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RPG & TechCD Projekt Red Uses AI to Restore Geralt's Original Polish Voice for New Witcher 3 Expansion
CD Projekt Red partners with Jacek Rozenek and Respeecher using ethical AI voice technology for Geralt in Witcher 3 Songs of the Past expansion.
Industry & SalesFamitsu Sales Charts Show Zelda Dominating Japan as Switch 2 Outsells PlayStation 5
Famitsu reports Zelda: Ocarina of Time sold 537,041 physical copies in Japan as Nintendo Switch 2 hardware comfortably outsells PlayStation 5.
Industry & DevsFormer id Software Developers Establish Worker-Owned Hidden Horses Studio Following Microsoft Layoffs
Nineteen former id Software developers launch worker-owned studio Hidden Horses and reveal debut shooter Danger Pay after Microsoft layoffs.
Industry & AwardsGolden Joystick Awards Recognise Steam Controller, Crimson Desert and CONTROL Resonant Across Major Categories
Steam Controller wins Best Hardware, Crimson Desert named PC GOTY, and CONTROL Resonant earns Best Visual Design at Golden Joysticks 2026.
Action & Open WorldGrand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Footage Goes Viral as Players Mistake Vice City for Real Miami
A viral Grand Theft Auto VI video recorded like a smartphone clip fools social media viewers into believing it was real Miami footage.
Industry & SalesGrand Theft Auto VI Preorders Estimated at 10.3 Million as Rockstar Approaches Billion-Dollar Launch
Sensor Tower estimates Grand Theft Auto VI preorders have reached 10.3 million copies, generating approximately one billion dollars ahead of launch.
Industry & TechHumble Bundle Website Redesign Removes Two-Factor Authentication and Raises Account Security Concerns
Humble Bundle faces scrutiny after its website redesign leaves users without two-factor authentication, raising concerns over unredeemed keys.
Indie & MultiplayerMECCHA CHAMELEON Matches Resident Evil Requiem With Four Golden Joystick Awards
Indie multiplayer phenomenon MECCHA CHAMELEON wins four Golden Joystick Awards 2026, matching Resident Evil Requiem across top categories.
Esports & MultiplayerOverwatch Prepares Four-Week Competitive 6v6 Role Queue Test as Blizzard Reconsiders Team Formats
Blizzard announces a four-week competitive 6v6 Role Queue test for Overwatch Season 6, letting players trial two tanks, two DPS, and two supports.
Puzzle & AdventureProfessor Layton and the New World of Steam Opens PS5 and PC Preorders With Multilingual Voice Cast
LEVEL-5 opens PS5 and PC preorders for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam ahead of Dec 10 launch with full multilingual voice acting.
Industry & AwardsResident Evil Requiem Wins Ultimate Game of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards 2026
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem wins Ultimate Game of the Year and three more honours at the 44th Golden Joystick Awards in London.
PC Gaming & StorefrontsSteam Introduces Achievement Sets for Everyone With Better DLC Tracking and Completion Records
Valve rolls out Steam Achievement Sets to all users, separating base games from DLC and preserving 100 percent completion ribbons.
Horror & IndieThe Road of Dust and Sorrow Delayed to February 19 as Publisher Confirms Console and PC Release Plans
Painted Black Games and Silver Lining Interactive delay pixel-art survival horror The Road of Dust and Sorrow to Feb 19 across PC and consoles.
RPG & FantasyThe Witcher 4 Wins Most Wanted Game as CD Projekt Red Celebrates Double Golden Joystick Victory
CD Projekt Red celebrates two Golden Joystick Awards as The Witcher 4 wins Most Wanted Game and Witcher 3 Remastered claims Best Remake.
Roguelite & DeckbuilderVampire Crawlers Returns to the Spotlight With New Golden Joystick Awards Gameplay Trailer
Poncle spotlights Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard at the Golden Joysticks with new gameplay highlighting tactical card-based chaos.
Action RPGVindictus: Defying Fate Confirmed for PlayStation 5 as Nexon Reveals New Combat and Multiplayer Details
Nexon confirms medieval fantasy action RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate is coming to PlayStation 5 in 2027 alongside PC with co-op raid battles.
