https://www.esportz.fun/newsGaming, hardware and esports news summaries from Esportz.fun, with links to original reporting.enhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/pearl-abyss-expands-ai-across-development-as-dokev-targets-late-2028https://www.esportz.fun/news/pearl-abyss-expands-ai-across-development-as-dokev-targets-late-2028Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:14:00 GMTINDUSTRYThe Crimson Desert studio says AI tests ideas and its team still builds the content. Crimson Desert's Switch 2 version is due in the first half of 2027.https://www.esportz.fun/news/the-game-awards-2026-nominees-arrive-november-18-myt-with-roblox-and-ps5-streams-addedhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/the-game-awards-2026-nominees-arrive-november-18-myt-with-roblox-and-ps5-streams-addedFri, 13 Nov 2026 22:13:00 GMTCOMMUNITYThe show itself airs at 8:30am MYT on December 11. Winners are 90% jury and 10% fan vote, and Vidio, mewatch and Bigo Live carry it in Southeast Asia.https://www.esportz.fun/news/ps5-qssr-upscaling-reaches-spider-man-2-with-arc-raiders-and-control-resonant-nexthttps://www.esportz.fun/news/ps5-qssr-upscaling-reaches-spider-man-2-with-arc-raiders-and-control-resonant-nextFri, 13 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMTHARDWAREThe free updates are for the base PS5, not the Pro. Control Resonant gets it in December, while ARC Raiders and The Finals have no date beyond soon.https://www.esportz.fun/news/slay-the-spire-2-adds-the-fool-and-blitz-and-dread-modes-in-its-biggest-beta-patchhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/slay-the-spire-2-adds-the-fool-and-blitz-and-dread-modes-in-its-biggest-beta-patchFri, 13 Nov 2026 22:11:00 GMTPATCH NOTESThe bow-wielding musician is the first new character since early access began in March. It is beta-only for now, and the main branch moves to v0.111.0.https://www.esportz.fun/news/wolfenstein-3-is-in-production-at-machinegames-with-bj-and-grace-walker-backhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/wolfenstein-3-is-in-production-at-machinegames-with-bj-and-grace-walker-backFri, 13 Nov 2026 22:10:00 GMTSHOOTERSBrian Bloom and Debra Wilson return as B.J. Blazkowicz and Grace Walker. Xbox has shown no trailer, platforms or release window for the sequel yet.https://www.esportz.fun/news/a-patched-45-usb-c-hub-now-works-as-a-switch-2-dock-with-hdrhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/a-patched-45-usb-c-hub-now-works-as-a-switch-2-dock-with-hdrThu, 12 Nov 2026 22:14:00 GMTHARDWAREAbout 540 bytes of firmware answer Nintendo's dock handshake and a 108-byte fix repairs HDR. No code is public, and VRR still does not work on the hub.https://www.esportz.fun/news/halo-campaign-evolved-gets-free-four-player-firefight-mode-this-winterhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/halo-campaign-evolved-gets-free-four-player-firefight-mode-this-winterThu, 12 Nov 2026 22:13:00 GMTSHOOTERSNew maps and weapons are promised, but no date yet. More details come at Halo Fest in Seattle on December 12 and 13; PvP is still not announced.https://www.esportz.fun/news/steams-linux-client-goes-64-bit-as-achievement-sets-reach-every-playerhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/steams-linux-client-goes-64-bit-as-achievement-sets-reach-every-playerThu, 12 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMTNEWSThe client now runs in a Steam Runtime container, though 32-bit libraries are still needed. DLC achievements can no longer break a 100% completion.https://www.esportz.fun/news/id-software-confirms-a-new-game-directed-by-hugo-martin-as-doom-gets-slaughter-modehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/id-software-confirms-a-new-game-directed-by-hugo-martin-as-doom-gets-slaughter-modeThu, 12 Nov 2026 22:11:00 GMTSHOOTERSTeams in Texas and Frankfurt are on it, with no title or date yet. Doom: The Dark Ages adds an endless Slaughter Mode free for Revelations owners on Nov 16.https://www.esportz.fun/news/21-more-original-xbox-games-reach-pc-and-kotor-finally-gets-achievementshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/21-more-original-xbox-games-reach-pc-and-kotor-finally-gets-achievementsThu, 12 Nov 2026 22:10:00 GMTCONSOLESThe PC list now has 25 games, 11 of the new 21 from Star Wars. Windows 11 is required, only six are on Game Pass, and old discs cannot be redeemed.https://www.esportz.fun/news/microsoft-auto-sr-leaves-preview-on-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-now-works-in-handheld-modehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/microsoft-auto-sr-leaves-preview-on-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-now-works-in-handheld-modeWed, 11 Nov 2026 22:14:00 GMTHARDWAREA new Performance Mode lifts the cap to 120 fps and Auto HDR now works with it, but those two arrive later through Windows updates rather than today.https://www.esportz.fun/news/ocarina-of-time-remake-sells-5-2-million-in-four-days-a-switch-2-recordhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/ocarina-of-time-remake-sells-5-2-million-in-four-days-a-switch-2-recordWed, 11 Nov 2026 22:13:00 GMTCONSOLESJapan accounts for 810,000 of the sales, which include digital copies. Nintendo