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Nioh 3 Bloodedge Demon: Where to find it and how to beat it
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date: 2026-02-06T14:23:37.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: One nasty demon.
encoded: One of the biggest challenges in Nioh 3 is the infamous secret boss the Bloodedge Demon. Forget the likes of Yamagata Masakage – not only is this demon a nightmare to fight, but it's even a nightmare to find. You'll want to make sure you're busting out the parry for this one, otherwise you'll be sent packing back to the nearest Shrine in no time. While you're here, you may as well brush up on how to emote, as well as how Spirit Veins work. But for those of you intent on taking it down, here's how to find the Bloodedge Demon and, more importantly, how to beat it. Where to find the Bloodedge Demon in Nioh 3 Unlike most bosses in Nioh 3, the Bloodedge Demon does not have one set location. Instead, every time it spawns, it will be located somewhere new. To find it, you need to summon and defeat Revenants. These are the little red markers dotted around the world. After killing a Revenant, the red energy they leave behind will begin to move in the direction of the Bloodedge Demon, with a red arrow appearing on your map to mark the general direction. The best way we found to locate the Bloodedge Demon is, once you've killed your first Revenant, head around halfway across the map and kill another one. From here, repeat that process to repeatedly narrow it down. Just don't kill too many of them, as the more Revenants you kill, the more powerful the Bloodedge Demon becomes, which you really don't want. You'll know when you've found it, because the Bloodedge Demon's spawn point is marked by a giant mass of crystals emitting a pulsing, purple energy – believe us, you'll know it when you see it. From here, simply head up to it and hold R1/RB on your controller to summon it, and get ready for one hell of a fight. How to beat the Bloodedge Demon in Nioh 3 The Bloodedge Demon fight is seriously challenging, especially at a lower level, so we recommend being at least Level 25 before fighting it, but higher is always better. If you can find some Acolytes nearby to summon, that will b…

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Nioh 3 chapters: Full list of main missions and time to beat
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date: 2026-02-06T14:20:47.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: Alternatively, you could just watch Ran 22 times.
encoded: Like its predecessors, Nioh 3 is a fairly lengthy game, even among many of its Souls-like peers. From taking down Yamagata Masakage in the early hours to the final stretches, you'll certainly get your money's worth. Along the way, you'll come upon Spirit Veins, Bloodedge Demons and more as you fight to save Edo Castle. But how many chapters are there in total? Here's the full list of Nioh 3 main missions, as well as how long it will take you to beat the game. Full list of Nioh 3 chapters Nioh 3 is split into seven chapters, each of which takes place in a different area. These chapters are: 1622 CE – Edo 1572 CE – Warring States 1190 CE – Heian 247 CE – Antiquity 1622 CE – Return to Edo 1864 CE – Bakumatsu 1622 CE – Final Battle of Edo Chapters 2, 3 and 6 all take place in large, explorable open world areas, while the remaining chapters are more linear, story-focused chapters. These more linear chapters take a lot less time to complete than the open world ones, as you won't be spending so much time trekking around. Full list of Nioh 3 main missions The seven Nioh 3 chapters detailed above are further split into 16 main missions. Here is the full list of Nioh 3 main missions by chapter: 1622 CE – Edo Ceremony 1572 CE – Warring States The Battle of Hitokoto Slope The Hamamatsu Incident The Battle of Futamata Castle The Battle of Mikatagahara The Battle of Saigagake 1190 CE – Heian The Age of Clans Begins Heian Befouled A Cause Too Great 247 CE – Antiquity Calamity's Seed Ill Omen 1622 CE – Return to Edo To the Beginning 1864 CE – Bakamatsu A New Era Those Left Behind Final Hope 1622 CE – Final Battle of Edo What Makes a Shogun View Green Video on the source website Nioh 3 length and time to beat An average playthrough of Nioh 3 will take around 50-60 hours to complete. This assumes that, in addition to completing all of the story missions, you take a bit of time to engage in some side content too, which we imagine most players will do even if only to get the Amrita nee…

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Nioh 3 Yamagata Masakage guide: How to beat the first boss explained
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date: 2026-02-05T16:42:31.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: Yama-git gud.
encoded: Just like its predecessors, the first boss in Nioh 3, Yamagata Masakage, pulls no punches. It's a tough first fight, but beating him will put you in good stead to take on tougher bosses later down the line. If you're struggling to take him down and are after some tips, here's a quick guide to how to beat Yamagata Masakage in Nioh 3. Nioh 3 Yamagata Masakage guide: How to beat the first boss explained Of course, if you're really struggling, the first thing you should do is summon an Acolyte with your Ochoko Cups, but we actually don't recommend doing this. Yamagata Masakage is something of a skill check, testing how well you've picked up some of Nioh 3's new mechanics, so taking him down yourself will make sure that you're prepared for what comes after. Most notably, Yamagata will test how well you've mastered the Burst Break. Right before he hits you with one of his unblockable red attacks, press R2/RT to perform a Burst Break, switching between your Samurai and Ninja styles in the process. More than anything, abusing this mechanic is the key to beating him. Not only does it briefly stagger him, but it also raises your Amrita Gauge. When he's staggered, quickly follow up with a full combo to drain his health and Ki meter. Once your Amrita Gauge is full, press Triangle + Circle/Y + B to activate Living Artifact, and dish out as much damage as you can while in that form, which should be more than enough to finish him off. That's the long and short of it, but there are a couple of other things that may help you out with Yamagata, as well as all future bosses. First, remember that your Samurai armour is stronger than your Ninja armour – you'll take far less HP and Ki damage in your Samurai style. Second, make use of backstab damage. You deal higher damage to enemies when striking them from behind, so try and make use of this whenever possible. Yamagata is slow, and especially in your Ninja stance, you can make use of his big swings to dodge behind him and dish out a qui…

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How to parry in Nioh 3: Unlocking Deflect explained
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date: 2026-02-05T16:37:39.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: Easier said than done.
encoded: A staple of many Souls-likes, Nioh 3 introduces a parry for the very first time in the series – or, to be specific, it introduces a Deflect for the very first time. If you're like us, then you may have heard about the parry, and then had absolutely no idea how to do it when you first started playing. So, for a quick overview on how to parry in Nioh 3 (and how to actually unlock it in the first place), let's get into it. How to unlock the parry in Nioh 3 explained To parry in Nioh 3, you first need to unlock the 'Deflect' skill, which you can find in the Martial Arts/Ninjutsu menu. Purchasing this will require you to have one Samurai's Locks. These do not become available until after you've cleared the opening area by defeating Yamagata Masakage. Once you've got your hands on a Samurai's Locks, open up the Martial Arts/Ninjutsu menu, select the Samurai upgrade icon, select the node directly to the right of the centre and purchase the Deflect skill. Unfortunately, the Ninja does not have a dedicated parry, like the Samurai, though it does have a couple of similar skills that you can purchase later on such as the Tonfas' Impenetrability and the Dual Hatchets' Tile Shaker. How to parry in Nioh 3 explained Once you've unlocked the Deflect skill, parrying in Nioh 3 is pretty much the same as parrying in any other Souls-like game. Just before an enemy attack hits, press L1/LB on your controller to perform the parry. This will block any incoming damage without taking any Ki damage, as well as dealing a bit of Ki damage to your enemy. It's worth noting that, unlike many Souls-like games, in which a parry will immediately stop the enemy's combo, Nioh 3's parry lets them continue the rest of their combo, so watch out! Furthermore, the parry will not work against unblockable attacks, marked by a red aura, which require a Burst Break to negate. Conversely, a Burst Break will not negate regular attacks, which require your regular parry. View Green Video on the source website Chec…

