https://nerdgamenews.comIndependent gaming news, releases, reviews and hardware coverage.en-UShttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-evergreen-fortnite-crossplay-settings-party-errors-playstation-xbox-guide.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-evergreen-fortnite-crossplay-settings-party-errors-playstation-xbox-guide.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 23:24:53 GMTCross-platform parties in Fortnite can fail when a teammate has crossplay disabled. Follow Epic’s official PlayStation settings and connection checks.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-evergreen-counter-strike-2-prime-status-premier-free-explained.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-evergreen-counter-strike-2-prime-status-premier-free-explained.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 23:24:52 GMTValve separates free CS2 access from Prime benefits including Premier, XP, competitive ranks and weekly care packages. Here are the official rules.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-evergreen-roblox-parental-controls-screen-time-chat-spending-guide.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-evergreen-roblox-parental-controls-screen-time-chat-spending-guide.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 23:24:51 GMTRoblox offers linked parent accounts and Parent mode for content filters, chat permissions, spending alerts and screen-time settings. Here is where to start.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-evergreen-minecraft-java-vs-bedrock-crossplay-mods-realms-guide.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-evergreen-minecraft-java-vs-bedrock-crossplay-mods-realms-guide.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 23:24:50 GMTChoosing Minecraft for PC, console or mobile? Compare Java and Bedrock crossplay, mod support, Realms, test builds and what the PC bundle includes.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-helldivers-2-celebrates-third-liberty-day-with-in-game-gifts-and-new-activities.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-26-helldivers-2-celebrates-third-liberty-day-with-in-game-gifts-and-new-activities.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 16:29:32 GMTArrowhead Studios announces Helldivers 2's third annual Liberty Day 2026 with in-game gifts, ship decorations, and community minigames for active players. The event includes the AR-23L Liberator Legacy gift and Liberty Day Party Pack for PlayStation Plus members.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-25-bruisers-2d-boxing-officially-launches-on-steam-october-21-2026.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-25-bruisers-2d-boxing-officially-launches-on-steam-october-21-2026.htmlSun, 25 Oct 2026 18:31:06 GMTSteam lists Bruisers 2D Boxing as a new release with a confirmed October 21, 2026 launch date. The early access game features realistic boxing mechanics, career progression, and gritty storytelling with illegal gambling and drug use options. The game is developed by FunOldGames and Halfbrick Studios.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-25-dayz-badlands-officially-listed-on-steam-with-release-date-set-for-october-15-2026.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-25-dayz-badlands-officially-listed-on-steam-with-release-date-set-for-october-15-2026.htmlSun, 25 Oct 2026 16:26:45 GMTDayZ Badlands, a new downloadable content expansion for the DayZ series, is officially listed on Steam with a confirmed release date of October 15, 2026. The expansion requires the base DayZ game and offers a desert-themed wasteland environment with survival mechanics.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-25-final-fantasy-resonance-officially-available-on-steam-for-release-on-22-october-2026.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-25-final-fantasy-resonance-officially-available-on-steam-for-release-on-22-october-2026.htmlSun, 25 Oct 2026 12:53:17 GMTFINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, a pixel-art RPG from Square Enix and LANCARSE Ltd., launches on Steam on 22 October 2026. The game features turn-based combat, Visions of classic characters, and a 2.5D single-player experience with strategic battles and side content.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-25-tenebris-somnia-a-2d-retro-survival-horror-game-from-saibot-studios-releases-october-16-20.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-25-tenebris-somnia-a-2d-retro-survival-horror-game-from-saibot-studios-releases-october-16-20.htmlSun, 25 Oct 2026 12:31:41 GMTTenebris Somnia, a 2D retro survival horror adventure game developed by Saibot Studios and published by New Blood Interactive, will release on Steam on October 16, 2026. The game features live-action cutscenes created by an award-winning Argentine film crew and is available for 20% off through October 30, 2026.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-steam-lists-otherside-tapes-favela-as-new-release-with-october-22-2026-launch-date.