Magic: The Gathering is reprinting Soul Spike for the first time in 20 years, giving players another chance to pick up the powerful black instant first printed in 2006's Coldsnap. The roughly $18 card returns as part of a new Secret Lair drop inspired by Reality Fracture.
Sony announced the games joining PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in October. Extra adds The Midnight Walk on 14th October, then Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West and Mycopunk on 20th October, followed by Poppy's Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition and Monster Energy Supercross 25 on 27th October. Premium also gets Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition on 20th October, and Mycopunk is the month's only day-one title, leaving Steam early access with its 1.0 launch alongside the console debut.
McFarlane Toys has opened pre-orders for a 7-inch deluxe action figure of the Warlock class skin from the Diablo Immortal x Spawn crossover, priced at $49.99 and set to release in March 2027. The figure features up to 22 moving parts, a wired fabric cape, the Hellspawn Subjugator Sacrificial Blade, a Demon Skull, four alternate hands, an Elite Points card, and a collectible art card. The crossover event runs from September 29 to November 1.
The PlayStation Plus October game catalog has been confirmed, with Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and the co-op shooter Mycopunk arriving October 20 for Extra and Premium members. Premium also adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition the same day. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition, and Monster Energy Supercross 25 arrive October 27 in the US, UK, and Japan, while The Midnight Walk is available today.
Epic announced it is rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat as EAC Linux v2 so Fortnite can run on Linux, with no release timeline given yet. The new version will be tested in Fortnite first before opening to other multiplayer games, and existing EAC developers can keep the older implementation. Epic said Steam Deck does not support the features EAC v2 requires and that it is talking with Valve about future support.
Xbox announced the Xbox Nano Controller, launching November 4 for $49.99 and compatible with Xbox consoles, PC, iOS, Android, and select smart TVs. It measures a little over five inches long, weighs 3.5 ounces, and includes all 18 standard gameplay inputs, with pre-orders open now on Xbox.com. Launch territories include China, Japan, Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom, with more markets to follow, and Xbox is also working with Meta on a US holiday offer bundling the controller and a two-month Game Pass Ultimate subscription for new members with a Quest headset purchase.
Epic Games released a preview of its new Epic Games Launcher and said it was vibe coded with AI because building it the traditional way is too hard. Epic says the launcher has an average cold start of 5.47 seconds, 46% faster than Steam, with snappier navigation and less background load, though the first release is light on features. Epic detailed launcher changes at Unreal Fest in June and claimed version 2 would have a cold start five times faster on average, without mentioning AI at the time.
Microsoft reveals Xbox "Nano" Controller for $49
PlayStation revealed this month's additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, with most titles arriving on October 20. The lineup includes Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, The Midnight Walk, Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition, and Monster Energy Supercross 25, while the PlayStation Classics library adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, which requires a Premium subscription. PS Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 until November 2.
We've got a little something new to show you!
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the October 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium members and the Classics Catalog for Premium members, with most titles arriving on October 20. The Game Catalog includes Horizon Forbidden West, Mafia: The Old Country, Mycopunk, The Midnight Walk, Monster Energy Supercross 25, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, while the Classics Catalog adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition. Premium members also get Game Trials for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell II on October 20, along with HorrorFest packs for World War Z and Back 4 Blood.
Sony has announced the full October 2026 lineup for PS Plus Extra and Premium. Extra adds Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, The Midnight Walk, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition and Monster Energy Supercross 25, while Premium adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition. The games roll out in staggered releases, with the full lineup available from 20th October and some titles arriving in specific regions on other dates.
9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for October 2026 Announced https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/9-ps-plus-extra-premium-games-for-october-2026-announced
Epic Games has released a preview version of a new Epic Games Launcher that it says was "vibe coded" and is faster and more responsive than the current one, with a new look. The launcher is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and Epic says it has faster load times and puts less load on your system while running in the background. Epic Games Store general manager Martin Keely said it was rebuilt entirely from the ground up with a completely new tech stack.
