Cloud vs console saves: what to check before overwriting progress on PS5
Learn how to compare local and cloud PS5 saves, check sync status, choose upload or download, and back up data before overwriting your progress.
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Hunter’s Moon is coming to PS5 in October: what we know about the folk horror game
Scheduled for October 2026 on PS5, Hunter’s Moon follows Lilith Thorne through a night of escape in 17th-century England. Find out about regional dates, its premise, stealth, eaves...
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Ace Combat 8: how first-person changes campaign storytelling
First-person scenes, limited responses, and radio traffic bring players closer to Joker Flight. Here is what changes in the storytelling and what does not change the plot.
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Luma Island on PS5: what was announced and what remains unconfirmed
Luma Island is confirmed for PS5 with online co-op, cross-platform play and three difficulty modes. Here are the announced features and why its release date is still undecided.
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New Game Plus: what usually carries over and what resets in campaign games?
New Game Plus usually restarts the campaign while preserving part of your progression, such as levels, gear, or abilities. The exact rules vary by game, especially for quests, map ...
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Prince of Persia The Lost Crown: how to try the full game on Switch until Oct. 1
Nintendo Switch Online members can play the full game until October 1, keep their save if they buy it and use the discount through October 8.
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Steam demos, Playtests, and Early Access: what changes in each format?
Learn what is free, what can end, what you buy, and how saves and reviews can differ across demos, Playtests, and Early Access.
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Xbox Play Anywhere, Cloud Gaming, and Remote Play: which one avoids buying a game twice?
Learn when one purchase works on Xbox and PC, when a game runs in the cloud, and when your own console streams the session.
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PS5 storage: M.2 SSD, USB drive and cloud, where games and saves go and what runs from each
Learn where PS5 and PS4 games can be stored and played, how cloud and USB saves work, and what to check before moving or formatting data.
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PS Plus: redeemed monthly game vs. catalog game, what happens when a title leaves?
Learn why a redeemed monthly game can stay in your library with active PS Plus, while a catalog title loses access when it is removed.
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Steam Families: can two people play the same game at the same time?
Learn when two people can launch the same game, how the number of copies limits concurrent play, and what changes with DLC, saves, and non-shareable titles.
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Does Switch 2 play Switch game cards and digital games? How to check compatibility and exceptions
Nintendo Switch 2 supports many physical and digital Switch games, but compatibility is not universal. Learn how to check each title, controllers, accessories, upgrades, saves, and...
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Neon Abyss 2 leaves Early Access on Oct. 8: platforms, co-op and what's new in version 1.0
Neon Abyss 2 reaches version 1.0 on October 8, 2026. See the announced platforms, four-player co-op, new features and what is still unconfirmed about pricing and crossplay.
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo arrives October 1: platforms and save transfer
The demo launches October 1 on PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. See the requirements for carrying save data into the full game and what remains unconfirmed.
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EA Sports FC 27: Standard vs Ultimate vs Ultimate Plus before launch
FC 27 launches on September 25. See how Standard, Ultimate, and Ultimate Plus differ, which bonuses still apply, and where Lite and EA Play fit.
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Age of Empires II: The Viking Sagas launches Sept. 22: three civilizations, campaign and requirements
The Viking Sagas launches September 22 with the Danes, Saxons and Varangians, a 15-mission campaign and a requirement to own Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
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Sea of Thieves Is Free on Xbox Until Sept. 21: Who Can Play and How to Install
Sea of Thieves does not require Game Pass during the promotion, with a specific end time on Sept. 21. See eligibility, platforms, installation steps, and how Hell Let Loose Vietnam...
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Xbox releases for Sep. 21-25: 46 games, dates, PC and Game Pass
The official calendar lists 46 games for September 21 to 25, 2026, with dates, Xbox One and Series X|S signals, PC when confirmed, and Game Pass status without assuming availabilit...
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Monster Hunter World on Switch 2: why Capcom ruled out a straightforward port
Capcom points to the engine difference as the main obstacle to bringing Monster Hunter World to Switch 2. Here is what was confirmed, what remains unannounced and which series game...