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Nioh 3: Release date, UK launch times, pre-orders, gameplay and more
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date: 2026-02-05T12:40:10.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: We've come a long way since the Anjin.
encoded: It's finally almost here – we are mere hours away from the global launch of Nioh 3. Following a break from the series for Wo Long and Rise of the Ronin, Team Ninja has returned to the Nioh series with what may be the best instalment yet. For its dedicated fans, Nioh offers up some of the best combat in gaming, and with the improvements in Nioh 3, it's shaping up to be huge. So, if you're excited for Nioh 3 to finally arrive, here's the release date, launch times for both PS5 and PC, pre-order details and more! Nioh 3 release date and UK launch times Nioh 3 releases on 6th February 2026 for PC and PlayStation 5. As for specific timings, the game will launch on different schedules for each platform. The PS5 version of the game will launch at midnight local time in your country's easternmost time zone. For countries like the UK with one time zone, this doesn't really matter; this is only important to note for players in larger nations like the USA and Australia, as they will be able to play the game from 12am EST and AEDT respectively. This means, for example, that the game will be available on PS5 at 9pm PST for players on the west coast of the US. Beyond consoles, Nioh 3 will be launching on PC simultaneously around the world at 5am GMT – here's what that looks like in your time zone: US West Coast (PST) – 9pm, 5th February US Mountain (MST) – 10pm, 5th February US Central (CST) – 11pm, 5th February US East Coast (EST) – 12am, 6th February Brazil (BRT) – 2am Central Europe (CET) – 6am Dubai (AST) – 9am Singapore (SGT) – 1pm China (CST) – 1pm Japan (JST) – 2pm Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 4pm New Zealand (NZDT) – 6pm Can I pre-order Nioh 3? Yes, pre-orders are now available for Nioh 3. PC players can purchase the game directly from the Steam store for £64.99 / $69.99 for the Standard Edition, or £94.99 / $109.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. PS5 players can also pre-order the game directly from the PlayStation Store for the same prices. Nioh 3 gameplay and story de…

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Highguard release date, UK launch time, gameplay details, crossplay and more
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date: 2026-01-26T09:47:23.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: Everything you need to know about the upcoming free-to-play PvP shooter.
encoded: At last month's Game Awards extravaganza, a team of former Respawn Entertainment (Titanfall, Apex Legends) devs revealed their new studio, Wildlight Entertainment, and along with it, the free-to-play PvP shooter Highguard. Since then, it's been almost radio silence, prompting many to call it another Concord-esque lead balloon. But fret not, it's still coming out! So, with all that in mind, here's what you need to know about Highguard, including release date, launch times, platforms, crossplay details and more. When does Highguard come out? Release date and UK launch time The Highguard release date is 26th January 2026 at 6pm GMT. For those of you around the world, here's when that is in your time zone: US West Coast (PST) – 10am US Mountain (MST) – 11am US Central (CST) – 12pm US East Coast (EST) – 1pm Central Europe (CET) – 7pm Singapore (SGT) – 2am, 27th January Japan (JST) – 3am, 27th January Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 5am, 27th January New Zealand (NZDT) – 7am, 27th January Is Highguard free-to-play? Yes, Highguard is free-to-play. While the price of entry will be free, there will no doubt be in-game transactions, such as skins. Currently, there is no word on season passes or battle passes, but we can assume that they will be a staple, too, as is the case with games such as Fortnite. Which consoles and platforms can play Highguard? Highguard is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. Currently, there is no word of a Nintendo Switch 2 version, but looking at the minimum system requirements for playing it on PC, it seems eminently doable. Perhaps if Highguard is well received by players, developers Wildlight Entertainment will stretch to a port. Certainly, expanding the playerbase will help it survive in the long run. View Green Video on the source website Is Highguard crossplay? Yes, Highguard supports full cross-play and cross-progression across all launch platforms. This means that if you play on PC, and you have friends who live in PlayStation and Xbox …

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Does Arknights: Endfield have controller support? Full list of compatible controllers
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date: 2026-01-22T16:57:40.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: Support your controller by not breaking it after your base is destroyed...
encoded: With the promising new free-to-play title from Hypergryph out now, we’re here to answer your burning questions, such as “Does Arknights: Endfield have controller support?”, and we have a full list of compatible controllers to back us up! And because we are champions of gamers worldwide, we also have an Arknights: Endfield codes page so you can get some extra freebies as you start your journey on Talos-II. Sadly, we won’t know if the new and upcoming Steam Controller will work, as Valve’s funky trackpad-adorned gizmo does not have a confirmed release date. But as for Arknights: Endfield and all things controller-related, read on! Does Arknights: Endfield have controller support? Full list of compatible controllers Yes, Arknights: Endfield has controller support. As the game is coming to mobile and PS5, this isn’t that much of a surprise. Controller support for games on PC used to be a lot spottier, but these days, it’s rarer for a game to not have it. But as for the certified supported controllers, check them out below: PlayStation 4 DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controller PlayStation 5 Dualsense Edge wireless controller Xbox wireless controller Xbox Elite wireless controller The Arknights: Endfield FAQ page stipulates that “using third-party controllers may result in some compatibility issues”, however, if the controller you have is anything halfway modern, you will probably be fine. Most third-party controllers are modelled after PlayStation or Xbox controllers, and your PC can recognise them as such. Often, these controllers have software to help set them up, too, so if you are having trouble, you might be able to fix the issue there. Failing that, you might need to stick with touch controls for now on mobile and keyboard and mouse if you're playing on PC. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and r…

