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Elden Ring Nightreign DLC Could Launch By End Of March 2026
While From Software may be turning some of its heads toward The Duskbloods, the whole team isn't done with Elden Ring Nightreign yet, as the Japanese developer is working on DLC for the rougelike/souls-like that’s apparently slated to launch by the end of March 2026.
According to a second-quarter earnings report, parent company Kadokawa revealed that Elden Ring Nightreign "performed well beyond initial expectations." The goal for the Japanese publishing conglomerate is for Elden Ring, Elden Ring Nightreign, and its DLC to reach "further sales growth." To achieve this, the company said From Software has "multiple game titles in the development pipeline, both for consoles and mobile platforms."
"From Software is currently developing Elden Ring Nightreign DLC (planned for release in FY2025), Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (planned for release in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2), and The Duskbloods (planned for release in 2026)," Kadokawa said in the report, which was released on November 6. "A mobile game for [the supernatural mystery monga] Oshi no Ko is under development (distribution is planned to begin in 2026)."
Continue Reading at GameSpotWarhammer 40K MMO Canceled By Marvel Rivals Publisher
Near the beginning of November, word broke that Marvel Rivals publisher NetEase had shut down Fantastic Pixel Castle, the studio founded by former World of Warcraft lead system designer Greg Street that was working on an MMORPG project called Ghost. Now, NetEase has shut down another developer and ended work on a Warhammer 40K MMO as well.
As reported by Massively Overpowered, Jackalyptic Games--NetEase's first-party studio behind the Warhammer 40K MMO--is being closed and its game has been cancelled. The news was confirmed in a statement by studio head Jack Emmert.
"I'm here to share a note that after nearly three and a half years working with NetEase Games as a first party studio, our partnership will be coming to an end," wrote Emmert in a statement. "As we navigate this transition, our talented team members will be exploring new opportunities. If you're looking for passionate, creative professionals who bring excellence and collaboration to everything they do, please don't hesitate to reach out."
Continue Reading at GameSpotGoodnight Universe Review - The Before Your Eyes Team Does It Again
My third child is due in January. When my wife and I sent our first child to kindergarten, we were among the youngest parents in our school community. But when this next baby is grown up and ready for school, I'll be over 40. I sometimes think about how our kids get more or less time with us on this planet based on when we had them. I'll be in this child's life for less time than I was in their siblings' lives, necessarily. It's simple, unconquerable math, and it bums me out. I promise myself I'll stay healthy and attentive to the best of my ability so that I can wring every last day out of my life with them. But even in the best-case scenario, there's no catching up in years. How do I make those days count when they feel so numbered? How can I make up for lost time? Goodnight Universe, the next game from a team comprised mainly of those who made Before Your Eyes, explores this space magnificently and, as should be expected if you played the team's last game, to heartwrenching effect.
In Goodnight Universe, you take on the novel role of a baby named Issac. Played in first-person and using optional camera tracking (on PC, but not consoles) like Before Your Eyes, you'll live out Issac's unexpectedly adventurous life. Early on, you'll meet his parents and sister, as well as his grandfather and other significant figures who enter his life. As an adult, Issac narrates his memories from infancy, and you'll live them out yourself, smashing the tray attached to your highchair, playing with your teething toys, and finding yourself utterly mesmerized by the children's TV show, Gilbert the Goat.
While these sound like typical things a baby would do, it doesn't take long for Issac to admit he was different--special, even. According to Issac, from birth, he could think fluently and problem-solve like an adult. He could even go beyond those behaviors. As a telekinetic, he's able to move things with his mind or read people's thoughts. In gameplay terms, you'll perform these supernatural feats using a controller if you prefer, but more engaging is to use camera tracking and perform them with your own face and hands.
Continue Reading at GameSpotArc Raiders Is On An Upward Arc, Surpassing Helldivers 2 All-Time Peak Concurrent Players On Steam
Like Huntr/x from KPop Demon Hunters, Arc Raiders is going up, up, up when it comes to concurrent players on Steam. The extraction shooter set a new record for peak concurrent count with 462,488 people on November 9, according to SteamDB.
That means Arc Raiders saw over 100,000 more players from the game's launch weekend peak concurrent count of roughly 354,000 people. After launching October 30, Arc Raiders immediately broke a Steam concurrent-players record for extraction shooters with PvP features. However, now there are no caveats for the milestone, since the game has toppled Helldivers 2's peak on Valve's storefront. Steam continues to show Arc Raiders as the No. 1 best-selling title as well as listed high up on most-played games.