calls it the best start for any Switch 2 game it has published itself so far.https://www.esportz.fun/news/ps5-passes-100-million-shipped-almost-six-years-after-launchhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/ps5-passes-100-million-shipped-almost-six-years-after-launchWed, 11 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMTCONSOLESSony's figure counts consoles shipped to stores. The PS5 is the fourth PlayStation past 100 million, but its pace is slower than the PS4's as prices climb.https://www.esportz.fun/news/overwatch-brings-back-2-2-2-role-queue-for-6v6-competitive-on-december-8https://www.esportz.fun/news/overwatch-brings-back-2-2-2-role-queue-for-6v6-competitive-on-december-8Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:11:00 GMTSHOOTERSThe four-week test runs next to 5v5 and Open Queue 6v6, with its own balance patch. Blizzard says 5v5 stays the main mode and admits queues may slow.https://www.esportz.fun/news/nintendo-dmca-wipes-144-switch-modchip-firmware-repos-and-citron-neo-from-githubhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/nintendo-dmca-wipes-144-switch-modchip-firmware-repos-and-citron-neo-from-githubWed, 11 Nov 2026 22:10:00 GMTEMULATORSFour November 6 notices also hit the Citron Neo emulator and two Yuzu copies. Installed modchips keep working, but firmware updates just got harder to find.https://www.esportz.fun/news/switch-2-update-23-5-0-brings-back-eshop-gifting-for-family-groupshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/switch-2-update-23-5-0-brings-back-eshop-gifting-for-family-groupsTue, 10 Nov 2026 22:14:00 GMTCONSOLESGifting switches on with an eShop update on November 17, child accounts cannot send gifts, and a dataminer says the firmware also patches October's jailbreak.https://www.esportz.fun/news/marathon-symbiosis-adds-pve-expeditions-on-december-8-with-a-free-weekhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/marathon-symbiosis-adds-pve-expeditions-on-december-8-with-a-free-weekTue, 10 Nov 2026 22:13:00 GMTSHOOTERSA 3v3 deathmatch beta, the Limbo social space and the blade-wielding Bishop shell arrive too, and progress from the December 8 to 15 free week carries over.https://www.esportz.fun/news/steam-now-shows-average-steam-deck-framerates-before-you-buyhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/steam-now-shows-average-steam-deck-framerates-before-you-buyTue, 10 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMTHARDWAREA histogram exposes stutter that an average hides, data covers thousands of Deck-tested games, and desktop PCs are next via an opt-in on the Steam Client Beta.https://www.esportz.fun/news/playstation-plus-pc-app-shuts-down-december-10-after-under-0-4-percent-used-ithttps://www.esportz.fun/news/playstation-plus-pc-app-shuts-down-december-10-after-under-0-4-percent-used-itTue, 10 Nov 2026 22:11:00 GMTINDUSTRYPremium members can still stream on PS5 and PlayStation Portal, and console benefits are untouched. Sony will notify affected PC users before the cut-off.https://www.esportz.fun/news/sony-cancels-fairgames-after-its-playtest-misses-retention-goalshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/sony-cancels-fairgames-after-its-playtest-misses-retention-goalsTue, 10 Nov 2026 22:10:00 GMTINDUSTRYHaven Studios keeps every job and becomes a support team for other PlayStation studios. The PvP heist game was revealed in 2023 and never got a release date.https://www.esportz.fun/news/modern-warfare-4s-dmz-is-free-to-try-until-2am-myt-on-november-12https://www.esportz.fun/news/modern-warfare-4s-dmz-is-free-to-try-until-2am-myt-on-november-12Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:13:00 GMTSHOOTERSThe trial covers the whole extraction mode, X01 and Story Missions included, on PC, PS5 and Xbox. UAV Towers were just made 40% rarer, which helps solo players.https://www.esportz.fun/news/amd-confirms-radeon-driver-bug-that-keeps-ssds-writing-fix-due-in-26-11-1https://www.esportz.fun/news/amd-confirms-radeon-driver-bug-that-keeps-ssds-writing-fix-due-in-26-11-1Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMTHARDWAREThe optional driver out November 12 fixes idle drive writes on RX 7000 cards and newer. It will not install itself, and RX 6000 coverage is still unclear.https://www.esportz.fun/news/warhammer-40k-dark-heresy-launches-january-28-as-founders-beta-ends-january-7https://www.esportz.fun/news/warhammer-40k-dark-heresy-launches-january-28-as-founders-beta-ends-january-7Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:11:00 GMTNEW RELEASESOwlcat's Inquisition cRPG hits PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S together, with Switch 2 to follow. Steam keys go out first, and the PC beta closes three weeks early.https://www.esportz.fun/news/take-two-guides-up-to-3-5-billion-for-the-gta-6-quarter-as-pre-orders-run-hothttps://www.esportz.fun/news/take-two-guides-up-to-3-5-billion-for-the-gta-6-quarter-as-pre-orders-run-hotMon, 09 Nov 2026 22:10:00 GMTNEWSLast quarter's bookings fell 18% to $1.60bn on a soft NBA 2K27, and the launch-quarter range sits just under analysts' $3.51bn. No pre-order count