Marvel's Wolverine has reportedly sold nearly 2 million copies, making it Sony's best-selling new PS5 game of the year so far. That performance stands out because the game has also faced heavy criticism.
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Wolverine Leads a Day of Gaming's Bigger Bets
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A two-hour preview of Final Fantasy VII Revelation covered airship travel, changing locations from Rebirth, and part of Yuffie’s political story in Wutai. The game appears enormous and even more open than its predecessors, raising fresh questions about whether that freedom will help or worsen the series’ tendency toward bloat.
9:00 AMIGN
Activision says the market for video game cheats generates an astonishing $8.5 billion annually. The company is highlighting the scale of the problem ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, where cheating remains a major threat to competitive play.
11:00 AMIGN
The Blood of Dawnwalker reportedly cost about $40 million to develop before its successful September release. That is a relatively modest budget for a major modern action role-playing game.
5:06 PMIGN
Marvel's Wolverine ends with a secret scene that points toward a future X-Men game. The ending also leaves room for a sequel, a spin-off, or downloadable content, with Apocalypse positioned as the likely major villain.
3:01 PMPolygon
EA Sports FC 27 looks uneven early on. Its new open world hub feels like a shaky bet, while the revamped Tactics system stands out as a more realistic and intuitive way to play.
11:00 PMIGN
The final chapter of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy could demand around 200GB of storage when it arrives next year. Director Naoki Hamaguchi has warned players to start making room now.
6:26 PMIGN
Valve has started notifying customers whether they secured a Steam Frame reservation or landed on the waitlist. Predictably, resellers are already posting reservation spots on eBay for as much as $2,000, while the community tries to push back.
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'Wolverine' Is Sony’s Bestselling Game of 2026, Despite Massive Criticism
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Marvel's Wolverine has reportedly sold nearly 2 million copies, making it Sony's best-selling new PS5 game of the year so far. That performance stands out because the game has also faced heavy criticism.
Players are clearly willing to show up for a major Marvel release even when the
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Wolverine's sales suggest Sony still has plenty of commercial power behind its biggest superhero releases.
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9:00 AMIGN
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Second-Take Preview
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A two-hour preview of Final Fantasy VII Revelation covered airship travel, changing locations from Rebirth, and part of Yuffie’s political story in Wutai. The game appears enormous and even more open than its predecessors, raising fresh questions about whether that freedom will help or worsen the series’ tendency toward bloat.
There is plenty to explore, but more map does not automatically mean a better adventure.
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The game’s scale could be its biggest strength or the thing that makes the remake trilogy drag.
11:00 AMIGN
Call of Duty Maker Activision Says the Video Game Cheat Market Generates $8.5 Billion a Year
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Activision says the market for video game cheats generates an astonishing $8.5 billion annually. The company is highlighting the scale of the problem ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, where cheating remains a major threat to competitive play.
Cheating is not just a nuisance for players. It has become a lucrative underground business,
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The cheat economy is big enough to challenge the idea that anti-cheat work is merely routine maintenance.
5:06 PMIGN
The Blood of Dawnwalker Cost Just $40 Million to Develop
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The Blood of Dawnwalker reportedly cost about $40 million to develop before its successful September release. That is a relatively modest budget for a major modern action role-playing game.
The game's performance gives smaller studios a useful counterpoint to the industry's ballooning blockbuster budgets.
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A strong result on a $40 million budget could encourage more sustainable game development.
3:01 PMPolygon
Marvel’s Wolverine’s Secret Ending Officially Sets up New X-Men Game
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Marvel's Wolverine ends with a secret scene that points toward a future X-Men game. The ending also leaves room for a sequel, a spin-off, or downloadable content, with Apocalypse positioned as the likely major villain.
Insomniac appears to be building a larger mutant corner of its Marvel universe rather than
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Wolverine may be the opening move in a broader X-Men game universe.
11:00 PMIGN
EA Sports FC 27 Review
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EA Sports FC 27 looks uneven early on. Its new open world hub feels like a shaky bet, while the revamped Tactics system stands out as a more realistic and intuitive way to play.
The game seems to be chasing bigger ideas without fully landing all of them. For
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FC 27 may have a solid football foundation, but its biggest new feature still has something to prove.
6:26 PMIGN
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Warns of 200GB Install Size for Remake Trilogy's Final Chapter
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The final chapter of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy could demand around 200GB of storage when it arrives next year. Director Naoki Hamaguchi has warned players to start making room now.
