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The Witcher 4 already runs on all target platforms – CD Projekt Red not taking any chances after Cyberpunk 2077

  • The Witcher 4 already runs on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X
  • CDPR is avoiding Cyberpunk 2077's late-stage optimisation mistakes
  • The Witcher 4 targets a 2028 release across all platforms

CD Projekt Red says its upcoming game, The Witcher 4, is already running on all its intended platforms early in development, a deliberate change in approach after the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Co-CEO Michal Nowakowski told Game Developer that the studio can currently launch the game on…

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Fable Won’t Demand Over 100 Hours of Your Time on PS5

  • Fable's main story takes 15-20 hours to complete
  • Full completion with side content roughly doubles that
  • Game launches February 2027 alongside major rival titles

Playground Games has confirmed that its upcoming Fable reboot will offer a more modest playtime than many modern RPGs, avoiding the sprawling 100-plus-hour experiences that have become common in the genre. Associate game director Will Kennedy told Polygon that the main questline runs to roughly 15-20 hours, with…

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Video: Here’s What 007 First Light Looks Like Running On Switch 2

  • 007 First Light shown running on Switch 2 at Gamescom
  • Footage suggests roughly stable 30fps with some visual downgrades
  • Game is due to launch on Switch 2 later this year

Nintendo Life's video producer got hands-on time with 007 First Light at Gamescom, capturing over-the-shoulder footage of the Switch 2 port in docked mode. IO Interactive's upcoming spy game had previously been delayed on the platform, prompting some fan concern it might be cancelled altogether, but its playable…

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Modern Warfare 4 beta Steam peak remains below opening weekend

  • Beta's second-weekend Steam numbers stayed flat despite major patch and Warzone tie-in
  • Peak of 115,145 players, set in weekend one, was never surpassed
  • Infinity Ward overhauled movement, damage, spawns and Killstreaks in response to feedback

Steam player numbers for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta failed to rise during its second and final weekend, even though the session added Switch 2 access, a Warzone Resurgence map sampler and two Ground War maps, alongside a major patch overhauling core gameplay. This proved…

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Legacy Piece Trello, Wiki and Discord

  • Legacy Piece has official Trello, Wiki and Discord resources
  • These list styles, weapons, fruits and abilities for build planning
  • Discord offers updates, patch notes and developer interaction

Legacy Piece, a Roblox-based role-playing game, has an accompanying set of community resources — a Trello board, a Wiki and a Discord server — that collect information on the game's fighting styles, weapons, fruits and abilities in one place. These resources are useful for players wanting to plan…

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This week in PC games: Bank Holiday Mawnday Edition

  • Rock Paper Shotgun's regular new-releases round-up was replaced by a whimsical filler piece.
  • Staff were away for the UK's Bank Holiday Monday.
  • Normal coverage was set to resume the next day.

Rock Paper Shotgun published its regular round-up of new PC game releases, but this instalment took the form of a whimsical, in-universe framing device rather than a straightforward list, marking the Bank Holiday Monday edition of the recurring weekly feature. The article leans on the site's recurring fantasy…

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Pokémon: Wild Card Announced as Franchise’s 2027 Theatrical Return

  • Pokémon: Wild Card confirmed as new anime film, releasing 2027
  • Announced at 2026 World Championships closing ceremony in San Francisco
  • First theatrical Pokémon movie since 2020's Secrets of the Jungle

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that its next big-screen outing, Pokémon: Wild Card, will arrive in 2027, marking the franchise's first new theatrical anime feature in several years. The film was unveiled during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, capping off a…

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Gems, ghosts and GTA VI: the biggest video games for autumn 2026

  • Grand Theft Auto VI finally launches 19 November after years of delays.
  • Marvel's Wolverine and a new Call of Duty headline autumn releases.
  • Indie highlights include Screenbound's puzzle mechanics and a Scotland-set horror game.

The Guardian has published its rundown of the biggest video games arriving this autumn, headlined by the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI, alongside major releases such as Marvel's Wolverine and Call of Duty: Black Ops. The list mixes blockbuster franchises with smaller, inventive titles, reflecting a busy season…

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Steam Week in Review: Here are the top 10 most popular genres on Steam

  • Steam’s leading genres reveal broad, competitive player demand.
  • Genre popularity changes with releases and player trends.
  • A large catalogue leaves room for niche games.

PC Gamer reviews Steam’s ten most popular game genres, illustrating the breadth of demand on the platform and the difficulty developers face in standing out. The ranking matters because Steam’s huge catalogue allows both established formats and smaller niches to attract audiences. - The article compares ten genres…

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Pokémon: Wild Card film confirmed for global 2027 release

  • "Pokémon: Wild Card" film confirmed for worldwide 2027 release
  • First global theatrical Pokémon movie since 2018
  • Directed by Katsuhiko Kitada, produced by CloverWorks studio

A new "Pokémon" film, "Pokémon: Wild Card," has been confirmed for worldwide release in 2027, with a short teaser trailer unveiled alongside the announcement. The reveal came during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, marking the franchise's first new theatrical feature since…

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