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3 Cozy Cleaning Games That Are Perfect for Relaxing After a Long Day

Cozy cleaning games are a great alternative to more action-packed fare, letting players unwind with soothing music and simple tasks. Offering a place for everything and the chance to neatly nestle it all in place, here are three cozy cleaning games to turn to when relaxation is the order of the day. 

1. Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Service 

Released on October 29, Bao Bao’s Cleaning Service is a sequel to a previous cozy game featuring the industrious panda, Bao Bao’s Cozy Laundromat. In Cleaning Service, players, solo or in a co-op group of up to three friends, help Bao Bao with his mission to make everything nice and clean. Using a power washer, Bao Bao cleans inside and out, letting the water spray wash away dirt from stone pathways, faded wallpaper, and more. 

Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Service offers adorable 2D pixel art in soft pastel shades, along with a selection of lo-fi songs to listen to while Bao Bao, or Bao Baos if playing with friends, cleans one tile after another. According to the Steam page, players are also encouraged to listen to audiobooks or their own favorite music while playing. There are no timers to worry about when completing a level, so players can relax and take their time. 

The game is available on Steam, Switch, and Xbox. 

2. Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator 

For gamers looking for a bit more to sink their teeth into, there’s Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator. While it’s also designed to be relaxing, the game expands the mission to include cleaning up the environment. Players use a special machine that combines a vacuum with a watering hose to rescue various ecosystems, including beaches, mountain ranges, and rivers, as they explore a colorful 3D world. 

Beyond cleaning up, players can solve puzzles and unearth hidden elements to upgrade travel vehicles, while discovering man-made environments like campsites and shrines. And that’s not all. Players are able to nurture plant life and make friends with the animals they meet while cleaning up their habitats, from pandas and penguins to sea turtles. 

Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator is available on Steam, Switch, Xbox, and PS5.

3. Unpacking

Maybe one of the most popular cozy cleaning games out there, Unpacking’s premise is right in the title. Players unpack their belongings in eight different homes, each marking a new chapter in the character’s life. The game starts in a childhood bedroom, then moves to the first apartment the character shares with a roommate. It culminates in the character’s own family home, where a new chapter is about to begin. 

Like Bao Bao’s Cleaning Service, this is a relaxing 2D pixel-art experience with no need to rush. As they unpack in each home, players learn more about the character whose belongings they put away. Another game with a relaxing soundtrack, Unpacking focuses on organizing and decorating, leaving players with a strong sense of satisfaction when the last box is empty. 

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From power-washing with a panda to unpacking a new home, these three cozy games make everyday chores surprisingly relaxing.
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Nintendo’s Original ‘Donkey Kong’ Artwork Just Sold for an Absolutely Insane Amount

Nintendo fans looking to snag original artwork for their collection: one unique piece is off the market. A poster for the original Donkey Kong game recently sold at auction for more than $300,000, making it the reigning champ of expensive video game art ever sold at auction. 

The poster features Donkey Kong himself atop a series of steel girders, the exact place one would expect to find a large gorilla. Angrily wielding a barrel over his head, Donkey Kong appears to threaten the overalls-wearing man standing on the girders below him. Behind Donkey Kong, blocked from escape, a blonde woman named Pauline swoons in a tattered pink dress, understandably upset by the whole situation. 

The man in overalls is Mario of “It’s-a me!” fame, and this poster actually features his first-ever public appearance. Known at the time merely as “Jumpman”, Mario has gone on to become one of the most iconic video game characters of all time and certainly one of the most famous plumbers. He has starred in or appeared in over 300 games, including Super Mario Galaxy and its 2010 sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2. 

Donkey Kong went on to have a big career of his own, featuring in solo titles like Donkey Kong Country Returns and starring alongside Mario in the Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Party games. The poster at auction was for the first Donkey Kong game, which was released in 1981. Drawn by artist Leslie Cabarga, it was intended as a promotional flyer for arcades. 

Rare ‘Donkey Kong’ Poster Sells for $329,400, Setting a Video Game Art Record

According to a press release from Landry Pop Auctions, an auction brand centered on comics and pop culture, the Donkey Kong poster sold for $329,400, making it the most expensive video game art ever sold. The title was previously held by original artwork for the Prince of Persia game, which sold for $63,000. So the gap between the two sales is roughly the cost of a starter Lamborghini. 

Incredibly, for original artwork of such a famous franchise, especially for a piece that would end up selling for over $300,000, it seems like the poster was almost thrown away. Landry Pop Auctions said a former Nintendo employee named Donna Darbous rescued the poster from the would-be disposal pile.

For anyone itching for a bit of nostalgia, thanks to this astronomical sale, Donkey Kong and Mario games are available on Nintendo consoles, including both the Switch and the Switch 2, including Donkey Kong Bonanza and Super Mario Odyssey. 

A 1981 Donkey Kong promotional poster is now the most expensive piece of original video game art ever sold at auction

Featuring Mario's first appearance, it sold for $329,400 pic.twitter.com/emW4D8p4Kb

— ScreenTime (@screentime) October 29, 2026

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A rare 1981 Donkey Kong poster featuring Mario's debut was nearly thrown away before selling for a record-breaking $329,400.
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Hackers Are Using Fake PS5 Emulators to Steal Gamers’ Personal Information

Scammers online have found a new target within the gaming community, according to a report featured on IGN. Those who use emulators to run PS5-exclusive games on their PC are at risk, as this can leave them open to sneaky malware. 

For those unfamiliar, emulators let a system copy another system’s behavior, such as a gaming PC acting like a PlayStation console. This allows users to play games on their PC which might only be available on a PS5, like Marvel’s Wolverine or Ghosts of Yotei. Games can be “sideloaded”, meaning the official PlayStation Store is bypassed when downloading a game. 

Think of it as Splenda versus sugar in a cup of coffee. Splenda is the emulator, copying the behaviors of sugar, and tricking the coffee drinker into thinking they’re enjoying a boost of sugary sweetness in their coffee. 

PC Gamers Are Being Warned About a Sneaky New Scam Involving PS5 Emulators

According to IGN, scammers are hiding behind two popular emulation projects and then apparently launch an infostealer. As the name suggests, infostealers act like art thieves breaking into a museum, stealing personal information like credit card data and important passwords instead of fine art. Even worse, the malware used here is so sophisticated that it not only evades detection but also cleans up after itself. It even weaves into Windows Defender protections, meaning it sneaks into the files Windows Defender is built to ignore, like system restore points. 

