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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla adds New Game+ in a free update
Valhalla’s free update adds New Game+ after the Holy Day quest, plus more equipment upgrades. Check your existing save before choosing how to return.
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Games should let you test a new controller layout safely
Changing your controls should include a safe place to try them. Our case for a test area, clear button prompts and an easy way to undo a bad layout.
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Escape Academy 2 launch day: check your Game Pass plan
Escape Academy 2 leads a console calendar check: confirm your Game Pass tier, save Metaphor's Switch 2 date and move Edge of Memories to December.
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God of War Laufey’s PS5 release moves to May 20, 2027
God of War Laufey moves from February 16 to May 20, 2027. Here’s what PS5 players should change in their plans and what the delay cannot tell us yet.
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Games should let you pause cutscenes without skipping them
Pausing a story scene should be safe. An argument for clear pause and skip controls, readable dialogue and a calmer way to return after interruptions.
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PlayStation Store’s Black Friday sale refreshes November 16
PlayStation Store’s Black Friday sale changes November 16, and some offers end November 20. Check each game's deadline before waiting until month's end.
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Pit of Goblin brings six-player co-op to PS5 and Xbox
Pit of Goblin reaches consoles as Football Manager 27’s free PC preview ends. Keep the launch, preview cutoff and console release dates separate.
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Duck Side of the Moon’s PS5 launch includes a free garden update
Duck Side of the Moon arrives on PS5 November 17 with Homegrown, a free update that lets returning Switch and PC players continue their existing saves.
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Thief Remastered includes its new campaign in every edition
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered includes The Tarnished Mirror without a deluxe purchase. Here’s how its physical editions and Switch upgrade differ.
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Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy reviews favour its story
Five verified reviews give Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy an NGC Rating of 74. Its story appeals more consistently than its straightforward stealth.
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