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NHL 26 gets a minor update on November 12, focusing on artwork tweaks and presentation fixes. Servers will go offline for about an hour starting 10 AM PT for maintenance. No gameplay changes—just a quick patch to polish visuals and online services.
NHL 26 Update Scheduled for Nov 12 - Small Artwork Fixes and Short Server Maintenance
Update 1.022 for NHL 26 is slated to go live Nov 12 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET and will include minor artwork and presentation fixes while servers are taken offline for up to an hour. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
NHL 26 gets a minor update on November 12, focusing on artwork tweaks and presentation fixes. Servers will go offline for about an hour starting 10 AM PT for maintenance. No gameplay changes—just a quick patch to polish visuals and online services.
Diablo 4's hotfix 2.4.3 rolls out November 12 with smoother Battle Pass reward claims to cut accidental Platinum buys. It also tweaks the First Aid achievement and fixes bugs in Chaos Rifts, bounties, and Nightmare Dungeons. A quick patch ahead of a bigger update later this year.
Diablo 4 update 2.4.3 on November 12 brings version
Patch 2.4.3 goes live as console build 1.96 / 1.096 with a Battle Pass claim change and several bug fixes for Chaos Rifts, spawns, and dungeons - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Diablo 4's hotfix 2.4.3 rolls out November 12 with smoother Battle Pass reward claims to cut accidental Platinum buys. It also tweaks the First Aid achievement and fixes bugs in Chaos Rifts, bounties, and Nightmare Dungeons. A quick patch ahead of a bigger update later this year.
ARC Raiders rolls out duo-prioritized matchmaking to better pair two-player squads against each other, cutting down unfair trio matchups. Plus, cosmetic prices drop with refunds coming, and new Raider Decks—free and premium—are on the horizon, focusing on cosmetics without pay-to-win.
ARC Raiders duo matchmaking goes live today
Embark Studios rolled out duo-prioritized queues for ARC Raiders today and announced upcoming cosmetic price cuts, refunds, and free and premium Raider Decks without pay-to-win items. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ARC Raiders rolls out duo-prioritized matchmaking to better pair two-player squads against each other, cutting down unfair trio matchups. Plus, cosmetic prices drop with refunds coming, and new Raider Decks—free and premium—are on the horizon, focusing on cosmetics without pay-to-win.
Nintendo and Illumination unveiled a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, revealing Rosalina's voice and setting its release for April 2026. Chris Pratt's Mario and Brie Larson's casting add buzz to this cinematic spin on the beloved 2007 game.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reveals Rosalina voice, new trailer, and April 2026 release date
Brie Larson is cast as Rosalina, Benny Safdie voices Bowser Jr., and a new trailer with an April 2026 release date is now online - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Nintendo and Illumination unveiled a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, revealing Rosalina's voice and setting its release for April 2026. Chris Pratt's Mario and Brie Larson's casting add buzz to this cinematic spin on the beloved 2007 game.
Rainbow Six Mobile enters its final test phase, focusing on server rollout, balancing, and bug fixes ahead of a global launch. With cross-progression via Ubisoft Connect, 12 attackers, 12 defenders, and six maps confirmed, the game aims to run smoothly on mid-range phones and boost mobile esports.
Rainbow Six Mobile moves one step closer to global launch
Rainbow Six Mobile has entered Phase 3 of testing as Ubisoft prepares data centre deployments, gameplay balancing and final bug fixes ahead of a worldwide submission to Apple and Google - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Rainbow Six Mobile enters its final test phase, focusing on server rollout, balancing, and bug fixes ahead of a global launch. With cross-progression via Ubisoft Connect, 12 attackers, 12 defenders, and six maps confirmed, the game aims to run smoothly on mid-range phones and boost mobile esports.
Escape From Tarkov 1.0 is set to deliver a "balanced hardcore" experience where escaping is tough and not for everyone. The game will keep its brutal, high-risk nature, focusing on tense firefights and steep consequences, promising a challenging grind for veterans and newcomers alike.
Escape From Tarkov 1.0 will aim for 'balanced hardcore' - escaping will be 'really difficult and not for everyone'
Battlestate Games says 1.0 will keep Tarkov harsh but fair, with the studio promising a finished end game that preserves the extraction shooter’s high stakes - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Escape From Tarkov 1.0 is set to deliver a "balanced hardcore" experience where escaping is tough and not for everyone. The game will keep its brutal, high-risk nature, focusing on tense firefights and steep consequences, promising a challenging grind for veterans and newcomers alike.
Destiny 2's Call to Arms event is locking top rewards behind the 550 power cap, forcing players to grind brutal Portal runs at max difficulty just to compete. What was meant as a catch-up event is punishing underpowered Guardians, sparking community calls for fixes.
