https://paperweb.wehack.net/strm/ Streaming, gaming, esports, hardware, and the culture around them. From Twitch drops to GPU launches, patch notes to playthroughs. en-us Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:10:55 +0000 https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-gears-of-war-e-day-patch-addresses-giant-vomiting-frog-error-codes/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-gears-of-war-e-day-patch-addresses-giant-vomiting-frog-error-codes/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:13:17 +0000GameSpotGears of War: E-Day rolls out worldwide starting October 6, and thanks to early access players, The Coalition has identified several issues that it's fixing with the game's first patch. Focused mostly on overall stability and performance across the game's campaign, multiplayer, and Horde Siege modes, the Gears of War:… https://www.ign.com/articles/miami-vice-final-directors-cut-ending-explainedhttps://www.ign.com/articles/miami-vice-final-directors-cut-ending-explainedMon, 05 Oct 2026 22:04:29 +0000IGNFull SPOILERS follow for all three versions of Michael Mann’s Miami Vice movie. Miami Vice: The Director’s Final Cut premiered at Beyond Fest on Saturday. With the exception of the reordering of a few moments at the very end — and the omission of Nonpoint’s cover of “In the Air Tonight” — this version is largely the… https://gamesbeat.com/activision-shows-deep-dive-for-modern-warfare-4s-dmz-extraction-mode/https://gamesbeat.com/activision-shows-deep-dive-for-modern-warfare-4s-dmz-extraction-mode/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000GamesBeatActivision released details of its DMZ extraction mode for multiplayer in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 debuts on October 23 as the latest annual installment for Call of Duty after last year’s lackluster Black Ops 7. DMZ is expected to be a key novelty that could attract players back… https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-boss-says-watch-dogs-is-important-to-companys-future-but-dont-expect-any-new-entries-anytime-soonhttps://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-boss-says-watch-dogs-is-important-to-companys-future-but-dont-expect-any-new-entries-anytime-soonMon, 05 Oct 2026 22:10:50 +0000IGNDon't hold your breath for a new Watch Dogs game anytime soon. As reported by Game File , Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot was asked by an investor about the future of the Watch Dogs franchise. The CEO noted that Ubisoft considers the IP "to be an important brand for the future" but neglected to explain how. Game File's… https://www.pcgamer.com/games/world-of-warcraft/dungeons-and-dragons-world-of-warcraft-is-already-a-slam-dunk-but-its-how-it-captures-the-spirit-of-the-mmo-that-makes-it-stand-out/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/world-of-warcraft/dungeons-and-dragons-world-of-warcraft-is-already-a-slam-dunk-but-its-how-it-captures-the-spirit-of-the-mmo-that-makes-it-stand-out/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000PC GamerDespite the immense volume of similarities between Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft, the team working on the upcoming collab rulebook knows that you can't translate everything 1:1. Half of the MMO is about fighting the same bosses over and over until you finally get a good piece of loot. The grind isn't made… https://www.ign.com/articles/legendary-japanese-solid-snake-actor-wants-new-metal-gear-game-but-wont-do-one-without-kojimahttps://www.ign.com/articles/legendary-japanese-solid-snake-actor-wants-new-metal-gear-game-but-wont-do-one-without-kojimaMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:43:32 +0000IGNSolid Snake's Japanese voice and motion capture actor is keen to return for a new game, though feels conflicted about any fresh entry without the involvement of creator Hideo Kojima. In an interview with Bunshun (translated by IGN), Snake actor Akio Otsuka reminisced about his deep attachment to the Metal Gear series… https://gameinformer.com/2026/10/05/we-got-a-deep-dive-on-the-dungeons-and-monsters-coming-to-dd-world-of-warcrafthttps://gameinformer.com/2026/10/05/we-got-a-deep-dive-on-the-dungeons-and-monsters-coming-to-dd-world-of-warcraftMon, 05 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0000Game InformerDungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft are two of the biggest fantasy games around, even though they exist in completely different mediums. As such, a crossover between the two is a natural fit (I bet there are plenty of D&D groups who also run raids in World of Warcraft together), but the form of that collaboration… https://www.ign.com/articles/dungeons-and-dragons-world-of-warcraft-everything-you-need-to-knowhttps://www.ign.com/articles/dungeons-and-dragons-world-of-warcraft-everything-you-need-to-knowMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000IGNDungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft was announced way back in July, as the first Universes Beyond release for the storied tabletop RPG. And just like the MMO it's based on, D&D: World of Warcraft is absolutely massive. But while this was the first Universes Beyond release for D&D, it’s nothing new for Wizards of… https://www.ign.com/articles/infinity-ward-details-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4s-extraction-mode-dmzhttps://www.ign.com/articles/infinity-ward-details-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4s-extraction-mode-dmzMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:51:09 +0000IGNCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's ambitious new extraction mode, DMZ, has received a massive deep dive from Infinity Ward. DMZ was initially introduced in 2022's Modern Warfare II, and now, with the rise in popularity of extraction shooters, it is coming back in a bigger way . The mode is expected to be a major part of… https://www.talkesport.com/guides/cs2-teams-switched-vrs-region-lis/https://www.talkesport.com/guides/cs2-teams-switched-vrs-region-lis/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:40:11 +0000TalkEsportThree CS2 teams ranked in Europe have moved into the Asia VRS since September 2026: WW and BC.Game in September, then Sashi Esport on October 5. Asia has five spots at PGL Major Singapore. This is the full list of CS2 teams that switched VRS region, from the DRILLAS controversy in 2024 to the Singapore Major race.… https://www.pcgamer.com/games/resident-evil/capcoms-remake-machine-is-ticking-away-only-problem-is-that-means-revisiting-resident-evil-5-and-6/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/resident-evil/capcoms-remake-machine-is-ticking-away-only-problem-is-that-means-revisiting-resident-evil-5-and-6/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:04:54 +0000PC GamerAmid celebrations for Resident Evil's 30th anniversary, executive producer Jun Takeuchi revealed what future plans Capcom had for the Resident Evil series, including what will happen after the devs run out of games to remake. "The current 'Resident Evil' series is being developed along two tracks: the numbered titles… https://www.gamesradar.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda/a-dying-mans-quest-to-finish-the-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-this-will-be-the-first-and-likely-only-video-game-i-actually-beat/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda/a-dying-mans-quest-to-finish-the-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-this-will-be-the-first-and-likely-only-video-game-i-actually-beat/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:04:07 +0000GamesRadarThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. For Nintendo, it's an opportunity to revisit a Nintendo 64 classic and give its newest console a heavy-hitting exclusive. For a terminally ill man named Blake, it's a fresh chance to finish Ocarina of Time decades after… https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/a-review-of-earthworm-jim-for-the-chromatic/https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/a-review-of-earthworm-jim-for-the-chromatic/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:00:49 +0000Old School Gamer MagazineAt first glance, it’s hard to really guess why anyone should want to play the Game Boy version of Earthworm Jim in this day and age, when it’s trivially easy to play the original Mega Drive version of the game on portable devices. ModRetro’s decision to rerelease this version for the Chromatic is thus a bit of a bold… https://nofilmschool.com/why-kubrick-is-so-lovedhttps://nofilmschool.com/why-kubrick-is-so-lovedTue, 06 Oct 2026 04:30:01 +0000NoFilmSchoolWhen you ask the greatest living filmmakers who the greatest filmmaker of all time is, a lot of them include Stanley Kubrick in their top contenders. Not only are his films deeply important historically, but their indescribably rich artistic merit is impossible to ignore or replicate. Let’s talk about why some of the… https://nofilmschool.com/how-to-talk-about-other-mommy-2026https://nofilmschool.com/how-to-talk-about-other-mommy-2026Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:25:02 +0000NoFilmSchoolOther Mommy is one of the buzziest horror releases this autumn. In a time when horror titles like Sinners , Obsession , and Backrooms have reigned supreme over the conversation, it can be intimidating for those not in the know to feel like they’re on equal footing in conversations about the genre with die-hard film… https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/despite-the-tragic-death-of-its-lead-writer-one-of-the-scariest-games-i-have-ever-played-will-finally-come-out-later-this-month/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/despite-the-tragic-death-of-its-lead-writer-one-of-the-scariest-games-i-have-ever-played-will-finally-come-out-later-this-month/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:29:16 +0000PC GamerI cover a lot of demos for PC Gamer, and some of them really stick with me. Divine Frequency has been a real lost Lenore among those memorable games : It was a rare shooter that managed to scare the living daylights out of me, while also being an amazingly satisfying action experience. I've been up on the widow's walk… https://nofilmschool.com/keanu-reeves-matrix-salary-giveawayhttps://nofilmschool.com/keanu-reeves-matrix-salary-giveawayTue, 06 Oct 2026 04:08:19 +0000NoFilmSchoolWhile working on a film as an assistant a few years ago, one of my peers jokingly said that he wished to be on a Keanu Reeves set. I guess I was living under a rock, because I had no idea until he told me what Reeves did with his earnings from The Matrix . In a 2003 Chicago Tribune interview, he said, “Money is the… https://www.gamespot.com/articles/magic-the-gathering-god-packs-coming-in-2027-but-at-a-cost/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/magic-the-gathering-god-packs-coming-in-2027-but-at-a-cost/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:01:42 +0000GameSpotMagic: The Gathering fans are preparing for a big week of reveals, as a panel scheduled for this weekend's New York Comic Con has promised announcements based on "a universe beyond our own and some people who know things they’re currently not allowed to talk about." However, Wizards of the Coast has decided to start… https://www.gamespot.com/articles/modern-warfare-4s-dmz-mode-adds-a-social-hangout-with-plenty-of-perks/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/modern-warfare-4s-dmz-mode-adds-a-social-hangout-with-plenty-of-perks/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:58:53 +0000GameSpotDMZ returns for Modern Warfare 4, and Infinity Ward has greatly expanded the extraction mode with an all-new social hub that looks similar to Call of Duty: WWII's Headquarters. This new hangout lets you meet up with other players between matches, build loadouts, live test weapons, serves as loot storage, and more.