a gateway to modern board gaming. I'm thrilled to see the game expanding to a larger audience who will discover the richness of its universe. I find it exciting for the future of the brand," Asmodee CEO Thomas Koegler said in a press statement. "It’s also a testament that board gaming is truly part of pop culture and a popular form of entertainment in everyone's homes, and I’m delighted to continue Asmodee’s relationship with Netflix."

Originally released as The Settlers of Catan, the game has been a global hit, selling 45 million units since it was released. If you're unfamiliar with it, Catan is a multiplayer board game where players take on the role of settlers. The main goal is to establish a settlement and gain victory points by acquiring enough resources to grow your holdings. A consistent best-seller, you can try it out for yourself as the current Catan: Sixth Edition version is available alongside several expansions.

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Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed

Preorder the new set before it releases January 23, 2026.

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Magic: The Gathering is starting 2026 off strong with a return to a longtime fan-favorite Plane. Lorwyn Eclipsed releases January 23, with preorders available on Amazon now, and will take players back to the high fantasy setting of Magic's past. Fun fact: The original Lorwyn set from 2007 introduced the now-staple Planeswalker card type. As is the norm with every new MTG set, Lorwyn Eclipsed has multiple ways to crack packs and build decks. From play booster boxes of 30 packs for $164.70, bundles with promo and foil cards for $57.99, and even 2 new Commander decks for $51.99 each, there's something for players of all experience levels. Below is the full list of sealed products available to preorder for MTG: Lorwyn Eclipsed. We're a few months out, but as a popular in-universe Magic set, stock is likely to be scarce over time. In fact, we've already seen the Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night Box sell out at Amazon. Luckily, the other releases are still available at the time of posting, and it's worth grabbing them if you're interested.

Magic: The Gathering: Lorwyn Eclipsed Set

• Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box -- $164.70
• Lorwyn Eclipsed Bundle -- $57.99
• Lorwyn Eclipsed Dance of the Elements Commander Deck -- $51.99
• Lorwyn Eclipsed Blight Curse Commander Deck -- $51.99
• Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Deck Bundle (2 of each) -- $199.95
• Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night Box -- Sold Out

Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box $164.70 | Releases January 23

The play booster box is the best place to start when cracking MTG packs, and Lorwyn Eclipsed is no different. Here's what you'll get:

• 30 15-card booster packs
• 1 Rare or Mythic Rare in each pack
• Guaranteed foil in every pack

Preorder at Amazon Lorwyn Eclipsed Bundle $58 | Releases January 23

The Lorwyn Eclipsed bundle makes a great gift for both new and old Magic players, especially with the holidays around the corner. Here's what you'll get:

• 9 Play Booster Packs
• 1 Traditional Foil Alternate Art Card
• 30 Basic Lands (15 Foil, 15 Nonfoil)
• 1 Spindown Life Counter
• 1 Storage Box
• 2 Reference Cards

Preorder at Amazon Lorwyn Eclipsed Dance of the Elements Commander Deck $58 | Releases January 23

Commander is easily the most popular MTG format, where up to four players can battle it out to see who comes out on top. Most major Magic sets have their own bespoke Commander decks. Here's what you'll get in this one:

• 100-Card Ready-to-Play Commander Deck
• 12 New Cards
• 2 Foil Mythic Rare Cards
• 1 Deck Box
• 10 Double-sided Tokens
• Strategy Insert
• Reference Card

Preorder at Amazon Lorwyn Eclipsed Blight Curse Commander Deck $52 | Releases January 23

The other Commander deck in Lorwyn Eclipsed features a creature type the Plane is famous for: Goblins. Here's what's in it:

• 100-Card Ready-to-Play Commander Deck
• 12 New Cards
• 2 Foil Mythic Rare Cards
• 1 Deck Box
• 10 Double-sided Tokens
• Strategy Insert
• Reference Card

Preorder at Amazon Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Deck Bundle (2 of Each) $200 | Ree

The Commander deck bundle is a good way to save a few bucks and help your play group get some new cards. Here's what's included:

• 2 Dance of the Elements Commander Decks
• 2 Blight Curse Commander Decks
• 24 New Cards
• 8 Foil Mythic Rare Cards
• 4 Deck Boxes
• 4 Strategy Inserts
• 4 Reference Cards

Preorder at Amazon Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night Sold out

Draft Night boxes are pick-up-and-play kits for 4-player Draft, the most popular Limited MTG format. Notably, Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night is set up for Pick 2 Draft. It comes with the following:

• 12 Play Boosters
• 1 Collector Booster
• 90 Basic Lands

Note that the Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night box is currently sold out at Amazon, but it's worth keeping an eye on it in case it's restocked.

