295丨Time, Black Cat, Fire Control
This episode of the Jiche program covers a mix of grindy and casual games. It particularly recommends Slow Roads for players heading back to work.
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机核AI score66 PolygonAI score1818 10 Essential GBA Games Still Missing From Switch Online
The Game Boy Advance succeeded in replicating the Super Nintendo experience on a handheld, yet 10 essential GBA games are still missing from Switch Online. The piece traces the handheld line from the original Game Boy through the Game Boy Color to the GBA.
PolygonAI score1212 8 Most Unhinged Dark Urge Lines in BG3
Eight of the most unhinged Dark Urge lines in Baldur's Gate 3 are rounded up, spanning both the character's own dialogue and narrator Amelia Tyler's delivery of the Dark Urge's inner monologue. In a December 2023 TechRadar interview, Tyler said her favorite Dark Urge line is just a creepy, demonic laugh.
StarmanAI score1212 Gameshot Skill for Game News in Your Agent
Made a game news skill for gamers — get fresh gaming news right inside your agent (claude code/workbuddy/openclaw, etc.). Send this to your Agent: Please install Gameshot Skill: https://gameshot.games/gameshot-skill/README.md
@pcgamerAI score1010 Final Fantasy 10 House Grooves Album Is Real
My most-played album of 2026? Final Fantasy 10: House Grooves, a real thing that exists https://www.pcgamer.com/games/final-fantasy/my-most-played-album-of-2026-sorry-mitski-its-final-fantasy-10-house-grooves-a-real-thing-that-exists/
@pcgamerAI score1212 PC Gamer solves a murder in Golden Tee '99
PC Gamer solves a murder: Who killed the golfer hidden in the woods in Golden Tee '99? https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sports/the-pc-gamer-mysteries-case-1-a-slice-of-death-why-is-there-a-dead-golfer-hidden-in-golden-tee-99/
PC GamerAI score1212 Why is there a dead golfer hidden in Golden Tee '99?
A pixelated dead body lies in the woods about 180 yards from the tee on hole seven of Aspen Lake in Golden Tee '99. Course designer Jim Zielinski said it was his idea, using a digitized photo of himself lying in the grass outside the office. Bodies have also been spotted in Golden Tee 2010 and another entry in the series.
@SiliconeraAI score33 Subscribe to Siliconera+ for a Chance to Win Resident Evil Requiem on PC
Reminder that you can avoid ads and get automatically entered in our monthly game contest when you subscribe to Siliconera+! In honor of Halloween, our October contest prize is Resident Evil Requiem (PC)!
@PushSquareAI score1818 Nolan North Would '110%' Return as Nathan Drake in a New Uncharted Game
Nolan North Would '110%' Return for Nathan Drake in a New Uncharted Game
@PushSquareAI score1515 PS5 Arcade Shooter for Space Harrier Fans
Space Harrier Fans, You Need to Keep an Eye on This PS5 Arcade Shooter https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/space-harrier-fans-you-need-to-keep-an-eye-on-this-ps5-arcade-shooter
PolygonAI score1212 30th Celebration Hype Sends 23-Year-Old Pokémon Card to $360,000 Record
A 23-year-old Pokémon TCG card sold for $360,000, setting a record, with 30th celebration hype credited for the surge. For comparison, even the most valuable Base Set Charizard variants still don't reach the $8.4 million that an extremely rare Pikachu promo card fetched at auction in late September 2026.
@pcgamerAI score1010 I added scams to GTA 5, but might have scammed myself
I've added scams to GTA 5, but I might have scammed myself https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/ive-added-scams-to-gta-5-but-i-might-have-scammed-myself/
GG.dealsAI score00 Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launch times: See when the journey begins in your region
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launch times have been detailed, letting players see when the journey begins in their region. The article carries the "Dark Arisen" subtitle, though the body text does not yet elaborate on specifics.
Nintendo of AmericaAI score00 Nintendo Store US account posts
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Nintendo LifeAI score1212 Nintendo Life eShop Selects (September 2026): Best Switch 1 & Switch 2 eShop Games
Nintendo Life has announced its September 2026 eShop Selects, covering digital-only Switch 1 and Switch 2 eShop games. The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Remastered took first place, with the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor port and Valheim tied for second and Mewgenics third. Games needed at least a 7/10 review score on Nintendo Life to qualify.
GG.dealsAI score5858 AION 2 launches on Steam with nearly 400K concurrent players
AION 2 has launched on Steam and reached nearly 400K concurrent players. The original item only notes that Atreia is getting crowded.
