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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.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 24, 2026 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of October 24, 2026, show Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reclaiming the number one spot. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse drops to second, while Final Fantasy Resonance debuts with two editions in the top ten.
Steam Frame review: Untethered reality
Valve's Steam Frame headset offers a compelling, albeit expensive, virtual reality experience with a sleek design and comfortable fit. While the hardware boasts impressive specifications and a user-friendly SteamOS interface, its high cost and limited exclusive software library, relying heavily on older titles like Half-Life: Alyx, make it a difficult recommendation compared to the more affordable Meta Quest 3.
New launcher for viral AI mash-ups of Elden Ring, Minecraft, and more emerges – with some very questionable terms…
A new launcher called Melty has emerged, allowing users to play AI-generated mashups of games like Elden Ring and Minecraft. However, the launcher's terms of service are highly questionable, and it has been found to include dormant gameplay-recording software without user consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
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.
ISK: Dags att lämna betyg - Toem 2!
This article discusses the charm and gameplay of Toem 2, the sequel to Toem. Players use a camera to complete challenges and earn stamps to progress through a festival. The game is praised for its charming black-and-white aesthetic, engaging characters, and quick pacing, though it is noted as being shorter than games like Elder Scrolls: Skyrim.
Microsoft reveals Xbox Labs and it's desperately pretending it's not about AI
Microsoft has announced the formation of Xbox Labs, a new division focused on experimenting with 'emerging ideas' in response to AI-driven game modding and browser-based games. Led by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who previously worked on AI at Microsoft, the division aims to explore new possibilities in game accessibility and player creation without explicitly mentioning generative AI. The initiative, headed by CTO Scott Van Vliet, is intended to leverage Xbox's expertise in game development to shape future technologies, though the article expresses skepticism about the venture's tangible outcomes and potential monetization.
Valor Mortis Review – They’re Called Catalysts Now
Valor Mortis, developed by One More Level, attempts to distinguish itself in the crowded Soulslike genre by incorporating a first-person perspective and a Napoleonic Wars setting. While the game features fluid melee combat, a unique magic system, and engaging boss fights, it struggles with inconsistent difficulty spikes and a less impactful progression system compared to its contemporaries. Despite these issues, its innovative approach and solid gameplay mechanics make it a potentially good entry point for newcomers to the genre.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 11, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts soars, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 starting off strong
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 11, 2026, show Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 retaining the top spot. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 debuted at number two, with several Resident Evil titles also charting strongly.
Skyrim modder forgoes trend of AI-powered crossovers, brings Elden Ring's combat to the RPG himself and earns rave…
A modder has successfully integrated Elden Ring's combat mechanics into The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, allowing players to experience FromSoftware's challenging combat style within Bethesda's RPG. This mod, created using the Rust programming language, is distinct from AI-generated crossovers and has been met with enthusiastic reception from fans.
New D&D RPG Warlock has a smaller open world so devs can "pull back a little bit on the handholding," lead…
Wizards of the Coast's upcoming Dungeons & Dragons RPG, Warlock, will feature a smaller, more dense open world to encourage player exploration and reduce handholding. Lead designer Dominic Guay stated this approach allows for more meaningful discoveries and a more dynamic magic system, contrasting it with games that rely on excessive waypoints. The game is described as very different from Baldur's Gate 3, despite both being D&D titles.
The MOP Up: Dune Awakening nets one million new players from its console launch
Funcom reported that Dune Awakening has attracted over one million new players following its console launch, with the game currently on sale on Steam. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for Valheim, Lord of the Rings Online, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, and Satisfactory, alongside a cease-and-desist for a Tera Classic rogue server and new Warcraft action figures.
Modders are furious as Claude-powered mashup mods flood social media
Long-time modders are expressing significant frustration with the rise of AI-generated "mashup" mods that combine unrelated games, citing a lack of creativity and potential copyright issues. This trend, fueled by advancements in AI models like Claude Opus 5.5, is currently circulating on social media platforms like Twitter/X, with platforms like Nexus Mods having policies against AI-generated content without explicit permission.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 4, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts skyrockets to the top
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for October 4, 2026, show Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 leading due to pre-loads. New entries include Minecraft Dungeons 2, Middle-earth titles, and The Witcher 3 Remastered. The list details the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles.
The Elder Scrolls 6 Adding Boats and Naval Combat Would be “Natural,” Says Former Skyrim Lead
Former Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith believes boats and naval combat would be a natural addition to The Elder Scrolls 6, offering significant gameplay opportunities. He suggests potential features like skill trees for seafaring and new enemy types, while ruling out underwater exploration due to complexity.
Quiz: Hur många gånger har du köpt samma spel?
This quiz tests players' knowledge of games that have been re-released multiple times in various forms, such as HD, color, VR, and remasters. It challenges users to recall how many times they have personally purchased the same game across different versions, referencing titles like Skyrim, Final Fantasy VII, and Grand Theft Auto V.
The Elder Scrolls Online is partly why Skyrim never got a Fallout: New Vegas-style spin-off, says Bethesda veteran
Former Skyrim co-lead designer Kurt Kuhlmann suggests that The Elder Scrolls Online's ongoing success occupied the fanbase, preventing a Fallout: New Vegas-style spin-off for Skyrim. Kuhlmann also noted that series creator Todd Howard was protective of the franchise, potentially avoiding a situation similar to the perceived rivalry between Bethesda and Obsidian over Fallout games.
Massive bit of Elder Scrolls lore from Morrowind is actually because of "a typo," former Skyrim designer believes: "Someone just typed a date wrong in the timeline"
A former Bethesda writer, Kurt Kuhlmann, suggests that a significant piece of lore in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, the concept of Dragon Breaks, originated from a simple typo in The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall's timeline. This accidental gap in time was embraced by the developers, including Michael Kirkbride, and incorporated into the series' lore as a way to reconcile multiple possible endings.
Minecraft has sold almost twice as much as GTA 5 but can it keep ahead of GTA 6?
Minecraft has surpassed 425 million copies sold, significantly extending its lead as the best-selling game of all time over Grand Theft Auto 5's 230 million. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes no game will catch Minecraft, though Grand Theft Auto 6 is anticipated to be a massive launch. The article also mentions other top-selling games and upcoming releases.
Skyrim loremaster says The Elder Scrolls never got a Fallout: New Vegas-style game because Bethesda is "very protective" over its golden goose
Former Skyrim developer Kurt Kuhlmann suggests Bethesda's protective stance over The Elder Scrolls franchise prevented the creation of a Fallout: New Vegas-style spin-off. He believes Bethesda, particularly Todd Howard, wanted to avoid comparisons that favored external studios like Obsidian Entertainment, unlike what happened with Fallout: New Vegas. While The Elder Scrolls Online provided an ongoing experience, Kuhlmann implies a missed opportunity for a different kind of Elder Scrolls game.
