Games
Sources: Polygon, Kotaku
PS Plus October 2026 Lineup Confirmed, Includes Newest Mafia Game
On Wednesday, Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed the lineup of games joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in October. The latest Mafia game, Horizon Forbidden West, and more will be available starting Oct. 20.
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Epic Brags That Its New 'Vibe Coded' Store Launcher Is Faster Than Steam
Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, is leaning into generative AI, and they really want you to know it. In a blog post on Wednesday, the Epic Games Store Team announced that a preview build of its new store launcher is available for download. The post even claims the new…
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'Clayface' First Reactions Officially Praise "Sensational" New DC Thriller
Since it was first announced, DC's Clayfacehas been a bit of a tough sell. The horror film focused on one of Batman's villains, sans the actual Caped Crusader, brings to mind Sony's deluge of villain-focused Spider-Man movies that are campy at best and absolutely unwatchable at…
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Over the Hill Just Invented the Cozy Driving Game and I'm in Love
Like Jusant, Over the Hill presents a clean, aspirational vision of an outdoorsy pastime, all smoothed and streamlined for maximum relaxing pleasure. Like Jusant, it's a meditative, peaceful game of exploration that's focused on taking it easy, reading the environment carefully,…
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Disney's Survival Thriller 'Whalefall' Proves How Hard It Is to Replicate 'The Martian'
Whalefall, Daniel Kraus’ 2023 novel about a scuba diver swallowed by a sperm whale,is often compared to Andy Weir’s 2011 book The Martiansince both focus on men trapped alone in dire situations using all of their knowledge and skills to survive. Ridley Scott and Drew Goddard’s…
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20 Of The Most Forward-Looking Cosplay Fits From Tokyo Game Show 2026
There's no reason to wait for a game's release to dress up as your favorite character
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When Rockstar Needed To Delay GTA 6 Again, Take-Two’s CEO Replied: ‘Please Tell Me You’re Kidding’
Strauss Zelnick eventually understood why it needed more time and provided it
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How Over-reliance On Google Calendar Ruined My Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Playthrough
'Added to your calendar' meant something totally different than what I've become used to
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GTA 6 Leaker Announces They Won’t Release The Full Game: ‘The Leeks Stop For Now’
Cyberleek seems done with leaks, but says there is a dead man's switch waiting if someone comes after them
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Enshrouded Is A Survival Adventure Perfected To A Form Of Art By Its Players
After two years as an Early Access hit, the full launch for PC and PlayStation 5 is just hours away.
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Players Are Furious About Total War: Shogun 2‘s AI-Upscaled ‘Enhanced’ Edition
Steam users say it runs worse, looks worse, adds more bugs, and clearly used genAI to enlarge the artwork
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The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake’s Latest Trailer Shows A Lot Of Old, But Some Surprising New
The Switch 2 remake is mostly a faithful reimagining of the N64 classic, but it is making it easier to face old foes once more
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Rockstar Swears You Won’t Have To Wait Nearly A Decade For Its Next Game After GTA6
The wait between Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 6 was just under a decade
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Garry’s Mod Creator Says He’s ‘Ashamed’ And ‘Embarrassed’ By The Response To His Latest Project: ‘I’ve Let Everybody Down’
s&box is in a bit of a pickle, but Newman has plans to turn the game around
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Ubisoft Is Closing Down Yet Another Studio, Possibly Ending A 25-Year Fan-Favorite Franchise
Could this be the end for Trials?
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20 Years Ago, Lord of the Rings Paved the Way for New Zealand's Weirdest Zombie Movie
Director Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is undeniably one of the greatest fantasy films ever. The acting, phenomenal soundtrack, and breathtaking New Zealand scenery make it a masterclass from beginning to end.
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The Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 Patch Is Officially 'On the Way'
All platforms except the Nintendo Switch 2 have received fixes for The Witcher 3 following the launch of the remastered version on Sept. 29. Fans have appreciated developer CD Projekt Red's commitment to make this free update to their award-winning game meet fans' expectations,…
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