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Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows fighting an enemy. He's dressed in his samurai armor.

Assassin’s Creed Infinity has a new name and no microtransactions

Addressing some rumors, Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin's Creed Infinity has an official name, along with some details about microtransactions.
A PS5 Pro sits on a table with a DualSense.

Your video game consoles could become much more expensive soon

If President Trump's proposed tariffs on China go through, it could have a huge impact on the video game industry, analysts warn.
Carl Johnson in a green shirt walking away from a car on a bridge. He's holding a gun.

Grand Theft Auto Trilogy developer is not happy about this change in latest update

The Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition got a welcome update this week, but the studio behind it is feeling left out.
Mr. X attacking Leon and holding him up by his neck in the original Resident Evil 2

GOG is tackling PC games preservation with new program

GOG lists a lot of retro PC games on its store, and it's now going a step further to preserve them.
A person running Steam on the M4 MacBook Pro. Rocket League is up on the screen

New report accuses Valve of proliferating extremism on Steam

Steam has come under fire once again fora report that says it allows hate and extremism to flourish on the platform.
Playing Words With Friends on a smartphone.

Words With Friends is chasing Wordle’s success with new daily puzzle games

Zynga's Words With Friends is about to be a lot more than just a Scrabble clone as four new games have come to the popular app.
Nikki in blonde hair sitting in a field of flowers in a wedding dress.

Infinity Nikki launches in December after racking up 30 million preregistrations

Infinity Nikki is set to release in just a few weeks, and is already on its way to being one of the most-played games of the year.
A white Steam Deck with the screen turned on sitting on a blue background.

This limited-edition white Steam Deck OLED is testing our self-control

Valve has announced a limited-edition white Steam Deck OLED, and despite its high price, we're considering it.
Phil Spencer at the Bethesda roundtable.

Xbox is testing a handheld device, but it’s a long ways off

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the company is testing handhelds, but don't expect one any time soon.
Michael on the phone in Grand Theft Auto 5.

Oh hey, GTA 5 is back on PlayStation Plus this month

Grand Theft Auto 5 is coming back to PlayStation Plus, but November is also a particularly packed month for the subscription service.
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Everything announced at Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct

For the Warcraft series' milestone 30th anniversary, Blizzard had some updates to share to capitalize on your nostalgia.
A lit table holds a PS5 Pro, and a PS5 all digital, the former standing noticeably taller.

The PlayStation 5 just got a discount in time for the holidays

This PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition deal brings the console under $400, but there is a caveat.
Carl Johnson piloting a boat in the water under the golden gate bridge in San Andreas.

Grand Theft Auto: The Definitive Edition trilogy gets a welcome update after 3 years

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition was poorly received at launch, but after three years, it seems to have gotten a much-needed update.
Four Fortnite characters standing side by side in the original Fortnite OG season.

Fortnite OG is bringing back the shooter’s original map for good

After the immense success of Fortnite OG last year, Epic Games is bringing back the mode for good.
A Black woman standing in front of an Egyptian tomb about to grab a rope.

Video of a shelved Valve game has surfaced, and it’s mind-blowing

Valve's In the Valley of the Gods is still reportedly on hold, but this short clip shows off some incredible water physics.
D.Va out of her mech and in the air shooting her gun in Overwatch.

Overwatch Classic is bringing 6v6 back — and that’s not all

Overwatch Classic isn't just about bringing 6v6 back. It's all about Overwatch nostalgia.
Spyro flies off away from an attack with white mountains in the background.

A classic platformer trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow

The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is getting a surprise release on Xbox Game Pass, and you won't have to wait long.
A woman with long white hair and a black outfit that has only one leg covered. She's kneeling after attacking an enemy.

Stellar Blade’s no-brainer Nier: Automata crossover DLC lands next week

Stellar Blade was heavily inspired by Nier: Automata, and now players can celebrate that in an update next week.
Magick in Marvel Rivals

Execs at Marvel Rivals developer NetEase arrested on allegations of corruption

Two NetEase Games executives and seven employees were reportedly arrested this week in an investigation potentially worth millions.
Astro Bot dresses up as Kratos.

