Pokémon Unite is shutting down: service ends on March 23, 2027
It’s official: Pokémon Unite will shut down on March 23, 2027 on Nintendo Switch and mobile. Gems can no longer be purchased.
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Mass Effect: Fans fight for the series' future with #SaveMassEffect
After BioWare’s closure, fans are fighting for Mass Effect with a petition, a Times Square billboard and more.
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GTA 6 review embargo: First reviews expected on November 18
According to reports, the GTA 6 review embargo lifts on November 18, 2026 – one day before release. Not officially confirmed yet.
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Sucker Punch: Report claims 26 layoffs after Ghost of Yōtei
According to Aftermath, 26 people were laid off at Ghost of Yōtei studio Sucker Punch. Sony has not confirmed the number.
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Playable Archive: Free found-footage horror for PC released by surprise
Just before Halloween, The Mortuary Assistant studio DarkStone Digital released the free found-footage horror game Playable Archive on Steam.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 gets Update 2.1: Here's what's new for players
The Zone is getting bigger, at least it feels that way: with Stalker 2 Update 2.1 „The Zone Lookout“, you can finally decide for yourself how far away you see other stalkers and mutants. On top of that, there’s a new fast travel option via squad leaders. I took a look at the offi
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EA restructures its game development: BioWare closes, focus on Apex, Battlefield and Project Gridiron
Electronic Arts is reorganizing: in an open letter from studio head Cam Weber and COO David Tinson, EA lays out where money and teams will go in the future. The hardest decision hits BioWare: the storied studio is being closed, and the new Mass Effect has been stopped.
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PHYSINT is coming to Xbox: Kojima's espionage game has found its lead actor
Hideo Kojima’s next game has a new partner: PHYSINT is no longer coming from PlayStation but from Xbox. The lead role has also been cast. I sum up what’s officially confirmed and what’s still open.
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Shrek 2 Remastered announced: The cult classic returns with 4K graphics and co-op
Honestly, I didn’t expect the 2004 Shrek 2 game of all things to make a comeback. But that’s exactly what’s happening: Aspyr is releasing Shrek 2 Remastered on November 10, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch and PC.
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AI brings old games to Mac, browser and iPad: Xbox founds XBOX LABS, the decomp scene pulls the emergency brake
Old PC and console games are suddenly running on Mac, in the browser or on iPad, and AI is often helping. This isn’t just stirring up the fan scene: Xbox has founded its own team for it with XBOX LABS, while one of the most important sites in the decompilation scene is pulling th
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Dead by Daylight Diablo: Lilith, Mephisto and Belial in the Fog
Dead by Daylight Diablo: Behaviour Interactive brings Lilith, Mephisto and Belial into the Fog. The Diablo Collection adds six new outfits for three Killers and three Survivors. As someone who has spent far too many nights in Sanctuary, I was genuinely excited about this collabor
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SaemTV charity event Scarety: 7 days of horror streams for Make-A-Wish
SaemTV charity event Scarety: from October 25 to 31, 2026, Twitch streamer SaemTV is live every day, raising donations for Make-A-Wish Germany. We took a look at what it’s about and how you can take part.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming without Game Pass: From November you can stream your games with hour packs
Xbox Cloud Gaming without Game Pass is becoming reality: from November, you can stream your own games without a subscription. To do so, you buy hour packs in the Xbox Store. Xbox Insiders can already test the model, and the first prices are set.
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Steam Next Fest: Community angry about flood of AI games
The October 2026 Steam Next Fest was supposed to be a stage for exciting indie demos. Instead, many players are mainly talking about one thing: the many games created with generative AI. On Reddit, in forums and on X, people are talking about „AI slop“, and calls for an AI filter
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Cyberpunk 2077 gets mod support on consoles for the first time
Cyberpunk 2077 gets mod support on consoles for the first time: with the Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) from October 22, 2026, you can now install mods on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S too, straight from the game’s main menu.
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Rust Halloween Event 2026: Rifts, monster pets and Candy Hunt
The Rust Halloween Event 2026 is live: since October 22, 2026, mysterious Rifts have been opening on the servers, you can build your own monsters and hunt for sweets in the Candy Hunt. Facepunch has also released a few new skins.
