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Adult Swim's Robot Chicken: The Complete Series Box Set Launching Next Month

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 03:31
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Adult Swim has been home to several iconic TV series over the years, but when it comes to riffing on pop culture, nothing compares to Robot Chicken. The legendary stop-motion animated series has been around for 20 years now, and soon all 11 seasons of the show will be available in a new DVD box set, Robot Chicken: The Complete Series, launching on October 21. Preorders for the collection are available for $105 at Amazon.

Robot Chicken: The Complete Series (DVD) $100 | Releases October 21

Developed by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, Robot Chicken was essentially an animated version of the Twisted Toyfare Theater comics seen in the monthly Toyfair magazine published by Wizard Entertainment. Senreich had worked as Wizard's editorial director, and after collaborating with Green on the web-series Sweet J Presents, the pair started work on Robot Chicken for Adult Swim. If you've never seen it, the show primarily lampoons movies, TV series, and comic books, using various action figures that have been brought to life via stop-motion animation.

What set it apart from other parodies was that the show pushed its sketches to the extreme, with early examples being Optimus Prime getting his prostate checked or the disembodied head of Walt Disney going on a rampage--via a mechanized body--to satiate his hunger for the flesh of Cuban children. Each episode was around 12 minutes long and crammed with sketches, many of which featured celebrity voice-actors.

While special features haven't been revealed yet, we do know that all 223 episodes are included here, including the longer specials themed around Star Wars, DC, Christmas, The Walking Dead, and Archie Comics. While there will be more Robot Chicken in the future, the show is moving away from seasons and there will instead be quarterly specials.

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Some of Adult Swim's other fan-favorite series have received similar DVD box set collections over the years--including one of the network's longest-running animated series, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The show follows the surreal lives of sentient fast food products Master Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad across 12 seasons and two theatrical films. Fans can grab the giant 20-disc Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The Baffler Meal Complete Collection, which includes all 12 seasons of the show on DVD, as well as the first feature film, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters For DVD. The collection is available for $90 at Amazon. The second movie, Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm, is available separately on Blu-ray for $14 or 4K for $22.

Another standout series from Adult Swim's roster is Metalocalypse. The series follows the world's greatest death metal band, Dethklok, and the sinister forces watching over them. While the storyline begins as a lighthearted homage to heavy metal music and culture, it gradually evolves over its four seasons into a heavy metal-tinged epic about the end of the world, culminating in a two-part film finale. The Metalocalypse: The Complete Series DVD box set includes all the episodes of the TV series and the first feature film, The DoomStar Requiem, for $51.42 (was $125). To complete the saga, you can also grab the second film, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar on Blu-ray for $14.25.

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Skate Season 1 Will Give The Game A New "Golden Hour" Look

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 03:24

EA's new Skate is finally playable for everyone via free Early Access. Although the skateboarding feels good, most players don't love the Fortnite-ification (or the copious microtransactions and Sims-esque looking character models) of the iconic skate sim. The developers at Full Circle have heard these complaints about the high-contrast visuals and, with the imminent launch of Season 1, will address the game's look to feel "more grounded and lived in."

In a lengthy X post, Full Circle reiterated that the look of the game is ever-evolving. Referencing an August 15 blog, where the team promised that Skate's aesthetic would improve to add "even more detail and personality," Full Circle revealed what this "detail and personality" will start to look like when Season 1 drops on October 7.

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The change, as part of update .28 arriving on the same day as Season 1, gives San Vansterdam a "more grounded and lived in" feel. What Full Circle showed off was a drop in contrast, washing the world in a golden glow. The team said this is "San Van at 'Golden Hour.'"

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Fortnitemares 2025: What We Know About Fortnite's Upcoming Spooky Season

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 03:18

With each new day we're inching closer and closer to a new edition of Fortnitemares, the annual spooky battle royale event that Fortnite holds each October. While Epic has not yet announced this year's event, or even teased it, there's no doubt it's coming--Fortnitemares is one of Fortnite's most beloved annual traditions.

There have been several leaks about this year's Fortnite Halloween party--about cosmetics and gameplay changes alike--so we actually know a decent amount about what to expect even though Epic hasn't begun promoting it. Let's take a look at what we know, and think we know, so far about Fortnitemares 2025.

