Sony announced its November PlayStation Plus lineup, adding several titles to both Extra and Premium tiers. The Extra catalog will feature Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Atomfall, and Dragon Quest III HD‑2D Remake, with most releases on November 17 and others staggered by region. Premium subscribers receive two additional games—Soul Reaver 2 and Freedom Wars Remastered—available on PS5 and PS4. The rollout begins with Hell Let Loose on November 11, followed by other titles on November 24. [...]

Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time became the fastest‑selling Switch 2 title, moving more than 5.2 million copies in just four days. The company announced the record in a press release, noting it applies only to Nintendo‑published games, though Nintendo titles dominate the platform’s sales. Critics praised the remake, with Eurogamer’s Christian Donlan awarding five golden stars. The surge has already lifted overall Switch 2 sales in the U.S., prompting speculation about future remakes [...]

Nintendo defended the removal of Mario‑related Easter eggs from the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The original 1998 game featured a wall of portraits in Hyrule Castle showing Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser and Yoshi, taken from Super Mario 64, and the 3DS re‑release added Twilight Princess artwork. In the new version, all Mushroom Kingdom references were stripped, as were some Twilight Princess images. Producer Eiji Aonuma told Game Informer that the company’s earlier “carefree” attitude toward [...]

Bethesda confirmed that no new announcements will accompany Skyrim’s 15th‑anniversary celebrations, specifically stating that “Sentinel” will not receive any updates for the foreseeable future. The studio’s statement followed speculation sparked by a podcast host’s tweet, which was later clarified as unrelated to The Elder Scrolls VI. Bethesda’s silence reflects its historically cautious communication approach, with the company’s past delays in revealing details about upcoming titles underscoring the lack of imminent news.

Aspyr Media has released a PS5 remaster of the 2004 PS2 title Shrek 2, now available on the PlayStation Store for $29.99. The updated version features rebuilt graphics, 4K resolution, enhanced UI, and new Photo and Cheat Modes. Players can enjoy single‑player or up to four‑player co‑op, controlling Shrek, Fiona, and other franchise characters as they navigate the kingdom of Far Far Away, battling bosses and solving puzzles. The remaster also launches on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and [...]

Blizzard released World of Warcraft: Forever last Wednesday, and the new title has already drawn 78 hours of playtime from its author. The update overhauls graphics with dynamic lighting and weather, revitalizing classic zones like Dun Morogh and Tanaris. Balance has been addressed, giving classes such as druid and paladin more viable options. New dungeons, including Hall of Thanes, integrate early Dark Iron content and streamlined quests, offering a refreshed progression path for returning players.

Blizzard has responded to player complaints that World of Warcraft: Forever lacks gold rewards for high‑level quests. When the game launched, the classic XP‑to‑gold conversion for max‑level quests was removed, encouraging players to delay quest turn‑ins and grind creatures instead. Community lead Randy “Kaivax” Jordan explained that the mechanic created undesirable play patterns, so Blizzard chose to omit it. However, only a quarter of original quests gave gold, leaving many players feeling the economy is stingy. In [...]