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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 17h

Battlefield 6 has exclusive bonuses for PlayStation 5 players.

Featuring:

- Extra Tier Skips in Battle Passes with the ‘Battlefield Pro’ token

- Extended 2XP events

- Bonus XP when playing in a party with other PS5 PlayStation Plus subscribers

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 17h

Resident Evil Requiem pre-orders will start on October 29th

Capcom will also be releasing a video celebrating the Resident Evil franchise at the same time (note: no new Resident Evil Requiem gameplay will be shown)

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 19h

MachineGames is teasing their upcoming game in the image celebrating its 15th anniversary 👀

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

Battlefield 6 might be popular right now…

How long did you have to wait?

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

🎮 NEXT WEEK ON XBOX 🎮

New Games for October 13th to 17th:

• Keeper (GP)
• NASCAR 25
• BALL x PIT
• Ember Knights: Heroes of the Nexus Edition
• KAKU – Ancient Seal
• STARBITES
• Blood West

Are you picking up any of these games?

news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

The Outer Worlds 2 preload is now available for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

• Xbox Series X|S: 79.49 GB

• PC: 77.30 GB

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

Source:

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https://time.com/collections/best-inventions-2025/7318306/xbox-rog-ally-x/

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

The ROG Xbox Ally X has made TIME’s list of the Best Inventions of 2025.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

Bye Sweet Carole - Launch Trailer

Experience a haunting hand-drawn adventure as Bye Sweet Carole brings classic animation to life in this atmospheric narrative-horror game.

Available Now on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5! 🌹

Physical for PS5 & Switch is out on Oct 21

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

Invincible VS | Cecil Reveal Trailer | NYCC 2025

The Invincible VS Closed Alpha is coming later this year. More details soon.

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

Yooka-Replaylee | Official Launch Trailer

Out Now on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and Steam!

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

MachineGames Anniversary Update Trailer – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The free update celebrating Machine Games' 15th anniversary

The update contains three main additions:
• New Game+
• Brand new ending sequence
• The iconic Cairo outfit
• Voice language select

Available tomorrow!

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

Riders Republic: Play for Free from October 9–13!

Play for free from October 9th to October 13th, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Ubisoft Connect.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 1d

A Minecraft Movie 2 is officially in the works.

It will be released in theaters on July 23rd, 2027.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Xbox Game Pass for PC is getting 3 games today.

• Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II Enhanced Editions

• Heroes of Might and Magic II Gold

• Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

⭐️ Battlefield 6 | Review Roundup ⭐️

10 - Digitec
9.5 - ButWhyTho
9.5 - Critical Hits
9 - ZTGD
9 - PSX Brasil
9 - WellPlayed
9 - Game Rant
9 - PCGamesN
8.5 - GameGrin
8 - VGC
8 - CGM
8 - Gamespot
8 - TheGamer
8 - Eurogamer
8 - TechRaptor
8 - Screen Rant
8 - GamesRadar

MC: 83

OC: 85

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Details:

www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/r...

The Season 16 is coming!

Season 16 of Riders Republic launches on October 8, introducing the all-new Dirt Bike and exciting new features for the Park Creator!

www.ubisoft.com

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Season 16 of Riders Republic is finally available today, bringing dirt bikes to the game.

The update also introduces some significant improvements to the Park Creator, providing players with more tools and creative freedom.

These improvements include the ability to color and customize objects.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

More details:

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will have Open Matchmaking with minimal skill consideration as the default for Black Ops 7 Multiplayer.

In other words, Skill Based Matchmaking won’t be on by default.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

🎮 FREE PLAY DAYS 🆓

This week's Free Play Days Games:

• Grounded 2
• Riders Republic
• AEW: Fight Forever
• Dovetail Games Euro Fishing
• Kingdom Two Crowns
• Under The Waves

Are you excited to play any of these games this weekend?

VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Call of Duty: Warzone Combat Pack will be available for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers (Essential, Core, Standard, Premium, PC, or Ultimate tiers) on October 15.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Battlefield 6 multiplayer reviews embargo lifts October 9 at 8am PT / 11am ET.

No campaign reviews until October 10 at 8am PT.

Battlefield 6 launches October 10 at 8am PT.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Minecraft Pack - Launch Trailer

Race as Steve, Alex, or Creeper in the new Minecart vehicle, cruise through a Minecraft-themed course.

The Minecraft Festival from Oct 9th at 8:00pm (ET) until Oct 12th at 7:59pm (ET) and earn exclusive items like decals and titles.

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VGT Gaming News @vgtgamingnews.bsky.social · 2d

Fallout Day 2025 Broadcast set for October 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST

The Broadcast will feature the latest news about existing Fallout games, community celebrations, and upcoming fan events.