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Where Winds Meet’s climactic Hutuo Battlefield narrative arc revealed, out Nov 13

Today, we are proud to unveil the most climactic narrative arc in Where Winds Meet yet: Hutuo, a sprawling new region launching November 13 alongside the game’s first global anniversary update. Marking a major turning point in Where Wind…

Roblox users have made a playable version of Counter-Strike and full, working PlayStation games that you can play right now

Multiple remakes of beloved games including Counter Strike, The Simpsons: Hit and Run, and Super Hot, are available to play on Roblox right now. These have not been uploaded by the original game's creators.

Edge magazine went to Rockstar to see GTA 6, and will tell you all about in lavish detail this Thursday, October 29

I bet you can steal cars.

Kingdom Come Developer Warhorse Studios Suffers Cyberattack, Full Impact Unknown

This means war.Warhorse Studios, the team behind the highly-regarded Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, has confirmed it has been the victim of a cyberattack.Posting about the matter on its social channels, the studio is "working with cyb…

Review: The Séance Of Blake Manor (Switch 2) - A Special Game, And A Perfect Halloween Treat

Medium rare.Are you a fan of that genre? You know, the one that hasn’t quite settled on its name yet: mystery games… discovery games… information games. We’re talking The Case of the Golden Idol, The Roottrees Are Dead, Her Story, Blue P…

Pet groomer YouTuber goes viral after a goat turns out to be “dream client”

The YouTuber, who runs the channel Girl With The Dogs, documented the grooming session as she bathed, dried and brushed the animal.

Build a Phone Empire codes (October 2026)

Here are the latest Build a Phone Empire codes for October 2026, including free Cash and Research Points to help you develop new technology and expand your phone business.

The 12 Best Moments In Mass Effect

As we mourn BioWare, let’s look back at some of the best moments from all four Mass Effect games

Don't wait for Black Friday: Newegg drops prices on AMD bundles for PC gamers

Newegg is one of many retailers jumping the gun on Black Friday deals as it's offering a couple of our favorite AMD CPUs packed in lucrative discounts featuring 32GB RAM sticks and compatible motherboards fit for entry-level or premium-l…

Kai Cenat sends cease-and-desist to former friend Reggie over grooming allegations

Kai Cenat has sent a cease-and-desist letter to former friend Reggie Travers after he made allegations involving the streamer and creator Rakai.

Zero Escape Writer Is Pro-AI, Believes His New Studio’s Game Wouldn’t Have Been Canceled If He’d Used It To Cut Costs

Kotaro Uchikoshi understands the resistance to AI, but feels it is necessary to cut costs and make games faster

Steam Next Fest Was Flooded With Slop. These 50 Demos Cut Through The Noise

The October Edition of Steam Next Fest was, unsurprisingly, a complete mess. What was once a fun week-long festival of early game demos has become a dumping ground for vibe-coded AI slop, making it increasingly hard to find and wishlist…

Nvidia may not have discontinued the RTX 5090, but one AIB partner says it can't get hold of the parts required to make the card

And RTX 5090s weren't cheap before.

Deadline: Afterlife Processing lets you take morality into your own hands and judge who deserves eternal salvation or damnation

Playing music too loud on the subway? Believe it or not, straight to jail.

Xbox Workers Are Eligible For Buyouts As Part Of Huge Shakeup At Microsoft

Microsoft has announced a new program called the Voluntary Exit Offer that it's extending to thousands of workers at the company, including people on the Xbox team. Microsoft is doing this to shed employees, but the messaging is that a p…

Forget cloud gaming, DroidDeck brings PC Game Pass to Android natively

Droid Deck's latest update introduces experimental support for Xbox Game Pass PC games on Android devices, allowing users to play supported titles locally rather than relying on cloud streaming. With promising early performance and suppo…

The Most Unexpectedly Emotional Trailer Of The Year Is For A Game About Drawing Fish

On the one hand, the upcoming game Drawquarium looks like a sweet little cozy game. You draw fish and import them into your aquarium and your fishy friends swim around. It's cute! But the release date trailer goes further than simply exp…

Nintendo is hosting a new Indie World showcase tomorrow, featuring games for Switch and Switch 2, and it'll be 15 minutes long

It's been a bumper year for Nintendo, with the likes of and Pokémon Pokopia kicking off 2026 in a very strong way for the company, and more recently with games like Fire Emblem and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort picking up strong scores f…

You just can't win—despite Ghost of Yōtei selling millions of copies, 24 people are reportedly being let go from Sucker Punch

Are the "challenges in the market" in the room with us right now?

Terrible Lizards dev discusses twisting familiar dinosaur designs, out Oct 29

When I founded WDR Studios with my colleagues, the goal was simple: make the kind of games that we’d want to play. I wanted to apply the lessons I’d learned from years of managing a successful YouTube channel to the medium of video games…

Shark influencer Ocean Ramsey accused of unpaid training and forcing employee to freedive

Three former One Ocean Diving employees have accused Ocean Ramsey of unpaid training, workplace bullying and physical intimidation.

Wendy’s is releasing free Final Fantasy-style RPG on Steam

Wendy’s is releasing a free Final Fantasy-style RPG where players battle fast-food-inspired monsters to save the world.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.8 Available to Download on PS5, Adds New Game Plus

Get the patch notes here for 4.5GB update.Ubisoft has today deployed its final Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced content update, which weighs in at 4.5GB. It is available to download on your PS5 now. While there will be more quality-…

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Gets New Game+ Mode In Final Major Update

Take a look at the update notes.Ahoy me hearties! Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced final major update is live now, bringing New Game+, a new nightmare difficulty, and a bunch of other stuff to the open-sea RPG.Black Flag Resynced sa…

Nintendo Announces New Indie World Showcase For Tomorrow Morning

The Switch and Switch 2 are bringing some smaller games to their smaller screens

McDonald’s reveals new cranberry-flavored Red Bull and Sprite drinks

McDonald’s has announced a new lineup of holiday drinks, including festive creations featuring Red Bull, Sprite, and Cookie Butter.

Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 28th October 2026

Here we go!Nintendo has announced an Indie World showcase airing tomorrow, Wednesday 28th October.As revealed on Nintendo Today!, the showcase kicks off at 2pm GMT, with "approximately 15 minutes" of indie game news.Read the full article…

Call of Duty passes $40 billion in lifetime revenue, making it one of the most-lucrative videogame franchise ever

Never underestimate the unbridled love for yelling hoorah before gunning down the same generic bad guy every year.

Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For October 28

Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for October 28 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. The broadcast will run about 15 minutes and, like previous streams, will focus on a wide range of games from third-party Nintendo partners. As usual,…

Video Game Awards Season Has Officially Begun

Voting for the Golden Joysticks is underway

The Wolf Among Us Remastered Doesn’t Change Much, And That’s A Good Thing

The Wolf Among Us 2 is finally landing in 2027, and if you want to catch up on what many consider one of Telltale Games' best exports, you can grab The Wolf Among Us Remastered on October 29. It's the original game spruced up for new har…

BioShock Movie Is Still Happening, But Director Says It’s A “Tough Nut To Crack”

A BioShock movie at Netflix remains in development, its director has confirmed, but that doesn't necessarily mean it'll ever be made. Francis Lawrence confirmed to The Direct that he hopes to make the BioShock movie, but "it's tricky on…

DRAWQUARIUM – Official Release Date Trailer

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Firefox brings back Numa Numa Guy, Chuck Testa, & more in ad “better” than YouTube Rewind

Firefox has gone viral on social media after releasing an ad with several YouTube OGs, and viewers think it is “better” than a YouTube Rewind.

Peter Molyneux speaks candidly about AI: 'We, as the industry, are pretending we're not using AI, but the reality is, it's almost impossible to code now without using AI'

The father of the god game weighs in on AI use in the gaming industry

Sim Racer Project Motor Racing Is Free to Play All This Week on PS5, No PS Plus Required

Worth a test drive.Publisher Giants Software has made its sim racing game, Project Motor Racing, free to play on PS5, giving you the chance to try the full game for a limited time.The title typically costs $49.99/£44.99, but all this wee…

It Really Sounds Like The Mass Effect 5 Team Had Figured It All Out Before The BioWare Shutdown: ‘I’ve Rarely Seen A Group So Good At Working Together’

The studio had a notoriously tumultuous development streak before its closure

Pop Tarts reveals Liquid Death Orange flavored toaster pastry and screaming alarm clock giveaway

Liquid Death and Pop-Tarts are teaming up once again, this time introducing a limited-edition toaster pastry inspired by one of the beverage brand’s sparkling water flavors.

Valorant 13.09 update brings Hush as new Agent and buff ability changes

Valorant’s 13.09 patch notes have dropped, marking the arrival of Hush as the newest Agent. However, there are also changes to how buffs work, as well as an update for the Warden.

Korean politician tells president to play Modern Warfare 4 to understand war threat

A South Korean politician has urged the country’s president to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Phantom Blade Zero is asking players to free up 300GB of space for pre-loading, double its actual 145GB file size

Pre-loads are live for Phantom Blade Zero, the debut action game from Chinese developer S-Game. Alongside news of the pre-load, the studio revealed the final set of PC requirements, including how much space the game is going to take up o…

The sound of Saros: Building an audio identity for Carcosa

When we started working on Saros, we knew we had an interesting challenge ahead of us. We had established a very distinctive audio identity with Returnal, and Housemarque gave us a clear direction from the beginning: “Refinement, not Rei…

Should You Play The Wolf Among Us Remastered?

The Wolf Among Us is one of telltale's best games, and its remaster offers a simple package that doesn't mess too much with the original while offering a few cool bonus' for fans.

