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Tales Of Eternia Remastered Out Now, Launch Trailer Showcases Revamped Visuals
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released Tales of Eternia Remastered, featuring revamped visuals and quality-of-life improvements such as a high-speed mode and destination markers. The JRPG is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Forza Horizon 6 is 2026’s Highest Revenue Earner With 8.8 Million Sales – Rumor
A report from Alinea Analytics estimates that Forza Horizon 6, an Xbox console exclusive, has achieved 8.8 million sales and $579.2 million in revenue, making it a potential top earner for 2026. Despite concerns about Game Pass impacting sales, the game appears to be performing well, with anticipation high for its PlayStation 5 release.
007 First Light Launches on March 18th, 2027 for Switch 2, Pre-Orders Get the Iconic GoldenEye Suit
IO Interactive has announced that 007 First Light will launch on March 18th, 2027, for the Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders will include the iconic GoldenEye suit, and Deluxe Edition owners will receive exclusive suits and gadget skins. The game appears to be making minimal sacrifices to performance on the Switch 2, though resolution has been impacted.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse review - the origin of Metroidvania
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse marks a competent, albeit low-budget, return for the series, offering enjoyable platforming and combat reminiscent of its Metroidvania roots. While it doesn't innovate significantly and suffers from obscure progression, its sensible price point and solid gameplay make it a worthwhile, if not groundbreaking, revival.
Xbox Has Started Surveying Users About Future Games Being Exclusive – Rumor
Xbox is reportedly surveying users about making future games, excluding Call of Duty, console exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem. Franchises like DOOM, The Elder Scrolls, Minecraft, Diablo, and Fallout were mentioned as potential exclusives. This move aims to gauge player interest in investing in Xbox for exclusive content, with titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution already confirmed as non-timed exclusives.
Phantom Blade Zero Composer Made Some Boss Fight Music Before the Boss Was Designed
S-Game's Caisheng Bo discussed the unconventional approach to music composition for Phantom Blade Zero, where boss fight music was created before the bosses were designed. Bo aimed to blend traditional Chinese music with modern elements, rock, metal, and EDM, with some unused tracks included in the Deluxe Edition.
Gears of War: E-Day Gets Major Update With Several Fixes Across Campaign, Versus and Horde Siege
The Coalition has released a significant update for Gears of War: E-Day, addressing numerous bugs and introducing quality-of-life improvements across Campaign, Versus, and Horde Siege modes. The patch enhances stability and performance for PC and Xbox Series X/S players, with specific fixes for progression blockers, enemy behavior, and UI elements.
Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo Launches on October 19th for Switch 2
Capcom announced that the Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on October 19th for the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing players to carry over their save data to the full game. The full game is set to release on December 4th for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, with a paid expansion, Ascendance, planned for 2027.
Acts of Blood is Coming to PC on December 4th, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Release Set for 2027
Eskil Team announced that their martial arts action-adventure game, Acts of Blood, will launch on PC on December 4th. Console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are planned for release in 2027. The game features a revenge-driven story set in Bandapa, Indonesia, with a combat system emphasizing combos, counters, and environmental interactions.
GTA 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are 2026’s Biggest Games, per Activision: “No Offense to Zelda”
Activision's Chief Marketing Officer Tyler Bahl believes Grand Theft Auto 6 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be 2026's biggest games, even suggesting they will overshadow titles like The Legend of Zelda. Bahl emphasized the importance of community and social experiences for Call of Duty's longevity, highlighting cross-platform play across various consoles and PC.
Subnautica 2’s Next Update is Its “Most Substantial Yet” With a New Region, Story Content, and More
Unknown Worlds Entertainment is preparing the "most substantial" Early Access 2.0 update for Subnautica 2, which has sold over five million copies. Creative director Anthony Gallegos revealed the update will introduce a new, frightening region with multiple biomes, new story content expanding on colonists and other beings, and additional creatures. The update, currently without a release date, will also feature new Biomods and a Dash function for Fins.
WARDOGS Studio Boss Discusses Loadouts, Wants Players to Continue Experimenting With Weapons
Joe Brammer, studio boss at Bulkhead Studios, discussed the upcoming loadout system for WARDOGS, explaining that it will be an unlockable feature tied to the in-game economy. This approach aims to encourage players to continue experimenting with various weapons rather than settling on a single preferred setup. The studio also revealed that WARDOGS has generated nearly $100 million in revenue since its Early Access launch on PC.
Control Resonant Celebrates 1 Million Copies Sold
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant has surpassed one million copies sold since its September 24th launch, marking a faster sales pace than its predecessor, Control. The game has also achieved Remedy's fastest Steam launch and received strong critical reception, contributing to its promising sales momentum.
I want to love the new Castlevania, but it just feels a little off
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse offers a fun experience with clever platforming and a gorgeous tarot card presentation, but suffers from a lack of polish and some frustrating control quirks. Developer Evil Empire, known for Dead Cells, seems to have struggled to imbue this new Castlevania with the expected 'juice,' leading to controls that don't quite gel and a less satisfying feel than anticipated.
ShackStream: Elden Ring on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 759
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its Elden Ring playthrough, episode 759, with host Steve aiming to defeat the boss Margit. Steve has been leveling up off-stream to prepare for the challenge. The stream will also feature upcoming games like Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, alongside discussions about potential Nintendo Switch Online announcements.
A Sentient Snowman Is (Surprisingly) My Favorite Part Of This RPG Remake
A preview of Romancing Saga 3: Destinies United, a remake of a classic turn-based RPG, highlights its blend of updated visuals and faster gameplay with the original's core mechanics. The demo showcased unique features like the Glimmer mechanic for enhanced abilities and a strategic formation system, with the sentient snowman character, Flurry, being a surprisingly memorable element. The game is set to launch in February for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen’s Q&A continues with answers about monetization, scope, and AI tools
Visionary Realms provided further details on Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen's development, addressing monetization, scope, and AI tools. The game will retain a purchase-once-and-play model during Early Access, with no plans to scale back the world's scope, though some less central areas may be deferred. While AI may be used for repetitive tasks, the company is not interested in AI-generated artwork.
Ace Combat 8’s Best Fights Begin in the Clouds
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve offers spectacular aerial combat where weather elements like clouds and icing significantly impact gameplay. While the game excels in its urgent, action-packed sorties and tactical preparation, its uneven storytelling, pacing issues, and occasional mission design flaws hold it back from perfection.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 216 - Poly Fighter
This week's Indie-licious livestream will feature an early access look at Poly Fighter, a single-player roguelike fighting game from HeartLoop Games. The game entered Steam Early Access on October 13, 2026, for PC, offering players a challenging experience with character progression through new moves and upgrades.
Xbox Survey About Exclusives Includes A Nuclear Strategy, But Wait Just A Minute
Microsoft's Xbox division is surveying users about potentially making all first-party games, except Call of Duty, console-exclusive to Xbox. This includes potentially removing Minecraft from PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. The survey also polled opinions on making Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Doom, and Diablo console-exclusive.