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He-Man Fans Have a New Reason to Return to Eternia as Pre-Orders Open
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, a new 2D beat 'em up developed by Bitmap Bureau and published by Limited Run Games, is bringing Eternia back to retro gaming. Pre-orders for physical editions, including a Collector's Edition, are now open for the game launching February 4, 2027, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Believe! Ted Lasso And AFC Richmond Women Join EA SPORTS FC 27
EA Sports has announced that Ted Lasso and the AFC Richmond women's team are now playable in EA SPORTS FC 27. This expansion, available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, adds new content to modes like Career Mode and Football Ultimate Team. The update aims to celebrate the unifying power of football and the positive spirit of the Ted Lasso character.
Fan-Favorite 2023 EA PS5 Game Shutting Down, Trophies Affected
Electronic Arts has announced that the servers for Madden NFL 24, a popular 2023 game for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will shut down on April 26, 2027. This shutdown will make several online trophies unobtainable, and Madden Points will be disabled on October 26, 2026. The game has already been delisted from the PlayStation Store.
Sesame Street Friends & Fun Launches Today | Invision Game Community
Outright Games and Sesame Workshop have launched Sesame Street Friends & Fun, the first major Sesame Street console game in 15 years, available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The family-friendly adventure focuses on kindness, creativity, community, and playful learning, featuring over 100 mini-games and activities for younger players.
Popular PS4 Adventure Games Being Delisted, Last Chance to Buy
Assemble Entertainment has announced that Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry and Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice will be delisted from digital storefronts, including Steam and likely the PlayStation Store, on October 23. This delisting means the entire Leisure Suit Larry series will no longer be available for digital purchase, speculated to be due to expiring publishing agreements. Codemasters, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, owns the intellectual property.
Street Fighter 5’s Aging Audience Would’ve Led to Franchise’s Death, Says Producer
Street Fighter producer Shuhei Matsumoto believes the franchise was on the brink of death due to the aging and shrinking audience of Street Fighter 5. He credits his and director Takayuki Nakayama's work on the title, along with a fresh approach for Street Fighter 6, for revitalizing the IP and attracting a new, younger player base.
How a major attitude adjustment saved Watch Dogs 2 from meltdown
Watch Dogs 2 successfully pivoted from the grim tone of its predecessor by embracing a more vibrant San Francisco setting and a charismatic protagonist, Marcus Holloway. This tonal adjustment, coupled with improved gameplay mechanics and a focus on player freedom, revitalized the series and made it a more enjoyable experience.
BlazBlue: CentralFiction PS5 Release Follows TRINITY Update
Arc System Works announced that BlazBlue: CentralFiction is coming to PlayStation 5 with rollback netcode and PC cross-play. The PS5 version will also include new text language options and Training Mode features. A release date has not yet been announced, but it is planned to launch after the TRINITY -PHASE 3- update.
2027 Video Game Release Dates Calendar
This guide provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2027, including titles with unannounced dates, DLCs, and expansions. It lists games by month and also includes a section for titles with unconfirmed release dates across various platforms.
Popular PS4 & PS5 Adventure RPG Is 80% Off on PlayStation Store
Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a popular adventure RPG for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, is currently on sale for 80% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $5.99. The game features graphical upgrades for the PS5, including 4K resolution and improved framerates, and offers an authentic open world set in 15th Century Bohemia with impactful choices and a detailed combat system.
Free PS5 Upgrade of Fan-Favorite PS4 Adventure Game Out Now
A free PlayStation 5 upgrade for Mafia III: Definitive Edition is now available for owners of the PlayStation 4 version. This upgrade enhances the game with 60 FPS gameplay, improved trophy tracking, better AI, and navigation enhancements, while including all previously released story DLCs.
Charming PS5 Adventure Game Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun, the franchise's first console game in 15 years, is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The adventure game allows players to customize characters and explore the iconic neighborhood while helping characters organize the Big Block Party. Designed for younger players with intuitive controls and a focus on kindness, community, and learning, the game features over 100 minigames and familiar characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster.
The Corsair Skiff 100 Plus's rubber domes bring smooth silence to the membrane market | Review
The Corsair Skiff 100 Plus offers a comfortable and silent typing experience for a membrane gaming keyboard, making it a strong contender in its price range, especially when discounted. While it lacks some premium features like swappable keycaps and N-key rollover, its smooth rubber domes, extra macro keys, and RGB lighting provide good value for casual gamers.
Ghost Of Tsushima Anime Taps Star Wars: Visions Talent For Its 2028 Release
Crunchyroll has revealed new details for the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima anime, including a 2028 release window and key cast and crew members. Takanobu Mizuno, known for Star Wars: Visions, will direct the project at Kamikaze Douga, with Hayate Inc. confirming voice actors Mayumi Saco and Shinya Fukumatsu. The article also notes the growing trend of video game anime adaptations, mentioning projects for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Bloodborne, and Death Stranding.
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun Invites You To Join Elmo’s Big Block Party
Sesame Street: Friends & Fun is now available for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £24.99. Developed by INFINIGON Limited and published by Outright Games, the family adventure game invites players to explore familiar locations, help characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster, and participate in over 100 mini-games and activities.
Why a 21-year-old coder finally ported the real P.T. to PC: 'That something so influential could eventually become…
Programmer Lorean Xavier has successfully ported the influential horror game P.T. to PC, allowing it to run natively on Windows and Linux without copyrighted assets. This fan-made project aims to preserve the original experience while adding modern graphical features and mod support, addressing concerns about the game's limited availability since its delisting in 2015.
Massive Star Wars PS5 Action Game Slashes Price by 85% on PlayStation Store
Electronic Arts has significantly discounted Star Wars Jedi: Survivor by 85% on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5, making it available for $10.49. The sale runs until October 22, 2026. Developed by Respawn Entertainment, the game features Unreal Engine 5 graphics and expanded gameplay mechanics compared to its predecessor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Triple-I Initiative October 2026: Everything Announced At The Showcase
The Triple-I Initiative showcase featured a variety of new game announcements and updates, including Aftergods, Waltz and Jam, Among Us Story: On Guard, and Brotato: Primal Dread. Many of these titles are slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with some also heading to Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms. Several games also have demos available on Steam.
Girls und Panzer: All-Star Tank Carnival announced for Nintendo Switch 2
D3Publisher has announced Girls und Panzer: All-Star Tank Carnival for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch in 2027. Developed by the team behind Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match, it promises an evolved tank action experience with improved graphics and online battles for up to 10 players. The game will also feature exploration of the Oarai setting.
"A creative idea can save more money than AI can right now" – Glen Schofield on his retirement, Callisto Protocol's development, and the state of AAA
Veteran developer Glen Schofield discusses his retirement from game development, citing frustrations with AAA development costs and management decisions at Krafton during The Callisto Protocol's creation. He expresses a preference for smaller teams and creative-driven projects, and sees potential in AI as a creative tool rather than just a cost-saving measure.
