GAMES
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 joins Xbox Game Pass on November 14
Xbox has confirmed the first wave of Game Pass titles for November 2025, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 headlining the lineup. The newest entry in Activision’s long-running shooter franchise arrives…
EA highlights growth potential in $55 billion partnership with Saudi PIF
As Electronic Arts (EA) prepares for its upcoming $55 billion acquisition by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, the company is highlighting the long-term creative and strategic advantages…
PUBG and Porsche team up for global crossover event across all platforms
KRAFTON, Inc. has announced a new global collaboration bringing together PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG Mobile, and luxury automaker Porsche in a three-way partnership that blends gaming with high-performance automotive design. Launching across PC,…
World of Warcraft: Midnight beta begins November 11
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that Midnight, the second installment in World of Warcraft’s ongoing Worldsoul Saga, will enter beta testing on November 11. The upcoming test marks a significant step toward launch, giving selected…
ARC Raiders review: the extraction shooter that finally got under my skin
TL;DR: ARC Raiders redefines the extraction shooter with empathy, elegance, and analog soul. Tight gunplay, stunning design, and thoughtful systems make it the best in its class — and maybe the…
Europa Universalis 5 review: the pinnacle of Paradox’s grand strategy legacy
TL;DR: Europa Universalis V is Paradox’s magnum opus — deep, dense, and dazzlingly complex. A bit buggy, a bit overwhelming, but a glorious tribute to the art of grand strategy. Bring…
Three under-the-radar games to play instead of other blockbusters
The flood of blockbuster releases may finally be slowing down, but there’s no shortage of smaller, inventive games worth attention this weekend. October has seen several quiet standouts that mix…
Why Smash Bros. Ultimate should return on Switch 2
With most of Nintendo’s top-selling Switch titles now upgraded or reissued for the new hardware, attention naturally turns to the one major holdout: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As the third best-selling…
Battlefield RedSec review: destruction, teamwork, and the joy of barely surviving
TL;DR: Battlefield RedSec turns the Battlefield formula into a fast, squad-focused battle royale that actually works. It’s thrilling, destructive, and surprisingly welcoming to BR skeptics. Not perfect, but it’s the most fun…
Arc Raiders roadmap adds new map, enemies, and battle pass before year’s end
Embark Studios isn’t wasting any time celebrating Arc Raiders’ strong debut. Barely a day after launch, the developer has dropped a detailed post-launch roadmap outlining what players can expect through the end…
Dying Light: The Beast adds smarter enemies and brutal new finishers
Techland is leaning into the Halloween season with fresh updates for both Dying Light: The Beast and Dying Light 2: Stay Human, bringing new content, fixes, and limited-time events aimed at players looking…
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection review: when arcades bled and childhoods were shaped
TL;DR: A lovingly violent time capsule that celebrates Mortal Kombat’s origins with all its flaws intact. It’s bloody, nostalgic, and a little broken — just like the arcade era itself.…
Resident Evil: Requiem pre-orders are now live ahead of February 2026 launch
Capcom’s Resident Evil: Requiem is now available to pre-order ahead of its February 27, 2026 release, with both Standard and Deluxe Editions open across global retailers. The next entry in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise continues…
Nintendo revives Animal Crossing: New Horizons with Switch 2 edition and free update
Nintendo has announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, bringing one of its most successful titles back into the spotlight with upgraded visuals, expanded online play, and new…
Honor of Kings launches limbo update celebrating global folklore and original skins
Honor of Kings has unveiled a new in-game chapter, “Limbo,” alongside its Original Skin Series, celebrating cultural storytelling from around the world. The update, available from October 30, introduces new…
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake review: the past, perfected
TL;DR: A gorgeous and heartfelt resurrection of two classics that prove old-school turn-based RPGs still have the sharpest swords in gaming history. There’s a very specific sound that plays in my…
ID@Xbox Showcase October 2025 recap: new games, updates, and surprises
The October 2025 ID@Xbox Showcase returned with a dense lineup of announcements, trailers, and updates highlighting the depth and diversity of independent games on Xbox platforms. Partnering once again with…
Battlefield REDSEC launches with Battle Royale, Gauntlet, and Portal Modes
Electronic Arts has introduced a major new phase for its long-running military shooter series with the launch of Battlefield REDSEC, a free-to-play companion experience to Battlefield 6. Built around the…