My first reaction: The next Xbox is dead on arrival. It's DOA.
My second thought: Microsoft knows people won't pay that much. It couldn't possibly charge that much money if it wants next gen to be a success. "I wouldn't release it at all," former Microsoft exec Mike Ybarra recently said.
My third thought: Didn't Microsoft alreadysay out loud that it knows people won't pay that much?
After first announcing the upcoming The Keepsake Sea expansion at D23 in August, Disney Dreamlight Valley has confirmed a release date for the update, along with an additional three new characters who will be included. These fresh faces bring the total of new characters up to six. Players also learned about a brand-new themed event they can explore while they wait for the update to release.
‘Disney Dreamlight Valley’: the Keepsake Sea will be available next month
Following the initial D23 announcement, Disney Dreamlight Valley released a trailer in September, which revealed the first batch of new characters, including Milo Thatch from Atlantis and Megara from Hercules. Players also learned that they could transform their characters into merpeople, including being able to customize the color of their tail. Developers also teased a new environment for players to explore.
The initial release date was only revealed as launching in November, but a recent post on the Disney Dreamlight Valley has given a definitive date, along with a wave of other new details. The Keepsake Sea will be available starting on November 18, and that’s not all. While gamers wait for the expansion to arrive, they can explore the new Seafaring Star Path. The Star Path offers the opportunity to discover themed items perfect for the nautical update, including furniture, costumes, and clothes, especially for the merfolk cosmetics.
More new characters have also been revealed. From the Disney classic Peter Pan, players will be able to welcome Captain Hook and Wendy Darling to the valley. The update also introduces Adventure Companions, who can help with exploring new areas – and the first will be Dory from Finding Nemo. According to the blog post, Adventure Companions will come with their own unique rewards, and Dory will be able to accompany the player on land thanks to the safety of a special bubble.
‘Disney Dreamlight Valley’ Just Announced a Huge Update With Some Beloved Disney Characters
The update also includes three new environments, including Shipwreck Shore, which is where players will first encounter Milo. Next comes Candy Cove. As the name suggests, it’s a sugary and colorful world made entirely of desserts, and features Megara and Captain Hook. The third new biome is the Kingdom of Oublié, where Wendy will be waiting, and features a world of coral seashells. Each biome will feature special underwater areas that the player can explore in their merperson cosmetic.
The Keepsake Seaalso offers the player the opportunity to sail their own Enchanted Pirate Ship, which has a Captain’s Cabin that can be decorated and customized. Players can also customize the ship’s sail and flag. The ship can be utilized to pull treasure from the water, thanks to a crane onboard.
While players wait for the update, they can explore Disney Dreamlight Valley on PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Playstation, Xbox, and mobile.
Dead by Daylightfrequently collaborates with other franchises, from video games like Five Nights at Freddy’s to movies and TV shows like Ellen Ripley from the Alien films and various Stranger Things characters. Recently, another collaboration with a popular franchise hit the Dead by Daylight store.
‘Diablo IV’ and ‘Dead by Daylight’ – devilishly fun companions
DBD first announced the collaboration with Diablo IV during its tenth-anniversary livestream in June, and previewed the outfits on offer during the October of Horror broadcast earlier this month. Players can now finally get their hands on the Dead by Daylight x Diablo IVpartnership.
Three new Survivor cosmetics are available for Taurie Cain, David King, and Zarina Kassir. All three are original characters to Dead by Daylight, with Taurie arriving most recently in the “Doomed Course” chapter back in 2024. David debuted early in the game with the 2017 “A Lullaby for the Dark” chapter, and Zarina followed in 2020 during the “Chains of Hate” chapter.
Taurie can bedeck herself in the Necromancer’s Duty, which includes a skull mask with long white hair, ribcage-shaped armor, and a legs cosmetic called “Cloth of the Deity”. David receives Barbarian’s Plight, which includes the “Blinded Bull” helmet with horns, armor pieces including a metal chest piece with a snarling face, and furred boots. For Zarina, the Sorcerer’s Perspective comes with a feathered headpiece, including horns to match David’s in the lobby, matching armor, and “Scaled Greaves” on her legs.
