https://retrozone.co/forum/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:44:33 +0000 MyBB https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2763.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:21:10 +0000 XBOX]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2763.html Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Getting Some Phenomenal Review Scores Ahead Of Launch

Another success story for Star Wars games in 2026.We've got another massive Xbox release coming our way on October 6th in the form of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, which is the first ever title from UK studio Fuse Games, and one that's getting some phemomenal review scores!This is a game that had been looking really impressive throughout its preview period, but the reviews may well have surpassed expectations, with most outlets scoring it anywhere from 8/10 to 10/10 as things stand.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/st...-of-launch]]> Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Getting Some Phenomenal Review Scores Ahead Of Launch

Another success story for Star Wars games in 2026.We've got another massive Xbox release coming our way on October 6th in the form of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, which is the first ever title from UK studio Fuse Games, and one that's getting some phemomenal review scores!This is a game that had been looking really impressive throughout its preview period, but the reviews may well have surpassed expectations, with most outlets scoring it anywhere from 8/10 to 10/10 as things stand.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/st...-of-launch]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2762.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:21:10 +0000 XBOX]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2762.html Eight Xbox Games Are Available Today, Including A Good Reason To Get Out Of Detentio

It's a bully day, wouldn't you say?It's mad that we're already a couple days into October, but instead of pondering where the year has gone, we're back with your daily fix of all the new games launching on Xbox.Considering just how busy yesterday ended up becoming, it's understandable that today is wee bit quieter. That's not to say it's a bad day for games, because, well...I suppose it could be a bit of a bad day for games. At least Xbox Game Pass Premium members are being treated to Double Fine's Keeper as it slides down a tier from Ultimate.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ei...-october-2]]> Eight Xbox Games Are Available Today, Including A Good Reason To Get Out Of Detentio

It's a bully day, wouldn't you say?It's mad that we're already a couple days into October, but instead of pondering where the year has gone, we're back with your daily fix of all the new games launching on Xbox.Considering just how busy yesterday ended up becoming, it's understandable that today is wee bit quieter. That's not to say it's a bad day for games, because, well...I suppose it could be a bit of a bad day for games. At least Xbox Game Pass Premium members are being treated to Double Fine's Keeper as it slides down a tier from Ultimate.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ei...-october-2]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2761.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:21:09 +0000 XBOX]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2761.html Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early October 2026

Here's what's leaving soon.Microsoft has revealed the next eight games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early October 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox phone app.It's a particularly painful one this month. Our early predictions were pretty accurate, if you ask me. We got four games spot on with Donut County, Evil West, The Casting of Frank Stone, and Pacific Drive all on the chopping block this October, but including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is tres merde.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ei...tober-2026]]> Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early October 2026

Here's what's leaving soon.Microsoft has revealed the next eight games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early October 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox phone app.It's a particularly painful one this month. Our early predictions were pretty accurate, if you ask me. We got four games spot on with Donut County, Evil West, The Casting of Frank Stone, and Pacific Drive all on the chopping block this October, but including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is tres merde.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ei...tober-2026]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2760.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:35:38 +0000 Nintendo]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2760.html Build Your Own Spooky Kingdom In Fangtopia On Nintendo Switch 2

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Secret Mode and Absolutely Games have confirmed a release date for their spooky kingdom builder Fangtopia, which is…
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https://www.nintendo-insider.com/build-y...-switch-2/]]> Build Your Own Spooky Kingdom In Fangtopia On Nintendo Switch 2

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Secret Mode and Absolutely Games have confirmed a release date for their spooky kingdom builder Fangtopia, which is…
The post Build Your Own Spooky Kingdom In Fangtopia On Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Alex Seedhouse.




https://www.nintendo-insider.com/build-y...-switch-2/]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2759.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:35:38 +0000 Nintendo]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2759.html Uncover Secrets In Quern: Undying Thoughts On Nintendo Switch

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Blue Brain Games and Zadbox Entertainment confirmed a release date for their atmospheric first-person puzzle-adventure Quern: Undying Thoughts…
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https://www.nintendo-insider.com/uncover...do-switch/]]> Uncover Secrets In Quern: Undying Thoughts On Nintendo Switch

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Blue Brain Games and Zadbox Entertainment confirmed a release date for their atmospheric first-person puzzle-adventure Quern: Undying Thoughts…
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https://www.nintendo-insider.com/uncover...do-switch/]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2758.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:22:09 +0000 XBOX]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2758.html PS5's New QSSR AI Upscaling Tech Should Make For Some Interesting Xbox Comparisons