Action & AdventureZelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Sells 5.2 Million Copies in Four Days and Sets Switch 2 Record
Nintendo confirms The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake sold 5.2 million copies in four days, becoming the fastest-selling Switch 2 release.
Industry & AwardsGolden Joystick Awards 2026 Take Place Tonight as Players Prepare to Crown Their Favourite Games
The 44th Golden Joystick Awards take place tonight at Troxy in London with host Alix Wilton Regan, celebrating public-voted gaming hits and GOTY nominees.
Hardware & TechSony's Revised PlayStation Portal Raises Questions About Future Handheld Features
Sony's Midnight Black PlayStation Portal adds internal storage for future features in Japan, raising questions about offline play and cloud streaming updates.
RTS & PC GamingAshes of the Singularity II Targets PC With Enormous Real-Time Strategy Battles
Stardock Entertainment releases Ashes of the Singularity II on PC, delivering massive-scale sci-fi real-time strategy warfare with cutting-edge engine tech.
Simulation & SportsFootball Manager 27 Arrives on Release Day as Sports Interactive Returns to the Dugout
Sports Interactive and SEGA launch Football Manager 27 worldwide across PC, Mac, consoles and mobile, introducing deep tactical management simulation.
Industry & AwardsGolden Joystick Awards 2026 Prepare for November 11 Ceremony as Gaming Industry Awaits Winners
The 44th Golden Joystick Awards ceremony prepares to reveal 2026 winners on November 11 in London, streaming worldwide with GOTY contenders led by top hits.
Tactical & WesternHard West 2 Heads to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S With Supernatural Tactical Combat
Ice Code Games brings supernatural turn-based tactical Western Hard West 2 to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S today with gamepad-optimized tactical gunplay.
Metroidvania & IndieNocturnal 2 Brings Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Adventure and Persian-Inspired Architecture to PC
Sunnyside Games launches hand-drawn Metroidvania Nocturnal 2 on PC via Steam, exploring intricate Persian architecture, flame mechanics, and fluid swordplay.
Adventure & RemasterShrek 2 Remastered Returns With a Modern Release for the Beloved Animated Adventure
Shrek 2 Remastered arrives today for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, bringing modern visual enhancements to the beloved fairytale adventure.
Action & RogueliteWarhammer Survivors Brings Bullet-Heaven Chaos to Multiple Platforms and Xbox Game Pass
Auroch Digital and poncle launch Warhammer Survivors today across PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Xbox Game Pass, blending bullet-heaven action with 40K lore.
Xbox & SubscriptionsXbox Game Pass Expands November Lineup With Warhammer Survivors, Football Manager 27 and More
Microsoft expands Xbox Game Pass for November 2026 with Warhammer Survivors, Football Manager 27, Vampire Crawlers, and 10+ additional console and PC titles.
Survival Horror & PCDREADMOOR Brings Lovecraftian Fishing and Survival Horror to PC Early Access
Dream Dock and Digital Vortex launch DREADMOOR into Steam Early Access, merging maritime fishing simulation with tense Lovecraftian survival horror.
Mobile & Battle RoyaleMy Hero Ultra Rumble Mobile Gets First Teaser as Bandai Namco Opens Pre-Registration
Bandai Namco opens pre-registration for My Hero Ultra Rumble Mobile on iOS and Android, featuring 24-player battles across eight teams of three.
Indie RPG & PCOne Fenix Down Arrives on PC After Ten Years of Development With Classic SNES-Inspired RPG Adventure
Regalcraft Games releases retro turn-based RPG One Fenix Down on Steam after a decade of development, featuring 40+ hours and 14 party members.
Hardware & PlayStationSony Announces New Midnight Black PlayStation Portal With Additional Storage for Future Features
Sony Interactive Entertainment announces the Midnight Black PlayStation Portal for Japan at 39,980 yen with expanded storage for upcoming features.
Mobile Gaming & RPGSquare Enix Announces Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle for Mobile
Square Enix announces Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle for iOS and Android, with full trailer reveal set for November 10.
Shooters & XboxGears of War Celebrates 20 Years With Free RAAM Character and Anniversary Events in E-Day
Microsoft and The Coalition celebrate 20 years of Gears of War with a free General RAAM login reward, Versus Guardian, and For the Queen Horde events in E-Day.
