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The last major update has been revealed for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and it brings New Game +, a Nightmare Mode and new unlockable rewards. Details: https://playday.one/2026/10/27/final-major-update-for-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced/

playday.oneNew Game + and More Added in Final Major update for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag ResyncedThe last major update has been revealed for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and it brings New Game +, a Nightmare Mode and new unlockable rewards.
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With the awards season looming, the Golden Joysticks have announced their 'Ultimate Game of the Year' 2026 Nominees in what's been an incredible year for video games. Check out the list! https://playday.one/2026/10/27/golden-joystick-ultimate-game-of-the-year-2026-nominees-revealed/

playday.oneGolden Joystick ‘Ultimate Game of the Year’ 2026 Nominees RevealedWith the awards season looming, the Golden Joysticks have announced their 'Ultimate Game of the Year' 2026 Nominees in what's been an incredible year for video games.
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3D Brawler ‘Troublemaker 3: Fallen Dynasty’ Announced https://playday.one/2026/10/26/3d-brawler-troublemaker-3-fallen-dynasty-announced/

playday.one3D Brawler ‘Troublemaker 3: Fallen Dynasty’ AnnouncedLast Friday, developer Gamecom Team announced their newest 3D brawling title 'Troublemaker 3: Fallen Dynasty'---launching on PC via Steam and other unnamed platforms sometime in the near future. Wishlisting is now available on Steam! In this latest instalment to the Troublemaker series, "The Fight Comes from Anyone"! Three years after Troublemaker 2, Jayakarta still stands under a long-standing political dynasty, but the people are starting to fight back. Citizens, stars, gangsters, and even those within the justice system unite in this fun open-world action-comedy beat-'em-up game. Gamecom Team's signature action-comedy franchise returns with political satire inspired by various issues in Indonesia over the past few years.
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Narrative Survival ‘Hollow Home’ Heads for PC and Xbox 27 Jan. ’27 https://playday.one/2026/10/26/narrative-survival-hollow-home-heads-for-pc-and-xbox-27-jan-27/

playday.oneNarrative Survival ‘Hollow Home’ Heads for PC and Xbox 27 Jan. ’27Earlier in the month, independent Ukrainian developer Twigames and publisher Crunchy Leaf Games announced that their narrative survival role-playing game title 'Hollow Home' will launch across PC via Steam and Xbox platforms on 27 January 2027. A demo is available on Steam for your perusal and Wishlisting, by the way. Inspired by 'Disco Elysium' and 'This War of Mine', Hollow Home puts the player in the role of Maksym, a 14-year-old boy alone in a city under siege, trying to survive. In Hollow Home, there are no weapons, no battles, no combat.
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‘DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2’ “Final Festival of Universes” Begins 29 Oct. https://playday.one/2026/10/26/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-final-festival-of-universes-begins-29-oct/

playday.one‘DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2’ “Final Festival of Universes” Begins 29 Oct.This week, publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment announced that, in celebration of DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2's 10th Anniversary, the "Final Festival of Universes" would begin on 29 October @ 5PM PDT. In this global celebration of the game, hard-to-find items will return, along with some special items that can unlock rewards for the upcoming DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3. Nifty stuffs coming alongside a free update tomorrow. More deets can be found below: During the Final Festival of Universes, players can increase their camaraderie level with characters who have accompanied them on their journey, including Trunks, The Supreme Kai of Time, and Fu.
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Bloomberg: Microsoft Offering Buyouts to 60K Employees https://playday.one/2026/10/26/bloomberg-microsoft-offering-buyouts-to-60k-employees/

playday.oneBloomberg: Microsoft Offering Buyouts to 60K EmployeesPer Bloomberg, Microsoft will begin offering buyouts to roughly 60,000 of its employees across its Canadian, Indian and UK teams at "a vice president level and below". Per a Microsoft spokesperson, this buyout is "another way to adapt their workforce to changing needs" as the company---like many in the US tech force---attempt to leverage LLM AI to reduce headcounts. In a note to workers on Monday, Chief People Officer Amy Coleman wrote, "This offer gives eligible employees who may be considering a future outside the company a new choice to make that transition now with support".
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Horror Trauma Care ‘Magical Girl ER’ Hits Steam 27 Oct. https://playday.one/2026/10/26/horror-trauma-care-magical-girl-er-hits-steam-27-oct/

playday.oneHorror Trauma Care ‘Magical Girl ER’ Hits Steam 27 Oct.On 27 October, developer noranuco will launch their horror medical trauma sim title 'Magical Girl ER' onto PC via Steam. In Magical Girl ER, players will take on the role of a temporary hospital director as they examine and treat magical girls injured in kaiju disasters. With limited hospital beds and stamina, you'll need to decide who to accept, who to refuse, and which treatments to dispense. Hey, they signed the contract, not you! Have a gander below for more details on Magical Girl ER. Magical Girl ER is a horror medical simulation and decision-making adventure game.
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Chris Dring has today announced 'The Game Business Marketing Awards', a new awards program that sets out to celebrate the very best of video game PR and marketing teams. Details: https://playday.one/2026/10/26/chris-dring-announces-the-game-business-marketing-awards/

