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01GameSpot

Nier Automata’s File Size Now Reflects How Good It Is

Nier Automata is my favorite game of all time, and I've been telling everyone I know to play it for nearly a decade. On PC, however, Square Enix accidentally made that a little bit more difficult, because the game's latest patch ballooned the game's file size by more than 600%. The update, tested by RPG Site , takes what was a pretty reasonable 50GB file siz…

02GameSpot

“We Failed,” Take-Two Boss Says Of The Mega-Flop Borderlands Movie

2024's Borderlands movie was a massive flop at the box office, and Take-Two's CEO has now reacted to this, readily acknowledging, "We failed." Speaking at Business Insider Live , Strauss Zelnick said Take-Two's mission is to "make the best entertainment on Earth," and with the Borderlands film, the company failed to meet that mark. He said the company "tried…

03GameSpot

Nintendo’s Wisest Investment Continues To Pay Off With Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

We should acknowledge that Monolith Soft isn't just a Xenoblade developer, but also a major supporter of The Legend of Zelda franchise. The studio confirmed on X that it assisted with programming and graphics (per a machine translation) on the Ocarina of Time remake . This marks the fifth time the team has contributed to a mainline Zelda title, starting with…

04GameSpot

Stellar Blade On Switch 2 Looks Like A Great Port, Until You Start Fighting

There's no denying that Stellar Blade is one seriously good-looking game. On Switch 2, it runs surprisingly well on Nintendo's hybrid system, and it'd be a perfect port if it wasn't for one glaring issue that holds it back. On the surface, Stellar Blade looks like a smooth port with few compromises, as it still offers plenty of graphical detail at a lower re…

05GameSpot

After EA, Saudi Arabia Is Reportedly Setting Its Sights On One Of Gaming’s Biggest Engines

Unity Software is reportedly being eyed as the next acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and a consortium of investors, including US private equity firm Silver Lake Partners. According to  Reuters , Unity is already in talks with interested parties, with the software company reportedly valued as high as $25 billion, a significa…

06GameSpot

EA Killed Mass Effect But Is Still Trying To Make Money On It

Electronic Arts recently killed off Mass Effect and closed developer BioWare entirely, but the publisher is still trying to make money from the franchise's fanbase. Ahead of the annual Mass Effect holiday of N7 Day on November 7, EA is promoting Mass Effect via posts about what fans can buy on the BioWare Gear Store. A lot of people online are saying this is…

07Xbox Wire

Bundle Up With Two Beloved Classics, Now on EA Play

From garden chaos to cozy creations, two classics are on The Play List. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and MySims: Cozy Bundle are now on EA Play for XBOX! Members can fall back into beloved favorites with unlimited access. Game Pass Ultimate members can settle into sweater weather now with EA Play. Get unlimited access today, […] The post Bundle Up With Two…

08Xbox Wire

A Faster, Simpler XBOX Experience Is Coming to PC, Web and Cloud

Starting today, XBOX Insiders can try an updated XBOX PC app that launches up to 60% faster and makes it easier to find games, connect with friends, and play. We’re also bringing the refreshed XBOX web experience to more players and rolling out updates to XBOX cloud gaming apps on supported TVs and VR headsets. […] The post A Faster, Simpler XBOX Experience…

09EA

From the Vault to Your Library—How Seven of EA's Classic Games were Restored

Learn how Senior Producer Jim Vessella and the community restored seven classic EA games from yesteryear.

10EA

Add 25 restored and classic games to your library

Get titles from the Road Rash, Wing Commander, and Ultima franchises–now on Steam.

