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Key stories so far
- Scam With Your Friends Tips: Hit Quota, Best Scams, Co-Op
- Shepard actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer mourn BioWare in an Instagram Live
- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis gets a 30th anniversary teaser as the series turns 30
- Violence District Butcher Guide: Halloween Event, Perks, End Date
- #SaveMassEffect petition tops 188,000 signatures as fans ask EA to continue or license the series
- Shenmue III Enhanced slips to early 2027 on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC
Live updates
Scam With Your Friends Tips: Hit Quota, Best Scams, Co-Op
How to hit quota in Scam With Your Friends: scam payouts from patch 0.1.90, caller trust tips, co-op lobby settings and voice fixes. PC only, $9.99.
Shepard actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer mourn BioWare in an Instagram Live
Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer, the voices of the female and male Commander Shepard, talked about BioWare's closure in an October 21 Instagram Live. In comments transcribed by PC Gamer, Hale said the studio "was in the hands of ownership that may not have understood what BioWare fully is" and said she hopes the series could one day be sold to someone who will do something with it. Meer called the closure "a massive loss for Edmonton, for Canada, and for the video game industry in general" and said fans will still celebrate N7 Day this year and Mass Effect's 20th anniversary next year.
Read our full story | Source: PC Gamer
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis gets a 30th anniversary teaser as the series turns 30
Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics posted a new 30th Anniversary Teaser Video for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis on the official Tomb Raider YouTube channel, marking three decades since the original game. Insider Gaming says the footage shows Lara with her dual pistols and a shotgun, shooting at reptiles and swinging between structures. The reimagining of Lara's first adventure launches February 12, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2.
Source: Tomb Raider (YouTube)
Violence District Butcher Guide: Halloween Event, Perks, End Date
The Butcher X Halloween runs Oct 24 to Nov 21 in Violence District: The Butcher's chain, traps and perks, how to survive her, Candy packs and codes status.
#SaveMassEffect petition tops 188,000 signatures as fans ask EA to continue or license the series
The fan petition on Change.org, started by Joe Smith on October 21 after BioWare's closure, had 188,145 signatures when we checked it at 19:11 UTC on October 25, against a goal of 200,000. It asks EA either to fund and staff continued Mass Effect development or to license the IP to another studio. Change.org petitions are not binding on EA.
Read our full story | Source: Change.org
Shenmue III Enhanced slips to early 2027 on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC
Shenmue III Enhanced, ININ Games and Ys Net's upgraded re-release, is now due in early 2027 instead of 2026, according to an ININ Games newsletter reported by Push Square and fansite Shenmue Dojo. The newsletter says development is taking time to get everything right and the team is finalizing the last details. No exact date has been given. The game is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
Source: Push Square
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Release Time, Price and Discounts
The Wolf Among Us Remastered unlocks Oct 29 at 13:00 UTC (6 am PT) on PS5, Xbox and PC. It costs $24.99, with 20% to 50% launch discounts until Nov 12.
Moon Sweepers Beginner Guide: Upgrades, Money and Co-Op Tips
Moon Sweepers tips: what to buy after the toothbrush, how to auto-sell dust, whether the stone press is worth it, and what patch 1.0.3 changed for co-op.
Minecraft Switch 2 Upgrade: Free for Digital Owners, Out Oct 27
Minecraft hits Switch 2 on Oct 27 for $29.99. Digital Switch 1 owners get it free until Jan 31, 2027. How to claim it, and what carries over.
Stardew Valley Spirit's Eve: Maze Route and Golden Pumpkin
Spirit's Eve is Fall 27, 10:00-11:40 pm. Secret maze routes for odd years (Golden Pumpkin) and even years (Prize Ticket), plus Pierre's shop prices.
Xbox Shocktober Sale cuts 40+ games by 90%, with deals running to November 5
Pure Xbox counts more than 40 games at 90% off in the Xbox Shocktober Sale, and Microsoft Store listings show the discounts ending November 5 at 09:59 UTC. US highlights include The Outlast Trials Deluxe Edition for $4.99 (was $49.99), Back 4 Blood for $5.99 (was $59.99) and Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for $1.99 (was $19.99).
Read our full story | Source: Pure Xbox
MW4 Double XP Ends Oct 26: Free 2XP Token Time and How to Claim
Activision's free MW4 Double XP token offer ends Oct 26 at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC). Post your Activision ID, @CallofDuty and 'MW4 2XP' on X to claim it.
Adopt Me Halloween Week 4: Stray Cat Dragon and Where Bear?
Feed Polymorphing Cat Food from the Crypt to the Stray Cat to unlock the 120,000-candy dragon. Plus Where Bear? roles, Count Slothula and the end date.
Bus Traffic Fever Levels Guide: Hard Levels 59, 75, 95 and 115
Bus Traffic Fever! by GOODROID: which levels are Hard, two video solutions for 13, 14, 52, 59, 75, 95, 105 and 115, plus how VIP, Sort and Shuffle work.
MW4 Mobility Course: S Rank Times, Clockwork Charm and Rewards
MW4's Mobility Course is now in Proving Grounds. Clockwork was a Beta-only charm; a B on Intermediate earns High Voltage until Nov 6. Beta S-rank times inside.
Rotate Rings Level Guide: Hard Levels 32, 59, 99 and 139
Stuck in Rotate Rings? Which levels are Hard or Super Hard, checked video solutions for levels 29-194, a solving method and how hammers and bombs work.
New Switch 2 Games This Week (Oct 26-Nov 1): Prices and Sizes
Minecraft and Village in the Shade hit Switch 2 on Oct 27, then Cities: Skylines and Hello Kitty Party Land. US eShop prices, sizes and upgrade rules.
MW4 gets its October 24 fix patch, and Switch 2 owners report a roughly 30 GB download
Infinity Ward's October 24 patch notes for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 list crash and stability fixes, better spawns and respawn timing in Hijack, a fix for a Search and Destroy long-distance defuse exploit, and DMZ fixes for players stuck in rocks on Hajin and party leaders pulling teammates out of a match. On Switch 2, players report a download of about 30 GB, Nintendo Life says. Activision has not published a Switch 2 version number or an official file size.
Read our full story | Source: Call of Duty patch notes
Fisch Headless Horseman Quest 2026: Baby Nessie, Jack-o-Blazer
The 2026 Headless Horseman quest in Fisch gives the Baby Nessie companion, not the Jack-o-Blazer. All 3 chapel quests, Nessie catches and the update code.
Halloween Game Deals 2026: Horror Prices on Every Store
Resident Evil 4 and Village are $9.99 on PS5, Xbox and Steam, but Silent Hill 2 and Dead Space are only cheap on console. Prices and end times by store.
13 Best Anime Mobile Games for iPhone and Android (2026)
Wuthering Waves, Genshin, Star Rail, BLEACH and the Free Fire x NARUTO crossover: 13 anime games for iPhone and Android with store ratings checked Oct 25.
GTA 6 Release Time, Pre-Load Date and File Size: What's Known
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local on Nov 19 per store listings (9 pm PT Nov 18 in the US), pre-load starts Nov 12, and the file size is still unannounced.
