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  1. Xbox Wire80

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review: A New Belmont Takes Up the Family Business

    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launches October 15 on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere, developed by KONAMI with Dead Cells studios Evil Empire and Motion Twin. In hands-on play, the writer calls it a return to form, with protagonist Rose Belmont wielding 7 weapon types and a whip that doubles as a grappling hook. Defeated bosses are sealed into tarot cards as Arcana, and their spells are upgraded through the Works of Mercy achievement system.

    Why this: The writer draws on hands-on play to break down the weapon, parry, and tarot systems, comparing the game with Dead Cells and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

  2. PlayStation Blog62

    PlayStation Plus October Game Catalog announced with Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk

    PlayStation Plus announced its October Game Catalog, with Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West and Mycopunk among the titles arriving October 20, and Mycopunk joining on its day-one release. PlayStation Plus Premium also adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, while titles such as Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition and Monster Energy Supercross 25 arrive October 27.

    Why this: The October PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lists every title and date in one place, helping subscribers plan what to play this month.

  3. PlayStation Blog71

    Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1 launches today, plus a Gran Turismo Limited Edition DualSense controller

    Gran Turismo 7's Spec IV update Part 1 launched today for all players at no cost, adding six new cars, the Sportsland Sugo circuit, six new World Circuit events, Scapes locations, Car Viewer features, and Experience mode. The new cars include the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta '94, Honda Civic Si Group A version '87, Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo '26, Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line '23, and Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston '86. Marking 30 years of Gran Turismo, Sony also showed the DualSense Wireless Controller Gran Turismo Limited Edition, priced at $84.99 USD / ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99 / £74.99, with pre-orders from October 22 and a global launch starting December 10.

    Why this: The official post lists Spec IV Part 1's new cars, circuit, and events, plus the limited edition controller's price and pre-order timing.

  4. Xbox Wire62

    Valor Mortis Launches Today on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, Devs Share Combat Tips

    Valor Mortis is available today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Players control William, an Englishman who joins Napoleon's cause, in a plague-ravaged Europe. Developer One More Level shared combat tips: break enemy posture for heavy attacks or finishers, counter after blocking to restore lost health, aim at glowing weak points since ammo is scarce, and use Fire Transmutation to set enemies alight for finishers. Ambers change builds, such as Marksman's Bane parrying bullets for pistol rounds and Butcher's Carnage restoring health through melee at the cost of Ferrofluid Flask healing.

    Why this: The development team breaks down Valor Mortis's parry, weak-point, and Amber build systems, useful before starting the game.

Oct 13Tue
  1. Steam News12

    Team Fortress 2 Update Released: Adds 'No Grenades' Style and Fixes Multiple Issues

    An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released and will be applied automatically when the game is restarted. It adds a 'No Grenades' style for the General's Greatcoat, fixes an exploit where the Dragon's Fury could crash the server, and updates maps including koth_sawmill_event and koth_trainsawlaser. The in-game item importer now supports the Medic's backpack bodygroup.

Oct 10Sat
  1. Xbox Wire65

    Five features to know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode

    Xbox Wire outlined five core features of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode, set on the new Hajin map after the events of the MW4 campaign. Players craft gear with a 3D Printer at the Forward Operating Base, deploy through Story Missions, Dynamic Operations or Free Roam, and develop up to three persistent Operators. Digital pre-orders grant Campaign Early Access from October 16 and all of DMZ from October 20.

  2. PlayStation Blog12

    Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 550: Now This is Podcasting

    Episode 550 of the Official PlayStation Podcast features O'Dell and Kristen discussing recently finished games and listener letters, plus Jim and Gillen interviewing Fuse Games co-founder Matt Webster and Creative Director Kieran Crimmins about the launch of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The episode also highlights next week's PS5 releases, a deep dive into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's returning DMZ mode ahead of its October 23 launch, and Warhammer Survivors arriving November 10.

  3. PlayStation Blog8

    Share of the Week: Marvel's Wolverine – Allies & Villains

    PlayStation Blog's Share of the Week highlights player-submitted Marvel's Wolverine screenshots featuring allies and villains including Omega Red, Jean, Sabretooth, Mystique, Deathstrike and Nathaniel Essex. The next theme is Marvel's Wolverine – Suits, with submissions due by 11:59 PM PT on October 14, 2026.

