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The age of video game rivalries is coming to an end. Sonic the Hedgehog is welcome in the Mushroom Kingdom any time. Madden buried NFL 2K more than 20 years ago. Forza and Marcus Fenix have shed the bonds of exclusivity, and it seems like any day now we’ll be pressing square to reload a Needler.

The inconceivable has become reality as gaming grows ever flatter and consolidated, but there’s at least one front where the fight is still on.
Call of Duty vs. Battlefield.

The two global superpowers of first-person shooters have been locked in conflict for decades, and their simmering cold war is about to heat up. EA’s Battlefield has been on the back foot for most of it, forced to play catch-up in their fight for conquest. Activision’s Call of Duty has achieved full domination of the FPS space – but success fuels complacency, and the tides of war can turn in an instant. The field is pitched for what could be their biggest showdown yet, so we’re taking a look at how the feud between CoD and BF has fuelled both franchises to greatness.

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Check out the first 12 minutes of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, the long-awaited sequel to the RPG cult classic. Captured in 4K 60FPS on PlayStation 5.

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Check out the Launch Trailer for Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, a remaster of the classic arcade tower defense game developed by PopCap Games and The Lost Pixels. Players will relive the seminal battle between plants and zombies with updated visuals, new modes, and more while retaining the classic gameplay of the original release. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is launching on October 23 for PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).

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Zoochosis is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on October 24, 2025. Get another look at Zoochosis in this trailer for the bodycam horror simulation game.

A new animal is coming to Xbox as well, and it will also be released on PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), and Steam. In Zoochosis, you’re a zookeeper. Identify infected mutant animals, make a vaccine, and cure them. Will you save all of them and survive?

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Check out the first 24 minutes of Keeper captured on PC. From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, Keeper is a story told without words, in which a long-forgotten lighthouse is awakened and, joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, and an unexpected journey into realms beyond understanding. Available now on PC and Xbox Series X/S.

Enjoy the first official gameplay trailer for Blackwood, an upcoming cinematic third-person action game set in 2012 New York City with brutal combat moves that remind us more than a bit of John Wick. You play as Anton Blackwood, described as “a lowly DVD store owner by day, and a deadly assassin by night.”

The developers describe the gameplay in this video as such: The following 3-minute gameplay clip is taken from the Prologue of Blackwood. In this sequence, Anton — a contract killer living a double life — has just stolen a USB from a mob organization for one of his clients. Things quickly spiral out of control, and we cut ahead to avoid major spoilers. The clip begins as Anton emerges from the sewers beneath New York, only to realize the mob has found him again. Cornered near Grand Army Plaza at night, he’s left with no choice but to fight his way out — one kill at a time.”

Blackwood is due out in 2026 for PC. Wishlist it in Steam if you’re interested: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3639070/BLACKWOOD/

Keeper reviewed by Sarah Thwaites on PC, also available on Xbox Series X|S.

A surreal painting come to life, Keeper is a stunning puzzle game that carefully balances its moreish mechanics with a heartfelt story. Its levels are teeming with life to interact with and interesting objects to ogle, with each scene framed by a percussive driving score. The leading duo might not speak. But, well-executed animations and a soundboard of affecting chirps and creaks imbue them with a spirit that grows on you fast. Adorable in premise, Keeper is a psychedelic exploration of life packed into a brief runtime that’s well worth experiencing at least once in your lifetime.

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Based on our hands-on time with the newest preview build of Super Meat Boy 3D, we can confidently say this isn’t just the same old Super Meat Boy. Instead, it’s shaping up to be a thoughtful reimagining that captures the essence of what makes the series beloved while embracing new possibilities that only 3D can offer. Previewed by Gabriel Moss

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Don’t miss the True2Track Trailer for Project Motor Racing, an upcoming racing simulation game developed by Giants Software.

Players will be able to see the True2Track system in action, which mirrors real-world racing with immense detail. Coupling the game’s dynamic weather systems, the track evolves as the race wages on from lap to lap.

Project Motor Racing is launching on November 25 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).

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