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Oct 3Sat
  1. Kotaku38

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance Boss Hopes GTA 6 Is Big Hit So Studios And Publishers Feel More Confident Charging More

    Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima said he hopes GTA 6's $80 standard and $100 deluxe editions will pave the way for the rest of the industry to raise game prices. He argued that development costs are higher than ever while audience growth has stalled, and that Rockstar and Take-Two are the only ones who can afford to make the jump. Klima added that he won't play GTA 6 himself, as he doesn't find the franchise appealing.

  2. Pure Xbox22

    Three More Notable Free Demos Added to the Xbox Store

    The Xbox Store has added three notable free demos: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, whose progress carries over to the full release later in October; FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, following the full game's launch earlier this year; and Elta: Defy All Gods, which offers 60 minutes of gameplay and already holds a "Positive" reception on Steam. Other newer demos highlighted include The Zibbo Show and DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition.

  3. VGC42

    Warhorse COO wants GTA 6 to set a new $80 price standard for triple-A games

    Warhorse co-founder Martin Klima said he hopes GTA 6 "blazes the trail" for other triple-A games to raise their prices. He said Rockstar and Take-Two are the only companies that can afford or dare to increase game prices, calling it long overdue and necessary for the business to survive. GTA 6 launches next month at $80, and Take-Two says its $100 edition is its top seller.

  4. IGN8

    Today's Top Deals: Xbox Elite Controller, Belkin Switch 2 Cases, and Bose QuietComfort Headphones

    Early deals ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days include the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller at $38, a Belkin Switch 2 Travel Case for Prime members at $23.07, and renewed Bose QuietComfort Headphones in Moonstone Blue at $149. The Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection is down to $239.95, and a $100 PS Store gift card is available for $90 with the code "TEFF427."

  5. IGN22

    MTG's Hobbit Cards Are the Closest Thing to Owning Rare Tolkien Memorabilia, and Perfect for Collectors

    Magic: The Gathering has released its The Hobbit set, its fifth of the year and second return to Middle-Earth. The set features book cover-inspired card treatments with a "well-read" look that the author calls their favorite in years and ideal for serious collectors. Finding the cards can still be difficult, like searching for the Arkenstone in Smaug's treasure hoard.

  6. Rock Paper Shotgun22

    Desktop and handheld prices out of control means PC bargain hunts lead me to my old enemy: gaming laptops

    Memory shortages have pushed desktop and handheld PC prices up, keeping entry-level 1080p gaming in the low four figures, so the author tested a gaming laptop instead. A Medion Erazer Scout 15 with an RTX 5050 costs £850, cheaper than a DIY desktop build with monitor, Windows license and basic specs at about £1,100. It packs an Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD and a 144Hz IPS screen, but battery life is poor and fan noise is loud.

  7. Nintendo Life60

    Micron CEO says memory shortages will get worse in 2027

    According to The Register, Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said memory demand will exceed supply in 2027 and 2028, with the industry tighter than in 2026, and customers likely paying much higher prices than this year. Micron plans $25 billion in capital expenditure in the first half of its new financial year to bring new factories online in 2028, but says it will take time before supply and demand stabilise. The surge in memory demand comes largely from AI data centres, and Nintendo has already raised Switch 2 prices globally while Sony and Microsoft raised prices for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

  8. IGN22

    System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Is Free to Keep on the Epic Games Store Right Now

    System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is currently free to claim on the Epic Games Store until October 8, 2026, and stays in your library permanently once claimed. Nightdive Studios released the remaster in June 2025 with 4K/144fps support, mod support, and cross-play co-op for up to four players. Epic is also giving away Buried Stars this week, available to claim until the same date.

  9. IGN24

    Pokémon TCG Reportedly Launching First-Ever Valentine's Day Set in 2027

    The Pokémon Company reportedly plans to launch the franchise's first dedicated Valentine's Day collection, the "Pokémon TCG Valentine's Box," on January 27, 2027, according to Pokébeach. The set is said to resemble the Trick or Trade Halloween line, with mini foil packs of three cards and packaging that folds into a cardboard mailbox for handing out cards. It has not been officially confirmed, and no featured Pokémon has been revealed.

Oct 2Fri
  1. Push Square12

    Limited Edition Lisa PS5 DualSense Controller Up for Pre-Order, Selling Out Fast

    The limited edition Lisa DualSense controller is now available for pre-order via PS Direct worldwide, going in and out of stock in the US and UK, and ships on 30th October for $84.99/£74.99/€84.99. Designed with Lisa, it features her signature bangs and cat-like eyes on the touchpad in a "Chroma Pearl" colourway, alongside a merch collection that the PS Blog suggests may only be available in the US.

  2. IGN26

    Miami Heat Will Wear GTA 6-Themed Uniforms in November Match Against Milwaukee

    The Miami Heat will host "A Night in Vice City" for its November 18 NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks, wearing an all-new uniform on a never-before-seen court, live on ESPN. The event at the Kaseya Center takes place the day before GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles on November 19. GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition.