If scammers steal this data, it could have serious, long-term consequences. Beyond stolen passwords used to access private accounts like Amazon, there are also financial risks. Scammers could use this data to open fraudulent credit cards or drain funds from an existing bank account. 

Emulation users are prime targets because they are accustomed to downloading outside software from sites like GitHub, an online platform that hosts a wide array of code files. Because they likely trust a familiar source, they don’t think twice about running the software they download on their own computers. 

Emulators seem to have spiked recently, in part because the tricky software now works better than before. Gamers without a PlayStation console can run previously incompatible software on their PC, letting them play games that might otherwise be unavailable. PlayStation consoles are also at risk of jailbreaks, meaning emulators can run Nintendo or older PSP games that are no longer compatible with current hardware. 

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Somehow, No Man's Sky is still getting updates

No Man's Sky screenshot: Hello Games (press image)

Keep your Cyberpunks or your Fallout 76es: when it comes to launch disasters, No Man's Sky remains the undisputed champion, which I'm not sure is something to be proud of. Something Hello Games can be proud of, however, is its continued and intensive effort to raise the game above its buggy, barebones launch state with more than a decade of constant updates. — Read the rest

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2003 Puzzle Game Arrives on Modern Consoles This Week

More than twenty years after its original console release, this puzzle game inspired by board game mechanics is making its way to Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5.

Marl Jong Is Available Now on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5

Marl Jong originally released in Japan in 2003 for the 32-bit console era. The game is inspired by mahjong game mechanics and takes place in the same universe as Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure.

The title is likely one that many western gamers would be unfamiliar with, but thanks to the latest Arcade Archives release they now have the chance to check it out on modern hardware.

“This is a game in which you go on an adventure while competing in “MARL JONG” matches with the people of Marl Kingdom. With simple controls, gameplay progresses smoothly! Furthermore, you can enjoy heated battles using character-specific “Special Moves” and comeback-enabling “Cheat Techniques”.

The announcement also teases that unrevealed episodes of Marl that were not told in the main story will also be disclosed.

The Console Archives version of Marl Jong released on October 29, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5. This version is available for $11.99.

Shoppers should keep in mind that if they are unable to find the game listed in the online store, it may not be available in their area. Additionally, consumers should note that the game includes only the Japanese version. Please note that all in-game text is in Japanese only.

As always, the Console Archives version attempts to recreate the original experience, but also delivers a handful of modern conveniences and quality-of-life improvements:

  • customizable button layouts
  • rapid-fire settings
  • multiple new save points
  • Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference

Marl Jong joins the already impressive Console Archives lineup of titles. Just in recent months Hamster has added Raiden Project, The Drug Store, Bubble Bobble, and tons of others in weekly updates.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more retro gaming news and updates.

The Console Archives version of Marl Jong is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5.

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Retro gaming fans can throw things back to the early 2000s with this week's new board game-themed Console Archives release.
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New Report Teases Elder Scrolls VI Name and Reveal Window

The Elder Scrolls 6 was originally announced way back in the summer of 2018 and according to a new report gamers may finally be about to learn some new details about the upcoming RPG.

Report Suggests The Elder Scrolls 6 is Titled Sentinel

The Elder Scrolls 6 Release Date Logo
Screenshot: Bethesda

Earlier this week, multiple reports suggested that Microsoft was offering exit packages to select employees and preparing to do some additional downsizing. After all of the layoffs that have hit various teams across Xbox since Asha Sharma took over, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this set off some alarms in the gaming industry.

In an extensive report about the Microsoft exit offers on The Verge, Tom Warren shared some new details about Bethesda’s upcoming project.

According to Warren’s report, “Sources familiar with Bethesda’s plans tell me that the Xbox-owned publisher is about to announce that the next Elder Scrolls game will officially be called The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel. The announcement could come as soon as next month, during a period that will mark 15 years since The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released.”

Sentinel was one of the rumors that has been floating around the internet in recent months, but this is still far from an official confirmation. If Warren’s sources are correct, then it sounds like an official announcement could potentially arrive before the end of the calendar year.

The report goes on to dig into some more unconfirmed details including the following: “I understand that Sentinel will be set in Hammerfell, a province in the Elder Scrolls universe that’s appeared in The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard and The Elder Scrolls Online. Sentinel will be the first game about the history of the Elder Scrolls, and help uncover the secrets of these mysterious ancient artifacts.”

It’s no secret that leadership is pushing its remaining teams to put out more frequent installments for popular franchises. That definitely includes Elder Scrolls and the delivery and reception of the upcoming long-awaited sequel will likely help determine whether the remaining team at Bethesda are safe or whether that studio could be on the chopping block in the future. Considering some of the layoffs and cuts that have already happened, it doesn’t seem like any studio, regardless of pedigree, is fully safe.

It should be very interesting to see whether a full Elder Scrolls 6 reveal arrives in December. It seems big enough to warrant its own Xbox Showcase, but there’s always the chance it could happen at an event like The Game Awards, as well.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Elder Scrolls, Bethesda, and Microsoft news and updates.

The Elder Scrolls VI is currently in development, but does not have a final title or release window confirmed.

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World of Warcraft: Forever Launch Trailer Is Very Different From The Usual Blizzard Cinematic Style

Blizzard has a long tradition of stunning fans with dramatic cinematic trailers, but the World of Warcraft: Forever launch trailer leans into a very different style to set the tone for the upcoming Classic+ experience.

World of Warcraft: Forever Warpath Music Video

Blizzard surprised World of Warcraft: Forever fans this week with the surprise drop of the Warpath launch trailer. The music video-style hype video plays more like an opening to a Critical Role-style anime than the usual Blizzard launch trailers, but it does a great job of setting up the conflict between the Horde and Alliance and the many threats and locations in Azeroth.

The new trailer features the End of You track from the 2025 collaboration between Poppy, Amy Lee, and Courtney LaPlante. Eagle-eyed fans of World of Warcraft will be able to catch tons of references to iconic locations, spells, weapons, and other easter eggs placed throughout the 3 minute plus Warpath video.

Players who plan to dive into World of Warcraft: Forever at launch can start reserving their character names now and should begin figuring out which gameplay experience they want to opt into at launch.