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Roblox updates its 2026 roadmap after RDC: 72 new items and what changes for creators
The post-RDC update adds 72 items to the 2026 Creator Roadmap and details changes across Studio, engine, avatars, discovery, monetization, safety, and analytics.
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TGS 2026 cancels Sept. 21 over Typhoon No. 25: tickets, refunds and what still happens
Tokyo Game Show 2026 has canceled September 21 because of Typhoon No. 25. See what still happens on the 20th, how refunds work and what may move online.
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The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival launches on PC and Switch: Brazilian Portuguese, characters, demo, and extras
Steam and Nintendo Brazil confirm the September 18 launch, Brazilian Portuguese support, and key content. See the playable characters, demo, and add-on.
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The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival launches today on PC and Switch: Brazilian Portuguese, demo and extra content
Steam and Nintendo Brazil list a September 18, 2026 launch. See what each store confirms about Brazilian Portuguese, characters, the demo, play modes and extras.
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Xbox at Tokyo Game Show 2026: all 17 announcements, the surprise release, and confirmed dates
See all 17 Xbox TGS 2026 announcements grouped into available now, exact date, and no exact date, including the surprise release.
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NASCAR 26 launches today: platforms, Standard vs Gold, prices and what unlocks on Sept. 18
NASCAR 26 officially launches on Sept. 18. See platforms, prices, Standard vs Gold differences, Season Pass content, and what changes after early access ends.
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Resident Evil: what order should you play the main games in beyond release date?
Three ways into Resident Evil: newcomer, chronological, and essential, with remakes, optional chapters, and where Requiem fits.
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Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth arrives on PS5: what the adventure is like and how it differs from Snufkin
Hyper Games’ new title puts Moomintroll at the center of a winter adventure built around exploration, puzzles and deformable snow, with a different focus from Snufkin’s musical jou...
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LEGO Batman comes to Switch 2 on Sept. 18 with Mayhem Collection the same day: what changes
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 18, 2026. See the difference between the platform launch, the Mayhem Collection and what was alread...
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September Mario Kart World Open: how to enter and when Platinum Points arrive
The event runs September 19–20, 2026. Check Brasília time, entry requirements, the event ID and when 50 points can be claimed.
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Phantom Blade Zero launches October 29: confirmed platforms and what the combat footage shows
Release date, platforms, and confirmed combat systems for Phantom Blade Zero, separating official demonstrations from details that remain unresolved.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is out now: platforms, combat and what launched with the game
Capcom moved the release up to September 4. See where to play, how the sword combat works and which features were confirmed at launch.
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Control Resonant on PS5: Performance, Quality, and Balanced compared, plus DualSense features
Compare frame rate and resolution targets on PS5 and PS5 Pro, when Balanced requires 120 Hz, and what Remedy confirmed about DualSense, 3D Audio, and other features.
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Fading Echo on Switch 2 launches Sept. 17 with a free demo: what Nintendo confirmed
Fading Echo launches on Switch 2 on September 17, 2026 with a free demo. See confirmed features, file size, play modes, and what Nintendo has not detailed.
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Diablo IV on Switch 2: what the Age of Hatred Collection includes and how cross-progression works
The Switch 2 collection bundles Diablo IV, Vessel of Hatred, and Lord of Hatred. See the classes, extras, and what changes if you already play on another platform.
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Wo Long 2 Alpha Demo: what it unlocks, deadline and 3-player co-op
See the platforms, deadline, playable content, three-player online co-op, completion bonus and what is still unconfirmed for the Wo Long 2 Alpha Demo.
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Silent Hill: Townfall on PS5: graphics modes, DualSense and PS5 Pro differences
See what is confirmed about the 30 and 60 fps modes, PSSR on PS5 Pro, ray tracing, 3D audio and DualSense features before launch.
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Final Fantasy Resonance demo: what it unlocks, how save transfer works, and what we know about Sephiroth's reward
The free demo includes the full first chapter, lets players carry progress into the full game, and has level restrictions. Sephiroth's challenge promises a special reward, but the ...
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Gears of War: E-Day timeline: where the prequel fits and what to know before playing
E-Day takes place 14 years before the first Gears of War and depicts the opening days of the Locust invasion. Here is where the prequel fits, what Marcus and Dom bring into it, and...