Star Trek Enters Magic: The Gathering’s Secret Lair Next Month, Here Are The Cards

The final Magic: The Gathering expansion of 2026, Star Trek, is sending Wizards Of The Coast's card game to the final frontier. Along with the main set and pre-constructed Commander decks will be a full set of Star Trek themed Secret Lai…

Get The Best Resident Evil Game For Cheaper Than Ever Right Now

What’s better than tucking into a scary game during Halloween? A horror game where you eventually overcome the fear factor to unleash a rain of bullets on the monsters that tormented you. Resident Evil 4’s remake balances sheer terror wi…

STALKER 2's latest update expands its A-Life NPC simulation bubble, seemingly without a scary performance tax

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has a new update out, 2.1, which builds on the excellent 2.0 patch by upgrading that most beloved and contentious of STALKER series features: the A-Life system that governs simulated NPC behavior. With the 2…

Physical Copies Barely Register for Capcom, Plans for 95% Digital Sales

Just 8% of sales come from boxed units currently.As part of its latest financial report, Capcom has shared just 7.6% of its video game sales currently come from physical copies — and that figure is only expected to drop in the future.Its…

Xbox Racks Up Millions Of Views Teasing GTA 6 On Xbox Series X

You're not playing GTA 6 are you?What are you up to, Xbox? Playing GTA 6 perhaps? Possibly!Xbox posted a picture last night that sent everyone into full detective mode. The picture in question depicts a lovely Halloween setup adorned wit…

Guide: Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked

All the GB and GBC games on NSO.Updated with Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania, and Pinball: Revenge of the 'Gator from the October 2026 update. Enjoy!Game Boy and GB Color titles first arrived on Nintendo Switch Online in February 2023, pleas…

Call Of Duty Lifetime Revenue Surges Past $40 Billion, Microsoft Confirms

The Call of Duty franchise has now exceeded $40 billion in lifetime franchise revenue, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed. She shared this milestone following the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23. "Congrats to the t…

Windows 11 gets yet another Microsoft 365 promotion

Microsoft is adding Microsoft 365 billing controls to Windows 11 Settings, a feature some users will view as another built-in ad.

Lord Of The Rings RPG Game Studio Hit By ‘Serious’ Cyberattack As The Internet Continues Breaking

Warhorse Studios is investigating the extent of the damage

Nintendo Switch 2 Lite could use a more efficient Samsung chip, leaks claim

Nintendo could be working on a cheaper, handheld-only version of the Switch 2, and new rumors suggest it might use a more efficient Samsung chip to help keep costs down.

Marathon runners left stranded after all their cars vanish during race

Runners in California were left fuming as their cars were towed while they were running an annual half-marathon, leading to them being charged “hundreds of dollars.”

Life is Strange makers Don't Nod face layoffs and possible insolvency, French workers union STJV state

Le Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo, a French game workers union, have released a statement detailing the current status of Don't Nod, the studio behind Life is Strange and Lost Records: Bloom and Rage. The studio's fate has be…

Pokemon Unite Is Shutting Down After Nearly Six Years

Nintendo has announced that Pokemon Unite, its Pokemon-themed MOBA for mobile devices and Switch consoles, will be shutting down on March 23, 2027. The game will go offline just days after the Aeos Crown 2027 tournament, and Nintendo has…

Capcom's 2026 Bangers Continue To Shine In Latest Financial Report

First numbers for Onimusha.Capcom has shared its latest financial report for Q2 FY2026, and what do you know, the studio's stream of quality releases so far this year continue to sell well.Onimusha: Way of the Sword was the big player th…

Dark Messiah's new edition adds co-op, cut content and console-exclusive maps to the 20-year-old orc-kicking extravaganza, and it's coming to Steam this year

The Community Edition was created by fans and modders, with support from Ubisoft and Valve.

Microsoft clarifies Surface Laptop Ultra display specs following local dimming concerns

Mini LED is a new technology for Microsoft, and it's causing a bit of a stir on the new Surface Laptop Ultra. Here's what you need to know.

Pokimane addresses Atrioc deepfake controversy as streamer responds to criticism

Pokimane has explained why she brought up Atrioc’s 2023 deepfake controversy again, prompting a response from the streamer.

Dollar General sued for “overcharging” customers on $1 items

The FTC and 20 states in the United States are suing Dollar General for “deceptive pricing practices” by allegedly charging customers more than the advertised price tag.

Pokémon Unite To Be Killed Off Forever In March 2027

The MOBA will become unplayable in five months time

Riftbound’s New Radiance Booster Set Brings an Awesome New Music Component to the League of Legends TCG

Get an early look at League of Legends Riftbound's upcoming Radiance expansion.

Xbox CEO Celebrates 'Incredible' Milestones For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

"One of the most celebrated Call of Duty games in its 24-year history".Xbox has enjoyed multiple successes when it comes to first-party releases in 2026, and one of those is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - not just because it's a CoD ga…

Kingdom Come, Lord of the Rings studio Warhorse 'hit by a cyberattack'

"This is a serious incident for Warhorse Studios and for everyone affected."

Grab a free copy of Silver Pines on Nintendo Switch 2, as a Halloween treat

Enter our Silver Pines giveaway to be in with a chance of getting the game on Nintendo Switch 2.

Pokemon Unite shutting down after 5 years

The Pokemon Company confirmed the decision on October 27, announcing that service will end on March 23, 2027 for both Nintendo Switch and mobile.

Bassist plays Halloween gig wearing a Steam Frame: 'Interestingly, only one guy asked me about the Frame'

Even wearing a VR headset couldn't get anyone to talk to the bassist.

Fan favourite map Shipment arrives today in Modern Warfare 4, just four days after launch - a new record for Call of Duty

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is getting a small update today that includes the latest iteration of Infinity Ward's iconic Shipment map. The map arrives just four days after Modern Warfare 4's launch last Friday, 23rd October, which is…

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Hit by 'Serious' Cybersecurity Incident

Warhorse Studios — the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, its sequel and an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG — has been hit by a “serious” cyberattack.

I wanted Windows 11 to stop opening Bing for a speed test, and Microsoft is fixing it

Microsoft is replacing Windows 11's Bing speed test shortcut with a built-in tool that displays download speed, upload speed, and ping.

Pokémon Unite is shutting down after six years of MOBA mayhem

Pokémon’s stylish MOBA for the Nintendo Switch and mobile introduced many to the genre, but now it’s time to say goodbye.

RTX Spark showdown — Surface Laptop Ultra vs. ASUS ProArt P16

The Surface Laptop Ultra and the ASUS ProArt P16 are among the two initial NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops we've thoroughly tested. Wondering which one is right for you? This in-depth comparison I put together can help.

Half-Life: Alyx patch adds foveated rendering support a mere 6 years after the game's release

Just took launching a VR headset with eye tracking for Valve to add it.

Steam Frame kernel updated with external CD-ROM drive compatibility just one day after a user asked Valve for it

Even with the importance of physical media ownership in the current era of digital product ephemera, it's often unlikely your PC will actually be able to play the CDs, DVDs or Blu-Rays you have around the house. Internal disc drives aren…

Nine Xbox Games Are Available Today, Including A Supernatural Detective Mystery On Game Pass (October 27)

Elementary, my dear Ward.It's a brand new day, which brings with it a bunch of brand new games. Hooray!Today we've got a newbie for Xbox Game Pass subscribers: The Séance of Blake Manor. It's a sort of 'whodunit' with a bunch of eccentri…

Razer Wolverine V4 Pro (Xbox, PC) controller review — The new standard.

This premium Xbox and PC controller absolutely demands your attention. If you're in the market for something as powerful as it is versatile, look no further.

Review: Shadow Of The Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - The Weakest Survivor Entry, But Still A Good Time

Croft-repeated.Announced as a shadow-drop by Aspyr, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition concludes the ports of the Survivor Trilogy on Switch 2 following the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot and Rise of the Tomb Raider, showing Lara Cro…

Pokémon Unite closing down for good, but you'll still be able to use it afterwards, sort of

That's it for Pokémon Unite. Tencent's once-popular MOBA is being switched off in March 2027. The Pokémon Company announced the news today, saying: "We regret to inform you that service for Pokémon Unite will end on Tuesday, March 23, 20…

Roll the World codes (October 2026)

Here are the latest Roll the World codes for October 2026, including free spins, Growth Potions, and Luck boosts to help you grow faster and discover rarer objects.

Super Smash Bros creator Sakurai hits out at AI games for just copying others

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has torn into AI-generated games, saying they can’t match the “originality” of human developers as they lift systems from other titles.

Mass Effect Has Been Taken Away Just When We Needed It Most

Mass Effect: Universe looked great, and BioWare's closure means it's been taken away just when we needed it most.

"Mass Effect was my ultimate white whale": Journey composer shares 20 minutes of music created during talks to work on BioWare's recently cancelled RPG

The gradual drip of details about and glimpses at what BioWare were looking to cook up with the cancelled Mass Effect 5 continues, this time thanks to a composer who was in talks to come aboard to put together the RPG's soundtrack. Said…

Silent Hill Remake Coming 2027, First Cast Details Leaked

The 1999 PS1 horror game is getting the Bloober treatment, and a new leak from MP1ST suggests work has been underway since 2022 and the game is targeting a 2027 launch.

Analyst says GTA 6 won’t hurt Fortnite and Roblox as “not everyone” will play it

A video game analyst believes that “not everyone” wants to play Grand Theft Auto 6 when it finally releases, and that the fear of releasing games near it has been “overblown.”

Boltgun 2 and Warhammer Survivors devs Auroch Digital say they're laying of 25% of their staff in now-deleted posts

Not long after releasing boomer shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun II and right before Warhammer Survivors launches in November, developers Auroch Digital have unfortunately given a public statement confirming that roughly a quarter of it…

One Day Out From Early Access, Emberville Has Been Delayed To 2027

Originally set to enter early access on October 27, action-adventure RPG Emberville has been delayed by over two months to January 7, 2027. The last-minute delay gives the team time to make "essential improvements" before Emberville reac…

Composer shares 20 minutes of music created for Mass Effect 5 following tragic closure of BioWare

Austin Wintory has shared twenty minutes of music they pitched to BioWare and EA in hopes of joining the Mass Effect 5 development team, following the tragic closure of BioWare last week.

