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The Game Awards 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

The annual awards ceremony is bringing a ton of news and updates along with it.

GameSpot Dec 12

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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For December: Assassins And Skateboarders

PS Plus Premium and Extra subscribers can look forward to these 10 games later this month.

GameSpot Dec 10

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Wholesome Snack 2025: Everything Announced At The Cozy Showcase

Over 20 new cozy games were highlighted during the event.

GameSpot Dec 10

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Call Of Duty Will No Longer Do Back-To-Back Black Ops Or Modern Warfare Games

"The reasons are many, but the main one is to ensure we provide an absolutely unique experience each and every year."

GameSpot Dec 10

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2025's Biggest Gaming News: Banned Games, GTA 6 Delayed, Price Hikes

The end is nigh, at least for 2025--here's all the biggest news in gaming from the past year.

GameSpot Dec 9

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Battlefield 6 Update Live With Winter Offensive And Limited-Time Event

The Winter Offensive has come to Battlefield 6, and your new ice-climbing axe can also be used as a weapon.

GameSpot Dec 9

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Lego Fortnite Ninjago Update Brings Human Versions Of Ninjago Characters

It's the first time we've gotten Fortnite skins for preexisting Lego characters.

GameSpot Dec 9

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Game Pass Adds All These Games In December

The final month of the year brings lots more games to Game Pass.

GameSpot Dec 2

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Xbox Game Pass Losing Five Titles Soon, Including The Best Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat 11, Still Wakes the Deep, and Carrion will be removed from the Game Pass library this month.

GameSpot Dec 2

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Call Of Duty Hasn't Been Outsold By Another Shooter In The US Since 2006

Battlefield 6 outselling Black Ops 7 would be a big deal, if it happens.

GameSpot Nov 25

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Battlefield 6 Patch Notes Include A Major Change For Aim-Assist

It's a big week for Battlefield.

GameSpot Nov 17

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Valve Reveals New Hardware: Controller, Console-Style PC, and VR-Ready Headset

Valve is aiming to bring Steam to the living room with its new hardware, again.

GameSpot Nov 12

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Everything New In Arc Raiders North Line Update - Full Details

Arc Raiders' first major update has arrived!

GameSpot Nov 12

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PlayStation State Of Play November 2025: All The Biggest Announcements And Games

The Asia-focused State of Play features updates and new game announcements from many Eastern studios.

GameSpot Nov 12

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Amazon Prime Members Get These 13 Free Games In November

Prime gaming subscribers can look forward to some narrative adventures and a trip to the Fallout wasteland this month.

GameSpot Nov 6

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GTA 6 Delayed To November 2026, Take-Two Stock Tanks

Rockstar's open-world action game has been delayed yet again.

GameSpot Nov 6

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Finally Getting New Content, Switch 2 Upgrade

Meanwhile, the original Switch game is getting a free update at the same time.

GameSpot Oct 30

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PlayStation Plus Free Games For November 2025 Revealed

Here's a closer look at the three games that PS Plus subscribers can claim in November.

GameSpot Oct 30

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Battlefield 6 Season 1's Giant Update Is Live Now: Full Patch Notes

The massive update hit consoles and PC on October 28, and you can check out the patch notes below.

GameSpot Oct 28

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PlayStation Plus Free Game For November 2025 Leaks Online

What a purrfect freebie for November.

GameSpot Oct 27

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Battlefield RedSec Is Free-To-Play Battle Royale, Launches October 28

Battlefield Studios finally confirms the name and release date for its upcoming battle royale.

GameSpot Oct 27

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Fortnite x Simpsons Event Gets A New Teaser And Start Time

Check out the latest hype video for the upcoming collaboration.

GameSpot Oct 27

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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For October Add An All-Time Horror Great

We hope you're wearing your brown pants, because these new additions to the PS Plus Game Catalog are frightfully good.

GameSpot Oct 15

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After Joining CoD And Fortnite, Jason Voorhees Is Getting His Own Game Again

The iconic slasher from Friday the 13th arrives in two of the biggest multiplayer games this month.

GameSpot Oct 14

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Xbox Shoots Down Another Hardware Rumor

There were so many reports that Xbox consoles and games were being pulled from stores that Microsoft felt the need to respond.

