Title: BioWare Co-Founder Says EA’s Private Equity Acquisition Was ‘Final Nail In The Coffin’ For The Mass Effect Studio Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:43:49 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/bioware-co-founder-says-eas-acquisition-was-final-nail-in-the-coffin-for-the-mass-effect-studio-2000750626 Greg Zeschuk left the studio after Mass Effect 3, but still weighed in on the company's closure earlier this month following EA's acquisition by private equity

Title: World Of Warcraft’s Long Awaited Housing Feature Was The Best Thing About This Expansion, So Why Did I Stop Visiting? Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:49 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/world-of-warcrafts-long-awaited-housing-feature-was-the-best-thing-about-this-expansion-so-why-did-i-stop-visiting-2000750584 You can always come home

Title: World Of Warcraft: Forever Had ‘The Largest Beta In Franchise History’ Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:09:47 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/world-of-warcraft-forever-had-the-largest-beta-in-franchise-history-2000750606 'The craziest numbers I've seen in 17 years'

Title: Xbox’s First Report Card Following Its Big ‘Reset’ Looks A Lot Like All The Others Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:13:31 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/xboxs-first-report-card-following-its-big-reset-looks-a-lot-like-all-the-others-2000750607 Hardware down

Title: Get Up To Speed On World Of Warcraft: Forever’s Big Launch: Everything You Need To Know Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:30:11 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-world-of-warcraft-forever-2000750522 See you at the Crossroads

Title: Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:41:21 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/monopoly-go-the-simpsons-crossover-details Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more

Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more

Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more

Title: Phantom Blade 0 Sick Boss Fight Gameplay Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/phantom-blade-0-sick-boss-fight-gameplay/ We use the Scarlet Wraithblade and White Serpent and Crimson Viper weapons to take on Blaze Shadow Warden Captain.

Title: Where To Find The Pangzhen Backstreet Courtyard Key In Phantom Blade Zero Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/phantom-blade-zero-pangzhen-backstreet-courtyard-key/ Are you frustrated since you can’t find the Pangzhen Backstreet Courtyard Key in Phantom Blade Zero? You’ve scoured the entire city. You’ve visited other regions. And yet nothing in the game tells you the locations of that darned item. Well, we’ve got the answer right here, though it seems to be tied to another objective. In This Article The Agonized Ironmask and the Female PuppetBai Xue questBai Xue rewards - Memory Flowers and the Snow & Blood accessory The Agonized Ironmask and the Female Puppet The Pangzhen Backstreet Courtyard Key--believe it or not--can be found in the Mountain of Imprisonment. Specifically, it’s in an area that you pass by on the way to the Shrine Outer Gate. It’s also where you encounter two NPCs, the Agonized Ironmask and the Female Puppet. During our playthrough, we repeatedly talked to both NPCs but nothing happened. We kept trying even after completing the main quest in the region. However, after we completed Hero’s Lament/Moji’s Relic, the Agonized Ironmask suddenly had new dialogue. This led to a short side quest called Ledger of Atonement, where we handed over a book from the caves to the NPC. We then defeated the Ironmask in combat. He dropped a Sha-Chi Amber Fragment and the all-important Pangzhen Backstreet Courtyard Key! These quests involve the Agonized Ironmask and Female Puppet. Bai Xue quest The death of the Agonized Ironmask unlocks a new quest from his Female Puppet companion, Bai Xue. She tasks you with bringing the Bloodstained Necklace to her real body. Now that you have the Pangzhen Backstreet Courtyard Key in Phantom Blade Zero, you’ll be able to do just that. Return to the Pangzhen Green Serpent House and cross the bridge to the locked gate--i.e. the one near Old Man Gen’s house. Open the gate and climb up the walls to reach the rooftop. You should be able to enter Bai Xue’s home. The phantom Bai Xue (left) wants you to bring an item to her real body (right). Bai Xue rewards - Memory Flowers and the Snow & Blood accessory Here's what you need to do next: Place the Bloodstained Necklace near Bai Xue’s real body to spawn a Memory Flower. The other Memory Flower petal is just outside in the yard. Interact with the trunk of the large tree in the yard to receive the Snow & Blood. This accessory increases the damage you deal to enemies if at least one of them is bleeding. All enemies even take 20% additional bleeding damage when attacking. That does it for our guide on how to open the darned Pangzhen locked gate in Phantom Blade Zero. If you’re seeking to help other NPCs, you might want to conclude Old Man Gen’s story. Join Soul as he faces numerous threats in the Wulin and be sure to check out more tips in our Phantom Blade Zero guides hub

Title: How To Complete Deep In The Valley In Phantom Blade Zero Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/phantom-blade-zero-deep-in-the-valley/ Do you want to complete Deep in the Valley in Phantom Blade Zero? This optional quest takes place in the game’s first region. It’s imperative that you tackle it when you’re able to, as it opens up a huge section of the zone. In This Article How to start the Deep in the Valley questWhere to find the Sha-Chi Tower Base Camp Gate KeyWhat can you expect once you’re Deep in the Valley? How to start the Deep in the Valley quest The Phantom Blade Zero Deep in the Valley quest is pretty hard to miss. After leaving the Outpost and heading north, you’re bound to run into an NPC who’s standing guard in front of a gate. The poor fella seems to have lost the key, and it’s up to you to find it. Help this fella out. Where to find the Sha-Chi Tower Base Camp Gate Key The Sha-Chi Tower Base Camp Gate Key is in, you guessed it, the actual tower. Well, to be clear, it’s at the very top of the spire, fairly close to where you encounter the Friendly Shadow Warden. Here’s the kicker: You won’t be able to reach it until you have a certain Phantom Edge weapon. For now, just continue the campaign until you’re able to beat The Hunt, the boss that’s been goading you throughout the chapter. He drops the Hunter’s Chain Sickle, which acts akin to a grappling hook. Once you’ve taken out your foe, don’t proceed to the next chapter/region. Instead, go back to the top of the Sha-Chi Tower. You should see a button prompt that allows you to grapple and reach the topmost ledge. Grab the key after you finish off the chapter's main boss. What can you expect once you’re Deep in the Valley? Once you have the key, it’s time to go back to the gate from earlier. The NPC’s nowhere to be found, but you can head through the pass. Aside from the usual rewards, such as upgrade materials, here are some other goodies for you to check out: There’s a Lóng Pillar--i.e. dragon pillar--that leads to a tough boss fight. You can find herbs needed for Yu’er’s Apprentice Healer quest. You’ll be able to explore the furnace area of the Sha-Chi Tower. If you look closely, you might discover a lift that takes you to the Crimson Manor. Go through the gate (left) and check out areas like the Crimson Manor (right). That does it for our guide on how to complete Deep in the Valley in Phantom Blade Zero. Try to revisit the game’s first region whenever you’re prompted, as doing so helps advance certain quests and world states. Join Soul as he faces numerous threats in the Wulin and be sure to check out more tips in our Phantom Blade Zero guides hub.