AI fan wikis riddled with errors are muddying the waters of an already contested part of games culture

Recently, I was writing a piece about Nighthawks and wanted to remind myself of some basic information about the companion characters. As I have a thousand times before, I put the question into Google and clicked the first result: the Ni…

Ghost Of Yotei Was A Hit, But Its Developer Is Reportedly Cutting Jobs

Sony-owned studio Sucker Punch Productions is losing 24 employees in another round of layoffs in the games industry. The studio is behind Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei, two first-party PlayStation titles that have been critical an…

Capcom's Best Games Continue to Sell, 2026 Releases All Perform Well

Sales updates for RE Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha.Capcom has provided a sales update for all of its best-selling games, as part of its second-quarter results for fiscal year 2026. And it's business as usual for the publisher: its lega…

I've faced plenty of horrors in games, but Big Walk hits differently

House House’s charming puzzle game has a lingering dread beneath the surface, as Big Walk reinforces the preciousness of friendship.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's final major update adds long-awaited New Game Plus, new Nightmare difficulty and much more

After a period of quiet and a few small updates, Ubisoft has unveiled a massive update coming today to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. This is the game's last major patch and it includes some long-requested features.

Pokemon Unite to Be Taken Offline in 2027, In-Game Sales Suspended Immediately

Pokemon Unite will end service on March 23, 2027, following the game’s final competition, the Aeos Crown 2027, just two days prior in Tokyo.

Final 3 PS Plus Extra Games for October 2026 Available to Download Now

New additions for UK, USA, and Japan out now.For any PS Plus Extra subscribers in the UK, USA, and Japan, today marks the final drop of PS5 titles for October 2026.Everyone else in the world received access to the games last week, but So…

Pokémon UNITE to shut down in March 2027 as Aeos Crown registration opens

Pokémon UNITE will end service on 23 March 2027, two days after the Aeos Crown 2027 finals in Tokyo. Regional qualifier registration is now open.

Pokémon Unite Ending Service For Switch In March 2027

"Thank you for playing".There's been a lot of talk about the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite potentially winding down since it was officially dropped from the World Championships in July, and The Pokémon Company has today announced it's…

Hori Unveils Brand New Legend Of Zelda Switch 2 Products

Just in time for the OoT remake.Timed in with the launch of Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 next week and Zelda's 40th anniversary celebrations, Japanese accessory maker HORI has announced a brand new line of Zelda-themed products.Read…

Pokemon UNITE to end service March 23rd, 2027

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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen updated to Ver. 4.1

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Tank Man revealed for Mega Man: Dual Override

Tanks for the info!

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Title Update 4.1 Now Live On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Adjustments, fixes and more.Earlier this month, Capcom mentioned how it was currently working on an update for the Switch 2 version of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and it's now officially live.It comes loaded with adjustments and fixes…

Capcom Reveals Another Robot Master For Mega Man: Dual Override

Meet the "robot oil manager".Capcom has been building excitement for Mega Man: Dual Override with new details and gameplay footage.Now, it's shared some footage of the Robot Master, Tank Man. As highlighted by Rockman Corner, this news w…

(For Southeast Asia) Crunchyroll Arrives for PS5 and PS4 users in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

We are excited to share that Crunchyroll, the global and ultimate destination for anime fandom, has arrived for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Anime fans can now subscribe to Crunchyroll direct…

Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Titles

Update: Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania & Revenge of the 'Gator are now available.:Following a Switch Online update last week adding three GBA titles, Nintendo has today announced it's adding three more Game Boy games to the subscription ser…

This TSA-Compliant Daran 89.6Wh 100W LiFePO4 Power Station Drops to Just $49.99

The smallest power station, weighing in at under 3 pounds.

Game Boy: Nintendo Classics Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania and Revenge of the ‘Gator now available

3 absolute gems

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Midnight Launches Announced For Nintendo New York And San Francisco Stores

Both events have already "sold out".Ahead of the launch of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Switch 2 next week, Nintendo has officially revealed its midnight launch plans for the New York and San Francisco stores.Read the full article on ni…

The 50 most-played Steam Next Fest demos include 7 incremental games, 4 AI disclosures, and only one instance of haystack slop

Ten years ago, this list would have shocked most PC gamers.

Amazon's Lord of the Rings Gandalf Costume Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price of the Year

T-Mobile Is Offering $1,000 Off the Latest Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Get the new iPhone 18 for less than $200.

Dead by Daylight Devs Explain Chucky's Exit From Stores and Says Horror Icons Removed Due to Licenses Have 'Open Invitation' to Rejoin

Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has responded after confirming Chucky would be removed from stores last week, explaining that horror icons will "continue to have an open invitation to join (or rejoin)."

You Can Play Buckshot Roulette in Real Life at this Tokyo Cafe — and Even Drink an Arctic Eggs Cocktail

The Ukiyo Game Bar & Cafe in Tokyo is going viral for its unique guest experience that lets customers play Buckshot Roulette in real life… well, sort of.

Don't Miss Out on Amazon's Fall Audible Deal: Pay $0.99 Per Month Plus Get $20 Credit

Both Amazon Prime and non-Prime members, new subscribers and (most) previous subscribers are eligible.

DC Studios Boss Confirms Discussions With Alan Ritchson, But Haven't Found a Role for Him Yet

DC Studios boss Peter Safran confirms they've had conversations with Alan Ritchson for a variety of roles, but are still looking to find the right one.

Canceled Transformers Game Footage Leaks Online, Showing Never-Before-Seen Final Trailer

A final trailer for the canceled game Transformers: Reactivate has leaked online, giving fans the closest look at what the completed project might’ve looked like.

Skydance Institutes Company-Wide Mandatory Return To Office So It Can Avoid Saying ‘Layoffs’ So Soon After Merger

In addition to a five-days-a-week in-office mandate, the company is also offering employee buyouts

World of Warcraft: Forever's last-minute patch transforms its bovines into racecars capable of zooming 60% faster than everyone else

Blizzard dropped a final balance pass for each playable race's unique abilities.

Want To Smell Like a Werfwulf? This Perfume Has You Covered

Here’s How The Way Activision Talks About Call Of Duty Launch Weekend Sales Has Changed Over Nearly 20 Years

It hasn't been bragging about Modern Warfare 4 sales despite rave reviews

Save 20% off the Gamesir G7 Pro Wireless Gaming Controller in the Rarely Discounted Silver Color

The best PC gaming controller under $100.

YouTuber Mods NES into functional 90's PC

A real Family Computer

I’m Having A Blast Waiting In Line For An Hour To Play One Minute Of A Platformer With One Million Levels

I'm doing my part!

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One day before launch, ARPG Emberville gets delayed until 2027

Don't blame this one on GTA 6: The developers say incorporating feedback on Emberville's demo is taking longer than they expected.

Toastie Might Be the Weirdest iPhone Duo Game So Far

Hunger Games Director Hopes You Aren't Too Distracted With GTA 6 to See Sunrise on the Reaping

Francis Lawrence, director of Netflix’s BioShock movie, opened up to IGN about his favorite video games of all time, and we have to admit that he knows ball.

A free 'micro' horror game from the maker of The Mortuary Assistant is basically if PT was an episode of Law and Order

Playable Archive is free, and it's very good.

Red Rising Director Francis Lawrence Says YA Series' Movie Adaptation Is a 'Priority' at Paramount Following Shelved Netflix Show

We got the chance to chat with Francis Lawrence, director of the forthcoming Red Rising movie, who let us in on some exciting updates about the project and its current status at Paramount.

GTA 6 Causes 17% Spike in Time Off Requests on Game's Release Date

GTA 6's release has led to as much as a 17% increase in time-off requests, according to a new report.

The developer of one of my favorite 2020s RPGs does it because of BioWare: 'Baldur's Gate 1 is the first game I truly loved'

It's a hard one to beat.

AI Has Triggered A PS5 Homebrew Gold Rush, But It’s Also The Reason GTA 6 Can’t Be Pirated At Release

One hacker is being accused of ruining everyone's chances of pirating GTA 6 after reporting a massive hypervisor exploit to Sony

Rare Insight into PS5 Sales Pattern Reveals Significant Wolverine Bump

Good job, bub.Circana sells its insight into US hardware sales, so it’s rare we get an actual glimpse into the PS5’s sales pattern quite like this.But analyst Mat Piscatella, who last week said Marvel’s Wolverine was the primary driver b…

Veteran game composer in talks to score Mass Effect 5 shares 20 minutes of music he wrote for the project: 'To even dream in your sandbox was a privilege'

We're so back / It's so over / We were so robbed.

What Does It Even Mean To ‘Save’ Mass Effect?

Thousands of fans are rallying around a campaign to save the series after BioWare's shutdown, but what does that look like?

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse PSA: There’s An Easier Way To Fast Travel That The Game Is Not Good At Telling You About

Beyond using the Ferryman to travel between areas, you can also fast travel within them

Sony's Been Quietly Introducing the Cast of Until Dawn 2 Ahead of Its PS5 Release Next Year

Each one more punchable than the last.It’s a shame Until Dawn 2 couldn’t make it out in time for Halloween, but there’s no shortage of other games to play on the PS5 right now, is there?Sony is instead targeting a 28th January release da…

The best haunted card game since Inscryption is back with a new mystery only solitaire freaks can solve

Forbidden Solitaire's The Discarded DLC is here and those cards aren't going to play themselves.