Preorder at Amazon Magic: The Gathering Crossover Sets

Lorwyn Eclipsed might be the next in-universe set with original MTG characters and lore, but the Universes Beyond crossovers are a big part of Magic's identity. Here are some of the crossover sets you can buy now, or look forward to future releases:

• Final Fantasy MTG Set - Available Now
  • Scene Boxes + Chocobo Bundle release December 5
• Marvel's Spider-Man MTG Set
• Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG Set - November 21
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles MTG Set - March 6, 2026
• Lord of the Rings Commander Decks + Scene Boxes
• Fallout Commander Decks
• Doctor Who Commander Decks
• Assassin's Creed Beyond Booster Box

Spider-Man was the latest crossover set to come out, and sealed product is still readily available on Amazon and other popular retailers. See the links below to grab some packs you might have missed:

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Following a price hike for Xbox consoles sold to consumers implemented earlier this year, Microsoft is now raising hardware prices for developers. Microsoft has confirmed that it has raised the price of a Xbox Development Kit (XDK), with the price reportedly going up from $1,500 to $2,000. That's a 33% hike.

"The adjustment reflects macroeconomic developments," a Microsoft spokesperson told The Verge, without confirming the exact dollar amount that the site reported. "We remain committed to providing high-quality tools and support for your development efforts."

When Microsoft announced the price increase for Xbox consoles sold to consumers, the technology giant also cited macroeconomic concerns. The price increases are likely in response to US President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports from China, which are 30% currently.

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When Battlefield 6 was still in beta, some vocal fans wanted to send a message to EA and Battlefield Studios about their displeasure with a leaked skin. The players seem to want more realistic skins than the Call of Duty franchise provides, and they've teed off on another skin for apparently including orange in the design.

On Reddit, a poster shared a since-deleted image of the Recon class' Dead Sight skin that made it look bright orange. Players responded with some very funny messages.

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All jokes aside, other posters noted that the original image was either modified to appear bright orange or it had inaccurate color settings. The unaltered skin in question looks more like this.

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In Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, the clan you choose from the list of the best classes determines which abilities you get access to first in the game. But, you can still gain access to the abilities from other clans, you will just need far more ability points, and an additional currency from Blood Resonance activities, but there is a way to reduce the cost. You can reduce the cost of these abilities by gaining Clan Affinity by doing side quests for each clan.

Clan Affinity is not tracked in-game visibly. Instead, you'll only know you hit a new milestone when the ability cost lowers and is labeled with "Clan Affinity." Once you gain access to the Clan Affinity system, you will typically be able to do one side quest for each contact, except for the ones based on collectibles, like Fletcher with the Ventrue clan.

How to gain clan affinity

After becoming the new Sheriff of Seattle, you will gain access to all of the clan representatives.

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Over the course of its 26-year history, the Silent Hill series has built up a reputation for offering deep dives into the more psychological side of the survival horror genre and giving players complex stories and experiences that often resonate more deeply than those found in the genre’s action-focused contemporaries. This complexity, however, doesn't mean the series is without formula. By and large, this formula generally consists of taking a tortured or doubting protagonist, placing them in the titular town covered with fog, and allowing the monsters of their mind (or cults) to envelop them to help them discover or face their transgressions. It’s a setup that’s worked time and time again for Konami, and it’s what gamers have come to expect from the beloved series.

And yet, I find that Silent Hill works best when it takes more risks with that established formula.

Take, for example, the premise of the fourth entry, Silent Hill 4: The Room. The game saw players take on the role of Henry Townshend, another "tortured or doubting protagonist" forced to confront their own internal distress. But while this part of the equation remained the same, gone was the titular town. Gone was the cult that played a large presence in the first and third entries. Gone was the series' trademark fog.

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Want to get the Cacao seed in Grow A Garden? As one of the rarer plants you can cultivate in the Roblox gardening sim, getting your hands on this Divine-tier fruit can be surprisingly difficult despite it being available throughout the year. However, if you have the money to snag one, it’ll soon pay for itself if you give it a few mutations.

