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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World – New Scouting, Battles, and Monsters Revealed
Square Enix and TOSE unveil fresh details for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, including Quick Scouting, Scout Run, Joint Battles, the character Almira, and new monsters.
Original Castlevania Now Free on iOS and Android
Konami has released the classic NES game Castlevania for free on iOS and Android. The original 1986 title is now available on mobile devices.
A-Train 9 PRIME LINE: Ultimate Edition Rolls Onto PC
Artdink has announced A-Train 9 PRIME LINE, the ultimate edition of its city-building sim, heading to PC.
Unicorn Overlord Director Reveals New Fantasy IP IGNISPHERE
Takafumi Noma, director of Unicorn Overlord, has announced a new fantasy IP called IGNISPHERE, along with an action RPG titled DAWNGAZER for PS5, Switch 2, and PC.
Mercenaries Grace: Black Feather Lands on PS5, Switch & PC
RideonJapan has announced Mercenaries Grace: Black Feather and the Golden Right Arm for PS5, Switch, and PC. Here's what we know so far about the new entry.
Stanley Parable Dev's 1,603 Hours in Dota 2: 'A Game Fuelled by Hate'
William Pugh, co-designer of The Stanley Parable, reveals his 1,603 hours in Dota 2 and his love-hate relationship with the MOBA, plus thoughts on Deadlock, Team Fortress 2, and Big Walk.
Xbox Layoffs Hit Age of Empires Dev World's Edge Hard
Nearly half of World's Edge Studio was laid off and its next project canceled as part of Xbox's latest restructuring, former employees reveal.
Shadow the Hedgehog Was Never Supposed to Survive Sonic Adventure 2
Takashi Iizuka reveals Shadow was meant to die in Sonic Adventure 2, but fan popularity saved him. Now, Iizuka wants to give his favorite character a bigger spotlight.
WoW: Forever Beta Impresses, But FF14 Fans Might Miss the Music
A PC Gamer writer loves WoW: Forever's old-school vibe but struggles with its sparse music compared to FF14's constant soundtrack.
Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Days After Going Gold
Juan Vaca, story director on Gears of War: E-Day, announced he's part of Microsoft's latest layoffs—just days after the game went gold.
Diablo 4 Apologizes for Season 15 Issues with In-Game Goodies — But Not for Everyone
Blizzard is sending apology rewards to some Diablo 4 players after Season of Hell's Legacy launched with delays and server issues, but not everyone will get them.
Hollowed Oath Devs Drop Fresh Update on Mining, Combat, and Zones
The in-development MMORPG Hollowed Oath just got a new patch, and the team is sharing progress on mining, combat mechanics, and new zones. Here's what you need to know.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Beaten Without Its Four Main Characters
A YouTuber completed Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Hard/Classic without recruiting any of the four Flame Lords, a feat the game warns against.
Microsoft's New Patent Could Force Ads Into Your Games
A Microsoft patent filing describes an 'ad credit' system that pauses gameplay to show promotions, potentially starting with free-to-play and mobile titles.
Kojima's PHYSINT Budget Rumor: $400M Too Wild for Sony?
A reported $400 million budget for Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT has sparked debate over why Sony walked away and whether Xbox got a better deal.
Nocturnal II Brings Metroidvania Action to PC on November 10
The side-scrolling Metroidvania sequel Nocturnal II is set to launch for PC via Steam on November 10.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Gets Five-Minute Overview Trailer
Bandai Namco and Bandai Namco Aces dropped a five-minute overview trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Here's what we know so far.
Stranger Than Heaven Gameplay Revealed by SEGA
SEGA and RGG Studio dropped a new gameplay video for Stranger Than Heaven, showing off a 50-year action saga. Here's what we know so far.
Snack World: Reloaded Gameplay Demo Revealed at TGS 2026
LEVEL-5 shared a full playthrough of the Tokyo Game Show 2026 demo for Snack World: Reloaded, giving fans a first real look at the upcoming action game.
DecaPolice TGS 2026 Demo Gameplay Revealed
LEVEL-5 has released a full playthrough of the DecaPolice Tokyo Game Show 2026 demo, giving fans a look at the crime-solving RPG's gameplay.
Holy Horror Mansion TGS 2026 Demo Gameplay Revealed by LEVEL-5
LEVEL-5 has shared a full playthrough of the Tokyo Game Show 2026 demo for Holy Horror Mansion, giving players their first extended look at the ghost-themed title.
Professor Layton's New World of Steam: TGS 2026 Demo Revealed
LEVEL-5 has shared a full playthrough of the Professor Layton and the New World of Steam demo from Tokyo Game Show 2026, giving fans a first proper look at the puzzle adventure.
Gears of War: E-Day Is Almost Here – Everything You Need to Know
The first mainline Gears game in seven years arrives soon on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Get the release date, times, download sizes, early access details, and more.
Two Xbox Games Shutting Down Servers in Late 2026
Rocket Racing and another Xbox One game will have their servers shut down in October and November 2026. Rocket Racing goes offline for all Xbox consoles on October 1st, 2026.