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  1. Polygon62

    007 First Light Reveals Everything in Its Free DLC Expansion

    IO Interactive released the free Extended Operations DLC for 007 First Light, adding the Valhalla Protocol time trial and the Jungle Heist level, plus the Squire Marksman Rifle and Storm 12-Gauge Shotgun and three new outfits. The update also brings New Game Plus and a 00 difficulty mode, along with new Photo Mode filters and poses. The game launched on May 27 with a 90% positive rating on Steam and had sold 4 million copies as of August.

  2. Eurogamer62

    007 First Light gets free Extended Operations DLC today with New Game Plus, Photo Mode and new TacSim missions

    IO Interactive's 007 First Light received a free Extended Operations DLC today, adding New Game Plus, a new 00 difficulty, a photo mode and more TacSim mission challenges. New Game Plus unlocks after beating the campaign on any difficulty and also unlocks the considerably harder 00 difficulty. The update also improves weapon handling and lets enemies throw Bond off ledges.

  3. GameSpot60

    How Long Is Gears of War: E-Day - Mission List and Hours Played

    Gears of War: E-Day's campaign takes roughly 10-14 hours on normal difficulty, and the author finished it in 11 hours while completing about 60% of the optional content. The game is primarily a linear cover-based shooter with semi-open environments between missions for collectibles, upgrades, and side missions, and a war journal tracks what was missed in each mission. After the credits, several multiplayer modes await, including Horde Siege, in which three teams of four players cooperate against waves of enemies.

  4. PC Gamer62

    Gears of War: E-Day review in progress: good shooting, but the campaign's a slog

    PC Gamer published an in-progress review of Gears of War: E-Day, calling its shooting the best the series has felt while criticizing the campaign as overstretched and one-note, so no score is given yet. The game launches October 6, with advanced access from October 1 for the $100 Premium Edition, and will also be on Game Pass. The author said multiplayer was not available pre-launch and a final scored review will follow.

  5. Reddit · r/Games78

    Gears of War: E-Day Review Roundup: 88 Average on OpenCritic, 91% Recommended

    The Gears of War: E-Day review roundup shows an 88 average and 91% recommended across 56 reviews on OpenCritic. Critics praise the return to the series' roots, improved movement and shooting, and visuals, while some note pacing drops in the later campaign, enemy AI and repetition issues, and limited focus on Marcus. Set fourteen years before the original Gears of War on Emergence Day, the game follows Marcus and Dom against the first Locust wave, with the PC version dated October 6, 2026.

    Why this: It gathers scores and quotes from 56 outlets, showing where critics split on this prequel's combat, story, and pacing.

  6. IGN78

    Gears of War: E-Day Review: The Prequel Campaign and Horde Siege Multiplayer

    IGN reviewed Gears of War: E-Day, with the author finishing the campaign in 15 to 18 hours and finding that the prequel still carries emotional weight even though players already know Marcus and Dom survive. The campaign adds a Weapon Mod and Tactical Gear system with four mod slots per weapon, unlocked through yellow Hard Cases and secondary objectives. The author notes ally AI sometimes fails to revive downed players, occasional framerate hitches on Xbox Series X Performance Mode, and that Horde Siege stands out in multiplayer while private matches are absent.

    Why this: Based on a 15 to 18 hour playthrough, this review covers the campaign pacing, weapon mod system, and how Horde Siege plays.

  7. Kotaku62

    Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Impressions: Highs and Lows

    The author shares initial impressions of Gears of War: E-Day based only on its roughly 14-hour story campaign, the sole part available during the review period, calling it possibly the best the series has ever looked and felt while citing weak storytelling, bumpy pacing and bland sandbox exploration. Playing on Xbox Series S in quality mode, they saw frequent stutters even at 30fps. Multiplayer goes live with early access starting October 1, though private lobbies and ranked mode arrive later in the month.

  8. Eurogamer67

    Gears of War: E-Day campaign review - you can teach old Cogs new tricks

    Eurogamer's Dom Peppiatt reviewed the Gears of War: E-Day campaign, finishing it in roughly 20 to 25 hours on Hardcore and calling its combat mechanics better than the original trilogy while criticising open-ended sections that slow the pace. He notes each weapon has four upgrade slots unlocked through lockboxes or side missions, and that the Torque Bow only arrives in the second half. The piece is unscored because access was limited to local campaign play, with a scored review covering multiplayer to follow; it also mentions that story director Juan Vaca was laid off before launch.

  9. VGC62

    Gears of War: E-Day campaign review: An absolute blast, even if it focuses on commotion over emotion

    VGC's review says Gears of War: E-Day delivers a solid classic cover-shooter campaign, with new jumping, sliding and prone moves making firefights more dynamic, plus satisfying gunplay and a varied enemy roster. It calls the plot the weakest part, noting the Marcus and Dom relationship is barely explored until a roughly 45-second payoff near the end, and that repeated locations make the constant combat feel repetitive over time. Some chapters use a semi-open world structure with side quests, collectibles and hard cases holding armor or weapon upgrades, and the game looks strong on both PC and Xbox Series X.