… https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dmz-returns-in-modern-warfare-4-with-deeper-progression-and-more-ways-to-play/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dmz-returns-in-modern-warfare-4-with-deeper-progression-and-more-ways-to-play/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:55:38 +0000GameSpotInfinity Ward is bringing back DMZ for Modern Warfare 4, and the latest blog from Activision provides a deep dive into this new evolution of Call of Duty's extraction mode. This DMZ sequel features more robust player progression and choice, including the option to pick from a variety of mission types with various risk… https://gamesbeat.com/nexon-and-chernin-entertainment-will-bring-arc-raiders-and-the-finals-to-film-and-tv/https://gamesbeat.com/nexon-and-chernin-entertainment-will-bring-arc-raiders-and-the-finals-to-film-and-tv/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000GamesBeatNexon and Chernin Entertainment have teamed up to bring the games ARC Raiders and The Finals to film and television. Chernin Entertainment, started by entertainment mogul Peter Chernin, is the flagship scripted film and television label of The North Road Company. It’s been tapped to serve as the lead producer on film… https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halloweens-first-dlc-reveals-even-the-bad-sequels-will-get-some-love/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halloweens-first-dlc-reveals-even-the-bad-sequels-will-get-some-love/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:15:42 +0000GameSpotHalloween's first paid DLC is coming on October 27 in the form of a new skin for the game's killer, Michael Myers, and it's pulling from a source you might not expect: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. A free update on the same day will also add a fifth map, The Tower Farm, inspired by a location in the same… https://www.gamefile.news/p/review-gears-of-war-edayhttps://www.gamefile.news/p/review-gears-of-war-edayMon, 05 Oct 2026 21:56:49 +0000Game FileMarcus Fenix in Gears of War: E-Day. At this specific moment, he is not telling any of his enemies to “rest in pieces.” Screenshot: The Coalition, captured by Game File A risk with prequels is that they box their creators in, leaving no room to say something new about characters whose fates are sealed. That is why I… 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/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/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:42:34 +0000PC GamerTHEN: NOW: WHAT? Vice City and Leonida, the fictional city and state that serve as the setting for Grand Theft Auto 6 , are largely based on Miami and the state of Florida, and Rockstar and publisher Take-Two Interactive are moving heavy and hard to leverage that real-life inspiration to promote GTA 6 as its console… https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/05/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dmz-mode-in-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4/https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/05/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dmz-mode-in-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000PlayStation BlogDMZ is Call of Duty’s definitive extraction shooter experience, launching alongside Campaign and Multiplayer when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 releases on October 23. To help prepare you for this extraction game mode, here are the major highlights, starting with a tour of the Forward Operating Base and its many… https://cogconnected.com/review/kingdom-hearts-collection-i-iii-review/https://cogconnected.com/review/kingdom-hearts-collection-i-iii-review/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:36 +0000COGConnectedKingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] Review Kingdom Hearts IV is finally happening sometime next year. What better time to release a massive bundle of all the previous games? The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] is all three previously released KH bundles strapped into one massive purchase. It’s a great deal, unless… https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-bill-skarsgard-became-the-face-of-hideo-kojimas-physint/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-bill-skarsgard-became-the-face-of-hideo-kojimas-physint/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:26:40 +0000GameSpotHideo Kojima's spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, Physint , doesn't just have a new home at Xbox ; it also has a famous face attached to it, with Bill Skarsgard (It, Boy Kills World) playing the lead role. Thanks to Death Stranding 2: On the Beach composer Yoann "Woodkid" Lemoine, Kojima was introduced to… https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/nacon-announces-revolution-5-unlimited-controller/https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/nacon-announces-revolution-5-unlimited-controller/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:29:20 +0000COGConnectedNacon Unveils Their Latest Gaming tech keeps advancing. Of course, this means that it also keeps improving. With every iteration your favorite headphones, keyboards, mice, and obviously, controllers keep pushing the boundaries of what gaming gear can do. And Nacon’s latest controller is no exception to this rule.… https://www.talkesport.com/news/cs2/sashi-asia-vrs-region-swap-tjp-hatz-singapore-major/https://www.talkesport.com/news/cs2/sashi-asia-vrs-region-swap-tjp-hatz-singapore-major/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:43:10 +0000TalkEsportDanish CS2 team Sashi Esport has signed two Australians, Tynan “TjP” Purtell and Jordan “Hatz” Bajic, so it can switch from the Europe VRS to the Asia VRS. The goal is an invite to the PGL Major Singapore 2026 . Two Danish players, Mikkel “MistR” Thomsen and Casper “Cabbi” Jensen, are on the bench. According to the… https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/baldurs-gate-3-and-elden-ring-are-north-stars-for-tencent-as-the-company-tries-to-build-the-next-larian-or-fromsoftware-that-is-the-long-term-commitment/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/baldurs-gate-3-and-elden-ring-are-north-stars-for-tencent-as-the-company-tries-to-build-the-next-larian-or-fromsoftware-that-is-the-long-term-commitment/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:29:21 +0000GamesRadarBy building out studios and staying focused on genres, Tencent hopes to create the next Larian or FromSoftware, developers capable of releasing year-defining hits like Baldur's Gate 3 or Elden Ring respectively. That's according to Yong-yi Zhu, Tencent Games VP and head of operations, strategy, and compliance, who… https://gamesbeat.com/cygames-partners-with-breeders-cup/https://gamesbeat.com/cygames-partners-with-breeders-cup/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000GamesBeatVideo game publisher and developer Cygames has formed a partnership with Breeders’ Cup Limited again this year to sponsor the Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for the third year running. The Breeders’ Cup is a horse racing sporting event that brings together many of the world’s… https://www.talkesport.com/news/project-comet-marvel-game-leak/https://www.talkesport.com/news/project-comet-marvel-game-leak/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:06:16 +0000TalkEsportProject Comet is an unannounced free-to-play Marvel action RPG that has leaked online with a full gameplay trailer. The footage appeared on the Chinese platform Bilibili, and Scopely, the studio behind Marvel Strike Force, is reportedly developing the gacha game. Leaks point to four-player co-op, open-world locations,… https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26844/valorant-champions-shanghai-playoffs-begin-on-the-7thhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26844/valorant-champions-shanghai-playoffs-begin-on-the-7thTue, 06 Oct 2026 04:26:49 +0000Inven Globalⓒ Riot GamesRiot Games announced that all four Americas teams and three Pacific teams survived the VALORANT Champions Shanghai Group Stage, with the playoffs set to begin on the 7t...... https://www.talkesport.com/news/an-openai-model-tried-to-cheat-at-starcraft/https://www.talkesport.com/news/an-openai-model-tried-to-cheat-at-starcraft/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:40:58 +0000TalkEsportOpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra was given an hour to program its own StarCraft bot and compete against programs written by humans and other AI models. When stronger opponents proved difficult to beat, Astra found another solution: it downloaded the benchmark’s top-rated human-written bot and attempted to run that instead.… https://www.talkesport.com/guides/vrs-region-swap-loophole-cs2-explained/https://www.talkesport.com/guides/vrs-region-swap-loophole-cs2-explained/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:15:48 +0000TalkEsportThe VRS region swap loophole is how Sashi Esport, a Danish team, ended up chasing an Asian invite to the PGL Major Singapore. Teams have been able to do this ever since Valve started picking Major teams through its rankings. Sashi’s move on October 5, 2026 made it the biggest argument in Counter-Strike this week. This… https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/horror-shows/mike-flanagan-changed-the-infamous-period-scene-in-his-version-of-carrie-because-we-needed-to-talk-about-the-normalization-of-cruelty/https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/horror-shows/mike-flanagan-changed-the-infamous-period-scene-in-his-version-of-carrie-because-we-needed-to-talk-about-the-normalization-of-cruelty/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:06:11 +0000GamesRadarWhen adapting the 1974 Stephen King story for the digital age, Mike Flanagan says it was important to go all in on how social media and cell phones would only add to the cruelty Carrie faces at the hands of her bullies. "Yeah, we talked a lot about how it changed when there were phones in people's hands, that scene… https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action/hideo-kojima-says-physint-is-quite-different-from-metal-gear-i-want-plenty-of-new-ideas-and-a-different-kind-of-spy-action/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action/hideo-kojima-says-physint-is-quite-different-from-metal-gear-i-want-plenty-of-new-ideas-and-a-different-kind-of-spy-action/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0000GamesRadarOf all the upcoming Hideo Kojima games , we know the least about Physint . Besides Bill Skarsgård, Charlee Foster and Don Lee being in the cast and the fact it ties into the Cold War somehow, details are extremely light on the ground. The man himself addressed the plot in a recent Q&A session, but only elaborated to a… https://www.club386.com/affordable-pc-upgrades-memory-crisis/https://www.club386.com/affordable-pc-upgrades-memory-crisis/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000Club386Many owners of gaming PC have become accustomed to refreshing or outright swapping their rigs for new ones every three or four years, generally upgrading every other hardware generation to take advantage of larger performance uplifts. However, since AI and its insatiable thirst for memory became a thing, every… https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/top-5-branded-videos-msnewslady-veritasium-pewdiepie/https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/top-5-branded-videos-msnewslady-veritasium-pewdiepie/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:27:35 +0000TubefilterWelcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week. We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking. And – as the… https://www.ign.com/articles/lanterns-season-2-in-early-development-ahead-of-official-green-light-at-hbo-co-creator-sayshttps://www.ign.com/articles/lanterns-season-2-in-early-development-ahead-of-official-green-light-at-hbo-co-creator-saysMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:36:31 +0000IGNLanterns Season 2 is in early development while it awaits an official green light at HBO, co-creator Damon Lindelof has confirmed. One of the creatives behind DC's popular Green Lantern show offered the second season update during a conversation with Collider . Although it may not be the firm commitment to more… https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nba-2k25-is-getting-delisted-soon-single-player-modes-also-closing-down/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nba-2k25-is-getting-delisted-soon-single-player-modes-also-closing-down/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:11:07 +0000GameSpot2K Sports has announced that NBA 2K25 will be discontinued soon, and that includes delisting the product and server shutdowns that will make even the game's single-player MyCareer and MyTeam components unplayable. In a post , 2K Sports said NBA 2K25 will be removed from sale on October 30, 2026 and then fully… https://www.gamesradar.com/games/open-world/new-d-and-d-rpg-warlock-has-a-smaller-open-world-so-devs-can-pull-back-a-little-bit-on-the-handholding-lead-says/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/open-world/new-d-and-d-rpg-warlock-has-a-smaller-open-world-so-devs-can-pull-back-a-little-bit-on-the-handholding-lead-says/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:54:49 +0000GamesRadarThe new open-world Dungeons & Dragons video game from Wizards of the Coast isn't going to be as big as beloved RPGs like Skyrim , it seems – but there's a good reason why. Warlock was first unveiled last year by the D&D publisher as a brand-new open-world game featuring Tasha, an archmage and demonologist well known… https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-7-revelation-ditching-ps5-exclusivity-was-inevitable-naoki-hamaguchi-says-because-players-are-no-longer-tied-to-a-single-piece-of-hardware/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-7-revelation-ditching-ps5-exclusivity-was-inevitable-naoki-hamaguchi-says-because-players-are-no-longer-tied-to-a-single-piece-of-hardware/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:59:16 +0000GamesRadarFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation marks a significant first for the remake series: it'll be the only entry available across multiple platforms on launch day. Remake and Rebirth both released as PlayStation exclusives, and took years to hit PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, but Revelation will be available for all players on day… https://www.talkesport.com/streaming/mrbeast-youtube-views-record-million-grocery-store-challenge/https://www.talkesport.com/streaming/mrbeast-youtube-views-record-million-grocery-store-challenge/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:03:24 +0000TalkEsportMrBeast’s latest $1 million challenge has become the biggest 24-hour launch of his YouTube career, setting a new personal viewership record after four contestants spent months attempting to eat their way through an entire grocery store. After 17 years of making YouTube videos, Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson has just broken… https://www.talkesport.com/news/cs2/valve-october-2026-cs2-vrs-rankings-singapore-major/https://www.talkesport.com/news/cs2/valve-october-2026-cs2-vrs-rankings-singapore-major/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:55:12 +0000TalkEsportValve has released its October 2026 Regional Standings for Counter-Strike 2, providing the clearest official picture yet of the race for PGL Major Singapore with less than a month remaining before all 32 invitations are determined. The race for the final Counter-Strike Major of 2026 has entered its most