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A PC Version of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has popped up on the ESRB Website with a rating listing, suggesting an announcement is coming soon.

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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach PC Version Appears On ESRB Website - Pixelbytegaming
It appears that a PC Version of Game of the Year-nominated Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is set to be announced soon. This is according to a listing that has popped up on the ESRB website. Gematsu h...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Stemming from a fantastical land that was suddenly engulfed in chaos, Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss does an excellent job at recreating the thousand fights that happened before Quill even arrived to save the day.

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Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss Review – A Mouse of A Good Time - Pixelbytegaming
It is always a risky move when a studio with a tried and true formula reinvents itself to create a spinoff game of a beloved franchise. It could go the wrong way, or longtime fans would not find thems...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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According to the former creative director of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, the game should not have kept the Bloodlines 2 name or have positioned itself as a sequel.

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Shouldn’t Have Kept That Name, Dev States - Pixelbytegaming
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, for all its flaws upon its release in 2004, is an RPG still celebrated to this day. Unfortunatle, based on the 4/10 I gave it in october, the sequel does not like...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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According to several insiders in the industry, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will not see release in 2026, and most likely will not appear at the Video Game Awards this year.

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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Reportedly Years Away From Release - Pixelbytegaming
Naughty Dog closed last year's Video Game Awards by finally showcasing their newest IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which they had been hinting at for a few years prior. Heading into the award...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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While there are some elements to enjoy, such as multiplayer, in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, this isn't the strongest outing for the long-running series.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review – The Not So Distant Future - Pixelbytegaming
I want to start by prefacing that it has been years since I actually sat down to play a Call of Duty title. I did play Black Ops 6 last year through Game Pass, but when I say I have less than an hour ...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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A top-of-the-line metroidvania and emotional cautionary tale, Constance respects your time and has the potential to change your life.

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Constance Review – Constant Greatness - Pixelbytegaming
Ernest Hemingway once said, “I learned never to empty the well of my writing, but always to stop when there was still something there in the deep part of the well, and let it refill at night from the ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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VIDEOVERSE explores our relationship with social media, and does so to great effect through a story set in 2003.

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VIDEOVERSE Is A Blueprint To What Social Media Should Be - Pixelbytegaming
Social media is a fickle beast. Over the course of my lifetime it has always been there for me in one way or another. I started at a young age in Tibia and Tales Of forums in the early 2000s, talking ...
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November 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Silent Hill 2 Remake has appeared on the Xbox Series Store in Australia, with an announcement most likely set for the Xbox Partner Program.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake Gets Release On Xbox Series, Along With Steep Discount - Pixelbytegaming
Only a few weeks after Silent Hill 2 Remake received a listing on the ESRB Website, having been rated for the Xbox Series S/X consoles, Konami and Bloober Team have officially released the title on th...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Rue Valley is an isometric narrative RPG that triumphs in its magnetic writing, with every succinct conversation feeling like an exquisite novel.

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Rue Valley Review – You Will Rue The Day You Skip This - Pixelbytegaming
Not a single day in our lives is repeated. From the moment we wake up to the elusive instant we drift away in our sleep, nothing we do is ever the same. Yes, it could be similar, but the thoughts that...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Sucker Punch has announced that Ghost of Yotei will receive a new game plus mode on November 24, alongside a free patch.

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Ghost of Yotei New Game Plus Mode Release Date Confirmed - Pixelbytegaming
Ghost of Yotei will receive a new game plus mode, something that fans have been waiting for, which is set to arrive for the game on November 24, alongside a free patch, Sony has announced. Features th...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Namco Bandai has announced Tales of Berseria Remastered, the next Tales of Game to get a remaster, which will release in February 2026.

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Tales of Berseria Remastered Announced From Namco Bandai - Pixelbytegaming
Only a month after Tales of Xilla Remastered was released, Namco Bandai has announced the next in their growing number of older games in the series to get that same treatment, this time PlayStation 4 ...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Demonschool blends its genres and elements perfectly into a compelling story of demons, death, and school.

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Demonschool Review – Hell In A Handbasket - Pixelbytegaming
I started playing Demonschool back in August. Usually, you do not get codes for games, even indie games, THAT early on, but of course, the game was delayed when it was announced Silksong, a juggernaut...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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A seemingly straightforward game, Morsels has some of the most creative ideas seen in a rogue-lite in a very long time.

