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NEWSSep 26 · 208 views

Gears of War: E-Day Partners With Liquid Death for Legendary Chainsaw Flex Pose

Gears of War: E-Day launches a collaboration with Liquid Death offering players a Legendary Chainsaw Flex animated pose, branded cosmetics, and a limited-edition chainsaw pint glass. The promotion runs from September 25 through November 30, 2026, and requires purchasing Liquid Death Energy at participating U.S. retailers. Pre-order bonuses including an Xbox gift card and exclusive skins are available until October 6.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 144 views

Sony Patents NFC for DualSense to Speed Up PlayStation Purchases

Sony has filed a patent to integrate Near Field Communication technology into the DualSense controller, allowing players to make PlayStation Store purchases by tapping a phone or card against the gamepad. The feature would also enable data transfers between devices, though the patent filing does not guarantee implementation.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 129 views

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

After a seven-year wait, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers the series' most refined dogfighting yet alongside a surprisingly emotional narrative. Kotaku's review roundup highlights the new Cloudly engine, first-person story sequences, and a 30-mission campaign that earns its ending.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 144 views

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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 110 views

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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 215 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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 193 views

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

NEWSSep 25 · 101 views

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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 178 views

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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 104 views

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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LATEST RELEASESSep 25 · 146 views

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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 108 views

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.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSSep 25 · 148 views

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.