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A24's Elden Ring Movie Budget Reaches Nearly $200 Million, Planned for 2028
A24's film adaptation of FromSoftware's Elden Ring will cost around $200 million, making it the studio's most expensive production to date. The film is scheduled to release March 3, 2028, with Alex Garland directing and writing.
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Xbox Game Pass May Shift To A La Carte Tiered Structure, Report Says
A new report claims Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning a major overhaul of Game Pass, including tiered options and paid cloud gaming.
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Team17 Announces The Escapists 3 for PC and Consoles in 2027
Team17 revealed The Escapists 3 will launch on PC and major consoles in 2027, bringing a larger prison sandbox with over 120 new weapons and five distinct facilities.
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Xbox Launches Licensing Arm XP to Monetize Franchises Like Minecraft and Fallout
Microsoft's Xbox has launched a new licensing division called XP, aimed at expanding revenue from major franchises such as Minecraft and Fallout through film, merchandise, and live events.
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Xbox Launches XP Division to Expand Franchises Beyond Games
Microsoft's Xbox has formed a new XP division, led by President Kayleen Walters, to grow franchises through film, TV, products, live events and partnerships.
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State of Decay developer Undead Labs becomes self-owned with employee shareholders after layoffs
Undead Labs, the studio behind State of Decay, has transitioned to self-ownership with employees becoming shareholders, following a period of layoffs and internal restructuring.
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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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Gears of War: E-Day Receives Major Stability Patch Before Global Launch
Gears of War: E-Day has received a large stability and performance patch ahead of its global launch, addressing online issues, campaign bugs, and Horde Siege problems.
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Gears of War: E-Day Launches This Week on Xbox and PC as Prequel to Series
The Coalition's latest entry returns to Emergence Day with familiar cover combat and new lore for Dominic Santiago, though it leaves Gears 5's cliffhanger unresolved.
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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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Ubisoft's Motherbrain Gen-AI Becomes Global Entity Across Studios
Ubisoft has elevated its internal generative AI system Motherbrain to a global entity tasked with accelerating gameplay innovation across all titles, according to internal announcements and developer accounts.
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Gears of War: E-Day Interview Reveals Development Pressures Behind The Coalition's Locust-Focused Prequel
The Coalition's Matt Searcy and Pax Lyle discuss the challenges of building Gears of War: E-Day, a Locust-focused prequel now in early access.
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GTA 6 Wildlife List: Over 170 Animal Species Spotted in Trailers and Leaks
Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to include a diverse ecosystem with more than 170 animal species, including birds, land creatures, and marine life, based on available gameplay content.
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Three Day One Xbox Game Pass Titles Set For October 6-8
Microsoft has not announced new Game Pass titles recently, but three confirmed day one releases are scheduled for early October.
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Rockstar Releases Four New GTA 6 Images Featuring Lucia and Jason
Rockstar Games has added four new promotional images for GTA 6 to its marketing campaign, showing protagonists Lucia and Jason in everyday scenes.
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New GTA 6 Screenshots Show Jason and Lucia in Action
Additional Grand Theft Auto 6 screenshots have surfaced via Love Magazine, depicting protagonists Jason and Lucia in various scenarios including a diner standoff and pool hall scenes.
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Nangan Treasure Hunt chest location in Forza Horizon 6
Spring season brings a new treasure hunt to complete in Forza Horizon 6. Find the chest at Irokawa Space Center in the Nangan region to earn season progress toward the Lotus Esprit V8 and Lotus Emira.
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Complete Fortnitemares Week 1 Challenge: Damage Opponents With the Bonerattler SMG in Fortnite
Fortnite's 2026 Fortnitemares update added the Bonerattler SMG, a common rapid-fire weapon required for Week 1 challenges. Dealing 500 cumulative damage with it earns 15,000 XP and counts toward season-long rewards.
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Fortnite Item Shop Resets Daily at Midnight UTC Across All Regions
The Fortnite Item Shop refreshes every day at 00:00 UTC, with local reset times varying by timezone. In the US, that's 8 PM ET or 5 PM PT. Some sections, like collaboration bundles, stay in the shop for multiple days.
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Witcher 3 Remastered and Minecraft Dungeons II arrive on GeForce NOW
GeForce NOW adds six games this week, including two major releases. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered and Minecraft Dungeons II lead October's cloud gaming lineup.
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GTA 6 Weather System Will Feature Localized Storms Across Map
Grand Theft Auto 6 will introduce an advanced weather system with localized storms that vary across different sections of the map, moving away from the consistent weather of previous GTA titles. Extreme weather events will directly impact gameplay and the
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Xbox and IKEA Launch YXSTABY Collection With Gaming Furniture and Controller-Inspired Design
Xbox and IKEA have unveiled the YXSTABY collection, a line of gaming furniture developed through collaboration between the two companies. The collection includes gaming chairs, TV stands with cable management, a D-PAD cushion, and a thumbstick-inspired
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Xbox Free Play Days: Avatar, Far Cry 6, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey Free October 1-4
This weekend's Xbox Free Play Days lineup features three major Ubisoft RPGs available to all players without Game Pass required. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey are playable through October 4, with significant
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Xbox Secured Kojima's Physint for Substantially Less Than Normal, Possibly Under $200 Million
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma signed Hideo Kojima's spy-thriller Physint after Sony walked away from the project. According to reports, Xbox is paying far below its typical premium game budget.
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