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Gaming and cryptocurrencySingle source

Dacity Coin market cap jumps 2,900% after brief appearance in GTA VI trailer

Dacity Coin’s market cap on Solana rose from $104,000 to $3.18 million in an hour after the final GTA VI trailer was released. It later fell to about $1.5 million, and Rockstar has not confirmed any connection to the token.

  • Dacity Coin’s market cap reached $3.18 million after its name appeared in the GTA VI trailer.
  • The token rose from $104,000 to its peak in an hour before falling to about $1.5 million.
  • Dacity Coin was launched on Pump.fun on October 11, five days before the trailer premiered.
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Updates and expansionsSingle source

Cyberpunk 2077 launches free Edgerunners 2 update on PS5

PlayStation announced the release of the free Edgerunners 2 Update for Cyberpunk 2077. It adds a new quest, the Dual Wielding playstyle and content inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2; the update is now available on PlayStation 5.

  • The free Edgerunners 2 Update is now available for Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5.
  • A new quest takes place before the story of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
PlayStation
Game releasesSingle source

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC with a free demo

Xbox has released the launch trailer for FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, announcing availability on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. The company describes it as the first FINAL FANTASY in HD‑2D. A free demo covers the story through the end of Chapter 1.

  • Xbox announced that FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is now playable on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.
  • Xbox describes RESONANCE as the first FINAL FANTASY in HD‑2D.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Xbox
Cloud gamingPrimary source

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on GeForce NOW with campaign and DMZ

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now available on GeForce NOW at launch. The game includes a campaign, multiplayer and DMZ, while Ultimate members get ray tracing through newly added GeForce RTX 5080-class performance.

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is available on GeForce NOW at launch.
  • Ultimate members get ray tracing through GeForce RTX 5080-class performance.
1 sourceTrust: Primary source
NVIDIA Newsroom
Updates and patchesSingle source

Cyberpunk 2077 version 2.5 ‘Edgerunners II’ launches October 22

CD Projekt RED and Virtuos will release Cyberpunk 2077 version 2.5 on October 22. The update adds quests, gear, a radio station and cross-platform mod support, while the Switch 2 version will follow in the subsequent days.

  • Cyberpunk 2077 version 2.5 launches October 22 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC.
  • The “Clampdown” side quest awards gear based on the character King.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Gematsu
RPGSingle source

Final Fantasy Resonance launches on Switch and Switch 2 with HD-2D graphics

Square Enix has released Final Fantasy Resonance for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 alongside a launch trailer. It is the first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series and is based on the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.

  • Final Fantasy Resonance is now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
  • It is the first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Nintendo Everything
Video gamesPrimary source

Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 demo includes the full first chapter

PlayStation has released a free PS5 demo of Final Fantasy Resonance covering the entire first chapter. Demo save data carries over to the full game, due out October 22, 2026.

  • The PS5 demo covers the entire first chapter, and its save data carries over to the full game.
  • The game is scheduled to launch on October 22, 2026.
4 sourcesTrust: Primary source
PlayStation Blog; Square Enix Press; PlayStation product page
Mass EffectSingle source

Writers Reveal What the Cancelled Mass Effect 5 Was Meant to Be

Writers Catherine Valente and Derek Künsken have described their work on the cancelled new Mass Effect. They developed the project’s story, characters, lore and science-fiction elements, but players will likely never see the game.

  • Catherine Valente and Derek Künsken worked on the cancelled next Mass Effect.
  • Künsken contributed to the project intermittently for five years.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
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Nintendo Switch 2 gamesSingle source

Hitman: Absolution physical edition confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2

Limited Run Games has confirmed a physical release of Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The cartridge will include versions for both Switch 2 and the original Switch, with pre-orders opening October 30, 2026.

  • Limited Run Games confirmed a physical release of Hitman: Absolution for Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The cartridge will include versions for both Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Nintendo Everything
Online gamesSingle source

Blizzard opens World of Warcraft: Forever stress test to all players ahead of launch

Blizzard is opening the World of Warcraft: Forever stress-test client to anyone with a World of Warcraft account. No active subscription or special edition is required, and the regular beta servers will return until Friday after testing ends.

  • Blizzard is opening the World of Warcraft: Forever stress test to all game-account holders.
  • An active subscription or special edition is not required.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
PC Gamer
Games industry economics · ForecastSingle source

Economist estimates GTA 6 launch could cost the US economy $1 billion

The GTA 6 launch could temporarily cost the US economy about $1 billion if 1.5 million people miss work. Economist José García Montalvo links the estimate to the game’s long wait; Rockstar Games has scheduled its release for November 19, 2026.

