Game Releases and Announcements
Dungeon Munchies 2 Enters PC Early Access on November 6
The side‑scrolling action RPG sequel will launch in Early Access for PC on November 6, according to Gematsu.
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Xbox
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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Game Releases and Announcements
Megabit and Aska Studios partner on co-op shooter Gang of Frogs
Publisher Megabit and indie developer Aska Studios have announced a partnership on Gang of Frogs, an action co-op shooter for up to four players. Community playtests begin October 1-4.
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PC Gaming
Entropy dev explains how permadeath works in a party RPG
Lead developer James Wragg discusses the design philosophy behind Entropy's mercenary hiring system and permadeath mechanics, drawing inspiration from Mordheim and classic Final Fantasy games.
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PC Gaming
Indie RPG Entropy Sidesteps Open-World Fatigue With Classic Game Design
Developer James Wragg explains why Lovely Hellplace's new JRPG borrows from PS1, PS2, and GameCube sensibilities: older games knew when to end.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Titan Quest II exits Early Access on January 19, 2027
The isometric action RPG from Grimlore Games and THQ Nordic will launch in full release across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S after 18 months in Early Access, with pricing set at $49.99 for PC and $59.99 for consoles.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Aion 2 hits Steam's top seller, early access outsells major releases ahead of worldwide launch
The MMORPG's founders' packs have generated more revenue than EA FC 27, Ace Combat 8, and Gears of War: E-Day this week. Aion 2 ranks ninth on Steam's most-played list before its free-to-play release to all players.
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General Gaming
Sound System Early Access delayed to November 4
Echo Foundry Interactive has postponed the Early Access launch of its upcoming rhythm game Sound System to November 4, 2026, according to Gematsu.
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Game Releases and Announcements
KRAFTON Cancels PUBG: Black Budget Before Launch
KRAFTON has shut down PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction shooter that peaked at nearly 10,000 concurrent players during closed alpha testing. The studio concluded the game's direction would not sustain long-term player engagement.
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PC Gaming
Expeditions: Samurai Early Access Update Increases Party Size to Six Members
THQ Nordic and Campfire Cabal have released a major update for the historical tactical RPG, expanding party capacity and adding companion dialogue skill checks.
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Game Releases and Announcements
AION 2 Launches in Early Access with Server Delays; Global Release Set for October 5
NC's free-to-play MMORPG AION 2 opened early access on September 30 for Founder's Pack owners, but server issues pushed the start time back three times. The game hits global release on October 5 with three paid early access tiers ranging from $24.99 to
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Xbox
Seven Xbox Games Launch Today, Including Early Access to Ace Combat 8 and Deluxe Editions
September 28 brings a fresh batch of releases to Xbox, headlined by Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and special editions of Way of the Hunter 2 and MXGP 26, alongside five additional titles.
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