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GTA 6Rockstar GamesGaming Controversy

Rockstar Addresses GTA 6's Trump & COVID Stance as Fans Debate Trailer Visuals

Rockstar Games has officially weighed in on one of the more curious questions surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, confirming that the game will not directly acknowledge Donald Trump or the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the story being set in a version of modern-day America. The developer has long leaned into satirizing real-world culture and politics through fictional stand-ins, and it appears that tradition will continue in GTA 6, with the studio opting to sidestep explicit references to two of the most defining events of recent American life. The decision is likely to fuel debate among fans who have come to expect the series to hold a sharp, often unforgiving mirror up to contemporary society.

Oct 17, 2026

Cult of the LambNintendo Switch 2Free Upgrade

Cult of the Lamb Comes to Switch 2 With Free Upgrade for Existing Owners

Cult of the Lamb is making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, and existing owners of the original Switch version won't need to spend a single extra cent to get in on the action. Massive Monster's beloved roguelite cult-builder will receive a Switch 2 version delivered through a free Upgrade Pack update, making the transition to Nintendo's newer hardware as painless as possible for the game's dedicated fanbase.

Oct 17, 2026

SteamValveAchievements

Valve Launches Steam Achievement Sets Beta to Tame Completionist Chaos

Valve has rolled out a beta for a new Steam feature called Achievement Sets, aimed at giving developers more flexibility in how they organize and deliver in-game achievements. Rather than lumping every achievement into one ever-expanding list, developers can now split them into distinct buckets, such as separate sets for DLC content or seasonal events. The move is widely seen as a quality-of-life improvement for completionists, who have long struggled with the feeling that 100%-ing a live-service or frequently updated game is a constantly moving target.

Oct 17, 2026

World of WarcraftMMORPGsBlizzard Entertainment

WoW: Forever Beta Goes Free Next Week, Major Racial Ability Changes Drop

Blizzard is opening the World of Warcraft: Forever beta to everyone for free next week in the form of a limited-time stress test, and no subscription or prior beta access is required to participate. It is a rare opportunity for players on the fence about the new version of the classic MMORPG to jump in and try it before launch, though the window is expected to be narrow, making it a one-shot deal for most prospective players.

Oct 17, 2026

Blood of DawnwalkerPatch NotesRPG

Blood of Dawnwalker Patch 1.1 Brings 1,000+ Fixes and a New Difficulty Mode

The Blood of Dawnwalker is gearing up for its biggest patch yet, with update 1.1 arriving next week and packing over 1,000 fixes into the vampire RPG. The headline addition is a new "forgiving" difficulty setting, catering to players who want to experience the game's story without the full weight of its combat demands. It is shaping up to be a substantial quality-of-life overhaul for a game that has clearly been listening to its community since launch.

Oct 17, 2026

Assassin's CreedUbisoftLeaked Footage

Cancelled Assassin's Creed Qin Dynasty Game "Destiny" Surfaces in Leaked Footage

Footage allegedly showing a cancelled Assassin's Creed game set in ancient Qin Dynasty China has surfaced online, giving the world its first look at a project that never made it to release. The game, reportedly known internally as "Assassin's Creed Destiny," appears to have been a full-scale entry in the franchise, featuring a massive open world rather than the smaller, side-scrolling scope of the previously released Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China. Ubisoft had not publicly acknowledged the project, making the leak the only window into what this ambitious title could have become.

Oct 17, 2026

RemasterShrekXbox

Shrek 2: The Game Remaster Leaked Early by Xbox Listing

A remaster of the beloved 2004 title Shrek 2: The Game appears to have been leaked ahead of any official announcement, courtesy of an Xbox.com store page that went live before it was supposed to. The premature listing revealed key details about the project, sending nostalgia-fueled excitement across gaming communities worldwide. The accidental reveal follows a long tradition of platform holders spoiling their own surprises, though few leaks have generated quite this level of enthusiasm.

Oct 17, 2026

Final Fantasy VIISquare EnixPreview

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-On: Big Questions and Stamina Mechanics

A recent hands-on demo of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the much-anticipated conclusion to Square Enix's ambitious FF7 remake trilogy, has left players and press alike buzzing with more questions than answers. Previews from outlets who went hands-on with the opening sections suggest the game is wasting no time in setting up deeply intriguing narrative threads, hinting that the trilogy's finale could take the story in bold and unexpected directions.

Oct 17, 2026

WardogsEarly AccessLive Service

Wardogs Season 2 Stumbles Out of the Gate With Balance Blunders and a Quick Mea Culpa

Wardogs developer Bulkhead had a rough first day of Season 2, and the studio is not mincing words about it. In a candid statement addressed to the game's community, Bulkhead admitted "We f***ed up," acknowledging that two significant missteps had already disrupted the multiplayer sandbox FPS just hours after the season's launch. The problems centered on a newly introduced Blue team bribery bonus and an XP exploit tied to the Driver progression path, both of which combined to throw the game's balance into disarray.

Oct 17, 2026

Pokémon TCG PocketMobile GamingLive Service

Pokémon TCG Pocket Slows Release Cadence and Fixes Frustrating Features

Pokémon TCG Pocket is making some significant changes in response to player feedback, with developer DeNA announcing a slowdown in the game's card set release cadence. The move comes after widespread concern over "set fatigue," a growing frustration among players who felt new sets were arriving faster than they could reasonably collect or engage with them. The announcement signals that the developers are listening closely to the community and are willing to course-correct on one of the game's most contentious pain points.

Oct 17, 2026

Cyberpunk 2077CD Projekt RedVideo Game Movies

Cyberpunk 2077 Movie Will Tell an Original Story, Not Adapt the Game

CD Projekt Red's upcoming live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie, developed in partnership with Paramount Pictures, will not be a straightforward adaptation of the game, according to statements from the studio's chief. Rather than retelling the story of V and the events players experienced in Night City, the film is set to chart its own course within the Cyberpunk universe, offering a fresh narrative that stands apart from the source material.

Oct 17, 2026

The Legend of ZeldaNintendoRemake

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Reveals Dark Link, New Sidequests, and Record Pre-Orders

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake had a massive Friday, with Nintendo dropping two new trailers and a wave of fresh details that have fans buzzing. The most eye-catching reveal came in one of the trailers, which gave players their first official look at Dark Link, the iconic shadow doppelganger boss. TheGamer and Polygon both noted that the reimagined Dark Link looks more imposing than ever, with the marketing leaning hard into his brooding, aura-heavy presence.

Oct 17, 2026

Call of DutyCampaignInfinity Ward

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launches to Strong Campaign Reviews

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is officially out, and its campaign is drawing some of the warmest critical reception the series has seen in years. Infinity Ward's conclusion to the rebooted Modern Warfare arc, which kicked off in 2019 with Captain Price and the assembly of a new task force, has impressed reviewers across the board for going back to basics and delivering a satisfying, fun experience from start to finish. Destructoid called it "CoD's best in recent years, and arguably one of its better entries overall," praising the return of a genuine fun factor, while PC Gamer described it as "a fractured, fun campaign that benefits from looking backward." GameSpot echoed the sentiment, saying the game "sticks to the basics" and delivers satisfaction throughout, and IGN noted that while it may not quite crack the all-time CoD greats, it serves as a strong potential close to this particular chapter of the franchise. Activision has confirmed as much, stating the game will "close this chapter and launch a new one" for the series.

Oct 17, 2026