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After modders removed Skate's live service bits, devs draw the line with tools that "bypass our systems to unlock paid cosmetics"
EA and Full Circle have stated they do not oppose player creativity or modding in the early access Skate game, but will draw the line at tools that bypass systems to unlock paid cosmetics or unreleased content. This stance comes after the popular ReSkate mod allowed offline play and custom content, with developers emphasizing that such actions harm creators and the development team. While not taking action against ReSkate for now, Full Circle plans to introduce deeper community creation tools in the future.
Battlefield 6 Is Adding Something Fans Have Wanted Since Day 1
Battlefield 6's upcoming Season 5 update will introduce a long-requested server browser, allowing players to customize their game sessions. The update also includes new maps, a faster battle royale mode called Rapid Royale, and a non-canon Halloween event featuring Dead Space-themed elements. The game was also noted as 2025's best-selling title in the US.
Evening Reading - October 8, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Order of the Sinking Star and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, discussions on Phantom Blade Zero and Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, and updates on Ultima IP rights. It also touches on Xbox's new film and TV division, Apple's upcoming event, a Cyberpunk 2077 movie in development, and Sony's AR/VR patent sales to Meta.
Games Inbox: Which 2026 video game has the best melee combat?
Readers discuss which upcoming games will feature the best melee combat, with Onimusha: Way Of The Sword and Nioh 3 being highlighted. The discussion also touches on the controversial Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, issues with Amazon's game delivery, the pricing of live service cosmetics, and the potential for dormant game franchises to be revived.
Crowning the best FPS mode of all time through 1v1 combat (ROUND 2)
PC Gamer's FPS column, FOV 90, is conducting a community tournament to determine the greatest FPS mode of all time. Round 1 saw 16 modes compete in 1v1 matchups, with winners like Team Deathmatch, Battle Royale, Conquest, Bomb Defusal, Payload, Infection, Capture the Flag, and Attack & Defend advancing. Round 2 voting is now open, pitting these winners against each other.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for August 2026 – Nintendo Switch 2 boosts Elden Ring to the top 10, Big Walk makes the list
Circana's August 2026 US sales chart shows NBA 2K27 and Madden NFL 27 leading, with Elden Ring surging to seventh place following the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. The list also features Mario Kart World and Splatoon Raiders, with Big Walk making an appearance. The year-to-date chart is topped by Resident Evil Requiem.
Best FC 27 Players to Fix Chemistry Without Hurting Your Squad
This guide for FC 27 Ultimate Team focuses on building squad chemistry without compromising player quality. It emphasizes selecting players who improve connections through club, league, or nation while still performing well in their positions. The article advises prioritizing chemistry alongside card quality and making the fewest necessary changes to optimize a squad.
Quarterfinals: Vote for the best RTS unit of all time
PC Gamer is running a reader poll to determine the greatest Real-Time Strategy (RTS) unit of all time, with the quarterfinals featuring matchups like Peon vs. Mammoth Tank and Dolphin vs. Priest. The article highlights the unique abilities and lore of each unit, encouraging readers to vote based on various criteria.
Warhammer Survivors Is Launching Mere Days Before GTA 6, And I Respect The Audacity
Warhammer Survivors is set to launch on November 10 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices, with a demo available now on Steam. The game adopts the 'Survivors-like' formula, featuring intense combat against Tyranid enemies, weapon evolution, and a large roster of characters and weapons. Its release date is notably close to Grand Theft Auto 6, a bold move that the article respects.
Marvel Rivals lookalike Project Comet is another free-to-play game coming soon
A leaked trailer for Project Comet, a new free-to-play action RPG from Scopely, has surfaced, suggesting a game similar in style to Marvel Rivals. The mobile title, which may also come to PC with crossplay, features characters like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange teaming up. This follows NetEase's earlier mobile title Marvel Mystic Mayhem, which was shut down.
Resident Evil Studio That’s Making Nintendo’s Zelda Movie Now Gunning For Battlefield As Well
Sony Pictures is reportedly the frontrunner in a major bidding war to secure the film rights for the Battlefield video game franchise. The package includes director Christopher McQuarrie and potential star Michael B. Jordan. This move follows Sony's success with other video game adaptations like Resident Evil and its upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie.
Beloved Cozy RPG Under $20 on PlayStation Store
Studio Drydock's acclaimed cozy RPG, Wylde Flowers, is available for $17.49 on the PlayStation Store until October 8, 2026, offering a 30% discount. Launched in 2025 for PlayStation 5, the game blends farm life simulation with witchy magic, featuring activities like farming, witchcraft, fishing, and crafting. The game also received strong positive reception on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Big Walk made more money than Counter-Strike and Warcraft in August
New data from August reveals that Big Walk and Star Wars Zero Company achieved significant revenue on PC, outperforming established titles like Counter-Strike and World of Warcraft. Big Walk sold over a million copies in its first six days, while Star Wars Zero Company, despite a late launch, also performed strongly. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls showed mixed results, with a decent console performance but a disappointing PC launch.
The greatest RTS units of all time, determined by democracy
PC Gamer is running a reader-voted tournament to determine the greatest real-time strategy (RTS) units of all time. The article details several matchups, featuring iconic units from games like Warcraft 3, Age of Empires 2, and Star Wars: Empire at War, with writers providing commentary on each unit's strengths and appeal.
Grasshopper Manufacture Splits from NetEase
Grasshopper Manufacture, founded by Suda51, has announced its independence from NetEase Games, effective October 1, 2026. The studio aims to deliver a wider variety of game styles as an independent developer. This move comes as NetEase has been scaling back its acquisitions and closing other studios, with Grasshopper Manufacture being a fan-favorite studio that NetEase likely chose to release due to its established reputation and ability to self-sustain.
Arc Raiders' executive producer explains how he 'wasn't completely prepared for how hard' a live service game would be and warns against the dangers of burnout
Embark's executive producer Aleksander Grøndal admits the studio underestimated the difficulty of developing a live service game like Arc Raiders, leading to team burnout and player dissatisfaction. He warns against prioritizing content speed over developer well-being and suggests a more sustainable, long-term approach is necessary for creating a better game.
EA Sports FC 27 review for Nintendo Switch 2
EA Sports FC 27 on Nintendo Switch 2 offers familiar gameplay with minor updates, including a new corner-taking system and the "The Grounds" online mode. While the FUT Gallery is a cool addition, the overall experience feels stagnant compared to previous entries, and "The Grounds" mode suffers from a lack of players due to no cross-play. The graphics are a noticeable downgrade from other platforms.
Interview: The String Revolution discuss Billie Eilish and Plants vs. Zombies mashup “Bad Zombies" — MP3s & NPCs
The String Revolution discusses their unique mashup of Billie Eilish's "bad guy" and "Crazy Dave's Theme" from EA's Plants vs. Zombies, titled "Bad Zombies." The idea originated from EA Games Music President Steve Schnur, and the project involved collaboration with cellist Tina Guo.
Post-Xbox, Double Fine boss Tim Schafer is baffled by the terrible state of the game industry: "People are making money, so I don't know why there's a big loss of jobs"
Double Fine founder Tim Schafer expressed confusion regarding the current state of the game industry, particularly the widespread layoffs despite reported profitability. He questions the economics driving these job losses and hopes for a cyclical recovery, while acknowledging the creativity in the indie space.
Star Wars Zero Company finds success in passing 1m sales, so can the furloughed development team be reinstated and paid now?
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor, has surpassed one million in sales, generating an estimated $50 million in revenue. This success is contrasted with the studio's decision to furlough most of its development team without pay prior to release, raising questions about their potential reinstatement and payment using game revenue.
