The Sims 4 Reveals New Content Coming in Life and Death Expansion

The Sims 4 released a five-minute gameplay trailer for the upcoming Life and Death expansion pack, which showcases tons of new features related to death and the afterlife. The month of October is the spookiest of them all, so it is precisely the right time for The Sims 4 to release the highly anticipated “death pack,” as some community members have nicknamed it. The Sims 4 Life and Death expansion pack releases on Halloween, which will surely contribute to the macabre vibe that the devs are going for.However, until October 31, gamers will have to sit tight, as they wait for more information on Life and Death. On October 3, players got to watch the reveal trailer for the upcoming Sims 4 pack, but since then, not much has come out about the upcoming expansion pack. So, when The Sims Team ann…

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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Details PS5 Improvements

The development team behind the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn remaster is going over the changes and improvements being brought to the new version. Back in September, it was confirmed that 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn was being remastered for PlayStation 5 and PC during a Sony State of Play livestream, with this update launching on October 31. Players who already purchased the original Horizon Zero Dawn for PS4 will be able to upgrade to the digital version of the new PS5 edition for a reduced price.The news of a Horizon Zero Dawn remaster has garnered a mixed response from gamers who feel that a rerelease of such a recent title might not be necessary, though others look forward to replaying Aloy’s original adventure with updated graphics and other improvements. The announcement that a PlaySt…

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One of 2024’s Best Games Shadow Dropped on Xbox

Animal Well has been shadow dropped for Xbox, meaning one of 2024’s highest-rated games is now playable on Xbox Series X/S. Animal Well, developed by Shared Memory, is the first game published by Bigmode, the publishing company started by popular YouTubers Dunkey and Leahbee. It launched earlier this year on PC, Switch, and PS4 to widespread critical acclaim.Animal Well reviews were glowing, earning the Metroidvania game an impressive 89 overall rating from critics. Critics heaped praise on the game for its level design, clever gameplay twists, and striking art style. Animal Well’s incredible reception has helped it become not just one of the highest-rated new game releases of 2024, but one of the highest-rated Metroidvania games in history. Related Animal Well: How to Unlock the …

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Gets Important New Update

Dragon’s Dogma 2 has received a new patch for all platforms, finally adding the option to prioritize graphics or performance. After Dragon’s Dogma 2 release, players complained about FPS drops, mainly on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and this new patch aims to improve the RPG’s performance for those who prefer a higher frame rate.Dragon’s Dogma 2 came out in March this year, and while it was a commercial and critical success, it wasn’t free from controversy. Microtransactions, frame rate issues, features that wiped out NPCs from entire cities, and other topics were often discussed among players. Capcom didn’t rest on its laurels and continued releasing new updates, constantly improving or fixing the game’s experience, such as the recently added Casual Mode in Dragon’s Dogma 2 that eases the bur…

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Phasmophobia is Finally Coming to Consoles, Just in Time for Halloween

The cooperative paranormal horror game Phasmophobia will be released in Early Access for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 29. Since launching for PC in 2020, Phasmophobia has amassed an ever-growing fanbase of wannabe ghost hunters and has proven to be one of the most beloved horror titles of the last decade.Developed by the British indie studio Kinetic Games, Phasmophobia instantly became a hit with Twitch streamers and YouTubers following its initial PC release in 2020. The horror title, which tasks groups of four players with investigating haunted properties, has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and was awarded Best Debut Game at The Game Awards 2020. As Phasmophobia’s success continues to grow, the dev team at Kinetic Games has announced that even more people will get …

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Subnautica 2 Announced, Has 4-Player Co-Op

During the October 17 Xbox Partner Preview event, Krafton and Unknown Worlds Entertainment shared the first teaser trailer for Subnautica 2 and confirmed it would enter early access in 2025. As the sequel to 2018’s Subnautica, the upcoming Subnautica 2 will take place on a new planet and include a 4-player co-op mode for players to enjoy.Drawing inspiration from other open-world titles like Minecraft, the first Subnautica game allowed players to explore the aquatic planet 4546B, uncover the secrets of the advanced alien species called the Architects, and encounter various Leviathans that sometimes attack without warning. Subnautica later had a spin-off, Subnautica: Below Zero, released in early access in 2019. While Below Zero was initially planned to be an expansion for Subnautica, it bec…

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Teases DLC 2

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will be adding Vegeta (Mini) and Glorio from Dragon Ball Daima to its already impressive roster of characters as the second installment of its DLC content. Both of the upcoming characters in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will arrive sometime in early 2025.The Dragon Ball franchise has been around since 1984 and includes seven anime series, including a remastered version of Dragon Ball Z called Dragon Ball Z Kai, as well as numerous movies. The newest animated series in the franchise, Dragon Ball Daima was released globally on October 11. Only two episodes have been released so far, but the series has already captured fans’ attention, with a plot that involves new Demon Realm King Gomah transforming Goku and the other heroes into children. Related Dragon Bal…

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Call of Duty is Making Important Change Ahead of Black Ops 6 Launch

Call of Duty is revamping its user interface, which should go a long way in addressing fan complaints. For the past couple of years, Call of Duty games have been housed under a single app called Call of Duty HQ. While some find the app to be a convenient way of switching between different Call of Duty games, others have heavily criticized it as being cumbersome and frustrating to use.Unfortunately for anyone hoping for Call of Duty HQ to go away, Activision is sticking with it for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. But while Call of Duty fans are stuck with Call of Duty HQ, the good news is that the UI is getting a major revamp. And better yet, fans don’t have to wait for the Black Ops 6 release date on October 25 to see the UI’s first changes. Related Call of Duty: Black Ops…

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Control Spin-Off Co-Op Game Coming to Xbox Game Pass

Remedy Entertainment has officially revealedFBC: Firebreak, its long-awaited multiplayer game set in the Control universe, which is now confirmed as a day-one Xbox Game Pass release. The Control spin-off was showcased during the latest Xbox Partner Preview event.The game itself was originally announced in June 2021 as Project/Codename Condor. Back then, Remedy merely said that Condor would be a multiplayer Control spin-off published by 505 Games. The project’s official name leaked via a trademark filing back in January 2024.2:35 Related Remedy Entertainment Gives Positive Update On Control 2 Remedy Entertainment clarifies that production of its sequel to 2019’s hit action game Control is unaffected by a change to one of its partners. Nine months later, FBC: Firebreak has now b…

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World of Warcraft: The War Within Releases Update 11.0.5 Patch Notes

Ahead of its highly-anticipated 20th Anniversary Celebration, World of Warcraft revealed the patch notes for the 11.0.5 update arriving on October 22. Along with new rewards and challenges, World of Warcraft Patch 11.0.5 will bring sweeping class changes across the board, including more class options for the Dracthyr player race.World of Warcraft Patch 11.0.5 will go live over a month before the 20th Anniversary of the game, which originally launched in November 2004. Alongside the 30th anniversary of the Warcraft franchise, Patch 11.0.5 is a celebration of Blizzard’s keystone series. Players looking to take part in the festivities can travel to the Caverns of Time in Tanaris. Unlike previous anniversary events in World of Warcraft, the party will be held outside the cave entrance, with at…

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