That is a huge footprint, even by modern blockbuster standards, and it could make storage
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Players may need to clear substantial space before they can even install the finale.
11:59 AMIGN
Scalpers Are Trying to Sell Valve's Steam Frame for Up to $2,000, but the Community Is Fighting Back
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Valve has started notifying customers whether they secured a Steam Frame reservation or landed on the waitlist. Predictably, resellers are already posting reservation spots on eBay for as much as $2,000, while the community tries to push back.
The headset has barely entered the reservation stage, and the resale frenzy is already in
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A hot new gaming device can become a resale battleground before most players even get a chance to buy one.
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A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset has hit its lowest price yet through Amazon Resale. It also features a swappable battery setup designed to keep the headset running indefinitely.
7:50 PMIGN
A bizarre new game, Super Macklemore 64, turns a music-world controversy into a chaotic platformer. Players dodge tiny billionaire Robert Krafts while being chased by a giant Ed Sheeran.
7:17 PMAl Jazeera
This guide explains what changes if you skip the War Arc, also known as Act 2, in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. It also lays out when replaying the arc is worth your time.
5:35 PMPolygon
Wonder leaves are needed to complete Leda's Elegant Drink Recipes performance quest in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. This guide points players to the locations where they can collect them.
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This class guide lists the available classes in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, including the secret ones. It also explains how to unlock each class and identifies the mastery skill tied to it.
8:00 PMPolygon
Recruiting characters in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave gets easier when you play through more than one route. A second campaign can open up options that are harder to reach on a single run.
5:00 PMPolygon
Debra Wilson has become one of the most recognizable voices and performers in big-budget games, with roles in series including Destiny 2 and Marvel's Wolverine. Five standout performances show why she keeps appearing across major releases.
4:34 PMPolygon
Remedy is paying tribute to the late David Lynch in Control Resonant, a game that continues the studio's long-running fascination with Lynch's surreal style. The tribute includes a memorable Twin Peaks quote.
4:17 PMIGN
After 27 years, EverQuest Legends still has major plans ahead, including new expansions and ongoing development. Its developers are laying out where the long-running game goes next.
3:53 PMPolygon
The Magic: The Gathering and Monster Hunter Secret Lair drop has been delayed, leaving fans waiting for a new release plan. Wizards of the Coast is reworking the postponed collection before it goes on sale.
3:00 PMIGN
A new Humble bundle celebrating IGN's 30th anniversary packs seven PC games into a $15 deal. It is available now for players looking to add a quick stack of games to their libraries.
2:49 PMIGN
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has a romance question for players hoping to pair up with Eshmel. The guide explains whether romance is available and how to unlock the game's paired ending with him.
2:19 PMPolygon
Final Fantasy 14 is bringing back its popular Final Fantasy 15 crossover event for a limited time. It marks the event's first return in more than two years, giving players another shot at its crossover rewards and content.
2:01 PMPolygon
This beginner's guide collects 41 useful tips for getting started in Wardogs. It focuses on the small lessons the game leaves unexplained, from basic survival habits to smarter ways to approach combat.
1:58 PMPolygon
Proto Man brings a different style of play to Mega Man: Dual Override, with challenges that are distinct rather than simply tougher. Players choose either Proto Man or Mega Man at the start and stick with that character for the full run, creating room for replayability. The game is scheduled to launch in spring 2027, with upgrade chips and Proto Man's final moveset still under wraps.
1:34 PMIGN
Nine years after its release, Doki Doki Literature Club still stands out for turning dating-sim expectations against the player. Its central twist made an entire genre feel suspicious, even when later games appeared perfectly harmless.
1:00 PMPolygon
Steam is offering six games free to play for the weekend, including Diablo 4 and Sea of Thieves. It is a solid excuse to gather a crew and spend a few days chasing loot, demons, or both.
12:24 PMPolygon
Former PlayStation executives Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes have revived their famous game-sharing gag, this time without needing physical discs. The bit lands differently as Sony and the wider industry continue moving toward discless consoles and digital libraries.
11:50 AMIGN
An upcoming full-cast Halo audiobook will bring back the original voices of Master Chief and Cortana. The project is designed to give the series' story a more immersive, performance-driven treatment than a standard audiobook narration.
11:00 AMIGN
FunnyPlaying has announced the FPGB Mini, a compact handheld that plays original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, along with ROMs. It will cost less and take up less space than the Analogue Pocket, though it does not support Game Boy Advance games.
10:41 AMThe Verge
Control Resonant’s boss fights seem built less around twitch reflexes and more around spectacle. Battles twist space, movement, and visual performance into something closer to interactive theater.
