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Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Is Finally Happening At EA
The coveted and long-awaited third installment in EA’s reboot Star Wars: Battlefront series, has just gotten the green light, according to reports. Polygon shares that Battlefront 3 is in development with DICE and Respawn being behind it. DICE is actually the developer of both the 2015 Battlefront game and the 2017 sequel, so they have strong familiarity with the brand. Meanwhile, Respawn is best known for creating Apex Legends. They are reportedly teaming up to bring up the third game together.
Sony Files Frame Generation Patent For The PS6
Sony has recently filed a patent for an advanced form of technology in gaming called frame generation, and all signs are pointing to this being apart of the upcoming PlayStation 6. The news (via IGN) shares Sony filed the patent titled Generation Super Sampling, and many believe this will be a big part of the console. Frame generation is all about graphics in games. The model can take information from a rendered frame and then can generate a interpolated frame.
XBOX Sends Out Poll To Gamers About Exclusivity
Found in a recent report, it has been discovered that XBOX is polling players about their opinions whether or not they want games like Fallout or Elder Scrolls to remain only on XBOX consoles and PC. The news from Windows Central (via Xbox Nerds) shares the polls, and according to the list, the possible exclusives are for every game made by XBOX except Call of Duty. The poll even seems to suggest what players opinions would be if Minecraft was pulled off of PlayStation and Nintendo.
Rockstar’s Next Game Won’t Take As Long To Develop As GTA VI
A recent interview with several employees of Rockstar Games have shared that at the studio, they have learned a lot in the long development cycle of Grand Theft Auto VI, and have used lessons learned to release games faster going forward. During the interview with Bloomberg, it was learned that some of the roadblocks during the development of GTA VI were due to many obstacles such as the pandemic, leaks, and some uncertainty with the game’s vision.
EA Sports College Football Series Future May Be In Jeopardy
A recent report has learned that there is skepticism at EA Sports on the future of their College Football series. With some worrying it may be gone within the next five years or less. Via Insider Gaming, several sources have voiced their concerns about the future of the College Football games. The rising expenses are the main culprit in these doubts.
Rumor: Grand Theft Auto VI PC Port Planned For Early 2027 Release
Rejoice PC gamers! A new report has shared that the grueling wait we originally anticipated for GTA VI to hit PC, may have just been significantly reduced. The report from Games Beat shares Rockstar Games is planning to release the game on PC in Q1 2027, which usually means around the first three months of the year or so.
Rumor: Nvidia Reportedly Plans To Discontinue RTX 5090
A recent report has discovered that Nvidia is planning to discontinue their pristine GPU, the RTX 5090, to put their focus more on the AI industry. The news (via Dexerto) shares Nvidia’s plans, and their apparent shift to focus more on AI hardware. The RTX 5090 is by far the most powerful GPU ever built, and although it has a hefty price tag, it is seen as the prime example of power in PC gaming, as it’s capabilities are unmatched.
Gears Of War: E-Day Has Been Hit With A DDoS Attack
The recently released latest installment in the iconic Gears of War franchise, Gears of War: E-Day, has just become the victim of a targeted DDoS attack. However, developers say the issue is currently being resolved. The news comes from a post on X from the official Gears of War community page, and they share the news of the DDoS attack. Their servers were hit hard, so online matches were heavily disrupted for XBOX and PC players.
Grand Theft Auto VI Leaker Threatens Rockstar Games Again
The infamous leaker and Grand Theft Auto VI real-life super villain, Cyberleek, has once again threatened Rockstar Games to release further leaks, including one that could release a playable build of the entire game early. The news (via Insider Gaming) takes from a post that Cyberleek made, and his threats to Rockstar are concerning, to say the least.
New Wasteland Survival, Permafrost, Releases On Steam In Early Access
An exciting new survival game on PC has just released named Permafrost, and the reception so far has been strong. According to PCGamesN, developer SpaceRocket Games launched Permafrost through Early Access on Steam, and the game has a ton of exciting features. For one, your main companion, aside from the four-player co-op mode, is a German Shepard dog, and he is your ally in this frozen world.
