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Everything we know about Minecraft's new dimension

The Sift will be Minecraft's fourth dimension in 2027: dates, Java and Bedrock, Dungeons II, and what is still unknown. Plus a short recap of the rest of September's Minecraft Live.

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Indie game of the week: Absolum

Absolum brings back classic brawler punch and folds in roguelite structure: branching runs and two-player co-op. Our indie pick of the week.

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Frozen Trail in ARC Raiders: map, Frigate, and Amplified Weapons (Oct 8)

Embark’s biggest update since launch: Pendola Pass, three new ARC machines, Outpost, fifteen Amplified Weapons, and a Reward Pass on October 8.

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ARC Raiders free to play October 8–12 alongside Frozen Trail

Embark opens the full game for four days on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, timed with the Frozen Trail update and Pendola Pass.

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Best Minecraft Java servers in 2026

Long-running multiplayer servers that still fill up: minigames, MMORPG, prisons, and Java community legends. IP, vibe, and who each one is for.

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The Sims 4: where to start and what to buy

Free base game, 100+ packs to choose from: where to start, which expansions are worth it, and where to buy on PC or console without overspending.

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Indie game of the week: BOMBANANA!

Three-player bomb defusal co-op: in BOMBANANA! three monkeys with incomplete information have to talk (or yell) before everything blows up. Our indie pick of the week on Steam.

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Metroid: where to start and what to buy

Metroid guide 2026: saga order, 2D and Prime arcs, what to play on Switch, and what to buy (Dread, NSO, Remastered, Beyond, Ravenous on Switch 2).

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EA Play: Standard and Pro

EA Play and EA Play Pro in 2026: prices in Spain, catalog, trials, discounts, and when Game Pass is enough or it's worth paying separately.

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Best incremental games in 2026

A curated pick of ten PC incrementals and idle games: recent Steam hits, Reddit staples, and loops the community keeps recommending.

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Indie game of the week: Wanderburg

A bullet-heaven castle on wheels: in Wanderburg you devour villages, slot modules, and grow every run. Our indie pick of the week in Early Access.

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Nintendo Direct 9 Sep 2026: every announcement

Full recap of the 9 September 2026 Nintendo Direct: Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, Persona 6, Stellar Blade, Monster Hunter Wilds, and 50+ games.

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Zelda Direct 8 Sep 2026: Ocarina gameplay, movie, concerts

Recap of the 8 September 2026 Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 (5 Nov 2026), Zelda Notes app, amiibo, the live-action movie (30 Apr 2027), and tour dates.

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State of Play 3 Sep 2026: dates and highlights

Sony’s 3 September 2026 State of Play recap: FF VII Revelation (8 Apr 2027), Until Dawn 2, Metro 2039, Maneater 2, and 30+ trailers and reveals.

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Two Nintendo Directs 8–9 Sep 2026: Zelda and full showcase

Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on 8 September and the main Nintendo Direct on 9 September 2026: UK start times, how long each show runs, and where to watch live.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming hour limits on Game Pass: only 5, 10, or 15 per month

From November 2026: 5, 10, or 15 cloud hours per month on Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. Extra hours on the Microsoft Store and what changes for Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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On the radar: Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom brings the samurai saga back on September 4, 2026 for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC: what it is, Europe pricing, and editions.

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Pokémon: where to start and what to buy

Generations, remakes, Legends, and spin-offs: we map the Pokémon series on Switch, which edition to pick, and where to jump in for 2026.

10 min read
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Grand Theft Auto: where to start and what to buy

From Vice City to Leonida: we map the GTA series, what to buy in 2026, packs, remasters, and where to jump in before VI.

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Indie game of the week: Servant of the Lake

A surreal point-and-click in the Vanderboom mansion: Servant of the Lake mixes domestic chores, alchemy, and family secrets. Our indie pick of the week.

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On the radar: Marvel's Wolverine

Brutal narrative action exclusive to PS5 on September 15, 2026: what it is, Europe pricing, editions, and pre-order.

