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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.
Silver Pines Review | TheXboxHub
Silver Pines is a survival horror game that blends point-and-click and Metroidvania elements with a David Lynch-inspired mystery narrative. Players control a private detective searching for a missing singer in a small, eerie town. Despite some cumbersome controls and inventory management, the game is praised for its excellent writing, atmospheric world-building, lush visuals, and moody soundtrack.
Crazy Taxi World Tour Reveals Brazil Map | Invision Game Community
SEGA has revealed Brazil as the fourth map for Crazy Taxi World Tour, showcasing the location in a new trailer. The upcoming arcade driving adventure, produced by original creator Kenji Kanno, is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Brazil map features urban streets, coastlines, and recognizable real-world businesses.
What we've been playing - "It's pure video game popcorn movie stuff"
This week's "What We've Been Playing" feature highlights several games. Dom is enjoying the Horde Siege mode in Gears of War on Xbox Series X, describing it as "pure video game popcorn movie stuff." Bertie is savoring the narrative and world-building in The Blood of Dawnwalker on PlayStation 5, and also revisited Quake 3, impressed by its enduring appeal even when played in a browser with AI enhancements.
Mafia III fyller tio och firar med gratis uppgradering
Mafia III: Definitive Edition is receiving free upgrades to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, ten years after its initial release. The update includes a performance boost to 60 frames per second and bug fixes, though save files will not transfer. PC players also receive an update with similar fixes and improved performance.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ is Available on October 20th for Pre-Orders
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23rd, but digital pre-orders grant early access to the campaign and the DMZ extraction mode starting October 20th. The DMZ mode features players scavenging for weapons and cash in Hajin City while battling North Korean forces and rival operators, with dedicated story missions and upgrade systems.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Showcases Brazil’s Exciting Energy In New Trailer
Sega has released a new trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, showcasing the vibrant energy of Brazil as a new playable city. The game, slated for a 2027 release on Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 5, will feature new modes like Cops N' Cabbies. The article also notes the franchise's first mainline title since 2002 has faced backlash for its use of generative AI.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Showcases Critical Acclaim With New Accolades Trailer
Bandai Namco has released an accolades trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, highlighting positive reviews and critical acclaim for the title. Despite ongoing work to improve the PC version, the game has achieved significant sales and is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
These Are Easily The Most Unique Fortnite Skins
This article highlights unique Fortnite skins, focusing on cosmetic items with distinct features not found on others. Examples include skins with unique kill effects, visual damage responses, sound effects, color-changing clothing based on elevation, and transformation abilities.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
My new most-anticipated cozy game is a Lord of the Rings and D&D-inspired take on Animal Crossing that's…
The indie game Humblets, inspired by The Lord of the Rings and Dungeons & Dragons with Animal Crossing-like mechanics, has garnered significant crowdfunding support. Developed by Berry Bite, the game emphasizes hand-made art, relaxed exploration, crafting, and card battles, with planned releases for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
After modders removed Skate's live service bits, devs draw the line with tools that "bypass our systems to unlock paid cosmetics"
EA and Full Circle have stated they do not oppose player creativity or modding in the early access Skate game, but will draw the line at tools that bypass systems to unlock paid cosmetics or unreleased content. This stance comes after the popular ReSkate mod allowed offline play and custom content, with developers emphasizing that such actions harm creators and the development team. While not taking action against ReSkate for now, Full Circle plans to introduce deeper community creation tools in the future.
Call Of Duty: MW4 Early Access Also Includes DMZ, Here’s How To Get In
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will offer early access to its DMZ mode starting October 20, three days before the game's official launch on October 23. Preordering any edition of the game grants access to both the DMZ mode and the campaign early on all platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Sega’s PS5 Open World Game Reboot Reveals Brazil Map on PlayStation Store
Sega revealed the Brazil map for its upcoming open-world game, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, during a press conference at Brazil Game Show 2026. The game, set to release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, will feature Brazil as one of its five launch maps, inspired by its vibrant streetscapes and beaches. Creator Kenji Kanno expressed excitement for players to immerse themselves in the new location.
As Xbox and PlayStation sales reach new lows, analyst says the "US hardware market has not been in a more precarious position since the early 80s"
Analyst Mat Piscatella states the US console hardware market is in its most precarious position since the early 1980s, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S sales significantly down year-over-year due to high prices. Component shortages, exacerbated by AI data center demand, are driving up costs and limiting production, leading to record-high average prices for new consoles.
Gears Of War: E-Day–How’s It Selling? Let’s Unpack Things
Gears of War: E-Day has sold approximately 230,000 copies across Steam and Xbox platforms, with a significant portion of players acquiring it through Game Pass. Analysts suggest that while direct sales are soft, the Game Pass model, including premium upgrades, generated substantial revenue, but questions are being raised about Xbox's overall strategy and its ability to drive console sales.
US console market hasn't been "in a more precarious position since the early 80s," analyst says as PS5 and Xbox Series X price soar to all-time highs
An industry analyst states the US console market is in its most precarious position since the early 1980s due to soaring prices for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, driven by RAM shortages and tariffs. Sales for both Sony and Microsoft have significantly declined year-to-date, reaching all-time lows for Xbox hardware unit sales. While the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI might offer some relief, component availability and pricing remain significant concerns.
Gears of War: E-Day reportedly courts over 1.7m Xbox Game Pass players and makes over $37m since launch
Gears of War: E-Day has reportedly sold around 230,000 copies across Steam and Xbox consoles/PC, generating over $37 million including Premium Edition upgrades and microtransactions. A significant portion of its player base, over 1.7 million, engaged with the game through Xbox Game Pass, with many opting for the $30 Premium Edition upgrade for early access. The article also touches on player overlap with other titles and discusses the studio's confidence in the game as a foundation for future installments.
Arc Raiders When Everything Falls Quest Guide
This guide details how to complete the 'When Everything Falls' quest in Arc Raiders. Players must travel to the Water Towers POI on Spaceport and take photographs of specific locations, including a security booth, reinforced bus, wall breach, Arrival Building security room, Port A of the Launch Towers, the control room, and the launch platform itself. Players are advised to bring a camera and potentially an augment for safe storage.
Arc Raiders Empathetic Prototypes Quest Guide
This guide details how to complete the 'Empathetic Prototypes' quest in Arc Raiders. Players will need to use their grappling hook to reach a crate, disable its magnetic lock, and deliver the 'Project Pathos Empathy Core' to Lance. It is recommended to use a safe pocket augment to ensure the item is not lost upon extraction.
