Updates and Patches
The Coalition releases October 5 patch for Gears of War: E-Day
A new update for Gears of War: E-Day addresses stability, multiplayer connectivity, and specific mission bugs in the campaign and Horde Siege modes.
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General Gaming
Infinity Ward Labels Modern Warfare 4 DMZ an 'Action Extraction Shooter'
Infinity Ward has detailed its upcoming DMZ mode for Modern Warfare 4, positioning it as a faster-paced take on the extraction shooter genre with heavy AI presence and constant combat.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Harvey Smith and Ben Horne Discuss Immersive Sims and Their New Studio Black Pony Immersive
Former Arkane Studios leaders Harvey Smith and Ben Horne appear on the Game Developer Podcast to explain why immersive sims remain worth making and how they plan to build the genre at their independent studio Black Pony Immersive.
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Esports
Vitality reverse-sweep Falcons to reach ESL Pro League Season 24 playoffs
Team Vitality overcame a map deficit to defeat Team Falcons 2-1 in the 2-0 pool, securing their playoff spot at ESL Pro League Season 24 and ending a five-series losing streak against their rivals.
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PC Gaming
Happy Propaganda casts players as chat moderators in a totalitarian state broadcast
Not a Dog's new title puts players in charge of moderating live chat for a fictional authoritarian regime's state-run broadcast.
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PC Gaming
Former Lord of the Rings Online Community Manager Launches Cancer Fundraiser
Rick "Sapience" Heaton, who managed the game's community for six years until 2014, is battling aggressive cancer and seeking help with medical expenses.
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General Gaming
NBA 2K25 delisting and server shutdown end MyCareer and MyTeam
2K will remove NBA 2K25 from online storefronts on October 30, 2026, and shut down all online services on December 31, 2026. The shutdown will make MyCareer and MyTeam unplayable because they rely on virtual currency progression.
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Game Releases and Announcements
NBA 2K25 Will Be Delisted Later This Month, With Online Modes Ending in December
Video Games Chronicle reports that NBA 2K25 will be delisted later this month and that its servers, including single-player story mode, will shut down at the end of the year.
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General Gaming
Prime Day Retro Deals Unpacked: Discounted Controllers, Handhelds and Accessories Across Gaming Platforms
As Amazon's October Prime Day approaches, retro gaming enthusiasts and hardware buyers can expect significant savings on classic consoles, handheld devices, and essential controllers. From Elves 2 Pro adapters to vintage handhelds and Bluetooth receivers
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Game Releases and Announcements
Rockstar Says Dedicated Writers Shape GTA 6 Background Noise
Rockstar has confirmed that separate writing teams are creating pedestrian dialogue, radio content, advertising, and comedy for Grand Theft Auto 6, with narrative leadership describing that work as part of the living world.
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PC Gaming
Warhammer: Blood Bowl introduces Rumble Mode and updated rules in beta
The upcoming Warhammer: Blood Bowl features a new seven-a-side Rumble Mode, improved AI, and updated tabletop rules based on recent season updates.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Penny Blood Spiritual Successor Still Seeking Publisher After Kickstarter Funding Dispute
Shadow Hearts creator Matsuzo Machida confirms the Penny Blood project continues despite failing to secure a publisher and alleging that Kickstarter organizers withheld campaign funds.
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