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NewsPhantom Blade Zero Release Date, Price, and PS5 Details
Phantom Blade Zero arrives October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC at $59.99, with a $69.99 Digital Deluxe edition and a timed PS5 exclusivity window.
GuideEA FC 27 Ultimate Team Guide: Chemistry, Icons and the Early Meta
Chemistry rules, Icons, Heroes, Hall of FUT, SBCs and early squad-building strategy for EA FC 27 Ultimate Team, straight from EA's own pitch notes.
NewsHelldivers 2 Scope of Authority Warbond: Release Date & Weapons
Arrowhead's new long-range and stealth-themed Warbond arrives October 20 with four weapons, a submunition stratagem, two camouflage armor sets, and a shared passive that rewards staying still.
ComparisonGTA 6 vs GTA 5: Map, Graphics, Price and Everything Confirmed
Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6's release date, price, and Leonida map. Here's how those facts stack up against what GTA 5 actually delivered in 2013.
Tales of Eternia Remastered: Release Date, Price, Switch 2
Bandai Namco and TOSE remaster the 2001 RPG classic for six platforms on October 16, 2026 (October 15 in Japan), adding a graphics/original toggle, QoL boosts and more.
GuideMinecraft Dungeons II Beginner's Guide: Gear, Co-op and Tips
A practical walkthrough of Minecraft Dungeons II's gear slots, enchanting, and co-op systems for players just starting their run through the Overworld and the Sift.
NewsCastlevania: Belmont's Curse: Release Date, Price, Platforms
Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launches October 15, 2026 on PS5, Xbox and PC — Switch is coming later, date still TBD.
ComparisonMario Kart World vs Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Which to Buy?
Here's how Nintendo Switch 2's Mario Kart World stacks up against Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on price, tracks, modes, and player counts.
NewsBattlefield 6 Season 5 ‘Siege of Vegas’: Release Date, Maps, Weapons
EA confirms the October 13 launch date, two new maps, four weapons, Rapid Royale battle royale mode, and a Dead Space crossover coming to Battlefield 6.
ExplainerWhat Is Knockout Tour in Mario Kart World? Explained
A full breakdown of Mario Kart World's elimination race mode: how checkpoints work, team battle scoring, spectating, and every rally route Nintendo has added since launch.
NewsBlack Ops 7 Season 1 Release Date: New Maps, Zombies, More
Treyarch calls it the biggest Season 1 yet: new maps, a Standoff remaster, Zombies and Endgame content, new weapons, and a new Warzone map, all on December 4.
ComparisonArc Raiders vs Escape from Tarkov: Which Should You Play?
Third-person and accessible vs. first-person and hardcore: comparing price, platforms, trading, and current player counts for both extraction shooters.
NewsDMZ in Modern Warfare 4: What It Is, When It Launches
Call of Duty's extraction shooter returns October 23 with a persistent Forward Operating Base, a 3D Printer, Story Missions, and a new map called Hajin.
ExplainerWhat Is Arc Raiders? Gameplay, Platforms and Season 2
Everything to know about Embark Studios extraction shooter: how it plays, where to get it, how popular it is, and what the Frozen Trail update adds.
NewsForza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date, Price, and Expansion Confirmed
Playground Games has set a PS5 release date, pricing, and launch-day expansion for Forza Horizon 6, eight months after its Xbox and PC debut.
ComparisonAcer Predator Atlas 8 vs MSI Claw 8 AI+: Specs, Price, Which to Buy
Acer's brand-new Predator Atlas 8 and MSI's established Claw 8 AI+ both chase premium Windows handheld gaming. Here's how their specs, pricing, and launch timing actually compare.
NewsGTA 6 DualSense Controllers: Price, Release Date and Where to Buy
Sony and Rockstar revealed Black and White Limited Edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers at $84.99 each, launching alongside the game on November 19.
ExplainerWhat Is Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat? Price, Setup and FAQ
GameChat is Nintendo's built-in voice and video chat for Switch 2. Here's what it costs, how to set it up, which camera you need, and why it's not quite Discord.
NewsCrimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC Delayed to Oct. 29
Pearl Abyss pushes the Charting the Unknown expansion for Crimson Desert from October 15 to October 29, 2026, citing extra time for polish and stability.
Acer Predator Atlas 8 vs ROG Ally X20 vs Steam Deck OLED: Specs, Price
Acer's first Predator-branded handheld runs Intel's new Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme chips. Here's how its October price and specs compare to the ROG Xbox Ally X20 and Steam Deck OLED.
Fortnitemares 2026: Five Nights at Freddy's Hits Fortnite
Epic's v42.30 update kicked off Fortnitemares 2026 on October 1 with a Five Nights at Freddy's crossover, a Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria landmark, and new horror mechanics running through October 31.