And it may indicate where Xbox is heading in the future as well.As you may have seen over at our sister site Push Square today, Sony has announced that AI upscaling is coming to the base PS5 in the form of something called QSSR, which is very similar to the PSSR upscaling on the PS5 Pro.In a nutshell, the idea here is that QSSR analyses game images on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and then applies AI upscaling to essentially add clarity to details that would otherwise look more blurry. You can see an example of this from Ghost of Yotei up above, which is one of two games that the tech is debuting for (the other being Marvel's Wolverine).Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ps...omparisons]]> PS5's New QSSR AI Upscaling Tech Should Make For Some Interesting Xbox Comparisons

And it may indicate where Xbox is heading in the future as well.As you may have seen over at our sister site Push Square today, Sony has announced that AI upscaling is coming to the base PS5 in the form of something called QSSR, which is very similar to the PSSR upscaling on the PS5 Pro.In a nutshell, the idea here is that QSSR analyses game images on a pixel-by-pixel basis, and then applies AI upscaling to essentially add clarity to details that would otherwise look more blurry. You can see an example of this from Ghost of Yotei up above, which is one of two games that the tech is debuting for (the other being Marvel's Wolverine).Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ps...omparisons]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2757.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:22:09 +0000 XBOX]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2757.html Roundup: Here's What The Critics Have To Say About Gears Of War: E-Day

Early access begins today and joins Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 6th.It's been a long road to release for Gears of War: E-Day, and finally, the time has come to share the official word with the world. And let me tell you, the scores are looking good!In fact, as of just an hour ago, owners of the Premium and Collector's Editions can have a crack at the game for the first time themselves! Gears of War: E-Day will be available for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on October 6th, in line with the full release.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ro...-war-e-day]]> Roundup: Here's What The Critics Have To Say About Gears Of War: E-Day

Early access begins today and joins Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 6th.It's been a long road to release for Gears of War: E-Day, and finally, the time has come to share the official word with the world. And let me tell you, the scores are looking good!In fact, as of just an hour ago, owners of the Premium and Collector's Editions can have a crack at the game for the first time themselves! Gears of War: E-Day will be available for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on October 6th, in line with the full release.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ro...-war-e-day]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2756.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:22:08 +0000 Nintendo]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2756.html Celebrate “Croctober” With Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos On Nintendo Switch

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Argonaut Games has confirmed a release date for Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos, which is coming to…
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https://www.nintendo-insider.com/celebra...do-switch/]]> Celebrate “Croctober” With Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos On Nintendo Switch

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Nintendo Insider - Nintendo Insider brings you the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, Pokémon updates, reviews, guides, and features - your trusted source for all things Nintendo.
Argonaut Games has confirmed a release date for Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos, which is coming to…
The post Celebrate “Croctober” With Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos On Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Alex Seedhouse.




https://www.nintendo-insider.com/celebra...do-switch/]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2755.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:22:08 +0000 Nintendo]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2755.html The Cat In The Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem Trailers Reveal New Minigames

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Outright Games and Dr. Seuss Enterprises have shared new trailers for The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day…
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https://www.nintendo-insider.com/the-cat...minigames/]]> The Cat In The Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem Trailers Reveal New Minigames

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Nintendo Insider - Nintendo Insider brings you the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, Pokémon updates, reviews, guides, and features - your trusted source for all things Nintendo.
Outright Games and Dr. Seuss Enterprises have shared new trailers for The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day…
The post The Cat In The Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem Trailers Reveal New Minigames appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Alex Seedhouse.




https://www.nintendo-insider.com/the-cat...minigames/]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2754.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:22:08 +0000 Nintendo]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2754.html Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Out On Nintendo Switch 2 This Month

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Trailmark Games and the Coolabi Group have confirmed a release date for Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest,…
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https://www.nintendo-insider.com/warrior...his-month/]]> Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Out On Nintendo Switch 2 This Month

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Trailmark Games and the Coolabi Group have confirmed a release date for Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest,…
The post Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Out On Nintendo Switch 2 This Month appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Alex Seedhouse.




https://www.nintendo-insider.com/warrior...his-month/]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2753.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:22:08 +0000 Nintendo]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2753.html Crunching Koalas Sale Discounts 14 Nintendo Switch Games (October 2026)