consequential… https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/cygames-returns-as-sponsor-of-the-breeders-cup-sprint-for-third-year/https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/cygames-returns-as-sponsor-of-the-breeders-cup-sprint-for-third-year/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:07:34 +0000COGConnectedYet Another Awesome Partnership From Cygames Cygames is once again stepping into the world of horse racing. The Japanese game developer and publisher has partnered with Breeders’ Cup Limited for the third consecutive year, returning as the sponsor of the Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World… https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-studio-thats-making-nintendos-zelda-movie-now-gunning-for-battlefield-as-well/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-studio-thats-making-nintendos-zelda-movie-now-gunning-for-battlefield-as-well/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:06:49 +0000GameSpotVideo games are the new battlefield for movie ideas , and after a reported bidding war , it appears Sony Pictures is the frontrunner to secure the rights to the Battlefield movie . The Wrap reported that Sony Pictures was in the lead position to win the rights, and The Hollywood Reporter backed this up. The… https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/round-up-the-reviews-for-kingdom-hearts-collection-on-switch-2-are-inhttps://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/round-up-the-reviews-for-kingdom-hearts-collection-on-switch-2-are-inTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0000Nintendo LifeHere's what the critics had to say. This week, the Kingdom Hearts series returns to Nintendo's platforms, and this time, it's the proper experience with no drawbacks. The reviews are now rolling in for the native Switch 2 version of the Kingdom Hearts Collection , and so far, the reception is mostly positive. Here's… https://www.club386.com/modder-lessens-nvidia-rtx-5090-12v-2x6-cable-load-with-dual-8-pin-connector-add-on/https://www.club386.com/modder-lessens-nvidia-rtx-5090-12v-2x6-cable-load-with-dual-8-pin-connector-add-on/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:43:19 +0000Club386Not content with waiting for their 16-pin cable to potentially burn up, one intrepid modder has given their GeForce RTX 5090 supplementary 8-pin power connectors. In doing so, Redditor DallasGrave has managed to spread power across all three wires, lessening the operating temperature of that all-important 12V-2×6 in… https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-tv-shows/marvels-new-york-comic-con-2026-panel-5-predictions-for-the-tv-and-animation-panel/https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-tv-shows/marvels-new-york-comic-con-2026-panel-5-predictions-for-the-tv-and-animation-panel/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:08:32 +0000GamesRadarIt's an interesting time for Marvel television. The studio has been cutting back on its small-screen output on Disney Plus with the recent cancellation of Wonder Man and the news that Daredevil: Born Again is ending with season 3 . However, while all signs are pointing to a smaller output, Marvel has still announced a… https://aftermath.site/lanterns-dc-studios-john-stewart-hal-jordan-black-excellence/https://aftermath.site/lanterns-dc-studios-john-stewart-hal-jordan-black-excellence/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:26:36 +0000AftermathTelevision and movies, by design, let audiences live vicariously through their characters. Lanterns is no exception. Despite the sparseness of its superhero spectacle, DC Studios’ HBO Max series is already being hailed as one of the greatest superhero shows of all time. I enjoyed its plotting and writing for the most… https://www.ign.com/articles/acer-nitro-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-deal-october-2026https://www.ign.com/articles/acer-nitro-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-deal-october-2026Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000IGNWalmart just launched an excellent deal on a new 2026 gaming monitor that will probably rival anything we will see during Amazon's October Prime Day sale. For a limited time, you can grab the 27" Acer Nitro QD-OLED gaming monitor for just $269 with free shipping. Not only does it use a true OLED panel, it also boasts… https://www.psu.com/news/ninja-theory-staff-reveal-layoffs-have-started-as-dev-faces-closure-in-wake-of-xbox-cuts/https://www.psu.com/news/ninja-theory-staff-reveal-layoffs-have-started-as-dev-faces-closure-in-wake-of-xbox-cuts/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:33:39 +0000PlayStation UniverseStaff at Ninja Theory have revealed that the studio has started the process of laying off workers, with some having already lost their jobs or are facing layoffs following Microsoft’s second wave of cuts last month. The Hellblade creator was named as one of the studios affected by the first round of Xbox cuts in July… https://nofilmschool.com/digger-ending-explainedhttps://nofilmschool.com/digger-ending-explainedMon, 05 Oct 2026 19:30:03 +0000NoFilmSchoolDespite not having a strong opening box office weekend, Alejandro Iñárritu's Digger is still the talk of the town and online . The social satire about how our obsession with fossil fuels will end the world as we know it pulls the rug out from under the audience early on. And then its moral twists and turns keep coming… https://www.gamesradar.com/games/if-you-dont-own-it-then-what-are-you-buying-ex-playstation-boss-says-sony-killing-discs-raises-the-insidious-discussion-of-game-ownership/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/if-you-dont-own-it-then-what-are-you-buying-ex-playstation-boss-says-sony-killing-discs-raises-the-insidious-discussion-of-game-ownership/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:20:39 +0000GamesRadarShawn Layden joined Sony in 1987, eventually taking on leadership roles at the company's burgeoning video game development studios that led to him becoming chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios, a position he retired from in 2019. He knows what it's taken to build the PlayStation brand, and his… https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/atomic-owl-takes-flight-with-a-physical-ps5-release-this-december/https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/atomic-owl-takes-flight-with-a-physical-ps5-release-this-december/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:38:06 +0000COGConnectedThe Atomic Owl Is Coming to Your Shelf Fans of stylish action platformers will soon have another reason to add Atomic Owl to their physical collection. Eastasiasoft has announced that the hack-and-slash adventure will receive a physical release for PlayStation 5 in Asia this December, with both Standard and Deluxe… https://press-start.com.au/win/2026/10/06/win-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-one-of-a-kind-pc-worth-6000/https://press-start.com.au/win/2026/10/06/win-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-one-of-a-kind-pc-worth-6000/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:50:49 +0000Press Start AustraliaThe winner of this competition is Chris Watson. Thanks to all who entered and a big congrats to Chris who walks away with this incredible PC. Thanks to Ubisoft, we have a one of a kind Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced PC built by Aftershock to give away. The PC is worth $6,000 and is built in a treasure chest… https://www.techpowerup.com/353409/ninja-theory-staff-report-layoffs-as-xbox-moves-toward-closing-hellblade-studiohttps://www.techpowerup.com/353409/ninja-theory-staff-report-layoffs-as-xbox-moves-toward-closing-hellblade-studioMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:24:53 +0000TechPowerUpStaff at Ninja Theory, the Cambridge studio behind Hellblade, have started posting on LinkedIn that they have been laid off or that their jobs are at risk. The posts were first spotted by journalist Chris Kerr , and they come from a technical director, a gameplay programmer, sound designers, and technical artists,… https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/warhammer-blood-bowl-is-blood-bowl-3-5-rather-than-a-whole-new-game-but-based-on-the-beta-its-definitely-an-upgrade/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/warhammer-blood-bowl-is-blood-bowl-3-5-rather-than-a-whole-new-game-but-based-on-the-beta-its-definitely-an-upgrade/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000PC GamerIt's a small thing, but being able to save and quit when I'm playing against the AI is a definite improvement in Warhammer: Blood Bowl. Though matches didn't take a huge amount of time in Blood Bowl 3, there were still nights where I'd find myself with 40 minutes before I should really go to bed thinking I can squeeze… https://www.talkesport.com/news/cs2/vitality-vs-falcons-esl-pro-league-season-24/https://www.talkesport.com/news/cs2/vitality-vs-falcons-esl-pro-league-season-24/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:57:38 +0000TalkEsportVitality have earned their 3rd win of the Swiss bracket by completing a reverse sweep against reigning Major champions Falcons. After losing the opening map, apEX’s squad came up with back-to-back dominant maps to book their spot in Spodek for the playoffs of the ESL Pro League Season 24 . . @TeamVitalityCS will be in… https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/05/how-the-walking-dead-streets-of-survival-builds-a-tactical-brawler/https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/05/how-the-walking-dead-streets-of-survival-builds-a-tactical-brawler/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000Xbox WireSummary Available now on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with XPA support and shared saves. How the hybrid of survival and classic brawler took shape. Different signature weapons, movesets and skill trees per character. Hello everyone. The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival is available now on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and… https://gamingbolt.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4s-dmz-detailed-in-new-deep-dive-videohttps://gamingbolt.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4s-dmz-detailed-in-new-deep-dive-videoMon, 05 Oct 2026 21:31:09 +0000GamingBoltAs promised, Infinity Ward has given us a closer look at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ mode, which combines the franchise’s story with a solid extraction formula. We know why DMZ is taking us to Argent City, but we now know more about what we’ll be doing there. It’s going to be intense, with both North Korean… https://www.ign.com/articles/physint-update-hideo-kojima-shares-new-info-on-his-upcoming-metal-gear-spiritual-successorhttps://www.ign.com/articles/physint-update-hideo-kojima-shares-new-info-on-his-upcoming-metal-gear-spiritual-successorMon, 05 Oct 2026 18:42:42 +0000IGNRenowned game director Hideo Kojima revived his Koji10 podcast after a year and shared casting, story, and development updates on Physint, his upcoming next-generation action-espionage game and spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid. Thanks to a summary of the 79-minute English-subtitled podcast on YouTube by X user… https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/creators-4-mental-health-the-check-in/https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/creators-4-mental-health-the-check-in/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:22:01 +0000TubefilterOver the past five years, as our industry stepped into this new era of short-form mega consumption, AI-pushing productivity platforms, and Hollywood nods, two distinct things happened: “Content creator” became a widely recognized career, and the unique stressors that come along with it received more serious… https://gamingbolt.com/physint-is-a-different-kind-of-spy-action-says-kojima-and-its-plot-is-readyhttps://gamingbolt.com/physint-is-a-different-kind-of-spy-action-says-kojima-and-its-plot-is-readyMon, 05 Oct 2026 17:44:12 +0000GamingBoltA new episode of Hideo Kojima’s radio show, KOJI10, premiered recently, and the legendary creator of Metal Gear Solid discussed a wide range of topics. Surprisingly, that included new information on Physint , now published by Xbox after PlayStation backed out due to various alleged concerns . While the Metal Gear… https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26828/recon-the-north-korean-occupied-dmz-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-releases-dmz-lore-trailerhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26828/recon-the-north-korean-occupied-dmz-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-releases-dmz-lore-trailerTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:51:17 +0000Inven GlobalActivision and Infinity Ward have released a DMZ lore trailer ahead of the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.On October 5, a 2-minute and 27-second trailer titled "DMZ Worldbuilder" was released on the official Call of Duty YouTube channel.... https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-reality-fracture-best-artwork/https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-reality-fracture-best-artwork/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:07:43 +0000TheGamerCard art in Magic: The Gathering needs to tell the story of a character or moment while also being cool enough for players to be proud to display in their collections. Reality Fracture is easily one of the better sets for art in recent memory, and this is in part due to the extremely strong story, but the artists… https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/farm-to-table-just-got-bigger-with-new-land-ranchers-and-controller-support/https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/farm-to-table-just-got-bigger-with-new-land-ranchers-and-controller-support/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:21:04 +0000COGConnectedNew Features Await in Farm to Table Farm to Table just got a whole lot bigger. indieGiant Games has released a major Early Access update for its cozy farming and restaurant management sim, giving players more land to work with, new automation options, controller support, and plenty of quality-of-life improvements. The… https://www.escapistmagazine.com/rs4-mmo-unreal-engine/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/rs4-mmo-unreal-engine/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000EscapistJagex has announced a fourth RuneScape MMO, currently known by the working title RS4, that will bring Gielinor to life in Unreal Engine. Revealed at RuneFest in Birmingham, the project is in early development and at least a few years from release, according to Eurogamer’s report on the announcement. That engine shift… https://gamingbolt.com/nba-2k25-will-be-delisted-on-october-30th-servers-going-offline-on-december-31sthttps://gamingbolt.com/nba-2k25-will-be-delisted-on-october-30th-servers-going-offline-on-december-31stMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:14:23 +0000GamingBoltWith NBA 2K27 having come out just last month, 2K Sports and Take-Two Interactive have announced that they are pulling the plug on the servers for NBA 2K25 . The online services for NBA 2K25 will go offline on December 31st, with the company noting that none of the online multiplayer game modes will be available… https://nofilmschool.com/ames-mulcahy-compound-interviewhttps://nofilmschool.com/ames-mulcahy-compound-interviewMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:30:04 +0000NoFilmSchoolYou’re likely surrounded by cameras every day. Doorbell cameras, driveway cameras, license plate readers, etc. Writer/director James Mulcahy noticed and saw an idea for a feature. When he moved back in with his parents in New Jersey during COVID, he saw how the security cameras they'd installed had changed the place.