Topic: game releases
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Nintendo Switch & Switch 2: 2026's Biggest Game Releases
2026 features a major lineup of games for the current Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Switch 2, including enhanced editions, new IPs, and exclusive titles. Key early releases include enhanced versions of *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* and *Super Mario Bros. Wonder* for Switch 2, alongside ma...
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Xbox Game Pass Adds Mortal Kombat 1, Death Howl, and More
Xbox Game Pass launches a diverse December lineup, including the narrative-driven *Lost Records: Bloom & Rage* available now and major titles like *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* and *Mortal Kombat 1* arriving in early December. The month also brings significant game updates, such as new sea...
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December's Most Anticipated PC Game Releases
December 2025 offers a curated mix of new game releases, including horror titles like *Sleep Awake* and *Routine*, alongside unique adventures such as the rhythm-action *Unbeatable* and the demonic skateboarding game *Skate Story*. The month features key industry events like the PC Gaming Show: M...
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Your PS5 & PS4 Game Releases This Week (Dec 1-7)
The standout release is **Marvel Cosmic Invasion**, a new planet-hopping beat 'em up for PS5 and PS4 launching December 1st, featuring dynamic combat and pixel art. A major release is the native PS5 port of **Red Dead Redemption** on December 2nd, which includes the original western epic and its ...
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Croc & Buck: New ModRetro Chromatic GameStop Titles Launching Soon
ModRetro is releasing two new Game Boy Color titles: *Croc: 25th Anniversary Edition* and *Buck and the Cursed Cartridge*, available through ModRetro and GameStop, priced at $45 each and launching on October 31. Both games are fully compatible with original Game Boy Color hardware and modern FPGA...
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Leads This Week's Japanese Game Releases
This week's major Japanese video game releases include the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Tales of Xillia Remastered, both launching on multiple platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC. Additional noteworthy debuts are Majogami, The Outer Worlds 2, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O...
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October's PS Plus Extra & Premium Games Revealed
Sony is adding new games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers on October 21st, featuring a mix of horror and diverse genres for Halloween. Key titles include horror games like Silent Hill 2 and Until Dawn remakes, alongside RPGs such as Yakuza: Like a Dragon and survival games like V Risin...
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GTA 6's May 2026 Release: Who Will Dare to Compete?
Grand Theft Auto 6's console release on May 26, 2026, is set to dominate the gaming landscape, with other major titles strategically avoiding its launch window. Early 2026 features key releases including Resident Evil Requiem in February, followed by Crimson Desert and 007 First Light in March, l...
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Don't Miss These 5 Hidden Steam Gems (October 2025)
The article highlights five standout games from October 2025 to help navigate the overwhelming number of daily Steam releases. Each game offers a unique experience, ranging from horror and melancholy in Carimara to retro strategy in Dying Breed and Disney-inspired animation in Bye Sweet Carole. O...
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October 2025 Game Releases: Battlefield 6 to Pokémon Legends
October 2025 features a dense lineup of major video game releases, including anticipated titles like Battlefield 6, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Ghost of Yotei, offering a wide variety for all player types. The month is packed with sequels and new IPs from both major franchises and indie developers,...
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September 2025's Biggest Game Releases You Can't Miss
September 2025 features a diverse lineup of major game releases across genres, including long-awaited sequels and new IPs. Key titles include Borderlands 4 for chaotic action, Silent Hill F for psychological horror, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for strategy. The month also of...
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Top PC Games to Watch in October
October's PC gaming lineup is rich with horror titles like "Little Nightmares 3" and "Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2", alongside indie scares and major franchise updates, catering to diverse player interests. The month is packed with gaming events such as PAX AUS, EGX, and Gamescom Asia, ...
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January 2026's Hottest Game Releases
January 2026 features a surprisingly strong and diverse lineup of video game releases, including major sequels and innovative independent titles, setting an exciting tone for the year. Key anticipated releases include a sequel to the action-RPG *Code Vein* and the experimental perceptive reality ...
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December's PS Plus Extra & Premium Games Revealed
Sony has announced the December PS Plus Extra and Premium game lineup, featuring major titles like *Assassin's Creed Mirage* and *Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty* alongside family-friendly and indie games, available from December 16th. Premium members will receive the classic fighting game *Soulcalibur 3...
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Call of Duty Ditches Back-to-Back Modern Warfare & Black Ops Releases
Activision is shifting its Call of Duty release strategy to move away from consecutive games from the same sub-series, aiming to provide a distinct experience with each annual installment. The change follows mixed reception and internal concerns about franchise fatigue, with the publisher pledgin...
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December 2025's Hottest VR Games: Quest, SteamVR & PS VR2
December 2025 features a diverse lineup of virtual reality games across platforms like Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR, including genres from supernatural adventures to competitive shooters. Notable releases include Ghost Town on PS VR2, a paranormal detective story, and Deadly Delivery,...
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November's PS Plus Extra & Premium Games Revealed
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members will receive a diverse lineup of new games starting November 18, including returning favorites and new releases across both subscription tiers. Key additions for Extra and Premium include *Grand Theft Auto 5*, *Pacific Drive*, *Still Wakes the Deep*, *Th...
