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Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux have received free Xbox Series X|S upgrades.
The update adds 4K/60fps and upscaled 4K/120fps modes, improved visuals, and Xbox Play Anywhere support.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/…
Manic Miner, the 1983 platforming classic, returns today on Xbox in an officially authorized remake.
Modern visuals and controls, rearranged music, and historical bonus content.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/…
Xbox has revealed its November Indie Selects.
The six picks include Silver Pines, Graveyard Keeper 2, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, Colorbound, Ratatan, and Tenebris Somnia.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/11/…
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 has a new music video featuring scenes that weren't included in the Netflix series.
The video expands on Weak and Avida's backstory.
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IGN, Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, and GamesIndustry.biz have different identities. They also have the same corporate owner.
IGN's latest editorial reshuffle raises a bigger question about how many independent newsrooms gaming has left.
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Flotsam is this week's free Epic Games Store game.
Build a floating settlement from ocean debris and keep its inhabitants alive.
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A new Bill & Ted arcade beat 'em up is in development.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure: Arcade will feature the voices of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.
Via VGC.
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Nexus Mods will require creators to disclose how generative AI was used in their mods.
The site is rejecting a blanket AI ban and giving existing mod authors 60 days to comply.
Via VGC.
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla just received a free update adding New Game+, enhanced progression options, and improved visuals on PS5 Pro.
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Nintendo Switch 2 sales fell 37.4% year-over-year, but the console has now sold 26.35 million units.
That's more than 6 million ahead of the original Switch at the same point in its lifecycle.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming is testing phone-based controls on supported smart TVs.
A separate US preview lets the new Xbox Nano Controller connect directly to cloud sessions over Wi-Fi.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/11/…
Sucker Punch explains how it brought Jin Sakai back for Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted.
The team revisits the character's appearance, animation and connection to the original Ghost of Tsushima.
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The Slormancer arrives on Xbox today with Xbox Play Anywhere.
Choose a knight, huntress or mage in this pixel-art action RPG built around loot, abilities and dungeon crawling.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/…
Modern Warfare 4 topped October's PS5 download charts in North America and Europe.
BeamNG [dot] drive reached the top three in both regions, while Phantom Blade Zero placed fourth.
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Firefighting Simulator: Ignite joins Game Pass today.
Respond to emergencies with up to three friends or an AI-controlled crew.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/11/…
The original Guild Wars is getting its first new premium DLC in nearly 20 years.
Guild Wars: Afterlife launches January 13, 2027, with new adventures in the Mists of Tyria.
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MySims: Cozy Bundle joins Game Pass today.
The collection includes MySims and MySims Kingdom, with availability across console, PC and cloud.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/11/…
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School launches today on Xbox and PC, including day-one Game Pass access.
The sequel introduces an open-world campus and local or online two-player co-op.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/11/…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches today on Switch 2.
Nintendo's remake adds fully voiced cutscenes, orchestral music, expanded dialogue and modernized controls.
Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang disputes reports that she was fired for policy violations and says she has “serious concerns” about how Microsoft handled her exit.
Via The Verge.
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