ExplainerBlack Ops 7 Zombies Maps, Modes, and Easter Egg Explained
A full breakdown of Black Ops 7 Zombies: the launch map, every mode, the new Wonder Vehicle and Weapon, Augments, and how Exfil and the easter egg work.
NewsBlack Ops 7 Open Beta: How to Download It Before It Ends
The Black Ops 7 open beta was just extended to Oct. 9. Here's the exact end time, how to download it, and the confirmed Nov. 14 price.
ComparisonNintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED: Specs, Price, Verdict
A console built for Nintendo games versus a PC handheld that runs your Steam library - how Switch 2 and Steam Deck OLED compare on specs, price and value in 2026.
NewsDragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Release Date, Price and Platforms
Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches October 9, 2026 across Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with new pricing for the DLC vs the Switch 2 bundle.
ExplainerGTA 6 Map Explained: Every Region Rockstar Has Confirmed
Vice City, the Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, and three more regions are confirmed for GTA 6's map. Here's what Rockstar and Game Informer have verified, and what hasn't.
NewsGears of War: E-Day Review Roundup: 87 Metacritic Score
Gears of War: E-Day is out now with strong reviews. Here is the Metacritic and OpenCritic verdict, what critics praised, what is still unscored, and whether it is on Game Pass day one.
NewsDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Switch 2 Release Date, Price
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed launches on Nintendo Switch 2 October 6, 2026 at $39.99, with confirmed resolution, frame rate, and mouse-control upgrades.
ExplainerPlayStation Portal Explained: Price, Specs, and What It Does
PlayStation Portal streams PS5 games over Wi-Fi and stores or processes nothing on its own. Here's what it does, its post-hike price, and what PS Plus Premium cloud streaming adds.
NewsAce Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review Roundup and Metacritic Score
Review scores for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve are in: high 80s on Metacritic across PS5, Xbox and PC. Here's the critic consensus, early access date and why PC players are less thrilled.
ComparisonPS Plus vs Xbox Game Pass: Price, Games and Which to Buy in 2026
Essential vs Extra vs Premium, and Essential vs Premium vs Ultimate: here is how PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass actually compare on price, games and value in 2026.
NewsStar Wars: Galactic Racer Release Date Is Oct. 6: Price, Platforms
Star Wars: Galactic Racer arrives October 6 on PS5, Xbox and PC. Here's the confirmed price, deluxe edition contents and what we know about Switch 2.
GuideNintendo Switch 2 GameShare Explained: How It Works, Game List
GameShare lets Nintendo Switch 2 owners loan a game to friends in person or online through GameChat, no extra copy required. Here is how it works, what it supports, and its limits.
NewsFinal Fantasy Resonance: Release Date, Platforms and Editions
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy Resonance arrives October 22, 2026 across six platforms, with Standard and Digital Deluxe editions and a playable demo already live.
ComparisonModern Warfare 4 vs Black Ops 7: Price, Dates, Platforms
Modern Warfare 4 launches Oct 23, 2026; Black Ops 7 has been live since Nov 2025. Here is how price, platforms, and features actually compare.
NewsKingdom Hearts Trilogy Comes Natively to Switch 2 Oct. 8
The Dark Seeker Saga finally ditches cloud streaming on Nintendo hardware, with save transfers, a loyalty discount, and a day-one Kingdom Hearts IV commitment.
ExplainerPS Plus Tiers Explained: Essential vs Extra vs Premium
Essential, Extra, or Premium? Here's exactly what each PS Plus tier includes, what it costs, and how to choose.
NewsPS Plus October 2026 Games: Full Essential Lineup
Sony's three PS Plus Essential games for October 2026 are F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, claimable October 6 through November 2.
ComparisonSteam Machine vs PS5 Pro: Price, Specs and Which to Buy
Valve finally confirmed Steam Machine pricing and a release date. Here's how the $1,049 SteamOS box compares with Sony's $899 PS5 Pro on specs, games and value.
NewsXbox Platinum Trophy Equivalent Is Coming: What We Know
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed on X that a platinum trophy equivalent for Achievements is coming later in 2026 — though its name, rules, and exact date remain unknown.
ExplainerNintendo Switch Virtual Game Cards Explained: How They Work
Virtual Game Cards let Switch owners move digital games between two linked consoles and lend them to family members for two weeks. Here is how it works, and how it differs from Game-Key Cards.
NewsPlayStation Physical Discs End in January 2028: What Sony Confirmed
Sony says physical disc production for new PlayStation games stops in January 2028. Older titles on disc are unaffected, but the policy has sparked a major fan backlash.
ComparisonPS6 vs Xbox Project Helix: Specs, Price and Release Date Compared
Neither console is official yet, but leaked specs, rumored prices and executive comments already show how PS6 and Xbox Project Helix are shaping up to differ.