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PlayStation Plus November Games Revealed
PlayStation Plus November games include Stray, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, and EA WRC 24, available to all subscribers starting November 4th. Stray is an adventure game played from a cat's perspective in a cybercity, praised for its unique viewpoint and available on PS4 and PS5. Totally Ac...
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Top New Games Releasing in November 2025
November 2025 features major exclusives for the Switch 2 and a variety of inventive indie titles and blockbuster games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The month includes highly anticipated adventures, brain-teasing puzzle games, and fresh takes on classic genres to cater to diverse player prefere...
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Xbox Game Pass Adds 8 New Games, Including The Outer Worlds 2
Xbox Game Pass is adding eight new titles, including major sequels like *The Outer Worlds 2* and *PowerWash Simulator 2*, enhancing the service's appeal with diverse genres and day-one releases. Key features in the new games include shared progression in *PowerWash Simulator 2* for cooperative pl...
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Xbox Game Pass Adds The Outer Worlds 2, PowerWash Simulator 2 & More
Xbox Game Pass is introducing a diverse lineup of new games with day-one availability, catering to various player preferences from tactical and simulation to sci-fi and survival genres. Key upcoming releases include *Commandos: Origins* and *Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024* available now, followe...
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New Japanese Games: Ninja Gaiden 4, Double Dragon Revive & More
This week features major Japanese video game releases including Ninja Gaiden 4, Double Dragon Revive, and Once Upon a KATAMARI, available on multiple platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. Additional notable titles such as Full Metal Schoolgirl and Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 are also...
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Poll: Did You Buy Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 on Switch?
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the top-selling individual game on the Nintendo Switch eShop in the U.S., U.K., and Japan, while the original Super Mario Galaxy ranks third. The combined Galaxy pack is the most popular purchase option among buyers, though the original game's availability in a prior colle...
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Game Publishers Hurt by 'Fixation on Holiday Window,' Says Newzoo
The summer months (April-August) experience a gaming drought with fewer major releases, while the most anticipated games cluster in February and October, leading to avoidable market competition. Newzoo's analysis shows that games released from August to November perform 25-34% worse on average th...
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Silksoon Release Overwhelms Major Gaming Platforms
Hollow Knight: Silksong's launch caused major digital storefronts like Steam and Nintendo eShop to crash due to overwhelming player demand. The highly anticipated sequel is priced at only $20, leading other indie studios to delay their releases to avoid competition. The release has revitalized in...
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Top PC Games to Play in September
September 2025 features a diverse lineup of highly anticipated PC game releases, including major titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Borderlands 4, and horror entries such as Dying Light: The Beast and Silent Hill F. The month is packed with gaming events and sales, including PAX West, the Game ...
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Tim Schafer Confirms No More Sequels for Brütal Legend or Psychonauts
Double Fine Productions is launching the new puzzle adventure game *Keeper* in October 2025, while focusing on developing multiple original projects rather than sequels to past titles. The studio's shift toward fresh intellectual property follows the completion of *Psychonauts 2*, which was enhan...
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Pokémon Day 2026 Plans Revealed for 30th Anniversary
Pokémon Day 2026 marks the franchise's 30th anniversary, with a major Pokémon Presents broadcast on February 27th to kick off a year of celebrations and announcements. The classic Game Boy Advance remakes, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, will be released for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 as downloa...
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Xbox's 2026 Roadmap: What's Coming Next
2026 is a pivotal year for Xbox, focusing on major franchise releases like Forza Horizon 6, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War to re-engage fans and solidify its future vision. The platform is evolving its hardware and software ecosystem, including new Xbox Ally handheld devices, next-gen controllers,...
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Nintendo Direct: Switch 2 Preorders & New Games Available Now
Nintendo Direct announced major game releases including Super Mario Galaxy collection, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and several other titles launching between October and December. Seven new Amiibo figures were revealed, tied to various games, with varying prices and release dates, alongside new book...
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Mario Day 2026: LEGO Reveals, Game Deals & New Yoshi Game
Mario Day 2026 on March 10th will feature new game reveals, retailer promotions, and a special Switch 2 console bundle, coinciding with the console's first Mario Day and other major franchise anniversaries. A key question is whether the annual game discounts will extend to the new Switch 2 librar...
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds 7 Classic Games in Major Update
Nintendo Switch Online unexpectedly added seven classic Virtual Boy games at once, breaking from its usual gradual release pattern and making these cult titles officially accessible for the first time. The new lineup includes notable games like *Virtual Boy Wario Land* and *3D Tetris*, allowing p...
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Civilization Launches on Apple Arcade February 5
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition launches on Apple Arcade on February 5, bringing the full PC strategy experience to Apple devices for on-the-go play without ads or extra purchases. Three other titles join Apple Arcade on February 5: Retrocade bundles classic arcade games, Felicity’s D...
