Vishal Kamal has been covering video games for 7 years, writing about everything from hardware deals and new releases to esports and the business
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Abrams ComicArts releases Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare, a new MarvelArts graphic novel that pits the Sorcerer Supreme against cosmic horror inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. Writer Kevin J. Anderson reunites with artists Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín to deliver a psychedelic trip through the Nightmare Realm featuring villains both classic and long-forgotten.
PlaySide Studios is building War for Westeros with a 'set and forget' worker system and robust tutorials to welcome Game of Thrones fans who have never played a real-time strategy game. The PC title launches next year with HBO-approved character likenesses and commander heroes that buff nearby units. Weekly internal playtests and heat map data are shaping faction balance ahead of release.
Capcom has unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Arjun, the Indian brawler joining Street Fighter 6 on October 13 as part of the fourth seasonal character pass. The trailer showcases his wind and earth elemental powers alongside a Bollywood-inspired level three super art that references classic choreography.
A leaked Australian Nintendo Store listing suggests The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will launch digitally at $59.99 USD on Switch 2 in 2026. The price matches Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and sits $10 above the recent Star Fox remake, signaling a graphical upgrade rather than a full gameplay overhaul.
Nintendo is preparing to celebrate four decades of The Legend of Zelda with a dedicated Direct presentation. The showcase will air globally and promises new details on the franchise's past, present, and future. Fans should tune in for potential game announcements, merchandise reveals, and a look back at the series' history.
LG has launched two new UltraGear evo monitors for 2026, the 27-inch GM9 with Hyper Mini LED and the 39-inch GX9 ultrawide OLED. Both displays feature industry-first on-device AI upscaling to 5K resolution and a Dual Mode that switches between 5K at 165Hz and 1440p at 330Hz. The monitors also include DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 support, promising bandwidth for high refresh rates at maximum resolution without compressing the signal.
Playground Games has confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 remains on track for a PlayStation 5 launch later this year, even as the 2026 holiday window fills with heavy hitters like GTA 6 and Call of Duty. The studio urged players to wishlist the title on the PlayStation Store for availability notifications.
Once Human, the free-to-play survival shooter from NetEase Interactive Entertainment, is now available on Xbox Series X|S with full Game Pass integration. The launch brings cross-play, cross-progression, and a new first-person perspective toggle alongside exclusive subscriber perks.
Rockstar will launch Grand Theft Auto 6 at midnight local time on November 19 across most countries, creating a staggered global rollout that starts in New Zealand roughly 20 hours before the Americas. Xbox Series X/S owners can change their console region to access the game early, while PlayStation 5 players would need a separate New Zealand account and gift card. Pre-loading begins November 12, the same day boxed copies with digital codes ship.
Amazon has restocked the Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 at $33.99, matching current market prices on TCGplayer. This final set in the trilogy completes the full 27-card starter Pokémon collection spanning all nine generations.
