Nintendo Switch 2 Launches
Nintendo’s first new platform in eight years is now available, accompanied by more than 20 launch-day games and a Mario Kart World hardware bundle.
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The Ivalice Chronicles Is Available Now
Square Enix’s tactical RPG revival is now available across modern consoles and PC, with later updates expanding language support and adding features such as New Game Plus.
Unity Cancels the Runtime Fee
The Runtime Fee is gone immediately. Unity Personal keeps its free tier with a higher revenue ceiling, while paid subscription prices change in 2025.
Let Me Solo Her Defeats Shadow of the Erdtree's Final Boss
The Elden Ring player used Verdigris armor, a shield, and an Antspur Rapier to defeat Promised Consort Radahn after two days of attempts.
Palworld Passes 2 Million Steam Players
Pocketpair's Palworld passed 2 million concurrent players on Steam shortly after launch, a total previously reached only by PUBG: Battlegrounds.
Old School RuneScape Introduces Scurrius the Rat King in Latest PvM Update
Scurrius gives mid-level Old School RuneScape players a repeatable boss fight with solo and group modes plus weapons made from the Rat Spine drop.
Palworld Launches in Early Access
Palworld is now available in early access through Steam, Xbox consoles, and Game Pass, with Pocketpair warning that development remains unfinished.
GTA VI’s 2023 Trailer Backlash
The early culture-war reaction said more about online outrage cycles than the game. GTA VI is currently scheduled for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The Witcher 4: Half of CDPR Working on “Project Polaris”
Project Polaris became CD Projekt Red's largest development team as the studio moved staff from Cyberpunk 2077 toward the next Witcher saga.