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Critical Role’s Campaign 4 uses three separate tables, hidden information and the West Marches format to make every decision feel more consequential.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation reshapes the PS1 classic with a gated open world, expanded party stories, redesigned summons and a tougher Knights of the Round challenge.
The Pokémon Go Harvest Festival 2026 guide covers shiny Applin, the Team Go Rocket Takeover, Go Pass rewards, research and boosted spawns.
GTA 6’s Vice City campaign expands into basketball, with the Miami Heat planning a special event, new uniforms and an exclusive merchandise range.
Lanterns season 1 ends this weekend after eight episodes, leaving major questions about Hal Jordan, Sinestro, John Stewart and the show’s future.
A brief farewell to the Lanterns pair, reflecting on its short-lived appeal while pointing Australian arcade fans towards their next gaming setup.
Benedetta Porcaroli says a major twist in The Gentlemen surprised her too, giving fans another reason to discuss the series’ unexpected turn.
Dan Vecchitto’s UFO 50,000 remixes music from all 50 UFO 50 games with hip-hop classics in an inventive two-hour YouTube mixtape.
Mike Tomlin’s 12-year Minecraft city is winning viewers over with boutique hotels, apartment towers, bathrooms and an unexpectedly serious approach to urban planning.
A report says Activision is considering a Halo reboot centred on Master Chief’s origin, alongside other multiplayer and single-player concepts.
Brian David Gilbert applies a statistical formula to the Game of the Year debate, examining whether maths can identify 2018’s best game.
Threshing Day confirms Brennan Sorrengail is queer, adding new context to the fan theory that his bond with Naolin was romantic.
A video about catching up on Kingdom Hearts takes a broader challenge: helping viewers understand storytelling itself, from complex game narratives to every story.
Control Resonant’s move beyond the Oldest House is not a misstep. Dylan’s history with the FBC makes freedom outside its walls essential.
JoJo’s Steel Ball Run abandons the anime’s long-running Western ending-song tradition, prompting debate about music, production changes and franchise identity.
Tony Stark has many memorable MCU lines, but “I am Iron Man” connects his origin, public identity and ultimate sacrifice in one defining moment.
Warhorse co-founder Martin Klima hopes GTA 6’s $80 standard price succeeds, giving publishers more confidence to charge higher prices for major games.
Need a flusher for Geno’s quest in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4? Here’s where to find both portable toilets at Chopped Shop.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians arrives on Netflix for a limited three-month window before season 3 premieres on 20 November 2026.
Digital artist Loish explains how process videos disproved a false generative AI accusation and why careful research matters for creative work.
An unofficial Halo: Combat Evolved project brings the original Xbox game to web browsers with split-screen co-op and multiplayer for up to 128 players.
Dan Houser is avoiding the GTA 6 reveal to protect his creative process while Absurd Ventures develops two ambitious new video games.
From Lufia and Chrono to Mario Kart and Star Fox, these ten enduring game series all began on Nintendo’s influential Super Nintendo hardware.
Peanuts premiered on 2 October 1950 with Shermy, Patty and a surprisingly harsh joke, long before Snoopy and the familiar gang took shape.
Final Fantasy Resonance combines Final Fantasy V’s job system with Final Fantasy VI’s character identities in a new turn-based RPG experiment.
Refresh your next Tears of the Kingdom playthrough with ten practical challenges covering travel, combat, exploration, resources and story order.
A closer look at the open question of whether Xbox understands games, with a wider perspective on players, hardware and arcade culture.
Nintendo Switch 2 adds sharper visuals and faster loading to Dragon Quest 11S, Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2, but upgrade limitations remain.
Pixelity’s Evangelion:Δ Cross Reflections is a planned VR trilogy for 2027, blending familiar characters, Angel battles and an original alternate-universe story.
James Gunn and Peter Safran will remain at DC Studios as the proposed $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger moves towards completion.
Wave Race 64 turned water physics into the star of Nintendo 64 racing. Three decades later, its focused design still deserves a modern revival.
Eight new and returning TV shows arrive this weekend, from East of Eden and War to Ranma ½, Coven Academy and Tip Toe.
Gears of War: E-Day delivers striking Unreal Engine 5 visuals across cities and forests, but its beautiful environments deserve a dedicated photo mode.
These five original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episodes reveal a smarter, funnier and more ambitious cartoon than its toy-commercial reputation suggests.
