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As spotted on the Red Dead Redemption subreddit, the 1.03 patch has added a new 60fps option to PS5. You can find this in the display menu under saturation and above anti-aliasing.

2023 has been a packed year full of incredible video game releases. While we have plenty of great games to play each month, with the fall season looking to be rather stacked, there are some games to keep tabs on for 2024 and beyond. Here are just a few of the new game announcements we saw during the month of September. These games are not ranked in any particular order. We just want to spread the word and keep you updated on some titles that looked particularly interesting to us.

The new Pixel Watch 2 is generating quite a buzz as it gets ready to make its debut at the upcoming Made by Google event. While everyone's excited about the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, don't forget to keep an eye on the Pixel Watch 2. It's been a year in the making since its predecessor, and here's what you need to know.

Take a journey with Aznana in this stunning new game by Caramel Column Inc. With an alluring style reminiscent of the sketchy-styled Don’t Starve, Aznana brings something entirely refreshing to the Play Store. 

Minecraft Live, the blockbuilder's annual event, will take place on October 15th, and bring with it news of the next update and the by-now traditional mob vote. Mojang have started to outline the mobs players will be able to vote upon, with the winner to be added to the game, and the first of the trio is an adorable crab.

Imagine what it would be like to spend hundreds of dollars and thousands of hours amassing an unparalleled fortune in a game you love, only to have it all taken away.  Heartbreaking is a big word, but I would definitely be fighting back tears (as I uninstalled). 

If there’s one thing that Larian Studios has made abundantly clear during their time with Baldur’s Gate 3, they want to make it a title that fans can enjoy from top to bottom with no exceptions. They’ve already admitted that the game’s third act wasn’t the best and are slowly fixing things for fans to have a better resolution for things like the romances and plots. But now, they’re taking their dedication to fan enjoyment to a whole new level by ensuring a cat is exactly how the fans want it to be. Confused? Don’t worry, we’ll explain, and it’s a doozy of a tale.

Writer/artist Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo is one of the longest running, most beloved independent comics around. And while the rabbit ronin's adventures in a world based on feudal Japan are Usagi Yojimbo's bread and butter, his far future spin-off Space Usagi is returning in a one-shot titled Space Usagi: Yokai Hunter.

Although Wes Anderson’s four Netflix shorts adapting famed British author Roald Dahl can be viewed in any permutation, it’s worth watching them in release order. The series’ casting and imaginative flourishes probe Dahl’s young adult writings, which take a different tone from his most famous works, children’s novels like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Witches. These four esoteric adaptations — The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Swan, The Rat Catcher,andPoison — also serve as a Rosetta stone for Anderson’s influences and filmmaking style, uncovering the reasons his visual language continues to be so effective.

FSR 3 Frame Generation isn't officially recommended for use on Nvidia GeForce GTX 10-series graphics cards but it turns out not does it work, it runs exactly as intended.

If you own a Onewheel electric skateboard, you should stop using it immediately.

The Batman: Arkham Trilogy has been delayed on Nintendo Switch.

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In the annals of Mortal Kombat history, Stryker stands out not for his prominence but for his successive series of blunders and near-misses. Easily one of the least esteemed characters, he ranks alongside the likes of Darrius, Jarek, Reiko, and Mokap.

Google is set to launch its new generation of Pixel smartphones called Pixel 8 series. It is also rumoured that the company will be launching its most-awaited software update, Android 14. Earlier, it was reported that the update would be rolled out at the beginning of September, however, Google delayed its launch. During the launch event, Google might also showcase what's new coming in the latest software release. Check out the release date for Android 14 and the list of eligible Pixel smartphones.

Tech enthusiasts are in a buzz this October as Google gears up to unveil its highly anticipated Pixel 8 series on October 4. However, Samsung has amazed everyone by confirming that it will also launch new devices on the very same date, including what is presumed to be the Galaxy S23 FE and other "Fan Edition" gadgets. This news has left every tech enthusiast in double excitement. Read here to learn more about this thrilling dual launch day:

The beans have new friends in Buzz and Woody, as these two characters arrive in a Fall Guys–Toy Story crossover this week. The official Twitter page announced the news on Monday. Epic Games has provided no specific timing. This comes shortly after the announcement of a price hike of the in-game currency Show-Bucks last week.

