NEWS

Amazon’s Mass Effect TV series reportedly remains in development despite BioWare’s closure and the cancellation of the next game.

Saber Interactive is developing an unannounced AAA FPS in Unreal Engine 5, with a famous fictional universe and potential PvPvE multiplayer elements.

Modders have enabled AMD FSR 4.1.2 on Intel Arc GPUs using XMX acceleration, with early benchmarks showing performance close to native XeSS.

Drakong’s $129.99 InfinaKore Fender Telecaster controller offers 3D-printed parts, modular controls and multiplatform rhythm-game support.

Creative Assembly accepts responsibility for the troubled Shogun 2 Complete Edition launch and investigates alleged AI-generated assets.

Footage shows GeForce RTX 5090 gaming GPUs being dismantled and rebuilt into blower-cooled AI server cards amid ongoing supply concerns.

NVIDIA is investigating black screens and video freezes reported after GeForce driver 621.01, with some RTX 5080 users finding relief by rolling back.

Valve releases SteamOS 3.9.5 with Linux 7.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.3, Steam Deck power improvements, Steam Frame support and gaming fixes.

Look Outside arrives on PS5, PS4, Switch and Switch 2 on October 30, 2026, bringing its survival horror RPG gameplay to consoles.

Sony’s audio processing patent describes visual sound indicators, controller lighting and accessibility features that could support older PlayStation games.

STALKER 2 update 2.1, The Zone Lookout, will expand A-Life NPC visibility, adjust combat and ballistics, and add squad-leader fast travel.

New Mass Effect Universe details describe a customizable N7 agent, galactic Cold War, Hitman-style missions and Liara’s return.

Modern Warfare 4’s early Steam activity trails Black Ops 6’s 306,460 launch-weekend peak, but shared launcher data limits the comparison.

A new Fortnite leak points to a One Piece crossover in the Treasure Hunters season, with pirate imagery suggesting the Straw Hat Pirates.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters launches November 1, 2026, with a pirate-themed mini-season. Epic Games has revealed its name and release date.

Once Human’s free Isles of Abyss expansion arrives on PS5 October 22 with five ocean regions, customizable ships, underwater exploration and new bosses.

Bloody Hell Hotel moves to 2027 as Unfold Games confirms a full Steam launch, skipping Early Access after securing additional publisher funding.

EA has paused development of The Sims Project Lotus to prioritize Project Evergreen as part of its October 2026 restructuring.

RV There Yet? launches on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29, 2026, with cross-play support across Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Left 4 Dead RTX is a free Steam mod bringing ray tracing, DLSS 4.5, improved textures and high-poly models to Left 4 Dead 2.

Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.5 launches October 22 with dual wielding, cross-platform mods, Edgerunners 2 quests, DLSS 4.5 and console FOV settings.

Xbox Insiders can now buy cloud gaming hours without Game Pass, with prices starting at $3.99 for 10 hours ahead of a November rollout.

Cyberpunk 2077 now supports Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing eligible Xbox owners to access the game on Windows PCs and supported handhelds.

Croteam announces Serious Sam: The Third Encounter for PC, continuing The Second Encounter with new alien worlds, weapons and co-op gameplay.

EA confirms DICE and Respawn are collaborating on a new project, with multiple reports identifying it as Star Wars Battlefront 3.

EA is closing BioWare and canceling the next Mass Effect game as part of a restructuring reportedly cutting around 400 jobs across the company.

Villion: Code launches January 26, 2027 for PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2 and PC, with physical editions and Digital Deluxe content confirmed.

Graytail is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC in November 2027 with physics-based puzzles, pixel-art exploration, combat and Xbox Play Anywhere.

DERELIKT launches on PC via Steam on November 13, 2026, with PS5 and Xbox Series versions planned later. A free PC demo is available now.

Fortnite’s Obsession crossover reveals Nikki’s outfit, alternate style, pickaxe, back bling and emote ahead of its October 21 release.

Rocket League has teased a Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover for Halloween 2026, featuring Freddy Fazbear in a mysterious arena security video.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA launches on Switch 2 February 25, 2027, with up to 120 FPS, GameShare co-op and Spanish-language support.

Grounded 2 Rot and Ruin adds the Woodpile area, Centipede boss, Termites, Potato Beetle Buggy, base painting and new gear upgrades.

Microsoft reportedly plans an Xbox Game Pass overhaul with customizable subscription tiers and add-ons for console games, cloud gaming and multiplayer.

EA Sports has teased the return of Fight Night after 15 years, but release timing, platforms and gameplay details remain unannounced.

Microsoft reportedly plans a new Xbox handheld for holiday 2027, with Xbox leadership taking greater control of its operating system.

2 Ton Studios reveals Magenta Down, a sci-fi survival adventure coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC in early 2027.

Buckshot Roulette is coming to PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. CRITICAL REFLEX has confirmed the new versions but has not announced a release date.

ZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut launches on Xbox Series X|S on November 3 alongside PS5 and Switch 2, adding 40,000 words and new content.

Mouthwashing launches on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026, with Xbox Game Pass support and physical editions.

Xbox Game Pass adds Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Mouthwashing and more in October 2026. See arrival dates, platforms and subscription tiers.

Sensor Tower estimates GTA 6 has generated $630 million from 6.45 million digital preorders, with PS5 accounting for 74% of sales.

AMD confirms FSR 4.1 for Xbox Series X|S and ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, with an October 23 preview and FSR Diamond planned for Project Helix.

Nintendo admits it underestimated demand for the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 and confirms restock plans, but no dates or quantities are available.

Saros Zenith is now available free on PS5, adding New Game+, boss rush challenges, 20 difficulty modifiers and new accessibility features.

Modern Warfare 4 GPU benchmarks reveal strong Radeon performance, 60 FPS requirements and an image quality advantage for AMD RX 9000 cards.

Socket 0.8.0 adds dual-screen support, playtime tracking, controller improvements and performance fixes for Android gaming handhelds.

Enshrouded 1.0 adds Cinder’s Cradle, new combat and building features, graphics improvements and Steam Deck Verified status.

Linux kernel 7.3 adds VRAM management improvements, older AMD GPU fixes, Steam Controller support and MSI Claw gamepad drivers.

The Power To The Players Act proposes game ownership rights, resale protections and offline modes before publishers shut down servers.