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Reanimal: Release date, pre-orders, gameplay, story details and trailer
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date: 2026-01-22T14:04:40.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: Reanimal looks really scary.
encoded: Although Halloween has long come and gone, there are still plenty of horror games afoot, and we’ve got everything you need to know about the Reanimal release date, pre-orders situation and gameplay and story so you can get your best fright on. If you’re after even more scares, then be sure to check out all the upcoming games in 2026 and beyond, as there are some seriously spooky titles on the horizon. But as for Reanimal, it marks the return of Tarsier Studios, the team behind Little Nightmares 1 and 2, but they may as well call this one Big Nightmares, as it looks even more terrifying than those two titles. But, as for when you actually play Reanimal and get scared silly, read on! When is the Reanimal release date? The Reanimal release date is Friday 13th February 2026. A befittingly spooky date to launch a horror game. You only get so many spooky dates beyond Halloween, so developers have got to make them count! Coming out on the 13th gives players two weeks to play through Reanimal before Resident Evil Requiem comes out later in the month, which is sure to attract all horror fans far and wide. Can I pre-order Reanimal? Yes, you can preorder Reanimal. There is the standard version of the game and the Deluxe Edition, both of which are available digitally or as a physical copy, and the Collector’s Edition. Both the physical Deluxe and Digital Deluxe come with the following: Season Pass Foxhead and Muttonhead masks DLC The Renanimal Collector’s Edition contains the above and: Pig Statue Bucket Mini Statue Keychain Map Poster Artbook Stickers Exclusive Box And as for where you can pre-order them, you can use the links below: Where to pre-order Reanimal for Nintendo Switch 2? Pre-order Reanimal for Nintendo Switch 2 from Amazon Pre-order Reanimal Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 from Amazon Pre-order Reanimal Collector’s Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 from Amazon Where to pre-order Reanimal for PC? Pre-order Reanimal for PC (Steam) from Loaded Pre-order Reanimal Dig…

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Marathon release date: Platforms, pre-orders and trailer
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date: 2026-01-19T17:12:49.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: It's an FPS, not a sprint.
encoded: When it comes to development time, Marathon has certainly earned its name! Two years after release, the game was suddenly delayed last year, but we now have another confirmed release date for Bungie's new shooter. It's a reboot of the long-dormant Marathon series of old, the third and final game of which released back in 1996, though Bungie is putting a new spin on things this time around. So, if you're excited to try out the next extraction shooter, here's what you need to know about the Marathon release date, platforms, pre-orders and more. Marathon release date Marathon is currently scheduled to release on 5th March 2026. This was confirmed in a trailer released on 19th January. The game has originally been slated for a 23rd September 2025 release, but following some issues with development – notably a dispute about stolen artwork – it was decided that the release date should be pushed back. What platforms is Marathon on? Marathon will launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Unfortunately, it's bad news for you last-gen console owners, as Marathon will not be coming to either PS4 or Xbox One. While the game hasn't been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, there is always potential for the game to receive a port in the future, especially if it sells well on other platforms. Can I pre-order Marathon? Yes, Marathon is now available to pre-order on all platforms. While physical versions of the game are not yet available, you can now pre-order both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition on all platforms. PC (Steam) PS5 Xbox Series X/S The Standard Edition will set you back £34.99 / $39.99, while the Deluxe Edition costs a steeper £49.99 / $59.99. Last, but not least, you can also pre-order the Collector's Edition directly from the Bungie website, which costs a whopping €236.99 / $299.99, although you can get it cheaper if you choose to buy it without a game code. Annoyingly, it doesn't appear to be available in Pounds Sterling, meaning UK players will have to pay the curr…

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Minecraft update today (9th December): What changes in the Mounts of Mayhem patch notes?
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date: 2025-12-09T14:00:41.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Minecraft
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 4
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: Riding in the desert on a camel husk with no name...
encoded: Soon you’ll be able to mount the new Minecraft update to your hard drive, so we’ve got everything you need to know about Mounts of Mayhem, including its release date, launch time and what to expect. Included is a huge improvement to horses that players have been begging Mojang to include since they were added to the game way back in 2013. But players won’t be the only ones to benefit from riding horseback (or other creatures-back, as we’ll get into), as certain mobs can get on the saddle to wreak high-speed carnage like never before, with a new weapon to boot. Will it result in something as iconic as the immortal and timeless Chicken Jockey? We’ll see, but we won’t know until the Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem update, and on that note, read on! When is the Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem release date? The Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem release date is Tuesday 9th December. With the holiday season upon us, we’ll hopefully have plenty of time to dive deep into the update. Perhaps an epic quest across the Overworld on our newly upgraded horses? More on that below! When is the Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem launch time? Minecraft updates typically launch around 4pm GMT, but this has varied in recent times. With this in mind, we would recommend a couple hours' window before and after this time to err on the side of caution. Hopefully, it should be out in time for you coming home from work or school! For other time zones, you might expect to see the Mounts of Mayhem update go live at the following times, give or take a few hours US West Coast (PST) – 8am US Mountain (MST) – 9am US Central (CST) – 10am US East Coast (EST) – 11am Brazil (BRT) – 1pm Central Europe (CET) – 5pm South Africa (SAST) – 6pm UAE (GST) – 8pm Singapore (SGT) – 12am 10th December Japan (JST) – 1am 10th December Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 3am 10th December New Zealand (NZDT) – 5am View Riddle on the source website What to expect from Minecraft’s Mounts of Mayhem update 1.21.11 As you would expect from its name, the …

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Fortnite update today (4th December): What changes in the patch notes?
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date: 2025-12-04T14:35:30.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fortnite
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 4
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: We hardly go a fortnight without a Fortnite update.
encoded: With the introduction of Chapter 7 Season 1, there’s plenty of new content to try out, but even more is coming thick and fast, as can be seen in the Fortnite Update today on 4th December 2025. We’ve got the full patch notes and what changes have been made, including those from the last update. Just around the corner, we’ve got Fortnite Winterfest 2025 to look forward to, which is rumoured to feature a Harry Potter skin and Hatsune Miku skin. And if you somehow missed it, there’s a lost Kill Bill chapter that was added to the game. Though you might feel inclined to boycott it if you’re a Paul Dano fan… But as for what’s new in Fortnite, read on! What changes in the Fortnite update today (4th December)? Quite a lot of new content is coming to Fortnite on 4th December 2025, with the Fortnite X (formerly Twitter) account giving us a quick overview. View oEmbed on the source website For Fortnite Realod, players can expect the following: Quality of life improvements New POIs: Sus Studios, Sweaty Shores and Divey Dam. Wingsuit New Reload Map Rank Reset Mastery Quest and rewards In Fortnite Blitz, we’re also getting a good deal of new content: New Kickstart quests (Battle Pass only) New loot pool with Self Revive, Wingsuit, Iron Pump Shotgun, Twin Hammer Shotguns, Arc Lightning Gun and Grenade New POIs: Holloway House, Ritzy Redux and Boutique Bay Even more was announced in the patch notes from 29th November, which you can check out further down this page. Full patch notes for Fortnite v39.00 Though today (4th December) is just a hot-fix, below are the full Fortnite V39.00 patch notes, courtesy of the official Fortnite site, as it pertains to much of what is becoming available today: New Battle Royale Map - Golden Coast On the Island, explore a sun-soaked paradise on foot, by car, or through the air in new hot air balloons. These locations are your next backdrop: Battlewood Boulevard Sandy Strip Wonkeeland Humble Hills Bumpy Bay Classified Canyon And more to explore! New Ba…