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Final Fantasy: where to start and what to buy

Sixteen main games, three VII remakes, and an MMO: we sort the series, which edition to buy, and where to begin in 2026.

6 min read
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PlayStation 5 exclusives in 2026

Which PS5 exclusives you can buy now and what's coming in 2026 and 2027: Ghost of Yōtei, Saros, Wolverine, God of War Laufey, and more.

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Indie game of the week: Future Knight

A 2D shoot ’em up with LCD vibes and absurdist humor: Future Knight mixes Game & Watch, run-and-gun, and a tumor with a mind of its own. Our indie pick of the week.

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The Legend of Zelda: where to start and what to buy

Top-down, third person, NSO, timeline, and where to begin: a guide to nearly forty years of Zelda without drowning in the store.

8 min read
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Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives in 2026

Which Switch 2 exclusives you can buy now and what’s coming in 2026: Mario Kart World, Bananza, Pokopia, Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem, and more.

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Which controller should you buy in 2026?

DualSense, Xbox, 8BitDo, Switch Pro, and pro options: pick the right pad for your console, PC, and budget.

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Resident Evil: where to start and what to buy

With Requiem out now and a sea of remakes, we map the series: where to begin, what to skip, and what to buy in 2026.

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Elden Ring: where to start and what to buy

Elden Ring in 2026: base game, Shadow of the Erdtree, and Tarnished Edition — what to buy first, bundle order, and whether to wait for the new pack.

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Indie game of the week: Spiritstead

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Everything we know about GTA VI

The Extended Look is on YouTube and release is November 19: release date, platforms, Europe pricing.

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PlayStation Plus: Essential, Extra, and Premium

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6 min read
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Best local co-op games for two on the couch in 2026

The best local co-op games for two players with split-screen on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Couples, friends, and the sofa.

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On the radar: Star Wars Zero Company

Clone Wars turn-based tactics on August 27, 2026: what it is, platforms, Europe pricing, and editions.

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On the radar: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

A Plague Tale prequel lands August 27, 2026. Where it fits in the saga, platforms, Europe pricing, and Game Pass.

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Which console should you buy in 2026?

PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, Steam Machine or handheld in 2026: choose by how you play, with official Spain prices in euros and what each ecosystem offers.

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Indie game of the week: Against the Storm

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Kingdom Hearts: where to start and what to buy

With Collection [I~III] on the way and Kingdom Hearts IV announced, we map the series: HD packs, Integrum Masterpiece, and what to buy in 2026.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved is out now

A from-scratch remake of the first Halo on Xbox, PS5, and PC, day one on Game Pass: what it is, Europe pricing, and where the saga goes next.

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Subscriptions: are you actually using what you pay for?

Streaming, music, and Game Pass: we pay for several services every month, but do we really use them? A take on product-as-a-service and money that quietly disappears.

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Game Pass: Essential, Premium, PC, and Ultimate

Game Pass Essential vs Premium vs PC vs Ultimate in 2026: price, day-one games, and cloud hours. Which Xbox subscription fits how you play.

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Halo: where to start and what to buy

With Halo Campaign Evolved already out, we map the series: trilogy, remasters, spin-offs, and where to begin in 2026.

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God of War Laufey dated: February 16, 2027

Santa Monica Studio locks in God of War Laufey for February 16, 2027 on PS5.

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Nintendo Switch Online: plans and Expansion Pack

Individual, Family, and Expansion Pack: what each Nintendo Switch Online plan includes and which one makes sense in 2026.

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Splatoon Raiders is out now

A Switch 2 exclusive for solo play or up to three friends: what it is, Europe pricing, and, never better said, how it looks.

3 min read
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Sony’s saying goodbye to discs: how does it affect us?

From January 2028, new PlayStation games won’t ship on disc. At inLobby we look at what that means for players.

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Xbox Games Showcase 2026: dates and the biggest reveals

Release calendar from June’s showcase: Gears, Fable, Halo, Persona, and more, plus what’s worth keeping an eye on.

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