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  1. Pure Xbox67

    The Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Notes List 70+ Most Important New Features

    CD PROJEKT RED shared patch notes for The Witcher 3 Remastered covering only the most important changes, grouped into categories such as visuals and rendering, the skill system, movement and animations, UI, Photo Mode, accessibility, and cross-platform mod support. Skills are now organized into a skill tree with three ranks each and require prerequisite skills to unlock, which resets existing skill points. The PC version adds Path Tracing, DLSS 4.5, FSR 4 and XeSS 2.0 support, consoles add PS5 Pro and Xbox Play Anywhere support, and the Switch 2 version adds four playstyles, gyro aiming and touch screen input. The update launches Tuesday morning in many regions.

  2. Nintendo Life43

    Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Switch 2 Performance & Resolution Revealed

    Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered arrives on Switch 2 this week, and Omega Force producer Tomohiko Sho has revealed the Switch 2 version is adjusted to handle the same number of on-screen characters as other versions. It runs at a variable 30 to 60fps, displays at 2560 x 1440p in docked mode and an upscaled 1920 x 1080 image in portable mode. The team is also considering graphics-priority and performance-priority modes as a future update, and the game launches on 1st October 2026 with a demo now available on the eShop.

  3. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours29

    Nintendo Switch Online Datamine Hints at New Event Gift System

    A datamine of the Nintendo Switch Online app may have revealed plans for a new event gift system for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The app reportedly contains references to multiple gift events that could run simultaneously, each with its own videos, thumbnails and other assets, plus a loading animation and dedicated sound effect for receiving an event gift.

  4. Nintendo Life42

    Tales of Eternia Remastered Is Getting a Proper Physical Release on Switch

    Bandai Namco is bringing Tales of Eternia Remastered to Switch and Switch 2 next month, with a physical release available outside the US. The original Switch physical version includes everything on the game cart, while the Switch 2 physical release is a Game-Key Card requiring a download. There is no Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack and save data cannot be shared between versions, though both run at 60fps at different resolutions.

  5. Push Square74

    GTA 6 Details Its Open World With 13 New Screenshots and Six Regions

    Rockstar Games shared more about GTA 6's Leonida open world through a new Game Informer issue, along with 13 new screenshots. The map is divided into six regions, Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gelllhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park, and contains 170 types of wildlife, including 60 bird species and 30 land mammals. The map is said to be twice the size of GTA 5 and much denser, with side activities such as air boating, base jumping, billiards, gyms, jet skiing, kayaking, mini golf, scuba diving, street and off-road racing, and zoo visits.

  6. Pure Xbox22

    Six Xbox Games Are Available Today, Including September's Final Game Pass Addition (September 29)

    Six games launch on Xbox today, September 29, led by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered, which is a free update for existing owners and includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. September's final Xbox Game Pass addition is Minecraft Dungeons 2, available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC. Other releases today include Gothic 2 Complete Classic, NEIGHBORS: Suburban Warfare, Transport Fever 3 and Way of the Hunter 2.

  7. Nintendo Life60

    The First Reviews for The Witcher 3 Remastered Are In

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches this week, and existing Switch owners of the game can get it for free. Nintendo Life rounded up early reviews: Push Square said it looks and plays better than ever but adds nothing truly game-changing, Gaming Bolt gave it 9/10 and called it the definitive way to play with both expansions included, and Press Start said the Switch 2 version is a fantastic achievement with full synced saves and a free upgrade for Switch 1 owners. Switch 2 impressions remain limited, and Nintendo Life's own Switch 2 review is still to come.

  8. Pure Xbox40

    SEGA Finally Joins Xbox Disc To Digital

    SEGA has officially begun rolling out its games onto Xbox's Disc to Digital program, though it currently appears limited to Xbox Insider testing. Reported successes include Persona, Like A Dragon, Yakuza, and Unicorn Overlord, while titles such as Alien Isolation are not yet included. It remains to be seen whether other major publishers like Square Enix or Bandai Namco will join.

  9. Pure Xbox62

    The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Out Now on Xbox Series X|S as a Free Update

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is out now on Xbox and is a free update for existing owners. CD Projekt Red's Marcin Momot said the patch is around 45GB, and disc owners can insert the disc to have the game update automatically, though some users reported disc versions not updating properly until a console restart. The article also lists the steps to find and install the remastered version on Xbox.

  10. Nintendo Life23

    TMNT: Splintered Fate Passes 1.5 Million Sales, Dev Reveals Most-Played Characters

    Super Evil Megacorp has announced that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate has surpassed 1.5 million base game sales across all platforms, with total copies reaching over 2.6 million when DLC sales are included. In the two years since launch, Leonardo has been the most-played Turtle and Casey Jones the most-played DLC character, while Flame was the most-used power-up and the Manhole Cover Artefact the most-used artefact. The developer also shared the second part of its behind-the-scenes look at the King's Gambit DLC and teased more news to come.