The Composer In Talks To Write Mass Effect 5’s Music Posts 22 Minutes Of Unused Songs So Good I’m Bummed Out Again

Austin Wintory is best known for his work on games like Journey and the Banner Saga series

FromSoftware Fans Are Convinced That The Duskbloods Has Been Delayed To 2027

Stay dead a little longer

Rumour: Silent Hill 1 Remake Aiming for 2027 PS5 Release

Voice cast members leaked.The remake of the PS1 survival horror classic Silent Hill is targeting a PS5 release in 2027, a new MP1st report claims.The website — which has proved increasingly reliable in the past 12 months — suggests Bloob…

Liquid Death turns energy drinks into dirty soda for Halloween collab with Swig

Liquid Death is getting dirty this Halloween, teaming up with Swig to create a limited-edition drink that puts a spooky twist on the dirty soda trend.

Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekhov, has died

Koenig gained fame as the Russian navigator of the USS Enterprise in the original Star Trek television series, films, and games.

Mass Effect fans ramp up efforts to save BioWare's RPG series with a Times Square billboard and plans for more ads outside The Game Awards

Fans continue to rally around the 'Save Mass Effect' movement, this time with a billboard at Times Square and more initiatives planned throughout the rest of the year.

Boundary Break goes behind-the-scenes in LEGO Batman: The Videogame

Exploring brick by brick

Every Halloween Candy, Ranked From Worst To Best

We reviewed and ranked 40+ different candies including Milky Way, KitKat, Tootsie Rolls, and Starbursts

Round Up: Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Reviews Are In, and It's Another Game of the Year Contender

Weaponised fun.The first batch of reviews have arrived for Phantom Blade Zero, the console-exclusive PS5 action game from developer S-GAME.This is one of those titles that has always impressed whenever it's shown up, with super-expressiv…

Play Nintendo shares family friendly Mario Tennis Fever gameplay (UPDATE)

Love

The Regreening is a post-apocalyptic farm sim where you grow animal habitats instead of cash crops

My favorite part of this farm sim so far is actually how un-farming it really is.

Mass Effect fan group buys billboard in Times Square promoting petition to save series

If you can make it in New York, well, baby you can make it anywhere.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort has a secret "Pro" mode

Are you an athlete...or a PRO athlete?

Zangeif Actor Claims He And His Street Fighter Co-Stars Signed Up For Three Movies

Round Two (and maybe Three), Fight!

The Night of the Exorcism comes to Switch Oct. 30th, 2026

Seems like a smart night to release it

Worms Galactic Tactics "Weapon of the Week: Grenades" Video Feature

Yes sir!

Netflix users watching less as decline continues after password-sharing crackdown

Netflix subscribers are spending less time watching the app, with the decline continuing years after the company’s password-sharing crackdown.

Active Matter Surpasses 500,000 Copies Sold, With Xbox Representing The 'Largest Share Of Players'

It is Xbox Play Anywhere supported.Active Matter has now officially sold more than half a million copies across PC, PS5, and Xbox platforms, according to publisher Gaijin Entertainment.In a recent press release, it was shared that the ha…

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream "Spooky Season" Promo Video

I'll take any excuse to see more Hugh Morris

Voice actor for Fabio in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave says he based his performance on a Lion King character

Be prepared!

Nintendo releases "Parents Guide to Gaming with Confidence" to help parents navigate the gaming space

Good guy Nintendo

CD Projekt marks the 19th anniversary of its first Witcher RPG with a tribute to BioWare: 'Their support helped turn our vision into Geralt’s first interactive adventure'

The Witcher was developed on BioWare's Aurora engine, but the Dragon Age studio did more than just share its tech.

HORI reveals Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 accessory lineup

It's dangerous to go alone...

Fans Feel Tricked By Official Pokemon EDM Concert: ‘What Do You Mean I Spent 300 Dollars For A Pokemon Rave For A Total Of 2 Pokemon Songs’

There was a pretty sick Lavender Town remix though

Marvel Cosmic Invasion's New DLC Adds Roguelike Mode Next Month on PS5

Siege of Castle Doom dated.Dotemu and Tribute Games have finally revealed more details about the upcoming DLC for their retro-inspired beat-'em-up, Marvel Cosmic Invasion.Titled Siege of Castle Doom, the DLC pack is scheduled to launch f…

Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases Local Legend 26: The Antonov An-28 Today!

What to play this Halloween, plus last-minute costume ideas and spooky movie recommendations

Welcome to PC Gamer's hub of Halloween horror.

A long-overdue conversation with Jordan Mechner

The creator of Prince of Persia on why every generation has its defining prince.

Instagram takes aim at YouTube with new 90-minute video test

Instagram is testing a new feature that lets creators upload videos up to 90 minutes long, moving beyond the platform’s usual short-form content.

Amid sweeping layoffs at Xbox and massive AI investments, Microsoft introduces a "Voluntary Exit Offer" to 60,000 workers

Xbox isn't the only Microsoft division looking to massively reduce worker headcounts. In fact, Microsoft has just announced a "Voluntary Exit Offer" that will essentially pay staff to move in front of any potential layoffs and voluntaril…

Shenmue III Enhanced confirmed for Switch 2, coming early 2027 (UPDATE)

How about a game of Lucky Hit?

20 Exceptional Cosplay Outfits From New York Comic Con 2026

The standards for Comic Con events keep getting higher and higher

Nintendo's New Switch 2 Ad Is As Wholesome As They Come

We're not crying, YOU'RE crying.Trust Nintendo to catch you off guard on a Monday morning with a Switch 2 ad so wholesome it brings an actual tear to your eye.The latest from Nintendo UK is exactly that. It has it all — a break-up, unive…

Onimusha: Way of the Sword director talks difficulty, says players do stumble, but manage to overcome

Brave fencer Musashi

Slay the Spire: Reslain Vinyl Soundtrack Now Available

A very in-spiring album

Compete for prizes in the Splatoon 3 Golden Egg Feast 2026 tournament Nov. 7th, 2026

This'll be quite the scramble

Furious Airbnb hosts threaten boycott over new rules banning checkout chores

Airbnb hosts are threatening to boycott the platform over its new rules banning checkout chores, with some warning that the changes could drive up costs.

The GameMaker engine series behind Undertale, Hotline Miami and Spelunky is going free for commercial use on PC

Here's some upbeat news to end the day on (unless one of the other awful people working here posts something diabolical, once I'm done) - you'll soon be able to publish games created using the latest GameMaker tools for free on PC alongs…

Nintendo NY/SF detail Zelda: Ocarina of Time midnight launch plans

The dawn of the final day is coming...

Fangtopia now available on Switch 2

Sink your teeth into this one

Guide: Modern Warfare 4's Best Guns In Multiplayer

The top weapons to aim for.The best guns in Modern Warfare 4 include a lethally-quick marksman rifle, an all purpose assault rifle, and a shotgun that can be wielded for fast hip-fire takedowns.To make the most of your first few hours in…

Hellraiser: Revival Is Gross Enough To Save Games As Art

Saber Interactive makes me want to puke, and I'm glad

Capcom Says Onimusha: Way of the Sword Isn't Too Easy, and the Player Data Proves It

Honed to perfection.Before its release, there was a lot of discussion around Onimusha: Way of the Sword's difficulty.Basically, some players argued that the game's demo was too easy. Enemies lacked aggression, and although Capcom promise…

Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases World Update 23: Poland and the Baltics

Xbox Knows Its Games Are Getting Recompiled For PC, And It's Impacting Their Future

"We’ve seen games rapidly decompiled and rebuilt".Over the past few months (and particularly the past few weeks), it's become harder and harder to avoid hearing about "recomp" games from the history of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and oth…

Community: 42 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You

Part 13 - Unlucky for none.And we're back for the next instalment of our 'Games We Missed' series, where Nintendo Life readers nominate great Switch games we weren't able to cover with a review.For Part 13(!) of this twice-yearly series,…

Two free updates announced for Octopath Traveler 0

0 chance we'll be skipping these updates

Nintendo's latest Switch 2 commercial spotlights Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

Small on gameplay, big on feels

Over 25% of Microsoft's workforce is reportedly eligible to apply for a 'voluntary exit offer'

An employee buyout offer is reportedly being extended to roughly 60,000 Microsoft employees in the US, UK, India, and Canada.

Ghost of Yotei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 26 developers "after carefully observing the challenges in the market"

Layoffs have reportedly hit Sucker Punch, the PlayStation-owned studio behind the Sly Cooper series, Infamous and last year's Ghost of Yotei.

With Xbox cuts not done, Microsoft offer voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 workers across the company in latest attempt to get rid of staff

Update: According to Vertical Slice and The Verge, an unspecified number of Xbox staff are among those who've been offered voluntary buyouts by Microsoft. Original story follows: Staff at Microsoft continue to recieve emails they'd proba…

Apple responds as $2,000 iPhone Duo screens crack within hours

Apple has acknowledged an issue affecting the iPhone Duo’s inner display after reports emerged of screens cracking just hours after customers started using their new devices.

UK software sales for the week ending Oct. 24th, 2026

No surprises at the top

Hear About Assassin's Creed's Future This Week in Franchise Update

BF Resynced's New Game Plus update out tomorrow.Ubisoft will share an update on the future of the Assassin's Creed franchise later this week, in a Fall 2026 Update that is scheduled to go live on Thursday, 29th October 2026.In the broadc…

The Walking Trade: How I Built a Shop Simulator Without Ever Playing One

The Walking Trade is out today on XBOX Series X|S. It’s a store management game set in a zombie apocalypse: you stock the shelves, set your prices, and serve the survivors who come through the door, then pick up a weapon when zombies rai…

Shenmue 3 Enhanced Has Been Delayed Into Next Year

Shenmove over.Those looking forward to dive into some Shenmue III Enhanced before the year is up better temper their expectations, as ININ Games has today announced that the remake is being shifted into 2027.Despite sitting on a mysterio…

Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary Lo-Fi Collection Available to Stream

Chill tunes to raid tombs to

New Windows 11 Insider Experimental build adds the ability to check your internet speed without a browser

A small change, but a handy one.

