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Replay's September theme is speed: send us your fast moving clips for a chance to win a £/$250 Amazon…
GamesRadar+ is hosting a community video series called Replay for September, with a theme of 'speed'. Players are encouraged to submit clips of fast-paced gameplay from any game, with special attention to the theme, for a chance to win a £/$250 Amazon voucher. The best clip overall and the best themed clip will be awarded.
Wishlist Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dark Arisen And You Could Win A Steam Deck OLED
Fanatical is running a contest where players can win a Steam Deck OLED by wishlisting the upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion on Steam. The promotion also includes chances to win Steam keys for Dragon's Dogma 2 and Fanatical coupons.
Morning Gatherings and Events
NVIDIA will be present at QuakeCon 2026, offering GPU giveaways, merchandise, and hosting a $10,000 mod contest. The company is also planning other events and activities for attendees.
Party Animals cancels AI video contest after backlash
Recreate Games has apologized and canceled its Golden Paws Awards contest for Party Animals following fan backlash. The contest, which involved AI-generated videos, faced criticism from the community.
Party Animals devs cancel AI video contest due to a ‘significant amount of negative feedback’
Recreate Games has canceled its AI video contest for Party Animals following significant negative community feedback. The studio apologized for insufficient consideration and poor communication, acknowledging a misstep in tying AI to lowering entry barriers. A community poll overwhelmingly favored cancellation, leading to the event's discontinuation.
"We are not trying to dismiss handmade work or disrespect creators" - studio behind popular party game Party Animals backtracks after AI video contest outcry
Recreate Games has apologized after its AI video contest for the game Party Animals faced significant backlash from the community. The studio clarified that AI is considered another tool and they do not intend to disrespect creators or handmade work. The community is now being asked to vote on whether to cancel the contest, change it to a non-AI competition, or add a separate handmade category.
'Rest in Peace' — Party Animals Review-Bombed Over AI Video Contest
The co-op game Party Animals is facing a wave of negative reviews following the announcement of a $15,000 AI video contest. Hundreds of players have reportedly review-bombed the game in response to the contest.
You could win a $500 Amazon gift card by playing Subnautica 2 this month, so remember to send us your best video clips!
PC Gamer is running a contest where players can win a $500 Amazon gift card by submitting video clips from Subnautica 2 or any other PC game. The best clips submitted each month will be featured on PC Gamer's social channels, with one winner receiving the prize. This initiative aims to showcase player-generated content and encourage community engagement.
Replay's May theme is Arc Raiders: send us your best clips from the rust belt for a chance to win a £/$250…
GamesRadar+ is running a community clip submission contest for May, with Arc Raiders as the featured theme. Players can submit clips from any game for a chance to win Amazon vouchers, with a special prize for the best Arc Raiders video. Winners will be chosen by the GamesRadar+ team at the end of the month.
Send us your best gaming clips from Crimson Desert and you could win $500 in Steam gift cards
PC Gamer is launching a new feature called PC Gamer Clips, where players can submit their best gameplay videos from games like Crimson Desert for a chance to be featured on social channels. Each month, editors will select a favorite clip, with the winner receiving a $500 Steam gift card.
Send us your best gaming clips from Crimson Desert and you could win a $500 Steam gift card
PC Gamer is launching a new feature called PC Gamer Clips, where players can submit their best, funniest, or wildest PC gameplay videos. Each month, editors will select a favorite clip, with the winner receiving a $500 Steam gift card. The contest is currently accepting submissions for Crimson Desert.
The Replay theme for April is Starfield: send us your gaming clips for a chance to win Amazon vouchers!
GamesRadar+ is hosting a monthly "Replay" community series where players can submit gaming clips for a chance to win Amazon vouchers. For April, the theme is Starfield, with a special prize for the best clips featuring the game, alongside a general prize for any game. Winners will be chosen by the GamesRadar+ team at the end of the month.
Here's the Replay March winner: an epic Arc Raiders escape
GamesRadar's monthly Replay series announced ZACHARYYYY9810 as the March winner for an epic Arc Raiders escape. The contest also features a 'Theme of the Month' for Starfield, celebrating its recent PlayStation 5 launch, update, and new DLC. The prize pool has been increased to a $250 Amazon Voucher, with two prizes awarded this month.
Send us your wildest gaming clips from GTA 5 and you could win a $100 Steam gift card
PC Gamer has launched a new feature called PC Gamer Clips, encouraging players to submit their wildest gaming moments for a chance to be featured and win a $100 Steam gift card. This month, the focus is on Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online, though clips from any game are welcome. Submissions can be made via a form on the PC Gamer Clips page.
Säsong 8 av FZ High Score igång – med WoW, Marathon, Crimson Desert m.m.
The eighth season of FZ High Score has begun, running until the end of March. Participants predict the average review scores for upcoming games like World of Warcraft: Midnight, Marathon, and Crimson Desert on Opencritic. The top three scorers will win exclusive t-shirts.