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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Online Multiplayer Mode Fox Hunt Has a Release Date, Fresh Update Out Now

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s online multiplayer mode Fox Hunt arrives October 30 as part of a free update, Konami has announced. The “hide-and-seek" multiplayer mode for up to 12 players launches across PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S two months after the base game came out. Fox Hunt drops players into a jungle stealth action setting, with cat-and-mouse encounters that blend survival tactics with the series’ trademark sneaking mechanics. Two types of game modes will be available with up to 12 players, Konami said. Survival Capture: A tense, multi-phase mission where victory hinges on capturing the elusive Kerotan frogs. Their numbers dwindle as the match progresses, forcing players into intense...

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Xbox at Tokyo Game Show: Everything Announced So Far (Updating Live)

Xbox is once again hosting a Tokyo Game Show broadcast in 2025, and this time it's happening today, September 25, at 3am PT/6am ET/11am BST/7pm JST. While we don't know exactly what will be featured in the show, Microsoft did share that it will "feature titles from our creative teams, alongside exciting updates from our partners in Japan, across Asia and around the world." No matter what they announce, we will be right here covering all the biggest moments live, so we encourage you to keep checking back to ensure you don't miss any of the reveals, trailers, gameplay, and more. 007: First Light Casts Eternals' Gemma Chan as Dr. Selina Tan 007: First Light not only was featured during the stream with quick looks at gameplay, but we...

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Forza Horizon 6 Set in Japan, Launches 2026

Forza Horizon 6, the next entry in Microsoft's racing series, will be set in Japan and launch in 2026. Microsoft made the announcement via a post on Instagram, which has gone live several hours before today's big Xbox Tokyo Game Show broadcast. The post shows a brief teaser for Forza Horizon 6, confirming its setting and release year. "The Horizon Festival is heading to Japan," reads a caption. "Coming 2026. Wishlist now!" Logos confirm the game will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and unsurprisingly also launch on Xbox Game Pass. While today's announcement looks to have gone live a little early, nothing from today's announcement comes as much of a surprise. Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer previously confirmed a fresh entry in...

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AU Deals: Monster Hunts, Space Epics and Retro Classics Slashed Across All Platforms

In my digital trawling for steals this week, I've found many a modern classic dropped to eyebrow-raising lows. Without spoiling the list below, there's plenty of excellent stuff spread across Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation and PC, plus a small mountain of LEGO for the brick-inclined. Honestly, the sheer variety means there is probably something here for everybody's school holiday, whether you crave dungeon crawling, space-faring or a cheeky kart race. Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC PC Gear LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I’m head-popping Grunts into confetti as Halo 3 turns 18. Back in 2007 its Aussie launch wasn’t just big, it was practically a national holiday, with 50K units and $6M cleared in a single day...

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Save 60% Off the Slim Baseus Blade 20,000mAh Power Bank with 100W of Power Delivery

If you're looking for a high-capacity, high-output power bank with a slim footprint, then check out this deal from Baseus. Amazon is currently offering the Baseus Blade 20,000mAh 100W power bank for $39.99 shipped after you apply coupon code "3M6HOJ2F". This is similar to the last deal I posted on the same item, but this time the deal is available for everyone, not just Amazon Prime members. Unlike most high-capacity power banks that are shaped like a chunky bar, the Baseus Blade is much slimmer. It's powerful enough to charge just about every gaming handheld PC at its fastest rate. Baseus Blade 20,000mAh 100W Slim Power Bank for $39.99 The Baseus Blade measures only 0.7 inches thick. Most high-capacity power banks are well over 1" in...

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Marvel Rivals Character Tier List: Season 4

The balance of power has changed once again in Marvel Rivals Season 4, which introduced plenty of hero adjustments to shake things up. If you're wondering which characters are routinely dominating lobbies, or who we think is perhaps a more situational choice, we've got you covered with our Marvel Rivals Season 4 tier list. Below, you'll find our ranking, with S rank being the strongest characters and D being the weakest. Marvel Rivals Season 4 Tier List S-Tier: Emma Frost, Doctor Strange, Magneto, Wolverine, Loki A-Tier: The Thing, Groot, Thor, Magik, Namor, Psylocke, Angela, The Punisher, Winter Soldier, Cloak & Dagger, Luna Snow, Phoenix B-Tier: Peni Parker, Venom, Hela, Human Torch, Iron Man, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, Invisible...