机核AI score1010 What Games Did Wolf Uncle Teach His Daughter to Play Growing Up? A Must-Listen Game Parenting Episode for Gcores Parents
Wolf Uncle's daughter started college this summer, and he looks back on the games he played with her as she grew up. In this Gcores episode, he talks about using games to accompany his daughter through childhood, along with the memorable moments and regrets along the way.
@SteamDBAI score1212 Steam Top Sellers: ACE COMBAT 8 Tops Weekly Chart
#SteamTopSellers for week of 29 Sep — 6 October 2026 (No F2P):
@PushSquareAI score4040 PS5 Jailbreaks Escalating at Unprecedented Pace
PS5 Jailbreaks Are Escalating at an Unprecedented Pace, and Sony Must Be Sweating https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/ps5-jailbreaks-are-escalating-at-an-unprecedented-pace-and-sony-must-be-sweating
GG.dealsAI score2020 List of ALL games coming to Game Pass in 2026 & beyond
A roundup of all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2026 and beyond. Both high-profile blockbusters and long-awaited indie gems are expected to join soon.
机核AI score1212 Logitech G PRO X3 Series Unboxing: GPW5 ULTRA Mouse, PRO X2 RT Keyboard and PRO X3 Headset
Logitech unveiled several new G PRO series products in late September, including the GPW5 ULTRA gaming mouse (PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE), the PRO X2 RT Cantian 8K magnetic switch keyboard and the PRO X3 wireless gaming headset. The GPW5 ULTRA weighs about 59g and pairs an NxLOGI chip with HERO2 sensor optimizations for 135 hours of battery life, a 50% increase over the previous generation's 90 hours. The PRO X2 RT keyboard offers an 8K polling rate and rapid trigger, while the PRO X3 headset weighs about 356g, lasts 70 hours and uses 50mm graphene drivers.
机核AI score1010 She Is Beyond Time, He Is Inside the Graveyard — Zai Jian Cha She 42
Episode 42 of Zai Jian Cha She covers recent news, new game picks, and discussions of multiple titles. News items include Bethesda taking over Obsidian, Ace Attorney 5 VR, a new GSC project from Takashi Noma, an Xbox "mythic achievement," the cancellation of PUBG: Black Budget, and the Steam autumn sale. New game picks include RedRocket, Defencism, Death Game Investigation Report, Slow Roads, Songs of Glimmerwick, Well Dweller, RADIOSOL, Nivalis Nights, and Minecraft Dungeons II.
机核AI score1010 She Is Beyond Time, He Is Inside the Graveyard — Zai Jian Cha She 42
Episode 42 of Zai Jian Cha She covers recent news, new game picks, and discussions of multiple titles. News items include Bethesda taking over Obsidian, Ace Attorney 5 VR, a new GSC project from Takashi Noma, an Xbox "mythic achievement," the cancellation of PUBG: Black Budget, and the Steam autumn sale. New game picks include RedRocket, Defencism, Death Game Investigation Report, Slow Roads, Songs of Glimmerwick, Well Dweller, RADIOSOL, Nivalis Nights, and Minecraft Dungeons II.
机核AI score1010 Extra Episode 03: Life Isn't Just Studying and Working — Is Gaming a Waste of Time or Life's Cure, feat. 非正常营业
In this extra episode of Game Start, regular host Even joins the podcast 非正常营业 to talk about a life in games. The conversation moves from the old rule that "gaming equals wasting time" to memories of the 小霸王, black internet cafes, 4399 and Pokémon cards, and also touches on Black Myth: Wukong boosting 陕北说书, Tencent backing games, and Steam breaking out via PUBG.
Nintendo of AmericaAI score1212 My Mario Wood Blocks Double as amiibo
Did you know? Character blocks from My Mario wood block sets also work as amiibo.
@pcgamerAI score1515 Miami-Dade sheriff isn't mad about Heat's 'Vice City' transformation
Miami-Dade sheriff isn't mad about Miami Heat's 'Vice City' transformation https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/despite-calling-grand-theft-auto-a-videogame-franchise-built-around-criminal-activity-miami-dade-sheriff-isnt-mad-about-the-nbas-vice-city-transformation/
@SiliconeraAI score1212 Dragonite Stars in New Pokemon Hotel Rooms
Dragonite is the star when it comes to new Pokemon-themed hotel rooms. https://www.siliconera.com/pokemon-dragonite-will-be-featured-in-hotel-rooms/
GameSpotAI score5858 Magic: The Gathering Adds God Packs in 2027 as Collector Boosters Drop From 15 to 12 Cards
Wizards of the Coast announced changes to Magic: The Gathering booster packs starting in 2027 with Nauctis: The Sunken Realm in February. God Packs, containing only rares and mythics plus alternate art variants, will appear in one of every 1000 regular Booster Packs and one of every 300 Collector Boosters. Collector Boosters drop from 15 to 12 cards, removing two commons and one uncommon per pack, while regular Booster Packs no longer guarantee a foil and any foil will be rare or mythic.