Arc Raiders Player Counts On Steam Soar Thanks To Frozen Trail Update
It has been discovered that Arc Raiders is setting concurrent player count numbers on Steam that hasn’t been seen since April earlier this year, and the Frozen Trail update is the culprit to the renewed success. As reported by PCGamesN shares that the new update is a big hit with fans on PC, and it gives players a reason to return to the game in what is considered its biggest update yet.
Gears Of War: E-Day Sales Are Not Looking Good So Far At XBOX
A recent report has shared the sales figures from XBOX’s Gears of War E-Day release, and the numbers are pretty underwhelming at the present time, with sales way below expectations. The report comes from Alinea Analytics in a post on X from Rhys Elliot (via Xbox Nerds), who shares that Gears of War: E-Day has sold only 230k copies across both Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC. Gears of War: E-Day has sold 230K copies (@alineaanalytics estimates).
Rockstar Doubles Down On GTA VI Skipping PC At Launch
A recent report shared that Grand Theft Auto VI would be coming to PC simultaneously with console through XBOX cloud streaming, however, it has since been reassured that Rockstar remains committed to a console-only launch next month. The report from The Verge, shares that XBOX secured cloud streaming right to GTA VI, meaning PC players could join in on the fun earlier than expected. However XBOX executive, Matthew Ball, denied these claims with a post on X.
Arc Raiders To Replace AI Performances With Real Actors
Developers Embark Studios, who created Arc Raiders, shared they are planning to update the characters in the game with real human performances with motion capture, replacing the previous AI versions. The news (via PCGamesN) shares that Embark is starting their transformation to real humans with the character Celeste, who plays a major role in the game’s plot.
NBA 2K25 To Be Delisted From PlayStation Store Later This Month
2K Sports has shared that the basketball simulation game, NBA 2K25, is set to be removed from the PlayStation Store on October 30, rendering the game unplayable even in single player modes. The news comes directly from 2K Sports. The idea that the game is going to be unplayable even offline is scary, and shows some major flaws in the industry right now.
Miami Heat To Rebrand As Vice City From GTA VI For One Night Only
Rockstar Games and the NBA franchise, Miami Heat, have announced a partnership to bring the world of Grand Theft Auto to basketball, which could prove to be one of the boldest marketing strategies of all-time. The news comes from a post on X with the NBA team announcing the crossover. This will surely tempt basketball fans to give the game a try when it comes out in November. Bright lights. Vice City. A Night in Vice City tips off November 18.
Steam Continues To Break Revenue Records After Massive September Numbers
A new report from shares that the popularity of Steam has never been higher, and it is expected to smash all kinds of records by the end of the year. The news comes from Alinea Analytics, who share Steam generated $1.7 billion in revenue in the month of September alone, which is a staggering 13% increase from last year. The estimate for continued Steam dominance is expecting to blow past $20 billion total by the end of 2026.
007 First Light Teased For Thursday Reveal
The hit spy-espionage game in the James Bond universe, 007 First Light, has gotten a teaser reveal of its first major DLC. The official X account shared the news with a wider look anticipated for October 1. The news comes from a post on X sharing the announcement of the DLC along with a short video of Bond in a super-car. A free DLC is just around the bend.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Breaks Concurrent Player Count Record On Steam
The recently launched remaster of one of the best games ever made, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has broken its all-time player count record on Steam, shattering its previous record from early 2020. The news (via IGN) shares that the remaster hit 114,696 concurrent players active on Steam, a massive increase from its previous total.
New The Last Of Us Projects Are In The Works At Naughty Dog
In celebration of The Last of Us Day 2026, director and studio head of developer Naughty Dog, Neil Druckmann, shared that multiple projects in the franchise are in the works, but are considered to be very early in development. The news comes straight from Naughty Dog, where Druckmann drops the big update for fans in honor of the special day.
