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Diablo Discussion w/Devs: Diablo V, Season of Hell’s Legacy, and The Amazon | Official XBOX Podcast
Developers from Blizzard Entertainment discuss major Diablo announcements at BlizzCon, including Diablo V, Season 15 of Diablo IV, and the upcoming Amazon class. The team highlights the game's evolution, player reception, and the creative process behind new content and future installments.
Xbox Game Pass Gets 12 More Games In September
Microsoft has announced 12 new games coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass in September, with some arriving day-one. Titles include Kernel Hearts, Well Dweller, Minecraft Dungeons II, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Dune: Awakening. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30.
Flameseeker Chronicles: Hands on with Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity’s finale, Code of Creation
This preview of Guild Wars 2's final update for Visions of Eternity, Code of Creation, details the new underground map Leyspring Hollows, its lore involving the Inquest, and the new meta event. It also highlights new group content like a fractal and raid encounter, and showcases the new legendary sword Wages of Stars.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of new titles throughout September and October, including Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30th.
Diablo 5 doesn't have towns or safe zones because you're the safe zone now, buddy: "You and your band of…
Diablo 5 will feature a unique approach to safety zones, with players and their traveling caravan serving as the primary safe havens in a fallen world. Executive producer Matt Zitterman explained that this design choice aligns with the narrative and the game's return to randomized dungeons. The caravan will grow with survivors, becoming a hub for merchants, crafters, and companions, offering deeper storytelling opportunities.
Acclaimed 2023 PS5 RPG 75% Off on PS Store, All DLC Included
The acclaimed 2023 PlayStation 5 action RPG Remnant II Ultimate Edition is available for 75% off on the PlayStation Store until September 24, priced at $20.99. This deal includes all DLC, such as the Elder, Radiant, and Void Armor Sets, and the Survival Pack. The game, a sequel to Remnant: From the Ashes, features co-op gameplay and challenging boss encounters.
Diablo V will have multiplayer, but it sounds like the devs haven’t tied down how it works yet
Diablo V will feature multiplayer, allowing players to experience all content with friends, similar to Diablo IV. However, specific details about how multiplayer will function are still being finalized by the development team and are expected to be revealed closer to the game's 2029 release. The game is set in an apocalyptic Sanctuary with procedurally generated maps.
Diablo 5 Doubles Down On The Darkness, But Hope Still Has A Place In Sanctuary
Diablo 5 will feature a significantly darker and more post-apocalyptic setting than previous entries, with Diablo having already conquered Sanctuary. The game will explore humanity's fall through layered storytelling and visual cues, while still offering a glimmer of hope as players, as the heir to Westmarch, lead survivors to reclaim the land. Blizzard aims to blend the grim atmosphere with themes of survival and eventual victory.
Amid relentless layoffs at Xbox, Fable lead says "so many people" at the company see the RPG as "vital to the DNA of the platform," which "protected us over a long development cycle"
Despite significant layoffs at Xbox and the cancellation of other projects, the upcoming RPG Fable is considered vital to the platform's identity, which has protected its long development cycle. Director Ralph Fulton believes the game is important to video games as a whole, offering a unique combination of elements. Fable is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Everything we've gleaned about Diablo 5 since its BlizzCon 2026 reveal - a game that appears to be much more than Diablo 4.5
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed details for Diablo 5, scheduled for a spring 2029 release, indicating it will be a significant departure from Diablo 4. Set a century after Diablo 4, the game features a world fully conquered by Diablo, a more compact, procedurally generated landscape, and a focus on story-driven RPG elements with companions serving as vendors. The game will reintroduce features like Runewords and gear sets inspired by Diablo 2, and aims to offer more classes at launch than previous titles.
Review: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Nintendo Switch 2)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a triumphant return for the franchise on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering fast-paced action, an engaging story, and sublime visuals. Developed by Capcom using the RE Engine, the game features satisfying combat, creative boss fights, and a compelling narrative centered around Miyamoto Musashi's battle against demonic forces.
Control Resonant: 15 Essential Things to Know
Control Resonant, the sequel to Remedy Entertainment's supernatural action game, shifts focus to Dylan Faden as the new protagonist in a warped Manhattan. The game introduces a shapeshifting melee weapon called The Aberrant, a core combat loop centered around a 'Gap System' for staggering enemies, and new Resonance abilities. It will launch on September 24th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring a larger open-ended city environment and seamless dialogue integration.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Drops New Look At The Boosted Switch Axe in Action
A new showcase for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance highlights the enhanced Switch Axe, demonstrating how the Boost Bracer can augment its damage-dealing capabilities. While a concrete release date for 2027 has not been announced, the footage offers a glimpse of the weapon's potential against formidable monsters like the new Elder Dragon, Gundoraja.
Control Resonant’s Review Embargo Ends on September 18th, 6 AM PST
The review embargo for Remedy Entertainment's upcoming action RPG, Control Resonant, will lift on September 18th at 6 AM PST. The game launches on September 24th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a Digital Deluxe Edition on PlayStation offering 48 hours of early access. The title promises around 30 hours of core gameplay.
Undecember brings a roguelike wave defense mode, merges dungeons, and adds new items
Undecember has launched its new Farside season, introducing the roguelike wave defense mode 'Agony Wave' where players face enemy waves and choose blessings or curses. The update also merges the Constellation of Time and Chaos dungeons, adds two new skill runes, and improves essence gain from the Zodiac Pass.
FOUNTAINS Is Ready To Test Your Soulslike Skills On Xbox
The soulslike action-RPG Fountains has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring its Extended Edition which includes the Shattered Shape expansion. Originally released on Steam to positive reviews, the game offers a seamless, interconnected world with demanding combat and adjustable difficulty settings.
Acclaimed 2026 RPG With Great Reviews Out Now on PlayStation 5
The acclaimed RPG Mewgenics, from The Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen, is now available on PlayStation 5. This turn-based roguelike tactics game, where players breed cats for challenges, has received exceptional reviews, boasting a global player rating of 4.92/5 and a Top Critic Average of 89/100 on OpenCritic. Critics have praised its charm, polish, replayability, and over 100 hours of strategic gameplay.
Diablo 5 Isn’t Reinventing The Combat Wheel, It’s Making It Spin Even Faster
Blizzard Entertainment executive producer Matt Zitterman stated that Diablo 5 will not reinvent the combat wheel but will focus on enhancing the visceral, action-forward gameplay established in previous titles. The game aims to incorporate beloved elements from Diablo 2, Diablo 3, and Diablo 4, offering a familiar yet fresh experience for fans. Diablo 5 is slated for a 2029 release on PC and will feature new character classes.
Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve – Official Story Overview Trailer
The official story overview trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Veve has been released, detailing the game's narrative of lies and conspiracies. The game is set to launch on October 2nd, 2026, with pre-orders unlocking the F-14A aircraft and exclusive access to Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. A Deluxe Edition will also be available, including three days of early access and a premium ace pass voucher.
Warlock is "fundamentally a linear story," Wizards of the Coast says
Wizards of the Coast and Invoke have stated that their upcoming Dungeons and Dragons title, Warlock, will feature a fundamentally linear story, contrasting with the player agency seen in games like Baldur's Gate 3. While set in an open world, the narrative will focus on a pre-written campaign for the character Kaatri, with no branching paths or morality system. This approach is intended to deliver a strong narrative experience, with Invoke's VP Dominic Guay emphasizing that the core campaign outcomes are set.