yet.https://www.esportz.fun/news/phasmophobias-ghost-hunts-for-hearts-raises-over-230-000-for-charityhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/phasmophobias-ghost-hunts-for-hearts-raises-over-230-000-for-charitySun, 08 Nov 2026 16:41:10 GMTNEWSOver 500 streamers joined Kinetic Games' week-long drive for the American Heart Association, doubling 2025. Log in by November 15 for the animated badge.https://www.esportz.fun/news/segas-all-net-server-breach-leaves-japanese-arcade-cabinets-dark-for-a-weekhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/segas-all-net-server-breach-leaves-japanese-arcade-cabinets-dark-for-a-weekSun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMTINDUSTRYBandai Namco cabinets like Taiko no Tatsujin are back on trial, but maimai, CHUNITHM and other Sega games still have no restart date. Next update: November 17.https://www.esportz.fun/news/geforce-8800-gtx-turns-20-with-a-free-steam-demo-that-needs-an-rtx-4070https://www.esportz.fun/news/geforce-8800-gtx-turns-20-with-a-free-steam-demo-that-needs-an-rtx-4070Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:20:00 GMTHARDWARENvidia's free path-traced Steam demo lets you unbox an 8800 GTX in a 2006 gaming room. You need an RTX 4070 and 32GB of RAM to run it; an RTX 5080 is advised.https://www.esportz.fun/news/free-gpu-taskman-tool-shows-which-apps-are-eating-your-video-memoryhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/free-gpu-taskman-tool-shows-which-apps-are-eating-your-video-memorySun, 08 Nov 2026 13:40:00 GMTHARDWAREScott Hanselman's open-source GPU task manager hit v0.3.5 in a week, adding Linux, macOS, AMD and Intel support plus per-process VRAM and AI model breakdowns.https://www.esportz.fun/news/aurbis-mod-turns-skyrim-into-a-persistent-online-roleplaying-worldhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/aurbis-mod-turns-skyrim-into-a-persistent-online-roleplaying-worldSun, 08 Nov 2026 13:19:55 GMTMODSThe fan server is now in open beta and needs Skyrim rolled back to 1.6.1170. Deaths drop your pack in an urn, and languages must be learned to follow chats.https://www.esportz.fun/news/cpu-z-data-shows-64gb-pcs-down-18-as-ram-prices-push-buyers-to-16gbhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/cpu-z-data-shows-64gb-pcs-down-18-as-ram-prices-push-buyers-to-16gbSun, 08 Nov 2026 12:40:00 GMTHARDWAREFor the first time, average RAM in CPU-Z submissions fell year on year. DDR4 rose to 54.5%, AM4 boards grew 17.5%, and the Ryzen 5 5500 jumped 67%.https://www.esportz.fun/news/epic-reveals-fortnites-pirate-token-odds-about-1-in-137-000-chestshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/epic-reveals-fortnites-pirate-token-odds-about-1-in-137-000-chestsSun, 08 Nov 2026 06:37:04 GMTNEWSEpic published the drop rates after a week of backlash. Treasure Hours boost the token 1.5x, and in Malaysia they fall on Sunday mornings. The math.https://www.esportz.fun/news/sony-pulls-pulse-elevate-speakers-days-before-launch-over-a-production-issuehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/sony-pulls-pulse-elevate-speakers-days-before-launch-over-a-production-issueSat, 07 Nov 2026 19:36:10 GMTCONSOLESThe $219.99 PS5 desktop speakers were due November 12. Sony gives no new date and no word on pre-orders, the second PlayStation accessory to slip this year.https://www.esportz.fun/news/lisa-su-calls-amd-a-data-center-first-company-as-she-warns-of-a-pc-slumphttps://www.esportz.fun/news/lisa-su-calls-amd-a-data-center-first-company-as-she-warns-of-a-pc-slumpSat, 07 Nov 2026 18:10:16 GMTHARDWAREAMD's gaming revenue fell 40% to $773 million last quarter on weaker console-chip and GPU sales, and AMD now expects PC shipments to drop by double digits.https://www.esportz.fun/news/gta-6-code-in-box-copies-reach-stores-as-digital-preloads-open-november-10https://www.esportz.fun/news/gta-6-code-in-box-copies-reach-stores-as-digital-preloads-open-november-10Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:26:29 GMTNEW RELEASESPS5 preloads opened at local midnight on November 10 and Xbox follows at 8 a.m. MYT. Boxed copies hold a code, not a disc, and arrive in stores November 12.https://www.esportz.fun/news/fan-mod-brings-mass-effect-3-multiplayer-to-legendary-edition-on-n7-dayhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/fan-mod-brings-mass-effect-3-multiplayer-to-legendary-edition-on-n7-daySat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMTMODSME3Tweaks' Legendary Edition Multiplayer adds private servers, new heavy weapons, two new wave modes and full controller support, installed as a separate game.https://www.esportz.fun/news/wardogs-season-3-lands-november-12-with-an-urban-map-and-limited-modehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/wardogs-season-3-lands-november-12-with-an-urban-map-and-limited-modeSat, 07 Nov 2026 16:55:30 GMTSHOOTERSBulkhead also bans 185,000 accounts, slows progression back to Season 1's pace and moves to three-month seasons. Limited Mode caps armour at Tier 2.https://www.esportz.fun/news/gog-galaxy-is-coming-to-linux-in-2027-with-a-faster-windows-and-mac-reworkhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/gog-galaxy-is-coming-to-linux-in-2027-with-a-faster-windows-and-mac-reworkSat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMTINDUSTRYGOG confirmed a native Linux Galaxy client at its first Showcase, plus a rebuilt Windows and Mac app. Beta sign-ups are open and offline installers stay.https://www.esportz.fun/news/azur-promilia-launches-november-26-in-asia-english-beta-waits-until-2027https://www.esportz.fun/news/azur-promilia-launches-november-26-in-asia-english-beta-waits-until-2027Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:42:00 GMTMOBILEManjuu's Kibo-collecting RPG arrives on PC, iOS and Android in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China. Southeast Asia is not on the list, and PS5 has no date.https://www.esportz.fun/news/epic-confirms-its-linux-games-launcher-will-support-steamos-and-steam-deckhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/epic-confirms-its-linux-games-launcher-will-support-steamos-and-steam-deckSat, 07 Nov 2026 08:38:00 GMTCONSOLESEpic names SteamOS, Fedora, CachyOS and Omarchy as Linux targets and says AppImage returns in November. Fortnite on Deck still waits on new anti-cheat.https://www.esportz.fun/news/path-of-exile-2-adds-the-shadow-class-and-daggers-for-its-december-1-0-launchhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/path-of-exile-2-adds-the-shadow-class-and-daggers-for-its-december-1-0-launchFri, 06 Nov 2026 21:50:58 GMTNEW RELEASESEarly access ends December 11 PST. The Shadow joins the Duelist, Acts 5 and 6 finish the story, a siege league starts, and a death recap shows what killed you.https://www.esportz.fun/news/steam-marks-dead-by-daylight-review-bomb-off-topic-after-burntpeanut-backlashhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/steam-marks-dead-by-daylight-review-bomb-off-topic-after-burntpeanut-backlashFri, 06 Nov 2026 17:39:42 GMTCOMMUNITYReviews from November 1 to 6 no longer count by default. Behaviour removed the DLC it gifted TheBurntPeanut and says it is rewriting its creator rules.https://www.esportz.fun/news/where-winds-meets-hutuo-anniversary-war-zone-hits-xbox-on-november-13https://www.esportz.fun/news/where-winds-meets-hutuo-anniversary-war-zone-hits-xbox-on-november-13Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMTNEW RELEASESThe free anniversary update adds a Zhongdu Bridge campaign, three bosses and two board games; Yuen Woo-ping's Dual Spears follow on November 26.https://www.esportz.fun/news/gears-of-war-e-day-marks-20-years-with-free-raam-and-season-2-legacyhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/gears-of-war-e-day-marks-20-years-with-free-raam-and-season-2-legacyFri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTNEW RELEASESEvery Gears of War: E-Day player can claim RAAM free by logging in. A two-week 20th anniversary event adds two modes, and Season 2: Legacy starts on December 1.https://www.esportz.fun/news/nier-automata-steam-update-balloons-install-size-to-about-366gbhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/nier-automata-steam-update-balloons-install-size-to-about-366gbFri, 06 Nov 2026 12:28:10 GMTNEWSA November 6 language patch made Steam ask for 366GB, not 50GB. Square Enix fixed it on November 9 but has not named the cause. The DLC workaround is over.https://www.esportz.fun/news/discord-is-rebuilding-its-desktop-app-in-rust-to-cut-ram-and-boot-timehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/discord-is-rebuilding-its-desktop-app-in-rust-to-cut-ram-and-boot-timeFri, 06 Nov 2026 12:06:34 GMTNEWSAn early Windows build used 290.2 MB with two accounts signed in. Discord uses GPUI, not Tauri, and has given no date yet for public testing of the client.https://www.esportz.fun/news/xbox-cloud-gaming-on-smart-tvs-can-turn-your-phone-into-a-controllerhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/xbox-cloud-gaming-on-smart-tvs-can-turn-your-phone-into-a-controllerThu, 05 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMTCONSOLESScan a QR code and the pad opens in your phone's browser, with no app. In the US, the $49.99 Nano Controller can also test a direct Wi-Fi link to the cloud.https://www.esportz.fun/news/nintendo-says-it-has-no-plans-for-another-switch-2-price-hikehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/nintendo-says-it-has-no-plans-for-another-switch-2-price-hikeThu, 05 Nov 2026 20:33:53 GMTCONSOLESFurukawa says memory supply is secure, yet Nintendo will consider new prices if rising costs can't be absorbed. Switch 2 shipments fell 37.4% in the half-year.https://www.esportz.fun/news/massive-effect-documentary-will-cover-biowares-final-years-on-camerahttps://www.esportz.fun/news/massive-effect-documentary-will-cover-biowares-final-years-on-cameraThu, 05 Nov 2026 19:48:39 GMTINDUSTRYSuper Channel's film has the three founders, Casey Hudson and Jennifer Hale. VGC notes several key BioWare writers are missing from the announced line-up.https://www.esportz.fun/news/ea-drops-25-classic-pc-games-on-steam-with-7-anniversary-remastershttps://www.esportz.fun/news/ea-drops-25-classic-pc-games-on-steam-with-7-anniversary-remastersThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMTNEW RELEASESRoad Rash and six Wing Commander games get restored FMV and community patches for $9.99. Ultima, Crusader and Theme Hospital are $4.99 each on Steam and