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Shrek 2 Remastered Listed on Xbox Store, Aspyr Developing
Shrek 2 Remastered Listed on Xbox Store, Aspyr Developing
Microsoft accidentally published an Xbox Store listing for Shrek 2 Remastered ahead of the ID@Xbox Showcase on October 20, confirming Aspyr as the developer.
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October 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Shrek 2 Remastered Listed on Xbox Store, Aspyr Developing
Is GTA 6 on PC? PC Release Date Status Explained
Is GTA 6 on PC? PC Release Date Status Explained
No, GTA 6 is not on PC at launch: Rockstar has only announced PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. GamesBeat reports a Q1 2027 PC launch; Rockstar has not confirmed.
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October 16, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Is GTA 6 on PC? PC Release Date Status Explained
Counter-Strike 2 Pro 2xplayN Banned for Life by ESIC After Cash Photo
Counter-Strike 2 Pro 2xplayN Banned for Life by ESIC After Cash Photo
ESIC upgraded Palkovics "2xplayN" Tamás from a three-year ban to a lifetime sanction on October 16 after he posted a photo of himself holding stacks of cash.
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October 16, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Counter-Strike 2 Pro 2xplayN Banned for Life by ESIC After Cash Photo
Cult of the Lamb Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22
Cult of the Lamb Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22
Massive Monster confirms Cult of the Lamb is heading to Switch 2 on October 22, 2026, with a free upgrade path for current Switch owners and a $24.99 price tag.
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October 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Cult of the Lamb Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22
WARDOGS Season 2: Bulkhead Admits 'We F***ed Up', Lists Fixes
WARDOGS Season 2: Bulkhead Admits 'We F***ed Up', Lists Fixes
Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer apologized publicly for WARDOGS Season 2's backfired Blue Team bonus and Driver exploit. Midseason 0.25 will add limited mode servers.
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October 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
WARDOGS Season 2: Bulkhead Admits 'We F***ed Up', Lists Fixes
DayZ Creator Dean Hall's Brutal Engine Goes Open-Source
DayZ Creator Dean Hall's Brutal Engine Goes Open-Source
RocketWerkz has released Brutal, a free C# framework with no royalties, as a Unity and Unreal alternative. RimWorld and KSP's creators are already using it.
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October 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
DayZ Creator Dean Hall's Brutal Engine Goes Open-Source
Battlefield 6 Steam Free Trial Extended to October 20
Battlefield 6 Steam Free Trial Extended to October 20
EA pushed the Battlefield 6 Steam free trial to 5 PM UTC on Tuesday, October 20, after day-one issues. The 2x XP weekend is extended too.
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October 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Battlefield 6 Steam Free Trial Extended to October 20
VAMPIR Launches Globally October 27 at 7 PM PDT on PC, Mobile
VAMPIR Launches Globally October 27 at 7 PM PDT on PC, Mobile
Netmarble's vampire-themed MMORPG, which topped the Korean grossing charts through 2025, finally opens pre-registration rewards worldwide on Monday.
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October 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM
VAMPIR Launches Globally October 27 at 7 PM PDT on PC, Mobile
Coral Island Switch 2 Set for This Winter With 1.4 'Kids Grow Up' Update
Coral Island Switch 2 Set for This Winter With 1.4 'Kids Grow Up' Update
Stairway Games confirms a Nintendo Switch 2 port is coming this winter, alongside the free 1.4 'Kids Grow Up' update. No exact date yet.
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October 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Coral Island Switch 2 Set for This Winter With 1.4 'Kids Grow Up' Update
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Switch Version Delayed Past October 29
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Switch Version Delayed Past October 29
Telltale Games says the Switch port needs 'a little more time' and will launch later. PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC still arrive October 29.
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October 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Switch Version Delayed Past October 29
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Length: How Many Missions and Hours Are in It
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Length: How Many Missions and Hours Are in It
Modern Warfare 4's single-player campaign runs 16 missions and takes about 7 hours on Regular difficulty, per IGN's Review In Progress.
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October 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Length: How Many Missions and Hours Are in It
Beyond These Stars Launches With 250K Wishlists and PC Game Pass Today
Beyond These Stars Launches With 250K Wishlists and PC Game Pass Today
Beyond These Stars, the cosmic city builder from Hooded Horse, launches today on PC at $23.99 (20% off) and on PC Game Pass with 250K Steam wishlists.
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October 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Beyond These Stars Launches With 250K Wishlists and PC Game Pass Today
Stranger than Heaven 'Kokura' Trailer Reveals Daito's Journey to Japan
Stranger than Heaven 'Kokura' Trailer Reveals Daito's Journey to Japan
SEGA and RGG Studio released the 'Act 1: Kokura' story trailer for Stranger than Heaven today, showing Makoto Daito arriving in Japan on the Orpheus.
