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  1. Xbox Wire62

    Section 9's sci-fi action adventure End of Abyss launches October 1 on Xbox Series X|S

    Section 9 Interactive, a small studio founded by three former Tarsier Studios members, announced that its sci-fi action adventure End of Abyss launches October 1 on Xbox Series X|S. Players take the role of young combat technician Cel, descending into an abandoned underground facility to upgrade gear, use a Scanner to explore branching paths, and fight monsters. The team said the game began as a top-down shooter prototype and shifted toward a slower action horror metroidvania focused on exploration and tension, with enemies prototyped in Unreal before their designs were finalized.

    Why this: The studio explains how its top-down shooter prototype became an action horror metroidvania, showing how a small team settled on its art and enemy design.

  2. Xbox Wire22

    Microsoft Jewel Comes to Mobile with XBOX Achievements and Game Pass Benefits

    Microsoft Jewel is available now as a standalone app for iOS and Android, the fifth mobile app from Microsoft Casual Games and its first new mobile launch in seven years. Players can earn XBOX Achievements on mobile and sync progress across the iOS, Android, and PC apps with a Microsoft account. XBOX Game Pass members get Premium benefits on PC, while Game Pass Ultimate members get them on both PC and mobile.

  3. PlayStation Blog25

    PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2

    PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October are F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, all available to PS Plus members from Tuesday, October 6 until Monday, November 2. F1 25 is the official game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship and adds a new multiplayer mode in F1 World, while Hunt: Showdown 1896 is an extraction shooter playable solo or with up to two teammates. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 comes to PS5 and PS4 with four-player online co-op and two-player local split screen.

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  1. IGN47

    Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension Physical Bundle Announced

    The Pokémon Company confirmed a physical Nintendo Switch 2 version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A with the Mega Dimension DLC bundled in, launching on cartridge this October 29. The cartridge can also be played on Switch, and Mega Dimension lets players explore Lumiose City through portals created by Hoopa, temporarily control Pokémon above level 100, and encounter more Mega Evolutions including Darkrai, Magearna and Baxcalibur. Buyers also get a gift of 100 Ultra Balls.

  2. GameSpot62

    Xbox disc-to-digital program is officially live for everyone

    The Xbox disc-to-digital program is now officially available to all Xbox One and Xbox Series X users after an initial rollout to Xbox Insiders. Inserting a supported disc while signed in grants a digital license, and an Xbox One console can be used to claim Xbox Series X games. Square Enix and Ubisoft do not appear to support the program yet, and lending the disc to a friend transfers the digital license to them.

  3. Polygon57

    Nintendo reveals Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 physical edition with Mega Dimension DLC, out Oct. 29

    Nintendo announced a Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition of Pokémon Legends: Z-A that bundles the base game and the Mega Dimension DLC on one card, plus a Mystery Gift code for 100 Ultra Balls, releasing Oct. 29. A press release says the Switch 2 Edition remains playable on the original Nintendo Switch, but with the same content as the Switch version and without features that use Switch 2 specs. Nintendo did not announce a price; the digital base game and DLC retail for $99.99.

  4. Eurogamer62

    Valve's Deadlock gets the City Never Sleeps update, hitting a record 228,086 concurrent players on Steam

    Valve released a large City Never Sleeps update for Deadlock, its still-unreleased MOBA, overhauling the map, adding six new heroes and greatly expanding voice lines. According to SteamDB, the game reached 228,086 concurrent players on Steam yesterday, its highest figure ever. The update also gives themed identities to lanes and districts on the New York-inspired map The Cursed Apple, each with its own PvE Haunts.

  6. Gematsu55

    TAITO announces Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Stardrop Mountain for February 25, 2027

    TAITO announced Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back! - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Stardrop Mountain, which will launch worldwide on February 25, 2027. Physical edition pre-orders are open via global publisher Clear River Games. The release adds the Stardrop Mountain expansion with new stages and villain Invaduh, includes the original 1986 arcade Bubble Bobble, supports up to four-player local co-op, and runs at 1920x1080 on Switch 2 with a Camera Play feature.

  7. Push Square58

    God of War Laufey PS5 Exclusive Pre-Orders Off to a Strong Start, Ranking Second in 44 PS Stores

    Ahead of its 15th February release, God of War Laufey has climbed to the top of PS Store charts in dozens of countries. After Sony opened pre-orders yesterday, the game sits second in 44 of the official storefronts tracked by PS Store DB, beaten in nearly all of them only by the upcoming GTA 6, with the pricier Digital Deluxe Edition performing best. There had been concern that the new protagonist version might not match its Kratos-led predecessors, but so far there is no sign of that.

  11. Rock Paper Shotgun60

    Eastshade studio's magic school RPG Songs of Glimmerwick launches today

    Songs of Glimmerwick, a magic school RPG from Eastshade Studios, launches today, and the author has played its demo. Magic in the game is music, cast through an Ocarina of Time-style keyboard minigame with flute songs that run gardening tools, make fish leap into nets and clear undergrowth to reveal paths, and it is not a combat game. It also includes potion-brewing that involves gathering stems and shells across the island.