Title: How To Pass Through The Mirrorwood Maze In Phantom Blade Zero Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/phantom-blade-zero-mirrorwood/ Are you stumped by the Mirrorwood maze in Phantom Blade Zero? This area is at the northeastern edge of the Crimson Forest. Aside from clues that tell you what you need to do, you also have to contend with some rather eerie happenings. We’ve got the solution for you, but be ready for some spoilers as well. In This Article What’s in the Mirrorwood?Mirrorwood maze/puzzle solutionWhat happens after you get past the maze? What’s in the Mirrorwood? The Mirrorwood is the last area in the Crimson Forest, assuming you’re tackling main quest objectives. While you’re there, be sure to gather the Memory Flowers of Inanis and Bai Chilian. As for the Phantom Blade Zero Mirrorwood maze or puzzle, it takes place in a small area surrounded by a copse of trees: There are three mirror portals at the left, middle, and right-hand sides. Likewise, there are several Puppet Children frolicking around, though they won’t attack you. However, you need to watch out for annoying Crows that love to peck and scratch Soul. Step into a strange area after tagging the bell near one of Inanis' Memory Flowers. Mirrorwood maze/puzzle solution What makes the Mirrorwood maze somewhat confusing is that it’s based on audio cues. If you check the trees, you’ll see this engraved message: “Follow the sound of weeping.” With this in mind, turn up the volume of your TV and walk closer to each mirror portal. Listen closely and, if you hear a woman crying or sobbing, it means it’s the correct one. Go through that portal to reach another area, whereupon you have to listen for the weeping sound once more. In any case, here’s the solution: First sequence: Left -> Middle -> Right. Second sequence: Right -> Left -> Middle. Pass through portals where someone is weeping (left) until you're able to reach the exit (right). What happens after you get past the maze? If you did it right for each sequence, the mists should part. Then, after the second sequence, the way forward should be clear. You’ll see another bell that you can tag and, beyond that, there’s a boss battle waiting for you. That about does it for our guide on how to solve the Phantom Blade Zero Mirrorwood maze puzzle, but we’d like to share a couple of important tidbits: As mentioned earlier, you should collect the Inanis and Bai Chilian Memory Flower sets. Doing so makes the upcoming boss fight more spectacular, and you’ll soon find out why. Much later in the campaign--at least if you’re tackling the Triple Threat/Three-Eyed Puppet quest--you’ll return to the Mirrorwood. Here’s the kicker: The whole area is covered in snow and there are new enemies and bosses to face! Join Soul as he faces numerous threats in the Wulin and be sure to check out more tips in our Phantom Blade Zero guides hub.

Title: How To Complete Yu’er Healer Quests In Phantom Blade Zero Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/phantom-blade-zero-yuer-healer-quests/ Are you hoping to complete Yu’er’s quests in Phantom Blade Zero? This rather innocent-looking herbalist just wants to find aid for her father. Likewise, she wants to do some good in this world, and it’s up to Soul to be her protector. In This Article Yu’er’s quests and requirementsApprentice Healer and Flesh Lily questsFlesh Lily location and the Hua boss fightApprentice Healer herbs and rewardHealer’s Mercy questWhat happens afterward? Yu’er’s quests and requirements You meet Yu’er in Phantom Blade Zero very early in the campaign as you’re traversing the riverside in Weeping Creek Valley. Eventually upon arriving at the Outpost and defeating Peng Meng the Axemaster, you’ll see that Yu’er has moved right next to Forge, the NPC that teaches the weapon upgrade system. Yu'er shows up in the Outpost. Apprentice Healer and Flesh Lily quests Yu’er has a couple of quests for you in Weeping Creek Valley. Looks like you’ll be searching for herbs and flowers. Flesh Lily location and the Hua boss fight The Flesh Lily requires you to face a tough opponent named Hua, the Betrothed. While you’re on the ground floor of the Sha-Chi Tower, look for an opening that has a sloping bridge that causes Soul to slide down. It leads you to a pond and, beyond that, there’s a gravesite where you battle a boss. Hua drops the Scarlet Wraithblade, a two-handed weapon that makes sha-chi draining plants to bloom. Don’t forget to pick up the glowing quest item--the Flesh Lily--in the area, too. Apprentice Healer herbs and reward For Apprentice Healer, you have to find three herbs in the region: Blood-Stopper Vine - By the river east of the Axemaster’s Holding Cell. Congealeaf - You need to complete Deep in the Valley to gain entry to a large optional area at the base of the Sha-Chi Tower. You should see an orange item in the settlement further west of the swordsmen encampment. Blemish Goldweed - This one is near the Lóng Pillar in this region. For your efforts, you’ll receive the Medicine Case accessory. It increases the health restoration of medicines by 20%. Collect these items in the Weeping Creek Valley. Healer’s Mercy quest The next Phantom Blade Zero Yu’er quest takes place in the Crimson Forest region, specifically in the Thieves’ Camp. Looks like Yu’er has moved to the location and she wants to cure the wounded thieves. There are four NPCs in total: One is located halfway through the tunnel near the Outlaw Trap bell. Another fella is in the cellar--i.e. where you’ll also find a treasure for Quick Hand Zhang. The third at the bottom of the ladder near Cliffside Lodge. Try to get the Thieves’ Camp Dungeon Key from the cellar while you’re at it. The last NPC is in the Thieves’ Camp dungeon, which you can unlock via the aforementioned key. Yu’er will thank you for your aid and she’ll give you the Calming Gourd. This accessory affects medicines, with each use letting you recover from guard-breaks and preventing sha-chi consumption for three seconds. Help out these wounded fellas in the Crimson Forest. What happens afterward? We don’t want to spoil all the details, but you must complete Yu’er’s side quests before you conclude the main objectives in the Crimson Forest. A bit later, certain NPCs in the next region will also tell you to revisit the previous zones. Do that to continue other somewhat related quests. That does it for our guide on how to complete Yu’er’s quests in Phantom Blade Zero. If you’re planning to help other characters, you can read our guides about Old Man Gen and the Friendly Shadow Warden. Join Soul as he faces numerous threats in the Wulin and be sure to check out more tips in our Phantom Blade Zero guides hub.

