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The October 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog adds Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Dino Crisis 2 and more across PS4 and PS5.
Hands-on previews reveal six changes in the Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time, including revised dungeons, boss rematches and new inventory options.
The first Yellowjackets season 4 trailer teases a brutal return to the wilderness, mounting guilt and a final chapter arriving on Paramount Plus.
Soul Spike returns after two decades in a new Reality Fracture Secret Lair, joined by valuable black cards and a second retro-frame collection.
Rockstar developers reveal how the 2022 GTA 6 leak affected the studio, prompting major workplace security changes and renewed frustration after further footage emerged.
Kotaro Uchikoshi’s new Crash Keys studio lost its debut game, but hidden website messages have sparked theories about an elaborate Zero Escape ARG.
Inde Navarrette is ready to return for an Obsession sequel, while director Curry Barker considers continuing Nikki’s story or expanding the horror mythology.
Microsoft’s Xbox Nano controller launches in early November with 18 inputs, a built-in rechargeable battery, a $50 price and a compact design.
VisionQuest uses years of MCU history to explore identity, memory and family, giving Vision, Tommy and Ultron an unexpectedly moving continuation.
Valor Mortis brings Soulslike combat into first-person, but limited spatial awareness, weak impact and awkward parries reveal the experiment’s biggest challenges.
Early previews suggest the Ocarina of Time remake modernises movement, item management, rupee collection and visuals without losing the classic adventure’s identity.
Microsoft’s Xbox Nano Controller brings all 18 standard inputs to a smaller, lighter $49.99 design for portable play and smaller hands.
PlayStation Plus subscribers have a packed October 2026 catalogue ahead, with major adventures, co-op action, horror, racing and retro gaming highlights.
Tom Cruise’s MAPPA Expo visit becomes an unforgettable anime crossover when the Hollywood star comes face-to-face with Attack on Titan’s Eren Yeager.
Grand Theft Auto V leaves PlayStation Plus on 17 November, just two days before GTA VI arrives, giving subscribers a final chance to play.
This lively gaming news episode examines GTA 6 leaks, mobile releases and the surprise AAA contender making waves in the 2026 game-of-the-year discussion.
Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition is facing a wave of Steam criticism over bugs, performance, missing features and disputed visual enhancements.
Biddy Blas, the loud Crocin racer from Star Wars: Galactic Racer, has become an unlikely internet favourite, delighting fans and overwhelming his voice actor.
007 First Light launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 18 March 2027, with GoldenEye-inspired bonuses, new skins and a Deluxe Edition priced at $69.99.
Epic’s AI-coded launcher preview promises a faster Epic Games Store, but bugs, provocative messaging and Linux plans have fuelled widespread online criticism.
Microsoft is reportedly surveying Xbox Insiders about making future Fallout, Elder Scrolls and Minecraft releases exclusive to Xbox consoles.
From farming adventures to supernatural mysteries, these ten overlooked RPGs offer memorable stories, inventive systems and rewarding alternatives to gaming’s biggest franchises.
S&box creator Garry Newman has outlined sweeping changes, including a planned free-to-play move, after the spiritual successor struggled to find an audience.
From cyborg fairy tales to spacefaring necromancers, these eight science fantasy books combine magic, technology and unforgettable worlds.
Find the hidden carpenter’s crane, unlock the Prison Tower route and reach the Warrior on the Roof of the Tower in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.
Find the Prophetess in Holy Innocents’ Cemetery and learn how to dodge Medusa’s attacks, survive her ultimate move and claim the key.
Learn the precise timing for whip attacks in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, plus the best enemies to target for the Holy Cross challenge.
Chris Kerr has launched Vertical Slice, an independent, subscription-funded games trade publication focused on fearless reporting and industry accountability.
Sam Reich’s Game Changer casting remains the focus of this concise feature, which explores how Dropout performers become familiar audience favourites.
Matt Dinniman explains his preferred Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobook speed, discusses Jeff Hays’ performance, and shares updates on the series, adaptation and LitRPG.
Kumail Nanjiani made the most of his Taskmaster appearance, leaving a concise but positive impression in the challenge-based comedy format.
The new heyday x KPop Demon Hunters collection brings character-inspired headphones, speakers, power banks and charging gear to Target for $20 each.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is entering arcade location testing in a large Adrenaline Amusements cabinet, with dual screens, projected lighting and an uncertain release plan.
