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ARC Raiders Hits 185,000 Steam Players After Frozen Trail Update
ARC Raiders reached 185,443 concurrent Steam players after Frozen Trail and a free trial, marking its strongest Steam turnout in seven months as Embark shifts toward larger updates.
Valve Releases Steam Frame CAD Files for Custom Mods and Accessories
Valve has released official Steam Frame CAD files for the headset, controllers and expansion port, giving modders technical references for custom accessories and replacement parts.
Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition for November 19
Sony's Japan-only Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition launches November 19 for ¥55,000, with Japanese-language account restrictions and a matching disc drive sold separately.
GTA 5 Leaving PS Plus Extra on November 17, Two Days Before GTA 6 Launch
GTA 5 leaves PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on November 17, just two days before GTA 6 launches. Subscribers will lose Game Catalog access unless they own the game.
007 First Light and Big Walk Lead Golden Joystick Awards 2026 Nominees
007 First Light and Big Walk lead the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 shortlist with five nominations each, with voting open across 21 categories until October 23.
Blind Descent Sets December 2 Early Access Release for PC
Blind Descent enters PC Early Access on December 2 with four-player co-op, survival crafting and mutations in an underground Martian world. A multiplayer playtest begins October 14.
Marvel Tokon Reveals Venom, Thor, Jubilee and Cyclops as Year One DLC Fighters
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has revealed its four Year One DLC fighters: Phoenix Cyclops, Jane Foster's Thor, Venom and Jubilee. The pass also includes a Klyntar stage, with releases running through 2027.
Nintendo Says It Has No Plans to Abandon Physical Games
Nintendo says it has no plans to abandon physical games, but Switch 2 releases can use game-key cards that require downloads instead of cartridges containing the complete game.
Star Wars Zero Company Studio Begins Bringing Back Furloughed Developers
Bit Reactor has begun bringing back furloughed developers following the August launch of Star Wars Zero Company. The studio's paid workforce has recovered to more than half its pre-furlough size, although many employees remain affected.
Squadron 42 Gets New Trailer and Steam Page Ahead of 2027 Release
Cloud Imperium Games has released a new Squadron 42 trailer and opened the game's Steam store page ahead of its planned Q2 2027 launch. The listing confirms a 150GB storage requirement, Steam features, and Roberts Space Industries account linking.
Wing Commander 3 Remaster Plans Revealed After EA Recovers Original Video Tapes
EA producer Jim Vessella has revealed plans for a Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger remaster after recovering original video recordings from the company's archives. The proposed anniversary edition includes restored cinematic footage, 60 FPS gameplay, controller support, and planned releases on Steam, GOG, and the EA app. No release date has been announced.
Nintendo Says It Has Nothing to Announce About GTA 6 on Switch 2
Nintendo says it has nothing to announce about GTA 6 on Switch 2 and has directed questions to Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive. The game is still scheduled for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no additional platform versions announced.
LCS Hits Highest Peak Viewership in Four Years as Summer Audience Rebounds
LCS Summer 2026 reached 279,217 peak concurrent viewers during Team Liquid's Grand Final against LYON, marking the league's highest viewership peak since Summer 2022.
Muramasa: The Demon Blade Returns in 2027 With Expanded Remaster
The Demon Blade returns on February 4, 2027 as Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an expanded remaster featuring six stories, updated combat, enhanced visuals and its first PC release.
PS Plus Members Can Claim Free Overwatch Reinhardt Skin and Battle Pass Skips
PlayStation Plus members can now claim a free Overwatch bonus pack featuring the Legendary Draugr Reinhardt skin and five Battle Pass Tier Skips, available across all subscription tiers.
Aion 2's Character Creator Goes Viral Because Its Smallest Bust Setting Isn't Very Small
Aion 2 players are debating the game's character creator after viral clips showed exaggerated bust-size options, with some criticizing how limited the smallest setting appears.
