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New Life Sim on Steam With 91% Positive Reviews is Perfect for Spooky Season
A new life sim on Steam blends witchy school life, cozy routines, and magical exploration while earning 91% positive reviews from players.
from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | October 5, 2026
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Gears Of War: E-Day Is Already Being Review-Bombed Because It’s Woke
The culture war has E-Day in its sights as the next target.
from TheGamer (Written by Sam Woods) | October 5, 2026
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The Original Solid Snake Says “Let’s Make One More Metal Gear”
The actor is going back on his word, having vowed he wouldn't work on MGS without Kojima.
from TheGamer (Written by Sam Woods) | October 5, 2026
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Cyberpunk 2077 Officially Beats Gears of War: E-Day on Steam
Cyberpunk 2077 moves ahead of Gears of War: E-Day on Steam as CD Projekt's RPG remarkably keeps finding buyers nearly six years after launch.
from GameRant (Written by Dominik Bošnjak) | October 5, 2026
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Capcom Wants to Turn RE Engine Into AI Generation
Capcom is taking a new approach with its popular RE Engine, aiming to transform the engine into a tool to use AI within game development.
from GameRant (Written by Michael Brandon Ingram) | October 5, 2026
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It's Official: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Returns Winter 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been one of the most consistent fantasy shows around, and it's about to return in an entirely new adaptation.
from Screen Rant | October 5, 2026
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1-Year-Old Remaster of Horror Classic Is Free For A Limited Time
Can you save humankind from a rogue AI?
from Screen Rant | October 5, 2026
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Magic: The Gathering Quietly Adds Jaw-Dropping Combo to Win in 3 Turns
Magic: The Gathering's latest release adds a new combo to the game to win in just three turns.
from GameRant (Written by Andrea Trama) | October 5, 2026
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Splinter Cell is Finally Making a Comeback in 2027
A brand-new Splinter Cell release is coming in 2027, bringing back the iconic Echelon operative Sam Fisher after a long hiatus.
from GameRant (Written by Drew Swanson) | October 5, 2026
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Wheel Of Time: The One Power Officially Ushers In A New Era
Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time remains one of the best fantasy series ever, and its next release is going to be one to remember.
from Screen Rant | October 5, 2026
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