playday.oneChris Dring Announces ‘The Game Business Marketing Awards’Chris Dring has today announced 'The Game Business Marketing Awards', a new awards program that sets out to celebrate the very best of video game PR and marketing teams.
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K-drama FMV ‘What the K-Drama?!’ Steam Page Live, Ft. Yubi Lee https://playday.one/2026/10/26/k-drama-fmv-what-the-k-drama-steam-page-live-ft-yubi-lee/

playday.oneK-drama FMV ‘What the K-Drama?!’ Steam Page Live, Ft. Yubi LeeThis week, STORYTACO and SHOWBOX Corp. launched their Steam store page for their coming K-drama full-motion video adventure title 'What the K-Drama?!', with both companies "aiming to deliver a more cinematic and immersive take on interactive K-drama storytelling". Wishlisting is live with this store page unveiling, and a demo is scheduled to launch on the PC platform in December of this year. The companies write that one of the project's biggest highlights are its star-studded cast. Leading the lineup is actress Yubi Lee, joined by fellow actors Young-seo Pyo…
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Xbox announced a partnership with T-Mobile and their new service T-Mix, providing customers in the US with access to either Xbox Game Pass Premium or Ultimate. Details: https://playday.one/2026/10/26/xbox-parters-with-t-mobile-for-xbox-game-pass-benefits/

playday.oneXbox Parters with T-Mobile for Xbox Game Pass BenefitsXbox announced a partnership with T-Mobile and their new service T-Mix, providing customers in the US with access to either Xbox Game Pass Premium or Ultimate.
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Our weekly catchup on all of the past week's news, reviews and shows from DayOne. Details: https://playday.one/2026/10/25/weekly-roundup-october-19-25/

playday.oneWeekly Roundup October 19-25This is your chance to catch up on what's been happening over the last week here at DayOne. We've got all of the top news stories, reviews and shows, so you can easily catch up on anything you may have missed. Here's the weekly roundup for October 19th-25th. News: Monday: We kicked off the week with some controversial comments from an Xbox senior business strategy manager, who claimed that gaming is the only industry pretending not to use AI. Elsewhere, Samson developer Liquid Swords was reported to have gone bankrupt, while…
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‘GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE’ Major 4th Anni Update Drops 29 Oct., Spanish Localisation https://playday.one/2026/10/24/goddess-of-victory-nikke-major-4th-anni-update-drops-29-oct-spanish-localisation/

playday.one‘GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE’ Major 4th Anni Update Drops 29 Oct., Spanish LocalisationToday, developer SHIFT UP along with publisher Level Infinite announced major details regarding the coming 4th Anniversary update to their ever-popular free-to-play on-rail shooting title 'GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE'. Revealed during today’s official livestream, this massive update marks a pivotal moment in NIKKE’s ongoing narrative and introduces new playable characters, major story chapters, new costumes, a special Stellar Blade music collaboration, Spanish language support, in-game rewards, real world fan celebrations and more! All that can be gander-ed upon below— Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary Update features: New Playable Characters & Upgraded Pilgrims…
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It's time to catch up with what the DayOne team have been playing this week, and find out what's on the menu for you this weekend. Vote Now: https://playday.one/2026/10/24/what-are-you-playing-this-weekend-october-24-25/

playday.oneWhat Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 24-25)Good morning, DayOne community. The weekend has arrived, and hopefully you'll be able to grab some downtime over the next couple of days and get stuck into some games. Will you be checking out Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4? Let's see what the team have been up to this week, then you can vote in our poll further down to let us know what you are playing this weekend. Gyozo (FairyEmpire): "As you may have seen, my week (my last 2 weeks, in fact) were absolutely dominated by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
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‘Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch’ Out Now on Switch 2 https://playday.one/2026/10/23/tales-from-toyotoki-arrival-of-the-witch-out-now-on-switch-2/

playday.one‘Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch’ Out Now on Switch 2Today, developer Fragaria and publisher KEMCO have announced that their visual novel title ‘Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch’ is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. The game retails at 29.99 USD but is on a steep 60% discount til 5 November. Originally released in Japan as 「イハナシの魔女」 some months back, this game will tell the story of a young man by the name of Hikaru, who finds himself down on his luck. He’s homeless—and on an unfamiliar island to boot. Along the way he meets a witch in a similar position and, with a group of unlikely friends, the company set out on an adventure of self-discovery and to unravel the mystery of Toyotoki island.
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Diner Management ‘ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet’ Out Now https://playday.one/2026/10/23/diner-management-one-piece-grand-gourmet-out-now/