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State of Play September 2025: Everything Announced

Another State of Play has come and gone, and it left behind a trail of exciting game updates and surprises, including a gameplay trailer and release window for Marvel's Wolverine, an extended look and release date for Housemarque's Saros, and even a first look at Battlefield 6's campaign. There were a ton of reveals during the show, and we're here to break down the biggest ones right here to ensure you don't miss a thing. Marvel's Wolverine Gets a Gameplay Trailer, Fall 2026 Release Window, and Confirmation That Liam McIntyre Will Play Logan Marvel's Wolverine was the big finale for today's State of Play, and we not only got an extended look at VERY VIOLENT gameplay filled with blood and people being ripped apart, but we also got a...

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State of Play Didn't Reveal a New God of War Game, but Sony Did Announce a Kratos PS5 Controller for the 20th Anniversary

The 20th anniversary of God of War is here, and Sony made sure to celebrate the milestone at its September 2025 State of Play by revealing something special for longtime fans: a new controller. The PlayStation-maker revealed its Kratos-themed PS5 DualSense controller toward the end of its presentation today, showing off its ash-white color and blood-red mark. It’s not quite the new God of War game announcement many may have been hoping to see, but it does come with confirmation that it will launch in October for $84.99, with pre-orders opening October 3 at 10am local time. The original God of War launched for the PlayStation 2 in 2005 and quickly catapulted Kratos into becoming a PlayStation icon. The 2018 soft reboot helped the...

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Halloween Video Game Gets Gameplay Reveal and Release Date at State of Play Broadcast

Halloween, the stealth horror game based on the 1978 movie of the same name, has a gameplay reveal trailer fresh from Sony’s State of Play September 2025 broadcast. Not only that, it has a release date: September 8, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. IllFonic is best known for its asymmetric multiplayer horror games Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, Friday the 13th: The Game, and Predator Hunting Grounds, but Halloween has single-player and multiplayer modes. Here’s the official blurb: For more, check out IGN’s interview with IllFonic on Halloween from August. And be sure to check out everything announced during State of Play September 2025 to find out what else is coming to...

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Battlefield 6 Campaign Preview: Chaos, Destruction, and Surprising Variety

Battlefield has always been defined by scale: sprawling maps, crumbling buildings, and squads working in sync to turn the tide of war. With Battlefield 6, Battlefield Studios is aiming to bring that same sense of chaos and unpredictability into the single-player campaign. After going hands-on with several missions, it’s clear this isn’t just a throwaway side mode – it’s a confident, varied experience that constantly shifts objectives, introduces new tools, and keeps the action fresh. From storming beaches under fire to chasing trains through collapsing tunnels, every level I played delivered a new surprise and kept me constantly excited for what I would experience next. Fearsome Foursome The campaign drops you into the year 2027 as...

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog October 2025 Lineup Announced, Headlined by Alan Wake 2

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog October 2025 lineup as part of today's State of Play broadcast. Next month's games list is headlined by Remedy's Alan Wake 2, the long-awaited sequel to its spooky survival adventure which launched to critical acclaim back in 2023. Other games set to join the subscription next month include indie darling Cocoon and comedy sequel Goat Simulator 3. All three titles arrive on October 7. But that's not all! The Last of Us Part 2 will be joining the PlayStation Plus Catalog in time for this year's The Last of Us Day on September 26, including its Remastered version for those playing on PlayStation 5. The PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog will also be getting some additional titles...

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First Look at the Battlefield 6 Campaign at State of Play

EA has revealed a first look at the Battlefield 6 single-player campaign during Sony’s State of Play September 2025 broadcast. The video, below, shows suitably explosive action, the series’ trademark destruction, and intense cutscenes. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Roman Campos-Oriola, Creative Director, Single Player, said the Battlefield 6 campaign "is a white knuckle thrill ride that has you playing various members of Dagger 13, an elite Marine Raiders unit determined to stop Pax Armata, a private military corporation seeking to reshape global power as NATO teeters on the edge of collapse." He continued: "After the War Stories episode structure of Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V, Battlefield 6 is a return to a singular...