Players who pre-purchase the Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack, or limited-time Warcraft Forever Collection will have access to WoW: Forever Early Name Reservation from October 27 through November 3. Character names will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and desired names cannot be guaranteed.

Luckily, there aren’t giant lists of servers to check out and coordinate with friends about, instead each of the experiences or rule sets will place players into a megaserver. That means that as long as your group selects the same faction and the same rule set, you’ll be able to play together.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more World of Warcraft: Forever news and updates as the new experience launches in early November.

World of Warcraft is available now on PC. World of Warcraft: Forever launches on November 4, 2026.

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World of Warcraft: Forever fans who are waiting for the game's arrival can now check out the high-energy launch trailer.
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Reinvents Itself With Massive New Update

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game officially launched in the summer of 2026, but a major new update aims to draw in new players with major overhauls and a ton of new content.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Revamps Two Fighters

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game had some positive buzz at launch, but many casual fighting game fans were a bit intimidated by the game’s difficulty. The latest update to the title makes some pretty massive changes that aim to expand the potential audience and bring in new fans.

Patch 4 is the biggest update to Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game since launch. Two fighters have been totally rebuilt, a completely new look has been implemented across the entire game, ranked play has been updated, a balance pass adjusted every character on the roster, and lots of quality of life updates are included.

Here is a full breakdown of everything in the major update:

  • Avatar State Aang & Nightmare Korra, Reimagined
    • Two legends, redrawn from the ground up with additional attacks and new super techniques that transform how they play.
  • A Completely Refreshed Look
    • Everything from menus to modes has been redesigned. Character select, stage select, the in-match HUD, and every screen in between get a cleaner, bolder presentation.
  • Two New Stages
    • Avatar Road and Air Temple Island are now available to play outside of Story Mode!
  • Ranked Mode 2.0
    • Competitive play returns rebuilt, with a ranked ladder built for the long climb, plus Spectating.
  • Battle Balance Update
    • Every character on the roster has been rebalanced. Every matchup is worth a fresh look.
  • More Ways to Play
    • Single player gets deeper with Story Mode+, expanded Arcade content, and beginner friendly Lobbies.
  • Learn the Fundamentals
    • New tutorials and Combo Trials break the game down step by step, whether it’s your first match or your thousandth.
  • Modes, Upgraded
    • Stages that were unique to Story Mode are now available in Local and Online VS Modes, music tracks are selectable right from stage select, and Training Mode gets an expanded set of options.
  • Quality of Life
    • Difficulty settings for Story Mode and Gallery Mode improvements.

Additionally, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game is now officially available on the Nintendo eShop for $29.99 USD SRP, featuring full cross-play support. Existing owners of the Nintendo Switch version will also be eligible for a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade, coming soon.

It should be quite interesting to see if this big overhaul helps Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game connect with new fans and keep the existing audience engaged.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game news and updates.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is available now on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game drops a massive update that includes a total rework of two popular fighters.
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Magic: The Gathering Full We Are The Borg Commander Decklist

Magic: The Gathering players can now check out the full decklist for the upcoming White-Blue-Black Borg-themed Commander preconstructed deck that is arriving with the Star Trek set products.

Every Card in the We Are The Borg Magic: The Gathering Commander Deck

Fans of Magic: The Gathering’s 100-card multiplayer format have four exciting new preconstructed decks to check out in a few weeks when the Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek set arrives in early November.

Luckily, players can get an early peek at the full decklists for a few of the upcoming products already. The White-Blue-Black We Are The Borg deck looks like a ton of fun and is likely going to appeal to Star Trek fans and Commander collectors.

“The Borg Collective has arrived. Resistance is futile. Prepare to be assimilated by The Borg Queen! She strengthens your artifact creatures and pulls creatures from your opponents’ graveyards, turning them into horrifying Borg creatures that you can convert into additional advantages. Grow your forces even further with Locutus of Borg. After just a few turns, you’ll have enough Borg creatures to topple the Federation’s folly.”

Here is a full breakdown of every card included in the We Are The Borg preconstructed deck:

Creature

  • 1 The Borg Queen
  • 1 Locutus of Borg
  • 1 Korok, Liberated Rage
  • 1Stratagem Emulator
  • 1 Supplementation Node
  • 1 Ambulatory Reactor
  • 1 Co-Option Adjutant
  • 1 Optimization Annex
  • 1 Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct
  • 1 Võx, Child of the Collective
  • 1 Assimilation Assessor
  • 1 Extraction Integrant
  • 1 Reclamation Specialist
  • 1 Hugh, First of Many
  • 1 Jurati, Cordial Queen
  • 1 One, Borg Evolved
  • 1 Reconnaissance Partition
  • 1 Command Subadjunct
  • 1 Hive Mind Coprocessor
  • 1 Locutus, the One Who Speaks

Enchantment

  • 1 The Best of Both Worlds
  • 1 Tempered Steel
  • 1 Conquest Mission

Artifact

  • 1 Maturation Chamber
  • 1 Type-03 Borg Vessel
  • 1 Borg Scout Sphere
  • 1 Transwarp Hub
  • 1 Class-4 Tactical Cube
  • 1 Queen’s Diamond
  • 1 Astral Cornucopia
  • 1 Darksteel Plate
  • 1 Door of Destinies
  • 1 Forsaken Monument
  • 1 The Immortal Sun
  • 1 Skullclamp
  • 1 Unwinding Clock
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Commander’s Sphere
  • 1 Everflowing Chalice
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Stonespeaker Crystal
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 Talisman of Dominance
  • 1 Talisman of Hierarchy
  • 1 Talisman of Progress
  • 1 Wayfarer’s Bauble

Instant

  • 1 Borg Incursion
  • 1 Emergency Regeneration
  • 1 Assimilate the Wounded
  • 1 Collective Override
  • 1 Deliver from Chaos
  • 1 Disallow
  • 1 Anguished Unmaking
  • 1 Dispatch
  • 1 Return to Dust
  • 1 Thirst for Knowledge
  • 1 Bitter Triumph

Sorcery

  • 1 Join the Collective
  • 1 Gift of Perfection
  • 1 Battle of Wolf 359
  • 1 Toxic Deluge
  • 1 Thoughtcast

Land

  • 1 Shore Leave Planet
  • 1 Academy Ruins
  • 1 Choked Estuary
  • 1 Drowned Catacomb
  • 1 Eclipsed Steppe
  • 1 Exotic Orchard
  • 1 Fetid Pools
  • 1 Glacial Fortress
  • 1 Irrigated Farmland
  • 1 Isolated Chapel
  • 1 Morphic Pool
  • 1 Port Town
  • 1 Prairie Stream
  • 1 Shineshadow Snarl
  • 1 Skycloud Expanse
  • 1 Spire of Industry
  • 1 Sunken Hollow
  • 1 Umbral Expanse
  • 1 Underground River
  • 1 Arcane Sanctum
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Contaminated Landscape
  • 1 Evolving Wilds
  • 1 Path of Ancestry
  • 1 Rogue’s Passage
  • 1 Terramorphic Expanse
  • 4 Plains
  • 4 Island
  • 4 Swamp

Additionally, players who purchase the deck will also receive 10 double-sided Borg tokens (5 of each of the two art variants).

