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Control Resonant: Inside Remedy’s Design of a Gravity-Defying Sequel

With its gravity-defying set pieces, memorable boss fights, and reimagined Manhattan, Control Resonant, released last week, is staking its claim as one of 2026's major PlayStation 5 releases. I spoke with Lead Level Designer Anne-Marie Grönroos, Art Director Elmeri Raitanen, and Lead Gameplay Designer Sergey Mohov about the inspiration behind the sequel's striking art direction and character and environment design. Designing Dylan Games featuring super-heroic protagonists aim to fulfill the ‘power fantasy,' but Control Resonant grounds its protagonist differently. “There is a...

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Control Resonant: PlayStation 5 Features Detailed

Control Resonant is almost here, making it the perfect time to discuss how Remedy Entertainment is taking advantage of the unique opportunities provided by the PlayStation 5 hardware and the DualSense controller. The sequel to Control takes place in a twisted version of Manhattan, which provides an incredible backdrop to the action and narrative. The main story takes 25 to 35 hours to complete, with plenty more content for completionists. On PlayStation 5, you can track main story quest progress through Activities, with Game Help available post-launch. Northlight Engine Technology Remedy...

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Delta Force’s Season Reorientation Marks Second Anniversary (Free)

Delta Force has launched Season Reorientation on Xbox Series X|S, with the game's second-anniversary celebration beginning September 26. Game Director Shadow Guo explains how two years of player feedback shaped the new season, from streamlining the path into each match to expanding ways to play across Operations and Warfare modes. The anniversary also brings new rewards and the next chapter of Delta Force esports, including RISE Series Season 2 and the Delta Force Invitational at DreamHack Stockholm. Building on Two Years of Feedback Delta Force began on PC, expanded to mobile a few months...

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God of War Laufey pre-orders detail Last Wish Armor and Digital Deluxe edition bonuses

Pre-Order Bonus Players who pre-order will receive: Last Wish Armor Set Phranque Golden Leaves Appearance (cosmetic) In-game resource pack Digital Deluxe Edition The Digital Deluxe Edition includes: Dark Alchemy Armor Set Dark Alchemy Blade Dark Alchemy Bow Scales Dark Alchemy Catalyst In-game resource pack Digital Mini Artbook Official God of War Laufey Digital Soundtrack .abn-galeria .uk-slidenav, .abn-galeria .uk-slidenav:hover, .abn-galeria .uk-slidenav:active { background: transparent !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none...

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NBA The Run Receives First Seasonal Update with 2000s Legends, New Cameras, and Community Features

Wave One – 2000s Legends arrives today as NBA The Run's first seasonal update since launch in June. The free update adds five historic NBA stars, two new gameplay cameras, Championship Belts, licensed music, Practice Mode, Custom Match, new courts, dunks, taunts, alternate jerseys, and various gameplay improvements requested by the community. NBA The Run combines 3v3 streetball with a roster spanning today's NBA stars, top rookies, rookie variants of select players, and Street Legends. Players compete in Knockout Tournaments, taking a squad of three through a series of quick must-win games...

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Live TV arrives on PS5 in the U.S.

Live TV arrives on PS5 in the U.S.

Starting today, Live TV on PS5 will be available to PS5 players in the U.S., offering a free ad-supported experience from Sony Pictures Television. Players can discover more than 100 live channels and a growing selection of on-demand entertainment including news, sports, movies, TV shows, anime and more – all from the Media section of the PS5 console. How to Access Players can access Live TV on PS5 from the console's home screen by: Going to the Media tab Selecting the Live TV on PS5 icon Selecting “Sign In With My PlayStation Account” to connect their PlayStation account and...

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FC's The Grounds is Here – An Open World Built for Clubs and Community

FC’s The Grounds is Here – An Open World Built for Clubs and Community

An open-world football playground built for up to 100 players spread across three authentic districts, The Grounds represents cultural hubs of the sport: the United Kingdom, France, and Argentina. Set in the streets just outside every Club's Clubhouse and stadium within EA SPORTS FC 27, The Grounds gives players new ways to grow, new opportunities to connect with a growing global community, and fresh ways to play with friends. The Grounds is a football playground where the streets meet the stadium, and feel greater control in every mode as community-driven innovations deliver more...

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We Were Here Tomorrow

A New Co-op Adventure Arrives This October We Were Here Tomorrow, the latest entry in Total Mayhem Games' cooperative puzzle series, is coming to XBOX Series X|S this October. The game takes players through a retro-futuristic research facility filled with asymmetric puzzles, time-bending challenges, and mysterious secrets waiting to be uncovered. The Setup The adventure begins with you and your partner searching the frozen Antarctic landscape for lost expedition members. When something goes wrong, your rescue mission takes an unexpected turn—you awaken in Norček Industries, a mysterious...

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BlizzCon 2026: Everything Announced at the Opening Ceremony

StarCraft Returns as Open-World Shooter StarCraft is coming in 2030 as an original open-world shooter—a significant departure from the real-time strategy series that defined the franchise. Diablo Turns 30, Sanctuary Falls Diablo V is coming in Spring 2029, opening in a place the series has never explored: after the loss. Sanctuary has fallen. Diablo has won. The game asks what we become when the world we knew is gone. Closer at hand, Diablo IV‘s Season of Hell's Legacy launches September 15 to mark 30 years of Diablo. It brings back the Prime Evils, the Lord of Terror included, along...

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