  3. IGN8

    Amazon Slashes Over $30 off the White Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

    Amazon has cut the price of the white Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller from $149.99 to $111.74, a $38.25 discount, ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. The controller offers adjustable-tension thumbsticks, a wrap-around rubberized grip, shorter hair trigger locks, interchangeable components, button mapping options, and up to 40 hours of battery life per charge. The sale runs for only 48 hours until October 7.

  4. Kotaku32

    GTA 6 Marketing Ramps Up as Miami Heat Announce Vice City Night

    The Miami Heat have announced a GTA 6-themed "A Night in Vice City" takeover for their November 18 game against the Milwaukee Bucks, featuring new Vice City uniforms and a never-before-seen court, broadcast live on ESPN. The team's store is already selling GTA 6-themed merch, including a shirt referencing the original GTA: Vice City 100-percent completion reward that has sold out. Grand Theft Auto 6 launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox.

  5. GameSpot42

    Miami Heat Will Wear GTA 6 Jerseys and Play on Themed Court a Day Before Release

    The NBA's Miami Heat announced they will wear GTA 6-inspired jerseys and play on a GTA 6 and Vice City-themed court when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on November 18, a day before the game launches. The matchup will air on ESPN, and the Heat have rolled out a "Vice City Collection" of merch. GTA 6 launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with reported pre-sales near 6 million copies and more than $570 million.

  6. IGN36

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance Dev Hopes GTA 6 Will Encourage Studios to Charge More for Their Games

    Warhorse co-founder Martin Klima said he hopes GTA 6 will "blaze the trail" for higher game prices, arguing triple-A games face an existential problem as audience sizes plateau and retail dies. He claimed Rockstar and Take-Two are the only companies that can afford or dare to raise prices, which he called long overdue and necessary for the business to survive. Klima also admitted GTA 6 "doesn't appeal to me at all," while the game's Standard Edition is priced $79.99 in the U.S. and £69.99 in the U.K., ahead of its November 19 release on PS5 and Xbox Series.

  7. VGC62

    Micron warns memory shortages will worsen in 2027 as CEO cites much higher prices

    On its FY 2026 earnings call, Micron said memory demand will exceed supply in 2027 and 2028, with industry tightness greater than in 2026 and no line of sight to when supply and demand will rebalance. The company said it has already sold most of the memory it expects to produce next year at much higher prices than in 2026, and that new factories coming online in 2028 will not immediately improve availability or lower prices. Rising memory and storage costs have pushed Microsoft, Apple, Valve, Sony and Nintendo to raise hardware prices, while Micron and two other major RAM makers face a class action alleging they fixed supply and prices.

  8. Polygon10

    Pokémon Company and European Space Agency Launch Space-Themed Merch Collection

    The Pokémon Company International and the European Space Agency have teamed up to release a space-themed merchandise collection for World Space Week, running Oct. 4 to Oct. 10. The lineup includes two astronaut Pikachu plushies, pins, patches, a bomber jacket, and a T-shirt, with some items exclusive to the Pokémon Center's US website. An astronaut Pikachu figure and a 1,000-piece space Pikachu puzzle have no announced release date yet.

  9. IGN22

    The 10 Most Valuable Cards in Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture

    Following Reality Fracture's prerelease weekend on September 26-27, the most valuable cards from the set have been priced, led by the Facet Foil Omnipresence at $1,000. The set launches October 2, and Amazon is currently out of stock of all Reality Fracture products, pushing buyers toward Walmart, Target, Best Buy, or TCGplayer resellers. Play Booster boxes contain 30 packs of 14 cards, with Wizards of the Coast promising 60+ legendary cards per box.

  10. PC Gamer27

    Sony Japan's PS5 Pro anti-scalper lottery requires a Japanese account with 60 hours of play

    Sony Japan has rolled out an anti-scalper lottery for PS5 Pro orders that requires a Sony account registered in Japan with at least 60 hours of gaming on PS4, PS5, or both. Valve also set reservation requirements for the Steam Frame launch, including a Steam account in good standing and a purchase made before April 27th 2026. The author argues these brand loyalty tests, while aimed at scalpers, make buying hardware at full price a qualification process.

  11. 机核10

    Bushiroad Games Now on Limited-Time Discount Sale

    Bushiroad Inc. is holding the "Bushiroad Autumn Sale 2026" starting October 2, 2026, offering limited-time discounts on its Nintendo Switch download and Steam versions. The Steam sale ends 10/9 1:00 (UTC+8) and the Switch download sale ends 10/8 22:59 (UTC+8). Discounted titles include ROAD59 at 50% off, Revue Starlight El Dorado at 20% off, and VIRTUAL GIRL @ WORLD'S END and Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 at 30% off each.