9:00 AMNew York Times Arts7:50 PMIGN
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Gaming Headset Drops to the Lowest Price Ever at Amazon Resale
Summary
SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset has hit its lowest price yet through Amazon Resale. It also features a swappable battery setup designed to keep the headset running indefinitely.
That combination makes it appealing for players who hate charging between sessions. The main tradeoff
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This is a strong chance to get a premium wireless headset without paying full price.
7:17 PMAl Jazeera
Super Macklemore 64: Video game mocks Sheeran concert controversy
Summary
A bizarre new game, Super Macklemore 64, turns a music-world controversy into a chaotic platformer. Players dodge tiny billionaire Robert Krafts while being chased by a giant Ed Sheeran.
It is satire with a deliberately ridiculous setup, using retro game mechanics to poke fun
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The game shows how quickly online controversies can become fuel for pop culture parody.
5:35 PMPolygon
Should you skip the War Arc (Act 2) in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave?
Summary
This guide explains what changes if you skip the War Arc, also known as Act 2, in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. It also lays out when replaying the arc is worth your time.
Skipping a major section can save time, but it may also affect what you see
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It gives players a clearer way to manage a major story branch without wasting a playthrough.
5:26 PMPolygon
Where to find wonder leaves in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Summary
Wonder leaves are needed to complete Leda's Elegant Drink Recipes performance quest in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. This guide points players to the locations where they can collect them.
It is the kind of small scavenger hunt that can bring progress to a halt
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Knowing where to look lets players finish Leda's quest without a long search across the map.
8:00 PMPolygon
All classes and unlock requirements in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Summary
This class guide lists the available classes in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, including the secret ones. It also explains how to unlock each class and identifies the mastery skill tied to it.
With hidden classes and specific requirements in play, choosing a character's path can be easy
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Players can plan builds more confidently instead of discovering key class requirements too late.
5:00 PMPolygon
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Way Easier If You Play a Second Route
Summary
Recruiting characters in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave gets easier when you play through more than one route. A second campaign can open up options that are harder to reach on a single run.
The game is nudging players toward multiple playthroughs instead of treating routes as one-and-done choices.
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Players chasing the full cast should plan for at least two routes.
4:34 PMPolygon
The 5 Best Roles From Debra Wilson, the Actress in Every AAA Game These Days
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Debra Wilson has become one of the most recognizable voices and performers in big-budget games, with roles in series including Destiny 2 and Marvel's Wolverine. Five standout performances show why she keeps appearing across major releases.
Wilson brings enough range to make her roles feel distinct, even when the games themselves
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Her growing list of roles highlights how central strong voice and performance work has become to blockbuster games.
4:17 PMIGN
Remedy Honors the Late David Lynch in Control Resonant With Powerful Twin Peaks Quote
Summary
Remedy is paying tribute to the late David Lynch in Control Resonant, a game that continues the studio's long-running fascination with Lynch's surreal style. The tribute includes a memorable Twin Peaks quote.
Lynch's influence has always been easy to spot in Remedy's strange, unsettling worlds. This nod
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Control Resonant is leaning even harder into the surreal atmosphere that defines Remedy's games.
3:53 PMPolygon
27 years later, EverQuest Legends is just getting started
Summary
After 27 years, EverQuest Legends still has major plans ahead, including new expansions and ongoing development. Its developers are laying out where the long-running game goes next.
Most online games would be thrilled to reach this age, let alone keep expanding. EverQuest's
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EverQuest's next chapter shows that an MMO can keep growing long after its launch-era spotlight fades.
3:00 PMIGN
What's Happened to Magic: The Gathering’s Monster Hunter Secret Lair?
Summary
The Magic: The Gathering and Monster Hunter Secret Lair drop has been delayed, leaving fans waiting for a new release plan. Wizards of the Coast is reworking the postponed collection before it goes on sale.
For now, the crossover is in limbo rather than canceled. Collectors will need to wait
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The delay pushes back one of Magic's more unusual gaming crossovers and leaves fans without a firm release date.
2:49 PMIGN
IGN 30 Anniversary Bundle Is Live: Get 7 PC Games for $15
Summary
A new Humble bundle celebrating IGN's 30th anniversary packs seven PC games into a $15 deal. It is available now for players looking to add a quick stack of games to their libraries.
Seven games for $15 is the kind of bundle that makes impulse buying feel almost
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The deal offers a cheap way to pick up seven PC games while supporting a birthday promotion.