Not to be confused with the Choc Grow A Garden mutation, there are many advantages to growing Cacao in Grow A Garden. Not only is it worth a reasonable amount per fruit, but if you have some available an hour before the next Grow A Garden update, you can use them as an offering to the Ice King during the exclusive Ice King weather event to get the exclusive Frostspike seed. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. This is how you get the Cacao seed in Grow A Garden, how much you get for selling its fruit, and everything else you need to know about it.

The only place you can find Cacao seeds in Grow A Garden is the regular shop, though it seldom ever appears.Where to buy the Grow A Garden Cacao seed

The good news is that you don’t need to wait for an event to get the Grow A Garden Cacao seed. You can find it in the Seed Shop about halfway down the list for 2,500,000 Sheckles or 679 Robux. It’s not worth spending your precious Robux on it, as that’s roughly the value of a higher-tier Grow A Garden pet, but it does at least guarantee you can buy it immediately.

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Have you ever heard groaning while playing Grow A Garden? That is a Chicken Zombie, based on that moment from the Minecraft movie. The Chicken Zombie is highly sought after and not just because of its meme value. It actually has some of the best abilities available for any one pet, which give your plants a new mutation that makes your fruit worth a fortune, and an extra benefit for eggs.

While not one of the highest-ranked critters in our Grow A Garden pets tier list, the Chicken Zombie is still worth seeking out. However, you can’t actually get it through normal play. Instead, Chicken Zombies are very occasionally given out during a special event, and are by no means guaranteed to drop on any given week. Here is how you can get your hands on the Chicken Zombie pet in Grow A Garden and what it does.

Handed out to everyone during specific Admin Abuse events, the Chicken Zombie is otherwise impossible to get.How to get the Chicken Zombie in Grow A Garden

The only time that you may get a Chicken Zombie in Grow A Garden is during an Admin Abuse event. An hour before the next Grow A Garden update begins, the admins like to have a bit of fun with exclusive weather effects while testing out new ones, and to give players restocks of high-value items--most notably rare seeds from Sam’s seed store, higher-tier eggs from the egg vendor, and Levelup Lollipops from the Gear Shop.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is launching an investigation into developer Roblox Corporation, alleging that the online game creator Roblox is a "breeding ground" for predators that enables child abuse.

In a press release from the Republican's office, Uthmeier said he and his team will be issuing Roblox Corporation "criminal subpoenas" for "profiting off of our kids and exposing them to the most dangerous of harms." This investigation will allow Uthmeier to determine whether the company's action or inaction aids child abuse.

"Companies like Roblox have become breeding grounds for predators to get to and have access to our kids," Uthmeier said in an October 20 video posted to X. "These criminal subpoenas will enable us to gather more information for our prosecutors about the criminal activity taking place on the Roblox platform, as well as evidence on the predators that are out there and the victims that are abused."

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Warner Bros. Discovery has further detailed its plan to break apart or be sold. In a news release today, the media giant that owns the developers of Mortal Kombat, Batman, and Harry Potter games said it has received "unsolicited interest" from multiple parties already to acquire the entirety of the company or just Warner Bros.

These parties were not named outright, but Bloomberg recently reported that Paramount submitted a $20/share bid for WBD, which the company rejected. CNBC reported that Netflix and Comcast might be in the mix, too. Netflix already is invested in the gaming space and continues to ramp up its efforts after some previous setbacks.

WBD said its board will "evaluate a broad range of strategic options" moving forward as it relates to the company's previously announced plan to sell the entire company or break it up in multiple sales or spin-offs.

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Fanatical's Scream Sale is now live, offering steep discounts on hundreds of PC games, including some of the year's biggest releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Borderlands 4, Silent Hill f, and more. Better yet, if you spend over $15, you'll unlock a free bonus game or coupon code. This offer can be stacked up to three times--so if you spend $45, you can pick three games or coupons. The list of freebies features 10 games that are perfect for Halloween, including the first-person horror game Don't Knock Twice, the creepy puzzle game In Sound Mind, the demonic boomer shooter Hellbound, and more. You can read the list of free bonuses available, and check out a round-up of our favorite discounts in the sale below. All games sold at Fanatical are official keys that unlock on other apps like Steam or the Epic Game Store.

