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Gaming-centric News, reviews, and opinions covering the latest events and games across the industry. Staff: Editor in Chief: Zachary Barbieri (@dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social) Contributing Writer: Andresplays (@andresplays.bsky.social‬)

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Sucker Punch, the developer behind Ghost of Yotei, has reportedly laid off around two dozen employees as the studio prepares for its next project. pixelbytegaming.com/ghost-of-yot...

pixelbytegaming.comGhost of Yotei Developer Lays Off Staff While Preparing for Next Project - Pixel ByteThe developer behind Ghost of Yotei, Sucker Punch Productions, has reportedly laid off several employees as the company prepares to begin development on its next game. This comes several weeks after t...
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Final Fantasy Resonance has had a stronger showing on Steam, hitting a single-player title's high concurrent player count for the series, surpassing the previous high set by Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. pixelbytegaming.com/final-fantas...

pixelbytegaming.comFinal Fantasy Resonance Has Strong Start on Steam, Hitting Single-Player Concurrent Player High for Series - Pixel ByteFinal Fantasy Resonance has had a strong showing for Square Enix on Steam, with the franchise's first HD-2D title managing to set a new record for the franchise on Steam. Over the weekend, the title m...
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Bandai Namco has announced a free update for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, releasing in two parts, that will offer unlocks, bonus login rewards, and content for next year's Xenoverse 3. pixelbytegaming.com/dragon-ball-...

pixelbytegaming.comDragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Receives Free Update for 10th Anniversary - Pixel BytePublisher Bandai Namco has announced that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is receiving a free update for its 10th Anniversary. The company has detailed the contents set to be released for the game over the co...
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Atari has announced that it will end support for the Atari VCS console released in 2021. A new update will allow it to remain functional, with a homebrewing app for continued development by players. pixelbytegaming.com/atari-announ...

pixelbytegaming.comAtari Announces End of Support for Its 2021 VCS Console - Pixel ByteAtari has announced they are set to end support for the Atari VCS console, which the company sent to Kickstarter backers back in 2020, before fully releasing it to the public in 2021. The all-digital ...
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According to a new report, Arkane Lyon, which is still developing Marvel's Blade, is the latest studio under threat of closure. pixelbytegaming.com/arkane-lyon-...

pixelbytegaming.comArkane Lyon Reportedly In Danger of Closing in Mid-November If Buyer Is Not Found - Pixel ByteAccording to a new report, Marvel's Blade is still in development at Arkane Lyon despite the game not having been showcased for some time. The thing is, also according to this report, the studio is do...
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Confirmed by certain insiders, a trailer for the now-canceled next entry in the Mass Effect series has seemingly been leaked online showcasing a space set spy thriller that could have been. pixelbytegaming.com/trailer-for-...

pixelbytegaming.comTrailer for the Now-Canceled Mass Effect Has Leaked Online - Pixel ByteFirst appearing on Reddit earlier today, the trailer for the now-canceled Mass Effect title that BioWare was working on at the time of its closure has leaked online. For much of the day, the provenanc...
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Bandai Namco has announced a narrower release window for the upcoming action brawler Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 after receiving fan feedback. pixelbytegaming.com/dragon-ball-...

pixelbytegaming.comDragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Release Window Following Player Feedback - Pixel BytePublisher Bandai Namco has announced a narrower release window for the upcoming action brawler Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, though the new window is still pretty big. Previously, we knew that the company ...
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Tales of Eternia Remastered is everything you want it to be: an enjoyable adventure through a classic entry in a fantastic series. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/tales-of-ete...

pixelbytegaming.comTales of Eternia Remastered Review – New Life In A Classic Package - Pixel ByteAllow me to be vulnerable for a moment. It is always hard for me to review remasters, especially for games from over two decades ago. Where does one start? Do you grade these games by today's standard...
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Ratatan brings rhythmic action back as a spiritual successor to the Patapon series, all with a new roguelike package, but some issues return with the formula. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/ratatan-revi...

pixelbytegaming.comRatatan Review – Listen To The Music - Pixel ByteThings to know about me: With the holidays coming up and all, I enjoy a good rhythm game. Something with a beat and some button-pressing action. Even better, if you take the idea of a rhythm-based gam...
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EA has announced that developer BioWare is being shut down, with the next Mass Effect title, which was first announced in 2020, now officially canceled. pixelbytegaming.com/bioware-shut...