2:19 PMPolygon
Is there romance in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave?
Summary
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has a romance question for players hoping to pair up with Eshmel. The guide explains whether romance is available and how to unlock the game's paired ending with him.
Fire Emblem loves making players work for their favorite relationships, so knowing the requirements early
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Players can find out whether Eshmel's ending is romanceable and what it takes to reach it.
2:01 PMPolygon
Final Fantasy 14 Is Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite Crossover for the First Time in Over Two Years
Summary
Final Fantasy 14 is bringing back its popular Final Fantasy 15 crossover event for a limited time. It marks the event's first return in more than two years, giving players another shot at its crossover rewards and content.
Longtime players get a welcome rerun, while newer players finally have a chance to catch
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FF14 players have a limited-time chance to experience one of the game's most requested crossover events.
1:58 PMPolygon
41 Wardogs tips the FPS game doesn't teach you
Summary
This beginner's guide collects 41 useful tips for getting started in Wardogs. It focuses on the small lessons the game leaves unexplained, from basic survival habits to smarter ways to approach combat.
Like many multiplayer shooters, Wardogs expects players to learn through trial and error. A checklist
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The right early habits can make the difference between feeling lost and actually enjoying the game.
1:34 PMIGN
Mega Man: Dual Override Preview: We Played as Proto Man This Time
Summary
Proto Man brings a different style of play to Mega Man: Dual Override, with challenges that are distinct rather than simply tougher. Players choose either Proto Man or Mega Man at the start and stick with that character for the full run, creating room for replayability. The game is scheduled to launch in spring 2027, with upgrade chips and Proto Man's final moveset still under wraps.
Locking in one character turns the two campaigns into more than a simple mid-game swap.
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Proto Man could give Dual Override a stronger replay hook when the game arrives.
1:00 PMPolygon
9 Years Ago, One Dating Sim Taught Me to Never Trust Dating Sims
Summary
Nine years after its release, Doki Doki Literature Club still stands out for turning dating-sim expectations against the player. Its central twist made an entire genre feel suspicious, even when later games appeared perfectly harmless.
The game's trick worked because it weaponized familiar routines and genre comfort. Once players saw
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Doki Doki Literature Club remains a defining example of how one sharp twist can permanently change the way players read a genre.
12:24 PMPolygon
The Best Multiplayer Pirate Game Is Free on Steam
Summary
Steam is offering six games free to play for the weekend, including Diablo 4 and Sea of Thieves. It is a solid excuse to gather a crew and spend a few days chasing loot, demons, or both.
Sea of Thieves is an especially good fit for a free weekend because its best
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Players can sample several major multiplayer games without spending anything this weekend.
11:50 AMIGN
Former PlayStation Execs Recreate Iconic Disc-Sharing Xbox Diss — Without the Physical Games This Time
Summary
Former PlayStation executives Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes have revived their famous game-sharing gag, this time without needing physical discs. The bit lands differently as Sony and the wider industry continue moving toward discless consoles and digital libraries.
What was once a jab at Xbox now feels like an accidental snapshot of where
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The old console-war punchline now doubles as a glimpse at gaming's increasingly digital future.
11:00 AMIGN
Exclusive Preview: The Upcoming Halo Full-Cast Audiobook Features the Original Voices of Master Chief and Cortana
Summary
An upcoming full-cast Halo audiobook will bring back the original voices of Master Chief and Cortana. The project is designed to give the series' story a more immersive, performance-driven treatment than a standard audiobook narration.
Hearing the characters through the voices fans already associate with them should make this feel
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The audiobook gives Halo fans a new way to revisit the universe while preserving its most recognizable voices.
10:41 AMThe Verge
This cartridge-playing Game Boy clone is smaller and cheaper than Analogue’s Pocket
Summary
FunnyPlaying has announced the FPGB Mini, a compact handheld that plays original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, along with ROMs. It will cost less and take up less space than the Analogue Pocket, though it does not support Game Boy Advance games.
It is a focused alternative rather than a full replacement for the Pocket. For players
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Retro handheld fans are getting another way to play their old cartridges without paying premium hardware prices.
9:00 AMNew York Times Arts
In Control Resonant, There’s Freedom at Every Mind-Bending Corner
Summary
Control Resonant’s boss fights seem built less around twitch reflexes and more around spectacle. Battles twist space, movement, and visual performance into something closer to interactive theater.
That sounds very much in line with Remedy’s taste for turning combat into a surreal
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The fights could make Control Resonant feel as inventive to play as it is to look at.
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