We are still a week away from launch, and there is already a GTA 6 mystery that players are trying to solve. One aspect of Grand Theft Auto VI’s marketing has sparked speculation among fans. From a possible nod to GTA V to theories about a hidden third protagonist, players have plenty of ideas about what Rockstar could be teasing.

Players Think There Is a GTA 6 Three-Bird Mystery

When Rockstar released the first GTA 6 trailer in 2023, we also got key art featuring Jason and Lucia. At the time, the image largely flew under the radar as just an official poster for the game. However, in September, a new fan theory began to pop up about Grand Theft Auto VI’s marketing potentially teasing in-game lore by featuring three birds in its promotional images.

The theory first surfaced on forums such as Reddit, when users began to point out that several pieces of Grand Theft Auto VI artwork specifically feature three birds. “Rockstar keeps slipping exactly three birds into GTA 6 artwork. That same detail has been there since the first reveal,” a user wrote in a now-viral thread on the GTA subreddit.

Do the three birds actually mean anything? Is it just a coincidence, or a random number of birds used in marketing material? Well, the GTA 6 three-bird conspiracy has now become one of the game’s first mysteries. It could mean absolutely nothing. However, that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating and sharing their wild theories about it.

GTA 6 Marketing Sparks Fan Theories

Since fans first noticed the three birds in the GTA 6 artwork, players have speculated about what they could mean. One of the more popular theories is that they’re a nod to GTA V’s trio of protagonists: Michael, Trevor, and Franklin.

However, here are some of the more interesting theories:

A Hidden Third Protagonist

Another theory is that the birds hint at a third playable character who hasn’t been revealed alongside Jason and Lucia. Some fans think this could tie into an epilogue or a surprise story twist.

Part of the Scenery

Other players think the explanation is much simpler. Birds are a natural fit for Vice City’s tropical setting, so their inclusion could just be a background detail.

A Goodbye to GTA V

Some fans think the birds symbolize Michael, Franklin, and Trevor heading off into the sunset as Rockstar moves on from the GTA V era. Others have compared this to older promotional art featuring Niko Bellic alongside a lone bird.

A Betrayal

My personal favorite, is a fan theory that believes two of the birds represent Jason and Lucia, and the third if the person who will betray them. I will admit this is a pretty big leap, seeing as we know little about the story itself. But this is a pretty fun nod to previous Rockstar Games which feature betrayals.

However, it should be pointed out that not all of the GTA 6 artwork features these three birds. In fact, there are only three examples of it including the: Grand Theft Auto VI vinyl artwork, Game Informer Magazine cover, and the first trailer’s key art.

Interestingly, the GTA 6 Extended Look artwork features six birds, although they are grouped in threes on either side of the image. All this to say, we could have a GTA 6 mystery on our hands. But it also might not mean anything at all!

Given how incredibly excited players are about the release of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, we can’t blame them for letting their imaginations run wild. Plus, Rockstar Games has a history of inserting crazy mysteries into its games. From Grand Theft Auto’s Bigfoot to Red Dead Redemption 2’s Easter eggs, there is a lot to uncover.

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Magic: The Gathering revealed a surprise addition to the Set Phasers to Superdrop collection right at the product launch and offered shoppers another product to consider.

Secret Lair x Star Trek: Assimilation

Magic: The Gathering announced the Set Phasers to Superdrop Secret Lair products a few weeks ago with five unique products, but the launch day included an additional reveal inspired by the Borg.

In addition to the other products, Secret Lair shoppers can also now check out the Secret Lair x Star Trek: Assimilation collection. The five collect pack is available in Non-foil for $29.99 or in Foil for $39.99.

“The Borg have never met a distinguishing characteristic they couldn’t repurpose. Empathy. Ingenuity. Command. Honor. All admirable qualities, once relieved of the inconvenience of individuality. In this alternate vision of the Enterprise-D, Skinner, Alexander Heir, Mark Riddick, Sandy Rezalmi, and Lucas Korte imagine what happens when everything that made its crew exceptional is absorbed, improved, and put to work in perfect agreement. Their interpretations leave just enough of each officer intact to make the loss of everything else impossible to ignore, while the Collective gains five formidable new voices, all speaking as one.”

Here is a full list of all the cards included in the Secret Lair x Star Trek: Assimilation pack:

• 1x Suture Priest as “PsychoMatrix”
• 1x Hive Mind
• 1x Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor as “The Negatronic Man”
• 1x K’rrik, Son of Yawgmoth as “Number One of One”
• 1x Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim as “D’k Tahg”

At this time, the Secret Lair x Star Trek: Assimilation pack is still in stock at the Secret Lair website, but shoppers will be limited to two per customer.

Now that the full Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek set is out in the wild, it should be very interesting to see how the fanbase reacts to and how the constructed and limited metagames shift in response to some of the cards included.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates now that the new set has arrived.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek set is available now.

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World of Warcraft: Forever has been live for almost a full week and Blizzard rolled out the first set of hotfixes during the the Tuesday server maintenance window.

Every Class Change in the November 10 WoW: Forever Hotfix

World of Warcraft: Forever has had a record-breaking launch for the WoW franchise. In addition to crushing concurrent player count goals, the game also boasted a pretty smooth launch window without major balance, performance, or server issues.

Although the launch has gone well, there are still some tweaks to be made with a weekly patch to apply some hotfixes. Most of the the changes impact seven of the game’s classes, but there are some other updates to the Auction House, Items, and Professions, as well.

