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Shrek 2 Remastered: All New Features and Changes
Aspyr has revealed yet another remastered revival, this time for DreamWorks’ Shrek 2, a bit of a cult classic from the PS2 era that launched the same year as the animated film. The new release is coming to PC and consoles, and it’s more than just a straight remaster with higher resolutions and framerates, as it also includes a few neat additions. Shrek 2 Remastered is largely the same game as the original, as it’s not a remake.
Fuse Games Confirms Key Rebinding Is Coming to Star Wars: Galactic Racer
A new update for Star Wars: Galactic Racer is available now on PC and consoles, bringing several quality-of-life improvements and a welcome increase in party size for multiplayer. Fuse Games has also provided an update on one of the biggest pieces of feedback from players, confirming that key rebinding support is planned for a future update.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Is Cheaper If You Own the Original
The Wolf Among Us Remastered launches in a few days on PC and consoles, and Telltale has announced launch discounts for both new players and existing owners. Here’s how much you can save by purchasing the remaster during its first two weeks. The launch discounts for The Wolf Among Us Remastered vary by platform and whether you own the original digitally.
AMD Expands FSR 4.1 Availability to RX 6000 GPUs, Handhelds, and Xbox
Upscaling solutions from NVIDIA and AMD have become increasingly important in modern gaming, especially on consoles. PlayStation already has PSSR for the PS5 Pro and is gradually rolling out QSSR for the base model. AMD has confirmed that FSR 4.1 is coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, along with expanded support for older Radeon GPUs, Ryzen-powered laptops, and gaming handhelds. AMD has optimized FSR 4.1 to support more hardware, including older Radeon GPUs and Ryzen-powered devices.
When Does Final Fantasy Resonance Release? Launch Times and Countdown
Final Fantasy Resonance launches soon on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders available across storefronts. If you’re wondering when you can start playing on your platform, here are the launch times and a countdown timer for the Steam release. Launch times vary between PC and consoles. According to the SteamDB listing, the Steam version has a global release scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Mod Adds a Nemesis System, Gang Wars, and More
The Red Dead Redemption 2 modding community has done incredible work over the years, but enRAGE might be its most ambitious project yet. It builds on the game’s already detailed NPCs with a Nemesis system inspired by Shadow of Mordor, gang warfare, rivalries, hierarchies, and much more. The enRAGE mod, created by nicklovin99 on Nexus Mods, expands the existing NPC system by giving every NPC a name, temper, traits, backstory, and relationships.
What Is the Song in the GTA 6 Launch Trailer?
The song featured in the GTA 6 launch trailer is “Flower in a Hurricane,” performed by Justice, featuring Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The original single debuted alongside Rockstar Games’ launch trailer for GTA 6 on October 15, 2026.
Star Wars Zero Company Slashes Upgrade Costs After Players Struggled to Afford Them
A major Star Wars Zero Company update is out now, introducing new campaign modifiers, nerfs to Cly, and several bug fixes and technical improvements. Bit Reactor has also significantly reduced Upgrade Facility costs, addressing player feedback about the high prices that made upgrades less appealing. There’s a lot to go over in this patch, but one of the highlights is easily the changes to the Upgrade Facility.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Save File Location on PC
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is available now on PC and consoles, and if you played the demo that launched earlier this month, you can pick up where you left off in the full release. If you’re looking for your local progress data on PC, here is the save file location for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.
Phantom Blade Zero’s Deluxe Edition Outfits Finally Revealed
Phantom Blade Zero is just a few weeks away from release on PC and PS5, and pre-orders are available on both platforms. While S-GAME has already revealed the bonuses included in the Deluxe Edition, the PlayStation Store listing on PS5 now displays all three outfits together, including the two exclusive to the more expensive edition.