Delta Force Is Getting A Huge New Update
Some new things are coming to the hit first person shooter game, Delta Force, with a long list of improvements planned. The news (via PCGamesN) shares that the update celebrates the second anniversary of its launch, as it released back in 2024. The update brings in a new 5v5 detonation mode, along with a brand new map dropping into the game as well.
Starfield Sequel Not In The Works At Bethesda
In a recent interview, a developer of Bethesda, creators of Starfield, shares the studio won’t be working on a sequel due to the disappointing sales and reception to the first game. FRVR (via Xbox Nerds) spoke with system designer and Bethesda veteran, Kurt Kuhlmann, casted doubt upon the possibility of a sequel, pointing to the lack of success the first game struggled with. Starfield released in 2023 for both XBOX and PC.
Arc Raiders To Finally Test PvE Mode
The popular shooter game, Arc Raiders, is now receiving a test PvE mode, but there’s no guarantee it is permanent. The news (via PC Gamer) shares that developers, Embark Studios, are implementing a PvE mode for players who want to play casually and less action from the competitive PvP mode. The test intends to run from October 13-20. This is a good time for players to give their feedback on this mode to convince Embark to make it a permanent feature.
Grand Theft Auto VI Stars As Next Cover Of Game Informer
It was recently revealed that the upcoming gaming juggernaut, Grand Theft Auto VI, will be the cover of the next issue of Game Informer magazine. The news comes from Game Informer’s official account with a post on X. The post shares that the upcoming issue will feature screenshots and interviews with Rockstar Games developers. Grand Theft Auto VI is Game Informer’s next cover! Our 14-page cover story features exclusive interviews with @rockstargames, plus a dozen never-before-seen screenshots.
Project Zomboid Update With Major Bug Fixes Is Now Live
The Indie Stone, developers of the hit Zombie apocalypse game, Project Zomboid, has put out a much-needed update to address some serious issues found within the game. The news (via PCGamesN) shares that The Indie Stone has brought in a slew of fixes to some problems players were experiencing. For one, the glitch where Zombie hordes would randomly disappear after exiting and re-joining the match has been fixed. This fix applies to both solo play and online multiplayer.
PlayStation 6 Hardware Configuration Is Now Complete With Manufacturing Beginning Soon
According to a recent report from reliable insider KeplerL2, the hardware configuration of the upcoming next-generation console is complete and decided upon, which strongly points to a holiday 2027 launch. The report from KeplerL2 shares that the PS6 is now ready for manufacturing. Much of the horsepower the console will have was also shared in this report.
Nvidia And AMD Next Generation GPUs Are Rumored For 2028 Launch
The anticipated next installments in both Nvidia and AMD’s graphics cards are expected to arrive in 2028, with AMD even starting a bit early. The report comes from KeplerL2 (via PCGamesN) sharing that we could see some of AMD’s new GPUs next year, but Nvidia is waiting a bit longer to launch their GeForce RTX 60 Series cards.
Riot Games Vanguard Anti-Cheat Is Coming For League Of Legends And Valorant Boosters
According to a recent post from Riot Games on X, their well-known anti-cheat system, Vanguard, is soon to be making its presence felt against League of Legends and Valorant boosters, with reportedly 300k accounts in danger of being permanently banned. The post on X (via PCGamesN) shares Riot Games announcing the update. Vanguard is most recognized as the anti-cheat for Valorant. PSA: Boosting, smurfing, hitchhiking… it’s all cheating.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation To Feature Automatic Level Upgrades
In a recent interview with the game director of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Naoki Hamaguchi, has shared that he took fan-feedback into consideration about the difficulty of the story to the previous game, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and how he has a plan to help under-leveled players still have an enjoyable ride.