Here is a full breakdown of all the class changes included in the November 10 update:

• Druid
  • Fixed an issue where Omen of Clarity could not activate after swapping specializations.
  • Restoration
    • Nature’s Swiftness now also makes Wild Growth instant.
• Hunter
  • Fixed a bug where Pets erroneously had 150% of their normal health. This is now corrected to 115% of their normal health.
  • Arcane Shot mana cost changed to 11% of base Mana for all ranks of Arcane Shot.
    • Developers’ notes: This means the Mana cost on all ranks will always be the same and rise gradually with level. Overall Mana cost at levels 6 and 60 are nearly identical to before this change, and slightly lower for levels in-between.
  • Beast Mastery
    • Summon Hawk Mana cost changed to 11% of base Mana for all ranks of Summon Hawk, same as Arcane Shot.
    • Melee damage dealt by the Hawk pet increased by about 80%.
• Paladin
  • Redoubt can now be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.
• Priest
  • Fixed an issue where the Revelation enchant was activated by Vampiric Embrace healing.
  • Holy
    • Fixed an issue where Holy Nova was not correctly unlearend when untalenting from the spell.
• Shaman
  • Maelstrom Weapon can now be tracked in the Cooldown Manager.
  • Weapon imbues and Weapon totems can now be used at the same time.
    • Developers’ notes: For example, this means the Shaman can benefit from Windfury Weapon and Windfury Totem at the same time, granting their attacks a chance to activate both.
  • Enhancement
    • Stormstrike damage reduced to 100% weapon damage (was 150%), and cooldown increased to 8 seconds (was 6 seconds).
    • Mental Dexterity: Intellect to Attack Power conversion ratio reduced to 33/66/100% (was 50/100/150%).
    • Maelstrom Weapon now grants 20% reduced cast time and Mana cost per application at all ranks (was 4/8/12/16/20% reduced cast time and Mana cost), and chance to activate now increases with rank and activates 6/7/8/9/10 times per minute (was 20 times per minute regardless of rank).
    • Maelstrom Weapon tooltip updated to display the Shaman’s % chance to activate it based on their Main Hand Weapon’s speed. For example, if the Shaman has the 5 points into Maelstrom Weapon and has a 3.6 speed weapon it will display a 60% chance to activate on swing, compared to if the Shaman is wielding a 2.0 speed weapon it will display a 33% chance to activate on swing.
    • Developers’ notes: Beta changes to Enhancement Shaman, alongside the Shock and Lightning Bolt changes aimed at Elemental Shaman, caused Enhancement to favor Spell Power and Intellect gear too heavily. While that gearing direction is not inherently a problem, it also pushed Enhancement away from Windfury, which we believe should remain at the heart of the specialization’s fantasy and gameplay. We want to make this adjustment now because it has significant implications for gearing in the upcoming raid. Addressing it before the raid opens will help prevent players from pursuing and winning highly contested items that could become much less valuable after a later change. With that in mind, many of these changes reverse the Beta adjustments aimed specifically at Enhancement and move the specialization in a more Windfury-friendly direction. We believe this better serves both Enhancement’s core fantasy and its intended gearing.
• Warlock
  • Fixed a bug causing the Succubus whip sound to play much too often.
  • Imp base damage of the first 4 Ranks of Imp’s Firebolt increased, and base Imp Health increased by ~15%.
  • Voidwalker base Health increased by ~15%.
  • Incubus base Health increased by ~15%.
  • Succubus base Health increased by ~15%.
  • Affliction
    • Soul Siphon now grants increased effect to your Drain Life, Drain Soul, and Wrack spells by 4/8/12% per each of your Corruption, Siphon Life, and Bane of Agony spells active on the target, up to a maximum of 36% (was any Affliction spell).
    • Wrack damage reduced by 30%.
    • Wrack no longer increases the damage of the Warlock’s periodic effects on the target.
    • Wrack tears the target apart from within for 6 seconds, inflicting Shadow damage every 1 second. While channeling, your Siphon Life, Corruption, and Bane of Agony effects on the target deal their periodic damage 100% faster.
    • Developers’ notes: Wrack speeds up how often your periodic effects deal damage, not how long they last. Bane of Agony still lasts its full 24 seconds, but while Wrack is channeled on the target, it deals damage twice as often. Why this change? Besides being unique, interesting, and more viscerally satisfying to see numbers pop up more often as Affliction – it fixes an issue that the previous design of Wrack had. Previously, Wrack increased periodic damage by a percentage, so if you stopped channeling just before a periodic effect dealt damage, that effect gained 0 benefit from the Wrack you just ended. Now Wrack speeds up your periodic effects while channeled, and the time it skips is kept after Wrack’s channel ends or is interrupted. For example, if you channel Wrack for 1 second during a 3-second Corruption tick, Corruption advances 2 seconds instead of 1, so its next tick lands 1 second later instead of 2, even if you stopped channeling Wrack.
  • Destruction
    • Bane of Havoc – fixed a bug where this ability was not incurring a global cooldown.
• Warrior
  • Arms
    • Sweeping Strikes no longer loses charges if no second target is hit.

As players continue leveling and giving Blizzard a lot more data to work with on the endgame experience, there are sure to be plenty of other balance tweaks and fixes along the way.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more World of Warcraft: Forever news and updates as the early days of the game play out.

World of Warcraft: Forever and World of Warcraft: Midnight are both available now on PC.

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Tabletop gaming fans who have been waiting for the next One Piece Card Game release only need to hold out for a few more days before The Dominance of God boosters arrive.

One Piece Card Game The Dominance of God Release Details

One Piece Card Game originally launched just a few years ago in 2022 and has been going strong ever since. The tabletop card game has capitalized on the growing popularity of the long-running manga and anime and managed to carve out its own corner of the competitive collectible card game marketplace.

This month brings the arrivial of the 18th Booster Pack release for One Piece Card Game with The Dominance of God.