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-steam-lists-otherside-tapes-favela-as-new-release-with-october-22-2026-launch-date.htmlSat, 24 Oct 2026 18:47:15 GMTSteam has listed Otherside Tapes: Favela, a first-person psychological horror game with a found-footage aesthetic, as a new release scheduled for October 22, 2026, developed by Pulsatrix Studios.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-officially-listed-on-steam-with-october-22-2026-release-date.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-officially-listed-on-steam-with-october-22-2026-release-date.htmlSat, 24 Oct 2026 17:44:25 GMTCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now listed on Steam with a confirmed release date of October 22, 2026. The game features a Korean Peninsula invasion storyline and multiple gameplay modes including single-player, multiplayer, and co-op.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-hubble-bubble-steam-lists-new-space-station-hookah-shop-co-op-simulator-for-release-on-23-.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-hubble-bubble-steam-lists-new-space-station-hookah-shop-co-op-simulator-for-release-on-23-.htmlSat, 24 Oct 2026 17:22:43 GMTSteam lists Parita Games' Hubble Bubble as a new release with a 20% discount through 6 November 2026. The co-op physics comedy sim lets 1-4 players run a space station hookah lounge with alien customers and gravity mishaps.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-listed-on-steam-with-october-22-2026-release-date.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-listed-on-steam-with-october-22-2026-release-date.htmlSat, 24 Oct 2026 15:57:27 GMTCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now listed on Steam with a confirmed release date of October 22, 2026, featuring cross-platform multiplayer, campaign missions across multiple global locations, and AI-generated content tools.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-moon-sweepers-listed-as-steam-release-on-23-oct-2026.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-24-moon-sweepers-listed-as-steam-release-on-23-oct-2026.htmlSat, 24 Oct 2026 15:36:31 GMTMoon Sweepers, an indie space cleaning sim from DragDrop Games, is now available for pre-order on Steam with a 15% discount through 30 October 2026. The game supports 16-player co-op and features lunar dust collection mechanics.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-playstation-blog-details-saros-boss-design-process-and-mechanics.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-playstation-blog-details-saros-boss-design-process-and-mechanics.htmlFri, 23 Oct 2026 17:34:39 GMTPlayStation Blog reveals how Housemarque and Nixxes collaborated to create Saros' set-piece bosses, emphasizing three-phase encounters, player feedback loops, and specific boss mechanics including the Prophet, Architect, Shepherd, Priestess, and King.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-officially-listed-on-steam-with-october-22-2026-release-date.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-officially-listed-on-steam-with-october-22-2026-release-date.htmlFri, 23 Oct 2026 15:53:46 GMTCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now listed on Steam with a confirmed release date of October 22, 2026, featuring multi-platform support and a range of exclusive content including operator packs and battle pass features.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-moadra-an-indie-sci-fi-action-game-from-gloomsoft-releases-on-steam-october-22-2026.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-moadra-an-indie-sci-fi-action-game-from-gloomsoft-releases-on-steam-october-22-2026.htmlFri, 23 Oct 2026 14:52:32 GMTMoadra, a sci-fi action game developed and published by Gloomsoft, launches on Steam on October 22, 2026. Players traverse a desolate alien world to uncover lost heritage and evolve through combat and exploration.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-peak-co-op-climbing-game-launches-today-on-xbox-series-x-s.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-peak-co-op-climbing-game-launches-today-on-xbox-series-x-s.htmlFri, 23 Oct 2026 05:38:27 GMTPEAK, a co-op climbing game developed by Aggro Crab and Landfall, launches today on Xbox Series X|S with crossplay, four biomes, and daily-changing maps.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-xbox-free-play-days-2026-dying-light-2-riders-republic-and-monster-hunter-stories-offer-li.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-23-xbox-free-play-days-2026-dying-light-2-riders-republic-and-monster-hunter-stories-offer-li.htmlFri, 23 Oct 2026 00:44:49 GMTXbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Dying Light 2: Stay Human - Reloaded Edition, Let's Build a Zoo, and Tropico 6 for free this weekend. Monster Hunter Stories and 2: Wings of Ruin offer three-hour trials. Riders Republic is free until October 26.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-22-once-human-s-isles-of-abyss-expansion-launches-on-ps5-tomorrow.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-22-once-human-s-isles-of-abyss-expansion-launches-on-ps5-tomorrow.