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Guide: These 28+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (2nd-8th November)

  • More than 28 PS5 and PS Plus games are due this week.
  • Zero Parades and CRYMELIGHT are among the highlights.
  • Releases include RPGs, music games and platformers.

The article previews more than 28 games scheduled to arrive on PS5 and PS Plus during 2–8 November. It says releases may slow later in November as attention shifts towards GTA 6, while this week still includes several notable launches, such as the PS5 edition of Zero Parades…

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id Software says it remains viable after losing about half its staff

  • Id Software says it remains viable after losing about half its staff.
  • Around 136 employees reportedly lost their jobs in July.
  • Id is working more closely with MachineGames.

Marty Stratton, co-studio director of id Software, says the Doom and Quake developer is “doing great” after losing about half its staff in Microsoft’s gaming cuts. He said there had been a deliberate effort to keep the studio viable across game development and technology, amid concerns about its…

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Soon Playable on PS5, Nubby’s Number Factory Is the Strangest Roguelike You’ll See Today

  • PS4 trophies have appeared for Nubby’s Number Factory.
  • The console release window is Q4 2026 to Q4 2027.
  • The PC game has a 97% positive Steam rating.

Nubby’s Number Factory is heading to PlayStation, with trophies for its PS4 version appearing online and suggesting a release may be approaching. The port matters because the PC game, known for its unusual style and highly positive player ratings, is set to reach Sony consoles. The game launched…

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18 Best Gifts for PC Gamers (2026): Headsets, Desks, Monitors

  • Asking the gamer what they want can prevent a mismatched gift.
  • A Steam gift card lets recipients choose their own game.
  • Featured picks include headsets, speakers, mice and a compact keyboard.

The guide offers gift ideas for PC gamers, aiming to help shoppers avoid choosing accessories that look appealing but may not suit a recipient’s preferences or needs. It recommends asking the gamer what they want and suggests a Steam gift card as a flexible option. The article highlights…

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Skyblivion modders reveal a former volunteer is “threatening to sue for damages upwards of €30,000” over work on the unofficial Oblivion remake project

  • Skyblivion says a former volunteer is threatening to sue for over €30,000.
  • The team says it removed and replaced the volunteer’s contributions.
  • The dispute may complicate the mod’s planned 2026 release.

Skyblivion’s team says a former volunteer is threatening legal action over work contributed to the unofficial Oblivion remake, seeking damages of more than €30,000. The dispute could affect the mod’s release plans, after it was delayed from 2025 to 2026. The team says the disagreement concerns its decompilation…

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Soulframe to launch into free open beta this week, as Warframe devs go head-to-head with WoW: Forever

  • Soulframe opens to all players on 6 November.
  • The update adds a map-purification progression system.
  • A new trap-focused Pact joins the game.

Soulframe, Digital Extremes’ fantasy action MMORPG, will open its Preludes testing to everyone on 6 November, ending three years of invite-only access. The launch puts it in a busy week for MMO players, arriving two days after World of Warcraft: Forever and alongside Old School RuneScape’s Hardcore worlds.…

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Speedrunner Breaks Super Mario Bros. World Record While Dressed as the Italian Plumber, Now Just 2 Frames From Theoretical Perfect Run

  • Niftski lowered his own Super Mario Bros. record to 4:54.229.
  • The run is two frames short of a theorised perfect time.
  • He said dressing as Mario helped him stay relaxed.

Niftski set a new Super Mario Bros. “any percent” speedrunning world record during a Halloween livestream while dressed as Mario. He beat his own previous time by 0.33 seconds, bringing the record to 4:54.229 and leaving it just two frames short of a theorised perfect run. Niftski said…

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Nagoshi Studio closes as its planned Gang of Dragon PS5 game is cancelled

  • Nagoshi Studio has officially closed.
  • Its planned PS5 game, *Gang of Dragon*, is cancelled.
  • Reports cited a further ¥7 billion in required funding.

Nagoshi Studio has closed and its planned PlayStation 5 game, *Gang of Dragon*, has been cancelled. The closure confirms earlier reports that publisher NetEase withdrew funding, ending the project before it could be completed. The studio was dissolved by a shareholders’ resolution on 31 October 2026, according to…

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How to collect map fragment at The $.$. Rocky in Fortnite Treasure Hunters

  • The first map fragment is aboard the ship at The $.$. Rocky.
  • Find it on a lower level near the ship’s southern end.
  • One of seven fragments is available each week.

Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season includes a quest to collect map fragments, beginning with one at The $.$. Rocky. The fragment is aboard the large ship at the location, and collecting it completes the first step of a longer quest. Land near the ship and head down to its…

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Phantom Blade Zero is Steam’s biggest launch of the year so far, selling over 4 million copies in three days

  • Phantom Blade Zero sold over 4 million copies in 72 hours.
  • Its Steam peak reached 833,921 concurrent players.
  • Black Myth: Wukong still holds a much higher launch peak.

S-Game says its debut game, Phantom Blade Zero, sold more than 4 million copies in its first 72 hours. Its strong Steam launch makes it the platform’s biggest launch of the year so far, though the sales total covers several platforms. The 4 million figure includes Steam, PlayStation…

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