GameSpot Oct 14

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Game Pass Adding These 12 Games Soon

It's a big, big month for Game Pass.

GameSpot Oct 8

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Unpacking EA's $55 Billion Sale To Go Private: What Does It All Mean?

One of the biggest gaming companies on Earth is in the process of being acquired.

GameSpot Oct 2

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Xbox Game Pass Will Lose Four Games Soon, Including Two Acclaimed Puzzle Titles

The award-winning Cocoon and Donut County are among the next games departing the subscription service.

GameSpot Oct 2

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Amazon Prime Members Get These 14 Free Games In October

Amazon Prime members can sink their teeth into several horror games this month.

GameSpot Oct 2

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KPop Demon Hunters x Fortnite Adds Skins, Items, And A Demon-Hunting Mode

The super-popular Netflix movie is taking over Fortnite for the month of October.

GameSpot Oct 1

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94 New Game Pass Games Released Today, Here's The Full List

From Ubisoft classics to old-school Quake, here's a closer look at the expanded Game Pass library.

GameSpot Oct 1

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Game Pass Price Hike Announced, Will Cost $30/Month For Ultimate

Microsoft is raising prices ahead of Black Ops 7.

GameSpot Oct 1

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ROG Xbox Ally X Preorders Are Still Available At Best Buy (September 26)

The Xbox-branded Asus ROG Ally releases October 16 with two different editions priced at $600/$1,000.

GameSpot Sep 26

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Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

Here's everything that was announced during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 livestream.

GameSpot Sep 25

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Forza Horizon 6 Release Window, Platforms, Setting, And Everything Else We Know

Here's a rundown of what we know so far about the next Forza Horizon game.

GameSpot Sep 25

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PlayStation Plus Free Games For October 2025 Revealed

Here are the next games headed to PlayStation Plus.

GameSpot Sep 24

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Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Reveals 2026 Release Window And Very Bloody Gameplay

The State of Play showed off the new Wolverine game for the first time since its initial announcement.

GameSpot Sep 24

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PlayStation State Of Play September 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

The latest PlayStation event featured 35 minutes of reveals, updates, and world premieres.

GameSpot Sep 24

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Xbox Game Pass Expands With 13 More Games In September

Here's a closer look at everything being added to Game Pass this month.

GameSpot Sep 16

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch 2 Is Coming Soon To Kill More Bugs

The only good bug is a dead bug.

GameSpot Sep 16

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets A Release Date And A Batman Motorcycle

A new trailer also reveals Samus riding a motorbike called Vi-O-La.

GameSpot Sep 12

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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Coming To Switch 2, May Tie Back Into Three Houses

Nintendo's tactical-RPG series is making a comeback.

GameSpot Sep 12

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Switch Online Expansion Pass Is Adding Nintendo's Biggest Flop, Virtual Boy

You can play the Virtual Boy! As long as you get the special accessory that puts the Switch right in front of your face.

GameSpot Sep 12

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Nintendo Direct September 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

Here's a closer look at everything Nintendo announced during its 60-minute Direct livestream.

GameSpot Sep 12

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Play Acclaim Showcase: Everything Revealed At The Revived Publisher's First Even

Nine titles make up the first slate of games from the revived publishing brand.

GameSpot Sep 11

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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For September 2025 Revealed

PS Plus subscribers can check out several new games in the Game Catalog starting September 16.

GameSpot Sep 11

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch Will Make The Game Easier

Hollow Knight's popular sequel is getting its first update soon.

GameSpot Sep 9

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New The Sims 4 Expansion Brings Vacation Getaways And Imaginary Friends

Imaginary friends are coming back in the next expansion for The Sims 4, and they can be set for "evil."

GameSpot Sep 5

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Amazon Prime Members Get These 11 Free Games In September

It's a light month for Amazon Prime members, but Into the Breach is highly recommended and now available to download.

GameSpot Sep 5

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Street Fighter Movie Cast Revealed, Including An Unexpected Eric Andre Role

Next year's Street Fighter movie has an eclectic cast full of musicians, wrestlers, and actors, so let's take a look at everyone confirmed.

GameSpot Sep 5

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CoD Season 5 Reloaded Patch Notes Detail UI Change And Weapon Balancing

Here are the major changes included with the midseason update for BO6 and Warzone.

