Bandai Namco Shuts Reflector After Unknown 9 Falls Short
Bandai Namco is dissolving Montreal studio Reflector, taking a roughly €21 million hit after Unknown 9: Awakening failed to justify further investment.
GTA 6’s 30fps Target Could Make the PS5 Pro a Bigger Draw
GTA 6 targets 30fps across consoles, putting the PS5 Pro’s appeal on image clarity and ray-traced shadows—and giving Sony a potential hardware sales boost.
Phantom Blade Zero Endgame: 15 Challenges, Collectibles and Paths to the True Ending
From hidden bosses and the Illusory Pipa to Hellwalker and 66 Days Mode, Phantom Blade Zero offers a deep postgame checklist.
GTA 6 Preloads Begin as Rockstar Sets a 30fps Target on Consoles
Rockstar’s new GTA 6 trailer previews Vice City as digital preloads open, with a 30fps target and platform specific features confirmed.
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Beat Take-Two’s Forecast as NBA 2K27 Misses Target
GTA 6 pre-orders are ahead of Take-Two’s projections, while NBA 2K27 fell short. The publisher is holding its outlook until launch.
Sony’s PlayStation Portal Player Adds Storage in Japan, Price Set at ¥39,980
Sony’s Japan-only Portal Player launches December 10 with internal storage, though its capacity and planned uses remain undisclosed.
Sea of Remnants’ December Test Adds 21 Characters and Console Access
The Dawnbreaker test arrives December 3 with new regions, ship choices and challenges, while Xbox and PlayStation players join the public test.
Hela: Of Mice & Magic Sets December 1 Launch With Four-Player Cross-Play
Windup Games’ mouse-led puzzle adventure launches December 1 with cross-play for up to four players across PC and consoles.
Gears of War: E-Day Anniversary Event Adds Free RAAM and New Modes
E-Day’s two-week anniversary event brings RAAM to every player, while Season 2: Legacy launches December 1 with returning maps, modes and skins.
Global MapleStory’s Maplayer One Update Adds Lethe and Quanah on November 11
Maplayer One Part 1 runs through December 15 with new class Lethe, the Quanah world, Challenger World Season 4 and expanded leveling events.
Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026 Adds Amatsu and Riftborne Nargacuga
The November 28–29 global event brings Amatsu, Riftborne Nargacuga, exclusive rewards and reduced Hunt-a-thon cooldowns.
Soulframe Open Preludes Brings Digital Extremes’ Fantasy RPG to Steam for Free
Digital Extremes has opened Soulframe’s free Alpha on Steam, giving players an early look at its combat, co-op and story as development continues.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition Brings Switch 2 Upgrades and Glam Rock Looks
The Switch 2 edition adds five exclusive outfits, TV and handheld performance options, mouse and gyro controls, and a new Star-Lord Band track.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Update Adds New Game+, 300 Runes and PS5 Pro Upgrade
Valhalla’s free update adds scaling New Game+, expanded gear progression and upgraded PS5 Pro visuals. Its PC release remains unconfirmed.
God of War: Laufey Delayed to May 20, 2027, Giving Faye More Time
Santa Monica Studio has moved God of War: Laufey from February to May 2027, citing extra time for final polish as Faye takes the lead.