The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend – October 2, 2026

Game Informer's weekend recommendations arrive alongside a recap of the week's top stories, including the official launch of its Grand Theft Auto VI cover story, which notes the game features tropical storms and hurricanes and includes over 170 animal species. The week also brought reviews of Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Dune: Awakening, plus news that Halo and Destiny creator Jason Jones and author Margaret Stohl have formed a new studio, Stone Kite, whose first project is about rogue AI robots.