Nintendo Hack, Ghost of Yotei’s Big Win & Next‑Gen Console Rumors

NEWS THIS WEEK

Nintendo Responds to Crimson Collective HackGhost of Yotei is Sony's Best-Selling Title in Europe Since Spider-Man 2PS6 and next Xbox console are both aiming for 2027 release, separate reports claim

RELEASE RADAR

ISOPOD: A WEBBED SPIN-OFF - 21 October 2025 - PCJACKBOX PARTY PACK 11 - 23 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2POWERWASH SIMULATOR 2 - 23 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2ONCE UPON A KATAMARI - 24 October 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and SwitchCHICKEN RUN: EGGSTRACTION - 24 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2

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