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(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation 11.11 Power Deals returns from 30 October to 12 November 2026
Sony News & PressIan Purnomo
PlayStation 11.11 Power Deals returns to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam from 30th October to 12th November 2026, with discounts on PS5 peripherals and disc versions of PS5 games from PlayStation Studios. Highlights of this year’s 11.11 Power Deals include: D
Play One of the Highest-Rated Call of Duty Games Ever Today
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
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Aloft and Conan Exiles Enhanced launch on PS5 in early 2027
Sony News & PressJarle Hrafn Grindhaug
We’ve just launched Dune: Awakening on PlayStation 5, but we’re only getting started. We’re excited to bring two more of our open-world survival adventures to PlayStation 5 in early 2027. Soar the skies in Aloft, then visit the unforgiving Exiled Lands in Conan Exiles Enhanced. A
Play Minecraft on Your Nintendo Switch 2 Today!
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
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Where Winds Meet’s climactic Hutuo Battlefield narrative arc revealed, out Nov 13
Sony News & PressEric Zheng
Today, we are proud to unveil the most climactic narrative arc in Where Winds Meet yet: Hutuo, a sprawling new region launching November 13 alongside the game’s first global anniversary update. Marking a major turning point in Where Winds Meet, Hutuo invites you onto an epic, war
Your Board. Your Rules. Introducing the Razer Reclusa Mini 65%
Razer NewsroomRazer PR
A wireless, hot-swappable magnetic gaming keyboard for enthusiasts who want a board that is great straight out of the box, and love to customize. Razer , the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Reclusa Mini 65% , a wireless hot-swappable magnetic
Terrible Lizards dev discusses twisting familiar dinosaur designs, out Oct 29
Sony News & PressJohn W. Gelardi
When I founded WDR Studios with my colleagues, the goal was simple: make the kind of games that we’d want to play. I wanted to apply the lessons I’d learned from years of managing a successful YouTube channel to the medium of video games, drawing inspiration from some of my favou
The sound of Saros: Building an audio identity for Carcosa
Sony News & PressLoïc Couthier
When we started working on Saros , we knew we had an interesting challenge ahead of us. We had established a very distinctive audio identity with Returnal, and Housemarque gave us a clear direction from the beginning: “Refinement, not Reinvention.” That became a useful principle
(For Southeast Asia) Crunchyroll Arrives for PS5 and PS4 users in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand
Sony News & Pressstellalee
We are excited to share that Crunchyroll , the global and ultimate destination for anime fandom, has arrived for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Anime fans can now subscribe to Crunchyroll directly through PlayStation Media Hub on PS5 or
Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases Local Legend 26: The Antonov An-28 Today!
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases World Update 23: Poland and the Baltics
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases World Update 23: Poland and the Baltics appeared first on XBOX Wire .
The Walking Trade: How I Built a Shop Simulator Without Ever Playing One
Xbox Wirejohn sherwood, 3rd Party Product Specialist
Summary Launching on XBOX Series X|S Today. How I built a shop sim without ever playing one, and added zombies. The real life origin story of the character of Robin. The Walking Trade is out today on XBOX Series X|S. It’s a store management game set in a zombie apocalypse: you st
New Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Siege of Castle Doom gameplay details
Sony News & PressKevin Chiasson
What was Doctor Doom up to during the Annihilation Wave? How would the master of Latveria react to an invasion of this magnitude to his doorstep? This was the first question we’ve asked ourselves while tackling the design of our second DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion . We knew pla
Scramble Knights Online: Changing Genres to Save a Game
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
It’s launch day for Scramble Knights Online , an action RPG “MMO-Lite” from our team here at Funktronic Labs. We built a nostalgic kingdom that captures the feeling of adventuring with your friends in the early, simpler days of online gaming. Scramble Knights Online is a day one
XBOX Game Pass Is Coming to Eligible T-Mobile Customers
Xbox WireJoe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief
Today, T-Mobile announced T-Mix , giving customers in the U.S. more choice and flexibility over the benefits included in their wireless plan, including XBOX Game Pass. Beginning in November, eligible T-Mix customers can choose Game Pass Ultimate or Premium, unlocking an instant l
Celebrate Helldivers 2 Liberty Day 2026 with in-game gifts today
Sony News & PressKatherine Baskin
We at Arrowhead Game Studios are excited to mark Liberty Day, the Helldivers 2 in-universe celebration, that’s now in its third year. As with previous celebrations, we’re marking the anniversary with a range of in-game gifts for active Helldivers, decorating your ship lobby to ma
Everything We Learned from GTA 6’s Launch Trailer
Turtle Beach Blog
Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming in just under a month. Yeah, that’s real. Pinch yourself if you need to… or check out the new launch trailer that Rockstar just dropped if you need confirmation that you’re not dreaming. Much less painful that way. This new trailer focuses on dual pro
Watch the Official Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer – Explore Leonida Before the Game Arrives November 19
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
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New Fortnitemares Sprites Explained
Turtle Beach Blog
Fortnite gamers, if you thought Epic Games was taking their foot off the gas pedal for this year’s Fortnitemares, you’d be dead wrong. There’s more content and collabs for this iteration of Fortnite’s seasonal October event than you can swing a pickaxe at, including Hazbin Hotel,
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is Live Worldwide — Play Now!