@pcgamerAI score2222 Arc Raiders Looks to Integrate More Real Human Performances
Arc Raiders is looking for 'more ways to integrate real human performances' https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/arc-raiders-is-looking-for-more-ways-to-integrate-real-human-performances-starting-with-celestes-visual-overhaul-for-frozen-trail/
@pcgamerAI score1111 Developer recommends deadly psychoactive ingredient in bad boy cocktail
Developer gets a little too silly, recommends deadly psychoactive ingredient in its bad boy cocktail
@PushSquareAI score88 PlayStation-Themed Blind Boxes Were Only a Matter of Time
I Suppose PlayStation-Themed Blind Boxes Were Only a Matter of Time
Game DeveloperAI score2525 Why It's Still Worth Making Immersive Sims ft. Harvey Smith & Ben Horne
Former Arkane Studios collaborators and Black Pony Immersive co-founders Harvey Smith and Ben Horne are setting out to make first-person action-RPG immersive sims. On this week's Game Developer Podcast, they discuss the "first principles" of immersive sims and how they're thinking about building these games at a new studio without backing from companies like Zenimax or Microsoft.
GameSpotAI score2222 Naoki Hamaguchi Has Played Through Final Fantasy Revelation 46 Times?
Final Fantasy Remake/Rebirth/Revelation game director Naoki Hamaguchi and combat director Teruki Endo say Hamaguchi has played through Revelation 46 times to prepare for launch. They also discuss their early gaming influences, the AAA titles they played before starting the trilogy, and how Chadley became the major presence he is today.
PlayStationAI score1212 PlayStation Players' Choice Poll for September Now Open
It's time to vote for your favorite new game from September.
PolygonAI score3030 GTA 6 Shows 'What the American Dream Looks Like Now' in a Game Without Background Characters
Rockstar revealed in a Love Magazine interview that GTA 6 features no background characters, with every character highly detailed and given a story. The studio also shared more about Lucia and Jason's hopes of fulfilling their American dream.
PolygonAI score1818 5 Crucial Changes 'Legend of Vox Machina' Season 4 Made to Critical Role Campaign 1
The Legend of Vox Machina season 4 aired on Prime Video earlier this year, and season 5 has already been confirmed. The season made five crucial changes to the events of Critical Role Campaign 1, continuing the animated series' practice of altering its source live-play campaign.
@pcgamerAI score2020 First Elder Scrolls game had a rough launch
It's easy to forget, but the first Elder Scrolls game had a rough launch: 'It was a disaster in a lot of ways' https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-elder-scrolls/its-easy-to-forget-now-but-the-first-elder-scrolls-game-had-a-rough-launch-back-in-the-day-it-was-a-disaster-in-a-lot-of-ways-and-somehow-built-a-billion-dollar-franchise/
PolygonAI score1212 10 Near-Perfect Nintendo Switch Games Nobody Played
The Nintendo Switch has thousands of physical titles and thousands more digital-only releases, but the crowded digital marketplace leads many players to ignore it entirely. With so many physical releases, even great games get overlooked, including hidden gems you won't find on any other console. Polygon rounds up 10 near-perfect Switch games nobody played.
PolygonAI score1818 10 Essential Sega Genesis Games Still Missing From Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pass offers a selection of Sega Genesis games, but 10 essential titles from the platform are still absent. The article hopes these missing Genesis games will make their way to the service soon.
IGNAI score1212 Mighty Mike Plays Dad Says He Owns 'Like 12 Companies,' Promises Refunds for AI Shirts
The father behind the Mighty Mike Plays YouTube channel has promised refunds to everyone who bought the controversial AI-generated T-shirts, whether they asked for one or not. In an hour-long explainer video, Dave clarified that he was not fired in the traditional sense but that a contract between two companies was terminated, and said he owns around 12 companies. The saga began after his son allegedly used a company credit card to buy $118,000 in video ads.