Shooters & XboxGears of War E-Day Season 2 Legacy Arrives December 1 With Classic Maps, Modes and Character Skins
The Coalition confirms Gears of War: E-Day Season 2 Legacy launches December 1 with classic multiplayer maps, returning modes, and Solemn Memories Dom skin.
Action RPG & PCPath of Exile 2 Reveals Shadow Class as December 11 Full Release Approaches
Grinding Gear Games reveals the Shadow class for Path of Exile 2 ahead of its December 11 full launch, introducing traps, stealth mechanics, and shade decoying.
Action RPG & PCPath of Exile 2 Version 1.0 Will Complete Campaign and Transform Endgame With Conquerors of Wraeclast
Path of Exile 2 Version 1.0 arrives December 11 with Acts 5-6, the Conquerors of Wraeclast challenge league, revamped endgame factions, and 25 new maps.
Simulation & ConsolesHozy Brings Relaxing Renovation and Interior Design to PlayStation 5 and Xbox on November 9
tinyBuild and Come On Games announce cozy renovation simulation Hozy launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 9 with Sandbox and Photo Mode.
Action RPG & PCSoulframe Opens Free PC Alpha to Everyone as Digital Extremes Invites Players Into Its Fantasy World
Digital Extremes opens Soulframe Open Preludes to all PC players, featuring Alca exploration, Omen Wolf mounts, and the Ode Shrike Pact in public alpha.
Indie Games & PCSpecial Delivery Launches for Windows PC on SnackBreakGames With 32 Courier Jobs, Four Vehicles and Chaotic Cargo Challenges
SnackBreakGames releases top-down courier driving game Special Delivery on Windows PC for $1.99, featuring 32 jobs, cargo handling, and a free browser demo.
Industry & LayoffsStar Wars Zero Company Developer Bit Reactor Hit by Layoffs Despite Positive Reception for Tactical RPG
Bit Reactor suffers staff layoffs following Star Wars Zero Company release, despite positive reception for the tactical Clone Wars RPG developed with EA.
Action RPG & Live ServiceWuthering Waves Version 3.8 Introduces Lily, New Story Content and Major Gameplay Improvements on November 12
Kuro Games details Wuthering Waves Version 3.8 Lilies in a Dying Dream, adding Resonator Lily, Chapter IV Act V story, Calamity Effigy, and PS5 Pro PSSR.
Action & Demos007 First Light Gets Free Opening Mission on PC and Xbox as IO Interactive Expands Its James Bond Adventure
IO Interactive releases a free Starter Pack for 007 First Light featuring the Iceland prologue mission on Steam and Xbox Series X|S.
RPG & UpdatesAssassin's Creed Valhalla Finally Gets New Game Plus in Major Free Update
Ubisoft releases Update 1.8.0 for Assassin's Creed Valhalla six years post-launch, adding New Game Plus, Mithril gear, and AC Shadows crossover outfit.
PC & ClassicsEA Brings 25 Classic PC Games Back to Steam Including Road Rash, Wing Commander and Ultima
Electronic Arts restores 25 retro PC classics to Steam and GOG including Road Rash, Wing Commander, Theme Hospital, and Ultima with remastered FMV.
Racing & UpdatesForza Horizon 6 City Life Update Adds Tokyo Racing Routes, Halo Rewards and IKEA Garage Furniture
Playground Games debuts Forza Horizon 6 City Life update with Tokyo street races, 35 IKEA garage furniture items, and Halo 25th anniversary rewards.
PlayStation & SalesGod of War Ragnarök Reportedly Generates $1.4 Billion as Analyst Estimates 21.6 Million Sales
Alinea Analytics estimates God of War Ragnarök generated $1.4 billion in gross revenue across 21.6 million copies sold on PlayStation and Steam.
PC & StorefrontsGOG Announces Linux Support, Indie Publishing Partnership and Social Platform at Anniversary Showcase
GOG celebrates 18th anniversary with GOG GALAXY Linux support, Retrovibe indie publishing label, and DRM-free GOG Social platform announcement.
Action & DistributionGrand Theft Auto VI Physical Edition Contains Download Code Instead of Disc as Rockstar Confirms Distribution Details
Rockstar Games confirms retail boxed edition of Grand Theft Auto VI includes a digital voucher code instead of physical disc with 212GB preload.