Sunday, November 15, 2026.

The most consequential gaming stories, ranked by independent coverage and momentum.

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01

'The Ultimate Gaming Machine' - Xbox Reveals Tons Of New Project Helix Information

Also clarifying that it's definitely a console and not a PC. As part of Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations today, we've been treated to a new digital version of a magazine that was given out at Seattle FanFest earlier this week, available to read in full over on the official Xbox Wire website. The bit that's getting most attention concerns Xbox Project…

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1 SourceFirst seen 1h ago

• Pure Xbox'The Ultimate Gaming Machine' - Xbox Reveals Tons Of New Project Helix Information↗ (opens in a new tab)

02

Slay the Spire 2 has a new character in testing, and she's really quite busted

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

• PC GamerSlay the Spire 2 has a new character in testing, and she's really quite busted↗ (opens in a new tab)

03

Dragon Ball FighterZ balance update announced

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

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2 SourcesFirst seen 2h ago

• GematsuDragon Ball FighterZ balance update announced↗ (opens in a new tab)
• Noisy PixelDragon Ball FighterZ Getting New Balance Update↗ (opens in a new tab)

04

Police arrest suspect after drive-by shooting at office campus housing Xbox studio inXile

Eurogamer published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 2h ago

• EurogamerPolice arrest suspect after drive-by shooting at office campus housing Xbox studio inXile↗ (opens in a new tab)

05

Minecraft Dungeons 2 reveals The Humblers Awaken DLC

Nintendo Everything published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 1h ago

• Nintendo EverythingMinecraft Dungeons 2 reveals The Humblers Awaken DLC↗ (opens in a new tab)

06

Early access MMOFPS Pioner confirms its impending shutdown due to a lack of funds

MassivelyOP published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 1h ago

• MassivelyOPEarly access MMOFPS Pioner confirms its impending shutdown due to a lack of funds↗ (opens in a new tab)

07

Nintendo Switch 2 Is Finally Getting Capcom’s Fastest-Selling Game Ever

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 1h ago

• PolygonNintendo Switch 2 Is Finally Getting Capcom’s Fastest-Selling Game Ever↗ (opens in a new tab)

08

GTA 6 Trophy Count and Full Completion Time Leaks in New Reports

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 1h ago

• PolygonGTA 6 Trophy Count and Full Completion Time Leaks in New Reports↗ (opens in a new tab)

09

Cyberpunk 2077 mod Torrent adds 3D rain, lightning storms, and tyre spray to Night City

Eurogamer published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 3h ago

• EurogamerCyberpunk 2077 mod Torrent adds 3D rain, lightning storms, and tyre spray to Night City↗ (opens in a new tab)

10

Are you more of an ambient music enjoyer or theatrical atmosphere appreciator?

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 2h ago

• PC GamerAre you more of an ambient music enjoyer or theatrical atmosphere appreciator?↗ (opens in a new tab)

11

Anarchy Online rogue server Project Rubi-ka begins open beta version of its own client and engine

MassivelyOP published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 3h ago

• MassivelyOPAnarchy Online rogue server Project Rubi-ka begins open beta version of its own client and engine↗ (opens in a new tab)

12

The pandemic was transformative for Jackbox: 'We went from a gamer name to a household name'

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 2h ago

• PC GamerThe pandemic was transformative for Jackbox: 'We went from a gamer name to a household name'↗ (opens in a new tab)

13

Koei's 1998 PS1 Strategy Battler Nobunaga Oda Den Wages War on the Console Archives

Relive or Rewrite? This week, classic gaming enthusiasts Hamster revisit the mammoth library of the Sony PlayStation and, once again, return with a title unplayable to anyone outside of Japan. Nevertheless, Koei Tecmo's Nobunaga Oda Den is now available on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Released in 1998 as the fourth chapter in the Legend of a Hero ("…

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1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

• Time ExtensionKoei's 1998 PS1 Strategy Battler Nobunaga Oda Den Wages War on the Console Archives↗ (opens in a new tab)

14

Nintendo pre-order updates – November 15, 2026 – Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, Hyperspace Neptunia: Unlimited, more

Nintendo Everything published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 1h ago

• Nintendo EverythingNintendo pre-order updates – November 15, 2026 – Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, Hyperspace Neptunia: Unlimited, more↗ (opens in a new tab)

15

The 2026 GOTY Race Could Be a Disaster for Indie Games

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 3h ago

• PolygonThe 2026 GOTY Race Could Be a Disaster for Indie Games↗ (opens in a new tab)

16

YouTuber and comedian Ashens has 1,000 hours in Baldur's Gate 3 and reveals the worst retro game he's ever played: 'By the time you've hacked it to work, it's just no fun whatsoever'

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 3h ago

• PC GamerYouTuber and comedian Ashens has 1,000 hours in Baldur's Gate 3 and reveals the worst retro game he's ever played: 'By the time you've hacked it to work, it's just no fun whatsoever'↗ (opens in a new tab)

17

Final Fantasy XIV reruns its crossover event with Final Fantasy XVI, introduces character rubber duckies

MassivelyOP published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 4h ago

• MassivelyOPFinal Fantasy XIV reruns its crossover event with Final Fantasy XVI, introduces character rubber duckies↗ (opens in a new tab)

18

Okami Merchandise Features New Pop Team Epic Creator Bkub Okawa Artwork

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 6h ago

• Noisy PixelOkami Merchandise Features New Pop Team Epic Creator Bkub Okawa Artwork↗ (opens in a new tab)

19

JDM Japanese Drift Master Gets New 5000-Layer Livery Editor

BoxThisLap published this story during the current collection window.

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BO1 SourceFirst seen 12h ago

• BOBoxThisLapJDM Japanese Drift Master Gets New 5000-Layer Livery Editor↗ (opens in a new tab)

20

Wine 11.22 brings improved support for ARM64, MSXML and address space randomisation

GamingOnLinux published this story during the current collection window.

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1 SourceFirst seen 19h ago

• GamingOnLinuxWine 11.22 brings improved support for ARM64, MSXML and address space randomisation↗ (opens in a new tab)