Title: 15 Years Later, the Most Near-Perfect Fast and Furious Movie Is Getting From Netflix Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:24:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fast-furious-five-leaving-netflix-november-2026/ For a long time, I assumed the Fast & Furious franchise were beneath me. The movies appeared to be nothing more than a series of vapid car commercials and, not being much of a car guy, I wasn't interested. But during the pandemic, I got pressured into watching the first one and really enjoyed it. Before I knew it, I’d watched every installment and couldn’t wait for the next one. That's the power of family.

Title: 9 Years Ago, Netflix Released a Rare Sci-Fi Sequel Even Better Than the Original Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:18 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/9-years-ago-season-2-of-this-sci-fi-series-proved-the-first-season-wasnt-a-fluke/ The “sophomore slump” or the “difficult second album” has generally been an expression that’s applied to music. After a band or a solo artist launches their career with a hit record, it can be challenging to recapture that same energy and excitement. After all, it's one thing to work on your best idea in solitude for years. It's another to suddenly feel immense pressure to follow-up that first hit with something even better. The same can hold true for TV. Many of the greatest television shows fail to deliver on their second outing — like Heroes and True Detective, to name just a couple.

Title: Game Awards 2026: All Game of the Year Front-Runners and Predictions Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:40:06 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/game-of-the-year-goty-game-awards-2026-frontrunners/ At this point, we have a clear idea of what games will be favored by The Game Awards' voting body: A high Metacritic rating (preferably over 90) is a must; role-playing games and action-adventures are strongly favored, as are games with strong narrative elements; indie and multiplayer games struggle harder for recognition than AAA single-player adventures. We used these metrics to correctly predict last year's winner, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the 2024 winner, Astro Bot. In 2025, we also predicted all six GOTY nominees and correctly called 20 other categories.

Title: 'Slow Horses' Season 7 Confirmed? Release Date, Plot, and Everything You Need to Know Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:09:17 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/slow-horses-season-7-release-date-plot/ Apple’s tight spy thriller Slow Horsesusually ties up each season-long mystery in six episodes, but the season 6 finale ended with a shocking cliffhanger. If you haven’t read Mick Herron’s Slough House books and are desperate to know what happens next, including which characters will be returning, we’ve got some answers. Here’s everything we know about Slow Horses season 7, including the potential release date and plot details.

Title: All ribbon locations in Phantom Blade Zero Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:01:21 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/phantom-blade-zero-ribbon-location-where-to-find-rewards/ If you find all the ribbons in the Village of Lu you will complete an important Phantom Blade Zero side quest: "Young Mistress." They were left by Mu Xiaokui, daughter of Soul's master. He has known her since she was a child, and they have established a bond that you can only truly understand by hearing the short dialogues that play whenever you collect a ribbon. In addition, completing this side quest also makes the final boss fight in the area more challenging.