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We don't know, but there will be major Fortnite updates on both October 2 (for the new OG season) and October 9 (for the new Festival season), and either of those dates could also mark the start of the new Fortnitemares. It's worth noting that the new OG season is Season 6, which originally gave us the first proper Fortnitemares event back in 2018, so it would make plenty of sense to start this year's Fortnitemares at the same time. But, again, we don't know when Fortnitemares 2025 will begin. We just have educated guesses.

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Hades 2 Hits 1.0 Release, Patch Notes Reveal Big Changes

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 03:04

Hades 2 has officially launched in full, and the day-one patch notes reveal just how far the game has come since it started its early-access journey. Currently available for PC and Switch consoles, the 1.0 version of Hades arrives with a substantial number of changes to the game, ranging from minor tweaks to new additions that'll keep you exploring the Underworld for hours on end.

Some of the biggest highlights here include the true ending of the game, so if you want to see how Princess Melinoe's story really concludes, you'll want to go give Chronos a good kicking. Supergiant Games added that this ending will not change key events in the game, and earning it will unlock the final Vow of Rivals rank. Getting to that ending is quite the achievement, and one that will be celebrated with some digital kudos, as 50 different achievements have been unlocked as well.

You do not need to start the game over to earn any achievements, so once you load it up, you may be pleasantly surprised to find these retroactively added to your account. Players can also expect new artwork--like visual effects, environmental art, and other visual improvements--new music to listen to, more decorations to liven up the Crossroads, and even more Keepsakes to collect. Beyond that, there are scores of tweaks to virtually every part of Hades 2, from combat to character animations and much more.

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Borderlands 4 Patch Notes Add FOV Slider On Console, Stability And Performance Improvements, And More

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 02:42

A major new patch for Borderlands 4 has arrived, adding the promised field of view (FOV) slider on console, making stability and performance improvements, and tweaking some rewards and progression elements.

It's a beefy patch, but it's not the end of Gearbox's ongoing support, as the developer also said there were "too many" buffs for Vault Hunters to fit into this update, so these changes are coming in their own balance update that is targeting release early next week. That said, this newest patch does indeed contain Vault Hunter changes and balance adjustments for Harlowe the Gravitar, Amon the Forgeknight, Vex the Siren, and Rafa the Exo-Soldier. You can see the specific changes in the patch notes below.

Since Borderlands 4 launched earlier this month, players on console and PC have complained about stability and performance issues, and this patch addresses both of those concerns. It also addresses instances of crashes, hitching, and low FPS. Gearbox said it's work continues and it will make "further improvements to stability and performance" in the future.

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Marvel's Wolverine - Gameplay, Release Date, And Everything We Know

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 02:17

Over the last couple of years, developer Insomniac Games has earned critical acclaim for its work on Marvel's Spider-Man series. Following two main Spider-Man games and the Miles Morales game, the studio's next project is one that has Marvel fans excited as a legendary mutant is stepping back into the spotlight.

The last time that Wolverine had a solo game was all the way back in 2009 with X-Men Origins: Wolverine. A tie-in game to the film of the same name, Raven Software's single-player adventure was a gruesome and action-packed spectacle of blood, guts, and adamantium claws. More than a decade later, Insomniac's take on the X-Man is looking like a spiritual successor, and while the game is still deep in development, a few new details about Marvel's Wolverine have been revealed recently.

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PlayStation Plus Premium Adding More PS1 And PS2 Classics Soon

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 01:49

More PlayStation classics are coming to PlayStation Plus Premium before the end of the year, with Sony announcing a pair of well-loved fighting game threequels and a remake of a beloved action-adventure game are all joining the service.

Sony announced Soul Calibur 3, Tekken 3, and Tomb Raider: Anniversary will be playable for PS Plus Premium subscribers, the service's most expensive tier, later this year. The news came as part of Sony's most recent PlayStation State of Play presentation.

Tekken 3 originally released on PS1 in 1998 and is often regarded as one of the best fighting games of all time, and was the first entry in the series to introduce the "Tekken Force" sidescrolling beat-'em-up mode.

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Arrival Screenwriter's Debut Sci-Fi Novel Sounds Pretty Cool

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 01:45
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Arrival was one of the best movies of 2016, earning “Universal Acclaim” on Metacritic and landing Academy Awards nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Cinematography, among many others. The screenwriter for Arrival, Eric Heisserer, is now set to release his debut novel--Simultaneous: A Novel--on October 28. It sounds every bit as impressive as Arrival, and it’s already earning tons of early praise. Preorders are now open at Amazon, so give it a look if you want a mind-bending thriller to help ease you into these chilly fall nights.

