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Xbox’s Platinum Trophy Equivalent Officially Revealed

Mythic Achievements, Xbox's long-overdue answer to PlayStation's Platinum Trophy, are real and available starting today

Fans Think Navi’s Original 1998 Voice Actress Is Back For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake…But Only In Japanese

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The Steam Frame: VR’s Future or the Beginning of the End?

'GTA 6' Fans Are Hammering the Game Informer App Into Oblivion Right Now

The gaming magazine's app can't seem to handle all the interest in its exclusive GTA 6 news and screenshots as users report issues and glitches

All paralogue dates and deadlines in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave

These are all the paralogues in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave, including paralogue start dates and end dates

Lego Officially Retiring Star Wars and X-Men Sets in 2026

Later this year, Lego is discontinuing some of its best sets, including the Millennium Falcon.

Why Control Resonant Developer Remedy Avoided Using Yellow Paint to Guide Players

Control Resonant's director has explained how the team chose to handle exploration in a way that doesn't feel like it is holding the player's hand with things like yellow paint.

Majority Of Gears Of War: E-Day Revenue On Xbox Will Be Cannibalized By Game Pass, Analyst Says

Gears of War: E-Day is launching into Xbox Game Pass, and because of that, the majority of the game's moneymaking potential will be cannibalized by its inclusion on the service. That's according to Rhys Elliott of Alinea…

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is So Full Of Stuff That Isn’t Major Battles That It’s Putting Me To Sleep

I enjoy this game, but everything between major battles is snooze-inducing

The Witcher 3 Fans Relieved to Find Low-Polygon Pigeons Have Survived the Remaster Process

The Witcher 3 Remastered brings tons of graphics improvements, but developer CD Projekt Red has left one incredibly important creature as it was: the pigeon.

Brendan Fraser's 124-Minute Action Thriller Classic Is Back From the Dead on Streaming

Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy is climbing Netflix’s charts following the release of new set photos from The Mummy 4.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Officially the Best-Reviewed Game of the Year

CD Project Red's update to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has a 94 rating on Metacritic. Can GTA 6 beat it?

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Save $1,200 Off the Lenovo Legion Pro Gaming Laptop With OLED Display and GeForce 5070 Ti Graphics

The first decent Legion gaming laptop deal I've seen in months.

McDonald’s Could Use AI To Charge Everyone Different Prices For Burgers

The company is allegedly pushing franchise owners to use AI tools to set menu prices

The Witcher 3 surges to its highest Steam concurrent player-count ever, following Remastered edition's release

The Witcher 3's newly released Remastered edition has dramatically rekindled interest in the 11-year-old role-playing game, which is currently enjoying its highest concurrent player-count on Steam ever. Read more

Set up your own ramen bar and explore a voxel cyberpunk city in the slice-of-lifey Nivalis Nights, out now

Nivalis Nights is finally out, bringing you back to the cyberpunk world of Cloudpunk once again, only with a restaurant managing slant to it all. Read more

Minecraft Dungeons II Is A Splendid Step Forward For The Family-Friendly Action-RPG

The loot-filled co-op game improves on the original, while maintaining its core appeal

Putting Together A Game Showcase Means Treating 45 Minutes Like A Puzzle 

Dek: With so many gaming showcases spread throughout the year, Evil Empire aims to respect your time with its Triple-I broadcast. Video game showcases used to be infrequent but over the last couple of years, we've seen a…

Marvel Tokon Devs Reflect On Its Troubles And Hope Players Give It Another Shot

It's been nearly two months since Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched on PlayStation 5 and PC, bringing with it an all-new approach to the tag-team fighting game format from a studio who'd never tried it before. Tokon'…

A New PS5 Jailbreak May Have Just Opened The Floodgates To Piracy

According to those who have installed the new Relapse exploit, it works with everything from Marvel's Wolverine to The Witcher 3 Remastered

The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past sounds like it's mirroring Blood and Wine in being "a lot dreamier" than a "bread-and-butter Witcher story"

While the cover's flown off The Witcher 3 Remastered today, September 29th, the wait for the RPGs elusive extra expansion goes on until next year. I've had rather mixed feelings on the decision to extend Gerry from the R…

You can now watch one of this year's best orchestral game-music performances, celebrating Hades 1 and 2, online for free

The outrageously enjoyable Hades musical orchestral concert, Ballads of the Underworld, is now available to watch in its entirety, online, for free. Read more