  • An economist estimates the GTA 6 launch could create about $1 billion in short-term US economic losses.
  • About 1.5 million Americans could miss work on launch day.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
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Events and collaborationsSingle source

Battlefield 6 and Dead Space team up for Convergence event with 16-player PvE

Xbox presented a trailer for the limited-time Convergence event in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC, featuring Dead Space content. Its 16-player Marker Incursion PvE experience pits players against hordes of Marked Soldiers and tasks them with destroying the Marker.

  • Convergence is a limited-time Battlefield 6 and REDSEC event featuring Dead Space content.
  • Marker Incursion is a 16-player PvE experience.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Xbox
Gaming subscriptionsPrimary source

Game Pass adds Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and 11 more entries in late October

Microsoft announced new Game Pass additions for late October. The lineup includes Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Seance of Blake Manor, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and other games and bonus bundles.

  • Microsoft is adding Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Seance of Blake Manor and other entries to Game Pass in late October.
  • Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is coming to cloud, console and PC.
2 sourcesTrust: Primary source
Gematsu
Game updatesSingle source

Cyberpunk 2077 announces Update 2.5 with dual-wielding pistols

CD Projekt Red has announced a major Update 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077. An official presentation is scheduled for October 21 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. UK time / 5 p.m. Central European time, with release planned for October 22.

  • Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 is scheduled for release on October 22.
  • The presentation will stream on October 21 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. UK time / 5 p.m. Central European time.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Nintendo Everything
RPG reviewsSingle source

Final Fantasy Resonance review: a classic RPG rebuilt for Switch 2 and Switch

Final Fantasy Resonance adapts the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius into a console RPG with turn-based combat, HD-2D visuals and voice acting. It launches on October 22, 2026, for Switch 2 and Switch.

  • Final Fantasy Resonance adapts the first Final Fantasy Brave Exvius story arc for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
  • The game is scheduled for release on October 22, 2026.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Nintendo Everything
Game updatesSingle source

Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.5 arrives October 22 with a new dual-wielding playstyle

CD Projekt RED will release Cyberpunk 2077 version 2.5 on October 22 to mark the release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II. A REDstreams broadcast on October 21 will preview features including cyberware customization and dual-wielding.

  • CD Projekt RED has scheduled Cyberpunk 2077 version 2.5 for release on October 22.
  • The update will introduce cyberware customization and a dual-wielding playstyle.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Gematsu
DemosSingle source

Monster Hunter Wilds demo launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next week

Capcom will release a free Prologue demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 next week. Downloads begin October 19 in North America and October 20 in Europe, with save data transferable to the full game.

  • Capcom is releasing a free Prologue demo of Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The demo launches October 19 in North America and October 20 in Europe.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Nintendo Everything
Role-playing gamesSingle source

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will unlock Hard Mode from the start

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will make Hard Mode available from the beginning of the journey. In contrast, FF7 Remake and Rebirth required players to complete their main campaigns before unlocking the tougher difficulty.

  • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will offer Hard Mode from the beginning.
  • FF7 Remake and Rebirth unlocked the tougher mode only after the campaign was completed.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Eurogamer
Video GamesSingle source

Activision confirms a new Call of Duty sub-series for the 2027 game

Activision says the Call of Duty game planned for 2027 will launch a new sub-series rather than continue Modern Warfare or Black Ops. Chief marketing officer Tyler Bahl also said the community did not want consecutive releases from the same sub-series.

  • Activision plans to start a new Call of Duty sub-series with the game scheduled for 2027.
  • Chief marketing officer Tyler Bahl said the community did not want consecutive Modern Warfare or Black Ops releases.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
Eurogamer
Grand Theft Auto VISingle source

GTA VI Has Not Gone Gold, but Rockstar Has Not Announced Another Delay

Grand Theft Auto VI remains in final development and has not yet gone gold. Rockstar technical director Phil Hooker said that status alone does not indicate another delay, while the game remains scheduled for November 19, 2026.

  • GTA VI has not gone gold, but Rockstar has not confirmed another delay.
  • The game is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
ITC.ua
Gaming IndustrySingle source

Activision calls GTA 6 and Modern Warfare 4 the biggest games of 2026

Activision marketing director Tyler Bahl has called GTA 6 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 the two biggest game releases of 2026. He said major launches could bring more people back to gaming and increase attention to the company’s projects.

  • Activision has identified GTA 6 and Modern Warfare 4 as the two biggest games of 2026.
  • Modern Warfare 4 will launch on October 23, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
1 sourceTrust: Single source
ITC.ua
Releases and PlatformsMultiple publishers

Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 Launch on Nintendo Switch 2 With New Trailer

Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 are now available on Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom released a short launch trailer to promote the releases; all three games are remakes of classic series entries.

  • Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 are now available on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Capcom released a short launch trailer for the three remakes.
2 sourcesTrust: Multiple publishers
Nintendo Everything