“The World Government’s Greatest Power Has Arrived…! The 18th Booster Pack features Water Seven and the Holy Knights of God.”

Franchise fans will be excited to see Saint Gunko and Saint Shamrock make their One Piece Card Game debut when the new product arrives on November 20, 2026. The set also includes Super Alt Art Nico Robin that is sure to be a chase card for many players.

The Super Leader Alt Art card features Saint Gunko. There will also be an alt art card with original artwork by Yoshitaka Amano and alt-art cards featuring the Holy Knights of God to celebrate the game’s fourth anniversary.

The Dominance of God booster packs release on November 20, 2026 and will be tournament legal seven days after launch. Boosters will be available for $4.99 per back at retail price. These boosters have a chance to include Commons, Uncommons, Rares, Super Rares, Secret Rares, Leaders, Specials, Treasure Rare, and DON!! Cards.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more One Piece Card Game and other TCG and CCG news, updates, and guides in the near future.

One Piece Card Game is available now at local game shops. The Dominance of God booster packs will be available starting November 20, 2026.

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A screenshot circulating ahead of the Grand Theft Auto VI launch has revealed a part of a Guardian interview with Rockstar North’s Rob Nelson. The excerpt reveals new GTA 6 features that gives us a better idea of what Jason can do while exploring Vice City. Here’s when you can read the full interview.

When Is The Guardian’s GTA 6 Interview Coming Out?

The Guardian’s full GTA 6 interview with Rockstar comes out on Saturday, November 14, 2026. At the time of writing, it’s unclear if the Saturday issue will be behind a paywall, so players may have to subscribe to read the full conversation.

However an excerpt of the Guardian interview was released early in the outlet’s “Pushing Buttons” newsletter which previews the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI edition. Here is everything that was revealed so far:

GTA 6 Lets Jason Eat and Drink at the Same Time

According to the Guardian excerpt, Jason can take bites of a donut with one hand while sipping a beer with the other as he walks around a gas station. Rockstar’s Rob Nelson also showed off how Jason eats a hot dog during a demo he gave to the Guardian.

“[Rob Nelson] takes huge delight in showing me tiny details, such as the way that Jason eats a hot dog or how, as he walks around a gas station, he can take bites of a donut with one hand while sipping a beer with the other. When Jason starts running, he hikes the six-pack of beers he’s carrying into the crook of his arm, the liquid inside the bottles sloshing around.”

The Guardian goes on to describe the details in GTA 6 as impressive and unprecedented for most AAA games. “The level of detail in this game is simply out of reach for any other game developer thanks to Rockstar’s abundance of money and time, and the patience from its parent company, 2K Games.”

The GTA 6 Demo Also Showed a Jewelry Store Robbery

Finally, the excerpt also describes a jewelry store stickup during the Vice City demo. According to the writer, Rob Nelson was briefly bothered by how one of the security guards’ feet were positioned.

This gives you insight into the level of detail Rockstar are paying attrition to in order to make Grand Theft Auto VI a polished experience when it launches on November 19.

https://t.co/tA45ILWy3h

— ben (@videotech) November 11, 2026

This is only a small snippet of the full GTA 6 Guardian interview. For more new gameplay details, players will want to keep an eye out for the Saturday issue which reportedly drops on November 14.

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If you’re hunting for the Pirate Token in Fortnite, Treasure Hours give you two chances every Saturday to find it with boosted drop rates. The event has taken over the Saturday Power Hour slot in Treasure Hunters. Here’s when the next Fortnite Treasure Hour is expected to start, along with the full schedule and the odds from the last event.

When Is the Next Treasure Hour in Fortnite?

The next Fortnite Treasure Hour is Saturday, November 14, at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. For players outside of North America, a second session will go live at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET that same day. Both rounds last two hours.

For those looking for the coveted Fortnite Pirate Token, the Treasure Hours event is a big deal as it features boosted drop rates for the extremely rare chest reward. For your convenience, here is the full Treasure Hour schedule:

Fortnite Treasure Hour Schedule For November 2026

Saturday	First session	Second session	Status
November 7	11 AM–1 PM PT / 2–4 PM ET	6–8 PM PT / 9–11 PM ET	Completed
November 14	11 AM–1 PM PT / 2–4 PM ET	6–8 PM PT / 9–11 PM ET	Next expected
November 21	11 AM–1 PM PT / 2–4 PM ET	6–8 PM PT / 9–11 PM ET	Expected
November 28	11 AM–1 PM PT / 2–4 PM ET	6–8 PM PT / 9–11 PM ET	Expected
December 5	11 AM–1 PM PT / 2–4 PM ET	6–8 PM PT / 9–11 PM ET	Tentative, finale day

Fortnite Treasure Hour Start Times by Region

Here’s when both sessions start in your time zone if the Saturday schedule stays the same. Check the day as well as the time, since the evening session starts on Sunday outside the Americas.

Time zone	First session starts	Second session starts
Pacific (PT)	Saturday, 11 AM	Saturday, 6 PM
Eastern (ET)	Saturday, 2 PM	Saturday, 9 PM
UK (GMT)	Saturday, 7 PM	Sunday, 2 AM
Central Europe (CET)	Saturday, 8 PM	Sunday, 3 AM
India (IST)	Sunday, 12:30 AM	Sunday, 7:30 AM
Japan (JST)	Sunday, 4 AM	Sunday, 11 AM
Sydney (AEDT)	Sunday, 6 AM	Sunday, 1 PM
New Zealand (NZDT)	Sunday, 8 AM	Sunday, 3 PM

Fortnite Pirate Token Boosted Drop Rates During Treasure Hours

The Fortnite Pirate Token drop rate normally has a 1 in 137,500 chance per Treasure Chest. However, Epic Games has confirmed that Pirate Token odds are boosted by 1.5× during Treasure Hours.