11Xbox Wire

Free Play Days – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – DMZ, PAYDAY 3, Anno 117, BALL x PIT, Deceive Inc, Age of Wonders 4, and More

Skip the safe picks – play something daring with Free Play Days! PAYDAY 3, Nowhere Prophet, BALL x PIT, Deceive Inc, and Age of Wonders 4 are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday November 5 until Sunday, November 8. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 […] The post Free Play Days – Call of Duty: Mo…

12Xbox Wire

Hope in the City: Why This Detective Uses a Sketchbook Instead of a Badge

What if your greatest tool for solving the mystery of your parents’ disappearance wasn’t a badge, but a sketchbook? Launching November 11 on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and Steam, and available day one with XBOX Game Pass, Hope in the City is a narrative mystery adventure where you play as Hope Song, a […] The post Hope in the City: Why This Detective Uses…

13PlayStation Blog

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: new update brings New Game Plus, upgraded PSSR support for PS5 Pro today

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Most Requested Update, a free update bringing several player-requested and quality-of-life features to the game, is live today on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. The update has new content, a progression update, and more, including: The new PSSR update is exclusive to PlayStation 5 Pro players, giving them an even […]

14Xbox Wire

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Most Requested Update – New Game+, Rune Forge Update, New Resource, and More

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s The Most Requested Update is now live on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One. This update brings several exciting new features to the game, giving you new ways to enjoy your Viking adventure. The Most Requested Update is centered around the addition of New Game+, one of the most fan-requested features for […] The post Assassin’s Creed Va…

15Xbox Wire

From Polish Museums to XBOX: Bringing the World of The End of the Sun to Life

Some of the quests in The End of the Sun began in an unusual way – with objects we discovered in small museums across Poland. Sometimes, an old tool or a fascinating piece of traditional craftsmanship inspired us so much that we decided to build part of the game’s story around it. When we first […] The post From Polish Museums to XBOX: Bringing the World of…

16PlayStation Blog

PlayStation Store: October 2026’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In October, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 led the PS5 charts in the US and the EU, and BeamNG.drive landed in the top 3 on both charts. Meanwhile, Hard Bullet dominated the PS VR2 charts. Check out […]

17PlayStation Blog

Bringing Jin Sakai back to life for Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted

It’s been amazing to watch the response to Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, from photo mode shots to Echoes of Sekigahara* reactions to flawless fights against Nobushige and beyond. But some of our favorite videos we’ve seen since launch feature Jin Sakai in Most Wanted*, and we’ve loved watching people tear through bounties as the […]

18PlayStation Blog

Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10

Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19 on PlayStation 5, with pre-download available starting November 10. Whether you’re returning to the series or jumping in for the first time, here are a few key steps you can take now to prepare for launch day. Step 1: Set up your PlayStation account Make sure your PlayStation […]

19PlayStation Blog

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two begins today with Duel Mode, new characters, gadgets and more

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two is officially launching later today, with more racers, more vehicles, and more courses joining the ever-growing universe of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. In addition, Year Two brings several significant additions to the game, enhancing the already exhilarating experience with more ways to play with friends, gameplay updates to…

20PlayStation Blog

Helldivers 2: new poisonous Terminid types, more bug caves spawn across the galaxy today

Attention, Helldivers. The Ministry of Truth confirms that a new Terminid strain is skittering across the front lines. Designated the Noxious strain, these menaces are fast, venomous, and fundamentally opposed to Managed Democracy. Worse still, the bugs have been digging. Terminid cave networks now course beneath more biomes in the galaxy from scorched deser…

21PlayStation Blog

PlayStation Store’s Black Friday Deals 2026

This year, PlayStation’s Black Friday Deals kick off early on PlayStation Store! Starting tomorrow, Wednesday November 4, you’ll find deep discounts up to 75% off*, across thousands of PS5, PS4 and PS VR2 games, expansions, and DLC. Below is a small preview of just some of the titles that will be discounted as part of […]

22EA

Accessible Games Initiative Tags is now available on EA platforms

Learn about Accessible Games Initiative Tags on EA platforms and how they help players find and understand game accessibility features.

23PlayStation Blog

Players’ Choice: Vote for October’s best new game

Last month was filled with an extensive release of games ranging from high octane racing to covert missions! Some big new releases included Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Phantom Blade Zero, Silver Pines, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Which game was your favorite? How does it work? At the end […]

24EA

EA SPORTS™ and NFL Bring Real Stadium Sponsors Into Madden NFL, Starting with the Philadelphia Eagles

Electronic Arts (EA) and the National Football League (NFL) announced the EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL Virtual Stadium Sponsorship Program.

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