Simultaneous: A Novel (Hardcover) $28 | Releases October 28

Simultaneous follows Grant Lukather, a federal agent working in the Predictive Analytics department of Homeland Security. He’s tasked with listening to potential terrorists’ conversations and preempting any attacks. And when he learns of a potential explosion in New Mexico, he’ll set out on a mission with unexpectedly high stakes.

Along the way, he’ll meet up with Sarah Newcomb--a therapist who has recently discovered a strange phenomenon while practicing hypnosis. The two, along with help from one of Newcomb’s patients, will set out on a thrilling quest that takes place across not just multiple locations, but multiple timelines and consciousnesses. The novel is earning plenty of praise from big names like Josh Malerman, the author of Bird Box, who said “Heisserer has outdone himself.” Leigh Bardugo, the author behind the Shadow and Bone trilogy, called it, “A twisty, mind-bending thriller that will keep you guessing until the final gut punch.”

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Since Simultaneous: A Novel doesn’t release until October 28, you can bide your time by watching the Arrival 4K Blu-ray, which is just $16.21 on Amazon. It includes both the 4K and standard Blu-ray versions of the film, along with a selection of bonus features that detail the movie's creation, as well as the scientific and anthropological ideas underlying its sci-fi concepts.

Looking for more mind-bending novels? Check out 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami or Bright Eternity by Daniel Zeigler. The former follows Aomame, a character who notices the world around her is suddenly starting to look different--and she believes she somehow has entered a parallel reality. A paperback version is available for $14.87 (was $22), though there’s also a newly released 1Q84 Hardcover from The Folio Society that looks absolutely stunning, thanks to a vibrant purple design and surreal illustrations.

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Resident Evil Requiem For Switch 2 Was Not A "Massive Challenge," Capcom Says

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 01:10

Capcom developers have discussed the upcoming Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Requiem, saying the studio was impressed by the hardware and that it "just made sense."

Producer Masato Kumazawa told VGC, that, "We were surprised in a good way about how smooth the process was for us" to bring Requiem to Switch 2.

"It just made sense that we felt that we don't need to wait on this one or do a separate project after the main game; we can just bring the main game to this hardware immediately," he said.

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Call Of Duty Dev Does "Worry" About Fatigue As Black Ops 7 Arrives Right After Black Ops 6

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 00:46

Back-to-back Black Ops game releases are somewhat worrying from a fatigue perspective for Call of Duty developer Treyarch. Black Ops 7 is set to launch November 14, just a little more than a year after Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Speaking with CharlieIntel, Treyarch senior director of production Yale Miller discussed whether launching Black Ops 7 right after Black Ops 6 was a concern for the team. "I think the honest answer is yes. I worry about that," said Miller via Dexerto. "Obviously, there was a plan with the two [Modern Warfare] games and then this. We'll see what the franchise does in the future."

Miller pointed out that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 followed a similar pattern in 2022 and 2023, respectively. To combat possible Black Ops fatigue, Miller laid out Treyarch's strategy with Black Ops 7.

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Preorders For The Vampiric Soulslike Code Vein II Are Now Live

Game News - Fri, 09/26/2025 - 00:39
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Code Vein, the anime Souls-like from 2019, is finally getting a sequel when Code Vein II launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 7. Early gameplay footage looks promising, showing off a post-apocalyptic world filled with deadly enemies players will face off against in a frantic, Dark Souls-inspired combat system. Preorders for the game are live now--so if you're planning to start the new year with the game, consider reserving a copy ahead of time. There are multiple versions available--including a $70 standard edition, $90 Digital Deluxe Edition, $100 Ultimate Edition, and a giant $180 Collector's Edition. Preordering even gets you a few exclusive preorder bonuses, and a few editions also let you play the game 72 hours early.

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Preorder any version of Code Vein II, and you’ll unlock the Stylized Forma Set. This DLC includes two in-game pieces of gear: the Twin Fangs of the Lone Wolf weapon and Forma Face Paint.

Additionally, the Digital Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector's Edition all offer up to 72-hour early access to the full game, starting January 27.

