October 20, 2026

Nintendo “clearly revised” its messaging on discs following PlayStation mess, says ex-marketing lead

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(Image credit: Future) As a journalist, it’s crucial for me to observe PlayStation’s ongoing PR turmoil from a completely impartial viewpoint – this way I can inform you all about the developments with minimal input from my own individual beliefs. However, for a corporation like Nintendo, which clearly regards Sony as one of its principal adversaries, you likely wish to keep an eye on what has transpired following PlayStation’s declaration that production of physical discs is concluding in 2028 with a much more tactical lens. Nintendo has always been remarkably steadfast, intentional, and methodical in its communications, with a former marketing lead indicating that the company is strategically altering its public stance on physical media in direct reaction to Sony’s present crisis. Within this very particular framework, Nintendo is already in an advantageous PR scenario simply by launching a console in 2025 that completely accommodates physical titles without a digital-only option, while both contemporary... Read More

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October 20, 2026

EA finally says the words PS3 gamers have waited 15 years to hear: “Fight Night is coming back”

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(Image credit: EA) It seems EA’s significant revival of its classic sports franchises isn’t finished yet, as the organization is hinting at the comeback of a boxing series we haven’t witnessed since the Xbox 360 and PS3 era. Indeed, everyone, it appears that Fight Night is finally returning. “To all who have supported us: Fight Night is on its way back,” EA announces from a newly established Twitter account dedicated to the series. Included is an image of a pair of boxing gloves hanging over an unoccupied canvas, accompanied by the tagline “the fight is never finished.” No other specifics about the game have been disclosed as of now. This will mark EA’s third major resurgence of a long-dormant sports series in recent times, following the revivals of College Football and Skate. College Football 25 received widespread praise and impressive sales, though after three installments the sentiment within the community is beginning to alter,... Read More

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October 20, 2026

Original Street Fighter star Kylie Minogue was reportedly asked to appear in the new movie

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(Image credit: Universal) Vega star Orville Peck reveals the studio aimed to have Kyle Minogue make an appearance in the latest Street Fighter film, but ultimately, it didn’t pan out. “Alright, I’ve got a bit of insider info, actually,” Peck elaborated, via Kotaku. “I’m not sure if anyone’s brought this up, but they were attempting to have Kylie do a cameo in our Street Fighter. They were struggling to get in touch with her or something like that, and I was like, ‘Hey, I can message her.’ So, I was trying to coordinate this entire situation, but the timing just didn’t align. She was totally on board to participate, but yeah, of course, I quickly informed Kylie once I got cast. She mentioned that filming their Street Fighter was among the most enjoyable experiences of her life, and she was like, ‘I’m really excited for you to get to do that.’ Minogue portrayed Cammy... Read More

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October 20, 2026

Poll: So, What Do You Think Of Valor Mortis?

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Let’s gather your votes for the Xbox Game Pass game by Craig Reid Yesterday, 3:30pm Valor Mortis has been available on Xbox Game Pass since October 13th, which means it’s been around for nearly a week, and considering that, we’re eager to learn what the Pure Xbox community’s opinion is on it! Reviews specific to Xbox were scarce on Metacritic, yet the PS5 and PC adaptations awarded the first-person soulslike a rating of 78. Among this month’s Xbox Game Pass day one launches, Valor Mortis was one of the two major titles, the other being Gears of War: E-Day, so I was taken aback not to see a single reference to anyone playing it in our weekly WAYP feature. There’s no doubt that October has been overflowing with hit after hit, which could understandably push a title like Valor Mortis lower down your game-playing list. Nevertheless, a score of 78 is certainly commendable. That’s... Read More

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October 20, 2026

With Two Months To Go, These Are Metacritic’s 10 Best Xbox Games Of 2026

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Just prior to GTA 6 taking center stage by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 5pm We’re drawing nearer to compiling our Pure Xbox Game of the Year summary for 2026, and with that thought in mind, we recently inquired from you which titles you regarded as your favorite GOTY selections before December arrives. However, what about Metacritic? As you might be aware, Metacritic calculates an average score based on the professional critiques submitted for a game. Provided that the title has seven or more critic reviews, it is included in a list of the “Top Games” for that platform. Multi-platform titles often receive significantly more reviews on PS5 and Switch compared to Xbox, which can occasionally distort the top 10 rankings a little, but nonetheless, we have an impressive collection of the 10 finest Xbox games of 2026: Hades 2 (95) Resident Evil Requiem (93) Mixtape (92) Forza Horizon 6 (90) Ace Combat 8: Wings of... Read More

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October 20, 2026

Samson Developer Issues Statement As Studio Is Forced To Close

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“We’re talking about ongoing assistance for Samson.” by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 6pm Just a few days ago, we released a “Hands On” article about our experience with Samson on Xbox Series X, but regretfully, the development studio responsible for the game has now been compelled to shut down. In a message shared on Twitter, Liquid Swords founder Christofer Sundberg indicated that Samson has performed “much better” on consoles compared to its initial PC launch, yet it hasn’t been sufficient to salvage the studio. Here’s what he expressed: As observed, Sundberg discloses that his team is “talking about ongoing assistance for Samson,” which may imply that there’s still potential for updates and general bug remedies at the very least. We will need to be patient and see what transpires next, but Sundberg (who notably was one of the developers of the Just Cause franchise) notes that the situation is “not the end of the world”... Read More

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October 20, 2026

Guide: How To Watch This Week’s Xbox Indie Showcase, Including Start Times & What To Expect

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Showcasing a probable appearance from Shrek 2 Remastered! by Fraser Gilbert 5 hours ago It’s nearly time for another Xbox showcase! The forthcoming event is the ID@Xbox Showcase in collaboration with IGN, featuring 18 titles including several World Premieres (and most likely a lot of Xbox Game Pass games!). “IGN and Xbox are collaborating once more to present you a fresh edition of the ID@Xbox showcase. On October 20, we’ll be showcasing exclusive unveils from numerous new and forthcoming games that will be arriving on Xbox and PC. This year’s livestream will encompass trailers, gameplay, and more from 18 remarkable titles…” The scheduled date for this week’s Xbox Showcase is Tuesday, October 20th. Here are the start times: North America: 10am PDT / 11am MDT / 12pm CDT / 1pm EDT UK/Ire: 6pm BST Europe: 7pm CEST / 8pm EEST Asia/Oceania: 2am (Wed) JST / 1am (Wed) AWST / 4am (Wed) AEDT It has... Read More

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Nintendo “clearly revised” its messaging on discs following PlayStation mess, says ex-marketing lead

EA finally says the words PS3 gamers have waited 15 years to hear: “Fight Night is coming back”

Original Street Fighter star Kylie Minogue was reportedly asked to appear in the new movie

Poll: So, What Do You Think Of Valor Mortis?

With Two Months To Go, These Are Metacritic’s 10 Best Xbox Games Of 2026

Samson Developer Issues Statement As Studio Is Forced To Close

Guide: How To Watch This Week’s Xbox Indie Showcase, Including Start Times & What To Expect

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