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When is The Witcher 3 Remastered release time?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will launch simultaneously worldwide on September 29 at 10am UTC. This free upgrade for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. Players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will not receive the remaster but will get the DLCs for free.
Stranger Than Heaven Studio Made The Tupac Resurrection Less Weird By Not Using AI
RGG Studio's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, will feature the likeness of the late rapper Tupac Shakur as the character Amaru. The studio confirmed that traditional research methods and archival footage were used, explicitly stating that no artificial intelligence technology was employed to create the character, aiming to treat Shakur's legacy with respect. Snoop Dogg also appears in the game as the character Orpheus.
GTA 6 $400 Collector’s Edition Comes With Everything Except The Game
Rockstar Games has announced a $400 collector's edition for Grand Theft Auto 6 that notably does not include the game itself. The 'Goodtime State – Vice City Collection' features various themed merchandise and is available for preorder, set to arrive on the game's launch day, November 19.
Free Play Days – PGA TOUR 2K25, The Escapists 2, Young Suns, and The Division 2
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several games including PGA TOUR 2K25 and The Division 2 for all Xbox members, and The Escapists 2 and Young Suns for Xbox Game Pass members. These titles are available from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27, with options to purchase the games at a discount after the trial period.
CONTROL Resonant Is Ready To Tear Reality Apart
Remedy Entertainment has released Control Resonant for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, priced at £49.99 for the Standard Edition and £58.49 for the Deluxe Edition. The sequel shifts focus to Dylan Faden as he navigates a reality-warping Manhattan corrupted by paranatural forces, expanding the universe of the original Control. Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen highlighted the team's ambition to push the series' scale, combat, and storytelling.
Fancy A Life At Sea? Seafarer: The Ship Sim Has You Covered
Seafarer: The Ship Sim has officially launched its 1.0 version on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, after an Early Access period. The game offers players a comprehensive ship simulation experience, including cargo runs, rescue missions, and a story-driven campaign. It also features cooperative multiplayer for up to four players and utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for its visuals.
Poker, Magic And Monsters Collide In Heroes of Magic & Cards
Heroes of Magic & Cards, a card-based adventure combining poker, magic, and roguelike deckbuilding, is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by First Day Games and published by Forever Entertainment, the game features strategic card combat where poker hands determine attacks and abilities.
SiN: Reloaded Gives One Of The 90s’ Most Ambitious Shooters A New Lease Of Life
Nightdive Studios has released SiN: Reloaded, a remastered version of the 1998 first-person shooter, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The remaster features HD textures, updated models, support for up to 4K resolution at 120 FPS, and includes the Wages of SiN expansion.
Forget Checkmate – Five Elements Chess Is All About Magic
Five Elements Chess, developed by Candleman Games, has been released for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game blends match-three mechanics with spell-dueling based on Five Elements theory, offering a strategic yet accessible experience with a calm visual style. It supports both local and online player-versus-player modes.
Laundering Simulator Turns A Laundromat Into A Criminal Empire
Laundering Simulator, a management simulation game developed and published by Ritual Interactive, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £12.49. The game tasks players with running a laundromat while simultaneously managing a secret counterfeit money operation, with a recent update adding a spa and casino to expand the criminal enterprise.
Drive Me Crazy Turns A Missing Wedding Ring Into A Romantic Mystery
Drive Me Crazy, a live-action interactive adventure game from Tenth Art Studio and EE GAMES, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £8.39. The game centers on a romantic mystery where the player must find a missing wedding ring amidst a protagonist's complicated romantic history.
PS5 Gets Hit Adventure Game That Resident Evil Fans Will Love
The survival horror adventure game Heartworm, inspired by classic Resident Evil and Silent Hill titles, is launching on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on October 1, 2026. Developed by Vincent Adinolfi and published by DreadXP, the game previously received a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Heartworm will also be available on Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles.
Det omtyckta retro-skräckspelet Heartworm kommer till konsol
The well-received retro horror game Heartworm, originally released on PC, is coming to consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on October 1st. Developed by Vincent Adinolfi and published by DreadXP, the game draws inspiration from psychological horror classics like Silent Hill and Half-Life, featuring a visual style reminiscent of the original PlayStation.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says the XCOM-style turn-based genre felt like a 'natural fit' for the spin-off — 'When you look at Rainbow Six, its DNA is tactical, it's just that it's first-person'
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron explained that the decision to make the spin-off a turn-based tactics game, similar to XCOM, felt like a natural fit due to the core tactical DNA of the Rainbow Six series. He noted that the development team at Ubisoft Paris also had prior experience with turn-based titles like Mario + Rabbids, which helped in convincing Ubisoft and the Rainbow Six team of the genre choice.
Nintendo Switch 2 is at its lowest price ever but you better act fast
The Nintendo Switch is currently available at its lowest price ever, selling for £354.99 at retailers like Argos and Smyths, which is significantly cheaper than its recent increased price of £419.99. This makes it a more attractive option than the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for holiday purchases, especially as those consoles are unlikely to see price cuts due to upcoming major game releases like Grand Theft Auto 6.
Farming Camp Turns Evertree Into A Cozy Summer Adventure
Farming Camp, a cozy single-player adventure game developed by Innerfire Studios and published by SOEDESCO, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £25.99. The game blends farm management with minigames, teenage drama, and competition, offering around 15-20 hours of story-driven gameplay.
Such A Guy Is A 4K Interactive Romance With More Than 20 Endings
Such A Guy, an interactive romance and guesthouse management game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Developed by SUCH ONE STUDIO and published by NiuGamer, the game features over 1,000 minutes of 4K live-action footage and more than 20 possible endings.
Control Resonant Out Now With Some Changes
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant is now available, shifting the focus from Jesse Faden to her brother Dylan in a distorted Manhattan. The game introduces a new melee-focused combat system and a more open-ended structure compared to the original Control. Early reviews are largely positive, with Metacritic scores of 84 for PlayStation 5 and PC, though the combat changes are proving divisive.
Would You Pull The Lever? The Trolley Solution Arrives On Xbox And PlayStation
The philosophical puzzle game, The Trolley Solution, has been released on Xbox and PlayStation consoles for £8.39. Developed and published by Take IT Studio!, the game presents players with 20 variations of the classic trolley problem, incorporating puzzles and minigames. An expansion pack is also available.
A leaker claims the PS6 and Xbox 'Helix' chips have been finalized, and that the Microsoft's console could be 40% more powerful than the PlayStation — and gamers are worrying about what the powerful news systems will cost
A leaker claims the chips for the PlayStation 6 and the next Xbox, codenamed 'Helix', have been finalized. The leaks suggest the Xbox console could offer 56 TFLOPS of power compared to the PlayStation 6's 40 TFLOPS, significantly more than current-generation consoles. Gamers are expressing concern over the potential high cost of these next-generation machines.