Satthew Reportedly Set to Join Shopify Rebellion as Head Coach
Shopify Rebellion is reportedly set to appoint Satthew as head coach, reuniting him with Daniel and Atomic for its planned 2027 Rocket League roster.
NieR's 2B Comes to Dead by Daylight in New Crossover
Dead by Daylight has launched a new NieR crossover featuring 2B and A2 as Legendary Outfits for Feng Min and Yui Kimura, plus an Emil-inspired cosmetic for The Legion.
Novus Inceptio Gets First Update Since 2018 as Solo Dev Revives 11-Year-Old Early Access Game
Novus Inceptio has received its first public update since 2018, with solo developer Martin Markus Mastný reviving the 11-year-old Early Access survival game with a larger world, rebuilt systems, and save migration.
Overwatch Reworks Sombra Into Support and Roadhog
Blizzard's latest Overwatch update moves Sombra from Damage to Support, removes Hack as a standard ability, and gives Roadhog a new projectile-absorbing defensive tool.
Team Liquid Beat LYON 3-1 to Win 2026 LCS Summer Championship
Team Liquid defeated LYON 3-1 to win the 2026 LCS Summer Championship, securing North America’s first Worlds seed as Josedeodo earned Finals MVP.
Frostpunk Finally Comes to Nintendo Switch on October 19
Frostpunk launches on Nintendo Switch on October 19 with a free demo, Complete Edition, and compatibility with Switch 2 through backward compatibility.
BeamNG.drive PS5 Pro Footage Shows Split-Screen and Heavy-Load Limits
New BeamNG.drive PS5 Pro footage shows local split-screen and smooth everyday driving while revealing performance drops when large numbers of vehicles are simulated simultaneously.
Nintendo Rolls Out New Majora's Mask Content Across Nintendo Music, NSO and Nintendo Today
Nintendo is expanding Majora’s Mask anniversary content with Nintendo Today collectible cards, new Nintendo Switch Online profile icons, and a Nintendo Music release on October 9.
iiTzTimmy Reaches VALORANT Radiant After 96-Hour Ranked Grind
iiTzTimmy reached VALORANT Radiant after a 96-plus-hour climb from Iron, completing the fourth game in his seven-title ranked challenge.
Counter-Strike 2 Player Count Falls for Seventh Straight Month
Counter-Strike 2 averaged 805,638 concurrent Steam players in September, extending its monthly decline to seven straight months despite a higher peak player count.
Metro Redux Gets Free Next-Gen Update as Series Hits 50 Million Sales
Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux are getting free next-gen upgrades this October as the wider Metro series passes 50 million copies sold.
New Sega Dreamcast Survival Horror Game White Creek Is in Development
White Creek is a new survival horror game being developed for Sega Dreamcast and modern platforms, combining fixed-camera exploration with combat, exorcisms, psychic abilities, and puzzles.
007 First Light Releases Free Extended Operations DLC
007 First Light's free Extended Operations DLC adds New Game+, 00 difficulty, Photo Mode, new TacSim missions and more than 700 fixes through Update 1.3.0.
China Wins Asian Games Identity V Gold as Mu Xinyue Makes Esports History
China defeated Japan to win the first Asian Games Identity V gold medal, while Mu Xinyue became the first woman to win gold in an Asian Games esports event.
AMD's New Gainsborough APU Is Rumoured to Power Steam Deck 2
AMD's previously unknown Gainsborough APU has appeared in new hardware leaks, with speculation linking the semi-custom chip to Valve's eventual Steam Deck successor.
Gears of War: E-Day Devs Tease 20th Anniversary Update and Gnasher Changes
The Coalition has detailed Gears of War: E-Day's first post-launch season, including a 20th anniversary celebration, Gnasher changes and more multiplayer tuning after the beta.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora Delayed to 2027
Kena: Scars of Kosmora has been delayed from 2026 to 2027 as Ember Lab gives the larger sequel more development time. PS5 and PC remain confirmed.
