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Friday, October 16, 2026.

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RuneScape Reignited Announced And Canceled Within Two Weeks

Back to the drawing board

2 SourcesUpdated 4h ago

First seen Oct 16, 2026, 4:42 AM CDT

EurogamerJagex cancels RuneScape Reignited less than two weeks after it was announced, due to "a ton" of player feedback (opens in a new tab)
AftermathRuneScape Reignited Announced And Canceled Within Two Weeks (opens in a new tab)

Cult of the Lamb Native Switch 2 Edition Launches October 22 With Free Upgrade for Switch Owners

Devolver Digital and Massive Monster have announced that a native Switch 2 edition of Cult of the Lamb will be released on October 22, 2026. Additionally, owners of the game on the original Switch can anticipate a free upgrade. Switch 2 pricing will match the original Switch pricing. Cult of the Lamb puts players in the [...]

1 SourceFirst seen 2h ago

Noisy PixelCult of the Lamb Native Switch 2 Edition Launches October 22 With Free Upgrade for Switch Owners (opens in a new tab)

Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Remakes Launch on Switch 2

Capcom has released three Resident Evil remakes on Nintendo Switch 2: Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition. All three games are available digitally starting today, with introductory discounts running through November 7, 2026. Resident Evil 2 follows rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield during…

1 SourceFirst seen 2h ago

Noisy PixelResident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Remakes Launch on Switch 2 (opens in a new tab)

The Wolf Among Us Remastered for Switch delayed to unannounced date

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

2 SourcesUpdated 7h ago

First seen Oct 16, 2026, 1:32 PM CDT

Dark Card-Based Mystery Game ‘Hillthorn’ Launches This November; New Trailer Streaming Now

Publisher Raw Fury and developer Fool Moon have announced that Hillthorn, a dark card-based investigation game, will launch on November 10, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, and mobile devices through Google Play and the Apple App Store. The release date was revealed during The MIX Fall Showcase. A playable demo will also be [...]

1 SourceFirst seen 6h ago

Noisy PixelDark Card-Based Mystery Game ‘Hillthorn’ Launches This November; New Trailer Streaming Now (opens in a new tab)

Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access Now Live

Xbox Wire published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 9h ago

Xbox WireModern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access Now Live (opens in a new tab)

DMZ Early Access Starts October 20

Xbox Wire published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 9h ago

Xbox WireDMZ Early Access Starts October 20 (opens in a new tab)

Neverness to Everness Version 1.4 Part 2 Adds Akane Rin, School Festival Story, and “God knows...” Performance

Hotta World and Perfect World have announced that the second half of Version 1.4 for Neverness to Everness will launch on October 21, 2026. The update introduces playable character Akane Rin, a new school festival storyline, and a musical collaboration featuring “God knows...,” the song associated with The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Akane Rin joins [...]

1 SourceFirst seen 13h ago

Noisy PixelNeverness to Everness Version 1.4 Part 2 Adds Akane Rin, School Festival Story, and “God knows...” Performance (opens in a new tab)

Celebrating the Next Generation of Latin American Game Creators

Xbox Wire published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 11h ago

Xbox WireCelebrating the Next Generation of Latin American Game Creators (opens in a new tab)

Want early access to the biggest new video games? This year’s offers changed a bit.

Game File published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 3h ago

Game FileWant early access to the biggest new video games? This year’s offers changed a bit. (opens in a new tab)

How & where to use the Konami Code in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Shacknews published this story during the current collection window.

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ShacknewsHow & where to use the Konami Code in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (opens in a new tab)

Betawatch: Enshrouded launches as Guild Wars 3 starts sharing social hubs

MassivelyOP published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 2h ago

MassivelyOPBetawatch: Enshrouded launches as Guild Wars 3 starts sharing social hubs (opens in a new tab)

8 Call of Duty Games Still Missing from Game Pass

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 3h ago

Polygon8 Call of Duty Games Still Missing from Game Pass (opens in a new tab)

The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend – October 16, 2026

Game Informer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

Game InformerThe Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend – October 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

All The Records GTA 6 Will Break, We Think

GameSpot published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

GameSpotAll The Records GTA 6 Will Break, We Think (opens in a new tab)

Malr1ne joins Liquid as Nisha steps away from Dota 2

Esports Insider published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

Esports InsiderMalr1ne joins Liquid as Nisha steps away from Dota 2 (opens in a new tab)

Announcing the judging committee for the 2026 Mobile Mogul Awards

GamesBeat published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

GamesBeatAnnouncing the judging committee for the 2026 Mobile Mogul Awards (opens in a new tab)

What other devices do PC game fans play on?

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1 SourceFirst seen 6h ago

GameDiscoverCoWhat other devices do PC game fans play on? (opens in a new tab)

'Call of Duty Tax' Blamed for Softer CoD Reception by Marketing Lead

Purchasing intent for MW4 down on last year's game. 6. 8. 4. 8. 7. No, those aren’t the numbers, Mason – they’re the scores of our last five Call of Duty reviews. (Excluding this year’s Black Ops ports, which absolutely exploded on the PS5.)