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Octopath Traveler 0 is set to release for PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on December 4. Like the previous entries in this turn-based RPG series, it’s made in the visually striking “HD-2D” art style that uses pixelated 2D characters and gorgeous HD environments, with visual effects only possible on modern platforms. The game is available for preorder now in several editions. Read on for details about what comes in each one, how much they cost, where you can preorder, and more. Preorder Octopath Traveler 0 PS5 Get it at Amazon - $49.99 Get it at Square Enix Store - $49.99 Get it at PS Store (PS4 and PS5) - $49.99 Switch 2 Get it at Amazon - $49.99 Get it at Square Enix Store - $49.99 Switch Get it at Amazon - $49.99 Get it at Square Enix Store - $49.99 Xbox Series X|S Get it at Amazon - $49.99 Get it at Square Enix Store - $49.99 Get it at Xbox Store (digital) - $49.99 Note that physical Switch 2 copies include a game-key card, w...

The Nintendo Switch is going out in a blaze of glory, with some exciting games launching to make way for the console's successor: the now officially released Switch 2 . Whether they’re exclusively developed for the Switch or ported over from other platforms, these upcoming Switch games will likely wrap up the Switch era while also being compatible with the Switch 2. In the second half of 2025, we'll hopefully be getting our hands on well-known in-development titles as well as a host of new games announced at the most recent Nintendo Direct . Here are all of the new Switch games we can look forward to this year. If you managed to secure a Switch 2, you might be more interested in our list of Switch 2 games , including what games launched in July . All Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates Gradius Origins (August 7, 2025) Gradius Origins collects some of M2's finest shoot 'em up games, including Gradius, Salamander, Life Force, Gradius II, Gradius III, Sala...

It and Annabelle writer-producer Gary Dauberman is set to bring Bloober Team's The Medium to the big screen. As reported by Hollywood Reporter , Dauberman has secured the screen rights to Bloober's tense horror. A writer and director have yet to be announced. “With its compelling story and incredibly cinematic visuals, The Medium is a natural for a feature film adaptation,” Dauberman said in a statement. “When I talked to [CEO] Piotr [Babieno] about it, we immediately connected on our mutual love of horror and his vision for where the genre is headed. I have no doubt anything Bloober develops is going to push horror forward in unique and terrifying ways, and I’m excited to be working alongside them." Babieno added: "Adapting games into films often involves balancing many interests, but with The Medium, I have a deep sense that Gary is the perfect partner for us. From our very first conversation, I felt we were completely in sync. And every conversation since ...

The Land of Shu is full of dangers, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn’t always explain its mechanics. We’ve teamed up with the experts at Maxroll to bring you a beginner’s guide, builds to crush the game’s hardest bosses , additional resources and mechanical overviews, and much more. Beginner's Guide Get started with Maxroll’s Beginner's Guide . Combat in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is different from a lot of other Soulslikes, as your main resource Skyborn Might revolves around getting “perfect dodges” called Shimmers (think Sekiro but with hitting B instead of LB). You can then spend Skyborn Might to empower your weapon skills, or instantly execute a charged heavy attack. This is particularly useful because you can use charged heavy attacks to stagger foes, opening them up to a powerful Obliterate attack. Maxroll’s Beginner’s Guide also covers topics like leveling up using the Impetus Repository system, how the game’s unique Madness system works, and the various character...

Xbox just had a great Q2...and it might have PlayStation to thank. Or is it PlayStation that should be thanking Xbox? Per data shared from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella , six of the ten best-selling games on PlayStation consoles in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2025 (April through June) were published by Microsoft. Most of those games were new. Forza Horizon 5 debuted at No.2 for the quarter (just behind Elden Ring Nightreign). The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Remastered was right behind it. Doom: The Dark Ages debuted at No. 6 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle came in at No.8. They were joined by returning titles Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at No.4 and Minecraft at No.9. Sony only had two first-party games in the top ten: MLB: The Show 25 at No.4, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach debuting at No.7. This news comes as Xbox announces its Q2 earnings, which saw gaming revenue up 10% year-over-year and Xbox content and services revenue up 13%, driven by growth in fir...

Developer NetEase Games has pulled back the curtain on Marvel Rivals Season 3.5, revealing a first look at Blade and many of the other additions coming in August. The studio offered a breakdown for everything included in the mid-season refresh today, including how players will be able to use the legendary comic book Daywalker’s abilities to cut through the new content included in the upcoming August 8 update. It follows the launch of Season 3: The Abyss Awakens – and Jean Grey – just weeks ago and is a sign that NetEase intends to stick to its quick content release schedule. Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 Adds Blade and New Team-Ups Next Week Blade’s introduction into Marvel Rivals as an actual playable character and not just a creative bit or world-building has been a long time coming. The infamous vampire-hunting hero first made his debut all the way back in Season 1, but has been sidelined as an NPC since. Now, players finally have the chance to control Blade for themselves, and ...

FromSoftware has delayed Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.02 due to the ongoing tsunami warning in Japan after a massive earthquake off Russia triggered evacuations across the Pacific. The first waves triggered by the massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia's coast have reached Hawaii, with a 1.2 meter (4 feet) wave recorded off Oahu. In Japan, 1.9 million people have been told to evacuate and a tsunami wave of 1.3 meters (4.2 feet) has reached the northern Iwate prefecture, the BBC reported . Amid the developing situation, FromSoftware, whose head office is situated in Tokyo, issued a statement announcing the delay to the latest Elden Ring patch, which was due out today, July 30, as well as the second cycle of Everdark Sovereign. “Due to the tsunami warning following the earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula, we have decided to postpone the distribution of the Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.02, which was scheduled for today to tomorrow, July 31 (Thursday) after 10am CEST | 1am PDT...