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Gears of War: E-Day launch, development, and financial scale

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Latest: Gears of War: E-Day reportedly exceeds $500 million development budget

Gears of War: E-Day launched on 6 October 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, available via Game Pass. Developed by The Coalition using Unreal Engine 5, the prequel depicts the initial Locust emergence on Sera. The title re

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Sony PlayStation disc phase-out, Plus pricing & legal push

79 clusters · 476 sources · last updated

Latest: Sony to end production of new PlayStation game discs after 2027

Sony’s plan to cease new PlayStation disc production by 31 January 2028 continues to face scrutiny. While CEO Hiroki Totoki previously suggested the transition allows Sony to focus on monetizing its 125 million monthly a

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Video game releases for various titles

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Latest: Aggelos 2 released for multiple consoles

The period saw the release of several sequels in the gaming industry. Veewo Games launched the full version 1.0 of the cybermyth roguelike Neon Abyss 2, concluding its Early Access phase. The title is available on PC, Pl

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CD Projekt Red: Witcher 3 Remaster, DLC & Witcher 4 updates

63 clusters · 495 sources · last updated

Latest: CD Projekt Red updates The Witcher 3 with Remastered version

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launched on 29 September 2026, providing a technical and gameplay overhaul for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The update, a free upgrade for existing owne

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Xbox platform updates and game releases

6 clusters · 106 sources · last updated

Latest: Microsoft announces October and November Xbox Game Pass lineup

In October 2026, Microsoft announced several updates regarding its Xbox ecosystem, including new game releases and structural changes to its partner programs. Xbox Game Pass expanded its library with a significant wave o

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Xbox Game Pass library updates

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Latest: Xbox Game Pass to remove eight games on October 31

Microsoft has confirmed that nine titles are scheduled to leave the Xbox Game Pass catalog on October 15. The departing games, which are available across PC, console, and cloud gaming platforms, include Clair Obscur: Exp

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Battlefield 6 Season 5 roadmap and controversy

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Latest: Battlefield Studios addresses skin typos and controversial designs

Following the announcement of Season 5, titled ‘Siege of Vegas’, EA and DICE have released a detailed content roadmap outlining three distinct phases for the update, affecting both Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC.

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Warhammer Survivors video game release

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Latest: Black Lab Games and Auroch Digital announce new survival video games

Auroch Digital has announced the release date for Warhammer Survivors, a roguelite bullet heaven game developed in partnership with poncle and Games Workshop. The title is scheduled to launch on November 10, 2026, across

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Microsoft Xbox cloud gaming and subscription changes

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Latest: Xbox Game Pass adds Gears of War: E-Day and new titles

Microsoft is implementing significant changes to its Xbox cloud gaming service. Starting in November 2026, the company will end unlimited streaming for Game Pass subscribers by introducing monthly usage caps based on sub

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Microsoft confirms Project Helix hybrid gaming hardware

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Latest: PlayStation 6 and Xbox Helix chips reportedly reach tape-out

Microsoft has officially confirmed its next-generation gaming hardware, codenamed ‘Project Helix’. Described by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma as a ‘family of devices’, the hybrid system is designed to bridge the gap between conso

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Xbox Game Pass October 2026 releases

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Latest: Microsoft announces Xbox release schedule for mid-October 2026

Microsoft has expanded its release schedule for mid-October 2026, announcing a significant wave of approximately 40 titles across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC platforms. In addition to the previously announced metr

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Xbox Game Pass updates and Disc-to-Digital rollout

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Latest: Microsoft launches Xbox Disc to Digital feature for all users

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass continued its catalog rotation through August 2026. Early in the month, the service added Heretic + Hexen and Beast of Reincarnation, followed by Bounty Star, Date Everything!, and several game

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Digital video game library removals

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Xbox Game Pass to lose nine titles, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Digital gaming platforms, specifically Xbox Game Pass and GOG, have begun removing various titles from their libraries. In early September, Xbox Game Pass announced several removals scheduled for mid-month, often due to

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Release of Well Dweller video game

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Well Dweller emerges as a notable indie metroidvania

The dark fantasy metroidvania game ‘Well Dweller’, developed by brothers Kyle and Eric Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, has been released across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo

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Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember release announcement

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Latest: Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember reveals new gameplay and boss Zuochi

Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA have announced that the action RPG Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember is scheduled for a worldwide release on March 4, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

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