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March of Giants adds Pandemos, a plague-doctor Giant, to its Pioneer Playtest
Ubisoft has added a new Giant to its free-to-play 4v4 MOBA: Pandemos, a plague doctor who unlocks automatically for players with Pioneer status. The playtest remains open on Steam until October 18, so there is still time to earn him.
Pre-ordering Modern Warfare 4 unlocks an ICR-1 blueprint in Call of Duty: Mobile
Activision is rewarding anyone who pre-orders any digital edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 before October 23 with the Shattered Relay design for the ICR-1 assault rifle in Call of Duty: Mobile. The key to getting it is using the same Activision account in both games.
Gears of War: E-Day hit by DDoS attacks that knocked some players offline
The Coalition has blamed distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks for the disconnects and login failures players suffered during the game's first week. Xbox Support says the problem has now been resolved.
Battlefield 6 joins Game Pass on October 13, the same day its Season 5 begins
EA's shooter joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass this Tuesday, coinciding with the launch of Siege of Vegas, the season that takes the war to Las Vegas with two new maps, the Rapid Royale mode and four weapons.
Modern Warfare 4 will open DMZ on October 20 for digital pre-orders
Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's extraction mode will be playable three days before the October 23 launch for players who have digitally pre-ordered or pre-purchased the Standard Digital Edition or the Vault Edition.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will test cross-play after summer 2027
For the game's second anniversary, Bandai Namco has detailed its roadmap: a new Tower of Power mode arrives this winter, while a cross-play beta limited to PS5, Xbox Series and PC (Steam) opens after summer 2027.
EA Sports FC 27’s 10-Hour EA Play Trial Is Now Available on Xbox and PC
Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can now try EA Sports FC 27 for 10 hours, with progress carrying over to the full game if they purchase it.
Hela: Of Mice & Magic Launches December 1 on Xbox Game Pass With Remedy-Driven Progression
Knights Peak’s adventure arrives on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass on day one. Its brewing system turns gathered ingredients into Remedies that open routes, puzzles, and new ways to explore.
Xbox’s September 21–25 releases include CONTROL Resonant, Dune: Awakening and EA SPORTS FC 27
Xbox Wire has outlined the games scheduled for September 21–25, spanning Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Game Pass.
The Crew Motorfest Season 11 Adds Kauai Island and a Tomb Raider DLC Pack
Season 11 begins October 7 with a free off-road island, a new winch mechanic, additional vehicles, and a premium Tomb Raider expansion.
Fountains Launches on Xbox After Five Years of Solo Development
John Pywell looks back on creating his Metroidvania-structured action RPG, its Dark Souls and Hollow Knight influences, and the challenges of building it largely on his own.
Kernel Hearts Is Out Now on Xbox With Roguelike Action and Co-op
Ephemera Games’ action RPG sends the M.A.H.O.U. unit into a post-apocalyptic Patagonia, with solo runs or co-op for up to four players.