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01PolygonFinal Fantasy 9: Denouement Officially Announced
This 1,000-piece Final Fantasy 9 puzzle shows the party at the Iifa Tree. It’s $39.99 in the US and £32.99 in the UK, with UK pre-orders open
02SteamScheduled Grand Launch - October 21, 2026
We will be performing a scheduled maintenance starting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM PDT (9:00 AM EDT / 3:00 PM CEST / 12:00 AM AEDT October 22). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 5 hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CEST / 5:00 AM AEDT October 22) . Times: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 PDT (UTC -7): 6:00…
03SteamCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Pop-Up: The DMZ Has Never Been This Much Fun
Having just returned to Oz from a review trip at Infinity Ward, I was in a pretty good position to judge how authentic (and fun) a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Pop-Up Experience could be. As luck would have it, Sydney recently hosted just such a shenanigan for press, content creators, lucky Xbox Fan Fest attendees and there were some limited slots open to…
04SteamFinal Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions for mobile updated with controller support, 60fps, and more
Square Enix releases the first major update for Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions on mobile in years.
05SteamAll correct choices and outcomes in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign
The Campaign in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign has some important decisions to make, and they will certainly impact the outcome. Some decisions might seem essential, but they don’t affect the outcome. In this guide, I will focus on the other ones that will have a lasting impact on your campaign. Table of contents Best choices to make in Call of Duty…
06SteamWe Were Here Tomorrow release countdown: Exact date and time
Co-op adventure We Were Here Tomorrow is coming soon to gamers worldwide, and you won’t need to wait long to try it out. Developed by Total Mayhem Games, the game will test our your co-op and communication skills. But first, let’s find out when the game goes live. Table of contents We Were Here Tomorrow release countdown What to expect from We Were Here Tomo…
07SteamPool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor launches on November 6 for PC via Steam and GOG
Restoration of classic Dungeons & Dragons game Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor comes to Steam and GOG.com on November 6th
08Polygon3 Video Games Where Your Choices Actually Make a Difference
Games where choices matter often narrow what matters to character death or branching endings. These narrative-driven games do it differently
09Steam60,000 Gladiators Have Entered the Arena - Here’s What’s Next
In only a few short days, more than 60,000 players have fought their way through hordes of enemies in an attempt to break free of the chains that bind them. We’re blown away! Thank you to every single one of you who have played, shared clips, left reviews and dragged a friend (literally) into the carnage. We’ve been reading every review, Discord message and…
10SteamRed Dead Redemption 2 gets a Shadow of Mordor-style nemesis system in massive new mod
Warner Bros.' nemesis system is easily the cleverest innovation from its Middle-earth open-world action adventure series, turning an otherwise fairly mindless orc slaughtering party into something much impactful and lifelike. And while Red Dead Redemption 2 certainly doesn't need to learn any lessons from Shadow of Mordor or Shadow of War, a new mod adds the…
11SteamBackrooms Meets Resident Evil In New 9/10 Horror Game
Backrooms and Resident Evil have collided in a brand-new horror game with 9/10 reviews from players, and it’s already scaring players with its fine mix of pixel art gameplay and live-action cutscenes. The horror genre has been in a great place in 2026, with the release of some pretty remarkable movies and other sources of media. The recently released Residen…
12SteamStupid Never Dies Review: A Zombie Roguelite Struggle Session
If you can get past everything and find the right groove with Stupid Never Dies; you end up with a funky third-person roguelite adventure with a lot to unlock and some cool hero transformations.
13Polygon'Red Dead Redemption' 2 Mod Is 'Shadow of Mordor' Meets the Wild West
The enRAGE mod brings a Nemesis system to Red Dead Redemption 2, adding personal grudges, rival factions and evolving gang wars.
14Polygon8 Classic PlayStation Adventure Games that are Barely Playable Today
From Tomb Raider to Silent Hill, eight classic PlayStation games whose tank controls, cameras, or lost code make them hard to play today
15Xbox WireThe Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Presents the Forged in Valor Series, A Look into the Making of the Valor Pack
The post The Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Presents the Forged in Valor Series, A Look into the Making of the Valor Pack appeared first on XBOX Wire .
16PolygonModern Warfare 4 Is Legitimately a Top-5 Call of Duty Campaign
The Modern Warfare 4 campaign is one of the series' best, taking place during a Korean conflict while also following Captain Price on the run.
17PolygonStupid Never Dies Is Easily the Worst Game of 2026
Stupid Never Dies stumbles through its 30-hour runtime thanks to sluggish action and a rotten story.
18PolygonNew Pokémon Release Finally Lets You Play As Team Rocket
Pokémon fans can show Jessie, James, and Meowth how it's done in a new release where you play as the RPG series' villain
19PolygonStar Wars Battlefront 3: Bungie Rumored as New Developer
Disney is reportedly looking to Bungie or EA DICE to make Star Wars Battlefront 3 in response to renewed popularity for 2017's Battlefront 2.
20PolygonD&D’s Dark Sun Creator Reveals Why the Controversial Setting Is ‘Not Political’
Tim Brown talks about the conception of Dark Sun, the controversies surrounding this D&D setting, and his upcoming "spiritual successor" Dragon Kings.
21GameSpotWoW: Forever Is Soaring, But Midnight Is Struggling
World of Warcraft : Forever is riding high thanks to its popular beta and upcoming launch, but retail WoW's Midnight expansion feels like it's in a state of crisis by comparison. The two different versions of WoW couldn't be in more different places. Forever seems to be extremely popular, with Blizzard developers commenting how its beta is breaking records .…
22GameSpotYou Don’t Need An Expensive Console Or High-End PC To Play Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 releases this week, and with gaming consoles and capable PC rigs now more expensive than ever, you might be wondering if there is another way to play. Thankfully, there is, but there are a few things you need to know before jumping in. How to play MW4 without a console or PC With Game Pass: Modern Warfare 4 is not included with…
23PolygonAI Cloning Could Become the Biggest Threat to Video Game Playtests
ReVamp developer Digital Sun is limiting an upcoming playtest to combat AI cloning fears
24Xbox WireReady for Launch: All Modern Warfare 4 Operators, Weapons, Equipment, and Multiplayer Create-a-Class Features
The post Ready for Launch: All Modern Warfare 4 Operators, Weapons, Equipment, and Multiplayer Create-a-Class Features appeared first on XBOX Wire .
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