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PlayStation Plus subscribers have a packed October 2026 catalogue ahead, with major adventures, co-op action, horror, racing and retro gaming highlights.
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Tom Cruise’s MAPPA Expo visit becomes an unforgettable anime crossover when the Hollywood star comes face-to-face with Attack on Titan’s Eren Yeager.
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Grand Theft Auto V leaves PlayStation Plus on 17 November, just two days before GTA VI arrives, giving subscribers a final chance to play.
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This lively gaming news episode examines GTA 6 leaks, mobile releases and the surprise AAA contender making waves in the 2026 game-of-the-year discussion.
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Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition is facing a wave of Steam criticism over bugs, performance, missing features and disputed visual enhancements.
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Biddy Blas, the loud Crocin racer from Star Wars: Galactic Racer, has become an unlikely internet favourite, delighting fans and overwhelming his voice actor.
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007 First Light launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 18 March 2027, with GoldenEye-inspired bonuses, new skins and a Deluxe Edition priced at $69.99.
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Epic’s AI-coded launcher preview promises a faster Epic Games Store, but bugs, provocative messaging and Linux plans have fuelled widespread online criticism.
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Microsoft is reportedly surveying Xbox Insiders about making future Fallout, Elder Scrolls and Minecraft releases exclusive to Xbox consoles.
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From farming adventures to supernatural mysteries, these ten overlooked RPGs offer memorable stories, inventive systems and rewarding alternatives to gaming’s biggest franchises.
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S&box creator Garry Newman has outlined sweeping changes, including a planned free-to-play move, after the spiritual successor struggled to find an audience.
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From cyborg fairy tales to spacefaring necromancers, these eight science fantasy books combine magic, technology and unforgettable worlds.
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Find the hidden carpenter’s crane, unlock the Prison Tower route and reach the Warrior on the Roof of the Tower in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.
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Find the Prophetess in Holy Innocents’ Cemetery and learn how to dodge Medusa’s attacks, survive her ultimate move and claim the key.
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Learn the precise timing for whip attacks in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, plus the best enemies to target for the Holy Cross challenge.
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Chris Kerr has launched Vertical Slice, an independent, subscription-funded games trade publication focused on fearless reporting and industry accountability.
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Sam Reich’s Game Changer casting remains the focus of this concise feature, which explores how Dropout performers become familiar audience favourites.
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Matt Dinniman explains his preferred Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobook speed, discusses Jeff Hays’ performance, and shares updates on the series, adaptation and LitRPG.
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Kumail Nanjiani made the most of his Taskmaster appearance, leaving a concise but positive impression in the challenge-based comedy format.
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The new heyday x KPop Demon Hunters collection brings character-inspired headphones, speakers, power banks and charging gear to Target for $20 each.
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion is entering arcade location testing in a large Adrenaline Amusements cabinet, with dual screens, projected lighting and an uncertain release plan.
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Ben Affleck’s Animals is dominating Netflix’s worldwide movie charts, leading in 79 of 93 tracked countries despite poor critical and audience scores.
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Gears of War: E-Day suffered login failures and disconnections after a DDoS attack, adding disruption to a difficult launch period for Microsoft’s major 2026 release.
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Valor Mortis blends first-person Soulslike combat, Napoleonic alternate history and haunting exploration with a surprisingly forgiving approach to progression.
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Steam has passed 43 million concurrent users, setting its third major record of 2026 while 14.5 million people were actively playing games.
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Nintendo says Switch 2 will continue supporting physical games, offering reassurance to collectors as digital sales reshape the console industry.
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Complete Arc Raiders’ Empathetic Prototypes quest with routes for the Spaceport Trench Tower key, magnetic-lock terminal and manual crate override.
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The House in Fata Morgana turns a haunted mansion into a devastating study of jealousy, trust and human cruelty—and remains essential horror for patient players.
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Hello Games is bringing the complete No Man’s Sky experience to iPhone and iPad, with broad device support, touch controls and a free trial.
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Prime Video’s Life Is Strange adaptation has finished filming, with Max and Chloe’s return now closer despite no confirmed release date.
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Nintendo says Switch 2 will continue supporting physical games, but game-key cards introduce fresh questions about downloads, ownership and preservation.
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Valor Mortis blends Napoleonic alternate history, supernatural horror and Soulslike combat into an atmospheric adventure whose ambition exceeds its mechanics.
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ConcernedApe confirms Haunted Chocolatier will lean further into action RPG combat while retaining cosy town life, chocolate-making and exploration, but remains undated.
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Netflix’s Below is a six-episode supernatural thriller about a sea creature terrorising a coastal town, and it has quickly reached No. 1 on the platform’s chart.
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Disney has confirmed Percy Jackson season 3’s two-episode weekly rollout, complete episode titles, story details and the latest streaming developments.
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Vampire Crawlers’ iPhone and iPad release brings its clever card combos to mobile, making one of 2026’s most addictive games dangerously convenient.
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Steam has passed 43.5 million concurrent players, with record in-game numbers led by Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG and newer releases.
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Brian Duffield offers an encouraging update on the Siren Head film he is developing with Zach Cregger, while teasing an unexpected approach.
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Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has built a short interrogation game with Claude, offering a glimpse at AI’s growing role in independent game development.
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Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has become the franchise’s highest-grossing film after reaching $320.2 million worldwide in four weekends.
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