If you're in the Petit Planet Final Beta test, it's ending soon! https://www.siliconera.com/petit-planet-final-beta-test-ends-this-week/
new Epic Games Launcher in preview -
Epic Games Store's rebuilt client is available as a preview download for Windows, macOS, and for the first time Linux. Epic says it halved launcher startup time and reaches the store page 46% faster than Steam, with the technical improvements verified by an external vendor; PC Gamer has not tested it yet. The redesign includes a new library view that can import shortcuts to games installed via Steam and other clients, and Epic describes the client as vibe coded, with store GM Martin Keely confirming AI was used to write new code on a completely new architecture.
Behold! 🙌 Here's a closer look at a physical copy of The Legend of #Zelda: #OcarinaOfTime special textured foil packaging, available at launch while supplies last. Pre-order to get yours now: https://ninten.do/6011asyNh
PlayStation has announced a limited-edition PS5 controller themed after Gran Turismo to mark the series' upcoming 30th anniversary, priced at £74.99 / $84.99 / €84.99 and releasing in limited quantities on 10th December 2026. Pre-orders open 22nd October 2026 at 10am local time, and the pad keeps the standard white shell while adding themed visuals, carbon fibre-look thumbstick surrounds, and racing stripes on the touchpad. Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi commented on the PlayStation Blog, which also detailed the first part of the Spec IV update for Gran Turismo 7 out today.
Gran Turismo Limited Edition DualSense Controller announced https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/gran-turismo-limited-edition-dualsense-controller-announced
Bandai Namco has confirmed its Gundam 40th anniversary broadcast will stream on 28th October at 8pm JST, with an English language feed available. The show will feature Gundam Rogue Orbit ahead of its March release, plus news on the future of Gundam: Battle Operation after a Steam network test listing leaked Gundam: Battle Operation 3. Mobile titles will also get time in the broadcast.
Three Game Boy Advance classics join Nintendo Switch Online today. The additions mark the latest batch of retro titles for the service's Game Boy Advance library.
Bandai Namco will host the "Gundam Games 40th Anniversary Live Stream" on October 28 at 20:00 JST, viewable on YouTube in English and Japanese. The broadcast includes a 60-minute console and PC games introduction covering the Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation series and Gundam Rogue Orbit, a 15-minute mobile games segment featuring 40th anniversary campaigns for titles like SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, and a 15-minute additional information segment.
As part of IGN Fan Fest 2026: Fall Edition, five new screenshots of For the Stars, Snail Games USA's upcoming space sandbox survival game, were revealed. They show different biomes, weapons, flora and fauna, vehicles and spaceships, plus a glimpse of the multiplayer experience. Snail Games USA also teases that players can enter contested regions to fight other players for control of the galaxy.
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed six Magic: The Gathering sets for 2027, split into three Universes Within and three Universes Beyond releases. Confirmed sets include Nauctis: The Sunken Realm on February 5, Marvel: Darkhold Destiny on April 9, Kamigawa: Titanbreach on June 4, and Zhalfir on October 1, with the remaining Universes Beyond sets dated August 6 and November 19.
Capcom is releasing Street Fighter 6 costumes tied to the new Street Fighter movie, with IGN exclusively revealing looks for Dhalsim, E. Honda and Zangief. The Zangief costume code SF8T-QWM9-PTNT-VQN3 can be claimed across all platforms starting October 16, the same day the film opens only in theaters. Codes for the Dhalsim and E. Honda costumes will be revealed soon.
Valve released the Steam Frame's CAD files on Friday evening, letting anyone with a 3D printer or lathe make non-commercial accessories from the official blueprints. Early Frame recipients had already prototyped homemade add-ons, including a back-mounted power bank holder, HackStrap variants that undercut the £59 Ergonomic Accessories Kit, and a lifesize skull stand that stores the controllers.
Twin Swans has announced the voice cast for Hunter's Moon, a first-person historical narrative folk-horror game featuring 48 actors across more than 100 roles. The fully voiced story follows Lilith Thorne, an accused "witch" pursued by the Witchfinder General over the night of the Hunter's Moon. The game is due out for PS5 on October 26.
