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Epic Games Move to ‘AI-First’ Development Approach
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney took to social media to declare that Epic Games are about to undergo a ‘huge pivot’ as they prepare to ‘retool for maximum AI acceleration.’
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse | Review
This is a review of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, which releases on October 13th on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Switch
It’s Time to ‘Believe’ in EA Sports FC27 With Ted Lasso
For the first time since FIFA 23, everyone’s favourite footie manager and team are now available in FC27. Players will now have the chance to play as the
Beast of Reincarnation’s Latest Patch Attempts to Fix Pacing Issues | Full Notes
Beast of Reincarnation, which released day one on Game Pass in August, has received its latest patch —one aimed at fixing pacing issues for the game’s
Alpha Nomos is Available Now on Consoles and PC
RibCage Games have launched their new title Alpha Nomos onto PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today. If you’re a fan of rhythm games, then it’s
Ratatan | Review
Remember Patapon? The original director has returned with a crowdfunded spiritual successor. Can it live up to the wild creativity of that time? Our Ratatan Review.
Valor Mortis | Review
A first-person soulslike from the makers of Ghostrunner wasn’t a combo I’d ever think we’d get, but here it is. Valor Mortis takes FromSoftware’s baby and
Gears of War: E-Day Suffers DDOS Attacks Causing Player Disruption
Gears of War: E-Day has been suffering from repeated DDOS (Distributed-denial-of-service) attacks on their online services.
Weekly Roundup October 5-11
After a quieter week last week, this week has gone right back to being crazy! There’s an absolute shed load of news, so if you’ve been busy and missed
The DayOne Show | Episode 334
Jon, Nick and Jesse return to chat about all the latest news, games, and Nick’s habitual cutscene skipping. Jump in for The DayOne Show Episode 334!
Wishlists Now Live for Cloud Imperium Games’ ‘Squadron 42’
Today, Cloud Imperium Games have announced that interested gamers can finally wishlist their ambitious, cinematic single player title set in the Star Citizen universe - Squadron 42.
‘Zenless Zone Zero’ Version 3.3 “Journey to the Sky” Launches 21 Oct
This week, publisher HoYoverse announced that Version 3.3 for their free-to-play urban-fantasy action role-playing game title ‘Zenless Zone Zero’ will
GTA 6 Leaker Threatens to Release Full PC Build of Game
GTA Leaker Cyberleek has threatened to release a build of the game if Rockstar does not meet his demands. GTA Leaker Threatens Full Build Release | image
What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Oct 10-11)
Autumn is definitely in the air now, so what better opportunity to chill out under a blanket and check out a new game, or an old favourite! If you need
‘Epic Seven’ Heads for Steam Late Oct., E7WC Kicks Off
This week, developer Super Creative and publisher Smilegate unveiled a host of details on their free-to-play role-playing game title ‘Epic Seven’. Namely,
‘Heaven Burns Red’ × ‘Persona 5 Royal’ Collab Live
This week, WFS, Inc., VISUAL ARTS/Key, and Yostar Games announced that their collaboration with SEGA and ATLUS’ ‘Persona 5 Royal’ has made its way to the
Thrustmaster Unveils Latest ‘Gran Turismo 7’ Steering Wheel
Earlier in the week, on the 4th, accessory manufacturer Thrustmaster had announced that the company became an Official Partner of the Gran Turismo World
Steam Next Fest Demo Roundup | Vol. 9, October ’26
There is no Altweibersommer this year, judging by how fast I’ve had to deploy my sweaters and coats once the Fall equinox took its rightful seat on the
Wardogs Season 2 Arrives Next Week
With over 3 Million sales under their belt and dedicated community alongside them, the team at Bulkhead have shared the latest on the updates heading to WARDOGS with Season 2.
‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-’ Premieres in Theatres Mid-January
This week, Aniplex of America and Fathom Entertainment announced that ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-’, their highly
Everything Coming to Nintendo (October 8-15)
Here’s our weekly update on the new games and content coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 over the next week. As usual, there’s a lot, so we’ve put it
Everything Coming to Xbox, October 12-16
Happy Friday, everyone. It’s the time of the week where we tell you everything that is releasing onto Xbox over the next week. Thursday sees the biggest
Ace Combat 8 Sells Over 1 Million Copies
Bandai Namco have announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has sold over 1 Million copies - and it’s done so faster than any other entry in the series.
