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Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November 2025

Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus monthly games for November 2025, confirming a prior leak. Dealabs' ever-reliable billbil-kun had reported that Stray would be the main title for the PlayStation Plus Essential selection for November 2025, and would be available from November 4, 2025 on PS5 and PS4 for Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers. And so it has proved. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Sony confirmed Stray, EA Sports WRC 24, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator as the three games for November. All three are available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday November 4 until Monday December 1. Stray is French studio BlueTwelve’s third-person cat adventure game set in the neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and...

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Stellar Trader, a 4X Strategy Game Where You Wield Galactic Economic Influence, Announced for PC

Play as a space merchant selling and trading your wares across the galaxy in Stellar Trader, a new 4X space-trading sci-fi sim in development for PC. You'll build space stations, negotiate prices, avoid pirates, work the black market, tilt the scales in wars with your economic prowess, and so much more. Developer ParaVerseLab says you'll "shape economies, form alliances, and influence the systems that control trade, tech, and politics" in Stellar Trader, which doesn't have an announced release date as of yet. Watch the announcement trailer below for your first look at it. You'll earn and customize new ships as you go, from clunkers all the way up to top-of-the-line megaships. You'll also get to build your own space stations...

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'The Flood Are Evil Space Zombie Parasites and Are Not an Allegory to Any Group of People' — Original Halo Devs Hit Out at Homeland Security ICE Recru

Key members of the original Halo development team have hit out at the Department of Homeland Security’s use of Microsoft's first-person shooter to promote ICE, with one saying: “it makes me sick.” This week, IGN reported on how the White House had waded into the console wars with an AI image of Donald Trump saluting as Master Chief in front of an American flag with only 40 stars. It has been viewed 43.2 million times so far. It followed Microsoft’s announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the campaign of 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved, which is due out on Xbox Series X and S, PC, and PlayStation 5 at some point in 2026. It is the first Halo game ever to launch on a PlayStation console, and cements Microsoft’s position as a...

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Darth Vader and More Star Wars Black Series and Vintage Collection Action Figures Are Up for Preorder

During New York Comic Con, Hasbro announced a handful of new Star Wars action figures in The Black Series and Vintage Collection. All of them are now available for preorder, with release dates in March or April of next year. We have the full rundown on these figures below, so keep on reading. Featured in this article You can scroll the through catalog above to see all of the new Star Wars action figures up for preorder, or you can keep scrolling for write-ups on each one. Darth Vader (Duel’s End) - Obi-Wan Kenobi (Black Series) This battle-damaged Darth Vader 6” action figure depicts our boy as he’s getting his ass handed to him in the final confrontation with his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi in the series that bears the elder Jedi...

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'We Won!' – Battlefield 6 Fans Rejoice as EA Tones Down Bright Colors on 'Monster Energy' Skin

EA is taking steps to ease tensions in the Battlefield 6 community, as the new Season 1 update seems to have toned down the bright green highlights of one controversial infantry skin. Along with a new map, new weapons, gameplay tweaks, and the announcement of battle royale with REDSEC, today’s Battlefield 6 Season 1 update brings darkened colors for the System Override cosmetic. The changes may go unnoticed for many of those who have played EA and Battlefield Studios’ latest since its October 10 launch, but for those campaigning against goofy skins online, it’s exactly what they wanted to see. Although some have argued the outfit, which was made available as part of a collaboration with gaming tech company Razer, wasn’t actually...

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Review

With last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Square Enix managed to successfully tow the line between recreating that authentic, old-school RPG experience while still offering plenty of modern adjustments so it didn’t feel outdated. Now it’s rounding out the original Dragon Quest trilogy with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and it’s every bit as impressive as its predecessor. Individually, both games in this package still stand on their own, and Square Enix has added exciting new content in a way that feels natural. Their combat systems and stories are a product of their time, with simple mechanics and very black and white motivations – but that’s part of the charm, as this approach oozes confidence in keeping things classic. And...

