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HoYoverse has confirmed that its cosy game Petit Planet will come to Switch 2 in 2027, but its announced plans do not mention PS5. The game appears aimed at fans of Animal Crossing, and the omission is notable because HoYoverse has brought most of its releases to PlayStation…
The Séance of Blake Manor topped October’s eShop picks.
Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition came second.
Mouthwashing placed third and gets a Game-Key Card next year.
Nintendo Life’s October 2026 eShop Selects names The Séance of Blake Manor the month’s top digital-only Switch game, ahead of Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition and Mouthwashing. The selection highlights well-reviewed games available on Switch and Switch 2 that had no physical release at the time of writing.…
GTA VI and Zelda are set to launch weeks apart in November.
Circana estimates 29 per cent of US gamers intend to buy GTA VI.
The blockbusters arrive amid layoffs and upheaval across gaming.
Grand Theft Auto VI and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are due to launch within weeks of each other in November 2026. Their scale and cultural reach could make them a rare shared moment for gaming, while highlighting how the industry’s biggest franchises…
Hajime Rising codes can provide currency for training and customising builds.
Check the game’s Discord and developer’s YouTube for updates.
The article lists no active codes.
The article is a guide to Hajime Rising, a Roblox boxing game, and explains that promotional codes can provide currency for training stats and adjusting a player’s build. Those extra resources may help players progress and compete, though the article does not identify any active codes. It recommends…
The article highlights seven Prime Video sci-fi series with striking openings.
Three discussed shows explore digital afterlife, strange technology and time.
Their speculative premises lead into human themes such as grief and memory.
The article recommends seven Prime Video science-fiction shows that it says make a strong impression from their opening scenes. It argues that the genre works best when imaginative ideas connect to human concerns, and highlights series that use speculative concepts to explore relationships, grief, mortality and technology. The…
The Pirate Shop offers eligible V-Bucks items for free.
Access requires a token found in special chests.
A squad shares access if one member finds a token.
Fortnite’s Pirate Shop gives players free access to eligible Item Shop items that normally cost V-Bucks during the Treasure Hunters season. Players must first find a Pirate Shop Token, making the feature a limited opportunity that runs from 1 November to 5 December. There are two token types,…
Black Mage is getting a substantial ability rework.
Players will be able to dye Zephyr bird companions.
Yoshida says Poetics will disappear.
Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida answered player questions at Fanfest Tokyo, outlining several planned changes for the Evercold expansion and beyond. His comments included a rework of Black Mage abilities, broader housing customisation and the removal of Poetics, a long-standing in-game currency. Zephyr players will be able…
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is the recommended gaming laptop below $1,500.
Its RTX 5060 model costs $1,300 and includes 16 GB of RAM.
The RTX 5050 version costs $999, with the same other specifications.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is recommended as the strongest gaming laptop choice below $1,500, mainly because it combines solid gaming performance with a better-quality display than many cheaper rivals. Its RTX 5060 model costs $1,300 and, in testing, ran every game cited above 60 frames per second at…
New features include timed exams and Oatchi voice commands.
Nintendo has confirmed that Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on 12 November, with a demo arriving on the eShop on 2 November. Players can carry demo progress into the full game, letting them try the new edition before deciding whether to buy it. The edition…
This week’s Box Art Brawl compares two covers for *Revenge of the ’Gator*.
The Western art shows angry alligators; Japan’s is more cheerful.
The Japanese *Avenging Spirit* cover won last week with 70%.
Box Art Brawl has put the Japanese cover of Game Boy pinball game *Revenge of the ’Gator* against the design used in North America and Europe. The feature invites readers to compare the artwork; the game has also recently joined the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy library. The…
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