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Rise From The Grave And Fight Back In Valor Mortis On Game Pass And More!
Valor Mortis, a first-person action Soulslike horror game developed by One More Level and published by Lyrical Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features challenging combat, Metroidvania-style exploration, and a dark alternate-history setting. It is also a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Lineage II opens a cross-server realm on Live, revamps dwarf classes on Aden, Wolf, and Samurai
Lineage II has received a significant update across all five of its server variants. The Live server introduces Replica, a new cross-server zone for high-level PvE and PvP content. The Aden, Wolf, and Samurai servers feature overhauls for the Maestro and Fortune Seeker dwarf classes, enhancing their combat and crafting abilities. Additionally, the Classic server gains a new Cruma Tower Depths hunting zone and other updates.
Ratocalypse might sound like a low-budget horror flick, but it's actually a neat looking Fire Emblem adjacent strategy auto battler
Ratocalypse is a new strategy RPG auto battler from Cassel Games, the developers of Ratopia. The game features anthropomorphic medieval rats battling a zombie plague, with a unique mechanic allowing players to design their units' AI behavior. A demo is available on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
GTA 6 On PC Is Apparently Launching In Early 2027, Says New Report
A new report suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 may launch on PC in early 2027, a potentially faster release than previous titles in the series. The game is confirmed to be coming to consoles soon, with PlayStation 5 being one of the initial platforms.
ID@Xbox Showcase Returns in October With 18 Games
The ID@Xbox Showcase is returning in October, featuring 18 games including The Wolf Among Us Remastered. The event will be streamed on IGN, with details on start times and platforms to be announced.
9 Newly Announced Games From IGN Fan Fest: Fall Edition to Add to Your Wishlist
IGN Fan Fest: Fall Edition has announced nine new games across various genres, from relaxing adventures to horror titles. These newly revealed games are recommended additions to players' Steam wishlists.
ID@Xbox Showcase Returns in October With 20 Games
IGN and Xbox are collaborating to host the ID@Xbox Showcase on October 20, featuring 20 upcoming games for Xbox and PC. The event will include exclusive reveals, trailers, and gameplay, with confirmed appearances from The Wolf Among Us Remastered and Critical Reflex Games. The showcase will be available on various IGN platforms and partner sites.
How to complete The Scarecrow in Valor Mortis
This guide details how to complete The Scarecrow quest in Valor Mortis. Players need to collect a medallion and a note with a drawing, then find the lover's hideaway in the attic of the barn near the big house. The quest rewards the player with the Bountiful Harvest amber.
How to complete An Unheard Farewell in Valor Mortis
This guide details how to complete the 'An Unheard Farewell' quest in Valor Mortis. Players must locate missing scouts in a cave halfway up an elevator shaft, defeat a tough soldier, and then decide whether to tell the Adjutant Sous-Officier the truth or lie about the scouts' fate to receive different bonus rewards.
How to equip ambers in Valor Mortis
This guide explains how to equip ambers in Valor Mortis, which are gems that provide passive bonuses and abilities. Players can slot ambers at any lantern during the level-up menu, with a new slot unlocking every ten levels up to a maximum of five. Ambers are typically acquired through quests and chests, and duplicates will level up existing ambers.
METRO 2039 – Official Pre-Order Gameplay Trailer
Pre-orders for METRO 2039 are now open, with the game set to launch on February 4th, 2027. The article details the available editions, including the Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Editions, highlighting bonuses like early Blueprint unlocks, a Story Expansion DLC, and a wearable Spartan Helmet replica in the Collector's Edition. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
GTA 6 will reportedly launch on PC in early 2027, and fans believe it's so Rockstar can avoid clashing with 'the PS5 emulator breathing down their necks'
A new report suggests the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch in early 2027, a few months after its console debut. Fans speculate this earlier release is to preempt potential PlayStation 5 emulators and avoid piracy, with some believing Rockstar Games is artificially delaying the PC version to maximize console sales.
MMO Business Roundup: EU cash shop currency crackdown, Nvidia’s GPU halt, and Steam’s player numbers
This MMO industry roundup covers several key developments: the EU is investigating Activision Blizzard, Mojang, Riot Games, and Ubisoft over cash shop currency practices. Steam has set new player concurrency records, exceeding 43 million users online. Additionally, unconfirmed reports suggest Nvidia is halting production of the RTX 5090 GPU to prioritize AI hardware, potentially increasing prices and making the RTX 5080 the top consumer card.
As Blizzard launches yet another version of World of Warcraft, lead says "our hope is to grow the audience, not to…
Blizzard Entertainment is launching World of Warcraft: Forever, a third version of the game alongside retail and Classic, with the goal of expanding the player base rather than dividing it. Game director Ion Hazzikostas stated that Forever aims to appeal to players not currently served by existing versions, including newcomers and those who find Classic too dated. Senior game designer Josh Greenfield noted record engagement numbers during the beta.
CD Projekt Red reassures players The Witcher 3 Switch 2 patch still due, as update rolls out for PS5 and PS5 Pro
CD Projekt Red has released a stability update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. The studio also reassured players that a patch for the Nintendo Switch 2, aimed at improving visual clarity, is still in development and will be released as soon as possible.
Recension – Valor Mortis
Valor Mortis is an ambitious Soulslike attempt from One More Level that ultimately falls short due to its own aspirations. While the historical setting and beautiful, painterly graphics are highlights, the first-person perspective hinders the genre's core mechanics, leading to unbalanced difficulty and unengaging combat. The game suffers from a lack of memorable bosses and some frustrating bugs, making it a "Waterloo" for the developer despite its promising elements.
Fight or Kite: Trove’s September PvP update was a step in the right direction, now it needs a leap
This article analyzes Trove's recent September PvP update, which introduced Capture the Flag, Team Deathmatch, and Deathmatch modes alongside the existing Bomber Royale. Despite the expansion of options, the author found the implementation lacking, citing issues with a single queue for all modes, difficulty finding matches (especially on Xbox, which appears to lack crossplay), and the controversial decision to allow player character stats and gear to carry over into PvP, creating an uneven playing field. The author concludes that the update was a disappointment and recommends players, particularly on console, avoid PvP until significant improvements are made.
Valor Mortis: Tips and Tricks to Survive the Crimson Plague
Valor Mortis is a soulslike action RPG available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. The game features a challenging combat system that rewards players for mastering parries, dodges, and weak point targeting. Players can customize their builds with Ambers and explore interconnected levels for secrets and powerful optional enemies.
Battlefield 6 Comes To Game Pass, As $30 Microtransaction That Instantly Unlocks All Guns Is Now Available
Battlefield 6 has been added to Xbox Game Pass, with developer Battlefield Studios also releasing a $30 microtransaction that instantly unlocks all guns and content. The game, which was 2025's best-selling title, also received its Season 5 update today, adding new maps and a server browser.
Rockstar reportedly plans GTA 6 PC release for early 2027
A new report suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on PC in the first quarter of 2027, a significantly shorter wait than the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5. Rockstar Games has not officially commented, but the acquisition of Cfx.re and interest in user-generated content hint at the importance of the PC platform. The console versions are set to release in November.
