Witchbrook, the highly anticipated life-sim and social RPG from Chucklefish, has officially been delayed to 2026. Originally slated for a Winter 2025 release, the developers announced they’ve made the difficult decision to shift the release into next year, despite strong development progress.

"Witchbrook is a big project, and it's taking shape exactly as we hoped; full of charm, depth, and detail," the developer shared, emphasizing its commitment to quality and maintaining a healthy work environment. Chucklefish added that while this approach can extend timelines, it leads to "better games" crafted by "developers who are healthy and well-rested."

Set in the seaside city of Mossport, Witchbrook invites players to enroll at the magical Witchbrook College. As an aspiring witch, you'll uncover a rich world where the familiar and fantastical entwine. Players can expect to build lasting friendships, explore mystical environments, discover forgotten secrets, and even find love, all while learning to harness magic.

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Crimson Desert Standard Edition

$70 | Releases March 19

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Crimson Desert Deluxe Edition

$90 | Releases March 19

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It's been a long road, but Crimson Desert is finally slated to arrive on March 19, 2026, and preorders for the open-world action RPG are now live for on PS5, Xbox, and PC. Those who plan to purchase the physical version can secure early copies of the $70 standard edition and $90 Deluxe Edition at multiple online retailers. While publisher Deep Silver has also announced a Crimson Desert Collector's Edition featuring a massive diorama setpiece, it's not currently available for North American release. If anything changes before March 19, we'll be sure to give this preorder guide an update. For now, those who preorder the standard or Deluxe Editions will at least get some cool early bonuses and other exclusive content.

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Preordering any version of Crimson Desert gets you the Khaled Shield in-game equipment as a preorder bonus. This is offered with all physical and digital preorders on all platforms.

However, PS5 players get a set of exclusive in-game armor for preordering the standard or Deluxe Editions of the game on Sony's console. Physical and digital PS5 preorders are eligible for the bonus equiment. Here's what's included:

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The shoot-'em-up legends at Psikyo delivered some of the genre's best games prior to shutting their doors more than 20 years ago. If you haven't played any Psikyo games yet and you're on PC, you'd be wise to purchase them soon, as they're being delisted from Steam at the end of October.

Due to a license expiring, following October 31, the following Psikyo games will no longer be available on Steam:

• Strikers 1945
• Strikers 1945 II
• Strikers 1945 III
• Gunbird
• Gunbird 2
• Gunbarich
• Samurai Aces
• Samurai Aces Episode II: Tengai
• Samurai Aces Episode III: Sengoku Cannon
• Sol Divide
• Dragon Blaze
• Zero Gunner 2

The delistings only apply to the Steam versions, so those looking to buy the games on other platforms, like Nintendo Switch, will still be able to do so, and you can continue playing them on Steam past October 31 if you've purchased them. There are multiple bundles available, should you be interested in a particular series, and a bundle containing all of these games is available for just over $100.

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Battlefield Studios continues to update Battlefield 6 based on feedback, with the newest change addressing ticket numbers for the Conquest maps.

In a statement, Battlefield Studios said it's reducing the starting ticket-counts to help matches "finish at a more natural pace." The developer said its data showed that "many rounds" were concluding by time limit as opposed to when one team ran out of tickets, which is why it's making these new changes. The developer also pledged to continue looking at feedback and data to sure match flow "feels right."

For anyone unaware, in Battlefield games, tickets are reduced by killing enemies or holding more capture points than the other team. Here is a breakdown of the changes:

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The war-torn sandboxes of any Battlefield multiplayer mode are primed for absurd and physics-defying moments, but an exploit in the newly released Battlefield 6 that lets you bounce off of ladders is in the crosshairs of the game's developers.

Assault-class players can equip a ladder in one of their gadget slots, giving them and their squadmates easier ways to traverse vertically to higher ground. But the ladder has some quirks with its physics, and players have found themselves bouncing off this piece of equipment when trying to climb.

As with any bug, people began experimenting to find ways to exploit it, leading to many gameplay clips online showcasing players "ladder launching" themselves airborne. It doesn't appear to be a particularly useful strategy at the moment, and players hoping to hone this technique probably won't get to use it in the long term.

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Sega and Waze have partnered to bring Sonic the Hedgehog to the GPS app, and as part of it, Sonic's voice will give you driving directions to wherever you're headed.