The New ‘Dead by Daylight’ x ‘Diablo IV’ Crossover Is Finally Here
Killers certainly aren’t left out. Nurse, Dredge, and the Artist all have new cosmetics. The Nurse, also known as Sally Smithson, debuted in 2016 with the game’s first DLC chapter. The Artist, whose real name is Carmina Mora, came next in 2021 with the “Portrait of a Murderer” chapter, followed by the Dredge in 2022 with the “Roots of Dread” chapter.
Each Killer cosmetic is modeled after a character from the Diablo franchise, including Diablo IV. The Nurse becomes Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred, with a massive headpiece with glowing orange eyes, a body piece with multiple arms, and a skeletal tail. The Dredge is dressed as Belial, the Lord of Lies, with a fearsome, clawed arm and elaborate armor. The Artist is Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred, with a horned headpiece that transforms her face, large leathery bat-like wings, and a version of the Artist’s palette blade called “Chain Breaker.”
And that’s not all. Players can also access the Lilith portrait icon, which they can unlock by getting the Lilith cosmetic for the Artist. A new banner also features Lilith. Players can grab this after getting three outfits from the Diablo collection.
So. BioWare, the legendary RPG studio that created the Mass Effect series, was shut down just yesterday, taking with it an in-development Mass Effect 5. In my coverage of the initial event, I lamented that we'd never see the project again thanks to its unceremonious death. — Read the rest
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek may not contain The One Ring, but it does still have some seriously rare (and likely valuable) chase cards that collectors will be trying to hunt down.
How Many Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Signed Cards Are Being Released?
On occasion, Magic: The Gathering sets will include special rare inserts in select products that give players something to chase down beyond the most powerful or pricey Mythic Rares in a given set. The upcoming Star Trek set is continuing that tradition by having famous actors from Star Trek’s history sign a very limited number of cards before they are packaged into their respective boosters.
The actors of Star Trek are synonymous with the franchise’s impact, and they’ve brought their gravitas and likenesses to Magic with these signed headliner cards.
“Each signed card was printed, physically signed by an iconic Star Trek actor, and randomly inserted into a Collector Booster. These signatures, which come paired with a portrait-style depiction of their character, are a genuine piece of Star Trek history, and you can bring them to your Magic collection.”
There are 7 different signed cards in Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek. There are fewer than 250 copies of each signed card, and each features a signature from a Star Trek actor.
That means at at the very high end, there are only 1,750 of these signed cards in rotation.
In terms of opening one of these Signed cards, players will need to be opening Collector’s Boosters. Signed cards can only appear in Collector Boosters of any language, but the card will always be in English. Opening Collector Boosters will be the only way to find the cards in the wild, unless players want to spend money on the secondhand market to purchase them.
Once the signed cards start appearing in the wild, it will be very interesting to see what sort of prices they go for on the resale market and which ones become the most popular. These type of cards tend to become highly sought after items, so prices will probably be quite high.
Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news as the Star Trek set’s release date approaches.
Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering – Star Trek set releases November 13, 2026.
After revealing the next generation of PS5 audio products back in September, Sony Interactive Entertainment is now ready to reveal the price, pre-order details, and release date for the new devices.
PlayStation Pulse Price and Release Date
The PlayStation Pulse wireless headset in White and Midnight Black will be available in select regions starting on November 19, 2026 at the recommended retail price of $99.99.
Starting at 7:00am PT on October 29, players in the U.S. will be able to pre-order the PlayStation Pulse wireless headset in White and Midnight Black direct from PlayStation through direct.playstation.com.
Starting at 10:00am local time on October 29, players in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg will be able to pre-order the PlayStation Pulse wireless headset in White and Midnight Black direct from PlayStation through playstation.com/store/hardware.
Unfortunately, details about the Pulse Edge were not included in this update.
“Additionally, we’ll have more updates on Pulse Edge when it launches next year.”
