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Title: When You Search For This New Switch 2 Indie Game, An āUnauthorizedā Knockoff With āAI-Generated Assetsā Shows Up, Too
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:32 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/haunted-paws-switch-2-indie-world-nintendo-ghostly-whiskers-2000750524
Haunted Paws was just shown off at this morningās Indie World showcase
Title: PS5 Finally Gets Really Cool-Looking Translucent Controllers And Console Covers
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:50:50 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/ps5-finally-gets-really-cool-looking-translucent-controllers-and-console-covers-2000750520
The Prism Collection is going on sale in November
Title: Valve Knows Steam Has An AI Slop Problem And Has A āSignificant Number Of Peopleā Working On It
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:30:21 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/valve-steam-ai-clone-rip-offs-next-fest-slop-developers-demos-2000750496
However, as usual, the company puts the onus to solve it on the developers who are getting screwed
Title: Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Launches $72.5 Million Lawsuit Again CNN Contributor Scott Jennings For Defamation
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:15:27 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/twitch-streamer-hasan-piker-launches-72-5-million-lawsuit-again-cnn-contributor-scott-jennings-for-defamation-2000750497
Jennings aired an edited video that made it look like Piker was calling for lynchings
Title: Everything We Saw At Nintendoās October Indie World Showcase
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:40:18 +0000
Link: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-indie-world-stream-switch-2-recap-release-date-2000750498
Nintendo held a showcase featuring some of the smaller games coming to the Switch family of systems
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Title: Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:41:21 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/monopoly-go-the-simpsons-crossover-details
Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more
Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable
Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details
HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more
Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out
Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch
Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more
Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much
Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary
Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more
Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still canāt seem to escape its car-collecting legacy
Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000
Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review
There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more
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Title: PlayStation Plus Free Games For November 2026 Revealed
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:38:07 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-plus-essential-free-games-for-november-2026/
PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting November 3: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, and Monster Train 2. If you haven't claimed October's PlayStation Plus free games yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday.
Long considered vaporware after its initial reveal in 2014, Dead Island 2 was eventually released in 2023. It's a first-person zombie-slaying game with a surprisingly deep RPG system, impressive amounts of gore, and at least one incredibly creepy undead clown boss fight. It was previously made available through the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in 2024, but it was removed earlier this year. In case you missed it then, now is your chance to check it out.
Tomb Raider fans looking to celebrate Lara Croft's legacy can grab this compilation of classic games. It includes Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, all remastered with updated graphics. If you're feeling nostalgic, you can also switch back to the original polygonal look of these old-school games.
Lastly, Monster Train 2 is a real gem of a deckbuilding roguelite. The original game was pretty good, but the sequel improves on it with new gameplay features, a rich art direction, deep build variety, and a pretty rad soundtrack.
PlayStation Plus November 2026 monthly free games
Available November 3 - 30.
PlayStation Plus November 2026 games
Dead Island 2 (PS5, PS4)
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered (PS5, PS4)
Monster Train 2 (PS5)
Don't forget: new games were also added to the PlayStation Game Catalog this month. More games are leaving the subscription service soon, so you have limited time to play Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 5, and several other titles.
Title: If GTA 6 Beats Football On Thanksgiving, Thatās A Win, EA Founder Says
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:42:37 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/if-gta-6-beats-football-on-thanksgiving-thats-a-win-ea-founder-says/
Rockstar's GTA 6 is expected to be a giant success commercially, but just how big does the game need to be to actually be successful following a decade of development and perhaps one of the biggest development budgets ever? We don't know, because Take-Two doesn't disclose that kind of information, but EA founder Bing Gordon has his own thoughts.
On the Sozzi Unleashed show, Gordon said it would be "mind-blowing" if GTA 6 can reach 75 million copies sold. How did he arrive at that number? Gordon said he was basing this on a number--750 million--a figure he thought a previous GTA 6 trailer reached. If GTA 6 can sell 10% of that, or 75 million copies, that would be a success, he said.
Gordon was referencing "the preview video," which might have been the GTA 6 Extended Look, which premiered on Netflix and then landed on YouTube. No single video for GTA 6 has 750 million views, but it's not a stretch to think GTA 6 videos distributed everywhere on the internet have reached that number collectively.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klc0fQmAL6k
Also in the interview, Gordon said another sign of success for GTA 6 is if people play the game instead of watching football on Thanksgiving, which is just a few days after GTA 6 releases.
"I think from my point of view, what success for GTA 6 is going to be on Thanksgiving Day after eating your turkey, you don't watch football, you play GTA," he said.
Of course, it's not a one or the other situation; people will no doubt play GTA 6 and watch football.
Gordon also went on to point out how, in the movie business, a film reaching $300 million is great and $1 billion is obscenely great. Video games can reach those numbers, too, but the film and video game businesses are not directly comparable for many reasons.
GTA 6 is tracking to be a huge hit. Sensor Tower's data claims the game has sold about 7 million copies thus far, generating close to $700 million in revenue. The same company is projecting 25 million preorders by launch, which would work out to about $2 billion in revenue by launch.
The latest data from Circana shows that nearly 1 in 3 console and PC gamers in the US plan to buy GTA 6, and that's the highest purchase intent ever recorded.
Title: Every October 2026 Nintendo Indie World Game You Can Play Right Now
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:28:35 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/every-october-2026-nintendo-indie-world-game-you-can-play-right-now/
The latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase highlighted several independent games arriving on Switch and Switch 2 in the coming months, and you can try some of them starting today. Four demos and a full game shadow-dropped on the Nintendo eShop, including a fantastical action-adventure and a coin machine roguelike that's sure to hook you.
Winds of Viridia demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Ldq6eq0nQ
It's hard to deny that Winds of Viridia is giving off some light Breath of the Wild vibes, with a bright art style and a major focus on exploration. Expect plenty of beasts to battle and secret areas to uncover in classic action-adventure style. You can get a taste of Winds of Viridia yourself in a demo before the full game releases on Switch 2 in early 2027.
Haunted Paws demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr44hO6vdZY
The premise of Haunted Paws sounds a little like Luigi's Mansion, if Luigi were replaced by two dogs. This cooperative adventure will have two players solve puzzles and encounter strange creatures as they search for their missing human. The full game, which supports a friend pass to let a buddy play with you for free, comes out on Switch and Switch 2 in May 2027.
Petal Runner demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87voZD9tsao
The nostalgia-heavy Petal Runner recalls pixel art from the Game Boy era, utilizing it for a deeper, emotional story. Taking place in a "solarpunk open world," Petal Runner has players in the role of a motorcycle courier who delivers digital pets. The demo is playable today, and the game launches on Switch 2 on March 8, 2027.
Raccoin: Chaos Max Edition demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_X1If_eHuI
Turn your Switch 2 into a dopamine machine with Raccoin, a deckbuilder roguelike centering on a coin-pushing arcade game. Use special coins and other modifiers to make that number go up. The Chaos Max Edition of the game on Switch 2 releases on November 10, and it'll come with a Switch 2-exclusive in-game cabinet skin and mouse-control support.
Bao Bao's Cozy Cleaning Services
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6SwwzG_ag0
There's arguably nothing that sounds more cozy than playing as a panda in a powerwashing simulator game, and that's exactly what Bao Bao's Cozy Cleaning Services delivers. The pixel-art game allows you and up to three other friends to clean up various pastel-colored environments with zero time pressure. It's out for Switch today.
Title: GTA 6 Reviews: Hereās When The Scores Might Come In
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:53:45 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-reviews-when-they-could-be-released/
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on November 19, but when will you be able to read reviews? According to historical precedent and a new report, reviews for the open-world crime game should be available before launch.
Insider Gaming reported that reviews for GTA 6 will be posted at some point before November 19, but the exact timing is unknown for now.
According to insider NateTheHate, copies of the game were sent to reviewers already. He said people can start posting their reviews on November 18.
The GTA 6 file size has been revealed as well, and as you might have guessed, it is a truly massive game.
A scene from GTA 6.
What history tells us
The last GTA game, GTA 5, was released on September 17, 2013, and reviews for the game were published starting on September 16. For Rockstar's next game, 2018's Red Dead Redemption II, reviews also went live one day prior to release.
