Gaming and Esports news

Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, both Viva Piñata games and more join Xbox Game Pass Essential on November 15 for Xbox's 25th birthday. Here's the full list.

Shrek 2 Remastered, Football Manager 27, Barbie Rewind and Sonic Pico Park lead this week's new games (November 9 to 15). Here's the full list.

Sony has delayed its £199.99 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers for PS5 and PC after finding a production issue, just days before their November 12 launch.

Gen.G swept Invictus Gaming 3-0 to reach the Worlds 2026 final, and T1 play Bilibili Gaming in the second semifinal at 10pm UK time tonight.

Lil Uzi Vert's Captain's Day starts in Fortnite at 2pm UK time on November 8, bringing the Lil' SMG, a new Sprite and the second Map Fragment.

Eiji Aonuma calls the Water Temple his overdue homework, and the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake makes the Iron Boots and camera far less painful.

The League of Legends Worlds 2026 semifinals start at 10pm UK time tonight and Sunday, with the final at 7pm on November 14. Here's who's playing.

Forza Horizon 6 is adding a free Master Chief outfit on November 12 to celebrate 25 years of Xbox and Halo. Here's how to unlock it and what else is new.

Anno 117: Pax Romana is free to play on PS5, Xbox and PC until November 9, and progress carries over if you buy. Here's how to play and what's new.

Xbox's redesigned PC app launches up to 60% faster, with a simpler Library and friends list. It's out for Xbox Insiders now, with everyone else to follow.