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Metaphor: ReFantazio Art Book Preorders Live, Out March 9
The Art of Metaphor: ReFantazio hardcover art book is now available for preorder at $50, releasing March 9. It's already sold out at Walmart, so act fast.

Sony's QSSR Brings AI Upscaling to Base PS5
Sony has launched QSSR, a lightweight AI upscaling model for the base PS5, debuting in Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei. It promises better image clarity than traditional temporal upscaling.

Zelda Mini Backpack Drops to $28 in Rare 44% Off Deal
Officially licensed Legend of Zelda mini backpack is now $27.99 (44% off) via Bullseye Deals on eBay, with free shipping.

Metro 2033 & Last Light Get Next-Gen Upgrades Before Metro 2039
4A Games is releasing next-gen updates for Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light ahead of Metro 2039. The updates hit PC on October 22 and consoles on October 29, with 4K/60fps or upscaled 4K/120fps.

Final Fantasy 7: Revelation Director Fires Back at Optimization Doubts
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says fans shouldn't worry about cross-platform performance in Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, revealing the team splits gameplay and optimization into separate groups.

Kena: Scars of Kosmora Delayed to 2027, Still Coming to PS5 and PC
Sony and Ember Lab have pushed Kena: Scars of Kosmora from 2026 to 2027, with a PS5 physical release and PC digital launch still planned.

Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition Hits 85 on Metacritic With Zero Negative Reviews
Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition has debuted at an 85 Metacritic average across 18 reviews — all positive — making it Sony's second-highest rated game of the year.

GTA 6 Officially Rated M and PEGI 18: What Parents Should Know
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB and 18 by PEGI, with Rockstar updating store pages. The rating hints at violence, nudity, and more.

Sony Reportedly Reviving Classic PS Exclusive Ape Escape
Reliable insider NateTheHate says Sony is looking to resurrect long-dormant franchises, with PS icon Ape Escape possibly among them — but Asobi isn't involved.

GTA 6: How Jason and Lucia's Looks Have Changed Since 2023
Rockstar's GTA 6 protagonists have evolved visually since the 2023 reveal, with improved textures, hair, and skin detail. The game launches November 19.

Riot Co-Founder: 2XKO Needed 'Millions' of Players to Survive
Marc Merrill reveals 2XKO needed hundreds of thousands to millions of monthly players to justify its budget. Street Fighter 6's release and internal misalignment sealed its fate.

GTA 6 Age Rating Confirms Sex Scenes
New Zealand and Australia PlayStation store ratings for GTA 6 mention sex scenes, unlike other regions. Rockstar's open-world crime saga launches in a month.

Doom: The Dark Ages Gets Free 'Slaughter Mode' Next Month
id Software announced a free endless single-player mode called Slaughter Mode for Doom: The Dark Ages' Revelations DLC, arriving next month with escalating demon waves and cosmetic rewards.
Gears of War: E-Day Review – All Action, No Emotion?
The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day campaign delivers explosive action by the barrel load, but its story falls short of the emotional mark.
Aion 2 'Character Creation Restricted' Bug: Fixes & Workarounds
Stuck on the 'Character creation restricted' error in Aion 2? Here's how to solve the bug and get back into the game with a few simple workarounds.
007 First Light Drops Free Extended Operations DLC
IO Interactive's 007 First Light just got a free Extended Operations DLC adding New Game+, 00 difficulty, fresh TacSim content and Photo Mode.
Aion 2: What To Do With All That Old Gear
Stuck with piles of outdated gear in Aion 2? Here's what the item extraction system actually does with your old equipment.
Gears of War: E-Day's Secret Tribute: A Letter From The Coalition
A collectible letter in Gears of War: E-Day thanks 'those that are no longer with us,' sparking speculation about layoffs. Xbox denies it's a reference to staff cuts.
Lego Pokémon Devs Talk Smart Brick and What's Next
Lego Pokémon's design director and senior interaction designer look back on the theme's first six months, discussing the divisive Smart Brick, adult-focused sets, and future plans.
Ghost of Yotei Expansion Review: Worth Coming Back For?
Ghost of Yotei's new expansion packs heart and violence into a shorter-than-expected package. Here's whether it's worth returning to the game for.

Why You Might Love an MMO But Still Not Play It
Ever wanted to like an MMO but couldn't get past a core mechanic? A recent conversation highlights how a game's central feature can be a dealbreaker for some players.

WoW Forever Shows Off Classes—Even Ones That Don't Exist Yet
World of Warcraft Forever is spotlighting class changes, with Paladin first and new deep dives into Druid and Hunter, plus a look at classes that aren't in the game yet.

Monsters & Memories Launches Early Access With 12K+ Subs
Old-school MMORPG Monsters & Memories has officially entered early access, and it's already pulled in over 12,000 advance subscribers before launch.

Last Epoch Season 5: Frostborn Fury Hits Today
Last Epoch's Season 5: Rage of the Frostborn is live, adding random encounters, a new boss fight, and fresh class skills to the multiplayer OARPG.