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The latest Crunching Koalas Sale has now started on the Nintendo eShop, which has seen 14 Nintendo Switch games receive temporary discounts. This…
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https://www.nintendo-insider.com/crunchi...ober-2026/]]> Crunching Koalas Sale Discounts 14 Nintendo Switch Games (October 2026)

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The latest Crunching Koalas Sale has now started on the Nintendo eShop, which has seen 14 Nintendo Switch games receive temporary discounts. This…
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https://www.nintendo-insider.com/crunchi...ober-2026/]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2752.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:22:08 +0000 Nintendo]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2752.html I Am Your Beast Out On Nintendo Switch 2 This Month

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Strange Scaffold has confirmed a release date for its covert revenge thriller and first-person arcade shooter I Am…
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https://www.nintendo-insider.com/i-am-yo...his-month/]]> I Am Your Beast Out On Nintendo Switch 2 This Month

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Nintendo Insider - Nintendo Insider brings you the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, Pokémon updates, reviews, guides, and features - your trusted source for all things Nintendo.
Strange Scaffold has confirmed a release date for its covert revenge thriller and first-person arcade shooter I Am…
The post I Am Your Beast Out On Nintendo Switch 2 This Month appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Alex Seedhouse.




https://www.nintendo-insider.com/i-am-yo...his-month/]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2751.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:38 +0000 XBOX]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2751.html Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 1-4)

Presenting your latest batch of weekend freebies!Look at us. It's Thursday. Who'd have guessed we'd be here with your latest batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, but we are, and it's a Ubisoft takeover!Genuinely, it's a really solid offering this week. Ubisoft may not be everyone's cuppa, but my word there's a lot of value in these games. Far Cry 6, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora are huge RPGs capable of stealing your entire weekend by themselves.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/fr...ctober-1-4]]> Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 1-4)

Presenting your latest batch of weekend freebies!Look at us. It's Thursday. Who'd have guessed we'd be here with your latest batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, but we are, and it's a Ubisoft takeover!Genuinely, it's a really solid offering this week. Ubisoft may not be everyone's cuppa, but my word there's a lot of value in these games. Far Cry 6, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora are huge RPGs capable of stealing your entire weekend by themselves.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/fr...ctober-1-4]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2750.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:38 +0000 XBOX]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2750.html Two Metro Redux Games Are Getting Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrades This October

"Several improvements and enhancements for modern hardware".Great news for Metro fans today! It's been announced that both Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux are getting free Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrades later this month on October 29th.The team says this isn't a "remaster" or "remake", but both games nevertheless benefit from a suite of improvements including support for 4K textures, improved animation fidelity, higher quality audio, richer environmental detail, TSR upscaling and anti-aliasing support (on Series X), and so much more.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/tw...is-october]]> Two Metro Redux Games Are Getting Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrades This October

"Several improvements and enhancements for modern hardware".Great news for Metro fans today! It's been announced that both Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux are getting free Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrades later this month on October 29th.The team says this isn't a "remaster" or "remake", but both games nevertheless benefit from a suite of improvements including support for 4K textures, improved animation fidelity, higher quality audio, richer environmental detail, TSR upscaling and anti-aliasing support (on Series X), and so much more.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/tw...is-october]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2749.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:38 +0000 XBOX]]> https://retrozone.co/forum/thread-2749.html Gears Of War: E-Day Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

How the Xbox versions stack up.Here we go! With the review embargo now having lifted for Gears of War: E-Day, that means we've also finally got some raw gameplay footage of both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of the game.This is coming via numerous sources, including Digital Foundry who have shared their "big tech deep dive" for Gears: E-Day. In a nutshell, they say that it "serves as a landmark showcase for Unreal Engine 5's expanding capabilities", highlighting it as "one of the best-looking Unreal titles ever" despite some occasionally "rocky" performance.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ge...d-series-s]]> Gears Of War: E-Day Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

How the Xbox versions stack up.Here we go! With the review embargo now having lifted for Gears of War: E-Day, that means we've also finally got some raw gameplay footage of both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of the game.This is coming via numerous sources, including Digital Foundry who have shared their "big tech deep dive" for Gears: E-Day. In a nutshell, they say that it "serves as a landmark showcase for Unreal Engine 5's expanding capabilities", highlighting it as "one of the best-looking Unreal titles ever" despite some occasionally "rocky" performance.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/ge...d-series-s]]>