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ACE COMBAT 8: how HOUR ZERO sets up the game's war — the 4-chapter timeline
HOUR ZERO is the live-action prequel to ACE COMBAT 8. See the four-chapter order, what Act 1 already explains and what remains unrevealed before October 2.
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Helldivers 2: what Ironclad Democracy adds and who each item is for
Ironclad Democracy launches September 22 with new weapons, throwables, armor, boosters and cosmetics. Here is what each item is likely to do without declaring a meta before testing...
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Diablo V arrives in Spring 2029: what changed in Sanctuary after Diablo's victory
Blizzard confirmed a defeated Sanctuary, the Heir to Westmarch, three initial classes, and new world and item directions; platforms and an exact date remain unannounced.
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Game Pass September 2026 Wave 2: dates, plans, and the 4 day-one games
Game Pass Wave 2 runs from September 15 to October 6, with 15 catalog movements, four day-one launches, and access expansions for Premium and Essential.
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Is Danganronpa 2x2 a remake or a new story? How Original and Slayhem differ
Danganronpa 2x2 combines a modernized Goodbye Despair with Slayhem, an alternate route set on the same island with the same cast.
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FATAL FURY on Switch 2: Starter vs Standard, DLC and Tokyo Revengers characters
Compare the Standard and Starter editions of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves on Switch 2, all three Season Passes, Mikey and Draken, pricing, formats and what stays the same.
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort: all 12 sports, Wuhu Island exploration, and Island Crown
See all 12 confirmed sports, how Wuhu Island exploration works, and what the offline Island Crown mode adds to the game.
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Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2: crossplay, included content, and what Ascendance changes
The Switch 2 version launches December 4 with full crossplay and Title Update content included; here is what is confirmed and what remains unknown about Ascendance.
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Is Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis a remake or a reimagining? What changes from the 1996 game
Legacy of Atlantis keeps the Scion quest and core locations from 1996’s Tomb Raider, but rebuilds environments, puzzles, and structure in Unreal Engine 5. Here is what is confirmed...
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Is Kirby and the World Beyond open world? What Nintendo actually confirmed about 3D exploration
Nintendo promises free exploration across expansive 3D environments, but has not confirmed an open world. Here is what the official material says and how it differs from Forgotten ...
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Netflix + SEGA: What Is Confirmed for Crazy Taxi, Sonic and Stranger Than Heaven
The multi-title deal already defines formats and some creative talent, but it still gives no release dates for the three adaptations.
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Golden Axe on Paramount+: who Ax Battler, Tyris, Gilius and Death Adder are before the premiere
A quick guide to the three heroes, Death Adder and the line between the games' legacy and the changes already confirmed for the animated series.
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Mega Man: Dual Override — how Proto Man and Custom Chips change the classic formula
Proto Man gets a distinct combat style, while Custom Chips let players tune abilities before stages without abandoning the series’ classic core.
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on Sept. 17: four heroes, time travel and a customizable protagonist
Learn how Cai, Dietrich, Theodora and Leda connect to the time-travel plot and the customizable protagonist in Fortune’s Weave, based on what Nintendo has confirmed before launch.
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Persona 6 vs. Persona 4 Revival on Switch 2: dates, confirmed details and what is still unknown
Persona 4 Revival launches on Switch 2 on May 20, 2027; Persona 6 is confirmed but remains undated. See what each announcement actually confirms and what is still missing.
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Is Final Fantasy VII Revelation the last game in the trilogy? What is confirmed
Yes: Revelation is officially the third and final part of the remake series. Here is what that ends and what still has not been revealed.
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds on PS Plus September 15: who gets it, how co-op works, and whether it has crossplay
RuneScape: Dragonwilds launches on PS5 and joins the Game Catalog on September 15. See which PS Plus tiers include it, how solo, co-op and crossplay work, and why crossplay does no...
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CONTROL Resonant: Do You Need Control and Alan Wake First? The Minimum Play Order for Dylan
You do not need Control or Alan Wake before CONTROL Resonant, but Control is the best minimum preparation. See three routes into Dylan's story.