This doesn't necessarily mean Rockstar will follow the same playbook for GTA 6, however. Nothing is confirmed at this stage.
GTA 6 launches on November 19--unless it's delayed again--for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It's expected to be the biggest game of 2026 and maybe all time, and it's reportedly on pace to earn $2 billion in revenue before launch.
A lot of new details about GTA 6 recently came to light, including how the game originally had a bigger scope and could have launched sooner, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnickās response to a big delay, and the absurd amount of detail in the game.
We also learned that GTA 6 did not in fact cost $1.5 billion to make and that an entire studio was spun up to create NPCs. Rockstar also discussed how its GTA 6 realism experiment began with beer and sandwiches and that the studio says it wonāt need another eight years to release its next game. Beyond all of this, Rockstar reacted to the game's high-profile hack in 2022.
Title: Nintendo Indie Worldās Weirdest Game Got Me To Relax
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:24:40 +0000
Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-indie-worlds-weirdest-game-got-me-to-relax/
I often feel compelled to beeline my way through games--I'll do plenty of optional quests, but rarely do I find myself slowing down to take in the sights or just goof around. It's pedal to the metal at all times. My Arms Are Longer Now, which was featured in today's Nintendo Indie World stream, is the rare game to break me out of that compulsion.
A demo was recently released for My Arms Are Longer Now, and despite consisting of just the game's opening level, I spent much longer with it than I would have expected. I often treat demos as a quick taste to get an impression of something before moving on, especially during Next Fests. In the case of My Arms Are Longer Now's demo, I did everything I could and relished in messing around, whether or not doing so connected to any actual objective.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbOq8B5kCOU
My Arms Are Longer Now is a comedic adventure game of sorts. You control an arm that can extend to unimaginable and unsettling lengths and are tasked with a variety of objectives. In its first level, you ultimately need to steal a briefcase, though doing so requires you to gain access to the right train car, avoid a guard, pickpocket the right passengers, and so on. Along the way, you can steal most everything else that isn't nailed down, slap bystanders around, and generally engage in hijinks.
What makes this so enjoyable is the voice cast, which is made up of dozens of Australian comedians (including Millie Holten, who appeared in the Indie World stream--now's a great time to check out her comedy group's Descent series). The juxtaposition of this disgustingly long arm and these passengers' subdued reactions to the crimes that it commits were consistently hilarious, and I wanted to poke and prod at every element on the train to be sure I got to experience everything the game allowed me to do.
Sometimes that led to amusing discoveries--be sure you get up to the roof and explore the full length of the train to see what awaits--while other times my exploration led me nowhere. But I realized partway through the demo that I was having a great time investigating everything, in a way I often don't allow myself to because I'm always in a rush to move on to whatever is next. It's a testament to the silliness of the world Toot Games is putting together here that I was able to just chill out and appreciate the world I was in.
My Arms Are Longer Now releases on March 11, 2027 for both Switch and Switch 2, as well as PC. The Steam demo is still available and well worth checking out.
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Title: The Must-Play Board Games from 2026's Biggest Board Game Fair
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:18 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/best-new-board-games-spiel-essen-2026/
SPIEL Essen, the worldās biggest board game fair, smashed records again this year, bringing in 230,000 people from around the world to try 2,012 new games from 997 exhibitors representing 53 countries. Attendees sprinted across the convention hall as soon as the doors opened to have the chance to buy some of the hottest games, sign up for demos of games that wonāt be available until next year, and pick up exclusive promotional cards and miniatures.
Title: PlayStation Plus November 2026 Free Games Lineup Officially Revealed
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:57:01 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/playstation-plus-november-2026-games-announced-ps4-ps5-free-essential/
On Wednesday, Sony revealed the next batch of PlayStation Plus subscribers' free Essential games. Like most months, there's a little something for everyone on offer: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, and Monster Train 2 will be available starting Nov. 3.
Title: 'Harry Potter Meets Stardew Valley' Game Sets Official Release Date
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:15:53 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/witchbrook-release-date-announcement/
Witchbrookhas been one of my most anticipated games since it was first teased just about a decade ago. The magical take on Stardew Valley looks to be a new entry in the cozy life-sim genre that keeps getting more enticing with every preview developer Chucklefish gives. Now, after years of patient waiting and at least one delay, Witchbrook finally has a release date.
Title: PlayStation Officially Reveals Gorgeous New āPrismā PS5 Hardware
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:20 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/sony-ps5-dualsense-prism-collection-release-date-price/
Sony Interactive Entertainment unveiled its new Prism Collection on Wednesday, a new line of PlayStation 5 accessories featuring transparent designs for DualSense controllers and matching console covers. The collection includes three color options: Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray.
Title: 26 Years Later, BioWareās Most Influential RPG Is Still Shaping My Life
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:18 GMT
Link: https://www.polygon.com/bioware-baldurs-gate-2-best-game-rpg-legacy/
The game was Baldurās Gate 2: Shadows of Amn. The T-shirt, which came with the collectorās edition, sported the gameās logo: two mirrored heads, one in light, one in darkness (the exact meaning of the image has been debated for the past 26 years, with no conclusive answer). I was the kid, of course. Soon after, I bought the game and, for the first time, immersed myself in the world of the Forgotten Realms, brought to life in digital form by BioWare. Almost three decades later, BioWare is gone. The sad news made me reflect on how Baldurās Gate 2 and the other computer RPGs they developed between the 1990s and the early 2000s marked the trajectory of my life.
Title: Cloud Deployment Incoming: āCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4ā Arrives on GeForce NOW
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:20 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4/
Lock in and load out this GFN Thursday. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives on GeForce NOW at launch, bringing a new campaign, multiplayer action and DMZ, high-stakes extraction mode to supported devices. The campaign also gets an enhanced look: GeForce RTX 5080-class performance arrives for Ultimate members, bringing support for ray-tracing features in the cloud.
Thereās a new way to join the cloud, too: Existing supported Fire TV Stick users can now purchase one-month Performance or Ultimate memberships directly through Amazon, making it easier to sign up and start streaming on the big screen.
Plus, Square Enixās FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE brings cinematic pixel art and strategic battles to the cloud, and The Elder Scrolls Onlineās Echoes of Skyrim Season adds the entire Greymoor Chapter free for all ESO Standard Edition owners.
Itās all part of six games joining the GeForce NOW library this week.
Deployment Without the Downloads
Squad up and answer the call on the cloud.
Activision and Infinity Wardās Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches today on GeForce NOW. Members can drop into the trenches in Korea, close-quarter combat in New York, high-octane chases through Paris, night raids in Mumbai and city-wide engagements to reclaim occupied territory.
Fight as Private Park, a young South Korean soldier facing live combat for the first time alongside his squad as a routine patrol turns into a desperate fight for survival. Beyond the front lines, operator-turned-outlaw Captain Price is operating outside the system he once served, pursuing revenge through covert missions as the conflict spreads.
Multiplayer pairs precise combat with fluid movement, a dozen core 6v6 maps from around the world and battlegrounds that are shaped by the campaignās global conflict. The DMZ extraction mode sends players into contested territory to recover valuable technology, weigh objectives and decide when to get out. Loot, fight, negotiate, betray and extract ā itās all fair in the cloud and battleground.
Ultimate members can now experience the campaign with ray tracing, powered by newly added GeForce RTX 5080-class performance across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, browsers, supported TVs and more. With game downloads and installs handled by GeForce NOW, members can spend less time preparing a local rig and more time preparing the next loadout.
A New Way to Play
A new way to join GeForce NOW on Fire TV.
GeForce NOW in-app purchase is rolling out to existing supported Fire TV Stick users, making it possible to purchase a membership directly through Amazon using an existing account. Transactions are processed through Amazonās billing system, creating a more seamless path from setup to gameplay.
GeForce NOW transforms Fire TV into a powerful PC gaming rig in the cloud. Members can stream supported PC games they already own or purchase new titles from digital stores including Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, Xbox PC Game Pass, GOG and EA.
