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Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For November, 2026
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers can claim Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered, and Monster Train 2 for free in November 2026. These titles will be available from November 3rd to November 30th.
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for November 2026
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for November 2026, which include Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider: The Darkness Trilogy Remastered, and Monster Train 2. These titles will be available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners on November 3rd.
PS Plus Essential November Free Games Bring Fan Favorites
Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for November 2026, featuring Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, and Monster Train 2. These titles will be available to subscribers starting November 3.
PS Plus Adds Beloved Bandai Namco PS5, PS4 RPG
The acclaimed RPG Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition has been added to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs for October. It joins Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and Monster Energy Supercross 2 - The Official Video Game on PS5 and PS4.
Mole Mania Leads Three Game Boy Additions to Switch Online on October 27
Mole Mania, Avenging Spirit, and Pinball: Revenge of the 'Gator are being added to the Game Boy app on Nintendo Switch Online on October 27. Mole Mania, a 1996 puzzle game produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, is the headline addition, with the other two being a Jaleco arcade conversion and an early HAL Laboratory pinball title.
How Pantaloon is curating an "evolving library of bold and bizarre games" with its new subscription service
Pantaloon has launched the Playbill, a new subscription service offering an evolving library of bold and bizarre indie games, inspired by the Criterion Collection. Co-founder Jamin Smith aims to foster a curated community, differentiating it from larger services like Xbox Game Pass and Apple Arcade by maintaining a leaner selection. The service includes 14 launch titles, exclusive demos, and prototypes, with partner games rotating based on subscriber numbers.
Here's our second wave of Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026
Microsoft has announced the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2026. The additions include the console debuts of The Séance of Blake Manor and Mouthwashing, alongside Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. Several games are also departing the service.
Xbox Game Pass’s Newest Wave Is Headlined By A Huge Final Fantasy Adventure
Xbox Game Pass has revealed its second wave of October game additions, headlined by Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and its Yuffie expansion. The service will also add Sandustry, Dodo Duckie, Scramble Knights Online, The Séance of Blake Manor, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, and Terrible Lizards throughout the month. November's lineup will include Pit of Goblin.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Plants vs Zombies: Replanted Coming to Game Pass in October
Microsoft has announced its lineup of games coming to Game Pass in October, highlighted by the addition of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Plants vs Zombies: Replanted on October 29th. Several other titles across various genres will also be added, while a significant number of games are set to leave the service on October 31st.
PS Plus Extra, Premium October Games Include Returning Title
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in October 2026. The lineup includes the day-one console debut of the co-op first-person shooter Mycopunk, alongside titles like Horizon Forbidden West and Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition. Classic games Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition will also be available for Premium subscribers.
Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in October
Sony has announced the new games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in October. The lineup includes The Midnight Walk, Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition, and Monster Energy Supercross 25. Premium subscribers will also receive Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition.
Go All in on All-Out Warfare in Battlefield 6 with EA Play
Electronic Arts is promoting its EA Play subscription service, highlighting benefits for games like Battlefield 6, Apex Legends, Madden NFL 27, NHL 27, and College Football 27. Subscribers gain unlimited access to a catalog of titles, seasonal rewards, and discounts on EA digital purchases, with specific content available through various tiers like Game Pass Ultimate.
October’s Humble Choice Has Dropped – Get Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and 7 More PC Games for $15
Humble Bundle has released its October lineup for Humble Choice, offering subscribers Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Psychonauts 2, and six other PC games for $15. This monthly subscription service provides a curated selection of titles.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in North America
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is the next game to be offered in the Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials in North America, running from October 9 to October 15. Active Nintendo Switch Online members can download and play the full game during this period, with save data transferable to the full version. The game will also be available at a 45 percent discount until October 18.
Here are our Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October, with Battlefield 6 being the headline addition. Several new titles, including Valor Mortis and Bluey's Happy Snaps, will launch directly into the service. However, popular titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Pacific Drive will be leaving Game Pass on October 15th.
Xbox Game Pass Gets Gears Of War: E-Day And These 11 Games In October
Microsoft has announced the latest lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for October, led by Gears of War: E-Day. The subscription service will also add Minecraft Dungeons 2, Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and several other titles throughout the first half of the month, including multiple day-one releases across cloud, console, and PC.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in October, including Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and Echo Weaver, all available on day one. The service also highlights recently added games like Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons II. Several games, including A Plague Tale: Requiem and Evil West, will be leaving the Game Pass library on October 15.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Nintendo has announced that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will be the next game available through its Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe. Active members can play the full game for free from September 23 to September 30, with the option to carry over save data to the full version.
Nex Playground maker secures over $150 million to expand globally
Nex, the company behind the controller-free Nex Playground console, has secured over $150 million in financing to support its global expansion. The active play system has sold over 1 million units and is targeting Europe and Asia. The company also appointed Jeff Shouger as its new CFO.
"Every major publisher has approached us to review their old Kinect and Wii catalogue" - Nex Playground is spoilt for choice as its international rollout continues
Nex Playground, a family-friendly micro-console, is expanding globally, with Germany being its next major market. The company has sold over a million units and is seeing strong subscription attach rates. Nex Team is actively reviewing older Kinect and Wii titles for potential revival on its platform, alongside new partnerships with Sega and Bandai Namco for Pac-Man and Sonic Forces: Rival Rush.