playday.oneDiner Management ‘ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet’ Out NowToday, developer Kairosoft ('Game Dev Story') and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment announced that their latest dining management sim title 'ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet' is out now across PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch consoles, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android via Google Play). Featuring more than 400 characters from the series presented in a unique new game-inspired art style, players join the Straw Hat Crew and chef Sanji, and turn no customer away, as they design and run the greatest floating restaurant the ocean has ever seen in ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet.
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Cosy Adv. ‘Luma Island’ Headed for PS5 & Xbox Series 2 Dec. https://playday.one/2026/10/23/cosy-adv-luma-island-headed-for-ps5-xbox-series-2-dec/

playday.oneCosy Adv. ‘Luma Island’ Headed for PS5 & Xbox Series 2 Dec.This week, developer Feel Free Games announced that their popular cosy adventure game title 'Luma Island' will be headed towards PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on 2 December. A breakout success on PC, earning a “Very Positive” user rating and over 800,000 copies sold on PC Luma Island brings the content-complete version to consoles, including the massive Pirate Cove update. Debuting with the console version, cross platform co-op play enables 1-4 player adventures together. Additionally, Feel Free Games also announced a partnership with indie studio Pathea Games to bundle their hit sandbox title…
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‘Luminous Nights’ Wears Kingdom Hearts on its Sleeve, Heading for Steam in ’27 https://playday.one/2026/10/23/luminous-nights-wears-kingdom-hearts-on-its-sleeve-heading-for-steam-in-27/

playday.one‘Luminous Nights’ Wears Kingdom Hearts on its Sleeve, Heading for Steam in ’27I spotted this one a month back and thought to myself, this is so shamelessly 'Kingdom Hearts', I'm in love! Which is why I'd like you to have a gander at developer Yahya Danboos' up-and-coming 3D "HeartsLike" action role-playing game title 'Luminous Nights'---slated for a PC via Steam launch some time in 2027. Because when SQUARE ENIX takes a decade to ship a PS2 game, you might as well take matters into your own hands. As the developer puts it: Luminous Nights pairs 3D platforming and exploration inspired by 'Kingdom Hearts 1' with fast-paced action-RPG combat inspired by 'Kingdom Hearts 2'.
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‘Genshin Impact’ Version 7.2 “Hour of Ruin” Lands 4 November https://playday.one/2026/10/23/genshin-impact-version-7-2-hour-of-ruin-lands-4-november/

playday.one‘Genshin Impact’ Version 7.2 “Hour of Ruin” Lands 4 NovemberToday, publisher HoYoverse announced that Version 7.2 will be making its way to their ever-popular free-to-play open-world fantasy adventure role-playing game title 'Genshin Impact' on 4 November across PC, consoles, and mobile. Dubbed "Hour of Ruin", players and all of Teyvat will find themselves in a bit of a kerfuffle as the Nails of Retribution awaken across the globe and threaten the very fabric of civilisation itself. After hurling Ronova towards unemployment in the worst of times, representatives from all seven nations answer the Tsaritsa's call and converge on Snezhnaya to coordinate containment efforts against the spreading calamity and, in the interim, players will venture into a brand-new region in eastern Snezhnaya to help quell the crisis unfolding there.
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Le Monde: Details on Microsoft’s Desire to Shutter Arkane Lyon https://playday.one/2026/10/23/le-monde-details-on-microsofts-desire-to-shutter-arkane-lyon/

playday.oneLe Monde: Details on Microsoft’s Desire to Shutter Arkane LyonPer a report by Le Monde, Microsoft is looking to shutter Arkane, the some 217-man studio in Lyon, France. Management had informed the employees on 16 July, a decision coming from "the very top" (the "great reset") and has wrought anger in a decision that is "deemed incoherent" per a head, anonymised as Simon, from the populaire écologique et sociale ("NUPES") union. This report---translated through Lingvanex hosted by Vivaldi---is an additive to the earlier reports of Microsoft divesting from the developer by potentially spinning off the company thru consultations and another investor.
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Here's all of the games releasing on Xbox next week, for October 26th-30th. Details: https://playday.one/2026/10/23/everything-coming-to-xbox-october-26-30/

playday.oneEverything Coming to Xbox, October 26-30We've hit the last week of October, and the game releases show no sign of slowing down. Big hitters on the menu next week include The Wolf Among Us Remastered, and the console release of The Séance of Blake Manor. There's a ton of other, smaller releases too, and we've got them all here for you. Here's everything coming to Xbox next week, for October 26th-30th. The Séance of Blake Manor - Xbox and PC, October 27 It is October 28th, 1897, and Private Investigator Declan Ward arrives at Blake Manor to find a missing woman.
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The Xbox Store is running a special Shocktober spooky season sale, with horror titles discounted by up to 80%. Details: https://playday.one/2026/10/23/the-xbox-shocktober-sale-is-live-now/

