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Neco2025

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Wo Long 2 Alpha Feedback Brings Combat and Performance Improvements
FEATURED ESSAY · Oct 25, 2026

Wo Long 2 Alpha Feedback Brings Combat and Performance Improvements

Team Ninja plans wider deflect windows, better aerial combat, and performance fixes for Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember after its alpha.

Ace Combat Zero Now Runs Standalone on Steam for Ace Combat 8 Pre-Order Owners
PC Gaming · Oct 25, 2026

Ace Combat Zero Now Runs Standalone on Steam for Ace Combat 8 Pre-Order Owners

Eligible Steam owners can launch Ace Combat Zero without Ace Combat 8 installed, with saves and achievements carrying over.

Phantom Blade Zero Reportedly Sells 500,000 Copies on Steam Before Launch
PC Gaming · Oct 25, 2026

Phantom Blade Zero Reportedly Sells 500,000 Copies on Steam Before Launch

An analyst estimates Phantom Blade Zero has sold 500,000 Steam copies, with $24 million in revenue, ahead of its October 29 launch.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Adds Witcher Gear and a Halo 2 Photo Mode Tribute
Mobile & Handhelds · Oct 25, 2026

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Adds Witcher Gear and a Halo 2 Photo Mode Tribute

Update 2.5 hides Witcher-inspired gear across Night City and adds a dual-wield Photo Mode pose that echoes Halo 2’s cover.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Is Expected to Take 14 to 16 Hours
Console News · Oct 25, 2026

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Is Expected to Take 14 to 16 Hours

Crystal Dynamics estimates a 14–16-hour playthrough and encourages players to explore at their own pace and avoid spoilers.

Hush Codes for Roblox: No Active Codes Available in October 2026
Mobile & Handhelds · Oct 22, 2026

Hush Codes for Roblox: No Active Codes Available in October 2026

Hush has no active codes right now. Find out where to redeem future rewards, track updates, and connect with players on Discord.

BioWare’s Closure Could Put EA’s Dormant Game Franchises on the Market
Mobile & Handhelds · Oct 22, 2026

BioWare’s Closure Could Put EA’s Dormant Game Franchises on the Market

Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah says EA may eventually sell unused franchises, though its current focus appears to be cost cutting.

PS5 Leads US Console Sales as Xbox Hits September Low
Console News · Oct 22, 2026

PS5 Leads US Console Sales as Xbox Hits September Low

PS5 dollar sales rose 43% year over year in September, while Xbox Series unit sales fell 27% and Switch 2 sales also declined.

EA Layoffs Reach Maxis, Motive, Respawn and Ripple Effect, Reports Say
Mobile & Handhelds · Oct 22, 2026

EA Layoffs Reach Maxis, Motive, Respawn and Ripple Effect, Reports Say

Reported cuts span several EA studios, including teams supporting The Sims, Battlefield, Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi.

Marvel’s Wolverine Leads September US Game Sales Despite Mixed Reception
Console News · Oct 22, 2026

Marvel’s Wolverine Leads September US Game Sales Despite Mixed Reception

Insomniac’s PS5 exclusive topped September’s US sales chart and posted Sony’s strongest launch-month sales since Helldivers 2 in February 2024.

Valor Mortis Breaks Even After Its First Week Despite a Crowded Launch
PC Gaming · Oct 22, 2026

Valor Mortis Breaks Even After Its First Week Despite a Crowded Launch

One More Level says Valor Mortis recouped development costs in seven days, with a story expansion planned for 2027.

PS6 and Xbox Project Helix Face a New Console Pricing Test
Console News · Oct 22, 2026

PS6 and Xbox Project Helix Face a New Console Pricing Test

Memory costs could push the next Xbox toward $1,200–$1,800 and the PS6 toward a lower but still steep price range.

GTA 2’s Reactive City Still Shows the Roots of the Grand Theft Auto Formula
Mobile & Handhelds · Oct 22, 2026

GTA 2’s Reactive City Still Shows the Roots of the Grand Theft Auto Formula

GTA 2’s gang politics and unpredictable streets reveal an early blueprint for the series, even as its camera and punishing progression feel dated.

Mass Effect TV Series Reportedly Continues at Amazon Despite BioWare Shutdown
Mobile & Handhelds · Oct 22, 2026

Mass Effect TV Series Reportedly Continues at Amazon Despite BioWare Shutdown

Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly continuing work on its Mass Effect adaptation, though its story, cast and production timeline remain undisclosed.

WARDOGS Season 2 Progression Changes Prompt Earlier Season 3
Mobile & Handhelds · Oct 19, 2026

WARDOGS Season 2 Progression Changes Prompt Earlier Season 3

Bulkhead says faster Season 2 progression missed the mark. The studio plans to bring Season 3 and some of its content forward.