Order of the Sinking Star's Bardmoves objects with her music
The Bard carries objects in a musical aura. An independent PC review explains her movement rule, while the audio team describes the recorded lute that lets her join the soundtrack on the player's terms.
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Order of the Sinking Star demo progress: what carries over on Steam
Keep the Steam carry-over promise separate from console cross-save and undocumented import instructions.
Order of the Sinking Star release time: UK, US and worldwide unlock
One global schedule crosses midnight in Asia and Australia; use your local time zone.
Overwatch hero progression borders: get your first Ascended portrait on PC
Your overall Progression Level is not the border requirement. Check the selected hero and where the portrait is displayed.
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The 25 games everyone is waiting for, with release dates, platforms and trailers. Filter the list by the console you play on.
See the full list- 01Grand Theft Auto VI19 November 2026 · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
- 02Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 423 October 2026 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2
- 03Castlevania: Belmont's Curse15 October 2026 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch
- 04Metroid Ravenous28 January 2027 · Switch 2
- 05Final Fantasy Resonance22 October 2026 · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2 · Switch
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Warframe Shader Cache: on or off for DX12?
Check the graphics API before deleting caches. Initial rebuild hitches do not establish the cause of every freeze.
Dead by Daylight: how to get bloody clothes
Prestige 1 awards perks. Check the cosmetic milestones and equip the pieces you have earned.
Order of the Sinking Star release time: UK, US and worldwide unlock
One global schedule crosses midnight in Asia and Australia; use your local time zone.
What to watch before launch
A familiar cover shooter is adding movement, destructible cover and denser city missions. The campaign's pacing is the question.
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Reigns developer Nerial ends development as staff seek new roles
The founders plan to return to game-making after a break; their announcement offers no restart or rehiring commitment.
MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy enters administration
The studio is in administration; its fate and MindsEye's support remain unconfirmed.
Xbox cuts 268 jobs as Ninja Theory faces proposed closure
The 268 confirmed cuts and Ninja Theory consultation are distinct parts of Xbox's latest restructuring.
Undead Labs confirms significant layoffs as it becomes employee owned
The studio says State of Decay 3 remains on course for 2027, while the number of jobs lost is still unknown.
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Building a wind turbine with strangers in Loftia
Project stages can advance while one player prepares a contribution, making current requirements useful.
The most anticipated games of 2026 and 2027
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A pipe and a crate are a useful start in Lightyear Frontier
Stores can reject unwanted items, while a crafting machine skips recipes it cannot currently feed.
There's rubble to throw back at VOID/BREAKER's bosses
Pillars drew attention away from the boss; attack-generated debris puts a throwing object closer to the action.