… https://gamesbeat.com/ninja-theory-layoffs-reportedly-begin-as-xboxs-shutdown-takes-effect/https://gamesbeat.com/ninja-theory-layoffs-reportedly-begin-as-xboxs-shutdown-takes-effect/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:47:07 +0000GamesBeatThe Xbox-related layoffs appear to be continuing, as reports of layoffs at Ninja Theory are now trickling in on social media. Last month, Xbox confirmed that the studio is very likely to shut down as two attempts to save the studio fell through. Journalist Chris Kerr first reported on the departures, with several… https://www.polygon.com/ocarina-of-time-pro-controller-totk/https://www.polygon.com/ocarina-of-time-pro-controller-totk/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:26:04 +0000PolygonDuring its September reveal of the first gameplay footage of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Nintendo also announced a special edition Switch 2 console and Pro Controller. Both the console and the controller have consistently been sold out at all major retailers ever since. If you're tired of playing the… https://nofilmschool.com/when-courtroom-dramas-dominated-hollywoodhttps://nofilmschool.com/when-courtroom-dramas-dominated-hollywoodMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:00:04 +0000NoFilmSchoolI went to see Coyote v. Acme the other week, and I was explaining to my wife that it wasn't just crazy that we got a Looney Tunes movie; it was even crazier that we got a courtroom drama. Because aside from that Netflix movie, The Trial of the Chicago 7 , I was having a hard time remembering when the last theatrical… https://www.psu.com/news/naoki-hamaguchi-did-his-best-pushing-for-physical-release-of-final-fantasy-vii-revelation/https://www.psu.com/news/naoki-hamaguchi-did-his-best-pushing-for-physical-release-of-final-fantasy-vii-revelation/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:29 +0000PlayStation UniverseFinal Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has told the Radio Times that he ‘did his best’ to push for a physical version of the upcoming RPG sequel, which as we know is happening but still requires users to download data in order to fully play the game. Hamaguchi-san told the publication that he’s a fan of… https://hothardware.com/news/win11-26h2-cuts-ram-boosts-performancehttps://hothardware.com/news/win11-26h2-cuts-ram-boosts-performanceMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000Hot HardwareMicrosoft has officially released the Windows 11 2026 Update (version 26H2), and while the announcement leads with productivity tools like AI-assisted File Explorer actions and long-awaited taskbar customization options, the real breakthrough is happening under the hood. Independent testing reveals that 26H2 delivers… https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/wild-west-playstation-5-rpg-cattle-country-bandit-camps-robberies-updatehttps://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/wild-west-playstation-5-rpg-cattle-country-bandit-camps-robberies-updateMon, 05 Oct 2026 21:54:34 +0000PlayStation LifestyleImage Credit: PlayStation Major updates and game modes to hit a top Western from last year. Playtonic Games has announced the Bandits & Bounties update for Cattle Country , giving PS5 RPG fans new reasons to return. Cattle Country was released in 2025 on PS5, PC, and other consoles. The wholesome game is described as… https://www.techpowerup.com/353413/german-utility-sells-a-gaming-electricity-plan-for-gamers-and-power-usershttps://www.techpowerup.com/353413/german-utility-sells-a-gaming-electricity-plan-for-gamers-and-power-usersTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:02:32 +0000TechPowerUpGerman utility SWK Energie, the municipal power company of Krefeld, is selling an electricity plan aimed squarely at gamers. It's called meinGAMING , and the pitch is simple enough: a higher fixed monthly fee in exchange for a lower price per kilowatt-hour. SWK says the plan starts to make sense at around 2,500 kWh… 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/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/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:02:55 +0000PC GamerEmbark is doing some monumental spring cleaning in the lead up to its major Arc Raiders ' update Frozen Trail . There's been an overhaul to its anticheat approach , the news of a potential PvE test , and a change to loot hotspots . But amid all of this, we're also getting a rework to one of Speranza's most important… https://www.polygon.com/lanterns-season-2-release-date-plot/https://www.polygon.com/lanterns-season-2-release-date-plot/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:51:14 +0000PolygonThe season finale of HBO’s Lanterns brought the story of Earth’s first Green Lantern, Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), and his replacement, John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), to an emotionally cathartic conclusion. Now that the mysteries of Rushville, Nebraska, and Hal’s murder have been solved, and the story has been neatly… https://press-start.com.au/win/2026/10/06/win-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-ps5-copies-custom-bosslogic-poster/https://press-start.com.au/win/2026/10/06/win-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-ps5-copies-custom-bosslogic-poster/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:20:34 +0000Press Start AustraliaThe winners have been drawn and a big congrats to our major winner Michael Dulihanty and our minor winners Jeffrey Tyrrell and Jack Dent. Thanks to Bandai Namco AU, we have some epic The Blood Of Dawnwalker prizes to give away. One person will walk away with a custom A1 Bosslogic poster and a PS5 copy of the game and… https://wccftech.com/nvidia-backed-reflection-used-10500x-gb300-gpus-and-46-4-million-sandboxes-per-day-for-4-weeks-to-train-beam-a-501b-open-weight-model-that-is-insanely-efficient/https://wccftech.com/nvidia-backed-reflection-used-10500x-gb300-gpus-and-46-4-million-sandboxes-per-day-for-4-weeks-to-train-beam-a-501b-open-weight-model-that-is-insanely-efficient/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:32:12 +0000Wccftech HardwareWestern AI labs are finally trying to compete with China's DeepSeek and Zhipu (Z.ai) when it comes to efficient open-weight models. As a case in point, look no further than Reflection's Beam, a 501-billion-parameter, sparse Mixture of Experts (MoE) model that is insanely efficient. Reflection claims Beam is "3-4x more… https://www.club386.com/amd-ryzen-9-5900x3d-prototype-breaks-cover-with-128mb-of-l3-cache/https://www.club386.com/amd-ryzen-9-5900x3d-prototype-breaks-cover-with-128mb-of-l3-cache/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:22:21 +0000Club386A Ryzen 9 5900X3D engineering sample has unexpectedly broken cover on Chinese forums, providing us with a glimpse of the AM4 processor that never escaped AMD labs. While the firm had previously demonstrated prototypes with 192MB of L3 cache, this chip notably follows the same 128MB design we’d see on AM5 successors.… https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/jagex-announces-new-runescape-projects-at-runefest/https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/jagex-announces-new-runescape-projects-at-runefest/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:09 +0000KitGuruJagex announced a fourth RuneScape MMO built on Unreal Engine, alongside an animated series adaptation, during RuneFest 2026. Currently working under the title RS4, the new MMO is still far from release, but updates coming to the other RuneScape titles should keep fans occupied. The studio has partnered with YouTuber… https://nofilmschool.com/how-snl-editors-turn-36-hours-of-footage-into-a-finished-sketchhttps://nofilmschool.com/how-snl-editors-turn-36-hours-of-footage-into-a-finished-sketchMon, 05 Oct 2026 23:37:22 +0000NoFilmSchoolSaturday Night Live’s prerecorded sketches can go from first footage to national broadcast in roughly 36 hours. In this episode of the No Film School Podcast , host GG Hawkins talks with SNL editors Christopher Salerno and Mak Makower about the post-production workflow behind that turnaround, including their work on… https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/top-50-most-subscribed-youtube-channels-week-of-10-04-2026/https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/top-50-most-subscribed-youtube-channels-week-of-10-04-2026/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:37:12 +0000Tubefilter[Editor’s Note: Tubefilter Charts is a weekly rankings column from Tubefilter with data provided by GospelStats . It’s exactly what it sounds like; a top number ranking of YouTube channels based on statistics collected within a given time frame. Check out all of our Tubefilter Charts with new installments every week… https://www.thefpsreview.com/2026/10/05/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-gets-two-8-pin-connectors-added-to-its-16-pin-pcb-header-and-testing-shows-all-wires-staying-below-40c-under-load/https://www.thefpsreview.com/2026/10/05/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-gets-two-8-pin-connectors-added-to-its-16-pin-pcb-header-and-testing-shows-all-wires-staying-below-40c-under-load/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:01:44 +0000The FPS ReviewImage: DallasGrave/Reddit An individual has come up with their own solution for the melting 12VHPWR/12V-2×6 cable issue by adding two 8-pin connectors to the 16-pin header. Reddit user DallasGrave has modded their MSI GeForce RTX 5090 by adding a PCB with two 8-pin connectors, with its wires then soldered onto the… https://www.polygon.com/the-witcher-3-remaster-performance-fixes/https://www.polygon.com/the-witcher-3-remaster-performance-fixes/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:07:07 +0000PolygonWhile The Witcher is gearing up for a big few years ahead, it seems to have already hit a few speed bumps. CD Projekt Red recently released a remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt , but many players are running into performance issues, particularly on PlayStation 5. On Reddit , players have reported dropped… https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/state-of-indie-2026-part-3-finance-and-tech/https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/state-of-indie-2026-part-3-finance-and-tech/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:39 +0000SUPERJUMPThere's no small amount of romanticism attached to independent media. In a world run by corporate giants, it's nice to imagine the little guy using hard work and creativity to defeat money and power. That certainly applies to game development, where we occasionally get to see a janky, weird-looking game made by… https://gamesbeat.com/gacriva-technologies-creates-new-hopfion-rendering-tech-for-breakthrough-visual-fidelity-exclusive/https://gamesbeat.com/gacriva-technologies-creates-new-hopfion-rendering-tech-for-breakthrough-visual-fidelity-exclusive/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000GamesBeatWhat if the graphics we have today isn’t the most efficient or powerful? Is it possible that graphics processing units (GPUs) need a new kind of rendering infrastructure? Gacriva Technologies has been asking those questions, and the company thinks that it has stumbled onto something very interesting. The company is a… https://aftermath.site/ps2-xbox-re-release-old-hardware-dreamcast-2-video-game-crash/https://aftermath.site/ps2-xbox-re-release-old-hardware-dreamcast-2-video-game-crash/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:27 +0000AftermathConsider: we are living in a world where a) video game publishers are increasingly obsessed with wringing the last drops of blood from ancient IP , and b) the cost of video game hardware is spiralling out of control . Both these things have been covered on this website previously