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Oct 8Thu
  1. Nintendo Life27

    Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Year One" Edition Spotted Online

    PS5 box art for a "Year One Edition" of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been spotted online, reportedly bundling all paid content from the first season, including the SpongeBob, Minecraft, Pac-Man, Mega Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar Legends DLC. The physical release also lists a "35th anniversary logo patch & reversible cover sheet" and requires an internet connection. Sega has confirmed a second year of content is coming, with Bayonetta announced as the first free character and more "Year Two" details due in a livestream on 9th October 2026.

  2. Nintendo Life22

    Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Switch Port Rumours Resurface After Pokémon HOME Update

    Pokémon HOME's latest update, Version 4.1.0, adds a "GBA games" icon to the main menu alongside FireRed & LeafGreen connectivity, letting players link those digital versions and trade Pokémon to HOME. The section's name has convinced many fans that Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire will return, though no official announcement has been made. An earlier datamine of the FireRed and LeafGreen Switch emulator reportedly revealed support for Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald ROMs, and The Pokémon Company has said Pokémon Bank will end on 27th February 2027.

  3. Kotaku62

    Report claims Halo Studios is down to about 30 people for one last update before a possible shutdown

    A video report from Rebs Gaming on October 6 claims about 30 developers not included in recent Xbox layoffs are still at Halo Studios under boss Pierre Hintze, working on one last free content update for Halo: Campaign Evolved that would add Firefight and Theater Mode, plus help with December's Halo Fest. The report says this team has no connection to Activision, which now runs the Halo franchise, and that no one is moving to the new team being built there, with the studio possibly shutting down after the event and update. Halo Studios also shared concept art this week, reportedly including ideas for a Halo Infinite sequel such as giant trees in a swamp on Zeta Halo, some of it from former Halo lead Joseph Staten before he left in 2023.

  4. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours40

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Gets First Reviews From Leaked Famitsu Review, All 8s

    A leaked Famitsu review gives Castlevania: Belmont's Curse all 8s. The reviewers describe it as a traditional exploration-type game with no equipment collecting or money from enemy drops, and note its high athletic difficulty centered on aerial movement with whips and other weapons. The story continues from Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse and follows the Belmont family protagonists.

  5. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours36

    The Weeknd Shares Shift Up Studio Visit Photos, Sparks Stellar Blade BLOOD RAIN Scan Speculation

    The Weeknd posted several images from a visit to Shift Up studio with CEO Kim Hyung-tae, including one showing the startup screen of Stellar Blade BLOOD RAIN and another of him inside a multi-camera 3D photogrammetry and body-scanning rig. The rig is used to scan real-life models and recreate highly detailed in-game models with the person's exact body shape and facial features. Sharing the photo does not guarantee he is being scanned as a character for the game, though it appears to be a strong implication.

  6. HLTV41

    Sources: cmtry to join Astralis on loan

    Nikita "cmtry" Samolotov is set to join Astralis on loan as a rifler, according to a report confirmed by HLTV sources. The move follows an earlier HLTV report that Astralis were seeking immediate replacements for HooXi and jabbi after contract negotiations stalled. cmtry was recently benched by FUT to make way for SunPayus, and would switch from the AWP to rifling after wielding it since joining NAVI Youth in 2023.

  7. Eurogamer43

    Sony is reportedly plotting to revive classic PlayStation games, starting with a new Ape Escape from the developers behind Sonic Mania

    Sony reportedly wants to revive a selection of its long-dormant PlayStation classics with smaller third-party developers, starting with a new Ape Escape from Evening Star, the independent team behind Sonic Mania, according to The Jeff Gerstmann podcast and VGC. Gerstmann said the game is not close to release, and PlayStation is apparently keen to work with other outside developers on its legacy IP, similar to 2025's Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots handled by Bandai Namco. The last mainline Ape Escape game was 2005's Ape Escape 3.

  8. Pure Xbox52

    Footage from Xbox's cancelled Perfect Dark reboot is circulating online

    A roughly two-minute video of gameplay from the cancelled Perfect Dark reboot is circulating on social media, first reported by Mp1st, showing snippets from various stages of development including fleshed-out levels, early grey-box gunplay testing, abilities and destructible fruit. The Initiative's game was announced at The Game Awards in 2020 as an episodic, Westworld-inspired reimagining, got a gameplay reveal at the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, and was cancelled months later when Xbox stopped funding and development and The Initiative shut down. Joanna Dark's voice actor Alix Wilton Regan said she was blindsided by the cancellation after recording entire chapters of the universe.