10 Best Co-op Roblox Games (2026)
Looking for the best Roblox games? Check out our curated selection and discover new favorites to enjoy together.
NBA 2K27 Update 2 Aims to ‘Refine Gameplay’ & More | Full Patch Notes
NBA 2K27, one of this year’s best selling titles, has detailed it’s “Patch 2” full of sweeping changes to gameplay systems and modes. NBA 2K27 Patch 2
Members Only | Unboxing Emergence Day
As part of the Gears of War: E-Day launch, the lovely folks at Xbox sent me a special media kit, which contained more than a few goodies. Let’s unbox this behemoth, shall we?
A Cyberpunk 2077 Movie is Coming — per New Report
Paramount is working on a Cyberpunk 2077-based movie per a new report by Deadline. Paramount is working on a new Cyberpunk movie per Deadline Wake the
Forza Horizon 6 Welcomes PlayStation Gamers to Japan in January 2027
Following a leak that only surfaced yesterday, it’s official. Forza Horizon 6 is heading to PlayStation 5 in January next year, and pre-orders are now available.
Everything Announced | Triple-i Initiative Showcase October 2026
Those lovely folks at the Triple-i Initiative are back again with yet another showcase packed with indie game announcement, updates and trailers!
Looking for Something to Play? Xbox Free Play Days Has You Covered
There are seven games available to play this weekend as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and they are all available to try out from today, October 8th. All
‘DAVE THE DIVER’ x ‘Subnautica 2’ Free Final DLC Announced
Today, developer MINTROCKET in collaboration with Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced that their final DLC for their hit title ‘DAVE THE DIVER’ will be
New Official Grand Theft Auto VI Collection Merch Now Available
A new selection of wearable merchandise and other branded accessories has appeared over on the Rockstar store, with the official Grand Theft Auto VI Collection now available.
Headlines | Xbox XP Division Announced
On this episode of Headlines, we take a look at Xbox XP, a new team set up to deliver success in key areas for Xbox, as well as new GTA6 Gameplay leaks.
‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ Update 3.0 “Welcome Home” Now Live
Today, Sunblink and Sanrio announced that Update 3.0, “Welcome Home,” a massive home decoration update for the critically acclaimed cosy life sim ’Hello
The Music of GTA6 is Now Available to Preview
If you’re struggling to wait for the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, then you can now taste a snippet of the music of Leonida. One of the great features of
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Party Size to Double in Next Update
Fuse Games have announced via social media that they will be increasing the limit of multiplayer parties following community feedback. The current party
Xbox Announce ‘XP’, a New Division Focused on Expanding Xbox’s Most Popular Franchises
Xbox have today announced an entirely new division called ‘XP’, which plans to bring together ‘film and television, consumer products, strategic partnerships, and live experiences’ all under one banner.
New GTA6 Leak Shares 25 Minutes of Gameplay
With the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 just over a month away, a new leak has surfaced online that shows around 25 minutes of gameplay.
Hellraiser: Revival is a Delightfully Horny Bit of Horror | Review
This is a review of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Revival, which is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC on October 8th, 2026
Google Announce ‘Playground’, an AI-Powered Game Creation Platform
Google have announced ‘Playground’, a new AI-powered game creation platform that lets users ‘create’ games straight from their web browser.
ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Update is Available Now
Winter is coming. Well, actually its already arrived in the Rust Belt. The biggest update yet to extraction shooter ARC Raiders has just landed, and we’ve
Xbox Plans Improvements for ID@Xbox Publishing
Xbox plans improvements for ID@Xbox Publishing. acknowledging feedback from developers and that Xbox are ‘working to make it better.’
Bit Reactor Staff Return to Work After Star Wars Zero Company Launch
Last month, DayOne reported that members of staff at Bit Reactor had been furloughed ahead of the release of Star Wars Zero Company. Now, in a seemingly
Gear.Club Unlimited 3 | Xbox Series X Impressions
The 3rd entry in the modern AA racing classic franchise has hit Switch 2 earlier this year - and now it’s everywhere for us to try!
