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Becastled receives the Traits and Some Magic DLC on Xbox, adding more than 40 run-defining traits, the Mage School, and specialized magic units to disrupt autopilot strateg...
Riders Republic comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, while Nomad mode adds offline solo play across current platforms. Here is what stays online.
Sony confirms October 29 U.S. pre-orders for the standard Pulse headset. Pulse Edge remains a separate 2027 release.
The latest official preview explains RGG Studio's independent left-and-right combat controls and Daito's journey into show business.
Aspyr's return to Far Far Away adds four-player online and mixed co-op, Photo Mode and improved visuals. Here's what is confirmed.
Obsidian Entertainment details the Rot and Ruin update for Grounded 2, introducing the Woodpile zone, terrifying centipede boss fights, and the heavy-duty Potato Beetle Buggy.
Brigada Games took players back to ground zero with the free Miami Zero expansion for Quarantine Zone, packing in parasite scans, contraband busts, mutant experiments, and ...
Fountains unleashes its Gauntlet boss rush on Xbox, challenging endgame players to conquer ten consecutive bosses with rest-stop loadout swaps and refunded consumables.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Mouthwashing arrive October 29. Key Game Pass dates, plan listings and October 31 departures from Xbox's new announcement.
CRITICAL REFLEX confirms Arctic Eggs is out now, Mouthwashing reaches Xbox and Game Pass October 29, and No, I'm Not a Human follows in 2027.
Final Fantasy Resonance's new Visions preview explains 26 companions, party customization, mastery and cinematic finishers ahead of its October 22 PS5 launch.
Telltale’s Switch release will follow later, with a replacement date still unannounced. PlayStation, Xbox and PC retain the October 29 plan.
Fast Travel Games’ new PAYDAY VR game has a November 5 release date. Here are the platform, player-count and setup details to check before gathering a crew.
Remedy reported more than one million sales on October 15. Its separate physical launch brings Standard and SteelBook editions to PS5 and Xbox Series X.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’s detective joins Super Meat Boy 3D as a playable guest. The update also lists PC upscaling additions and controller vibration.
Directive 8020’s October 19 update adds online character sharing and timed turns for up to five players. Check the copy and platform requirements before assembling the crew.
Saros gets free boss rush, New Game+, combat settings and a follow-up patch. Here is what returning PS5 players should check first.
Rebel Wolves plans Update 1.1 for the week following its October 16 announcement. A skill-reset item and a new assisted Story setting are among the reported changes.
Switch 2 and Kids Grow Up arrive this winter. Original Switch backers have until November 5 to choose their replacement platform.
The October 28 crossover adds five wrestler and Street Fighter pairings. The Elite Pack is a separate purchase, including for premium-edition owners.
Analogue’s SNES and Mega Drive cartridge-console refreshes add built-in wireless support, with October 19 preorders and December shipping planned.
The October 15 update adds Lua scripting and custom filters. Krafton also outlines a fame-themed December DLC while inZOI remains in Early Access.
Saber’s new Knight Rider presentation puts K.I.T.T. among cinematic hazards, with Stuntman: Hollywood planned for PS5, Xbox Series and PC.
Finji’s supernatural action adventure adds an Xbox console version and Microsoft Store PC release, with the current official date set for January 20.
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