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The latest dLcompare recap video brings together an eclectic selection of video games, offering something for almost every type of player. From relaxing seaside adventures and post-apocalyptic survival to dark fantasy combat, zombie-filled road trips and futuristic action, this week's selection has a clear winner: Phantom Blade Zero. If you are looking for a relevant or trendy game (for one reason or another), these titles deserve a closer look. Here's a breakdown of what makes each title interesting. Ten games featured in...

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is preparing another major content update as Saber Interactive continues its third year of post-launch support. According to the official October Community Update, published on October 29, 2026, Patch 16 will add six new Heroic Weapons, giving players more ways to customize their Space Marines and approach combat. However, as of November 4, 2026, Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have not announced an official release date.  ...

The new MMORPG AION 2 made an impressive entrance onto the global scene, attracting more than 400,000 concurrent players shortly after its worldwide launch. At first glance, it may not seem surprising, since AION 2 is available for free on Steam and NC's PURPLE platform. The game quickly climbed the platform's most popular charts and reached the number-one position in multiple territories. But how many people are still playing AION 2? Its launch figures were impressive, although the player count has naturally evolved...

Halloween might be over, but horror fans still have a good reason to revisit one of gaming's most iconic survival horror franchises. Humble has launched its Resident Evil: Biohazard Unleashed Bundle, offering nine games from Capcom's mainline series across four pricing tiers. Whether you're new to the franchise or looking to fill gaps in your collection, there's plenty to consider. The bundle arrives just days after Halloween and takes a somewhat unusual approach to its game selection, starting with one of...

We have some bad news if you had February 16 marked on your calendar, God of War Laufey has been delayed. Santa Monica Studio, the team behind the God of War series, has moved the game back by just over three months and confirmed the new release date is May 20, 2027. The new release date of God of War Laufey The long-awaited God of War Laufey was initially set to launch for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. Following the latest update from Santa Monica Studio on November 4,...

The streets of medieval Birmingham are about to get a little less lonely, but that doesn't mean surviving will be any easier. God Save Birmingham Beta 2 begins November 2, bringing players back to its zombie-infested world with a major feature that could change how they approach the apocalypse: multiplayer mode. The second public playtest runs for one week, ending on November 9. Alongside co-op, the latest build introduces a save feature, expanded survival systems, and several changes based on feedback...

Xbox's smallest gamepad has picked up an interesting new capability just as it reaches store shelves. The Xbox Nano Controller, which launched at $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99, reportedly supports a direct Wi-Fi connection for Xbox Cloud Gaming. The feature, called Cloud Connect, is designed to reduce input latency compared with a conventional Bluetooth connection. The discovery comes from Windows Central's Jez Corden, who has been testing the compact controller ahead of publishing a full review. According to Corden, Cloud...

ASUS has brought its external GPU dock lineup back into the spotlight with the ROG XG Station 3, a new model built around Thunderbolt 5. The enclosure lets users connect desktop graphics cards from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia to compatible laptops and other systems, with support extending to high-end options such as the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX PRO 6000 series. Thunderbolt 5 is the biggest upgrade over previous generations, offering up to 80 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth....

The reviews for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake are in, and the verdict is historic: with a Metascore of 96 from 83 critic reviews as of November 4, 2026, it is the highest-rated game of 2026 on both Metacritic and OpenCritic. Every single review is positive — zero mixed, zero negative — one day before the game launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Here is what critics are saying and everything that has changed compared to the...

Humble Choice is back with another monthly lineup, and November 2026 brings eight PC games for subscribers to add to their libraries. This month's selection has some major names leading the way, including Mafia: The Old Country, The Outer Worlds 2, and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Crisol: Theater of Idols are also part of the package, alongside several other titles spanning different genres. Mafia: The Old Country is arguably the month's biggest...

A typical day in Loftia might begin with tending your own hydroponic garden, continue with helping your neighbors restore the city's dome, and end with an expedition into mysterious tunnels beneath an abandoned urban district. These seemingly unrelated activities all contribute to a living, evolving world shaped by its inhabitants. After years in development, Qloud Games officially launched Loftia into Early Access on November 3, 2026, inviting PC and macOS players to begin a new life among islands floating high...

For a while, it felt like every big release had to chase photorealism. But look at what players have actually been hooked on lately: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Mina the Hollower, and a steady stream of pixel-art indies climbing the Steam charts. Clearly, 2D isn't "retro" anymore. It's just good game design without the fluff. The latest one to wash ashore is Mayday: The Survival Island, which hit Steam on November 2. It comes from Pequi Studios, a three-person team from...