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Rockstar Games’ premium GTA Online subscription service, GTA+, is expanding its horizons in an unprecedented move, bringing a major 2K Sports title to its growing library. In a surprising twist that expands the boundaries of Rockstar Games' subscription offerings, the popular GTA+ service has officially added its first-ever non-Rockstar title to its library: NBA 2K26. Historically, the GTA+ catalog has served as a dedicated vault for classic Rockstar games, offering members access to beloved tit

Guilty Gear -Strive- Nintendo Switch Edition arrived earlier this year in January, but fans on the hybrid platform were left behind when the new DLC and other updates never showed up. Now, alongside an apology about missing the previous window, Arc System Works has confirmed the Season 4 "DLC characters" and "implementation of ranked matches" will be arriving in the Switch version of the game on 18th December 2025. As a reminder, these characters include Venom, Unika and Lucy from the anime Cybe

After what felt like an age of early access waiting, Hades II finally arrived as a console exclusive on Switch and Switch 2 back in September. Two months on, and that Switch 2 release has scored a physical edition — what's more, it's a beauty. We were lucky enough to get our hands on the new box today, and feast our eyes on all of the goodies within (a download code to a digital soundtrack, a 'Character Compendium' booklet, and the full game complete on cart). The nicest surprise of all, however

Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been a pretty steady Steam performer since it was introduced to the platform back in 2019; especially over the last three or four years where it regularly hits about 10k concurrent players at peak times. Over this past weekend though, the collection peaked a little higher than usual; hitting a Steam player count not seen since late 2021. Yep, over the weekend, Halo: MCC surpassed 12k players on Steam for the first time since December 2021. To be specific, th

Apparently, we must warn you about the content of the latest gameplay trailer for Hellraiser: Revival, because it’s seriously graphic stuff. While there is a heavily edited version on YouTube, dev Boss Team Games is encouraging you to watch the red band version on its official website, which is much more explicit. Obviously, your discretion is advised. The trailer itself is pretty rough, showing all kinds of mutilation and sexual deviation. Based on what we played of the title at Gamescom, thou

We might have to wait a little while longer than expected until we can see Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition in its full glory on Switch 2, but the title is still popping up at games expos around the world, giving us plenty of opportunities to see it in action. The latest slice of hands-on time came from the Milan Games Week 2025, where 'Corey Da Flame' captured the over-the-shoulder footage found above (thanks, Nintenderos). It's the same opening section that we have seen played on Switch 2 a coupl

What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in January 2026? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but Microsoft usually gives us around two weeks right now - and don't forget, publishers sometimes secure late deals with Microsoft to keep their games on Game Pass, even after the

The new version of Red Dead Redemption for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be with us on Tuesday, December 2nd, and it's already Tuesday in some countries right now, hence why we've got some early footage! It always seems to be Fuzion Xbox Testing on YouTube that gets to this kind of stuff earlier than anyone else, and they've already provided us with detailed early looks at both the Xbox Series X and Series S versions of RDR 1. On Xbox Series X, we can see that Red Dead Redemption is runni

The Xbox November 2025 update is now being highlighted by the folks over at Xbox Wire, and as usual with these updates in recent months, it's not really very console-focused - the updates encompass everything nowadays. With that in mind, we've got some cloud upgrades including the ability to choose your stream resolution, the arrival of Copilot on mobile, the ROG Xbox Ally's full-screen experience crossing over to standard Windows 11 PCs, and more. Let's take a look at what Xbox is highlighting

It's been particularly pleasing to see Capcom and Marvel hook up again in recent years, as I was a massive fan of the many superb one-on-one fighters the pair collaborated on in the '90s. So much so that any little piece of trivia relating to these games is like catnip to me – so I must thank the always-excellent vgdensetsu for unearthing this fact about Marvel vs. Capcom, one of my personal favourites. I always wondered why Capcom decided to replace Iron Man (who was present in Marvel Super Her

Hitoshi Sakimoto has been composing music for video games for 40 years, and his remarkable contribution to the medium is being marked with a unique concert in London next year. "The Colors of Harmony will be the 40th anniversary of Hitoshi Sakimoto‘s work on soundtracks which brought to life many enchanting worlds created by legendary Japanese studios Vanillaware and Square Enix," says GameMusic.net, the company behind the event. "The composer will join us in person for this special evening, acc

Netflix has entered into an agreement to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $82.7 billion, which includes the publisher's video game developers and IPs. This means that, should the deal go through, the ownership of Mortal Kombat team NetherRealm Studios, the Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche, and other outfits like TT Games and Rocksteady will be transferred to Netflix. IPs such as Harry Potter, DC, and Game of Thrones are all included in the deal. In a statement posted to the Netflix website,

Update [Wed 26th Nov 2025, 5:30am]: After launching on PC earlier this month, Team Cherry has today confirmed that the fourth Hollow Knight: Silksong patch is now "live on all platforms". Bumping things up to the catchily-titled Ver. 1.0.28891, the big addition in this one is the implementation of a new Simplified Chinese translation by Team Cart Fix, but there has been a general bug-fix pass applied too. You'll find everything included in the full patch notes, which we listed in our original po