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Coming to PlayStation 5

Another big Xbox game is landing on PlayStation 5 — and this time it's Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Announced with a fresh trailer during today's PlayStation State of Play, the latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator will arrive for Sony's console on December 8, 2025. A trailer revealed that PlayStation VR2 support is also in development, though this won't be available at launch and is instead set to arrive via a free update in 2026. "To make this PlayStation experience truly shine, we embraced the immersive features offered by the DualSense wireless controller," Microsoft Flight Sim boss Jorg Neumann wrote in a PlayStation blog post on the announcement. "Adaptive triggers respond to different speeds and surface types on...

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Starbreeze Increases Price of Payday 2's Infamous Collection As It Launches $5 A Month DLC Subscription Service on Steam — And Fans Aren't Happy

Payday 2 developer Starbreeze has introduced a new subscription service to the 12-year-old heist shooter, bundling "full access to more than 65 DLCs, packed with heists, weapons, and cosmetics" "for a low monthly cost" of $4.99 per month, or $19.99 for six months. There are currently no options for three-month or 12-monthly subscriptions. The company said the subscription will allow players to "explore Payday 2's massive content library at their own pace, mastering the art of heisting one crime at a time" and the subscription — available via Steam — "can be canceled at anytime." “With more than a decade of content behind Payday 2, we want to give players greater flexibility in how they experience the game,” said Gustav Nisser, head of...

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Capcom Online Program TGS 2025: Everything Announced

The Capcom Online Program for Tokyo Game Show 2025 has come to a close after delivering updates for games like Pragmata, Street Fighter 6, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more. The 40-minute presentation took the time to tease what TGS attendees have to look forward to as the event continues throughout the week, while taking the opportunity to provide deep-dive gameplay footage for upcoming titles, too. Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Pragmata were just a few of the titles to receive extended demonstrations as Capcom drums up excitement for some of the games set to release throughout the next year. We gathered all of the highlights, trailers, and announcements for you to comb over here. You can see everything announced...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Reinforces the Metroidvania Genre’s Accessibility Barriers

After years of waiting, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally in the hands of the people. By this point, many will even have completed it. Gone are the days of applying clown makeup during each major gaming event, replaced instead by widespread love for Team Cherry’s sequel. Yet, for me, I’m struggling to be excited about Silksong, despite the fact it’s the latest entry in one of my favorite genres. For this issue of Access Designed, I’m not going to be analysing Hollow Knight: Silksong in the traditional sense. The game’s demands of speed and precision, combined with a lack of accessibility features and my own disability, has meant that I physically can’t play it. And so I’m unable to give an accurate analysis of gameplay, story, and...

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Hades 2 Review

How do you follow up a character-driven rougelite that's nearly peerless at everything it does like Hades? You need to know where to go bigger without adding too much bloat. You need to know where you can tighten down some screws without smoothing away too much texture. You need to know what the essential, sacred elements were that made it special while also finding places where it makes sense to experiment and remix. Hades 2 somehow does all of these things with the care and flourish that has become Supergiant Games' signature at this point. There's scarcely a note out of place. If you haven't played the original Hades recently, or at all, Hades 2 starts fairly abruptly. You're introduced to Melinoë, daughter of Hades and Persephone...

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Nioh 3 Devs Explain How Open Fields Reduce Stress Without an Easy Mode – IGN First

Nioh 3, the newest entry in the Warring States Period Soulslike series, is the first to use open field maps. Unlike the previous mission-based titles, Nioh 3 sets players free in an open space, allowing you to take on areas, enemies, quests and more as you please. So, how exactly are the game's open fields constructed? We asked the developers about the density players can expect from the map, interesting techniques they used during development, and the struggles they faced along the way. General Producer Fumihiko Yasuda and Producer Kohei Shibata tell us about the development philosophy that lies at the core of the Nioh series, like the difference between a brutally difficult game being "unreasonable" and being "stressful." Drawing on...