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CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes: What changes in the update today?
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date: 2025-12-04T12:05:56.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 4
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: Far from a concise list...
encoded: As we have come to expect, there are a dizzying number of new features, tweaks and bug fixes in the Call of Duty BO7 Season 1 patch notes, but we’ve got all the changes in the update laid out for you! If you want a more bite-sized version of what to expect in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 patch notes, you can check out the Black Ops 7 roadmap ,which goes over when you can play it and what’s being added to the update. To make sure you get the most out of the update, be sure to read up on when and where to get Double XP tokens and codes in CoD BO7. It's also worth noting that before you dive into the new Zombies map, Astra Malorum, you'll want to unlock all CoD BO7 Zombies Relics. That’s quite enough waffling on from us, however. Read on to get the scoop on the full CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes! What’s new in the CoD BO7 Season 1 patch? The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 patch brings a whole slew of content, from new maps, challenges, weapons, game modes and more. The following maps have been added to the rotation: Utopia (6v6) Fate (6v6) Odysseus (6v6 / 2v2) Standoff (6v6) Party games make a return too, with the following modes available to play: Prop Hunt One in the Chamber Sharpshooter Sticks & Stones (Week 2) Gun Game (Week 2) CoD Zombies gets a new map, Astra Malorum, that features a new enemy, the Observation System and Carnifex Adjudicator Robot (O.S.C.A.R.). But to take them on, you can use these new weapons: Kogot-7 - SMG (Battle Pass) Maddox RFB - Assault Rifle (Battle Pass) Ballistic Knife - Melee (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 1) NX Ravager - Special Weapon (Event Reward: Week 2) There’s also a great deal of tweaks, buffs and nerfs to weapons, attachments and perks, as the community gets to grip with new and emerging metas. But if you want to see it all in full, read on! CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes Below are the full patch notes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, courtesy of Activision: Weekly Challenges Complete challenges every week of the seas…

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PS5 sales numbers: How many units has it sold?
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date: 2025-11-12T16:51:24.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 4
subject: PlayStation 5
description: A lot, as it turns out!
encoded: The PlayStation 5 is now five whole years old, but despite its age, it's going strong and putting up some mighty sales figures. Sony is no stranger to high sales for its consoles, and the PS5 is just the latest in a long line of success stories. So, if you're curious about how many PS5 consoles have been sold and how it compares to other consoles and companies, here's what you need to know. PS5 sales numbers: How many units has it sold? At the time of writing, the PS5 has officially sold more than 84.2 million units, making it the ninth highest-selling console of all time, and seventh highest-selling home console. This was announced by Sony in November 2025, and accounts for sales up to 30th September 2025 – so that doesn't even account for any sales since then! This huge figure means the PS5 has passed a rather significant (and somewhat embarrassing for Xbox) figure, as the PS5 has now sold more than every Xbox console ever released. For reference, the latest figures we have for the Xbox 360 are from 2014, stating that the console sold 84 million units, so this may well be somewhat out of date by now. When we compare with other Sony hardware, we see that, while the PS5 is still the lowest-selling PlayStation home console, it is only 3 million sales away from overtaking the PS3, which sits on 87.4 million. Beyond that, while the PS5 may one day overtake the PS1's 102 million sales, it seems unlikely to overtake the PS4's 117 million, and nigh-on impossible that it will beat the world record-holding PS2, which tops the list with 160 million sales. Among modern consoles, the PS5 is doing well, having sold nearly 60 million more units than the Xbox Series X/S. But it's still far behind the 154 million Nintendo Switch consoles sold thus far. And with Switch 2 sales already ticking up, Sony will be hoping that those PS5 sales continue long into the future, or at least until they finally release the PS6. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming …

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Hideo Kojima is releasing a real-life Death Stranding exoskeleton, because of course he is
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date: 2025-11-10T16:43:25.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: In case you need help carrying the shopping in.
encoded: Kojima Productions has certainly never shied away from producing bizarre merch for Death Stranding. The original game brought us Q-pid necklaces and to-scale BB pods, while Death Stranding 2 delivered a real version of Sam's Ring Terminal. And while we would hesitate to accuse Hideo Kojima of going too far, knowing that he is likely capable of far more, he has perhaps gone further than he ever has before in producing a real-life exoskeleton. A recent press release from robotics company Dnsys confirmed a collaboration with Kojima Productions to produce an honest-to-goodness Death Stranding-inspired exoskeleton. A limited-edition version of their Dnsys Z1 Exoskeleton, the DS2 collaboration has been co-designed by Dnsys and Kojima Productions art director Yoji Shinkawa. View oEmbed on the source website Sam's exoskeleton is perhaps the most iconic piece of kit in Death Stranding, allowing him to traverse vast and often inhospitable terrain; according to Dnsys, this collaboration "brings its in-game functionality to life". On the project, Yoji Shinkawa said: "We designed this exoskeleton with the same passion and precision as if it were built for the world of Death Stranding. Every detail was refined to bring the game's futuristic vision into reality, creating something Sam Porter Bridges himself might wear. "Wearing it feels as if the world of Death Stranding has come to life, where imagination and reality finally connect." The exoskeleton even incorporates certain aspects of Sam's own exoskeleton, such as lights that clearly show battery level and operational status. The Dnsys Z1 Exoskeleton Pro – DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH Edition (catchy name) is scheduled to release on 2nd December 2025. While a price hasn't been announced thus far, considering Dnsys's existing models retail for as much as $1499, you can probably assume that this limited edition model is going to cost a pretty penny. That being said, if you're a postman in a particularly rugged and dangerous p…

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Where Winds Meet: Release date, platforms and is it free?
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date: 2025-11-10T14:34:13.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: In the sky, we think.
encoded: Bringing its beautiful Wuxia stylings to the West, Where Winds Meet is certainly one of the most aesthetically interesting games you'll see this year. From Chinese developer Everstone Studios, the game takes place in China's Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, offering players the choice between single-player and MMO playstyles. It released in China late last year, and ahead of its release worldwide, we interviewed lead designer Chris Lyu about bringing the game to a foreign market. If you're interested when Where Winds Meet releases, what platforms its on and how much it will cost, you can read on for everything you need to know. Where Winds Meet release date and UK launch time Where Winds Meet releases on 14th November 2025 at 10pm GMT. For those of you in different time zones, here's what time Where Winds Meet releases around the world: US West Coast (PST) – 2pm US Mountain (MST) – 3pm US Central (CST) – 4pm US East Coast (EST) – 5pm Central Europe (CET) – 11pm Singapore (SGT) – 6am, 15th November Japan (JST) – 7am, 15th November Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 9am, 15th November New Zealand (NZDT) – 11am, 15th November The game is already out in China, having initially released there in December 2024, but those of us in the UK and elsewhere still don’t have access to it. The game's release date was revealed at Gamescom 2025's Opening Night Live. View Green Video on the source website What platforms is Where Winds Meet on? Where Winds Meet will launch on PC and PS5 in the west. According to IGN, the PS5 version of the game will be a console exclusive for the first six months after release, after which we may get additional versions of the game on Xbox Series X/S or Nintendo Switch 2. Interestingly, while the game is not available on PS5 in China, the game launched on mobiles in the region in January 2025, though no mobile version appears to have been confirmed for a western release. Is Where Winds Meet free to play? Yes, Where Winds Meet is fully free to play o…