  12. PC Gamer62

    Deadlock's City Never Sleeps update arrives with a sweeping map visual overhaul

    Valve released Deadlock's large City Never Sleeps update, adding six new characters unlocked by community vote, UI reworks, more voicelines, and a sweeping visual update to the map. The Hidden King and Arch Mother bases are unchanged, while three lanes and four new districts were reworked, including the industrial York, the central Broadway hub, and Greenwich. The four districts are the Theatre, Chinatown, Haunted Lot, and Plaza.

  14. Gematsu62

    Grave Seasons launches March 9, 2027

    Publisher Blumhouse Games and developer Perfect Garbage announced that Grave Seasons, a narrative-focused farming simulation horror game, will launch on March 9, 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam, and will also be available via Game Pass. The game currently has over 750,000 wishlists on Steam. Players farm in the town of Ashenridge while investigating a series of murders, gathering clues, crafting protective items, and identifying the next victim, with relationships and choices affecting how the story unfolds.

  15. Kotaku40

    Star Fox on Switch 2 Gets Free 1.2.0 Update Adding Battle Mode Stages and 4-Player Split-Screen

    Star Fox for Switch 2 received a surprise 1.2.0 update that adds Katina, Sector X and Venom to battle mode, plus 4-player split-screen on a single Switch 2. The patch also stops lobbies from disbanding after the host leaves, adds new battle items, and makes boss damage feedback clearer in the campaign. The digital version currently costs $50 and its story mode runs under two hours.

  17. Push Square74

    God of War Laufey PS5 Pre-Orders Now Live, Starting at $69.99

    PS5 pre-orders for God of War Laufey are now live, priced at $69.99 for the Standard Edition and $79.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition, ahead of its 16th February 2027 release. Both editions share the same pre-order bonuses, including the Last Wish Armor Set, the Phranque Golden Leaves cosmetic and an in-game resource pack. Santa Monica Studio also detailed Faye's Serpent Bow controls and her customizable sword, bow and Catalysts.

  18. Gematsu42

    'Mythic Achievements' now available for Xbox Insiders

    Xbox has announced that "Mythic Achievements" are now available for Xbox Insiders, granted for completing all original achievements for a game. They do not add new challenges or Gamerscore, and have also been added to certain older games including Xbox 360 titles. A new Gaming tab on profiles and a progress bar in each game's achievement list show progress toward Mythic status.

  19. Push Square62

    Ace Combat 8 Pre-Orders Include Ace Combat Zero, But Only Before the 2nd October Launch

    Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches on 2nd October, 2026, and pre-ordering it also grants a digital re-release of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. The bonus is limited to pre-orders, and only the first run of physical copies will include a redemption code. The article says the restriction is largely due to expired licences for the real-world fighter jets featured in Ace Combat Zero.

  20. Gematsu37

    Goat Simulator 3 DLC 'Ticket to Dizzyworld' Announced

    Coffee Stain Publishing and developer Coffee Stain North have announced Goat Simulator 3 DLC "Ticket to Dizzyworld," launching on November 19. The third major expansion is set in a new carnival sandbox with amusement rides, bumper cars, a first-goat perspective, and player-made rollercoasters, plus collectible Dizzy Tokens that can be traded for rewards. Goat Simulator 3 is available now on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android.

  21. Gematsu60

    Lightyear Frontier leaves Early Access on November 4

    Publisher Coffee Stain Publishing and developer FRAME BREAK announced that Lightyear Frontier will leave Early Access and launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on November 4. The open-world mech farming adventure first entered Early Access on March 19, 2024, and supports up to three friends in co-op.

  22. Gematsu42

    NEIGHBORS: Suburban Warfare Now Available for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

    Developer Invisible Walls announced that NEIGHBORS: Suburban Warfare has left Early Access and is now available for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. The free-to-play team-based PvP game first launched in Early Access for PC on April 17, 2025, priced at $9.99. It is a chaotic multiplayer party brawler where players use everyday items to destroy their neighbors' houses.

  23. Gematsu57

    Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor launches on PS5, Switch 2, and Switch on October 7

    Ghost Ship Publishing and developer Funday Games announced that Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor will launch on PS5, Switch 2, and Switch on October 7. The game previously entered Early Access on PC on February 14, 2024, fully released on Xbox Series and PC on September 17, 2025, and came to iOS and Android on November 12, 2025. The companies also announced the Knockout Expansion, which adds the Brawler class, the Sandblasted Corridors biome, and a high-risk mission with new objectives and a boss, with no release date given.

  24. Push Square31

    The Precinct Gets Huge 'Armored Truck Update' on PS5

    The Precinct's "Armored Truck Update" is now available to download on PS5, adding new missions for guarding armored trucks, stopping ATM robberies, and kidnappings. Developer Fallen Tree Games also included additional document checks, gameplay changes, quality-of-life improvements, audio changes, and bug fixes.

