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Getting value from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate amid new limits

  • Ultimate costs $22.99/month with 15-hour monthly cloud cap starting November 2026
  • Service offers 500+ games, exclusive Fortnite rewards, and day-one release access
  • Maximise value through local downloads, claiming monthly perks, and exclusive discounts

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription service has undergone significant changes in 2026, with prices reduced to $22.99 per month after peaking at $29.99 in 2025, whilst simultaneously introducing new restrictions. From November 2026, the service will cap cloud streaming at 15 hours per month instead of offering…

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Xbox Insiders can test Mythic Achievements for completed games

  • Mythic Achievements reward players for earning every original achievement in a game.
  • Xbox Insiders can test the feature now.
  • Eligible completed games, including Xbox 360 titles, may already qualify.

Microsoft has announced Mythic Achievements, a new Xbox reward unlocked by earning every original achievement in a game. Xbox Insiders can test the feature now, giving Xbox a counterpart to PlayStation’s Platinum trophies. Eligible games players had already completed, including Xbox 360 titles, may already have Mythic status.…

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Collector’s Edition is half the price of GTA 6’s, and it actually includes the game

  • Tomb Raider’s collector’s edition costs half as much as GTA 6’s.
  • Tomb Raider’s $200 edition includes the full game and planned story DLC.
  • GTA 6’s $400 edition includes collectibles but no game.

The article compares the $200 Collector’s Edition of *Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis* with the $400 edition of *Grand Theft Auto 6*, arguing that Tomb Raider offers better value for collectors. The comparison has gained attention after Tomb Raider’s edition returned to stock following an earlier sell-out. Tomb…

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SteelSeries unveils 53g gaming mice with UWB and replaceable batteries

  • SteelSeries launched two 53g wireless gaming mice with replaceable batteries.
  • UWB and configurable polling aim to improve wireless performance.
  • Both cost $179, with release set for 13 October.

SteelSeries has introduced the Rival Pro and Sensei Pro, two lightweight wireless gaming mice with replaceable batteries and a UWB connection to a wireless base station. The launch adds alternatives for players seeking higher polling rates and more reliable wireless performance, while retaining conventional mechanical switches. Both models…

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The Witcher 3 remaster sharpens movement, horse handling and combat

  • The free remaster makes movement and horse handling more responsive.
  • Combat is improved, but targeting issues persist.
  • Revised enemies and perks make fights more engaging.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is a free upgrade for existing owners, arriving four years after the Complete Edition’s next-generation update. It adds no major new features, but makes several adjustments that address the game’s ageing controls and smooth out parts of the experience. Geralt now turns,…

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What’s the intended difficulty for Gears of War: E-Day? “I can tell you right now, it’s Hardcore” says The Coalition creative director

  • Hardcore is the developers’ intended way to play.
  • The game defaults to Normal and has four campaign difficulties.
  • Co-op players can choose separate difficulty settings.

The Coalition’s creative director, Matt Searcy, says Hardcore is the intended difficulty for *Gears of War: E-Day*. The choice reflects the series’ emphasis on brutal combat and tactical decisions: players should feel challenged, with cover, weapons and enemy combinations shaping how they approach each fight. The campaign offers…

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The Division 2 Y8S3 Red Horizon Week 6 Manhunt: Scout 6 solutions

  • Week 6 has three Scout 6 tasks and no high-value target.
  • Complete a rescue, defeat five Cleaners and clear Potomac Event Center.
  • Finishing the tasks moves players towards the season’s Climax mission.

The Division 2’s Year 8 Season 3 Red Horizon Manhunt Week 6 is live, with three Scout 6 tasks to complete. There is no high-value target this week, and finishing the tasks brings players closer to unlocking the season’s Climax mission. Players must complete a rescue operation in…

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‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Tops U.K., Ireland Box Office

  • Avengers: Endgame Encore dominated with £4.1m opening weekend
  • Multiple new films and sequels competed across the top 10
  • Established franchises maintained strong audience engagement

Disney's "Avengers: Endgame Encore" claimed the top spot at the UK and Ireland box office in its opening weekend, generating £4.1 million ($5.5 million). The rerelease dominated the market, with Sony's "Resident Evil" slipping to second place in its second week, whilst Paramount's "Heart of the Beast" and…

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Naughty Dog develops two new projects expanding The Last of Us canon

  • Naughty Dog has two early-stage projects expanding The Last of Us canon.
  • Their format and release remain uncertain.
  • Intergalactic is due for a full reveal in 2027.

Naughty Dog says it is working on two new projects in the world of The Last of Us, both at a very early stage. Studio head Neil Druckmann said they would expand the series’ canon beyond Parts 1 and 2, but did not identify their format or confirm…

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10 Essential NES Games Still Missing From Switch Online

  • Polygon lists 10 NES games missing from Nintendo Switch Online that deserve inclusion
  • Games span multiple genres: arcade action, platformers, and RPGs with various appeal levels
  • Notable omissions include Paperboy, Kiwi Kraze, Adventure Island 3, and Destiny of an Emperor

Polygon identifies 10 classic NES games that deserve to be added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, arguing that whilst many beloved titles from the console are already available on the service, dozens of excellent games remain absent and should be prioritised for inclusion. The article highlights several…

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