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Kill Block is Must-Play Multiplayer at Launch
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
Hidden inside the West Bridge Advanced Military Training Facility is a complex combat environment where shifting, modular battlegrounds challenge even the most elite Operators, with hundreds of unique configurations. This is Kill Block, and if you’re picking up Call of Duty: Mode
Share of the Week: 007 First Light
Sony News & PressKristen Zitani (she/her)
Last week, we asked you explore the new Photo Mode in 007 First Light using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. Here are this week’s highlights: call_me_xavii shared Bond blasting at enemies with his Aston Martin WildJogurt shared a turtleneck-wearing Bond receiving mis
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 26 to 30
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump
Saros: creating the epic Overlords of Carcosa
Sony News & PressMicah Hrehovcsik
Housemarque and Nixxes developed Saros in close collaboration; one area was developing the set-piece bosses. Housemarque brought the creative vision, world, combat language, visual concepts, and signature bullet-hell DNA. Nixxes brought the bosses to life through encounter design
How More Than 40 New Traits Change Your Strategy in Becastled
Xbox Wirejohn sherwood, 3rd Party Product Specialist
In Becastled , we noticed a problem that emerged as players became more familiar with the game. They would find a strategy that worked on almost any level, and once they did, there was much less reason to use different buildings, units, or approaches. When we started working on t
The Power of PEAK Friendship, Coming to XBOX Today
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
Hey Scouts! The co-op climbing game PEAK , is officially out today on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC with XBOX Play Anywhere. A game built on working together with your troop to traverse the various biomes on an island after a crash landing. PEAK is a collaboration between two st
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 w/Devs – Campaign, Multiplayer, DMZ, and More | Official XBOX Podcast
Xbox WireAaryn
On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’ve travelled to Infinity Ward to discuss the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4! We’re sitting down with the devs and diving into the details when it comes the campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ to one of the biggest ga
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series’ Classic Roots
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
Summary FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is available now on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC. Play it on both console and PC at no extra cost with XBOX Play Anywhere. Try it for free with a demo of the full first chapter, which carries over on purchase. Adapting the story of former mobile
Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let’s Build a Zoo, and More
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
Clear your weekend – Free Play Days is calling! Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Reloaded Edition , Let’s Build a Zoo , and Tropico 6 are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 22 until Sunday, October 25. Both
Marvel’s Wolverine: Photo Mode guide
Sony News & PressGillen McAllister (he/him)
Photo Modes are a rewarding way to get to grips with some essential elements of photography, while letting you more closely examine and appreciate a game’s art design and increasingly photorealistic visuals. Feature-rich Photo Modes put an entire suite of virtual lighting rigs at
PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads
Sony News & PressO'Dell Harmon Jr.
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In September, Marvel’s Wolverine led the PS5 charts in the US, followed by EA Sports FC 27, while in the EU, EA Sports FC 27 led the PS5 charts, followed by Marvel’s Wolverine. Ch
Cloud Deployment Incoming: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Arrives on GeForce NOW
NVIDIA Newsroom
Lock in and load out this GFN Thursday. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives on GeForce NOW at launch, bringing a new campaign, multiplayer action and DMZ, high-stakes extraction mode to supported devices. The campaign also gets an enhanced look: GeForce RTX 5080-class performa
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – the evolution of Lara Croft’s design
Sony News & PressMichael Lovan
When Lara Croft first leapt onto screens in 1996, she was a few hundred polygons and a fistful of pixels. Thirty years later, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reimagines that same adventurer with technology the original team could only dream of. Through it all, one goal held stead
From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077!