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GTA VI Standard vs. Ultimate: what changes, how much they cost and which edition fits you
Standard costs R$449.90 and Ultimate R$549.90 on PS5 in Brazil. See what is truly exclusive, which bonuses both editions share and when the extra R$100 makes sense.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker: what advances the 30-day clock and what you can explore for free
Learn how the 30-day limit works, which actions consume time units, and what you can explore without advancing the clock.
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Another Eden Begins on Switch 2: do you need to buy it again? 4K, 60 fps and file size explained
If you already own Another Eden Begins on Switch, you can use the Upgrade Pack to move to the Switch 2 edition. Here is what Nintendo confirms about 4K, up to 60 fps and storage.
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Crisis Core on Switch 2: do Switch owners need to buy it again, and does the save transfer?
The Switch version runs on Switch 2, but the native edition is sold separately. Here is what that means for upgrades, saves, and buying decisions.
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Pikmin 4 on Switch 2: do existing owners need to buy the game again? What the upgrade pack includes
Existing Pikmin 4 owners do not need to repurchase the full game. See what the Switch 2 upgrade adds, what was already free, and when GameShare and other features require extra ser...
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Is Metroid Ravenous a Dread sequel? What Nintendo confirmed about the new Switch 2 2D game
Ravenous is the new 2D Metroid for Switch 2 and brings Samus’s Metroid powers back, but Nintendo has not defined it as a direct Dread sequel.
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PS Plus Extra and Premium September 2026: Game Catalog additions and release dates
See which games join the PS Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe Game Catalog in September 2026, the announced regional dates, and how this differs from Monthly Games.
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Mario Kart World 1.8.0: all 10 SNES courses and how to unlock the new Knockout Tour routes
Update 1.8.0 adds ten Super Mario Kart courses, Propeller Rally, Turnip Rally, and Spectator Mode. See where each course appears and how to access the new content.
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WARDOGS in Early Access: how 100 players, three teams and the Control Zone work
Understand WARDOGS' core match rule, how Cash and XP shape each life, and what the Early Access build already includes — or still plans to add.
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Madden NFL 27 free on Switch 2: when the trial ends, what saves, and when the discount expires
The Game Trial ends Sept. 16 at 3:59 a.m. BRT, save data can carry over, and the digital Deluxe Edition is 25% off until Sept. 17 at 3:59 a.m.
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Until Dawn 2: Standard or Digital Deluxe? Extras and pre-order bonuses explained
Compare the Until Dawn 2 editions, see what Digital Deluxe adds, and learn which bonuses depend on pre-ordering from September 10.
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Ocarina of Time Remake: what changes in controls, camera, jumping and voice acting
The Switch 2 remake adds button-based jumping, free camera control, voiced cutscenes, symphonic music and new guidance tools. Here is what Nintendo has confirmed and what still nee...
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Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 06: what changes in The Haunting and what’s free
Season 06 launches September 17 with The Haunting, new maps, modes, events, and four weapons. Here is what is free, what requires Black Ops 7, and what sits behind the Battle Pass ...
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No Man’s Sky Cosmos: how to get a station, form alliances, and use the new map
A guide to Update 7.0 covering station directorship, alliances, the star system map, orbital bases, and what is separate from the anniversary expedition.
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Control Resonant: Who Is Dylan Faden and What to Remember Before September 24
Dylan Faden takes the lead in Control Resonant. Revisit his story, his ties to Jesse, the FBC and the Hiss, and what is confirmed for the sequel.
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Does Marvel’s Wolverine Have New Game Plus at Launch? What Is Day-One and What Needs Internet
New Game Plus, Mission Replay, and Nightmare Challenges are confirmed for launch; Photo Mode is the feature explicitly tied to the day-one update and internet access.
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PlayStation Plus September games: claim deadline for all 4 and what happens afterward
September 2026's four monthly games can be claimed through October 5. See the included platforms, how adding them to your library preserves the claim, and why play access still req...
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Does Halloween: The Game have solo play? 1v4, player count, crossplay and edition differences
The game includes a solo campaign as Michael Myers and 1v4 multiplayer. See player counts, crossplay limits and what changes between Standard and Digital Deluxe.