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 14:58:38 GMTOnce Human’s largest free expansion, Isles of Abyss, is scheduled for PS5 on October 22, 2026, with five oceanic regions and new threats.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-22-tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-reimagines-lara-croft-s-design-for-playstation-5.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-22-tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-reimagines-lara-croft-s-design-for-playstation-5.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 14:58:26 GMTPlayStation reveals Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reimagines Lara Croft’s 1996 design using modern technology while preserving her core identity for PlayStation 5 launch in 2027.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-22-playstation-store-september-2026-top-downloads-marvel-s-wolverine-and-ea-sports-fc-27-lead.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-22-playstation-store-september-2026-top-downloads-marvel-s-wolverine-and-ea-sports-fc-27-lead.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 14:38:09 GMTPlayStation Store's September 2026 download charts reveal Marvel’s Wolverine and EA Sports FC 27 as top PS5 titles in US and EU markets, with regional variations in rankings.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-22-marvel-s-wolverine-photo-mode-mastering-5-lights-and-creative-composition.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-22-marvel-s-wolverine-photo-mode-mastering-5-lights-and-creative-composition.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 14:37:55 GMTMarvel’s Wolverine Photo Mode offers advanced lighting, character posing, and miniaturization tools for capturing cinematic moments. Explore dynamic lighting setups, merge characters, and create unique compositions in the game’s diverse environments.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-peak-reaches-ps5-on-october-22-with-crossplay-climbing-co-op.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-peak-reaches-ps5-on-october-22-with-crossplay-climbing-co-op.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:06 GMTAggro Crab and Landfall’s cooperative climbing game Peak arrives on PS5 October 22 with crossplay and all previously released updates.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-playstation-podcast-551-covers-modern-warfare-4-and-october-s-ps5-lineup.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-playstation-podcast-551-covers-modern-warfare-4-and-october-s-ps5-lineup.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:05 GMTEpisode 551 of the official PlayStation Podcast discusses Modern Warfare 4, upcoming PS5 games, Helldivers 2 and Gran Turismo accessories.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-final-fantasy-resonance-preview-explains-visions-mastery-and-resonance-attacks.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-final-fantasy-resonance-preview-explains-visions-mastery-and-resonance-attacks.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:04 GMTPlayStation Blog’s October 20 hands-on preview breaks down the Visions mechanic in Final Fantasy Resonance, with 26 guest characters and build-changing abilities.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-playstation-store-planet-of-the-deals-sale-runs-through-november-4.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-playstation-store-planet-of-the-deals-sale-runs-through-november-4.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:03 GMTPlayStation Store’s Planet of the Deals promotion began October 21 with hundreds of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles and a November 4 end date.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-stranger-than-heaven-preview-reveals-brutal-combat-and-show-business-systems.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-stranger-than-heaven-preview-reveals-brutal-combat-and-show-business-systems.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:02 GMTA PlayStation Blog preview details Stranger Than Heaven’s unusual left-and-right combat controls, changing historical settings and playable entertainment management.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-the-witch-s-bakery-opens-on-steam-with-a-magical-paris-story.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-the-witch-s-bakery-opens-on-steam-with-a-magical-paris-story.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:01 GMTCozy narrative RPG The Witch’s Bakery released on Steam October 14, putting players in charge of a Paris bakery run by a young witch.https://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-warhammer-40-000-boltgun-2-launches-with-two-playable-heroes.htmlhttps://nerdgamenews.com/news/2026-10-21-warhammer-40-000-boltgun-2-launches-with-two-playable-heroes.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:00 GMTBoltgun 2 released on Steam October 14 with a branching single-player campaign and two playable Warhammer 40,000 fighters.