Former Halo Creative Director Urges Activision to Hire Laid-Off Bungie and Halo Developers
Former Halo creative director Frank O'Connor wants Activision to recruit laid-off Bungie and Halo Studios developers as Microsoft builds a new dedicated team for the series.
Rare Raincoat Pikachu Card Sells for $8.4 Million
A rare 2015 Raincoat Pikachu promo card has sold for $8.4 million after 64 bids. The PSA 10 card was originally created as a Pokémon Art Academy contest prize.
Police Arrest Alleged ShinyHunters Leader After Group Claimed Rockstar Hack
Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old man suspected of playing a role in ShinyHunters, the group that claimed responsibility for a Rockstar breach earlier this year.
Xbox's Disc-to-Digital Feature Is Now Rolling Out to All Players
Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now rolling out beyond the Insider programme, letting eligible physical games unlock linked digital licences across supported devices.
L.A. Noire 2 Rumour Claims Rockstar Could Return to the Series After GTA 6
A 2023 claim about a possible L.A. Noire sequel has resurfaced after fans revisited the source's older GTA 6 claims. The alleged sequel remains unconfirmed.
GTA 5 Nintendo Switch Port Shuts Down After Developer Says Take-Two Took Action
An unofficial GTA 5 port for Nintendo Switch and Android has been cancelled after its developer said Take-Two took action against the project.
SharpEmu Reaches Playable 60 FPS in Six PS5 Games
SharpEmu can now run six tested PS5 games at a playable 60 FPS following its September 25 update. The emulator remains experimental, with most tested titles still unable to reach gameplay.
Sony Is Skipping CES 2027 for the First Time in Decades
Sony will sit out CES 2027, ending a relationship with the show that stretches back decades. The decision comes as entertainment, IP and creator technology take a bigger role in its strategy.
Naughty Dog Confirms Two New The Last of Us Projects Are in Early Development
Two new canon stories are now in very early development at Naughty Dog. Their formats, characters, platforms and release windows remain unannounced.
Ubisoft 40th Anniversary Sale Cuts Assassin's Creed Shadows and More on Nintendo eShop
Ubisoft's 40th Anniversary Sale is live on Nintendo eShop with discounts across Switch and Switch 2. Assassin's Creed Shadows, Mario + Rabbids, Star Wars Outlaws and older Ubisoft releases are included.
Grinding Gear Games Co-Founder Chris Wilson Wants Diablo 5 to Succeed for the ARPG Genre
Chris Wilson believes a successful Diablo 5 would expand the audience for action RPGs rather than simply pull players away from rival games. The former Path of Exile lead also explained why Blizzard's early direction has made him cautiously hopeful.
NetEase Files ECC: Redline Trademark Covering MMORPG Services
NetEase has filed new US and European trademarks for ECC: Redline covering game software and online services. The US filing specifically includes MMORPG services, although no game has been officially announced.
EA Sports FC 27 Developers Hold Off on Major Gameplay Balance Changes
EA Sports is giving FC 27's launch gameplay more time to settle before making major balance changes. Bug fixes and work on Kickabout queue times will continue in the meantime.
ARC Raiders PvE Matchmaking Test Starts October 13
Solos, duos and trios will share PvE sessions while ARC machines remain the main combat threat. Embark will use economy, queue-time and player-behaviour data to decide what happens next.
100 Thieves Sweep T1 2-0 in VALORANT Champions 2026 Opener
Cryocells led the series with 45 kills as 100 Thieves carried their Americas Stage 2 form into Shanghai. Their next match against FUT Esports will decide a playoff place.
The Witcher 3 Remastered PS5 Update Is Around 45GB Ahead of September 29 Launch
Existing saves, trophies, and achievements will carry into the upgraded version, although skills and settings will reset. The remaster also brings revised combat, progression, visuals, and cross-platform mod support.
FlyKnight Enhanced Edition Is Out Now as a Free Update With New Game+ and Randomizers
FlyKnight's free Enhanced Edition expands replayability with scaling Hard mode, enemy and item randomizers, and new equipment. Co-op and Steam Deck performance also receive improvements.