NewsRayman Legends Retold: Release Date, Price, PS5 and Switch 2
Rayman Legends Retold is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC for $39.99, with a $49.99 Deluxe Edition and a pre-order costume bonus.
GuideXbox Full Screen Experience: What It Is and How to Get It
A plain-English guide to Microsoft's controller-first Xbox mode for Windows handhelds: what it is, which devices support it, and how it compares to SteamOS.
NewsPlayStation State of Play September 2026: Everything Announced
Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Until Dawn 2, Metro 2039 and more: every game, release date and reveal from Sony's September 2026 State of Play showcase.
ComparisonSteam Frame vs Steam Deck OLED: Specs, Price, Which to Buy
Valve's new standalone VR headset vs its handheld gaming PC: chipset, display, battery, storage tiers, price, release date, and which one to actually buy.
NewsPS6 Release Date, Price and Specs: Everything Leaked So Far
Leaked documents describe a PS6 console (Orion) and PS6 handheld (Canis) with rumored 2027-2028 launch, GDDR7 memory, and prices from $499 to $1,200.
ExplainerSteam Frame Explained: Price, Release Date, and Specs
Valve's standalone VR headset: confirmed specs, reported price and release date, how streaming and standalone play work, and how it stacks up against Quest 3.
NewsGTA 6 Game Informer Cover Story: New Screenshots and Leonida Details
Issue 382's digital edition dropped September 29 with 12 exclusive screenshots, new Leonida weather and wildlife details, and interviews with Rockstar's lead designers.
ComparisonSwitch 2 vs PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Price, Specs and Games Compared
Switch 2 is $499.99, PS5 is $599.99-$649.99 and Xbox Series X is $799.99 in September 2026. Here is how their specs, storage and game libraries actually compare.
NewsGod of War Laufey Release Date, Pre-Orders and Editions
Pre-orders for God of War Laufey open today. Here is the release date, what is in each edition, and what PlayStation has not confirmed yet.
ExplainerNintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Explained: How They Work
A Game-Key Card looks like a normal Switch 2 cartridge but stores no game data — here's how the download, storage, and resale rules actually work.
NewsGTA 6 Release Date, Price and Pre-Order Guide for 2026
Rockstar's GTA 6 release date is locked for November 19, 2026, with Standard and Ultimate Editions priced at $79.99 and $99.99.
ComparisonBattlefield 6 vs Black Ops 7: Price, Platforms and Players Compared
Same $69.99 price, very different games: one is Xbox Game Pass's day-one shooter with co-op and Zombies, the other outsold it and leads on Steam player counts.
NewsWitcher 3 Remastered Release Date: Free Upgrade, Switch 2, Price
CD Projekt Red's next-gen remaster arrives September 29 as a free upgrade for existing owners on PC, PS5, and Xbox, with a native Nintendo Switch 2 version.
ExplainerSteam Machine Explained: Price, Release Date, and Specs
Valve’s SteamOS living-room console is here. Here’s the official release date, price for every configuration, full specs, and how it stacks up against PS5 and Steam Deck.
GuideHow to Enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for COD and Battlefield 6
Call of Duty, Battlefield 6 and Valorant all check for TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on PC. Here’s how to check yours and switch both on in about 10 minutes.
ComparisonROG Xbox Ally X20 vs Ally X vs Steam Deck OLED: Specs and Prices
ASUS’s $1,299 ROG Xbox Ally X20 adds a 7.4-inch HDR OLED to the Ally X formula. Here’s how it compares with the Ally X and a now-pricier Steam Deck OLED.
NewsModern Warfare 4 Release Date, Early Access, Price and Editions
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives on 23 October, with the campaign a week early for digital pre-orders. Here’s what each edition costs and includes.
NewsEA Sports FC 27 Out Now: Launch Times, Editions, Price and What’s New
FC 27 is out worldwide. Here’s when it unlocked, what each edition costs, how to play it free, and what The Grounds changes for Clubs players.
NewsGears of War: E-Day Release Date, Early Access, Editions and Price
The Coalition’s prequel arrives October 6 on Xbox and PC, with early access five days sooner. Here is every edition, price, launch detail and PC requirement.
ExplainerXbox Game Pass Tiers Explained: Prices, Plans and Cloud Limits
Four plans, four prices and a new cloud meter coming in November. Here is exactly what Essential, Premium, Ultimate and PC Game Pass include in 2026.
ComparisonPS5 vs PS5 Pro: Specs, Prices and Which to Buy
The PS5 Pro now costs $250 more than a disc PS5. We compare Sony’s official specs, 2026 prices and PSSR upgrades to decide who should pay up.
NewsMinecraft Dungeons 2 Release Date, Price, Platforms and Game Pass
Mojang’s co-op sequel lands September 29 on five platforms for $29.99, with day-one Game Pass access. Here’s what’s confirmed, from editions to crossplay.