Amazon’s limited-time 4K UHD promotion pairs two spooky films for $25, spanning horror classics, modern scares, thrillers and Halloween favourites.
A new animated special brings Fast & Furious, Lego Dreamzzz and How to Train Your Dragon together, with cars, dragons and dream worlds now streaming on Peacock.
From horror and anime to comedy, historical drama and mountaineering documentary, these ten films offer varied viewing options for the October 2–4 weekend.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, a defining sci-fi survival horror RPG and BioShock predecessor, is free on PC until October 8.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says cloud gaming and television play will shape the company’s future, despite setbacks in in-house game development.
World of Warcraft’s original prairie dog is tiny, angular and wonderfully awkward—a strange piece of early game design that fans still remember fondly.
From Star Wars Zero Company to Worms Galactic Tactics and Rainbow Six Tactics, 2026 offers an inviting gateway into modern tactics games.
GTA 6 enters a major marketing surge with new character details, a Brooklyn mural, merchandise, a Miami Heat collaboration and fresh world information.
The World of Warcraft: Forever beta raises its level cap, opens three dungeons, restores a beloved quest and changes dungeon experience rewards.
A compelling Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave theory connects Eshmel to Solel through shared class lore, weapons, soul mythology and past failures.
David Fincher directs Tarantino’s first official sequel, bringing Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth back for a 1977 Hollywood adventure in cinemas and on Netflix.
From vampire chaos and dream killers to Hitchcock suspense, these nine horror films offer Australian viewers a varied October streaming watchlist.
Ridley Scott’s 116-minute Alien remains a landmark sci-fi horror film, combining industrial production design, unforgettable creature work and suspense in deep space.
Demon Slayer reaches US test locations, LAZON emerges from arcade history and Golden Tee 2027 leads a packed roundup of industry news.
IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 brought major arcade releases, redemption games, racers and immersive attractions to London in the event’s largest European edition yet.
Avengers: Endgame Encore audiences discovered that one Doomsday teaser scene was exclusive to IMAX and Infinity Vision screenings, sparking frustration.
Control: Resonant director Mikael Kasurinen explains why the sequel avoids yellow paint, favouring environmental clues and player-led exploration instead.
Control Resonant eventually finds Remedy’s trademark strangeness, but its repetitive Manhattan setting makes the journey feel far less compelling than Control’s unforgettable Oldest House.
Naughty Dog says Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will remain quiet until 2027, while Troy Baker teases a mind-blowing science-fiction adventure.
Naughty Dog has confirmed two early-stage projects that will expand The Last of Us canon beyond Part I and Part II, without revealing their formats.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance adds a new story, tougher Master Rank hunts, Boost Bracer combat and a deeper endgame when it launches in 2027.
A Pokémon professional says an overpowering smell disrupted a Baltimore Regional match, prompting renewed debate about hygiene at gaming and trading card events.
An unofficial GTA 5 Nintendo Switch port has been cancelled after Take-Two allegedly issued a cease-and-desist notice to its creator.
A new PS5 jailbreak reportedly works on nearly every firmware version, raising fresh piracy concerns for Sony and owners of recently purchased consoles.
Minecraft Dungeons II expands its family-friendly action-RPG formula with a larger world, flexible gear and colourful co-op adventures in The Sift.
McDonald’s is reportedly expanding AI-assisted pricing that could give nearby restaurants different burger prices, while franchise owners and lawyers weigh the risks.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave has a fascinating world, but its first part loses momentum through weak clashes, dungeon chores and too much downtime.
Fans believe the Japanese audio in the Ocarina of Time remake may feature Kaori Mizuhashi, Navi’s original voice actor, after a striking trailer comparison.
Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve is facing Steam backlash after its PC pre-order bonus arrived as dependent DLC rather than a standalone game.
GTA 6 will combine hurricanes, localised wind and rain with more than 170 animal species across Rockstar’s detailed Florida-inspired world, Leonida.
Synduality: Echo of Ada will close its online servers in 2027, but a planned offline PvE mode could preserve its mecha adventures.
From free camera movement to live Ocarina input, these 15 changes show how the Nintendo Switch 2 remake is reshaping Ocarina of Time.
Dressmaker transforms digital fashion into a detailed sewing sandbox, earning praise for realism, nostalgia and an unexpectedly broad Steam audience.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered has surged past 120,000 concurrent Steam players, helped by a free upgrade, new features and a major discount.