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Silent Hill f Modders Add Ray Tracing, Cheats, and Remove the HUD and the Series' Signature Fog a Day After Advanced Access Went Live on Steam

Silent Hill f only launched in 'advanced access' on September 23, but modders are already at work, with one stripping out the series' signature fog completely. The horror adventure released yesterday for those who bought the more expensive digital deluxe version, but for everyone else, it goes live tomorrow, September 25 (check out the Silent Hill f global release times for more). Hard-working modders immediately got down to business, with Nexus Mods already listing over 35 mods for all manner of things. And while some help boost the experience by tweaking engine performance, add in ray tracing, or provide localization efforts and HUD removal, others add in cheats, give Hinako a Shibito-inspired makeover, and remove the game's fog...

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Review

On my first day of work at IGN in 2018, I was asked, “What’s your favorite video game of all time?” My answer then was the same as my answer today: Final Fantasy Tactics. When I first played it on the original PlayStation back in the ‘90s, I was enraptured by the job system, the memorable cast of characters, and a story that offered little in the way of easy answers. Between the PSP re-release (The War of the Lions) with extra content but major performance issues, and mobile versions featuring only touch controls, the landscape of 2025 has long been primed for an updated version of this RPG classic that’s worthy of the original. Did Square Enix deliver with The Ivalice Chronicles? With only a few caveats, it absolutely did. Despite all...

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Nioh 3 Release Date Leaked on Amazon Japan Ahead of Sony's State of Play Showcase

It looks like we have one announcement set for Sony’s State of Play in already: the release date of Nioh 3. As reported by Gematsu, listings on Amazon Japan revealed a February 6, 2026 release date for Nioh 3 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The listings, now removed, relate to the standard and Treasure Box editions of the game, and included box art. The Treasure Box edition includes a B5-size official art book, a selection soundtrack CD, an original desk mat, and an Sunekosuri fur ball key chain. Nioh 3 is the action game sequel developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. It made an appearance at the State of Play in June, so fans expect it to form a part of tonight’s broadcast, which kicks off at 2pm Pacific / 5pm...

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Hades 2 Global Release Times Confirmed

Hades 2 is nearly here, bringing a bigger, deeper mythic world with the full might of Olympus at your call and a story that reacts to your every setback and accomplishment. The sequel to Supergiant's hit game Hades, Hades 2 mixes engaging storytelling and roguelite action elements for an engaging dungeon-crawling experience. It's a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, offering "blazing-fast 120fps in TV Mode on Nintendo Switch 2," or 60fps on Nintendo Switch (which you can upgrade to Switch 2 from for free when you're ready). You can transfer PC progress from Steam or Epic with cross-saves. Hades 2 v1.0 launches September 25, which means it leaves early access on PC then, too. There's no word on a PlayStation or Xbox...

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'The Tinfoil Hats Are Out in Force' — Pocketpair Dev Responds After Pokémon Fans Question Timing of Palworld: Palfarm Announcement Just a Week After P

A Pocketpair developer has issued a response after some Pokémon fans questioned the timing of the company's Palworld: Palfarm announcement, which came just a week after Nintendo revealed Pokémon Pokopia. Japanese company Pocketpair announced cozy farming sim spinoff Palworld: Palfarm for PC just a week after Nintendo announced fellow cozy farming sim spinoff Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2 during its Nintendo Direct showcase. According to Pocketpair, in Palworld: Palfarm you work alongside Pals to turn fields into full-functioning farms solo or in online multiplayer. “Delegate duties to plant seeds, tend to growing plants, and round up the harvest,” Pocketpair said. “Befriend the locals and unearth unexpected story arcs. Beware, the...

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RGG Studio Direct 2025 Confirms Yakuza Kiwami 3 Remake, Spinoff Dark Ties, and More — Here's Everything Announced

Overnight, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio director and executive producer Masayoshi Yokoyama introduced RGG Direct 2025, a livestream chiefly dedicated to a remake of the previously leaked Yakuza 3, which will be released alongside the spin-off game, Dark Ties. Yakuza 3 was released in 2009 — that's over 15(!) years ago now — and Yokoyama said this remake "is the best iteration of the original game, Yakuza Kiwami 3." Dark Ties, however, is a "new, never-before-seen story," which means this essentially bundles two games in one package. "Like a Dragon & Yakuza series will celebrate its 20th anniversary on December 8 of this year," the team said. "We sincerely appreciate your continued support of RGG Studio." Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties "We're...

