Pavan Nikam
News Writer
Pavan Nikam covers the latest gaming news, esports updates, game releases, patch notes, industry developments, and gaming hardware. Pavan focuses on delivering accurate, timely, and easy-to-understand news to keep readers informed about what is happening across the gaming world.
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Jinggg Leaves Paper Rex After Five Years as VALORANT Team Begins Roster Changes
Paper Rex parts ways with Jinggg and d4v41 ahead of VCT 2027, leaving three players on its roster.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition Multiplayer Mod Targets November 7 Release
ME3Tweaks targets November 7 to bring four-player Mass Effect 3 co-op back to Legendary Edition with improvements.
Resident Evil 4 Gets Fan-Made Co-Op Mod 21 Years After Its Original Release
A fan-made mod adds online co-op to the original Resident Evil 4 on PC, with compatibility requirements and download restrictions.
SURI: The Seventh Note Launches on PS5 and PC With Rhythm-Based Platforming
SURI: The Seventh Note is now available on PS5 and PC, featuring rhythm-based platforming, hand-drawn artwork and Trials of Yama DLC.
Company of Heroes 3 Operation Torch DLC Adds 15-Mission North Africa Campaign in November
Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch introduces 15 World War II missions, persistent army upgrades, and a new North African campaign launching November 25.
Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC Launches on PS5 With New Stories and Ocean Exploration
Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC adds new character stories, ocean exploration, romance, expanded housing, business management, and boss battles.
Humblets Kickstarter Unlocks New Biome, Photo Mode, and More
Humblets' successful Kickstarter unlocks five new features, including a biome, Photo Mode, musical instruments, and an additional pet companion.
Spirit Crossing Confirms November 16 Release for Switch, Switch 2, and PC
Spirit Crossing launches November 16 on PC, Switch and Switch 2, with social exploration, home building and an optional Cozy Club membership.
NAVI Releases Entire VALORANT Roster After Losing VCT 2027 Partnership
NAVI parts ways with its entire VALORANT roster and head coach after missing VCT 2027 partnership, while NAVI Junior prepares for open qualification.
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive Arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 3
Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 3, bringing Sung Jinwoo's story, customizable combat and four-player co-op raids to consoles.
Alien: Isolation 2 Will Get a Physical Edition, Creative Assembly Confirms
Creative Assembly confirms a physical edition for Alien: Isolation 2, alongside new details about Photo Mode, smarter Xenomorph behavior and outdoor survival.
Modern Warfare 4 Update Buffs Nine Guns and Nerfs Four Others
Modern Warfare 4's first major weapon update buffs nine guns, nerfs four, adjusts two others and fixes gameplay exploits.
Gen.G's Canyon Says Western Teams Are Closing the Gap at Worlds 2026
After Gen.G's narrow 2-1 win over LYON at Worlds 2026, Canyon credited the rise of Western teams, praised Inspired, and outlined his team's priorities for the knockout rounds.
Sonic Pico Park PS5 Trophy List Revealed With No Platinum Trophy
SONIC PICO PARK's PS5 trophy list has 12 Bronze, seven Silver and one Gold, but no Platinum Trophy.
Emberville Delayed to January 2027 Just One Day Before Early Access Launch
Emberville is delayed to January 7, 2027, as Cygnus Cross revises combat and moves planned update content into its Early Access debut.
Bounce Quest Goes Free to Play on Steam After Originally Costing $4.99
Previously priced at $4.99, Bounce Quest is now free on Steam, offering a punishing mountain climb across six areas with 12 collectible cube skins.
Deadlock Smashes Its Steam Player Record With More Than 228,000 Concurrent Players
Deadlock has reached a new all-time Steam peak of 228,086 concurrent players following Valve's City Never Sleeps update, despite remaining unfinished and invite-only.
Dplus KIA and Gen.G Reach Worlds 2026 Quarterfinals as iG Upsets HLE
Dplus KIA and Gen.G advance at Worlds 2026 after unbeaten Swiss Stage runs, while Invictus Gaming upsets Hanwha Life and Top Esports defeats G2.
Arc Raiders Streamer Aimkey Hardware-Banned After Embark Finds Aimbot Evidence
ARC Raiders streamer Aimkey denies cheating after receiving a hardware ban. Embark says its investigation found a pattern of abnormal gameplay it considered evidence of aimbot use.
Factorio 2.1 Goes Stable as Wube Prepares to End Major Updates
Factorio 2.1 reaches stable release with improved space logistics, expanded circuit network controls and visual upgrades as Wube prepares to end major development.
Atmosfar Surpasses 300,000 Steam Wishlists Ahead of October 29 Early Access Launch
ATMOSFAR passes 300,000 Steam wishlists before its October 29 Early Access release, featuring aerial survival, co-op, and a mobile airship.
Riot changes how teams qualify for the LCP in 2027
Riot is restructuring the LCP in 2027 so teams begin each split domestically before competing for places in the regional bracket.
Ace Driver Victory Lap Gets Its First Home Release After 30 Years
Namco's Ace Driver Victory Lap reaches home consoles for the first time, with Arcade Archives 2 adding four-player split-screen races.
Free Steam Game Jono Lets Only One Player Play at a Time for Just 60 Seconds
Jono is a free Steam platformer where players share one character, take 60-second turns and work together to complete one million levels.
GTA 6 Brings Burger Shot and Cluckin' Bell to Life at Miami Heat Arena
GTA 6 brings Burger Shot and Cluckin' Bell to Miami's Kaseya Center ahead of a special Vice City-themed NBA game.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Brings Wii-Style Motion Controls and Wuhu Island Back on Switch 2
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches on Switch 2 with 12 sports, Wuhu Island exploration and new solo challenges.
