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Hogwarts Legacy Online Multiplayer Is A Massive Hit With Gamers
Players are flocking back to the game.
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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James Bond: First Light GoldenEye DLC Officially Unveiled
007: First Light is getting a brand-new DLC.
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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Shadow of Mordor & Shadow of War Port Review – One Switch To Rule Them All
Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War arrive on Nintendo Switch 2, but dated mechanics and inconsistent controls make this return to Middle-earth a mixed experience.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Arielle Danan) | October 17, 2026
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Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gets Official New Release This Month
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is returning in 2026.
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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Metal Gear Solid Publisher Gives Official Update On AI
Konami isn't too concerned about industry effects.
from Screen Rant | October 17, 2026
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Game of Thrones is Officially Bringing Back Jon Snow in 2027
Jon Snow is one of the most popular characters in Game of Thrones history, and he is set to make his franchise return in 2027.
from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | October 17, 2026
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Nostalgic Zelda: Ocarina of Time Midnight Launch Bonus Officially Revealed
Retailers are having midnight openings for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and one is offering a nostalgic bonus for N64 fans.
from GameRant (Written by Marc Deschamps) | October 17, 2026
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Xbox Officially Reveals New Remaster Of An Unlikely Game
Xbox leaks a big remaster.
from Screen Rant | October 16, 2026
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Steam Officially Makes 10/10 Adventure Game 100% Free To Keep Forever
Twenty years later Knytt returns as a pixel-perfect port with 1,500 screens to explore and secret bonuses.
from Screen Rant | October 16, 2026
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Activision Throws Shade at Zelda, Says Call of Duty and GTA 6 Are the 2 Biggest Games of the Year
In a recent interview, Activision threw some shade at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, claiming that MW4 and GTA 6 are the biggest games of 2026.
from GameRant (Written by Cameron Swan) | October 16, 2026
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