The Journal
Release guides, honest reviews and the business behind the games you play.
Luma Island on Xbox: Modes, Multiplayer, and What Families Should Know
Luma Island arrives on Xbox Series X|S December 2 with three play modes and up to four-player cross-platform…
GTA VI on Xbox Cloud Gaming: November 19 Launch and Setup Guide
GTA VI is scheduled for Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19. Here is what Xbox One and Series…
FragPunk: Farlands Early Access: A Delivery PvPvE Guide for New Players
FragPunk: Farlands enters Global Early Access on PC and console. Here is what the delivery-focused PvPvE loop means…
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.