Control Resonant becomes the fastest-selling game in Remedy's history, outpacing Alan Wake 2 and the original Control
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Hitman: Absolution Switch 2 Edition Launches October 22 With 60 FPS Mode, Contracts, and Free Upgrade Offer
Feral Interactive has announced that Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on October 22, 2026. The Switch 2 edition will normally cost $39.99, but a launch discount will reduce the price to $29.99 through November 5. Existing Switch owners can claim the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack at no additional cost during the [...]Loading story score.
Famitsu software sales (10/5/26 – 10/11/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of October 5, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] – 23,411 / NEW 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 14,527 / 1,080,343 3. [PS5] Ace Combat 8 – 13,801 / NEW 4. [NS2] Dragon Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – 7,314 / NEW 5. [PS5] Kingdom Hearts Collection...Loading story score.
Beast of Reincarnation Regular Post-Launch Updates Are Ending, Final Patch Planned for October 19
Game Freak and Fictions have announced that Beast of Reincarnation’s current cycle of major post-launch updates is ending. One final patch is tentatively scheduled for October 19, 2026, after which players should no longer expect updates as frequently. The announcement doesn’t specify which changes or fixes will be included in the final patch. It also [...]Loading story score.
Here's Our First Look at Dark Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
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GTA 6 Cars Appear in Real Life as Part of Insane Miami Marketing Push
Vice City is real now. It was obvious already, but with an outrageous marketing push behind it, GTA 6 is clearly going to be absolutely massive when it arrives next month. The hotly anticipated open world action game is scheduled for 19th November, 2026, and Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two are going all-out with a marketing campaign that's…Loading story score.
Animal Evolution Sim Ancestors Gets Surprise PS5 Version, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
Out on 8th December 2026. Did you ever think you'd hear of the forgotten PS4 animal evolution sim Ancestors: A Humankind Odyssey again? I most certainly didn't, but here we are with the announcement of a PS5 version coming 8th December 2026. Panache Digital Games revealed it'll be debuting on Nintendo consoles with a Switch 2 edition, which I suspect is the…Loading story score.
Drova II - Torn Lands announced for PC and consoles, set to release in 2027
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Stuntman: Hollywood ‘Knight Rider’ gameplay reveal trailer
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Official: Fanatec’s Project Obsidian is a new sim wheel with 5” screen for 2027
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'The Community Aspect of Decompilation Has Been Broken' - decomp.dev Closes in the Wake of AI-Based 'Bad Actors'
Fully Decompiled. Homebrew site decomp.dev has announced that it is "sunsetting", effective immediately. The resource and progress report database, which was first established in 2024, submitted a lengthy statement explaining its actions and speaking heavily on the topic of A.I.-based decomp projects, which have blown up tremendously in the past 12 months.Loading story score.
Over 30 New GTA 6 Screenshots From the Launch Trailer
We've put together over 30 screenshots from the GTA 6 launch trailer, showing off Rockstar's open-world in detail.Loading story score.
SPINE Gameplay Trailer Showcases Redline Costumes Including Parrot Suit and Demon in the Shell
Developer and publisher Nekki has released a new gameplay trailer for SPINE, its upcoming single-player cyberpunk action game, showcasing four costumes for protagonist Redline. Revealed during the Twitch Galaxies showcase, the trailer highlights several outfits players can equip throughout the game. Among them is the Hard Beaked parrot suit, which features…Loading story score.
Star Wars Zero Company Patch 1.2 Adds Campaign Modifiers, Balance Changes, and Bug Fixes
Electronic Arts and developer Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, have announced that their single-player, turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company has received patch 1.2, which introduces campaign modifiers and bug fixes. The major highlights are as follows: Campaign Modifiers: Available when starting a new campaign on any difficulty…Loading story score.
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan says he hasn’t played or searched for it since leaving Blizzard five years ago
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GTA 6’s Push For Realism Includes A Context-Specific Sweating System, For Real
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Synth Riders' Free Spooky Update Headlined By Apashe's Lord & Master
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10 Games With Permadeath That Are 10/10 Masterpieces
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New game digest: Titanium Court, No Man’s Sky, Sifu, Vampire Crawlers and many more
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Tesla Roadster configurations
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