Games

News: European consumer authorities, coordinated through the EU’s CPC Network, have opened a probe into nine game companies over in-game currency pricing, while Italy separately leads a linked investigation into Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty Mobile and Diablo Immortal.

News: EA producer Jim Vessella revealed at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo that he recovered over 600 lost source tapes for Wing Commander 3: Heart of the Tiger, pointing to a possible 30th anniversary remaster with restored FMV cutscenes.

News: The 44th Golden Joystick Awards shortlist is out and public voting is open through October 23, covering PC and Console Game of the Year, Best Remake or Remaster, Best Gaming Hardware, and the Most Wanted Game, ahead of the ceremony on November 11.

News: SNK adds Tokyo Revengers’ Mikey and Draken to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as Season 3 DLC on October 22, the same day the fighting game launches on Nintendo Switch 2.

News: SEGA and TECOPARK have confirmed Sonic Pico Park for November 12, bringing the Sonic cast into the signature co-op action-puzzle series for up to 8 players across consoles and PC.

News: Bandai Namco has revealed a roadmap for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO that runs through summer 2027, adding a cross-play beta test, the new Tower of Power mode, fresh DLC, and more.

News: 2K celebrated Mafia III’s 10th anniversary by releasing native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Mafia III: Definitive Edition, bringing 60 FPS and a round of quality-of-life fixes to consoles and PC alike.