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  1. 机核62

    BetaDwarf's Dragon Vault Raiders demo is live on Steam, PvPvE test set for October 15

    Dragon Vault Raiders, a multiplayer extraction ARPG from BetaDwarf with Square Enix as global publisher, now has a demo on Steam, with a PvPvE test starting October 15. The demo offers two playable Breakers and two PvE difficulties for solo or co-op play through the first chapter's map and main questline. The PvPvE test adds more Breakers and player-versus-player combat, and the game supports solo and multiplayer PvE as well as PvPvE modes.

  4. 游戏LOOK74

    EU opens enforcement over in-game currency against nine companies including King, Supercell, Riot and Ubisoft, as two European game associations push back

    On September 30 the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network announced coordinated enforcement against nine companies including King, Supercell, Mojang, Riot Games and Ubisoft over how in-game virtual currency is sold and managed, with Crytek, InnoGames, Plarium Europe and PLR Worldwide Sales also named. The same day, Video Games Europe and EGDF jointly objected, questioning the legal basis and arguing in-game currency is not a crypto-like digital representation of value, saying they had asked for that basis since spring 2025 without reply. The dispute centers on whether in-game currency counts as a digital representation of value, which would make each in-game exchange a new consumer contract with its own 14-day withdrawal notice; the associations offered six commitments including clear real-money pricing and refunds for unused currency within 48 hours, conditional on resolving the legal uncertainty.

  5. 游戏LOOK62

    Google and Unity launch AI game creation platforms, with Playground live and Unity Spark coming later this year

    On October 7, Google and Unity announced a strategic partnership to launch an AI game development platform for next-generation interactive entertainment. Google's experimental Playground went live the same day, letting users generate, customize and share playable games from natural-language prompts without writing code, limited to US users aged 18 and over, with weekly tokens and a model lineup of Gemini, Nano Banana and Lyria. Unity will plug Unity Spark into Playground later this year; the web platform runs on the Unity engine with professional-grade mechanics and high-fidelity 3D, and during testing projects cannot be downloaded, exported to desktop Unity or sold.

  6. IGN62

    IGN Preview: Phantom Blade Zero Might Be This Year's Most Stylish Action Game

    After six hours of hands-on play, IGN says S-GAME's Phantom Blade Zero has the smoothest and most satisfying action since Sekiro, with tight parries, distinct weapons, and plenty of optional bosses, side quests, and hidden areas. The preview also notes infrequent but fairly severe framerate drops on a capable PC, and that the game launches only on PS5 at the end of this month. The story was only seen through first-act setup, so its payoff remains unclear.

  8. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours22

    Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter Hints at Potential QSSR Compatibility Challenges With Older PS5 Games

    During a recent Digital Foundry Q+A show, Richard Leadbetter said he had "heard over the weekend" that retrofitting Sony's QSSR upscaling technology into older games could present challenges. Developers may need to update their games to newer SDK versions, and he begins discussing this around 19:55 in the video.

  13. 机核42

    Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Free Roguelite Mode "Q's Trials" and "Section 31" DLC Now Live

    Daedalic Entertainment and developer gameXcite have released the free Roguelite mode "Q's Trials" for Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown, alongside the second DLC "Section 31." The mode is available to all base game owners, while the DLC can be purchased separately or through the expansion pass, adding the U.S.S. Section 31 ship and three exclusive heroes. The content is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

  15. Push Square62

    Preview: Phantom Blade Zero Is the Next Truly Essential PS5 Game

    Push Square played six hours of Phantom Blade Zero in Beijing and found its combat system and boss fights to be the standout. Basic attacks do not consume the Sha-Chi stamina gauge, while blocking, dodging, and Sha-Chi strikes do, and performing them charges an Essence attack. There is no death penalty, enemies do not respawn, and difficulty can be switched from the pause menu, so the author argues it is not a Soulslike. The story follows protagonist Soul, who receives a new heart that leaves him 66 days to live, and the game launches in a few weeks.

  16. GameSpot42

    The Best Detail Of Phantom Blade 0 Was Never Explained

    After six hours of hands-on time with Phantom Blade 0 in LA, the boss design, soundtrack, and wide linear environments stood out, with the motion-captured martial arts combat as the highlight. A unique and unexpected detail during combat was later confirmed in a talk with director and CEO Soulframe Liang, shedding light on what S-Game is trying to accomplish.

  17. 触乐62

    Blade of the Phantom preview: a fairly complete journey of exploration and combat

    Chuapp attended a closed-door offline playtest of Blade of the Phantom at the invitation of Lingyoufang, and the build on offer was said to differ little from the upcoming release. The roughly five-hour session covered the first chapter's large map, hidden areas and hidden bosses, a small part of chapter two and two late-game bosses. The author found the level design carried hidden Metroidvania elements, with the first chapter's map split into three vertical layers plus a hidden layer, and the shadow armaments serving as both sub-weapons and exploration tools.

