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Session: Skate Sim Barcelona DLC Takes Skaters To Europe’s Street Skating Capital
Session: Skate Sim has released its new Barcelona DLC, offering players a new European street skating location. The DLC is available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch for £6.59. It features iconic plazas and ledges, along with seven new items for the object dropper.
Witchbrook gets January 2027 release date
Chucklefish and Robotality have announced that the witch-themed life simulation game Witchbrook will be released on January 28, 2027. The game, which supports up to four-player co-op, will launch simultaneously on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Palworld studio still hopes to release the game on Switch 2 one day, despite being in a legal battle with Nintendo
Despite an ongoing legal battle with Nintendo over alleged patent infringement, Palworld developer Pocketpair remains hopeful about bringing the game to the Switch 2. CEO Takuru Mizobe expressed enthusiasm for the platform, though a port is unlikely until the lawsuit is resolved. The game has achieved significant sales and player counts since its 2024 release.
WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 6 Is Here With A Street Fighter Surprise
WWE 2K26 has launched its final Ringside Pass season, Season 6, which includes new wrestlers like Royce Keys, The Natural Disasters, and Octagón Jr., along with a separate Street Fighter Elite Pack. This crossover pack allows players to use WWE Superstars as iconic Street Fighter characters, each with signature moves. The update is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
As No Man's Sky arrives on mobile, Hello Games celebrates with a spooky update for all that includes delivery missions and "seamless" interstellar travel
No Man's Sky has launched on iOS devices, making it available on iPhone and iPad. Alongside this mobile release, developer Hello Games has deployed the 'Forsaken' update for all platforms, introducing Halloween-themed content, new delivery missions, and a 'seamless warping' feature for interstellar travel.
Don't tell Rockstar, but GameSir is launching two new GTA 6-inspired colorways of its G7 Pro controller
GameSir is releasing two new colorways for its G7 Pro controller, inspired by Grand Theft Auto 6's Vice City aesthetic. The 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Ocean Breeze' editions are designed for Xbox and feature premium finishes at the standard G7 Pro price point, avoiding the typical price-gouging seen around major game launches. These controllers are available for pre-order and are expected to ship in November 2026.
2022 PS5 RPG Is Cheaper Than Bread on PS Store, DLC Included
The open-world fantasy RPG Outward Definitive Edition, originally released in 2022 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, is currently available for a steep discount of 95% on the PlayStation Store. This bundle includes all DLC and offers a significant saving from its usual $39.99 price, with the deal lasting until November 5, 2026.
GTA 6 Breaks A Record, And It’s Not Even Out Yet
Grand Theft Auto 6 has set a new record for purchase intent among US console and PC gamers, with nearly one in three planning to buy the game upon release. This unprecedented demand, fueled by a 13-year gap since Grand Theft Auto 5, is expected to boost sales of hardware and accessories. Despite the immense commercial anticipation, experts believe the game will not solve deeper issues within the industry.
PS Store Drops Intriguing PS5 Exclusive Adventure Game
The PlayStation Store has released Hunter's Moon, a new PS5 exclusive historical narrative folk-horror adventure game. Developed by Twin Swans, a studio founded by veterans behind The Stanley Parable and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, the game is available for $19.99 and features hand-crafted art and full voice acting.
Final Fantasy Resonance and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 success means "all signals" point to Square Enix making a mainline turn-based JRPG, analyst says: "Just a matter of time"
Following the strong performance of Final Fantasy Resonance and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an analyst suggests Square Enix should return to mainline turn-based JRPGs. Resonance has sold 400,000 copies, generating $20 million, indicating a significant market appetite that the company may have overlooked in its shift towards action-oriented titles.
PS5 Gets Console-Exclusive Sci-Fi Game in Popular Franchise
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 3, a free-to-play sci-fi action game coming to PlayStation 5 and PC. The game will feature cross-play and large-scale team battles with Mobile Suits from various Gundam universes. A release date has not yet been announced, but a Japan-only playtest is confirmed.
GTA 6 file size revealed at 210GB, but SSD upgrades aren't the answer if you're already running out of space
The file size for Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly been revealed as 210GB for the PlayStation 5 version, placing it among the largest game installs. The article discusses the implications for console storage, suggesting that external hard drives for PS4 games might be a more cost-effective solution than upgrading to a larger internal SSD.
Phantom Blade Zero will already be "well past" 1 million copies sold, analyst says, but the action RPG "won't hit the highs" of Black Myth: Wukong's "insane sales"
Market research firm Alinea Analytics estimates that Phantom Blade Zero has already surpassed one million pre-release sales across PC and PlayStation 5, with a significant portion coming from China. While these sales are strong, they are not expected to reach the "insane sales" figures of Black Myth: Wukong, which sold over 30 million copies.
Marvel's Ghost Rider movie adds rising Heated Rivalry star, and fans think they've already worked out who…
Marvel Studios is reportedly in talks with rising star Connor Storrie to join Ryan Gosling in the upcoming Ghost Rider film. While Gosling is expected to play Johnny Blaze, Storrie is rumored to portray a different Spirit of Vengeance, possibly Danny Ketch, which fans speculate could offer a fresh take on the character's origins. The film is set to begin production next year with a July 2028 release date.
GTA 6 file size revealed on PS5 and it's the biggest single-player game ever
Grand Theft Auto 6 will require 210GB of storage space on PlayStation 5, making it the largest single-player game ever released. This massive file size is expected to be similar on Xbox Series X/S and does not include potential day-one patches. The size far exceeds previous Rockstar titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5.
Sucker Punch Lays Off 24 Staff Weeks After Ghost of Yōtei’s Echoes of Sekigahara Launch
Sucker Punch Productions, the studio behind Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yōtei, has laid off 24 employees, approximately 10 percent of its staff. This decision comes less than a month after the launch of the Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara expansion, despite the game selling millions. The layoffs are attributed to market challenges and the needs of the studio's next project, and follow similar cuts at other PlayStation studios like Bluepoint Games and Bungie.
How Minecraft’s Community Servers Have Developed Their Own Virtual Economies
Rockstar Games has detailed the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, as the setting for Grand Theft Auto 6. The game will feature Vice City as its central urban area, surrounded by diverse environments including tropical islands, swamps, and rural backcountry. The map is expected to be significantly larger and more varied than Grand Theft Auto V's.
GTA 6 is a massive 210GB download on PlayStation 5
Grand Theft Auto 6 will require a 210GB download on PlayStation 5, according to PlayStation Game Size. This large file size is attributed to the game's dense content, detailed open-world map, and cinematic story. The download size is comparable to other large games on the platform like Call of Duty.
Conan Exiles Enhanced har utannonserats till PS5 och Xbox Series X/S
Funcom has announced that Conan Exiles Enhanced, which includes a move to Unreal Engine 5 and graphical improvements, will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in early 2027. This enhanced version is a free upgrade for existing owners and will also feature cross-play across all platforms shortly after launch. Additional content, including the 'Legacy of the Giant-King' story chapter, is planned for release.
Rapport: GTA VI:s nedladdningsstorlek på PS5 är 210 GB
A report from Playstation Game Size suggests that Grand Theft Auto VI will require a 210 GB download on PlayStation 5, significantly larger than Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Pre-loading will be available one week before the game's release on November 12, with the official launch on November 18-19.