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↗Steam’s Halloween sale has dates. Your backlog doesn’t need a sequel.
Steam Scream V runs October 26–November 2. A small wishlist and a demo can do more for your evening than a huge cart.
↗GTA 6 is nearly here. Check the box before you preorder.
The launch trailer is out, November 19 is the scheduled date, and the boxed version has a detail worth knowing before checkout.
↗Steam’s achievement beta could let “finished” stay finished.
Separate DLC sets and a way to archive impossible achievements are good news for completionists. Developers still have to use them.
↗Xbox cloud gaming is getting a meter. Here’s the November plan.
Monthly streaming allowances are coming, and Xbox is testing prepaid hours. Downloaded games are a different story.
↗PS Plus has two October lists. Here’s the one your subscription gets.
Mafia, Mycopunk and Horizon are in the catalog. F1 25 is a Monthly Game. The difference matters when you hit download.
↗Before you buy a handheld, ask these five questions
The best-looking spec sheet cannot tell you how you will actually play. Start with your games, your routine, and your tolerance for tinkering.
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