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While Battling Performance Problems on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, Gearbox Delays Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 Just a Week Before Launch and Canc

Gearbox has delayed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 indefinitely and cancelled all digital pre-orders just over a week from its release date. The looter shooter had been due out on Nintendo’s new console on October 3. Gearbox failed to share an updated release date in its announcement. Here's Gearbox chief Randy Pitchford's Borderlands 4 Nintendo Switch 2 release date announcement video, released in July. The delay decision comes at a time when Gearbox is already working to fix performance issues with Borderlands 4 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. For example, last week the tech experts at Digital Foundry confirmed a gradual worsening of framerate with continuous playtime, even on the more powerful...

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With GTA 6 Waiting in the Wings, Rockstar Doubles Down on Official GTA Roleplay Support With nopixel V for GTA 5

Popular Grand Theft Auto 5 roleplay server nopixel is collaborating with Rockstar Games for an official “evolution” of the RP service called nopixel V. The nopixel X/Twitter account confirmed the news today with a trailer teasing Rockstar-backed roleplay support for GTA 5. With Grand Theft Auto 6 on the horizon, Rockstar’s continued interest in the RP community has fans hoping for nopixel servers on console versions of past and future GTA games. Nopixel 1.0 launched in 2016, three years after GTA 5’s original release date, as a PC server where players can immerse themselves within the world of Los Santos by roleplaying as everything from taxi drivers and EMS to police officers. Various updates have arrived for the massively popular...

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Skate Early Access Review

EA’s official Skate FAQ is very clear about what 2025’s new early access iteration represents for the series as a whole. “This isn’t a sequel, remake, or a remaster,” states the brief explanation. “It’s the evolution of the Skate franchise.” The first part I wholeheartedly agree with. This is not Skate 4, and it certainly isn’t a remake of the originals by any stretch of the imagination. The second part is not entirely untrue either: It is an evolution, of sorts. That is, it’s certainly changed. A lot. Unfortunately, this means this new version of Skate bears little semblance to the late-2000s originals I love – and I’m currently finding it impossible to warm to its sanitised, homogenised, and monetised reinvention. Yes, Skate has...

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AU Deals: From Footy Sims to Final Fantasy, Today's Most Wallet-Friendly Wins

Another week, another digital trolley overloaded with titles that deserve better than the shame pile I'm sure to heave them onto. This crop feels more special than usual, though, because it's stacked with personal favourites that either defined a generation or refined a genre. I'll happily torch my savings again just to revisit some of these with fresh eyes. Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC PC Gear LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I’m using a Fighter's Sword to slice a 33-shaped cake baked for The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the SNES adventure that swallowed whole weekends. I played it side by side with my neighbour at launch, and it was the full heroic package: sweaty dungeon runs, maps doodled in...

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Diablo 4 Tier Lists and Planner Updated for Season 10

Blizzard has just released Diablo 4 Season 10 -- the Season of Infernal Chaos -- featuring the new Chaos Armor feature along with adjustments to the endgame loop. Additionally, the Infernal Hordes mechanic has been reworked, and players will face a new ladder boss: Bartuc, Lord of Chaos. To help you come to grips with all the changes and take on Bartuc, check out this massive Season 10 Compendium our friends at Maxroll have put together! Chaos Armor Chaos Armor is a special tier of item above Ancestral. These items can contain effects which are not normally found on the item slot. This opens up more options for buildcraft as you gain access to effects that were otherwise mutually exclusive. Learn more with Maxroll’s Seasonal Guide...

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Baby Steps Review

As someone who lives for the unexpected, unique, and downright weird, it only took about five seconds for the absolute craziness of Baby Steps to steal my heart. This spiritual successor to pain-inducing cult classics QWOP and Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy (who is also one of the developers here) is a similarly exasperating physics-based walking simulator that asks you to control the most unwieldy human ever created as you push yourself through increasingly arduous obstacles. The result is one of the most hilariously infuriating journeys it has ever been my pleasure to rage through. With writing that consistently cracked me up, a story with more heart than I expected, and brilliant branching paths that let you choose your own level...

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