  10. Push Square42

    Capcom Has a Plan for When There's No Old Resident Evils Left to Remake

    Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi says the Resident Evil series runs on two tracks, remakes and brand new titles, and the company has been preparing for a future "crossover" between them. He says this approach was set with Resident Evil 7, with Village name-dropping Umbrella and Spencer and Requiem bringing back Raccoon City as deliberate setup. With Resident Evil Veronica remaking Code Veronica, few mainline games remain, and there are already rumours Capcom plans to bring back Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil 5.

  11. VGC62

    007 First Light gets free Extended Operations DLC today, adding New Game+ and more

    IO Interactive announced that 007 First Light is getting a free DLC called Extended Operations today on all formats. It adds a New Game+ mode unlocked after finishing the campaign on any difficulty, a harder 00 difficulty mode, new TacSim missions including driving the Aston Martin Valhalla in the Slovakian mountains, a full Photo Mode, improved weapon handling animations, and the ability for enemies to throw Bond off ledges.

  12. Game Informer62

    Gears of War: E-Day Review In Progress

    Game Informer's Brian Shea published a review in progress of Gears of War: E-Day, calling its campaign one of his favorites of 2026. He describes the fall of Kalona, a four-person squad led by Marcus and Dom, street exploration, sidequests, weapon mods, and disruptive minibosses. Multiplayer servers were not turned on before the embargo lifted, so the PvP and PvE modes were not yet played.

  13. Rock Paper Shotgun34

    The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's Letten setting "felt like a really natural way to go", CD Projekt Red story director says

    CD Projekt Red story director Marcin Blacha said The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past is set in Letten because it is the homeland of Geralt's friend Dandelion and is unfamiliar to both Geralt and players. Dandelion returns there over urgent family business and needs Geralt's support, letting the studio show a side of him forced to face responsibility. Blacha would only say the DLC's foe is a new challenge for Geralt and declined to discuss its endings or Blood and Wine.

  14. Rock Paper Shotgun36

    Capcom aren't just running out of Resident Evil games to remake - they're banking on it, with a mysterious "crossover" planned when the timelines collide

    Capcom executive producer Jun Takeuchi said in an anniversary book interview that the remake series will eventually catch up with the era of the numbered titles, and the company has been preparing since around Resident Evil Village for some kind of "crossover" when the two tracks intersect. He cited the appearance of names like Umbrella and Spencer and the return of Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem as part of that setup, which began as fan service but drew a stronger response than expected.

  15. Push Square17

    'In No Way Do I Agree': Vincent D'Onofrio Defends God of War Laufey Star from Online Hate

    Vincent D'Onofrio has publicly defended Deborah Ann Woll, who plays Faye in God of War Laufey, against online attacks over the character's appearance. The backlash has resurfaced after pre-order details and special editions were announced, with some also objecting to playing as Kratos' late partner. D'Onofrio said Woll is beautiful, extremely talented, and kind, adding that he cannot wait to play the new game with his son.

  16. Gematsu53

    007 First Light free DLC 'Extended Operations' now available

    IO Interactive has released the free DLC 'Extended Operations' for 007 First Light, adding the new activity 'Valhalla Protocol,' the new operation 'Jungle Heist,' new weapons and outfits, New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and more. 007 First Light is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and is due out for Switch 2 in March 2027.

  17. Nintendo Life62

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Switch demo runs at 60fps on Switch 2

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has a free demo on Switch covering the game's opening section, ahead of its full release on 15th October 2026. After playing it, the author says the 30fps advertised for Switch 1 rises to 60fps on Switch 2, though characters look fuzzy at a distance and frame rate dips during real-time cutscenes. The author praises the combat, Rose Belmont's slide-behind-enemies move, the whip anchor swinging and the opening music.

  18. Gematsu56

    Kena: Scars of Kosmora delayed to 2027

    Ember Lab announced on the PlayStation Blog that Kena: Scars of Kosmora has been pushed to 2027 to polish a larger game experience. The studio said it remains a character-focused linear adventure but with a broader and deeper scope than 2021's Bridge of Spirits, with the island of Kosmora's living cultures and a crystalline canine companion that serves as a mount and aids in combat and Alchemystic puzzles.

  19. 机核67

    Daniel Wu joins the voice cast of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, premiering October 20

    CDPR announced that Daniel Wu has joined the voice cast of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, voicing the character Kirill Yang. The new season is a standalone 10-episode story set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, directed by Kai Ikarashi with character designs by Kazuya Kanno and a writing team including Hiroshi Otsuka and Hugo Award winner Bartosz Sztybor, and it premieres on October 20.