  11. Pure Xbox48

    Gears of War: E-Day Download Sizes Revealed on Xbox & PC, Around 120GB

    Gears of War: E-Day is now available to pre-install on Xbox and PC, at roughly 120.5GB on Xbox Series X|S and around 120.04GB on the Xbox PC app. The game launches October 1 for early access players via the Premium Edition and October 6 for Standard Edition / Xbox Game Pass Ultimate players. An install manager lets players individually select Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus, with opting out of modes shrinking the overall install size.

  12. Gematsu15

    Arcade Archives Balloon Bomber Launches October 1

    Hamster Corporation announced that Arcade Archives Balloon Bomber will launch for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, and Switch on October 1. The Arcade Archives 2 version costs $9.99 / 1,100 yen, while the Arcade Archives version costs $7.99 / 838 yen, with an upgrade available for $2.99 / 330 yen. The Arcade Archives 2 version adds Time Attack Mode and supports VRR.

  13. Gematsu18

    Console Archives Chack'n Pop Launches October 1

    Hamster has announced that Console Archives Chack'n Pop will launch for PS5 and Switch 2 on October 1 for $7.99 / 800 yen. The game was originally released by TAITO in 1985 for an 8-bit home console, and this version uses the Japanese ROM with English in-game text.

  14. Push Square40

    Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Is the Highest Rated Trails Game Ever, Currently 2026's Third Highest Rated Title

    Falcom's Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is now the highest rated Trails game ever, with its PS5 version holding a 91 on Metacritic across 19 critics. That score also makes it the third highest rated game of 2026 so far, behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered (94 on PC) and Sektori (94 on Switch 2), though those two have only 10 and 9 reviews respectively. Falcom is said to be weighing up options for even more remakes.

  15. VGC22

    Witcher 3 Remastered: Quick Sign Casting Explained and Should You Use It?

    Quick Sign Casting in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered was originally added in TW3's next-gen update and lets you hold R2/RT on a controller, then press a face or shoulder button to cast one of Geralt's Signs. With it disabled, Geralt can only cast an equipped Sign with R2/RT and must swap Signs through a selection wheel that pauses the game. If you've never played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt before, Quick Sign Casting should be turned on; the only reason not to use it is if you're already used to the older style.

  16. Gematsu42

    Queen's Domain Launches October 30 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

    Publisher Future Friends Games and developer Freshly Baked Games announced that Queen's Domain will launch for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on October 30. The console versions are newly announced. The King's Field-inspired retro-style first-person fantasy action RPG features over 50 melee weapons, over 20 types of throwing weapons, and over 100 enemies, mini bosses, and bosses.

  17. Push Square12

    Astro Bot's 276 Piece LEGO Set Will Be Available Standalone for $24.99

    The LEGO Astro Bot set will be sold standalone for $24.99/£17.99, currently listed as "Coming Soon" on PS Direct. The 276-piece set stands about 20cm tall with a poseable head and arms and interchangeable eyes, and was originally included with early purchases of the LEGO PS1. LEGO PS1 pre-orders open on 1st October for LEGO Insiders and 4th October for everyone else.

  18. Pure Xbox49

    Football Manager 27 Joins Xbox Game Pass as November's Third Title

    SEGA's Football Manager 27 launches November 10th on PC, with the Console version arriving the same day on Xbox, and both will be available via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one. It is the third Game Pass title confirmed for November, alongside the 1-4 player co-op action builder Gravhounds and the minimalist strategy game Thronefall. Developer Sports Interactive is focusing on a cleaner interface, smoother flow and enhancements to the 3D match engine after criticism of Football Manager 26's UI.

  19. GamesIndustry.biz34

    Dune Awakening's Creative Director on Copying Hollywood, In-Game Advertising, and Why Style Beats Photorealism

    Funcom chief creative officer Joel Bylos said Dune Awakening's development required submitting content for approval to Legendary, which holds the adaptation rights, through Jira, and that director Denis Villeneuve once noted the game's title was a little too close to Star Wars. He also discussed the possibility of game companies adopting Hollywood's per-project financing model, noting that model works because of strong unions. Bylos is currently focused on the console launch of Dune Awakening alongside a major update that adds a single player mode and difficulty options.

  20. Kotaku22

    The Best New Games Of 2026 (So Far)

    Kotaku rounds up the best new games released in the first five months of 2026, including Big Walk, Deltarune Chapter 5, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, Denshattack!, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Star Wars Zero Company, and Fields of Mistria. Big Walk supports one to 11 players, Deltarune's fifth chapter is one of roughly seven, and Black Flag Resynced is Ubisoft's remake of the original. The list will be updated periodically through December.

  21. GameSpot26

    Call of Duty Modders Add Skateboarding and Minecraft to Modern Warfare 2

    Modders have added skateboarding and Minecraft-themed mods to 2009's Modern Warfare 2, with videos of both going viral. The skateboarding mod brings Skate 2 mechanics to maps like Rust, Terminal, and Karachi, while the Minecraft mod drops players into a sandbox world for Free-for-All matches. Both mods are currently available on GitHub, though it's uncertain whether Activision will take them down.