Title: Cloud Deployment Incoming: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Arrives on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:20 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4/ Lock in and load out this GFN Thursday. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives on GeForce NOW at launch, bringing a new campaign, multiplayer action and DMZ, high-stakes extraction mode to supported devices. The campaign also gets an enhanced look: GeForce RTX 5080-class performance arrives for Ultimate members, bringing support for ray-tracing features in the cloud. There’s a new way to join the cloud, too: Existing supported Fire TV Stick users can now purchase one-month Performance or Ultimate memberships directly through Amazon, making it easier to sign up and start streaming on the big screen. Plus, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE brings cinematic pixel art and strategic battles to the cloud, and The Elder Scrolls Online’s Echoes of Skyrim Season adds the entire Greymoor Chapter free for all ESO Standard Edition owners. It’s all part of six games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. Deployment Without the Downloads Squad up and answer the call on the cloud. Activision and Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches today on GeForce NOW. Members can drop into the trenches in Korea, close-quarter combat in New York, high-octane chases through Paris, night raids in Mumbai and city-wide engagements to reclaim occupied territory. Fight as Private Park, a young South Korean soldier facing live combat for the first time alongside his squad as a routine patrol turns into a desperate fight for survival. Beyond the front lines, operator-turned-outlaw Captain Price is operating outside the system he once served, pursuing revenge through covert missions as the conflict spreads. Multiplayer pairs precise combat with fluid movement, a dozen core 6v6 maps from around the world and battlegrounds that are shaped by the campaign’s global conflict. The DMZ extraction mode sends players into contested territory to recover valuable technology, weigh objectives and decide when to get out. Loot, fight, negotiate, betray and extract — it’s all fair in the cloud and battleground. Ultimate members can now experience the campaign with ray tracing, powered by newly added GeForce RTX 5080-class performance across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, browsers, supported TVs and more. With game downloads and installs handled by GeForce NOW, members can spend less time preparing a local rig and more time preparing the next loadout. A New Way to Play A new way to join GeForce NOW on Fire TV. GeForce NOW in-app purchase is rolling out to existing supported Fire TV Stick users, making it possible to purchase a membership directly through Amazon using an existing account. Transactions are processed through Amazon’s billing system, creating a more seamless path from setup to gameplay. GeForce NOW transforms Fire TV into a powerful PC gaming rig in the cloud. Members can stream supported PC games they already own or purchase new titles from digital stores including Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, Xbox PC Game Pass, GOG and EA. The library includes thousands of ready-to-play games, including many of the world’s most-played titles and more than 100 free-to-play games. No downloads, installs, patches or updates stand between a new game and playtime. An Amazon Fire TV Stick, the GeForce NOW app and an Ultimate membership are all it takes to level up the living room with GeForce RTX 5080-powered gaming. A Pixel-Perfect Fantasy Classic roots. A new adventure. Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE launches today on GeForce NOW, bringing the series’ classic roots into a cinematic pixel-art world. Travel with companions bound by fate and uncover the truth behind a force threatening to bring everything to ruin. Strengthen the party with Visions of beloved FINAL FANTASY characters, each bringing unique skills and abilities to battle. Dynamic camera angles and pixelized 3D models give familiar fantasy a fresh perspective. Exploit enemy weaknesses to stagger foes, break their defenses and seize extra turns before finishing the bonus phase with powerful Resonance attacks. Airships, crystals, espers and moogles bring familiar series favorites to a world filled with secrets to discover. GeForce NOW handles the game’s downloads and storage in the cloud, leaving more space on supported devices for everyday essentials. Save the inventory management for potions and Phoenix Downs. Step Into a New Season in Tamriel Familiar lands. Fresh reasons to return. The Elder Scrolls Online’s second season, Echoes of Skyrim, launched Wednesday, Oct. 21, free for all ESO players and ready to stream through GeForce NOW. Season Two gives everyone who owns ESO Standard Edition access to its Skyrim content and the Antiquities treasure-hunting system. The Markarth downloadable content follows Monday, Nov. 9, rounding out the additions with two classic zones to explore.  The Season also introduces Solo Dungeons, reimagining challenges previously designed for groups. Moon Hunter Keep and March of Sacrifices have been redesigned and rebalanced for players ready to tackle their dangers alone. Earn new rewards and take on new challenges at your own pace without needing to find a group. A new Tamriel Tome also launched Oct. 21, offering both free and premium battle pass reward tracks.  In addition, members can look for the following titles joining the GeForce NOW library this week: We Were Here Tomorrow (New release on Steam, Oct. 20) FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE (New release on Steam, Oct. 22) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (New release on Oct 23, available in the Call of Duty app) CONTROL Resonant (Epic Game Store) Crimson Desert (Epic Games Store) Planet Zoo 2 (Xbox app, supports XBOX Play Anywhere) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. Gamers who want to test out high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more. What’s on the mission board this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Dial Up the Cloud: NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Controls Arrive on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:59 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-enshrouded-update/ Dial in the next gaming session this GFN Thursday. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls give GeForce NOW members more choice over how supported games look and perform in the cloud, even without the latest hardware. Then, step into the Shroud as Keen Games’ Enshrouded leaves early access with its 1.0 release, or let the bolts fly in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Both are streaming on GeForce NOW at launch. With 10 new games joining the cloud this week, members can put the new controls to work in supported titles and keep playing across supported devices without downloads, installs or expensive hardware upgrades. Fine-Tune the Cloud With DLSS 4.5 Controls More control, more cloud power. NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls are now available on GeForce NOW, giving members more choice over how supported games look and perform in the cloud, even without the latest hardware. DLSS Super Resolution sharpens image quality, while Dynamic Multi Frame Generation delivers lower latency and reduces stutter for smoother streaming, and Ray Reconstruction enhances ray-traced visuals. In addition, Ultimate members streaming on GeForce RTX 5080-powered cloud rigs benefit from the maximum available options, including Dynamic Multi Frame Generation up to 4X.   From James Bond’s globe-trotting missions in 007 First Light — now with path tracing support — to CONTROL Resonant’s reality-bending Manhattan and the shadowy scares of Resident Evil Requiem, the controls help fine-tune supported games for image quality, responsiveness or a preferred balance between the two. These new settings are available in the GeForce NOW app under settings, for Windows, macOS, Chrome OS and Steam OS platforms. Members can read here for more details on using the feature with their membership tier, and more information on how to get the smoothest cloud game streaming for some games on GeForce NOW. Rise, Flameborn Enshrouded 1.0 brings the co-op survival action role-playing game out of early access and into its full release. Rise as a Flameborn, the last ember of hope of a dying race, and venture into a vast world of survival, action and role-playing, where a corrupting fog has consumed a once-beautiful kingdom. The title brings improvements to existing systems, alongside expansions in combat with nine new spells, new mage and archer skills, reworked wands and upgradeable Eternal spells and arrows. New enemy variants keep encounters fresh, while a new biome raises the player level cap to 50 and equipment cap to 55.  GeForce NOW offers Enshrouded 1.0 ready to play in the cloud at launch across supported devices. Skip the 60GB local install to save precious storage space, then step into the Shroud without waiting for downloads or needing to make room for the update. Let the Bolts Fly Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is now streaming on GeForce NOW. The brutal, fast-paced sequel to the retro first-person shooter brings more enemies, more weapons and new ways to purge. Picking up directly after the original game, a branching single-player campaign sends the fight to grimdark new worlds. Choose between the formidable Sternguard Veteran Malum Caedo and the swift Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath, each with distinct abilities, weapons and play styles. From towering hive cities to jungle mangrove swamps, new enemy types await in every biome. GeForce NOW keeps the campaign ready in the cloud. No local rig upgrades or game installs stand between members and the fight — the Emperor’s work waits for no loading bar. In addition, members can look for the following joining the GeForce NOW library: Deep Dish Dungeon (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Planet Zoo 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Valor Mortis (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Among the Trolls (New release on Steam, Oct. 14) over the hill (New release on Steam, Oct. 14) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 14) Beyond These Stars (New release on Steam and Xbox, Oct. 15), available on Game Pass Tenebris Somnia (New release on Steam, Oct. 16) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered (Xbox), available on Microsoft Store Also this week, the performance of DLSS 5’s 3D-Guided Neural Rendering model is improving by 2X, enabling even more gamers to enjoy DLSS 5’s transformative uplift in lighting and materials at high frame rates and settings. The new, more performant DLSS 5 model will debut in NBA 2K27 on Oct. 16 on GeForce NOW, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and RTX Spark laptops. Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they’re released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates to announced titles. Gamers who want to test out the new 4.5 controls and high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more. What’s on the playlist this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Rally Up: ‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Launches on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:46 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gears-of-war-e-day/ Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge on GeForce NOW this week, bringing Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago’s first fight against the Locust Horde to the cloud with GeForce RTX-powered performance. A new way to join the action is also coming: Fire TV users will soon be able to purchase GeForce NOW memberships directly through Amazon, creating a more seamless path from device setup to gameplay. Keep an eye out for availability in the coming weeks. There’s more in store this GFN Thursday, with the cloud serving up 10 games, including seven new releases. Emergence Day Is Here Gears of War: E-Day is now streaming on GeForce NOW following its global release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Set 14 years before the original Gears of War, the prequel follows Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as they confront the terrifying arrival of the Locust Horde on Emergence Day. The series’ brutal combat, desperate survival and larger-than-life action return with a new origin story for the legendary partnership. Ultimate members can take on the Horde with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, plus technologies including NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex. From campaign missions to cooperative and competitive modes, GeForce NOW keeps the fight ready across low-power laptops, Macs, mobile devices, handhelds, Firefox and other browsers, and more — no massive downloads or expensive gaming rig required. New on the Cloud Menu Members can look forward to the following games joining the GeForce NOW library this week: Gears of War: E-Day (New release on Steam and Xbox, Oct. 6), available on Game Pass STAR WARS: Galactic Racer (New release on Steam, Oct. 6) Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Forever Ago (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Order of the Sinking Star (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Silver Pines (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Permafrost (New release on Steam, Oct. 9) Graveyard Keeper 2 (Steam) Solasta II (Steam) Tyr (Steam) The Xbox version of Dune: Awakening didn’t join GeForce NOW in September as previously shared. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates on game availability. Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they are released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. Gamers who want to test out high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more. What’s on the play list this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Fall Into 25 New Games on GeForce NOW This October Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:54 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-october-2026-games-list/ Spooky season is streaming in. Alongside falling leaves, pumpkin spice and everything nice, 25 new games are joining GeForce NOW throughout October, including six ready to play this week. From a new CONTROL Resonant reward for Performance and Ultimate members to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered joining the cloud, this GFN Thursday is packed with fresh reasons to play. Claim Rewards A new reward from a world gone sideways. CONTROL Resonant is streaming from the cloud for GeForce NOW Performance and Ultimate members. Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation as Dylan Faden harnesses extraordinary powers to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden. Performance and Ultimate members can claim the Third Ice Baseball Cap reward for CONTROL Resonant. After claiming the reward code, launch the Steam or Epic Games Store version of CONTROL Resonant, select “Options” from the main menu, navigate to “Gameplay” and choose “Enter Redeem Code.” The reward can be equipped after completing Act 1. Cap it off: Claim the reward from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11:59 p.m. PT, before it slips into another dimension. The White Wolf Rides Again The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launched Tuesday, Sept. 29, and is now streaming for Performance and Ultimate members. Follow the iconic tale of Geralt of Rivia, a monster slayer for hire, as he tracks down the Child of Prophecy in a war-torn, monster-infested open world. The remastered adventure brings Geralt’s beloved world back at refreshed specs across nearly any device. GeForce NOW handles the rendering, downloads and storage in the cloud, so there’s no expensive hardware upgrade or lengthy install standing between the trail and the next contract. Ultimate members can take the Continent further with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud — high-end horsepower worthy of the White Wolf, with no local hardware upgrade required. In addition, members can look for the following titles streaming this week: Minecraft Dungeons II (New release on Xbox, Sept. 29), available on Game Pass Nivalis Nights (New release on Steam, Sept. 29) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered (New release on Battle.net and Xbox Play Anywhere, Sept. 29), available on Microsoft Store Bookshop Simulator (Steam) Megastore: Tidy Up Together (Steam) Planet Coaster 2 (Xbox), available on Game Pass And look forward to the games coming throughout October: Gears of War: E-Day (New release on Steam, Oct. 6) STAR WARS: Galactic Racer (New release on Steam, Oct. 6) Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Order of the Sinking Star (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Silver Pines (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Permafrost (New release on Steam, Oct. 9) Deep Dish Dungeon (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Planet Zoo 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Valor Mortis (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Among the Trolls (New release on Steam, Oct. 14) over the hill (New release on Steam, Oct. 14) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 14) Beyond These Stars (New release on Steam, Oct. 16) Tenebris Somnia (New release on Steam, Oct. 16) Dimraeth (Steam) Graveyard Keeper 2 (Steam) Solasta II (Steam) Tyr (Steam) More from September In addition to the games announced last month, 11 more joined the GeForce NOW library. The Blood of Dawnwalker (GOG.com) Death Stranding Director’s Cut (Epic Games Store) DragonSword: Awakening (Steam) Dune: Awakening (Xbox) Everything Is Crab (Steam) LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Steam) Over the Top: WWI (Steam) Roadside Research (Steam) RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Xbox) Stick It to the Stickman (Steam) Wild West Pioneers (Steam) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they are released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. Gamers who want to test out high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more. What’s on the playlist this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Contain the Chaos: ‘CONTROL Resonant’ Launches on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:36 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-control-resonant/ A warped Manhattan is waiting in the cloud this week. Remedy Entertainment’s CONTROL Resonant brings Dylan Faden’s extraordinary abilities and a paranatural crisis to GeForce NOW at launch. With the release comes the final days of the CONTROL Resonant Ultimate Membership Bundle. Purchase a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership through Sunday, Sept. 27, and receive CONTROL Resonant at no additional cost. GeForce NOW support is coming soon to Googlebooks, a new category of laptops bringing together the best of ChromeOS and Android. To top it off, DragonSword: Awakening leads nine new games this week, bringing an anime-style open world to supported devices. Take Control on the Cloud Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in Remedy Entertainment’s CONTROL Resonant. Harness Dylan Faden’s extraordinary abilities to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden. Dylan must master his new powers and the ever-changing forms of the Aberrant, his paranatural melee weapon, to face a cosmic threat that has escaped the Oldest House and swept through the city. Ultimate members can stream the next chapter of the CONTROL franchise with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, including NVIDIA DLSS 4, ray tracing, NVIDIA Reflex and Cinematic Quality Streaming technologies, with up to 5K high dynamic range on supported devices. Skip the 100GB local install and expensive PC upgrades, and step into the chaos the moment the mission begins. The clock is ticking: the CONTROL Resonant Ultimate Membership Bundle ends Sunday, Sept. 27. Cloud Gaming Meets Googlebooks GeForce NOW support is coming soon to Googlebooks — Google’s new category of laptops, and the first designed for Gemini Intelligence. Googlebook is crafted with premium materials for powerful performance. Secure by design, its Titan C chip and multigrade protection keep viruses out and hackers away. It also lets users jump from phone to laptop without skipping a beat, and access files and apps from phones directly on the laptop. As Googlebooks begin rolling out this fall, GeForce NOW support will bring the cloud gaming library to the new laptop category, making it possible to stream the latest PC games with GeForce RTX-powered performance — and without local installs. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW social channels for more availability details later this year. Awaken the Dragon Sword A dragon has awakened after 60 years, and the legacy of six heroes waits to be uncovered. Hound13’s DragonSword: Awakening transports players to the radiant, anime-style continent of Orbis, where Lute’s journey to become the hero known as the Dragon Sword begins. Explore meadows, secret cellars, deep seas, caves and dungeons alongside trusted allies and collectible Familiars. Build a team from 19 heroes, stack Status Ailments with Active Skills and chain Signal Skills into spectacular tag-team combos. Each character carries a story of their own to uncover along the way. The journey travels across supported devices, including Steam Decks, Firefox browsers and Amazon Fire TV devices, making players ready for the next adventure in Orbis. The Dragon Sword awaits. In addition, members can look for the following games joining the cloud this week: Dune: Awakening (New release on Xbox, Sept. 22, available on Game Pass) Stick It to the Stickman (New release on Steam, Sept. 23) CONTROL Resonant (New release on Steam, Sept. 24) Wild West Pioneers (New release on Steam, Sept. 25) DragonSword: Awakening (Steam) Everything Is Crab (Steam) LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Steam) Over the Top: WWI (Steam) Roadside Research (Steam) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they’re released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates to announced titles. Those new to GeForce NOW can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of a day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to level up with GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming. Which cloud-bound adventure is calling this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) First look inside the Prism Collection, with three new transparent designs for PS5 accessories Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:03:29 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/28/20261029-ps5/ Get ready to see your PS5 console and DualSense controller in a whole new way. Today, we are pleased to introduce the Prism Collection, featuring three striking transparent designs for DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers: Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray. The new collection was inspired by our design teams’ interest to bring a transparent appearance to PS5, and give players a closer look into the design and craftsmanship behind our DualSense controllers and PlayStation 5 consoles. From bold Flare Orange to elegant Emerald Green and stylish Graphite Gray, each color is finished with a premium glossy sheen for a sleek and elevated design. Play Video The luminous Flare Orange brings a bold and vibrant aesthetic to a PS5 setup. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The elegant Emerald Green features a silky green exterior. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The classy Graphite Gray presents a refined gray design. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Prism Collection brings a fresh new look to the PS5 console and DualSense controllers. To share more about our creative process behind the new design, here are insights from Leo Cardoso and Satoshi Aoyagi from our Color, Material, and Finish design team. “We know how much our fans have been looking forward to the return of transparent controllers. We wanted to bring back the iconic see-through trend of the late ’90s in a fresh, modern way that complements the PS5’s industrial design.” – Leo Cardoso “The high-gloss clear finish extends across the back of the controller, offering a look at the technology that powers the DualSense controller while maintaining a sleek, monochromatic look. The metallic finish on the middle cover brings the contrasting surfaces together for a premium appearance that feels consistent with the PS5 generation. To complement the futuristic aesthetic, we carefully selected three distinct colors: a vibrant orange that subtly takes on a rosy hue where the transparent material overlaps, a deep hunter green that gains depth through its transparency, and a cool-toned storm gray.” – Satoshi Aoyagi View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Prism Collection DualSense wireless controllers will be available globally for a recommended retail price (RRP) of SGD 115 / MYR 419 / THB 2,890 / IDR 1,549,000 / PHP 5,699 / VND 2,399,000. * The matching PS5 console covers will be available in limited quantities through select retailers for a RRP of SGD 101 / MYR 369 / THB 2,590 / IDR 1,359,000 / PHP 5,099 / VND 2,099,000. * The Prism Collection launches starting on February 4, 2027. The exact launch date and availability for the accessories may vary by country/region. *Actual retailer prices and availability may vary