One of the best things about Sea of Thieves is the lurking spectre of danger in every encounter: Is that rapidly-approaching brigantine looking to team up, or looking for a fight? But not everyone cares for my particular brand of «excitement,» and for those folks developer Rare is adding a new game mode called Safer Seas that will enable players to sail the high seas alone or with a chosen group of friends.

With the closed BETA tests ending only a few weeks ago for Phantom Blade: Executioners Ignition. We now only have the official release date to look forward to! Which, I am eagerly happy to announce will be launching later this year on November 2nd! Plus, we get some more teasers with a brand-new trailer released only a few hours ago.

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The newest RPG to blow up on Steam takes Octopath Traveler’s unforgettable art style and squashes it into a Chinese martial arts tale. Best of all, fans of the genre seem to be absolutely smitten with it.

We're quite looking forward to Hellboy Web of Wyrd. This upcoming game based on the popular comic books puts a roguelike spin on the character and his supernatural world, matching the visual style and telling an original tale as well. However, publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment has announced it'll be a slightly longer wait than we were expecting.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has become more successful than anyone could have predicted; players are still excitedly chattering about the game even weeks after release, when many have completed the campaign and seen the story’s end. Part of this is the game’s dizzying depth, with tons of detail for fans to pore through.

One of the things that sometimes gets lost when it comes to remakes of particularly “old titles” in the gaming space is that things that were done in the past don’t always hold up when you remake them. Obviously, the graphics are a big thing that is often improved due to advanced technologies and better televisions in general. Gameplay mechanics can also be fixed, adjusted, and improved due to new trends and wanting a “better flow.” Then, in the case of the Super Mario RPG Remake and certain other games, they need to improve things on a more “politically correct” scale.

12 years later, The Binding of Isaac remains my go-to roguelite. There have been some incredible Rogue-inspired games since, but nothing has quite stuck its disgusting, fly and poop-covered hooks in me like Edmund McMillen’s tale of a crying child fighting his murderous mother using the power of his tears. Yes, I’m in therapy, why do you ask?

Finally, Truck Driver: The American Dream is here to bring us the one thing that American Truck Simulator was missing: a robust story campaign filled with human drama.

Mediatonic, the UK developer behind Fall Guys, has been severely impacted by expected job losses as a result of yesterday's layoffs by Epic Games, though the studio itself will not be closed.

In some countries John and Jane Doe are used as placeholder names for the corpses of people who have not yet been identified. You've got to wonder if that factoid, beloved by so many crime dramas, was the spark of inspiration that led to Deer Editor, a new comic about a tough-as-nails investigative journalist... who is also a deer. 

Serial and somewhat hit-and-miss YouTube 'leak' channel, Moore's Law is Dead, has unloaded some technical details and performance expectations for AMD's upcoming Zen 5 and 6 CPU architectures. The headline takeaway is arguably that it involves more modest performance gains than previous rumours.

Legacy, the upcoming blockchain business sim from Fable creator Peter Molyneux, is set to release next month, on 26th October.

Following recent leaks and rumours, Mortal Kombat boss Ed Boon is now teasing fans with potential future DLC for the series' most recent release.

Google is all set to launch its new generation of Pixel smartphones and smartwatch. This year, it is expected that the company will reveal two smartphones, Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, along with a smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 2. The launch date of the products is scheduled for October 4, 2023, which means only a few days left till we get our hands on them. However, with all the rumours and leaks, we have a bit of an idea about what will be coming. Now, a new leak has made some more revelations about the Google Pixel 8 series and Pixel Watch 2. Know what may be coming in the new generation of Google devices.

V Rising is one of my long-standing game obsessions, as I’ve poured hundreds of hours into it since its early access launch. Stunlock Studios managed to perfectly merge two of my favorite things, crafting and vampires, to create a unique gaming experience I have yet to find elsewhere. The free Secrets of Gloomrot update reignited my excitement, but it seems there’s more to come. Stunlock Studios has just revealed another massive update that’s underway, the game’s full 1.0 release which is accompanied by the final boss, new zone, and more.

Payday 3 is here – although “here” may be too strong a word for the nebulous nature of the game’s ability to provide an entertaining experience. Between slow matchmaking, struggling servers, and errors, Payday 3’s gameplay experience is as invisible as it wants you to be when taking on a mission stealthily. 

