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  6. PC Gamer24

    How to complete Tracks of the Beast in Arc Raiders

    The Tracks of the Beast quest in Arc Raiders has you travel along train tracks and ping the new Pendola Pass enemies, the Bully and the Skulker. Start at the northern tracks in north Pendola Pass, then head south to Almatera Station, keeping an eye out for both enemies along the way. All steps must be done in a single round, and the Skulker is the harder one to find.

  7. Nintendo Life42

    Hello Kitty Island Adventure Is Now Free for Switch Online Members

    Nintendo has launched a new free Game Trial for Switch Online members in North America, offering the Switch 1 version of Hello Kitty Island Adventure at no extra cost from 9th October to 15th October. Save data carries over, and the game is currently 45% off on the eShop until 18th October. It scored 8/10 in review, with its social sim elements compared to Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Breath of the Wild.

  10. Kotaku12

    I'm Enjoying My Villain Era In Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader

    After being hooked by the Warhammer 40,000 short in Amazon's Secret Level and the Horus Heresy novels, the author picked up Owlcat Games' Rogue Trader and chose the Commissar class, which lets you shoot allies in the back to make them stronger. The top-down CRPG lets the author play as a "not quite a villain" in the grim dark future, with choices like believing in the Emperor's power echoing the source material.

  12. Polygon15

    6 Exciting Upcoming Steam Games to Wishlist Now

    Polygon's Wishlister newsletter highlights six upcoming indie Steam games worth adding to your wishlist, including the rhythm game Mr. Records, Capybara Games' Battle Vision, the co-op escape room game Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, the biking delivery game Tanuki: Pon's Summer, the co-op party game Clowntown, and the strategy game Australia Did It. Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is scheduled to launch in November, while Mr. Records and Australia Did It already have Steam demos available.

  15. IGN12

    Every Legend of Zelda LEGO Set Released So Far

    As of October 2026, only one LEGO Legend of Zelda set is available for purchase: Ocarina of Time – The Final Battle (#77093, 1003 pieces, $129.99, 18+, released 3/1/2026). The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 (#77092, 2500 pieces, $299.99, released 9/1/2024) has since retired. A rumor suggests another adult-oriented Zelda set may launch before the end of the year, possibly around November, though its piece count and subject are unknown.

  16. IGN28

    Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Drops to New All-Time Low Price on Switch 2

    Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for Nintendo Switch 2 has dropped to just $25 at Amazon, a new all-time low for the RPG, and no Prime membership is required. The physical edition uses a Game-Key Card, so the game must be downloaded rather than played directly from the card. The Switch 2 version includes the full Midgar remake and the INTERmission episode starring Yuffie.

  17. Pure Xbox49

    Xbox PC App Is Getting a Massive Refresh Soon, First Look Revealed

    Xbox is working on a brand-new Xbox PC app that should start rolling out before the end of 2026, and Windows Central has already tried an early version. The redesign is said to bring a big performance boost, faster navigation through a 1400+ game library, and a single shared interface for store and game listings. It hasn't been officially released yet, and Windows Central suggests it may become available for Xbox Insiders within the next few weeks.

  19. Push Square30

    Ghost of Tsushima Anime Series Delayed to 2028

    Crunchyroll has announced that the Ghost of Tsushima anime series has been delayed from 2027 to 2028. The series, titled Ghost of Tsushima Legends, is being made by PlayStation Productions with Aniplex and Hayate, and will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll. Mayumi Saco and Shinya Fukumatsu have joined the cast in undisclosed roles, with Keiji Inai composing the score.

  20. VGC31

    Crimson Desert's Lower Review Scores Due to Critics Not Getting a 'Fair Chance to Explore', Exec Says

    Pearl Abyss European CEO Lybee Park said Crimson Desert's lower-than-expected review scores stem from critics playing a build that was not the exact launch version and having limited time to explore. She said reviewers typically follow the main quest line, so they did not get a fair chance to experience the game's hidden details. Pearl Abyss has been patching the game since its March release and is planning a Switch 2 version for the first half of next year.

  21. Nintendo Life22

    Final Fantasy VII Revelation Cast Get Emotional in Last Recording Sessions

    The voice cast of Final Fantasy VII Revelation took part in their final recording sessions for the game, as shown in a video shared during a New York City Comic Con panel. Brianna White and Britt Baron, who play Aerith and Tifa, shed tears, while Travis Willingham, the new voice of Sephiroth, jokingly recited a line about Cool Ranch being the best Doritos flavour. The game launches on 8th April 2027, concluding Square Enix's remake project announced at E3 in 2015, aside from its DLC expansions.