Shoppers who are more interested in waiting for the Pulse Edge will need to continue to sit tight until pre-order details arrive for that device.
For those unfamiliar with the updated line of audio devices, here is how they were pitched by Sony in the original announcement:
“Superior sound quality remains at the heart of the new headset lineup, with custom studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers that deliver exceptional sound separation and spatial accuracy. This makes it easy for players to pinpoint directional cues, such as footsteps or reloads in competitive first-person shooters. Larger planar drivers have been added to PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge headsets, creating fuller, deeper bass, while keeping the clean sounds players have enjoyed from Pulse Elite.”
It should be interesting to see if the updated PlayStation Pulse becomes a popular seller this holiday season or if more players are holding out for the Pulse Elite experience in 2027.
Be sure to check back soon for lots more PS5 and gaming news.
The PlayStation Pulse wireless headset in will be available in select regions starting on November 19, 2026. The Pulse Edge Wireless headset launch starting in early 2027.
Mass Effect fans received crushing news yesterday when BioWare announced it was being shut down, meaning the anticipated fifth installment in thefranchise will never be released. As if this isn’t disappointing enough, a leaked trailer appeared on Reddit which showcased how gorgeous the game already was, introduced a new protagonist, and showed fans a glimpse of a beloved returning character.
Screenshot: EA
‘Mass Effect’ fans can catch a glimpse of what might have been
In a Reddit post on the Mass Effect sub-reddit, a commenter posted the video, which informs viewers that the following footage uses “pre-production assets” and comes from a small team. It showcases what appears to be a new protagonist, an ex-military man who walks into a crowded space bar and is immediately approached by an unnamed Asari. Next come flashbacks of the new protagonist in combat, as he states that nothing has changed – he kept putting out fires, one after the other, and that was the problem.
His new line of work, he reveals, is stopping fires before they start, which includes “making choices no one else is willing to make” and going where others might not be willing to go. The two characters appear to have chemistry, as the Asari leans forward to whisper in his ear, warning him that he should be careful, before revealing that she starts the fires. “We know,” states a familiar voice, as Dr. Liara T’Soni lowers her hood, revealing her face to the camera. “That’s why we’re here.”
The scene then devolves into an intergalactic bar fight before the trailer shifts to the title card, which reveals the game would have been officially called Mass Effect: Universe. The trailer also includes clips of the new protagonist in more fight scenes, along with an interaction that appears to be a little more romantic in nature. All in all, the in-engine footage looked stunning, with characters – both human and alien – that appeared realistic and environments that were equally pleasing on the eye.
Leaked ‘Mass Effect 5’ Trailer Reveals the Game Fans Will Never Get to Play
The Mass Effect franchise first began in 2007, with the first three installments centering around main character Commander Shephard, whose appearance, class, and first name could be customized by the player. The fourth game, Mass Effect: Andromeda, was released in 2017, introduced new characters, including protagonist Scott – or Sara, depending on player choice – Ryder, and a storyline separate from the initial trilogy. Rumors indicated that Shephard might have returned in this fifth game, but the leaked trailer indicates this was not the case.
With BioWare closing and the new game being canceled, a wait that spanned nearly ten years has come to nothing. Fans can still return to the world of Mass Effect with older titles, with the original trilogy and Andromeda available on PC, Xbox, and Playstation. Hopefully there is some comfort in meeting Shephard or Ryder again.
A lot of people are snagging a PlayStation 5 ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI’s November 19th launch. You could pay full price at one of many retailers, but why do that when you can save $100 on a Sony-refurbished console that has the same one-year warranty? It’s a great time to consider one because company has a new limited-time bundle.
Through this page, you can select either a refurbished digital or disc-based console for $499 or $549, respectively, and add a refurbished DualSense to your order that’s $40 off its usual price. For instance, a white DualSense tacks just $18 to your total, while one of the fancier colors, like sterling silver, adds $23. It’s an affordable way to stock up to cover a two-player household. The refurbished controller also includes a one-year warranty.