OG Xbox achievements have begun showing up early, but something's not right

Players on social media have begun showing pictures of various games hailing from the original Xbox getting their planned new achievements early. However, a closer look suggests this implementation may be a spoiler glitch rather than a s…

Cronos: The New Dawn gets free Photo Mode

Picture this

Game-changing Super Smash Bros Melee mod transforms GameCube classic into 3D arena fighter

A wild new Super Smash Bros Melee mod has completely transformed Nintendo’s iconic GameCube fighter into a fully 3D arena brawler.

Steam's AI disclosures are akin to "forcing developers to list their voting history", says man who must hate seeing eggs virtue signal that they're free-range

How could someone do this to you, fruit, meat, and other foods on the shelves of this shop? You've been forced, in a horrific crime against the companies responsible for you, to reveal some details about how you were produced. No, this i…

Talking Point: Xbox Disc To Digital Has Changed How I Buy Games

I'm buying on Xbox what I'd usually pick up on Steam and other consoles.Since Xbox announced that physical disc-based games could be converted into digital licenses playable on both console and PC, I've been all-in on physical purchases.…

Is Microsoft preparing for more layoffs? 60,000 employees just got buyout offers

Microsoft is giving 60,000 employees a voluntary path out of the company, raising questions about future workforce cuts.

Ghost of Yotei Dev Sucker Punch Hit with Layoffs as Leadership Eyes Next PlayStation Project

Sony studio makes cuts.Sucker Punch Productions, the Sony-owned PlayStation Studio and Ghost of Yotei developer, has reportedly made cuts to its workforce.According to Aftermath, who cite an unnamed ex-Sucker Punch employee, at least 26…

"We Couldn't Believe It" - Man's Forgotten Pokémon Collection Sells For $2 Million

Money where your Meowth is.We've heard all kinds of wild Pokémon resale stories over the years, but this one might just be the craziest of the bunch and has left us ringing our parents telling them to get up in the loft and look for our…

SEGA's Glitzy Virtua Fighter PS5 Revival Teases New Info for This Week

Hopefully a release date.It’s been several months since our last update on Virtua Fighter Crossroads, the revival of SEGA’s long-running 3D fighting game franchise from RGG Studio.But it looks like the Japanese publisher is ready to peel…

220,000-signatory petition to "save Mass Effect" doesn't mention BioWare, suggests giving Mass Effect 5 to somebody else

The word "BioWare" does not appear in a recent Change.org petition asking EA to "save Mass Effect", which has gained around 220,000 signatories as of writing. The nearest the petition gets is an allusion to "recent revelations" that have…

Steel Fighters codes October 2026

Redeem these new Roblox Steel Fighters codes for free cash, scrap, and potions to buff your bucket of bolts.

The final destination for these horror movies should be a game

These are the treats I want.

New Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Siege of Castle Doom gameplay details

What was Doctor Doom up to during the Annihilation Wave? How would the master of Latveria react to an invasion of this magnitude to his doorstep? This was the first question we’ve asked ourselves while tackling the design of our second D…

The Cutest Little Sonic Game Is Coming Soon to PS5, But It Won't Have a Platinum Trophy

Sonic Pico Park's Trophy list revealed.In case you weren't aware, a new Sonic game is coming to PS5 very soon indeed, though it's not quite what you'd expect.Sonic Pico Park was announced earlier this year as part of the series' 35th ann…

Scramble Knights Online: Changing Genres to Save a Game

It’s launch day for Scramble Knights Online, an action RPG “MMO-Lite” from our team here at Funktronic Labs. We built a nostalgic kingdom that captures the feeling of adventuring with your friends in the early, simpler days of online gam…

Marvel Cosmic Invasion Lands New Roguelike Game Mode In Upcoming Doomsday-Themed DLC

Dormammu, I've come to bargain.Tribute Games and Dotemu have been teasing us with Marvel Cosmic Invasion's upcoming 'Siege of Castle Doom' DLC for a while now. We learnt that Sue Storm and Doctor Doom will be joining the fray as playable…

#SaveMassEffect goes live in NY Times Square

The #SaveMassEffect campaign now has a billboard live in NY Times Square

Florida woman in banana costume becomes Halloween hero after car crashes into restaurant

A Florida woman dressed as a banana has gone viral after helping report a car crash outside an Orlando restaurant while heading home from a Halloween party.

Save Mass Effect Petition Rockets Past 200,000 Signatures as Fans Ask EA to Continue the Series

My favourite petition on the Citadel.Over 200,000 fans have signed an online petition to save Mass Effect.This movement began late last week, after BioWare's closure had been confirmed. The developer had been working on the next Mass Eff…

Xbox Is Officially Up For 'Game Of The Year' At The Golden Joystick Awards 2026

It'll need to beat 11 other amazing titles though.It's almost time for awards season, folks! Before we get there, the final nominations for Ultimate Game of the Year have been announced for the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, and Xbox is of…

"I Can't Create A Battle Like This" - Miyamoto On The Origins Of NES Mario's Non-Violent Bowser 'Fights'

Lava to see it.We imagine that most of you here will have heard of a little game called Super Mario Bros., right? But how many of you have thought about how strange the big showdowns with Bowser are? As far as 'boss battles' are concerne…

The 13 scariest, spookiest video games you should play this Halloween

The nights are drawing in, which can only mean one thing: more bed. But also the impending frights and sights of All Hallow's Eve. Yes, the season of good fear is upon us again, summoning visions of cardboard box robot costumes and other…

Microsoft's new Edge option for Mac trades speed for stability, and that's a good thing

Microsoft is bringing the Edge Extended Stable channel to macOS, giving organizations an eight-week feature update cycle and more time to test browser changes.

Super rare Pokemon Red prototype game sells for $100,000 at auction

The 1998 development cartridge attracted 20 bids at auction, ultimately selling for over four times its original listing price of $25,000.

Control loreheads shouldn't put too much stock into what The Board says in Control Resonant - the devs say it's "basically gibberish"

One of Control and Control Resonant's most memorable stylistic choices is how The Board - an alien entity whose true nature is a mystery, and whose morals and motivations are never made clear - communicates with the player.

Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Trophy List Revealed, Plot Your Way to Platinum Trophy Now

36 Trophies for PS5 action game.Scheduled to release on 29th October 2026, the Trophy list for Phantom Blade Zero has gone live on PS5. The full list is published on Exophase, revealing 36 Trophies — including a Platinum Trophy, of cours…

Mini Review: Minecraft (Switch 2) - A Satisfying Upgrade Overall, But Where's Mouse Mode?

Another day, another Minecraft port.Minecraft has received around 20 different ports and versions since 2011. It was only a matter of time before one would show up for Switch 2, and while there aren't any big new features, it's a solid u…

As beloved Dishonored studio faces closure, Xbox agrees union request to extend negotiations deadline in hope of saving 217 jobs

Xbox has extended Arkane Lyon's consultation period by around a month, as the search for a new owner continues. If one isn't found, the studio will likely be shut down.

Xbox announces T-Mix with T-Mobile

US T-Mobile customers can now get Xbox Game Pass with their cellular plans

Are there any Clover RPG codes?

We’re on the lookout for any new Roblox Clover RPG codes to redeem for free essence.

Final Fantasy's 40th Anniversary Album Picks Just One Track from Each Main Game, and It'll Split Fan Opinion

There can only be one.Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary: The Crystal Edition — a 16-track series-spanning album that's out in January.Hold on, 16 tracks? Is that all? Yep, it's made up of just one track per mainlin…

Dell’s new monitor price cuts offer sweet spots between productivity and gaming

Dell is offering several monitors for avid PC users looking for smoother refresh rates and sharper images for tackling mountains of digital paperwork or beating rival players in online competitive games.

After a year of testing, one of Steam's best features is finally out of beta, making it easier to find games you might actually like

Steam's Personal Calendar, a feature Valve has been testing for nearly a year, has finally left beta and is now available for everyone.

Round Up: Modern Warfare 4 Is the Highest-Rated Call of Duty in 15 Years

Reviews are in.This year's rendition of Call of Duty has arrived, and with it the first batch of reviews. It seems this might be one to pay attention to, as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the highest-rated entry in the series in 15 ye…

Xbox Partners With T-Mobile For 'First Time' Deal Involving Game Pass

Starting in November.Xbox has announced today that it has joined forces with T-Mobile to provide Xbox Game Pass as part of a new "T-Mix" wireless plan - said to be "the first time that XBOX Game Pass will be available through a wireless…

The nominees for Golden Joystick's 'Ultimate Game of the Year' are unveiled

The 44th Golden Joystick Awards show is drawing nearer, and the candidates for the "Ultimate Game of the Year" award have been announced. Here are the nominees, where you can vote for the winner, and how long the voting will stay open.

Sony's PS6 Handheld May Be More Capable Than Every Other Device on the Market

"An exclusive of sorts" on AMD's cutting-edge architecture.There’s understandable concern about the price of next-gen hardware, and I think that’s undoubtedly going to dominate discussion around the PS6.But let’s not forget that Sony ten…

"IT FLIPS UP," Fallout New Vegas modders yell after releasing a funky Pip-Boy based on cancelled entry Van Buren's design docs

One of the days last week was October 23rd. It's the date in the Fallout universe when the bombs dropped and has morphed into a time for yearly community happenings plus, in Bethesda's case, usually some marketing. Sometimes, modders beh…

New Surface Laptop Ultra firmware update fixes screen flickering and long reboot times

Microsoft has issued its first post-launch firmware update for Surface Laptop Ultra that addresses some of the biggest issues users have noticed since launch over a week ago.