Title: Phantom Blade Zero: How boss weapons transform combat and exploration Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/28/phantom-blade-zero-how-boss-weapons-transform-combat-and-exploration/ Phantom Blade Zero blends influences from a variety of sources to create intense, fast-paced combat and a supernaturally infused Kungfupunk world. It draws on the tough, powerful bosses of Soulslikes, the quick, combo-focused combat of hack-and-slash games, the fascinating stories and characters of RPGs, and the unlockable exploration of search action games.All those ideas come together to create something familiar and unexpected, reworking common action-RPG elements into beautiful, fast-paced battles across a strange, devastated world. Mixing aggression and defense Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. While Phantom Blade Zero’s combat evokes games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Bloodborne, it takes a more hybrid approach, channeling Wuxia stories and kung-fu movies. You’re not just using R1 to dodge, holding L1 to block blows, or tapping L1 to parry them; you also need to press attack, using Square for basic attacks and Triangle for more powerful blows to create simple but effective combos and force your opponent to block and parry as well. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. It’s all about managing a meter measuring your Sha-Chi. Blocking attacks depletes your Sha-Chi, and if it runs out, you can be staggered and left open to attack — but perfectly parrying, and dodging and landing blows knocks down your opponent’s Sha-Chi instead, letting you cut through their defenses.  You can quickly refill your Sha-Chi by pressing Left on the D-Pad to swap between your two equipped main weapons. The system pushes you to string attacks together from both weapons, or to swap as you end your strikes so you’re ready to start parrying. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. As you land attacks, you also earn Sha-Chi Essence. When it’s fully charged, you can unleash a Power Surge attack with L2 that overpowers your opponent, interrupts their attacks, and deals massive damage. All those elements, combined with powerful Phantom Edge weapons that have specific but limited uses, work together to turn battles into a fluid dance that constantly moves between attack and defense. And thanks to haptic feedback in the DualSense controller, you feel those clashing blades, adding intensity that shows how powerful and lethal their blows can be. Using the weapons of the enemy One of the best parts of Phantom Blade Zero is the way it dishes out new weapons. Instead of finding swords in treasure chests or buying them from merchants, you claim most of your weapons from bosses you defeat. You get to see exactly how a weapon works as you defend against its unique capabilities, then try those capabilities yourself. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. For instance, after you defeat the boss Hua, Deadly Betrothed, you can claim her Scarlet Wraithblade, which summons spider lilies on the ground as you complete combos that slow down enemies and let you control the battlefield. The White Serpent and Crimson Viper are dual-wielded swords, and you can use each one’s separate combo, or mix them together for different effects that let you use one sword up close and send the other spinning in circles around you. Each weapon offers its own fighting style, special combos, and status effects, like causing enemies to bleed for extra damage or allowing you to siphon their life. With so many varied combat options, you’ll constantly want to try different weapons and see how they exploit the weaknesses of the tough bosses you’ll face. Uncovering the mysteries of the Wulin Exploration is also a big part of the experience. The game is full of side quests and stories to chase down that flesh out the Wulin, the game’s world, and the characters you meet along the way. Each area you visit is expansive, with lots of side paths and secrets to find. Often, you’ll come across areas you can’t reach yet, encouraging you to backtrack later after finding an essential item. Some paths are blocked by specific Phantom Edge weapons that you’ll earn from defeating bosses, making it possible to smash through a barrier or grapple up to a distant location. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Phantom Blade Zero ties its storytelling, exploration, and combat together by rewarding you for your curiosity. Exploring new areas will often advance old side quests and uncover new ones. Discovering Blue Memory Flowers scattered throughout the world gives you glimpses into the past that unlock the stories of the places you visit. Finding all the flowers for a given story also increases Soul’s health, making him more powerful for the next battle. A dark and tragic world The Kungfupunk aesthetic informs not only how Phantom Blade Zero looks, but also the stories you find within it — it’s a dark place, constantly steeped in tragedy. Those stories lead to epic, varied boss fights against powerful martial artists and corrupted, monstrous characters. Hua, Deadly Betrothed, is an early optional boss who forces you to stay aware of your surroundings as she summons deadly spider lilies that sap your strength and stagger you, leaving you open to massive blows from her huge sword. Once you defeat her, you learn about how she was used by the man she was to marry, and her rage resulted in the massacre of the entire wedding party. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Other characters represent the powers hunting Soul throughout the game, whose motivations are slowly uncovered through flashbacks as you push forward. Jing Ye, The Outlaw, comes at you on horseback and employs dirty tricks, throwing dirt in your face to obscure your vision as he tries to run you down. When you finally knock him off his mount, he comes at you with a spiked shield that damages you when you attack, and a huge sword he’ll try to bury in your flesh to absorb your blood and heal himself. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. And then there are characters with their own agendas, like the Gold-Masked One, a man you encounter in the strange illusory realm of the Discordance, played by actor and martial arts legend Donnie Yen. As you learn more about his shadowed story, he challenges you to vicious duels, using sword slashes, kicks, punches, and powerful, unblockable throws to rip through your life meter. Developer S-Game’s attention to detail in each boss gives you a glimpse into their backstories, even as you fight them. Those tidbits help flesh out its world as much as the side quests and characters you’ll help along the way. Through these tragic stories, you quickly discover that the world of Phantom Blade Zero is harsh; not everyone you face in battle is evil, and you won’t be able to help everyone who needs you. But at least you can take down the frightening monsters tormenting the innocent, one furious, beautiful battle at a time. Test your skills against the foes of the Wulin when Phantom Blade Zero hits PlayStation 5 on October 29.