  23. @HLTVorg18

    kyxsan: "I'm always open to feedback"

    kyxsan: "I'm always open to feedback; when you play with so many experienced and good players, you can learn from every one of them" https://www.hltv.org/news/45682/kyxsan-im-always-open-to-feedback-when-you-play-with-so-many-experienced-and-good-players-you-can-learn-from-every-one-of-them

  25. PC Gamer17

    Razer announces Basilisk V4 mice with one-click Perfect 180 turns

    Razer has announced the Basilisk V4 Pro and Basilisk V4 HyperSpeed gaming mice, priced at $170 and $110 respectively. Both feature four side buttons, one of which can be configured in Synapse to trigger a "Perfect 180" feature that snaps your aim around 180 degrees with a single click. The Pro uses a 50K optical sensor while the HyperSpeed uses a 33K unit, and both support 8K polling in wired and wireless modes.

  27. Rock Paper Shotgun36

    Timeloop metroidvania Echo Weaver locks almost nothing off and dares you to break it

    Moonlight Kids' timeloop metroidvania Echo Weaver gives players almost everything needed to finish it from the very first moment, with knowledge as the only real gain. Its glaive can be thrown, recalled, and teleported to, letting players skip platforming and puzzles and even reach endgame areas early. After four hours, Rock Paper Shotgun calls it a vivid, freeform Metroidy puzzler with minimal combat and a few rough edges.

  29. Rock Paper Shotgun41

    Forza Horizon 6's First Major Expansion Arrives January 21, 2027

    Playground Games has revealed that Forza Horizon 6's first major expansion will launch on January 21st, 2027. It will be granted automatically to players who bought the premium edition, premium upgrade or expansions bundle, while others must buy it separately. The studio has said only that more details will come closer to availability, and that a second expansion is also planned.

  31. HLTV22

    kyxsan: "I'm always open to feedback; when you play with so many experienced and good players, you can learn from every one of them"

    Aurora's international lineup has secured a top four finish at ESL Pro League, and kyxsan said the team's mentality is much better than two months ago though still not the best in some games. He responded to NiKo's public criticism, saying it was taken out of context because it only covered the last month or two and not his first year with Falcons. kyxsan added that he is always open to feedback and happy to learn from all his former and current teammates.

  32. GamesIndustry.biz71

    Ubisoft announces Rainbow Six Mobile shutdown seven months after global launch

    Ubisoft announced that Rainbow Six Mobile is shutting down, with the game playable until January 15, 2027. Ubisoft said the team will move on to other long-term strategic projects, and the game's next season will still launch as planned next week. Announced in 2022 and in development for six and a half years, the title was made by 11 Ubisoft studios with Tencent and had its worldwide rollout on February 23, 2026.

  33. GamesIndustry.biz62

    Avalanche to globally publish, market and distribute Supermassive Games titles

    Nordisk Games announced a publishing agreement between its subsidiaries Avalanche Studios Group and Supermassive Games, with Avalanche handling global publishing, marketing and distribution of Supermassive titles, starting with Directive 8020, which launched earlier this year. Both studios will share operational support across finance, people and IT while remaining fully creatively independent and retaining ownership of their own portfolios and development plans. Nordisk Games acquired a 30% stake in Supermassive Games in 2021 and acquired Avalanche Studios in 2018.

  34. GamesIndustry.biz62

    Sony agrees to transfer 419 global VR patents to Meta

    Sony has agreed to transfer 419 global VR patents to Meta, with 180 filed in the US under an agreement signed in December 2025 and the rest filed in Japan, China, Korea, Europe and other regions. ZDNet Korea reported that between June and September this year Sony moved more than 40 of these patents to Meta, covering virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality and head-mounted display systems. Sony's PSVR 2 launched in February 2023 at $549.99, with a bundle including Horizon Call of the Mountain priced at $599.99.

  35. GamesIndustry.biz22

    Video games aren't the enemy of kids' mental health – ignoring them is | Opinion

    The charity director for Safe In Our World argues that video games are often blamed for young people's anxiety, isolation and poor sleep, while research shows the picture is far from black and white. Games can be a lifeline for socially anxious kids, a coping tool for those with ADHD, and a rare space where isolated teens feel capable and accepted. What separates a healthy gaming experience from a harmful one is usually context, not the game itself, and parents should approach it with curiosity rather than blanket bans.

  37. PC Gamer42

    Blizzard dev says WoW: Forever's scope snowballed: 'Our original pitch internally was: We'll do 4 new dungeons'

    World of Warcraft: Forever's content scope grew during development, with associate production director Clay Stone saying the team's original internal pitch was four new dungeons before it became six and then nine. He said the response to Season of Discovery, shipped in November 2023, led to discussions about a non-season version, and that appetite within the team and Blizzard built the launch scope beyond what players expected.

  38. PC Gamer20

    How to complete To the Skies in Arc Raiders

    To complete the To the Skies quest in Arc Raiders, you need to collect Arc Performance Steel, Pop Trigger, Arc Thermo Lining, and Arc Synthetic Resin, then scan a crashed Arc Probe and Arc Courier. After that, repair the Gondola Prototype east of the east Spaceport elevator and activate it. These arc parts can be salvaged from enemies like Bastions, Bombardiers, Leapers, Pops, Fireballs, and Baron Husks, with the Electromagnetic Storm map condition offering the best chance to find them.