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
Summary The free Edgerunners 2 Update to Cyberpunk 2077 is available now. It includes content inspired by “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2”, the second installment of the hit anime series now streaming on Netflix, along with dual wielding, more customization options, cross-platform mod
Razer Axon Artist Spotlight: Nina Nayko Brings the Night Lights of Tbilisi to Life
Razer NewsroomRazer PR
Razer Axon welcomes Nina Nayko, a Georgian photographer and content creator who turns still photographs into living, animated scenes. Nayko uses photography along with photo and video editing to capture the quiet glow of Tbilisi after dark along with the stories behind every lit
Cloud Playtime Now Available to Test with XBOX Insiders
Xbox WireJon
Starting today, XBOX Insiders* can try a new way to stream games by purchasing cloud playtime without a Game Pass subscription. This preview gives XBOX Insiders who do not have an active Game Pass subscription an early look at the new option before it rolls out more broadly in No
Once Human’s Isles of Abyss expansion launches on PS5 tomorrow
Sony News & PressVincent Tao
Hey everyone, we have huge news to share with you today. Once Human’s largest free expansion yet, Isles of Abyss, is officially launching tomorrow, October 22 （October 2 1 ) on PlayStation 5. We’ve taken the strange worlds survival you know and love, and plunged it into uncharted
Thirty Years of Lara Croft
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
Few people are better positioned to reflect on three decades of Lara Croft than Meagan Marie. A longtime member of the Tomb Raider team at Crystal Dynamics, author of 20 Years of Tomb Raider , and a fan who has cosplayed the character more than a dozen times, she has spent her ca
PlayStation Indies: 9 must-play horror games for the spooky season
Sony News & PressMattia Maccario
There is joy in being a little scared. From pleasantly spooky atmospheres to frights that make your fingers fidget on the controller. Our team has played many horror-themed indie games, from cozy to creepy, and we’re excited to share some of our favorites to keep players frighten
Stranger Than Heaven hands-on report: brutal combat and the glitz of show business intermix
Sony News & PressSachie Kobari
Fists clashing, bones crunching—it’s combat at its most visceral. On the flip side, there is the glitz and glamour of show business, where you handle everything from song composition to live stage productions. Stranger Than Heaven , an all-new title from RGG Studio, the team behi
PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Deals promotion is live now
Sony News & PressPeter Boda
Embark on a new adventure with PlayStation Store’s latest promotion, Planet of the Deals, which is live now. Players can browse hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games featured in the deals and which are discounted for a limited time.* You can preview a selection of titles right now with t
Think You’ve Beaten Fountains? Prove it in the Gauntlet
Xbox Wirejohn sherwood, 3rd Party Product Specialist
Summary Gauntlet mode arrives in Fountains . Tips and tricks to survive the ultimate challenge. Fountains and other Crunching Koalas titles on sale today. So, what exactly is the Gauntlet Mode? Think of it as the ultimate proving ground for warriors who crave a real challenge. Or
Grounded 2: 100 Reasons to Run in the Rot and Ruin Update
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
Summary Explore the new Woodpile adventure area and face returning Termites, new O.G.R.R. variants, and the Centipede boss . Saddle up on the new Potato Beetle Buggy , give your base a new look with Painting and the Splotcher , and upgrade weapons and armor to higher Tiers using
Ready for Launch: Modern Warfare 4 Progression and Prestige
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
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ID@XBOX x IGN Showcase Recap: All the News and Announcements
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
We’ve just wrapped up another fantastic ID@XBOX and IGN Showcase, bringing the latest news and updates on many brilliant indie titles heading to XBOX – from world premieres and long-awaited announcements to a fresh wave of titles making their way to Game Pass. We even threw in a
Three CRITICAL REFLEX Hits Are Coming to XBOX, And One Arrives Today
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
Summary Two critically-acclaimed CRITICAL REFLEX indie hits are coming to XBOX just in time for Halloween: Arctic Eggs is available today, while Mouthwashing arrives on October 29. Mouthwashing has become one of the most acclaimed indie horror games of recent years, selling more
Magenta Down: A Journey Across a Hostile Exoplanet
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
Summary Magenta Down is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure about traversing a hostile exoplanet to save yourself and your missing crew. The developers provide a glimpse into their design goals and approach. Magenta Down is coming in 2027 to XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC. Magenta Do
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and More
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
Ghosts to question and a planet to save. Sounds like a perfectly reasonable few weeks to me! We have another batch of games coming soon to Game Pass, so clear a little room in that “Play Next List” and let’s get to it! Coming Soon Sandustry (Game Preview) (PC) – October 21 Now wi
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