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.
Articles Written
50
Articles Written By Pavan Nikam
Star Wars: Galactic Racer to Expand Multiplayer Parties to Six
Fuse Games is working on a Star Wars: Galactic Racer update that will increase the multiplayer party limit from three to six players following community feedback.
GTA 6 Alleged Leaker Threatens to Release Full Story Mode Before Launch
A person using the name Cyberleek claims to possess a complete playable build of Grand Theft Auto VI and threatens to release its story mode if a cryptocurrency reaches a $30 million market capitalization.
Deadlock Breaks Team Fortress 2’s Steam Player Record After New Hero Release
Valve's Deadlock reached 262,145 concurrent Steam players on October 9, 2026, surpassing Team Fortress 2's all-time record of 253,997. The milestone followed the release of Solomon, a chess-themed hero introduced through the City Never Sleeps update.
Konami Plans More Silent Hill Games With Second and Third Waves Under Consideration
Konami is considering second and third waves of Silent Hill games following the releases of Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall. Series producer Motoi Okamoto says the company is evaluating additional projects, while Bloober Team's remake of the original Silent Hill remains the only specifically announced upcoming game.
Xbox US Console Unit Sales Hit Record Low Through August as Prices Rise
Xbox console unit sales in the US fell 33% during the first eight months of 2026, reaching their lowest level for the period on record, according to Circana. PlayStation sales also declined as average console prices climbed to record highs. Rising component costs and potential hardware shortages could make a holiday sales recovery difficult.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals Final Fantasy VII, Persona and Hello Kitty Crossovers for Year 2
Sega has revealed the Year 2 roadmap for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, featuring six crossover DLC packs based on Final Fantasy VII, Persona, Hello Kitty, Godzilla, Evangelion, and classic Sega games. The plans also include free playable characters, a new Duel Mode, additional Gadgets, and permanent price reductions.
Valve Allows BC.Game to Qualify for PGL Major Singapore Through Asia
Valve has granted BC.Game a roster-specific exception to compete for a PGL Major Singapore 2026 invitation through Asia, despite introducing stricter regional eligibility rules.
New Switch 2 Game Mamon King Brings Pokémon-Style Monster Battles With a Twist
Mamon King has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing Pokémon-style turn-based battles, 38 trainable monsters, and a new Gallery Mode, but existing Switch saves cannot transfer.
Upcoming Steam Platformer Reytrieve Odyssey Combines Open-World Exploration With Fast Movement
Reytrieve Odyssey is an upcoming solo-developed 3D platformer combining colorful open-world exploration, fast traversal, collectible hunting, and interchangeable abilities, with an early PC build already available.
Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 PS5 and Xbox Series Versions Briefly Appear in ESRB Listings
Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition have appeared in new ESRB listings for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, suggesting current-gen versions are being prepared.
Piero Reportedly Set to Join GIANTX for 2027 LEC Season
GIANTX has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with South Korean support Piero for the 2027 LEC season, setting up his first potential Tier 1 role.
Rise of the Tomb Raider Switch 2 Physical Release Includes a Game Card
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is getting a physical Switch 2 release with a Game Card, including $49.99 Standard and $99.99 Collector's Editions.
Rhythm RPG Nocturne Hits 99% Positive Steam Reviews After 10 Years in Development
Indie rhythm RPG Nocturne has reached a 99% positive Steam rating less than three weeks after launch, capping a 10-year development cycle for Pracy Studios.
Xbox Gen-10 Will Put a Console First in a Wider Family of Devices
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft's Gen-10 plans will start with the first-party Project Helix console before expanding into a wider family of portable and partner-built devices.
Doggie Verifies Geometry Dash's GRIEF After 436,879 Attempts
Doggie has verified Geometry Dash level GRIEF after 436,879 attempts, sending the Extreme Demon straight to No. 1 on the Pointercrate Demonlist.