GOG.https://www.esportz.fun/news/absolums-beat-em-up-roguelite-is-out-now-on-ios-and-androidhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/absolums-beat-em-up-roguelite-is-out-now-on-ios-and-androidThu, 05 Nov 2026 17:26:00 GMTMOBILEPlaydigious's port keeps all four heroes and adds touch controls, pad support and cloud saves. Its own pages list the launch discount as both 25% and 30%.https://www.esportz.fun/news/pc-gamer-phantom-blade-zero-makes-you-feel-good-not-git-gudhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/pc-gamer-phantom-blade-zero-makes-you-feel-good-not-git-gudThu, 05 Nov 2026 17:10:23 GMTREVIEWSCritics agree the kung fu combat is superb. They split over spongy bosses, invisible walls and hand-holding quests. What each review found, and the price.https://www.esportz.fun/news/xbox-insiders-get-a-faster-pc-app-and-refreshed-cloud-web-clienthttps://www.esportz.fun/news/xbox-insiders-get-a-faster-pc-app-and-refreshed-cloud-web-clientThu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:04 GMTCONSOLESFriends move into the main menu and search covers installed games. The new play.xbox.com reaches everyone within weeks; the PC app has no wider date yet.https://www.esportz.fun/news/gamesir-nova-vision-controller-adds-a-built-in-settings-displayhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/gamesir-nova-vision-controller-adds-a-built-in-settings-displayThu, 05 Nov 2026 14:43:00 GMTHARDWAREIts 0.96-inch LCD shows profiles and battery, the Hall effect sticks have 30-80gf tension, and the dock wakes a Switch 2. A Nioh 3 edition ships in December.https://www.esportz.fun/news/assassins-creed-valhalla-adds-new-game-in-most-requested-updatehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/assassins-creed-valhalla-adds-new-game-in-most-requested-updateThu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMTNEWSFinish Holy Day to start it. The free patch also adds Mithril, a Stash, 300+ engravable runes and PSSR for PS5 Pro, and frees Platinum from Dawn of Ragnarok.https://www.esportz.fun/news/world-of-warcraft-forever-is-live-with-friend-codes-and-a-huge-launch-crowdhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/world-of-warcraft-forever-is-live-with-friend-codes-and-a-huge-launch-crowdThu, 05 Nov 2026 00:37:00 GMTNEW RELEASESForever launched November 4 PST and broke WoW launch records. What it costs, what your PC needs, how launch night went and what Blizzard still hasn't said.https://www.esportz.fun/news/report-elder-scrolls-6-sentinel-is-still-more-than-two-years-away-schreier-sayshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/report-elder-scrolls-6-sentinel-is-still-more-than-two-years-away-schreier-saysThu, 05 Nov 2026 00:18:02 GMTNEWSBethesda named the game and hinted at Hammerfell on November 3. Its shop sells Sentinel hoodies, while Jason Schreier says release is more than two years off.https://www.esportz.fun/news/gunboat-god-a-crocodile-mechanic-shoot-em-up-launches-on-mobile-november-17https://www.esportz.fun/news/gunboat-god-a-crocodile-mechanic-shoot-em-up-launches-on-mobile-november-17Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:06:00 GMTMOBILEGunboat God launches on iOS and Android on November 17 with 180 levels, eight weapons, a free first biome and a Switch version also planned.https://www.esportz.fun/news/gta-6-preorders-pass-an-estimated-750-million-two-weeks-before-launchhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/gta-6-preorders-pass-an-estimated-750-million-two-weeks-before-launchWed, 04 Nov 2026 22:42:19 GMTNEWSSensor Tower estimates put GTA 6 preorders at about 7.71 million units and $751 million on PS5 and Xbox as of November 3, with PlayStation at 74%.https://www.esportz.fun/news/escape-from-tarkov-creator-shows-fragmentary-order-a-hardcore-sci-fi-shooterhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/escape-from-tarkov-creator-shows-fragmentary-order-a-hardcore-sci-fi-shooterWed, 04 Nov 2026 22:32:32 GMTNEW RELEASESNikita Buyanov revealed 14 minutes of Fragmentary Order gameplay: a 2251 sci-fi tactical shooter with remote clones, squads of four and paid closed tests.https://www.esportz.fun/news/xbox-nano-controller-adds-wi-fi-cloud-connect-a-stadia-like-latency-cuthttps://www.esportz.fun/news/xbox-nano-controller-adds-wi-fi-cloud-connect-a-stadia-like-latency-cutWed, 04 Nov 2026 22:28:00 GMTCONSOLESXbox's $50 Nano Controller can join Wi-Fi for Xbox Cloud Gaming via a beta Cloud Connect mode that cuts Bluetooth input lag, similar to the old Stadia pad.https://www.esportz.fun/news/best-buys-midnight-zelda-switch-2-launch-draws-long-lines-across-the-ushttps://www.esportz.fun/news/best-buys-midnight-zelda-switch-2-launch-draws-long-lines-across-the-usWed, 04 Nov 2026 22:07:09 GMTCONSOLESBest Buy held a midnight launch on November 4 for Ocarina of Time and its Zelda Switch 2, with most stores expecting only 10 to 20 consoles, Polygon says.https://www.esportz.fun/news/arkane-lyons-union-says-closing-the-studio-would-cost-xbox-more-than-finishing-bhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/arkane-lyons-union-says-closing-the-studio-would-cost-xbox-more-than-finishing-bWed, 04 Nov 2026 20:33:10 GMTINDUSTRYArkane Lyon's union says Marvel's Blade is going well and that shutting Arkane Lyon would