Microsoft’s Xbox PC App has been updated with a new “Mythic Achievement,” a potential Platinum Trophy equivalent. The feature includes a laurel‑and‑star symbol and a 15‑second unlock sound. According to Xbox‑watcher Klobrille and TrueAchievements, Mythic Achievements carry zero Gamerscore and are retroactive, though no official confirmation has been released. The update follows remarks from Xbox executive Asha Sharma that a Platinum‑style reward is in development amid a broader achievement overhaul.

Microsoft’s recent restructuring of its Xbox division led to the closure of the Age of Empires studio, World's Edge, with nearly 50% of its 268 employees laid off. The studio, which had overseen the franchise’s development, was transferred to Activision, but its next project was cancelled and many staff were dismissed. Employees reported the cuts via social media, citing disappointment and uncertainty about the studio’s future under Activision. The move follows Microsoft’s broader goal of eliminating 3,200 [...]

Four years after leaving early access, id Software and Bethesda announced that Quake Champions will transition to a fully paid model on Steam, removing battle passes and all microtransactions. The $10 title now grants access to the complete roster of champions and most cosmetic items, with all characters unlocked for every player. The change follows a period in which the game shifted from a traditional purchase price to a free‑to‑play structure that struggled to attract a large [...]

Welcome to Kowloon, an indie horror adventure originally released on PC in 2023, is now on sale for $2.99 on the PlayStation Store until October 8, 2026. The limited‑time discount represents a 70 percent price cut from its regular $9.99 price and coincides with the Halloween season. The first‑person title tasks players with searching for affordable housing in Hong Kong’s Kowloon district, gradually revealing cramped corridors, mist‑filled alleys and unsettling characters. The game features 13 trophies, including a Platinum, [...]

GameSir’s new Tarantula 8K wireless controller launches with a dual‑axis 8K sensor, Hall‑effect thumbsticks, and a detachable 2.4 GHz dongle that promises sub‑10 ms latency. The device supports Xbox, PlayStation and PC platforms via a universal firmware update, and includes customizable RGB lighting, six programmable buttons and a built‑in rechargeable battery claimed to last 30 hours. Priced at $79, it undercuts flagship models from Microsoft and Sony, which sit above $150, while delivering comparable build quality and haptic feedback. Reviewers noted [...]

id Software announced that its free‑to‑play shooter Quake Champions will become a paid‑only title, ending its eight‑year lifecycle as a live‑service game. Starting with patch 1.31, the game will be sold for £8.99/$9.99 on Steam, bundling content from all 30 seasonal updates, unlocking every champion and most cosmetics for all players, and stripping battle passes, loot boxes, microtransactions and the in‑game store. Development will cease, with no further content planned. Existing Steam players receive the full version at [...]

Leon Hurley, Managing Editor of GamesRadar’s guides section, oversees guide creation across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch. A veteran writer, he began at Official PlayStation Magazine, rising to deputy editor before moving to Kotaku UK and then GamesRadar. Hurley writes about horror, action, and narrative titles, and covers game development topics. He also develops games in GameMaker and Unity, blending industry insight with hands‑on experience.