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Driveclub, the PS4 racing game released by Evolution Studios in 2014, now runs natively on Windows through the fan project DriveClub Recomp.

Relevant entries in EIDR indicate that the runtime for "Sonic the Hedgehog 4" may be around two hours. This information has not yet been officially confirmed by the filmmakers and should not be considered the final locked runtime. The entry lists an "approximate duration" of PT2H0M, or 120 minutes. The record was created on July 15, 2026, updated the following day, and attracted little attention in the months since.

Philippe Morin, co-founder of Red Barrels, reflects on the early days of "Outlast." The game struggled to secure funding and failed to find a publisher, yet it reached 400,000 copies in sales just five months after release, achieving the team's original first-year target ahead of schedule.

The PS1 business simulation game 'Drugstore', originally released in 1998, has now been ported to PS5 and Switch 2, available via the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. This marks the first time players in North America and Europe can purchase the title from local stores, although this version does not include English or other Western languages, with all text remaining in Japanese.

Digital Foundry has completed technical testing of the Metaphor: ReFantazio Nintendo Switch 2 demo. The current version uses a temporal anti-aliasing-based image reconstruction solution, with some visual elements reconstructed better than the PS5 version. However, there are suspected display anomalies in TV mode, with the resolution limited to 2560×720 pixels.

BULKHEAD admits that the adjustments made to accelerate progress in "War Dogs" Season 2 were a mistake. In response to player backlash following the update, the team plans to significantly advance the release of Season 3 and some of its content, providing a more complete fresh start experience for the next phase.

The survival action RPG Enshrouded, developed by Keen Games, is now available on PS5. The game has been in Early Access on PC since 2024 and is currently exclusive to the PS5 on consoles, with an Xbox Series X version planned for release in 2027.

A Micromania video game store in Nice, France, was damaged following recent riots, with severe damage to the storefront glass. A photo of an employee named Pierre guarding the entrance has recently gained attention on social media platforms.

Developer Julian Zamora, known as chicanogoth, has revealed early footage of a Resident Evil fan game. He is using the Godot engine to reimagine the new film directed by Zach Cregger as a survival horror game in the style of the original PlayStation.

NPCTalk, an open-source toolkit developed by Universal Modder, is adding dynamic real-time conversations to GTA 5 NPCs. Players can speak directly through their microphone, and the system generates responses based on character personality, surroundings, and current context, delivered using cloned voices that mimic the original performances. The developer states that a free playable version for GTA 5 is expected to launch next week.

The animated sequel to "Smallville" has not yet been officially approved. Lead actor Tom Welling stated that Warner Bros. still needs to agree to let the team use the relevant intellectual property, but participants are still striving to advance the project and remain optimistic about the outcome.

Sony is promoting Grand Theft Auto VI with the tagline "Best Experienced on PS5." Streamer IShowSpeed was influenced by this slogan while watching the game's release trailer and explicitly stated that he would choose the PS5 platform. Push Square commented that Sony's PS5 marketing campaign for the title is already showing results.

The free demo for Hitbox Entertainment's first game, "Let the Ball Fly!", has surpassed 500,000 downloads. The full version is scheduled to launch on Steam in Q4 2026. Specific release date and pricing have not yet been announced, and the demo remains available for free download until the official launch.

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser recently recalled that Red Dead Redemption faced multiple near-cancellations during development, and Bully experienced similar challenges. Both titles, which later became key flagship games for Rockstar, did not have smooth sailing from the start.

Bloober Team aims to continue releasing physical editions of its games for as long as conditions allow. CEO Piotr Babieno believes that boxed and collector's editions not only contain the game itself but also foster an emotional connection between players, the work, and the development team—a bond that digital purchases cannot fully replace.

Pokémon and Santa Cruz Skateboards have launched a Pokémon Trading Card Game-themed blind box skateboard series to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. The series sold out rapidly on both official websites after its October 17 release, with resale prices reaching up to $1,000 within approximately 24 hours.

To celebrate its third anniversary, "Pokémon Sleep" has partnered with Japanese bedding brand Showa Nishikawa to release official collaborative products. The series includes two pillows featuring Snorlax and Bewear, designed with input from sleep consultants.

Nintendo admitted to underestimating market demand for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and is currently restocking game software and special edition hardware as quickly as possible. Demand significantly exceeded the company's prior expectations after pre-orders opened.

A recent wedding video has sparked heated discussion on social media. At the ceremony, a Chinese bride presented her groom with an ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 graphics card, moving him to tears upon unwrapping the gift.

The untitled Star Wars spin-off film involving Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi has been put on hold again. He and screenwriter Tony McNamara will temporarily shelve the project to collaborate on other ventures. The film is no longer a priority for the two creators.