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Oct 14Wed
  1. Gematsu62

    Sony announces October 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog lineup

    Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the October 2026 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium members and the Classics Catalog for Premium members, with most titles arriving on October 20. The Game Catalog includes Horizon Forbidden West, Mafia: The Old Country, Mycopunk, The Midnight Walk, Monster Energy Supercross 25, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, while the Classics Catalog adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition. Premium members also get Game Trials for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell II on October 20, along with HorrorFest packs for World War Z and Back 4 Blood.

  2. Push Square62

    Sony announces October 2026 PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup

    Sony has announced the full October 2026 lineup for PS Plus Extra and Premium. Extra adds Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, The Midnight Walk, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition and Monster Energy Supercross 25, while Premium adds Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition. The games roll out in staggered releases, with the full lineup available from 20th October and some titles arriving in specific regions on other dates.

  3. Rock Paper Shotgun36

    Epic Games releases preview of new "vibe coded" Epic Games Launcher, claims it's faster than Steam

    Epic Games has released a preview version of a new Epic Games Launcher that it says was "vibe coded" and is faster and more responsive than the current one, with a new look. The launcher is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and Epic says it has faster load times and puts less load on your system while running in the background. Epic Games Store general manager Martin Keely said it was rebuilt entirely from the ground up with a completely new tech stack.

  4. PC Gamer62

    Epic launches a new Epic Games Store launcher preview, claiming it starts 46% faster than Steam

    Epic Games Store's rebuilt client is available as a preview download for Windows, macOS, and for the first time Linux. Epic says it halved launcher startup time and reaches the store page 46% faster than Steam, with the technical improvements verified by an external vendor; PC Gamer has not tested it yet. The redesign includes a new library view that can import shortcuts to games installed via Steam and other clients, and Epic describes the client as vibe coded, with store GM Martin Keely confirming AI was used to write new code on a completely new architecture.

  5. Push Square13

    PlayStation Celebrates 30 Years of Gran Turismo with Limited-Edition PS5 Controller

    PlayStation has announced a limited-edition PS5 controller themed after Gran Turismo to mark the series' upcoming 30th anniversary, priced at £74.99 / $84.99 / €84.99 and releasing in limited quantities on 10th December 2026. Pre-orders open 22nd October 2026 at 10am local time, and the pad keeps the standard white shell while adding themed visuals, carbon fibre-look thumbstick surrounds, and racing stripes on the touchpad. Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi commented on the PlayStation Blog, which also detailed the first part of the Spec IV update for Gran Turismo 7 out today.

  6. Push Square42

    Gundam Rogue Orbit Confirmed for Gundam's 40 Year Anniversary Broadcast This Month

    Bandai Namco has confirmed its Gundam 40th anniversary broadcast will stream on 28th October at 8pm JST, with an English language feed available. The show will feature Gundam Rogue Orbit ahead of its March release, plus news on the future of Gundam: Battle Operation after a Steam network test listing leaked Gundam: Battle Operation 3. Mobile titles will also get time in the broadcast.

  7. Gematsu22

    Gundam Games 40th Anniversary Live Stream Set for October 28

    Bandai Namco will host the "Gundam Games 40th Anniversary Live Stream" on October 28 at 20:00 JST, viewable on YouTube in English and Japanese. The broadcast includes a 60-minute console and PC games introduction covering the Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation series and Gundam Rogue Orbit, a 15-minute mobile games segment featuring 40th anniversary campaigns for titles like SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, and a 15-minute additional information segment.

Oct 13Tue
  1. IGN24

    IGN Fall Fan Fest 2026: New For the Stars Screenshots Revealed

    As part of IGN Fan Fest 2026: Fall Edition, five new screenshots of For the Stars, Snail Games USA's upcoming space sandbox survival game, were revealed. They show different biomes, weapons, flora and fauna, vehicles and spaceships, plus a glimpse of the multiplayer experience. Snail Games USA also teases that players can enter contested regions to fight other players for control of the galaxy.

  2. IGN42

    Every Magic: The Gathering Set Confirmed for 2027, Including Marvel: Darkhold Destiny

    Wizards of the Coast has confirmed six Magic: The Gathering sets for 2027, split into three Universes Within and three Universes Beyond releases. Confirmed sets include Nauctis: The Sunken Realm on February 5, Marvel: Darkhold Destiny on April 9, Kamigawa: Titanbreach on June 4, and Zhalfir on October 1, with the remaining Universes Beyond sets dated August 6 and November 19.

  3. Rock Paper Shotgun23

    Valve have released the Steam Frame's CAD files, but there's already a cottage industry of DIY wrist straps and lifesize skull stands

    Valve released the Steam Frame's CAD files on Friday evening, letting anyone with a 3D printer or lathe make non-commercial accessories from the official blueprints. Early Frame recipients had already prototyped homemade add-ons, including a back-mounted power bank holder, HackStrap variants that undercut the £59 Ergonomic Accessories Kit, and a lifesize skull stand that stores the controllers.

Oct 12Mon
  1. Gematsu26

    Hunter's Moon Voice Cast Announced

    Twin Swans has announced the voice cast for Hunter's Moon, a first-person historical narrative folk-horror game featuring 48 actors across more than 100 roles. The fully voiced story follows Lilith Thorne, an accused "witch" pursued by the Witchfinder General over the night of the Hunter's Moon. The game is due out for PS5 on October 26.