The next Magic: The Gathering crossover escapes fantasy and goes to science fiction, as it will involve Doctor Who, the long-running British classic. This means you’ll be able to play nearly every iteration of The Doctor and their companions and villains in a crossover that crosses all of time and space.

If you, like me, are a fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the promise of playing through its fantastic story yourself is an enticing concept that, shockingly, has yet to be truly delivered on in the 18 years since the animated show premiered on Nickelodeon. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance set out to change that: finally you and a co-op partner will be able to relive iconic Avatar moments, like that time Aang had to save a village from an angry monster by solving a sliding block puzzle, or that other time he had to enter the Spirit World to… solve a sliding block puzzle. Quest for Balance is easily the worst adaptation of the series since M. Night Shyamalan’s abysmal live-action movie. It picks baffling moments from the story to highlight, fills them with awful combat and bottom-of-the-barrel quests, and tops itself off with a healthy coating of jank that leaves fans still waiting for a decent Avatar game to emerge from the ice.

The Valheim Ashlands aren’t ready for a while yet, but they’re already giving me nightmares. When I think back to the early days of the co-op Viking survival game, the stories that stick in my mind are always terrifying tales of its most troublesome inhabitants. The moment a troll shows up to smash its way through your beautiful base. Losing everything to the horrifying Deathsquitos of the Plains. Now, our latest look at Ashlands creatures already has me worried.

Every developer is working on their Genshin Impact-beater at the moment, it seems. The latest to throw their hat into the ring is the exceptionally talented Asobimo with Metria.

Storyteller is now available on Netflix! Embark on a fantasy fairy tale adventure in this cosy and fun puzzle RPG.

Publisher Private Division and developer Wētā Workshop have announced Tales of the Shire, a brand new game in the Lord of the Rings universe. Coming to PC and consoles sometime in 2024, it's described as a «heart-warming» new game all about your «cosy Hobbit life». The above new teaser trailer has just been unveiled, and certainly gives off those vibes.

In sad news for fans of legendary characters, Square Enix has confirmed to IGN what was likely always going to be the case: that everyone's favourite edgy gunslinger will be an AI companion in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and not fully playable, just like Red XIII in Final Fantasy VII Remake. The same goes for the chain-smoking pilot, Cid, who remains elusive, hard to define, and thus highly cool.

It's taken almost three years to get here, but we're confident in saying that Cyberpunk 2077 is now an excellent open world RPG. Update 2.0 just launched on PS5, and it makes a laundry list of improvements and adjustments to the game. Entire systems have been redone, combat has been refreshed, and overall, it just feels like a much better game — and we'd argue it's been pretty great since it released on PS5 last year.

Cyberpunk 2077's 2.0 update is proving to be the gift that keeps on giving, throwing further fuel on a mystery that's been perplexing the community for years. Known as FF:06:B5, it spans both Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3, and a dedicated subreddit has sprung up to solve the various esoteric threads that comprise it.

Now that the iPhone 15 series is out, the focus is starting to shift to Apple's flagship for next year - the iPhone 16. Even before the iPhone 15 debut, we were hearing rumours about iPhone 16, and what it could offer. Leaks initially suggested that the iPhone 16 would be the one to feature an Action button, but Apple surprised everyone by bringing it out this year with the iPhone 15 Pro models. However, the Cupertino-based tech giant could bring yet another hardware change with the iPhone 16 series in the form of a new button that will make snapping photos much easier!

Ed Boon has mentioned a pink ninja called Floyd twice in the past four years when asked if he would ever make a new palette swap character. He emphasised that he wasn't kidding when discussing the concept, which sparked rumours and theories that we'd finally see this new pink ninja in Mortal Kombat 1. While they're not in the base game, there's evidence of them possibly appearing in DLC or as part of Invasions' seasonal stories.

Horror games are a genre that pops up more often than you might think, and some big-name developers often try and make title in the space. We got a few coming out in 2024 that’ll prove that!

There are only a handful of launch events in the smartphone industry that are more significant than Samsung's launch of its S-series flagships every year. Over the years, the S-series has created a lot of hype due to its top-of-the-line features, unique S-pen capabilities, and intuitive additions. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series is also surrounded by a huge hype. It was initially expected to be launched in February 2024, as per the previous trends. However, it may launch sooner than anticipated!