cost Microsoft more than shipping it. It wants a say in any buyer.https://www.esportz.fun/news/pubg-battlegrounds-adds-a-k-pop-collab-with-ive-built-around-love-divehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/pubg-battlegrounds-adds-a-k-pop-collab-with-ive-built-around-love-diveWed, 04 Nov 2026 20:11:05 GMTNEWSPUBG: Battlegrounds' IVE collaboration is live on PC now and reaches consoles on November 12, with Love Dive locations, member skins and new emote stages.https://www.esportz.fun/news/xiaomi-pad-9-pro-max-gaming-test-xring-o3-flies-in-genshin-not-pubg-mobilehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/xiaomi-pad-9-pro-max-gaming-test-xring-o3-flies-in-genshin-not-pubg-mobileWed, 04 Nov 2026 19:48:00 GMTHARDWARE REVIEWSNotebookcheck's tests show Genshin Impact locked near 60 fps and PUBG Mobile stuck at 30. It is China-only, starts at CNY 4,799, and has no official SEA launch.https://www.esportz.fun/news/micro-center-cpu-bundles-undercut-sky-high-ram-prices-for-amd-and-intel-buildshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/micro-center-cpu-bundles-undercut-sky-high-ram-prices-for-amd-and-intel-buildsWed, 04 Nov 2026 19:42:00 GMTHARDWAREMicro Center's AMD and Intel CPU, motherboard and RAM bundles cut hundreds off separate pricing while DDR5 memory stays painfully expensive.https://www.esportz.fun/news/ocarina-of-time-remake-brings-back-navis-original-voice-actor-after-28-yearshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/ocarina-of-time-remake-brings-back-navis-original-voice-actor-after-28-yearsWed, 04 Nov 2026 19:15:40 GMTNEWSNintendo used blind auditions for the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake and picked Navi's original actor without knowing it, 28 years after the N64 version.https://www.esportz.fun/news/ps-plus-members-can-now-play-the-first-hour-of-007-first-light-for-freehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/ps-plus-members-can-now-play-the-first-hour-of-007-first-light-for-freeWed, 04 Nov 2026 18:43:22 GMTDEALSIO Interactive has added a one-hour 007 First Light trial for PS Plus members. The game sold 4 million copies by August and recently got free DLC.https://www.esportz.fun/news/gta-6-has-sold-an-estimated-7-7-million-copies-before-launchhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/gta-6-has-sold-an-estimated-7-7-million-copies-before-launchWed, 04 Nov 2026 18:31:55 GMTINDUSTRYSensor Tower estimates GTA 6 has pre-sold about 7.71 million copies worth $751 million ahead of its November 19 launch, with 74% of sales coming on PlayStation.https://www.esportz.fun/news/kitase-says-square-enix-will-favour-new-games-though-fans-want-an-ff6-remakehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/kitase-says-square-enix-will-favour-new-games-though-fans-want-an-ff6-remakeWed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMTINDUSTRYFinal Fantasy VII Remake producer Yoshinori Kitase told IGN that Square Enix mainly backs new games, though many fans and staff want a Final Fantasy VI remake.https://www.esportz.fun/news/god-of-war-laufey-slips-three-months-to-may-20-2027https://www.esportz.fun/news/god-of-war-laufey-slips-three-months-to-may-20-2027Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:32:10 GMTNEW RELEASESSony Santa Monica has moved God of War Laufey from February 16 to May 20, 2027, and says the extra time will go into polishing Faye's solo adventure.https://www.esportz.fun/news/new-blood-ceo-says-he-would-close-the-studio-rather-than-ever-sell-ithttps://www.esportz.fun/news/new-blood-ceo-says-he-would-close-the-studio-rather-than-ever-sell-itWed, 04 Nov 2026 17:28:16 GMTINDUSTRYNew Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry told PC Gamer the Dusk and Ultrakill publisher will never be sold and could wind down in about 20 years on its own terms.https://www.esportz.fun/news/nexus-mods-will-allow-ai-made-mods-but-now-requires-authors-to-disclose-ithttps://www.esportz.fun/news/nexus-mods-will-allow-ai-made-mods-but-now-requires-authors-to-disclose-itWed, 04 Nov 2026 17:12:53 GMTMODSNexus Mods won't ban AI-generated mods, but uploaders must now label any AI use, and existing mods have until January 2, 2027 to meet the new rules.https://www.esportz.fun/news/teamgroup-ceo-says-ram-prices-will-not-fall-before-late-2028https://www.esportz.fun/news/teamgroup-ceo-says-ram-prices-will-not-fall-before-late-2028Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:39:11 GMTHARDWARETeamGroup's CEO expects no drop in memory prices during 2027 and says supply and demand may not balance until the second half of 2028, PC Gamer reports.https://www.esportz.fun/news/ocarina-of-time-on-switch-2-gets-a-343mb-day-one-patch-for-zelda-noteshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/ocarina-of-time-on-switch-2-gets-a-343mb-day-one-patch-for-zelda-notesWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:27:00 GMTCONSOLESNintendo pushed a 343MB Version 1.1.1 day-one patch for the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake on November 4, adding Zelda Notes before launch.https://www.esportz.fun/news/dead-by-daylight-takes-back-dlc-it-gifted-to-streamer-theburntpeanuthttps://www.esportz.fun/news/dead-by-daylight-takes-back-dlc-it-gifted-to-streamer-theburntpeanutWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:14:53 