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Sony Surveying Developers on PlayStation Disc Decision Amid Backlash

Reports indicate Sony has sent an unusually large survey to developers asking for feedback on its plan to end PlayStation disc production starting in early 2028. The move follows significant industry backlash, including public criticism from Hideo Kojima and CD Projekt Red's admission that it is powerless over physical release decisions for The Witcher 4.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Full Game Free on Switch Until September 30

Ubisoft is offering the complete Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown as a free demo on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 through September 30 for Nintendo Switch Online members. The critically acclaimed Metroidvania earned an 8/10 from IGN but failed commercially, leading Ubisoft to disband its development team and cancel planned sequels.

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NEWS3h ago · 19 views

Gears of War: E-Day Preload Times and Launch Details Revealed

The Coalition has confirmed preload schedules and install sizes for Gears of War: E-Day ahead of its global launch. Players can begin downloading the prequel on supported platforms starting November 5, with the game unlocking worldwide on November 7. The install footprint comes in at approximately 120 GB across Xbox Series X/S and PC.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Preview — First-Person Storytelling and Squadron Command Elevate the Series

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. launches Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on October 2 for XBOX Series X|S, with Deluxe Edition early access starting September 28. The preview highlights a first-person narrative aboard the carrier Endurance, a d-pad squadron command system, over 30 customizable aircraft, and new cloud technology that transforms aerial combat.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Marvel's Wolverine Share of the Week Highlights Ferocious Fan Captures

PlayStation has revealed the latest Share of the Week selections for Marvel's Wolverine, showcasing community screenshots captured in Photo Mode. The next theme calls for heroic portraits of Logan, with submissions due by September 30, 2026.

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Delta Force Marks Two Years With Season Reorientation, New Operations Content, and Esports Push

Delta Force celebrates its second anniversary with Season Reorientation, a major update that streamlines matchmaking, loadouts, and tutorials while adding fishing, a reworked boss mode, and a Black Hawk Down-inspired Warfare map. The anniversary kicks off September 26 with up to 3,900 Delta Tickets and exclusive cosmetics, while RISE Series Season 2 leads into the Delta Force Invitational at DreamHack Stockholm this November.

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Xbox Says GTA 6 Preorder Share Matches Its Console Market Share Despite PS5 Dominance Claims

Microsoft disputes a report claiming GTA 6 preorders are heavily skewed toward PlayStation 5, with Xbox CSO Matthew Ball stating internal data shows Xbox preorder share matches its console market share. The game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with Sony's marketing partnership driving significant PS5-focused promotion.

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Dressmaker Storms Steam Top 10 Days After Launch

Indie dressmaking simulation Dressmaker has cracked Steam's Top 10 best sellers list just days after its September release, sitting alongside heavyweights like Diablo IV and Marvel Rivals. The game from developer Cozy Lives and publisher Free Lives has earned an Overwhelmingly Positive rating from over 2,000 reviews, sparking conversation about niche appeal versus broad AAA design.

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Ubisoft Milan's Zelda Spin-Off Goliath Would Have Starred Ganondorf

Ubisoft Milan pitched a Zelda spin-off titled Goliath that would have made Ganondorf the playable protagonist for the first time in series history. Nintendo reportedly rejected the prototype in late 2023 after giving the studio a deadline to prove the concept.

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PlayStation Surveys Developers on Physical Games After Disc Decision Sparks Backlash

Sony is reportedly polling game developers with an unusually long survey about physical game sales following its decision to stop producing physical discs for PS5. The move comes after intense backlash from fans and developers at gamescom, though CFO Lin Tao confirmed in July that Sony still plans to pursue an all-digital future.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review Roundup — Clouds, Cockpits, and a Story That Finally Lands

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Dressmaker Storms Steam Top 10 Days After Launch

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Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Fixes the One Thing I Complained About in My Review

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MSI Codex Z2 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC Drops to $1,699 in Walmart GeForce Week Sale

Lufia I & II The Sinistrals Saga Brings SNES JRPG Classics to Steam Next Year

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World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Overwhelmed by Record Player Interest, Blizzard Developers Stunned

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Playstation

Marvel's Wolverine Share of the Week Highlights Ferocious Fan Captures

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PlayStation Surveys Developers on Physical Games After Disc Decision Sparks Backlash

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Preview: Chapter 1 Demo Restores Confidence After Gamescom Letdown

Bruce Straley Apologises After Calling God of War Laufey Gameplay Unexciting

Vishal Kamal · 5d ago

Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley Launch Nova Games Foundation Fellowship for Graduates

Vishal Kamal · 2w ago

X Box

Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection Launches With Translucent Green Hardware Lineup

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Limited Edition Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllers Debut at Best Buy

Xbox Game Pass Loses Millions of Subscribers After 2025 Price Hike

Where Winds Meet Launches on Xbox with Exclusive Game Pass Perks and Upcoming Hidden Mountain Expansion

Halo: Campaign Evolved Collector's Edition Revives a Bygone Gaming Tradition

Latest Releases

Dressmaker Storms Steam Top 10 Days After Launch

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Saw: Genesis Multiplayer Game Announced as Lionsgate Taps Mike P. Nelson for Next Film

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Preview: Chapter 1 Demo Restores Confidence After Gamescom Letdown

Avengers: Endgame Encore Leaks Reveal Four New Scenes Connecting to Avengers: Doomsday

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Royal Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

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Game Reviews

Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Fixes the One Thing I Complained About in My Review

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Finale Review — Time Travel, Romance, and a Rushed Ending

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EA Sports FC 27 Review in Progress: Tactics Shine While The Grounds Stumbles

Vishal Kamal · 5d ago

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom Review — Aardman's Halloween Homage Delivers Stop-Motion Magic

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Updates and Patches

Control Resonant Launch Hotfix Fixes the One Thing I Complained About in My Review

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Minecraft LIVE Returns This Saturday With New Game Updates