Microsoft will finally replace Bing shortcut posing as a Windows 11 speed test

Microsoft is turning a controversial Bing shortcut into a proper Windows 11 feature. The updated speed test tool works directly from Quick Settings rather than opening your browser.

Tomb Raider's PS5 Remake Tipped to Be Just as Long as the PS1 Classic

Spend roughly 15 hours as Lara Croft.When I was doing research for this article, I had it in my head the original Tomb Raider on PS1 was likely a maximum of eight hours long, like most action-adventure titles of the generation.To my surp…

XBOX Game Pass Is Coming to Eligible T-Mobile Customers

Today, T-Mobile announced T-Mix, giving customers in the U.S. more choice and flexibility over the benefits included in their wireless plan, including XBOX Game Pass. Beginning in November, eligible T-Mix customers can choose Game Pass U…

Microsoft Announces Extended Deadline To Find A Solution For Xbox Studio Arkane

"We have extended the consultation period".Last week, we brought you the news that Microsoft was running out of time to save Arkane Lyon (otherwise known as Arkane Studios) from being closed down entirely, and it was suggested at the tim…

Guide: Best Pikmin Games

Top Piks, as ranked by you.26th October 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Pikmin's Japanese debut on GameCube. To celebrate, we're republishing this reader-ranked list of the best Pikmin games ahead of Pikmin 4's return on Switch 2 on 1…

Guide: These 46+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (26th-1st November)

Phantom Blade Zero! The Wolf Among Us! STEINS;GATE!The PS5 release schedule is absolutely, utterly stacked this week – in fact, this is the biggest update I think I’ve put together since we started this series.There should be no guesses…

PS6 handheld could have a big graphics advantage over rival gaming handhelds

Sony’s rumored portable console could be the only handheld with a dedicated AMD RDNA 5 chip, potentially leaving Asus, Lenovo, and Valve playing catch-up.

Clean a whole planet with a toothbrush in Moon Sweepers, the PowerWash genre's latest crime against perfectionists

I don't much go for PowerWash Simulator-likes, but there is something appealingly unwholesome about a game in which you have to wipe the dust off an entire moon. Using a toothbrush. True, you can upgrade to beefier hoovering equipment in…

Despite initial player concerns, Capcom feels good about Onimusha: Way of the Sword's difficulty, and says it has the data to prove it got it right

Even before Onimusha: Way of the Sword came out, the topic of enemy and encounter difficulty was a contentious one. The pre-launch demo had players divided; Dom found the combat exciting and challenging, likening it to the Nioh series, w…

Amazon Prime Turns Fallout Shelter into a 'Competition' TV Show

Debuts on 13th January 2027.With its main Fallout TV series an absolute hit, with two seasons already under its belt, Amazon Prime is expanding its scope with another adaptation, this time of the management sim spin-off, Fallout Shelter.…

This week in PC games: Run a shady cyberpunk boutique in Probably Stolen, autobattle Viking towns in Northgard Battlegrounds, and trash homophobic robots in Virtue and a Sledgehammer

I've been tricked. Deep within the fine print of the Health and Safety and Wild Eldritch Creature Control License Edwin convinced me to apply for is a stipulation that I alternate shifts of Maw care with him. I've unwittingly signed up t…

Windows and Xbox clash over Project Helix | Windows Central Podcast

On this week's episode: Windows and Xbox teams clash over the future of Xbox's console OS

Shenmue 3: Enhanced Edition has been delayed to "get everything right"

Grab your nearest forklift operator and make sure they're sitting down. Shenmue 3: Enhanced Edition has been delayed to 2027 in order to, as publisher Inin Games puts it, "get everything right".

New Samsung chip leak suggests the brand's next flagship could be a performance beast

Early Samsung Exynos 2700 benchmark scores point to a seriously powerful processor, even compared to its Snapdragon competition.

EA Scrubbing Mass Effect from Other Games as Series Starts to Die Off

Future cosmetics for Battlefield 6 event removed.Unless another studio receives the license or the IP is bought out entirely, it seems the Mass Effect series is no more.EA has cancelled the next entry in the RPG franchise and shut down t…

Original Xbox Achievements Begin To Show Up Ahead Of Official Rollout

Could this be the beginning of OG cheevos?Back in July, we reported on Xbox's intent to bring achievements to 'select' original Xbox games sometime this year. Well, it appears an early glimpse of this has been spotted online.Multiple pos…

Nintendo Has Scheduled 3DS And Switch Maintenance For This Week

Never too late.Nintendo has released its weekly network maintenance schedule, and what do you know, the 3DS is back getting some TLC.Despite having all of its online servers shut down over two years ago now, 'All network services' for th…

32-year-old "ellipsoid" horror game Ecstatica gets a PC re-release today, showing us an alternative timeline in which polygonal 3D never became dominant

One of my favourite hobbies is digging up older pieces of gaming tech or software know-how and asking myself: "man, what would the world have been like, if every GPU were made out of Gorgonzola?" Or less silly words to that effect. Nosta…

Xbox Series S unlocks a rare UK discount to just £299.99

Xbox Series S is currently on sale for an actually reasonable £299.99 in the UK right now.

Mass Effect 5 was named Universe partly because it let players generate alternate timelines based on their choices in previous entries, technical director says

In case you missed it, an internal trailer for the new Mass Effect game which BioWare were working on prior to EA shutting them down hit the net late last week. It offered a peek at what the studio were cooking with this new entry, dubbe…

Xbox's Newly-Announced COO Is Leaving Microsoft After 21 Years

"I’m grateful for her years of service and wish her well".In a bit of industry news, it's been revealed that Xbox's Chief Operating Officer Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft after 21 years at the company. The details were first shared by…

UK Charts: Switch Sports Resort And Call Of Duty Are Fast Off The Start Line

Modern Thumb Warfare.We made it to the final week of October, and the new releases show no sign of slowing down.Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 were the biggies this time around, and the multi-platform ap…

Celebrate Helldivers 2 Liberty Day 2026 with in-game gifts today

We at Arrowhead Game Studios are excited to mark Liberty Day, the Helldivers 2 in-universe celebration, that’s now in its third year. As with previous celebrations, we’re marking the anniversary with a range of in-game gifts for active H…

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players are calling for a PvE-only version of its DMZ mode - just like every extraction shooter before it

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is officially out for all players, and its extraction shooter mode DMZ is looking to be particularly popular. And unsurprisingly, the mode's popularity has brought a longstanding player request back in the…

Canadian political party leader blames BioWare's closure on private equity, says government should help former employees buy it back

In the wake of EA's tragic shuttering of BioWare last week, a leader of one of Canada's New Democratic Party has spoken out about the perils of private equity, and said BioWare employees should be able to buy the studio with "federal sup…

Gen.G recover from opening loss to beat LYON 2-1 and reach Worlds 2026 quarter-finals

Gen.G completed a 3-0 Swiss Stage run at Worlds 2026 on Sunday by coming from a game down to beat LYON 2-1. The LCK champions are through to the quarter-finals, while LYON must look to Round 4 to join them.

Phantom Blade Zero review

I wasn't around to witness the golden age of Martial Arts cinema, but there are moments in Phantom Blade Zero that make me feel as though I've tumbled through a crack in time onto the set of a kung fu film. There's one particular encount…

187K+ fans call for EA to "Save Mass Effect"

A petition created to save BioWare's well-loved sci-fi RPG, Mass Effect, has topped 187,000 signatures.

Windows Wrap: Even Microsoft's own XBOX team didn't want Windows 11

A reported dispute inside Microsoft raises questions about whether Windows 11 is suitable for the company's next-generation XBOX plans.

Call of Duty movie will explore the "cost of war", says director

The Call of Duty movie will explore "the cost of war" and probably won't be as graphically violent as director Peter Berg's upcoming Netflix film, The Mosquito Bowl.

Microsoft fixes 6 frustrating Windows 11 problems in October update

The October update KB5127648 for Windows 11 fixes six problems you might have overlooked, including Bluetooth issues, gaming mouse stuttering, fingerprint sign-in, printing, and VPN errors.

Elden Ring movie has a budget of nearly $200 million

A24's live-action Elden Ring movie is reportedly set to cost almost $200 million, making it the most expensive film the studio has ever made.

I found 5 new ways PowerToys can make Windows 11 easier to use with version 0.102

Discover five PowerToys 0.102 features that make Windows 11 easier to use, from easier mouse controls and quick commands to screenshot dictation.

Stellar Blade is officially on Xbox… via Overwatch’s newest crossover skins

A collaboration between Blizzard's Hero Shooter Overwatch and the popular action game Stellar Blade has been announced. This game was once exclusive to PlayStation, but has been slowly ported to other platforms over the past two years. C…

Feature: Don't Sleep On 'End Of Abyss', You'll Regret It

Overshadowed by October's biggest releases.October has been a pretty spectacular month for videogame bangers. It started with the likes of Ace Combat 8, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Silver Pines, and my personal GOTY, Gears of War: E-Day l…

Feature: 30 Years Later, I'm Finally Learning To Play The Ocarina (And You Should Too)

Ocarina of Mine.My first ocarina was from a hippy shop in Birmingham that also sold dreamcatchers. It was a circular brick-coloured one with zig-zag patterns, probably meant to look ‘ethnic’?A few years later I found some charcoal-dark,…

Elite Class codes October 2026

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An officially licensed Knightmare game, based on the British TV show, is coming next year

A free point-and-click adventure based on Knightmare, the cult ITV children's show, is in development.

