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French retailer Auchan leaked Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 with full box art confirming it will use a Game-Key Card instead of a cartridge. Following Star Wars Outlaws, this marks Ubisoft’s second major Switch 2 port requiring downloads despite the 64GB cartridge option.

After six years of searching and 19 years since cancellation, Ratchet & Clank: Clone Home has been found on a 2004 Sony Ericsson phone. The complete Java-based mobile game featuring digital clones of Ratchet and Clank is now preserved and playable online.

As gaming becomes increasingly digital and standardized, a growing movement argues for the return of physical game manuals. From building anticipation to preserving gaming history, the case for reviving instruction booklets extends far beyond nostalgia.

Electronic Arts agreed to a $55 billion acquisition by Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners in the largest leveraged buyout in history. The deal funded by massive debt loads, AI cost-cutting plans, and Saudi sportswashing concerns has developers and gamers deeply worried about EA’s future.

Square Enix revealed major story additions for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launching October 30th. The goddess Rubiss from DQ3 now plays a central role with new scenarios, dungeons, characters, and connections tying the entire Erdrick Trilogy together.

Yooka-Replaylee launched October 9th on all platforms with double the collectibles, orchestral soundtrack, revised controls, and fixes for the original’s biggest flaws. Original owners get 30% discount on this $30 remaster from ex-Rare developers at Playtonic.

Bye Sweet Carole, the haunting hand-drawn horror adventure from Remothered series creator Chris Darril, just launched October 9th on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch. Transform into a rabbit, solve puzzles, and uncover dark secrets in this love letter to classic animation.

Ice-Pick Lodge is replacing the Pathologic 3 Quarantine demo with a completely different slice from the full game during Steam Next Fest on October 13th. If you want to experience the psychological horror prologue, grab it before it disappears today.

The most requested character for Invincible VS just got revealed at New York Comic Con. Cecil Stedman brings government-funded firepower including plasma pistols, teleportation, orbital lasers, and an endless supply of zombie soldiers to the 3v3 tag fighter launching in 2026.

Lego Party just launched on all platforms with cross-play support, 60 minigames, and a surprising level of difficulty that rivals Mario Party. Critics are calling it one of the best family party games in years, with challenging AI that doesn’t pull punches.