Action-Adventure
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No Man's Sky Lands on iPhone With 40-Plus Updates
Hello Games says No Man's Sky arrives on iPhone and iPad on 28 October, with more than 40 major updates in a download under 5GB. The game will be free to try, but multiplayer and settlements are out at launch.
Intergalactic Could Push Naughty Dog Toward God of War Combat
Former Naughty Dog animator Rico Flores thinks Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet could loosen the studio's motion-capture style. The reveal has yet to show how combat will work in the finished game.
God of War 3 Remastered Runs on PC in Unofficial Port
The unofficial PC port is playable from beginning to end, with resolution options up to 4K and frame-rate settings up to 240 fps. Its developers warn of texture problems above 1080p.
Squadron 42 Opens Steam Wishlists for Q2 2027
Cloud Imperium Games has opened Steam wishlisting for Squadron 42 ahead of its planned Q2 2027 release. The new The Oath trailer adds the full announced cast to the game's latest update.
Dark Alley brings a Kyoto mystery to Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox in November
JanduSoft and solo developer CheesecakeGames say Dark Alley will launch on 5 November 2026 for Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Detective Thomas Bennett travels to Kyoto to find a missing colleague, a case that leads him towards the Yakuza.
FOXBOY Productions Ties Patreon Support to Free Game Rewards
FOXBOY Productions has opened a Patreon for its three-person studio. Supporters who reach £25 may qualify for a PC copy of its planned 2027 platformer, though the storefront terms and release window have not been independently confirmed.
Breath of the Wild Reaches 4K on a Jailbroken PS5
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can now output at 3840x2160 on jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles through PS5CEMU-HAR. The game is limited to 30 FPS, and using key Sheikah Slate functions can still cause GPU timeouts.
Watch Dogs: Legion Director's Cut Reportedly Targets 2027
Insider Gaming reports that Ubisoft is preparing a Director's Cut of Watch Dogs: Legion for the first half of 2027. The edition's new content and platforms have not been disclosed.
GTA VI Keeps Trump and MAGA Out of Its Florida Satire
Rockstar says GTA VI will avoid direct references to Donald Trump and MAGA. Its fictional state of Leonida will satirise conspiracy theories, politics and the pressures of modern life instead.
Star Wars Jedi Part 3 and KOTOR Remake Target 2027
Star Wars leaker FivesWalker says Respawn's next Jedi game could arrive in 2027, while the Knights of the Old Republic remake may follow in late 2027 or early 2028. Neither window has been confirmed.
Vincent D'Onofrio Pushes Back Against the God of War Laufey Boycott
Vincent D'Onofrio has rejected a boycott call aimed at God of War Laufey and Deborah Ann Woll. The PlayStation 5 game is facing criticism over its lead character and claims of a feminist agenda.
GTA 6 set for November 2026 after a 13-year wait
Rockstar Games has scheduled Grand Theft Auto VI for 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game will expand Vice City into a larger Leonida setting with new weather systems and a single-player campaign, but Rockstar has not given GTA VI Online a release date or monetization plan.
Ape Escape Revival Reportedly Taking Shape Without Team Asobi
Sony is reportedly working on a new Ape Escape project after 16 years. Team Asobi and Bandai Namco do not appear to be involved, while the Japan Studio behind the original series is no longer operating.
GTA 6 lets Jason and Lucia choose romance without a breakup
Game Informer's latest GTA 6 report details Jason and Lucia's optional romance, a larger Leonida map, changing weather, tougher police systems and more than 170 animal species.
New Uncharted Game Rumour Grows Stronger at Naughty Dog
Reports from MP1st and VGC point to a new Uncharted project at Naughty Dog, not a remake. Nathan Drake is expected to appear in some form.
QSSR Brings a PS5 Pro-Style Image Upgrade to the Base PS5
Sony has brought QSSR to the base PS5 through patches for Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei. The feature aims to deliver clearer, steadier images without the £899.99 PS5 Pro.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora Delayed to 2027
Ember Lab has moved Kena: Scars of Kosmora from its planned 2026 window to 2027. The studio also revealed more about Kosmora's elemental cultures, temples and crystalline canine companion.
Burning Sword: Death Sun Gets a Free Steam Demo
Nomadic Games and Rising Tide Publishing have released a free Steam demo for Burning Sword: Death Sun. The new build brings faster wuxia combat and light roguelite systems that change each attempt.
Kong: Survivor Instinct launches on Nintendo Switch today
7Levels has released Kong: Survivor Instinct on Nintendo Switch for $24.99/€24.99. Digital and physical editions put players in a rescue mission filled with Titan encounters.
Crimson Desert Enhanced gets two Golden Joystick nominations
Pearl Abyss has confirmed two Golden Joystick Awards 2026 nominations for Crimson Desert Enhanced. Players can vote for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack until 23 October.
