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GameSpot provides a portal to its latest gaming news, reviews, and deals, covering major platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and mobile. The site also highlights upcoming games and trending topics, including trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and hands-on previews for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
New Steam game wants you to beat it in two hours so you get a refund
Indie developers Cactile Games and dofhouse have released "Refund This Game," a physics-based platformer designed to be beaten within Steam's two-hour refund window. The game challenges players to reach the end of a vertical level by flinging themselves upwards with a pole, emulating the difficulty of titles like "Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy." Despite its challenging nature, early player reviews are positive, with many encouraging others not to refund the game if they enjoyed it.
GTA 6 squeaks into eligibility for The Game Awards 2026 by the smallest of margins - but can it break Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's record number of wins?
Grand Theft Auto 6 will be eligible for The Game Awards 2026 by a narrow margin, releasing on November 19, 2026, just before the November 20 cut-off. The article speculates on its potential to break Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's record of nine wins, noting the immense anticipation for Rockstar's title. Separately, Rockstar Games faces scrutiny over recent firings at Rockstar North, which affected employees are calling union-busting.
Tenebris Somnia review: Horrors of the past
Tenebris Somnia offers a haunting horror story with a compelling narrative and unique full-motion video cutscenes, reminiscent of vintage Commodore 64 and MS-DOS games. However, the game is significantly hampered by clunky gameplay mechanics, including slow movement, cumbersome combat, and frustratingly illogical item puzzles, leading to a mixed experience.
Quarantine Zone’s Miami Zero DLC is the Perfect Excuse to Return to the Smash Hit Zombie Checkpoint Simulator
The zombie survival simulation game Quarantine Zone has received a massive free expansion titled Miami Zero. This DLC transports players to Miami during the initial outbreak, introducing new inspection mechanics, survivor variety, and a dynamic weather system. Miami Zero is available now on Xbox Series X|S and PC, including via Xbox and PC Game Pass.
How WoW: Forever Is “Pushing The Envelope,” And What Comes After Launch
Blizzard Entertainment is launching World of Warcraft: Forever on November 4, a new version of its MMORPG that aims to push boundaries by incorporating 22 years of hindsight and community feedback. The game will feature over 1,000 new quests, four new zones, substantial class changes, and a new playable race, Skyborne elves. Developers Clay Stone and Holly Longdale discussed the game's approach to endgame content, monetization strategies like charging for the Skyborne race, and plans for future content updates, emphasizing a commitment to long-term player engagement.
House House won’t release Big Walk on Xbox in support of Palestine’s BDS movement
Developer House House will not release their game Big Walk on Xbox in support of the Palestine-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement, citing Microsoft's alleged complicity in human rights violations. The critically acclaimed game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
The Shogun 2 remaster is so bad, Sega is removing it from sale and bringing back the original
Sega is removing the recently released Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to numerous bugs and player complaints, including accusations of undisclosed generative AI use. The company plans to reinstate the original version of Total War: Shogun 2 while investigating the issues with the remaster. This decision reflects poorly on developer Creative Assembly, especially following the success of their Total War: Warhammer expansions.
A New Call Of Duty Sub-Series Is Coming, After Years Of Black Ops and Modern Warfare
Activision confirmed a new sub-series is coming to Call of Duty, moving away from consecutive Black Ops and Modern Warfare entries. This change aims to provide a fresh experience for the community, with Treyarch and potentially Sledgehammer Games involved in future installments. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
I jammed Nvidia's new DLSS 5 October update model into the RTX Spark and it's 25% faster at 1440p
Nvidia's latest DLSS 5 update, featuring a new Neural Rendering model, shows a 25% performance increase at 1440p in NBA 2K27 when tested on the Nvidia RTX Spark platform. The updated model is reportedly half as demanding on hardware and reduces VRAM usage, though visual improvements are most noticeable in cutscenes rather than gameplay.
Razer Barracuda V2 Pro launches today with simultaneous Bluetooth and 2.4GHz audio
Razer has launched its new Barracuda V2 Pro headset today, priced at £199.99. The headset features the ability to connect via both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth simultaneously, offering versatile audio options for users.
Razer just unveiled the new Barracuda V2 Pro, and all I can think about is the headset's unique wireless dongle…
Razer has launched the Barracuda V2 Pro gaming headset, priced at $199.99 / £199.99. A key feature highlighted is the 2.4GHz wireless dongle's storage compartment within the earcup, designed to prevent loss. The headset also boasts 40mm Triforce Bio-Cellulose audio drivers, ANC, THX Spatial Audio+, and up to 70 hours of battery life.
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This news roundup covers a variety of gaming topics, including reviews for Castlevania: Belmont's Revenge, Valor Mortis, and Gears of War: E-Day. It also features news on Grand Theft Auto VI's trailer release, S&box going free-to-play, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake.
Grab a secret agent game with a 95% Steam rating for free this week, plus a psychological horror spin on Mickey Mouse
The Epic Games Store is offering Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise and Bad Cheese for free this week. Agent A is a 1960s spy-themed adventure game with escape-room puzzles, boasting an 'overwhelmingly positive' Steam rating. Bad Cheese is a psychological horror game with a 1920s animation style, featuring a rodent helping its father in a haunted house. Both titles are available until October 22.
Sega Pulls Disastrous Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster From Sale Following Backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly have removed the Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from Steam due to widespread complaints regarding its quality. The "Complete Edition" was pulled following significant backlash from players.
Tales of Eternia Remastered review: We should do better
Tales of Eternia Remastered is a disappointing re-release that fails to meet modern standards, particularly in its handling of visual assets. While it restores some content like skits and adds quality-of-life features, the poor upscaling of animations and in-game graphics, along with a questionable UI design, detract significantly from the experience. The game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA 6 taps Justice to compose its original score
Rockstar Games has announced that the French electronic music duo Justice will compose the original score for Grand Theft Auto 6. The latest trailer for the game features their song 'Flower In A Hurricane,' produced by Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay. This marks Justice's first venture into video game music composition, with the full score expected upon the game's release on November 19.
Retro-Inspired Platformer Game For PS5, PS4 Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
The retro-inspired 2D platformer Antonblast, developed by Summitsphere and directed by Tony Grayson, has launched on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Previously released on Nintendo Switch and PC, the game features fast-paced destruction mechanics and Game Boy Advance-inspired visuals, earning an 87/100 on Metacritic.
DESOLUS – Twelve Years In The Making
DESOLUS, a first-person puzzle adventure developed by solo developer Mark J. Mayers, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £16.74. The game challenges players to manipulate black holes and time portals within a Gothic metropolis to prevent an apocalypse, featuring intricate puzzles and exploration across seven distinct areas.
Total War Shogun 2's Complete Edition quickly pulled from sale following severe blowback
Creative Assembly has pulled the Total War Shogun 2 Complete Edition from sale due to severe player backlash and overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews. The remaster, released on October 13, is criticized for its price, bugs, poor optimization, and perceived AI-generated unit card designs. The developer plans to investigate community concerns and will reinstate the original version of the game while working on improvements.
