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DMZ — 5 Features to Get Excited for in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s New Mode
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
Call of Duty’s upcoming DMZ mode sounds like it’s shaping up to be something special. Set on the new Hajin map and inspired by the events and locations from Modern Warfare 4 ’s Campaign, this open-world combat environment will challenge you to loot, complete objectives, fight bot
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 12 to 16
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump
You Have Minutes to Live: Introducing Echo Weaver
Xbox Wirejohn sherwood, 3rd Party Product Specialist
Summary Knowledge based metroidvania. Creators discuss the challenges of building a new genre. Out now on XBOX Series X|S, PC, and Day One with Game Pass. “This is the best demo I’ve ever played.” Two years ago, a demo from a three-person team in northwest North America hit my em
Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
One Weekend. Seven Worlds. Endless Possibilities. Screamer and Family Man are available in Free Play Days this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 8 until Sunday, October 11. Additionally, ARC Raiders is free for all X
Pull Up to 7-Eleven in Forza Horizon 6
Xbox WireJoe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief
Every good drive has a convenience store stop along the way somewhere. Starting today, that stop becomes possible for a limited time inside Forza Horizon 6 . XBOX and 7-Eleven, Inc. are teaming up on the new Horizon Meets update – as well as releasing a merch collection and an in
Rally Up: ‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Launches on GeForce NOW
NVIDIA Newsroom
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
Introducing XP
Xbox WireJoe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief
Our ambition at XBOX is to be the number one entertainment company in the world. This means growing our games into enduring franchises that entertain, inspire and connect people across every generation and across the globe. That opportunity is why we’re creating XP. As Asha share
New Leadership Appointments and XBOX Division
Xbox WireJoe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief
This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally. Team, At Town Hall on Tuesday, I talked about the four Cs and the choices we are making to put them into practice. You’ve seen a lot of our work on Core and Content. Today I want to share two leadership appointments supp
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Heading to XBOX on PC November 18
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
Summary Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will be available on November 18 , 2026 for XBOX on PC, with XBOX Play Anywhere support. On October 8, Monster Hunter Stories celebrates its 10th anniversary – get acquainted with three titles to date in the series, each featur
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
Welcome back friends! Hope you’ve been having fun digging in with Bravo Squad for Gears of War: E-Day or clearing the dungeons in Minecraft Dungeons II . When you’re ready for your next game, we’ve got more coming at you including some you might remember from our XBOX Games Showc
Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub — your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the XBOX Store and on XBOX.com/IndieSelects. Halloween has never been just about scares.
Everything you need to know about DMZ mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Sony News & PressDaniel Noel
DMZ is Call of Duty’s definitive extraction shooter experience, launching alongside Campaign and Multiplayer when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 releases on October 23. To help prepare you for this extraction game mode, here are the major highlights, starting with a tour of the F
Players’ Choice: Vote for September’s best new game
Sony News & PressO'Dell Harmon Jr.
Last month was filled with an extensive release of games ranging from story-driven spectacles to mini-adventures! Some big new releases included Marvel’s Wolverine, Control Resonant, Dune: Awakening, and NBA 2K27. Which game was your favorite? How does it work? At the end of ever
GTA 6 Will Feature Dynamic Weather System, Rockstar Confirms
Turtle Beach Blog
It's not a conspiracy theory; Game Informer’s latest GTA 6 issue confirms that Rockstar Games can, indeed, control the weather – and they’re pretty good at it too. That’s right, a new, completely re-hauled dynamic weather system, the existence of which has been much rumored durin
Gears of War: E-Day Receives Rave Reviews Ahead of October 6th Launch
Turtle Beach Blog
Dude, wake up! Gears is back! It’s been seven years since there was a mainline title in the Gears of War franchise, and, waiting ever so patiently, fans are hoping and praying the game will live up the hype and the series’ pedigree. Well, the early access reviews just dropped, an
007 First Light Gets Free DLC
Turtle Beach Blog
Not many knew just how great IO Interactive’s James Bond adventure, 007 First Light, would be before it was released back in May of this year. However, after garnering many glowing reviews and currently holding a very respectable Metacritic score of 87, it's undeniable that First
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 549: Friendly Ghosts
Sony News & PressKristen Zitani (she/her)
Hey, y’all! Tim and Kristen are back this week to chat through news from the week and games we can’t stop playing. Plus, Gillen stops in to interview Ghost of Yōtei actor Erika Ishii to celebrate the release of the game’s Complete Edition and its one year anniversary. Stuff We Ta
Share of the Week: Marvel’s Wolverine – Logan
Sony News & PressKristen Zitani (she/her)