Three Hundred and Ten Million Skill Points

I feel like getting old involves an ongoing sense that everything is going by faster than expected.  I feel like I just wrote a post about hitting 300 million skill points and here I am at three hundred and ten million. …

I perished in the flesh pipes of Darktide's Depths of the Damned update, and you will too

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide continues to cling tightly, perhaps even aggressively, to my Steam installations, my occasionally waning interest repeatedly re-sparked by the addition of akimbo-autopistolling chem fiends or h…

GTA 5 Modder Cancels Nintendo Switch Port Just Days Before Launch After Previously Taunting Rockstar: ‘I Am Thankful For Take-Two’s Mercy’

The creator behind the planned port will not release any code or assets online in order to avoid a possible lawsuit

The Last Of Us Duology On PC Is At Its Lowest Price Yet, So Get Ready To Cry Again

Back in 2013, when I was a wee little lad (well, 13 years old) watching YouTube Let’s Players, I discovered The Last of Us. The opening hour was brutal, and I had to stop what I was doing and beg my grandfather to take m…

Want To Dress Up As Bryan From The Resident Evil Movie For Halloween? Here’s How

Halloween season is almost upon us, and if you're looking to dress up as the Resident Evil movie's in-over-his-head courier, Bryan (played by Austin Abrams), then here's a checklist of everything you need to pull off the…

Don't worry if you're struggling in human form in The Blood of Dawnwalker - "it should be harder" playing that way

If you've been playing Medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker and you're wondering why you're having a hard time during the day, as a human, versus as at night as a vampire, then don't worry: you're experiencing th…

Controversy erupts around Ace Combat 8 on PC as bundled Belkan War re-release remains problematically attached to the new game, whereas it's standalone on console

Early access to Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is now available to owners of the game's Deluxe Edition, but the launch has been soured due to publisher Bandai Namco's handling of one particular pre-order bonus. Read more

How Control Resonant’s art design and tech shaped its bosses, paranaturally-twisted Manhattan and more

With its gravity-defying set pieces, memorable boss fights, and decidedly different take on Manhattan, Control Resonant, released last week, is staking its claim to be one of 2026’s big hitters on PlayStation 5. I had th…

Mexican lawmakers join the fight for digital games ownership with a new consumer rights initiative

Another country has entered the fray as ongoing debates around digital video game ownership ignite across the world. Read more

The Tower of Zeldaga is a free retro mash-up of Zelda and Druaga in which you rescue Ganondorf from some evil blonde queen

The recent screening of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has proven a thing of existential horror for many grey-haired Zeldenthusiasts. Is that you, Link? What have they done to you, boy? Why do you…

What's the intended difficulty for Gears of War: E-Day? "I can tell you right now, it's Hardcore" says The Coalition creative director

Xbox and The Coalition are making a big deal about Gears of War: E-Day's campaign, ahead of its Xbox and PC launch on 1st October. The game goes back in time to study the origins of the Locust scourge, placing you in the…

"A quite beautiful compromise": The LEGO Skylines devs did consider brick by brick building, but decided it was too much fuss for players

LEGO Skylines is the new plastic city-builder from Cities: Skylines 2 and Surviving the Aftermath developers Iceflake Studios, published by Paradox Interactive. I've played an hour or so of a preview build, just long eno…

Thank You Bus Driver Brings Double Fine Chaos on October 14

Thank You Bus Driver launches October 14 on Steam, GOG, and itch.io, bringing Double Fine’s chaotic black-and-white bus game to PC. The post Thank You Bus Driver Brings Double Fine Chaos on October 14 appeared first on T…

The Witcher 3 Remastered has scuppered an ambitious cut plague quest restoration mod, but there'll be "something extra" in the update that gets it working again

Today, September 29th, The Witcher 3 is back on the path in Remastered form. With that remaster bringing a host of tweaks to the decade-old RPG, there was always going to be an adjustment period for the RPG's established…

(For SEA) God of War Laufey pre-orders available starting September 29, editions detailed

God of War Laufey is coming to PlayStation 5 consoles on February 16, 2027. We’re excited to announce that pre-orders are now live on PlayStation Store and at all participating retailers. To get you ready, we’re breaking…