Title: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1: Everything you need to know for November 6 launch Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:15:17 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/28/modern-warfare-4-season-1-everything-you-need-to-know-for-november-6-launch/ Get ready for Season 1, with new maps, modes, events and rewards across Multiplayer and DMZ. Explore the unforgiving corridors of X01, wield new weapons and attachments, acquire new Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, DMZ Survival Kits, and more. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 goes live on November 6 Play Video New Multiplayer maps and modes Take the fight in Multiplayer across three new maps at Season 1 launch. Brave inclement weather across the all-new war torn Backstab, where abandoned tanks litter the landscape and drone ordinance line the shelves of a deserted dwelling.  Battle amidst towering rock walls in the all-new Canyon and try your luck along the River near the Convoy Ambush or take the Cliff Path for its winding pathways. Drop into a reimagined Shoot House against the rugged terrain of North Korea during a snowfall. Also, at Season 1 launch, play the fan-favorite Grind mode where you eliminate players, recover their dog tags, and take them to the Bank to score for your team.  Plus, Drop Zone mode returns where teams fight to hold a single rotating objective with periodic Killstreak packages airdrop over the Drop Zone. In the Mid-Season, we drop additional new maps and modes. Battle erupts at the all-new Ministry, causing damage to an embassy as you fight in and around the building on this diplomatic summit. Overflow is the new map centered around a factory and its surrounding farmland.  Counter Attack is a new mode where your focus is detonating bombs at the enemy Comm Station while protecting your own from attack. DMZ’s new X01 weapon facility A formerly undiscovered weapons facility —codenamed X01 — has recently been seized by enemy forces. X01’s maze of tunnels and shifting hazards calls for careful planning, specialized equipment, and squad coordination. Expect new and powerful equipment and as the facility starts to close off extraction points, complete the required steps to escape, or else! In addition, expect multiple pages of new DMZ Orders inside X01 with plenty to uncover on deployment along, Threat Briefing to take down DMZ’s biggest Boss threats from Commanders and more, and Resupply Runs. New Warzone maps Play across two new maps in Call of Duty: Warzone as the Season 1 update brings both Hajin and Zodiac with additional game modes, gameplay features, and more. More intel to arrive soon, including full roadmap covering everything coming to Call of Duty: Warzone in Season 1. General content updates Expand your arsenal of weapons with the arrival of the Cronen Osprey Assault Rifle and the CSG-35 SMG in the Season 1 Battle Pass.  The Cronen Osprey combines speed with moderate power for an Assault Rifle that’s quick and reliable on the frontlines. The CSG-35 SMG excels at putting down enemies fast at close ranges as it features the highest fire rate in its class  The Season 1 Battle Pass is packed with 100+ pieces of unlockable content with an all-new catch-up system that guarantees 50+ rewards for those who purchase it. In addition to the normal unlocking of Battle Pass content, players who fall behind in the premium Battle Pass will be automatically caught up to the Reward matching the current day of the season, up to day 50. In addition, the Battle Pass itself is simpler to navigate, too: Log in to collect your rewards and keep playing to unlock a linear 100-tier track filled with additional Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Finishing Moves, and more.

