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Dungeon RPGs / PC launch

Underkeep: PC launch time and map notes

Underkeep sets its PC release for November 5 on Steam and GOG. See how minimap notes work and what the developer has said about Switch and a boxed edition.

David Bennett · Nov 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Combat racing / Multiplayer

Airframe Ultra: beta rewards and race XP

Custom lobbies and single races return in Airframe Ultra’s launch plan. See why Beta 5 restricted them, where XP changes and what a beta code unlocks.

David Bennett · Nov 5, 2026 · 2 min read

City builders / Early Access

County of Fortune: October demo saves

The October demo lets you keep your settlement when you buy County of Fortune. The June Next Fest build has a different save rule. Here’s what that means.

David Bennett · Nov 5, 2026 · 2 min read

WORLD OF WARCRAFT / LAUNCH DAY

WoW: Forever launches today: times, rulesets and access

WoW: Forever opens November 4 at 5 p.m. Central. Check global launch times, subscription access, first-login choices and the later raid unlock.

David Bennett · Nov 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Rhythm games / Early Access

Sound System: delay and multiplayer plans

Sound System awaits Steam approval after its planned November 4 launch. The first phase supports three local players; native online play follows later.

David Bennett · Nov 4, 2026 · 3 min read

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Launch day / VOID/BREAKER

VOID/BREAKER: Steam owners and Game Pass

VOID/BREAKER targets November 4 for 1.0. Separate the Steam Early Access upgrade, Supporter's Pack, demo progress and announced Game Pass access.

David Bennett · Nov 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Strategy / The Silver Seas

Age of Wonders 4: Manta vs Silver Seas

The Silver Seas adds Mercantile culture and aquatic forms, but Age of Wonders 4 owners get Manta's trade routes and core water overhaul without the DLC.

David Bennett · Nov 4, 2026 · 3 min read

ESCAPE ACADEMY / CLASS OF TWO

Escape Academy 2: couch and online co-op

Escape Academy 2 includes the campus, story and puzzles in two-player co-op. See the couch and online options, PS5 requirements and what cross-play remains unclear.

David Bennett · Nov 3, 2026 · 2 min read

LOFTIA / MEET ON THE ISLAND

Where to meet friends in Loftia

Loftia friends must meet on the same server, but players are not locked to one. What Qloud Games confirms about solo play, shared projects and cross-play.

David Bennett · Nov 3, 2026 · 2 min read

AZEROTH / LAUNCH WEEK

Who can play WoW: Forever?

A WoW subscription or Game Time covers Forever at launch. See what the November 3 name deadline changes and who can use a launch-week invitation.

David Bennett · Nov 3, 2026 · 2 min read

DREADMOOR / EARLY ACCESS WATCH

DREADMOOR: launch scope and future plans

DREADMOOR targets November 9 for Early Access. Its initial scope includes one major region and a story, with new areas and fishing systems planned later.

David Bennett · Nov 2, 2026 · 2 min read

GODZILLA / DESTROY ALL MONSTERS MELEE REMASTERED

Godzilla remaster: online play, unlocks

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered is planned for November 3 on Steam. Here is what changes for multiplayer and choosing your next unlock.

David Bennett · Nov 2, 2026 · 2 min read

FOOTBALL MANAGER 27 / THE ACCESS HANDOVER

FM27: free-play cutoff and save carryover

Football Manager 27 free play ends November 3 at 18:00 GMT. Check paid preview access, eligible Game Pass subscriptions and what happens to your career.

David Bennett · Nov 2, 2026 · 2 min read

RELEASE NEWS / DIRECTOR'S CUT

ZERO PARADES console edition explained

ZERO PARADES reaches consoles November 3. Separate the free PC Director's Cut update from the console release and its announced controller features.

David Bennett · Nov 1, 2026 · 2 min read

SUBSCRIPTION NEWS / NOVEMBER 2026

PS Plus November: PS4 and PS5 games

November PS Plus Monthly Games arrive November 3. See the PS4 and PS5 split, the October claim deadline and how monthly access differs from the catalog.

David Bennett · Nov 1, 2026 · 2 min read

LAUNCH WATCH / PC + XBOX SERIES X|S

GRAVHOUNDS: demo progress and launch

GRAVHOUNDS enters Early Access November 2. Here is what the developer says about demo progress, co-op, Game Preview and the unfinished release.

David Bennett · Nov 1, 2026 · 2 min read

NEW RELEASE / HORROR IN MOTION

Terrible Lizards: no-combat parkour

Terrible Lizards has no weapons. Understand its first-person parkour, aerial correction and chase structure before choosing this dinosaur horror game.

David Bennett · Oct 31, 2026 · 3 min read

AVATAR LEGENDS / THE FIFTH FIGHTER

Avatar Legends: character vote explained

Check who gets one or two Avatar Legends voting passes, which five fighters are on the ballot, and how the vote differs from the Avatar State update.

David Bennett · Oct 31, 2026 · 3 min read

NEW RELEASE / EXPLORING NEASIED

Queen's Domain: Holy Sword traversal

Queen's Domain is out. See how its Holy Sword connects exploration and combat, what weapon progression changes, and what the separate PC demo can show.

David Bennett · Oct 31, 2026 · 3 min read

NO MAN'S SKY / FORSAKEN EXPLAINED

No Man's Sky Forsaken: what to equip

Separate Forsaken's memento trading from courier contracts. Learn what the official 7.10 notes require and which reward details remain unverified.

