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  1. GamesIndustry.biz66

    NBA 2K25 servers shut down on December 31, single-player story mode becomes unplayable

    NBA 2K25 will be delisted from storefronts on October 30, 2026, with servers shutting down on December 31; multiplayer and online modes end January 1, 2027. 2K said owners can still redownload the game and play offline modes such as Play Now, MyNBA, The W and MyWNBA, while server-dependent MyCareer and MyTeam will be unavailable, with MyCareer being the single-player story mode. NBA 2K25 launched in September 2024, and the shutdown follows 2K's pattern of delisting NBA titles over two years.

  2. Nintendo Life38

    Nintendo Announces Another Switch 2 Hardware Bundle for Japan

    Nintendo will release a new Switch 2 "Choose-Your-Game" hardware bundle in Japan on 12th November 2026, priced at 63,980 yen, letting players redeem one of Mario Kart World, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, or Nintendo Switch Sports Resort via the eShop. The bundle uses the Japanese-language System model made specifically for the Japanese market, and Switch 2 has now sold more than 23 million units globally.

  3. Gematsu38

    Monster Hunter Rise sales top 20 million

    Capcom announced that total sales for Monster Hunter Rise have surpassed 20 million units. The game was last reported in June to have surpassed 19.3 million units. It is available for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.

  4. Gematsu31

    Angelian Trigger Coming to PC on December 10, PS5 in 2027

    Developer PiXEL announced that Angelian Trigger will launch for PC via Steam on December 10, followed by PS5 in 2027. The pseudo 3D-style shoot 'em up first launched for Switch in Japan on December 12, 2024, and currently only supports Japanese. Its Steam page once listed English as a language option but now lists only Japanese.

  5. Gematsu62

    Switch 2 Japanese-Language System Choose-Your-Game Bundle launches November 12 in Japan

    Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 Japanese-Language System (Japan Only) Choose-Your-Game Bundle will launch in Japan on November 12 for 63,980 yen. The bundle includes a download code redeemable on Nintendo eShop for one of three games: Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, or Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. The Japanese-Language System alone currently costs 59,980 yen.

  6. Nintendo Life52

    Review roundup for the Kingdom Hearts Collection on Switch 2 is in

    Reviews for the native Switch 2 version of the Kingdom Hearts Collection are rolling in and are mostly positive. Nintendo World Report gave it 9.5/10, Final Weapon 4.5/5, Nintendo Wire 9.0/10, Siliconera 9/10 and Nintendo Everything 5/5. Final Weapon and Siliconera noted frame rate inconsistencies in 0.2 and Kingdom Hearts III, while the rest of the package runs well.

  7. Nintendo Life18

    Nintendo Releases 'Hello, Peach!' and 'Hello, Luigi!' Apps for Switch & Mobile Devices

    Nintendo has released the 'Hello, Peach!' and 'Hello, Luigi!' apps on Switch and mobile devices, free to download from the eShop and currently available in Japan. Like the earlier 'Hello, Mario!' apps, players can tap the ? Block to make items appear, and the apps now support the My Mario wood block amiibo sets. Nintendo also announced a 'My Mario Melody Car' that plays a song for each character when a wood block amiibo is placed inside.

  8. Nintendo Life12

    Switch 2 Exclusive Orbitals Receives New 1.0.5 Game Update

    Shapefarm has rolled out a 1.0.5 update for Orbitals, its Switch 2 exclusive two-player co-op title. The patch fixes various collision, camera and localisation issues, and adjusts a puzzle at the start of Frozen Depths to be less confusing. It also addresses problems such as players being sent to the main menu instead of the credits after completing the game and extra-long load times in the Asteroid Core levels and Frozen Depths.

  9. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours48

    New Xbox Elite controller appears in Xbox Design Lab backend: Hall-effect/TMR sticks, advanced haptics, audio scroll wheel and new paddle designs

    Configuration records and 16 3D component models for a new Xbox Elite controller, codenamed Edessa and linked to an accessory product called Beatrice, have appeared in the Xbox Design Lab backend. The listings point to Hall-effect and TMR stick module options, "Impulse Triggers (ERMs) & Advanced Haptics (VCAs) Motors," a dedicated audio scroll wheel color setting, and standard, classic and doublewide paddle designs. Beatrice has 27 mapped topper/paddle configurations, and the Elite Complete SKU package adds a case and charging dock.

  10. Push Square60

    First PS5 Pro footage of BeamNG.drive shown, v0.40 update lands 19th October with the port

    YouTuber MuYe shared the first PS5 Pro footage of BeamNG.drive, showing its presentation, console interface, and limitations. Spawning too many cars can tank the frame rate as on PC, but normal play runs well even with split-screen; there are no mods in this version, though the developer says it is looking for ways to support them. All PC content will be available, including the v0.40 update launching on 19th October alongside the PS5 port, with pricing unannounced but expected to be similar to the PC version's current $24.99/£18.99.

  11. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours22

    PlayStation Studios: All Upcoming Announced, Rumored, and Leaked Projects

    An updated roundup covers announced, rumored, and leaked projects from PlayStation's first-party studios, including a Bend Studio unannounced project suggested by job listings to be another live-service title. Bungie is giving Destiny another chance after Marathon plans went poorly, while Firesprite's Until Dawn 2 is listed for January 28, 2027. Guerrilla Games' co-op Horizon: Hunter's Gathering is being rebooted after negative player feedback, with development progress to be reviewed in December.

  12. IGN66

    Infinity Ward details Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ extraction mode

    Infinity Ward gave a detailed look at DMZ, the extraction mode returning in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 after debuting in 2022's Modern Warfare II. The mode includes a 70-level progression system, a forward operating base for practicing and crafting between matches, and operators that cost resources to revive after death, with some loot permanently lost. Infinity Ward calls it an action extraction shooter with varying threat levels and promises post-launch support including map changes and seasonal dynamic weather. DMZ launches with Modern Warfare 4 on October 23 and will not be free-to-play, unlike the Modern Warfare II version.

  13. GameSpot42

    Halloween's First DLC Reveals Even the Bad Sequels Will Get Some Love

    Halloween's first paid DLC arrives October 27, adding a Michael Myers skin based on Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, with a free update adding a fifth map, The Tower Farm, the same day. A second skin draws from 2018's Halloween, each costing $10, while two new survivors, Michelle and Eugene, plus Civilian Costumes Pack 1 with 14 outfits and 42 tints, also arrive at $10 per set. Developer Illfonic said this is the first of several content drops planned for the game's first year.

  14. Polygon22

    Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Special Edition Controller Sold Out; 2023 Tears of the Kingdom Switch Pro Controller Drops to $69.99

    Nintendo announced a special edition Switch 2 console and Pro Controller alongside the first gameplay footage of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in September, and both have been sold out at major retailers since. Amazon-owned Woot is selling 2023's Switch 1 Pro Controller with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom designs for $69.99 until midnight E.T. on Oct. 5, also available at GameStop for $69.99 at the time of writing.

  15. Kotaku20

    Someone Made A Fun Soccer Romhack For Ocarina Of Time And—God Damnit, It Uses AI-Generated Code

    Developer shonj352 has made a soccer romhack for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time called Soccerina of Time, letting players pick from eight teams of Ocarina characters and play on fields like Kokiri Forest and Gerudo Town. It also includes a character creator, league mode, difficulty options, and a manager mode, with recent patch notes mentioning "trial and jail systems," "new career ending injuries," and custom music. The romhack uses AI-generated code.