Title: PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, Monster Train 2 Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:31:43 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/28/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-november-dead-island-2-tomb-raider-iv-vi-remastered-monster-train-2/ Tackle the sun-kissed undead, uncover ancient relics, and jump aboard a train for a deckbuilding journey through Heaven, Hell and beyond. Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, Monster Train 2 form your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November, with all available to play from Tuesday November 3 to Monday, November 30.  Let’s take a closer look at each of the games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dead Island 2 | PS5, PS4  Welcome to HELL-A. The City of Angels has been transformed into a hellish sprawl, its populace now mutated into disgusting zombies with an insatiable appetite for humans. In this extensive, visceral RPG experience you’ll journey to iconic LA locations, taking on quests, meeting eccentric survivors and enjoying a joyously pulpy narrative along the way. The game’s brutal melee combat gives you access to an expansive array of inventive zombie-slaying weaponry that lets you slice, smash and tear through the hordes before they get the chance to do the same to you. Explore the game’s expansive world alone, or practice strength in numbers in online three-player co-op to increase your chances of survival. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered | PS5, PS4  Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of the Darkness Trilogy, which includes  Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. Play with the original polygonal models or swap to the remastered graphics at any time.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Monster Train 2 | PS5  This single player deckbuilding roguelite sees you command clans formed of a makeshift alliance between former angels and demons, as they work together to oust powerful beings known as Titans, who have seized control of Heaven. Now, you must command these clans aboard newly forged trains, and embark on your journey through Hell, Heaven, and the Abyss, to defeat the Titans before they destroy this world. Choose from a selection of five brand new clans, each with its own unique strengths and gameplay to forge strategies fitting your personal playstyle. With three vertical levels to defend against dangerous new enemies, you’ll need to recruit powerful new units, upgrade cards, and experiment to survive.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Last chance to add the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October PlayStation Plus members have until Monday November 2 to add the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October –  F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 – to their library.