The Writer's Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with studios and streamers to end their record breaking strike. And to celebrate, publisher Black Mask has launched a Kickstarter for an anthology titled General Strike: Calexit and Other Tales of Fighting the Good Fight full of stories rooted in "the struggle for economic equality."

Don’t Nod and Focus Entertainment have announced that Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden has been delayed to Feb. 13, 2024. The game was originally supposed to launch on Nov. 7 this year.

Great news, VR fans. Valve has just released SteamVR 2.0 in beta. This is the software that powers the entire virtual reality experience on Steam, from hooking up to hardware to the interface you use to whizz around virtual worlds, and it just got a ton more features.

I've been greatly looking forward to sci-fi immersive sim shooter Fortune's Run, despite absolutely sucking at the demo. Scandalously, we don't appear to have covered this indie sci-fi FPS on these golden pages, so here's a quick overview: you're the high-jumping, sword-wielding, bullet-pumping lovechild of Deus Ex and DOOM, galloping through a world that recalls the Imperial bases and sewers of Dark Forces, taking down grungy pixelart sprites by means of precision parries, grabs, combos, headshots, terrain traps and much more besides. Between dust-ups, you can play basketball and leave crayon graffiti for other players care of a Dark Souls-style messaging system. It's a feast!

Fans have been waiting for the launch of Samsung's “Fan edition”, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE model for a long time. Earlier, it was rumoured that it would be launched at the Galaxy Unpacked event, now a tipster claims that we may see the most affordable Samsung smartphone in the S23 lineup by the end of 2023 or at the beginning of the new year. The launch date has not been revealed yet, however, rumours suggest that the new generation may get a price reduction in the US.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for September 26: Free Fire enthusiasts, brace yourselves for another sizzling event that's set to ignite your in-game style. Garena's Fiery Ring event, launched on September 23, 2023, has been creating waves in the gaming community. This event introduces the fiery and fabulous Fiery Flash Bundle, along with a captivating collection of themed cosmetics.

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Everyone's buzzing with excitement about the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) game. It's one of the most anticipated titles from Rockstar, and gamers all over the world can't wait to get their hands on it. And the things that everyone wants to know is, what is the GTA 6 release date? Some leaked Microsoft documents provide the hint, but how believable they are is still uncertain. It may well be the case that the tech titan was only indicating its own expectations and that it had nothing to do with Rockstar and GTA 6.

One of sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077's greatest mysteries has received more clues courtesy of the game's recent major content update: patch 2.0. 

The latest addition to Apple's lineup, the iPhone 15 series, has left tech enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. While Apple showcased an array of impressive features during its launch, there's one hidden gem that's been garnering attention recently – the iPhone 15 Precision Finding feature. With this groundbreaking addition, users can harness the power of the Find My app to track down friends who have also upgraded to the iPhone 15, even if they're up to 60 metres away.

As the hotly anticipated iPhone 15 series hit stores worldwide on September 22, iPhone enthusiasts were brimming with excitement as they eagerly sought to upgrade to the latest model. Long lines of customers formed outside the stores where the new phones were up for grabs. Social media buzzed with videos showcasing massive crowds gathered outside these stores, all eager to get their hands on the iPhone 15 Series.

Google will be launching its new generation of smartphones called Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on October 4, 2023. We have heard numerous rumours about the smartphone. This year Google may have upgraded its chipset for improved performance in comparison to its predecessor. Now, it is being rumoured that the company has increased the prices of Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, at least in the US. Check out what we know so far about the prices of upcoming Google Pixel smartphones.

The latest Apple iPhone, the iPhone 15 pro, is here, and the company has made it better in so many ways from camera to the charging port. And if you were wishing for more, then know that the iPhone 16 Pro rumor mongers are working at a furious pace already to provide some insight into what is likely coming. Take a sneak peek at what's rumoured for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro.

If Starfield hasn’t satisfied your space cravings, a huge Everspace 2 update is on the way for free, making it a great time to get into or return to one of the most fun interstellar games of the year. The Armed and Dangerous update arrives at the start of October, and it’s packed with new features, improved ship customization, and some welcome quality-of-life changes.

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of «Playing the Edge.» Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today!

