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Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
Diablo 4’s War Plans Are Getting A Huge Upgrade In Season 16
Diablo 4's Season 16 will introduce significant upgrades to the War Plans system, including a new meta-progression system called War Plans Tactics. This system will allow players to invest points to increase the likelihood of specific activities and rewards appearing, offering more control over endgame content. Additionally, a new seasonal War Plans tree, Tyrael's Boons, and new Horadric legendary gear will be added. Diablo 5 is also slated for a 2029 release.
Titan Quest 2 is adding an endgame for 1.0, but it won't become a Diablo-style grind
Grimlore Games has detailed upcoming improvements for Titan Quest 2's 1.0 update, scheduled for January 2027. The update will introduce a new endgame activity focused on customizable difficulty through 'Kaos Curses' rather than a seasonal grind, alongside significant overhauls to itemization, masteries, and enemy variety. The developer also confirmed that two minor updates will precede the 1.0 launch, adding features like buff shrines and hero monsters.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 25, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort holds off Call of Duty
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 25, 2026, show Nintendo Switch Sports Resort retaining the top position, followed closely by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. New entries like Final Fantasy Resonance and Warrior Cats also made significant appearances in the top rankings.
WRUP: Napoleon Dynamite Online edition
This week's "What Are You Playing" segment features discussions on various games including Napoleon Dynamite, City of Heroes, Aion 2, Final Fantasy Resonance, Warframe, ArcheAge Chronicles, Spooktacular, and Diablo IV. Staff members share their weekend gaming plans and thoughts on different titles, with a bonus question about favorite televisions.
Blizzard finally sees sense and caves to Diablo 4 players, increases Prime Evil Splinter stack size by 9900%
Blizzard Entertainment has increased the stack size for Prime Evil Splinters in Diablo 4 from 1 to 99, a 9900% increase, following significant player outcry. While the change is seen as a reversal by many, the Diablo 4 subreddit largely views the adjustment as too little, too late, with many players having already expressed dissatisfaction.
Diablo 4 PTR 3.3.0 confirms Season 16 is "carrying forward" some features by popular demand, and Blizzard is taking Druids back to school to address broken tags
The upcoming Diablo 4 Public Test Realm (PTR) for update 3.3.0 will feature some carry-forward elements from the Season of Hell's Legacy, alongside significant tweaks to the Druid class. A new War Plans Tactics progression system aims to make endgame activities more specific and rewarding, allowing players to tailor their experience. The Druid rework focuses on preventing excessive tag stacking and enhancing Resolve and Fortify mechanics.
Diablo 4 Season 16 is delivering some great upgrades to the endgame
Blizzard Entertainment is preparing to launch the Public Test Realm for Diablo 4 Season 16, introducing significant upgrades to the game's endgame system, particularly the War Plans feature. This update aims to provide more structure and player agency in endgame activities, including War Plan Tactics for activity selection and Tyrael's Boons for seasonal bonuses. The PTR will also feature new endgame bosses and loot modifications.
Diablo 4 players rally for a homebrew fix to a huge season 15 annoyance, but you'll need at least one very good…
Diablo 4 players are developing a workaround for the inventory limitations of 'Splinters of Evil,' a rare seasonal drop that does not stack. This workaround, detailed by content creator Rob2628, requires the assistance of another player to bypass the intended design, which is causing frustration among endgame players due to the rarity of the items.
GTA 6 Is 148% Ahead Of This Other Popular AAA Game So Far
Grand Theft Auto 6 is significantly outpacing the preorder performance of major AAA titles released in the past six years, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Diablo 4, Hogwarts Legacy, and Marvel's Spider-Man. Data from Sensor Tower indicates GTA 6 preorders are 148% ahead of Modern Warfare 2's comparable period, with the majority of sales on PlayStation 5. The game is projected to generate over $2 billion in revenue before its November 19, 2026 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Sensor Tower data shows the yawning gap between GTA 6 and everything else
Sensor Tower data reveals Grand Theft Auto 6 is significantly outperforming recent major game releases in digital preorders. At 45 days before launch, GTA 6 preorders are 148% ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with an estimated 6.08 million units sold digitally in the US, generating $594 million. The analysis indicates a strong preference for PlayStation preorders, and the majority are for the premium ultimate edition.
Ex-Marathon and Valorant lead has 3,400 hours in Path of Exile, says it's "the most freeform version" of…
Joe Ziegler, known for his work on Valorant and Marathon, expresses his deep appreciation for Path of Exile, citing over 3,400 hours played and praising its unparalleled buildcrafting freedom. While the author finds comfort in the Diablo series, Ziegler highlights Path of Exile's experimental depth as a key differentiator in the ARPG genre.
No Rest for the Wicked's dramatic 1.0 transformation will "likely" lead to overpowered builds, but "who cares?"
No Rest for the Wicked's upcoming 1.0 update will introduce a significant overhaul to its class and leveling system, moving away from Dark Souls-like attributes to a more flexible system based on weapon types and equippable traits. Game Director Thomas Mahler acknowledges this will likely lead to overpowered builds but believes the vast number of choices will keep the meta fresh over time, drawing parallels to Path of Exile and Diablo 2. The update, scheduled for March 2027, will also roughly double the game's content.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 18, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on top before release
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 18, 2026, show Nintendo Switch Sports Resort leading due to pre-loads. The charts also feature new releases like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Resident Evil remakes, alongside other popular titles such as Final Fantasy Resonance and Elden Ring.
WRUP: Eliot is missing edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, with mentions of City of Heroes, Guardians of the Galaxy, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe. Several staff members also discuss games or media they were disappointed by after high expectations, including Guardians of the Galaxy and the original Halloween film.
Diablo 4 players spent weeks searching for missing armor only for Blizzard to quietly sneak it into the latest update
Diablo 4 players spent weeks searching for the missing Bovine Foreshanks armor piece, only for Blizzard to quietly add it in patch 3.2.3 without mentioning it in the patch notes. The gloves can now be obtained by petting a hidden cow in Old Tristram, completing the elusive Bovine armor set.
Diablo 5 Cinematic Director Confirms Shooting for Cutscenes Has Begun
Blizzard Entertainment has begun video shoots for Diablo 5's cinematics, as confirmed by cinematic director Neil David Carter. The company aims to deliver an ambitious campaign with three distinct narratives, building on its reputation for high-quality cutscenes in titles like StarCraft and Overwatch. Diablo 5 is slated for a 2029 launch.
Diablo 5 has officially started filming cinematics for Blizzard's upcoming action-RPG
Blizzard Entertainment has officially begun filming cinematics for the upcoming action-RPG, Diablo 5. Cinematics director Neil David Carter shared a social media post indicating the start of production. While a release window is tentatively eyed for 2029, some industry figures suggest it could be as late as 2030.
Diablo 4 update fixes problem preventing players from completing the Season 15 questline properly - but there's…
A recent patch for Diablo 4 has fixed a critical bug in Season 15 that prevented players from completing the main questline due to acquiring a Splinter of Prime Evil too early. While the bug is now prevented, affected characters require a workaround to access Prime Evil Powers. Another bug related to rerolling affixes with the Horadric Cube has also been addressed.
Does Blizzard's revival of its classic games signal a return of the 'old Blizzard?'
This opinion piece discusses whether Blizzard Entertainment's recent announcements, including new content for Heroes of the Storm and Warcraft 3: Reforged, signal a return to its former glory. While acknowledging the positive reception for some legacy game updates, the author notes that the company's approach to games like Diablo 3 and the overall corporate shift suggest the 'old Blizzard' may not truly be back, though a core passion for games still exists.
