➀ ATLUS推出新IP《ReFantazio》大受欢迎；➁ 据称正在制作动画改编；➂ ATLUS之前已有多款游戏被改编成动画。

➀ Doki Doki Literature Club, a unique horror-themed visual novel, has surpassed 30 million players; ➁ Initially released for free, the game gained viral popularity; ➂ The game's inclusion in PlayStation Plus likely contributed to the player count.

➀ The Borderlands series, despite its reduced popularity, remains popular with millions of fans. Gearbox is set to officially unveil Borderlands 4 at the upcoming Game Awards. The team teased the announcement on Twitter, expressing excitement for the upcoming reveal. The previous Borderlands project, a film, was a critical and commercial failure. Gearbox aims to move on with the new game, hoping to provide actual gameplay at the event. ➁ The film's release was met with widespread negative reviews and low box office numbers, making Gearbox's focus on the game project understandable. ➂ The relevance of the Borderlands series as a game in 2024/2025 is up for debate, with fans and critics weighing in on its future.

➀ Sony announced a free trial for Gran Turismo 7 as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations; ➁ The trial, titled 'My First Gran Turismo', is set to go live soon; ➂ The Taiwanese Games Rating Board has published a listing for the trial, suggesting it will be available during PlayStation's 30th anniversary on December 3rd.

➀ The Stardew Valley world tour orchestral concert has been officially announced; ➁ Following the success of the previous concert, the game's creator is back with another curated arrangement; ➂ The tour will be triple the size of the last one, featuring a 35-piece orchestra and gameplay footage.

➀ Helldivers II reached over 15 million players; ➁ The game won 'Best Multiplayer' at the Golden Joystick Awards; ➂ Arrowhead Game Studios expressed gratitude to their community.

➀ Sony will remove 16 games from PlayStation Plus in December; ➁ The list includes a mix of indie and older titles; ➂ Notable indie games include Tinykin, Metal: Hellsinger, and Prodeus.

➀ Minecraft is entering the theme park business; ➁ Microsoft has made a deal with Merlin Entertainment; ➃ The attractions are set to open in 2026.

➀ Starfield has reached a new milestone of 15 million players; ➁ Growth has slowed down significantly after an initial surge; ➂ Bethesda Game Studios acknowledges the players and promises improvements.

➀ The Tomb Raider series celebrates its 28th anniversary in 2024; ➁ Amazon mistakenly listed the Lara Croft Collection including 'Tomb Raider Legend', 'Anniversary', and 'Underworld'; ➂ The Legend Trilogy, released between 2006-2008, is well-regarded by fans despite being overlooked.

➀ Valve celebrates the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 with new content, including a two-hour documentary and an updated developer commentary. ➁ The new update addresses bugs and introduces fresh content, integrating the original Episode One and Episode Two expansions into the base game. ➂ Half-Life 2 is available for free on Steam until November 18th.

➀ Hogwarts Legacy has surpassed 30 million sales, becoming the best-selling game of 2023; ➁ Hogwarts Legacy 2 is one of the biggest priorities at Warner Bros. Discovery; ➂ The sequel will tie into the new Harry Potter HBO series.

1. Counter-Strike is 25 years old, first released as a mod for Half-Life in public beta form on June 19, 1999. 2. The game was officially released as a standalone on November 8, 2000, and has become the foundation for competitive first-person shooters. 3. Despite the 25th anniversary, Valve has not done anything particularly noteworthy for Counter-Strike, but Counter-Strike 2 was released in September 2023, featuring improvements with Source Engine 2.

➀ LEGO Horizon Adventures has launched with mixed critic reviews; ➁ The game has a MetaCritic score of 71 and an OpenCritic rating of 72; ➂ Critics suggest the game will appeal to younger audiences or casual family members, but its short length and repetitive gameplay are seen as downsides.

➀ The Borderlands Movie has been a critical and commercial failure; ➁ The film was in development for nearly 10 years; ➂ The CEO of Lionsgate attributes the failure to long development time, pandemic delays, and financial model issues.

➀ Kingdom Come: Deliverance has sold over 8 million copies; ➁ This is a significant achievement for a game that was partially developed through a Kickstarter campaign; ➂ Sales seem to have increased following the announcement of the sequel.

➀ EA has confirmed there are no plans for a sequel to Apex Legends, opting to continue updating the game rather than attempting a full rebuild. ➁ EA CEO Andrew Wilson emphasized the importance of supporting the existing player base and delivering new content seasonally. ➂ EA compares the success of version 2 games to version 1, suggesting that the focus will remain on Apex Legends' current version.

➀ Steins Gate, an interesting game, is getting a second remake; ➁ The new version, Steins;Gate Re:Boot, will be released in 2025; ➂ The remake will include additional story elements and redrawn graphics.

➀ Ubisoft announced a delay for Assassin's Creed Shadows from November to February 2025; ➁ The Collector's Edition price has been dropped by $50 from $279.99 to $229.99; ➂ The price drop is due to the removal of some features, including 3 days of advanced access and the cancelled Season Pass.