  9. Push Square33

    ESRB Lists PS5 Versions of Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Definitive Editions, Likely 60fps Ports

    New PS5 listings for Mafia 2: Definitive Edition and Mafia 3: Definitive Edition have appeared on the ESRB ratings board, suggesting native PS5 ports could release imminently. The upgrades are likely to be free for existing owners and bundled into the recently released Omerta Collection. Both games are currently locked to 30fps on PS5, so the ports would hopefully unlock the frame rate.

Oct 7Wed
  1. Pure Xbox35

    Mafia 2 & 3 Definitive Edition Could Be Getting 60FPS Upgrades for Xbox Series X|S Very Soon

    Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition have now been ESRB rated for current-gen consoles, suggesting Xbox Series X|S upgrades could be coming soon. The earlier Mafia: Definitive Edition upgrade ran at roughly 1440p and 60FPS on Xbox Series X and about 1080p and 60FPS on Xbox Series S. Xbox Game Pass members can currently get the Mafia: The Omertà Collection for 50% off.

  2. IGN62

    Leak claims Forza Horizon 6 comes to PS5 on January 26, 2027, with a disc release

    Leaker billbil-kun on the French site Dealabs reports that Forza Horizon 6 will arrive on PS5 on January 26, 2027, with a physical edition launching alongside the digital version and pricing matching the Xbox release at around $69.99. The game launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC in May 2026, and Microsoft had insisted the PS5 version would arrive by the end of 2026. Playground has not yet commented on the report.

  3. IGN38

    Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Could Be Set for PS5 and Xbox Series Upgrades After Definitive Editions Leak Online

    An ESRB rating suggests Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 could come to PS5 and Xbox Series consoles with upgraded graphics, both rated Mature 17+. Mafia: Definitive Edition previously released for modern consoles in September 2020 and later received a PS5 and Xbox Series update alongside Mafia: The Omertà Collection, so these listings likely point to current-gen upgrades rather than full remakes. Publisher 2K has not officially announced the ports.

  4. Pure Xbox24

    Mafia II & III: Definitive Editions Could Be Getting 60FPS Upgrades for Xbox Series X|S Very Soon

    Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition have now been ESRB rated for current-gen consoles, suggesting Xbox Series X|S upgrades could be coming soon. The earlier Mafia: Definitive Edition Xbox Series upgrade ran at roughly ~1440p and 60FPS on Xbox Series X and ~1080p and 60FPS on Xbox Series S. Xbox Game Pass members can currently get Mafia: The Omertà Collection, which includes the Definitive Editions of Mafia 1-3 and Mafia: The Old Country, for 50% off.

  5. Push Square35

    PS5 Fans Think They May Have Found Evidence of an Enhanced PS Portal

    PS5 fans believe they may have found evidence of an enhanced PS Portal in Wi-Fi Alliance documents submitted by the manufacturer on 21st September. The filings list model numbers CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105, compared to the original PS Portal's CFI-Y1000, and note the devices run Android while still using Wi-Fi 5. There has already been talk of an OLED upgrade launching at some point in 2026.

  6. Eurogamer38

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Latest DMZ Trailers Leave Players Confused About a PvE-Only Mode

    The latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ trailers have left players confused about whether a PvE-only mode exists. Episode seven of From the Ward showed a "Single Squad Mission" option with no on-screen description, but the DMZ Dynamic Ops trailer released a day later omitted it. DMZ launches with Modern Warfare 4 on 23rd October for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2.

  7. Kotaku56

    Leak claims Forza Horizon 6 hits PS5 on January 26, 2027

    Dealabs leaker billbil-kun claims Forza Horizon 6 will not arrive on PS5 in 2026 but on January 26, 2027. The Verge's Tom Warren said on August 27 he did not expect a 2026 PS5 release, while Playground Games insisted in a September 7 official update that the PS5 version was still coming that year. Dealabs also says the game will get a physical release and, in Europe at least, cost the same as the Xbox version.

