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Never Played Football Manager Before? Here are Some First-Timer Tips Before Football Manager 27 Arrives
This guide offers tips for new players approaching Football Manager 27, a realistic football simulation series. Sports Interactive Senior Features Manager Ant Farley explains how the game caters to newcomers with features like delegation and Tactical Tweaks, while also emphasizing the importance of patience and understanding the game's unpredictability. The article also touches on the differences between the PC and console versions of the game.
Xreal opens pre-orders for Aura Android XR glasses today
Xreal has opened pre-orders for its Aura Android XR glasses, developed in conjunction with Google and Qualcomm. These glasses are the first to run on Google's Android XR operating system, powered by Qualcomm processors and featuring compatibility with Google Gemini AI functions. The glasses boast 1200p resolution at 120Hz, Bose sound, and a lightweight design, with options for wired mirroring to PCs or consoles. Pre-order pricing ranges from $1,099 to $1,499 USD, with shipping expected in mid-November.
GTA 6's PS5 install size is so big you could store 3500 copies of Balatro inside
Grand Theft Auto 6 is reportedly set to have a massive 210 GB file size on PlayStation 5, significantly larger than Red Dead Redemption 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This large download size highlights ongoing concerns about storage space on modern gaming consoles and PCs, especially for players with limited internet bandwidth.
Primal Planet’s Prehistoric Survival Hits Xbox And PlayStation
Primal Planet, a hand-crafted metroidvania blending pixel-art exploration with survival, crafting, and combat, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for £16.74. Developed by Seethingswarm and published by Pretty Soon, the game features a story about a cave dweller protecting their family in a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs and an underlying alien mystery. It also supports local co-op and was previously available on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
If GTA 6 Beats Football On Thanksgiving, That’s A Win, EA Founder Says
EA founder Bing Gordon believes Grand Theft Auto 6 would be a success if it sells 75 million copies, a figure he derived from trailer viewership. He also suggested that playing GTA 6 over watching football on Thanksgiving would signify its cultural impact. Despite the lack of official sales data, projections indicate massive commercial success for the highly anticipated title.
Forget Xbox, Sony just launched its own translucent controllers in the form of the PS5 Prism collection — and they’re a nostalgic hit of retro gaming aesthetics that channel the late ‘90s in a fresh, modern way’
Sony has launched its new 'Prism' collection for the PlayStation 5, featuring translucent controllers and console covers in Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray. This retro-inspired design channels the popular transparent aesthetics of the late 1990s, aiming to appeal to long-term PlayStation fans and capitalize on the current trend of translucent gaming hardware. The new accessories are priced slightly higher than standard editions and will be available for pre-order on November 10, 2026, with an official launch on February 4, 2027.
Underwear, Aliens And Rage Mode: Gennady Arrives On PC And Consoles
Gennady, a roguelike platformer developed by Feed 64 and published by Sobaka Studio LLP, is now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £16.74. The game features a unique hand-drawn visual style and brutal combat where players utilize fists, futuristic weapons, and a 'Rage Mode' to overcome grotesque alien creatures in procedurally generated environments.
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.
Fall Adventure Takes Its Pixel-Art Platforming Into The Caves
Fall Adventure, a 2D pixel-art platformer from RainForest Game Studio and published by Corvo, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19 per version. The game challenges players to descend through caves, collecting magical orbs using a simple dash mechanic.
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.
Platypus Steps Launches On Xbox And PC
Platypus Steps, a puzzle-platforming game developed and published by Afil Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game challenges players to build a safe route for a baby platypus to reach cookies, avoiding various hazards.
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.
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.
Punch, Parry And Unleash RIOT Supers In Fallen City Brawl
Fallen City Brawl, a new pixel-art beat 'em up developed by Eastasiasoft and Fallen City Studio, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £12.49. The game features four playable characters, seven stages of street combat inspired by classic arcade brawlers, and a combat system with combos, counters, and special RIOT Super attacks.
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.
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.
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time – the timeline explained and why it doesn’t matter
This article explains the complex timeline of The Legend of Zelda series, focusing on how Ocarina of Time fits in and whether playing other games is necessary before its remake. It clarifies that while the timeline is intricate, individual games are largely self-contained, and new players can jump in without prior knowledge.
