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Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · Feb 20

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Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 15m

Facets of a player's personality can sometimes be gleaned from the awesome games they play!

What Your Most-Played Video Game Says About You

Facets of a player's personality can sometimes be gleaned from the awesome games they play!

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 1h

Gamers looking for a dashing new controller for their PlayStation 5 might want to consider marking October 20 on their calendars. bit.ly/4pS0Oai

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 1h

Battlefield 6 aims to go back to the franchise's roots, and thanks to this one feature, the return to form is made quite clear.

Battlefield 6 Has Something in Common With 3 of the Last 6 Battlefield Games

Battlefield 6 aims to go back to the franchise's roots, and thanks to this one feature, the return to form is made quite clear.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 1h

These games force players to think about their shots before they fire the gun.

Shooter Games Where Every Bullet Fired Feels Important

These games force players to think about their shots before they fire the gun.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 2h

These open-world games stand out from the crowded genre by offering innovative mechanics that players can't find anywhere else.

Open-World Games That Have Unique Mechanics You Haven't Seen Anywhere Else

These open-world games stand out from the crowded genre by offering innovative mechanics that players can't find anywhere else.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 2h

Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox Game Pass, but you should still hold off on canceling the service. bit.ly/3KyOMCL

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 2h

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers now have three more SNES titles to play, including a game officially released outside Japan for the first time.

Nintendo Switch Online Shadowdrops Three SNES Games

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers now have three more SNES titles to play, including a game officially released outside Japan for the first time.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 3h

While plenty of RPGs have been announced for 2025 and beyond, these upcoming role-playing games are especially exciting.

Upcoming New RPGs For 2025 & Beyond

While plenty of RPGs have been announced for 2025 and beyond, these upcoming role-playing games are especially exciting.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 3h

Persona 5 Royal is getting its own line of fancy alcoholic drinks with designs based on four of the game's most popular thieves.

Persona 5 Royal Introduces Fancy Alcoholic Drinks

Persona 5 Royal is getting its own line of fancy alcoholic drinks with designs based on four of the game's most popular thieves.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 4h

One person playing Baby Steps discovers that gamers can unlock a secret cutscene, but they'll need to skip all of the other ones in order to do so.

Baby Steps Has a Secret Cutscene You Can Only See By Skipping All the Other Ones

One person playing Baby Steps discovers that gamers can unlock a secret cutscene, but they'll need to skip all of the other ones in order to do so.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 4h

Fields of Mistria reveals its new roadmap, detailing what updates are coming to the game, and highlights a 1.0 version release window.

Stardew Valley-Like Game Fields of Mistria Reveals Updated Roadmap

Fields of Mistria reveals its new roadmap, detailing what updates are coming to the game, and highlights a 1.0 version release window.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 5h

Bungie releases a major new update for Destiny 2, addressing issues, providing buffs to class abilities, and adding a new exotic mission.

Major Destiny 2 Update Buffs Class Abilities and Adds Heliostat Exotic Mission

Bungie releases a major new update for Destiny 2, addressing issues, providing buffs to class abilities, and adding a new exotic mission.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 5h

An industry insider report claims Ubisoft canceled an Assassin's Creed game that would see players fight the Ku Klux Klan due to backlash concerns.

Rumor: Canceled Assassin's Creed Game Would Have Players Face the KKK

An industry insider report claims Ubisoft canceled an Assassin's Creed game that would see players fight the Ku Klux Klan due to backlash concerns.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 6h

Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, receives a promising update that has many fans extremely excited. bit.ly/4oc2xWp

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 6h

New marketing survey results reveal surprising gaming habits, showing that most people aren't buying very many new games anymore.

Report Claims to Reveal How Often People Buy New Games

New marketing survey results reveal surprising gaming habits, showing that most people aren't buying very many new games anymore.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 6h

A new update for Diablo 4 is now live, bringing balance adjustments, bug fixes, gameplay improvements, and more to Season 10, Infernal Chaos.

Diablo 4 Reveals Patch Notes for October 7 Update

A new update for Diablo 4 is now live, bringing balance adjustments, bug fixes, gameplay improvements, and more to Season 10, Infernal Chaos.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 7h

A Battlefield 6 dev reassures fans about the game's servers being ready for launch day as the hotly anticipated shooter nears its release date.

Battlefield 6 Dev Comments on Preparing Servers for Launch Day

A Battlefield 6 dev reassures fans about the game's servers being ready for launch day as the hotly anticipated shooter nears its release date.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 7h

A video game market report states that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold quite well within its first three months of availability.

Nintendo Switch 2 Reaches Impressive Three-Month Milestone

A video game market report states that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold quite well within its first three months of availability.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 8h

Though World of Warcraft has not revealed it yet, evidence suggests Patch 11.2.7 is bringing back a forgotten character many fans have hoped to see.

Forgotten World of Warcraft Character Could Be Returning in Patch 11.2.7

Though World of Warcraft has not revealed it yet, evidence suggests Patch 11.2.7 is bringing back a forgotten character many fans have hoped to see.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 8h

Fortnite gives players a first look at a variety of Halloween skins and cosmetics making their debut during the game's annual Fortnitemares event.

Fortnite Reveals First Look at New Halloween Skins

Fortnite gives players a first look at a variety of Halloween skins and cosmetics making their debut during the game's annual Fortnitemares event.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 9h

Thursday, October 30 will mark the unfortunate end of an era for EA because FIFA 23 servers are shutting down. bit.ly/4h1On7H

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 9h

WWE 2K25's latest update includes files that indicate the upcoming return of wrestler Brock Lesnar.

WWE 2K25 Bringing Brock Lesnar Back

WWE 2K25's latest update includes files that indicate the upcoming return of wrestler Brock Lesnar.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 10h

Niantic is gearing Pokemon GO up for a big Halloween event in 2025, revealing the details and unlocks for the second part of the celebration.

Pokemon GO Reveals Part 2 Content for Halloween 2025 Event

Niantic is gearing Pokemon GO up for a big Halloween event in 2025, revealing the details and unlocks for the second part of the celebration.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 10h

Microsoft reveals new Xbox Design Lab options based on The Outer Worlds 2, just a few weeks ahead of the game's highly anticipated launch.

Xbox Design Lab Adds New Controllers Based on The Outer Worlds 2

Microsoft reveals new Xbox Design Lab options based on The Outer Worlds 2, just a few weeks ahead of the game's highly anticipated launch.

Game Rant @gamerant.bsky.social · 11h

Fans of Shadow the Hedgehog are excited to learn about a new trademark filed by Sonic company Sega which seems to hint at a remake or a new game.

Rumor: Sega Trademark Could Be Teasing New Shadow the Hedgehog Project

Fans of Shadow the Hedgehog are excited to learn about a new trademark filed by Sonic company Sega which seems to hint at a remake or a new game.