The library includes thousands of ready-to-play games, including many of the worldās most-played titles and more than 100 free-to-play games. No downloads, installs, patches or updates stand between a new game and playtime. An Amazon Fire TV Stick, the GeForce NOW app and an Ultimate membership are all it takes to level up the living room with GeForce RTX 5080-powered gaming.
A Pixel-Perfect Fantasy
Classic roots. A new adventure.
Square Enixās FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE launches today on GeForce NOW, bringing the seriesā classic roots into a cinematic pixel-art world.
Travel with companions bound by fate and uncover the truth behind a force threatening to bring everything to ruin. Strengthen the party with Visions of beloved FINAL FANTASY characters, each bringing unique skills and abilities to battle. Dynamic camera angles and pixelized 3D models give familiar fantasy a fresh perspective.
Exploit enemy weaknesses to stagger foes, break their defenses and seize extra turns before finishing the bonus phase with powerful Resonance attacks. Airships, crystals, espers and moogles bring familiar series favorites to a world filled with secrets to discover.
GeForce NOW handles the gameās downloads and storage in the cloud, leaving more space on supported devices for everyday essentials. Save the inventory management for potions and Phoenix Downs.
Step Into a New Season in Tamriel
Familiar lands. Fresh reasons to return.
The Elder Scrolls Onlineās second season, Echoes of Skyrim, launched Wednesday, Oct. 21, free for all ESO players and ready to stream through GeForce NOW.
Season Two gives everyone who owns ESO Standard Edition access to its Skyrim content and the Antiquities treasure-hunting system. The Markarth downloadable content follows Monday, Nov. 9, rounding out the additions with two classic zones to explore.Ā
The Season also introduces Solo Dungeons, reimagining challenges previously designed for groups. Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices have been redesigned and rebalanced for players ready to tackle their dangers alone. Earn new rewards and take on new challenges at your own pace without needing to find a group.
A new Tamriel Tome also launched Oct. 21, offering both free and premium battle pass reward tracks.Ā
In addition, members can look for the following titles joining the GeForce NOW library this week:
We Were Here Tomorrow (New release on Steam, Oct. 20)
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE (New release on Steam, Oct. 22)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (New release on Oct 23, available in the Call of Duty app)
CONTROL Resonant (Epic Game Store)
Crimson Desert (Epic Games Store)
Planet Zoo 2 (Xbox app, supports XBOX Play Anywhere)
Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles.
Gamers who want to test out high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership ā making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more.
Whatās on the mission board this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
Title: Dial Up the Cloud: NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Controls Arrive on GeForce NOW
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:59 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-enshrouded-update/
Dial in the next gaming session this GFN Thursday. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls give GeForce NOW members more choice over how supported games look and perform in the cloud, even without the latest hardware.
Then, step into the Shroud as Keen Gamesā Enshrouded leaves early access with its 1.0 release, or let the bolts fly in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Both are streaming on GeForce NOW at launch.
With 10 new games joining the cloud this week, members can put the new controls to work in supported titles and keep playing across supported devices without downloads, installs or expensive hardware upgrades.
Fine-Tune the Cloud With DLSS 4.5 Controls
More control, more cloud power.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls are now available on GeForce NOW, giving members more choice over how supported games look and perform in the cloud, even without the latest hardware. DLSS Super Resolution sharpens image quality, while Dynamic Multi Frame Generation delivers lower latency and reduces stutter for smoother streaming, and Ray Reconstruction enhances ray-traced visuals. In addition, Ultimate members streaming on GeForce RTX 5080-powered cloud rigs benefit from the maximum available options, including Dynamic Multi Frame Generation up to 4X.Ā Ā
From James Bondās globe-trotting missions in 007 First Light ā now with path tracing support ā to CONTROL Resonantās reality-bending Manhattan and the shadowy scares of Resident Evil Requiem, the controls help fine-tune supported games for image quality, responsiveness or a preferred balance between the two.
These new settings are available in the GeForce NOW app under settings, for Windows, macOS, Chrome OS and Steam OS platforms. Members can read here for more details on using the feature with their membership tier, and more information on how to get the smoothest cloud game streaming for some games on GeForce NOW.
Rise, Flameborn
Enshrouded 1.0 brings the co-op survival action role-playing game out of early access and into its full release. Rise as a Flameborn, the last ember of hope of a dying race, and venture into a vast world of survival, action and role-playing, where a corrupting fog has consumed a once-beautiful kingdom.
The title brings improvements to existing systems, alongside expansions in combat with nine new spells, new mage and archer skills, reworked wands and upgradeable Eternal spells and arrows. New enemy variants keep encounters fresh, while a new biome raises the player level cap to 50 and equipment cap to 55.Ā
GeForce NOW offers Enshrouded 1.0 ready to play in the cloud at launch across supported devices. Skip the 60GB local install to save precious storage space, then step into the Shroud without waiting for downloads or needing to make room for the update.
Let the Bolts Fly
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is now streaming on GeForce NOW. The brutal, fast-paced sequel to the retro first-person shooter brings more enemies, more weapons and new ways to purge.
Picking up directly after the original game, a branching single-player campaign sends the fight to grimdark new worlds.
Choose between the formidable Sternguard Veteran Malum Caedo and the swift Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath, each with distinct abilities, weapons and play styles. From towering hive cities to jungle mangrove swamps, new enemy types await in every biome.
GeForce NOW keeps the campaign ready in the cloud. No local rig upgrades or game installs stand between members and the fight ā the Emperorās work waits for no loading bar.
In addition, members can look for the following joining the GeForce NOW library:
Deep Dish Dungeon (New release on Steam, Oct. 13)
Planet Zoo 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 13)
Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition (New release on Steam, Oct. 13)
Valor Mortis (New release on Steam, Oct. 13)
Among the Trolls (New release on Steam, Oct. 14)
over the hill (New release on Steam, Oct. 14)
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 14)
Beyond These Stars (New release on Steam and Xbox, Oct. 15), available on Game Pass
Tenebris Somnia (New release on Steam, Oct. 16)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered (Xbox), available on Microsoft Store
Also this week, the performance of DLSS 5ās 3D-Guided Neural Rendering model is improving by 2X, enabling even more gamers to enjoy DLSS 5ās transformative uplift in lighting and materials at high frame rates and settings. The new, more performant DLSS 5 model will debut in NBA 2K27 on Oct. 16 on GeForce NOW, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and RTX Spark laptops.
Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after theyāre released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates to announced titles.
Gamers who want to test out the new 4.5 controls and high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership ā making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more.
Whatās on the playlist this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
Title: Rally Up: āGears of War: E-Dayā Launches on GeForce NOW
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:46 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gears-of-war-e-day/
Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge on GeForce NOW this week, bringing Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiagoās first fight against the Locust Horde to the cloud with GeForce RTX-powered performance.
A new way to join the action is also coming: Fire TV users will soon be able to purchase GeForce NOW memberships directly through Amazon, creating a more seamless path from device setup to gameplay. Keep an eye out for availability in the coming weeks.
Thereās more in store this GFN Thursday, with the cloud serving up 10 games, including seven new releases.
Emergence Day Is Here
Gears of War: E-Day is now streaming on GeForce NOW following its global release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Set 14 years before the original Gears of War, the prequel follows Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as they confront the terrifying arrival of the Locust Horde on Emergence Day.
The seriesā brutal combat, desperate survival and larger-than-life action return with a new origin story for the legendary partnership. Ultimate members can take on the Horde with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, plus technologies including NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex.
From campaign missions to cooperative and competitive modes, GeForce NOW keeps the fight ready across low-power laptops, Macs, mobile devices, handhelds, Firefox and other browsers, and more ā no massive downloads or expensive gaming rig required.
New on the Cloud Menu
Members can look forward to the following games joining the GeForce NOW library this week:
Gears of War: E-Day (New release on Steam and Xbox, Oct. 6), available on Game Pass
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer (New release on Steam, Oct. 6)
Clive Barkerās Hellraiser: Revival (New release on Steam, Oct. 8)
Forever Ago (New release on Steam, Oct. 8)
Order of the Sinking Star (New release on Steam, Oct. 8)
Silver Pines (New release on Steam, Oct. 8)
Permafrost (New release on Steam, Oct. 9)
Graveyard Keeper 2 (Steam)
Solasta II (Steam)
Tyr (Steam)
The Xbox version of Dune: Awakening didnāt join GeForce NOW in September as previously shared. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates on game availability.
Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they are released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles.
Gamers who want to test out high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership ā making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more.
Whatās on the play list this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
Title: Fall Into 25 New Games on GeForce NOW This October
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:54 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-october-2026-games-list/
Spooky season is streaming in. Alongside falling leaves, pumpkin spice and everything nice, 25 new games are joining GeForce NOW throughout October, including six ready to play this week.
From a new CONTROL Resonant reward for Performance and Ultimate members to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ā Remastered joining the cloud, this GFN Thursday is packed with fresh reasons to play.
Claim Rewards
A new reward from a world gone sideways.
CONTROL Resonant is streaming from the cloud for GeForce NOW Performance and Ultimate members. Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation as Dylan Faden harnesses extraordinary powers to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden.
Performance and Ultimate members can claim the Third Ice Baseball Cap reward for CONTROL Resonant. After claiming the reward code, launch the Steam or Epic Games Store version of CONTROL Resonant, select āOptionsā from the main menu, navigate to āGameplayā and choose āEnter Redeem Code.ā The reward can be equipped after completing Act 1.
Cap it off: Claim the reward from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11:59 p.m. PT, before it slips into another dimension.
The White Wolf Rides Again
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ā Remastered launched Tuesday, Sept. 29, and is now streaming for Performance and Ultimate members. Follow the iconic tale of Geralt of Rivia, a monster slayer for hire, as he tracks down the Child of Prophecy in a war-torn, monster-infested open world.
The remastered adventure brings Geraltās beloved world back at refreshed specs across nearly any device. GeForce NOW handles the rendering, downloads and storage in the cloud, so thereās no expensive hardware upgrade or lengthy install standing between the trail and the next contract.
Ultimate members can take the Continent further with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud ā high-end horsepower worthy of the White Wolf, with no local hardware upgrade required.
In addition, members can look for the following titles streaming this week:
Minecraft Dungeons II (New release on Xbox, Sept. 29), available on Game Pass
Nivalis Nights (New release on Steam, Sept. 29)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ā Remastered (New release on Battle.net and Xbox Play Anywhere, Sept. 29), available on Microsoft Store
Bookshop Simulator (Steam)
Megastore: Tidy Up Together (Steam)
Planet Coaster 2 (Xbox), available on Game Pass
And look forward to the games coming throughout October:
Gears of War: E-Day (New release on Steam, Oct. 6)
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer (New release on Steam, Oct. 6)
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival (New release on Steam, Oct. 8)
Order of the Sinking Star (New release on Steam, Oct. 8)
Silver Pines (New release on Steam, Oct. 8)
Permafrost (New release on Steam, Oct. 9)
Deep Dish Dungeon (New release on Steam, Oct. 13)
Planet Zoo 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 13)
Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition (New release on Steam, Oct. 13)
Valor Mortis (New release on Steam, Oct. 13)
Among the Trolls (New release on Steam, Oct. 14)
over the hill (New release on Steam, Oct. 14)
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 14)
Beyond These Stars (New release on Steam, Oct. 16)
Tenebris Somnia (New release on Steam, Oct. 16)
Dimraeth (Steam)
Graveyard Keeper 2 (Steam)
Solasta II (Steam)
Tyr (Steam)
More from September
In addition to the games announced last month, 11 more joined the GeForce NOW library.
The Blood of Dawnwalker (GOG.com)
Death Stranding Directorās Cut (Epic Games Store)
DragonSword: Awakening (Steam)
Dune: Awakening (Xbox)
Everything Is Crab (Steam)
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Steam)
Over the Top: WWI (Steam)
Roadside Research (Steam)
RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Xbox)
Stick It to the Stickman (Steam)
Wild West Pioneers (Steam)
Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they are released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles.
Gamers who want to test out high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership ā making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more.
Whatās on the playlist this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
Title: Contain the Chaos: āCONTROL Resonantā Launches on GeForce NOW
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:36 +0000
Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-control-resonant/
A warped Manhattan is waiting in the cloud this week. Remedy Entertainmentās CONTROL Resonant brings Dylan Fadenās extraordinary abilities and a paranatural crisis to GeForce NOW at launch.
With the release comes the final days of the CONTROL Resonant Ultimate Membership Bundle. Purchase a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership through Sunday, Sept. 27, and receive CONTROL Resonant at no additional cost.
GeForce NOW support is coming soon to Googlebooks, a new category of laptops bringing together the best of ChromeOS and Android.
To top it off, DragonSword: Awakening leads nine new games this week, bringing an anime-style open world to supported devices.
Take Control on the Cloud
Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in Remedy Entertainmentās CONTROL Resonant. Harness Dylan Fadenās extraordinary abilities to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden.
Dylan must master his new powers and the ever-changing forms of the Aberrant, his paranatural melee weapon, to face a cosmic threat that has escaped the Oldest House and swept through the city.
Ultimate members can stream the next chapter of the CONTROL franchise with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, including NVIDIA DLSS 4, ray tracing, NVIDIA Reflex and Cinematic Quality Streaming technologies, with up to 5K high dynamic range on supported devices. Skip the 100GB local install and expensive PC upgrades, and step into the chaos the moment the mission begins.
The clock is ticking: the CONTROL Resonant Ultimate Membership Bundle ends Sunday, Sept. 27.
Cloud Gaming Meets Googlebooks
GeForce NOW support is coming soon to Googlebooks ā Googleās new category of laptops, and the first designed for Gemini Intelligence. Googlebook is crafted with premium materials for powerful performance. Secure by design, its Titan C chip and multigrade protection keep viruses out and hackers away. It also lets users jump from phone to laptop without skipping a beat, and access files and apps from phones directly on the laptop.
As Googlebooks begin rolling out this fall, GeForce NOW support will bring the cloud gaming library to the new laptop category, making it possible to stream the latest PC games with GeForce RTX-powered performance ā and without local installs. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW social channels for more availability details later this year.
Awaken the Dragon Sword
A dragon has awakened after 60 years, and the legacy of six heroes waits to be uncovered.
Hound13ās DragonSword: Awakening transports players to the radiant, anime-style continent of Orbis, where Luteās journey to become the hero known as the Dragon Sword begins. Explore meadows, secret cellars, deep seas, caves and dungeons alongside trusted allies and collectible Familiars.
Build a team from 19 heroes, stack Status Ailments with Active Skills and chain Signal Skills into spectacular tag-team combos. Each character carries a story of their own to uncover along the way.
The journey travels across supported devices, including Steam Decks, Firefox browsers and Amazon Fire TV devices, making players ready for the next adventure in Orbis. The Dragon Sword awaits.
In addition, members can look for the following games joining the cloud this week:
Dune: Awakening (New release on Xbox, Sept. 22, available on Game Pass)
Stick It to the Stickman (New release on Steam, Sept. 23)
CONTROL Resonant (New release on Steam, Sept. 24)
Wild West Pioneers (New release on Steam, Sept. 25)
DragonSword: Awakening (Steam)
Everything Is Crab (Steam)
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Steam)
Over the Top: WWI (Steam)
Roadside Research (Steam)
Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after theyāre released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates to announced titles.
Those new to GeForce NOW can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of a day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership ā making it easy to level up with GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming.
Which cloud-bound adventure is calling this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
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Title: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV ā VI Remastered, Monster Train 2
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:31:43 +0000
Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/28/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-november-dead-island-2-tomb-raider-iv-vi-remastered-monster-train-2/
Tackle the sun-kissed undead, uncover ancient relics, and jump aboard a train for a deckbuilding journey through Heaven, Hell and beyond. Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, Monster Train 2 form your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November, with all available to play from Tuesday November 3 to Monday, November 30.
Letās take a closer look at each of the games.