  22. GameSpot26

    The Biggest New Game Releases Of October 2026

    October 2026 is packed with new releases spanning original games, sequels, and hot indies, with many titles avoiding the November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered arrives October 1 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 with Unreal Engine 5 graphics and gameplay tweaks. Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition also launches October 1 on PS5 for $70, bundling the Echoes of Sekigahara narrative expansion, a new combat-survival mode, Ghost of Yotei Legends co-op, and all Digital Deluxe content.

  23. Game Informer60

    Minecraft Dungeons II Review - Built Better Than Before

    Game Informer's review says Minecraft Dungeons II improves on its 2020 predecessor with a new jump mechanic, clearer menus, and more enemy and weapon variety. But its item-driven progression feels linear and aimless, and the reviewer finished the game in under 10 hours and felt done after about 15, with an endgame limited to side quests and destroying Storm Generators for randomized loot. The game introduces a new dimension called the Sift, which is coming to Minecraft proper in 2027.

  24. Nintendo Life22

    Pokémon Pokopia Gets Spooky With A Limited-Time Halloween In-Game Event

    Pokémon Pokopia is holding a limited-time Halloween in-game event from 17th October at 5am until 1st November at 4:59am local time. Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist join the game alongside Halloween-themed items and decorations, and players can trick other Pokémon by stealthily turning into items to earn Pumpkin Candy. You'll need at least one Pokémon Center built to start the event, then talk to the Pumpkaboo outside it.

  25. VGC38

    Modder behind unofficial GTA 5 Switch port shuts project down, says he's "thankful for Take-Two's mercy"

    Mojso, the modder who built an unofficial Switch port of Grand Theft Auto 5 using leaked source code, has announced the project is shutting down. Paralympics Productions will close on October 3, after his Discord server was taken down for copyright infringement on September 23 and Take-Two's lawyers contacted him. He said he is "thankful for Take Two's mercy" and called it the definitive end.

  26. Push Square32

    Silent Hill: Townfall's Worst Enemy to Be Addressed in Future PS5 Patch

    Screen Burn has heard complaints about The Weight in Silent Hill: Townfall and says gameplay balancing for the enemy is on the way as soon as possible. The slow, top-heavy monster patrols tight areas, chases players on sight, and instantly kills them if it catches them, even after an IV Bag revive. The studio shared the news in a social media post about a PC update, with PS5 patch details to follow once live.

  27. VGC22

    Witcher 3 Remastered: Should you use Enemy Upscaling?

    Enemy Upscaling in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered keeps every encounter challenging, so even with the best sword you won't one-shot weaker foes in early areas. Turning it on makes lower-level quests less boring but means spending more time fighting weak enemies, and whether to enable it comes down to personal preference.

  28. Nintendo Life42

    Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Is Getting a Switch 2 Demo in October

    SNK has announced that a demo for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be available on Switch 2 in late October, though no firm date has been confirmed. The demo is available today on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and features six playable characters including Rock Howard, Terry Bogard, Hotaru Futaba, Preecha, Vox Reaper, and Mai Shiranui. The full game launches on 22nd October 2026.

  29. PC Gamer12

    A Love Letter to the Guitar Hero X-Plorer Controller

    A player reflects on his RedOctane X-Plorer controller for Guitar Hero, which came bundled with Guitar Hero 2 and is about to turn 20 years old, noting that it still works and remains his favorite guitar controller. He owns several other guitar controllers, but says the X-Plorer's fret buttons feel the best and it works plug-and-play on PC, unlike the 2015 Guitar Hero Live guitars that require remapping software. The only issue he has had in twenty years is a broken whammy bar, which he fixed with an elastic band.

  30. PC Gamer78

    CD Projekt lays out the important changes in The Witcher 3 Remastered

    The Witcher 3 Remastered launches on September 29, and CD Projekt has listed the changes it considers most important. Skills are now organized into a skill tree with three ranks each, unlocking new skills requires prerequisite skills, and skill points have been reset. The update also polishes non-boss monster combat behavior, movement and climbing animations, adds new exploration and combat cameras, and introduces accessibility options including the Bard's Ballad preset; existing owners get all of it for free.

  31. Eurogamer62

    Call of Duty: Warzone will add a skin toggle with Modern Warfare 4's first season

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will bring a long-requested feature to Warzone later this year, letting players turn off character skins from other Call of Duty games when the game's first season launches. The filter only affects the player who enables it, showing just Modern Warfare 4 skins in lobbies and matches, and it is exclusive to Warzone. Modern Warfare 4 arrives 23rd October on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2.

  32. Eurogamer41

    Blizzard gifts Diablo 4 players a Resplendent Spark to apologise for Season 15 issues

    Blizzard has apologised to Diablo 4 players for Season 15 launch issues by gifting them a Resplendent Spark, one of the game's rarest crafting materials, via the in-game Horadric Post mailing system. The season was initially delayed by several hours due to log-in errors and server issues, and gameplay mechanics such as The Tree of Whispers also failed to display rewards. All outstanding problems have since been addressed in patches and hotfixes.