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Metal Gear Solid Delta's Fox Hunt Mode Launching In October, No Microtransactions Or Cross-Play

Game News - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 23:03

As part of Konami's Tokyo Game Show briefing today, the company announced that Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater's Fox Hunt multiplayer mode will launch on October 30.

Fox Hunt, which was previously announced, is an evolution of Metal Gear Online. The mode puts players into "cat-and-mouse encounters" as players must sneak around and survive.

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Fox Hunt supports online matches with up to 12 players, and there will be two modes. The first of these is called Survival Capture, and it's described as a "tense, multi-phase mission" where players must capture Kerotan frogs. The number of frogs decreases as the match continues.

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Ghost Of Yotei Review - Lone Wolf

Games Reviews - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 23:00

In 2020's Ghost of Tsushima, protagonist Jin Sakai is a samurai, part of Japan's ruling class during the Kamakura period in which the game is set. When Khotun Khan and his Mongolian army attack Jin's home island of Tsushima, the samurai is unable to repel the invading force as the noble warrior he was forged to be, and must instead sever his honor by becoming the fearsome "Ghost." Yet adopting underhanded tactics to gain the edge comes at a cost, as Jin is forced to grapple with sacrificing his relationships, his moral code, and everything he once stood for in an effort to defeat an unconventional foe.

In Ghost of Yotei, protagonist Atsu doesn't have to make such choices. She's not a samurai, but a wandering mercenary from an ignoble family--a family that was slaughtered at the hands of a gang of violent outlaws known as the Yotei Six. With everything taken from her, Atsu's gender and lowly status mean she has no fixed standing in Japanese society during the early 1600s.

Alone and consumed by revenge, she carves her own path forward, adopting the mantle of the onryo, a vengeful spirit from Japanese folklore that's able to inflict harm in the world of the living. Like Jin, Atsu becomes a symbol--one that strikes fear into the hearts of her enemies as her legend grows. But while this parallel is notable, it's the differences between Jin and Atsu that stand out the most.

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Forza Horizon 6 Release Window, Platforms (Including PS5), Setting, And Everything Else We Know

Game News - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 22:53

During Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast, the company officially announced the next Forza Horizon game, Forza Horizon 6. As suspected, it's set in Japan and will launch in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release to come later. It's still relatively early days for the next Forza Horizon game, but for now, here's everything we know about the game.

When will Forza Horizon 6 be released?

Forza Horizon 6 is coming in 2026. A more specific date has not been announced, but fans can wishlist the game now.

Forza Horizon 6 platforms

Forza Horizon 6 is in development for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release to follow sometime post-launch. Microsoft also recently announced Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for PS5, and these releases are part of Microsoft's strategy of launching its own games on rival platforms to bring in more money. In fact, a report said Microsoft may bring all of its big games to PS5.

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Ninja Gaiden 4 Could Be The Easiest--Or Toughest--Game In The Series To Date

Game News - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 22:44

There are three certainties in life: Death, taxes, and Ninja Gaiden games kicking your butt. Long before souls-like games were the focal point for discussions on video game difficulty, Ninja Gaiden was testing the reflexes of players with its signature fast-paced action. For Ninja Gaiden 4, you can expect the game to keep you on your toes, but if you'd rather have a more leisurely hack-and-slash experience, you'll be catered to as well. For those of you who want the complete opposite, you might want to stock up on spare controllers if you decide to play the game on its highest difficulty settings, as a single mistake can spell the end of your run.

Ninja Gaiden 4 will allow players to choose from three core difficulties--Hero, Normal, and Hard. Hero Mode can be customized through menu settings, and when active, protagonists Ryu Hayabusa and Yakumo can focus purely on fighting as the mode enables automatic blocking, evasion, healing, and movement features. Each setting can be toggled on or off at any time during the campaign, and it's designed to help familiarize you with the intense action of Ninja Gaiden 4.

Once the campaign has been cleared for the first time, the Master Ninja difficulty mode will be unlocked. This increases the challenge, as even a single hit could mean death. Tougher enemy-types will appear sooner in the campaign, they'll strike from beyond your view, and they'll hit harder than ever before. To make things even more difficult, soldiers wielding rocket launchers will be positioned before each checkpoint, so you'll need to be on high alert constantly. This difficulty option cannot be changed during the campaign, so once you select it, you're locked in for a painful experience.