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen | Review
Dragon’s Dogma 2 was one of my favorite games of 2024. Just over two years later, I’ve played through the main campaign of its Dark Arisen expansion, and
‘BECROWNED’ Sees New Trailer, Launching on PC & Consoles Q1 ’27
Today, during the Horror Game Awards, Top Hat Studios, Inc. and 13th Street Studio brought ‘BECROWNED’ to the table---its lo-fi nightmare slash surreal
Xbox Game Pass October Wave 1 | Gears of War: E-Day, Forever Ago, Neon Abyss 2 and More
Here’s everything for Xbox Game Pass October Wave 1, which includes Gears of War: E-Day, Neon Abyss 2, Forever Ago and more!
Forever Ago | Review
A story driven adventure game that deals with grief, love and regret, all set across the beauty of the American Pacific Coast. Our Forever Ago Review.
Forza Horizon 6 Release Date for PS5 Leaked
Insider billbil-kun of Dealabs has revealed the release date and pricing of the PlayStation 5 port of Forza Horizon 6. The game was due to be launched
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor & Shadow of War | Switch 2 Impressions
The dark lands of Mordor, the iconic Nemesis system and satisfying Arkham-inspired combat - these two open world games are now on Switch 2!
Amazon Prime Day 2026 | Buy Sonic Racing: Crossworlds for Less Than $20
It’s not over yet, folks. Amazon Prime Day may be drawing to a close, but there’s still time to grab a bargain or two. We’ve spotted a nice little deal on
The Best Horror Games to Play this Spooky Season
Horror fans are some of the most passionate out there so we’ve compiled our favourite picks to play this spooky Halloween season.
Forza Horizon 6 Devs Promise Better Communication as PS5 Release Remains Undated
Playground Games have taken to social media to recognise and acknowledge that their communication with players hasn’t been up to scratch recently. The
Garfield: Escape from Monday | Review
The famous lazy orange cat has his first 3D platformer adventure in many years - and it’s pretty good?!
Warner Bros. Games Joins Paramount Games Following $110bn Skydance Merger
The merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount has now completed, and the gaming divisions of both companies have been combined.
Amazon Luna | October Games Update
There’s a great selection of new titles to check out this month with Amazon Luna, including Fuse Games’ new release Star Wars: Galactic Racer. There’s a
Neon Abyss 2 | Review
In an already crowded genre, can this sequel stand out and finally get me on board? Let’s find out in our Day One Neon Abyss 2 review.
Xbox Has Exclusive GTA 6 Streaming Rights per New Report
A new report has indicated that Xbox will have exclusive streaming rights for GTA 6 at its November launch, with a new pay-as-you-go setup for xCloud along with it.
‘Vampire Crawlers’ Heads for Mobile 12 Oct., “Death Parade” Patch
This week, developer poncle announced that ‘Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors’ is crawling onto iOS and Android via Google Play
‘GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE’ 4th Anniversary Livestream Set for 24 Oct
This week, developer SHIFT UP and publisher Level Infinite announced that the 4th Anniversary livestream for their free-to-play on-rails shooter ’GODDESS
Dood, a Used PS5 Pro is $1,400 at GameStop
While scrolling through my inbox filled to the brim with news, reviews, and shipping quotes for reasons I cannot fathom, I was made aware to the fact that
Xbox CEO Confirms Next-Gen Helix “Family of Devices” in Town Hall Meeting
Asha Sharma has confirmed numerous things in today’s Xbox Town Hall meeting with Microsoft employees, including details on next-gen’s Helix being a mix of
‘Arknights: Endfield’ Version 1.6 “Sanctuary of Ink” Drops 15 Oct
Today, publisher GRYPHLINE announced their latest update to their free-to-play 3D real-time strategy action role-playing game title ’Arknights:
‘Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed’ Out Now on Switch 2
Today, developer Purple Lamp and publisher THQ Nordic in conjunction with Disney launched their 3D platforming title ‘Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed’ onto
Headlines | Xbox Elite 3 Leaks Show Massive Changes
On this episode of Headlines, we dive into the recent leaks regarding the Elite Series 3 Controller and the latest reviews from the team.
Razer Wolverine V4 Controllers Unveiled
Razer have announced their newest line of controllers, the Wolverine V4 - which have been designed for competitive play on both Xbox and PC.