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Morsels Review – A Scrumptious Meal - Pixelbytegaming
Did you ever identify yourself as a kid with Oscar The Grouch from Sesame Street? You know, that green monster that was fascinated with garbage and lived in a literal trash can? Perhaps this is an und...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Here is a list of the nominees for The Video Game Awards, which will be held on December 11.

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The List of Nominees For The Video Game Awards Has Been Announced - Pixelbytegaming
Host Geoff Keighley has announced the nominees for The Video Game Awards in a special broadcast. The event itself is set to air on December 11, 2025, across both Twitch and YouTube at 4:30 PM PT / 7:3...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Microsoft has announced an Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, which is set to be held this week and will feature games like 007: First Light and Tides of Annihilation.

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Microsoft Announces Xbox Partner Preview Showcase - Pixelbytegaming
A new Xbox Partner preview Showcase will be broadcast this week, Microsoft has announced. Set to air on Thursday, November 20 at 10 PM PT / 1 PM ET, the event will focus on new announcements and trail...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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JDM: Japanese Drift Master has set a date of November 21 for the series to race its way onto the Xbox Series X/S. Preorders will begin tomorrow.

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JDM: Japanese Drift Master Release Date Announced For Xbox Series X/S - Pixelbytegaming
JDM: Japanese Drift Master, the indie racing game that was released earlier this year on PC, is finally heading to consoles, with a release date of November 21 for the Xbox Series X and S. Preorders a...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Orcs Must Die: By The Blade announced for Meta Quest, coming early next year.

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Orcs Must Die: By The Blade Brings Exciting Combat To VR - Pixelbytegaming
From the VR studio that brought Captain ToonHead vs the Punks from Outer Space, Teravision Games, a new game set in the Orcs Must Die franchise brings new life to the series. Orcs Must Die: By The Bla...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Knights of Fiona, a new VR online JRPG from developer Characterbank Inc, is set to arrive on Meta Quest and Steam VR sometime in 2026.

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Knights of Fiona Is a New JRPG VR Adventure - Pixelbytegaming
From the developers of RUINSMAGUS, CharacterBank inc, comes a new, full-fledged fantasy adventure designed from the ground up for the immersive power of VR, Knights of Fiona. While RUINSMAGUS explored...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Gigasword wears its retro inspiration proudly and features clever puzzles as well as exciting boss battles.

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Gigasword Review – Is That A Gigasword In Your Pocket? - Pixelbytegaming
It is astounding to me that in the year 2025 we have some of the best games inspired by classic 8-bit adventures that continue to build upon the foundations set that long ago. Indies like Crow Country...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus lineup for November, including the return of Grand Theft Auto V, as well as other titles like Pacific Drive and Still Wakes the Deep.

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PlayStation Plus Games List Confirmed For November - Pixelbytegaming
The list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in November has been confirmed by Sony, and it includes the return of Grand Theft Auto V to the service. This was rumored to be happening ...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Silent Hill f update adds a new casual mode for players who don't want to struggle with the combat.

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Better Late Than Never, Silent Hill f Adds A Casual Mode
Silent Hill f just added a welcome Casual difficulty mode for those struggling with the combat.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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The first official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is finally here. Here is what we know so far.

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Launches First Official Trailer – Here’s What We Know - Pixelbytegaming
Following the box office success of The Super Mario Movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was quickly announced. As of today, November 12th, 2025, we now have the trailer! Although we haven't been given...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Winter Burrow is a game with survival at its core. However, it also explores themes of connection and making sure no one is left behind.

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Winter Burrow Review – The Little Mouse That Could - Pixelbytegaming
Within the confines of our comfortable modern lives, it is easy to forget how harsh nature can be. Our ancestors, not that long ago in the grand scheme of things, fought tooth and nail to survive each...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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The Atelier Ryza DX Trilogy is a collection of three outstanding RPGs that get better with each entry.

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Atelier Ryza DX Trilogy – The Best Version of the Best Games In The Series - Pixelbytegaming
In the endless sea of JRPG titles, the Atelier series is one that often goes underappreciated, which, in my opinion, is a shame. I am sure that upon first glance at any title in the series, the fanser...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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A list of everything announced or showcased during the Sony State of Play Event.

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Everything Announced at The Sony State of Play Japan Event - Pixelbytegaming
Sony held their State of Play Japan broadcast today, focusing on titles from Japan and Asia, hosted by Yuki Kaji. Here is a list of games showcased and announced during the event: Dragon Quest VII Rei...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM