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Castlevania Turns 40: Konami Teases Possible 3D Collection
Castlevania celebrates its 40th anniversary with a nostalgic video that may hint at a future 3D collection, plus sales, vinyl, and mobile freebies.
Switch Pirate Owes Nintendo $4.5 Million After Ignoring Lawsuit
A Washington court ordered former Reddit moderator James 'Archbox' Williams to pay Nintendo $4.5 million for pirating Switch games and ignoring the lawsuit.
Beyond Good & Evil 2 Still Alive, Writer Confirms
Ubisoft Bordeaux's lead writer Rik Godwin confirms he's been working on Beyond Good & Evil 2 in a support role, offering a rare update on the long-delayed game.
Headed to Your First Pokémon Event? Here's What to Bring
Planning your first Pokémon Organised Play event? Here's a quick rundown of what to pack so you can focus on battling instead of scrambling.
Resident Evil Movie's Terrifying Zombie Monster Was Practical, Video Reveals
A new video shows stunt performers bringing the Resident Evil movie's Merged Monster to life practically, with real people tied together to create its creepy rolling motion.
FF7 Rebirth Director Regrets Brutal Platinum, Promises Easier Trophy in Revelation
Naoki Hamaguchi says the team underestimated how many players wanted the Platinum trophy in FF7 Rebirth. For the final part, Revelation, he expects 20% or more to earn it.
8BitDo's Tomb Raider Controllers Are Pure Gold
8BitDo celebrates Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary with special edition Ultimate 3 and Pro 3 controllers, featuring gold designs and Lara Croft artwork. Both launch October 24.
Castlevania's 40th Anniversary Teaser Hints at 3D Collection
Konami's 40th anniversary video for Castlevania may be teasing a collection of 3D games, as fans spot four portraits of classic titles. Could a 3D collection be on the way?
Ex-Rockstar Dev: GTA 6 on Switch 2 'Doesn't Make Sense'
Jérémy Hartvick, a former Rockstar open world designer, explains why a GTA 6 Switch 2 port is unlikely, citing audience mismatch and technical hurdles.
Black Friday MTG Deals 2026: What to Expect and Early Offers
Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals are coming in November 2026. Check out early discounts on The Hobbit, TMNT, and Marvel bundles, plus tips on when and where to shop.
Steam's Quiet Change Is a Game-Changer for Indie Devs
Valve's under-the-hood tweak to Steam's Discounts & Events feed is driving massive visibility boosts for indie games, with one dev seeing traffic jump from near-zero to thousands.
Ace Combat 8 Soars to Series' Second-Highest Metacritic Score
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve earns an 87 on Metacritic, making it the second-best rated game in the series and one of 2026's top titles.
Blood of Dawnwalker Devs Rebalanced Time Mechanic Over Complaints
Rebel Wolves rebalanced The Blood of Dawnwalker's time restriction after fan feedback, says director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. The mechanic was originally much stricter.
CRKD Les Paul Guitar Controller Hits Record Low $74.99 at Woot
Woot drops the CRKD Gibson Les Paul guitar controller to a record-low $74.99, saving $50 off its usual price. It's compatible with the upcoming Stage Tour, making it a great deal for rhythm game fans.
Xbox Vet: A Console That Only Launches Steam Is 'Subsidizing Valve'
Former Microsoft developer Jon Kimmich warns that Xbox risks becoming a shell for other stores, urging Microsoft to pick platform over publishing before Project Helix arrives.
Resident Evil 2 Remake PS5 Sales Double After Movie
Analyst reports Resident Evil 2 remake PS5 sales nearly doubled after Zach Cregger's movie and Capcom discounts. Daily players jumped 48%.
Rockstar Congratulates Remedy on Control Resonant Launch
Rockstar Games publicly congratulated Remedy Entertainment on the release of Control Resonant, while the Max Payne 1&2 remake remains in development.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Lands Golden Joystick Most Wanted Nomination
Game Science's Black Myth: Zhong Kui is up for Most Wanted Game at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards, facing off against God of War: Laufey, The Witcher 4 and more.
Gears of War: E-Day Preload and Launch Times Revealed
Gears of War: E-Day preloading begins September 29, with early access on October 1 for Premium and Collector's Edition owners. Install size is 115GB on PC, and an SSD is required.
Ball vs Ball Codes (September 2026): Grab 500 Free Coins
Five working Ball vs Ball codes are live right now, each handing out 100 Coins. Here's the full list and how to redeem them before they expire.
Xbox Boss Says GTA 6 Pre-Orders Are Breaking Records, But Analysts Aren't Buying It
Xbox exec Matthew Ball claims GTA 6 pre-orders are breaking records and match Xbox's console market share, but analysts point out that share is small compared to PS5.
Pokémon Organised Play: What You Can Do at Your Local Store
Pokémon Organised Play brings events to local game stores. Here's a look at what players can actually do when they show up.
Atlus Clarifies: Persona 4 Revival's Aika Is Not a Social Link
Atlus has corrected an error from the Persona 4 Revival broadcast: Aika Nakamura is a Location Episode Character, not a new Social Link. Sorry, fans!
Nighthawks: The $18 Vampire RPG Perfect for Your Steam Deck
Nighthawks is a text-based vampire RPG that's ideal for Steam Deck, thanks to its larger text mode and low battery drain. At under $20, it's a cozy pre-Halloween treat.