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November 20, 2025

Forget Steam Frame, you can get up to $70 off the Meta Quest 3S in this early Black Friday sale

The Meta Quest 3 is highlighted for its affordability, solid hardware, and a rich library of exclusive games. The Meta Quest 3S, a budget-friendly alternative, is currently available at a discount as part of early Black Friday promotions. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, 8GB of RAM, and improved weight distribution. The Meta Quest 3S is rated 7/10 and is recommended for first-time buyers or those upgrading from the Quest 2. It supports standalone and PCVR gaming, allowing access to titles like Batman: Arkham Shadow and Deadpool VR, as well as streaming PCVR games. The 128GB model is priced at 9.99 on Amazon, bundled with a Gorilla Tag skin and a three-month trial of the Horizon+ service, while the 256GB version is available for 9.99, including the same trial and a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow. The discount is part of an early Black Friday sale, suggesting availability until December 1, 2025.

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November 15, 2025

Before The Witcher 3 launched, CD Projekt was terrified that Batman: Arkham Knight would flatten it with its Batmobile: ‘They’re just gonna roll over us’

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released in 2015 by CD Projekt, which faced uncertainty due to competition from Rocksteady Studios' Batman: Arkham Knight, set to launch around the same time. CD Projekt was concerned that Arkham Knight's popularity could overshadow their game, especially since Warner Bros was both the distributor and publisher for Arkham Knight. The release of Arkham Knight was ultimately delayed from May to June 23, alleviating some of CD Projekt's concerns about retail competition. A decade later, The Witcher 3 is celebrated as one of the finest RPGs ever made.

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August 19, 2025

Here’s all things Xbox and PC from Gamescom 2025

The Opening Night Live showcase at Gamescom 2025 took place on August 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET, streamed on YouTube and Twitch. Key announcements included: - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: First gameplay footage revealed, launching on November 14, 2025, available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, and included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. - Lords of the Fallen 2: Announced for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, expected to launch in 2026. - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: New game inspired by the Batman Arkham series, releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 next year. - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4: Announced for PC, featuring four factions, including Blood Ravens and Orks, set to release next year. - Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy 14: Collaboration announced, allowing players to ride Chocobos and face Omega. - Onimusha: Way of the Sword: New trailer showcased, launching next year on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. - Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion: Set to launch on September 5 across Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch 2. - VOID/BREAKER: First-person shooter now available on PC, featured in PC Game Pass.

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August 7, 2025

Latest Humble bundle contains some of the best PC titles from WB Games

Humble has released a refreshed version of its WB Play the Legends collection, featuring two pricing tiers. The first tier, priced at £5.24 / 6€, includes seven games, such as Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY and Batman: Arkham City GOTY. The second tier, priced at £8.98 / 10.28€, includes 16 games, featuring Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Edition and Batman: Arkham Knight Premium Edition. The bundle is available until August 27 and proceeds will benefit the Raiden Science Foundation, which funds research into rare pediatric illnesses.

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June 2, 2025

A new Dungeons and Dragons ‘singleplayer action-adventure’ game is coming from the former director of Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi games

Larian Studios has stepped back from Dungeons & Dragons, leading Wizards of the Coast to partner with Giant Skull to develop a new singleplayer action-adventure title set in the D&D universe. Giant Skull was founded in 2024 by Stig Asmussen, a former director of the Star Wars Jedi series, who left Respawn in 2023. The team includes professionals from Riot, Epic Games, and Rocksteady. The game aims to feature immersive storytelling, heroic combat, and exhilarating traversal. John Hight, president of Wizards of the Coast, emphasized the importance of worldbuilding and storytelling in this collaboration. The game is being developed for PC and consoles using Unreal Engine 5, with more details to be released in the future.

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May 6, 2025

GTA 6’s preposterously-gorgeous second trailer has me thinking ‘no-one does it like Rockstar’ isn’t just a compliment, but an omen

The trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has been released, showcasing impressive graphics and attention to detail. The game is set for release in 2026 and is expected to be one of the most successful video games in history. Rockstar Games is in a strong position, with GTA Online generating significant revenue, allowing for a lengthy development period. Despite challenges in the gaming industry, including layoffs and the struggles of several studios, major projects like GTA 6 and others from prominent developers are underway. The development of Red Dead Redemption 2 faced issues related to crunch periods, but Rockstar has committed to improving working conditions.

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March 28, 2025

Warner reportedly axes Hogwarts Legacy expansion

Warner Bros has halted the development of an expansion for Hogwarts Legacy due to concerns that the amount of content did not justify the proposed price. The expansion was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Rocksteady has faced challenges, including layoffs and ceasing support for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which contributed to Warner Bros' admission of underperformance in its gaming division. The company also decided to close three studios, including Monolith Productions, and experienced a leadership change with the departure of gaming division head David Haddad.

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February 26, 2025

Warner Bros. is closing Monolith, Player First Games, and WB San Diego, and has cancelled its Wonder Woman game

Warner Bros. Games has announced the closure of several studios, including Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego, following the resignation of David Haddad, the chief of Warner Bros. Games for 12 years. The closures include the cancellation of the Wonder Woman game, which was first unveiled in 2021. Player First Games, known for Multiversus, has left its team with a sense of loss, as expressed by game director Tony Huynh. Monolith Productions, recognized for titles like Blood and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, has also shut down. Warner Bros. Games is facing financial difficulties, including a 0 million loss from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and a 0 million writedown due to Multiversus' underperformance. CEO JB Perrette aims for the company to return to profitability by 2025, acknowledging it will take two to three years to rebuild. Rocksteady is reportedly developing a new single-player Batman game, which could signify a positive direction for the company.

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February 20, 2025

Batman Arkham Origins fan remaster looks like a whole new game

Rocksteady Studios is working to reclaim its reputation after the disappointing launch of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, which marked a shift from its traditional single-player narrative experiences to a live-service model. The game's servers have closed, but its final content update revealed that the heroes were not truly eliminated, as the narrative involved the demise of clones. Rocksteady is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new Batman experience, though it is unclear if it will continue the Arkham Trilogy or explore new directions. Additionally, PC players can enhance Arkham Origins with a fan remaster mod called Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, created by modder Jb0238177, which improves visual fidelity by disabling motion blur and fog, and enhancing textures and shadows. The mod is available for free on NexusMods.