  12. PC Gamer12

    9 new 2026 games on sale in the Steam Autumn Sale

    Nine brand new 2026 games are discounted in Steam's Autumn Sale, including Resident Evil Requiem, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and 007 First Light, each down from $69.99 to $48.99. Big Walk is $15.99 (was $19.99) and supports up to 12 players in co-op, while Endless Legend 2 and Xenonauts 2 have both hit 1.0 and are on sale at $24.99 and $19.99 respectively.

  13. Pure Xbox40

    Two Metro Redux Games Get Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrades This October

    Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux are getting free Xbox Series X|S upgrades on October 29th. Deep Silver says the update is not a remaster or remake, but adds 4K textures, improved animation fidelity, higher quality audio, TSR upscaling and anti-aliasing on Series X, with console play at 4K 60FPS or upscaled 4K 120FPS. The upgrade is free for existing owners on Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

  14. Nintendo Life22

    Guide: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories for October & November 2026

    Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch 1 players get a packed October lineup, including the Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III on October 8th, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on October 9th, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on October 15th, Final Fantasy Resonance and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on October 22nd, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23rd, and Minecraft on October 27th. Several titles ship as Game-Key Cards, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is a code in a box with an estimated initial download of 84.9 GB.

  15. Pure Xbox12

    Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 1-4)

    This week's Xbox Free Play Days lineup is a Ubisoft takeover, featuring Far Cry 6, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, and The Crew Motorfest. All five games are free to play until late on October 4, and Xbox Game Pass is not required this time around. Each title also carries a hefty discount for players who want to add them to their permanent collection.

  16. PC Gamer22

    October 2026 Is Packed: PC Gamer's Picks and Release Calendar

    PC Gamer's editors rounded up the games, updates, and events crowding October 2026, including Star Wars: Galactic Racer on October 6, Car Park Capital on October 9, and Valor Mortis on October 13. The month also brings Enshrouded's 1.0 update, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update, plus the Steam Autumn Sale, PAX Australia, and League of Legends Worlds.

  17. 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.

  18. IGN18

    Pokémon x ESA Collection Includes the Astronaut Pikachu Plush That Went to Space

    The Pokémon x ESA merchandise collection is now available, featuring two astronaut Pikachu plushies priced at $29.99 that are modelled after the plush ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot took to the International Space Station earlier this year. The drop also includes apparel, pins, and TCG accessories, arriving ahead of World Space Week on October 4. The most expensive item is a $129.99 bomber jacket, while a new astronaut Pikachu figure still has no release date.

  19. PC Gamer33

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance studio co-founder hopes GTA 6 will 'blaze a trail' to higher game prices

    Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima hopes Grand Theft Auto 6, launching on consoles on November 19, will be a big enough hit to let other studios raise their prices. He said he won't play GTA 6 and doesn't understand the series' popularity, but sees higher unit prices as necessary for the industry's survival. Take-Two confirmed in June that GTA 6 will launch at $80, $10 more than conventional big-budget games.

  20. Kotaku12

    Fall 2026 Steam Sale Features So Many Great Games For $15 Or Less

    Valve launched the Steam Autumn Sale on October 1, running until October 8, with over 25,000 games and DLC packages on sale according to the store's own filter. The article rounds up games priced at $15 or less, most under $10, including Hitman World of Assassination at $3, Left 4 Dead at $2, and Red Dead Redemption II and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 at $15 each.

  21. Polygon40

    Magic: The Gathering's Disastrous Zeta Set Is Officially Coming Back

    Wizards of the Coast announced Thursday that the sold-out Secret Lair x MSCHF: The Zeta Set will return after a disastrous September drop the company has since apologized for. Unlike the previous pre-order window, fans won't have to sit through queues or waiting rooms, as Wizards appears to be ensuring everyone who wants the collab can get one if they're patient enough.

  22. Polygon12

    Steam's Giant Autumn Sale Is Officially Here To Destroy Everyone's Wallet

    Steam's annual Autumn sale is now live, offering discounts on both new releases and older classics through Oct. 8. Recommended deals include Persona 3 Reload at 70% off, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade at 75% off, and Cyberpunk 2077 at 70% off. Valve also has more sales planned for October, including the food-focused Cooking Fest and Steam Next Fest with hundreds of playable demos.

  23. IGN3

    The Legend of Zelda Mini Backpack Is 44% Off at $27.99

    Bullseye Deals via eBay is selling the officially licensed The Legend of Zelda Mini Backpack for $27.99 with free shipping, a 44% discount from its $50 list price. The sage green faux leather backpack features a gold Hyrule Royal Crest and measures 11.25" high, 8.5" wide, and 6 inches deep. The article also notes that the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 launches October 5 and can be preordered on Amazon for $59.95.

  24. GameSpot12

    The Best Steam Autumn Sale 2026 Deals

    The Steam Autumn Sale runs October 1-7 with discounts on games, bundles, and DLC. Deals include Rez Infinite at $7.49 (normally $25), Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at $56 (normally $70), and Tactical Breach Wizards at $11 (normally $20). October also brings Cooking Fest, Next Fest, and Steam Scream V Fest.