Back in 2011, Grand Theft Auto V was still a closely guarded secret. No trailers, no announcements—just a small team at Rockstar quietly building what would become one of the biggest games of all time. Yet, months before the world even knew GTA V existed, the developers had already locked in one of the track’s most iconic songs: “Sleepwalking” by The Chain Gang Of 1974. The story, shared recently by the band’s lead singer Kamtin Mohager on Instagram, reads like a perfect Hollywood meet-cute—exce

GTA Online’s latest Event Week is here, and it’s bringing more than just the usual discounts and double payouts. Running from March 5 through March 11, 2026, this week’s Salvage Yard Robberies rotation includes two extremely rare license plates that collectors and custom-car enthusiasts won’t want to miss. These plates are tied to in-game sports teams and only appear during specific robbery rotations — making them genuine limited-time drops. Here’s everything you need to know to grab both before

GTA Online fans, it’s time to hit the streets in fresh law enforcement gear. As part of the Neighborhood Watch Event running from April 9th to April 15th, 2026, Rockstar Games has dropped three new police outfits that have been sitting in the game files since the Agents of Sabotage update back in December 2024. Two of them are brand new this week, and all three can be unlocked without spending any extra cash on the outfits themselves (one does require a discounted vehicle purchase). These are pe

Rockstar Games is keeping the law enforcement vibes strong in GTA Online with the Neighborhood Watch Event, live from April 2 through April 8, 2026. As part of this week’s update, players can snag two brand-new police-themed outfits completely free — no Shark Card required. These outfits were first spotted in the game’s files back in December 2024 during the Agents of Sabotage update and have been slowly drip-fed ever since. Here’s your complete, no-nonsense guide to grabbing them before the eve

Rockstar Games has made it easier than ever for longtime players to experience Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online in their enhanced next-gen glory. As of June 18, 2026, eligible owners of the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions can upgrade for free to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S editions. This upgrade brings improved visuals, faster loading times, increased frame rates, and access to all the latest GTA Online content and exclusive next-gen features that have been added over the years. Who

GTA Online collectors and car meet regulars — this one’s for you. During the current Drift Week (February 26th through March 4th), Rockstar has dropped one of the cleanest limited-edition vanity plates in recent memory: the exclusive red-and-white LS Car Meet Plate. The claimable Penumbra FF from the Salvage Yard robbery comes with an LSCM plate The Vehicle: Maibatsu Penumbra FF with Exclusive Plate This week’s rare plate is attached to the Maibatsu Penumbra FF, a sharp JDM-style sports coupe t

If you're a dedicated Grand Theft Auto Online player looking to expand your collection of rare items, you'll want to log in this week. The latest GTA Online Event Week, running from May 21st through May 27th, is offering players the chance to snag an exclusive and highly sought-after item: the Los Santos (LS) Car Meet vanity plate. Here is everything you need to know to claim this rare cosmetic and score a hefty discount on a classic vehicle in the process. The Salvage Yard Robberies Each week,

Super Mario 64 might be one of the most popular speedrun games of all time, and it's still absolutely huge. You'd think runners would know absolutely everything about this almost-30-year-old game, but recently, a brand new trick was discovered that will potentially change the nature of speedruns, particularly the 1 Star Speedrun, forever. Bubzia, a speedrunner who specialises in blindfolded speedruns, has documented the discovery of this new technique that has essentially wiped out one of the mo

While floppy disks may not have been the best storage medium when it comes to longevity and memory, there's undoubtedly something very nostalgic about them – if you grew up in the late '80s and early '90s, at least. Industry vets Andrew and Rob Hewson are aiming to tap into that rose-tinted feeling with Hyper Sentinel Fusion, a successor to Hyper Sentinel. It's described as "Uridium and Paradroid combined with extraction shooter and roguelite elements in an explosive fusion of gameplay styles."

Just three weeks after its release, Nintendo is already bringing more goodies to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment later this week in the form of a free update. Available on 27th November 2025, the update will add new weapons, a brand new Sync Strike for Zelda and fan-favourite Korok Calamo, and other goodies. Being typically coy there, Nintendo! The game already has a ton to unlock, including maxing out characters and finding all of those pesky Koroks, even if it's a little brisker than Age

Over the weekend, Level-5 released a brand new update for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, booting the football RPG up to ver. 1.3.0 and adding some new features in the process. The newbies this time around are a level cap feature for Ranked and Lobby matches, and two new opportunities to switch characters when using the in-game menus. There are a bunch of balancing adjustments and bug fixes included in this one too, so it will be well worth checking out for the best experience possible. The full p

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road has had another update to bring it up to version 1.4 following the recent 1.3 patch. This new patch brings all of the tweaks and additions made to other versions of the game (which we reckon is really very good, actually) to Switch 1 and 2, so there's total parity across all versions. That means the Switch releases have received the CPU Ranked Match mode, the new "Advance Win" feature — which allows you to call time on matches with huge leads (as well as some anti-ch