Beginning today, October 15, Waze users can activate Sonic as a new voice navigation option, and they can choose from English and French. Users will hear Sonic tell you where to go "with his usual coolness and confidence to guide the way," Sega said in a news release. One thing he probably won't say is that you gotta go fast.

Sonic comes to Waze.

Additionally, a variety of Sonic-themed icons are now available in the Waze app. One of them, "Speedster Lightning," shows your car as a vehicle from Sonic Racing: Crossworlds. Users can also choose the "Energetic" mood to transform the Waze app with "extra Sonic personality."

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One of Microsoft's next big games is The Outer Worlds 2. From developer Obsidian, the RPG is set for release on October 29, but it's playable five days earlier for people who pay extra. The early-access and global release times have now been revealed, so you can find out exactly when you can start playing.

The early-access launch starts at midnight Eastern on October 24, which works out to 9 PM PT on October 23. As for the full global launch, that begins on October 29 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. You can see a full breakdown of the launch times below, as shared by IGN.

The Outer Worlds 2 early access launch timesThursday, October 23, 2025

• 9 PM PT

Friday, October 24, 2025

• 12 AM ET
• 5 AM BST
• 6 AM CEST

• 7 AM EEST
• 12 PM HKT
• 1 PM JST
• 3 PM AEST

The Outer Worlds 2 public launch timesWednesday, October 29, 2025

• 10 AM PT
• 1 PM ET
• 5 PM BST
• 6 PM CEST
• 8 PM EEST

Thursday, October 30, 2025

• 1 AM HKT
• 2 AM JST
• 4 AM AEST

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The Outer Worlds 2 is available to preorder now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can get the standard edition for $70 or the Premium edition for $100. The latter includes a variety of extras, along with a Season Pass that comes with two story expansions to come later. The Premium edition also unlocks up to five days early, beginning on October 24.

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Released in 2011, Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was a success at launch and continued to grow in popularity over the years. It's now sold more than 60 million copies and ranks as the No. 8 best-selling game in history. Why has the game had such enduring appeal? Lead designer Bruce Nesmith said on the FRVR Podcast that the game's open-world design was done in a way that "nobody had ever done before" and that only "very few" games have tried to do since.

"By all rights, a year later, some other game should have eclipsed it. And then two years later, three years later, five, 10. It's like, 'What the hell is going on here?'" he said, as reported by IGN.

Nesmith, who has since left Bethesda, said he remembers when Bethesda boss Todd Howard--who directed Skyrim--would host in meetings in which he would tell staff about how wildly popular the game continued to be some 10 years after launch.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set for release on Thursday, October 16, but when exactly can you start playing? The global launch times for the upcoming Switch exclusive have now been posted.

The game launches on October 16 at midnight Eastern, which works out to 9 PM PT and 11 PM CST on Wednesday, October 15. You can see the full release times below, as posted by IGN.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A release times:Wednesday, October 15, 2025

• 9 PM PT
• 11 PM CST

Thursday, October 16, 2025

• 12 AM for everywhere else in the world

Preloading and preorder info

Preloading for Pokemon Legends: Z-A is now available for people who acquired a copy from the Nintendo eShop. According to Polygon, it requires 4GB of space on Switch 1 and 7.7GB of space on Switch 2. People who preorder also get some digital extras. Be sure to consult GameSpot's Pokemon Legends: Z-A preorder guide to see all the preorder perks and find out which version is right for you.

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This week, Activision is launching Overwatch 2 Season 19: Haunted Masquerade, the latest Halloween-themed event for the franchise. This year, Haunted Masquerade is introducing magical masks of their allied heroes that give the characters special buffs and powers. For example, Tracer can wear a Winston mask, and he can wear her mask. The launch trailer below shows off some of those new mask abilities in action.

In addition to the Haunted Masquerade arcade mode, the new season is bringing back Halloween Terror 2025, which will allow four players to team up in co-op to defend Adlersbrunn from Dr. Junkenstein and his monster minions. Your chosen heroes will have to face hordes of foes and "powerful bosses" to maintain control of the castle.

Additionally, Junkenstein's Revenge lets players control Sojourn, Junker Queen, Kiriko, and Ashe as they crush barricades and battle "exploding zombie omnics," as well as Banshee Moira and Gargoyle Winston, before uncovering Adlersbrunn's castle. The new season is also bringing back Wrath of the Bride as a co-op fight and adding new Mythic cosmetics and other in-game collectibles.

