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Red Rising Is Officially Returning In 2027

  • Red Rising’s digital board game adaptation is due in 2027.
  • It includes all 112 cards and adds solo AI.
  • Up to six players can compete across platforms.

The digital adaptation of the Red Rising board game is scheduled for release in 2027. Developed by Canadian studio Emerald City Games, it will bring Pierce Brown’s science-fiction setting and the board game’s rival-house strategy to digital platforms. The game will recreate the tabletop rules and all 112…

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Michael Fassbender’s Sci-Fi Video Game Adaptation Officially Returns to Streaming Ahead of Netflix Reboot

  • Fassbender’s *Assassin’s Creed* film streams on Hulu from 1 November 2026.
  • The film made more than $240.7 million worldwide.
  • Netflix’s series is set in Ancient Rome, with no release date yet.

The 2016 film adaptation of Ubisoft’s *Assassin’s Creed*, starring Michael Fassbender, will begin streaming on Hulu on 1 November 2026. Its arrival comes as Netflix develops a live-action series, giving viewers a chance to revisit the franchise’s first cinema outing ahead of the new adaptation. The film follows…

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Reel out garbage from a flooded planet and make number go up as satisfyingly as you can in the incremental fishing game Selkie’s Salvage&Co.

  • Collect rubbish from a flooded planet.
  • Upgrade tools and automate fishing.
  • The game is due out on 27 October.

Selkie’s Salvage&Co. is an incremental fishing game set on a flooded planet, where players collect rubbish for Selkie, an anthropomorphic rat who created their robot character. The game turns environmental clean-up into a progression loop, gradually giving players more capacity and tools to gather waste. Players begin with…

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Developer reveals potential PS5 firmware exploit ahead of GTA VI release

  • A video appears to show a kernel exploit in PS5 firmware 14.10.00.
  • The method remains unpublished and Sony has not confirmed it.
  • Pirating or porting GTA VI would require a separate exploit.

A developer called Gezine has shown what appears to be a kernel-level exploit in PlayStation 5 firmware 14.10.00, allowing access to the console’s hidden Debug Settings. The discovery matters because the firmware is reportedly required to play Grand Theft Auto VI, and an earlier jailbreak route was closed…

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Microsoft reportedly estimates next Xbox could cost up to $1,800

  • Xbox Helix could cost $1,200 to $1,800.
  • Microsoft may subsidise the console, but has not decided.
  • The PS6 is also rumoured to exceed $1,000.

Microsoft has reportedly projected that its next console, Xbox Helix, could cost between $1,200 and $1,800, raising questions about whether players will accept such a high price. The estimate is not a confirmed retail price, and Microsoft may subsidise the system, but no decision has reportedly been made.…

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Project Helix Xbox may launch in 2028 priced up to $1,800

  • Project Helix could arrive in 2028 for $1,200 to $1,800.
  • Microsoft may subsidise the console to lower its price.
  • Xbox is also planning a handheld and considering new Game Pass tiers.

Microsoft’s next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, is reportedly planned for 2028 and could cost between $1,200 and $1,800. The estimate, based on internal projections cited by Fortune, highlights how rising component costs could make the next generation of gaming hardware much more expensive; Microsoft could reduce the…

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Microsoft reportedly plans Xbox handheld in 2027, next-gen console in 2028

  • An Xbox handheld is reportedly planned for holiday 2027.
  • Project Helix is projected for 2028 and could cost $1,200 to $1,800.
  • Xbox is reportedly considering Game Pass add-ons and further layoffs.

Microsoft is reportedly planning an Xbox handheld for the 2027 holiday season, followed by its next-generation console, Project Helix, in 2028. The plans suggest Xbox may expand into a family of devices, though it remains unclear whether Microsoft or a partner such as Asus would make the handheld.…

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How long can you expect your original Steam Deck to last?

  • The original Steam Deck can still have years of use left.
  • Battery replacement is possible, though difficult.
  • Hardware limits may matter more than Valve’s software support.

The original Steam Deck can remain useful for years, though its lifespan depends on hardware condition and how well owners tolerate falling performance in newer games. While newer handhelds are more powerful, the LCD model still offers a balanced portable gaming experience and may be worth repairing as…

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AMD is bringing its next-gen FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to Xbox

  • FSR 4.1 is coming to Xbox consoles and Ally handhelds.
  • The upscaling could improve performance on less powerful devices.
  • Most release dates have not been announced.

AMD is bringing its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology to Xbox Series X and S consoles and several Ally handhelds. The feature could help less powerful devices run games more smoothly while maintaining image quality. FSR renders games at a lower resolution to save resources, then uses machine learning…

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JRPG Villion: Code Adds to the Insanity of PS5’s January Release Schedule

  • Villion: Code arrives in the West on 26 January.
  • PS5 physical editions are planned for Europe and North America.
  • Japanese reviews were mixed.

Villion: Code will receive its Western release on 26 January, adding another role-playing game to an already busy PS5 schedule. Idea Factory International will offer digital and physical PS5 editions in Europe and North America. The game’s character designs are by Ilya Kushinov, and its story was written…

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