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Thursday, October 8, 2026.

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Forza Horizon 6 to Launch on PlayStation 5 January 26, First Expansion Coming Too

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Astral Ascent update adds Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 collaboration, details and trailer

Hibernian Workshop just announced a surprise update for Astral Ascent, which features a collaboration with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It can be downloaded for free on Nintendo Switch. The main cast as well as iconic bosses like Mimes and Pétank are joining the platformer roguelite. The update features six new summons, three bosses, a couple of music…

3 SourcesUpdated 4h ago

First seen Oct 8, 2026, 12:12 PM CDT

Retro-Inspired Soulslike RPG Prison of Husks Launches January 27, 2027, Demo Updated

Publisher and developer Glass Head Dolls, along with publisher WINGS, announced that their retro-inspired souls-like RPG Prison of Husks will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on January 27, 2027. An updated PC demo is available now, featuring the opening level and first boss encounter. Prison of Husks takes place in Lysiane, an afterlife a [...]

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I Am Your Beast Developer Announces ‘Gods With Badges’ a Turn-Based Tactics Game About Police Power

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Mafia III Gets Surprise PS5, Xbox Series X/S 60 FPS Update Today, And It's Free If You Already Own The Game

2K Games has surprise-dropped a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S update for Mafia III that adds 60 FPS performance to the game alongside other technical improvements. If you already own the game on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, the update is free; if you don't, 2K is currently selling it on digital storefronts at 80% off. The publisher has also revealed Mafia…

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Game InformerMafia III Gets Surprise PS5, Xbox Series X/S 60 FPS Update Today, And It's Free If You Already Own The Game (opens in a new tab)

Action adventure platformer Waltz and Jam coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Krafton, in partnership with Flyway Games, made it known today that Waltz and Jam will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2. The game comes out on December 3, 2026. Waltz and Jam is an action adventure platformer, which reimagines the Seven Deadly Sins. Players will visit seven distinct realms, solve environmental puzzles, battle foes, collect mysterious…

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Best Buy Revives Midnight Launches With Sold-Out 'Zelda' Switch 2 Hardware

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1 SourceUpdated 1h ago

First seen Oct 8, 2026, 11:37 AM CDT

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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort ‘Overview’ trailer

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3 SourcesUpdated 14h ago

First seen Oct 8, 2026, 8:10 AM CDT

Ubisoft Shutting Down Rainbow Six Mobile After Less Than A Year

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Ultima creator Richard Garriott claims he will get the IP rights back from EA in 2027

Garriott claims an odd US copyright law will allow him to reclaim the rights to his series after 35 years, and he has communicated with EA on the matter.