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Review Roundup: Boltgun 2 scores 77 as critics split
Five reviews put Boltgun 2 at NGC 77, but the split over repetition matters more than the average. Here is what to read before buying.
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Boltgun 2 arrives on PS5 and Xbox while Switch 2 waits
Boltgun 2's October 14 launch covers PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Switch 2 version comes later, and two playable heroes still mean solo play.
PlayStation
How to choose between USB storage and an M.2 SSD for PS5
USB storage and an M.2 SSD solve different PS5 problems. Choose around what you actually play, with a practical three-option comparison.
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Daily Console Drop: Ratatan launches without PS5 cross-play
Ratatan's PS5 cross-play is coming later, Jackbox arrives Thursday, and The Witch's Bakery offers a solo alternative. Plan before buying.
PlayStation
Japan's Midnight Black PS5 is cheap — if you can use it
Sony's Japan-only Midnight Black Digital Edition lands Nov 19 for ¥55,000, but language and PSN locks make gray-market imports a bad bet for most buyers outside Japan.
Xbox
Xbox Labs will explore AI ports and game remixes
Asha Sharma asked CTO Scott Van Vliet to stand up a small Xbox Labs group after a wave of AI-assisted decompiles, browser ports, and game mashups.
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Review Roundup: Castlevania is back at NGC 83, but Switch lags
Critics mostly love Evil Empire's $29.99 Castlevania comeback, from GameSpot's 10 to VGC's 3 out of 5, but the Switch version draws the most warnings.
Nintendo
Switch Sports Resort returns to Wuhu Island on Oct 22
Nintendo's Switch 2 sports sequel packs 12 motion sports, Island Crown and online Pro League for $49.99, with an estimated 16GB download ahead of the Oct 22 launch.
Nintendo
All three RE remakes hit Switch 2 Friday for under $90
Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 land digitally on Switch 2 on Oct 16 with launch discounts through Nov 7, about 56GB of downloads, and early hands-on that separates handheld from docked play.
Game news
Daily Console Drop: The new 2D Castlevania unlocks Wednesday night
Konami's $29.99 Castlevania unlocks at 9 p.m. PT Wednesday, Planet Zoo 2 and Street Fighter 6's Arjun are out now, and Boltgun 2 and Enshrouded's PS5 version arrive before Friday.