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Star Wars: Galactic Racer October 22, 2026 patch notes increase online party size
Fuse Games has released a Quality of Life update for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, increasing the online party size from 3 to 6 players and adding keyboard layout presets for AZERTY and left/right-handed play. The update also includes an increase in credits received for joining mid-Tour, transition tidy-ups for the spectator camera, removal of the 'Exit the game' option on PC, party stability fixes, a PS5 connection issue fix, and a fix for an AMD Frame Interpolation game crash.
Hiatus Announcement
Brian Rubin, creator for Space Game Junkie, is taking a hiatus from content creation due to burnout after fifteen years. His gaming habits have shifted significantly towards handhelds like the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS, leading him to focus his creative energies on other projects like The Joyful Nerd and 3DSCast.
Stranger Than Heaven director says 'it was really important' for RGG that 'the player experience the whole life of a man' and that the story's 50-year timeline was essential to depicting how a yakuza organization is built
Mikinobu Abe, director of Stranger Than Heaven, explained RGG Studios' decision to tell the game's 50-year yakuza story within a single title. He emphasized that depicting the entire life of the protagonist, Makoto Daito, was crucial for conveying how such an organization is built, making a multi-game approach unsuitable.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series’ Classic Roots
Final Fantasy Resonance reimagines the mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius as a console RPG, utilizing Square Enix's HD-2D visual style for a nostalgic yet modern experience. The game features classic turn-based combat with a new stagger mechanic, deep party customization through 'Visions' of past Final Fantasy characters, and numerous modern conveniences.
Gears Of War: E-Day cost more to make than any PS5 exclusive claims rumour
A rumor suggests that Gears of War: E-Day has a development budget exceeding $500 million, making it potentially more expensive than any PlayStation exclusive, including Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This high cost is questioned given the franchise's recent popularity and Microsoft's decision to keep the game exclusive to Xbox and PC.
I've been waiting to see a pixel bounce into a perfect corner since childhood and finally this Next Fest Demo…
The Steam Next Fest demo for 10 Million Pixels offers a satisfying experience of launching balls to destroy pixels, reminiscent of childhood screen savers. Players earn points to unlock new ball types and power-ups, with a goal to find a hidden golden pixel. The game features a relaxing lo-fi soundtrack and a unique, albeit abstract, narrative element.
Secretlab's new League of Legends K/DA Firestarter collection is a gorgeous new addition to its Titan Evo and Magnus Pro series — here's where to get your matching set
Secretlab has launched a new collection inspired by the virtual pop group K/DA from League of Legends. The collection includes the Titan Evo gaming chair and the Magnus Pro standing desk, both featuring burgundy flame designs and K/DA iconography.
Stranger Than Heaven director says the game's combat was inspired by old 'Ninkyo' Yakuza movies because the 'raw and gritty' action scenes fit Daito's character as an inexperienced fighter — 'We felt that atmosphere was what made those genres special'
Mikinobu Abe, director of Stranger Than Heaven, revealed that the game's combat system draws inspiration from classic Ninkyo yakuza films, emphasizing their raw and gritty action scenes. This approach aligns with the character development of Makoto Daito, who begins as an inexperienced fighter and evolves throughout the narrative. The game is set to release on January 15, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and PC.
Xbox reportedly mandate four days a week in office for staff close to Microsoft's Washington HQ, up from three day requirement brought in last year
Xbox is reportedly mandating that employees within commuting distance of its Washington headquarters must work in the office four days a week starting February 1, 2027. This policy change, up from the previous three-day requirement, is framed by Xbox's chief people officer as a way to improve collaboration and decision-making. The move comes amidst ongoing company-wide layoffs and a boycott against Microsoft.
Invokyr Henry Key Guide & Safe Code Walkthrough
This guide details how to find and use Henry's Key in the survival horror game Invokyr, including the solution for the associated safe code. Players need to find the Banquet Room, disobey a rule about toys on the table by placing a totem, and use the discovered safe code 071476 to reveal a hidden safe. This safe contains a corridor key (code 091387) leading to a vault with Henry's Key, which is used to unlock a door in the Collection Room.
