Gears of War: E-Day returnsto a city falling apart
City Hall becomes a triage centre, a stadium houses troops and Legacy Bridge returns as Kalona deteriorates. E-Day's familiar places give the Locust invasion a visible history.
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Gears of War: E-Day campaign stuck on PC? Check the patch and checkpoint
Separate specific campaign fixes from the documented checkpoint workaround and a game process that stays open.
Nintendo's Japan-only Switch 2 bundle adds a game for ¥4,000 extra
The included code must be used by 31 March 2027, and the chosen game cannot be changed after redemption.
Stellar Blade on Switch 2: bundled DLC and a planned frame-generation toggle
Included DLC, an available demo and a promised frame-generation option define the upcoming Switch 2 port.
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Civilization VI graphics-device error: check the Steam shortcut before changing drivers
Use the Steam library to test DX11, then separate a shortcut mismatch from an unresolved graphics-device error.
Total War: Warhammer III free Legendary Lords locked? Check race ownership
The full campaign map does not grant every Lord. Match the free character to a race you already own.
Stardew Valley: restore SMAPI on Steam Deck when mods will not load
Native Stardew needs Linux SMAPI and empty launch options. Proton uses a different setup with a cloud-save limitation.
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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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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.
With a rapier in Valor Mortis, there's no block to fall back on
A precise stab can do the pistol's work, but the rapier's weapon defence depends on a well-timed parry.
Phantom Blade Zero's Seven Stars boss ends up on his own puppet strings
The disciples spend health to heal their leader, then lift him on red threads for a very different second phase.