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Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms

  • Nintendo-bought Minecoins usable only on Switch/Switch 2 from 27 October 2026
  • Existing Minecoins move to a cross-platform "Legacy Wallet", no expiry
  • Switch 2 Minecraft launches October; digital upgrade path confirmed for Switch owners

Mojang has announced upcoming changes to how Minecoins can be used on Nintendo platforms, ahead of Minecraft's launch on Switch 2 this October. From 27th October 2026, Minecoins bought on Nintendo devices will only be usable on Switch or Switch 2, and Minecoins purchased elsewhere will no longer…

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Colossal, Game-Changing Dragon’s Dogma 2 Patch 3.2 Out Now on PS5

  • Dragon's Dogma 2's biggest-ever patch (3.2, 48GB) is now live on PS5
  • Overhauls combat, pawn/enemy AI, UI and performance ahead of frame rate fixes
  • Precedes the Dark Arisen expansion, launching 9th October

Capcom has released Patch 3.2 for Dragon's Dogma 2 on PS5, a 48GB update the developer calls the biggest the open-world RPG has received, effectively reworking large parts of the game ahead of the Dark Arisen expansion due on 9th October. The update overhauls combat balancing, pawn and…

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Good reviews are a ‘great relief,’ says Blood of Dawnwalker director, as former CD Projekt coworkers line up to offer congratulations

  • Blood of Dawnwalker director calls good reviews a "great relief"
  • Former CD Projekt Red colleagues congratulate the development team
  • Full article details were not available in the retrieved content

The director of upcoming action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has described early positive reviews for the game as a "great relief", according to a report from PC Gamer. The comments come as former colleagues from CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio behind The Witcher series, have been…

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‘Expedition 33’ Stars Explain the Biggest Differences Between Their Fan-Favorite RPG Heroes [Exclusive]

  • Expedition 33 stars compared their roles to past Baldur's Gate 3 and FFXVI parts
  • Ben Starr contrasted Clive's isolation with Verso's manipulative, guarded nature
  • Comments came from a Fan Expo Canada Q&A session

Actors Jennifer English and Ben Starr, best known for voicing Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3 and Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI respectively, teamed up in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won Game of the Year and saw English take the Best Performance prize. Speaking at a Fan…

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4K monitors offer better value and performance for gamers

  • 4K offers better gaming value than 5K despite lower resolution
  • 5K monitors cost more and have slower refresh rates
  • 5K suits photo/video professionals, not gamers, due to hardware demands

A gaming-focused monitor buying guide argues that despite 5K displays offering a sharper image, 4K remains the better choice for gamers due to superior value, faster refresh rates and lower hardware demands. The piece is aimed at consumers weighing up a new monitor purchase, noting that 5K panels…

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Final Fantasy Meets Zelda in Steam’s Best New RPG

  • Zenonia 1, a 2008 mobile RPG, launches officially on Steam for PC.
  • Combines Zelda-style visuals with Final Fantasy-inspired character design.
  • Features class choices, moral alignment system and 15-30 hour playtime.

Zenonia 1, a Korean mobile RPG originally released by Gamevil in 2008, has arrived on PC via Steam, marking the first time the game has been officially playable on Windows. The title, which drew comparisons to a hybrid of Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda thanks to…

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GTA 6 preview leads Netflix viewing in 58 countries

  • GTA 6's Netflix preview became the platform's most-watched title globally.
  • It topped charts in 58 countries, drawing 31.1 million views.
  • Demand has caused a US shortage of PS5 Pro consoles pre-launch.

Netflix's "Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look" preview has finished its run as the platform's most-streamed title worldwide, with the surge in demand also fuelling a shortage of PS5 Pro consoles at US retailers ahead of the game's launch. The 27-minute gameplay reveal, released under a deal…

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Sick: Ace Combat 8 has online airbase lobbies where you can bum around as your own bespoke pilotsona

  • Ace Combat 8 to feature online airbase lobbies for players.
  • Players can use custom "pilotsona" avatars to hang out.
  • Full article details unavailable; based on headline only.

Ace Combat 8, the next instalment in Bandai Namco's aerial combat series, will reportedly include online airbase lobbies where players can hang around as a customised pilot avatar between missions or matches. The feature suggests a more social, persistent-world element to the game, letting players show off a…

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‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Extended Preview Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Weekly Title

  • GTA VI's Netflix preview drew 31.1 million views, its top title
  • Clip topped Netflix's film chart in 87 of 93 tracked countries
  • Same footage hit 17 million views on YouTube separately

An extended 27-minute preview of Grand Theft Auto VI became Netflix's most-watched title globally last week, an unusual feat for a video game trailer rather than a film or TV series. Released on 27 August, the clip drew 31.1 million views over the weekend, topping Netflix's English film…

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Netflix’s GTA 6 Release Is Officially the Streamer’s Biggest Hit

  • Netflix's GTA 6 preview became its biggest release of 2026
  • Extended footage drew 31.1 million views in four days
  • GTA 6 launches on Xbox and PlayStation on 19 November

Netflix has confirmed that its exclusive preview of Grand Theft Auto 6, released through a partnership with Rockstar Games, has become the streamer's biggest release of the year. The over 20 minutes of gameplay footage marked the first extended look at the game beyond its short trailers, and…

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