The Journal
Release guides, honest reviews and the business behind the games you play.
Xbox PC, Web, and Cloud Update: What the Faster Experience Means
Xbox says Insiders can try a PC app that launches up to 60% faster, while web and cloud…
PlayStation Store Black Friday 2026: U.S. Dates, Deals, and Buying Tips
Sony's PlayStation Store Black Friday sale runs November 4-30, with more titles joining November 16. Here is how…
Xbox Game Pass November 2026: Dates, Tiers, and What to Play First
Xbox Wire’s November 3 announcement lists new Game Pass arrivals, tier-specific access, and 13 games leaving November 15.…
Lords of the Fallen II Gets $32 Million Financing: What Players Should Know
CI Games secured a reported $32 million credit facility to complete and self-publish Lords of the Fallen II.…
Nintendo Classics Gets New Updates: What Switch Online Members Should Check
Nintendo has announced new updates for the Nintendo Classics library. Here is how Switch Online members should check…
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla New Game+ Confirmed for November 5: What Players Need to Know
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla New Game+ arrives November 5. Here is what Ubisoft confirmed and what returning players should…
Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC Is Out: What Returning Players Should Do First
Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown expansion is out now. Check the update, save and add-on access before starting.
Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2: What the New Graphics Update Means for Your Worlds
Minecraft is now on Nintendo Switch 2 with brighter graphics. Check your edition, storage and saves before moving…
November 2026 Game Calendar: GTA 6, the Awards Show, and the Four Weeks That Decide the Year
November 2026 at a glance: Golden Joystick winners on the 11th, GTA 6 preload on the 12th, launch…
Phantom Blade Zero Is Out Today: Day-One Scores and the Award Vote That Closes Tomorrow
Phantom Blade Zero launches October 29 on PS5 and PC with 88 on Metacritic. What shipped, what the…