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Stranger Than Heaven visar upp livet i 1915 års Kokura, Japan
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, will allow players to experience 50 years of Japanese history, with a new video showcasing the year 1915 in Kokura. The game features side activities like arm wrestling and fishing, and will be released on January 15 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Ex-PlayStation lead thinks Sony and Nintendo "should try to keep the current generation as long as possible" amid hardware price hikes: "People are very happy using PS5 and Switch 2"
Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida believes Sony and Nintendo should extend their current console generations due to rising hardware costs. He suggests that players are content with existing hardware like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, and that extending the lifecycle would be beneficial given the increased price of components.
Jurassic World Evolution 3: Prehistoric East Adds A Whole New Look To Your Dinosaur Park
Frontier Developments has released the Prehistoric East expansion for Jurassic World Evolution 3, adding five new dinosaur species and over 230 East Asian-inspired scenery pieces. The DLC, available for £11.99 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, aims to enhance park customization. A free update also introduces new features like raised walkways.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Takes Flight
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE has launched in early access via its Deluxe Edition, with the Standard Edition arriving on October 2nd, 2026. Available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, the game features high-speed dogfights, a cinematic campaign, and the series' largest online offering to date, including cross-platform play.
Controversy erupts around Ace Combat 8 on PC as bundled Belkan War re-release remains problematically attached to the new game, whereas it's standalone on console
Players who pre-ordered Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on PC are experiencing issues with the bundled re-release of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. Unlike console versions where it's standalone, the PC version is attached as DLC, requiring the full 135GB Ace Combat 8 installation to play the 4GB older game, and preventing its use on devices like the Steam Deck.
Geralt Returns! The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Launches With Major Upgrades
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered is now available with significant visual, gameplay, and performance upgrades. Priced at £39.99, it is a free upgrade for eligible owners on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, including the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.
Grab Your Game Pass Gear As Minecraft Dungeons II Opens The Door To A New Adventure
Minecraft Dungeons II has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, offering a new adventure with fresh territory, more loot, and a dangerous new threat. The game is available day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Players can expect explosive battles, customizable equipment, and both solo and multiplayer options.
"Why should we just give up the entire month of November?" – The indie games going head to head with GTA 6
Several indie games, including Flame, Forest and Flood and Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed, are set to launch on November 19, directly competing with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. While analysts caution against this strategy due to GTA 6's massive marketing pull, developers like Fairy Mount Games and Devolver Digital see it as an opportunity to stand out by offering distinct experiences, particularly on PC where GTA 6 will not initially release.
Active Matter Review | TheXboxHub
Active Matter is an online extraction shooter that blends familiar combat mechanics with supernatural anomalies and a horror atmosphere. While the game offers a variety of weapons and enemies, the review criticizes its lack of identity, directionless anomaly system, and unpolished mechanics. The use of generative AI for voice acting is noted as a divisive choice, and despite an unnerving atmosphere, the visuals and overall experience are deemed mediocre and average.
Arthur And Lancelot Team Up In Blades & Battles
Blades & Battles, a new 2.5D fantasy beat 'em up from developer and publisher QUByte Interactive, is now available for PC, PlayStation, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game features Arthur and Lancelot battling supernatural creatures in a mythical Camelot, offering both single-player and local co-op modes with retro arcade combat.
Sadla Roach! Nya Witcher 3 är här
The free remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch for owners of the original game. This update introduces a revamped skill tree system, improved combat mechanics with new enemy patterns and a dynamic camera, and enhanced animations for movement and Roach. Visual upgrades include new lighting, shadows, grass, and textures, with PC featuring path tracing. Additional features include equipment transmog, improved inventory management, a more robust photo mode, and new accessibility options.
Fancy A Bit Of Neighbourly Destruction? NEIGHBORS: Suburban Warfare Is Free On Xbox
NEIGHBORS: Suburban Warfare is now available as a free-to-play multiplayer party brawler on Xbox Series X|S. Developed and published by Invisible Walls, the game allows players to destroy their neighbors' houses using various improvised weapons and gadgets, or defend their own homes.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Metacritic score places it as the best version of the RPG yet and the top-scoring game of 2026
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has achieved a Metascore of 94 on PC, making it the highest-rated version of the game and currently the top-scoring game of 2026. While the original release and its Complete Edition had strong scores, the remastered version surpasses them, particularly when compared to the mixed reception of the Nintendo Switch port.
Five Hearts Under One Roof Season 2 – New Romances And Familiar Faces Hit Xbox
Five Hearts Under One Roof Season 2 has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support for £19.24. Developed and published by StoryTaco.inc, the romance simulation game introduces three new heroines alongside returning characters, offering deeper story branches and new gameplay systems. The sequel previously received Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
Who Are You? Lost In Loss Explores A World Of Missing Memories
Lost in Loss, a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game from Soroka Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £8.39. The game challenges players to help characters rediscover their identities by finding hidden objects and solving puzzles within beautifully drawn environments.
All versions of The Witcher 3 "that exist in the world" will be upgraded with the free Remastered edition today
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that all existing versions of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a free upgrade to the Remastered edition today. This update includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions by default and brings significant graphical and gameplay enhancements across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with specific improvements for Nintendo Switch.
In another unprecedented move, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is changing double XP tokens so they count down in match and not real-time
Activision has announced that double XP tokens in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will now only count down while actively in a match, a change long requested by the community. This move, along with other recent adjustments like a skin toggle in Warzone and matchmaking updates, aims to re-engage lapsed players. The new system will also apply to existing tokens from previous Call of Duty titles.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Sets New All-Time Concurrent Player Record on Steam With Remastered Release
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has achieved a new all-time peak of 120,324 concurrent players on Steam following its release. This free upgrade for existing owners, which includes numerous enhancements like improved combat and DLSS support, has significantly boosted player engagement.
Control Resonant Benefited from The Power of the PS5, Says Lead Gameplay Designer
Lead gameplay designer Sergey Mohov discussed how Remedy Entertainment leveraged the power of the PlayStation 5 for Control Resonant, enabling larger environments and more on-screen action. He highlighted the use of the DualSense controller's adaptive triggers and haptic feedback for an immersive combat experience. The article also mentions upcoming updates like New Game++ and a Photo Mode, and references a positive review score.
GTA 6’s Latest Screenshots Showcase Hunting, Thunderstorms, Wildlife and More
New details and screenshots for Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal gameplay elements such as hunting, wildlife encounters, and combat scenarios involving masks and firearms. The article also highlights the game's advanced weather system, featuring thunderstorms. Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to release on November 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
