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Every Battlefield 6 Game Mode Explained
Battlefield 6 launches October 10 with eight multiplayer modes, including returning fan favorites and new large-scale experiences, offering both small and massive combat scenarios.
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GamesGames
Mala Petaka Brings 1990s Doom Energy Back with a Gorgeous and Brutal Modern Twist
Mala Petaka revives the spirit of classic Doom through a colorful and chaotic new shooter made entirely in the old GZDoom engine. The demo showcases fast-paced action, style, and challenge.
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Fans Theorize About Steam Frame — A Console, a VR Device, or Half-Life 3?
Steam Frame trademark hints at Valve’s possible return to consoles — or even a new Half-Life title, following the success of Steam Deck.
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04.10.25
SteamSteam
GamesGames
Helldivers 2 Dev Explains Massive PC Install Size and Future Fixes
Helldivers 2’s massive 150GB install size on PC is being addressed by Arrowhead, but the studio warns that fixes will take time due to legacy hardware support.
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SteamSteam
Kingmakers Indefinitely Delayed Just Before Steam Early Access
Kingmakers, the action and strategy sandbox from Redemption Road featuring thousands of enemies on screen, has been delayed indefinitely just days before its planned Steam Early Access release.
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Megabonk Sells a Million Copies in Two Weeks, Surpassing Borderlands 4 on Steam
Megabonk has sold over a million copies in just two weeks, pulling more daily Steam players than Borderlands 4 and climbing into the platform’s top-selling games chart.
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MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft Testing a Free, Ad-Supported Version of Xbox Cloud Gaming
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02.10.25
NintendoNintendo
Lego’s Game Boy Replica Modded Into a Real Working Console
A modder has transformed Lego’s newly released Game Boy replica into a working console using authentic parts from Nintendo’s original handheld, making it a playable Lego set.
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SteamSteam
Steam Autumn Sale Features Five RPG Must-Plays for Under $5
Steam’s Autumn Sale runs until October 6, offering some of the most acclaimed RPGs for under $5, including cult classics, indie gems, and genre-defining adventures.
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XboxXbox
ROG Xbox Ally X Ships Early in Europe, Reddit User Praises Handheld
A European fan received the ROG Xbox Ally X over two weeks early due to an Amazon France error, sharing positive impressions on Reddit about its performance, battery, and sound.
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RIP: Xbox Game Pass Faces Major Price Hike and Restructuring
Xbox Game Pass has undergone its biggest overhaul yet, with new subscription tiers and a sharp price hike to Ultimate at $30 per month, ending its reputation as the best value in gaming.
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Pragmata Devs Admit They Never Expected Real-World AI to Overtake Their Sci-Fi Story
Capcom reaffirms Pragmata’s 2026 release window with a new trailer at TGS 2025, while developers reflect on AI themes in the story that unintentionally align with real-world tech debates.
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01.10.25
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft Rewards to Remove Direct Game Pass Redemptions
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30.09.25
Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts
Battlefield 6 Season 1 Roadmap Brings New Maps, Weapons, and Modes
EA confirms Battlefield 6 Season 1 begins October 28, delivering three phases of new maps, weapons, vehicles, and modes through December, with a roadmap set to rival other major FPS releases.
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Avalanche Closes Liverpool Studio as Microsoft Ends Everwild and Perfect Dark
Avalanche Studios is closing its Liverpool branch after Contraband’s cancellation, while Microsoft confirms the end of Everwild, Perfect Dark, and more projects in a wider industry shake-up.
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EA Set for $55 Billion Buyout With Saudi-Led Consortium, CEO Pledges Company Values Will Stay
EA is set for a $55 billion acquisition led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, with Jared Kushner involved, as regulators signal minimal opposition.
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NintendoNintendo
Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch 2: A Timeless Platformer Returns
Super Mario Galaxy 2 launches on Switch 2, bringing the classic space platformer to a new generation with enhanced visuals, IR controls, and Yoshi gameplay.
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NintendoNintendo
Super Mario Maker Turns Ten, but the Original Game Is Gone Online
Super Mario Maker celebrates ten years since launch, but with the 2024 shutdown of online services, the original game can no longer be played as intended.
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29.09.25
NintendoNintendo
Doug Bowser Retires, Devon Pritchard to Lead Nintendo of America
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser will retire on December 31, passing leadership to Devon Pritchard, a longtime Nintendo executive who recently oversaw the Switch 2 launch.
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SonySony
MarvelMarvel
Marvel’s Wolverine Could Bring Back Logan’s Most Iconic Costumes
Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine is expected to feature a wide range of iconic costumes from Logan’s history, pulling from comics, films, and animated series when it launches in Fall 2026.
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Steam Autumn Sale 2025 Offers Major Deals on Top Games
The Steam Autumn Sale 2025 has launched, running through October 6. Major discounts include AAA hits like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Doom: The Dark Ages.
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Join Us Brings Doomsday Cult Simulation to PC in 2026
Wolf Haus Games has revealed Join Us, a 2026 PC release where players build and manage a doomsday cult, recruit followers, survive apocalyptic scenarios, and even defend compounds with bizarre
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Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts
Electronic Arts to Go Private in Historic $55 Billion Buyout
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28.09.25
SonySony
Sony’s PS6 Handheld Could Launch at $500 – Here’s What to Expect
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NintendoNintendo
Activist Group Urges Boycott of Nintendo Switch 2 Over Marketing Concerns
Gaming Consumer Rights has launched a campaign calling for a boycott of the Nintendo Switch 2, accusing Nintendo of manipulative marketing and inflated pricing practices.
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Tokyo Xtreme Racer is back after 20 years with a full revival from Genki
Tokyo Xtreme Racer has returned after two decades, with Genki releasing a full new entry that feels pulled straight from 2005 while running in 2025.
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NvidiaNvidia
GamesGames
True Epic: How To Improve Silent Hill f Graphics With Hidden Settings
Silent Hill f hides “True Epic” settings in its files, giving Unreal Engine 5 visuals a serious upgrade at the cost of performance. Players can unlock them manually through config edits.
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Resident Evil Requiem Heads to Nintendo Switch 2 After Successful Village Test
Capcom has confirmed Resident Evil Requiem for Nintendo Switch 2, alongside Village and Biohazard, after internal testing proved the hardware could handle modern entries of the franchise.
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