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates as the Star Trek set release date approaches.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Commander decks release November 13, 2026.

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Grand Theft Auto VI Original Score: Release Date, Pre-Orders and Prices

Rockstar Games has revealed new details about the Grand Theft Auto VI original score created by Justice. Here is when the GTA 6 score releases, how to pre-order a physical copy, and where to listen to the new single “Pusher.”

Grand Theft Auto VI Original Score Release Date

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Screenshot Jason Lucia Club
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

The Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score release date is Friday, December 11, 2026. Yes, that means players will have to wait just over three weeks after GTA 6’s launch to listen to the full score created by Justice. Rough Trade also lists December 11 as the release date for its physical editions.

However, we now have new details about the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI score ahead of its December launch. According to its Apple Music listing page, The GTA 6 score will feature 50 tracks. So far, only two songs have been revealed: “Flower In A Hurricane” and “Pusher.”

The new GTA 6 single “Pusher” is available today, October 29, and features Justice and French DJ Gesaffelstein. Fans wanting a physical copy of the score can also pre-order vinyl and CD editions, which we’ll break down below.

How to Pre-Order the GTA 6 Original Score

Grand Theft Auto VI Original Score Vinyl
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, Rough Trade

Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score are available to pre-order through Rough Trade, including Crystal Clear vinyl, black vinyl, and CD editions. The retailer currently lists dispatch around its December 11 release date.

Here are the available editions and their US prices:

  • 3LP Crystal Clear Vinyl: $59.99
  • 3LP Black Vinyl: $54.99
  • 2CD: $21.99

The Crystal Clear GTA 6 score vinyl is listed as an indie exclusive, meaning this edition is sold through independent record stores. Rough Trade also notes that the color and finish may vary slightly between copies. So, fans who want this particular version may want to get their pre-orders in ahead of launch.

How to Listen to New GTA 6 Single “Pusher” Now

GTA 6 Justice Artwork
Screenshot: Rockstar Games

The new GTA 6 single “Pusher” was released on October 29 and can be streamed right now. The Justice and Gesaffelstein collaboration is available on Apple Music and Spotify, giving fans another preview of the upcoming original score.

For your convenience, we have embedded the song below, courtesy of the Justice YouTube account:

While December is still a little way off, “Pusher” gives us something new to listen to while we wait for GTA 6. If you’ve had “Flower In A Hurricane” on repeat since the launch trailer, you now have another track to add to your playlist ahead of the full score’s release.

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Grand Theft Auto VI’s original score releases December 11. Here are the GTA 6 vinyl and CD pre-order prices and how to stream “Pusher.”

Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

Screenshot: Rockstar Games, Rough Trade

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New GTA 6 Gameplay Revealed in South Park Shows a Disgusting Feature

Rockstar Games has revealed new GTA 6 gameplay in the latest South Park episode. The clip shows off a Grand Theft Auto VI feature that lets players attack NPCs with dog poop. It’s both hilarious and as disgusting as you’d expect!

South Park Features New GTA 6 Gameplay

Rockstar Reveals New GTA 6 Features for Jason and Lucia’s Relationship
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, Bloomberg

New GTA 6 gameplay was featured in the South Park Season 29 episode “Guinea Pig on a Stick,” which aired on October 28. In the episode, Randy, Kyle, and the others are given a presentation on Grand Theft Auto VI’s groundbreaking features. Surprisingly, the show then cuts to actual GTA 6 gameplay footage that has never been seen before.

The new video shows Jason and Lucia on a crowded beach before things take a pretty disgusting turn. The footage then reveals that players can pick up dog poop in the overworld and throw it at NPCs. Disgustingly, players can also wield the feces as a melee item and slap an NPC across the face with it. Yeah, it’s both awesome and pretty nasty at the same time.

Watch the New GTA 6 Gameplay Clip

For your convenience, we have embedded the new GTA 6 gameplay clip from the show below so you can watch it:

South Park has shared new GTAVI dog poo gameplay pic.twitter.com/4TZ5zi3FPS

— ben (@videotech) October 29, 2026

However, dog poop jokes aside, the new GTA 6 gameplay footage also gives us another look at the game’s breathtaking beaches. Just like in the debut trailer, the crowd density in the clip is absolutely insane, and the scene is packed with incredible detail. And yes, you can beat NPCs with dog poop. That’s a thing.

Rockstar Games Supplied GTA 6 Footage to South Park

GTA 6 South Park Credits
Screenshot: ComedyCentral

The ending credits for South Park’s “Guinea Pig on a Stick” also confirmed that the GTA 6 gameplay demo was not a joke just made for the show, and was actually authentic. The credits revealed that Rockstar Games actually sent the animation studio the gameplay so it could be used in the show.

This is pretty neat, as it’s another example of Rockstar finding unusual ways to show off its game. Of all the places to reveal new Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay, a South Park episode featuring a dog poop fight feels like a pretty fitting choice.

So yeah, if you ever wanted to beat an NPC up with dog poop, Rockstar has apparently been thinking about you. Between the crowded beach and the bizarre ways players can interact with its residents, the clip gives us another reason to spend hours messing around in Vice City.

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GTA 6 Edge Magazine Reveals New Screenshots and Gameplay Features

The GTA 6 Edge Magazine special edition is now out digitally and includes an in-depth interview with Rockstar Games. From its massive open world to new details about Jason and Lucia, here are all the new Grand Theft Auto VI screenshots and features revealed in the issue.

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Includes Over 10 New Screenshots

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Release Date New Screenshots & Details
Screenshot: Rockstar Games

The GTA 6 Edge Magazine special edition is out now, and features over ten new screenshots from the game, giving fans another look at Rockstar’s open world ahead of its November 19 release.