as bad , but what if we combined them… https://www.polygon.com/halloween-the-game-free-map-michael-myers-skin-dlc/https://www.polygon.com/halloween-the-game-free-map-michael-myers-skin-dlc/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:59:22 +0000PolygonWith Halloween fast approaching, horror movie fans have already started celebrating this spooky season. Soon, they'll be able to celebrate in style with the launch of the first set of post-release DLC content for Halloween: The Game . The upcoming content includes two Michael Myers skins and various character… https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/ps-plus-essential-october-monthly-free-games-out-nowhttps://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/ps-plus-essential-october-monthly-free-games-out-nowTue, 06 Oct 2026 01:55:13 +0000PlayStation LifestylePS Plus Essential October 2026 monthly free games have begun rolling out, starting with Japan and Asia, where it’s Tuesday, October 6. Unlike the Extra and Premium catalogs, Essential games aren’t staggered by region , so players around the globe will be able to access the lineup on the same date at noon local time,… https://insider-gaming.com/mtg-booster-changes-includes-god-pack-change/https://insider-gaming.com/mtg-booster-changes-includes-god-pack-change/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:13:59 +0000Insider GamingWizards of the Coast has revealed a massive change coming to MTG boosters from early in 2027 that has taken the TCG world by storm. The post MTG Booster Update Includes Huge God Pack Change appeared first on Insider Gaming . https://www.eurogamer.net/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-world-of-warcraft-wow-bookhttps://www.eurogamer.net/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-world-of-warcraft-wow-bookMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:25:19 +0000EurogamerSo many of the questions in a press briefing for the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft book revolved around whether the 52-year-old tabletop game would bend out of shape to work like a massively multiplayer online game. But while the D&D translation of WoW does include races and dungeons and characters… https://mp1st.com/title-updates-and-patches/world-war-z-waves-of-lead-update-new-content-patch-1-77-1-041-on-october-5https://mp1st.com/title-updates-and-patches/world-war-z-waves-of-lead-update-new-content-patch-1-77-1-041-on-october-5Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:15:56 +0000MP1stHaving trouble viewing the text? You can always read the original article here: World War Z Waves of Lead Update Adds New Content via Patch 1.77 | 1.041 on October 5 Saber Interactive has released the latest major update for World War Z, and it adds a slew of new content for players to chew on called the “Waves of… https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/top-50-most-viewed-youtube-channels-week-of-10-04-2026/https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/top-50-most-viewed-youtube-channels-week-of-10-04-2026/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:45:51 +0000Tubefilter[Editor’s Note: Tubefilter Charts is a weekly rankings column from Tubefilter with data provided by GospelStats . It’s exactly what it sounds like; a top number ranking of YouTube channels based on statistics collected within a given time frame. Check out all of our Tubefilter Charts with new installments every week… https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/arc-raiders-and-the-finals-set-for-tv-and-film-adaptations-from-backrooms-co-producerhttps://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/arc-raiders-and-the-finals-set-for-tv-and-film-adaptations-from-backrooms-co-producerMon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000Game DeveloperThe Sweden-based Embark Studios has secured adaptations for both of its multiplayer shooters, The Finals and ARC Raiders. https://www.psu.com/news/from-xp-boosts-to-betting-bonuses-why-digital-rewards-need-a-closer-look/https://www.psu.com/news/from-xp-boosts-to-betting-bonuses-why-digital-rewards-need-a-closer-look/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000PlayStation UniverseRewards have become part of the language of digital entertainment. Complete a challenge in a video game and you might earn experience points, a cosmetic item, or access to new content. Subscribe to a service and you may receive a discounted first month. Open a sportsbook account and there is a good chance you will… https://www.polygon.com/for-a-few-dollars-more-clint-eastwood-free-on-youtube-october-2026/https://www.polygon.com/for-a-few-dollars-more-clint-eastwood-free-on-youtube-october-2026/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:21 +0000PolygonIn 1964, Italian director Sergio Leone redefined the Western with A Fistful of Dollars . Eschewing the relatively simplistic morality tales of earlier Westerns, Leone’s central gunslinger wasn’t a noble hero, but an opportunistic cad who uses two rival factions in an Old West town against each other in order to score… https://gamingbolt.com/gta-6-team-traveled-with-cops-and-gang-members-to-research-florida-everyone-is-lovelyhttps://gamingbolt.com/gta-6-team-traveled-with-cops-and-gang-members-to-research-florida-everyone-is-lovelyMon, 05 Oct 2026 17:14:36 +0000GamingBoltAny open-world setting based on real life requires an incredible amount of effort, especially for a gargantuan effort like Grand Theft Auto 6 . Much like with previous entries, Rockstar sent team members on a research trip through Florida, and it was certainly a journey. As outlined in LOVE Magazine’s latest issue,… https://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/valorant-hardware-ban-used-cpuhttps://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/valorant-hardware-ban-used-cpuMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000Esports InsiderRiot Games reportedly blocked a German VALORANT player after they installed a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which they say had been flagged by Vanguard following its previous owner’s alleged cheating, according to Kotaku. The player’s account, shared on Reddit and reported by Kotaku, describes a hardware-linked enforcement… https://nofilmschool.com/digger-brecht-alienation-effecthttps://nofilmschool.com/digger-brecht-alienation-effectMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:44:22 +0000NoFilmSchool"Digger here got us into this mess, and Digger's gonna dig us out again." Tom Cruise's new movie, written and directed by Alejandro Iñárritu, released last week, to some acclaim, some confusion, and maybe a few walkouts from audience members who had no idea what they were getting into—at least at my local theater. In… https://www.club386.com/intel-nova-lake-bfc-cpus-launch-first/https://www.club386.com/intel-nova-lake-bfc-cpus-launch-first/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:50:21 +0000Club386Intel is apparently prioritising its Nova Lake CPUs with big last level cache (bLLC) for launch, according to a post from regular, and often-reliable tech leaker Jaykihn on X. In a recent Intel Nova Lake specs leak , it looked as though Intel is planning to add the ‘BFC’ initialism to these chips, which have a big… https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/star-wars-galaxies-the-outer-rim-is-a-pre-cu-rogue-server-promising-custom-content-including-geonosis/https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/star-wars-galaxies-the-outer-rim-is-a-pre-cu-rogue-server-promising-custom-content-including-geonosis/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:11 +0000Massively OverpoweredThere are no shortage of rogue servers and emulators for the long-sunsetted Star Wars Galaxies, but what’s another one to add to the list? Especially since this one is relatively new by comparison? We’ve been informed of the existence of The Outer Rim, a pre-CU SWG server that chiefly hangs its hat on adding new… https://www.eurogamer.net/arc-raiders-the-finals-film-tv-show-backroomshttps://www.eurogamer.net/arc-raiders-the-finals-film-tv-show-backroomsMon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:32 +0000EurogamerFilm and TV show adaptations of Arc Raiders and The Finals are in the works - and developer Embark Studios is collaborating with Chernin Entertainment to get the job done. Read more https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/05/xbox-fanfest-seattle-25th-anniversary/https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/05/xbox-fanfest-seattle-25th-anniversary/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000Xbox WireSeattle, we’re coming home. XBOX FanFest arrives at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for the final stop of this year’s eight-city FanFest Tour. As we get ready to celebrate 25 years of XBOX on November 15, we’re bringing fans together in the city where it all began for a special… https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/ai-breast-cancer-startups/https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/ai-breast-cancer-startups/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:57 +0000NVIDIA BlogBreast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women — yet the gaps in care are wide. A majority of women over age 40 skip the recommended annual screening. Radiologists are reading more mammograms with fewer colleagues. And when a diagnosis arrives, the tests that inform treatment can take weeks… https://www.polygon.com/mtg-god-packs-booster-pack-changes-exclusive/https://www.polygon.com/mtg-god-packs-booster-pack-changes-exclusive/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:15 +0000PolygonPolygon can exclusively reveal that, starting with Nauctis: The Sunken Realm in February, every pack of cards that’s part of the Magic Multiverse has a slight chance to be a God Pack containing 14 rares or mythic rares. Universes Beyond releases are expected to follow suit in 2028. (The odds of finding a God Pack vary… https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/bleak-survival-city-builder-frostpunk-is-finally-coming-to-the-switchhttps://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/bleak-survival-city-builder-frostpunk-is-finally-coming-to-the-switchTue, 06 Oct 2026 02:55:00 +0000Nintendo LifeUpdate: Demo and release date announced. : The city-building survival series Frostpunk recently held a special broadcast about "all things Frostpunk", and during this event, developer '11 bit studios' announced a Switch version of the original title. Yes, after years of community requests for a Nintendo version, it's… https://www.thegamer.com/the-witcher-3-remastered-next-update-visual-and-performance-improvements/https://www.thegamer.com/the-witcher-3-remastered-next-update-visual-and-performance-improvements/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:10:07 +0000TheGamerThe Witcher 3 Remastered isn't quite the upgrade that many were hoping for. While it's true that the game contains many improvements upon the original, the title is reportedly plagued with visual and performance problems, which are apparently so frequent that the game's Steam rating took a pretty big hit on release . https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/i-am-cavorting-with-a-gazelles-grace-in-grand-theft-auto-5/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/i-am-cavorting-with-a-gazelles-grace-in-grand-theft-auto-5/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000PC GamerLos Santos Customs I'm modding GTA 5 every day in a quest to either transform it into a PC version of GTA 6 or break it entirely. Come back tomorrow to find out what new horrible thing I've done to Rockstar's baby, or check out what I got up to earlier . La Rochefoucauld once wrote, "What grace is to the body, good… https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/this-week-in-pc-games-star-wars-galactic-racer-hellraiser-revival-and-a-throwback-tycoon-game-about-turning-utopias-into-carparkshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/this-week-in-pc-games-star-wars-galactic-racer-hellraiser-revival-and-a-throwback-tycoon-game-about-turning-utopias-into-carparksMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:56:57 +0000Rock Paper ShotgunHappy this week, all! I regret to inform you that the videogame developers have been at it again. Sometimes, I find that the promising new releases distribute themselves evenly throughout the week, like butter perfectly spread over just the right amount of toast. And sometimes, as with this week's haul, they… https://gamingbolt.com/ghost-of-yotei-echoes-of-sekigahara-review-ode-to-the-pasthttps://gamingbolt.com/ghost-of-yotei-echoes-of-sekigahara-review-ode-to-the-pastMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:45:24 +0000GamingBoltD ecades pass, and the debate over whether an expansion should aim to innovate and, well, expand on the base experience or offer more of the same continues with Ghost of Yōtei’s Echoes of Sekigahara . Anyone who played Iki Island , Ghost of Tsushima’s paid expansion, probably knows not to expect anything… https://wccftech.com/how-to/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-remastered-pc-performance-analysis-tuning-guide-how-to-get-the-best-experience-on-pc/https://wccftech.com/how-to/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-remastered-pc-performance-analysis-tuning-guide-how-to-get-the-best-experience-on-pc/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:17:21 +0000Wccftech HardwareFew PC games have gone through as many technical evolutions as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered. CD PROJEKT RED's acclaimed RPG originally launched more than a decade ago, received a substantial Next-Gen update several years later, and has now returned once again with a Remastered version that pushes its aging… https://www.polygon.com/overwatch-season-5-skins-tech-witches-halloween-battle-pass/https://www.polygon.com/overwatch-season-5-skins-tech-witches-halloween-battle-pass/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:13:24 +0000PolygonOverwatch season 5 starts on Tuesday with new Support hero Doctrine and a new Escort map, Grímsvötn, coming to Blizzard Entertainment's hero shooter. But that's just the beginning, as long-awaited and sort-of-radical hero reworks for Roadhog and Sombra arrive to shake up the hero roster and meta. