Order of the Sinking Star's Bardmoves objects with her music
The Bard carries objects in a musical aura. An independent PC review explains her movement rule, while the audio team describes the recorded lute that lets her join the soundtrack on the player's terms.
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The most anticipated games of 2026 and 2027
Twenty-five upcoming games, from Vice City and Albion to a shattered London, with release details and trailers.
Warframe Mastery Rank practice removed? Retry failed tests on PC
The missing Practice option is expected; a successful rank-up still starts a 23-hour wait.
Godzilla Melee Remastered: throwable buildings and monsters you choose to unlock
Throw buildings, choose your next monster unlock and check the difference between PS5 local and online player counts.
Most anticipated games
The 25 games everyone is waiting for, with release dates, platforms and trailers. Filter the list by the console you play on.
See the full list- 01Grand Theft Auto VI19 November 2026 · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
- 02Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 423 October 2026 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2
- 03Castlevania: Belmont's Curse15 October 2026 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch
- 04Metroid Ravenous28 January 2027 · Switch 2
- 05Final Fantasy Resonance22 October 2026 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2 · Switch
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Overwatch hero progression borders: get your first Ascended portrait on PC
Your overall Progression Level is not the border requirement. Check the selected hero and where the portrait is displayed.
Warframe Mastery Rank practice removed? Retry failed tests on PC
The missing Practice option is expected; a successful rank-up still starts a 23-hour wait.
Civilization VI graphics-device error: check the Steam shortcut before changing drivers
Use the Steam library to test DX11, then separate a shortcut mismatch from an unresolved graphics-device error.
What to watch before launch
A familiar cover shooter is adding movement, destructible cover and denser city missions. The campaign's pacing is the question.
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Reigns developer Nerial ends development as staff seek new roles
The founders plan to return to game-making after a break; their announcement offers no restart or rehiring commitment.
MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy enters administration
The studio is in administration; its fate and MindsEye's support remain unconfirmed.
Xbox cuts 268 jobs as Ninja Theory faces proposed closure
The 268 confirmed cuts and Ninja Theory consultation are distinct parts of Xbox's latest restructuring.
Undead Labs confirms significant layoffs as it becomes employee owned
The studio says State of Decay 3 remains on course for 2027, while the number of jobs lost is still unknown.
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A pipe and a crate are a useful start in Lightyear Frontier
Stores can reject unwanted items, while a crafting machine skips recipes it cannot currently feed.
There's rubble to throw back at VOID/BREAKER's bosses
Pillars drew attention away from the boss; attack-generated debris puts a throwing object closer to the action.
With a rapier in Valor Mortis, there's no block to fall back on
A precise stab can do the pistol's work, but the rapier's weapon defence depends on a well-timed parry.
Phantom Blade Zero's Seven Stars boss ends up on his own puppet strings
The disciples spend health to heal their leader, then lift him on red threads for a very different second phase.