Ben Affleck’s Animals is dominating Netflix’s worldwide movie charts, leading in 79 of 93 tracked countries despite poor critical and audience scores.
Gears of War: E-Day suffered login failures and disconnections after a DDoS attack, adding disruption to a difficult launch period for Microsoft’s major 2026 release.
Valor Mortis blends first-person Soulslike combat, Napoleonic alternate history and haunting exploration with a surprisingly forgiving approach to progression.
Steam has passed 43 million concurrent users, setting its third major record of 2026 while 14.5 million people were actively playing games.
Nintendo says Switch 2 will continue supporting physical games, offering reassurance to collectors as digital sales reshape the console industry.
Complete Arc Raiders’ Empathetic Prototypes quest with routes for the Spaceport Trench Tower key, magnetic-lock terminal and manual crate override.
The House in Fata Morgana turns a haunted mansion into a devastating study of jealousy, trust and human cruelty—and remains essential horror for patient players.
Hello Games is bringing the complete No Man’s Sky experience to iPhone and iPad, with broad device support, touch controls and a free trial.
Prime Video’s Life Is Strange adaptation has finished filming, with Max and Chloe’s return now closer despite no confirmed release date.
Nintendo says Switch 2 will continue supporting physical games, but game-key cards introduce fresh questions about downloads, ownership and preservation.
Valor Mortis blends Napoleonic alternate history, supernatural horror and Soulslike combat into an atmospheric adventure whose ambition exceeds its mechanics.
ConcernedApe confirms Haunted Chocolatier will lean further into action RPG combat while retaining cosy town life, chocolate-making and exploration, but remains undated.
Netflix’s Below is a six-episode supernatural thriller about a sea creature terrorising a coastal town, and it has quickly reached No. 1 on the platform’s chart.
Disney has confirmed Percy Jackson season 3’s two-episode weekly rollout, complete episode titles, story details and the latest streaming developments.
Vampire Crawlers’ iPhone and iPad release brings its clever card combos to mobile, making one of 2026’s most addictive games dangerously convenient.
Steam has passed 43.5 million concurrent players, with record in-game numbers led by Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG and newer releases.
Brian Duffield offers an encouraging update on the Siren Head film he is developing with Zach Cregger, while teasing an unexpected approach.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has built a short interrogation game with Claude, offering a glimpse at AI’s growing role in independent game development.
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has become the franchise’s highest-grossing film after reaching $320.2 million worldwide in four weekends.
Complete Celeste’s Teenage Rebellion in Arc Raiders with the exact Riven Tides locations, objective order and rewards, including the optional ARC sightings.
Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler lead Miami Vice ’85 as Crockett and Tubbs, with Joseph Kosinski returning the crime drama to 1980s Miami.
Dungeon Crawler Carl’s live-action TV adaptation is preparing to film in 2027, with casting, production details and a premiere date still to come.
Hello Games is bringing the full No Man’s Sky experience to iPhone and iPad, with touch controls, controller support and an installation size under 4GB.
A Cyberleek cryptocurrency campaign tied GTA 6 footage to escalating funding targets, but its market value plunged after explicit Lucia content appeared.
An unused Black Flag Resynced scene involving Miko, Adéwalé and Edward Kenway may foreshadow Haytham’s story before Assassin’s Creed III.
Russell T. Davies argues that monetised online outrage and fan harassment are damaging Star Wars, discouraging creative risks and intimidating performers.
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Prologue Demo is now appearing on Switch 2 eShops, with Australian players able to sample the opening before November’s full release.
Complete the Someone Else’s Shoes quest in Arc Raiders with locations for every android, the Western Tunnels control room and all mission rewards.
He-Man returns to video games in 2027 with Dragon Pearl of Destruction, a four-character beat ’em up inspired by arcade-era action.
Complete the Wires Crossed quest in Arc Raiders with locations for every component, antenna objective, route and final reward.
An experimental emulator called RPS5S3 has demonstrated physical PlayStation 3 discs running on a jailbroken PS5, but compatibility remains unverified.
Ascended Heroes Pokémon TCG products are appearing at Sam’s Club and Costco below suggested retail pricing, but random drops make finding stock difficult.
VisionQuest gives Marvel’s streaming era a thoughtful finale, with Paul Bettany delivering a superb performance as a fractured Vision seeking his humanity.
Grave Seasons returns with a 9 March 2027 release date, gothic farm customisation, supernatural murder stories and a distinctly unsettling autumn festival.