  20. PC Gamer17

    The greatest RTS unit of all time, determined by democracy

    PC Gamer has launched a 16-unit tournament to determine the greatest RTS unit of all time, with readers voting over two days until Sunday evening before quarter-finals begin early next week. Competitors include the Peon from Warcraft 3, the Mammoth Tank from Command and Conquer: Red Alert, the Petard from Age of Empires 2, and the Psyker from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War.

  21. Eurogamer44

    New Uncharted game reportedly in the works at Naughty Dog, and it's not a remake

    Naughty Dog is reportedly in early development on a new Uncharted game, according to a report from MP1st, which says series protagonist Nathan Drake is returning in some form but may not be the lead. The project is said to be a fresh entry rather than a remake, and insider NateTheHate corroborated that studio veteran Shaun Escayag, who directed Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, is directing it. Naughty Dog will reportedly shift to the game after shipping Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, so it likely won't surface for quite some time.

  22. VGC66

    Ghost of Yotei's new roguelike mode gameplay shows the return of Jin Sakai

    VGC went hands-on with the opening hours of Most Wanted, the new roguelike mode in Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition, in which players fight waves of enemies from the base game before facing one of the Yotei Six. The mode is run-based, with currency and upgrades earned each run that can be spent on abilities and starting weapons, and it lets players unlock multiple characters including Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima. Most Wanted and the Echoes of Sekigahara expansion launch on October 1 as a $14.99 DLC, while a $69.99 Complete Edition is available now.

  23. Push Square65

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Free Demo Out Now on PS5, Progress Carries Over

    Publisher Konami has released a playable demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on the PS Store, available now on PS5. The demo weighs just over 4 GB and covers essentially the beginning of the full game, with progress carrying over to the full release. Set in 1499 Paris and starring Rose Belmont, the game is the first mainline Castlevania entry in over a decade and launches on 15th October.

  24. Reddit · r/Games12

    Wanted: Games with a diegetic reason you are able to respawn and try again when you fail

    A Reddit user on r/Games is asking for games that give an in-universe reason why a character can rewind, revive or respawn indefinitely instead of just reloading a checkpoint. Examples cited include Dark Souls' undead returning to bonfires, Helldivers' reinforcements taking over a new grunt, Katana Zero's precognition, and Sifu's talisman that revives the character at the cost of aging, with enemies reacting to the repeated resurrections.

  25. PC Gamer17

    We're probably not getting a new Fallout game until well into the 2030s, but that's no reason to stop talking about them

    Fallout 4, the last mainline entry in the series, released in 2015, and Fallout 5 is likely still half a decade away or more since Bethesda first needs to finish and release The Elder Scrolls 6. PC Gamer reopened the Vault door to share more thoughts on the RPG series, from remastering the first two games to hardcore mode in New Vegas and the Amazon TV show.

  26. Kotaku46

    Naughty Dog Reportedly Working On A New Uncharted Game

    According to a new report by MP1st, Naughty Dog is planning to return to the Uncharted series once it finishes Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, with the new game reportedly being a new entry rather than a remake. Naughty Dog veteran Shaun Escayag is apparently leading the project, and series protagonist Nathan Drake will also reportedly return, though it's unclear in what capacity. Industry leaker NateTheHate has also confirmed the report, but the project is said to still be early in the concept phase and subject to change.

  27. Kotaku20

    Control Resonant Has the Coolest Bit of Video Game Audio in 2026

    In Remedy's open-world action game Control Resonant, the voice of the omnipresent supernatural entity The Board is praised as the coolest bit of video game audio in 2026. Players control Dylan Faden, and The Board speaks both in conversation and after combat executions with a deep, unnatural tone unlike its 2019 Control appearance. Others online have also praised the voice, and Chris Person made a Simpsons mash-up celebrating it.

  28. Push Square47

    Rumour: New Uncharted Game in the Works at Naughty Dog, Nathan Drake Not the Lead Character

    A new report from MP1st claims Naughty Dog has a new Uncharted game in development, led by The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayag. The outlet says Nathan Drake will appear in some form but will no longer be the lead character, though it can't confirm whether he's the protagonist, a side character, or a cameo. The report also claims The Last of Us 3 will be Naughty Dog's project after this new Uncharted instalment.

  29. Kotaku17

    Vincent D’Onofrio Shuts Down God Of War Laufey Gooner Complaints: ‘Buddy Got Bodied By Kingpin’

    Vincent D’Onofrio pushed back against complaints that God Of War Laufey protagonist Faye, played by Deborah Ann Woll, isn’t attractive enough. He called Woll beautiful, talented, smart, and kind, and said he is a God of War fan looking forward to playing the new game with his son. A reply in the thread summed it up: “Buddy got bodied by Kingpin.”