Stranger Than Heaven Makes Music a Core Part of Its 50-Year Saga

Stranger Than Heaven links music-making to its 50-year story, spanning five eras and cities before launching on Xbox, PS5, PC, and Game Pass. The post Stranger Than Heaven Makes Music a Core Part of Its 50-Year Saga appe…

Brawl at the Sun in Amamake

The ping came through on Saturday afternoon, just past 15:30 my time.  I saw it a few minutes after it had been sent out and I almost just let it pass.  I was feeling a bit off, I had just gotten up from a nap, and I had…

Suri: The Seventh Note launches Oct 30 on PS5

After four years of development, we’re ecstatic to reveal that our debut game, Suri: The Seventh Note will finally be available from October 30, 2026 on PS5. Every environment, character, and animation has been meticulou…

God of War Laufey pre-orders available starting September 29, editions detailed

God of War Laufey is coming to PlayStation 5 consoles on February 16, 2027. We’re excited to announce that tomorrow, September 29 at 10:00am local time pre-orders officially go live. To get you ready, we’re breaking down…

‘RollerGirl’ is a quirky small-town adventure

RollerGirl is a small-town, slice of life adventure game where you have crashed your car and are now roller blading around, listening to your MP3 player, and taking on odd jobs so... The post ‘RollerGirl’ is a quirky sma…

Deep Rock Galactic Showcase Slot Includes Giveaways and Mystery Reveal

Deep Rock Galactic joins Coffee Stain’s BIG BREAK SHOWCASE on September 29, with giveaways, bingo and Rocktoberfest rewards alongside mystery news. The post Deep Rock Galactic Showcase Slot Includes Giveaways and Mystery…

TAGN Fantasy Critic League 2026 – Week Thirty-Nine and Looking for Scores

Week thirty-nine had another set of four titles queued up to launch.  The question was, would they shake up the roster the way the four titles from week thirty-eight did? We will certainly get to all of that, but first a…

A 16-Minute Story Trailer Sets the Stage for Ace Combat 8

Ace Combat 8 gets a 16-minute opening trailer ahead of its October 2 launch, with multiplayer modes and a pre-order bonus also confirmed. The post A 16-Minute Story Trailer Sets the Stage for Ace Combat 8 appeared first …

Binge Watching Past Labor Day

I wrote that last binge watching post in August in part because I could see a bulge of shows finishing up for us shortly and felt like I had to clear the decks or just give up on a bunch of titles. Anyway, this is what h…

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 548: September Selects

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! We’re back this week to talk through September’s big releases and other recent titles we’re still playing. Stuff We …

Share of the Week – Marvel’s Wolverine

Last week, we asked you to share ferocious moments from Marvel’s Wolverine using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. Here are this week’s highlights: adambomb2mk shares Wolverine’s claws illuminated in the shad…

Feed the creature in ‘In Full Bloom’

In Full Bloom is a sort of creepy-feeling Tamagotchi-style game where there is a giant… creature… which simply needs to eat and eat until it’s eaten enough to get off this strange... The post Feed the creature in ‘In Ful…

Planet Crafter – Terraformed Skeo

Before I get into how we wrapped up terraforming on Skeo I do have a few observations on this bit of free content for Planet Crafter. To start with, it was free.  Not only that, but it landed just as we were wrapping up …

Own a shop and find rhythm in ‘Mr. Records’

Mr. Records puts you into the role of George, an old dreamer who is able to become one with the music that he listens too. After retirement, he has decided to open... The post Own a shop and find rhythm in ‘Mr. Records’ …

Help your community in ‘Littlehaven’

Cozy games that are all about helping your community are ones that I often enjoy spending my time in! Littlehaven is one such game, where you are very handy person, who has... The post Help your community in ‘Littlehaven…

Card Battle in ‘Reply All’

Reply All is a single player, roguelike-deckbuilder that takes the concept of working in an office, sending emails that can be seen as passive aggressive. It’s an interesting storyline, as you become... The post Card Bat…

‘N Plus Infinity Times Two’ is quick-paced, coach madness

Those of us who have been on the internet since the early Flash-era of gaming probably will see this game and know exactly what it is. However, for those who haven’t been... The post ‘N Plus Infinity Times Two’ is quick-…

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The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)

Once again, the year in gaming has seen no shortage of high-quality releases and GOTY contenders. Looking ahead, there are many highly anticipated games coming out in 2026, but how well will they score when they arrive? …

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 894

So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Mond…

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 893

So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Mond…