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The Blood of Dawnwalker timer mod lets PC players extend the campaign deadline
A community mod changes the campaign clock, but it is not official support.

How to play 8-player Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2
Update to Version 4.0.0, pair eight controllers and pick five to eight players in Multiplayer.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now on PC with Windows 11 and SSD requirements
The new Onimusha is on PC, with a firm Windows 11 and SSD baseline.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War joins Xbox Game Pass on 8 September
Black Ops Cold War arrives on 8 September as Cyberpunk 2077 heads out on 15 September.

Jin Sakai joins Ghost of Yotei's Most Wanted survival mode on PS5 this October
Jin's four combat stances give the upcoming PS5 survival mode a more distinct fourth character.

Nintendo confirms separate Zelda and Switch 2 Directs for 8 and 9 September
Nintendo has confirmed two separate broadcasts next week, each with a different brief.

Rovio closes Copenhagen studio after Sonic Blitz cancellation
Rovio will end operations in Denmark after cancelling Sonic Blitz, but its final redundancy count is not yet known.

Gran Turismo 7's free Spec IV update brings new tracks in October and December
Spec IV gives Gran Turismo 7 two new circuits, 12 cars and more reasons to return, but the detail is uneven.

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter has a strong case before launch
A long demo and new battle options make the remake sequel easier to judge before 17 September.

Guild Wars 3 is choosing clarity over spectacle in its open-world combat
The coming MMO wants players to read movement, terrain and allies instead of a wall of effects.