PC players can make The Witcher 3 Remastered look less washed out by disabling bloom, while console owners have fewer ways to adjust the lighting.
Capcom is rebuilding Monster Hunter Wilds for Switch 2, targeting stable 30 FPS handheld play while preserving its visuals and multiplayer hunts.
Dune: Awakening on PS5 turns survival crafting into an approachable, atmospheric adventure with satisfying combat, streamlined gathering and excellent co-op moments.
Xbox’s disc-to-digital programme is now available to all users, with eligible Xbox Series X and Xbox One games gaining digital licences without needing the disc to play.
GTA 6 appears set to capture Florida through fictional landmarks rather than include a direct Disney World parody, although Disney-inspired details may remain.
A borrowed physical copy of The Witcher 3 may be enough to claim the free digital remaster on Nintendo Switch 2, according to player reports.
Japan is limiting PS5 Pro purchases through a player-activity lottery as demand rises ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6’s November launch.
Sekiro: No Defeat will reach Crunchyroll in January 2027 as an expanded eight-episode anime series, not the two-hour Japanese theatrical cut.
From co-op puzzles and fighting games to horror, racing, platformers and thoughtful RPGs, these are the standout new games of 2026 so far.
A former Xbox and Halo creative director has outlined three possible directions for the franchise and urged Activision to recruit experienced developers.
Star Fox on Switch 2 receives a free update with new battle arenas, four-player split-screen support, improved boss feedback and multiplayer changes.
A Switch 2 activation loophole may let players unlock The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered by borrowing an original physical Switch cartridge.
Sega Amusements has teased House of the Dead Reawakened, a new VR arcade shooter heading for IAAPA Expo 2026 with details still under wraps.
Grasshopper Manufacture is returning to independence after five years with NetEase, following Romeo Is a Dead Man and a broader retreat from Japanese game funding.
Pearl Abyss has delayed Crimson Desert’s first major paid expansion, Charting the Unknown, by two weeks to polish its ambitious new content.
Songs of Glimmerwick blends musical spellcasting, gardening and gentle exploration into a magic-school adventure where discovery matters more than strict schedules.
End of Abyss delivers a striking descent into a blue-lit underground facility, pairing oppressive horror atmosphere with uneven Metroidvania exploration and combat.
Danny Boyle says 28 Years Later Part 3 will be made, with Alex Garland’s script complete and Cillian Murphy expected to feature more prominently.
Sony’s Japanese PS5 Pro lottery requires a local PSN account and 60 hours of recorded playtime, adding a barrier designed to deter scalpers.
A rare Raincoat Pikachu Pokémon card reportedly sold for $8.4 million, creating a remarkable auction result that clashes with recent market prices.
Sydney Sweeney’s thriller The Housemaid starts streaming on HBO Max on 9 October, ahead of a planned sequel based on Freida McFadden’s novel.
A spoiler-filled Witcher 3 romance guide covering Triss, Yennefer, both romance consequences, and every secondary relationship across the base game and expansions.
Jennifer Lawrence will lead The Flood, Zach Cregger’s secretive science-fiction thriller, with Warner Bros. targeting an August 2028 cinema release.
The WoW: Forever beta is facing an RMT controversy after a streamer received hundreds of gold, raising questions about enforcement, fairness and community trust.
Nintendo’s new Pokémon Legends: Z-A physical bundle for Switch 2 includes the Mega Dimension DLC, a 100 Ultra Ball Mystery Gift and backward compatibility.
A 24-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested over alleged links to ShinyHunters, the group accused of exposing Rockstar Games’ GTA Online financial data.
The Secretlab ATLAS combines detailed ergonomic guidance, flexible adjustments and strong support to make long gaming, work and study sessions more comfortable.
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Santa and Alan Ritchson plays a thief in Prime Video’s family-friendly Christmas heist film, The Man with the Bag.
Microsoft CEO Asha Sharma says Xbox is not for sale, while layoffs, studio restructuring and long-term bets fuel ongoing spin-off speculation.
Directive 8020 will add online co-op in October, letting up to five players share its space-horror decisions remotely during spooky season.
A technically impressive GTA 5 Switch port has been cancelled after its creator taunted Rockstar, lost a Discord server and faced an alleged legal warning.
Avatar: Seven Havens episode titles reveal the first nine chapters, release schedule, post-apocalyptic story, characters and Paramount Plus launch details.
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