German Moped Days codes October 2026

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40+ Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Shocktober Sale 2026

Including a whole bunch of surprises!Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Shocktober Sale 2026?We've already highlighted some of our favourite discounts from the Shocktober Sale elsewhere on Pure Xbox, but if you're looking…

#SaveMassEffect petition hits 170k signatures

The #SaveMassEffect petition is gaining traction as BioWare campaign to bring Mass Effect Universe back to life

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The Fortnite One Piece collab is finally real, and it's about time

Epic Games confirms the long-rumored One Piece crossover as pirates prepare to take over the game’s next mini-season.

Six Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Confirmed For The Final Few Days Of October

Here's what's on the way before the end of the month.It's almost the end of October! Before we get there though, we've got no less than six Xbox Game Pass titles still to come over the next few days, including multiple "day one" titles a…

Former Minecraft lead, Xbox COO Helen Chiang fired for "policy violations"

A new report suggests that Helen Chiang, recently appointed as Xbox Chief Operations Officer, was terminated for "policy violations," although there's no word on exactly what.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 is more than a retread of Netflix's beloved first season - it's a story that truly understands what it means to exist in Night City

Last night, I sat down with a greasy pizza and a few bottles of beer and braced myself for 10 episodes of heartbreak. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' second season is out, and it follows in the footsteps of Studio Trigger's beloved, and tragic,…

The Sunday Papers

Sundays are, again, for running taxi duty for relatives visiting from overseas. If I had a nickel for every time I had an early morning Gatwick run in tandem with a Sunday Papers post, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot but it’s wei…

Feature: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Avenging Spirit (Game Boy)

Spirits, Assemble.We are back with another Box Art Brawl!Last time, we took a look at a head-to-head match-up for Metal Slug Advance — celebrating its arrival on the NSO GBA library — and it was yet another one-sided affair. North Americ…

"Forward Now, Into Oblivion's Inky Embrace" - Darkest Dungeon II Now Has A Switch 2 Edition

A paid upgrade is also available.A lot of Switch games have been getting Switch 2 Editions recently, and the latest one is for the roguelike role-playing title, Darkest Dungeon 2.It's priced at $42.98 / £36.24, or if you own the existing…

Gen.G beat MSI champions Hanwha Life to go 2-0 at Worlds 2026

Gen.G have won both of their Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage games, the second against the reigning Mid-Season Invitational champions. A third win would put the reigning LCK champions into the Knockout Stage.

Abelina is a strange, platforming romp through a natural afterlife from a former League of Legends animator and the composer of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil

I have no particular thoughts on what the afterlife may look like, namely because if there is one, and I'm allowed to hang out in it, I don't want to be disappointed. What if I have the expectation that it's a hedonistic paradise and am…

"System Shock and Deus Ex, they were RPGs. People called them RPGs": Gloomwood's publisher isn't too keen on using the term immersive sim despite it being one

You know, I think at this point in my life there is a non-zero chance I will die before anyone is able to settle comfortably on what defines an immersive sim. I'm not going to even try to! The idea is too annoying and I'm sure someone wi…

HELENA : Cloud District is a megastructure photography game laser targeted at my interests, and it's out next week

Yes, I'm doing it, I'm writing about a megastructure game for the second time this week because come on, HELENA : Cloud District just looks stunning, don't it? Admittedly there's a chance you've not heard of it, that be the way of things…

Paralives' first major update slips to next year, but when it comes you can expect some pretty meaty improvements for all of its main features

Since launch back in May of this year, life sim Paralives appears to have been trucking along nicely, with the dev team offering up fairly regular updates with all sorts of tweaks big and small. Certainly confidence-inspiring for an earl…

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I've got egg on my face because Steam's Personal Calendar feature has apparently been a test this whole time and is only now actually a fully fledged component

I'll be honest folks: I didn't know that Steam's Personal Calendar feature was still technically in testing. I've been using it here and there to keep track of what's come out recently or what's coming out imminently, and have generally…

Cult of the Lamb Switch 2 Edition is out now, and it's a free upgrade

Gather your flock as Cult of the Lamb launches on Nintendo Switch 2, with a handy free upgrade on the eShop for existing Switch owners.

Devs say there are "two advantages" to trying Age of Empires Mobile right now

The Age of Empires Mobile team reflects on two years of updates, seasonal events, and design philosophy.

Poll: If You're Playing Modern Warfare 4, What Do You Think So Far?

Are you a fan? And if not, what's stopping you?So, I think it's fair to say Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has had a pretty faffy launch. First came Campaign Early Access, followed four days later by DMZ Early Access, and then another th…

ASUS’s ProArt P16 RTX Spark sets a new bar for creator laptops

The ASUS ProArt P16 combines NVIDIA's powerful RTX Spark platform with up to 128GB of unified memory, outstanding OLED displays, superb thermals, and a remarkably thin 3.9-pound chassis. It's an extraordinary Windows workstation, but mos…

Mass Effect 3 ending discourse ignored the RPG's scale, ambition, and exuberance, including that of its oddly great co-op

Ah, come on, it was fine. Better than fine. We can argue for another fourteen years about whether BioWare should have redone the ending or not, but Mass Effect 3 was really a compendium of endings, a ludicrously ambitious wrapping-up of…

Review: 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller For Xbox - Understated, Premium, And Well Worth Picking Up

Whenever I sit down to play Xbox, I now reach for the Ultimate 3E controller.8BitDo is one of those brands that has built a name for itself by shipping solid and reliable third-party peripherals for PC and console. In fact, I'm typing th…

Hell is Us Switch 2 review - a compelling nightmare, but not always a fun one

Hell is Us is an unconventional adventure that rewards curiosity, but its cryptic design and shallow combat will test your patience.

These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 26-31)

The final week of the month.Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 26-31! We've actually got a lot of releases over the next few days including Croc 2, The Wolf Among Us Remastered and a pair of free next-gen upgrades for the Met…

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 24-25)

Starting anything new?It's the penultimate weekend before things get royally spooky. Makes me wonder if any of you are planning on playing something scary...It's been a relatively quiet week for new releases if we consider what a crazy m…

Dplus KIA beat G2 again in Worlds 2026 opener, three months after Esports World Cup win

Dplus KIA, drawn from the bottom seeding tier, beat top-tier G2 Esports in their first Worlds 2026 match. It is their second win over the LEC champions since July and sets up a meeting with T1 on Saturday.

What are we all playing this weekend?

After months of umming ahhing over paint colours, covering our living room wall in little swatches of testers, we've finally got exasperated with the entire process selected Cherry Caramel. I would be clearing out the living room to star…

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One Of Xbox's Biggest Successes Of 2026 Didn't Actually Release On Series X|S

A consumer-friendly move, or a silly one?When going through the data from Circana yesterday for September 2026 sales in the US (specifically for the story about Xbox and Nintendo console sales suffering YoY decreases), I happened to noti…

Factorio's final major update has rolled off the assembly line, adding "the things we wanted to do for 2.0 but didn't have time for"

In one of the happier endings to occur in games this week, impossibly enormous resource management sim Factorio has just released its last-ever major update – version 2.1 – on its stable branch. As previously heads-upped by developers Wu…

Future? No Thanks! dev removes AI-generated voices from game and offers refunds to players who feel "betrayed"

Open world ecosatire Future? No Thanks! has been updated to remove some AI-generated voices, after lead developer Paolo "Molleindustria" Pedercini belatedly disclosed his usage of the technology earlier this week. He's also offering to r…

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Hidden inside the West Bridge Advanced Military Training Facility is a complex combat environment where shifting, modular battlegrounds challenge even the most elite Operators, with hundreds of unique configurations. This is Kill Block,…

These Are The Top 10 Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests After 900,000 Votes

Even including PC requests now!At various times throughout this year, we've had a look at the top 10 Xbox backwards compatibility requests (after 350,000 and 750,000 votes) based on the unofficial Xbox Game Preservation website, which is…

BioWare staff "should be given the first opportunity and the federal support" to buy the studio and keep it running, says Canadian political party leader

Hope. It's in short supply at the moment. Regardless, I hope that something a Canadian politician's proposed in a post scoring easy likeability points at the expense of EA's recently installed owners comes to pass, no matter how unlikely…

Share of the Week: 007 First Light

Last week, we asked you explore the new Photo Mode in 007 First Light using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. Here are this week’s highlights: call_me_xavii shared Bond blasting at enemies with his Aston Martin WildJogurt sha…

Xbox Responds To Report Claiming Netflix Offered $500 Million For TV & Film Adaptations

“We have received record-breaking interest in our I.P".We already know that Xbox has a lot of interest in expanding in the TV and film space in the years ahead, and according to a new report, Netflix was recently interested in spending a…

Report: Microsoft Is Running Out Of Time To Save Xbox Studio Arkane

Update: Bloomberg reporter says "multiple paths" are being explored.Back in July, Xbox announced that it was cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with four studios in Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Undead Labs. However, i…

Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 26 to 30

Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (re…

Xbox RPG 'Exodus' Alters The Appearance Of Its Lead Character Due To Bad Feedback

"We've been listening, and we take that feedback seriously".We've talked about Exodus a couple of times over the past few years here at Pure Xbox - an upcoming sci-fi RPG that bares more than a few resemblences to Mass Effect, and we abs…

We don't know how Zenless Zone Zero's three Sunbringers will work, but we're excited

Zenless Zone Zero officially reveals Sunbringer as a playable character… or should we say, a trio of characters.

Dispatch celebrates first birthday with fresh port featuring free episodes, two new modes, and a live concert in LA

Join Robert, Invisigal, and Blonde Blazer in celebrating the anniversary, as the first four episodes of Dispatch are free on mobile from December.

Uh-oh, it looks like the iPhone Duo could have a crease problem after all

Content creators are testing out the iPhone Duo’s folding screen, and the early results point to potential issues down the road.