Nidhogg Adds Rollback Netcode, Training Mode, and More in Surprise Update
Messhof’s incredible competitive fencing game from 2014 just got a massive update some 12 years after its release, adding several highly requested features that make online play substantially better. The Online Update brings a lot to this classic, and here’s a breakdown of everything that’s been added and why it’s a great time to jump back in. The new update for Nidhogg adds several features, including a major overhaul of its online multiplayer with the introduction of rollback netcode.
Warhammer Survivors Release Date, Price, and Platforms
It was only a matter of time before Warhammer got the Survivors treatment in partnership with Poncle, the developer of Vampire Survivors. It’s launching in November 2026 on multiple platforms, with pre-orders already live on some. Here’s everything you need to know about the pricing, release date, and confirmed platforms for Warhammer Survivors. Warhammer Survivors is coming to PC via Steam and GOG, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile devices (iOS and Android).
What Is the Download Size of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse?
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches soon on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and the Nintendo Switch. A demo, covering the opening chapter, is already available on each platform, with preloads for the full release going live today. Here is the file size for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on each platform.
Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition Review – Return of the Samurai
Total War: Shogun 2 isn’t just one of the best Total War titles, but one of the best strategy games, period. I remember losing hours of sleep playing the original on my aging PC, with a smile on my face the entire time. Its timeless presentation and wealth of content across its many campaigns made it an incredibly easy game to get lost in.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Drops to $40 on All Platforms
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launched with a $70 price tag across every platform last year and has received several pieces of DLC content since. Today, SEGA has cut the price of the base version to $40 on PC, Xbox Series S|X, PS5, and Nintendo Switch platforms. Most versions of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are now available for $40, down from $70, while the Digital Deluxe Edition has dropped to $60, which was previously priced at $90.
Shadow of the Road Pushed to March 2027
2026 has been one of the best years for video games, with incredible releases seemingly sneaking up on us every other week. While we’ve been enjoying the steady stream of new games, several promising titles have also been pushed to next year, potentially to avoid a certain open-world giant. Shadow of the Road, the tactical RPG from Another Angle Games and Owlcat Games, is the latest game to make that move, shifting from its planned 2026 release to March 2027.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Is Finally Getting DualSense Features on PC
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is launching soon, but the base game is still receiving updates to improve the core experience and add new features beyond the expansion. Alongside Hard Mode and New Game+, CAPCOM has confirmed that the PC version is finally getting support for several DualSense features. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is getting a major patch on October 9, 2026, alongside the release of Dark Arisen.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review – My Favorite Arcade Racer Since Burnout 3
Burnout 3 is my favorite racing game of all time. For me, no other game has conveyed the sense of speed quite like Criterion’s masterpiece, and it’s still, to this day, an unbeatable showcase of raw, exhilarating arcade racing mastery. So when I heard about Star Wars: Galactic Racer from FUSE Games, which includes talent behind that spellbinding racer, I knew I was in for something special.
Star Wars Galactic Racer Save File Location on PC
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is out now on PC and consoles, featuring a campaign, arcade modes, and multiplayer. The PC version supports cloud saves on Steam and the Epic Games Launcher, but if you want to access your local progress files, here is the save file location for Star Wars: Galactic Racer.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Complete Controls for PC and Controller
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is now available, and it’s one of my favorite racing experiences of the past decade. The PC version looks and runs incredibly well with support for multiple input types. Here are the default controls for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, whether you’re playing on a keyboard or controller. If you’re playing on a keyboard, here’s the full controls scheme for Star Wars: Galactic Racer.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Ditches Denuvo Nearly Five Months Before Release
Image via Amazon Game Studios Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launches next February on consoles and PC, and is currently being developed on Unreal Engine 5. Pre-orders are live across all platforms, but Flying Wild Hog has made a fairly significant change to the PC version, removing Denuvo anti-tamper DRM ahead of launch. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has listed Denuvo anti-tamper DRM on its Steam page since June 2026, but Flying Wild Hog and Crystal Dynamics removed it on September 30, 2026.