One thing to note about the refurbished consoles is that they include a 1TB SSD. Sony’s digital edition console at stores is currently equipped with 825GB of built-in storage (the disc edition still has 1TB), so it’s nice that this version includes a little extra space for games. Like all PlayStation 5 consoles, these support PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs equipped with heatsinks for extra storage, though like RAM, those are pretty pricey at the moment.
The Duo has a Nintendo DS-like shape anyway, so Delta 2.0 is running with it. | Image: Riley Testut
The Delta gaming emulator has been upgraded with a plethora of new goodies and support updates, which includes optimizing it for Apple's iPhone Duo. Delta 2.0 also introduces Sega Genesis games, animated controller skins, custom Pokémon DLC experiences, and a new UI that was built around supporting Liquid Glass.
Adding support for the iPhone Duo is an obvious standout here - if you looked at Apple's flagship foldable and wondered how well it could emulate Nintendo DS games, this update was made with you in mind. Delta app creator Riley Testut told The Verge that Delta 2.0 optimizes controller skins for "every pose in both portrait and lands …
Yesterday, EA shut down BioWare and canceled the studio's new Mass Effect game in development, but a trailer apparently representing the game was published on Reddit today.
The trailer features "in-engine footage" and uses "pre-production assets," according to a message at the beginning of the video. The video focuses on an ex-soldier in a conversation with a mysterious Asari character that sidles up to him at a bar, including a flashback to a fight that looks like modern-day version of the gameplay from the original trilogy. It all feels very Mass Effect, with humans and aliens species mingling together, cuts to brief action sequences, and …
The Nintendo Switch 2 has apparently been jailbroken, and a modder has already shown the console running a custom version of Mario Kart World featuring new playable characters like Cinnamoroll, the red Angry Bird, Peter Griffin, and Steve from Minecraft.
i jailbroke the nintendo switch 2
so i modded cinnamoroll, peter griffin, hatsune miku, and more into Mario Kart World, a switch 2 exclusive
Marvel’s Wolverine was the best-selling video game in the US for September 2026, despite facing multiple controversies around launch. According to sales tracking company Circana, Insomniac Games’ PS5 exclusive beat out new releases from EA, Capcom, and Nintendo to take the top spot.
Marvel’s Wolverine Was September’s Best-Selling Game in the US
Screenshot: PlayStation
While Marvel’s Wolverine has sparked plenty of debate online, that hasn’t stopped Logan from having a strong debut. Circana’s September rankings put the PlayStation exclusive ahead of NBA 2K27 and EA Sports FC 27, which finished second and third, respectively.
Nintendo’s Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave landed in fourth place, while The Blood of Dawnwalker rounded out the top five. For your convenience, here are the top 10 best-selling games in the US for September 2026:
Rank
Game
1
Marvel’s Wolverine
2
NBA 2K27
3
EA Sports FC 27
4
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
5
The Blood of Dawnwalker
6
WARDOGS
7
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8
Halloween: The Game
9
Ace Combat 8
10
Madden NFL 27
Note: The rankings measure physical and full-game digital dollar sales, rather than the number of copies sold. Mobile games and digital add-on content are excluded.
Interestingly, Marvel’s Wolverine also delivered the biggest launch-month dollar sales for a Sony-published game since Helldivers 2 in February 2024. The superhero title entered the US year-to-date chart at number 11, giving it a strong starting position after its first month.
Of course, the road to that number-one debut wasn’t exactly quiet. If you followed the conversation around Marvel’s Wolverine at launch, you probably saw more than a few heated discussions.
Players mocked its Scent Trails as “fart gas,” prompting Insomniac to reduce their opacity in an update. Separately, Insomniac clarified that Logan and Sabretooth’s relationship wasn’t romantic after comments about their bond were misinterpreted online.
However, online backlash doesn’t necessarily tell us how everyone feels about a game. Its early PlayStation Store player ratings were overwhelmingly positive: 4.83/5 at launch, with over 92% awarding five stars.
Screenshot: Insomniac Games
Those launch ratings don’t represent every buyer, and strong sales alone can’t tell us whether someone enjoyed their purchase. Still, taken together, the early player response and September sales chart suggest the negative conversation wasn’t the whole story.