Mads Mikkelsen To Star As Antagonist In Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Seasoned actor and video game veteran, Mads Mikkelson, was recently revealed to be the main antagonist in the campaign of the upcoming Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 4, that is coming to PS5 in October. The news (via IGN) comes from a reveal trailer released by the developers that showcased Mikkelsen as the new villain in the series. Not much about his exact role is known, but the name of the character is presumably called Archer.
New PS5 Pulse Headsets Announced By PlayStation
PlayStation has just announced that the Pulse headset family is getting two new members. The Pulse Wireless Headset and the Pulse Edge Wireless Headset, both are said to be coming towards the end of the year and into early 2027. The announcement comes from PlayStation Blog where they share the news. These new headsets continue a lengthy line of Pulse related products from Sony.
Until Dawn 2 Pre-Orders Begin With Lower Than Expected Price Tag
The long-awaited sequel to one of the horror genres most iconic game, Until Dawn 2, just had pre-orders go live on PS5 in preparation for January 28 of next year, and the price has surprised fans. The news (via PSU) shows that Until Dawn 2 is priced at only $49.99 USD, a steep discount from the usual $69.99 price tag we see so frequently today. Until Dawn 2 is a sequel, but not a direct continuation of the first game.
Marvel’s Wolverine Is Currently Receiving Mixed Reviews
Insomniac Games’ upcoming PS5 exclusive, Marvel’s Wolverine, is currently being panned by some critics across different review sites. These reviews criticize some fundamental issues found within the game. The reviews on Metacritic currently sits at a 78 score, this would be one of the lowest rated PlayStation first-party games in years, and among the lowest since Days Gone in 2019. The reviews seem to dislike the combat and the navigational system the most.
Longtime PlayStation Architect Is ‘Nearing The End’ Of His Career
Mark Cerny, a PlayStation icon and game developer for over 45 years, has recently shared that his illustrious career is reaching the finish line. He and Geoff Keighley announced and partnered up on a project to aid aspiring game developers. The news comes from a post on X where Keighley shares the team-up with Cerny, and in response, it was revealed that he is close to retiring, and it is very likely the PlayStation 6 is his final project.
Rockstar Games Sets Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Times
Rockstar Games has confirmed some details on the launch time on the release day of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, and it will launch adjacent to different time zones, rather than one single time for everyone. The news (via IGN) shares that players around the world will be playing GTA VI at all different times, most notably New Zealand getting a near 20 hour head start before gamers in the Unites States and Mexico can join the fun.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Developers Want A Spoiler-Free Ending
In a recent interview with two developers of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, it was revealed that both game director Naoki Hamaguchi and battle director Teruki Endo want the ending to not be spoiled and something they want fans to experience for themselves. The interview (via Polygon) was during an event at PAX West where both developers were insistent on the importance of the ending not being ruined by someone else.
New The Last Of Us Projects Are Reportedly Planned At Naughty Dog
According to a recent interview with Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann, the franchise creator of The Last of Us has shared that the studio isn’t quite done with the franchise just yet, and that when the time is right, he will share what they have been working on. The interview with The Washington Post shares that Druckmann and his studio are no longer involved in The Last of Us HBO series, but the franchise is far from over.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation On PS5 Will Ship On Disc With Digital Download Requirement
It was recently revealed that the upcoming game, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, will be getting a physical release at launch, but there is a catch. The news (via PSU) shares that the game will come with one disc in the box, and will have a requirement of a digital download in order to have all the additional game data. You cannot play the game on disc without this download.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Actor Wants Deadpool To Appear In Next Game
The voice actor for Peter Parker in Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man games, Yuri Lowenthal, has voiced his desires to have the merc with the mouth, Deadpool, as a featured character in the third entry in the series. Lowenthal says he has been pushing the director for it to happen. The report on Instagram on a Reel from Lowenthal, he shares he has been requesting an appearance from Deadpool in Spider-Man 3 and that he has been pleading his case to series creative director Brian Horton to make it happen.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Will Have Multiple Story DLC’s
After the recent big reveal of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, it was shared that the game will feature two story expansions, both slated to arrive several months after the game is out. The news (via Polygon) shares that the DLC will focus on two major characters of the series, the first episode featuring supervillain Sephiroth, and the other featuring one of the newer characters, Vincent Valentine. Both DLC are expected to arrive between the end of 2027 and beginning of 2028.