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D'Angelo, the voice behind one of Red Dead Redemption 2's most memorable moments, has passed away. While tributes pour in from the music industry, D'Angelo is also being remembered by Rockstar Games and the legions of gamers who will never forget his contribution to the RDR2 soundtrack.

D'Angelo was a pioneer in the neo-soul movement, releasing three studio albums throughout his career--his 1995 debut Brown Sugar, Voodoo in 2000, and Black Messiah, which was released in 2014 after a long break. Gamers might be more familiar with his later single Unshaken, which was recorded for the Red Dead Redemption 2 soundtrack.

Rest In Peace D'Angelo, a true titan of soul. We are eternally grateful for his track "Unshaken" which will forever be an enduring part of the legacy of Red Dead Redemption 2. pic.twitter.com/HvmcJ6FPWA

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) October 14, 2025

A big fan of the original Red Dead Redemption, D'Angelo ended up playtesting the sequel while it was still in development, after he reached out to a contact at Rockstar. Seeing his enthusiasm for the game, Rockstar invited D'Angelo to contribute to a song for RDR2's soundtrack--a collaboration that eventuated in the single Unshaken.

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Tencent Games and developer Grey State Studio aren't sending players to Hell in their upcoming game, Rules of Engagement: The Grey State. But this free-to-play tactical-horror action-RPG shooter might be Hell-adjacent, thanks to a nightmarish realm filled with monsters and other unspeakable creatures.

The Grey State is the name of an unstable dimension that's too dangerous for humanity, but it also contains alien artifacts that are invaluable. To survive in this hellscape, players assume the role of Striders who remotely pilot their bio-engineered shells from the comfort of their own dimension. Grey State Studios describes The Grey State as a "graveyard of nightmares" and a "Horrorverse" that includes Lovecraftian creatures, as well as monsters inspired by films, books, and even creepypasta online tales.

The gameplay is a PvEvP loop that gives players only a limited time to drop into The Grey State. Striders will have to scavenge for gear inside the nightmarish dimension and ultimately choose between accepting an early extraction for limited rewards or taking a shot at even bigger profits if they can beat their fellow players to an alien artifact.

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Catch Me If You Can Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$ | Releases December 9

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Catch Me If You Can (4K Blu-ray)

$ | Releases December 9

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It's turning out to be a good month for Steven Spielberg fans, as several of the director's celebrated films are getting 4K re-releases. One of those is Catch Me If You Can, the 2002 crime drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, which is getting a stylish Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray on December 9 alongside a new standard edition 4K Blu-ray. Both editions are available to preorder at Amazon--you can grab the Catch Me If You Can Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-ray for $37, or the standard edition for $31.

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The new Catch Me If You Can Limited Edition Steelbook is a two-disc set that includes a 4K edition of the movie with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. You'll also get a digital streaming code to watch the movie on a supported device.

The second disc includes a selection of special features. These are inherited from the 10th anniversary Blu-ray release, and include behind-the-scenes featurettes on the filmmaking process, the casting process for the movie, a closer look at the soundtrack, the real-life inspirations behind the story, and a photo gallery.

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The standard 4K Blu-ray features all the same on-disc content as the Steelbook Edition--including the 4K edition of the film, streaming code, and all the same bonus materials--but swaps out the special steelcase for standard 4K Blu-ray clamshell packaging.

Preorder at Amazon Catch Me If You Can 4K Steelbook EditionCatch Me If You Can Special Features

• Photo Galleries
• Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera featurette
• Frank Abagnale: Between Reality and Fiction featurette
• The FBI Perspective
• Cast Me If You Can: The Casting of the Film featurette
• Scoring: Catch Me If You Can featurette
• Catch Me If You Can: In Closing

Catch Me If You Can was adapted from the book co-written by Frank Abagnale Jr., a real-life conman, and author Stan Redding. DiCaprio plays Abagnale in the film, who infamously passed himself off as a Pan American airline pilot, doctor, and several other highly trained professions at a young age. Abagnale's schemes would eventually attract the attention of the FBI, with one dogged agent--played by Hanks--chasing him from state to state. If you're interested in checking out the original book, you can grab the Catch me If You Can paperback edition for $10 at Amazon (was $19), or the Audible audiobook version for $15.75 (was $18).