Many of the new images feature Jason and Lucia with new fashion styles, while several of the new screenshots reveal new Leonida locations. You can check out all of the new Grand Theft Auto VI images below.

All New GTA 6 Screenshots

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Screenshot Jason Gun
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Screenshot Lucia Gun
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Screenshot Jason and Lucia Car Robbery
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Screenshot Jason Lucia Club
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Reveals New Screenshots and Gameplay Features
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GTA 6 Edge Magazine Screenshot Tattoo
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GTA 6 Edge Magazine Screenshot Bikers
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Screenshot Ocean Shark
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Swamp
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Screenshot Vice City
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GamesRadar, Edge Magazine

All GTA 6 Features Revealed in Edge Magazine

GTA 6 Edge Magazine Cover
Screenshot: Future, EDGE Magazine, Rockstar Games

Alongside the screenshots, the special edition features an extensive interview with Rockstar Games about Grand Theft Auto VI. The issue’s 16-page cover story follows a visit to the developer’s Edinburgh headquarters.

There is quite a lot to unpack here, including police K-9 units, usable public transportation, and a closer look at how pedestrians react to your actions. For your convenience, here is a breakdown of the features and development details covered in the issue:

Open World and Exploration

GTA 6 Leonida Map Screenshot
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  • Massive map: Leonida is described as nearly matching the combined playable areas of GTA 4, GTA 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2.
  • More interiors: Players will have access to considerably more indoor locations than in previous Grand Theft Auto games.
  • Usable public transportation: Both Jason and Lucia can travel using fully functioning bus and train networks.
  • Longer days and nights: The day/night cycle lasts significantly longer than it does in GTA 5.
  • More believable roads: Streets and highways have been made narrower to give them a more realistic feel.
  • A densely populated world: Beyond its size, the preview highlights how much activity and detail Rockstar has packed into the map.
  • Places still being discovered: Rockstar’s head of development says he still encounters areas he has never seen, even after years of working on the game.
  • Dedicated world-building teams: Separate teams worked on fictional brands, billboards, radio commercials, television programming, pedestrians, and political campaigns.

NPCs and Character Reactions

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  • A studio focused on NPCs: Rockstar established an entire studio dedicated to developing the game’s non-player characters.
  • Individual personalities: NPC behavior takes into account temperament, aggression, location, what they have witnessed, and how the player treats them.
  • Different neighborhood reactions: Pedestrians behave differently depending on the district, with some more willing to confront you instead of immediately fleeing.
  • Visible weapons attract attention: Simply walking around with a shotgun can alarm nearby pedestrians, even if you never aim it at anyone.
  • How you carry weapons matters: A gun resting over your shoulder may draw less concern than one held in your hands. Some people may also challenge you.
  • Room to de-escalate: Players can drop a weapon, and certain situations give you some leeway before triggering a wanted level.
  • Reactions to unpleasant surroundings: Characters can display different levels of disgust depending on their environment. In one example, Jason recoils after entering a house that a dog has trashed.
  • Unpredictable encounters: A robbery victim might fight back, a shopper could intervene during a gas station holdup, or another group of drivers could challenge you to a street race during an escape.

Crime and Police Pursuits

GTA 6 Jason and Lucia Police Chase
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
  • Police K-9 units: Dogs will take part in police pursuits.
  • A more detailed heat system: Police track information about your location, clothing, and accomplices.
  • Drivers can resist carjackings: Some motorists carry weapons and will fight back when you try to steal their vehicles.
  • Vehicle trackers: Certain cars have tracking devices, adding another complication to stealing them.
  • Criminal Profile system: Your behavior places you on a scale ranging from Professional to Irredeemable, represented by angel and devil icons.
  • Alternatives to killing: Players can incapacitate enemies or try threats and intimidation before turning to lethal force.
  • Story consequences: Your Criminal Profile can influence how Jason and Lucia’s story develops.
  • More dangerous criminal activity: Robberies and escapes are designed to feel less predictable, with other people capable of disrupting your plans.

Jason, Lucia, and the Story

GTA 6 Launch Jason and Lucia Trailer
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  • Switchable protagonists: Players can switch between Jason and Lucia, similar to the character-switching system in GTA 5.
  • An established emotional connection: Unlike GTA 5’s protagonists, Jason and Lucia begin with a shared emotional history.
  • A relationship scale: Their closeness is tracked across four levels and increases as they spend more time together.
  • Partners in crime: Players can influence their relationship and criminal behavior, while their partnership remains central to the story.
  • Leaving crime behind: Whether their criminal lifestyle is worth continuing is a major theme of the narrative.
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 influence: Rockstar says its previous game had a substantial impact on GTA 6’s storytelling.
  • Overlapping development: Work on GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2 overlapped for several years, with Rockstar tracing its approach to a more interactive open world back to at least 2015.
  • The central relationship came later: Rockstar settled on the Bonnie and Clyde-style pairing after completing Red Dead Redemption 2.

Vehicles, Services, and Buffs

GTA 6 Lucia Car
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
  • Personal vehicle delivery: A service called Scooter Bros brings your vehicles to you, including the weapons stored in the trunk.
  • Quick refueling: Rockstar says filling up is fast and a full tank lasts a long time. Low fuel also leaves players some room to keep traveling.
  • Vehicle searches through WAINK: Players can use the app to locate specific vehicles sought by criminal fences. Their condition affects how much money you receive.
  • Food and drink bonuses: Coffee boosts stamina, while protein shakes provide a health buff.

Between the more reactive pedestrians and the added complications during robberies, even a simple car theft sounds like it could get out of hand pretty quickly. We won’t have much longer to see how these systems work together, as GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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Are the Rumors About ‘Star Wars Battlefront 3’ True? Here’s Everything We Know.

According to online reports, fans of the Star Wars: Battlefront franchise possibly have good reason to celebrate. A third Battlefront game could be on the horizon, with multiple sources suggesting EA is bringing two major studios together on a new project.

EA has confirmed that two of its internal studios, Respawn Entertainment and DICE Studios, will work together on a currently unnamed project, at least, an unnamed project, according to official Electronic Arts sources. Online rumors first surfaced last week, when Joe Brammer, CEO of gaming studio Bulkhead, replied to a post on X on October 19 that referenced a potential new Battlefront game. 