A group of veteran Fallout 4 modders have added a new town called Detour to the wasteland, positioned as a new quest hub that will grow over time. It features over a dozen voiced characters with more than 600 lines of dialogue, plus shops, room rentals, a purchasable house, a ghoul sheriff, a mayor and a thief named Randy. Playing it requires Fallout 4's Nuka World DLC, with an optional patch for the Reputation mod.
GG Studio is working on Little Cleaner, a cozy cleaning sim where you play as a lonely robot on a deserted Earth in the distant future, gathering trash, converting it into energy, upgrading tools, and planting new life to heal the Planet. Development started a couple of months ago and the team just released its first gameplay trailer, with a Steam page now live. The game is inspired by WALL-E, Leaf it Alone, and Leafy Corner.
Solo developer Aryel has revealed Skate N Chill, a relaxed single-player skateboarding sandbox about building your own spot and skating it as you build. Players can sculpt bowls, connect pump tracks, and place ramps, rails, and ledges, plus customize skaters and trick poses and save moments with a replay editor. The game is still in development for PC, with Steam Early Access planned for Q1 2027.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a trailer for the Brazil map in Crazy Taxi: Speed Tour. Players can drive a taxi while picking up passengers and racing through the country known for its passion, with rock-style music by well-known musicians.
Kinetic Games announced that Phasmophobia has sold more than 30 million copies across PC and console since launching in Early Access in 2020. Its annual Crimson Eye Halloween event is back and runs until 1st November, bringing blood moon weather to a rotating set of maps that makes ghosts faster and drains sanity more quickly while paying out more. Community goals unlock the Beholder ID Card and Badge and the Blood Moon Trophy, while personal goals unlock the Blood Moon Charm, a seasonal t-shirt, and Crimson Eye trophy upgrades. CEO and game director Daniel Knight said his initial goal was to sell 1000 units in the first year, and that the 1.0 release is slated for the second half of 2027.
Squadron 42 | Official Wishlist Trailer | The Oath https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4rVtLAenmk
G-Cores Industry has revealed the visuals for its "G-Cores Industry × Phantom Blade Zero" collaboration display space, set at booth A09 during the Beijing stop of the Fusion Carnival. The space will offer early offline launch of the full collab apparel line and display actual props used in game development, including protagonist "Soul's" signature blade, a mask, and the lion head of lion dance boss "Blaze." The Beijing Fusion Carnival runs October 24-25 at Shougang International Convention Center Hall 1, with online sales starting October 29 alongside the game's launch.
Hit Academy will showcase 15 student games at booth B12 during Beijing Nuclear Fusion 2026, held October 24-25 at Shougang International Convention Center. The lineup spans strategy, puzzle, and platformer titles including "玩个Gui2：天脊之下," "神代之烬," and "代号：大娘." The booth will also offer stamp collection, interactive raffles, and small merchandise giveaways.
Microsoft announced a new Xbox PC client, codenamed Garrison, that focuses on speed and performance and is expected to open to Xbox Insider testers in the coming weeks, with a possible full launch this year. Microsoft said loading a personal library of more than 1,400 games is significantly faster, and players can more clearly tell downloadable games apart from those streamed via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The store page and game detail page are merged into a unified interface, and the client supports mouse, keyboard, and controller input.
SEGA has released a new trailer and screenshots for Crazy Taxi: World Tour showcasing the game's Brazil map. Producer Kenji Kanno said the contrast between Brazil's dense streetscapes and modern city life heavily inspired the team. The game is due out for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2027.
Steam Frame updates: Reservation timing, software updates, and more https://steamcommunity.com/gid/[g:1:45479024]/announcements/detail/675134162359812784?utm_source=SteamDB
A new ongoing D&D comic series starring Baldur's Gate 3's fan-favorite vampire spawn Astarion was announced at New York Comic Con. The character previously got a prequel novel written by T. Kingfisher, aka Ursula Vernon.