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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 4h

The creator of Ninja Gaiden (modern 3D reboot) and Dead or Alive Tomonobu Itagaki, has unfortunately passed away.

May he Rest In Peace 🕊️

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 13h

Source:

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Senior Graphics PC Programmer

United States, San Diego, CA

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 13h

Is The Show coming to PC?

PlayStation Studios – San Diego Studio (MLB The Show) is looking for a Senior PC Graphics Programmer for a job on an “AAA PC title.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 17h

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https://www.ign.com/articles/id-xbox-october-2025-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 17h

The ID @ Xbox x IGN Showcase is returning on October 28th.

The show kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

1000xRESIST comes to PlayStation, Xbox, & Game Pass on Nov 4th.

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

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alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/battlefiel...

Battlefield 6 is a smash-hit launch: 6.5m+ sold and counting

A BIG data deep dive into the triumphant return of the Battlefield franchise. But can EA keep up the momentum?

alineaanalytics.substack.com

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

A recent report reveals that Battlefield 6 has achieved remarkable sales success, surpassing 6.5 million copies sold within the first few days of its release.

Did you buy Battlefield 6? Or are you waiting for Black Ops 7?

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

Microsoft is now tagging games under its Xbox Handheld Compatibility Program. Green icons mark optimized titles, while blue labels indicate partial support with possible setting tweaks.

Images via tomwarren on X

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

Ninja Gaiden 4 | Worldwide Launch Times

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

Summer Game Fest returns LIVE on Friday, June 5th.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 NEW GAME PASS DROP 🚨

Service: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass
Game: The Casting of Frank Stone
Genre: Horror game, Adventure game,
Game Mode: Single Player, Shared/Split Screen Co-Op
When: NOW
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC and Cloud Gaming

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

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https://tech4gamers.com/bluepoint-games-3rd-person-melee-action-game/

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Bluepoint Games is currently hiring for a 3rd person melee action game.

What do you think it could be?

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Here are the Keeper global release times

Coming to Game Pass and Xbox on October 17

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Croc Legend of the Gobbos: Platinum Edition Trailer!

Croc's back! and this time, he’s bringing a Platinum Trophy with him!

Coming to Xbox O|X|S, PlayStation 4/5, Switch and Steam on October 16

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 4d

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https://www.theesa.com/resources/the-global-power-of-play-report/

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 4d

Entertainment Software Association’s (ESA) report reveals that the average gamer is 41 years old, and nearly half of them are women.

What is your age and gender?

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 4d

Now that Battlefield 6 is out, are you still looking forward to playing Black Ops 7?

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 5d

Battlefield 6 has exclusive bonuses for PlayStation 5 players.

Featuring:

- Extra Tier Skips in Battle Passes with the ‘Battlefield Pro’ token

- Extended 2XP events

- Bonus XP when playing in a party with other PS5 PlayStation Plus subscribers

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 5d

Resident Evil Requiem pre-orders will start on October 29th

Capcom will also be releasing a video celebrating the Resident Evil franchise at the same time (note: no new Resident Evil Requiem gameplay will be shown)

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 5d

MachineGames is teasing their upcoming game in the image celebrating its 15th anniversary 👀

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 5d

Battlefield 6 might be popular right now…

How long did you have to wait?

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 5d

🎮 NEXT WEEK ON XBOX 🎮

New Games for October 13th to 17th:

• Keeper (GP)
• NASCAR 25
• BALL x PIT
• Ember Knights: Heroes of the Nexus Edition
• KAKU – Ancient Seal
• STARBITES
• Blood West

Are you picking up any of these games?

news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 6d

The Outer Worlds 2 preload is now available for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

• Xbox Series X|S: 79.49 GB

• PC: 77.30 GB

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