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Dead Island 2 | PS5, PS4
Welcome to HELL-A. The City of Angels has been transformed into a hellish sprawl, its populace now mutated into disgusting zombies with an insatiable appetite for humans. In this extensive, visceral RPG experience youāll journey to iconic LA locations, taking on quests, meeting eccentric survivors and enjoying a joyously pulpy narrative along the way. The gameās brutal melee combat gives you access to an expansive array of inventive zombie-slaying weaponry that lets you slice, smash and tear through the hordes before they get the chance to do the same to you. Explore the gameās expansive world alone, or practice strength in numbers in online three-player co-op to increase your chances of survival.
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Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered | PS5, PS4
Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of the Darkness Trilogy, which includes
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. Play with the original polygonal models or swap to the remastered graphics at any time.
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Monster Train 2 | PS5
This single player deckbuilding roguelite sees you command clans formed of a makeshift alliance between former angels and demons, as they work together to oust powerful beings known as Titans, who have seized control of Heaven. Now, you must command these clans aboard newly forged trains, and embark on your journey through Hell, Heaven, and the Abyss, to defeat the Titans before they destroy this world. Choose from a selection of five brand new clans, each with its own unique strengths and gameplay to forge strategies fitting your personal playstyle. With three vertical levels to defend against dangerous new enemies, youāll need to recruit powerful new units, upgrade cards, and experiment to survive.
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Last chance to add the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October
PlayStation Plus members have until Monday November 2 to add the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October –
F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 – to their library.
Title: First look inside the Prism Collection, with three new transparent designs for PS5 accessories
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:33 +0000
Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/28/first-look-inside-the-prism-collection-with-three-new-transparent-designs-for-ps5-accessories/
Get ready to see your PS5 console and DualSense controller in a whole new way. Today, we are pleased to introduce the Prism Collection, featuring three striking transparent designs for DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers: Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray.
The new collection was inspired by our design teamsā interest to bring a transparent appearance to PS5, and give players a closer look into the design and craftsmanship behind our DualSense controllers and PlayStation 5 consoles. From bold Flare Orange to elegant Emerald Green and stylish Graphite Gray, each color is finished with a premium glossy sheen for a sleek and elevated design.
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The luminous Flare Orange brings a bold and vibrant aesthetic to a PS5 setup.
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The elegant Emerald Green features a silky green exterior.
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The classy Graphite Gray presents a refined gray design.
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The Prism Collection brings a fresh new look to the PS5 console and DualSense controllers. To share more about our creative process behind the new design, here are insights from Leo Cardoso and Satoshi Aoyagi from our Color, Material, and Finish design team.
“We know how much our fans have been looking forward to the return of transparent controllers. We wanted to bring back the iconic see-through trend of the late ’90s in a fresh, modern way that complements the PS5’s industrial design.ā
– Leo Cardoso
āThe high-gloss clear finish extends across the back of the controller, offering a look at the technology that powers the DualSense controller while maintaining a sleek, monochromatic look.
The metallic finish on the middle cover brings the contrasting surfaces together for a premium appearance that feels consistent with the PS5 generation.
To complement the futuristic aesthetic, we carefully selected three distinct colors: a vibrant orange that subtly takes on a rosy hue where the transparent material overlaps, a deep hunter green that gains depth through its transparency, and a cool-toned storm gray.ā
– Satoshi Aoyagi
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The Prism Collection DualSense wireless controllers will be available globally for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $84.99 USD / Ā„12,480 (including tax) / ā¬84.99 / Ā£74.99.*
The matching PS5 console covers will be available exclusively directly from PlayStation where available** and in other regions in limited quantities through select retailers for a RRP of $74.99 USD / Ā„9,980(including tax) / ā¬74.99 / Ā£64.99.*
The Prism Collection launches starting on February 4, 2027. Pre-orders will begin on November 10, 2026 at 10am local time directly from PlayStation (where available) as well as participating retailers. The exact launch date and availability for the accessories may vary by country/region.
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Buy direct from PlayStation purchase information
Starting November 10, 2026 at 7:00am PT / 10:00am ET, players in the U.S. will be able to pre-order the Prism Collection direct from PlayStation through direct.playstation.com.
Starting November 10, 2026 at 10:00am local time in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, players will be able to pre-order the Prism Collection direct from PlayStation through playstation.com/store/hardware.
*Actual retailer prices and availability may vary.**Regions where ordering directly from PlayStation is available: U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Title: Suit up as Astro Bot in Rayman Legends Retold
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:01:45 +0000
Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/28/suit-up-as-astro-bot-in-rayman-legends-retold/
Rayman Legends Retold is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro on December 3, and Astro Botās iconic design is featured in the game as an exclusive costume, bringing the iconic platformer pairing full circle after Rayman made a cameo in Astro Bot (2024).
The PS5-exclusive Astro Bot costume in Rayman Legends Retold will be available for free on playersā first visit to Victor Velour, the gameās resident tailor, at his costume shop. The outfit is once again a collaboration between Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Montpellier, and Team Asobi. We sat down with Guillaume Arvieu, Art and World Director on Rayman Legends Retold, and Quentin Chaillet, Lead Character Artist, to discuss the collaboration, how the costume was created, and the DNA shared by two platforming icons.
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Talk us through the Astro Bot skin design in Rayman Legends Retold – how did you approach capturing the essence of Astro Bot within your own art style?
Chaillet: One of the biggest challenges was bringing Astro Bot’s sleek, futuristic aesthetic into Rayman’s universe. Rayman’s designs traditionally have a more handcrafted, organic feel, so introducing these glossy surfaces, metallic details, and high-tech materials was something quite different from what we’re used to.
We wanted to stay as faithful as possible to Astro Bot’s iconic design while making sure it still felt authentically Rayman. That meant carefully adapting the shapes and proportions, especially his large nose, no arms / legs, and his big shoes, which are such recognizable parts of Rayman’s silhouette.
The goal was to incorporate as many of Astro Bot’s signature details as possible, from the reflective metallic parts and glowing blue elements to the smooth white surfaces, without losing Rayman’s personality or expressiveness.
It was a really interesting exercise in finding the right balance between two very different visual identities and making them feel like they naturally belong together.
In your own words, what DNA do Astro Bot and Rayman share?āÆ
Arvieu: Astro Bot has truly established itself as a major player in the platforming genre, with an identity of its own.
What I particularly appreciate is how generous the game is: the richness of its worlds, the creativity of its scenarios, and the constant joy of discovering new gameplay ideas.
This is something we also find in Rayman. Both games offer incredibly rich fantasy worlds, filled with diverse biomes that invite players to explore, discover, and experience a sense of wonder. They also place great importance on fluid movement, a variety of interactions, and the joy of mastering the possibilities available to the player.
Beyond these similarities, I think our two franchises share, above all, the same spirit. Theyāre both colorful, creative games that are full of surprises and driven by positive values. They aim to evoke emotions, make people smile, and rekindle that almost instinctive sense of joy we feel when discovering a platformer bursting with ideas.
These are games that make you feel good. They remind us that video games can be a wonderful source of joy, wonder, and shared experiences, whatever our age.
Why do you think collaborations like this are important?
Arvieu: Since the early days of video games, creators have been inspiring one another.
An idea, a gameplay mechanic, a character, or an artistic approach can spark new ideas and open up unexpected possibilities. Itās an ongoing exchange that fuels our collective creativity.
Collaborations like this make that exchange tangible. They allow us to celebrate the work of other teams, bring together worlds that are close to our hearts, and create moments players might never have imagined otherwise.
Itās a virtuous circle: everyone brings their own perspective, ideas, and expertise to the table, and we all grow from the experience. Ultimately, itās the players who benefit, discovering new encounters and sharing in the joy of seeing their favorite characters come together.
Rayman has a long history behind him and holds a special place in the hearts of many players, particularly those who first discovered him on the original PlayStation. Astro Bot, meanwhile, celebrates this legacy while establishing its own identity with a new generation of players. Seeing these two worlds come together is therefore also a way of bringing different generations of players together.
Itās a little nod to the history of video games, but also a wonderful illustration of the mediumās ability to reinvent itself and continue to surprise us.
Rayman Legends Retold is coming to PS5 and PS5 Pro December 3, 2026. Embark on a bold reimagining of the beloved platformer, with new visuals and a retold story. Play solo or up to 4player couch coop, explore a mysterious new realm, jam through new musical stages, and more.
