Xbox
Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In October 2026
Microsoft has not yet confirmed departures for October 2026, but predictions look at titles added during past years.
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Nintendo
Tracing the History of the Nintendo UK Hotline: From Bandai Offices to Early Beginnings
A retrospective look at the Nintendo UK hotline details its operations, staff experiences, and early corporate partnerships from 1991 to 2000.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Gaming Monitors Stand Out in PC Hardware, but Dual-Mode Features Remain Underloved
While gaming monitors have seen impressive price-to-quality improvements lately, dual-mode screens that swap between 4K and 1080p face hurdles like slow switching and blurry interpolation.
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General Gaming
Gamescom Issues Apology for Initial Response to Indie Developer Hardware Thefts
Gamescom organizers have issued a formal apology after facing criticism for their initial response to hardware thefts affecting indie developers at last week's event in Cologne.
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General Gaming
Grand Theft Auto 6's Refuelling Action Reportedly Takes About 10 Seconds
Rockstar co-studio head Rob Nelson notes that a vehicle fill-up in Grand Theft Auto 6 takes about 10 seconds, addressing controversial simulation additions.
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General Gaming
Rockstar Details In-Game Health App and Survival Mechanics in GTA 6
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson confirmed that GTA 6 will track protagonist health attributes, including sleep, weight changes, and physical maintenance.
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PC Gaming
Cozy Builder Sets October 14 Release, Demo Now on Steam
Pangea Game Studios announced the release date for Cozy Builder at PAX West, with a demo available now on Steam.
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Xbox
Some Xbox Game Pass Subscribers to Keep Unlimited Cloud Gaming
Existing Xbox Game Pass subscribers in Australia, Brazil, and Poland on auto-recurring plans can retain unlimited cloud gaming ahead of November's monthly hour limits.
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PC Gaming
As Wardogs Surpasses 200k Steam Concurrents, Bulkhead Expects Normal Hype Decline
Wardogs developer Bulkhead discusses unexpected player counts and realistic long-term goals after its closed beta crosses 200,000 concurrent players on Steam.
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General Gaming
Spider-Man Actor Yuri Lowenthal Has Pushed Insomniac to Feature Deadpool
Yuri Lowenthal, the voice actor behind PlayStation's Peter Parker, revealed that he has repeatedly advocated for Deadpool to appear in a future Spider-Man game.
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Nintendo
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Shows Advantage for Original Nintendo Switch Players Versus Switch 2 Following Version 4.0.0 Update
Following the release of the major version 4.0.0 update, online matches in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe appear to give an advantage to original Nintendo Switch players over those using the Switch 2.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Former PlayStation Boss Says Disc-Free Future Is Depressing
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden recently shared his thoughts on the shift toward an all-digital gaming industry, calling the potential end of physical discs 'depressing, but solvable' if Sony permits third-party manufacturing.
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General Gaming
Spider-Noir Canceled After One Season at Prime Video
Prime Video has canceled Spider-Noir after one season, despite critical acclaim and 11 Emmy nominations, due to streaming numbers failing to meet studio expectations relative to its reported budget.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Bungie Seeks Subtenant for Oversized Bellevue Headquarters After 2021 Expansion
Bungie is marketing its 210,984-square-foot Bellevue, Washington campus for sublease, five years after a costly expansion that outpaced its shrinking workforce.
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General Gaming
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Physical Edition Requires Mandatory Download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
The physical edition of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will require a mandatory internet download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version features a Game Key Card.
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General Gaming
Metro 2039 Set to Launch in February 2027 With 4K, 60 FPS, and Ray Tracing on Consoles
4A Games has announced that Metro 2039 will release on February 4, 2027, featuring a performance mode with 4K, 60 FPS, and ray tracing across current-generation consoles.
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Xbox
Arcade Rail Shooter Railbreak DX Launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere
Dead Drop Studios has released Railbreak DX, an expanded version of the arcade rail shooter featuring upgraded Unreal Engine 5 graphics, 18 playable characters, and new game modes.
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Gaming Industry and Business
GEM Capital Analysis Explores Steam's Top-100 Wishlist Composition, Genres, and Promotion Channels
An analysis of Steam's top 100 most-wishlisted games by GEM Capital examines what genres, publishers, trends, and promotional strategies drive wishlist momentum.
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