‘Dead by Daylight’ “NieR:Automata Collection” Out Now
Today, developer Behaviour Interactive announced that the paid “NieR:Automata Collection” is now available in their asymmetrical 4v1 horror title ’Dead by
Amazon Prime Day 2026 | The Best Razer Deals
Blimey, it’s already Amazon Prime Day again! As usual, when there are great deals to be had, we source them all for you, so you can grab a bargain and be
Warhammer Survivors | Hands-On Preview
The Warhammer-themed sibling to Vampire Survivors has a new demo, release date, price, and plenty of new features! Our Warhammer Survivors Hands-on Preview.
New Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Details Leak
A slew of additional details on Microsoft’s new Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller have leaked via a peek behind the backend of Xbox Design Labs.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is Out Now - And It’s Free on Amazon Luna
One of the most hyped games (and most fun) games of the year is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a
ARC Raiders is Free to Play This Week
If you’ve been itching to head to the Rust Belt, then this week presents a great opportunity. ARC Raiders, the hit extraction shooter from Embark Studios
KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I～III] | Impressions
Kingdom Hearts. Kingdom Hearts. Long have I played these games but never in my life would I have thought I’d get to air my pleasures and grievances about
Gears of War: E-Day October 5th Updates | Full Patch Notes
Gears of War: E-Day got a new patch on Xbox and Steam, looking to fix bugs and bring improvements to each platform. Gears of War: E-Day Patch Notes |
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 ‘DMZ’ Deep Dive
The ramp-up to launch for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 is truly underway, and this week it’s all about DMZ, Call of Duty’s ‘definitive’ extraction experience.
Embark Studios’ ARC Raiders and The Finals to Get Movie and TV Adaptations
If you love the worlds of Embark Studios ‘The Finals’ and ‘ARC Raiders’, then good news. They’re both being adapted into film and television!
Razer Base Station V3 Chroma | Review
I’ve been using the new Razer Base Station V3 Chroma over the last couple of weeks, and it’s a bit of a gamechanger for me. Our Review!
Krafton Cancels Extraction Shooter PUBG: Black Budget
Krafton and PUBG Studios have announced that their extraction shooter spin-off, PUBG: Black Budget has been cancelled.
End of Abyss Patch Notes Detailed
Developer Section 9 have detailed a number of additional patches that fix a number of issues for their debut release, ‘End of Abyss’.
Get a Fresh Look at Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 ‘DMZ’ with new ‘Worldbuilder’ Trailer
Activision have shared the biggest look yet at Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ ‘Extraction’ mode with a brand new ‘Worldbuilder’ trailer.
Weekly Roundup (Sept 28-Oct 04)
Games, games games! For once, there’s been no major news dramas, and we’ve actually been able to talk more about the reason we are all here. That being
The DayOne Show | Episode 333
Emergence Day has finally arrived and it’s time for Jon, Nick and Jesse to sit down and catch up on all of the incredible games this week in the DayOne Show Episode 333!
KONAMI & The French Football Federation Announce Extension of Partnership
Early in the week, publisher KONAMI announced a multi-year extension of their partnership with The French Football Federation---continuing a successful
Crossworld Fantasy VN ‘Sign: Broken Kether’ Heads for Steam 9 October
Next week, developer NEKONOKE WORKS will launch their crossworld fantasy visual novel title ‘Sign: Broken Kether’ onto PC via Steam. A demo is available
2.5D Action Horror ‘OZARK’ Out on Steam
On 1 October, developer ALTER-BOY launched their 2.5D action horror title ‘OZARK’ onto PC via Steam---retailing for 13.49 USD but on a 26% discount til 8
‘RuneScape 4’ Announced, Built in Unreal Engine
Whilst many roll about in themepark rubbish, the almighty Jagex this weekend unveilled a rather important thing: they’re working on a new ‘RuneScape’
‘RuneScape’ “Havenhythe Pt. 2” Area Expac Live
Last Monday (yes yes I’m late---again), publisher Jagex launched Part deux of “Havenhythe”, one of the largest area expansions ever for their ever-popular
‘Five Hearts Under One Roof 2’ “Winter Trip” DLC Live
Last Friday, STORYTACO and 3Y Corporation launched the “Winter Trip” DLC for their FMV dating simulation title ‘Five Hearts Under One Roof Season 2’ on PC
What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 3-4)
Well folks, there’s definitely plenty to choose from this weekend, if you’re planning on firing up your console or PC! Gears of War: E-Day is the biggest
Nacon Announce Revolution 5 Unlimited PS5 Controller
Nacon has unveiled its latest and most advanced PlayStation 5 controller, the Revolution 5 Unlimited.