November 7 drop rates	Boost	Pirate Token odds per chest
Outside Treasure Hours	Standard	1 in 137,500
First session	1.5×	About 1 in 91,667
Second session	2×	1 in 68,750

If those boosts return, the second session is the better time to hunt for the Pirate Token. Epic has yet to confirm whether the November 14 evening session will bring back double odds or not.

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Nintendo has finally revealed the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake sales numbers worldwide. After topping the UK boxed charts, the remake has already cleared 5 million copies globally and set a new launch record for Nintendo on Switch 2.

Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Sales Break a Switch 2 Launch Record

The Zelda Ocarina of Time remake has sold over 5.2 million copies worldwide in its first four days on Nintendo Switch 2. That includes 810,000 copies sold in Japan. The remake launched on November 5, and Nintendo’s totals include both physical copies and digital downloads.

In a letter to investors, Nintendo called it “the highest global sales for any Nintendo-published Nintendo Switch 2 game in its first four days.” Earlier this week, the remake took the No. 1 spot on the UK physical chart from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Impressively, it also sold about 35% more boxed copies at launch in the UK than Breath of the Wild did across Switch and Wii U. However, Nintendo’s announcement gives us the first official worldwide total sales, including eShop numbers.

Ocarina of Time Remake becomes second best selling Switch 2 game of all time

The remake’s four-day sales already put it ahead of the 5.05 million copies Nintendo last reported for Donkey Kong Bananza. That puts Zelda in second place among the Switch 2 games on Nintendo’s published sales list when you add the remake’s new numbers.

Mario Kart World still leads that list with 16.48 million copies:

Nintendo Switch 2 game	Worldwide sales	Reporting period
Mario Kart World	16.48 million	Lifetime through September 30, 2026
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time	Over 5.2 million	First four days after its November 5 launch
Donkey Kong Bananza	5.05 million	Lifetime through September 30, 2026

Nintendo’s most recent lifetime totals for Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza only go through September 30, so we’ll have to wait for the next sales update to see where all three games land over the same period. For now, we know it took Link four days to beat the last number Nintendo gave us for Bananza.

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Rockstar Games has finally revealed what frame rate Grand Theft Auto VI will run at launch on PS5 and Xbox. So why did Rockstar settle on 30 FPS for GTA 6, even on PS5 Pro? Here is what you need to know about the GTA 6 PS5 Pro Framerate.

Why Is GTA 6 30 FPS?

Rockstar has confirmed it chose 30 FPS for GTA 6 so it could preserve the density and visual detail of Leonida. The studio explained that it wanted to keep the game’s map and overworld as detailed and densely populated as possible.

Here is what Rockstar recently said about choosing 30FPS for GTA 6 at launch:

“Grand Theft Auto VI has been fully developed from the ground up to provide the best possible experience for the current generation of consoles, targeting 30 frames per second while pushing both platforms to their absolute limits to bring the vast and rich world of Leonida to life — while maintaining the density and visual fidelity of all its environments and inhabitants.”

At 30 FPS, the console also has twice as much time to produce each frame as it does at 60 FPS. That gives Rockstar more room to maintain the level of detail it wants across Leonida, from the streets of Vice City to the people who fill them. While some may have hoped for the GTA 6 PS5 Pro Framerate to be 60 FPS, we’ll have to wait as the game instead focuses on visual fidelity.

What Does GTA 6 Get on PS5 Pro?

The PS5 Pro upgrades Rockstar announced are focused on how the game looks. GTA 6 uses PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to sharpen the image on PS5 Pro. The Pro also gets ray-traced shadows, which use the scene’s lighting and geometry to render how objects cast shadows.

If you’re picking which console to play on for November 19, you can expect 30 FPS on both PS5 models, with a sharper picture and ray-traced shadows on PS5 Pro. Rockstar has yet to announce a GTA 6 PS5 Pro Framerate 40 FPS or 60 FPS mode.

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The GTA 6 preload is now live on PS5 and Xbox. If you pre-ordered digitally, you can start downloading Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of its November 19 release. Here’s how big the download is and how much room you’ll need to free up on your console.

How Many GB Is GTA 6 on PS5?

The GTA 6 download size on PS5 is 210 GB, and PlayStation says you’ll need at least 212 GB of free storage to preload it. Players who have pre-ordered the game on the PlayStation or Xbox store digitally, can now download Grand Theft Auto VI in full on their console.

However, how many GB GTA 6 is depends on the region, and console platform. While most versions of the game hover around the same overall size, there are some slight differences we’ll break down below:

GTA 6 Download Size by Region

The GTA 6 download size varies by region, as there are separate PS5 builds for Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Dataminers found that the Australia and New Zealand build is missing a file under 1 MB. Japan may be missing a larger file, though its exact PS5 download size is still unverified.

PS5 region	Reported preload download	Free space PlayStation lists
Global build	About 210 GB	212 GB
Australia and New Zealand	209.913 GB	212 GB
Japan	Exact size unverified	212 GB

How to Check if You Have Enough Space for GTA 6

From your PS5 home screen, go to Settings > Storage to see how much room you have. If you’re short, select Console Storage > Games and Apps to see what’s taking up space. You can delete a game you aren’t playing or move it to USB extended storage to make room. If you have a compatible M.2 SSD installed, you can download GTA 6 directly to it by changing your Installation Location in the Storage menu.