Last week, we asked you to share portraits of Logan from Marvel’s Wolverine using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. Here are this week’s highlights: calisarah1998 shares Logan growling in front of some wreckage Gib84G shares Logan surrounded by money from the casino P
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition – Erika Ishii interview
Sony News & PressGillen McAllister (he/him)
Atsu’s hunt is not over. A year after the original game launched, PS5 players can dive into the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition. Available now on PS5, this brings together the story campaign, the Ghost of Yōtei Legends multiplayer mode, and two new major additions: the roguelike
AI upscaling is coming to PS5
Sony News & PressDaniel Craig
Since the launch of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on PS5 Pro , players and developers have asked whether similar image-quality improvements could be brought to the PS5 console. PSSR analyzes game images pixel by pixel and uses AI to upscale them with more detail an
Martial arts meet fluid platforming in Elta: Defy All Gods, with a free PS5 demo out today
Sony News & PressIan Cofino
Take the punchy, fast-paced combat of a brawler, the tight platforming and exploration of a search-action game, and a cute dragon companion (who’s also the millennia-old god you worship), and blend everything together with a dash of anime flair. That is the recipe for Elta: Defy
For the Pro: Razer Unveils the Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz
Razer NewsroomRazer PR
The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz brings pro-grade precision, true 8000 Hz HyperPolling, and the full Advanced Input Control suite to a compact 60% board. Razer , the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz , the latest add
Fall Into 25 New Games on GeForce NOW This October
NVIDIA Newsroom
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: Wi
Return to Fabletown with The Wolf Among Us Remastered, out October 29
Sony News & PressElizabeth Olson
Telltale’s The Wolf Among Us Remastered launches October 29. To get ready for Bigby Wolf’s enhanced tale we sat down with Telltale’s Matt Saia, the game director of The Wolf Among Us Remastered, and VP of Creative at Telltale, to talk about returning to Fabletown. The Wolf Among
Kena: Scars of Kosmora launches 2027, Ember Lab shares story overview
Sony News & PressThomas Varga
Since our announcement trailer in February , we’ve been heads down bringing Kena: Scars of Kosmora to the finish line. It’s been exciting to see all the anticipation and passion from fans. We can’t wait to share a new installment of Kena’s story with you! At the same time, we wan
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
Sony News & PressAdam Michel
Race for podium glory in F1 25, take on monsters and other players in Hunt: Showdown 1896, then battle voxel versions of EDF enemies in Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. Together, these three games form the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October. All be available to Play
How Control Resonant’s art design and tech shaped its bosses, paranaturally-twisted Manhattan and more
Sony News & PressCorey Brotherson
With its gravity-defying set pieces, memorable boss fights, and decidedly different take on Manhattan, Control Resonant , released last week, is staking its claim to be one of 2026’s big hitters on PlayStation 5. I had the chance to talk to Lead Level Designer Anne-Marie Grönroos
(For SEA) God of War Laufey pre-orders available starting September 29, editions detailed
Sony News & PressGrace Orlady
God of War Laufey is coming to PlayStation 5 consoles on February 16, 2027. We’re excited to announce that pre-orders are now live on PlayStation Store and at all participating retailers. To get you ready, we’re breaking down what comes with the God of War Laufey pre-order bonus
Kewan Lacy and Malachi Toney Team Up with Turtle Beach for a Seriously Unserious Experiment
Turtle Beach Blog
As elite college football athletes and Stealth Ultra controller ambassadors, Kewan Lacy and Malachi Toney know how important it is to be in control of your game. A new collaboration with Turtle Beach sees the Ole Miss running back and Miami Hurricanes wide receiver put the Stealt
Celebrate Delta Force’s 2nd Anniversary With New Ways to Play, Exclusive Rewards, and More
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
Summary Season Reorientation is live now on XBOX Series X|S, with Delta Force ‘s second-anniversary celebration beginning September 26. Game Director Shadow Guo shares how two years of player feedback shaped the new season, from a smoother path into each match to more ways to pla
How Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Brings High Flying Drama to XBOX Series X|S
Xbox WireMike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor
Few game franchises capture the fantasy of becoming an ace pilot quite like Ace Combat – with accessible arcade-like controls, beautiful looking fighter jets, and cinematic storytelling, it has long been a recipe for a good time for over 30 years. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve ret
Bill Skarsgård Lands Lead Role in Kojima’s Upcoming Action-Espionage Game PHYSINT
Turtle Beach Blog
Tokyo Game Show positively popped off this year, drawing over 250,000 attendees and dropping copious amounts of hype game reveals and trailers. Among them, there have been many blasts from the past, including Crazy Taxi World Tour —a revival of a dormant franchise that depicts wh
The Future of GTA Online After GTA 6 Launches
Turtle Beach Blog
GTA Online has been immensely successful since launching with GTA 5, offering new heists, surprisingly involved roleplay servers, and just a place to hang out with friends – you know, by crashing cars, mowing down pedestrians, blowing stuff up and whatnot. Normal friend stuff. If
XBOX Insiders Can Join the Chicken Invaders Collection Preview Today!