  26. Pure Xbox67

    The Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Notes List 70+ Most Important New Features

    CD PROJEKT RED shared patch notes for The Witcher 3 Remastered covering only the most important changes, grouped into categories such as visuals and rendering, the skill system, movement and animations, UI, Photo Mode, accessibility, and cross-platform mod support. Skills are now organized into a skill tree with three ranks each and require prerequisite skills to unlock, which resets existing skill points. The PC version adds Path Tracing, DLSS 4.5, FSR 4 and XeSS 2.0 support, consoles add PS5 Pro and Xbox Play Anywhere support, and the Switch 2 version adds four playstyles, gyro aiming and touch screen input. The update launches Tuesday morning in many regions.

  27. Push Square74

    GTA 6 Details Its Open World With 13 New Screenshots and Six Regions

    Rockstar Games shared more about GTA 6's Leonida open world through a new Game Informer issue, along with 13 new screenshots. The map is divided into six regions, Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gelllhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park, and contains 170 types of wildlife, including 60 bird species and 30 land mammals. The map is said to be twice the size of GTA 5 and much denser, with side activities such as air boating, base jumping, billiards, gyms, jet skiing, kayaking, mini golf, scuba diving, street and off-road racing, and zoo visits.

  28. Pure Xbox62

    The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Out Now on Xbox Series X|S as a Free Update

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is out now on Xbox and is a free update for existing owners. CD Projekt Red's Marcin Momot said the patch is around 45GB, and disc owners can insert the disc to have the game update automatically, though some users reported disc versions not updating properly until a console restart. The article also lists the steps to find and install the remastered version on Xbox.

  29. Gematsu15

    Arcade Archives Balloon Bomber Launches October 1

    Hamster Corporation announced that Arcade Archives Balloon Bomber will launch for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, and Switch on October 1. The Arcade Archives 2 version costs $9.99 / 1,100 yen, while the Arcade Archives version costs $7.99 / 838 yen, with an upgrade available for $2.99 / 330 yen. The Arcade Archives 2 version adds Time Attack Mode and supports VRR.

  31. VGC42

    'We've heard you': Silent Hill Townfall studio says a patch is coming to make The Weight stealth sections less frustrating

    Silent Hill Townfall studio Screen Burn said it has released a PC patch (Steam + Epic, v1.3.1) that significantly improves stuttering caused by PSO Compilation issues, with more improvements coming soon. It also said it has heard players' complaints about the stealth sections featuring The Weight and that gameplay balancing for them is on the way ASAP. The Weight is a large enemy that appears in two major sections of the game, near the middle and near the end, usually cannot be killed, and kills the player instantly if it catches them.

  32. 机核62

    Motorsport Manager 2 First Gameplay Revealed: Racing Systems Overhauled, Coming to Steam in 2027

    Playsport released the first gameplay footage of Motorsport Manager 2 for PC and announced the game will come to Steam in 2027 with Simplified Chinese support. Its core is the new Reactive Racing system, in which rival teams adjust strategies in real time, alongside a weather simulation that moves across the track so different sections can have different conditions. Motorcycle racing joins the series for the first time, and full mod support is planned from launch.

  33. Nintendo Life22

    Pokémon Pokopia Gets Spooky With A Limited-Time Halloween In-Game Event

    Pokémon Pokopia is holding a limited-time Halloween in-game event from 17th October at 5am until 1st November at 4:59am local time. Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist join the game alongside Halloween-themed items and decorations, and players can trick other Pokémon by stealthily turning into items to earn Pumpkin Candy. You'll need at least one Pokémon Center built to start the event, then talk to the Pumpkaboo outside it.

  34. PC Gamer78

    CD Projekt lays out the important changes in The Witcher 3 Remastered

    The Witcher 3 Remastered launches on September 29, and CD Projekt has listed the changes it considers most important. Skills are now organized into a skill tree with three ranks each, unlocking new skills requires prerequisite skills, and skill points have been reset. The update also polishes non-boss monster combat behavior, movement and climbing animations, adds new exploration and combat cameras, and introduces accessibility options including the Bard's Ballad preset; existing owners get all of it for free.

  35. PC Gamer62

    Double Fine's first game since being dropped by Xbox, Thank You Bus Driver, launches October 14

    Double Fine announced that Thank You Bus Driver, its first game since being dropped by Xbox, will launch on October 14 for Steam, GOG, and Itch.io, and is now available to wishlist. The driving sim is described by the studio as Crazy Taxi meets Papers, Please, and is published under Double Fine Action Labs, a label for experimental games. CEO Tim Schafer said such titles are complete but rough, scrappy, and small, meant to be cheap and played in shorter sessions, and not something like Psychonauts 3.

  36. PC Gamer52

    The Witcher 3 Remastered updates its system requirements, with 4K path tracing needing an RTX 5080 plus DLSS and frame generation

    CD Projekt Red shared the system requirements for The Witcher 3 Remastered, with Low at 1080p 30 fps needing only a GTX 1660, RX 550 XT 8 GB or Arc A580 alongside an i5 8400 or Ryzen 5 2600. Path tracing at 4K 60 fps requires an i9 13900K or Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 5080, plus DLSS and frame generation, 16 GB of VRAM and 24 GB of RAM. Owners of the original game get the remaster for free, and the Complete Edition is half off.