playday.oneThe Xbox Shocktober Sale is Live NowHorror fans, rejoice! The fast approaching spooky season has got another sale for fans to sink their fangs into. The Xbox Store is now running their Shocktober sale, and it's live now with tons of bargains for those who want to get their adrenalin and cortisol spiking. The Xbox Shocktober Sale is Live Now There are a huge number of games discounted in the sale, and it's running from now until November 4th, so if you need to wait until payday to start shopping then you definitely have enough time. Some of these titles are also available with an Xbox Game Pass subscription, so it's also worth checking there before hitting that purchase button.
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Co-op Horror ‘Escape From Playtime’ Out Now on Steam Early Access https://playday.one/2026/10/22/co-op-horror-escape-from-playtime-out-now-on-steam-early-access/

playday.oneCo-op Horror ‘Escape From Playtime’ Out Now on Steam Early AccessThis week, developer Mob Entertainment launched their latest cooperative survival horror title 'Escape From Playtime' onto PC via Steam's Early Access programme. This 1-8 player canonical co-op extraction game expands the Poppy Playtime universe in unexpected ways. Set after the infamous Hour of Joy but before the events of Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1, Escape From Playtime takes players back to the factory during a previously unexplored period in the franchise's history. For the first time, players can experience the horrors of the unforgiving Playtime Co. factory from the perspective of the Smiling Critters, the cute-yet-disturbing toy line first introduced in Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3.
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‘The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother’ Launches 18 March ’27 https://playday.one/2026/10/22/the-apothecary-diaries-the-false-imperial-brother-launches-18-march-27/

playday.one‘The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother’ Launches 18 March ’27This week, developer Gust and publisher KOEI TECMO in conjunction with TOHO CO., Ltd. announced that 'The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother'—their collaborative project that brings the popular "The Apothecary Diaries" franchise to home consoles and PC for the first time ever— will launch on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 consoles on 18 March 2027. Fans will discover a new exclusive story and characters conceptualised by series author Hyuganatsu. The game will feature Japanese voices with English text, and more info can be found on…
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Exodus, a new Mass Effect style sci-fi action RPG from Wizards of the Coast and Archetype Entertainment has revealed a new look for the game's protagonist, Jun Aslan. New Screenshots right here: https://playday.one/2026/10/22/exodus-reveals-new-main-character-customisation/

playday.oneExodus Reveals New Main Character CustomisationExodus, a new Mass Effect style sci-fi action RPG from Wizards of the Coast and Archetype Entertainment has revealed a new look for the game's protagonist, Jun Aslan.
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‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ QoL Update Brings Increased Party Sizes https://playday.one/2026/10/22/star-wars-galactic-racer-qol-update-brings-increased-party-sizes/

playday.one‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ QoL Update Brings Increased Party SizesToday, developer Fuse Games and publisher Secret Mode dropped a new quality-of-life update to their acclaimed fast-paced racer 'Star Wars: Galactic Racer'. This update brings about two new key features: increased party sizes in multiplayer and additional keyboard presets as the team looks to improving control support for the input device as a whole. Besides that, more welcome changes have made their way in this patch: An increase to the number of credits you receive when you join mid-Tour in online multiplayer from 4,000 to 6,000. Transition tidy-ups for Spectator camera view in multiplayer.
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Saber Interactive have released an update for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival which includes fixes and improvements to both the console and PC versions of the game. Details: https://playday.one/2026/10/22/clive-barkers-hellraiser-revival-gets-an-update-full-patch-notes/

playday.oneClive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Gets an Update | Full Patch NotesThe team at Saber Interactive have been busy beavering away behind the scenes and have released a patch update for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival. The game launched two weeks ago, and there's now an accolades trailer, which you can have a look at along with the full patch notes below. Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Gets an Update | Full Patch Notes The update features various fixes across all platforms, and also addresses an issue with the demo and transferring saves across to the full game. There's also improvements across the board to combat, audio and enemies.
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It's coming up for a year since the hit workplace-superhero comedy Dispatch released, and the team at AdHoc are clearly in the mood for celebrating! Details: https://playday.one/2026/10/22/dispatch-celebrates-first-anniversary-with-update-mobile-launch-and-more/

playday.oneDispatch Celebrates First Anniversary With Update, Mobile Launch and MoreIt's coming up for a year since the hit workplace-superhero comedy Dispatch released, and the team at AdHoc are clearly in the mood for celebrating. As part of their first anniversary celebrations, the Deluxe Edition of the game is getting an update, and the game is also due to be launched on mobile. There's a few other treats in store too, so read on for all of the details! Dispatch Deluxe Edition Update Players who own the Deluxe Edition of Dispatch can now download an update for free to the game which adds both a Commentary and Storyboard Mode.