It’s hard to believe, but GTA 3 is officially 25 years old today. Originally released on October 22, 2001, the Rockstar classic changed the way many of us looked at open-world games. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, here are 10 facts you might not know about Grand Theft Auto 3.
GTA 3 Celebrates It’s 25th Anniversary
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
1. GTA 3’s Early Roots Had a Connection to Sega Dreamcast
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
While many of us associate GTA 3 with the PlayStation 2, its early history actually involves a different console. According to Rockstar North art director Aaron Garbut, the team experimented with a city prototype using Sega Dreamcast development kits.
This early project already featured cars driving around and pedestrians walking through its streets. The developers eventually decided to turn their work toward a fully 3D Grand Theft Auto, even though some members of the original GTA programming team thought it would be too complicated. Thankfully, they pushed ahead.
2. Claude’s Silence Had a Surprisingly Practical Explanation
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
If you’ve ever wondered why GTA 3 protagonist Claude never speaks, Rockstar has actually explained the decision. Part of it was to help players put themselves in his shoes. However, the bigger reason was that the developers already had plenty of other problems to solve.
With the team figuring out how to make the game’s conversations and cutscenes work, giving Claude dialogue wasn’t a major priority. His silence ended up becoming one of his most memorable traits.
3. The Dodo Was Never Supposed to Be a Proper Plane
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
Anyone who spent hours trying to keep the Dodo airborne might find this reassuring: Rockstar never intended it to fly particularly well.
The developers were focused on driving and shooting. Players stretched its flying capabilities through unintended techniques, rather than mastering a fully developed flight system.
4. The Mysterious Ghost Town Was Built for the Opening Cutscene
Screenshot: Rockstar Games, GTA Myths Wiki
Liberty City’s mysterious Ghost Town wasn’t a scrapped fourth island. Those distant streets were built for the opening bank robbery sequence.
Rockstar placed the scenery away from the main map and didn’t expect players to discover it. So much for keeping that secret! Then again, this is the same community that has spent thousands of hours obsessed with Bigfoot’s cameo in the series.
5. Rockstar Chose Vice City Over Developing GTA 3 Multiplayer
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
Rockstar reportedly experimented with multiplayer for GTA 3, but didn’t take it very far. Rather than commit a large team to finishing it, the studio chose to make Vice City. It didn’t believe multiplayer could deliver the experience it wanted yet.
6. Darkel Was Cut Before the September 11 Attacks
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
Darkel is one of GTA 3’s most discussed missing characters. However, Rockstar confirmed that his removal happened well before September 11. “Darkel was just a crazy bum who gave you some crazy missions. They were removed a few months before the game was done and long before 9/11 because they just weren’t as good as the rest of the game, and tonally they were a little odd.”
He originally offered five missions, which were gradually dropped because they weren’t as strong as the rest of the game. Once most of his missions were gone, the developers removed the character entirely.
7. The Pedestrian Sound Effects Had Some Unusual Ingredients
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
This next detail is a little gross. Rockstar’s pedestrian impact sound combined recorded squelches with additional effects. According to music producer Craig Conner’s recollection, the recording process included crushing fruit and raw chicken in a vocal booth.
8. The Blocked Tunnel Was Never Hiding Another Area
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
If you wondered what was beyond the closed Shoreside Vale tunnel, the answer is nothing. Rockstar added it to make Liberty City feel connected to a larger world. There was never another destination waiting behind the barriers.
9. One Familiar Artwork Character Wasn’t Someone You Could Meet
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
Remember the man wearing glasses and holding a pistol in GTA 3’s artwork? You didn’t miss a mission involving him. The figure originated in concept art by Ian McQue and was incorporated into the game’s promotional illustrations.
According to Rockstar, capturing the atmosphere mattered more than making every illustrated character someone who appeared in the story.
10. The PC Version Let You Save Your Own Instant Replays
Screenshot: Rockstar Games
Before sharing gameplay clips became an everyday thing, the original PC version of GTA 3 had a pretty neat feature. Players could replay the previous 30 seconds of action and watch it from different camera angles.