If you’re waiting for the physical edition, you’ll still need room for the full download. The PS5 box comes with a PlayStation Store code, and photos of the German packaging list 230 GB of storage. PlayStation’s online guidance for the digital preload lists 212 GB.

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Battlefield 6 has just received a community update, with Season 5 Phase 2 arriving on November 10. The update covers a new event, which includes its own map, along with changes to hardware, weapons, and gameplay. 

To start with, there is a new map to explore. Geared toward infantry-only, the map consists of a “large, European-style resort”, according to the article on the EA website. Complete with both narrow hallways and packed gaming floors, along with open courtyards, the European Casino is designed to remind players of the Operation Metro map. And interacting with the map is more than just finding a way through hallways or courtyards. Players can smash through walls to create flank paths, and the tower at the center of the map can come crashing down at any time, forcing players to find a new way forward. 

There’s even a lazy river that winds its way through the property, although considering the map also comes with a new event, players might not have time to relax. The Casino Heist event also launches on November 10. Available for both Battlefield 6 itself and the battle royale REDSEC, the heist event offers the opportunity to defeat enemies and pick up more contracts, which then provide further objectives to complete. 

Completed objectives allow participants to earn DOUGH, a special currency for the event that can be swapped for a wide range of cosmetics, from vehicle skins to new Heist Mask soldier skins and weapon packages. Speaking of weapons, players can look forward to more updates on that front. The developers listened to what their community had to say, and weapons were high on the list of changes players were looking for, according to community surveys. 

‘Battlefield 6’ Players Have a Lot to Look Forward to in Today’s Major Update

Among other changes, players will see improvements in magazines, including more magazine capacities across a wide range of weapons, like shotguns and light machine guns. And for those who are looking for “a side of flair with their sidearms”, developers are also working on custom attachments for the M44 hand-cannon. 

Upgraded weapons aren’t the only new gear Battlefield 6 gamers can anticipate with this patch. Season 5 Phase 2 introduces not one, not two, but three new tools. First, there’s the NSW4 Carbine, which comes equipped with subsonic rounds. There’s also a signal jammer, the ADS-17 6GHz, a gadget that allows players to sabotage their opponents by taking down enemy radars and communication devices. And to get from one place to another, there’s the M142 MRAS truck, whose mobile platform offers players the perfect opportunity to pull the trigger on the go. 

This is just some of what the new Battlefield 6 patch has to offer, so it’s clear that next time gamers log on, they will have a lot to dig into. 

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Following the success of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, recently released for the Nintendo Switch 2, it’s not surprising to consider that Nintendo would remake another Zelda title – and soon. But could “soon” already be on its way? According to online speculation, hints of the next Legend of Zelda remake could be right fans’ fingertips. 

Dataminers delving into the Ocarina of Time code discovered two interesting tidbits about what might come next for the iconic Nintendo franchise, although it’s important to note that nothing has been officially announced yet. One piece of information comes from AustinJohnPlays, a YouTuber who posts tips, tutorials, and updates for Nintendo Switch 2 games. According to a recent video on his channel, as he was exploring the data centered around two upcoming Amiibo figurines of Link and Zelda, he discovered something more. 

It all centers around dialogue. Evidently, when Link is wearing a certain mask, the NPCs he encounters are rather put off by it, if not downright alarmed. Some characters refer to the mask as “otherworldly” and “strange”, while Kakariko Village gravekeeper Dampé says looking at the mask makes him “feel weird”. Although there are no hints as to what the mask looks like, or what these dialogue options actually point toward, it’s definitely intriguing. 

It’s possible that these hidden dialogue options point toward a Majora’s Mask remake. The direct sequel to the original Ocarina of Time, the game follows a young Link as he explores the realm of Termina, where he is tasked with the child-friendly mission of preventing the moon from crashing into the earth. Link collects a variety of masks throughout the game, which enable him to transform into creatures like a Deku or a Goron. He also encounters a Skull Kid wearing the titular mask, which is a little – well, otherworldly and strange. 

Nintendo’s Next ‘Zelda’ Remake Might Be Hiding in ‘Ocarina of Time’

Now, all this could mean is simply that Nintendo is also planning on releasing a Skull Kid Amiibo to join the Link and Zelda already on the way by late 2027, without releasing any further Majora’s Mask content. But it could also mean that a remake of the game could be on the way sometime in the next two years. 

But that’s not all. Dataminers have also potentially uncovered a DLC for Ocarina of Time, per @OatmealDome on X. They posted a series of tweets that indicated there is data in the game for Master Quest, which could refer to the additional content for the original. Master Quest for the Ocarina of Time 1998 gave players a remixed version of the game that presented a greater challenge. 

Again, nothing has been officially confirmed by Nintendo, but considering the success of the remake, more Legend of Zelda content is far more likely than otherwise. 

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PlayStation Plus just revealed a new wave of titles coming to the game catalog throughout the rest of November 2026 and this drop includes some big titles that many players will be excited to jump into.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach HEadlines The November PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Update

In addition to a few monthly games to add to their libraries, PlayStation Plus subscribers also gain access to a large library of titles that they can access at any items. Similar to Xbox Game Pass, these titles do rotate from time to time with new additions and removals.

This month, PlayStation Plus has an impressive list of new games for subscribers to check out. The headliner is Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. This 2025 title is just as weird as any other Kojima game, but it still is a massive hit that appealed to a lot gamers.

“Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Join Sam for the next chapter of his journey as he attempts to connect Australia to the Chiral Network. Navigate a living environment through day and night cycles, natural disasters including earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires, and Timefall – a rain that instantly ages everything it touches. To traverse this dangerous landscape, you’ll need to build new types of infrastructure, master specialised equipment, and confront (or evade) the otherworldly creatures that roam the fractured world.”