Twitch Streamer Adam Wolke, Known as SkylineTV, Dies at 36
German Twitch streamer Adam Wolke, known as SkylineTV, has died aged 36. Knossi and Verena Ullrich confirmed his passing on October 20.
No, I'm Not a Human Is Coming to PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch in Spring 2027
No, I'm Not a Human arrives on PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch in spring 2027, bringing previous PC updates and day-one Xbox Game Pass access.
Fallout 4 Adds Two New Creations as Fathomless Expansion Targets 2027
Fallout 4 introduces FEVer Dreams and Command Override, featuring horror quests and robot hacking, while Fathomless brings underwater exploration in 2027.
Blighten Free Demo Gets Hard Mode, New Level and More for Steam Next Fest
Blighten expands its free Steam demo for Next Fest with Hard difficulty, a new level, enemies and combat improvements.
Karmine Corp Sweep MVK 3-0 to Qualify for Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage
Karmine Corp defeat MVK Esports 3-0 to qualify for the Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage, where Anyone's Legend await in the opening round.
Saros Free Zenith Update Adds New Game Plus, Boss Rush and Accessibility Options
Saros' free Zenith update introduces New Game Plus, an eight-boss gauntlet, new modifiers, accessibility options and additional collectibles on PS5.
Mortal Shell 2 Rotten Autumn Update Adds 15 New Dungeons, Photo Mode and More
Mortal Shell 2's free Rotten Autumn update adds 15 dungeons, 10 Tarstones, Photo Mode, a new soundtrack and Halloween cosmetics.
Fortnite's Nikki Skin Sparks Debate Among Obsession Fans Over Horror Film's Themes
Fortnite's Nikki Freeman skin has divided Obsession fans, with some criticizing how the crossover handles the horror film's disturbing themes and others defending its inclusion.
Two-Time Call of Duty World Champion Kenny Retires After 11-Year Career
Kenneth "Kenny" Williams has retired from professional Call of Duty after winning two world championships and 10 major tournaments. The former OpTic Texas and Los Angeles Thieves player will continue creating content while exploring Apex Legends.
Activision Confirms New Call of Duty Sub-Series Is Coming After Black Ops and Modern Warfare
Activision confirms plans for a new Call of Duty sub-series as it moves away from consecutive Black Ops and Modern Warfare sequels. The publisher has not revealed its name, setting or release window.
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Gets PS5 Release on December 8 With Free Upgrade
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 on December 8, with Unreal Engine 5 visuals, Photo Mode, narration and free upgrades for existing owners.
Hitman: Absolution Switch 2 Edition Launches October 22 With Free Upgrade for Existing Owners
Absolution launches on Switch 2 on October 22, with improved performance and a free upgrade for existing Switch owners until November 4.
CS2 Streamer Wins Clutch Round While Serving Customers at Work
CS2 streamer k0lixx wins a clutch round after stepping away from his computer to serve customers at a Russian parcel pickup point.
Titanium Court Coming to PS5, Nintendo Switch and Mobile on October 29
Titanium Court launches on PS5, Nintendo Switch and mobile on October 29, bringing its match-three strategy and tower defense gameplay to new platforms.
Rewolt Reveals Open-World RPG Without Quest Markers or Level Scaling
Rewolt is a new open-world RPG featuring marker-free exploration, fixed enemy levels, timed combat, and permanent faction choices.
Jiaohun Reveals Chinese Folklore Horror and Demons in New Trailer
Jiaohun's new trailer showcases masked figures, demons and supernatural mysteries in a Chinese town set in 1999. The psychological horror game launches in 2027.
No Man's Sky Coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28
No Man's Sky launches on iPhone and iPad on October 28 with more than 40 major updates, redesigned touch controls, controller support and a free trial.
PEAK PS5 Version Appears in ESRB Rating Ahead of Console Release
PEAK has received an ESRB rating for PlayStation 5, with Skybound Games listed as publisher. The co-op climbing game's console release date remains unannounced.
Nvidia Reportedly Stops RTX 5090 Production to Prioritize Professional GPUs
Nvidia has reportedly stopped allocating GB202 chips to the RTX 5090 as professional GPUs take priority, although the alleged production halt remains unconfirmed.
Battlefield 6 Gets Game of the Year Edition and $30 Weapon Shortcut Kit
Battlefield 6 introduces a Game of the Year Edition and a $29.99 shortcut kit that unlocks weapons and equipment, while EA Play and Game Pass add the standard game.
Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Makes Game in 30 Minutes Using AI
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii says he made a free detective game in roughly 30 minutes using Claude AI, contrasting the experiment with his work on The Portopia Serial Murder Case.
Starfield Modder Demonstrates Seamless Planetary Landings Without Loading Screens
A new Starfield PC mod demonstrates seamless planetary landings with manual flight, autopilot and atmospheric effects, hiding loading transitions during descent. No public release date has been announced.
Steam Breaks All-Time Record With Over 43.5 Million Concurrent Users Online
Steam reached a new all-time peak of 43.5 million concurrent users on October 11, 2026, surpassing its March record, with approximately 14.46 million users actively playing games.
Gears of War: E-Day Hit by DDoS Attack as Players Report Connection Problems
DDoS attacks disrupted Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer and logins shortly after launch. The Coalition confirmed the cause, while Xbox Support reported services restored on October 12.