Oct 9Fri
  1. Xbox Wire22

    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 12 to 16

    Xbox has outlined the games arriving October 12 to 16, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Planet Zoo 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 pre-orders grant Campaign Early Access on October 16 ahead of its global launch on October 23. Deep Dish Dungeon, Valor Mortis, Bluey's Happy Snaps, and Chained Beasts are among the titles coming to Game Pass.

  3. Xbox Wire60

    Moonlight Kids' Echo Weaver launches on Xbox and PC, day one with Game Pass

    Echo Weaver, developed by Moonlight Kids, launches today on Xbox Series X|S and PC and is available day one with Game Pass at $19.99. The team calls it a Metroidbrainia, where each loop in the space colony Provenance lasts only minutes and progress comes from knowledge rather than gear. Publisher Akupara Games called it the best demo it has played, while the team said the knowledge-based time loop made development roughly five times the work of other genres.

Oct 8Thu
  1. Xbox Wire36

    Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More

    Xbox Free Play Days runs October 8 to 11, with Screamer and Family Man free for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members, while ARC Raiders is free for all Xbox members. High On Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III and Rogue Waters are also available as timed trials, with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 including Update 2.0.

  2. Xbox Wire42

    Forza Horizon 6 Teams Up With 7-Eleven for Horizon Meets Update

    Forza Horizon 6 is teaming up with 7-Eleven on the Horizon Meets update, adding a 7-Eleven-inspired storefront and themed Car Meet to the game's Nangan region. The update also includes a Konbini Prop Pack, Clerk Uniform, and Egg Salad Sandwich Collectible, plus an in-game Toyota Supra GR livery and free Slurpee offer at US and Canadian stores through October 27. A real-life merch collection launches October 8 exclusively on 7Collection.com.

  3. Xbox Wire60

    Microsoft forms new Xbox division XP, names new Mojang and Minecraft CEO

    In an internal note to Xbox employees, Microsoft said Kayleen Walters is moving from Mojang to become President of XP, a new Xbox division, while Maria Angelidou-Smith joins Xbox as CEO of Mojang and Minecraft on October 19. Both report to Asha. XP, a play on Experience Points, covers four areas: XBOX PICTURES, XBOX PRODUCTS, XBOX PARTNERSHIPS and XBOX PLACES. Maria previously led Facebook Groups and other products at Meta and served as Chief Product Officer at Reddit.

    Same story, shown on the selected item Microsoft forms new XBOX division XP, led by President Kayleen Walters

  4. Xbox Wire62

    Microsoft forms new XBOX division XP, led by President Kayleen Walters

    Microsoft announced XP, a new XBOX division led by newly appointed President Kayleen Walters, covering film and television, consumer products, strategic partnerships and live experiences. The division consolidates capabilities previously spread across XBOX teams and formalizes four investment areas: XBOX PICTURES, XBOX PRODUCTS, XBOX PLACES and XBOX PARTNERSHIPS. Walters spent 13 years at Lucasfilm, and at Mojang Minecraft grew from 350 million units sold to over 425 million.

    Why this: Microsoft is folding film, merchandise, live events and brand partnerships into a new XP division, showing how it organizes its franchise push.

  5. Xbox Wire49

    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Heading to Xbox on PC November 18

    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will launch on Xbox on PC on November 18, with Xbox Play Anywhere support letting players continue across Xbox Series X|S, Windows 11 PCs, and compatible handhelds. The game is currently available on Xbox Series X|S, and the series marks its 10th anniversary on October 8. Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be featured in Free Play Days from October 22 through October 25.

  6. PlayStation Blog62

    Phoenix Cyclops joins MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls on November 2 as the first Year 1 Pass DLC character

    MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls producer Takeshi Yamanaka announced that Phoenix Cyclops, the first Year 1 Pass DLC character, arrives on November 2, voiced by Ray Chase, with Classic and Legacy DLC costumes on the same day. He explained that the Phoenix version was chosen over the traditional Cyclops to offer fresher visuals and a different fighting style. Cyclops is an all-rounder using varied Optic Blasts, and collecting four Solar Shards lets him transform into Dark Phoenix for a temporary boost that also drains health. The game's first PlayStation Store sale starts today, PlayStation Plus members get a 3-hour Game Trial from today, and attendees at EVO France from October 9-11 can try him early.

    Why this: The producer explains why Phoenix Cyclops was chosen over the classic version and details the Solar Shards transformation and DLC costumes.