See all deals at Fanatical Fanatical Scream Sale Free Games & Coupons - Earn one code for every $15 spent

• Don't Knock Twice
• In Sound Mind
• Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens
• The Hong Kong Massacre
• Butcher
• In Nightmare
• Hellbound
• Creepy Tale
• Silver Chains
• Distrust
• $1 Fanatical Store Coupon Code
• Random mystery game

As for the game discounts in Fanatical's Scream Sale, you'll find plenty of new games, indie gems, and old-school classics. One of our favorite deals is for Absolum, an excellent beat-'em-up action RPG from the folks behind Streets of Rage 4, which is just $19.49 (was $25). You could also check out Fellowship, which is an innovative cooperative game that takes the raiding from MMORPGs and cuts out all the excess. It's seeing a slight discount to $21.24 (was $25), and even though it just entered Early Access on October 16, it's already earning praise from its playerbase.

If you missed out on the quirky Cult of the Lamb, you can pick it up for just $12.49 (was $25). It’s the ideal game to play around Halloween thanks to its goofy yet spooky vibes, though you'll have to bundle it with another game to hit the $15 threshold for a freebie. For example, you could pair it with Fallout 76, which is now $7.19 (was $40) and is in a much better place today than it was years ago at launch. You could also grab the hilarious co-op climbing game Peak for $5.35 (was $8). Other notable deals include Dune: Awakening for $33.49 (was $50), Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for $42 (was $60), and Persona 5 Royal for $19.19 (was $60).

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Lovecraftian survival-horror game The Sinking City 2 has been delayed to 2026, as Frogwares says that the ongoing war in Ukraine and its ambitious design goals for the sequel will have necessitated more development time. While a concrete release date hasn't been set yet, the studio says it is aiming to have the game out in the first half of 2026.

"Developing a game during a war isn’t something you can ever really prepare for, but something you need to keep adapting to," Frogwares head of publishing Sergiy Oganesyan said in a press release. "At one point, we were losing power for days as drones and missiles hit our power grid. When that tactic stopped working, it became mass drone swarms every other night, going from midnight until dawn. You work all day, then spend the sleepless night listening for explosions, and somehow still need to function the next morning."

Lead game designer Alexander Gresko also added that The Sinking City's 2 shift toward a full-fledged survival-horror direction has also slowed the team down, as it has to learn a "completely different kind of design thinking" for the game. To make up for the delay, the studio revealed 13 new screenshots for The Sinking City 2, showing off more of the game's setting and enemies that players will encounter. Frogwares also plans to reveal a fresh look at the game soon.

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Silent Hill has once again cemented itself as one of the biggest survival-horror franchises, thanks to critically acclaimed releases like Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake in 2024 and the recent launch of Silent Hill F. Both games--and an interactive streaming series called Silent Hill Townfall--were first announced in a 2022 livestream, and series producer Motoi Okamoto recently spoke about how this was a deliberate move on Konami's part to show fans of the franchise that it was committed to reviving Silent Hill.

"Three years ago, in 2022, we announced three titles--Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill F, and Silent Hill: Townfall," Okamoto said in a social media post (via an Automaton translation). "We didn't want to just announce a single remake to 'test the waters.' We wanted people to feel how serious we were about reviving the series. Developing a remake and a new title simultaneously naturally involves risks, but we wanted to convey our commitment first and foremost. Only when a new game is announced can the future of a series be seen."

Okamoto added that players would not feel motivated to give a new game in a long-running series a chance if the company behind it was adopting a "wait-and-see" approach, and only by approaching the IP with a serious intent could it get the fanbase for that game to engage with it.

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While the new season of Fallout on Amazon Prime Video is heading to New Vegas, the game that spawned the show is being honored by a hockey team in Texas this weekend. The Texas Stars of the American Hockey League have announced that its annual Fallout Night will take place on Saturday, October 25 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, in Cedar Park, Texas.

The special warmup jerseys from the Texas Stars' Fallout Night.

Prime Video isn't involved with this promotion, as it's strictly a partnership with the Stars and Bethesda Game Studios. As seen in the picture above, the Stars players will be wearing Fallout-inspired jerseys during warmups, which will then be auctioned off on the behalf of the Texas Stars Foundation. The Texas Stars Team Store is also selling a few replica jerseys and "a limited run of Fallout-inspired merchandise." Additionally, there will be photo opportunities, cosplayers, and Fallout-themed food and drinks.

Earlier this fall, Bethesda dropped a Fallout 76 update that makes building a C.A.M.P. easier. The studio has also revealed that Walton Goggins will reprise his role as The Ghoul in Fallout 76's Burning Springs expansion, which will officially launch in early December.

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