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October 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Stranger than Heaven 'Kokura' Trailer Reveals Daito's Journey to Japan
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Reviews Begin: IGN Calls It 'Best MW Since 2019'
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Reviews Begin: IGN Calls It 'Best MW Since 2019'
IGN's Review In Progress went live on October 16 as MW4's Campaign Early Access opened, calling the campaign the best Modern Warfare since the 2019 reboot.
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October 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Reviews Begin: IGN Calls It 'Best MW Since 2019'
Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak's Final Patch Lands October 19
Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak's Final Patch Lands October 19
Game Freak's post-launch updates for Beast of Reincarnation end after an October 19 patch. Players can still send feedback through the official support form.
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October 16, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak's Final Patch Lands October 19
LEGO Harry Potter Collection Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Today
LEGO Harry Potter Collection Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Today
LEGO Harry Potter Collection, a bundle of Years 1-4 and Years 5-7 with every DLC pack, is out now on Nintendo Switch 2 in both physical and digital editions.
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October 16, 2026 at 4:39 PM
LEGO Harry Potter Collection Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Today
Deal Radar: Hogwarts Legacy $5.99, MK11 Ultimate $8.99, More (Oct 16)
Deal Radar: Hogwarts Legacy $5.99, MK11 Ultimate $8.99, More (Oct 16)
Hogwarts Legacy drops 90% to $5.99 on Steam and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate hits $8.99, plus seven more well-reviewed picks and the week's free Epic games.
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October 16, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Deal Radar: Hogwarts Legacy $5.99, MK11 Ultimate $8.99, More (Oct 16)
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Avatar Legends DLC Adds Aang and Katara Today
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Avatar Legends DLC Adds Aang and Katara Today
SEGA's Avatar Legends pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches today with Aang and Katara as playable racers and a Lion Turtle Island track.
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October 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Avatar Legends DLC Adds Aang and Katara Today
No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 Lands in March 2027 on PC and PS5
No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 Lands in March 2027 on PC and PS5
Moon Studios confirms a March 2027 launch for the action-RPG's full release on PC and PlayStation 5, with a new class system and six faction questlines.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM
No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 Lands in March 2027 on PC and PS5
Minecraft Switch 2 Editions Compared: Standard vs Deluxe vs Ultimate
Minecraft Switch 2 Editions Compared: Standard vs Deluxe vs Ultimate
If you own Minecraft digitally on Switch, Standard for Switch 2 is free until January 31. Everyone else should start with the $29.99 Standard Edition.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Minecraft Switch 2 Editions Compared: Standard vs Deluxe vs Ultimate
World of Warcraft: Forever Release Time: When It Unlocks in Your Time Zone
World of Warcraft: Forever Release Time: When It Unlocks in Your Time Zone
World of Warcraft: Forever goes live worldwide at the same moment: 3 p.m. Pacific / 6 p.m. Eastern on November 4, which is 11 p.m. in the UK.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
World of Warcraft: Forever Release Time: When It Unlocks in Your Time Zone
Blood of Dawnwalker 1.1 Adds Respec, Animal Petting, FrameGen Next Week
Blood of Dawnwalker 1.1 Adds Respec, Animal Petting, FrameGen Next Week
Rebel Wolves' Blood of Dawnwalker 1.1 update arrives the week of October 19 with a respec system, animal petting, a FrameGen overhaul, and 1,100+ other fixes.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Blood of Dawnwalker 1.1 Adds Respec, Animal Petting, FrameGen Next Week
Phantom Blade Zero Editions Compared: Standard vs Deluxe, Which to Buy
Phantom Blade Zero Editions Compared: Standard vs Deluxe, Which to Buy
Most players should buy the $59.99 Standard Edition. The $69.99 Digital Deluxe adds two outfits, an artbook and the soundtrack, but no early access.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Phantom Blade Zero Editions Compared: Standard vs Deluxe, Which to Buy
Play This Weekend: Castlevania Returns, It Takes Two Hits Switch 2, More
Play This Weekend: Castlevania Returns, It Takes Two Hits Switch 2, More
Konami's first 2D Castlevania in 18 years launches alongside It Takes Two on Switch 2, Jackbox 12, two free Epic games, and a Cyberpunk 2077 sale.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Play This Weekend: Castlevania Returns, It Takes Two Hits Switch 2, More
Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 Remakes Launch on Switch 2 Today
Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 Remakes Launch on Switch 2 Today
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, RE 3, and RE 4 Gold Edition are out on Switch 2 today, with a launch discount through November 7, 2026.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 Remakes Launch on Switch 2 Today