Grand Theft Auto VI Map Will Be The Largest In Rockstar Games History
It was recently discovered that the map of Grand Theft Auto VI, is set to not only be twice as large as GTA V’s map, but by a long margin, becoming the biggest map in any game from Rockstar in their history. The news (via PSU) shares that players should expect to be ready to travel frequently, as Vice City is set to push the boundaries of typical playable locations in most games.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation New Look Set To Close Out State Of Play
It was confirmed today that a new look at the upcoming finale sequel, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, is going to be the concluding reveal to close out the State of Play event on September 3rd. The news comes directly from the official X account with a post that hints that a major new look for the game is coming at the end of the event.
Next State Of Play Is Rumored To Take Place In September
According to a reliable insider, Sony is preparing to hold their next big State of Play event in a couple weeks time, with many expecting some big announcements as this will be the first event since June. The report is from insider NateTheHate2, who shares on X that he sees the idea of a State of Play next month very possible and that he also expects it to be announced very soon. Working to confirm the date; but a State of Play in September is looking incredibly likely and soon.
Grand Theft Auto VI Will Run At 30 FPS On PS5 Consoles
Rockstar Games has recently shared that the upcoming gaming juggernaut, Grand Theft Auto VI, will run at 30 FPS on PS5 consoles, and that the possibility of a true performance mode is considered a long-shot. The news (via Digital Foundry) shares that Rockstar says the game won’t reach 60 FPS at launch, and the idea of it receiving a performance mode after launch is uncertain.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Coming To PS5 In September
At Gamescom, developer CD Projekt Red announced that a major remaster is coming September 29th to the timeless and award-winning game, The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt. This remaster will be free for current owners of the PS5 version. The news (via PSU) was announced at the big event and was revealed alongside more information about the third and final DLC, Songs of the Past, that is coming next year.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Set For October Launch On PS5
Telltale Games has just announced today that the anticipated remaster the fan-favorite Fabletown crime story, The Wolf Among Us, is releasing October 29, just in time for Halloween. The news comes straight from Telltale themselves, as they released a trailer during the second day of Gamescom. The remaster features a ton of new items for fans to enjoy.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Confirmed For September And October Panels
Square Enix is going all-in on marketing for the upcoming game Final Fantasy VII Revelation, as they have just shared that it will appear in the next three consecutive months including an appearance at New York Comic-Con. The news (via Nintendo Life) shares that we can expect to see much more from the game in the following months. With the entire English voice cast and director Naoki Hamaguchi expected to participate.
Days Gone Developer Bend Studio’s Next Game Could Be Revealed Soon
Speaking in a recent interview with reliable insider Jason Schreier, it was revealed that one of Sony’s biggest first-party studios, Bend Studio, could be gearing up to share a reveal of their anticipated next project. The news comes from a video posted by Schreier, and he explains that he expects to hear something official within the next year or two.
PS6 Rumored Price Point Could Result In Major Decline In Sales
A recent projection about the price of Sony’s upcoming next-generation console, the PlayStation 6, shares that should Sony price it at $1,000, it would lead to at least a 40% decrease in sales of the console, which isn’t too surprising to hear. The report comes from Ampere Analysis (via Push Square), and they share that depending on the price tag of the console, Sony should be prepared to see a major lack of demand than what they are normally used to.
007 First Light Has Crossed 4 Million Copies Sold
The hit spy-espionage game from the James Bond universe, 007 First Light, has surpassed the four million units sold mark, as developer IO Interactive shared the news on social media to celebrate the massive success of the game so far. The news comes straight from the official 007 First Light account from a post on X, and they shared the milestone and thanked fans for their contributions towards its success.
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