pixelbytegaming.comBioWare Shutting Down; Next Mainline Mass Effect Officially Canceled - Pixel ByteWhile this has seemed like a possibility for a while now, EA has officially announced that famed RPG developer BioWare will be shutting down. Bloomberg reports that the studio is closing amid mass lay...
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a wild ride from start to finish across two campaigns that will keep you coming back for more. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/warhammer-40...

pixelbytegaming.comWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Review – A Bloody Good Time - Pixel ByteFor whatever reason, I slept on the original Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. There were plans to return to play it at some point, but for whatever reason that never happened. This brings us to now, when I ...
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The Zenith update for Saros is available now, bringing with it a host of updates, a new game + mode, and a boss gauntlet to fight through. pixelbytegaming.com/the-saros-ze...

pixelbytegaming.comThe Saros Zenith Update Is Available Now, Adding a New Game + and Boss Rush Mode - Pixel ByteSaros has received a new update to the game today, entitled the Zenith Update. Announced last month, the update adds a plethora of new features, but perhaps most importantly, brings a New Game + mode ...
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Something in Gears Club Unlimited 3 echoes the golden age of Arcade Racers. The problem is that it is buried under clunky controls, poor UI, and a frustratingly unbalanced story mode. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/gear-club-un...

pixelbytegaming.comGear Club Unlimited 3 Review – Grinds My Gears - Pixel ByteOver the years, I've found that first impressions in gaming aren't everything. This year, at least one game was held up as the pinnacle of putting 50 hours into it until it gets good, or else you don'...
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New leaked footage appears to showcase prototype gameplay from a cancelled Assassin's Creed game, known as Assassin's Creed Destiny, that would have been a title set in China. This is not to be confused with the currently in-development Assassin's Creed Jade.

pixelbytegaming.comFootage From Reportedly Cancelled Assassin’s Creed Title Set In China Leaks Online - Pixel ByteFootage has been released online, reportedly showcasing a cancelled Assassin's Creed title set in China, allegedly known as Assassin's Creed Destiny. This is not to be confused with the currently in-d...
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Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen adds some welcome grinding, along with 20 hours of solid content, though it often feels like a retread. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/dragons-dogm...

pixelbytegaming.comDragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen II Review -This Time With Snow - Pixel ByteExpansions in RPGs are always the worst because, before starting them, there is always this question of when and where you can encounter them. Sometimes they start popping up the second the tutorial i...
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When Dragon's Dogma II was released, I never had a chance to review it, but thanks to Capcom, we finally have a chance to rectify that. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/dragons-dogm...

pixelbytegaming.comDragon’s Dogma II Review – Climb Every Enemy or Die Trying - Pixel ByteDragon's Dogma II reminds me a lot of that meme. You know the one. The one that says you wake up in the world of the last video game you played. How screwed are you? The thing is, in a classic Dark So...
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Control Resonant has hit the one million copies sold mark, outpacing Alan Wake II to become Remedy's Fastest-Selling game. pixelbytegaming.com/control-reso...

pixelbytegaming.comControl Resonant Sells 1 Million Copies, Becomes Remedy’s Fastest-Selling Title - Pixel ByteControl Resonant has crossed the one million mark for copies sold, becoming the fastest-selling Remedy title. This is even after leakers and pirates managed to crack the game back in September, follow...
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ZA/UM has announced that ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3, 2026, alongside the PlayStation 5 version. pixelbytegaming.com/zero-parades...

pixelbytegaming.comZERO PARADES: Director’s Cut Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Alongside PlayStation 5 Release - Pixel ByteAnnounced during the Galaxies Showcase, developer ZA/UM has announced that ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3, 2026. This is the same date that the ti...
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The developer behind Formula Legends, 3DClouds, has announced their next game, a survival driving puzzler set in a harsh frozen wasteland, AfterZero: The Last Drive. pixelbytegaming.com/afterzero-th...

pixelbytegaming.comAfterZero: The Last Drive Announced During Galaxies Showcase - Pixel ByteThe developers behind Formula Legends, 3DClouds, have announced their next title, named AfterZero: The Last Drive, during the Galaxies Showcase, which was held earlier today. While their new game will...
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PlayStation has confirmed the titles that will be joining PlayStation Plus in October, including Mafia: The Old Country and Tales of Arise, and the day-one release of Mycopunk. pixelbytegaming.com/playstation-...

pixelbytegaming.comPlayStation Plus Catalog Titles for October Confirmed: Mafia: The Old Country, Mycopunk, and the return of Horizon: Forbidden West Headlining - Pixel BytePlayStation has confirmed that a total of seven new games are coming to the PlayStation Plus Catalogue this October for players who have the Extra and Premium memberships. Two additional titles will b...
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Sony has announced a limited-edition Gran Turismo controller celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary. In addition, a new update for Gran Turismo 7 is releasing today, with a second part of the update set for December. pixelbytegaming.com/sony-announc...

