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Simon & Schuster Audio will release a full-cast audiobook of Halo: The Fall of Reach on November 10, 2026, featuring Steve Downes and Jen Taylor reprising their iconic roles as Master Chief and Cortana. The production integrates the Halo theme song and immersive sound effects to mark the franchise's 25th anniversary.
A two-hour hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Revelation reveals a game that plays like the climactic third act of a JRPG trilogy, offering unprecedented freedom through the Highwind airship, parachuting traversal, and Vincent Valentine's transformative combat. While the sheer volume of content impresses, the preview raises questions about whether Square Enix can avoid the checklist-style bloat that weighed down Rebirth.
Nintendo of America COO Devon Pritchard says the Switch 2's record-breaking sales are only the opening chapter, with nearly 20 million units sold in its first year and a live-action Zelda film wrapping production in New Zealand. The executive frames Nintendo's strategy around generational experiences rather than competing for screen time.
The Far Cry television adaptation has expanded its ensemble with several high-profile additions, including actors from The Batman and Knuckles. The series continues to build out its cast as production moves forward on the video game adaptation.
Ubisoft is marking its 40th anniversary with a massive sale on Ubisoft Connect, offering up to 90% off PC games plus an extra 20% discount with coupon code UBI40. For Honor is free to claim until September 28, and other major titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws are available at steep discounts.
Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes Commander decks are seeing deeper discounts as The Hobbit set takes the spotlight. The Avengers Assemble preconstructed deck now sits at $54.18 and outperforms the $64.95 Doom Prevails deck with better cohesion and faster early-game snowball potential.
Hideo Kojima has revealed Bill Skarsgård will star as John Physint in the upcoming stealth-action game Physint, alongside Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe. The legendary designer Yoji Shinkawa returns for character and mechanical design as the project moves forward under Xbox publishing after a reported split with Sony.
ZA/UM has confirmed a free Director's Cut update for ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies launching October 1 on PC, adding full English voice acting and roughly 40,000 words of new content. A PlayStation 5 definitive edition with all enhancements included will follow on November 5, marking the game's console debut.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 revealed its first campaign trailer during Tokyo Game Show 2026, giving fans a cinematic look at the next chapter in the rebooted series. The trailer premiered on September 17, 2026, via Xbox Wire as part of Microsoft's TGS showcase lineup.
At Tokyo Game Show 2026, Square Enix let press go hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Revelation's Whirlwind Maze segment. The demo showcases new playable characters Vincent and Cid, the FITS System for summoning, and a brutal Jenova Death boss fight. The game launches on PS5 April 8, 2027.