GameSpot Sep 4

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007: First Light - 14 New Things We Just Learned About The James Bond Game

The first look at gameplay for 007: First Light offered gadgets, fists, and quips for days.

GameSpot Sep 3

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CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Season 5 Reloaded Start Date And Details

More maps, modes, and seasonal events arrive with Call of Duty's midseason update for BO6 and Warzone.

GameSpot Sep 3

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New Xbox Game Pass Titles For September Headlined By Silksong, I Am Your Beast

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can download Team Cherry's metroidvania and several other great games throughout the month.

GameSpot Sep 2

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How To Watch State Of Play On September 3: Start Time And Livestream

The fifth State of Play event for 2025 takes place today.

GameSpot Sep 2

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Here's How Borderlands 4 Will Keep You Looting And Shooting After Launch

New expansions, more Vault Hunters, and free weekly events are coming to Borderlands 4 throughout 2025 and 2026.

GameSpot Sep 2

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Nintendo Direct Could Happen Very Soon

The next Nintendo Direct may be right around the corner.

GameSpot Sep 2

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Battlefield 6 PC Specs Revealed

Battlefield 6 arrives in October.

GameSpot Aug 28

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PlayStation Plus Free Games For September 2025 Revealed

Here's what PS Plus subscribers can claim in September.

GameSpot Aug 27

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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Won't Let You Transfer BO6 Operators, Skins, Weapons

Activision backtracks on the Carry Forward program.

GameSpot Aug 26

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What's Next For Overwatch? Blizzard On Its Future, Why Story Missions Fell Apart

"We have a new mindset and a new vision for how we operate the game. [We want] to be taking bigger swings and bigger bets," director Aaron Keller said

GameSpot Aug 26

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Helldivers 2 Dust Devils Warbond - All Skins, Guns, And Rewards

You'll be exploring subterranean lairs crawling with mutated monsters in the next Helldivers 2 event, but at least you'll look good when you do.

GameSpot Aug 26

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Gears Of War: Reloaded Launch Times Revealed For Franchise's Debut On PS5

The Gears series began as an Xbox-exclusive. 19 years later, it's coming to PlayStation.

GameSpot Aug 25

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It's Gorillaz Season In Fortnite Festival

The beloved animated band is taking over the item shop and the new music pass.

GameSpot Aug 25

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Pokemon Go Is Completely Overhauling Its Leveling System To Be More Rewarding

In addition to the level cap being raised, players can also expect to earn rewards more frequently.

GameSpot Aug 25

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Nintendo Direct Coming This September - Report

The next Direct could happen right in time for Mario's 40th anniversary.

GameSpot Aug 25

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All The New Xbox Game Pass Day-One Releases Announced This Week

Sci-fi horror, post-apocalyptic train rides, and talkative guns make a compelling case for a Game Pass subscription in 2025 and beyond.

GameSpot Aug 21

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Date Finally Revealed After Years Of Waiting

The long wait is finally over, as Hollow Knight: Silksong launches soon.

GameSpot Aug 21

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PS5 Price Hikes Announced For The US, Every System Going Up By $50

Sony is raising prices.

GameSpot Aug 20

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Kirby Air Riders: 16 Things We Just Learned About The Switch 2 Racing Game

Kirby Air Riders is out in November, and game director Masahiro Sakurai shared plenty of new details on it.

GameSpot Aug 20

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Microsoft Is Dumping These Five Game Pass Titles Very Soon

See ya.

GameSpot Aug 20

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Meet Call of Duty Black Ops 7's Star-Studded Cast

Black Ops 7 will feature the likes of Milo Ventimiglia, Kiernan Shipka, and more.

GameSpot Aug 20

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New Xbox Game Pass Titles In August Include Gears Of War Remaster, Chaotic Goats

Hop aboard the Cole train this month, as Gears of War: Reloaded leads the second wave of new arrivals on Game Pass.

GameSpot Aug 20

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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta: Start Date, How To Get In, Everything To Know

A multiplayer beta for the upcoming shooter is coming soon, it seems.

GameSpot Aug 19

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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: All The Biggest Announcements And Games

Silent Hill F, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and dozens of other games are just some of the titles headlining Gamescom Opening Night Live event.