The 25 Years Later website has since aggregated various reports swirling online, including one from the Xbox Achievements outlet, which cites an internal memo between two EA executives, Cam Weber and Dave Tinson. The memo appears to confirm the partnership between Respawn Entertainment and DICE, without going into detail about what the two studios will be working on. 

‘Star Wars Battlefront 3’ Could Finally Be Happening, According to New Reports

One line from the memo seems particularly exciting: “In addition to our future Battlefield titles, we’ll be bringing together our Respawn and DICE studios to collaborate on a future project.” The phrase “in addition” certainly implies more to come, although Star Wars wasn’t mentioned by name, or even a whisper of it. 

Variety dove into the murky waters next, saying multiple sources have confirmed that the upcoming collab will be the next Star Wars: Battlefront game. This does seem promising, but EA hasn’t confirmed anything as of October 28. But with so much speculation online, it’s hard to ignore the possibility that a new game could be on the way. 

The Battlefront franchise first launched with Pandemic Studios in 2005, then EA and DICE rebooted it in 2015. Star Wars: Battlefront II followed in 2017, offering both single-player and multiplayer options. Players can customize their characters, including cosmetics, which faction the character belongs to, and even use emotes. The story spans decades in the Star Wars universe, focusing on the period between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. 

With almost ten years since the last game, the possibility of Battlefront III is especially welcome news. Although it’s not clear when, or if, EA will confirm these rumors, it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on. 

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Nearly a decade after the last Battlefront release, a new collaboration between two major EA studios is fueling rumors online.
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The Entire ‘Tomb Raider’ Survivor Trilogy Is Finally Available on Nintendo Switch 2

Tomb Raider fans can now take the current trilogy on the road, whether that’s a simple trip to visit family for the holidays or following in Lara’s footsteps on a dangerous mission to discover the lost city of Atlantis. The three most recent games, starting with the 2013 Tomb Raider and known collectively as the Survivor trilogy, are now available on Nintendo Switch 2. 

Tomb Raider (2013) and its sequels, Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015) and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), are now all available on the Nintendo Switch 2, with the 2018 game arriving just last week. The previous games in the trilogy have been available on the Switch 2 for some time. Tomb Raider was added on November 18, 2025, with Rise of the Tomb Raider following in June of this year. 

In the 2013 Tomb Raider, players meet a new version of Lara with a different background, including her relationship with her family and with archaeology itself. While searching for the lost city of Yamatai, Lara is shipwrecked on a remote island. She begins the game as a neophyte archaeologist, recently graduated from university, with little to no combat training – but ends the game wielding her famous dual pistols. 

Nintendo Switch 2 Just Got the Complete ‘Tomb Raider’ Trilogy, and It’s Perfect for Playing on the Go

Rise of the Tomb Raider finds a more experienced Lara still trying to solve the mysteries of her time in Yamatai. This time she finds herself in Syria, searching for the city of Kitzeh. When she stumbles upon the tomb of the Prophet of Constantinople, a key piece of the puzzle, she finds more than the remnants of a previous society one might expect on an archaeological dig. Instead, she pulls on a thread that unravels what she thought she knew about her late father. 

The Survivor trilogy culminates with Shadow of the Tomb Raider, where Lara travels to South America and discovers the secret city of Paititi after her plane crashes in the Peruvian jungle. Lara has already had an especially tough time this go-around, considering she accidentally wiped the Mexican island of Cozumel off the map. Who hasn’t snatched up a magical artifact better left alone, only to trigger a devastating tsunami? In Paititi, Lara must find another artifact that will play a significant role in stopping apocalyptic events she inadvertently set in motion. 

The games are available individually and grouped together in the Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy bundle. With all three Survivor trilogy games now on Nintendo Switch 2, the series joins PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and macOS. Tomb Raider players certainly have a treasure trove of platforms to choose from.

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With the arrival of 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider,' Nintendo Switch 2 owners can now play all three games from Lara Croft's modern Survivor trilogy.
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6 Real Historical Figures Who Appeared in the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Games

With a new Assassin’s Creed game coming next year, fans have a new adventure to look forward to in the open-world series. Little is known for sure about the game so far, apart from its working title Assassin’s Creed: Codename Hexe, but players can guess one thing based on previous entries in the franchise. 

Players will likely meet real historical figures from the time period 

Although this new game may deviate from the formula, real historical figures from the game’s time period often play significant roles in Assassin’s Creed. From Ancient Greece to Renaissance Italy and feudal Japan, players can interact with real-life kings, philosophers, and more. 

Robert IV of Sablé & Richard I 

In the first Assassin’s Creed game, released in 2007, players control an assassin named Altaïr, who fails a crucial mission to retrieve an artifact called the Apple of Eden, resulting in the death of a fellow assassin. As a result, he is tasked with killing nine people in order to redeem himself. One of these would-be victims is Robert IV of Sable, who becomes one of the game’s first main antagonists. 

Both the fictional Robert and the historical figure were Grand Master of the Knights Templar, a military order dedicated to protecting those embarking on a crusade in Jerusalem. In Assassin’s Creed, Robert is behind a vast conspiracy that threatens to enslave the world through the Apple of Eden. He betrays his king, Richard I, and is killed by Altaïr in a trial by combat. In real life, Robert was immensely loyal to Richard I and died of natural causes, although the specifics are unknown. 

Richard I was also a real historical figure, most popularly known by his nickname, the Lionheart. The son of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II, he was dedicated to the Crusades and spent more time in Jerusalem than in England. In the game, he serves as an arbiter of justice, suggesting a duel between Robert and Altaïr to determine who is telling the truth. 

Leonardo da Vinci & the Borgias 

The famous artist and inventor features in both Assassin’s Creed II and Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, the third game. In Assassin’s Creed II, a younger Leonardo helps the main character, Ezio, by supplying him with important gear and upgrades, like the double blade, which lets Ezio take out two enemies at once. In Brotherhood, Leonardo is under the thumb of Cesare Borgia, making him harder to find, and he gives Ezio missions to complete. 

Cesare Borgia is the primary antagonist in Brotherhood, serving as the catalyst for Ezio losing his home and the death of Ezio’s uncle, Mario. He is also the game’s final boss, facing off against Ezio in an epic battle that ends with Ezio being thrown off a castle’s battlements. In real life, Cesare was a military expert who served at the papal court of his father, Pope Alexander VI, whose given name was Rodrigo Borgia. Cesare came close to creating a centralized Borgia kingdom in Italy and inspired Machiavelli’s treatise on ruling, The Prince.