  2. Rock Paper Shotgun22

    Fallout 4 Mod Adds the Town of Detour, Full of Voiced NPCs and Quests

    A group of veteran Fallout 4 modders have added a new town called Detour to the wasteland, positioned as a new quest hub that will grow over time. It features over a dozen voiced characters with more than 600 lines of dialogue, plus shops, room rentals, a purchasable house, a ghoul sheriff, a mayor and a thief named Randy. Playing it requires Fallout 4's Nuka World DLC, with an optional patch for the Reputation mod.

  3. Reddit · r/Games14

    Little Cleaner - GG Studio Reveals Cozy Cleanup Sim Inspired by WALL-E

    GG Studio is working on Little Cleaner, a cozy cleaning sim where you play as a lonely robot on a deserted Earth in the distant future, gathering trash, converting it into energy, upgrading tools, and planting new life to heal the Planet. Development started a couple of months ago and the team just released its first gameplay trailer, with a Steam page now live. The game is inspired by WALL-E, Leaf it Alone, and Leafy Corner.

Oct 11Sun
  1. Reddit · r/Games26

    Skate N Chill: Off Hours Studio's Cozy Skateboarding Sandbox Where You Build Your Own Park

    Solo developer Aryel has revealed Skate N Chill, a relaxed single-player skateboarding sandbox about building your own spot and skating it as you build. Players can sculpt bowls, connect pump tracks, and place ramps, rails, and ledges, plus customize skaters and trick poses and save moments with a replay editor. The game is still in development for PC, with Steam Early Access planned for Q1 2027.

  2. Eurogamer62

    Phasmophobia passes 30 million sales as Crimson Eye Halloween event returns

    Kinetic Games announced that Phasmophobia has sold more than 30 million copies across PC and console since launching in Early Access in 2020. Its annual Crimson Eye Halloween event is back and runs until 1st November, bringing blood moon weather to a rotating set of maps that makes ghosts faster and drains sanity more quickly while paying out more. Community goals unlock the Beholder ID Card and Badge and the Blood Moon Trophy, while personal goals unlock the Blood Moon Charm, a seasonal t-shirt, and Crimson Eye trophy upgrades. CEO and game director Daniel Knight said his initial goal was to sell 1000 units in the first year, and that the 1.0 release is slated for the second half of 2027.

Oct 10Sat
  1. 机核13

    G-Cores Industry × Phantom Blade Zero Collab Display Space Visuals Revealed

    G-Cores Industry has revealed the visuals for its "G-Cores Industry × Phantom Blade Zero" collaboration display space, set at booth A09 during the Beijing stop of the Fusion Carnival. The space will offer early offline launch of the full collab apparel line and display actual props used in game development, including protagonist "Soul's" signature blade, a mask, and the lion head of lion dance boss "Blaze." The Beijing Fusion Carnival runs October 24-25 at Shougang International Convention Center Hall 1, with online sales starting October 29 alongside the game's launch.

  2. 机核17

    Hit Academy Brings 15 Student Games to Beijing Nuclear Fusion B12 Booth

    Hit Academy will showcase 15 student games at booth B12 during Beijing Nuclear Fusion 2026, held October 24-25 at Shougang International Convention Center. The lineup spans strategy, puzzle, and platformer titles including "玩个Gui2:天脊之下," "神代之烬," and "代号:大娘." The booth will also offer stamp collection, interactive raffles, and small merchandise giveaways.

  3. 机核58

    Microsoft announces a new Xbox PC client focused on speed and performance

    Microsoft announced a new Xbox PC client, codenamed Garrison, that focuses on speed and performance and is expected to open to Xbox Insider testers in the coming weeks, with a possible full launch this year. Microsoft said loading a personal library of more than 1,400 games is significantly faster, and players can more clearly tell downloadable games apart from those streamed via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The store page and game detail page are merged into a unified interface, and the client supports mouse, keyboard, and controller input.

Oct 9Fri
  1. Rock Paper Shotgun22

    The Galaxies Showcase returns on October 15, with announcements from ZA/UM, Embark Studios, and Frontier Developments

    The Galaxies Showcase returns on October 15 with announcements from ZA/UM, Embark Studios, and Frontier Developments, among many others. The stream starts at 12pm PT and can be watched on IGN's YouTube channel, Facebook, and Twitch. Other participating companies include Krafton, Square Enix Collective, Team17, Raw Fury, and Saber Interactive.

  2. Eurogamer22

    The Galaxies Showcase Returns Next Week: How to Watch and What to Expect

    The Galaxies Showcase returns on 15th October with its most ambitious line-up yet, featuring games from more than 40 studios and publishers including Square Enix Collective, Krafton and Embark Studios. Hosted by Jane Douglas, the stream airs at 8pm BST and can be watched on Eurogamer's homepage, IGN, Twitch and other platforms. Organisers promise blockbuster franchises, anticipated sequels and brand-new announcements, though no specific games have been revealed.

  3. Gematsu62

    Amanita Design announces hand-drawn adventure game Machinarium 2 for PC

    Amanita Design has announced Machinarium 2, a hand-drawn adventure sequel coming to PC via Steam, with no release date given. Players switch freely between Josef and Berta, using their unique abilities to solve puzzles neither could crack alone, with wordless storytelling through gestures and symbols. The game supports both gamepad and mouse, and original composer Tomas Dvorak, also known as Floex, returns.