Cozy games have carved a chill little niche for themselves, and you don’t get much cozier than the Shire. The home of the Hobbits is the subject of a new game from publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop. The two paired up to announce Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, currently planned for 2024. 

In the eclectic realm of ghost-chasing aficionados and those versed in demonology, Ed and Lorraine Warren’s narrative was a tale that many whispered about. Known, yet enigmatic. Then, lo and behold, 2013 rolled around, and James Wan released his cinematic sensation – The Conjuring. It wasn’t merely an adaptation; it was an eruption. The film didn’t just “tell” their story. Instead, it thrust it quite dramatically into the spotlight. It unfurled layer by nuanced layer, the eerie, spine-tingling world that the Warrens navigated daily. From creepy dolls to demonic possession, the couple have seen it all in the Conjuring universe. It’s safe to say then that The Conjuring has become a modern classic for horror fans — a tale so haunting, so riveting, that its labyrinthine reach has spun into multiple sequels. Given its illustrious legacy in the world of horror, isn’t it high time we entertained the idea of a video game adaptation of The Conjuring?

The pile of squid ink spaghetti, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get you some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

Tales of the Shire has me excited like no other game has in a very long time. It combines two of my favorite things ever, cozy games and Lord of the Rings, to create a wholesome Tolkien-inspired experience like no other. Publisher Private Division has teamed up with Wētā Workshop, a special effects company known for its work on Peter Jackson’s iconic The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings films, to create the Shire-based game.

Microsoft and Rare have given details on the upcoming Season 10 of their shanty-inspiring game, Sea of Thieves. If you have friends, you might be interested in guilds. If you’re like me and don’t have friends, then the private sessions are going to be more up your alley.

In August of last year, Private Division and New Zealand-based studio Weta Workshop that they were collaborating on a new game set in the Lord of the Rings universe. That game has now been officially unveiled as Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game.

I’ve never been to New Zealand, much less to the preserved set of Hobbiton from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies in the real town of Matamata. But until I actually pull off that globe-trotting trip, Tales of the Shire, a new game from Private Division and Wētā Workshop, might tide me over.

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Sea of Thieves is set to add one of its most significant updates yet: solo play.

Tales of the Shire is a cozy new game set in The Lord of the Rings universe and it's coming out sometime next year. Developed by Wētā Workshop, the New Zealand-based special effects and props company that worked on Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, and published by Private Division, Tales of the Shire promises to let players live their best cozy Hobbit life. 

The spirit of Tolkien's Shire has always lent itself to the cozy game aesthetic. It's been a dream of those with a love of all things that grow for some time but finally, someone has decided to turn their hand at a cozy Shire game. And it's not just any old game studio taking the lead here. Tales of the Shire will be coming straight from the hands of the official Lord of the Rings special effects studio, Wētā Workshop, in New Zealand.

We're getting a "cozy" and "heartwarming" Lord of the Rings game from the movies' SFX designer sometime next year. 

Weta Workshop is entering the video games industry with a new video game based on The Lord of the Rings, named Tales of the Shire.

The scourge of Cosy/Cozy Gaming has finally come for Middle-earth, and more specifically the Shire, which I guess was pretty cosy/cozy to begin with. Wētā Workshop and Private Division have announced Tales of the Shire, a "heart-warming" experience that will release on PC in 2024. I've got a live action trailer for you, in which a young person doodles pictures of Hobbits, while seated at a desk intriguingly strewn with modern appliances such as laptops and assorted Lord of the Rings paraphernalia. The book she's doodling in contains sketches of celebrated locations such as the Green Dragon pub in Bywater, and there are drawings of dolls, Hobbit-holes and onions. Take a peek!

A new Lord of the Rings game, Tales of the Shire, has been announced for PC and consoles.

A cosy new hobbit-based Lord of the Rings spinoff game has been teased by Wētā Workshop and Private Division. Yes, it is actually happening.

Resident Evil fans have been waiting for Resident Evil 4 Remake‘s VR mode, and at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, we saw a bit more of what’s in store. The free VR mode, which will be released on PS VR2, will allow you to experience Leon Kennedy’s tale in the most immersive way possible.

An official teaser trailer has been released for Tales of the Shire, offering the first insight into what we can expect from a new Lord of the Rings game from Wētā Workshop and Private Division.