Frozen Afternoon Edition

Thursday, October 29, 2026.

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The most consequential gaming stories, ranked by independent coverage and momentum.

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01

The Duskbloods Delayed To 2027 So FromSoftware Can Adjust 'Game Rules And Balancing'

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

5 SourcesUpdated 7h ago

First seen Oct 29, 2026, 9:17 AM CDT

02

The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Reportedly Subtitled 'Sentinel,' New Story Details Revealed Ahead of Rumored Announcement

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

4 SourcesUpdated 1h ago

First seen Oct 29, 2026, 11:57 AM CDT

03

Celeste delisted from Xbox in support of BDS movement

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

3 SourcesUpdated 3h ago

First seen Oct 29, 2026, 11:42 AM CDT

04

Where to find Kinkaku-ji Temple in Forza Horizon 6

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

3 SourcesUpdated 5h ago

First seen Oct 29, 2026, 9:57 AM CDT

05

Virtua Fighter Crossroads adds Lionel Rafale

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

3 SourcesUpdated 6h ago

First seen Oct 29, 2026, 10:52 AM CDT

06

Forza Motorsport Director and Turn 10 Boss Dan Greenawalt Retiring From Microsoft After 27 Years

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

2 SourcesUpdated 3h ago

First seen Oct 29, 2026, 1:12 PM CDT

07

The Dark Queen of Mortholme coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch on December 3

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

2 SourcesFirst seen 6h ago

08

Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Zelda 40th Anniversary Special Edition Switch 2

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

2 SourcesUpdated 6h ago

First seen Oct 29, 2026, 7:52 AM CDT

09

Raiders of the North for Age of Empires IV is Available Now

Xbox Wire published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

Xbox WireRaiders of the North for Age of Empires IV is Available Now (opens in a new tab)

10

Nintendo eShop Highlights – 29/10/2026

Nintendo UK News published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 5h ago

Nintendo UK NewsNintendo eShop Highlights – 29/10/2026 (opens in a new tab)

11

WoW: Forever Won’t Have Dead Servers

GameSpot published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 3h ago

GameSpotWoW: Forever Won’t Have Dead Servers (opens in a new tab)

12

Fellowship aims to ‘let the experience settle’ of its new adventure mode as it shores up weak points

MassivelyOP published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

MassivelyOPFellowship aims to ‘let the experience settle’ of its new adventure mode as it shores up weak points (opens in a new tab)

13

Xbox CEO says console demand is outstripping supply—but sales continue to drop

Game Developer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

Game DeveloperXbox CEO says console demand is outstripping supply—but sales continue to drop (opens in a new tab)

14

At A Worker-Run Game Studio, Employees Voted To Lose Their Jobs

Aftermath published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

AftermathAt A Worker-Run Game Studio, Employees Voted To Lose Their Jobs (opens in a new tab)

15

Destiny 2 unvaulting update: It sure sounds like the original Destiny is finally coming to PC

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

PC GamerDestiny 2 unvaulting update: It sure sounds like the original Destiny is finally coming to PC (opens in a new tab)

16

Forefront Update Adds New Game Mode, Melee Weapon, "Battle Pass" & More

UploadVR published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

UploadVRForefront Update Adds New Game Mode, Melee Weapon, "Battle Pass" & More (opens in a new tab)

17

Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea DLC roadmap announced, nine packs planned through 2027

Nintendo Everything published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 25m ago

First seen Oct 29, 2026, 1:47 PM CDT

Nintendo EverythingHarvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea DLC roadmap announced, nine packs planned through 2027 (opens in a new tab)

18

BioWare Co-Founder Breaks Down the Problem With AI in Game Development Perfectly

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 55m ago

First seen Oct 29, 2026, 12:17 PM CDT

PolygonBioWare Co-Founder Breaks Down the Problem With AI in Game Development Perfectly (opens in a new tab)

19

The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster launches on May 13, 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and Steam

RPG Site published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

RPG SiteThe Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster launches on May 13, 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and Steam (opens in a new tab)

20

Higurashi Creator Ryukishi07’s Visual Novel ‘Rose Guns Days Season 3’ Opens Pre-Orders in the West for a December Release

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 6h ago

Noisy PixelHigurashi Creator Ryukishi07’s Visual Novel ‘Rose Guns Days Season 3’ Opens Pre-Orders in the West for a December Release (opens in a new tab)