Destiny 2 Call to Arms event locks top rewards behind 550 power
Call to Arms ties leaderboard scoring to player power so top prize tiers effectively require the 550 cap and Bungie says changes are coming - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Destiny 2's Call to Arms event is locking top rewards behind the 550 power cap, forcing players to grind brutal Portal runs at max difficulty just to compete. What was meant as a catch-up event is punishing underpowered Guardians, sparking community calls for fixes.
Escape from Tarkov's 1.0 launch on November 15 will prioritize its classic PvPvE gameplay, with PvE updates arriving later. Studio head Nikita Buyanov confirms PvE was an afterthought pushed forward but the game's fierce multiplayer focus remains intact.
Nikita Clarifies Tarkov’s PvE Future Ahead of Version 1.0 Launch
With Escape from Tarkov’s long-awaited 1.0 launch set for November 15, studio head Nikita Buyanov offered new insight into how the upcoming version - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Escape from Tarkov's 1.0 launch on November 15 will prioritize its classic PvPvE gameplay, with PvE updates arriving later. Studio head Nikita Buyanov confirms PvE was an afterthought pushed forward but the game's fierce multiplayer focus remains intact.
Arc Raiders players must unite to unlock a new map, Stella Montis, launching with the North Line update on November 13. Contribute to a global challenge rebuilding tunnels to access fresh arenas, face the hulking Matriarch, and prepare for tighter fights in this community-driven expansion.
Embark will unlock a new Arc Raiders map through a community event that players must finish together
Stella Montis will arrive with the North Line update on November 13 and opens only after players complete the Breaking New Grounds community quest - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Arc Raiders players must unite to unlock a new map, Stella Montis, launching with the North Line update on November 13. Contribute to a global challenge rebuilding tunnels to access fresh arenas, face the hulking Matriarch, and prepare for tighter fights in this community-driven expansion.
Arc Raiders is smashing records with over 460K peak Steam players and 700K cross-platform concurrent users. Selling 2.5 million copies in its first week, its combo of engaging gameplay, streaming buzz, and holiday timing could push player counts even higher soon.
Arc Raiders player count records could keep coming - here is why
Arc Raiders has reached 459,483 concurrent players on Steam and topped 700,000 across platforms, and seasonal sales and new updates could push those numbers higher. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Arc Raiders is smashing records with over 460K peak Steam players and 700K cross-platform concurrent users. Selling 2.5 million copies in its first week, its combo of engaging gameplay, streaming buzz, and holiday timing could push player counts even higher soon.
SCUM's 1.1.0 update drops a new Explorer Mode for easier world exploration, revamped controls with a new jump button, improved progression in Miku Sol and MAZE, and crucial bug fixes across all platforms. Switch and Steam versions address crashes and gameplay hiccups too.
SCUM Ver.1.1.0 released with Explorer Mode, control tweaks, and bug fixes
The Ver.1.1.0 update for SCUM adds an Explorer Mode, lets players swap between Explorer and Veteran modes anytime, adjusts MAZE and Miku Sol systems, improves Mini PUCK controls, and fixes several platform-specific crashes - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
SCUM's 1.1.0 update drops a new Explorer Mode for easier world exploration, revamped controls with a new jump button, improved progression in Miku Sol and MAZE, and crucial bug fixes across all platforms. Switch and Steam versions address crashes and gameplay hiccups too.
Extraction shooters are exploding in popularity as ARC Raiders attracts millions with team-focused gameplay, while Escape from Tarkov gears up for its tough Steam 1.0 launch. The high-stakes loot-and-extract formula hooks players with tension, loss aversion, and mastery progression.
Extraction shooters boom as ARC Raiders finds mainstream success and Tarkov 1.0 nears
ARC Raiders has reached millions of sales and helped bring an easier entry into the extraction formula while Escape from Tarkov prepares for a November 15 Steam 1.0 release - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Extraction shooters are exploding in popularity as ARC Raiders attracts millions with team-focused gameplay, while Escape from Tarkov gears up for its tough Steam 1.0 launch. The high-stakes loot-and-extract formula hooks players with tension, loss aversion, and mastery progression.
Falcons secured their playoff spot in BLAST Rivals S2 with a 2-0 win over Spirit. After a nail-biting 16-13 OT victory on Dust2 led by kyousuke's 31 kills, Falcons dominated Inferno thanks to m0NESY's stellar AWP play. Spirit now faces elimination against The MongolZ.
