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Saros: Zenith Is Out—What Unlocks After You Finish the Game
Saros: Zenith is free for PS5 owners. Separate the post-game Eclipse Layers mode from new control options, and check Housemarque’s same-day follow-up patch.
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Fantasy Online 2 Update #149 Makes Housing Deeds Account-Wide
Fantasy Online 2 Update #149 adds account-wide housing deeds and decorations that survive ownership transfers, alongside Bonko’s Carnival and Codex photos.
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Tales of Eternia Remastered Is Out: Platforms and Launch Update
Tales of Eternia Remastered is out. Compare the confirmed platforms and editions, and read the launch-update details before installing.
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PEAK Comes to Consoles October 22: Crossplay and Save Limits
Landfall confirms PEAK for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 on October 22. Crossplay includes Steam, but saves do not transfer between platforms.
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ROG Xbox Ally X20 Is Available: OLED Handheld and US Pricing
ASUS confirms October 15 availability for the ROG Xbox Ally X20. Here are its OLED specifications, US pricing and the limits of the launch announcement.
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007 First Light Sets March 18, 2027 for Switch 2
IO Interactive confirms March 18, 2027 for 007 First Light on Switch 2. The dated announcement replaces older summer 2026 guidance; performance remains untested.
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GTA 6 Launch Trailer Is Out: Justice’s New Song and What’s Confirmed
Rockstar released the GTA VI Launch Trailer on October 15, debuting Justice’s Flower in a Hurricane. Here is what is new and what remains scheduled.
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Enshrouded 1.0 Is Out—Saves Carry Over, but Crossplay Must Wait
Enshrouded leaves Early Access on October 15. PC saves carry over, but PC and PS5 cannot play together at launch. Check co-op limits and returning-player resets.
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Zelda’s Switch 2 Ocarina of Time Lets You Hum Link’s Songs
Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time overview confirms microphone-controlled songs and boss rematches on Switch 2. Here is what changes before the November 5 launch.
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Epic’s Launcher Comes to Linux—Fortnite Support Is Still Ahead
Epic’s new launcher preview runs on Linux, but Fortnite support is still planned. Here are the supported distributions, anticheat requirements and Steam Deck limits.
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Planet Zoo 2 Is Out Now on PC, PS5 and Xbox—What’s New
Planet Zoo 2 is out on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Compare launch prices, editions and its new aquariums, aviaries and Wildlife Reserves.
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Xbox Creates XP for Films, Products and Live Experiences—Mojang Gets a New CEO
Xbox’s new XP division will oversee entertainment beyond games. Kayleen Walters leads it, while Maria Angelidou-Smith starts as Mojang CEO on October 19.
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Rainbow Six Mobile Will Close January 15—What Players Still Need to Know
Ubisoft will sunset Rainbow Six Mobile on January 15, 2027. Another season is planned, but refunds, unused currency and the exact cutoff remain unresolved.
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Game Pass October Additions: Battlefield 6, Dates and Tier Differences
Check October’s Game Pass additions and tier differences. Activision confirms Modern Warfare 4 is excluded at launch, with inclusion planned for Holiday 2027.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Out—What Crashing Costs a Run
Fuse Games explains Galactic Racer’s launch, crash limits and persistent upgrades. Here is how a lost tour differs from losing all progression.
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Gears of War: E-Day Is Out Now—Editions, Game Pass and Season 1
Gears of War: E-Day launched October 6 on Xbox and PC. Compare editions, US prices, Game Pass access, platforms and the Season 1 schedule.
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PS5 Gets QSSR AI Upscaling: First Games and What It Changes
Sony is bringing QSSR AI upscaling to the standard PS5. Here is how it differs from PS5 Pro's PSSR and which games support it first.
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Apex Legends Has Switched to EA Javelin Anticheat on PC
Apex Legends now uses EA Javelin Anticheat on PC. Here is what changed, what players need to do and why Secure Boot is not currently required.
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Grasshopper Manufacture Is Independent Again After NetEase Split
Grasshopper Manufacture has separated from NetEase and returned to independent status. The studio says it now has broader publishing options.
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Satisfactory: Core Values Is the Game’s First Paid Expansion
Satisfactory: Core Values is the factory builder’s first paid expansion. Coffee Stain confirms underground construction, new resources and no 2026 release.
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God of War Laufey Pre-Orders Open September 29: Editions and Combat Explained
God of War Laufey costs $69.99 on PS5, with a $79.99 Digital Deluxe Edition and $10 upgrade. See the bonuses, release date and edition contents.
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Minecraft Live September 2026: The Sift Is Coming in 2027
Minecraft Live September 2026 revealed the Sift dimension for 2027, a frozen-cave game drop and new Minecraft Dungeons II details.
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Xbox Studio Reset: Activision Will Develop the Next Halo
Xbox has reorganized its studios, assigning the next Halo to Activision, combining Turn 10 with Playground and eliminating 268 roles.
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GTA 6 Vice City Collection Announced: The $400 Collector’s Box Does Not Include the Game
Rockstar’s $399.99 GTA 6 Vice City Collection arrives November 19 with 11 collectibles, but no copy of the game. Here is the verified contents list.
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GTA 6 Release Date: Everything Officially Confirmed for November 19, 2026
GTA 6 is officially scheduled for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here is every confirmed launch detail and what remains unannounced.
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GTA 6 Soundtrack: Justice Score, Nine Singles and Radio Previews
Rockstar confirms Justice’s GTA VI score and a ninth album single. See Flower in a Hurricane’s credits, the 34-track release and six official radio previews.
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