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Xbox Magnus And PS6 Orion: Leaks, Facts, And The Shifting Console Landscape

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 1d

#Xbox Magnus And #PlayStation Orion: Leaks, Facts, And The Shifting Console Landscape

Get up to speed ==> tinyurl.com/3dkeyzsk

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #gamers #EnebaIndependentGamingNews

The console war between Xbox and PlayStation is moving into a new territory with next gen consoles, performance, prices, and ad-based gaming.

Battlefield 6 Takes Aim At Call Of Duty With Global Launch Today

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 5d

Lock and Load! #Battlefield 6 releases in about 2 hours. All global release times Oct. 10-11 and much, much more here ==> tinyurl.com/4u72jbsf

#EA #GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #FPS #WarGames #gamer #BlackOps7

EA’s Battlefield 6 confirmed global release times, 1.7 million pre-orders, a major day-one update, and serious momentum.

Xbox Pumps The Brakes On Game Pass Ultimate Price Hikes But Not In The US Or UK

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 6d

Looks like regulation has forced #Xbox to pump the brakes for at least 60 days to hike #GamePass prices in select countries ==> tinyurl.com/ycypnpzw

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #Gamers

The delay only affect a handful of countries where regulations demand a 60-day notice before changing recurring subscriptions.

New Fighting Game 2XKO Hits Early Access With Characters From League of Legends

Reposted by Jorgen Johansson

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 8d

LET'S GET READY TO RRRUUMMBLLLEEEE!!!

@2xko.riotgames.com is out now in Early Access, it's FREE, has offline modes, and is on PC. If you've ever wanted to smack a wolfman around with a woman's big hands, then this game is for YOU.

shorturl.at/8D223

#GamingNews #LeagueOfLegends #Warwick #PvP

Pummel opponents as a League of Legends character in 2XKO. Early Access is open on PC with 11 Champions already on the roster.

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Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 7d

History with delays repeats itself for Studio Wildcard as #Gamers struggle with servers crashing.

Learn more ==> tinyurl.com/47c2jsny

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #Xbox #PS5

Studio Wildcard Slammed After Latest Free ARK: Survival Ascended Valguero Remastered Map

Server issues are putting a damper on the release and sparking harsh comments from gamers on X. The studio suggests a temporary fix.

Return to Nowhere: Little Nightmares III Out Soon

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Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 8d

If you're reading this, I'm just going to go ahead and assume you're terrified of mutant adults.

In which case, you might want to avoid #LittleNightmaresIII as it is absolutely chock-a-block with deformed grown-ups, and at least one giant baby.

shorturl.at/CT5jj

@supermassivegames.bsky.social

Little Nightmares III is out on Oct. 10, and this time it includes online (same platform) co-op. Help Low and Alone escape the Nowhere.

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Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 8d

Will you pay $30 per month to play #Battlefield6 and/or #BlackOps7 or has @xbox.com gone to far?

Peep this ==> tinyurl.com/23y3tkav

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #gamer #videogames #GamePass

Battlefield 6 And Black Ops 7 Will Cost $30 Per Month To Play According To Latest Game Pass Structure

Xbox Game Pass price hikes cause players to cancel their subscriptions and turns social media threads into meme fests.

DVD Store Owner By Day Assassin By Night: AttritoM7 Unveils BLACKWOOD

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 9d

If you've ever wondered what John Wick would be like if he ran a DVD store by day...

...here's your answer ==> tinyurl.com/bdfvatdx

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #gaming #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #videogames

AttritoM7’s BLACKWOOD brings noir storytelling and brutal combat to PC, blending humanity with cinematic violence.

Ghost of Yōtei Released To Thunderous Silence After First Weekend

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 9d

Nothing but crickets about #GhostofYotei sales during its first weekend @playstation.com @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social

Here's what we know ==> tinyurl.com/mts46we8

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #PS5 #videogames

Sucker Punch Studios and PlayStation have not released the Ghost of Yōtei sales figures after the game's first weekend on the market.

Vantage Studios Becomes New Home To Farcry, Assassin’s Creed, And Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 13d

#Ubisoft and #Tencent put all eggs in one basket with newly formed Vantage Studios. What will this mean?

Find out here ==> tinyurl.com/kkp84jxn

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #AssassinsCreed #farcry #RainbowSix

Ubisoft's and Tencent's joint subsidiary will unite the workforce on its main franchises with Tencent holding veto right over their directions.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Buys EA For $55 Billion - EA Staff Worried About Layoffs - Deal Likely To Conclude In First Half Of 2027

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 14d

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Buys #EA For $55 Billion – EA Staff Worried About Layoffs – Deal Likely To Conclude In First Half Of 2027

Here's what you don't know ==> tinyurl.com/yc7h6ur5

#GamingNews #EnebaIndependentGamingNews

The takeover involves incompatible game engines and EA staff fearing potential layoffs before the deal goes through in early 2027.

The Arachnophobes' Worst Nightmare - Huntsman Demo Goes Live Oct. 13

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks for the trailer @huntsmangame.bsky.social Good thing I was wearing my brown pants already!

This is madness ==> tinyurl.com/3c7jsx35

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #horrorgaming #demo #game #arachnophobia #spidersai #shatmyself

Everyone has left after work or been eaten. Giant spiders are on the loose. They are absolutely massive in size and you could be next.