In addition to Death Stranding 2, some of the other big highlights include Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and Soul Reaver 2 for Premium subscribers.

Here is the full list of titles included in the upcoming drop:

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | PS5
• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | PS5, PS4
  • Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be available November 24 in the US, the UK and Japan.
• Atomfall | PS5, PS4
• Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake | PS5
• Trepang2 | PS5
  • Trepang2 will be available November 24 in the US and the UK.
• MotoGP 26 | PS5
  • MotoGP 26 will be available November 24 in the US and the UK.
• Hell Let Loose | PS5
  • Hell Let Loose will be available tomorrow, November 11 in the US, the UK and November 12 in Japan.
• Cricket 26 – The Official Game of the Ashes | PS5, PS4
  • Cricket 26 – The Official Game of the Ashes will be available November 24 in the US and the UK.

PlayStation Plus Premium

• Soul Reaver 2 | PS5, PS4
• Freedom Wars Remastered | PS5, PS4

That should cover the full list of offerings arriving between now and the end of November. More information about the December content drop will arrive in a handful of weeks.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more PlayStation Plus news and updates as additional changes arrive with future rotations.

The full PlayStation Plus November lineup will be available to play from November 17, unless otherwise noted.

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Grand Theft Auto 6 is less than two weeks away from finally launching and Sony is making another pitch for why the PS5 and PS5 Pro are the place to play the upcoming Rockstar Games title.

Grand Theft Auto 6 PS5 Features

Grand Theft Auto 6 will only be available on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles at launch and the teams behind each console are currently make their pitches to gamers to try to push as many players as possible to check on the biggest release of the year on their hardware.

Sony has been bragging that the PS5 is the best place to play GTA 6 since the title’s gameplay was first revealed and the team at Sony Interactive Entertainment are maintaining that messaging into the homestretch ahead of the November 19 release date.

A new blog post from SIE details some of the few PS5 and PS5 Pro features that GTA 6 takes advantage of. According to Sony’s post, Rockstar Games has developed Grand Theft Auto VI from the ground up to harness the power of the PlayStation 5 to create a stunning experience, with action-packed gameplay that brings the vast and rich world of Leonida to life.

The new PS5 Features promotional video brags about PS5 players’ability to:

• Feel the tension with adaptive triggers
• Immerse yourself with Tempest 3D audio
• Experience the world with haptic feedback
• Listen closer with integrated speaker
• Get into the action with fast loading

The trailer once again closes with the claim that GTA 6 “Plays best on PS.”

Grand Theft Auto VI for PS5 uses the DualSense wireless controller’s integrated speakers, haptics, and adaptive triggers that are fully used across the game and are adjustable via accessibility settings.

“All in-game sounds take full advantage of Tempest 3D Audio for highly accurate audio positioning, while load times are improved with PS5’s ultra high-speed SSD, making Grand Theft Auto VI play best on PlayStation 5 consoles.”

Additional enhancements are also found on PlayStation 5 Pro, which offers breathtaking visuals, improved clarity through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and ray-traced shadows.

Pre-loading is now available at the PlayStation Store for gamers who purchase the title digitally for their PS5 or PS5 Pro. The title already earned the ranking of most pre-ordered game in the history of PlayStation Store.

Be sure to check back soon for a ton of additional GTA 6 news, updates, and guides as the launch date approaches.

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles.

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Hype for the upcoming GTA 6, which comes out next week, seems to be growing by the minute. Excited fans are already taking precautions on social media to avoid spoilers, wondering whether there will be an online multiplayer option, and when players can start preloading. In fact, the anticipation is even spreading beyond gaming circles. 

The Greensboro, North Carolina police department took to their X account recently to share how much they were looking forward to GTA 6 coming out. “GTA 6 needs to hurry up and get here so y’all can stay home and let us catch a break,” they joked in the post. 

GTA 6 needs to hurry up and get here so y'all can stay at home and let us catch a break.

— Greensboro Police Department (@GSO_Police) November 6, 2026

The post attracted over 300 comments, including from the GTA Wiki account, which posted a GIF of a police car and wrote, “Just drive faster.” Another user playfully encouraged the department to just be honest if they wanted to play the game, too. Someone else appealed to the studio itself, saying, “Rockstar, the department is counting on you for a quiet day.” 

And the Greensboro police department certainly isn’t the only one getting in on the fun. Across the pond in the United Kingdom, the Derbyshire Police Department also joked about the rapidly approaching GTA 6 launch. After pulling someone over for dangerous driving, Derbyshire police acknowledged that thirteen years is a long wait, but nothing excuses speeding.

“Save that stuff for the streets of Vice City,” they added. 

Police Are Begging for ‘GTA 6’ to Come Out Already, and Their Reason Is Hilarious

Along with police departments worldwide anticipating the game, a finance-focused content creator shared how playing it could actually save people money. Mark Tillbury, a self-made millionaire, pointed out in a recent video that players who stay home to play GTA 6 could avoid spending money on going out instead. 

Rockstar Games also shared over 30 new screenshots from the game, offering fans a glimpse of the new main characters, Jason and Lucia, along with Vice City itself, the skyline glittering like a jeweled tapestry. The developer posted a link to the screenshot gallery on their X account, with a reminder that fans are so very close to getting this long-awaited game. “See you in Leonida on November 19.” 

GTA gamers flooded the post with enthusiastic comments, appreciating how good the game looks. “This is art,” one user said simply. Alongside a screenshot overlooking what appears to be the Vice City skyline, with Jason and Lucia on a hill, someone else enthused, “This shot is stunning.” Another focused on Lucia herself, sharing a couple of screenshots of the character and writing, “Bro LOOK AT HER.” 