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Everything You Need To Know About Football Manager 26

Football Manager 26 is set to continue the legacy of one of the most beloved football management simulations in gaming history. With new tactical tools, expanded features, and improved match-day presentation, FM26 promises to deliver the depth, realism, and excitement that fans have come to expect. Whether you’re a longtime veteran of the series or a newcomer curious about managing your first club, this latest edition brings innovations that make every decision on and off the pitch meaningful. Football Manager 26 Release Date Football Manager 26 is set to arrive on November 4, 2025, bringing the latest iteration of the series to Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. For those looking for a slightly different experience...

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Arc Raiders Release Date Between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 May Have Some People Wondering 'What the Hell Are They're Doing?' but Dev

The developer of Arc Raiders isn't worried about coming out between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, insisting: "we believe the game can launch there." Arc Raiders ended its recent 'Server Slam' playtest with big player numbers on Steam, suggesting a strong launch ahead of its October 30 release date. It hit a peak concurrent player count of 189,668, making it one of the most-played games on Valve’s platform the weekend it ran and the biggest extraction shooter ever on Steam. That said, with the full release slated for tomorrow, which happens to be between the launch dates of two of the world's biggest FPS franchises, Embark Studios CEO Patrick Soderlund admitted some people may wonder "what the hell are they doing?" “I...

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New World Enters Maintenance Mode as Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs — but What's Happening With Its Lord of the Rings MMO?

Amazon is walking away from making new content from its MMO, New World, amid huge layoffs affecting 14,000 roles at the company. Now, there is concern over the status of its The Lord of the Rings MMO. Yesterday, October 28, Amazon confirmed cuts affecting an eye-watering 14,000 roles. It’s one of the biggest round of layoffs the tech giant has ever seen, and comes at a time when other companies in the tech sector, such as Microsoft and Meta, have made similarly huge cuts. It also comes at a time when Amazon is performing well. So why are they happening? AI, basically. In a note to employees, Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology at Amazon, said: What does this all mean for Amazon’s gaming business...

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Director Doubles Down On Yellow Paint — 'There is Definitely a Need for That Kind of Thing'

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi is once again championing the infamous "yellow paint" to guide players, saying "there is definitely a need" for it. Using yellow paint on ledges and walls to indicates a traversable area in a video game has been a hot topic among players ever since its rise in popularity in the likes of Uncharted on PlayStation 3. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth uses this tactic too, with players sharing their thoughts on it and leaving Hamaguchi himself surprised about the debate it stirred at the time. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Hamaguchi said he understood there are some people who don't want or need the yellow paint, but insisted that it was necessary. "I get there is a debate about that...

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Megabonk Mini-Review: Internet Humor Meets Vampire Survivors

Megabonk has taken the internet by storm. It’s the latest in a long line of Vampire Survivors-inspired games, only this time, it’s in 3D and packed with layers of internet humour. The jokes can be grating, but if you’ve spent more than five minutes online, you’ve probably learned how to tune that out. Do that, and you’ll find a game that’s surprisingly deep and rewarding. The core gameplay loop is exactly what you’d expect: run around, slay waves of enemies, avoid dying, and keep upgrading your weapons until you become an unstoppable force. It’s a tried-and-true formula that’s hooked countless players, but here it feels a bit sharper and more refined. What really helps Megabonk stand out is its 3D design, which adds a welcome layer...

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AU Deals: The Best Game Price Drops of Today That Hit Harder Than a Final Boss

Welcome back to another day and a gaggle of game bargains you'd better not let get away. Between Amazon, Fanatical, and the first-party platform stores, the below deals are a smorgasbord of new releases and cult classics that deserve a place in your life. I’ll try to keep you from going broke, but no promises. Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I'm using the backfire from a freshly nicked lowrider to light a 21-candle cake for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, a game that needs very little introduction. If you somehow aren’t familiar, though, it was the PS2’s crown jewel that went way bigger than Vice City to offer us a level of freedom and chaos opportunities hitherto undreamt of. I...

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Doom Arena Board Game Hands-On Preview: Rip and Tear on the Tabletop

It's hard to imagine what first-person shooters would be like today, if they were to exist at all, without the original DOOM, released back on December 10, 1993, for MS-DOS. A lone super soldier, the legendary Doom Guy, fending off the hordes of demons from hell is one of the defining images of PC gaming, and the series continues to shock and amaze fans to this day with every new gory entry. Now, Modiphius Entertainment is bringing DOOM to the tabletop with the upcoming Doom Arena Board Game, now on Kickstarter, and I had a chance to get some time with a prototype to see just how well I could rip and tear in my dining room. While Doom Arena isn't the first cardboard adaptation of the series, this latest rendition is a bloodbath...