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Marvel Star Gemma Chan Joins Cast Of 007: First Light

Game News - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 22:02

The upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light has added another big name to its celebrity cast. British actress Gemma Chan--known for her roles in Transformers: The Last Knight, Crazy Rich Asians, and Captain Marvel--will appear in First Light as the character Selina Tan.

She's described as a "brilliant and passionate academic with a background in psychology and game theory." The character, who works at MI6, played a "critical role" in helping James Bond earn his 00 status.

This is not Chan's first video game role, as she also portrayed Erys in Diablo IV. Chan lent her voice and likeness to 007 First Light--check out the new trailer below.

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Monster Hunter Wilds New Update Adds Final Fantasy 14 Jobs And More

Game News - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 21:15

On the opening night of Gamescom last month, Capcom and Square Enix revealed a Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 14 collaboration that will touch the worlds of both games. Now, Capcom has revealed that its side of the crossover is starting Monday, September 29 with the arrival of its Free Title Update 3. That news came with a fresh trailer that shows off what happens when the worlds of Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 14 collide.

As seen in the trailer, FF14's Omega Planetes has found a way into the Monster Hunter world, and it's going to take some teamwork to defeat this mechanical monstrosity. To combat Omega Planetes, two new FF14 jobs are being introduced in Wilds: Dark Knight and Pictomancer. The former gives players Dark Knight-themed armor that can create damage-absorbing barriers and push back against heavy attacks. Pictomancers essentially create images that unleash powerful spells against their enemies.

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Bruce Lee Enters The World Of Assassination In New Hitman Level

Game News - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 21:00

A new Elusive Target mission will go live soon in Hitman: World of Assassination, and this time, Agent 47 will be teaming up with the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee to take down his mark. The Infiltrator Elusive Target mission will activate on September 25 and it runs through November 20.

This event will see Agent 47 infiltrate a secretive martial arts tournament run by a criminal syndicate at the Himmapan Hotel in Bangkok. Bruce Lee stars as Agent Lee, an operative aiming to win the entire tournament and uncover the identity of the Concord Union's supreme leader. While Lee is busy throwing hands and feet, Agent 47 will be tasked with identifying and neutralizing any threats targeting his ally.

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Honkai: Nexus Anima Story, Trailers, Characters, And Everything Else We Know

Game News - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 19:48

Honkai: Nexus Anima is the next chapter in the HoYoverse, and we've recently gotten more details about what the game is going to be about. The Honkai franchise has always been known for its anime-style graphics, quick and fluid combat, and addictive gameplay that keeps players coming back for more with every new installment. While Honkai: Nexus Anima is keeping many of those same elements, the developers are also changing up the core gameplay loop in some significant ways. Of course, you can still expect a similar feeling as the four previous games, but Nexus Anima is breathing some fresh ideas into the franchise.

While we don't know everything about the new Honkai title, we've seen plenty of gameplay and heard enough details to get a good idea of what it has in store for the community. Below, you can see everything that we currently know about Honkai: Nexus Anima, including its release date, trailers, gameplay, and all other details in between.

When will Honkai: Nexus Anima be released?

At the time of writing, a release date for Honkai: Nexus Anima has not been announced by the developers at miHoYo. The game was only just recently formally announced on August 28, 2025, with some official screenshots, trailers, and information coming with that announcement.

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Forza Horizon 6 Races Into Japan In Official Teaser Trailer

Game News - Thu, 09/25/2025 - 18:52

Forza Horizon 6 has been officially revealed, and as rumors indicated, the next chapter in the racing series will see the Horizon Festival move to Japan. Officially unveiled in an Instagram teaser video ahead of the Xbox showcase at Tokyo Game Show, the game launches in 2026 and it will be available on Xbox Game Pass.

Rumors of a new Forza Horizon game began picking up earlier this year following leaks from reliable sources. After an Australian car import company uploaded an Instagram post that showed a rare compact Japanese car being scanned by a Playground Games employee. This is also the first new Forza Horizon game in quite some time, as the last entry was Forza Horizon 5 in 2021.

Since then, there have been big changes at Microsoft as it adopted a multiplatform release strategy, bringing several of its titles to PlayStation 5. Forza Horizon 5 was the best-selling game on PS5 this year, per gaming analyst Alinea, and across its lifetime, the game reached 50 million players across all platforms.

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