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Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Reportedly Canceled
Microsoft reportedly scrapped plans for a cloud gaming controller, but denies it was due to regulators. The device was never officially announced.
PS5 Gets a PS5 Pro-Style AI Upscaler: QSSR Explained
Sony has unveiled QSSR, a new AI-upscaling upgrade that brings sharper visuals to the base PS5. Only two games support it right now, but Sony says all PlayStation developers will get it soon.
Blizzard Isn’t Fixing Diablo 4 Season 15’s Biggest Bug
Diablo 4 Season 15's biggest bug, one revolving around Hellfire Torch and being able to equip more Unique charms than should be possible, won't be fixed this season, Blizzard has announced. Hellfire Torch is a new Unique charm that counts a
GTA 6’s Weather System Sounds Like A Big Step Up
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 includes a number of updates and improvements over the developer's past games, and that includes new weather systems. Rockstar's vice president of art for lighting and rendering at Rockstar, Owen Shepherd, told
GTA 6's hype will be matched eventually, ex-PlayStation boss says, but
We could be waiting quite some time to see another game as impactful as GTA 6, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida suggests, and it may even be on Rockstar itself to do it with GTA 7. GTA 6 is quite easily one of, if not the single most
Fallout 5 being set outside the United States "could be amazing," form
Right now, it's anyone's guess when Fallout 5 might arrive. However, we do know it's happening, somewhere in the bowels of Bethesda , and one former developer from the studio believes taking the franchise out of the US would be a welcome sh
Exclusive Riftbound card reveals feature a princely League of Legends
The League of Legends trading card game Riftbound is set to get a bit more radiant when its newest and final 2026 set, Riftbound: Radiance, releases later this month on October 23. As with other Riftbound sets, there are several new mechani
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Dead by Daylight's Haunted by Daylight Event Returns: What's New
Dead by Daylight's Halloween event Haunted by Daylight is back with new mechanics and free rewards. The Void dimension is gone, but Void rifts now teleport players across the map.
Intel Patents RGB-Lit CPUs and We're Confused
Intel has published a patent for CPUs with built-in Micro-LED arrays, filed in 2022. The lights could be decorative or diagnostic, but seeing them under a cooler is a challenge.
FF7 Revelation Dev: We Still Don't Know the Perfect Combat Balance
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation battle director Teruki Endo admits he still hasn't found the ideal mix of turn-based and real-time combat, but that's what keeps him from getting tired of the trilogy.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Hits 60fps on Switch 2, No Native Version Needed?
The Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo runs at 60fps on Switch 2 despite no native version. Fans rejoice, but resolution takes a hit.
Diablo 4 Season 15: Broken Hellfire Torch Charm Won't Be Fixed
Blizzard acknowledges the Hellfire Torch interaction in Diablo 4 Season 15 is unintended but won't change it mid-season to avoid disrupting player investments.
Elder Scrolls Online's Big 'Renaissance': What's Changing
ZeniMax Online Studios is moving ESO away from annual expansions toward a new season system with varied content, a shift the game director calls a 'renaissance.'
Xbox CEO: Working With PlayStation Still on the Table After Physint Shakeup
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says collaboration with PlayStation can coexist with competition, even after Kojima's Physint moved to Xbox. Forza Horizon 6 and Fable are still coming to PS5.
Inkbound-style Roguelike 'Ink Realm' Hits PS5 in China
Chinese action roguelike 'Ink Realm' launches on PS5 in China with three autumn-exclusive skins, following its 'Very Positive' Steam reception.
Battlefield 6 and Redsec Drop Major Update: What's Changing
Battlefield Studios reveals a big new update for Battlefield 6 and Battlefield Redsec, with vehicle, anti-air, gunplay and matchmaking changes ahead of Season 5 and Year 2.
Sony's Strategy Is Going Back to the PS4 Era, Says Ex-PlayStation Boss
Former PlayStation Studios head Shuhei Yoshida says Sony's renewed focus on exclusives and console players mirrors its PS4-era thinking, with platform business now calling the shots.
Daniel Wu Joins Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Premieres October 20
CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed actor Daniel Wu will voice Kirill Yang in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, which premieres October 20.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora Delayed to 2027, Ember Lab Promises Bigger Adventure
Sony and Ember Lab have pushed Kena: Scars of Kosmora from 2026 to 2027, with the team vowing to deliver a larger, more polished sequel that surpasses the original.
Gears of War: E-Day Scores 87 on OpenCritic, Called Series' Best
Gears of War: E-Day has debuted to critical acclaim, earning an 87 on OpenCritic and a 90% recommendation rate, with many outlets calling it the best in the series and a triumphant return to Xbox exclusivity.
Ubisoft's Massive Rebrand: Creative House 2 Now Called Massive Entertainment
Ubisoft rebrands Creative House 2 as Massive Entertainment, sharing the name with its Swedish studio. The move affects Tom Clancy teams in Montreal, Paris, Sweden, and Toronto.
Control Resonant Photo Mode Mod Hits PC, Console Wait Continues
PC players can now mod in a photo mode for Control Resonant, while console players must wait until November for the official release. A new update also adds New Game++ and more.
Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Length Revealed
Gears of War: E-Day's campaign takes 10-14 hours on normal difficulty, with five acts and optional side content. Here's the full mission list and how long to beat it.