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/developer-gets-a-little-too-silly-recommends-deadly-psychoactive-ingredient-in-its-bad-boy-themed-cocktail/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/developer-gets-a-little-too-silly-recommends-deadly-psychoactive-ingredient-in-its-bad-boy-themed-cocktail/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:38:23 +0000PC GamerFun, thematic videogame recipes are not new. Suggesting dangerous and potentially lethal ingredients, however? Well, Love and Deepspace might just be the first game to make such a bold move. Yes, Infold's hunky dating gacha recently posted to X with a handful of fun cocktails themed around the male suitors you can… https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/tiktok-us-economic-impact-report-2025/https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/05/tiktok-us-economic-impact-report-2025/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0000TubefilterIn 2025, TikTok managed to put most of its regulatory issues in the U.S. to bed. As a result, its American impact continued to grow, and the number of businesses relying on it increased. That’s one of the main takeaways from the latest TikTok U.S. Economic Impact Report , which dropped last week. TikTok USDS Joint… https://www.polygon.com/stephen-king-1408-free-youtube-streaming/https://www.polygon.com/stephen-king-1408-free-youtube-streaming/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:53:16 +0000PolygonStephen King has had an unusually strong track record when it comes to movie adaptations. From The Shining and Carrie to It and The Shawshank Redemption , his stories have produced everything from horror classics to some of the most beloved dramas of the past several decades. https://www.moddb.com/games/idle-cultivation-rpg-myriad-immortal-sect/news/leaving-the-cushion-the-open-map-a-proper-bag-and-the-market-isleshttps://www.moddb.com/games/idle-cultivation-rpg-myriad-immortal-sect/news/leaving-the-cushion-the-open-map-a-proper-bag-and-the-market-islesTue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:23 +0000ModDBMyriad Immortal Sect is a free idle cultivation RPG in the browser, and meditation is only half of it. This post covers the other half: a walkable world map with fog you clear by exploring, a bag that sorts itself, and the eight counters of the Market Isles, from a fixed-price General Store to a Ghost Market that… https://wccftech.com/cd-projekt-red-done-the-witcher-3-remastered-lining-up-ps5-performance-fixes/https://wccftech.com/cd-projekt-red-done-the-witcher-3-remastered-lining-up-ps5-performance-fixes/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:55:45 +0000Wccftech HardwareThe Witcher 3 Remastered launched last week on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, but CD Projekt Red hasn't stopped working on the third major edition of their highly popular role-playing game, as the studio already released two minor patches to address some of its biggest issues, including… https://www.club386.com/used-amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-valorant-ban/https://www.club386.com/used-amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-valorant-ban/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:26:29 +0000Club386Saving some cash on a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D apparently came with an unexpected cost for one unlucky Redditor, who claims the processor arrived with a permanent hardware-level ban from Valorant. Worse still, the buyer claims the rest of their components are now also on the blacklist, with no way to get back into Riot’s… https://www.dexerto.com/valorant/riot-responds-after-valorant-player-claims-a-used-cpu-got-them-banned-3415806/https://www.dexerto.com/valorant/riot-responds-after-valorant-player-claims-a-used-cpu-got-them-banned-3415806/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:40:23 +0000DexertoA Valorant player claims a secondhand CPU carried its old owner’s cheating ban, but Riot disputes parts of the story. https://www.purexbox.com/features/gears-of-war-e-day-multiplayer-playing-horde-siege-and-versus-makes-me-feel-like-a-kid-againhttps://www.purexbox.com/features/gears-of-war-e-day-multiplayer-playing-horde-siege-and-versus-makes-me-feel-like-a-kid-againMon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000Pure XboxIt's the most fun I've had with the series since Gears of War 2. Last week, Gears of War: E-Day launched into Premium Advanced Access, giving me the chance to get hands-on with the final builds of Versus and Horde Siege modes. Up until that point, my review access was strictly limited to E-Day's phenomenal campaign.… https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/star-wars-the-old-republic-talks-up-its-masters-of-the-force-and-directx-12-updates/https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/star-wars-the-old-republic-talks-up-its-masters-of-the-force-and-directx-12-updates/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:40 +0000Massively OverpoweredFirst off, we should point out that Star Wars: The Old Republic is still yet to assign a release date to the Masters of the Force update that was announced back in August. That said, Broadsword did make sure to take some time last week to talk up its features in what certainly feels like a spool-up for […] https://www.techspot.com/news/114102-google-pauses-bug-bounties-open-source-because-ai.htmlhttps://www.techspot.com/news/114102-google-pauses-bug-bounties-open-source-because-ai.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0000TechSpotGoogle is temporarily pausing monetary rewards for capable bug hunters because its human staff can't keep up with the current influx of automated reports. The "vast majority" of these submissions are slop, Google warns, containing invalid information and hallucinated vulnerability data. Read Entire Article https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/ninja-theory-undergoes-layoffs-amid-potential-closure/https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/ninja-theory-undergoes-layoffs-amid-potential-closure/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:01:30 +0000KitGuruEarlier this year, Microsoft announced plans to split off several of its studios, including Undead Labs, Double Fine, Compulsion Games and Ninja Theory. While most of the studios on that list have managed to find new homes, two deals for Ninja Theory fell through. As a result, the studio is now approaching closure.… https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/another-major-ps5-game-will-be-delisted-in-october-2026https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/another-major-ps5-game-will-be-delisted-in-october-2026Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000Push SquareNBA 2K25 loses single player campaign in January 2027. Once again, I'm compiling all the upcoming delistings, server shutdowns, and general disruptions you should be aware of across PS5 and PS4 for October. This article was first published in September, but with all those delistings out of the way, let's now focus on… https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-magiccon-atlanta-2026-festival-in-a-box/https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-magiccon-atlanta-2026-festival-in-a-box/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:34:42 +0000TheGamerThe final Magic: The Gathering con of the year is right around the corner as MagicCon Atlanta closes out a busy year for the popular convention, with 2027 set to bring us four more events, including first-time visits to Detroit and Tokyo. https://www.club386.com/amazon-slashes-amd-ryzen-x3d-cpu-prices-october-2026/https://www.club386.com/amazon-slashes-amd-ryzen-x3d-cpu-prices-october-2026/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:31:04 +0000Club386Whatever your AMD CPU socket, there are savings on Ryzen X3D chips ripe for the swiping on Amazon right now. This selection includes gaming and workstation champions, whether you’re after an AM4 refresh via a Ryzen 7 5800X3D or the latest AM5 powerhouse in the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, both of which are now at their lowest… https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-releases-hello-peach-and-hello-luigi-app-for-switch-and-mobile-deviceshttps://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-releases-hello-peach-and-hello-luigi-app-for-switch-and-mobile-devicesTue, 06 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0000Nintendo LifeIt's also revealed a 'My Mario' Melody Car. Last year, Nintendo launched a new line of Mario-themed products designed for parents and children. This included a new app for Switch and mobile devices known as ' Hello, Mario! '. It followed this up with a ' Hello, Yoshi! ' app. Read the full article on nintendolife.com https://gamingbolt.com/there-is-no-greater-compliment-than-comparing-a-game-to-grand-theft-auto-says-dan-houserhttps://gamingbolt.com/there-is-no-greater-compliment-than-comparing-a-game-to-grand-theft-auto-says-dan-houserMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:48:26 +0000GamingBoltOne of the original co-founders of Rockstar Games and the studio’s former lead writer, Dan Houser, has spoken about projects being compared to the Grand Theft Auto franchise. In an interview with Variety , he was asked about the comparison, especially since his new company – Absurd Ventures – is also working on an… https://www.techpowerup.com/353411/steam-gives-devs-even-more-fps-data-for-performance-optimizationhttps://www.techpowerup.com/353411/steam-gives-devs-even-more-fps-data-for-performance-optimizationMon, 05 Oct 2026 23:19:25 +0000TechPowerUpIn early 2026, Valve started giving developers more information about the systems playing their games, starting with optional frame rate reporting for games on the Steam Deck and system specifications in user reviews . It now seems to be expanding that program, according to a new blog post on the Steamworks developer… https://kotaku.com/halloween-the-game-adding-michaels-worst-mask-as-10-dlc-2000740005https://kotaku.com/halloween-the-game-adding-michaels-worst-mask-as-10-dlc-2000740005Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:21 +0000KotakuIf you want a better-looking version of the famous killer, you'll also need to fork over another $10 https://www.psu.com/news/nba-2k25-set-to-be-delisted-from-digital-storefronts-on-october-30/https://www.psu.com/news/nba-2k25-set-to-be-delisted-from-digital-storefronts-on-october-30/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:57:55 +0000PlayStation UniverseNBA 2K25 is set to shut down on October 30, 2026, 2K Sports and Take-Two have announced, with the game being delisted from all digital storefronts as a result. While players can redownload and play NBA 2K25 after Oct. 30, from December 31 the online servers will be shut down: “As of January 1, 2027, you’ll no longer… https://gamingbolt.com/final-fantasy-7-revelation-director-says-i-did-my-best-for-physical-releasehttps://gamingbolt.com/final-fantasy-7-revelation-director-says-i-did-my-best-for-physical-releaseMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:16:06 +0000GamingBoltWith the physical release of games becoming a hot-button topic in recent times, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has said that he fought for a disc release for the game. In an interview with Radio Times , he spoke about his own love for physical copies of games and mentioned how the subject has… https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-releases-hello-luigi-and-hello-peach-on-switch/https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-releases-hello-luigi-and-hello-peach-on-switch/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:23:57 +0000Nintendo EverythingNintendo has just come out with two Mario-related apps with Hello Luigi and Hello Peach. Both can be found on the Nintendo eShop now. Note that mobile versions are available as well. You may recall that, previously, we saw Hello Mario and Hello Luigi. Unsurprisingly, the latest two follows the same sort of setup. That… https://www.techspot.com/news/114101-rtx-5090-modder-claims-have-solved-melting-power.htmlhttps://www.techspot.com/news/114101-rtx-5090-modder-claims-have-solved-melting-power.