No more waiting on shaders to compile as Nvidia's latest driver adds advanced shader delivery: users report lower RAM usage in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day
Nvidia's latest GeForce Game Ready Driver, version 621.01 WHQL, introduces Advanced Shader Delivery support for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. This Microsoft technology compiles shaders during the game download process via the Xbox PC app, aiming to reduce system RAM usage and eliminate in-game shader compilation times. Early reports suggest considerably lower RAM usage, particularly in Gears of War: E-Day.
Final Fantasy 14, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and more impacted as PHP vulnerability outages hit games around the globe
Multiple games, including Final Fantasy 14 and Umamusume: Pretty Derby, experienced outages and issues due to a critical PHP vulnerability. This led to temporary shutdowns and feature limitations as developers implemented security fixes. Path of Titans remains offline as a precautionary measure.
Over '30 million rounds of PvE were played' over the last week in Arc Raiders but Embark still needs 'a bit of time to understand what the data is telling us'
Embark Studios has concluded a week-long Player versus Environment (PvE) test for Arc Raiders, during which over 30 million rounds were played. The developer is now analyzing the extensive data and player feedback to determine the future of PvE in the game. While the test has been described as polarizing, the recent Frozen Trail update and the PvE test have significantly boosted player counts and positive sentiment for Arc Raiders.
Despite its mixed reception, Marvel's Wolverine was September's top-selling new game in the US, making Sony launch revenues it hasn't seen since Helldivers 2
Marvel's Wolverine topped US video game sales in September, delivering the highest launch month dollar sales for a Sony-published game since Helldivers 2. Despite a mixed critical reception, the PS5 exclusive's success contributed to a significant uptick in PlayStation 5 console sales for the month. Other new releases like NBA 2K27 also performed well, with the game becoming the best-selling title of the year so far.
FZ Play ser om Valor Mortis blir ett litet Waterloo ikväll
Valor Mortis, a first-person soulslike set during the Napoleonic Wars, was released last week for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. FZ Play will stream gameplay tonight at 7 PM, featuring streamer Wakkaah navigating the game's challenging combat and supernatural elements. The game features swordplay, firearms, and elemental powers, with a progression system similar to Dark Souls.
WARDOGS To Region Lock Players Due to Online Issues
Developer Bulkhead has begun implementing region restrictions in WARDOGS, lowering the maximum server ping to 175ms and developing a more comprehensive region-locking system to combat online issues. This move follows player complaints about high-ping users, cheating, and disruptive behavior, though the solution has divided the community.
Cloud Deployment Incoming: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Arrives on GeForce NOW
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has launched on GeForce NOW, allowing players to stream the campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ modes. Ultimate members can experience ray-tracing features powered by RTX 5080-class performance. Additionally, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE and The Elder Scrolls Online's Echoes of Skyrim season are now available on the cloud platform.
Clayface star teases the film makes you question "where your ethical line is" on Matt Hagen's violent…
Director James Watkins and actors Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, and Max Minghella discuss the upcoming film Clayface, highlighting its exploration of ethical boundaries and the protagonist's descent into extreme revenge. The film aims to make audiences question their own morals as Matt Hagen's actions become increasingly violent, despite his sympathetic origins and the audience's initial investment in his journey.
Mass Effect's Amazon series is reportedly continuing after BioWare shutdown, which'll make an uncomfortable…
Despite the shutdown of BioWare, the Mass Effect Amazon Prime Video series is reportedly continuing and will be set after the original trilogy. The article criticizes Electronic Arts' management of BioWare, citing the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game and the middling reception of Dragon Age: The Veilguard as examples of the publisher's mismanagement.
Adventure Time RPG codes (October 2026) for free coins
This guide provides active promo codes for the Roblox game Adventure Time RPG, which players can use to earn in-game coins. The article explains how to redeem these codes within the game and lists the current available code for 50 coins.