Nulphia releases a three-hour demo on Steam
Solo developer Kirill Poletaev has released Nulphia's first public Steam demo. It offers two to three hours of exploration, combat, puzzles and story across the game's opening chapter.
Castlevania 40th Anniversary Concert Sets Three Dates for March 2027
Castlevania 40th Anniversary An Orchestral Concert will visit Tokyo, London and Los Angeles in March 2027. The show will pair gameplay footage with classic themes and the first live music from Castlevania: Belmont's Curse.
Shared Custody Turns Demonic Babysitting Into Co-op Survival
EAT PANT has announced Shared Custody for PC on Steam. The co-op game puts up to four players in the role of demons escorting Sprog through dangerous worlds, but no release date has been confirmed.
CONTROL Resonant guides focus on combat and progression
Our CONTROL Resonant hub brings together practical help with combat, progression, farming and accessibility, alongside a review of Remedy Entertainment's latest release.
The Best CONTROL Resonant Assist Mode Settings for a Fair Challenge
CONTROL Resonant lets players adjust combat without locking away content or Achievements. These Assist Mode settings shorten drawn-out fights while keeping ranged threats and hectic World Events demanding.
Resident Evil Veronica Could Move to Fall 2027
Resident Evil Veronica may have moved from an internal Q1 or Q2 2027 target to Fall 2027, according to Dusk Golem. CAPCOM has officially confirmed only a broad 2027 release year.
Genigods: Nezha Turns Chinese Creation Myth Into Fast Action
Genigods Lab has revealed a playable action game built around Chinese creation mythology. Genigods: Nezha targets PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X in 2028, with a 25-hour campaign and mythic boss battles.
CONTROL Resonant Takes Remedy Into a Bigger, Rougher World
Remedy's sequel moves seven years beyond Control, puts Dylan Faden at the centre and opens up a much larger Manhattan. Its melee combat is fast and forceful, but uneven enemy balance and thinner side content still need work.
Marvel's Wolverine Beats Every PS5 Exclusive Since Spider-Man 2
Alinea Analytics estimates that Marvel's Wolverine sold 1.9 million copies and generated $130 million in three days on PS5, despite mixed online discussion and a 77 Metacritic score. Sony has not officially disclosed launch sales.
Bruce Straley apologises after God of War Laufey criticism
Former Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley named God of War Laufey while criticising repetitive AAA design. He later apologised to Sony Santa Monica and said his comments had been taken out of context.
Hello Sunshine Turns Shade Into a Survival System
Megabit and Red Thread Games have shown a new Hello Sunshine trailer featuring its giant robot companion and a survival loop built around shade by day and warmth at night. The game is planned for PC in 2027.
Nightmare Circus Brings Physics-Driven Horror to Tokyo Game Show 2026
FairPlay Studios and Red Dunes Games are showing Nightmare Circus at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where visitors can try its physics-driven combat. A free Steam demo is also available ahead of the PC and console release.
Marvel's Wolverine outsells every PS5 exclusive since Spider-Man 2
Marvel's Wolverine launched worldwide on September 15, 2026. Alinea Analytics estimates that the PS5 exclusive sold 1.9 million copies and generated about $130 million in three days, despite mixed social media reaction and a 77 Metacritic score.
CONTROL Resonant transforms the series with open world and melee combat
Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant overhauls the franchise with a new protagonist, a melee-driven combat system and a sprawling open-world Manhattan but faces balancing and content quality challenges in its current review-in-progress state
GTA Online support continues as GTA 6 multiplayer targets 2027 launch
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed ongoing support for GTA Online after GTA 6 launches as a single-player title this November while Twitch's CEO has suggested a new multiplayer mode for GTA 6 is planned for next year
ÁRIDA 2 demo brings new quest system and map expansion to Tokyo Game Show
Aoca Game Lab has released a new demo for ÁRIDA 2: Rise of the Brave on Steam, fully localised in Japanese and featuring a revamped quest system, expanded map areas and new interaction mechanics during Tokyo Game Show 2026
Kingdom of Night sets November release for console apocalypse
Kingdom of Night will launch on Nintendo Switch PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 5 November 2026 bringing its 1980s-inspired action RPG blend of teen drama and cosmic horror to consoles after its PC debut
Hellraiser Revival release date set with Genesis Configuration gameplay focus
Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival is confirmed for release on 8 October for PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with Saber Interactive showcasing its Genesis Configuration mechanic and a blend of survival horror and puzzle-driven gameplay
The Alters Complete Edition brings full campaign and expansion to PlayStation 5
Silver Lining Interactive and 11 bit studios have confirmed The Alters Complete Edition for PlayStation 5, bundling the base game and Last Variable DLC on disc for a 20 November release at £34.99
007 First Light adds full path tracing and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have released a major PC update for 007 First Light, introducing full path tracing and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction to deliver more realistic lighting and reflections for GeForce RTX players
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