With just over a week left to go before the November 19 release date, it’s safe to say that excitement for GTA 6 will only grow as the day gets closer. 

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TMNT: Splintered Fate has a huge content drop this week, including a Trench Coat Pack paid DLC and a massive free update for all players focused on the co-op gameplay experience.

TMNT: Splintered Fate Details All the Changes in Co-Op Update

First off, players have the option to purchase the new premium DLC and unlock access to the Trench Coat Pack. This cosmetic DLC includes trench coats for everyone, including the game’s DLC characters.

The more exciting part of this week’s content drop for many fans though is the Shell Squad co-op update. Whether you’re running local couch co-op or matching up with internet friends or strangers, every co-op session now unlocks exclusive, co-op-specific powers and artifacts. These are designed to enhance teamwork and collaboration

Here is a list of all the additions in this big update:

• 24x new co-op powers (3 per power tree). Examples:
  • Passing the Torch – The first player you touch while affected by Rapid Fire also gains its effects, for as long as you have Rapid Fire active.
  • Shared Warmth – When a player consumes a Splinter’s Revive, heal all players.
  • Chain Reaction – Players’ Specials have a chance to trigger a Chain Lightning, dealing Utrom damage per link.
• 8x new co-op tools (1 per power tree). Examples:
  • Bubble Trouble – Spawn a bubble on you and the farthest player. The bubble deals Water damage and Freezes enemies, and grants bonus Water damage to players.
  • Tether Beam – Tether to the closest player. Enemies caught in the beam will take Utrom damage every second.
  • Shadow Pact – Grant yourself and the closest player a Dark Shell. Each enemy defeated extends it.
• 8x new co-op masteries (1 per character). Examples:
  • Donatello – When using your Tool, the closest player becomes invulnerable.
  • Raphael – When any player lands a critical hit, they have a chance to Multi-crit instead.
  • Michelangelo – When using your Special, you and the closest player gain a Torrent Strike stack.
  • Leonardo – When activating your Special, the closest player gains Light Shell.
• Additional updates and improvements:
  • Improved flame visuals
  • Character swapping in Online Multiplayer and Couch Co-op matches
  • Improved Lucky Dice communication

This update is a serious game changer for fans of co-op and it will be very interesting to see if this keeps the community engaged and potentially manages to bring in a new audience. Splintered Fate originally released back in 2023, but the game has been going strong since then and manages to maintain a solid fanbase thanks to its iconic IP and addictive gameplay loop.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more TMNT: Splintered Fate news and updates.

TMNT: Splintered Fate is available now PC, mobile devices, and consoles.

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Bungie’s extraction shooter is making another play to pull in new players with a Marathon free to play week arriving at the start of Season 3.

Marathon OPen Play Week Coming December 8-December 15

The next era of Marathon kicks off on December 8 with the start of the Symbiosis update. This is a major update for the game and includes phase one of the permanent PvE game mode.

To help celebrate Season 3 and attract some Marathon-curious gamers, Bungie is hoping another Open Play Week that will invite anyone to check out the experience free of charge.

Bungie shared the news in a new official blog update:

“Just like we did at the start of Season 2, we want everyone to experience the new content coming to Marathon. It will be the perfect time to invite your friends not only to try the game, but to also help you get some Crew Up rewards.

During the Open Play Week from December 8 until December 15, players will be able to access and experience everything Symbiosis has to offer, including the new Expeditions PvE game mode, the new Bishop shell, the updated Perimeter map, and all the new gear and rewards. If you choose to purchase Marathon after Open Play Week is over, you will keep all the items and progression unlocked.”

Gamers who check out the game during Open Play Week and decide to commit to Destiny will need to purchase a copy of the game once the free to play window expires. It should be very interesting to see if the free to play promotion along with the big updates and changes help drive more players into the community this December.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Marathon and Bungie news and updates.

Marathon is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

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Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek officially arrives on Magic Arena on November 10 and the new set’s launch kicks off an exciting series of November events for players to dive into.

Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Is Available Now on Magic Arena

After months of teasers and waiting, it’s finally time for Magic: The Gathering players to dive into the latest Universes Beyond set. Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek is available on Magic Arena now and players can start ripping open packs, playing through drafts, and updating their constructed decks with new, Star Trek-themed abilities.

Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek releases on Magic Arena with an array of new achievements that allow players to earn prizes for playing with the set. As always, there will be a new Mastery Pass and Set Mastery tracks available, as well.

The first Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Arena Direct will fire up this weekend. From November 13–22, you can face off against other players in Best-of-One matches of Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Sealed, and maybe take home some prizes for a strong performance. Three to six wins will be good for gems and MTG Arena packs, while seven wins will earn you a Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Collector Booster box, while supplies last.

Additionally, there will be Qualifier Play-In events and Qualifier Weekend events. Qualifier Play-In events are single-day tournaments in which players compete to earn invitations to that month’s Qualifier Weekend events. Qualifier Weekend events are two-day events in which eligible players compete for invitations to upcoming Arena Championship events.

• November 14: Best-of-One Qualifier Play-In
• November 20: Best-of-Three Qualifier Play-In
• November 21–22: Qualifier Weekend

Players can check out all of those upcoming events as they work through the new set and make their way up the ranked ladder to earn special rewards when the month comes to a close.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates as the Star Trek set launch continues to play out.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek set is available now digitally through Magic Arena and the global tabletop launch will follow on November 13.

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With the Grand Theft Auto VI preload now live, a new PS5 datamine has players wondering when they might get to explore Vice City with friends. So, is GTA 6 going to have online multiplayer, and is there a release date yet? Here’s what dataminers found and what we know so far.