Arc Raiders has seen strong player engagement from the jump. Developer Embark Studios offered in-game compensation to players who experienced server issues November 2. That came just days after the servers were slammed from player demand at launch. All of this data points to Embark making the right call to release Arc Raiders between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, two of the biggest game releases of the year. It's not, however, one of the top 20 most popular Steam games of all time--though it's not far off.
Continue Reading at GameSpotDeath Stranding 2 Exoskeleton Brings The Game Into The Real World
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach fans have a lot of themed merchandise to choose from, but anyone looking for something that thematically fits the game and offers some utilitarian use will want to check out this next collaboration: an actual--and functional--exoskeleton that'll put some pep in your step.
As part of its partnership with Kojima Productions, manufacturer Dnsys has revealed the Death Stranding 2 Z1 Exoskeleton, a limited-edition co-designed by the studio's art director, Yoji Shinkawa. There's no pricing yet for the exoskeleton ahead of its December 2 release, but considering that a basic Z1 model for both legs costs $1,500--and can go up to $2,800 for the model that includes hip support and other extras--that should give you an idea of what to expect here.
This should make carrying groceries easier.
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Indonesia Considers Video Game "Restrictions" After School Bombing
After a devastating attack left almost 100 people injured in an Indonesian school, the country's president is now mulling over the idea of "restricting online games" because they allegedly make "violence a normal thing."
According to a Bloomberg report, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered his cabinet to look into what the restrictions would look like following a police investigation into the violent attack. Subianto didn't clarify what restrictions he and his team had in mind. However, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said they're looking at Krafton Inc.'s battle royale shooter PUBG, which is immensely popular in Indonesia.
"We're thinking about restrictions because, in these games, there [are] many different kinds of weapons," Hadi said. "It's easy to learn. And, psychologically, it makes violence a normal thing."
Continue Reading at GameSpotEven The Empire State Building Is Dunking On GTA 6's Delay
It feels like everyone on the internet has piled up on Rockstar Games after it delayed Grand Theft Auto 6 yet again, and even the social media team for New York City's most famous skyscraper is joining in the mass display of scaudenfredue.
Quoting Rockstar's news of the delay on X, the Empire State Building's account quipped in a post: "It took one year to build me." On the surface level, it's funny seeing another mainstream brand chime in on a significant news story from the gaming industry, though building a 102-story tower is obviously a much different feat than developing a video game.
It took one year to build me https://t.co/6oSg4o6az6
— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) November 7, 2025Planning for the Empire State Building's construction began in 1929, with construction taking around 13 months from 1930 to 1931. The building's construction was a massive operation, with at least 3,400 workers at its peak.
Continue Reading at GameSpotFortnite's Next Update Will Add Giant Donuts Falling From The Sky
Fortnite's latest crossover event with The Simpsons--which includes multiple Simpsons-themed skins and a new map inspired by Springfield--is one of the game's most successful events ever, with over three million concurrent players logging in over the weekend. A new short, uploaded today on the official Fortnite YouTube channel, shows how Epic Games will up the ante in tomorrow's update--if you plan to log in, keep watching the skis...er, skies.
The short features Homer and Professor Frink speaking about the shard Homer has installed into his TV remote. Frink wants to analyze it, but Homer isn't through using it, as he immediately transforms a nearby round cloud into a massive donut, which falls from the sky. Homer then transforms Frink into a new version of Peely dressed as the professor.
The video then shifts to gameplay footage, which showcases massive donuts falling from the sky all over the Springfield map. We also get new glimpses of some upcoming skins: Lisa Simpson, who is riding in a mech like her brother Bart; Moe Szyslak, the grumpy bartender; and Peely dressed as Professor Frink from the animated short, which seems to be the second skin available in the Springfielder Peely portion of the current battle pass.
Continue Reading at GameSpotPope Francis Says AI Innovation Must Honor The Sanctity Of Human Life
Generational artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere these days, as between ambitious projects to develop super intelligence and AI being integrated into our everyday life, it seems inescapable. With concerns and valid criticism around the use of AI mounting, several authority figures have spoken about the risks and dangers of the technology, and now the Pope himself has urged leaders in this field to create something that respects human life.
"Technological innovation can be a form of participation in the divine act of creation," Pope Francis posted on X. "It carries an ethical and spiritual weight, for every design choice expresses a vision of humanity. The Church therefore calls all builders of AI to cultivate moral discernment as a fundamental part of their work--to develop systems that reflect justice, solidarity, and a genuine reverence for life."