Rordrigo  

Rodrigo is also a central character in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, first as the main antagonist in Assassin’s Creed II. Like his son, Cesare, he is the final boss of that game, but unlike Cesare, he survives and resurfaces in Brotherhood. Ezio chooses to spare Rodrigo’s life, since killing him won’t bring his family back – a particularly magnanimous choice, considering Rodrigo is responsible for the false arrest and subsequent execution of Ezio’s father and brothers. In Brotherhood, Rodrigo is older and tired, but that doesn’t stop him from trying to kill Cesare with a poisoned apple. In real life, Rodrigo served as the Pope from 1492 to 1503. His papacy was anything but dull, including a siege of Rome by the French armies and multiple assassination attempts. 

Yasuke 

In the most recent Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Yasuke is one of two playable main characters. He arrives in Kyoto as Diogo and is forced to serve Oda Nobunaga. Renamed Yasuke, he trains to become a samurai and eventually becomes a ronin, a samurai warrior with no master to follow. He reaches out to Naoe, the game’s other protagonist, and asks if they can work together on her quest for revenge.

In real life, Yasuke was a part of Nobunaga’s inner circle and is considered by some historians to be the first samurai born outside of Japan. Born in Africa, he was initially the bodyguard of a Jesuit priest sent to Asia by Pope Gregory XIII, before serving Nobunaga. Oda Nobunaga also appears in Shadows as a complex character who both invades Naoe’s village and acts as a true leader who values what a person can do over their appearance, as Yasuke sees. 

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From Renaissance Italy to feudal Japan, Ubisoft's historical adventures have featured real kings, artists, warriors, and political figures.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 will take up 210 gigabytes of your hard drive

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Ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's preload early next month, I and many others have been wondering how much space to clear before it smacks into our collective hard drives with the force of a thousand suns. Triple-A games have been steadily ballooning in size, after all, partially to force other games off of your system and partially because devs don't seem to care much about compression anymore. — Read the rest

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PlayStation Plus November Monthly Games Drop Is One of the Best of the Year

PlayStation Plus subscribers have three solid games arriving to their collection when the November Monthly Games drop arrives in a few days.

All PlayStation Plus November Monthly Games

The quality of the PlayStation Plus monthly games can definitely vary from offering to offering, but November 2026 seems to be ready to deliver the goods for subscribers.

Dead Island 2 may be a few years old, but it’s still a very popular title with gamers and is well worth playing for subscribers who haven’t checked it out yet.

Additionally, Monster Train 2 is a must-play for fans of the indie deckbuilding roguelite genre. The game is incredibly addictive and offers hours of entertainment.

Here is the full list of titles that will arrive on November 3:

  • Dead Island 2 | PS5, PS4
    • Welcome to HELL-A. The City of Angels has been transformed into a hellish sprawl, its populace now mutated into disgusting zombies with an insatiable appetite for humans. In this extensive, visceral RPG experience you’ll journey to iconic LA locations, taking on quests, meeting eccentric survivors and enjoying a joyously pulpy narrative along the way. The game’s brutal melee combat gives you access to an expansive array of inventive zombie-slaying weaponry that lets you slice, smash and tear through the hordes before they get the chance to do the same to you. Explore the game’s expansive world alone, or practice strength in numbers in online three-player co-op to increase your chances of survival.
  • Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered | PS5, PS4
    • Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of the Darkness Trilogy, which includes
    • Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. Play with the original polygonal models or swap to the remastered graphics at any time.
  • Monster Train 2 | PS5
    • This single player deckbuilding roguelite sees you command clans formed of a makeshift alliance between former angels and demons, as they work together to oust powerful beings known as Titans, who have seized control of Heaven. Now, you must command these clans aboard newly forged trains, and embark on your journey through Hell, Heaven, and the Abyss, to defeat the Titans before they destroy this world. Choose from a selection of five brand new clans, each with its own unique strengths and gameplay to forge strategies fitting your personal playstyle. With three vertical levels to defend against dangerous new enemies, you’ll need to recruit powerful new units, upgrade cards, and experiment to survive.

Subscribers should also keep in mind that they still have until Monday November 2 to add the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October to their library. That list includes F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more PlayStation news and updates.

The November PlayStation Plus monthly games will all be available on November 3, 2026.

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Magic: The Gathering – Full Federation Fleet Commander Decklist

Magic: The Gathering Commander fans will soon be about to get their hands on some brand-new pre-constructed decks, including the Blue-Red-White Federation Fleet.

Every Card In the Federation Fleet Commander Deck

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Magic: The Gathering is releasing four brand-new Commander preconstructed decks as part of the new Star Trek set. Each deck has a unique theme and includes a mixture of new cards and returning staples.

These Commander preconstructed decks tend to be popular items thanks to their competitive power level and the inclusion of a number of powerful format staples that players can put to use in other decks, as well.

Here is a full breakdown of every card in the Federation Fleet decklist:

Creature

  • 1 Jean-Luc Picard, Luminary
  • 1 Captain Janeway, Endgame
  • 1 Ambassador K’Ehleyr
  • 1 Beverly Crusher, Ship’s Doctor
  • 1 Dr. Pulaski, Cynical Clinician
  • 1 Ensign Harry Kim, Operations
  • 1 Ezri Dax, Newly Joined
  • 1 Guinan, Ancient Advisor
  • 1 Julian Bashir, Frontier Doctor
  • 1 Spot, Felis catus
  • 1 Chief Miles O’Brien
  • 1 Data, Exploring Humanity
  • 1 Geordi La Forge, Innovator
  • 1 Kes, Evolving Telepath
  • 1 Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct
  • 1 Tuvok, Chief Tactical Officer
  • 1 Ro Laren, Double Agent
  • 1 Rom and Leeta, Unlikely Pair
  • 1 B’Elanna Torres, Scrapper
  • 1 Cmdr. Troi, Outgoing Empath
  • 1 Commander William Riker
  • 1 Reg Barclay, Fidgety Fantasist
  • 1 Tom Paris, Risk-Taker
  • 1 Vic Fontaine, One Night Only
  • 1 Worf, Son of Mogh
  • 1 Loran of the Third Path