NBA 2K25 Will Be Delisted on October 30 Ahead of Server Shutdown
NBA 2K25 will be delisted on October 30 before its servers close at the end of 2026, removing MyCAREER, MyTEAM, multiplayer, and other online features.
Alleged Marvel Project Comet Trailer Leaks, Shows Four-Player Co-Op
An alleged trailer for Marvel’s unannounced Project Comet has leaked online, showing four-player co-op, explorable environments, superhero abilities, and real-time action RPG combat.
Resident Evil Requiem Drops to $48.99 in Steam Autumn Sale
Resident Evil Requiem has dropped to $48.99 during Steam’s Autumn Sale, while several modern Resident Evil remakes and older entries are available for under $10.
11-Year-Old Yuki Kurihara Becomes Youngest Asian Games Gold Medalist
Eleven-year-old Yuki Kurihara made Asian Games history by winning Puyo Puyo Champions gold for Japan, defeating South Korea's Kang Dongshin 10-2 in the final.
Lies of P Complete Edition Physical Release Is Now Available on Switch 2
Lies of P: Complete Edition is now available physically on Nintendo Switch 2, with the base game, Overture expansion and six Boss Lore Cards included on a cartridge release.
1992 Sega Mega Drive RPG Vixen 357 Is Coming to Steam
The 1992 Sega Mega Drive strategy RPG Vixen 357 is coming to Steam in 2026 with rewind, save states, turbo, cheats, modern display options and English support.
Hideo Kojima's P.T. Is Making an Unofficial Comeback on PC
P.T. is being rebuilt as an unofficial native Windows port using the original PS4 game data, with Vulkan rendering, 60+ FPS support, modern controls, and the full teaser already playable.
Sony Starts Selling LEGO Astro Bot Separately From the LEGO PlayStation
Sony has started selling the 276-piece LEGO Astro Bot set separately through PlayStation Direct, while buyers of the larger LEGO PlayStation can still claim Astro through a limited promotion.
Esports Awards 2026 Finalists Revealed Ahead of November Ceremony
The Esports Awards 2026 finalists have been revealed ahead of the November 17 ceremony in Miami, with players, teams, games and creators competing across dozens of categories.
Riot Asks VALORANT Champions Shanghai Players to Use Wired Mice After Technical Problems
Riot Games has temporarily asked VALORANT Champions Shanghai players to use wired mice after tracing repeated input problems to metal components in the tournament desks.
Capcom Is Preparing for When Resident Evil Remakes Catch Up With the Main Series
Capcom has been preparing for the point when its Resident Evil remakes catch up with the modern series, building stronger connections between past and present since Resident Evil Village.
Naughty Dog Is Reportedly Working on a New Uncharted Game
Naughty Dog is reportedly working on a new Uncharted game planned to follow Intergalactic. Nathan Drake is said to return in some capacity, with Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayg reportedly leading the project.
Pokémon Winds and Waves Leak Claims to Show Maps and Character Designs
New alleged Pokémon Winds and Waves development material shows early regional maps, character designs, a resort area and a possible Grass-type Gym, while a model named ChampAllAnim has sparked Champion speculation.
Former PlayStation Boss Says Sony and Nintendo Should Extend the Current Console Generation
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida believes Sony and Nintendo should keep PS5 and Switch 2 around longer as hardware costs rise and demand for more power remains limited.
Silent Hill: Townfall Dev Announces Balance Changes for Frustrating The Weight Sections
Screen Burn Interactive is preparing balance changes for Silent Hill: Townfall's punishing encounters with The Weight. The adjustments are separate from the latest PC patch.
Mario Kart Tour Officially Shuts Down After Estimated $270 Million in Player Spending
Mario Kart Tour is no longer playable after Nintendo ended service on September 29. Third-party estimates put lifetime spending at roughly $268.5 million.
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.
ARC Raiders Changes Update Strategy After Live-Service Pace Exhausts Team
Embark has reworked its ARC Raiders update schedule after repeatedly pushing beyond the team's available capacity. Major content will now arrive twice a year, with smaller live updates continuing between releases.