GMTNEWSDead by Daylight's team gave TheBurntPeanut every DLC, worth $335, then removed it after a backlash and apologised for skipping its usual creator checks.https://www.esportz.fun/news/pc-gamer-reviews-the-formula-v-line-air-power-g10-airflow-casehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/pc-gamer-reviews-the-formula-v-line-air-power-g10-airflow-caseWed, 04 Nov 2026 15:53:08 GMTHARDWARE REVIEWSPC Gamer finds the Formula V Air Power G10 easy to build in, with five fans in the box, but its 160 mm PSU limit and pricier white model hold it back.https://www.esportz.fun/news/hogwarts-legacy-adds-dlss-5-neural-rendering-on-rtx-50-gpus-from-november-5https://www.esportz.fun/news/hogwarts-legacy-adds-dlss-5-neural-rendering-on-rtx-50-gpus-from-november-5Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:43:10 GMTHARDWARENvidia and Warner Bros. Games are adding DLSS 5 neural rendering to Hogwarts Legacy on November 5. It needs an RTX 50 GPU, RTX Spark PC or GeForce Now Ultimate.https://www.esportz.fun/news/macronix-is-leaving-the-rom-chip-business-that-switch-2-cartridges-rely-onhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/macronix-is-leaving-the-rom-chip-business-that-switch-2-cartridges-rely-onWed, 04 Nov 2026 13:34:57 GMTCONSOLESMacronix plans to phase out ROM chips, a key part of Switch and Switch 2 cartridges. That could raise cartridge costs or push more Game-Key Cards.https://www.esportz.fun/news/dragons-dogma-2-adds-delicious-in-dungeon-pawns-and-outfits-for-a-limited-timehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/dragons-dogma-2-adds-delicious-in-dungeon-pawns-and-outfits-for-a-limited-timeWed, 04 Nov 2026 10:03:46 GMTNEWSCapcom's Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen collab adds Laios and Marcille pawns until January 28, 2027, plus outfits you keep. Switch 2 gets it on November 11.https://www.esportz.fun/news/guild-wars-afterlife-is-the-first-major-update-for-the-original-game-in-almost-2https://www.esportz.fun/news/guild-wars-afterlife-is-the-first-major-update-for-the-original-game-in-almost-2Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:59:17 GMTNEWSArenaNet and 2Weeks announced Guild Wars Afterlife for PC and mobile on January 13, 2027 at $29.99, with a shifting dungeon, skill drafting and a new region.https://www.esportz.fun/news/steam-build-reviews-now-take-up-to-12-business-days-as-valve-works-through-a-bachttps://www.esportz.fun/news/steam-build-reviews-now-take-up-to-12-business-days-as-valve-works-through-a-bacTue, 03 Nov 2026 23:51:13 GMTINDUSTRYValve says Steam build checks now take up to 12 business days, not 3 to 5, as submissions surge. Some indie games have already missed launch dates.https://www.esportz.fun/news/control-resonant-hits-1-million-sales-and-triples-remedys-quarterly-revenuehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/control-resonant-hits-1-million-sales-and-triples-remedys-quarterly-revenueTue, 03 Nov 2026 21:54:41 GMTINDUSTRYRemedy's third-quarter revenue rose to €39.6 million on Control Resonant, which sold one million copies by October 15, its fastest-selling game so far.https://www.esportz.fun/news/arc-raiders-developer-explains-its-ai-voice-lines-and-says-actors-are-not-being-https://www.esportz.fun/news/arc-raiders-developer-explains-its-ai-voice-lines-and-says-actors-are-not-being-Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:34:03 GMTAIEmbark Studios says AI-generated voice lines helped Arc Raiders ship constant updates, but it is replacing them with human recordings and values actors' work.https://www.esportz.fun/news/report-bend-studios-next-playstation-game-could-be-revealed-and-released-in-2027https://www.esportz.fun/news/report-bend-studios-next-playstation-game-could-be-revealed-and-released-in-2027Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:18:39 GMTNEW RELEASESMP1st reports that Days Gone studio Bend's next game is a third-person title with co-op and no live service, set to be shown and released in 2027.https://www.esportz.fun/news/nagoshi-studio-has-closed-ending-the-yakuza-creators-gang-of-dragonhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/nagoshi-studio-has-closed-ending-the-yakuza-creators-gang-of-dragonMon, 02 Nov 2026 20:30:09 GMTINDUSTRYToshihiro Nagoshi's studio has closed after NetEase pulled funding, ending Gang of Dragon. Japan's official gazette Kanpo confirmed the closure this week.https://www.esportz.fun/news/switch-2-is-heading-for-a-strong-year-a-look-ahead-at-2027https://www.esportz.fun/news/switch-2-is-heading-for-a-strong-year-a-look-ahead-at-2027Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:56:00 GMTCONSOLESMetroid Ravenous opens 2027 on January 28, with Kirby, Xenoblade Genesis, Pokémon Winds and Waves and The Duskbloods behind it. Here is the Switch 2 slate.https://www.esportz.fun/news/nintendo-s-biggest-game-of-the-year-isnt-what-you-think-it-ishttps://www.esportz.fun/news/nintendo-s-biggest-game-of-the-year-isnt-what-you-think-it-isSat, 31 Oct 2026 08:00:17 GMTINDUSTRYNewzoo ranks the April Switch release third among 2026 launches by revenue in six Western markets, ahead of Resident Evil Requiem and Forza Horizon 6.https://www.esportz.fun/news/nintendo-launches-free-zelda-designs-in-animal-crossing-new-horizons-for-40th-anhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/nintendo-launches-free-zelda-designs-in-animal-crossing-new-horizons-for-40th-anSat, 31 Oct 2026 06:43:00 GMTNEWSA Triforce Tee and a Korok Umbrella are free in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Zelda's 40th. Here are the codes and the Dream Address to get them.https://www.esportz.fun/news/phantom-blade-zero-draws-700-000-steam-players-within-24-hours-of-launchhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/phantom-blade-zero-draws-700-000-steam-players-within-24-hours-of-launchSat, 31 Oct 2026 05:07:55 GMTNEW RELEASESS-Game's wuxia action RPG topped 700,000 concurrent Steam players within a day of its October 28 launch and holds a Very Positive rating from 40,000+ reviews.https://www.esportz.fun/news/walmart-to-give-zelda-switch-2-preorder-customers-519-gift-cardshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/walmart-to-give-zelda-switch-2-preorder-customers-519-gift-cardsSat, 31 Oct 2026 04:07:00 GMTCONSOLESWalmart cancelled Zelda Switch 2 preorders days before the October 29 launch. Now some buyers are getting $519 gift cards and a 48-hour chance to buy again.https://www.esportz.fun/news/novembers-xbox-line-up-five-picks-with-gta-6-among-themhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/novembers-xbox-line-up-five-picks-with-gta-6-among-themSat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:18 GMTNEW RELEASESGrand Theft Auto 6 lands on Xbox Series X|S on November 19. Before that, Gravhounds, Escape Academy 2, Warhammer Survivors and Shrek 2 Remastered arrive.https://www.esportz.fun/news/stranger-than-heaven-is-current-gen-only-and-rgg-studio-says-that-frees-it-uphttps://www.esportz.fun/news/stranger-than-heaven-is-current-gen-only-and-rgg-studio-says-that-frees-it-upSat, 31 Oct 2026 03:33:09 GMTNEW RELEASESRGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven is built only for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto says that lets it put more characters on screen.https://www.esportz.fun/news/final-fantasy-xiv-evercold-slips-with-a-new-date-set-at-fan-festhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/final-fantasy-xiv-evercold-slips-with-a-new-date-set-at-fan-festSat, 31 Oct 2026 02:13:24 GMTNEW RELEASESSquare Enix moved Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold from January to February 23, 2027, with early access from February 19. Pre-orders open on November 4, 2026.https://www.esportz.fun/news/epic-is-giving-away-a-highly-rated-survival-horror-gamehttps://www.esportz.fun/news/epic-is-giving-away-a-highly-rated-survival-horror-gameSat, 31 Oct 2026 01:21:00 GMTDEALSEpic is giving away Sorry We're Closed, a fixed-camera survival horror game rated 98% positive on Steam. Claim it before November 5 and keep it for good.https://www.esportz.fun/news/stranger-than-heaven-will-let-you-switch-on-cheats-to-ease-combathttps://www.esportz.fun/news/stranger-than-heaven-will-let-you-switch-on-cheats-to-ease-combatSat, 31 Oct 2026 01:06:04 GMTNEWSProducer Hiroyuki Sakamoto says the assists regenerate health and let beginners win with basic punches, but everyone watching can see you are wearing them.https://www.esportz.fun/news/made-in-japan-laptops-with-up-to-32-gb-ram-and-panther-lake-cpus-break-coverhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/made-in-japan-laptops-with-up-to-32-gb-ram-and-panther-lake-cpus-break-coverSat, 31 Oct 2026 00:57:00 GMTHARDWAREThe 1,088 g Lavie S13 starts at ¥299,860 with a Core Ultra 5 322 and the N13 at ¥279,840. NEC sells its Lavie laptops only inside Japan, so import is the route.https://www.esportz.fun/news/monster-hunter-outlanders-igns-review-in-progresshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/monster-hunter-outlanders-igns-review-in-progressSat, 31 Oct 2026 00:45:06 GMTMOBILEAfter six hours on an iPhone 14 Plus, IGN praised the visuals and World-style loop but flagged a slow grind across nearly half a dozen in-game currencies.https://www.esportz.fun/news/chronicles-medieval-studio-warns-it-may-shut-before-launchhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/chronicles-medieval-studio-warns-it-may-shut-before-launchSat, 31 Oct 2026 00:40:27 GMTINDUSTRYRaw Power Games says its funding is gone and asks players to keep the open-world strategy sandbox on their wishlists while it looks for a way through.https://www.esportz.fun/news/fortnite-chapter-7-mini-season-when-it-startshttps://www.esportz.fun/news/fortnite-chapter-7-mini-season-when-it-startsSat, 31 Oct 2026 00:33:10 GMTNEWSServers go down at 2 p.m. in Singapore, Manila and Kuala Lumpur, and the One Piece and Kasane Teto season should arrive around 5 p.m. after maintenance.https://www.esportz.fun/news/japanese-built-gaming-laptop-arrives-with-a-240hz-2-5k-screenhttps://www.esportz.fun/news/japanese-built-gaming-laptop-arrives-with-a-240hz-2-5k-screenSat, 31 Oct 2026 00:33:00 GMTHARDWAREFour Daiv Z6 configurations went on sale in Japan on October 29, from ¥389,800 with an RTX 5050 up to ¥509,800 for an RTX 5060 with 32GB and a 1TB SSD.