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UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026 – Call of Duty, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026, shows Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the top position, with the majority of sales on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort debuted at number two, and Final Fantasy Resonance entered at number four.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 17, 2026 – Castlevania, Toy Story make the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 17, 2026, shows EA SPORTS FC 27 retaining the top spot. New releases include Castlevania: Belmont's Curse at #3 and Toy Story: Retro Roundup + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition at #4, with other titles like Tales of Eternia Remastered and Bluey's Happy Snaps also charting.
"I lost the concept of home, until my grandmother took me into these forests" - Trollheim: Gnomes is a survival game from ex-DICE and Paradox devs that channels childhood fairytales
Trollheim: Gnomes is a new survival-crafting game from Off-leash Interactive, featuring a procedurally generated forest based on Nordic folklore. Players embody small gnomes exploring the environment, interacting with supernatural creatures called Väsen, and building camouflaged dwellings. The game boasts eight-player multiplayer and draws inspiration from the childhood memories of its creators, including film-maker Björne Larson.
MMO Business Roundup: Xbox is ‘back to growth,’ Kotick is on the Skydance board, and Aion 2 misses projections
Xbox is reportedly returning to growth, according to Xbox boss Asha Sharma. Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has joined the board of Skydance, the company formed from the Warner Bros. and Paramount merger. NCsoft's earnings forecast was lowered due to Aion 2's performance, while Necesse developer Fair Games was acquired by Fireshine Games. Additionally, Gardens Interactive, a studio founded by former Journey and Sky: Children of the Light developers, secured $35 million in Series B funding.
Fireshine Games acquires Necesse dev Fair Games, described as a "defining moment" for Danish indie studio
Fireshine Games has acquired the Danish indie studio Fair Games, the developer behind the open-world sandbox title Necesse. Fair Games founder Mads Skovgaard will continue to lead the studio, which plans to expand Necesse's support and explore additional platform ports under Fireshine's publishing expertise. The acquisition is described as a "defining moment" for Fair Games, with Fireshine's experience in the survival/crafting genre being a key factor.
Winners of the UK Best Places To Work Awards 2026 revealed
The UK Best Places to Work Awards 2026 recognized 25 companies for excellence in staff support, with special awards given to Dink, Hangar 13, Jagex, NaturalMotion Games, Rare, and Snap Finger Click. The awards ceremony followed the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, highlighting studios that excel in creating positive work environments.
Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes
Microsoft's Indie Select Hub for September 2026 highlights six diverse indie titles across various genres, including superhero management, isekai truck driving, retro FPS horror, 3D platforming, real-time strategy, and historical multiplayer shooters. The curated collection aims to offer fresh takes on familiar genres with unique mechanics and perspectives.
Denshattack surpasses 300,000 players, over 150,000 copies sold
Denshattack has surpassed 300,000 players and sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. Fireshine Games highlighted the game's success and value, noting its blend of acrobatic train driving, diverse missions, and a soundtrack featuring notable composers. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.
EG7 Q2 2026: Daybreak has finished buying out Cold Iron and Aliens Fireteam Elite 2
Enad Global 7's subsidiary Daybreak Game Company has finalized its acquisition of Cold Iron Studios for $3 million, securing assets and intellectual property related to the developer, including the Aliens franchise IP for Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Daybreak reported improved profitability in Q2 2026, driven by Palia and DC Universe Online, alongside steady performance from its other live-service titles like EverQuest and EverQuest II.
Duskfade launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets new 3D platformer
Fireshine Games and Weird Beluga have released Duskfade, a new 3D platformer, on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features Zirian, who must restore time with his clockwork sword after his sister is trapped by Despair. Players will explore diverse environments, master combat and platforming abilities, and overcome emotional challenges represented by enemies and bosses.
Duskfade Is A Love Letter To The 3D Platformers We Grew Up With
Duskfade, a new 3D action platformer developed by Weird Beluga and published by Fireshine Games, has been released for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a clockpunk world where players control Zirian, who must save his sister from an eternal night by exploring diverse environments, engaging in combat, and utilizing a variety of movement abilities.
Duskfade Review - Watching the clock
Duskfade is an ambitious indie action-platformer inspired by mid-2000s titles, featuring platforming challenges, sword combat, and voice-acted cutscenes. While it boasts a visually stunning clockwork universe and engaging boss fights, the game suffers from awkward storytelling, inconsistent cutscene quality, and gameplay elements that don't fully cohere, ultimately falling short of its potential despite its clear passion.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between August 10 and 14. Titles include EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Sandustry, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and many more across various genres.
"Let's make a better world": Denshattack's developers on counterculture, biker gangs, and the optimism of fighting a mecha with a train
Developers at Undercoders discuss their game Denshattack, which blends counterculture, biker gangs, and train-based combat against a dystopian megacorporation. They explain how the game's themes of inequality, misinformation, and AI emerged organically from its near-future Japan setting, reflecting contemporary worries. The team also touches on their previous game, SuperEpic: The Entertainment War, and how its criticisms of the games industry became unexpectedly prescient.
Denshattack launch trailer – off-the-rails extreme action-adventure platformer debuts on Nintendo Switch 2
The action-adventure platformer Denshattack has launched on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer. Developed by Undercoders and published by Fireshine Games, the game challenges players to become an acrobatic train driver in Japan, featuring over 60 stages, diverse missions, and a soundtrack with contributions from notable artists like Tee Lopes and Ryo Nagamatsu.
Denshattack! Released
Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Undercoders have released the action-adventure game Denshattack! for PC and consoles. The game features trains that aspire to be skateboards.
Kickflip A Train? Denshattack! Brings Sonic Speed, Tony Hawk Style And Day One Game Pass To Xbox And More
Denshattack!, a new action platformer inspired by Sonic and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a customizable train that players can use to perform tricks across a futuristic Japan. It is available Day One on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Denshattack! review
Denshattack! is a PC game that attempts to blend Jet Set Radio's style with Tony Hawk's tricks and Densha de Go's train simulation, but ultimately falls short due to inconsistent mechanics and a lack of clear direction. The game struggles to balance its various themes, leading to a frustrating experience where player agency is often limited by scripted events and unclear objectives.
Bullet Train? Nah, Kickflipping Train – The Highly Anticipated Indie Train-Tricking Denshattack! is Now Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC
Denshattack!, developed by Undercoders and published by Fireshine Games, is now available for $19.99 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game challenges players to become the greatest acrobatic train driver in Japan, featuring over 60 stages, various missions including racing and tricking, and a soundtrack with contributions from notable composers like Tee Lopes and Richard Jacques. The game draws inspiration from Y2K-era anime and games such as Jet Set Radio.
Denshattack review: one of 2026's best games so far is a racing ruckus of railways, rebellion, and ramen
Denshattack is a surprisingly brilliant and vibrant racing game that blends physics-defying train stunts with elements of rebellion and Japanese culture. Developed by Undercoders, the game features a unique gameplay loop of performing tricks and combos while navigating challenging environments, offering a deep and rewarding experience beyond its initial novelty.