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Where Winds Meet lead designer on bringing "a truly immersive Wuxia experience" to the west
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date: 2025-11-06T09:00:34.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: PlayStation 5
description: We spoke to Where Winds Meet lead designer Chris Lyu.
encoded: MMOs have long been a major player in the Chinese games industry. The likes of Dungeon Fighter Online, Fantasy Westward Journey, Zhengtu Online and more have racked up hundreds of millions of players; many of these names will be unfamiliar to those of us in the west, however. But with the breakout success of 2024's Black Myth: Wukong placing Chinese games firmly in the spotlight, more and more studios are looking to make that leap. Among those is Hangzhou's Everstone Studio, developer of Where Winds Meet, a game that launched in China late last year and is soon to make its way to the west. Ahead of launch, we asked Where Winds Meet lead designer Chris Lyu about the game's upcoming release. There's a fair amount of debate online as to whether Where Winds Meet is an MMO or not – what would you say it is? "Where Winds Meet is an open-world Wuxia RPG. Our vision when making the game was to create a truly immersive Wuxia experience where players can live out their unique martial arts fantasy. "In the world of Where Winds Meet, limiting the game to either only single-player or only multiplayer would make the game feel incomplete. That’s why we offer two distinct modes – single-player and multiplayer – that operate independently of each other yet can be switched between freely. "In single-player mode, Where Winds Meet is essentially a full-fledged solo game, where players can immerse themselves in extensive story-driven content. In multiplayer mode, players can collaborate, compete, and explore the vast open world together." Where Winds Meet has been out in China for 10 months already. How has the reception been among Chinese players so far? "Since releasing in China, Where Winds Meet has been warmly received by players. With this title, we aimed to creatively reinterpret the classic Wuxia genre – a deeply traditional theme in Chinese culture – and we’re truly grateful that our creative vision resonated strongly with our community. That kind of connection is what excites a…

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Ghost of Yōtei sales numbers: How much money has it made?
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date: 2025-10-16T15:52:27.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: Yen rules everything around me.
encoded: Looking to follow up on the tremendous success of Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei's sales numbers are already off to a lightning start. Following on from its release in October, Ghost of Yōtei has already hit some big sales milestones, made all the more impressive by the fact that it's a PlayStation exclusive. So, how many copies has Ghost of Yōtei actually sold? You can read on for the full details. Ghost of Yōtei sales numbers: How many copies has it sold? Officially, we know that Ghost of Yōtei has surpassed 1 million copies sold since its release in early October, thanks to a confirmation from Sucker Punch Productions itself. We say 'officially', because there is some interesting and unverified news going around on social media. PlayStation China's director of sales operations recently made a post on China's WeChat Moments social media congratulating the Sucker Punch team on 2 million copies sold. While it's certainly not unlikely that the game may have sold 2 million copies by this point, the post is strange for various reasons, including a third-party, AI-generated image and a blacked-out source. What we do know is that according to GSD European Chart data, reported by The Game Business, Yōtei is officially the biggest first-party PlayStation release in Europe since Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which sold 2.5 million copies in the 24 hours after its release in 2023. Undoubtedly, further updates on Yōtei's sales figures are going to come around soon anyway, but discounting this potential misinformation, the official sales of Ghost of Yōtei stand at 1 million plus. How much money has Ghost of Yōtei made? As detailed before, it's impossible to know exactly how much money Yōtei has made so far, as we don't have exact sales figures. We can, however, make a rough estimate. Ghost of Yōtei costs £69.99 in the UK. Simply multiplying that by 1 million, and we get the nice and easy number of just under £70 million (around $94 million) Would that it were so simple! Yōtei reta…

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How the PS5 powered Ghost of Yōtei's most heartwarming new feature
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date: 2025-10-03T17:05:23.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Video
description: "It's all part of the fantasy."
encoded: The Sucker Punch samurai sequel Ghost of Yōtei is out now on PS5. If you’ve played the first hour or so, you will have encountered a very cool new feature that was made possible by the technical capabilities of the PlayStation 5 itself. When Atsu, the new main character voiced by Erika Ishii, visits her childhood home during the prologue, you’ll see exactly what we’re talking about here. At the press of a button, you can send Atsu instantaneously into a childhood flashback. You’re standing in the exact same location, but you’ve travelled back in time to Atsu’s younger years when her parents were still alive. In the blink of an eye, you’re back in those happier days. It’s a neat trick, and one that we can imagine lots of other games trying to emulate in future. For example, It would work super well for the Star Wars Jedi games, where the lead character already senses ‘echoes’ of the past. On the eve of the Yōtei’s launch, we had the chance to ask Nate Fox, one of the game’s directors, about the thinking behind this feature and how it is even possible. So, what was thinking behind the flashbacks? In Fox’s words: “We really want players to be able to experience Atsu’s youth. You know, why does she love her mum so much, who just hen-pecks her to keep practicing her shamisen. Or her dad, you know, making dad jokes. The kind of things that you can relate to, so that, when Atsu is furious about the life that was stolen from her, you understand. “And because it's a video game, of course, you get to play the thing. And I don't know you, when you play video games, I tend to say, like, ‘Oh, I died on that level’. You are the character. And that's a great thing about games, right? That they're immersive on that level, that is unique.” This seamless cutting into Atsu’s early years, as we assumed, was it by any chance made possible by the Solid State Drive in the console itself? “You're right,” Fox told us. “It is, in fact, because of the power of the SSD on the PlayStation 5 tha…

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Ghost of Yōtei weapons: How to unlock all the different weapon types explained
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date: 2025-10-03T13:21:22.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: The Yōtei Six won't kill themselves!
encoded: With the stance system gone, the various Ghost of Yōtei weapons you'll find on your journey are the keys to combat. From katanas to bows, there is seemingly no end to the ways Atsu can massacre her opponents in Yōtei. So, no matter what fighting style you want to use, here's a quick guide on how to unlock every weapon type in Ghost of Yōtei. Ghost of Yōtei weapons: How to unlock all the different weapon types There are three different weapon types in Ghost of Yōtei, with a number of different weapons falling into each category. These are: Melee weapons Ranged weapons Quickfire weapons Most of these weapons are unlocked by completing specific quests in the game. Here's the full list: Melee weapons Here is a list of all the Melee weapons in Ghost of Yōtei and how to get them: Katana Default weapons. Atsu begins the game with the Katana. Dual Katanas Learned from Master Hanbei after completing The Way of the Dual Katana quest. Odachi Learned fro Master Yoshida after completing The Saito Brothers questline Yari Learned from the Yari Master after defeating him in the Pursue the Oni questline Kusarigama Unlocked after defeating the Nine Tails in The Kitsune questline Ranged weapons Here is a list of all the Ranged weapons in Ghost of Yōtei and how to get them: Hankyu Purchased from Ran the Bowyer after completing The Old Inn quest Yumi Purchased from ran the Bowyer after completing The Old Inn quest Tanegashima Matchlock Unlocked during The Storm Breaks quest as part of The Saito Brothers questline View Green Video on the source website Quickfire weapons Here is a list of all the Quickfire weapons in Ghost of Yōtei and how to get them: Kunai Learned from Hana the Kunai Artisan after progressing through The Burning of Castle Ishikari quest Smoke Bomb Unlocked from Oyuki after reaching The Tale of the Kitsune quest in The Kitsune questline Metsubushi Unlocked by defeating Crow Genzo at the Blue-Flowered Cemetery Tanzutsu Unlocked after completing the Guns and Consequences q…