Title: Ā (For Southeast Asia) PlayStation 11.11 Power Deals returns from 30 October to 12 November 2026
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:01:10 +0000
Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/27/20261028-sale/
PlayStation 11.11 Power Deals returns to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam from 30th October to 12th November 2026, with discounts on PS5 peripherals and disc versions of PS5 games from PlayStation Studios.
Highlights of this yearās 11.11 Power Deals include:
DualSense wireless controllers: SGD 14.10 / RM 54 / THB 500 / IDR 250,000 / VND 260,000 off
DualSense Edge wireless controllers: SGD 39 / RM 130 / THB 1,000 / IDR 470,000 / VND 750,000 off
PULSE Elite wireless headset: SGD 56 / MYR 180 / THB 1,400 / IDR 680,000 / VND 1,040,000 off
Discounts on disc versions of PS5 games, including Marvelās Wolverine, MARVEL TÅkon: Fighting Souls, SAROS and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
The 2026 PlayStation 11.11 Power Deals promotion will be available at participating retailers (https://www.playstation.com/local/retailers/) while supplies last.
NOTE: Offers are available while stocks last. Promotional prices apply to selected PlayStation products at participating retailers.
Actual prices and product availability vary by retailer. The promotion runs from 30.10.26 to 12.11.26.
See below for the full list of promotional offers on selected games and peripherals in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam:
Singapore
PeripheralsOriginal SRPPromotion SRPDualSense⢠Wireless controller – WhiteSGD 99.00SGD 84.90DualSense⢠Wireless controller – Midnight BlackSGD 99.00SGD 84.90DualSense⢠Wireless controller – Cosmic RedSGD 99.00SGD 84.90DualSense⢠Wireless controller – Nova PinkSGD 99.00SGD 84.90DualSense⢠Wireless controller – Galactic PurpleSGD 99.00SGD 84.90DualSense⢠Wireless controller – Starlight BlueSGD 99.00SGD 84.90DualSense⢠Wireless controller – Gray CamouflageSGD 99.00SGD 84.90DualSense⢠wireless controller – Volcanic RedSGD 108.00SGD 93.90DualSense⢠wireless controller – Sterling SilverSGD 108.00SGD 89.90DualSense⢠wireless controller – Cobalt BlueSGD 108.00SGD 93.90DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma TealSGD 108.00SGD 93.90DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma IndigoSGD 108.00SGD 89.90DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma PearlSGD 108.00SGD 89.90DualSense⢠wireless controller – Techno RedSGD 115.00SGD 100.90DualSense⢠wireless controller – Remix GreenSGD 115.00SGD 100.90DualSense⢠wireless controller – Rhythm BlueSGD 115.00SGD 100.90PULSE Elite⢠– WhiteSGD 194.00SGD 138.00PULSE Elite⢠– Midnight BlackSGD 194.00SGD 138.00PULSE Explore⢠Wireless EarbudsSGD 214.00SGD 175.00PULSE Explore⢠Wireless Earbuds – Midnight BlackSGD 214.00SGD 175.00DualSense Edge⢠Wireless ControllerSGD 279.00SGD 240.00DualSense Edge⢠Wireless Controller – Midnight BlackSGD 279.00SGD 240.00Access⢠controllerSGD 126.00SGD 87.00
Game Titles (PS5)Original SRPPromotion SRPSarosSGD 97.90SGD 53.00Ghost of Yotei – Complete EditionSGD 89.90SGD 64.00Marvel Tokon Fighting SoulsSGD 77.00SGD 53.00Astro BotSGD 77.00SGD 53.00Gran TurismoĀ® 7SGD 85.00SGD 37.80God of War⢠RagnarƶkSGD 85.00SGD 37.80Marvel’s Spider-Man 2SGD 85.00SGD 37.80Rise of the Roninā¢SGD 85.00SGD 37.80The Last of Us⢠Part II RemasteredSGD 64.00SGD 37.80The Last of Us⢠Part ISGD 85.00SGD 37.80Ghost of Tsushima Director’s CutSGD 85.00SGD 37.80Helldivers 2SGD 53.00SGD 37.80Until DawnSGD 77.00SGD 37.80Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredSGD 64.00SGD 25.00LEGO Horizon Adventures SGD 53.00SGD 14.00Stellar BladeSGD 85.00SGD 37.80Death Stranding 2: On The BeachSGD 85.00SGD 53.00Marvel’s WolverineSGD 89.90SGD 64.00Lost Soul AsideSGD 77.00SGD 25.00
Malaysia
PeripheralsOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPULSE Elite⢠wireless headset – WhiteRM699RM519PULSE Elite⢠wireless headset – Midnight BlackRM699RM519PULSE Explore⢠wireless earbuds – WhiteRM789RM659PULSE Explore⢠wireless earbuds – Midnight BlackRM789RM659DualSense Edge⢠wireless controller – WhiteRM999RM869DualSense Edge⢠wireless controller – Midnight BlackRM999RM869Access⢠controllerRM449RM319PlayStationĀ®VR2RM2,099RM1,619DualSense⢠wireless controller – WhiteRM369RM315DualSenseā¢wireless controller – Midnight Black + USB Cable for PCRM369RM315DualSenseā¢wireless controller – Midnight BlackRM369RM315DualSense⢠wireless controller – Cosmic RedRM369RM315DualSense⢠wireless controller – Nova PinkRM369RM315DualSense⢠wireless controller – Galactic PurpleRM369RM315DualSense⢠wireless controller – Starlight BlueRM369RM315DualSense⢠wireless controller – Gray CamouflageRM369RM315DualSense⢠wireless controller – Volcanic RedRM399RM345DualSense⢠wireless controller – Sterling SilverRM399RM345DualSense⢠wireless controller – Cobalt BlueRM399RM345DualSense⢠wireless controller – Techno RedRM419RM365DualSense⢠wireless controller – Remix GreenRM419RM365DualSense⢠wireless controller – Rhythm BlueRM419RM365DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma TealRM399RM345DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma IndigoRM399RM345DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma PearlRM399RM345PlayStation VR2 Sense⢠controller charging stationRM229RM99
Game Titles (PS5)Original SRPPromotion SRPAstro BotRM249RM169Gran TurismoĀ® 7RM299RM129God of War⢠RagnarƶkRM299RM129Marvel’s Spider-Man 2RM299RM129Rise of the Roninā¢RM299RM129The Last of Us⢠Part II RemasteredRM209RM129The Last of Us⢠Part IRM299RM129Ghost of Tsushima Director’s CutRM299RM129Helldivers 2RM169RM129Until DawnRM249RM129Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredRM209RM79LEGO Horizon Adventures RM169RM39Stellar BladeRM299RM129Death Stranding 2: On The BeachRM299RM169Lost Soul AsideRM249RM79Ghost of Yotei Complete EditionRM299RM209SAROSRM299RM169Marvel TÅkon: Fighting SoulsRM249RM169Marvel’s WolverineRM299RM209
Thailand
PeripheralsOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPULSE Elite⢠wireless headset – WhiteTHB 5,190THB 3,790PULSE Elite⢠wireless headset – Midnight BlackTHB 5,190THB 3,790PULSE Explore⢠wireless earbuds – WhiteTHB 6,090THB 5,090PULSE Explore⢠wireless earbuds – Midnight BlackTHB 6,090THB 5,090DualSense Edge⢠wireless controller – WhiteTHB 7,790THB 6,790DualSense Edge⢠wireless controller – Midnight BlackTHB 7,790THB 6,790Access⢠controllerTHB 3,090THB 2,090PlayStationĀ®VR2THB 15,990THB 12,390DualSense⢠wireless controller – WhiteTHB 2,590THB 2,090DualSense⢠wireless controller – Midnight BlackTHB 2,590THB 2,090DualSense⢠wireless controller – Midnight Black + USB Cable for PCTHB 2,590THB 2,090DualSense⢠wireless controller – Cosmic RedTHB 2,590THB 2,090DualSense⢠wireless controller – Nova PinkTHB 2,590THB 2,090DualSense⢠wireless controller – Galactic PurpleTHB 2,590THB 2,090DualSense⢠wireless controller – Starlight BlueTHB 2,590THB 2,090DualSense⢠wireless controller – Gray CamouflageTHB 2,590THB 2,090DualSense⢠wireless controller – Volcanic RedTHB 2,690THB 2,190DualSense⢠wireless controller – Sterling SilverTHB 2,690THB 2,190DualSense⢠wireless controller – Cobalt BlueTHB 2,690THB 2,190DualSense⢠wireless controller – Techno RedTHB 2,890THB 2,390DualSense⢠wireless controller – Remix GreenTHB 2,890THB 2,390DualSense⢠wireless controller – Rhythm BlueTHB 2,890THB 2,390DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma TealTHB 2,690THB 2,190DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma IndigoTHB 2,690THB 2,190DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma PearlTHB 2,690THB 2,190PlayStation VR2 Sense⢠controller charging stationTHB 1,699THB 699
