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    Microsoft unveils the XBOX Nano Controller at $49.99, launching in November

    Microsoft announced the XBOX Nano Controller, its smallest controller at a little over 5 inches long and 3.5 ounces, priced at $49.99 with pre-orders open now and availability from November in markets including China, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan. It keeps all 18 standard inputs and adds a rechargeable battery, a programmable Action Button, and XBOX Wireless plus Bluetooth support. Microsoft is also running US holiday offers with Samsung and Meta that bundle the controller and 2 months of Game Pass Ultimate for new members.

    Why this: Microsoft details its smallest controller's size, price, and launch regions, letting readers weigh portability against buying timing.

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    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review: How Whip, Tarot, and Relic Systems Carry the Series Legacy

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launches October 15 on Xbox Series X|S and PC, developed by KONAMI with Dead Cells studios Evil Empire and Motion Twin, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. In hands-on play, the author finds the game builds on Dead Cells' art and action while adding seven weapon types, a parry, and a whip that doubles as a grappling hook. Defeated bosses are sealed into tarot Arcana that grant spells, upgraded through the Works of Mercy achievement system, and weapons, spells, and three relic slots can be swapped anytime while paused.

    Why this: The author draws on hands-on play to break down the whip, tarot, and relic systems of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and its lineage from Dead Cells.

  2. PlayStation Blog71

    Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1 launches today, plus a Gran Turismo Limited Edition DualSense controller

    Gran Turismo 7's Spec IV update Part 1 launched today for all players at no cost, adding six new cars, the Sportsland Sugo circuit, six new World Circuit events, Scapes locations, Car Viewer features, and Experience mode. The new cars include the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta '94, Honda Civic Si Group A version '87, Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo '26, Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line '23, and Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston '86. Marking 30 years of Gran Turismo, Sony also showed the DualSense Wireless Controller Gran Turismo Limited Edition, priced at $84.99 USD / ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99 / £74.99, with pre-orders from October 22 and a global launch starting December 10.

    Why this: The official post lists Spec IV Part 1's new cars, circuit, and events, plus the limited edition controller's price and pre-order timing.

  3. IGN80

    Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Preload and Global Release Times

    Activision confirmed the preload and global release times for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with the full game including multiplayer launching October 23 across all platforms. Digital preorders of the Standard or Vault Edition get campaign early access on October 16, DMZ early access starts October 20, and preload begins October 14 at 9pm PT. The PC version requires 115GB of SSD space, and the Digital Standard Edition costs $69.99 while the Vault Edition is $99.99.

    Why this: Activision confirmed unlock times, preload, and campaign early access for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, so readers can plan when to download and play.

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    Phoenix Cyclops joins MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls on November 2 as the first Year 1 Pass DLC character

    MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls producer Takeshi Yamanaka announced that Phoenix Cyclops, the first Year 1 Pass DLC character, arrives on November 2, voiced by Ray Chase, with Classic and Legacy DLC costumes on the same day. He explained that the Phoenix version was chosen over the traditional Cyclops to offer fresher visuals and a different fighting style. Cyclops is an all-rounder using varied Optic Blasts, and collecting four Solar Shards lets him transform into Dark Phoenix for a temporary boost that also drains health. The game's first PlayStation Store sale starts today, PlayStation Plus members get a 3-hour Game Trial from today, and attendees at EVO France from October 9-11 can try him early.

    Why this: The producer explains why Phoenix Cyclops was chosen over the classic version and details the Solar Shards transformation and DLC costumes.

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    Warhammer Survivors launches November 10 on PS5, two new characters revealed

    Warhammer Survivors will launch on PS5 on November 10, and the studio revealed two playable characters: Morvenn Vahl from Warhammer 40,000 and Lyssa Revenya from Warhammer Age of Sigmar. The game offers more than 40 playable champions, and wishlisting and pre-orders open today on PlayStation 5, with PlayStation Plus members getting a 10% pre-order discount.

    Why this: The official announcement sets Warhammer Survivors for PS5 on November 10 and details two new characters plus a pre-order discount, helping readers decide whether to buy.

  2. PlayStation Blog62

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 details its DMZ mode

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23, with the DMZ extraction mode arriving alongside Campaign and Multiplayer. The official rundown covers Forward Operating Base stations such as Operators, Orders, Stash and Firing Range, plus unlockable facilities like the 3D Printer, Gunsmith, Vendor and Bounty Leaderboard. Players can deploy via Story Missions, Dynamic Operations or Free Roam, and earn DMZ XP through objectives, boss hunts, looting and a higher After Action Report rating.

    Why this: The official breakdown covers the FOB, deployment options, and XP routes in DMZ, helping readers judge whether the extraction mode suits them.

  1. GamesIndustry.biz78

    Valve opens Steam Frame waiting list, starting at $1,059

    Valve has opened a waiting list for its Steam Frame VR system, offering 256GB and 1TB models. The 256GB version costs $1,059 (£889) and the 1TB version $1,299 (£1,089), both with a 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB of RAM, two controllers and Half-Life: Alyx included, but no power supply. Steam Frame will support Android games because it uses the same Android APKs developers already use to port mobile titles to Android-based devices like Meta Quest.

    Why this: Valve opened the Steam Frame waiting list and published full specs and prices for both models, letting readers decide whether to join.

  2. Game Informer82

    Valve opens reservations for Steam Frame VR headset and reveals pricing and specs

    Valve opened sign-ups for the Steam Frame VR headset, with registration running for 72 hours until 1:00 PM ET on September 17 and the first wave of customers notified from September 18. The wireless headset streams VR and non-VR Steam games, ships with two controllers and Half-Life: Alyx but no power supply, and costs 1,059 USD for 256GB or 1,299 USD for 1TB. A 59 USD ergonomic accessories kit is also available.

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