  8. Eurogamer58

    Report claims Forza Horizon 6 has been delayed on PS5 to 26th January 2027

    Leaker billbil-kun claims the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 6 has been delayed to 26th January 2027, with an official announcement and pre-orders possibly opening this week. The claim puts the game at £59.99 in the UK and €69.99 in the rest of Europe, with a physical disc version at retail, though billbil-kun could not verify a PS5 Premium Edition. The Verge's Tom Warren and IGN reported a delay in late August, which Playground Games denied days later, and the studio apologised yesterday for a lack of communication.

  9. Push Square46

    Mounting Evidence Says Sony Is 'Accepting Game Pitches' for Fan Fave Franchises

    Multiple sources say Sony is accepting game pitches for fan favourite franchises and plans to license older brands to talented third-party studios, funding and publishing the games itself with original creators involved. Reports point to a Killzone remake at People Can Fly, an Ape Escape revival at Evening Star, and chatter of a new Sly Cooper. The leaker believes the first wave of this initiative could arrive around the PS6 launch window, with titles likely also shipping on PS5.

  10. Push Square51

    Rumour: More Sources Back Ape Escape Revival from Ex-Sonic Mania Devs

    More sources have backed the rumour that Evening Star Studio is developing an Ape Escape revival. Journalist Jeff Gerstmann said on his podcast that the reporting is true, and VGC said its own sources confirmed the same. The earlier claim came from Reddit user IcyPenguin28, who cited a couple of credible sources and pointed to the studio's CTO Hunter Bridges being a fan of the series, a job ad for an anime-styled 3D character artist, and CEO Dave Padilla's 2025 move to Tokyo. Gerstmann said he heard about this a while ago and that the game may be very early in development.

  11. Gematsu42

    Rumor: New Ape Escape in development at Evening Star

    VGC and veteran games journalist Jeff Gerstmann report that a new Ape Escape is in development at Evening Star, the studio founded by the team behind Sonic Mania. Gerstmann said the project was barely greenlit and is not close to release, while VGC said Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to revive other dormant franchises via third-party development.

  12. VGC42

    Forza Horizon 6 PS5 port reportedly won't arrive this year

    A new report claims the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 6 won't arrive until January 26, 2027, disputing earlier statements that it would come this year. Playground Games said last month the PS5 version was still due this year but never set a firm date. The report also claims a physical version will be released, though it's unknown if the Premium Edition will come to PlayStation.

  13. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours58

    Report claims Forza Horizon 6 hits PS5 on January 26, 2027

    Dealabs reports that Forza Horizon 6 will come to PS5 on January 26, 2027, a date it says backs up the delay mentioned by Tom Warren and contradicts Xbox's official line that still pointed to 2026. The PS5 version is said to get a physical disc release the same day, priced at €69.99 in Europe and £59.99 in the UK, matching the Xbox Series version, with a US price expected at $69.99. It is not yet known whether a Premium Edition or early access will be offered on PS5, and an official date announcement is expected this week with pre-orders to follow.

  14. Rock Paper Shotgun40

    Alleged footage of Xbox's cancelled Perfect Dark reboot surfaces, showing parkour chase and fruit-shooting tests

    Alleged in-development footage of the Perfect Dark reboot from The Initiative, cancelled by Microsoft as part of last July's mass layoffs, has surfaced via a VFX artist's portfolio. The roughly two-minute clip shows shooting and explosion mechanics tests, including fruit props, plus a foot chase through a collapsing facility tied to a mission called "Most Wanted." A Bloomberg report last year said a Take-Two deal to fund and publish a revived reboot fell through over long-term ownership terms.

  15. Push Square47

    More Sources Say Sony Is 'Accepting Game Pitches' for Fan Favourite Franchises Like Killzone, Ape Escape, Sly Cooper

    Multiple sources say Sony is accepting game pitches for fan favourite franchises and will fund and publish the projects itself, rather than outsourcing them like its Bandai Namco partnership. People Can Fly is reportedly working on a Killzone remake with original creator Guerrilla involved, while new Ape Escape and Sly Cooper titles are also rumoured. A leaker claims the first wave of this initiative could arrive around the PS6 launch window.

  16. Push Square55

    Leaker claims Forza Horizon 6 hits PS5 on 26th January, 2027

    Leaker Billbil-kun, reporting via Dealabs, claims Forza Horizon 6 will launch on PS5 on 26th January, 2027, priced at €69.99/£59.99, the same as on Xbox Series, with a physical PS5 release as well. The report also says an official announcement is expected this week, with pre-orders opening right after. The game originally launched in May and has since drawn fan criticism over the pace and quality of post-launch updates.