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Ghost of Yōtei cast: All voice actors and where you know them from
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date: 2025-10-02T16:19:30.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: Ats-who?
encoded: If you've been playing Ghost of Yōtei, then you probably already know how excellent the voice acting is. Bringing together an incredibly talented cast of voice actors, Yōtei offers up some stellar performances for your journey across Ezo. But whose voices are they? To answer that question, we've put together a full cast list on every major voice actor in Ghost of Yōtei, as well as where you may know them from. Ghost of Yōtei cast: All voice actors Here is a list of all the main voice actors in Ghost of Yōtei and their characters: Erika Ishii – Atsu Feodor Chin – Lord Saito Robert Wu – The Snake Tommy Kang – The Oni Matt Yang King – The Kitsune Nelson Lee –The Spider David Sakurai – The Dragon Noshir Dalal – Jubei Jeannie Bolet – Oyuki Suzie Yeung – Kiku Where do you know the Ghost of Yōtei cast from? While a couple of the names from the Ghost of Yōtei cast are better known than others, you'll almost certainly recognise some of the works they've been in. Erika Ishii – Atsu Erika Ishii certainly has some big voice acting credits on their CV. Valkyrie from Apex Legends is the highlight, but they have also had roles in Mortal Kombat 1, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Halo Infinite, Deathloop, Cyberpunk 2077 and many more. For many, though, they are best known for appearances in many web series including the long-running L.A. by Night and Critical Role, and various appearances on Dropout shows like Dimension 20, Game Changer and Dirty Laundry. Feodor Chin – Lord Saito Feodor Chin is a returning voice from Tsushima, having voiced Harunobu Adachi, Yamato and Goro. He's also appeared in the Like a Dragon series, World of Warcraft and Sleeping Dogs, but is undoubtedly best-known as Omnic monk Zenyatta in Overwatch. On TV, he's also had some smaller roles in the likes of New Girl, Futurama, Regular Show, Big Little Lies and many, many more. Tommy Kang – The Oni Tommy Kang is better known for his work as a stand-up comedian than his acting work, but that doesn't mean he doesn't hav…

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Ghost of Yōtei chapters: Full list of missions and how many quests to expect
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date: 2025-10-02T13:01:04.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: How many quests will take you across Ezo?
encoded: The various Ghost of Yōtei chapters you'll wrangle with across your playthrough will take you the length and breadth of Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido). As Atsu journeys to defeat the infamous Yōtei Six, you'll traverse six regions from the Prologue all the way to the ending, with many a quest to keep you busy along the way. If you're wondering how many missions there are in Ghost of Yōtei, and how many sub-quests make up each one, we'll walk you through the full list below. Ghost of Yōtei chapters: How many quests are there in the game? Ghost of Yōtei's main story consists of 10 main quests. Within those 10 missions, there are three longer assassination stories which contain a total of 17 sub-chapters spread between them. Once you've completed the main story missions, there are an additional three post-game quests available as part of a wider section of the game called "Unfinished Business". As well as all of these main quests, there is a huge amount of side content to contend with, including Mythic Tales, Side Tales, Sensei Tales and Bounty Quests, though it should be noted that you do not need to complete every single one of the quests to complete 100 per cent the game. Ghost of Yōtei chapters: Full list of missions Want to know how far you've come and how much is left? It's only natural to wonder where you're at in a mission-based game like this! Here is a list of all the main quests in Ghost of Yōtei: 1. Prologue 2. The Old Inn 3. The Way of Dual Katana 4. Saito 5. The Yōtei Six 6. The Kitsune Spirits of Teshio Ridge Blood on the Snow The Way of the Shamisen Poison and Lies The Tale of the Kitsune The Kitsune's Fate 7. The Oni A Mad Pursuit Belly of the Beast A Fiery Consequence Twin Wolves, Twin Hearts The Tale of the Oni 8. The Saito Brothers Ghosts of the Past The Storm Breaks Echoes of the Storm To Catch A Spider A Wolf's Pack The Reckoning 9. Call of the Hunt 10. The Final Hunt of the Onyro 11. Duel the Unrivaled (Post-game) 12. Burning Plains (Post-game) 13. A …

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Will Ghost of Yōtei come to PC? Our release date speculation
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date: 2025-09-30T09:35:47.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: Here are the deets.
encoded: With Sucker Punch Productions taking us to Japan once more, you might be wondering if Ghost of Yōtei will come to PC one day. The follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima is a PS5 exclusive on launch, so if you don't want any FOMO, then you'll have to get yourself a PlayStation. But if you're willing to wait for the PC port, how long will you have to wait for it? Here's what you need to know about Ghost of Yōtei on PC. Will Ghost of Yōtei come to PC? At the time of writing, there has been no word from the developers on whether or not Ghost of Yōtei is coming to PC. That being said, we think that it is almost a certainty that a Ghost of Yōtei PC port will be released eventually. Over the past five years or so, PlayStation has become rather consistent with releasing their exclusives onto PC in the following years. Along with Ghost of Tsushima, the likes of The Last of Us, God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man and the Horizon series have all come to PC after launch. As such, we think it would be a surprise for PlayStation to suddenly pull a 180 and stop porting their games, starting with Yōtei. When could Ghost of Yōtei come to PC? Release date speculation It's difficult to determine when Ghost of Yōtei might come to PC, as PlayStation's approach to ports has changed quite drastically over the last couple of years. If we look at Ghost of Tsushima, it took nearly four years for it to come to PC, first coming out in July 2020 and releasing onto PC in May 2024. Applied to Yōtei, that would give it a rough release date of August 2029. However, in recent years, PlayStation has made more of an effort to brings its exclusives to PC much sooner. God of War Ragnarök, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us 2 Remastered and Stellar Blade all released on PC less than two years after their initial PS5 launches, with Stellar Blade taking only 14 months. Seeing as these games are more representative of PlayStation's current strategy, we think it's a more useful barometer to use as opposed to Tsushima…