Falcons beat Spirit 2-0 in Rivals opener to secure playoff spot
Falcons defeated Spirit 2-0 in the BLAST Rivals Season 2 Group A opener, sending Falcons to the upper bracket final and into the playoffs - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Falcons secured their playoff spot in BLAST Rivals S2 with a 2-0 win over Spirit. After a nail-biting 16-13 OT victory on Dust2 led by kyousuke's 31 kills, Falcons dominated Inferno thanks to m0NESY's stellar AWP play. Spirit now faces elimination against The MongolZ.
Tim Sweeney defends AI voices in games amid Arc Raiders backlash, envisioning AI-driven, dynamic dialogue boosted by human actors' input. While some hail AI as a creative boost, many pros worry it threatens voice actors' jobs and artistic control. The debate heats up.
Tim Sweeney outlines an optimistic future for AI voices amid Arc Raiders controversy
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney argued that generative AI could deliver infinite, context-sensitive dialog tuned by human voice actors while the industry and performers push back over present risks - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Tim Sweeney defends AI voices in games amid Arc Raiders backlash, envisioning AI-driven, dynamic dialogue boosted by human actors' input. While some hail AI as a creative boost, many pros worry it threatens voice actors' jobs and artistic control. The debate heats up.
The MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls PS5 closed beta returns December 5 for 72 hours, adding Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, and two new stages—Savage Land and X-Mansion. Play with 8 characters, dive into balance tweaks, and test online before it's gone December 7!
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Closed Beta 2 arrives Dec 5
PlayStation 5 closed beta runs December 5 through December 7 for 72 hours and adds Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Savage Land, and X-Mansion to the roster and stages - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls PS5 closed beta returns December 5 for 72 hours, adding Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, and two new stages—Savage Land and X-Mansion. Play with 8 characters, dive into balance tweaks, and test online before it's gone December 7!
Nexon's CEO defends ARC Raiders' AI voices, saying AI use is now standard across game studios. Despite debate over consent and quality, the game's success shows players aren't deterred. Industry-wide rules on AI in games are becoming a pressing issue.
Nexon CEO Defends ARC Raiders AI Voices and Says Every Game Company Is Using AI
Junghun Lee argues AI is widely used in game development as ARC Raiders faces pushback over AI-generated voices while the studio says voice actors were paid and the game posts strong sales. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Nexon's CEO defends ARC Raiders' AI voices, saying AI use is now standard across game studios. Despite debate over consent and quality, the game's success shows players aren't deterred. Industry-wide rules on AI in games are becoming a pressing issue.
Once Human's 2.2.1 update arrives November 12 with fresh Deviation rewards, Stellar Promise loot crate, new Transformation Card in Eternaland Island Paradise, and RaidZone tweaks including gear discard. Plus, get rewarded with in-game goodies after maintenance!
Once Human Version 2.2.1 scheduled for November 12 adds new Deviation rewards, Stellar Promise loot crate and RaidZone tweaks
Server maintenance is set for November 12 at 4:00 PM PT with a roughly two hour window, free compensation for all players, new Deviation ending and challenge rewards, a Lightforge Stellar Promise crate, and RaidZone gameplay and server adjustments - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Once Human's 2.2.1 update arrives November 12 with fresh Deviation rewards, Stellar Promise loot crate, new Transformation Card in Eternaland Island Paradise, and RaidZone tweaks including gear discard. Plus, get rewarded with in-game goodies after maintenance!
Marvel Rivals Season 5 drops November 14, introducing Gambit as a surprise Strategist with support and control powers. Dive into Times Square social hub and brace for a chaotic 36-player mode later this month. New team dynamics and PvE expansions await!
Marvel Rivals Season 5 Starts November 14 with Gambit and Times Square social hub
Season 5 launches November 14 and adds Gambit as a Strategist, a 100-player Times Square non-combat map, an 18v18 Conquest mode on November 27, and first-year anniversary freebies - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Marvel Rivals Season 5 drops November 14, introducing Gambit as a surprise Strategist with support and control powers. Dive into Times Square social hub and brace for a chaotic 36-player mode later this month. New team dynamics and PvE expansions await!
The Game Awards is landing on Prime Video for the first time on December 11, alongside Twitch's upgraded 2K stream. Expect world premieres, esports awards, Twitch Drops, and exclusive Amazon deals during the 5-8 pm PT event from LA's Peacock Theater.
The Game Awards will stream on Prime Video for the first time on December 11
The Game Awards will air from Los Angeles on December 11 and will be available on Prime Video and a new 2K Twitch livestream with Drops for viewers - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Game Awards is landing on Prime Video for the first time on December 11, alongside Twitch's upgraded 2K stream. Expect world premieres, esports awards, Twitch Drops, and exclusive Amazon deals during the 5-8 pm PT event from LA's Peacock Theater.