Square Enix’s colourful remake of Romancing SaGa 3 combines non-linear storytelling, explosive turn-based combat, unusual recruits and a striking visual overhaul.
Epic’s reported AI-first production strategy for an unannounced Disney shooter has caused internal concern, while development delays push back its reported 2027 release.
Ben Affleck says making Justice League was the lowest point of his acting career, recalling troubled reshoots, studio conflict and a damaging production atmosphere.
Avatar: Seven Havens showrunners confirm that the number and placement of its seven cities serve a deliberate purpose, fuelling several major fan theories.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fans question whether Sega’s Year 2 crossover DLC breaks the Digital Deluxe Edition promise of including future paid content.
Netflix has revealed the first poster for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, with a trailer due soon and cinema release dates set for 2027.
Gary Paulsen’s celebrated survival novel Hatchet is heading to Netflix, with Derek Cianfrance writing and directing a new adaptation.
Epic Games has delayed its unannounced Marvel–Star Wars shooter while shifting development towards generative AI, with no new release date announced.
Ratatan revives the Patapon formula with rhythmic commands, colourful characters and roguelike progression, but limited variety holds back this PSP-inspired comeback.
A Cyberleek account has promised escalating GTA 6 footage tied to meme-coin targets, but the cryptocurrency has crashed before reaching its demands.
Ben Affleck says Justice League was the lowest point of his career and criticises Warner Bros. over Zack Snyder’s departure and reshoots.
John Cena’s Matchbox: The Movie has topped Apple TV’s US movie chart despite weak reviews, blending toy-car nostalgia with globe-trotting spy action.
VRChat users are protesting AI-generated worlds, images and misleading thumbnails as the platform consults its community on future rules and discovery tools.
Dermot Mulroney has departed Chicago Fire after Season 15’s premiere, while Joe Miñoso’s Joe Cruz is also confirmed to leave later this season.
Emberville brings town restoration, character relationships, crafting and class-based dungeon combat to a darker underground world when Early Access begins on 27 October.
Evil Dead Burn has climbed to No. 1 on HBO Max in the United States, offering horror fans a bloody standalone sequel with mixed critical reviews.
Gary Larson’s The Far Side made Hell unexpectedly funny, from rejected pizza deliveries and impossible bowling splits to accordion-filled punishments.
Twenty years on, Battlestar Galactica’s New Caprica rescue remains a landmark TV space battle, pairing the Adama Maneuver with Pegasus’ unforgettable sacrifice.
Scarlett Johansson’s unsettling sci-fi film Under the Skin is free to stream across several services, offering far more than its viral clips suggest.
Denzel Washington’s 109-minute thriller The Equalizer 3 is climbing Netflix’s global rankings while two more sequels remain in development.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse refreshes the classic formula with Dead Cells-inspired combat, striking 2.5D visuals, rewarding exploration and a clever Arcana card system.
Bloodaxe brings Eric Bloodaxe’s 10th-century power struggle to Prime Video, with eight episodes premiering on 20 January 2027 and season two already in production.
Explore eight funny, adventurous and idea-rich science fiction books, from Redshirts and Murderbot to Project Hail Mary and Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Complete Celeste’s Childhood Drawings in Arc Raiders with the locations of room 213, the Customs House roof drawing and the Quay artwork.
Tom Cruise’s The Firm trades explosions for legal paranoia, following an ambitious young lawyer whose dream job becomes a dangerous trap.
Mike Flanagan explains how Stephen King helped shape Carrie’s biggest 2026 changes, including its expanded mythology, Emaline and Carrie’s survival.
Josh Brolin keeps the door open for a Thanos versus Doctor Doom battle, while Marvel Comics already offers a brutal precedent for the matchup.
Sega has revealed Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Arcade DX, a motion-based portrait racer with a specialised steering control and plenty still to learn.
AI-assisted decompilation is producing surprisingly capable browser ports of major console games, creating fresh challenges for publishers, players and game preservation.
A Japanese player has uncovered eight long-hidden F-Zero GX cheat codes, including commands that unlock the game’s elusive event-exclusive Gold Parts.
Avatar: Seven Havens earns strong early reviews for its story, characters and music, while critics remain divided over the new series’ animation quality.
ReSkate has revived interest in Skate by offering offline play and community features, prompting Full Circle to defend creativity while opposing mods that unlock paid content.
These seven Switch 2-era characters could give the next Super Smash Bros. roster fresh movesets, new franchise representation and plenty of personality.
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