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Halloween: The Game Review - A Clunky Power Fantasy for Die-Hard Fans Only

IllFonic’s take on Michael Myers grants him supernatural abilities to stalk victims unseen, but clunky human-form combat holds the slasher fantasy back. While the six-chapter campaign offers creative kills, a frustrating matchmaking bug forces players into the killer role regardless of their multiplayer preferences....

Sep 08, 2026 24

Mobile Games

Genshin Impact Lauma Build Guide: Best Weapons, Artifacts, and Teams

Lauma's first constellation upgrade completely replaces the need for a dedicated healer in your roster. Pairing her with Nefer and the Silken Moon's Serenade set unlocks devastating lunar-bloom reactions that redefine off-field Dendro damage....

Sep 07, 2026 37

Best Games

Changeable Guardian Estique Review: A Masterclass in Authentic 8-Bit Shooter Design

Transforms between mecha and spacefighter forms, features two completely different storylines based on the console version - authentic 8-bit limitations force masterful game design....

Sep 07, 2026 26

Nintendo

Massive Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Wave Opens: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Fate/Extra Record, and More

Retailers have unleashed a massive wave of pre-orders for the upcoming console. Highlights include Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, dedicated Switch 2 editions of Xenoblade Chronicles, and the surprise listing of Hollow Knight: Silksong. Nintendo is stacking its next-gen launch window aggressively....

Sep 07, 2026 41

Play Station

Sony Clarifies PlayStation Disc Production Drop Amid Physical Media Panic

Output drops by 10%, not to 10%. Shawn Layden warns killing physical media hurts brand value. The math favors digital, but the cultural cost is devastating....

Sep 07, 2026 27

Xbox

GTA 6 Hype Triggers a Massive 30% Console Sales Surge for PS5 and Xbox

31 million fans watched the deep dive on Netflix, while Xbox suffered its worst year on record in 2025. A single blockbuster is temporarily masking a hardware market crippled by inflation....

Sep 06, 2026 25

Pc Games

Xbox Cloud Gaming Imposes Strict Monthly Time Limits on All Game Pass Tiers

Ultimate caps at 15 hours, Essential gets just 5, and only 4% of users will reportedly hit the wall. The 'Netflix of games' dream is getting too expensive....

Sep 06, 2026 30

Best Games

Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Review - A Switch 2 Visual Marvel Dragged Down by Bloat

Stamina-based combat shines, and twisted body-horror boss designs push the Switch 2 hardware to its limits. Yet, a bloated loop of fetch quests turns mastery into a chore....

Sep 06, 2026 36

Mobile Games

The Road to Level 80 in Pokémon Go: Strategies, Max Battles, and Platinum Medals

Reaching the endgame requires more than just hoarding XP. Catching isn't the only way to earn type-based Platinum medals; evolving and trading count toward your total too. A hidden mechanic that drastically cuts down the grind to Level 80....

Sep 03, 2026 34

Nintendo

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Launches on Nintendo Switch 2

The highly anticipated action-RPG sequel brings its addictive dungeon-crawling and shop-management loop to the Switch 2. Discover the new village of Tresna and the risk-reward mechanics that define your merchant journey....

Sep 03, 2026 32

Gaming News

GTA 6 Sprint Controls: Rockstar Kills the Controller-Breaking Mechanic

The notorious button-mashing sprint is dead. Rockstar is moving to a standard L3 toggle for Grand Theft Auto VI, prioritizing ergonomics over legacy tactile friction....

Sep 03, 2026 51

Play Station

Sony Lawyers Argue 'Reasonable Consumers' Know They Don't Own PlayStation Digital Games

Two plaintiffs bought Resident Evil Requiem for $69.99 days apart, a 2025 California law demands clear warnings, and physical discs end in 2028 - Sony is using the mechanics of digital duplication to fight a major consumer rights lawsuit....

Sep 03, 2026 32

Xbox

Xbox Game Pass September 2026: RuneScape Makes Console Debut as Cyberpunk 2077 Exits

Dragonwilds ditches the classic MMO formula for Valheim-style survival, Black Ops Cold War drops on September 8, and Cyberpunk 2077 exits the service. Microsoft is trading AAA heavyweights for PC-centric crafting hits....

Sep 02, 2026 33

Gaming News

Every Major Video Game Releasing in September 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Control Resonant shifts to Devil May Cry-style action, while NHL 27 revives the 32-team Connected Franchise mode - publishers are taking massive risks to survive the GTA 6 shadow....

Sep 02, 2026 37

Best Games

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Review: A Beautiful, Buggy, and Unforgiving Upgrade

The new musou-style Merc Assault mode finally lets you control Blades directly, and the visual fluidity is stunning - but a game-breaking Amiibo glitch and broken audio mixing prove this port needed more time in the oven....

Sep 01, 2026 40

Gaming News

28 Years Later, Ocarina of Time's Forest Temple Remains a Masterclass in Dungeon Design

Requires scaling vines just to enter, forces a non-linear hunt for four Poe Sisters, and culminates in a fake-out Ganondorf painting fight. The Forest Temple didn't just test Adult Link - it wrote the rulebook for 3D spatial puzzles....

Aug 30, 2026 37

Best Games

Big Walk Review: House House Delivers a Brilliant, Mapless Co-Op Puzzle Experiment

House House's new $20 co-op game strips away mini-maps and global chat, forcing players to invent gesture languages to solve sensory-deprivation puzzles....

Aug 28, 2026 40

Mobile Games

Hoyoverse Pivots to Dark Fantasy with 'Nodusfall' Action Game Reveal

The studio behind Genshin Impact is trading its vibrant anime aesthetic for massive monsters and Souls-like combat. Players will take on the role of 'weavers' in a brutal new world....

Aug 28, 2026 25

Nintendo

Google Gamifies Sleep with the $130 Fitbit Air Pokémon Edition

The new $130 tracker syncs your light and deep sleep stages directly to the game. Higher sleep scores multiply Snorlax's strength, unlocking rare sleep styles....

Aug 27, 2026 27

Play Station

Spine Shifts to Summer 2027: Cyberpunk Shooter Pivots to Single-Player Gun Fu

Originally planned as a 2025 multiplayer shooter, Spine has completely pivoted into a single-player cinematic experience. The newly announced Summer 2027 release window also includes post-launch plans for the Switch 2....

Aug 27, 2026 25

Xbox

Xbox's New 'Disc-to-Digital' Feature Lets You Digitize Physical Games Forever

Microsoft is letting Xbox owners convert physical discs into digital licenses. The entitlement transfers if you sell the disc, paving the way for a disc-less Project Helix console....

Aug 27, 2026 33