  7. Xbox Wire66

    Xbox Game Pass October wave one adds Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis and more

    Xbox announced the first October wave of Game Pass additions, with Battlefield 6 joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 13. Echo Weaver, Forever Ago, Deep Dish Dungeon, Valor Mortis, Bluey's Happy Snaps, Chained Beasts and Beyond These Stars arrive on day one. Nine titles including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Pacific Drive leave the library on October 15.

    Why this: Xbox's official list of October Game Pass wave one includes Battlefield 6 and several day-one titles, useful for planning downloads.

Oct 7Wed
  1. Xbox Wire22

    Xbox Indie Selects for October 2026: Mortal Shell II, Mewgenics and More

    The ID@Xbox team has revealed six games in its October 2026 Indie Selects lineup, including Mortal Shell II, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Mewgenics and The Sinking City 2. Mortal Shell II removes the traditional stamina gauge for faster, more aggressive combat in a compact interconnected open world, while Mewgenics is a roguelike tactical turn-based RPG from Edmund McMillen with a generational breeding system. The curated collection is available in the Indie Select Hub on the Xbox Store and Xbox.com/IndieSelects, rotating weekly on Wednesdays.

  3. Xbox Wire60

    Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches today on Xbox Series X|S, with Fuse Games detailing crash penalties and the runs-based loop

    Star Wars: Galactic Racer is available today on Xbox Series X|S and on the Xbox Store. Fuse Games creative director Kieran Crimmins and co-founder Steve Uphill explain that the game uses a runs-based loop where players pick a vehicle and Racer Style, then add parts and upgrades between races, and running out of crashes means wrecking out and restarting the tour. Multiplayer uses a shorter runs-based system decided by a final knockout event, with wins unlocking new characters and customization.

    Why this: The official announcement confirms Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches today on Xbox Series X|S and explains how crash penalties and the runs-based loop shape play.

Oct 6Tue
  1. PlayStation Blog62

    Warhammer Survivors launches November 10 on PS5, two new characters revealed

    Warhammer Survivors will launch on PS5 on November 10, and the studio revealed two playable characters: Morvenn Vahl from Warhammer 40,000 and Lyssa Revenya from Warhammer Age of Sigmar. The game offers more than 40 playable champions, and wishlisting and pre-orders open today on PlayStation 5, with PlayStation Plus members getting a 10% pre-order discount.

    Why this: The official announcement sets Warhammer Survivors for PS5 on November 10 and details two new characters plus a pre-order discount, helping readers decide whether to buy.

  2. Steam News20

    Team Fortress 2 Update Released

    An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released and will be applied automatically when the game is restarted. It adds the sv_wallbug convar for previous movement behavior on community servers, and fixes view jitter from extended play, an snd_mix_async crash, the Marshlands contract not activating, and various Halloween and map issues.

  4. PlayStation Blog62

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 details its DMZ mode

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23, with the DMZ extraction mode arriving alongside Campaign and Multiplayer. The official rundown covers Forward Operating Base stations such as Operators, Orders, Stash and Firing Range, plus unlockable facilities like the 3D Printer, Gunsmith, Vendor and Bounty Leaderboard. Players can deploy via Story Missions, Dynamic Operations or Free Roam, and earn DMZ XP through objectives, boss hunts, looting and a higher After Action Report rating.

    Why this: The official breakdown covers the FOB, deployment options, and XP routes in DMZ, helping readers judge whether the extraction mode suits them.

  5. Xbox Wire42

    How The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival Builds a Tactical Brawler

    The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival is available now on Xbox Series X|S and PC with XPA support and shared saves for $19.99. Rick, Daryl and Michonne each have a signature weapon, separate animations and their own skill tree, and after the credits players can replay levels with any character including unlockable Negan. Higher difficulties are not damage multipliers but turn chaotic encounters into tactical puzzles where positioning keeps you alive.

  6. Xbox Wire12

    Hello from Seattle: XBOX FanFest Comes Home November 12

    XBOX FanFest will be held at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as the final stop of this year's eight-city FanFest Tour. The event coincides with the celebration of 25 years of XBOX on November 15, and will feature hands-on gameplay, XBOX history and artifacts, chances to meet the people behind the games, trivia, collectibles, fan activities, and an XBOX Gear pop-up shop. XBOX is also running the FanFest Seattle Ticket Sweepstakes and the Green Ticket Trip Sweepstakes, both ending October 11, 2026, for eligible U.S. residents 18 and older.

