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Battlefield 6 Joins Xbox Game Pass One Year After Launch as 2025's Best-Seller

Battlefield 6 arrives on Xbox Game Pass on October 13, 2026, exactly one year after its launch as 2025's best-selling game. The shooter headlines the service's first October wave alongside eight other titles including Neon Abyss 2 and Echo Weaver.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

CONSOLE GAMINGOct 8 · 459 views

Cities: Skylines 2 Announced for Switch 2 as Original Game's Console Ports Remain Missing

Paradox Interactive has confirmed Cities: Skylines 2 will launch on Nintendo's Switch 2, but the original game's long-promised PlayStation and Xbox ports are still nowhere to be found. The announcement creates an unusual situation where a sequel arrives on new Nintendo hardware before the first game fulfills its console commitments.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

TECHNOLOGYOct 7 · 195 views

LG B6 OLED TV Drops Under $1,000 for Prime Day With Free Soundbar

Amazon has discounted the new 2026 LG B6 65-inch 4K OLED TV to $999.99 for Prime Day, a $300 savings that brings LG's entry-level OLED below the four-figure mark. The deal also bundles an LG S30A 2.1-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer for free when added to the same cart. The B6 features a 120Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and LG's Alpha 8 AI Gen3 processor.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSOct 7 · 440 views

Marvel's Wolverine Update 1.002.001 Adds Toggleable Scent Trails and Hint Button

Insomniac Games has released patch 1.002.001 for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5, introducing a toggleable Hint button that lets players turn story-related scent trails on or off. The update responds to months of community feedback criticizing the scent trails as overly hand-holdy and limiting exploration.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Amazon October Prime Day Discounts Pokémon Legends: Z-A and More Merch

Amazon's October Prime Day sale is live with over 25 Pokémon deals spanning games, LEGO sets, TCG products, books, apparel, and collectibles — all under $50. The highlight is $20 off Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2, alongside restocks of rare TCG bundles and the best price yet on a Jazwares Charmander plush.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSOct 7 · 479 views

PlayStation Fan Recovers Hacked PSN Account — But Warns Most Users Lack His Connections

PlayStation community member RealRadec had his PSN account hacked over the weekend of October 5, 2026, with attackers changing his login credentials and locking him out. He recovered the account only after Colin Moriarty leveraged his Sony connections — a privilege RealRadec says most players do not have. The incident resurfaces long-standing concerns about PSN security vulnerabilities as Sony pushes toward an all-digital future.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

X BOXOct 7 · 458 views

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Says Game Pass Strategy Sent Balance Sheet Into Freefall

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told staff in an internal memo that the Game Pass strategy sent the division's balance sheet into freefall, but claims the business is now returning to growth after cutting prices and removing Call of Duty as a day-one title. Microsoft laid off nearly 2,000 employees in 2026 amid the restructuring.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

XBOX SERIES XOct 7 · 148 views

Forza Horizon 6 Community Finally Gets Response From Playground Games After Months of Silence

Playground Games has broken months of silence with a brief acknowledgment of community frustration surrounding Forza Horizon 6. The studio's statement arrives after content creators and players detailed missing features, recycled cars, and a complete lack of communication since the game's 2024 launch.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Nintendo Switch 2 Games Hit All-Time Lows in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale brings rare discounts on Nintendo Switch 2 games including Pokemon Legends Z-A, Mario Tennis Fever, and several JRPG titles. New console bundles including a Zelda edition and Switch Sports Resort package also launch this month.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSOct 7 · 293 views

Gears of War: E-Day Review — Great Shooting Buried Under an Exhausting Campaign

Gears of War: E-Day delivers the series' best cover-based combat yet, but its 20-plus-hour campaign drowns that strength in repetitive encounters and a story that struggles to justify its own existence. Multiplayer modes like Horde Siege shine, yet they cannot fully rescue a package that feels bloated and backward-looking.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Gears of War: E-Day's Horror-Infused Opening Hour Makes It a Game Pass Essential

The Coalition's prequel delivers one of the year's strongest opening acts, using horror pacing and a first-responder perspective to hook players before settling into familiar cover-shooter rhythm. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers should prioritize Act 1 as a masterclass in player onboarding.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

XBOX SERIES XOct 6 · 203 views

Hisense U7SG 4K Google TV Hits Prime Day Prices With 165Hz Gaming Features

Hisense's 2026 U7SG 4K Google TV drops to its lowest prices yet during Amazon's October Prime Day sale, with the 55-inch model starting at $647.99. The TV packs a 165Hz Mini-LED panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and Dolby Atmos audio into a package built for PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X owners.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Preview: Wuhu Island Returns to Fix Every Switch Sports Problem

IGN's hands-on preview reveals Nintendo Switch Sports Resort solves the original's biggest shortcomings with meaningful exploration, varied engagement modes, and strong multiplayer fun. The game launches bundled with Switch 2 this holiday season, bringing back Wuhu Island after more than a decade.