GameSpot Aug 19

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Pokemon Champions Will Be The Main VGC Game At The World Championships In 2026

Mega Evolution will also feature in the games first set of ranked rules.

GameSpot Aug 18

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Four-Player Battles

Up to four players can take part in Z-A Battle Club.

GameSpot Aug 18

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Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct Coming Tuesday, Will Run A Whopping 45 Minutes

Sakurai himself will be hosting the presentation.

GameSpot Aug 18

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Big Battlefield 2042 Update Offers Free BF6 Rewards And Reprised Iwo Jima Map

Battlefield 2042 players can earn dozens of new Battlefield 6 rewards before the game launches.

GameSpot Aug 18

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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For August 2025 Include This Day 1 Release

Here's what PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to in the refreshed Game Catalog in August.

GameSpot Aug 13

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Tekken 8 Negativity Can "Seem Bigger Than It Is," Dev Says

Harada, Nakatsu, and Murray discuss Season 2 reactions, social media, and nostalgia goggles.

GameSpot Aug 13

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GTA 6 Boss Talks Possibility Of Another Delay, Teases Multiple Rockstar Games

"My level of conviction [about GTA 6 releasing on May 26, 2026] is very, very high, obviously."

GameSpot Aug 12

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PlayerUnknown's Rust-Like Game Prologue: Go Wayback Now Available In Open Beta

Better dress warm!

GameSpot Aug 12

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Monster Hunter Wilds Patch Notes: Tougher Endgame Content, Weapon Changes, More

Plus some stability improvements will be on the way soon too.

GameSpot Aug 12

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New Peak Update Adds A Hot Biome That Will Have Players Packing Sunscreen

The patch notes also highlight the addition of a Bug Phobia Mode.

GameSpot Aug 11

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Microsoft Cancels Xbox Game Pass Day-One Release Contraband - Report

The new project from the developers of Just Cause is not going forward.

GameSpot Aug 7

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All The Switch And Switch 2 Games To Play Right Now From August Indie World

As usual, the brief Indie World presentation for Switch and Switch 2 included a handful of games and demos you can play right now.

GameSpot Aug 7

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Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2025: All The Biggest Announcements

For fans of smaller and quirkier games, here's a closer look at several new games on the way to the Switch 2 and Switch consoles.

GameSpot Aug 7

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Everything New in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock 'N' Awesome

This season comes with a rare battle pass that has three collab skins.

GameSpot Aug 6

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Fortnite Map Changes In Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock 'N Awesome

There are plenty of big guns arriving in Season 4: Shock 'N Awesome.

GameSpot Aug 6

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Fortnite New Weapons In Chapter 6 Season 4 - All Guns And Loot

There are plenty of big guns arriving in Season 4: Shock 'N Awesome.

GameSpot Aug 6

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How To Get A Free Halo Skin In Fortnite

You can unlock the UNSC Spartan skin without spending a single dime or V-Buck.

GameSpot Aug 6

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Nintendo Indie World Showcase Set For This Thursday

Please don't place any bets on Hollow Knight: Silksong showing up.

GameSpot Aug 5

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Metroid Prime 4 Is Still Scheduled To Launch Within The Next 150 Days

Only a few more months to go for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Says.

GameSpot Aug 4

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Fortnite Halo Crossover Confirmed, And Power Rangers Could Be Next

A possible UNSC Spartan x Power Rangers team up might be on the way.

GameSpot Aug 4

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Battlefield 6 Beta Is Available To Download Now: Preloading & File Sizes Go Live

You can download the beta now.

GameSpot Aug 4

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Evo 2025: Everything Announced At The Annual Three-Day Fighting Game Fest

Multiple fighting games introduced new characters, new gameplay, and more.

GameSpot Aug 4

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Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Three Games This Month Including One Of 2024's Best

Three games are leaving Xbox Game Pass this month.

GameSpot Aug 4

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Nintendo Increasing Price Of Switch And Other Devices In The US

Nintendo also warns that it cannot rule out a price increase for the Switch 2.

GameSpot Aug 1

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Battlefield 6 Open Beta Date, How To Get In, PC Specs, And Everything To Know

An open beta for the shooter is coming very soon.

GameSpot Jul 31

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