  20. Game Informer52

    Phantom Blade Zero Hands-On Preview: Level Exploration and the Lion Dance Boss

    The author played Phantom Blade Zero at Gamescom, covering the opening tutorial, Soul's clash with his brother Zuoshang, and the carriage ambush that ends in a valley crash. He found the level design circuitous and interesting, called Soul the fastest ladder climber he has controlled, and said the game feels more forgiving than Souls-likes. The session skipped to the Lion Dance boss, whose second stage raises pillars and lets players grab a lion mask to fight back after clearing minions.

  22. IGN38

    Jay and Silent Bob's Joint Venture Trailer and Game Details Revealed for Weed Farming Sim | NYCC 2026

    Nitrate Games revealed the first trailer and details for Jay and Silent Bob's Joint Venture, a weed farming sim, at New York Comic Con. The game is written by Ernie Altbacker and continues Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse, with an expected release in late Spring 2027 on Steam/PC and a console release also slated for 2027. It is currently heading toward its play testing phase.

  23. IGN23

    Daredevil Star Charlie Cox Confirms He's in an Unannounced Sega Game

    Charlie Cox confirmed at New York Comic-Con 2026 that he has finished recording for an unannounced Sega game, telling IGN he voiced an American character across roughly 40 hours of lines. He previously voiced Gustave in Expedition 33 and was nominated for Best Performance at that year's Game Awards. Sega's announced lineup includes Stranger Than Heaven, Virtua Fighter Crossroads, Persona 6, and Alien: Isolation 2, but this project has no name yet.

  24. Polygon10

    9 Legend of Zelda Side Quests Scarier than Any Horror Game

    The Legend of Zelda series has never shied away from curses, ghosts, and the walking dead, and Nintendo tends to let those elements run wild in its optional side quests. While the main story hides its dread inside dungeons and boss fights, the side quests bring it into the house next door. The article rounds up nine Zelda side quests scarier than any horror game.

  25. IGN12

    Ben Affleck Says He Gets Into Arguments With Kids in Fortnite, His New Movie Took Inspiration from Game's Skins

    Ben Affleck said on the New Heights podcast that he plays shooters like Fortnite and often ends up arguing with kids in voice chat after getting killed and taunted. He also said the fuzzy bunny mask costume in his new Netflix thriller Animals was inspired by Fortnite skins his son called "tough." Affleck added that he plays games including Madden and 2K, and has previously taken part in Valorant events.

  26. IGN32

    Street Fighter 6 Producer Reveals How He Helped Save Capcom's Iconic Fighting Game Franchise From 'Dying'

    Street Fighter 6 producer Shuhei Matsumoto revealed that during the Street Fighter V era, he and director Takayuki Nakayama realized the Street Fighter IP would likely die in 10 years if they didn't act. With SFV's player base roughly 35 to 45 years old, they decided to act as if the current generation didn't know the franchise, adding the Modern control scheme and other approachable features. As of summer 2026, Street Fighter 6 has sold more than seven million lifetime units.

  27. IGN12

    Dungeon Crawler Carl's Princess Donut Blind Box Plushies and Action Figures Showcased at NYCC

    Dungeon Crawler Carl's Princess Donut blind box plushies and new action figures are on display at NYCC, with a closer look at three of the plush variants. The Princess Posse Plush Blind Boxes are available for preorder from EBGames Canada at $19.99 with an October 30 release date, each containing one of six Princess Donut plush variations, and no U.S. listing yet. Playmates' DCC action figures are rolling out to major retailers this month, while the tabletop game's commercial release is set for December after raising just over $13 million.

  34. GameSpot22

    Arc Raiders Taking Stock Quest Guide

    Arc Raiders' Taking Stock quest sends players across at least three maps: photograph the sculpture in the Atrium on Stella Montis, photograph a Baron Husk on Spaceport, and ping a Bombardier on Dam Battlegrounds or a Bastion on Buried City. Players must also deliver 3 Industrial Batteries to the Nomadic Envoys, and need to bring a camera for the photo objectives.

  37. Esports Insider22

    Eight Teams Chase USA TODAY Sports' First High School Esports Title

    USA TODAY Sports and PlayVS announced an eight-team national high school esports championship on October 7, featuring EA Sports Madden NFL, Marvel Rivals and Rocket League in a round-robin format. The top two teams advance to the December 11 national final, and the winner will be crowned the first USA TODAY Sports National High School Esports Champion. The champion will also compete in the inaugural USA TODAY Sports Challenger Series in the spring, with an ALL-USA Esports Team selected from the eight competitors.