Even better, you could save those moments to your computer and email them to friends. If you pulled off a ridiculous stunt or survived a chaotic police chase, you had a way to prove it. Pretty impressive for an early-2000s PC port.
With GTA 6 release date now just weeks away from launch, it’s incredible to see how far Rockstar Games has come. However even for a 2001, Grand Theft Auto 3 was not only ahead of its time, but it still holds up today as one of all time greats.
Tempest: A Seafarer’s Sourcebook is back with a remastered and expanded edition that is jam-packed with new resources to add to Dungeons and Dragons 5e and 5.5e adventures.
Nautical Fantasy Sourcebook Delivers New Classes and Species
Dungeon Masters and players who are planning a swashbuckling adventure in the near future may want to consider checking out the resources included in the newly remastered and expanded edition of Tempest: A Seafarer’s Sourcebook.
One of the most exciting parts of the book for players is going to be the character creation options.
“In Tempest, players can create characters using the book’s selection of unique playable species – including the cephalopodic Cuttlefolk and fish-tailed Mermere – and choose from 13 different subclasses. They can then customise their own ship and crew, before embarking on an epic voyage across a vast ocean filled with dozens upon dozens of different islands to visit, as long as they don’t fall afoul of some titanic sea monster, or a gang of bloodthirsty pirates, or a crew of ghastly undead sailors.”
The book features new subclasses including:
a Witch of the Coven of the Sea – chanting elder rituals of brine and curse
a Powder Monkey Fighter – armed to the teeth with enough explosives to make kraken calamari
the College of Shanties for Bards – which allows you to rally your allies and curse your foes via sea shanties
the Bilge Rat for Rogues – who wounds foes with sharp-tongued sailor insults
the Captain of the Damned – subclass, which lets Warlocks draw power from the souls of undead sailors
Additionally, the book also contains new playable races and playable subspecies.
Players can create characters by choosing from a roster of fantastical playable species, such as the monkey-esque Bali; feathered and beaked Kara Kara; semi-aquatic Mermeer; cephalopod-like Cuttlefolk; and the newly introduced Foglin, who are spirits of the sea made flesh. Alternatively, there are several subspecies made for existing DnD 5E species, like the electric Stormkin Elves and volcanic Black Sand Dwarves.
The crowdfunding campaign for the sourcebook hit its goal in under an hour and has already raised more than $46,000. Interested gamers can find a pledge tier for either the hardcover book or a digital version.
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 similar online services. Tempest: A Seafarer’s Sourcebook – Remastered Edition is currently is aiming for a March 2027 release date.
With a design loosely inspired by the original Atari 2600 - minus a cartridge slot - the VCS was a Linux-based, AMD-powered mini PC that could emulate a large collection of pre-loaded classic Atari games, but its functionality could be expanded through an online software sto …
If you need any more proof that private equity ruins everything it touches, look no further than the curious case of EA. Electronic Arts has long had a reputation for being the greediest game publisher around, going to great pains to monetize its games to the fullest extent possible and touting a list of killed studios Ted Bundy would be jealous of. — Read the rest
The Shrek 2 game is getting remastered, and you won’t have to wait long to return to play it. Aspyr has officially revealed the return of the 2004 adventure, complete with updated graphics and expanded co-op options. Here is everything you need to know about Shrek 2 Remastered, including its release date, platforms, and new features.
Shrek 2 Remastered Release Date
Screenshot: Aspyr
The Shrek 2 Remastered release date is Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Aspyr announced the remaster on October 20, confirming that the classic movie tie-in is coming back to PC and consoles next month.
Yes, if you remember playing this one back in the day, it really has been over two decades. The new release brings back the action-adventure game inspired by the DreamWorks film, with Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and friends making their way through locations such as Shrek’s swamp and the kingdom of Far Far Away.
However, this isn’t just the original game being made available again. Aspyr is giving the adventure a visual upgrade while adding a few new ways to play with friends.
