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Semir edits and writes at AltChar where he covers the latest news from the video games industry. He also likes to drop an opinion piece about the hot topics here and there. Semir is a PC gamer at heart but loves a short couch session on his console every once in a while.
Semir mainly covers exciting news and rumours from the video games industry, and often writes about Xbox and PlayStation Studios. He also loves writing reviews for the games.
Semir was a gamer from his early childhood. While games like the original Doom and Wolfenstein 3D were his early childhood occupations, he leans more towards addictive strategies, smaller narrative-driven adventures like Pentiment and exploration-focused RPGs these days.
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The Polish studio behind Yet Another Zombie Survivors is back with a brand-new dark fantasy action-platformer. Their next project, Hellreaper, just received its first trailer, and it’s already making waves online.
OCTOBER 8
Well-known hardware insider KeplerL2 claims that Microsoft has scrapped its plans for an in-house Xbox handheld. The device was reportedly cancelled after AMD demanded a 10 million unit commitment to justify a custom SoC, something Microsoft wasn’t willing to risk.
OCTOBER 6
Team Ninja has announced Ninja Gaiden 4: The Two Masters, a major DLC expansion that will bring new weapons, mechanics, and story content in early 2026.
OCTOBER 6
Control Ultimate Edition has received a major free update on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, adding long-requested features, such as unlocked frame-rate, better visuals, new outfits, a Hideo Kojima-voiced mission and more.
OCTOBER 6
EA’s skate. is kicking off its first-ever seasonal update with Season 1: Hesh & Fresh, a 90s-inspired refresh that brings new events, challenges, cosmetics, and brands to San Vansterdam.
OCTOBER 3
Glowmade’s King of Meat may look like a goofy platformer full of skeletons, trolls, and traps (which it is) but it also hides a surprising streak of anti-corporate satire beneath the surface. What could have been just another dungeon runner actually delivers a witty story, excellent voice acting, and a heap of customisation that makes it stand out in a crowded genre.
OCTOBER 2
Starlight Games’ upcoming VR and MR mini-golf title lets players turn their living rooms, gardens, or offices into creative golf courses.
OCTOBER 2
Microsoft is shaking up Xbox Game Pass with three new subscription tiers - Essential, Premium, and Ultimate - but not all players will be happy about the changes. Prices are going up, and while Ultimate subscribers get more perks, Premium members will no longer receive day-one releases.
OCTOBER 1
Bloober Team has confirmed that its next major project is a remake of the original Silent Hill, with development now in full swing.
OCTOBER 1
The cult-classic shooter franchise Painkiller returns this October with a heavy focus on brutal action and online co-op.
OCTOBER 1
EA and DICE have revealed the first wave of free post-launch content for Battlefield 6, with Season 1 rolling out in three phases between October and December.
SEPTEMBER 30
GeForce driver 581.42 WHQL brings day-one support for Battlefield 6, unlocking DLSS 4 and Reflex features.
SEPTEMBER 30