Enchantment

  • 1 On the Shoulders of Giants
  • 1 Unification
  • 1 Fevered Visions

Artifact

  • 1 U.S.S. Enterprise-E, Sovereign
  • 1 U.S.S. Defiant, Tough Little Ship
  • 1 U.S.S. Enterprise-C, Time-Tossed
  • 1 U.S.S. Prometheus, Prototype
  • 1 U.S.S. Stargazer, Here and There
  • 1 Alhammarret’s Archive
  • 1 Howling Mine
  • 1 Malfunctioning Holodeck
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Commander’s Sphere
  • 1 Hedron Archive
  • 1 Mind Stone
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Stonespeaker Crystal
  • 1 Talisman of Conviction
  • 1 Talisman of Creativity
  • 1 Talisman of Progress
  • 1 Thought Vessel

Instant

  • 1 Temporal Tribulation
  • 1 Grand Crescendo
  • 1 Cryptic Command
  • 1 Swords to Plowshares
  • 1 Frantic Search
  • 1 Negate
  • 1 Pongify
  • 1 Abrade
  • 1 Thrill of Possibility
  • 1 Faithful Mending

Sorcery

  • 1 Promise of Loyalty
  • 1 Chain Reaction
  • 1 Fractured Identity
  • 1 Supreme Verdict
  • 1 Chronomantic Escape

Land

  • 1 Battlefield Forge
  • 1 Clifftop Retreat
  • 1 Coastal Peak
  • 1 Command Beacon
  • 1 Desolate Lighthouse
  • 1 Exotic Orchard
  • 1 Fabled Passage
  • 1 Frostboil Snarl
  • 1 Furycalm Snarl
  • 1 Glacial Fortress
  • 1 Glittering Massif
  • 1 Irrigated Farmland
  • 1 Port Town
  • 1 Prairie Stream
  • 1 Radiant Summit
  • 1 Scorched Geyser
  • 1 Sulfur Falls
  • 1 Training Center
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Evolving Wilds
  • 1 Mystic Monastery
  • 1 Path of Ancestry
  • 1 Perilous Landscape
  • 1 Reliquary Tower
  • 1 Terramorphic Expanse
  • 5 Island
  • 4 Plains
  • 4 Mountain

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates as the Star Trek set release date approaches.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek products release on November 13, 2026.

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Dungeons and Dragons: Cozy D&D Beyond Adventure Adds Three Subclasses

Dungeons and Dragons players who want to start a new cozy-themed adventure or campaign can use these new subclasses on D&D Beyond to help define their next character.

Obojima: Tales From Yatamon is available Now on D&D Beyond

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Screenshot: 1985 Games

Although many Dungeons and Dragons players are preparing for epic fantasy adventures in Azeroth in the coming weeks, some parties may be in the mood for something with a slower pace and slightly less intense.

Luckily, the Obojima: Tales From Yatamon content is now available on D&D Beyond after months of waiting.

Players can build a character with a modern twist using all new player options, encounter fantastic and eclectic creatures, or use the new vehicle mechanics to explore Obojima’s largest city in Obojima: Tales From Yatamon.

The full materials include:

  • 3 subclasses built from the unique cultures of the city.
  • 20 new spells that highlight the city’s special magics.
  • 20 city based creatures and disposition system.
  • 10 magic items one might only find in the First Age city and 6 Feats
  • 10 Vehicles and Brand New Mechanics
  • 20+ detailed locations to explore.

For many players, the three new subclasses are the most exciting part of the package. The new subclasses are:

  • Neko Duelist Fighter
  • Fortune Rogue
  • Coven Patron Warlock

“Obojima Tales From Yatamon is a 160+ page exploration of the famed First Age city, Yatamon. Discover all new subclasses, spells, magic items, feats, backgrounds, creatures, vehicle mechanics, and more. This deep dive into Obojima’s largest city is perfect for anyone who wants to play in a whimsical fantasy world, with a charming modern twist.”

There will also be tons of materials for Dungeon Masters, as well. The book includes 20 new creatures for DMs to throw at their party, from intriguing spirits to dangerous subway spiders. There are also 10 vehicles and brand-new mechanics to introduce to players as they explore the setting’s 20 detailed locations.

Obojima: Tales From Yatamon is now available through D&D Beyond for $29.99.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other similar services. The Obojima: Tales From Yatamon materials are available now through D&D Beyond.

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Major ARC Raiders Update Rolls Out New Player Project and Character Outfit

ARC Raiders players can now download update 2.3 and dive into new content with a ton of fixes, adjustments, and some exciting additions.

ARC RAiders Souls Offering Player Project

Arc Raiders Update Gameplay
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Update 2.3 brings with it a brand-new player project for raiders to contribute to. The Souls Offering content is available now and players can begin the grind today.

While the four contradas of Toledo can’t agree on much, one thing they all have in common are the losses they’ve suffered topside. As brutal stories from Pendola Pass trickle into the cantinas, Celeste is encouraging members of Speranza to pause and honor the fallen.

Remember each fallen Raider for who they were, and the dents they were able to make in ARC’s onslaught. Each offering is unique, but all who pause in reverence share in their Soul’s Offering.

ARC Raiders Noxious Set

In addition to the player project, the big update also includes a new set for players to add to their wardobe.

“Update 2.3 is rolling out right now with the Noxious Set, a number of fixes and a new player project! Please restart the game to download.”

The update included the other following changes, as well:

  • Adjusted loot distribution in the Emperor. Containers near the entrance now yield lower-tier rewards, with higher-tier loot placed deeper inside.
  • Fixed a case where rolling enemies would continue to lay tracks after they died.
  • Improved the way ARC move when they are close to the borders of the map.
  • Fixed an issue where players could stand on the Skulker indefinitely.
  • Adjusted Vaporizer debris so they no longer fly away or jitter; responses now better match their weight and size.
  • Added new visual hatches to make it easier to see how far the Frigate puzzle has progressed.
  • Fixed missing collision on the Frigate that allowed players to enter or hide inside geometry, and prevented players getting stuck on the wings.
  • Minor animation adjustment to the Bull Rush skill’s camera animation on hit.
  • Fixed an issue where magazines did not eject during reloads on Bettina, Bobcat, and Kettle.

Since Frozen Trail has released, the ARC Raiders team has been including fixes in the weekly updates. After today they will go back to the regular schedule of fixes every three weeks and store updates on a weekly basis.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more ARC Raiders news and updates.

ARC Raiders is available now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

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