What Platforms Is Shrek 2 Remastered Coming To?
Screenshot: Aspyr
Shrek 2 Remastered will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. PC players will be able to pick it up through Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Here is the full list of confirmed platforms:
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch
PC: Steam and Epic Games Store
So, if you haven’t upgraded to Nintendo’s latest console yet, you will still be able to jump into the remaster on the original Switch. There is also a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version included in the launch lineup.
All New Features in Shrek 2 Remastered
Screenshot: Aspyr
The biggest changes in Shrek 2 Remastered are its improved graphics and expanded multiplayer options. Alongside couch co-op, players will now be able to team up online or combine local and online players in the same adventure.
Here are the confirmed upgrades and additions:
Improved graphics: Better textures, an enhanced user interface, and support for 4K resolution.
Updated cutscenes: The game’s visual improvements also extend to its cutscenes.
Photo Mode: Capture screenshots throughout your adventure.
Cheat Mode: Unlock cheats to help make your playthrough easier.
Online co-op: Play with up to three friends online.
Mixed co-op: Combine couch co-op and online multiplayer for up to four players total.
You can also play solo and swap between heroes, using their different abilities to fight enemies, take down bosses, and solve environmental puzzles. So, while there are new features, the remaster is still built around the team-based adventure players remember.
How Much Does Shrek 2 Remastered Cost?
Shrek 2 Remastered has a standard US price of $29.99. At the time of writing, the Xbox Store also lists a 10% discount, bringing the price down to $26.99. Pricing and promotions may vary depending on your platform and region.
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to revisit the Shrek 2 game, you won’t have to dig out your old console much longer. With the remaster arriving on November 10, revisiting this classic is only a few weeks away.
With Nintendo Switch Sports Resortset to release October 22 on the Switch 2, players looking to add a little movement to their gaming sessions won’t have to wait long. The game offers two new sporting events, along with a host of returning competitions where players can test their skills and maybe get their heart pumping just a bit.
On your mark… get set… thumb wrestle?
Thumb wrestling is one of the new sports available in this sequel to Nintendo Switch Sports. Players have to pin their opponent’s thumb down for a full three seconds to win, which might be easier than it sounds. The in-game thumb can grow in size and strength, so the competition could be more fierce than expected.
Next up on the new scoreboard is skateboarding. Thanks to the Joy-Con 2 controllers, players can pull off a range of fun feats on their board, including grinding rails and pulling off aerial tricks. Players can use the controllers like a mouse by laying them on a flat surface and moving them around to compete in sidewalk surfing.
These additions bring the total to twelve games in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, with ten sports from the previous game returning. These include archery, bowling, basketball, golf, and two tennis-centered sports, doubles tennis and table tennis (also known as ping pong). Players can also warm up and get limber with jump rope.
Players can also choose to play solo or with friends, in person or online. To play with others online, gamers just need a Nintendo Switch Online account and a Nintendo Account.
‘Nintendo Switch Sports Resort’ Is Bringing Wuhu Island Back With a Major Upgrade
The sports available to compete in aren’t the only way Sports Resort expands on its predecessor. The setting of Wuhu Island is open world, meaning players can explore the location in between games and matches. With that in mind, players can now enjoy a Sightseeing Mode, along with a Free Play option that enables them to skateboard, jet ski, or fly a prop plane around the island.
Nintendo Switch Sportswas first released in 2022. Like Sports Resort, players could use their Joy-Con controllers to actively participate in the games on screen, and it offered solo and multiplayer options. Games like badminton and chambara – or swordplay – were left behind in the original.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will be exclusive to the Switch 2. The first game is also available on the Switch 2, meaning that athletes can get a jump-start on jump rope before Sports Resort arrives.
A company introducing a new social media account isn’t much of a surprise, especially not a big video game company like EA. But when it takes to X with a dedicated account to announce the return of a fan-favorite franchise, that’s pretty special.
