Video Game News 10/16/2026

#Creed
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Footage from a reportedly cancelled Assassin’s Creed game set in China has leaked

Ubisoft were working on a second Assassin's Creed game set in Qin Dynasty China, if this allegedly leaked footage is to be believed

Assassin’s Creed Destiny Leak Reveals Scrapped Game Set in Ancient China

Another Assassin’s Creed Game Set in Qin Dynasty China Has Been Secretly Canceled – Rumor

Apparent Leaked Footage Shows Canceled Assassin's Creed Game Set in Qin Dynasty China

#Mmorpg
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RuneScape Reignited axed by development team but temporary free membership will go ahead

Jagex Cancels RuneScape: Reignited After Intense Fan Backlash

Runescape Reignited's cancellation is the right move, despite my own hype

Jagex Cancels RuneScape Reignited, but December Free Trial Is Still Happening

Jagex cancels RuneScape Reignited less than two weeks after it was announced, due to "a ton" of player feedback

#TheBloodOfDawnwalkers
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The Blood of Dawnwalker's update 1.1 adds a "forgiving" difficulty setting, but I think I'll find it hard to forgive its introduction of "directional animal petting"

The Blood of Dawnwalker Adds Forgiving Mode, Respeccing, and 1,100+ Other Improvements Next Week

Over 1,100 Improvements Promised in The Blood of Dawnwalker Patch 1.1

The Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Adds Directional Animal Petting and Over 1,100 Other Improvements and Fixes

#Gamecube
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Shrek 2 Remastered has leaked

The Shrek 2 Video Game Is Getting a Remaster, Leaks via Xbox Store

Shrek 2 Remaster Leaks, Looks Amazing And I Need It Now

The Prophecy Was True: A Shrek 2 Remaster Is Coming, For Some Reason

#ResidentEvil
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Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer

Resident Evil Anniversary Exhibition Full Map Revealed

Resident Evil 2 on Switch 2 Is My New Favorite Way to Play Capcom's Horror Masterpiece

Review: Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition (Nintendo Switch 2)

#ModernWarfare4
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Can Be Played Early on PS5, Here’s How

Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access Opens October 16 on Xbox

Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access Starts October 16, Six Days Before Launch

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Starts Its Campaign – But Not On Game Pass

Impressions: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign - Switch 2 Does Its Best With One Hell Of A 'Popcorn Game'

How Long Is Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Campaign?

Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Review: A High Price For Revenge

CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Goes Back To Basics To Properly Finish Its Story

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review-in-progress: A campaign you shouldn't skip

Modern Warfare 4 release times and early access explained

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Captain Price's Fate Explained

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - Campaign Review

Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 Is Not The Disaster You’d Imagine

#TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOf
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Finally Reveals Dark Link in All His Aura-Farming Glory

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Ad Give Us Our First Look At Dark Link

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 "Replica N64 Box" Revealed

Here's Our First Look at Dark Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake

More Surprise Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Footage Reveals One Of The Coolest Moments From The Original

#WorldOfWarcraft
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How World of Warcraft Forever Is Exciting Players With Raid Content

World of Warcraft: Forever Reveals Paladin Deep Dive and Opens Signups For a Stress Test

You've got one chance to try World of Warcraft Forever without a subscription before launch

World of Warcraft: Forever Paladin Deep Dive Details Seal Changes, New Tanking Tools, and Seal Twisting

World of Warcraft: Forever Stress Test Opens to Everyone on October 19

#Overwatch
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Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan says he hasn’t played or searched for it since leaving Blizzard five years ago

Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has cut all ties with the game

'I Just Sort of Disconnect' — Jeff Kaplan is Avoiding Overwatch at all Costs

#AchievementSets
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Steam is introducing Achievement Sets, designed to improve the achievement earning experience

Valve roll out Steam Achievement Sets in beta, splitting up games’ perpetually growing trophy masses into DLC and season buckets

Steam Achievement Sets Split Achievements by DLC and Mode

#GameAdaptation
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Cyberpunk 2077 movie "won't be a one-to-one translation of the game's story", CD Projekt Red boss confirms, and boy do I think that's the right move

CD Projekt RED Hints Cyberpunk 2077 Movie Won't be a Game Adaptation

The Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Movie Won't Retrace the Game's Steps, CD Projekt Confirms

#StrangerThanHeavenShowKok
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Stranger Than Heaven Show Kokura’s First Act

Stranger Than Heaven – Act 1: Kokura Story Overview Trailer

Stranger Than Heaven Act 1: Kokura Story Trailer Released

#RockstarLaunches
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Rockstar Launches New GTA 6 Launch Trailer Featuring Original Song “Flower in a Hurricane”

GTA 6 Launch Trailer Brings Back Announcer Jeff Berlin

GTA 6 Launch Trailer Takes Jason and Lucia to The Keys

#WardogsSeason2
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"We f***ed up:" Bulkhead admits Wardogs Season 2 "got a few things wrong"

'We f**ked up': 1 day into Wardogs Season 2, the Blue team bribery bonus is being dropped

'We F***ed Up' — Wardogs Boss Admits Season 2 Hasn't Gone Particularly Well

#StreetFighter
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WWE 2K26 Street Fighter Crossover Brings Five Playable Superstars on October 28

'Game First, Then Movie': Ed Boon Responds to Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat Crossover Pitch

Street Fighter 6 Reveals Street Fighter Movie EX Colours, Here's Every Free Code

Street Fighter’s Best Live-Action Movie Yet Is Free on Streaming

Who The Hell Was That In The Street Fighter Movie Because It Wasn’t Cammy

Ready Or Not: The Kotaku Review

The Street Fighter Movie: The Kotaku Review

Everything You Need To Know About Street Fighter’s Post-Credits Scene

The New Street Fighter Movie Gets Savaged By Critics, But Not Everyone Hates It

#Get
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Get some spooky games in the Digiphile Orcatober Aquatic Horrors Bundle

Humble’s Cozy After Dark Showcase Bundle Is Perfect for Halloween, With 10 Spooky Indie Games for $12

#October
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Daily free Monopoly Go dice links (October 2026)

Monopoly Go Free Rolls – 16th October 2026 Links

#ALaterDate
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The Wolf Among Us Remastered delayed on Nintendo Switch, statement shared

The Wolf Among Us Remastered Switch Version Delayed to “A Later Date”

#NintendoSwitch
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Coral Island announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Coral Island Launching on Nintendo Switch 2 This Winter

#TheWitheredWorldDetailsOn
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Online Multiplayer Detailed

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Details Online Modes, Cross-Platform Support, Offline Battle Arena, and More

#AustraliaDidIt
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Australia Did It: End-of-the-World Railway Defense Business Comes To Steam Next Month

A Comically On-The-Nose New Title Has Me Even More Excited For This Upcoming Tactics Game

#RealLifeAsPartOfInsaneMia
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GTA 6 Cars Appear in Real Life as Part of Insane Miami Marketing Push

Rockstar Mods Real Life Vehicles to Look Like GTA 6 Cars Before Driving Them Through Miami

#RpgBeastOfReincarnation
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Pokémon Dev Already Finished with Beast of Reincarnation PS5 Patches

Game Freak Announces End of Beast of Reincarnation’s Post-Launch Updates

#Rpg
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HeroQuest: Digital Edition Announced for PC With Five-Player Online Play

HeroQuest: Digital Edition Launching Next Year

#TalesOfEterniaRemastered
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Save Two Worlds In Tales Of Eternia Remastered, Out Now

Tales of Eternia Remastered Now Available