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Mass Effect 5 Composer Releases 'The Music That Might Have Been' in Game
The composer planned for ME5 has come out, releasing 22 minutes of music planned for the final game.
from DualShockers (Written by Michael Manning) | October 27, 2026
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Doctor Doom Returns Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday in New Marvel Release
Doctor Doom will cause chaos for the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday, but the character has a starring role in a new Marvel release arriving much sooner.
from GameRant (Written by Marc Deschamps) | October 27, 2026
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Rumor: PS6 Handheld Could Have Unique Advantage Over Competition
A new report suggests Sony's long-rumored PlayStation 6 handheld could have access to technology its biggest competitors may not get.
from GameRant (Written by Adrian Morales) | October 27, 2026
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Pokemon Unite Is Shutting Down Five Years After Launch
As of March 2027, it will be completely unplayable.
from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | October 27, 2026
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Rare Copy of Pokemon Red Sells for Over $100,000
An unusual and rare copy of the game that started it all, Pokemon Red, has a new owner after selling at auction for over a whopping $100,000.
from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | October 27, 2026
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Studio Hit By Layoffs Following Successful Launch
The studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, Auroch Digital, is facing layoffs despite the game launching to critical acclaim.
from DualShockers (Written by Saad Bin Asif) | October 27, 2026
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Poppy Playtime Chapter 6 Teaser Confirms 2027 Release Date
Escape From Playtime hid a teaser trailer at the end of a run's final shift.
from DualShockers (Written by Melissa Sarnowski) | October 27, 2026
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'Brutally Challenging' 2D Platformer Game on Steam Is Now Permanently Free
A 2D platformer that promises a brutal challenge drops its price on Steam, letting all users try it completely free of charge.
from GameRant (Written by Mohsen Baqery) | October 27, 2026
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Capcom, NAMCO Highlight New Gamestation Retro Go Handheld
My Arcade's Gamestation Retro Pro shows button controls physically on the buttons for 200 games including licensed Capcom and Namco titles.
from Hardcore Gamer (Written by Cory Wells) | October 27, 2026
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China Hits Infinity Nikki Leaker with Massive Fine
A Chinese court has ruled against a developer in a case concerning Infinity Nikki leaks.
from DualShockers (Written by Lucas Santos) | October 27, 2026
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