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Dark Forces’ Kyle Katarn Gets a Star Wars The Black Series Action Figure

The classic 1995 first-person shooter Star Wars: Dark Forces is finally getting its due, in action figure form. Kyle Katarn, the hero of the video game, is getting a Star Wars The Black Series action figure. It costs $27.99 and will be available on April 1. You can preorder it now at Amazon. Preorder the Kyle Katarn Star Wars The Black Series Action Figure The Kyle Katarn figure is six inches tall, with a good amount of articulation. It comes with a blaster and a blue-bladed Lightsaber, with a standard blade and one that mimics the blurred swinging effect. It’s a figure that looks good enough for adults to enjoy as a collectible, but it works equally well for play, with a suggest age range of 4+. The video game Star Wars: Dark...

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The Vault Boy 76 Nendoroid Is Now Available to Pre-Order at IGN Store

Fallout Day has just recently concluded, and plenty of news was released for Bethesda's online RPG. Fallout 76 continues to deliver new content each year, with the Burning Springs DLC set to release later this year. Next year, Bethesda is finally set to release native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. Similar to the rest of the franchise, nothing is more iconic in Fallout 76 than Vault Boy. Today, you can pre-order the Vault Boy 76 Nendoroid at IGN Store. If you're a fan of the legendary RPG series, this is the perfect item to level up your collection. Shop the Vault Boy 76 Nendoroid at IGN Store The Vault Boy 76 Nendoroid is set to include three face plates: smiling face, grinning face, and jealous face...

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Haunted, an Asymmetrical Dollhouse-Set First-Person Co-op Horror Game, Announced for PC

An asymmetrical co-op horror game set inside a cursed Victorian dollhouse? Sounds creepy; count us in! In Haunted, one player (the Supervisor) is locked inside the dollhouse and must navigate your way through – every run is different because puzzles will shift and new problems will confront you – while up to three Explorer players are locked inside the full-size Woodman Manor that holds the dollhouse. To survive, developer Coven says, "both sides must communicate to solve intricate puzzles, escape malevolent entities, and uncover the tragic story of the Woodman family." “Haunted brings the tension of communication under pressure into the horror space,” says Game Director Céline Tricart from developer Coven. “It’s a game about teamwork...

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The Florist, a New Survival Horror Game, Announced for Consoles and PC

Introducing The Florist, a new upcoming survival horror game from developer Unclear Games that's due out for PC and consoles in 2026. You play as Jessica Park, who arrives in the small town of Joycliffe just as it descends into madness, forcing you solve puzzles and survive against rapidly evolving monstrous enemies that will change over the course of the campaign. You'll have firepower to help even the odds, though. The developers promise you'll uncover "many weapon types" in this survival horror game inspired by the genre classics; The Florist brings in a fixed camera and handcrafted environments, but it'll be blended with modern staples like autosave checkpoints and multiple difficulty options. Check out the reveal trailer above and...

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ID@Xbox Showcase October 2025: Everything Announced So Far (Updating Live)

IGN has once again teamed up with ID@Xbox for a brand-new showcase that arrives today, just a few days before Halloween. This show promises to be packed with exclusive trailers and new gameplay for games from such studios as Serenity Forge, Thunder Lotus, Raw Fury, Skybound, and many more. To help ensure you don't miss a thing, we will be gathering all the biggest announcements right here, as they happen. Be sure to refresh during the show to stay up to date with all the exciting reveals, and then let us know what your favorite moment was below! How to Watch ID@Xbox on IGN and What to Expect You can watch the ID@Xbox fall showcase on Tuesday, October 28 on the following platforms. The show kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST and...