Ananta: From Project Mugen To 18 Minutes Of Gameplay Videos And Accusations Of Plagiarism

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 19d

If you can guess what this opinion piece is about just from looking at the image, then you're a victim of technology.

Here's the answer ==> tinyurl.com/26cv8pv2

#GamingCommunity #Opinion #gaming #FirstWorldProblem #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #TGIF2025 #gamedevs

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 20d

The full #Ananta time line from #ProjectMUGEN to today!

Here you go ==> tinyurl.com/55sm467z

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #Anime #RPG #Gaming #Gamer #videogames

Two Ananta gameplay trailers dropped in September and blew up all over social media with millions of views and comments.

Blade & Soul Heroes Hits Global Markets With Combat Hybrid

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 21d

Will the western version of Hoyeon - Blade & Soul Heroes turn out to be an aggressively monetized gacha?
Here's what we know ==> tinyurl.com/y5wcyk3v

#mobilegame #GamingNews #GamingCommunity #gacha #EnebaIndependentGamingNews

Evolved version of Hoyeon, Blade & Soul Heroes gets global release with updated features, gear sharing, better tutorials, and boss trials.

Hitman Absolution Takes Aim At iOS And Android This October

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 21d

Yes!

It's coming ==> tinyurl.com/2w8n8cx5

#Agent47 #hitman #android #ios #MobileGame #MobileGaming #GamingNews #GamingCommunity #gaming #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #assassin

Hitman Absolution mobile brings Agent 47’s story of betrayal and stealth action to iOS and Android, fully optimized for on the go play.

Darktide's Bound By Duty Update Is A Massive Free Shot Of Adrenaline For Veterans

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 22d

Who is excited for the new #Warhammer 40K Darktide update Bound By Duty?

Get psyched ==> tinyurl.com/txmsk4jh

#WarhammerCommunity #warhammer40000 #GamingNews #GamingCommunity

There goes my weekend...
@fatshark.se

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide receives a substantial free update. This overview covers all new content and changes in Bound By Duty.

Godforge Final Alpha Wave Surpasses Expectation: Fateless Secures $14 Million Funding For 2026 Launch

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Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 23d

Great news for Godforge fans!

Here you go ==> tinyurl.com/2yw86558

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #Gaming #gamers #gamergirl #Videogame

Fateless completes Godforge Alpha with 36,000 players, $14 million raised, and a Las Vegas event to celebrate community achievements.

Xbox Series Consoles Will Become More Expensive In The U.S. For The Second Time This Year

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 23d

Will you be able to afford the upcoming #XboxSeries price hikes?

Only U.S. market affected ==> tinyurl.com/53jfwkn6

#Xbox #console #GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #gamer #GamerLife #gamergirls

Prices will go up and range from $399.99 for the Xbox Series S 512 up to $799.99 for the Xbox X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition.

Ghost of Yōtei Has Become A Full-blown PR Nightmare Ahead Of Its PS5 Release In October

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Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 26d

#GhostOfYotei Has Become A PR Nightmare

Where we are now ==> tinyurl.com/mr4cstf5

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #PlayStation

@playstation.com @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social

Social media has exploded after mocking reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the lead role actor claiming Antifa membership.

Ghost of Yōtei Has Become A Full-blown PR Nightmare Ahead Of Its PS5 Release In October

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 26d

#GhostOfYotei Has Become A PR Nightmare

Where we are now ==> tinyurl.com/mr4cstf5

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #PlayStation

@playstation.com @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social

Social media has exploded after mocking reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the lead role actor claiming Antifa membership.

Avernum 4 Greed and Glory Rebuilds A Cult Classic RPG From Scratch

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 27d

A golden oldie #retrogame get's a well-deserved facelift, and fresh content after 2 decades!

See for yourself ==> tinyurl.com/44fjcme8

#GamingCommunity #GamingNews #hiddengem #EnebaIndependentGamingNews

Spiderweb Software’s Avernum 4 Greed and Glory rebuilds the cult RPG with a new engine, expanded storylines, and over 20 fresh questlines.

Subnautica 2 Unveils Collector Leviathan, A Deep-Sea Predator Powered by Unreal Engine 5

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 28d

Get a sneak peak of the Leviathan in Subnautica 2 by @unknownworlds.bsky.social and Krafton - Early Access still set for 2026.

Check it out ==> tinyurl.com/m355pbxr

#GamingNews #GamingCommunity #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #gaming

Subnautica 2’s Leviathan pushes survival horror forward with AI-powered unpredictability, aggressive combat, and fully simulated design.

Diablo IV Ignites Season 10 Infernal Chaos With Bartuc, Chaos Rifts, And Perks That Bend Reality

Jorgen Johansson @jjeditorinchief.bsky.social · 28d

#DiabloIV Season 10 #InfernalChaos looks like it could be a real banger!

Check it out ==> tinyurl.com/3by3jhpj

#diablo4 #GamingCommunity #GamingNews #EnebaIndependentGamingNews #videogames #Videogame #ARPG #blizzard

Season of Infernal Chaos pushes Diablo 4 into uncharted territory with loot that breaks rules, perks that alter builds, and Bartuc’s wrath.