Sik & Nick’s Flicks | Episode 24
We’re back once again with episode 24 of Sik and Nick’s Flicks, where you get to see Jon and Nick’s thoughts on a couple of specially selected movies.
Everything Coming to Xbox, October 5-9
Happy Friday, everyone. It’s that time again where we share with you all of the games coming to Xbox over the next week. So, what’s in store? The big
Future Sea of Thieves Update Will See Install Size Significantly Reduced
Rare are planning to update Sea of Thieves and reduce the games overall install size, making changes to shrink the space it takes up on your hard-drive.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer | Review
The future of racing competitions in the Star Wars universe is here, and the force is strong with this one. Our Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review.
Razer Prio | Review
After a few years of making bespoke mobile compatible controller grips, Razer have gone in a very different direction with their newest release. In true
Bungie Co-Founder Reveals Stone Kite Studios
Bungie Co-Founder Jason Jones has founded a new ‘transmedia’ studio with New York Times Bestselling author Margaret Stohl called Stone Kite Studios.
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite | Review
Oh, brave firefighters. Firefighting is dangerous. Dangerous. Which should be obvious, but I’m thankful that the most danger to an open flame I’ve ever
Everything Shown at Insider Gaming’s 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase
Missed it live? Here’s all the announcements and reveals from Insider Gaming’s 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase.
AI Upscaling Announced for Base PS5
PlayStation has announced AI upscaling for its base PlayStation 5 hardware, called QSSR —with Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei the first to get it. QSSR AI
Metro Redux Next-Gen Update Arrives This Month
A free update has been announced by 4A Games METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux. The update will include performance, visual and platform
Everything Coming to Nintendo This Week (October 1-7)
Here’s our weekly update on the new games and content coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 over the next week. As usual, there’s a lot, so we’ve put it
Headlines | Emergence Day Begins
October begins, and with it, so does Emergence Day! Gears of War: E-Day hogs the spotlight this episode, as reviews have dropped worldwide. All this and more!
Kena: Scars of Kosmora Delayed Until 2027
Originally due for release at the end of this year, Kena: Scars of Kosmora has officially been delayed until 2027. Sony announced the news of the push
007 First Light Free DLC, ‘Extended Operations’ is Available Now
IO Interactive have launched a new, free DLC for 007 First Light. It’s out today, October 1st, and contains a whole heap of new content - including a new
Gears of War: E-Day is a F*cking Masterpiece
The Coalition have elevated the franchise to new heights, crafting an engaging, brutal and surprisingly intimate campaign that’s full of smart gameplay mechanics and wonderful surprises. It’s the best Gears has ever felt to play, and the best it’s ever looked and sounded on the big screen.
Alan Ritchson Confirmed for Helldivers Movie, Now Delayed Until 2028
Alan Ritchson, star of Amazon Prime’s Reacher series has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Helldivers movie, which has now been scheduled to
Auto-battle RPG ‘ACORN: Seed of Resistance’ Announced
This week, developer Guidelight Games and publisher Ghost Ship Publishing revealed their newest auto-battling role-playing game title ’ACORN: Seed of
Top-down Tactical Shooter ‘Cohen 1939’ Out Now on Steam
This week, developer Cube of Cube and publisher 2P Games announced that their “gangster-inspired” top-down tactical shooting title ‘Cohen 1939’ is now
DRPG ‘LitGirls: Bookbound Dungeons’ Announced, ‘TurretGirls’ Update #4 Live
Today, developers NANAIRO ENTERPRISE and GIANTY in conjunction with publisher DANGEN ENTERTAINMENT announced a new dungeon-crawling role-playing game
‘Football Manager 27’ Launches 10 Nov., Game Pass Launch
This week, developer Sports Interactive and publisher SEGA Europe announced that ‘Football Manager 27’ will launch 10 November across PC, consoles, and
‘The Weeping Swan: Ten Days of the City’s Fall’ Gets Japanese Dubbing
This week, developer 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) launched a Japanese voice over update for their dark fantasy visual novel title ’The Weeping Swan: Ten Days of
‘Chaos Zero Nightmare’ “Escape From Judgement” Prologue Chapter Live
This week, developer Super Creative and publisher Smilegate announced that their prologue chapter to Galactic Disaster Season 5 is now available in their