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Battlefield REDSEC Launches Alongside Battlefield 6 Season 1 With Battle Royale, Gauntlet, and Portal Modes — Here's Everything You Need to Know

The free-to-play Battlefield 6 battle royale game mode has officially arrived in the form of Battlefield REDSEC – but it’s probably not exactly what you think it is. EA and Battlefield Studios surprise launched their Battlefield battle royale experience across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S just moments ago, bringing months of rumors and leaks to an end with a standalone offering that’s free for both those who do and do not own Battlefield 6. Its name, shorthand for “Redacted Sector,” teases an updated take on a popular multiplayer pastime that’s been bundled in with two additional modes: Gauntlet and Portal. There’s more to REDSEC than fans may have expected, and it’s all tied in with the Battlefield 6 experience under one...

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Bride of Rocky Horror Continues the Iconic Stage Musical

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show and its 1975 film adaptation easily rank among the most popular and enduring musicals ever released. But if you've ever wondered what became of all-American couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss after their fateful night in the mansion, you're about to get an answer. That's where the official graphic novel sequel Bride of Rocky Horror comes in. With the Kickstarter campaign for The Rocky Horror Show: Bride of Rocky Horror live now, IGN can exclusively debut a new preview of the book. Check it out in the slideshow gallery below, along with a look at some of the exclusive merch tied to the campaign: Bride of Rocky Horror is a 95-page book set seven years after the events of the musical. The book is...

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The Sims Creators Quit EA Partnerships Amid Buyout Concerns

Content creators specializing in The Sims 4 content are leaving EA's Creator Network in protest after EA confirmed it is to be acquired by an investor group composed of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The transaction — announced at the end of last month and valued at approximately $55 billion — is the largest all-cash sponsor take-private investment in history. Being part of a community that has always strived to be welcoming and inclusive, some The Sims creators now fear the documented conservative values of EA's buyers — which include Donald Trump's son-in-law and Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud — will impact the game's development, with...

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Microsoft Remains Quiet After Trump AI Master Chief Image and Homeland Security Uses Halo to Promote ICE

Microsoft has chosen to remain silent after Donald Trump released an AI image of the U.S. president as Master Chief and the Department of Homeland Security used Halo to promote ICE on social media. Yesterday, IGN reported on how the White House had waded into the console wars with an AI image of Donald Trump saluting as Master Chief in front of an American flag with only 40 stars. It followed Microsoft’s announcement of Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the campaign of 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved, which is due out on Xbox Series X and S, PC, and PlayStation 5 at some point in 2026. It is the first Halo game ever to launch on a PlayStation console, and cements Microsoft’s position as a multiplatform video game developer. The U.S...

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We May Not Have Bully 2, But This Fan-Made Bully Online Mod May Be The Next Best Thing

If you've been missing Jimmy and still long for a Bully sequel, we may have the next best thing. While Rockstar hasn't delivered Bully 2 yet — and where there's life, there's hope — a dedicated team of modders has created an entire online mode to keep you occupied in the meantime. "IT'S HAPPENING!" developer SWEGTA announced on YouTube. "We finally have an online mode for Bully that allows you and your friends to play minigames, roleplay, compete in racing, fend off against NPCs, and much more!" "It's a project me and my team have been working on for a very long time," SWEGTA added, "and it's finally at a point in development where we can announce it and show it to the public. "Bully Online runs on the DSL script loader, which is a...

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Top 10 Best Co-Op Horror Games to Survive With Friends

There’s nothing quite like facing your fears with friends. The best co-op horror games combine heart-pounding terror with chaotic laughter – whether you’re bravely fighting off nightmares or panicking in the voice chat. Halloween is the perfect excuse to dive into something spooky, but these games are great any time of year. Grab your squad, dim the lights, and prepare to scream together because here are 10 of the best co-op horror games to survive (or die) with your friends. Back 4 Blood If you loved Left 4 Dead, Back 4 Blood is its spiritual successor turned up to eleven. This co-op zombie shooter pits you and your friends against endless hordes of undead and grotesque mutated monsters. With modern gameplay systems, card-based...