Xbox WireTim
Starting today, XBOX Insiders can join the Chicken Invaders Collection preview from InterAction studios on XBOX consoles and Windows PC. Chicken Invaders puts you on the front line against invading intergalactic chickens bent on revenge against humanity. For the first time since
Free Play Days – PGA TOUR 2K25, The Escapists 2, Young Suns, and The Division 2
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
Tactics, ties, treason, and tees: Dive into it all with Free Play Days! The Escapists 2 and Young Suns are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, September 24 until Sunday, September 27. Young Suns will be availabl
Razer Unveils Kiyo V2 Pro: A 4K Webcam With Smoother 60 FPS video
Razer NewsroomRazer PR
Meet the Razer Kiyo V2 Pro, delivering high-quality, smooth 4K 60 FPS video and intelligent features to every stream, setup, and creative session without the need for a Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. Razer , the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announce
Luma Island is coming to PS5
Sony News & PressBram Eisenhardt
We’re Feel Free Games, the team behind Luma Island, and we’re very excited to share that Luma Island is coming to PlayStation 5! Luma Island launched on PC in November 2024, and since then more than 800,000 players have joined us on the island. Now we’re getting ready to welcome
Contain the Chaos: ‘CONTROL Resonant’ Launches on GeForce NOW
NVIDIA Newsroom
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.
Minecraft LIVE Returns This Saturday
Xbox WireJoe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief
The post Minecraft LIVE Returns This Saturday appeared first on XBOX Wire .
Meet Key Players Shaping Makoto Daito’s Journey in STRANGER THAN HEAVEN
Xbox WireDanielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor
SEGA is thrilled to pull back the curtain on some of the pivotal figures in Makoto Daito’s 50-year saga in STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, launching January 15, 2027. From 1915 to 1965, Makoto Daito fights to survive across five cities in search of a place to call home. Born to an American
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – The Viking Sagas Available Now
Xbox WireJoe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief
The post Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – The Viking Sagas Available Now appeared first on XBOX Wire .
CONTROL Resonant Is an Action Game… and an RPG, and a Superhero Game, and More Besides
Xbox WireJoe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief
There’s no doubt that the headline for CONTROL Resonant belongs to the fact that it’s a true-blue melee-action game now. Where the original CONTROL centred on paranatural gunplay, a direct line of evolution from Remedy’s history with Max Payne and Quantum Break , its sequel bring
Razer Axon Teams Up With Pony Canyon To Bring Official KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE Wallpapers To Fans
Razer NewsroomRazer PR
The latest collaboration brings official KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE anime wallpaper to Razer Axon, complemented by a giveaway featuring a Razer Kraken Kitty V2 and an exclusive signed poster. Razer , the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced a collaboration betwee
Fading Echo makes a splash on PlayStation 5 today
Sony News & PressSylvain Sechi
Hi PlayStation players! This is Sylvain from Emeteria, a New Tales studio, the team behind Fading Echo , and we’re excited to share that our fast-paced elemental action-adventure RPG is launching today on PlayStation 5. In Fading Echo, you play as One, a young Legend fighting to
Compact Design, Immersive Sound – Razer Unveils the Mako Desktop Gaming Speakers
Razer NewsroomRazer PR
The new Mako desktop gaming speakers line delivers fuller sound, deeper bass, and Razer Chroma RGB lighting across two models, Mako and Mako X. Razer , the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Mako , a new line of compact desktop gaming speakers de
Continuing Our Reset
Xbox WireJoe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief
This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally. Team, I’m writing to share several updates as part of the XBOX reset outlined earlier this year. First, we are eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management and central func
Dune: Awakening Arrives on XBOX With New Ways to Play
Xbox WireWill Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor
Summary Dune: Awakening is out now on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC and via XBOX Game Pass. The XBOX launch comes with a huge new update including Single-player. In addition, the game has been receiving many updates since its original PC release, making this the best time to play D
(For Southeast Asia) Lisa x PlayStation arrives this October: First look at the DualSense wireless controller
Sony News & PressNancy Kim
Last year, we teamed up with Lisa for the first time on our global PS5 campaign. Today, we’re taking our collaboration a step further with an all-new DualSense wireless controller – Lisa Limited Edition designed with Lisa herself. Play Video Lisa’s journey has taken her from her
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