GAMES
Apple Arcade adds six new titles for the holidays, led by SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2
Apple Arcade’s holiday lineup is shaping up to be one of its busiest in years, led by the December 4 release of SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2. The sequel follows up…
PlayStation Plus adds GTA 5 and a varied November lineup
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus game catalog for November, with Grand Theft Auto 5 returning to the subscription lineup. The game’s reappearance isn’t especially surprising, but its timing has…
Valve revives Steam Machine and expands the Deck ecosystem with three new devices
Valve is preparing another push into hardware, announcing three devices planned for early 2026: a new Steam Controller, a compact Steam Machine, and Steam Frame, a wireless VR headset that…
Sony and NCSoft expand the Horizon universe with mobile-first MMO steel frontiers
Sony and NCSoft are preparing to expand the Horizon franchise into online territory with Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new MMO built for mobile platforms and also planned for PC. A…
Lumines Arise review: the puzzle game that made me feel everything
TL;DR: Lumines Arise turns color and sound into therapy. Gorgeous, hypnotic, and deeply human — it’s the kind of puzzle game that reminds you how to feel again. I didn’t expect…
Possessor(s) review: I fought demons, glitches, and my own patience
TL;DR: Possessor(s) Review – A buggy, frustrating Metroidvania with a brilliant story trapped inside a broken game. Despite its emotional narrative and striking world-building, poor optimization, dreadful map design, and repetitive…
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds adds NiGHTS, AiAi, and Tangle & Whisper as free characters
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is expanding its roster again, with Sega confirming that three more characters will join the game for free over the coming months—headlined by a nostalgic addition long requested…
BrokenLore: Unfollow launches January 16, Ascend revealed for summer 2026
The BrokenLore psychological horror series is expanding in 2026 with two distinct chapters—BrokenLore: Unfollow and BrokenLore: Ascend—each exploring different dimensions of fear and identity through surreal, character-driven storytelling. BrokenLore: Unfollow, launching January 16, 2026,…
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake arrives March 12, 2026
Koei Tecmo has confirmed that Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake will launch on March 12, 2026, for PlayStation platforms, with digital pre-orders now open. The remake revisits one of Japan’s most…
Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack DLC adds endurance racing and Sophy 3.0 AI on December 4
Polyphony Digital is set to release the Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack DLC on December 4, 2025, for PlayStation 5, adding new layers of challenge and realism to Sony’s flagship racing simulator.…
PlayStation State of Play 2025: every major game announcement, trailer, and surprise reveal
Sony’s November 2025 State of Play Japan spotlighted a diverse range of titles from Japanese and Asian developers, marking a showcase that leaned heavily into RPGs, horror, and nostalgic revivals. While the…
Anno 117: Pax Romana review: the most beautiful mess Rome ever made
TL;DR: A gorgeous, strategic city-builder that makes you feel like Caesar with a clipboard. Occasionally clunky, but endlessly satisfying. There’s a moment in every city-building game when the illusion of control…
Goodnight Universe review: I blinked, the baby exploded, and now everyone’s crying
TL;DR: Psychic baby, great concept. Touching moments, half-baked mechanics. Cute, confused, and worth a bedtime story—but not a full night’s sleep. I remember the first time I saw the key art…
Battlefield 6 update 1.1.1.5 fixes drone exploit and tweaks weapon accuracy
EA and Battlefield Studios have detailed the next major patch for Battlefield 6 and its companion mode REDSEC, confirming that update 1.1.1.5 will roll out on November 11 at 1 a.m. PT /…
Resident Evil: Survival Unit brings the franchise to mobile on November 18
Capcom’s next expansion of the Resident Evil franchise will arrive on mobile devices later this month. The new title, Resident Evil: Survival Unit, launches worldwide on November 18 for both…
Nintendo reveals 2025 Black Friday discounts, mostly for legacy switch titles
Nintendo has unveiled its 2025 Black Friday lineup, offering moderate savings on select Nintendo Switch titles and accessories. The discounts, which begin November 23 at participating retailers, focus primarily on…
Strike Force Heroes (Switch 2) review: reloading nostalgia for a new generation
TL;DR: A vibrant, nostalgic, and surprisingly deep 2D shooter that shines on the Switch 2. Strike Force Heroes combines the best of its Flash-era roots with modern performance and handheld freedom. It’s…
Tales of Xillia Remastered review: a decade later, the heart still beats strong
TL;DR: Still one of the best Tales games. Cleaner visuals, near-instant load times, and smoother combat make it an easy recommendation — especially if you’re chasing that warm rush of PS3-era nostalgia.…