David Bennett · Oct 30, 2026 · 2 min read

TITAN QUEST II / BEFORE YOU BUY

Titan Quest II: preorder access explained

Both console preorder editions include 96-hour advance access. Understand Ultimate's original-game bundle and how PC Early Access differs.

David Bennett · Oct 30, 2026 · 3 min read

METRO REDUX / RETURN TO THE TUNNELS

METRO Redux: upgrade and save warnings

Check METRO Redux upgrade eligibility, the Microsoft Store save-transfer warning and the Series X-specific 120fps note before updating.

David Bennett · Oct 30, 2026 · 3 min read

AGE OF EMPIRES IV / PLAYING TOGETHER

AoE IV Crucible: co-op DLC rules

AoE IV's Crucible co-op arrives October 29. Check the DLC rules for a friend lobby, the quick-match exception and the warning about old saves.

David Bennett · Oct 29, 2026 · 2 min read

ATMOSFAR / EARLY ACCESS

ATMOSFAR: launch content and roadmap

ATMOSFAR enters Early Access with two regions, three Wasps and a shared flying base. Check what is included, what comes later and the save caveat.

David Bennett · Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min read

THE WOLF AMONG US / RETURNING PLAYERS

Wolf Among Us Remastered owner discount

Telltale's Remastered owner discount requires the original digital copy on the same store and account. Check PS Plus differences and the Switch delay.

David Bennett · Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min read

GRAN TURISMO 7 / COLLECTION EXPLAINER

GT7 Car Concierge unlock

GT7’s Car Concierge requires Menu Book 39 and the ending. See how Vintage browsing, orders and Collector Level differ.

David Bennett · Oct 25, 2026 · 2 min read

POKÉMON POKOPIA / EVENT EXPLAINER

Pokopia: find Pumpkaboo

Check Pokopia’s Pumpkaboo event requirements, excluded locations and Link Play rules before the November 1 cutoff.

David Bennett · Oct 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Launch access and patch update

Dragonwilds 1.0: Save Fix, Cross-Play Pause and Access

Dragonwilds patch 1.0.0.4 reports a save fix; missing worlds remain under investigation. Check the Switch 2 and Jagex Launcher cross-play pause.

David Bennett · Sep 21, 2026 · 7 min read

Launch tracker

GTA VI DualSense tracker

Official details for the black and white GTA VI limited-edition DualSense controllers, including launch date, recommended price and retail links.

David Bennett · Sep 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Live event hub

BlizzCon 2026 live hub

The official BlizzCon 2026 schedule, broadcast links, selected sessions and source-checked event details for September 12 and 13.

David Bennett · Sep 13, 2026 · 2 min read

PS5 launch guide

Marvel's Wolverine: Release Date, Time and Editions

Marvel's Wolverine launches September 15 on PS5. Check US unlock times, Standard vs Digital Deluxe, preorder bonuses and what remains unconfirmed.

David Bennett · Sep 11, 2026 · 4 min read

September release planner

10 games still coming this September

Plan September's remaining game releases, from Wolverine to Townfall and CONTROL Resonant, with verified platforms, date caveats and practical next steps.

David Bennett · Sep 11, 2026 · 8 min read

Game spotlight · Back to Emergence Day

Gears of War: E-Day. Before the Legend.

Explore Gears of War: E-Day through official images of Marcus, Dom, the Locust and combat. See trailers, co-op options and the October 6 launch.

David Bennett · Sep 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Release date and edition guide

FFVII Revelation: April 8 Release Details

Final Fantasy VII Revelation arrives April 8, 2027. Compare confirmed platforms, editions, preorder bonuses, early access, and download requirements.

David Bennett · Aug 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Household choice · Two bundle paths

Choose a Switch 2 Family Bundle

Compare Nintendo's Mario Kart World and Sports Resort Switch 2 bundles by play style, timing, price, and membership scope.

David Bennett · Aug 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Open beta · Live access window

MW4 Open Beta: Play Before Sept. 1

The MW4 open beta is free through Sept. 1. See the platforms, download path, level rewards, and progress that will reset.

David Bennett · Aug 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Ownership ledger · Free, paid, unknown

Witcher 3: Free Upgrade vs Paid Expansion

See what existing Witcher 3 owners get free, what arrives September 29, and why Songs of the Past remains separate paid content.

David Bennett · Aug 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Launch dossier · Evidence boundary

Elden Ring Switch 2: Included vs Unproven

Tarnished Edition is available on Switch 2. Here is what it includes and what still requires measured performance testing.

David Bennett · Aug 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Gamescom 2026 · So far

The Gamescom announcements that change what you can play next

Gamescom 2026 is still happening. This selective, player-first briefing sorts confirmed news into what you can play soon, what arrives this fall, and what can wait until 2027.

David Bennett · Aug 28, 2026 · 2 min read

GTA VI · Pre-event briefing

GTA VI Extended Look

See when Rockstar's GTA VI Extended Look airs, what is already confirmed, and which gameplay, character, and platform questions remain open.

David Bennett · Aug 26, 2026 · 7 min read

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The Wire is publishing: how we review, correct, and disclose

Our review methodology, corrections policy, and commercial disclosure rules — published up front so you can hold us to them.

David Bennett · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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