Sony commits to single-player games in wake of Concord failure

Sony isn't giving up on single-player games, and says it'll be releasing at least one major title every year.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet protagonist holding glowing Poke Ball

Yes, the Nintendo lawsuit against Palworld devs is about throwing Poke Balls

Palworld studio Pocketpair has finally confirmed the patents at the center of Nintendo's lawsuit, and it is about what we expected.
Sam Porter Bridges and Fragile holding their foreheads together.

Death Stranding connects to Xbox for 5th anniversary

Death Stranding Director's Cut got a surprise release on Xbox Series X and S, making the social connections game available to even more players.
Promo art and collage of the main cast of the original Mass Effect trilogy for the Legendary Edition remaster.

BioWare finds time to celebrate N7 Day in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard just released, so BioWare put a little N7 Day Easter egg inside the game.
Bugs Bunny holding a pie in Multiversus.

MultiVersus is underperforming, but Warner Bros. is still focused on IP

Warner Bros. Discovery is tripling down on its IP for its gaming division despite MultiVersus underperforming to the tune of $100 million.
A woman built in the Inzoi character creator. She has short brown hair and big eyes looking off to the left.

Life-sim game inZOI finally gets a release date, but it’s a delay to 2025

Krafton has announced an early access release date for its life sim inZOI, but it signals a delay.
Special Orders board in Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley 1.6 has finally arrived on consoles and mobile

After almost eight months, Stardew Valley console and mobile players will finally get to experience the huge 1.6 update.
Master Chief holding a gun and a flaming grenade with a city behind him.

Halo 2 multiplayer maps are making a return for 20th anniversary

To celebrate the game's 20th anniversary, Halo Infinite is getting seven recreated Halo 2 multiplayer maps.
James Sunderland staring off to the side in Silent Hill 2.

Silent Hill 2 remake players just discovered a huge secret

A Reddit user has solved the mystery behind Silent Hill 2 remake's photos, and it has added fuel to a potential fan theory.
A cockpit view in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Xbox Game Pass is getting tons of new games following Black Ops 6 success

You could keep playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 or you could play these other huge Xbox releases on Game Pass this month.
An Atari 2600+ sits on a table.

New Atari 50 DLC shows the Intellivision acquisition is already paying off

Atari 50 is getting a new DLC that's breaking down the video game industry's first console war.
Gamora, Groot, Starlord, Rocket Raccoon, and Drax standing ready to fight. Groot is holding a blue llama.

Play this underrated Marvel game for free with Prime Gaming this month

This superhero game flew under the radar, but you can pick it up in November, along with other games like Dishonored, via Prime Gaming.
A guy leaning on a blue car in front of a big brick foreclosed building in GTA Online.

GTA Online PC players will finally get features from the console version

Rockstar Games teased that GTA Online on PC will be getting current-generation console features soon.
Kay Vass joined by her small alien companion called Nix in a futuristic city.

Ubisoft to tackle ‘polarized’ comments as part of its new strategy

Ubisoft announced that in its efforts to revitalized the studio and its games, it's looking into how it can tackle some recent polarized comments.
Lucanis in Dragon Age: The Veilguard in center frame.

Black Ops 6 just can’t compete with these 2 RPGs on Steam

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is one of the series' biggest games, but its numbers aren't as high on Steam as these two RPGs.
A Legend Upgrade ability is used in Apex Legends.

EA removes Apex Legends from Steam Deck due to Linux cheating

Linux and Steam Deck users will no longer be able to play Apex Legends so EA could work on stopping cheaters.
Players approach a vampire in Redfall that's floating outside a window.

Former Arkane Austin boss condemns Microsoft decision to close studio

The former president of Arkane Austin condemned the studio's closure in a new interview, saying it "was not a good decision."
Seven Nintendo characters on a red background with music notes flying around.

Move over Spotify: Nintendo now has its own music app

Looking for Nintendo game soundtracks? Nintendo Music is the new app for you.
Soldiers near a train in Black Ops 6.

Black Ops 6 might be the biggest Call of Duty release ever

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had a record-breaking three-day launch, according to Activision and Microsoft.