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GTA 6’s PS5 install size is so big you could store 3500 copies of Balatro inside

  • GTA 6 is reportedly 210 GB on PS5.
  • The size has not been officially confirmed.
  • Console pre-loading is expected from 12 November.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is reportedly set to require a 210 GB download on PlayStation 5, making it larger than Red Dead Redemption 2 and a substantial demand on console storage. The figure could mean players need to clear space before launch, particularly if they have limited broadband…

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Subnautica 2 dev thinks early access teams should worry less about adding features that are “very ugly, incomplete, or prototype”

  • Unknown Worlds favours sharing rough features early.
  • Player feedback helped shape the original Subnautica.
  • Early access ranges from open development to near-release beta launches.

Subnautica 2 creative director Anthony Gallegos says developers should put new features into early access early, even when they are rough or incomplete, and learn from players’ responses. He says this open approach helped shape the original Subnautica and built a trusting audience, making player feedback central to…

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PS Plus Essential Games for November 2026 Announced

  • Dead Island 2 headlines November’s PS Plus Essential games.
  • The lineup also includes Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered and Monster Train 2.
  • Claim the games from 3 November before they rotate out on 1 December.

Sony has announced three games for PS Plus Essential subscribers in November 2026, with Dead Island 2 leading the lineup. The selection brings together a zombie action game, remastered Tomb Raider adventures and a card-based roguelike. The games are available to claim from 3 November and leave the…

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Audio Technica just released its first set of wireless StreamSet headphones

  • Audio-Technica’s first wireless StreamSet headset uses 2.4GHz.
  • Battery life is around 24 hours, with wired use while charging.
  • The ATH-M50xSTS-WL costs $299.

Audio-Technica has released the ATH-M50xSTS-WL, the first wireless model in its StreamSet range for streamers, content creators and gamers. It uses a 2.4GHz USB transceiver instead of Bluetooth to provide the low latency these users need, while expanding the range beyond wired USB and XLR models. The headset…

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Capcom’s golden streak continues as Onimusha and Pragmata sell well, but Monster Hunter Wilds conspicuously absent from financial report

  • Capcom reported strong first-half revenue and profit.
  • Onimusha, Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem sales have grown.
  • Monster Hunter Wilds was absent from the latest sales update.

Capcom reported rising revenue and profit for the first half of its financial year, supported by strong digital sales and several successful releases. Its latest figures show continued sales growth for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem, while Monster Hunter Wilds was notably left…

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Sony’s translucent PS5 controllers and covers go on sale in February 2027

  • Sony’s Prism Collection gives PS5 accessories a translucent finish.
  • It comes in three colours, with pre-orders opening on 10 November.
  • Controllers cost $84.99; covers cost $74.99.

Sony has announced the Prism Collection, a new range of translucent accessories for the PlayStation 5 that reveals some of the components inside its DualSense controllers and console covers. The design draws on the see-through electronics trend of the late 1990s, bringing a retro look to current PlayStation…

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‘Harry Potter Meets Stardew Valley’ Game Sets Official Release Date

  • Witchbrook launches on 28 January 2027.
  • Players study magic and build a life in Mossport.
  • Up to four people can play together.

Chucklefish has confirmed that Witchbrook, its long-awaited magical life simulation game, will be released on 28 January 2027. The date was announced during a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, giving fans a firm launch date after years of previews and at least one delay. Set in the seaside town…

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After 10 years, cozy RPG Witchbrook finally gets a release date – and PS5 fans will no longer be missing out at launch

  • Witchbrook is due on 28 January 2027.
  • PS5 joins the simultaneous launch platforms.
  • US digital pricing is $24.99; physical editions come later.

Chucklefish has set 28 January 2027 as the release date for Witchbrook, its long-awaited magical school role-playing game. The date follows several delays, including a missed winter 2025 window and a move to 2026, so the firm’s first specific launch day gives fans a clearer target after more…

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PlayStation Officially Reveals Gorgeous New ‘Prism’ PS5 Hardware

  • Sony revealed translucent PS5 controllers and console covers.
  • Three colours launch on 4 February 2027.
  • US prices start at $74.99 for console covers.

Sony has unveiled the Prism Collection, a range of translucent PS5 accessories that gives the console and its controllers a retro-inspired look. The launch offers PS5 owners a cosmetic update while attention remains on questions about Sony’s next console and the future of physical games. The collection includes…

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26 Years Later, BioWare’s Most Influential RPG Is Still Shaping My Life

  • Baldur’s Gate 2 helped shape the writer’s life and career.
  • Its influence began with a chance encounter in 2000.
  • The writer still plays and writes about D&D each week.

The writer reflects on how playing Baldur’s Gate 2 as a teenager shaped their lasting interest in fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons and writing. The game’s influence still runs through their work and weekly tabletop sessions, making BioWare’s legacy deeply personal to them. Released in 2000, Baldur’s Gate 2…

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