Game Titles (PS5)Original SRPPromotion SRPAstro BotTHB 1,990THB 1,290Gran TurismoĀ® 7THB 2,290THB 990God of War⢠RagnarƶkTHB 2,290THB 990Marvel’s Spider-Man 2THB 2,290THB 990Rise of the Roninā¢THB 2,290THB 990The Last of Us⢠Part II RemasteredTHB 1,690THB 990The Last of Us⢠Part ITHB 2,290THB 990Ghost of Tsushima Director’s CutTHB 2,290THB 990Helldivers 2THB 1,290THB 990Until DawnTHB 1,990THB 990Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredTHB 1,690THB 690LEGO Horizon Adventures THB 1,290THB 345Stellar BladeTHB 2,290THB 990Death Stranding 2: On The BeachTHB 2,290THB 1,290Lost Soul AsideTHB 1,990THB 690Ghost of Yotei Complete EditionTHB 2,290THB 1,690SAROSTHB 2,290THB 1,290Marvel TÅkon: Fighting SoulsTHB 1,990THB 1,290Marvel’s WolverineTHB 2,290THB 1,690
Indonesia
PeripheralsOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPULSE Elite⢠wireless headset – WhiteIDR 2,499,000IDR 1,819,000PULSE Elite⢠wireless headset – Midnight BlackIDR 2,499,000IDR 1,819,000PULSE Explore⢠wireless earbuds – WhiteIDR 2,699,010IDR 2,229,010PULSE Explore⢠wireless earbuds – Midnight BlackIDR 2,699,010IDR 2,229,010DualSense Edge⢠wireless controller – WhiteIDR 3,599,000IDR 3,129,000DualSense Edge⢠wireless controller – Midnight BlackIDR 3,599,000IDR 3,129,000Access⢠controllerIDR 1,649,000IDR 1,179,000PlayStationĀ®VR2IDR 7,799,000IDR 6,179,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – WhiteIDR 1,359,000IDR 1,109,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Midnight BlackIDR 1,359,000IDR 1,109,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Midnight Black + USB Cable for PCIDR 1,359,000IDR 1,109,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Cosmic RedIDR 1,359,000IDR 1,109,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Nova PinkIDR 1,359,000IDR 1,109,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Galactic PurpleIDR 1,359,000IDR 1,109,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Starlight BlueIDR 1,359,000IDR 1,109,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Gray CamouflageIDR 1,359,000IDR 1,109,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Volcanic RedIDR 1,449,000IDR 1,199,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Sterling SilverIDR 1,449,000IDR 1,199,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Cobalt BlueIDR 1,449,000IDR 1,199,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Techno RedIDR 1,549,000IDR 1,299,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Remix GreenIDR 1,549,000IDR 1,299,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Rhythm BlueIDR 1,549,000IDR 1,299,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma TealIDR 1,449,000IDR 1,199,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma IndigoIDR 1,449,000IDR 1,199,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma PearlIDR 1,449,000IDR 1,199,000PlayStation VR2 Sense⢠controller charging stationIDR 899,000IDR 429,000
Game Titles (PS5)Original SRPPromotion SRPAstro BotIDR 879,000IDR 579,000Gran TurismoĀ® 7IDR 1,029,000IDR 439,000God of War⢠RagnarƶkIDR 1,029,000IDR 439,000Marvel’s Spider-Man 2IDR 1,029,000IDR 439,000Rise of the Roninā¢IDR 1,029,000IDR 439,000The Last of Us⢠Part II RemasteredIDR 729,000IDR 439,000The Last of Us⢠Part IIDR 1,029,000IDR 439,000Ghost of Tsushima Director’s CutIDR 1,029,000IDR 439,000Helldivers 2IDR 579,000IDR 439,000Until DawnIDR 879,000IDR 439,000Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredIDR 729,000IDR 279,000LEGO Horizon Adventures IDR 579,000IDR 139,500Stellar BladeIDR 1,029,000IDR 439,000Death Stranding 2: On The BeachIDR 1,029,000IDR 579,000Lost Soul AsideIDR 879,000IDR 279,000Ghost of Yotei Complete EditionIDR 1,169,000IDR 729,000SAROSIDR 1,029,000IDR 579,000Marvel TÅkon: Fighting SoulsIDR 879,000IDR 579,000Marvel’s WolverineIDR 1,169,000IDR 729,000
Vietnam
PeripheralsOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPULSE Elite⢠wireless headset – WhiteVND 3,999,000VND 2,959,000PULSE Elite⢠wireless headset – Midnight BlackVND 3,999,000VND 2,959,000PULSE Explore⢠wireless earbuds – WhiteVND 4,399,000VND 3,649,000PULSE Explore⢠wireless earbuds – Midnight BlackVND 4,399,000VND 3,649,000DualSense Edge⢠wireless controller – WhiteVND 5,699,000VND 4,949,000DualSense Edge⢠wireless controller – Midnight BlackVND 5,699,000VND 4,949,000Access⢠controllerVND 2,599,000VND 1,849,000PlayStationĀ®VR2VND 12,999,000VND 10,389,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – WhiteVND 2,099,000VND 1,839,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Midnight Black + USB Cable for PCVND 2,099,000VND 1,839,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Midnight BlackVND 2,099,000VND 1,839,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Cosmic RedVND 2,099,000VND 1,839,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Nova PinkVND 2,099,000VND 1,839,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Galactic PurpleVND 2,099,000VND 1,839,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Starlight BlueVND 2,099,000VND 1,839,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Gray CamouflageVND 2,099,000VND 1,839,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Volcanic RedVND 2,299,000VND 2,039,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Sterling SilverVND 2,299,000VND 2,039,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Cobalt BlueVND 2,299,000VND 2,039,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Techno RedVND 2,399,000VND 2,139,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Remix GreenVND 2,399,000VND 2,139,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Rhythm BlueVND 2,399,000VND 2,139,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma TealVND 2,299,000VND 2,039,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma IndigoVND 2,299,000VND 2,039,000DualSense⢠wireless controller – Chroma PearlVND 2,299,000VND 2,039,000PlayStation VR2 Sense⢠controller charging stationVND 1,490,000VND 740,000
Game Titles (PS5)Original SRPPromotion SRPAstro BotVND 1,499,000VND 999,000Gran TurismoĀ® 7VND 1,799,000VND 899,000God of War⢠RagnarƶkVND 1,799,000VND 899,000Marvel’s Spider-Man 2VND 1,799,000VND 899,000Rise of the Roninā¢VND 1,799,000VND 899,000The Last of Us⢠Part II RemasteredVND 1,249,000VND 749,000The Last of Us⢠Part IVND 1,799,000VND 899,000Until DawnVND 1,499,000VND 749,000Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredVND 1,249,000VND 624,000LEGO Horizon Adventures VND 999,000VND 499,000Stellar BladeVND 1,799,000VND 999,000Death Stranding 2: On The BeachVND 1,799,000VND 999,000Lost Soul AsideVND 1,499,000VND 759,000Ghost of Yotei Complete EditionVND 1,799,000VND 1,249,000SAROSVND 1,799,000VND 999,000Marvel TÅkon: Fighting SoulsVND 1,499,000VND 999,000Marvel’s WolverineVND 1,799,000VND 1,249,000
Title: Aloft and Conan Exiles Enhanced launch on PS5 in early 2027
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:43 +0000
Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/27/aloft-and-conan-exiles-enhanced-launch-on-ps5-in-early-2027/
Weāve just launched Dune: Awakening on PlayStation 5, but weāre only getting started. Weāre excited to bring two more of our open-world survival adventures to PlayStation 5 in early 2027.