pixelbytegaming.comSony Announces Limited Edition Gran Turismo-Themed DualSense Controller - Pixel ByteSony has announced the latest game to be getting a Limited Edition branded controller from the company, similar to the likes of Ghost of Yotei and God of War: Ragnarok prior. The franchise is PlayStat...
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Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is graphically violent, hyper sexual, and over the top in more ways than one, which is what makes it as enjoyable as it is. Our Review pixelbytegaming.com/clive-barker...

pixelbytegaming.comClive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Review – Such Sights to Show YouI don't even know where to begin with Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival. The game just about starts with the lead character and his girlfriend, whom you will spend half the game trying to rescue, b-b...
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Nivalis Nights is an inviting return to one of the best cyberpunk cities out there, offering more than just management. If only your businesses weren't so needy. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/nivalis-nigh...

pixelbytegaming.comNivalis Nights Review – Neon Glow and Ramen Bowls - Pixel ByteCloudpunk remains one of my favorite Cyberpunk games out there. Certain other titles get all the attention, but what the team at IONLANDS really nailed was the living, breathing world of a future run ...
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Forza Horizon 6 will be racing onto PlayStation 5 consoles on January 26, 2027, it has been announced after some speculation. pixelbytegaming.com/forza-horizo...

pixelbytegaming.comForza Horizon 6 Announced For January 2027 Release on PlayStation 5 - Pixel ByteAfter some speculation that Forza Horizon 6 would miss the planned 2026 release window for its PlayStation 5 version, it has finally been confirmed that we will see the game's release on January 26, 2...
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer has all the makings of a quality arcade racer; however, a boring, poorly implemented roguelike system undercuts it and is more frustrating than fun. pixelbytegaming.com/star-wars-ga...

pixelbytegaming.comStar Wars: Galactic Racer Review – Faulty PartsIn theory, Star Wars: Galactic Racer has all the ingredients of something that feels made especially for me. It is a racer game, which I play far too many of, and it's a roguelike, which I sink excess...
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Retailers such as GameStop have increased the price of a used PlayStation 5 Pro to $1,400. This is most likely in anticipation of shortages of the console from Sony, as we build towards the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. pixelbytegaming.com/retailers-su...

pixelbytegaming.comRetailers Such As GameStop Have Raised PS5 Pro Price To $1,400 - Pixel ByteRetailers such as GameStop, along with other third-party resellers, have begun raising the price of a used PlayStation 5 Pro console to as much as $1,400. This is a $500 markup over Sony's suggested r...
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Warhammer Survivors, the Vampire Survivors-inspired roguelike from Auroch Digital, the developer of Warhammer 40k: Boltgun, will be released this November. pixelbytegaming.com/warhammer-su...

pixelbytegaming.comWarhammer Survivors Gets A November Release Date - Pixel ByteAuroch Digital has announced that their anticipated roguelike inspired by Vampire Survivors and set in the Warhammer universe, Warhammer Survivors, is now set to release on November 10, 2026. The titl...
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Platinum Games has stated the studio has a Strong Desire to continue Bayonetta, though where unclear on the forms that might take. pixelbytegaming.com/platinumgame...

pixelbytegaming.comPlatinumGames has a ‘Strong Desire’ To ‘Further Develop the Character of Bayonetta’ - Pixel BytePlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba has said the company isn't done with Bayonetta. The action hero who quad-wields guns and summons monsters with her hair last saw a mainline title back in 2022 with Bayo...
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2K Games has announced that they will be delisting NBA 2K25, with the servers set to shut down soon after, in January 2027. This will render single-player modes like MyCareer and MyTeam unplayable. pixelbytegaming.com/nba-2k25-get...

pixelbytegaming.comNBA 2k25 Getting Delisted, Single-Player MyCareer Mode Will Become Unplayable - Pixel ByteFollowing behind several other games in the series, NBA 2K25 is getting delisted just two years after its initial release from digital storefronts. This will render the game completely unplayable, inc...
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a masterful flight combat game, from the engaging story to the frantic and chaotic combat. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/ace-combat-8...

pixelbytegaming.comAce Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review – Mission Accomplished - Pixel ByteI can't remember the last time I got hooked on a game before I even played it. I'm sure it has happened before; it would be weird if it didn't, but I can't put my finger on the exact moment. Well, I c...