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Oct 3Sat
  1. Steam News12

    Team Fortress 2 Update Released

    An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released and will be applied automatically on restart. It fixes missing VO lines for the Taunt: One-Eyed Punt!, an incorrect lightwarp on Scout Crazy Legs, and visibility issues with the Autumn Breeze Unusual effect. The update also fixes an exploit on cp_wildcat_event and increases the ctf_medi_evil timer from 8 to 10 minutes while removing overtime.

  2. PlayStation Blog12

    Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 549: Friendly Ghosts

    PlayStation Podcast Episode 549 has Tim and Kristen back to discuss the week's news and the games they can't stop playing, with Gillen interviewing Ghost of Yōtei actor Erika Ishii to mark the game's Complete Edition release and one-year anniversary. The episode also covers next week's release highlights including Kingdom Hearts I-III, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Deck of Haunts, plus God of War Laufey pre-orders, a Control Resonant art and tech deep dive, October PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Kena: Scars of Kosmora's 2027 launch.

  4. PlayStation Blog8

    Share of the Week: Marvel's Wolverine – Logan

    This week's PlayStation Blog Share of the Week highlights six player-submitted portraits of Logan from Marvel's Wolverine, shared with #PSshare #PSBlog. Next week's theme is Marvel's Wolverine – Allies & Villains, with submissions due by 11:59 PM PT on October 7, 2026, featuring moments with Team X, Jean Grey, or various villains.

  5. Xbox Wire24

    The Science Behind Best Friendship in The Jackbox Party Pack 12's MegaPals

    MegaPals, one of the five new games in The Jackbox Party Pack 12, is a word association game inspired by Mind Meld where matching answers earns points and the two players who pair up best become the MegaPals. An eight-player game has 28 possible winning pairs, and a between-round relationship chart shows each player's highest-scoring friend. The pack launches October 15 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Oct 2Fri
  1. Xbox Wire22

    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 5 to 9

    Xbox has outlined the games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass from October 5 to 9. Gears of War: E-Day and STAR WARS: Galactic Racer arrive October 6, while Echo Weaver joins Game Pass on October 8. The lineup also includes KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I～III], Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, and Neon Abyss 2, with release dates subject to change.

  2. PlayStation Blog62

    Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition launches on PS5, voice actor Erika Ishii discusses new content

    Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition is out now on PS5, bundling the story campaign, the Ghost of Yōtei Legends multiplayer mode, and two new additions: the roguelike mode Most Wanted and the narrative expansion Echoes of Sekigahara. Marking the Complete Edition's launch and the game's first anniversary, voice actor Erika Ishii spoke with PlayStation Blog about returning to record for the expansion and about Jin's return in Most Wanted with new lines recorded by Daisaku Tsuji.

    Why this: Through the voice actor's perspective, readers can see how the Complete Edition's roguelike mode and story expansion continue Atsu's story.

  3. Xbox Wire43

    Invincible VS Open Beta Begins October 13: What You Need to Know

    The Invincible VS open beta begins October 13, the same day Angstrom Levy joins as the third DLC fighter and 21st playable character in Season 2. He is a zoning-focused fighter built around portals and summonable orbs, and he will be playable for the first time at Evo France this October. Invincible VS is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

  4. Steam News62

    Team Fortress 2 Update Released With Scream Fortress XVIII Halloween Event

    Valve released an update for Team Fortress 2 that launches the Scream Fortress XVIII Halloween event, running through November 7th, 2026. The event adds 5 community maps, the Haunted Hoard Case with 23 community-created cosmetic items, 5 community taunts and 21 new Unusual effects, and all players who launch the game receive a Soul Gargoyle. The update also reworks the Zombie mode with a new Zombie Spawn Picker and new abilities for several Zombie classes, alongside numerous community-reported fixes.

  5. Xbox Wire25

    IKEA and Xbox Team Up on YXSTABY, a New Collection Made for Gaming at Home

    IKEA and Xbox have launched YXSTABY, a nine-piece collection designed for gaming at home, co-developed by designers from both teams. The collection draws on the Xbox controller for inspiration, including a thumbstick stool built from the Xbox Wireless Controller's original 3D design files. It launches in IKEA stores today and online later this year, with availability varying by market.