Metal Gear Solid 2 Gets Its First Full Boss Skip After Nearly 25 Years
A new Tanker route lets Metal Gear Solid 2 speedrunners bypass Olga by manipulating the infrared explosive checkpoint. Runners are still testing whether the setup saves enough time for full runs.
Sony's PS5 Pro Sale in Japan Requires 60 Hours of Playtime
Sony is limiting a new PS5 Pro allocation in Japan to players with at least 60 hours of PS4 or PS5 activity. A lottery will only be used if eligible demand exceeds supply.
Blizzard Plans Diablo 4 Seasons After Diablo 5 as Long as Players Keep Playing
Blizzard says Diablo 4 will keep receiving seasons after Diablo 5 arrives if players remain active. No final season or end-of-support date has been announced.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Will Be Fully Revealed in 2027
Naughty Dog plans to stay quiet on Intergalactic for the rest of 2026 before giving Jordan A. Mun’s sci-fi adventure a full reveal in 2027. No launch window has been announced.
God of War Laufey Preorders Start September 29 With New Bonuses
Both editions include the same preorder bonuses, while the Digital Deluxe Edition adds a full Dark Alchemy gear set. Sony also revealed how Faye's new Serpent Bow handles precision and close-range combat.
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Developer Hit by Layoffs One Month After Launch
Cold Iron Studios is reducing staff just one month after Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 launched. EG7 says the remaining team will continue supporting the sequel, including its planned Switch 2 release.
Ubisoft Project U Gameplay Screenshot Surfaces After Reported Cancellation
A reported gameplay screenshot from Ubisoft's Project U has surfaced following the co-op shooter's reported cancellation. The project was previously described as a large-scale PvE game built around teams working together against AI enemies.
EA Sports FC 27 Lite Launches as Free Limited Preview on PC, PlayStation and Xbox
EA Sports FC 27 Lite gives players free access to a smaller selection of match modes across PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Progress can carry into the full game when upgrading on the same platform and EA Account.
World of Warcraft Forever Beta Population Cap Raised Again After Heavy Demand
Blizzard has expanded the beta population limit for a second time following heavy early demand. The test runs through October 21, with an open Server Slam still planned for a later date.
Esports to Leave Asian Games After 2026 as Kuwait Hosts New 2027 Event
Kuwait will host the inaugural Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games in 2027 after esports completes its final Asian Games programme at Aichi-Nagoya. Dates and the competitive lineup are still to be announced.
Hell Is Us Switch 2 Delayed to October 27 Alongside Major Update
Hell Is Us on Switch 2 has been delayed to October 27 due to logistical and distribution issues, with the game's major update moving to the same date.
Dark Souls 2 Seamless Co-op Mod Lets Six Players Stay Together From Start to Finish
The new Scholar of the First Sin mod removes many of Dark Souls 2's normal co-op restrictions, letting groups stay together through bosses, deaths, and area transitions. It remains in alpha and uses separate saves and matchmaking.
Happy Wheels Launches on Steam After 750,000 Wishlists and Hits 95% Positive Reviews
The long-running browser game now includes 80 achievements, controller support, offline level downloads and ad-free play. Early updates are already fixing launch issues.
Gentle Mates Sign safiaa and Bench tokameite Ahead of Game Changers Championship
Gentle Mates have changed their VALORANT roster ahead of their first Game Changers Championship, bringing in safiaa after benching tokameite.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Are Coming to Switch 2
The Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle brings both Monolith open-world games to Nintendo hardware for the first time. Their major expansions are included.
World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Is Getting Increased Weather Effects
Blizzard is responding to beta feedback by increasing environmental effects in selected areas of Azeroth. The exact zones and rollout details have not been revealed.
Squad and Gas Station Simulator Are Free to Play on Steam Until September 28
The two temporary promotions cover very different experiences, from 100-player tactical battles to running a roadside business. Neither game is free to keep.