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How to redeem FC 26 pre-order bonuses explained
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date: 2025-09-29T08:50:29.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: Spot the difference.
encoded: Another year, another FC, and FC 26 has come with a whole array of nice pre-order bonuses to help get you started in FUT. Depending on which version of the game you pre-ordered, there are different bonuses on offer, and you may not have even received your bonuses yet. So, read on for a quick explainer on how to redeem pre-order bonuses in FC 26 as well as a run-down on the full list of bonuses you'll receive for having purchased each edition. How to redeem FC 26 pre-order bonuses explained If you've pre-ordered FC 26 but haven't received your bonuses, there are probably a couple of reasons for this, and it all depends on whether you're playing on console or PC. If you're a console player, then make sure you're logged in to the EA Account that you used to purchase the game. Most of the time, your bonuses will simply be sent to the 'Unassigned Items' section. Simply head to the 'Store' tab, and select the 'Claim Your New Items' option to receive all those lovely bonuses. If you're on PC, things are a bit more annoying, but still not that bad. Head to the EA Sports FC 26 page on the Steam store. Scroll down to the bit where all the different versions of the game are listed, as well as the option to purchase FC Points. You should see an option here to redeem your pre-order bonuses. Simply select this, make sure your game is updated to the latest version and boot it up. Then, follow the same steps as above and you should receive your bonuses! FC 26 pre-order bonuses: What's in all the different versions? Like in previous years, there are two different version of FC 26 to purchase: The Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition. Both come with different bonuses, and it should be noted that the Ultimate Edition can only be purchased digitally, while the Standard Edition is available in both physical and digital forms. FC 26 Standard Edition pre-order bonuses The FC 26 Standard Edition comes with the following pre-order bonuses: 92+ Icon (untradeable) for EA Sports FC 25 (sold s…

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EA Sports FC 26 review: A solid, if skippable, entry let down by ridiculous monetisation
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date: 2025-09-26T11:30:30.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Review
subject: Xbox
description: A shame, really.
encoded: Reviewing a yearly sports title like EA Sports FC is an impossible task. In one regard, it should be a reflection of how good that year's game is as a standalone title – in this regard, FC typically fares well. In another, it must be a reflection of how much the game has changed since last year's iteration, how worthwhile it is to upgrade to. Sadly, while the few tweaks EA Sports has made for this year's game are a step in the right direction, I can't help but feel that FC 26 is the most 'same as last year's game' the series has seen in many years. Perhaps the biggest change is the introduction of Authentic and Competitive gameplay, two modes of play for two different audiences. The always-online FUT maniacs get Competitive, a free-flowing, fast-paced mode that allows for the traditionally massive scorelines of 6-7 and the like. Offline play, such as Career Mode, gets Authentic. This is slower, more realistic, and more calculated. Beyond the higher difficulty, you are forced to contend with variables such as a wet pitch or heavy wind. On the face of it, this is an excellent idea – and it is – but its implementation fails to solve an issue that has plagued the game for many years, which is that pace means everything. Whether I'm playing FUT, Career Mode or Kick-Off against my flatmate, the same strategy of hoofing through balls up to a pacy striker pays off in spades. On the flip side, a rapid centre-back is almost a necessity to negate the same strategy when used by your opponents. For all the talk of tactical fluidity and skill expression, it still feels as if no matter how you play, your best option is to load your team with speed, same as always. It's a good start, but needs some fundamental tweaks to really reach its potential. In terms of smaller gameplay tweaks, the name of the game this year has been community feedback, though for much of these tweaks, I would argue the same has happened. Dribbling and movement have been improved, as well as the accuracy of p…

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FC 26 release date, launch time, editions, pre-orders and latest news
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date: 2025-09-23T14:31:31.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: Another year, another FC.
encoded: It may already be out in early access, but the full FC 26 release date is still on its way. With many fans choosing to skip over FC 25 last year, there will be a surge of players looking to upgrade to this year's title, with EA trying to win over fans with promises that they've been listening to fan feedback. And with Rematch pulling even more players away towards another football title, and FM26 finally releasing in a couple of months, it's a big year for FC. So, when does FC 26 come out, and what time does it release? Here's everything you need to know. When is the FC 26 release date? EA Sports FC 26 will release on 26th September 2025 on console, and on 25th September 2025 on PC. This was confirmed in the official reveal trailer that was released in July. At the same time the game was released, it was confirmed that Jude Bellingham would be returning as the game's cover star, joined this year by Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala. What time does FC 26 launch? Full global release times FC 26 launches on PlayStation and Xbox consoles at midnight local time. That means if you're in the UK, for example, you'll get access to the game one hour after players in France and Germany, and a full 11 hours after players in New Zealand. The game will, however, feature a simultaneous global release on PC, coming out at 1pm BST on 25th September. Here is the full list of launch times around the world for FC 26 on PC: US West Coast (PDT) – 5am, 25th September US Mountain (MDT) – 6am, 25th September US Central (CDT) – 7am, 25th September US East Coast (EDT) – 8am, 25th September UK (BST) – 1pm, 25th September Central Europe (CEST) – 2pm, 25th September Japan (JST) – 9pm, 25th September Australia East Coast (AEST) – 10pm, 25th September New Zealand (NZST) – 12am, 26th September When does the FC 26 early access start? FC 26 early access began on 19th September 2025. That's a full week before the game fully releases. In order to get early access to FC 26, you will need to purchase the …

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PlayStation 6 could borrow a big feature from the Nintendo Switch
type: item
date: 2025-09-01T15:49:14.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Nintendo
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
description: 'Big' is an understatement.
encoded: We may be several years away from the release of Sony's next flagship console, but recent leaks have claimed the PS6 will be aping one of Nintendo Switch's best features. While Xbox is intent on turning anything and everything into an Xbox, including its upcoming handheld, Sony is reportedly hard at work on the PlayStation 6. Although official details on the next Sony console are almost non-existent, a recent leak suggests the PS6 will be unlike anything Sony has ever released. In fact, it will allegedly be more like a Switch. YouTube channel Moore's Law is Dead, a channel that has accurately leaked technical info about previous PlayStation hardware, recently uploaded a video sharing apparent technical specifications for a 'PS6 handheld'. This handheld, which will release alongside a more traditional PS6 home console, will supposedly be dockable, similar to Nintendo Switch consoles, allowing players to use it both on a TV and on the go. Reportedly making use of an AMD APU with four Zen 6c Cores, two further cores, and a 16 x RDNA 5 CUs GPU coming in at 1.2GHz in handheld mode and 1.65GHz while docked, the PS6 handheld will supposedly be more powerful than the PS5 when docked. Beyond this, the video claims that the handheld PS6 will cost around $500, and could launch as soon as late 2027. View Green Video on the source website It would represent Sony's first foray into the handheld gaming market since 2011's PS Vita launch, a console which, despite accruing a certain cult popularity, never saw much commercial success. While the PS5 has certainly sold well, hitting the 80 million units mark in August 2025, it remains several million short of the PS3, and nearly 40 million short of the PS4. With the Nintendo Switch flying high on 153 million units sold, the Switch 2 already breaking sales records, and Xbox getting in on the action, it appears Sony wants a piece of the handheld pie once more – it's just a question of whether they can make something great or just a poor …