007 First Light’s New Photo Mode Lets You Recreate the Absolute Cinema Meme
Screenshot by Prima Games IO Interactive has released the free Extended Operations DLC for 007 First Light, introducing several new features, including New Game+, a higher “00” difficulty, and the ability to change outfits during the campaign. Most importantly, the update finally adds a proper Photo Mode, which lets you recreate the hilarious Absolute Cinema meme pose.
007 First Light’s New Game+ Lets You Dress Bond However You Want
007 First Light had plenty of outfits for Bond to choose from, but they were previously limited to TacSim mode, meaning you had to wear the set outfits during the campaign. With the free Extended Operations DLC, that has finally changed, and you can now choose whichever outfit you want during a New Game+ playthrough. The Extended Operations DLC, otherwise known as Patch 1.3.0, introduces a host of new features, bug fixes, and improvements across the board.
RGG Studio Reveals Stranger Than Heaven’s Main Cast
Stranger Than Heaven is an ambitious project from RGG Studio, spanning multiple eras and featuring a large cast of characters Makoto Daito encounters as he makes his way through five different eras and cities. Here’s a look at the main characters and their cast members, as revealed by the studio.
Some Brave Souls Killed 6,500 Volatiles With Pitchforks in Dying Light: The Beast
Dying Light: The Beast has been out for a year, and to celebrate its anniversary, Techland has shared some fun stats from player data over the past year. Some of them are expectedly massive, but one in particular caught my attention: players have killed over 6,500 Volatiles with pitchforks. Volatiles are the super zombies from the Dying Light series that emerge at night and are extremely tough to take on, forcing players to flee in most cases.
Devil May Cry HD Collection Gets Surprise Steam Update, Cuts Installation Size in Half
CAPCOM dropped an update for Devil May Cry HD Collection on a random Monday on Steam, and it’s actually doing something fairly substantial despite the publisher’s usual vague patch notes for older titles. Today’s update reduces the collection’s overall installation size by half. Devil May Cry HD Collection, which includes the first three titles in the series, received a 1 GB update today (September 28, 2026) on Steam, reducing the overall installation size from 11.3 GB to just 4.5 GB.
God of War Laufey Pre-Orders Come With Exclusive Armor and Other Bonuses
Image via Santa Monica Studio God of War: Laufey launches exclusively on PS5 next year, and Sony Santa Monica has announced that pre-orders will go live shortly. Ahead of that, the studio has broken down what you’ll get for pre-ordering the upcoming action title and what comes with the Deluxe Edition.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Update File Size Revealed for All Platforms
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launches in just a few days as a completely free update for existing owners of CD Projekt Red’s classic 2015 RPG. Ahead of release, CDPR has shared the estimated file size for the remaster across each platform. PlatformFile SizeNotes PC (Steam) ~45 GB May vary depending on installed language packs PS5 ~45 GB — Xbox ~45 GB — Nintendo Switch 2 ~50 GB Separate product This comes directly from Marcin Momot, CDPR’s Global Community and Social Media Director.
Control Resonant Is Getting Photo Mode in November
Image via Remedy Entertainment Control Resonant has been out for just a day, and Remedy has already deployed a hotfix to address early balancing concerns. The studio has now also shared its post-launch plans, including a timeline for some heavily requested features, including Photo Mode. Photo Mode in a Remedy game feels like an absolute must. The studio’s art direction, graphical fidelity, and scene composition are basically untouchable.
Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Makes Enemies Less Tanky and Dylan Stronger
Image via Remedy Entertainment Control Resonant has been available to PS5 Deluxe Edition owners, and Remedy has already announced a hotfix that will go live alongside the full launch. The update aims to improve the game’s early hours, specifically by making enemies less tanky and Dylan a bit stronger. The launch hotfix for Control Resonant includes several changes, most of which focus on the game’s combat balance.
Control Resonant Save File Location on PC
Image via Remedy Entertainment Control Resonant is out now on PC and consoles, serving as a direct sequel to 2019’s Control. The PC version supports cloud saves on both Steam and the Epic Games Launcher, but if you want to access your local progress files, here’s where to find the Control Resonant save file location.
