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GTA VI pre-orders open November 3 as Rockstar locks the May 2027 date

GTA VI pre-orders open November 3 as Rockstar locks the May 2027 date

Take-Two confirms the window in its earnings call and says the launch will be "the biggest entertainment release in history."

Nico FairbourneOctober 11, 20262 min read

PlayStation Plus November line-up leaks early — and it is the strongest in a year

PlayStation Plus November line-up leaks early — and it is the strongest in a year

Three day-one indies and a 2024 blockbuster headline the tier refresh.

Nico FairbourneOctober 11, 20262 min read

Helldivers 2 “Deep Freeze” update adds Arctic biome, two stratagems and a new enemy faction

Helldivers 2 “Deep Freeze” update adds Arctic biome, two stratagems and a new enemy faction

Arrowhead's biggest free drop since launch lands next week; here is the full patch rundown.

Nico FairbourneOctober 10, 20262 min read

Xbox confirms next-gen console will run Windows games natively

Xbox confirms next-gen console will run Windows games natively

The announcement ends years of speculation and reshapes what "exclusive" means on Microsoft's platform.

Nico FairbourneOctober 9, 20262 min read

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 9 brings cross-play and official mod support to consoles

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 9 brings cross-play and official mod support to consoles

Larian's final major patch lands with a surprise: 12 new subclasses.

Tessa BrindleOctober 7, 20262 min read