Soar the skies in Aloft, then visit the unforgiving Exiled Lands in Conan Exiles Enhanced.
Aloft: Build a home among the clouds
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After six years of heartfelt development with a team that grew from a small group of friends to the Astrolabe of today, we are ecstatic to reveal that our cozy co-op sandbox survival game in the clouds, Aloft, makes its console debut with Funcom as a publisher on PS5 early 2027.
The PS5 version includes all the updates released during the gameās Early Access period on PC, as well as the 1.0 experience, bringing our complete vision of Aloft to life, filled with new content, stories, and so many improvements.
Turn floating islands into skyships, build a home among the clouds, and explore a colorful open world alone or with friends.
Since launching in Early Access, we have introduced five major content updates to Aloft, featuring new wildlife, puzzles, combat improvements, glider customization, expanded exploration, and much more. Discover lost knowledge, cure fungal corruption, care for your animals, brave hurricanes as you restore the ecosystem and uncover new adventures across the skies.
Launching the complete game on PS5 marks an exciting new chapter for us. Aloft has always been a passion project fueled by the unwavering support and love of our community. Reaching this milestone is incredibly exciting, as this will mark a new era for the game – we really hope you will be part of our flight.
Conan Exiles Enhanced: Survive the brutal, yet beautiful Exiled Lands
We are thrilled to announce that Conan Exiles Enhanced is coming to PS5. All players who own Conan Exiles on PlayStation will get the Enhanced version for PlayStation 5 for free.
Both PS4 and PS5 versions will be available to purchase. Buy one version and get the other for free. All your purchased Bazaar items and DLC will also carry over from PS4 to PS5 seamlessly.
The Enhanced edition brings improved environments, characters, lighting, and effects, along with a redesigned UI and performance and quality-of-life improvements.
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The update also makes exploring the Exiled Lands and the Isle of Siptah expansion a more seamless experience. Isle of Siptah remains a separate purchase.
The new Legacy of the Giant-Kings story arc will be included in the console launch of Conan Exiles Enhanced, bringing an exciting new narrative experience to console players from day one.
Players will be able to uncover the mysteries of the ancient Giant-Kings, explore their forgotten legacy, and embark on a journey filled with new challenges, discoveries, and rewards. Its inclusion ensures console players can experience this major story arc as part of the enhanced Conan Exiles experience at launch.
Weāll share release dates and more details for both games at a later date. Wishlist both games now at PlayStation Store.
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Title: Subnautica 2 dev thinks early access teams should worry less about adding features that are "very ugly, incomplete, or prototype"
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:40:46 +0000
Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/subnautica-2-dev-thinks-early-access-teams-should-worry-less-about-adding-features-that-are-very-ugly-incomplete-or-prototype
Subnautica 2 creative director Anthony Gallegos has spoken about what Unknown Worlds have learned over their many years working in Steam early access, exhorting other devs to add new features "as soon as possible" and experiment with them right under the flared nostrils of players. Damn the torpedoes, etcetera.
The original Subnautica is one of the oldest Steam early access success stories, launching in 2014 a month or so after the program went live. Many of the final version's better qualities, including the pivot to horror epitomised by the spectacle of a Reaper grabbing your submarine's face, reflect observation of players and streamers in the wilds. Read more
Title: Hot Wax sets fire to the Tetris playbook with slow-burn puzzle mechanics and a dollop of eldritch menace
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000
Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hot-wax-sets-fire-to-the-tetris-playbook-with-slow-burn-puzzle-mechanics-and-a-dollop-of-eldritch-menace
Over the past couple of weeks, I've been conscious of an eerie background humming and hissing. For a while I thought it was just tinnitus, brought on by one too many listens of Control's Ashtray Maze OST, but then I realised that it was actually RPS regular quasiotter whispering in my ear about Hot Wax, which launches on Steam this week after a spell of Itch.io exclusivity.
It's the new arcade puzzler from PUNKCAKE Délicieux, otherwise known for inflicting shotguns on chess and forcing the alphabet to wear trousers in the name of archaeology, somehow. Hot Wax is actually quite straightforward by PUNKCAKE standards. It's Tetris, but all the blocks are candles, and rather than filling a line on the grid to clear blocks, you have to plant unpredictably dropped flames on wicks to slowly sizzle the mass away. Relatively straightforward, yes, but fiddly in practice. Did I mention that you're doing all this in a temple, under the eye of a "not unfriendly" eldritch god? Read more
Title: "We basically rewrote the entire State of Decay game": Undead Labs spent years trying to make State of Decay 3 into a full-blown zombie apocalypse MMO
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-basically-rewrote-the-entire-state-of-decay-game-undead-labs-spent-years-trying-to-make-state-of-decay-3-into-a-full-blown-zombie-apocalypse-mmo
State of Decay 3 was announced with a snazzy cinematic trailer all the way back in 2020. The open-world zombie game was due to move to colder climes, where you would face undead deer and survive the frigid elements. We've since learned that the teaser bore very little resemblance to what was actually being worked on, and was pushed out the door to plump up a Microsoft showcase.
However, what the teaser also didn't reveal was that Undead Labs' ideas for the game were much larger in scope than the two survival games that came before. For several years they were trying to make State of Decay 3 into an MMO that captured the scale of a global zombie apocalypse.
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Title: "Creation without a creator": Pathologic 3's devs have refused to patch an invisible apple tree, and for a blissful moment, I thought they were lying to poison Google's AI
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:40:49 +0000
Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/creation-without-a-creator-pathologic-3s-devs-have-refused-to-patch-an-invisible-apple-tree-and-for-a-blissful-moment-i-thought-they-were-lying-to-poison-googles-ai
Magnificent, depressing plague colony fable Pathologic 3 has received a sizeable game update that adds some new difficulty modes, a photo feature, and some new, worryingly folkloric methods of defeating a murky embodiment of disease. Developers Ice Pick Lodge have also staunchly refused to remove an invisible apple tree, describing this apparently "famous" bug as a hallmark of a game whose "symbolic nature has almost overtaken its function as a product". This appears to be the last major update for Pathologic 3, so that invisible apple tree is staying in the game forever.
I confess, when I first read the Steam blog in question, I doubted. The thing about invisible apple trees is that they are quite easy to confuse with apple trees that are simply not there. Pathologic in general is a house of lies: as Quintin Smith (RPS in peace) put it in his legendary Butchering Pathologic trilogy, "absolutely everybody has an angle, everyone's bending the truth and trying to twist you round their fingers." Pathologic 3 especially is a purgatorial time travel story that must be continually rewritten, a crock of festering rumours enclosed by an enormous, phantom theatre. As such, I read Ice-Pick's typically professorial account of the "invisible apple tree" with intense suspicion.
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Title: Leaked Mass Effect 5 trailer is being "re-scored" by one of the original trilogy's composers, so folks can get a taste of his musical vision for the game
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:31:35 +0000
Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/leaked-mass-effect-5-trailer-is-being-re-scored-by-one-of-the-original-trilogys-composers-so-folks-can-get-a-taste-of-his-musical-vision-for-the-game
One of the composers who contributed to the scores of the original Mass Effect trilogy has decided to re-soundtrack the Mass Effect Universe trailer which leaked following the game's cancellation and BioWare's closure. Sam Hulick's aim, aside from making this year's N7 Day a tiny bit less depressing if he can deliver as planned, is to share some of his "musical vision" for the RPG.
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Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is an innovative concept that allows electric vehicles (EVs) to communicate with the power grid, enabling them to not only receive electricity but also to send power back to the grid when needed. This two-way flow of electricity has the potential to revolutionize the transportation and energy sectors by creating a more flexible and resilient electricity system.