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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was the best-selling game in the US in October, while PS5 was once again the leading console platform. Sony’sPS5exclusive claimed the top spot on the monthly software sales chart ahead ofNintendo’sSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, which was released on the same day forSwitch. According to Circana (formerlyNPD Group) analystMat Piscatella,Spider-Man 2is the fourth best-selling game of 2023 year-to-date based on its launch month dollar sales, which exceeded those of September 2018’sSpider-Manby a double-digit percentage....

Eye of the Storm is one of the faction quests in Starfield. Wondering how to start it and what you’ll get to complete it? Find out below. In theEye of the Stormquest you’ll be asked to side with either the Crimson Fleet or the United Colonies, but what is the best choice? Read on below. Starfield Guides: Starfield New Game Plus|Starfield Contraband|Crimson Fleet quests|Ryujin Industries quests|Freestar Collective quests|Starfield fast XP gain|Starfield boost pack|Starfield console commands...

Capcom has released Street Fighter 6‘s latest DLC character, M. Bison. Starting today, he’s unlockable for Year 2 Character/Ultimate Pass owners, or purchasable separately for 350 Fighter Coins. Like all other DLC characters, M. Bison will feature in all threeStreet Fighter 6modes – World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub. Capcomsaid the following content and updates have also been made available alongside M. Bison’s release:

Wireless SNES controllers for Nintendo Switch are now available to buy in Europe. Update, October 1:Shortly after online orders launched in Europe, some users reported problems buying the product. It’s unclear if the initial allocation of wireless SNES controllers has simply sold out, althoughNintendo has apologised and said it’s “looking into” the issue. Update, October 2:Nintendohas said it will make“a small amount” of additional Switch SNES controllers available to buy in Europe soon....

Takaya Imamura, the artist behind many classic Nintendo series including Starfox and F-Zero, has announced his retirement at age 54. As first reported byKotaku, theNintendoveteran shared the news on hispublic Facebook pagewith a selfie of him in front of the company’s Kyoto headquarters. “This is my last day going to work,” he wrote. “I took a selfie with the empty office. I guess I won’t be coming in here anymore....

Thatgamecompany’s Sky: Children of the Light has been released for PC. The “social adventure game” is free-to-play viaSteamEarly Access. It supports cross-play and cross-progression with players on mobile devices,Nintendo Switch, andPlayStationconsoles. “Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey,” reads an official description of the game. “Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game....

The first seven games in the Leisure Suit Larry series of adult-themed comedy adventures are being delisted from Steam. In a message posted on the game’sSteampage, it was announced that the six Sierra On-Line titles Leisure Suit Larry 1-7 (there was never a fourth game) and High Voltage Software’s Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude are all being removed fromValve‘s digital storefront. “Dear Larry fans”, the statement reads. “After decades of questionable pickup lines and unforgettable adventures, it’s finally time for Larry to hang up his leisure suit – at least the retro version of it....

The casting of Abby in the second season of The Last of Us TV series may be imminent, according to a report. Entertainment reporter Jeff Sneider claimson his own sitethat Kaitlyn Dever “is in talks” to take on the role of the character. Earlier this year,Neil DruckmanntoldThe Hollywood Reporterthat Dever was one of “dozens and dozens” of actors who had auditioned for the role of Ellie in the show’s first season, and got as far as doing a table read....

Ubisoft could reportedly take inspiration from IO Interactive’s Hitman franchise for its next Splinter Cell game, it’s been claimed. On October 19, VGC reported that according to our sources,Ubisoft has greenlit a new Splinter Cell game. And according toGameBeatjournalist Jeff Grubb, in the weeks beforeE3 2021, “Ubisofthad fans play the upcoming Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time Remake and something that had the appearance of a newSplinter Cellprototype.”...

The in-development remaster of 2010’s Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit has been rated for release, despite still being unannounced by publisher EA. ‘Need for Speed​​Hot Pursuit Remastered’ was rated byKorea’s Games Rating and Administration Committeeearlier this month, as spotted by VGC contributorAndrew Marmo, suggesting that a release for the title could be imminent. The remastered version of the Criterion racerwas first outed in aVentureBeatreport in June, thenlisted by Amazon UKfor release on multiple consoles – including Switch – on November 13....

The Tower of London will host a replica of Invictus, the protagonist’s sword from Final Fantasy 16, for one month. The display, which will be open to the public, will see the sword displayed near authentic armour once worn by British royalty. In-game, the sword is wielded by Clive Rosfield, the game’s protagonist. “It’s thrilling to see the historic art form of sword crafting continue to thrive in the video game space, and what better way to celebrate this than by displaying this exclusive sword fromFinal Fantasy 16alongside the Royal Armouries collection of arms and armour,” said Emma Mawdsley, keeper of the Tower Armouries....

The Xbox Series X price has been cut to a record low in the United States. At the time of publishing,Microsoft’s console can be purchased with or withoutDiablo 4for$349 at Walmart. Xbox Series Xhas an ERP of $499.99, although it’s price fell to as low as $400 in Black Friday promotions this month. The deals below are available to all customers, meaning a Walmart+ subscription isn’t required. The decision to discount the console so heavily may fuel speculation that Microsoft is preparing to announce updated Xbox Series X hardware....

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 will celebrate its launch this week by taking over Shredenhams, the abandoned department store-turned skatepark. The free event, which will include “family-friendly skate sessions” wherein skaters and non-skaters can learn from professionals, will take place onSaturday, July 12 at Shredenhamsin Bristol. Fans will be able to collect “SKATE” letters around the park, mimicking the in-game mission. Attendees can complete this, and other tasks that will be available throughout the day for a chance to win Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 prizes....