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The Internet Urges Xbox To Save Mass Effect

"Buy the Mass Effect IP, Hire the Best of BioWare and reform it".EA's closure of BioWare has sent shockwaves of grief throughout the gaming industry as we mourn the loss of yet another iconic development studio.Best known for Star Wars:…

Saros: creating the epic Overlords of Carcosa

Housemarque and Nixxes developed Saros in close collaboration; one area was developing the set-piece bosses. Housemarque brought the creative vision, world, combat language, visual concepts, and signature bullet-hell DNA. Nixxes brought…

MIBR GC beat FENNEL Female to win Game Changers Championship playoff opener

The third-ranked side took both maps against FENNEL Female to open the playoffs at the VCT Game Changers Championship 2026.

How More Than 40 New Traits Change Your Strategy in Becastled

In Becastled, we noticed a problem that emerged as players became more familiar with the game. They would find a strategy that worked on almost any level, and once they did, there was much less reason to use different buildings, units, o…

Marvel’s Wolverine: Photo Mode guide

Photo Modes are a rewarding way to get to grips with some essential elements of photography, while letting you more closely examine and appreciate a game’s art design and increasingly photorealistic visuals. Feature-rich Photo Modes put…

PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In September, Marvel’s Wolverine led the PS5 charts in the US, followed by EA Sports FC 27, while in the EU, EA Sports FC 27 led the PS5…

Dragon Ranger Gaming sweep Rare Atom to open VCT Threshold China bid for a 2027 guest place

Dragon Ranger Gaming began VCT Threshold China by beating Rare Atom 2-0 on the opening day. The win keeps alive their bid to return to the league through one of the event's 2027 places.

PGL wins top-team race as BLAST faces payment claims

BLAST payment delays are reported as top teams choose PGL’s Bucharest event over BLAST Bounty Winter at the start of 2027 in esports.

Karmine Corp sweep MVK to reach first Worlds Swiss Stage and draw Anyone’s Legend

Karmine Corp beat MVK Esports 3-0 to take the last Swiss Stage place at Worlds 2026. The French organisation becomes Europe's third team in the main event and opens against the LPL Split 3 champions.

Two new routes widen EWC 2027 qualification pathways

EWC 2027 qualifiers add Direct and Satellite routes, targeting 1.8m players through more than 400 events on the road to the Esports World Cup.

Kalshi esports volume reached $1.73 billion in twelve months

On Kalshi, in no month prior to October 2025 did esports contracts trade more than $0.4 million. In August 2026, they peaked at $391 million on the platform . In the twelve months to September, esports volume on the platform totalled $1.…

Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here

Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable

HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarc…

Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out

Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series does…

Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much

Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of who…

Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy

There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to th…

The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)

Once again, the year in gaming has seen no shortage of high-quality releases and GOTY contenders. Looking ahead, there are many highly anticipated games coming out in 2026, but how well will they score when they arrive? That remains to b…

Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru

HoYoverse just wrapped up a new Genshin Impact Special Program, where the developer revealed everything there is to know about the game’s next major update. Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana, or as its friends call it, Luna 7, was unveil…

Petit Planet preview: HoYoverse's first foray into family-friendly games is very careful to colour within the lines

This isn't a complaint, but I can't help but feel like every new game I pick up at the moment is Animal Crossing. Heartopia? Animal Crossing. Pokopia? Animal Crossing. Tomodachi Life? You guessed it, Animal Crossing! I am unashamedly one…

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 is refreshing your team comps with a new mechanic, and the game is coming to Steam

HoYoverse just wrapped up a pretty exciting Zenless Zone Zero Special Program that not only delivered all the details on the next big update, it also came with the unexpected announcement that the action RPG is on its way to Steam.

Diablo 4's next season won't have any new mechanics or a new theme because all the focus is on Lord of Hatred

Diablo 4 is gearing up for its biggest post-launch event yet: the upcoming release of the Lord of Hatred expansion. As was the case with Vessel of Hatred before it, expansion releases alter the seasonal flow in a few ways, and Blizzard h…

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred review - A compelling conclusion delivered with a panache that proves Blizzard still got it

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred has, without question, been one of my most anticipated releases of 2026. Diablo 4 is likely my most played game ever by sheer hour count, so it’s easy to see why this expansion is so high up on my list. However m…

Naval warfare, an actual server browser and more on the way to Battlefield 6 this year as BF Studios reveals 2026 roadmap

It took Battlefield Studios over four months to tell Battlefield 6 players what they can actually expect from the game over the course of this year, in terms of content - but we’re glad to see a plan laid out nonetheless.

The Sims 4's much maligned paid mods have made it to consoles, but Kits are coming back to PC

The Sims 4 players on PlayStation and Xbox have now caught up to their friends on PC, at least when it comes to the game’s Marketplace. This new feature is essentially a hub for paid mods and other user-created content.

Blizzard will talk about Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred one last time before the expansion's launch next week

Diablo 4 is mere days away from the launch of its biggest expansion yet, and Blizzard wants to make sure it got one last chance to tell you about it. Lord of Hatred is the follow-up to 2024’s Vessel of Hatred, and it’s set to arrive on A…

Metro 2039 goes back to its Metro underground roots, with a story shaped by the war in Ukraine and the people who suffer it

The Metro series is finally, officially back with a new installment. 4A Games has just unveiled Metro 2039 to the world, the follow-up to the outstanding Metro Exodus, released all the way back in 2019.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets a new item to celebrate 25 years of the series

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received a surprise patch today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the life sim series. The update, version 3.0.2, is available across the Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game.

Honkai: Star Rail players are eating good, with Version 4.2 and third anniversary celebrations kicking off later this month

HoYoverse just wrapped up a stacked Honkai: Star Rail Special Program, delivering the one-two punch of revealing the game’s next major update, and detailing what you can expect from its third anniversary celebrations.

Heartopia celebrates 30 million downloads with new outfits, permanent price cuts

Heartopia has kicked off a new event to celebrate passing 30 million downloads. Just a couple of weeks after delivering the vintage Hollywood-themed Dreamlight Cinematics event, developer XD Games has revealed The Whimsical Tea Party, a…

The Petit Planet beta is coming back with new updates, but you still need to hope for an invite

It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard anything about Petit Planet, the upcoming game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse. By most accounts, Petit Planet is the studio’s take on Animal Crossing, though with a…

Resident Evil fans have adopted a Love & Deepspace character as the son of Leon S. Kennedy and one of his potential spouses

In an intersection of my particular interests that I most certainly didn't have on my 2026 bingo card, fans of the Resident Evil franchise – and in particular its recently-released ninth main entry, Resident Evil Requiem – have suddenly…

Caleb's third Myth has finally arrived in Love and Deepspace, and it's good news for all the husbandbro fans out there

Love and Deepspace’s latest update is here, adding a new Memory Pair for Caleb. The event is dubbed Ghosts' Final March, and it’s available now as part of a new Limited Wish Pool, as it has always worked.

Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6

Today’s Genshin Impact Special Program has wrapped up, and it’s brought us some big news about the next major update. Luna 6 is the next phase in the action RPG’s story, titled Song of the Welkin Moon: Rondo - Augured Homecoming.

Stalker 2’s first expansion officially revealed, and it's taking us to the power plant where it all began

One of the biggest reveals out of today’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase has been the new Stalker 2 expansion. The developer did tease some sort of announcement ahead of the event, but I don’t think an expansion was on many of our bingo c…

Crimson Desert's first patch aims at fixing controls, but it mostly affects mouse and keyboard

Crimson Desert has been out for a few days now, and as positive as its been received by many players, the game suffers from several fundamental issues that anyone who’s played it has called out.

All the hype has already made Crimson Desert one of the biggest launches on Steam this year

Crimson Desert, the open-world action RPG off-shoot from Korean MMO Black Desert Online, has officially launched, nearly six years after it was initially revealed. The game has been building up a lot of momentum over the years, which rec…

Crimson Desert Review: Story Buried in the Sandbox

Crimson Desert is a champion bodybuilder of a video game. Its gigantic world bulges with incredible scale, with shining graphical fidelity and a muscular combat system which excels at pulling poses with an undeniably impressive wealth of…

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Oh hello there. Yes, we ARE still alive, thank you for asking. We took an unintended month-long hiatus due to …

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Victrix Pro BFG Tekken 8 Rage Art Edition Controller Review – Customizable, Comfortable, but Lacking in Ways

For our last full controller review on TouchArcade, I’ve been using the Victrix Pro BFG Tekken 8 Rage Art Edition …

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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Interview With Game Producer Shinichi Tatsuke and Steam Deck Hands-On Preview

A lot of folks got into the SaGa series a long time ago through its many releases on prior console …

Andrew Hulshult 2024 Interview: DOOM IDKFA, Blood Swamps, DUSK, Iron Lung, AMID EVIL, Music, Guitars, Cold Brew Coffee, and More

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‘Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince’ iOS Review – Much Better Than Switch, but Lacking in Two Ways

Back in December, I reviewed Square Enix’s monster collecting RPG Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on Switch. I loved …

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SwitchArcade Review Round-Up: ‘Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection’, ‘Yars Rising’, & ‘Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland’

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics ($49.99) As a fan of Marvel, Capcom, and fighting games back in the …

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Review – Switch, Steam Deck, and PS5 Covered

For a lot of folks who have been following Capcom’s fighting games over the years, the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting …

Reynatis Interview: Creative Producer TAKUMI, Scenario Writer Kazushige Nojima, and Composer Yoko Shimomura discuss the game, coffee, and more

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Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 6th, 2024. Well, this is the last one. You’ll …

Steam Deck Weekly: NBA 2K25, ARCO, ODDADA, DATE a LIVE Ren Dystopia, Star Trucker, Skull and Bones, & More Reviews With New Verified Games

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Steam Deck Weekly. If you missed my Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 Steam …

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Apple just announced October 2024’s new Apple Arcade games with NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition () as the headliner. Following yesterday’s …

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