Control Resonant Complete Controls for PC and Controller
Image via Remedy Entertainment Control Resonant is out now on PC and consoles, and like Remedy’s last few releases, it’s packed with settings to tweak and accessibility modifiers to use. It’s also fully playable with both keyboard and mouse and controllers, and here is the default control scheme for Control Resonant. If you’re playing on a keyboard and mouse, here’s the full control scheme for Control Resonant.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Release Time Countdown
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launches as a free update for existing owners and as a new title on Battle.net and Nintendo Switch 2. It launches soon, and if you want to know exactly when you can start playing, I’ve set up a handy countdown timer for the update and release. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launches on PC via Steam, GOG, Battle.net, and the Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Rayman Legends Retold PC Requirements Demand an RTX 4080 for 4K
Rayman Legends Retold is a full remake of Ubisoft’s classic platformer, with modern graphical improvements across every aspect of its presentation. As a result, the system requirements have increased significantly, with 4K requiring a beefy RTX 4080, though lower targets are much more scalable. Here are the complete system requirements for Rayman Legends Retold.
Until Dawn 2 Reveals Pre-Order Bonus, Deluxe Edition, and Voice Cast
Firesprite Games is developing Until Dawn 2 in partnership with AdHoc Studio, the talented team behind Dispatch. It’s launching next year, but pre-orders are live for PS5, and here is everything you need to know about pricing, pre-order bonuses, deluxe edition content, and the confirmed voice cast. If you pre-order Until Dawn 2, you’ll receive the following bonus content for returning character Dr. Hill: Original Until Dawn costume. Akishima Island holiday outfit. Dr. Hill collectible bobbleheads.
Silent Hill: Townfall Save File Location on PC
Silent Hill: Townfall is available now on PC and consoles if you pre-order the Deluxe Edition ahead of its September 24, 2026 release. On Steam, it supports cloud saves, but if you want to back up or locate your local progress data, here is the save file location for Silent Hill: Townfall. ClientSave File Location Steam C:\Users\[Windows Username]\AppData\Local\Townfall\Saved\SaveGames Like many other Unreal Engine releases, Silent Hill: Townfall stores its save data in your Windows local folder.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Demo Lets You Carry Your Progress Into the Full Game
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse arrives in October, alongside a packed release month with tons of major games. Today, Konami and Evil Empire announced that a demo will go live on October 1, 2026, giving players a taste of the upcoming release and supporting progress carryover to the full game. The demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches on October 1, 2026, and includes the opening chapter of the upcoming title.
α-Parvin regulation of cell rearrangement is critical for ureteric bud branching morphogenesis
Abstract INTRODUCTION RESULTS DISCUSSION MATERIALS AND METHODS Acknowledgments Supplementary Materials REFERENCES Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share This article has 0 eLetter . Abstract All branched tubular structures, including the kidney collecting system, are formed by branching morphogenesis, a process that includes tip branching and trunk narrowing.
Silent Hill: Townfall Will Let You Turn Off Letterboxing During Gameplay
Silent Hill: Townfall launches in a few days on PC and consoles, and the team at Screen Burn has shared a few technical updates about their upcoming title. Screen Burn has confirmed that you can disable letterboxing during gameplay and that Silent Hill: Townfall fully supports ultrawide displays. Every trailer Screen Burn and Konami have shared for Silent Hill: Townfall, whether showing cutscenes or gameplay, has been presented with letterboxing enabled.
Phantom Blade Zero Hits a Huge Milestone Ahead of Launch
Phantom Blade Zero launches in a few weeks on PC and PS5, with pre-orders now live across both platforms. S-GAME Studio announced another major milestone today, confirming that the game has surpassed 3 million wishlists across all platforms. Today, S-GAME announced on X (formerly Twitter) that its upcoming action title, Phantom Blade Zero, has surpassed 3 million wishlists across all platforms, including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the PlayStation Store.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Pre-Order Bonus and Deluxe Edition Details Revealed
KOEI TECMO is on a roll with its yearly action RPG releases, and Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember finally has a release date for early 2027. In addition to an alpha demo, pre-orders are also live across most platforms. Here’s everything you need to know about the editions, pricing, and pre-order bonuses. If you pre-order Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, you will receive the Creator Goddess Garb set.