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Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on PS5?
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date: 2025-09-01T13:49:29.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 4
subject: PlayStation 5
description: The S stands for Silksong.
encoded: If you're a die-hard Sony fan, you're probably spending this week asking one question: Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on PS5? After taking so long to make, the sequel is almost here. Those who haven't had a chance to play the original Hollow Knight might be wondering if they need to before jumping into Silksong, and also whether they can enjoy it on PS5. Especially since many fans played Hollow Knight on PS4 (yes, that's how long it's been). So, what's the story with Silksong on PS5? We'll explain everything you need to know. Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on PS5? Hollow Knight: Silksong is launching on PS5, and indeed PS4 as well, a rarity for a brand-new title nowadays. In fact, you can check out its store page already, though it's not available to purchase just yet. If you weren't aware that Silksong was launching on PS5, it's hardly surprising. The console has been notably absent from any marketing for the game. While a PC version was inevitable – the original was a PC exclusive when it first launched – the console side of things has been a bit more interesting. Both Xbox and Nintendo have featured the game rather prominently in trailers for the Xbox Rog Ally, Nintendo Directs. Both companies even featured a Silksong demo at their respective booths at Gamescom last month. While Nintendo and Xbox have been neck and neck when it comes to advertising Silksong on their respective platforms, PlayStation has been shockingly silent about the game launching on PS5, too. So, there you have it. PlayStation owners, you'll be able to play Hollow Knight: Silksong on launch on both PS5 and PS4. Unfortunately for you, though, you won't get the chance to play it as part of your PlayStation Plus subscription, as Xbox players will be able to enjoy it via Xbox Game Pass – them's the breaks, we're afraid! View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, list…

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Helldivers 2 Halo Warbond: What's included and how to get it
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date: 2025-08-27T15:56:27.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: Well Halo there.
encoded: One of gaming's new kids on the block is collaborating with an industry-defining series in Helldivers 2 Halo ODST Warbond. Celebrating Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox consoles for the very first time, Arrowhead Game Studio has added in a brand-new Legendary Warbond themed around Xbox's pride and joy. So, alongside the new wave of Helldivers fighting for the fate of Super Earth, here's everything you need to know about the Helldivers 2 Halo Warbond. How to get the Helldivers 2 Halo Warbond: Price explained The Helldivers 2 Halo ODST Warbond costs a total of 1,500 Super Credits from the in-game Acquisitions menu. This means that, assuming you're starting from zero, you'll need to purchase 2,100 Super Credits to buy it for £15.99 / $19.99. As this is a special Warbond, the price is slightly higher than most regular Warbonds and is not available via the Premium Warbond Token – you're going to have to shell out the Super Credits if you want to get your hands on it. What's included in the Helldivers 2 Halo Warbond: Full list of rewards View Gallery on the source website The Halo Warbond includes three pages of 17 rewards, requiring a total of 630 Medals to unlock everything. Here's the full list of rewards from the Helldivers 2 Halo Warbond in unlock order: Page 1 Honored Heirloom (Player Card) – 2 Medals A-9 Helljumper (Body Armour) – 45 Medals A-9 Helljumper (Helmet) – 30 Medals Honored Heirloom (Cape) – 8 Medals MA5C Assault Rifle (Assault Rifle) – 35 Medals Mean Green Hellpod Pattern (Hellpod Pattern) – 20 Medals Page 2 M7S SMG (Submachine Gun) – 50 Medals Mean Green Shuttle Pattern (Shuttle Pattern) – 50 Medals Eye of the Clandestine (Player Card) – 7 Medals A-35 Recon (Body Armour) – 55 Medals A-35 Recon (Helmet) – 45 Medals Eye of the Clandestine (Cape) – 25 Medals Page 3 Rookie (Title) – 20 Medals M90A Shotgun (Shotgun) – 65 Medals Mean Green Vehicle Pattern (Vehicle Pattern) – 55 Medals M6C/SOCOM Pistol (Pistol) – 75 Medals Mean Green Exosuit Pattern (Exosuit Pattern…

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Is Gears of War: Reloaded crossplay? Mutliplayer across platforms and cross-progression explained
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date: 2025-08-27T14:18:11.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: Here's what you need to know.
encoded: With Gears of War: Reloaded bringing the first game in the series back, and making it available on PlayStation for the first time, you may be wondering if the game has crossplay support. If you and your friends are all spread out across Xbox, PC and PlayStation, can you still play together? That's what we're here to answer, so if you're looking to check out if crossplay is available before diving in, here's what you need to know. Is Gears of War: Reloaded crossplay? Multiplayer across platforms explained Fortunately, Gears of War: Reloaded features full crossplay support, meaning players across Xbox, PlayStation and PC can all play together. To facilitate this, you will need to sign into your Microsoft account in-game. If you haven’t got one already, you can do so by simply heading to the Microsoft website. Once you've done that, it's simply a matter of making sure you have your friends on your friends list and you'll be able to invite them via their Microsoft accounts. You'll be able to play both co-op and competitive multiplayer via crossplay too, so no matter what mode you and your friends are interested in, you'll be able to jump in together – just be aware that this means you'll be coming up against players on other platforms, too. Does Gears of War: Reloaded have cross-progression? Gears of War: Reloaded also features full cross-progression. This means that if you have the game on multiple platforms, on Xbox Series X/S and PC via Game Pass for example, your save will transfer over as long as you're logged in to your Microsoft account. Start your campaign on PC but fancy moving to the sofa? Hop onto your Xbox and you'll be able to load up your save exactly where you left it. Again, cross-progression works for both the campaign and online multiplayer modes, so you can swap back and forth as often as you like regardless of what modes you're playing. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Gu…

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Black Myth Zhong Kui release date speculation, details and latest news
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date: 2025-08-26T11:43:19.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: A mythical game, with a mythical release date.
encoded: The hype train has left the station. Black Myth: Zhong Kui was revealed at Gamescom 2025: Opening Night Live, and we’ve got everything you need to know about the Black Myth: Zhong Kui release date speculation, pre-order and gameplay details! It’s been a great few years for gamer fans of Chinese mythology thanks to a number of Wuxia titles released and in development. Following the massive success of Game Science’s Black Wyth: Wukong, we have one more to get hyped for! Details are still thin on the ground, however, so as excited as we are, it’s definitely going to be a bit of a waiting game. Still, it’s brilliant to see a younger studio do well enough to continue pursuing its passion and developing its vision. With all that said, let’s get to it. Black Myth: Zhong Kui release date speculation Black Myth: Zhong Kui currently has no given release date or window. Game Science typically releases games or gives updates on 19th August (20th in China), so we could be waiting some time before we hear anything about a Black Myth: Zhong Kui release date. In the game’s FAQ page, it states that when it comes to a Black Myth: Zhong Kui release date, even Game Science CEO “Yocar himself has absolutely no idea”. Black: Myth Wukong got its gameplay reveal some four years before it released, but Game Science has built up the technology base to build such games now, so hopefully it won't be that long this time around. Still, with plans this up in the air, we reckon we could be looking at a 2028 to 2029 release window. A shame, but as Gabe Newell put it, “Late is just for a little while. Suck is forever.” If you’re looking for something new to play, then check out all the upcoming games in 2025 and beyond to see what might wet your whistle! Can I pre-order Black Myth: Zhong Kui? No, you cannot currently pre-order Black Myth: Zhong Kui. With the game only having just been revealed, and a Black Myth: Wukong DLC to come first, it will likely be a long while yet before pre-orders go live. …

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