Under the handle @EASPORTSFN, the developer announced a new Fight Nightgame is in the works. The solo post features a simple image of a pair of boxing gloves bathed in a spotlight, dangling above an empty boxing ring, with the words “The fight is never over.” The caption is also simple – “To everyone who stayed in our corner: Fight Night is back”, followed by a boxing glove and heart emojis.
This will be the first Fight Night game since Fight Night Champion was released back in 2011. That’s a fifteen-year wait for sports game fans. As of right now, little is known about the upcoming game except the fact that it’s on the way. Still, after all this time, even this tiny tidbit is thrilling.
Fight Night is back after a hiatus of more than ten years
The Fight Night series first launched in 2004, following the Knockout Kings series, which began in 1998 and continued until 2003. Fight Night, as its name suggests, puts the player in the shoes of a boxer facing real-life boxing legends like Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield. Boxers could duke it out with their opponents using Total Punch Control, where moving the joysticks or using the bumpers determined how punches landed. The game also offered a career mode that let players guide their boxer through the ranks, eventually earning a shot at becoming a world champion.
Next came Fight Night Round 2 in 2005, which expanded Total Punch Control to introduce the Haymaker, a more powerful punch. Round 2 included Little Mac from Nintendo’s Punch-Out!! franchise as a playable character. Round 3 followed in 2006, and Round 4 came in 2009. The series ended with Fight Night Champion in 2011, which offered a grittier, more intense game meant to highlight the violent nature of real-life boxing. It introduced a new feature called Full-Spectrum Punch Control, which made it even easier to land a match-winning hit.
For gamers eager for this new installment, Fight Night Champion is still available on Xbox. Hopefully it will pass the time a little faster until EA reveals new information, like a potential release date or year.
When Capcom developed Resident Evil 7: Biohazard over ten years ago, the game looked distinctly different from the one fans know today. Former Capcom manager Miguel Corti recently took to Bluesky to share a wealth of interesting behind-the-scenes facts, including which iconic franchise inspired RE7.
Resident Evil 7 took a risk in introducing an entirely new set of characters, including Ethan Winters, his wife, Mia, and the Baker family, who gladly welcome the Winters couple into their home. Granted, that home is overrun with mold-covered creatures intent on harming Ethan as he searches for Mia, and the Bakers are also infected, so their hospitality is rather unpleasant. The game was linked to earlier franchise entries by the appearance of Chris Redfield, a leading character introduced in Resident Evil.
Miguel revealed that an early inspiration for Resident Evil 7 was Naughty Dog’s adrenaline-pumping, horror-infused shooter, The Last of Us. Back then, the focus was on taking elements from TLOU, like its character-driven narrative, especially the crucial, emotional relationship that drove Joel. Like Joel’s loss early in the first game, Ethan’s relationship with, and desperate search for, his missing wife became a core focus of the plot.
Speaking of Mia, Miguel initially worried players wouldn’t connect with her and that her backstory didn’t make sense. That’s why developers introduced Chris and a revamped Umbrella. The corporation was now known as Blue Umbrella, which opposed the Connections, the mysterious company where Mia worked.
RE7 could have centered around a narrative-focused, single-player experience
Capcom also hoped to get the same widespread praise The Last of Us received, perhaps because of Resident Evil 6’s reception. While the game sold well, its reviews weren’t great. This mixed reception plays into another disclosure Miguel made on the social media platform – Resident Evil 7 was initially intended to be a direct continuation of RE6, rather than the soft reboot it ended up being.
According to Miguel, one of the original ideas floating around as RE7 was first taking shape was to bring back Leon Kennedy, a central character in the previous game, along with Resident Evil 2 and 4. Other characters were also on the drawing board, including Jill Valentine and Rebecca Chambers, who hadn’t been playable in a mainline game since the 2002 Resident Evil remaster.
While Resident Evil 7 underwent a major transformation before its January 2017 release, it returned the franchise to its survival horror roots after the more action-focused fifth and sixth games. It led to a direct sequel, Resident Evil 8: Village, and the revitalized survival horror theme continued with Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil 9: Requiem. Ethan and Mia seem to have had their day, but they made a real impact in the meantime.
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