Complete the Wo Long 2 Demo to Get an Exclusive Reward in the Full Game Original
KOEI TECMO has released an exclusive alpha demo for Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, which now has a release date. The demo is available across all platforms, and players who complete it will receive an exclusive reward to use in the full game. Players who complete the alpha demo for Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember will receive the Fledgling Phoenix Helmet, which they can equip in the full release.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition Announced, Existing Owners Get 75% Off Original
Creative Assembly has announced Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition, an updated version of the classic strategy game that includes all previously released DLC, visual improvements, modernized controls, and several new features. It launches soon, and existing owners of the original game can get the Complete Edition at a massive 75% discount. If you own the original Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam, you’ll automatically get 75% off the Complete Edition at launch.
Nintendo Switch 2 Players Will Have to Wait Longer for 007 First Light
007 First Light is one of the year’s best releases and launched on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S this May. It was also announced for Nintendo Switch 2, but was initially delayed to “late summer.” Now, IO Interactive has shared another update on its release date, and it’s not good news. IO Interactive announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed to March 2027.
Everything Announced at tinyBuild Connect 2026
tinyBuild Connect 2026 featured a bunch of announcements, including new reveals and updates on existing titles. The showcase also debuted over 10 minutes of gameplay from the highly anticipated Kingmakers, among plenty of other reveals. Here’s a roundup of everything announced at tinyBuild Connect 2026. After the success of The King is Watching, Hypnohead Team is back with another roguelite city builder, this time with your capital sitting on top of a giant crab.
Crimson Desert’s First Expansion Gets a 10% Pre-Order Discount, But Not on PC
Pearl Abyss has updated Crimson Desert to an Enhanced Edition across all platforms and announced its first major paid expansion, Charting the Unknown. It’s now up for pre-order with exclusive diving gear, but there’s a catch for PC players: the 10% discount for existing Enhanced owners is only available on consoles. Right now, if you head over to Steam or the Epic Games Store, Charting the Unknown is available to pre-order at full price on both storefronts.
Silent Hill f Gets Free Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Costume DLC
Silent Hill f successfully revived the franchise thanks to its new setting, absorbing horror adventure, and fantastic protagonist. Now, Konami and KOEI TECMO have teamed up for another collaboration DLC, giving Silent Hill f players an outfit inspired by FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. As part of update 1.20, the Crimson Butterfly Outfit, inspired by Mio Amakura from FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, is now available for Shimizu Hinako at no additional cost.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Pre-Orders Include an Exclusive Northern Outfit
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is coming out in October, and thankfully, it’s not a full re-release like the original from 2013. It’s available to purchase in a bundle or as a standalone expansion for existing Dragon’s Dogma 2 owners, and pre-ordering either will net you an exclusive outfit. If you pre-order the Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, you will receive the Norgan Fashion Set, which includes the Northern Attire with two visual variants.
How to Get the 007 First Light Twitch Drops
007 First Light is one of the best releases of the year, and IO Interactive has included an additional challenge game mode outside the campaign called TacSim. Unlike the campaign, which features preset outfits, TacSim lets you wear a variety of outfits, some of which can be acquired through Twitch Drops.
How to Access the Photo Mode in Dead or Alive 6: Last Round
Screenshot by Prima Games Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is available now on PC and consoles. While it’s largely an incremental update over the original release, it does add a dedicated Photo Mode packed with options for capturing the perfect shot. Here’s how to access Photo Mode in Dead or Alive 6: Last Round. You can’t initiate Photo Mode during a regular match or the training mode in Dead or Alive 6: Last Round. Instead, it’s a separate mode that must be accessed from the main menu.
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