Title: First look inside the Prism Collection, with three new transparent designs for PS5 accessories Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/28/first-look-inside-the-prism-collection-with-three-new-transparent-designs-for-ps5-accessories/ Get ready to see your PS5 console and DualSense controller in a whole new way. Today, we are pleased to introduce the Prism Collection, featuring three striking transparent designs for DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers: Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray. The new collection was inspired by our design teams’ interest to bring a transparent appearance to PS5, and give players a closer look into the design and craftsmanship behind our DualSense controllers and PlayStation 5 consoles. From bold Flare Orange to elegant Emerald Green and stylish Graphite Gray, each color is finished with a premium glossy sheen for a sleek and elevated design. Play Video The luminous Flare Orange brings a bold and vibrant aesthetic to a PS5 setup. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The elegant Emerald Green features a silky green exterior. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The classy Graphite Gray presents a refined gray design. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Prism Collection brings a fresh new look to the PS5 console and DualSense controllers. To share more about our creative process behind the new design, here are insights from Leo Cardoso and Satoshi Aoyagi from our Color, Material, and Finish design team. “We know how much our fans have been looking forward to the return of transparent controllers. We wanted to bring back the iconic see-through trend of the late ’90s in a fresh, modern way that complements the PS5’s industrial design.” – Leo Cardoso “The high-gloss clear finish extends across the back of the controller, offering a look at the technology that powers the DualSense controller while maintaining a sleek, monochromatic look. The metallic finish on the middle cover brings the contrasting surfaces together for a premium appearance that feels consistent with the PS5 generation. To complement the futuristic aesthetic, we carefully selected three distinct colors: a vibrant orange that subtly takes on a rosy hue where the transparent material overlaps, a deep hunter green that gains depth through its transparency, and a cool-toned storm gray.” – Satoshi Aoyagi View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Prism Collection DualSense wireless controllers will be available globally for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $84.99 USD / ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99 / £74.99.* The matching PS5 console covers will be available exclusively directly from PlayStation where available** and in other regions in limited quantities through select retailers for a RRP of $74.99 USD / ¥9,980(including tax) / €74.99 / £64.99.* The Prism Collection launches starting on February 4, 2027. Pre-orders will begin on November 10, 2026 at 10am local time directly from PlayStation (where available) as well as participating retailers. The exact launch date and availability for the accessories may vary by country/region.    View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Buy direct from PlayStation purchase information Starting November 10, 2026 at 7:00am PT / 10:00am ET, players in the U.S. will be able to pre-order the Prism Collection direct from PlayStation through direct.playstation.com. Starting November 10, 2026 at 10:00am local time in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, players will be able to pre-order the Prism Collection direct from PlayStation through playstation.com/store/hardware. *Actual retailer prices and availability may vary.**Regions where ordering directly from PlayStation is available: U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Title: Cyberpunk trading sim Probably Stolen is about running a kiosk in a space station full of gangs, megacorps, and secret rogue cyborgs Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:29:10 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/cyberpunk-trading-sim-probably-stolen-is-about-running-a-kiosk-in-a-space-station-full-of-gangs-megacorps-and-secret-rogue-cyborgs I have so far not been shivved, shanked, brain fried, hazed, wasted, ironed, short-circed, flat-lined or even complained at in Probably Stolen - Cyberpunk Shopkeeper Sim, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time. In this neuromantic kiosk game from Questing Goose Studio, you're a new store owner aboard a backwater space station. Each day, you roll up the shutter and do business with a procession of shady types, ranging from janitors with unappetising beards to sexy cowled folk with Main Character tattoos. The basics are simple enough, for all the overwhelmingly menu-led presentation: buy what you can afford, according to your instinct for the wider market, sell what you can fit into the customer's budget. But things quickly get complicated. Read more

Title: Company of Heroes 3's Operation Torch DLC ships off to North Africa in November, for new missions based around the Allied landings Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/company-of-heroes-3s-operation-torch-dlc-ships-off-to-north-africa-in-november-for-new-missions-based-around-the-allied-landings Atten-shun! Company Of Heroes 3's got new single-player missions inbound via a DLC set during the Allies' 1942 invasion of North Africa. You'll take charge of American forces through a campaign steeped in second world war history that's designed to test your tactical nous and ability to upgrade fighting units to come out on top.It's out on November 25th. Read more

Title: "We are more concerned about the risks of moving too slowly": Epic get more specific about genAI use in Unreal Engine and Fortnite development Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:49:39 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-are-more-concerned-about-the-risks-of-moving-too-slowly-epic-get-more-specific-about-genai-use-in-unreal-engine-and-fortnite-development Epic Games are, dunno if you've heard, on a bit of a genAI kick at the moment. It's been tough to notice unless you listen very hard. Tim Sweeney's lips have been sealed and no reports have spewed forth. Sark aside, to this point Epic have had far more provocative soundbites and weird marketing lingo to offer than specific detail about how they're using genAI in different parts of their business. Read more

Title: Subnautica 2 dev thinks early access teams should worry less about adding features that are "very ugly, incomplete, or prototype" Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:40:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/subnautica-2-dev-thinks-early-access-teams-should-worry-less-about-adding-features-that-are-very-ugly-incomplete-or-prototype Subnautica 2 creative director Anthony Gallegos has spoken about what Unknown Worlds have learned over their many years working in Steam early access, exhorting other devs to add new features "as soon as possible" and experiment with them right under the flared nostrils of players. Damn the torpedoes, etcetera. The original Subnautica is one of the oldest Steam early access success stories, launching in 2014 a month or so after the program went live. Many of the final version's better qualities, including the pivot to horror epitomised by the spectacle of a Reaper grabbing your submarine's face, reflect observation of players and streamers in the wilds. Read more

Title: Hot Wax sets fire to the Tetris playbook with slow-burn puzzle mechanics and a dollop of eldritch menace Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hot-wax-sets-fire-to-the-tetris-playbook-with-slow-burn-puzzle-mechanics-and-a-dollop-of-eldritch-menace Over the past couple of weeks, I've been conscious of an eerie background humming and hissing. For a while I thought it was just tinnitus, brought on by one too many listens of Control's Ashtray Maze OST, but then I realised that it was actually RPS regular quasiotter whispering in my ear about Hot Wax, which launches on Steam this week after a spell of Itch.io exclusivity. It's the new arcade puzzler from PUNKCAKE Délicieux, otherwise known for inflicting shotguns on chess and forcing the alphabet to wear trousers in the name of archaeology, somehow. Hot Wax is actually quite straightforward by PUNKCAKE standards. It's Tetris, but all the blocks are candles, and rather than filling a line on the grid to clear blocks, you have to plant unpredictably dropped flames on wicks to slowly sizzle the mass away. Relatively straightforward, yes, but fiddly in practice. Did I mention that you're doing all this in a temple, under the eye of a "not unfriendly" eldritch god? Read more