How to beat The Complete Set quest in Control Resonant and set up the cursed speaker system

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How to beat The Complete Set quest in Control Resonant and set up the cursed speaker system

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 28, 2026

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Joel Franey earned a Bachelors in Creative Writing and Games Design from Brunel University in 2017, followed by a Masters in Creative and Critical Writing from Sussex University. While studying, he freelanced across gaming roles—design, PR, reviews, and features—before joining USgamer and ReedPop’s guides team in 2019. He has since written for Gfinity Esports, Eurogamer, VG247, Dicebreaker, RPS, Jelly Deals, and GamesRadar+, focusing on single‑player and narrative titles. Franey also publishes fiction, screenplays, and co‑hosts the podcast “Margaret Thatcher, Templar Spy.”

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· Franey’s blend of academic credentials and industry experience positions him as a versatile voice in gaming journalism, bridging creative storytelling with technical insight.
· His work across major outlets demonstrates the growing importance of narrative expertise in shaping player engagement and content strategy.

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Hideo Kojima’s Physint isn’t costing Xbox $400 million after all, new reports…

Xbox has secured the publishing rights for Hideo Kojima’s upcoming title Physint, after Sony withdrew its support, sparking rumors that the deal cost up to $400 million. Bloomberg and other outlets initially reported a high budget, but sources close to the contract say the figure is significantly lower. The game, a Metal Gear spiritual successor, features Hollywood talent including Bill Skarsgård and Minami Hamabe, and its future appears secure amid Xbox’s restructuring.

💡 The revised cost reshapes expectations for Xbox’s investment strategy in high‑profile IP, illustrating the platform’s willingness to back ambitious projects without inflating budgets.

ign.com · Sep 28

Castlevania’s Iconic Soundtrack Gets Its Own Symphony, Brought to Life by a…

Konami is marking Castlevania’s 40th anniversary with a 25‑piece power rock orchestra that will perform the series’ iconic music in Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles in March 2027. The concert, produced by Lambert Jackson Productions and arranged by Adam Hoskins, will include tracks such as “Bloody Tears,” “Vampire Killer,” and “Divine Bloodlines,” and will feature the first live rendition of music from the upcoming game, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Tickets are available online, with sales dates varying by venue.

💡 The tour brings a beloved video‑game score to the concert hall, bridging gaming culture and classical performance, and offers fans a unique preview of new material before the next title’s release.

ign.com · Sep 28

78-Year-Old Fortnite Streaming Grandmother Now Holds a World Record

Cath Bowie, 78, has become the world’s oldest female Fortnite streamer, earning a Guinness World Record. The Scottish grandmother, known online as Grumpygran1948, began playing in 2017 and now streams daily on YouTube and Twitch, amassing 24,000 followers. She credits her teenage grandson for introducing her to the game and describes her success as a challenge to expectations. Epic Games has acknowledged her skill, calling her a “goat,” and she competes in the popular Zero Build mode.

💡 Bowie's record demonstrates that age is no barrier to digital engagement, inspiring older audiences to join online communities. It also shows how family influence can spark lifelong passions that defy stereotypes.

ign.com · Sep 28

WoW Forever Beta Player Dies to a Near Perfect Griefing Tactic That…

The World of Warcraft Forever beta, praised for its unexpected popularity and multiple population‑cap increases, has revealed a novel griefing exploit. Player “jamesja12” posted a screenshot showing their character dying during the introductory cinematic after another user placed a campfire at the spawn point. In Forever, campfires provide buffs but also inflict fire damage, and positioning one where new characters appear instantly reduces low health to zero. The post quickly amassed thousands of upvotes, sparking mixed reactions that ranged from admiration of the tactic’s “diabolical” cleverness to mild annoyance. Jamesja12 reported the incident through Blizzard’s in‑game bug tool, and observers expect the developer to address the issue before the game’s full launch next month.

💡 The exploit turns a social utility into a lethal trap, exposing a design oversight that could undermine new‑player experience if left unpatched.

gamesradar.com · Sep 28

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 now has a multiplayer mod that brings RP…

A modding collective for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has launched an open‑beta that converts the single‑player medieval RPG into a shared, open‑world multiplayer platform. Available to any Steam owner, the “KCD Multiplayer” mod does not simply add a second player to the main storyline; instead it creates a persistent server where all participants experience the same map, doors, gates and chests. The initial mode is free‑roam, letting groups ride across Bohemia together and pursue emergent role‑play scenarios. Combat has been synchronized, with perfect blocks, ripostes and damage calculations resolved server‑side so actions mirror on each screen. Developers posted gameplay clips on Twitter to demonstrate the seamless combat and shared world mechanics, inviting players to join public servers for the first time.

💡 It transforms a historically grounded single‑player experience into a communal sandbox, opening new narrative possibilities and extending the game’s lifespan beyond its original design.

playstationlifestyle.net · Sep 28

2025 Bandai Namco PS5, PS Plus Action Game Shutting Down Already

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that its 2025 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus title Synduality: Echo of Ada will cease online services in May 2027, transitioning to an offline‑only experience. The action RPG/third‑person shooter, which launched to mixed reviews and was offered as a free PS Plus Essential game in December 2025, will stop receiving updates and live events after October 2026. Microtransactions will be disabled on December 18, 2026, and any purchased in‑game currency must be spent before the May 2027 shutdown due to a 150‑day expiration. Players who bought the game will receive the offline version at no extra cost, while it remains unclear whether PS Plus users will receive it. The developer thanked its community of “Drifters” and “Magus” partners in a farewell message.

💡 The abrupt shift forces a growing player base to abandon live features, testing loyalty to subscription‑based titles as developers prune online support.