This echoes the Pope's thoughts on AI that he shared on the Vatican website, saying that AI poses a risk that could make people forget "how to recognize and cherish all that is truly human" as usage of AI increases. Since generative AI has taken off over the last few years, its impact has been felt across numerous industries--specifically the creative arts fields where programs like Midjourney have seen the lives of artists negatively impacted.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSony State Of Play Japan Livestream Announced For This Week
A new State of Play livestream has been announced for this week, but this time, it's going to be a little different. Sony has confirmed that State of Play Japan will be broadcast on November 11 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET, and the show will be focused on games created in Japan and across Asia. Voice actor Yuki Kaji will also host the livestream, which will be in Japanese with English subtitles and will run for over 40 minutes.
"From beloved series to distinctive indie creations, the show, hosted by voice actor Yuki Kaji, will be packed with great games, interviews, and new looks at anticipated titles," Sony said.
As for the games, Sony has several products being developed in Japan and Asia, like the upcoming fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls from Guilty Gear studio Arc System Works. Phantom Blade Zero--one of several wuxia-inspired action games that have popped up lately--would also be a good fit, and Capcom has several projects of its own, like next year's Resident Evil Requiem, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Pragmata.
Continue Reading at GameSpotWhoops, Pillsbury Just Gave Us A Look At Yoshi In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
While we still await the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, an unlikely source has provided a great look at Yoshi in the sequel. A Pillsbury box showcases the green dinosaur alongside Mario as part of a promotional collaboration for the film.
Tops Friendly Markets, a supermarket chain in the northeastern US, listed the Pillsbury sugar cookies shaped like Yoshi eggs over the weekend. The cute character was teased at the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but this retailer leak seemingly confirms Yoshi will play a role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
a look at Yoshi for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie via Pillsbury https://t.co/VAIYSAF9me pic.twitter.com/st0Q0GLZIw
— Wario64 (@Wario64) November 9, 2025Not only that, but the back of the Pillsbury box heavily implies that Bowser Jr. will be a new addition to the movie's cast. There is a kid-friendly activity to trace a path for Mario and Yoshi across the galaxy on the packaging. Intriguingly, Bowser Jr.'s mark serves as a dead-end option.
Continue Reading at GameSpotStranger Things Actor Has A Great Response For GTA 6 Delay
The Stranger Things finale is almost here, with Season 5 arriving on Netflix on November 26. The season will be broken up into three parts, with the second part arriving on Christmas and the finale on New Year's Eve. It's been an almost decade-long journey for Jane, Will, Mike, Lucas, and Dustin, but in that time, GTA 6 has still yet to be released.
Having some fun on the red carpet of the premiere, Gatem Matarazoo, who plays Dustin, was asked by IGN how he feels about the second delay for the highly anticipated game.
"Guys, we got a whole series of [Stranger Things] before we got GTA 6. We got seasons one through five before GTA 6. I was 11 years old when GTA 5 came out. I'm now an adult. I'm in my 20s," he joked, but understood that sometimes these things take time, and he'll be ready when it finally gets released.
Continue Reading at GameSpotIf You Liked Doom’s Heavy Metal Soundtrack, Mick Gordon’s Next Project Will Go Even Harder
Celebrated video game composer Mick Gordon has revealed that he is working on his first full video game soundtrack in five years, for the upcoming FPS game Defect. The cyberpunk-themed asymmetric shooter will see Gordon bring his skills to the game, and for this project, he's aiming to push the music to the very edge of what's possible using his signature talent for heavy sounds and distortion.
"It's celebrating that deformity, almost like some form of rebellion," Gordon said to PC Gamer. "I'm always trying to push it, always trying to push it more. Like, how heavy can we get it? I'm really exploring the extremes of distortion with this project. How distorted can you get it, where you lose the musicality, and then bring it back."
Gordon added that he'll make use of synthesizer sounds traditionally associated with the cyberpunk genre, and he has a few ideas of how to put his own spin on those instruments. "Setting that background theme against this dystopian cyberpunk world gave me all sorts of ideas, especially with regards to synthesizers, and how synths should resemble analog machinery in a way," Gordon said. "Something that's palpable and tangible, and it must be alive within the sort of grimness of the cityscapes that this game takes place in."
Continue Reading at GameSpotBest Third-Party PS5 Pro Controller Is On Sale For Lowest Price Ever
Victrix Pro BFG PlayStation Controller: Tekken 8 Edition
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The best modular controller for PS5, Xbox, and PC is on sale for a massive discount at Amazon for a limited time. PlayStation gamers can get the Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controller for a new all-time best price. The standard white edition and the Tekken 8-inspired model are available for $120 (was $200). The Xbox version of the white Pro BFG is also on sale for the same price. The PlayStation and Xbox editions of the Pro BFG are officially licensed and both work wirelessly on PC, too. Amazon doesn't list an end date for these deals, so don't wait too long if interested.
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