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Europa Universalis 5 Review: A Grand Strategy Masterpiece

The review across major gaming outlets praises Europa Universalis 5 for its deep grand strategy gameplay, rich historical depth, and polished mechanics. Despite some performance issues on older systems, the game delivers expansive world management, engaging diplomacy, and a satisfying level of strategic complexity that rewards long-term play.

• Europa Universalis 5 review — Rock Paper Shotgun

Nintendo Secures Victory Against Streamer of Unreleased Games

Nintendo successfully sued a streamer who illegally broadcasted unreleased games, highlighting the company’s commitment to protecting intellectual property and ensuring fair competition in the gaming industry.

• Nintendo wins lawsuit against streamer of unreleased games — Eurogamer
• At last, Nintendo is officially letting you buy its music on vinyl outside Japan — Eurogamer
• Nintendo Wins Lawsuit Against Pirate Who Boasted ‘You Might Run a Corporation, But I Run The Streets’ — IGN

Battlefield 6’s Redsec Battle Royale Sparks Excitement and Secrets

Fans of Battlefield 6 have discovered a secret room in the shooting range, while also drawing comparisons to the peak PUBG experience with its new Redsec battle royale mode.

• Battlefield 6’s Redsec battle royale makes me miss peak PUBG — Eurogamer
• Battlefield 6 players have broken into a secret room in the shooting range — Eurogamer
• Rumours and theories swirl as Battlefield 6 players break into a secret room — Eurogamer

Fortnite Introduces Pets, Including a Danceable Banana Puppy

Epic Games announces the addition of pets to Fortnite, including a customizable banana puppy that players can dance with, though changing its color will require purchasing additional units.

• Fortnite is getting pets at last, including a banana puppy you can dance with — Eurogamer
• Fortnite’s adding pets, and changing your invincible banana dog’s colour will require buying another invincible banana dog — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Fortnite Sidekicks Are Here, Epic Confirms You Can Customize the Appearance of Your Pet Just Once and It’s Permanent — IGN

Great Shooters Continue to Attract High-Quality Players

PC Gamer’s articles highlight that players consistently pay for high-quality first-person shooters, demonstrating the enduring appeal of engaging gameplay mechanics.

• The proof is undeniable: People will still pay for great shooters — PC Gamer

Rockstar Accused of Ruthless Union-Busting in UK Games Industry

Rockstar under fire for allegedly firing dozens of employees who tried to form a union, marking ‘the most ruthless act of union busting’ in the UK games industry history.

• Rockstar accused of ‘the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry’ after firing dozens of employees who were allegedly attempting to form a union — PC Gamer

Condemed: Criminal Origins Remastered: Fans Hope for Revival After Steam and Xbox Delisting

Fans of the acclaimed horror game ‘Condemned: Criminal Origins’ are calling for a remaster after it was delisted from Steam and Xbox, hoping the move signals a potential resurgence in its legacy.

• Condemned: Criminal Origins, the best game about beating people to death with a lead pipe I’ve ever played, has been delisted from Steam and Xbox, and fans are hoping that means a remaster is on the way — PC Gamer

Best New Horror Books of 2025: A Spine-Chilling Halloween Reading List

IGN’s curated list highlights the most terrifying and innovative horror titles set to debut in 2025, perfect for Halloween enthusiasts looking to dive into a chilling literary experience.

• These Are the 10 Best New Horror Books of 2025 to Read This Halloween — IGN
• The Outer Worlds 2’s faction writing falls short of Fallout: New Vegas, and how it handles the powerful is key — Rock Paper Shotgun

Japanese Patent Officials Reject Nintendo’s Pokémon Patent Overlap

Japanese patent officials have rejected one of Nintendo’s Pokémon-related patent applications, citing similarity to ARK, Monster Hunter, and especially Pokémon Go. This rejection highlights the challenges Nintendo faces in protecting its intellectual property in a crowded gaming market.

• Japanese patent officials reject one of Nintendo’s Pokémon patent applications for being too similar to ARK, Monster Hunter, and—embarrasingly—Pokémon Go — PC Gamer

Séance of Blake Manor: A Hauntingly Brilliant Halloween Detective Game

Eurogamer praises The Séance of Blake Manor as a standout Halloween title for detective enthusiasts, highlighting its engaging gameplay and immersive mystery-solving experience.

• The Séance of Blake Manor is shaping up to be one of my favourite games this year, and a brilliant Halloween treat for detective fans — Eurogamer
• The hardest part of making Arc Raiders was creating a “meaningful” item meta so that your loot doesn’t just feel like “cash” — Rock Paper Shotgun

US and China Reach One-Year Trade Truce Amid Post-Trump Xi Meeting

Following a high-level meeting between US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, both nations have announced a one-year trade truce. While the agreement does not include discussions on advanced chip technology like Nvidia’s Blackwell, it marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough aimed at stabilizing relations and easing economic tensions.

• ‘On a scale of 0-10… the meeting was a 12’: The US and China have agreed on a one-year trade truce after Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, although Nvidia Blackwell wasn’t on the table — PC Gamer