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Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.0 Now Live on All Platforms Ahead of Season 1 and Battle Pass Progression Later Today

Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.0 is live now on all platforms, EA has said. It arrives just hours before the launch of Season 1, battle pass progression, and the free-to-play battle royale, REDSEC. EA told players they may need to restart their game to see the update, Season 1 and battle pass progression begin today at 8am PT / 11am ET / 3pm UK time. This is the big post-launch patch that changes everything from weapon dispersion to balance, visibility to aim assist, progression, and more, with further updates due out over the course of Season 1. “The Season 1 Update marks the next step in our ongoing journey to evolve and expand the Battlefield 6 experience,” Battlefield Studios has said. “This includes fixes, balance changes, and...

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The Wachowskis Asked Metal Gear Creator Hideo Kojima to Make a Matrix Video Game, but Konami Reportedly Turned Them Down

The Wachowskis, the writers and directors behind the Matrix movies, once asked Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima to design a Matrix video game, but publisher Konami reportedly turned it down. That's according to Time Extension, which said that while a December 1999 edition of NextGen magazine stated Kojima was apparently in the running to develop a game based on the blockbuster movie, Konami exec Kasumi Kitaue shot down discussions in favor of keeping Kojima focused on the Metal Gear series instead. "The Wachowskis were big fans of Kojima," Konami Digital Entertainment VP of licensing, Christopher Bergstresser, told Time Extension. "So Kazumi Kitaue, Kojima, Aki Saito (who still works with Kojima), and I were at the Konami HQ, and we...

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Activision Announces Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies Go Free Again Today, Just as EA Launches Battlefield Battle Royale, REDSEC

Activision has announced yet another free trial of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies, which just so happens to launch as EA releases its Battlefield battle royale, REDSEC. Yesterday, October 27, was a big day for first-person shooter fans. EA finally confirmed a shadowdrop for the Battlefield battle royale, dubbed REDSEC, which is set to go live today, October 28, at 8am PT / 11am ET. Then, later yesterday, Activision announced Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies will go free starting today and run until November 3. Is Activision trying to spoil EA’s fun here? Fans are certainly debating the timing of the free trial and its clash with Battlefield’s big moment. Some are suggesting it’s nothing more than a pre-planned...

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NASCAR 25 Review

The 2000s are memorable for plenty of peaks. The last truly great salvo of R-rated Hollywood comedies. Finnish mobile phones built sturdy enough to kill a man. Also? NASCAR games. If you know, you know. It’s not a controversial statement to say that, over the last 20 years, no licensed NASCAR game has been able to unseat NASCAR Dirt to Daytona, NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, and NASCAR Thunder 2004 from the podium. Enter NASCAR 25. While several elements of it are roughly hewn and underfeatured – and the multiplayer misses the mark – the moment-to-moment single-player racing it serves up is fast, fierce, and fabulously nuanced. Does it slingshot itself past the very best to ever do it? Not quite. However, it has gotten closer to doing so...

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Crash Bandicoot Set to Return — as a Netflix Animated Series

Crash Bandicoot looks set for a return in animation form with a new series on Netflix. What’s on Netflix reported that the animation studio behind Sonic Prime, WildBrain Studios, is making the Crash Bandicoot adaptation for the streamer. WildBrain Studios has worked on plenty of animations for Netflix, including Carmen Sandiego, Malory Towers, and the aforementioned Sonic Prime. As What’s on Netflix points out, this is the first time Crash Bandicoot will front his own series. There is no release window nor plot details for the Crash Bandicoot animated series yet. As for the Crash Bandicoot video game series, it’s been quiet for some years now. After 2018’s Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy came out, Activision released Crash Team...

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5 Signs Your Wi-Fi Setup Is Holding You Back

You’ve probably had this moment: you’re deep into a match, perfectly lined up for the headshot, when suddenly your character rubber-bands across the map and you’re ready to push your mouse through your monitor. We tend to blame “the internet” when these things happen. Here’s the reality: sometimes the real culprit isn’t your plan, it’s your in-home setup. With internet providers starting to offer nbn’s accelerated speeds, delivering up to five times faster wholesale download speeds on eligible HFC and FTTP plans, now’s the perfect time to ask a simple question: is your Wi-Fi holding you back? Here are five signs it might be time to optimise your setup and save your gear from lag-induced rage. Your Wi-Fi Router Lives in Witness...

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