Is GTA 6 Going to Have Online Multiplayer?

GTA 6 is going to be single-player only at launch on November 19, 2026. Since its announcement, Rockstar has consistently described the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release as a “single player experience,” and there’s still no official GTA 6 Online release date or window.

In fact, Rockstar has yet to even officially announce an online mode for Grand Theft Auto VI. However, a recent GTA 6 PS5 datamine may have given us our first clue about the much-anticipated multiplayer mode. On November 9, PlayStation Game Size reported finding three entries in the PlayStation database tied to Grand Theft Auto VI:

• "intentType": "joinSession"
• "intentType": "launchActivity"
• "intentType": "launchMultiplayerActivity"

Grand Theft Auto VI supports :

intentType": "joinSession"
intentType": "launchActivity"
intentType": "launchMultiplayerActivity"

— PlayStation Game Size (@PlaystationSize) November 9, 2026

Those entries point to PS5 features that let you jump into an activity or join a session. The multiplayer entry is the one that particularly stands out, since it suggests there could be a way to launch an online activity separately from Jason and Lucia’s story.

Popular Rockstar dataminer TexFunz2 has also suggested that players might be able to install the story and multiplayer separately. That said, at the time of writing, no a GTA 6 online mode has not been confirmed. But datamine files suggest it could get multiplayer support in the future.

Is There a GTA 6 Online Release Date?

As of November 10, 2026, Rockstar Games and Take-Two haven’t announced a GTA 6 Online release date or window. November 19 is when Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take-Two’s November earnings release lists that same date for the game and gives no launch timing for a new online mode.

If you’ve seen 2027 mentioned for a GTA 6 online release date, that comes from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy. In a September interview with Bloomberg, Clancy said he’d spoken with Rockstar and expected an even bigger bump in viewership the following year when multiplayer launches. However, 2027 is a window Clancy “expected” and not a date Rockstar has announced or confirmed.

What Has Take-Two Said About GTA Online?

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked in February what would happen to the current version of GTA Online once GTA 6 came out. He said he had “every reason to believe we’ll continue to support GTA Online,” pointing to the players who still show up when Rockstar adds new content.

Take-Two went a step further at its September shareholder meeting and said support would continue after GTA 6 launches. So if you want to play GTA with friends on November 19, you’ll still be able to jump into the existing GTA Online. For Vice City, November 19 is when you can start Jason and Lucia’s story.

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Many Dungeons and Dragons players now preparing characters for their upcoming Azeroth-themed adventures or campaigns and for a limited-time they can claim a faction-specific character backdrop on D&D Beyond.

D&D Beyond Releases Free Horde and Alliance Character Backdrops

Although lots of Dungeons and Dragons players still make their character sheets with a paper in pencil like in the original days of the game, there are also plenty of digital tools available to help with that process. D&D Beyond’s character sheets add another layer of customization to the character management process by allowing players to apply different art backdrops that they have access to through the platform.

Most D&D Beyond character backdrops unlock as part of another purchase or are included in the subscriber monthly content drops, but the latest additions can be claimed for free by anyone who has a D&D Beyond account.

To help celebrate the upcoming launch and the pre-release window for Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft, D&D Beyond has released a faction quiz that results in players gaining the ability to unlock a faction-specific WoW character backdrop.

Players who want to claim the Horde or Alliance (or both) character backdrops should visit the “For the Horde or Alliance?” quiz and complete the activity. At the end of the activity, players will find a screen that includes their quiz results and the option to claim their reward. Players can control which result they get by using their WoW knowledge to strategically answer the questions that are leading toward the faction of their preference.

Once the backdrop has been claimed, players can visit a character, click their portrait, and then select Change Sheet Appearance. From here, players can click Backdrop and find all the backdrops they have access to. Towards the bottom there will be a WOW BACKDROPS section that includes either (or both) of the Azeroth themed backdrops. It is possible to claim both backdrops by completing the quiz twice with different answers.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons and World of Warcraft news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and similar online services. The Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion releases November 17, 2026.

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Customers who got their physical copies of GTA 6 early have revealed six new screenshots from the game. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S code-in-a-box editions of Grand Theft Auto VI each feature three different screenshots on the back.

GTA 6 Physical edition reveals new screenshots

We’re now just nine days away from the launch of GTA 6, and the excitement has gone through the roof for the Rockstar Games title. Players are so hyped that they’re losing their minds over new screenshots featured on the back of the game’s box.

Players who got the GTA 6 physical edition early have posted photos of both the PS5 and Xbox boxes and have revealed never-before-seen screenshots. Interestingly, both versions of the game have different images on their packaging. Xbox for example, features Lucia holding a shotgun over her shoulder, an aerial shot of Vice City, and Jason loading a pistol.

The GTA 6 PS5 box, on the other hand, features Lucia pointing a pistol at the screen, an aerial shot of a plane over the ocean, and Jason leaning against a car. And yes, players are so excited for Grand Theft Auto VI that even blurry screenshots on the back of a box are enough to get them hyped. Hey, we totally get it!

GTA 6 PS5 Pro and Xbox Features Listed on the Box

On top of the new GTA 6 screenshots, the physical editions list a few features for PS5 and Xbox. Here’s what’s listed on each box.

• PS5 — PS5 Pro Enhanced and DualSense features
• Xbox Series X|S — Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

What Comes in the GTA 6 Physical Edition?

The physical edition comes with a download code and a double-sided A3 poster. So if you’re picking up a boxed copy for your shelf, there’s also something you can hang on your wall. You’ll still need to redeem the code and download the game before you can play.

If you’ve been zooming in on photos of the box to get a better look at Vice City, at least you won’t have to squint much longer. Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19.

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