The audiobook is also included at no extra charge as part of the Audible Premium Plus streaming library, which you can access for just $1/month three months if you sign up for the service before December 16. Along with the library of content, you also get one Audible credit each month that lets you buy any audiobook on Amazon, and they're yours to keep forever, even if you cancel. Basically, the deal gives you three audiobooks over a few months for just $3. The subscription plan will roll over to the normal $15/month after three months, unless you cancel before the promotional period is over.

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Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$37 | Releases November 18

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Famed film director Quentin Tarantino made a big splash with his debut movie, Reservoir Dogs, but it was his next film, Pulp Fiction, that cemented his place in the Hollywood Hall of Fame. If you're looking to fill the Pulp-shaped hole in your Blu-ray collection, the Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray is being reprinted on November 18. Preorders are available now, and you can secure your copy for $37 at Amazon.

Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $37 | Releases November 18

The Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition features a native 4K (2160p) version of the film with support for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The case features unique cover art based on the iconic diner dance scene with stars Uma Thurman and John Travolta. It also comes with a standard Blu-ray copy of the film that houses several special features.

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Tarantino movies on Blu-ray have a long tradition of including extensive bonus materials, and this new Pulp Fiction Steelbook Edition does't disappoint. It features multiple documentaries on the film's production, almost 25 minutes of deleted scenes, tons of behind-the-scenes and promotional materials, and more. There's even a special feature where late film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert discuss Tarantino's rise to stardom. Here's a look at all the special features included:

• Not the Usual Mindless Boring Getting to Know You Chit Chat retrospective
• Here are Some Facts on the Fiction roundtable interview
• Pulp Fiction: The Facts documentary
• Deleted scenes
• Behind-the-scenes montages
• Production design featurette
• Siskel & Ebert At the Movies: The Tarantino Generation
• Independent Spirit Awards Tarantino interview
• Cannes Film Festival: Palme D'Or acceptance speech
• Charlie Rose Show Tarantino interview
• Marketing gallery, trailers, and promotional materials
• Still gallery
• Enhanced trivia track

If you don't feel like waiting until November, there are other options for watching Pulp Fiction in 4K. Last year, Amazon released an exclusive 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray that features a deluxe hardcover slipcase with interior art based on the original--and iconic--film poster. It also includes a photography contact sheet, reproductions of cinema lobby cards, collectible stickers, and a Jack Rabbit Slim's scene pop-up card. You can grab it for $60.

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Day One Edition

$40 (was $50)

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After racking up impressive reviews following its release in July, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is finally getting its first big discount. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Day One Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X is on sale for just $40 (was $50), making this the lowest price we've seen for the action game yet. Along with the game, this version comes with a DLC voucher for additional content.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Day One Edition $40 (was $50)

This is the only notable discount we've seen since the fast-paced action game arrived on July 24--so if it's been sitting on your wishlist, this is a great time to finally add it to your library. In addition to the base game, the Day One Edition comes with a DLC voucher for the following:

• Enhanced Costume Sets: White Spectre and Night Spectre)
• Vermillion War Club (Axe)
• Glistening Red Mercury Skill Upgrade Item (Medium)

The deal applies to physical copies of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Day One Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X available at Amazon, GameStop, and Target.

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a souls-like action RPG that takes place during China's Ming Dynasty. It offers a deep look at its mythology and history--both of which make for an impressive backdrop during its intense boss battles. Our Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review gave it an 8/10 for its incredible level design and slick combat.

While this deal only applies to the Xbox and PS5 physical editions, PC players can also save on Wuchang: Fallen Feathers right now over at Fanatical, where you can grab the standard edition for $39 (was $50) or the Deluxe Edition for $46.79 (was $60). Both games are eligible for Fanatical's Scream Sale promotion, which gets you a free bonus mystery game when you spend $15 or more on a single order, plus a 5% off voucher for your next purchase.

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Maybe you've noticed, but everywhere you look now, skating is back.

Though skateboarding games once dominated the gaming scene in the 2000s, the well appeared to all but dry up as the ambitions of the games industry evolved through the decades. Recently, however, there's been a resurgence of skating games, and an audience made up of both oldheads and fresh-faced players alike has been showing up for them. It feels safe to say there's still an appetite for these kinds of titles. With the early-access release of EA's Skate--a revival of a series that once took up a lot of space in this industry--as well as the acclaimed releases of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater remakes, the once-dying genre seems primed for a comeback.