Satisfactory's new patch 1.1.1.7 debuts a major spline collision overhaul to cut RAM on huge saves and rolls out key Steam Deck fixes—updated UI scaling, font sizes, and Deck-only graphics presets for smoother gameplay right out of the box.
Satisfactory patch 1.1.1.7 adds spline collision refactor and Steam Deck fixes
Coffee Stain Studios moves the spline collision refactor out of Experimental to reduce RAM use in large saves and adds Steam Deck UI scaling, Deck-specific presets and several bug fixes - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Satisfactory's new patch 1.1.1.7 debuts a major spline collision overhaul to cut RAM on huge saves and rolls out key Steam Deck fixes—updated UI scaling, font sizes, and Deck-only graphics presets for smoother gameplay right out of the box.
Call of Duty honors Veterans Day with the Endowment Legacy Tracer Pack, featuring Purple Heart veteran Danielle Green's story. Launching Nov 14 in Black Ops 7 and Warzone, all proceeds aid veteran job programs, plus special in-game and real-world fundraising partnerships.
Call of Duty Endowment Legacy Tracer Pack brings a veteran's story to Black Ops 7 this Veterans Day
The C.O.D.E. Legacy Tracer Pack inspired by U.S. Army veteran Danielle Green will arrive November 14th in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and in Call of Duty: Warzone at Season 1, with 100% of Activision's net proceeds directed to the Call of Duty Endowment. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Call of Duty honors Veterans Day with the Endowment Legacy Tracer Pack, featuring Purple Heart veteran Danielle Green's story. Launching Nov 14 in Black Ops 7 and Warzone, all proceeds aid veteran job programs, plus special in-game and real-world fundraising partnerships.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 wraps up Henry's saga with the new Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC. Dive into Sedletz Monastery to solve a deadly outbreak using alchemy, medicine, and investigation. Explore, craft potions, and uncover secrets in this final story chapter now on PC.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 closes Henry's story with final Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC
Mysteria Ecclesiae is out now on PC as the final story DLC, sending Henry to a plague-hit monastery and adding alchemy and medicine focused missions - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 wraps up Henry's saga with the new Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC. Dive into Sedletz Monastery to solve a deadly outbreak using alchemy, medicine, and investigation. Explore, craft potions, and uncover secrets in this final story chapter now on PC.
The Outer Worlds 2 rolls out update 1.0.5.0 on November 11, featuring extensive bug fixes that improve quests, reduce crashes, and enhance UI and combat for smoother gameplay. Obsidian polishes the experience with this major patch.
The Outer Worlds 2 update 1.0.5.0 lands on November 11 with wide-ranging fixes
Obsidian Entertainment released update 1.000.005 for The Outer Worlds 2 on November 11, delivering the 1.0.5.0 patch with dozens of fixes across quests, crashes, UI, and combat - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Outer Worlds 2 rolls out update 1.0.5.0 on November 11, featuring extensive bug fixes that improve quests, reduce crashes, and enhance UI and combat for smoother gameplay. Obsidian polishes the experience with this major patch.
Dark Quest 4 revives the classic Hero Quest vibe with pixel art, turn-based dungeon crawling, and 10 unique heroes. Dive into 30 quests, face 40+ monsters, and enjoy a sarcastic dungeon master. Create and share your own campaigns in co-op or solo. Now on Steam for $17.99.
Dark Quest 4 turns Hero Quest memories into a modern turn-based dungeon crawler
Dark Quest 4 is available now on Steam for $17.99 / £15.07 and ships with ten playable heroes, 30 quests, a voiced DM, Creator Mode, and local and online co-op - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Dark Quest 4 revives the classic Hero Quest vibe with pixel art, turn-based dungeon crawling, and 10 unique heroes. Dive into 30 quests, face 40+ monsters, and enjoy a sarcastic dungeon master. Create and share your own campaigns in co-op or solo. Now on Steam for $17.99.
Destiny 2's Update 9.1.5.5 is live, fine-tuning activity scoring and fixing rewards for the Liminality Fireteam Op and The Desert Perpetual raid. Scoring feels smoother, and pesky raid race item glitches are resolved, making raid runs and weapon attunements less frustrating.
Destiny 2 Update 9.1.5.5 Released
Bungie released Destiny 2 Update 9.1.5.5 on October 29, 2025 as version 1.176/3.81, adjusting Liminality Fireteam Op scoring and fixing reward issues in The Desert Perpetual raid. - CPG - Console & PC Gaming
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November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Destiny 2's Update 9.1.5.5 is live, fine-tuning activity scoring and fixing rewards for the Liminality Fireteam Op and The Desert Perpetual raid. Scoring feels smoother, and pesky raid race item glitches are resolved, making raid runs and weapon attunements less frustrating.