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Nintendo Boss on Switch 2 Price Hike: 'Cannot Comment on Hypotheticals'
The Nintendo Switch 2 has established itself with a clear generational leap in performance, successfully running demanding games and beloved franchises as it enters its second year. Nintendo's president addressed market concerns, noting current supplier contracts shield it from immediate memory c...
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The Ninja Game Comeback of 2025
The year 2025 saw a major ninja video game resurgence, with six major titles launching to critical and commercial success, proving a strong audience for the genre. The comeback was led by a mix of new franchise entries and surprising revivals, including *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, *Ghost of Yotei...
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Top-Rated PC Games of 2025: Metacritic's Best Picks
The 2025 PC gaming landscape was exceptionally rich, featuring highly-rated titles across genres from major sequels like *Hades 2* to innovative indie adventures. A curated list based on aggregate critic scores highlights the year's standout games, serving as a trusted guide to top experiences. A...
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Top PC Games to Play in 2025
The list highlights 2025's top PC games that are either platform exclusives or offer a superior experience through enhanced graphics, controls, or mod support. These selections prioritize titles that best leverage PC strengths, such as graphical fidelity and modding communities, excluding many mu...
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Battletoads and 3 Classic Games Hit Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online has added four classic games from NES and Game Boy, including Battletoads and Ninja Gaiden II for NES, and Kid Icarus and Bionic Commando for Game Boy. Battletoads is notably difficult and marks its first official availability on a Nintendo Switch platform, while two of the...
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds 4 Classic Games and Hidden Easter Egg
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers now have access to four new classic games, including Ninja Gaiden 2 and Battletoads on the NES app, and Kid Icarus and Bionic Commando on the Game Boy app. The Game Boy app has been updated to Version 3.0.0, adding a nostalgic Easter egg that displays the classi...
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Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2: What Games Are Included?
Konami has confirmed that *Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2* is in development, though the specific games included have not yet been officially announced. Speculation among fans suggests the collection may feature titles previously omitted or hard to access, such as *Metal Gear Solid 4: ...
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Grab New Metroid & Kirby Wireless Controllers for Switch & Switch 2 Now
Nintendo is set to release major games in late 2025, including Kirby Air Riders on November 20 and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on December 4, alongside new themed Amiibo and an art book. PowerA has launched officially licensed wireless controllers for Metroid and Kirby, featuring mappable buttons and...
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Valve Verified 'Alien Orgy' Footage Before Steam Launch
Valve's content moderation flagged the game *Earth Must Die* for a specific scene, requiring the developer to submit visual footage of an "alien orgy" for manual review before approving its Steam launch. This incident highlights that despite relying heavily on automation, Valve conducts granular,...
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Steam Winter Sale: Hades II, Elden Ring & More Discounted
The Steam Winter Sale runs from December 18 to January 5, offering major annual discounts on PC games. Major titles like *Hades II*, *Elden Ring Nightreign*, and *Kingdom Come: Deliverance II* are confirmed to be discounted. The sale is a key opportunity for expanding game libraries or finding ho...
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Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake Sets Sail by April
A remake of *Assassin's Creed: Black Flag* is strongly rumored to be launching by March 31, 2026, based on Ubisoft's financial report listing an unannounced title for that period. Evidence for the remake includes hints from the original voice actor and reports of structural changes, such as the r...
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Poll: Are You Buying Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is an upcoming exclusive for the Switch 2, continuing the Warriors spin-off series and set as a canonical prequel to Tears of the Kingdom. Early gameplay impressions from the Tokyo Game Show highlighted smooth performance on the new hardware, a notable improve...
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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Beta Bans "Arc Raiders" Chat Mentions
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta is censoring the phrase "Arc Raiders" in its chat system, which is unusual as it blocks a competing game's title rather than offensive language. Despite the censorship of "Arc Raiders," terms like "Battlefield 6" are not blocked, and the filter only activates wh...
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Krafton Hunts for Its Next Hit After PUBG
Krafton is developing 26 new games to build franchises beyond *PUBG*, with a dozen slated for release within two years, including *Subnautica 2* and a mobile *Palworld*. The company plans to expand the *PUBG* universe with enhanced user-generated content tools, while the original game remains a t...
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Top Black Friday Deals: PS5, Death Stranding 2, LOTR & More
Black Friday offers significant discounts on entertainment products, including video games like Death Stranding 2 for $49.99 and film collections such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy in 4K for $49.49. Console deals are available, with the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition priced at $399.99, and excl...
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Netflix Adds Red Dead Redemption to Mobile Games
Netflix is adding *Red Dead Redemption* and its *Undead Nightmare* expansion to its gaming library at no extra cost for subscribers starting December 4th, as discovered through listings on iOS and Android app stores. The game is also set to appear on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the rumore...
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All God of War Games Coming to PS5 in 2025
The God of War series chronicles Kratos' evolution from a vengeful Spartan warrior to a reflective father figure, with critically acclaimed titles spanning from the PS2 era to the PS4 soft reboot. On PlayStation 5, players can access six mainline games through backward compatibility and PlayStati...
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