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Is FC 27 Lite free? What you can play and how it differs from early access and EA Play
FC 27 Lite will be free at launch, but it is not the full game. See what EA has confirmed and compare it with early access and EA Play’s 10-hour trial.
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Does physical GTA VI come with a disc? What “code-in-box” means and how pre-loading works
Rockstar confirms that the physical version of GTA VI contains a download code, not a disc. See how pre-loading works and what to check before buying.
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TGS 2026: which Sega/Atlus games have demos and which are activity or stage only
The official Sega/Atlus lineup has 16 games with demos at TGS 2026 and five without hands-on play. See how demo, activity, and stage labels affect booth priorities.
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Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV: what arrives in October, what waits until December, and what is still undefined
Polyphony has already split the main Spec IV content between October and December; see what is confirmed and what still needs an announcement.
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Marvel’s Wolverine at launch: what’s in the game and what needs the day-one patch
New Game Plus, Mission Replay, and Nightmare Challenges are announced for September 15; Photo Mode requires the day-one update, and part of the accessibility suite also arrives thr...
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Xbox Cloud Gaming gets monthly limits in November: 15, 10 or 5 hours by plan
Starting in November 2026, Game Pass will include monthly Xbox Cloud Gaming allowances of 15, 10 or 5 hours. See how to plan usage and what Xbox still has to explain.
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Tokyo Game Show 2026: Brazil times, public days and what changes on business days
See the TGS 2026 schedule converted to Brasília time, who can attend the business days, and how to follow the official broadcasts.
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September 3 State of Play: Brazil time, broadcast order and what Sony has confirmed
The two broadcasts start at 10:00 a.m. Brasília time: the global State of Play comes first, followed immediately by State of Play Japan. Here is what is official and what remains u...
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Game Pass in September 2026: Wave 1 additions, September 15 departures and plan differences
See the September 2026 Game Pass Wave 1 schedule, the 10 games leaving on September 15, and what changes across Ultimate, Premium, Essential and PC Game Pass.
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September 2026 PS Plus: deadline to claim the 4 games and what happens if your subscription ends
September's four PS Plus monthly games can be added to your library from September 1 through October 5, 2026. Once claimed, they remain tied to your account but are playable only w...
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Is Portable Ops canon in Metal Gear? What Konami confirms and why the sources conflict
Konami still acknowledges Portable Ops' San Hieronymo incident, but current material does not treat the game as essential. Here is how the Database, timelines and Master Collection...
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Peace Walker in Master Collection Vol. 2: co-op, crossplay, and who can play together in 2026
The re-release keeps co-op for 2 to 4 players and Versus for up to 6. There is no general crossplay, but Switch and Switch 2 can play online together.
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Metal Gear Solid 4 in Master Collection Vol. 2: what changed from PS3 to PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch - and what was left out
MGS4 has finally left the PS3. See what changed in resolution, fps, controls, Brazilian Portuguese and content, what was left out, and which platform makes the most sense in 2026.
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Was Metal Gear Solid V unfinished? What Mission 51 Proves and Doesn't Prove
Mission 51 proves that there was canceled narrative content in The Phantom Pain, but it does not prove that five chapters or the entire true ending were removed.
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Where to start in Metal Gear: release order, chronology and the simplest route with Master Collections
For newcomers, the release order better preserves the revelations. See the practical route, Delta's role and what volumes 1 and 2 actually cover.
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Where to start in Silent Hill: game order and spoiler-free routes
A spoiler-free guide to choosing the order of Silent Hill by objective, understanding the connection between the games and knowing which titles work more independently.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ending explained: Maelle or Verso, what does each ending really mean?
Expedition 33's two endings preserve something and sacrifice something else. Understand what happens to Maelle, Verso and Tela, and why none of them are canonical.
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Maelle or Verso? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's ending explained - and why there is no canon ending
The two endings of Expedition 33 preserve different things and charge different prices. Understand what Maelle and Verso choose, who wins, who loses and why neither outcome is cano...
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Silent Hill f after the first ending: what New Game+ adds and how the five endings connect
After the first ending, Silent Hill f transforms New Game+ into a narrative continuation: new scenes and documents recontextualize Hinako and lead to four alternative outcomes.
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