I first clocked this resurgence a while ago while playing an entirely different kind of skate game: a remarkably chill longboarding game called Driftwood. In Driftwood, you take on the role of a pretty cool sloth who carves and bombs--in skating parlance, to "bomb" means to ride down a huge hill--picturesque mountainsides. As a guy who longboarded back in high school and primarily cruised through the city, Driftwood brought me back to what first turned me onto skating--the rush of wind in my admittedly unprotected hair as I barreled down derelict roads and hills, and the satisfying (not to mention casual) coolness I'd feel swerving through throngs of walkers and traffic. It feels suiting, then, that the game that reminded me why I loved skating also opened my eyes to just how many skating games had emerged in the past few years.

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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (Digital)

$39.89 (was $60)

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Digital)

$41.88 (was $60)

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass

$20.88 (was $30) | Includes Torna - The Golden Country

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If you've ever wanted to try the Xenoblade Chronicles series, you now have the perfect opportunity to dive in. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Switch is on sale for only $39.89 (was $60) at Amazon and Walmart. This deal is specifically for the digital edition; once you buy a code from either retailer, you can redeem it on the Nintendo eShop. Both retailers are also offering steep discounts on the digital edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and the Expansion Pass, which comes with the lengthy standalone sequel Torna - The Golden Country. With these two deals, you're effectively saving about $30 compared to buying Xenoblade 2 and Torna directly from the eShop.

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Lego Fortnite Deals

Save big on Supply Llama, Durr Burger Restaurant, and more.

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Fortnite fans can get four of the official Lego sets based on the game for all-time low prices at Amazon. Most notably, the 691-piece Supply Llama model is on sale for only $26 (was $40). For an even cheaper Fortnite Lego set, check out the 193-piece Durrr Burger for only $8.79 (was $15). The Durrr Burger is one of two Fortnite sets from last year's launch lineup that Lego is retiring soon. The other one is Peely Bone, which is selling for full price at the moment. The other two Fortnite Lego deals are on playsets that launched in June. The 546-piece Durrr Burger Restaurant is down to only $52 (was $65), while the 250-piece Peely and Sparkplug's Camp is up for grabs for $18.39 (was $23.

Lego Fortnite Deals at Amazon

• Supply Llama (691 pieces) -- $26 ($40)
• Durrr Burger (193 pieces) -- $8.79 ($15) | Retiring soon
• Durrr Burger Restaurant (546 pieces) -- $52 ($65)
• Peely & Sparkplug’s Camp (250 pieces) -- $18.39 ($23)

The four largest Fortnite Lego sets are selling for full price at Amazon, including the recently released 2,503-piece Mecha Team Leader robot. That said, if you're interested in both the Supply Llama and the 954-piece Battle Bus, Walmart has restocked an exclusive Lego Fortnite 2-in-1 Bundle for $110 (was $140). Since the Battle Bus retails for $100, you're essentially paying $10 for the Supply Llama.

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Grand Theft Auto 6 is still seven months away from release, but there are already rumors that Rockstar Games has recruited Drake and DJ Khaled to lend their songs to the game and potentially have their own in-game radio stations as well. Now, rapper Skrilla says that his viral hit "Doot Doot (6 7)" is also going to be in GTA 6.

Skrilla made the claim during his recent appearance on Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. "I'm waiting for GTA 6 to come out… '6 7' is on there, too," said Skrilla. He later added, "I'm going to be my own person on there, playing my own music."

The Grand Theft Auto games have traditionally had large soundtracks and multiple radio stations. Grand Theft Auto 5 alone had 22 radio stations, including a few hosted by music artists. That game was also likely the final appearance for DJ Lazlow, who was voiced by Lazlow Jones in every game from Grand Theft Auto 3 through 5. Jones quit Rockstar in 2020 and recently cast doubt on any chance of returning.

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Electronic Arts has not announced any official sales data for Battlefield 6, but one report from an analyst claims the game may have approached a Call of Duty-sized launch with 6.5 million copies sold in its first few days.

Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics wrote that the game reached those sales numbers across all platforms, citing its own internal estimates. This would work to more than $350 million in gross revenue, according to Elliott.

"It's closer to Call of Duty-tier numbers than any of EA's premium-shooter efforts so far. But the question now is whether or not EA can foster this successful launch into a platform that stands the test of time," Elliott said.

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