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0000TechSpotOver on Reddit, user DallasGrave outlined the approach taken when developing the mod. In short, the fix utilizes a pickup PCB soldered to the contacts of the original 12VHPWR header that feeds an auxiliary dual eight-pin board. This effectively spreads the load across three sets of cables, which significantly… https://www.thegamer.com/overwatch-chinese-exclusive-shion-cosmetic-skins/https://www.thegamer.com/overwatch-chinese-exclusive-shion-cosmetic-skins/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:17:50 +0000TheGamerOverwatch is in a strange state in the gaming world, where each update and cosmetic drop receives plenty of praise and criticism regardless of what Blizzard does. While each of these events has at least some support, the latest region-locked skin controversy is one that even diehard Overwatch fans struggle to support. https://kotaku.com/gears-of-war-e-days-new-ballsack-enemy-keeps-kicking-my-ass-2000740022https://kotaku.com/gears-of-war-e-days-new-ballsack-enemy-keeps-kicking-my-ass-2000740022Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:30:34 +0000KotakuPlease, leave me alone you weird, ugly flesh balloons https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/five-key-fixes-are-currently-being-worked-on-for-the-witcher-3-remasteredhttps://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/five-key-fixes-are-currently-being-worked-on-for-the-witcher-3-remasteredMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000Pure Xbox"We’re aiming to address many of these in the next update.". It's been almost a week now since The Witcher 3 Remastered arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms) as a free update, adding tons of new features and a visual refresh to the 2015 classic. CD Projekt Red isn't stopping there… https://www.gamesindustry.biz/arc-raiders-and-the-finals-are-getting-tv-series-and-film-adaptationshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/arc-raiders-and-the-finals-are-getting-tv-series-and-film-adaptationsMon, 05 Oct 2026 19:33:21 +0000GamesIndustry.bizEmbark Studios' Arc Raiders and The Finals are both being adapted for TV and film. Read more https://wccftech.com/the-552b-deepseek-v4-1-flash-model-offers-a-peak-output-of-494-tokens-second-when-powered-by-an-at-home-rig-spanning-4x-nvidia-dgx-spark-units/https://wccftech.com/the-552b-deepseek-v4-1-flash-model-offers-a-peak-output-of-494-tokens-second-when-powered-by-an-at-home-rig-spanning-4x-nvidia-dgx-spark-units/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:30 +0000Wccftech HardwareIf you want to ensure the security of your proprietary data with near-total fidelity, hosting a capable open-weight model on your own setup is still the best course of action, with optimized setups offering unmatched throughput even for relatively large models. In fact, the 552-billion-parameter DeepSeek V4.1-Flash… https://www.thefpsreview.com/2026/10/05/amd-ryzen-7-zen-4-vs-ryzen-7-zen-5-8-core-cpus-2026-review/https://www.thefpsreview.com/2026/10/05/amd-ryzen-7-zen-4-vs-ryzen-7-zen-5-8-core-cpus-2026-review/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000The FPS ReviewIntroduction Is “ Zen 5% ” still a thing in 2026? We are going to run through all Zen 4 and Zen 5 AM5 8-Core NON-X3D CPUs to find out, with all fresh new data tested as of September 2026. Our goal is to see how the standard 8-Core CPUs from Zen 4 and Zen 5 compare in games primarily, but we’ll throw in a few synthetic… https://kotaku.com/magic-the-gathering-adding-god-packs-2000740004https://kotaku.com/magic-the-gathering-adding-god-packs-2000740004Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:00:58 +0000Kotaku CultureAnd no more foil commons and uncommons in booster packs :( https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/arc-raiders-announces-free-to-play-weekend-beginning-this-thursday/https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/arc-raiders-announces-free-to-play-weekend-beginning-this-thursday/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:30:17 +0000KitGuruFollowing what was an explosive few months upon its initial release, Embark Studios’ ARC Raiders has fallen out of favour somewhat with fans . That said, the team are hoping to revive the extraction shooter with their latest and greatest ‘Frozen Trail’ update. Officially going live on the 8th of October, Embark have… https://defector.com/jaguars-junction-week-4https://defector.com/jaguars-junction-week-4Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:17:53 +0000DefectorAre you grasping for an explanation of the Jacksonville Jaguars' typically excellent performance? Look no further than the Microsoft Surface. Microsoft Surface tablets are in the hands of all the Jaguars coaches on the sidelines now and players are allowed to look at them as well. You can even buy a Jacksonville… https://gamesbeat.com/wildtangent-games-rolls-out-free-trial-membership-and-major-platform-upgrades/https://gamesbeat.com/wildtangent-games-rolls-out-free-trial-membership-and-major-platform-upgrades/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:33:46 +0000GamesBeatWildTangent Games is celebrating nearly 30 years of casual gaming with a free trial membership option along with major updates to it’s platform. Boasting a catalogue of around 7,000 games, including Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger, Rescue Team, and Big Adventure, WildTangent is offering a free trial to encourages… https://www.gamereactor.eu/runescape-reignited-parallel-economy/https://www.gamereactor.eu/runescape-reignited-parallel-economy/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000GamereactorJagex will launch RuneScape Reignited on December 2, introducing a permanent character type with its own economy and hiscores. The company is pitching the fresh start to long-time, lapsed and new players, with no paid progression available for Reignited characters. Reignited characters will play in the same worlds as… https://kotaku.com/overwatch-china-exclusive-shion-kiriko-reaper-dmon-2000740030https://kotaku.com/overwatch-china-exclusive-shion-kiriko-reaper-dmon-2000740030Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:40:09 +0000KotakuShion, Kiriko, Reaper, and more are the latest heroes to reap the benefits of Blizzard and NetEase’s partnership, but only in China https://gamesbeat.com/steam-hit-bombanana-becomes-first-steam-native-party-game-with-an-official-roblox-adaptation/https://gamesbeat.com/steam-hit-bombanana-becomes-first-steam-native-party-game-with-an-official-roblox-adaptation/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:56:05 +0000GamesBeatBombanana!, the co-op party game that sold more than 1 million copies on Steam in its first 10 days, has now become a hit on Roblox. The Steam game’s official Roblox adaptation has now surpassed 13 million visits and 50,000 favorites, according to publisher Tark Games. The Roblox version was built for that platform… https://defector.com/the-atlanta-dream-can-poke-and-prod-you-to-deathhttps://defector.com/the-atlanta-dream-can-poke-and-prod-you-to-deathMon, 05 Oct 2026 21:11:03 +0000DefectorThe argument against the Atlanta Dream says their transition-heavy style might be incompatible with playoff basketball. But in the three playoff games they’ve played so far, the latest a 92-82 home win over New York to open the second round, Karl Smesko's team has totally set the terms. As they see it, this is playoff… https://www.psu.com/news/the-wolf-among-us-2-publisher-is-hopeful-for-future-partnerships-with-telltale-games/https://www.psu.com/news/the-wolf-among-us-2-publisher-is-hopeful-for-future-partnerships-with-telltale-games/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:23:56 +0000PlayStation UniverseMichael Yum, CEO of PM Studios, has revealed during an interview with PCGamesN that he’s hopeful for more collaborations with Telltale Games beyond the upcoming The Wolf Among Us 2 . For those unaware, PM Studios has been instrumental in getting The Wolf Among Us 2 off the ground, after Telltale Games experienced… https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/open-source-tool-scskiller-aims-to-tackle-pc-shader-compilation-stutter/https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/open-source-tool-scskiller-aims-to-tackle-pc-shader-compilation-stutter/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:30:10 +0000KitGuruBlueHeisenberg has released SCSKiller, a free open-source utility designed to eliminate shader compilation stutter in PC games. Short for Shader Compilation Stutter Killer, the tool precompiles game shaders directly into the GPU driver's cache before launch. Brought to our attention by Wccftech , SCSKiller scans… https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26818/nexons-arc-raiders-and-the-finals-to-be-adapted-by-production-company-behind-the-backroomshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26818/nexons-arc-raiders-and-the-finals-to-be-adapted-by-production-company-behind-the-backroomsMon, 05 Oct 2026 18:33:26 +0000Inven GlobalNexon's Embark Studios-developed 'ARC Raiders' and 'THE FINALS' are expanding into film and television.According to a report by Variety, Nexon has partnered with Chernin Entertainm...... https://insider-gaming.com/exclusive-fallout-world-designer-we-love-insane/https://insider-gaming.com/exclusive-fallout-world-designer-we-love-insane/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:31:27 +0000Insider GamingIn an exclusive chat with Bruce Nesmith, a former Bethesda veteran, we learned about what it takes to bring the likes of Fallout to life. The post EXCLUSIVE: ‘Everywhere You Go Is Insane’: Former Fallout Designer Talks About The Worlds We Love appeared first on Insider Gaming . https://defector.com/the-valkyries-are-fighting-firepower-with-frenzyhttps://defector.com/the-valkyries-are-fighting-firepower-with-frenzyMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:07:28 +0000DefectorBefore Sunday's semifinal Game 1 in Ballhalla, the Valkyries threw a little ceremony to honor Janelle Salaün for winning Sixth Player of the Year. Salaün's unanimous approval by voters is one indication of her team's tremendous depth; another, stronger one is that the Valkyries overwhelmed the Aces, 71-60, thanks… https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/senua-at-risk-of-cancellation-as-ninja-theory-employees-announce-theyve-left-the-studiohttps://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/10/senua-at-risk-of-cancellation-as-ninja-theory-employees-announce-theyve-left-the-studioMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000Pure Xbox"It’s incredibly sad knowing that we won’t get to finish...". Back in late September, Xbox warned that Ninja Theory (known for the Hellblade games) could end up being closed down - Microsoft had been trying to sell the studio across two separate deals, but they both ultimately fell through. It was mentioned at the… https://www.escapistmagazine.com/audeze-lcd-x-review/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/audeze-lcd-x-review/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:23:26 +0000EscapistThere is no sensible way to pretend that spending around £1,000 on a pair of headphones is normal working-class behaviour. You can buy a decent television for that. You can probably buy a used car. You can even, if you are quick, still buy a games console for it. The Audeze LCD-X are not an impulse purchase unless… https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-booster-changes-revealed/https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-booster-changes-revealed/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:21:25 +0000TheGamerMagic: The Gathering booster packs are changing, and there's a lot to unpack (pardon the pun) in the official announcement. The headline change is that God Packs are coming to Magic, with a 1 in 1,000 chance to find one in a booster box, or a 1 in 300 chance for Collector Boosters. https://kotaku.com/heres-what-capcom-said-about-using-generative-ai-in-the-re-engine-2000739690https://kotaku.com/heres-what-capcom-said-about-using-generative-ai-in-the-re-engine-2000739690Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:49 +0000Kotaku CultureCapcom want to evolve RE Engine into an engine for the AI generation, but not turn it into an engine powered by generative AI over humans https://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/valorant-champions-shanghai-playoffshttps://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/valorant-champions-shanghai-playoffsMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:13:57 +0000Esports InsiderLOUD and T1 secured the final two places in the VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 playoffs on Sunday 4 October, completing the eight-team field with 2-0 wins over Global Esports and FUT Esports. Two sweeps decide the final places According to Sheep Esports, LOUD beat Global Esports 2-0 to secure its playoff berth,… https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/the-switch-2-exclusive-orbitals-has-received-a-new-game-updatehttps://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/the-switch-2-exclusive-orbitals-has-received-a-new-game-updateMon, 05 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0000Nintendo LifeFixes have arrived. It's now just over a month since the new anime-inspired co-op title Orbitals landed on the Switch 2 and developer Shapefarm has rolled out a new update. Patch 1.0.5 aims to enhance the overall gameplay experience by addressing multiple bugs and fixing various issues. So, if you've been having… https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/how-to-prevent-playstation-account-hackinghttps://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/how-to-prevent-playstation-account-hackingMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:04:13 +0000PlayStation LifestyleThe issue of PlayStation account hacking via social engineering continues to worsen, as yet another high-profile member of the community had their account stolen over the weekend. As we’ve previously reported, hackers are using basic public information about their victims to steal their PSN accounts with the help of… https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26816/runefest-2026-jagex-reveals-fourth-runescape-mmo-and-animated-adaptationhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26816/runefest-2026-jagex-reveals-fourth-runescape-mmo-and-animated-adaptationMon, 05 Oct 2026 17:51:23 +0000Inven GlobalJagex has announced a fourth RuneScape massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, which it revealed at RuneFest 2026 in Birmingham. According to a release, the event drew over 6,000 fans to the National... https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/why-it-s-still-worth-making-immersive-sims-ft-harvey-smith-ben-hornehttps://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/why-it-s-still-worth-making-immersive-sims-ft-harvey-smith-ben-horneMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:59:58 +0000Game DeveloperCelebrated game designer Harvey Smith and former Arkane Austin executive producer Ben Horne lay out their vision for Black Pony Immersive. https://defector.com/the-case-against-exceptionalismhttps://defector.com/the-case-against-exceptionalismMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:27:09 +0000DefectorThe first line in a Min Jin Lee novel gives you the whole story. In Free Food For Millionaires , it’s “Competence can be a curse.” In her follow-up, Pachinko , it’s “History has failed us, but no matter.” Both establish the thesis and themes of the novels, and of her larger project of writing about the Korean… https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/05/dmz-deep-dive-part-1-tour-of-duty-hajin-environments-and-threats-full-intel-guide/https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/05/dmz-deep-dive-part-1-tour-of-duty-hajin-environments-and-threats-full-intel-guide/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000Xbox WireThe post DMZ Deep Dive, Part 1: Tour of Duty – Hajin Environments and Threats, Full Intel Guide appeared first on XBOX Wire . https://defector.com/jackson-chourio-was-nailshttps://defector.com/jackson-chourio-was-nailsMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:01:27 +0000DefectorMason Miller wasn't looking like himself by the time Jackson Chourio stepped to the plate in the bottom of the ninth of Game 2 of the NLDS. After making quick work of three Brewers hitters in the bottom of the eighth inning, Miller was trusted to go back out there for the ninth and protect the Padres' 3-2 lead. It was… https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/arc-raiders-the-finals-tv-series-movies-chernin-1236899094/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/arc-raiders-the-finals-tv-series-movies-chernin-1236899094/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000Variety DigitalHit video games “ARC Raiders” and “The Finals” are both getting adapted for TV and film in new projects set up with Chernin Entertainment and Nexon-owned video game developer Embark Studios. The North Road Company’s Chernin Entertainment film and TV division was chosen among several production companies and studios… https://www.eurogamer.net/rockstar-gta-6-satire-politics-real-world-eventshttps://www.eurogamer.net/rockstar-gta-6-satire-politics-real-world-eventsMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:30 +0000EurogamerIn a new interview, Rockstar has discussed its revered approach to crafting the satire the Grand Theft Auto series is famous for - particularly relating to GTA 6 and whether the game should include, and lampoon, real-world politics. Read more https://remapradio.com/articles/this-week-at-remap-137/https://remapradio.com/articles/this-week-at-remap-137/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:45:18 +0000Remap RadioIt has felt, speaking honestly, kinda awful to be on the other side of the spectrum with Control Resonant the past few weeks. Like, we should speak our truth and yada yada yada, but given how much time we spend glazing Remedy games, it's borderline distressing to spend the past few weeks going "uh, maybe not this… https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-will-feature-more-playable-sections-with-zack-will-feature-unique-combat-system/https://www.psu.com/news/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-will-feature-more-playable-sections-with-zack-will-feature-unique-combat-system/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:37:51 +0000PlayStation UniverseNaoki Hamaguchi, director on Final Fantasy VII Revelation , has revealed during an interview with PCGamer that Zack Fair will feature more playable sections in the upcoming sequel, and what’s more, he’ll have his own combat system. In Revelation, there are more playable sections with Zack, and they are more extensive… https://www.igorslab.de/geekom-a9-max-2026-mini-pc-im-test/https://www.igorslab.de/geekom-a9-max-2026-mini-pc-im-test/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:30:36 +0000Igor's LABThe Geekom A9 Max 2026 retains the predecessor’s chassis and features, but replaces the AMD HX 370 with the HX 470. According to the review, the performance increase is small; the memory has a greater impact in practice. Notable points include unexpectedly low gaming performance and a high price at the time of… https://gamingbolt.com/od-is-unusual-for-hideo-kojima-who-wants-to-keep-quiet-and-release-ithttps://gamingbolt.com/od-is-unusual-for-hideo-kojima-who-wants-to-keep-quiet-and-release-itMon, 05 Oct 2026 21:50:26 +0000GamingBoltKojima Productions’ Physint has been in the news lately but is, by all accounts, still a ways off. As such, it’s OD that fans of director Hideo Kojima should look forward to it first. So why hasn’t there been much noise about it? According to the man himself on the latest KOJI10 radio episode, “This doesn’t mean we… https://gamesbeat.com/firy-formerly-known-as-skillz-has-sold-its-exit-games-stake-back-to-the-division-for-55m/https://gamesbeat.com/firy-formerly-known-as-skillz-has-sold-its-exit-games-stake-back-to-the-division-for-55m/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000GamesBeatFiry , owner of Skillz and other game brands, said it has completed the sale of its entire equity stake in Exit Games for $55 million. The stake was 10.5% of Exit Games’ outstanding share capital. Now Exit Games, which Skillz bought for $50 million back in 2021, is now independent again. The transaction closed on… https://gamedev.net/forums/topic/720527-play-testers-neededhttps://gamedev.net/forums/topic/720527-play-testers-neededTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:44:40 +0000GameDev.netI am working on an Android game called Pop Frenzy. Developing the whole thing on my phone. Very soon I will need some playters to help me pass theGoogle publishing requirements. It is a very simple game that is fun for adults and young kids. The current file size is under 4 megs, coded in Java and XML. https://automaton-media.com/en/news/momodora-creator-announces-new-project-record-of-dorathia-a-turn-based-dungeon-crawler-rpg-inspired-by-gamebooks/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/momodora-creator-announces-new-project-record-of-dorathia-a-turn-based-dungeon-crawler-rpg-inspired-by-gamebooks/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:38:00 +0000AutomatonTthe game focuses on the magi, twelve weavers of fate who were briefly mentioned in Momodora: Moonlit Farewell. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/985089-redmagic-astra-2-review-gaming-tablet-pchttps://www.gamerevolution.com/review/985089-redmagic-astra-2-review-gaming-tablet-pcMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:15:07 +0000GameRevolutionThe REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet packs a lot of gaming potential into a compact device. Between native Android games, PC streaming, and increasingly capable emulation, there’s plenty to put that OLED display to work. I’ve been using the Starfrost model with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, both at home and during a… https://wccftech.com/gta-vi-writers-sidestep-trump-maga-florida-satire-conspiracy-theories/https://wccftech.com/gta-vi-writers-sidestep-trump-maga-florida-satire-conspiracy-theories/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000Wccftech HardwareA new interview appeared on the latest issue of Love Magazine has given Rockstar's leadership and writing team a rare chance to talk about GTA VI's themes rather than its systems, such as the game's approach to politics and popular fads. No Bandwagons or Real Politicians Senior Vice President of Narrative Rupert… https://defector.com/phoebe-bridgers-showed-us-how-to-see-in-the-darkhttps://defector.com/phoebe-bridgers-showed-us-how-to-see-in-the-darkMon, 05 Oct 2026 19:21:36 +0000DefectorPHILADELPHIA — When the lights went out, a crisp, adolescent shriek rose from all sides of the arena, anticipating her arrival. But she did not come, not just yet. Instead, a silence fell heavy and unsettled where the shrieking had been, as if making space for the ball at the other end of the arena, descending ever so… https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-devs-bandwagon-trends-created-slanted-versionshttps://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-devs-bandwagon-trends-created-slanted-versionsMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:14:26 +0000EurogamerCreating a timely satire can be tough when development takes half a decade or more - it's the reason South Park's stuck with its crude art style for literal decades, but the developers of GTA 6 can't just replace their world-class tech with paper cutouts. Instead, the team simply tried to avoid trends that would… https://www.thegamer.com/project-comet-scopely-marvel-game-trailer-details/https://www.thegamer.com/project-comet-scopely-marvel-game-trailer-details/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:55:32 +0000TheGamerThere are a handful of Marvel video games in development right now at various studios, but the next one might be a game people still know shockingly little about. It’s called Project Comet, and even though a trailer for the game leaked a while ago, for some reason it’s currently going viral on social media. https://mp1st.com/news/assassins-creed-hexe-exclusive-character-story-details-surfacehttps://mp1st.com/news/assassins-creed-hexe-exclusive-character-story-details-surfaceSun, 04 Oct 2026 16:39:45 +0000MP1stHaving trouble viewing the text? You can always read the original article here: Report: Assassin’s Creed Hexe Exclusive Character and Story Details Surface With the long-rumored Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake finally out, Ubisoft is now looking ahead to a different kind of Assassin’s Creed. For a while, they’ve… https://www.techpowerup.com/353395/windows-11-26h2-update-lowers-ram-consumptionhttps://www.techpowerup.com/353395/windows-11-26h2-update-lowers-ram-consumptionMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:06:38 +0000TechPowerUpWhen Microsoft released its Windows 11 26H2 update last week, it didn't include many under-the-hood changes that would affect everyday users. However, according to Windows Latest and several Reddit users, the update reportedly reduces RAM consumption when the system is idle, and even when does better management of RAM… https://hothardware.com/news/your-nvidia-rtx-gpu-is-getting-microsofts-shader-stutter-fix-this-monthhttps://hothardware.com/news/your-nvidia-rtx-gpu-is-getting-microsofts-shader-stutter-fix-this-monthMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0000Hot HardwareMicrosoft is eliminating PC gaming's shader compilation stutter and endless first-boot load screens by expanding Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) to all NVIDIA RTX GPUs later this month. Originally meant to deliver pre-compiled Shader Object Data Blocks for Xbox PC game installs, ASD's launch was initially restricted to… https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/i-wanted-to-challenge-myself-former-warioware-director-talks-life-after-nintendohttps://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/i-wanted-to-challenge-myself-former-warioware-director-talks-life-after-nintendoMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000Nintendo LifeWario Where? Earlier this year, Nintendo veteran and WarioWare legend Goro Abe announced that he was leaving the company and taking up a teaching post at the Osaka Electro-Communication University. 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Publisher Capcom has stated its plan to incorporate AI tech into its versatile in-house game engine, RE Engine. Reported by Japanese outlet GameBiz , the company's 'REX' initiative has been detailed; it's all about eliminating many of the major hurdles to making triple-A games in the modern… https://www.psu.com/news/warhorse-boss-hopes-gta-6-will-lead-to-higher-game-prices/https://www.psu.com/news/warhorse-boss-hopes-gta-6-will-lead-to-higher-game-prices/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:03:32 +0000PlayStation UniverseMartin Klima, co-founder of Kingdom Come Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios , has revealed that he’s not the biggest fan of Grand Theft Auto, but is eager to see Grand Theft Auto VI do big numbers as he’s hoping that it will allow game studios such as has his own to increase their prices. Speaking with PCGamer,… https://www.techpowerup.com/353407/google-japan-reveals-a-conveyor-belt-gag-keyboard-for-one-handed-typinghttps://www.techpowerup.com/353407/google-japan-reveals-a-conveyor-belt-gag-keyboard-for-one-handed-typingMon, 05 Oct 2026 18:36:05 +0000TechPowerUpGoogle Japan has revealed the 15th entry in its joke keyboard series, the Gboard Conveyor Belt Version, and it is not a real product. The Gboard team used to publish these gag designs on April Fools' Day, and moved the tradition to October 1 a few years ago as a nod to 101-key keyboards. The device stands upright and… https://www.techpowerup.com/353085/pcb-prototyping-from-design-to-pcba-with-easyeda-and-jlcpcbhttps://www.techpowerup.com/353085/pcb-prototyping-from-design-to-pcba-with-easyeda-and-jlcpcbMon, 05 Oct 2026 18:34:39 +0000TechPowerUpLearn how EasyEDA and JLCPCB connect PCB design, component sourcing, DFM, fabrication, and PCBA to simplify hardware prototyping. 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It feels like Octopath Traveler , but with all the… https://nintendoeverything.com/kingdom-hearts-collection-1-3-review-for-nintendo-switch-2/https://nintendoeverything.com/kingdom-hearts-collection-1-3-review-for-nintendo-switch-2/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:31 +0000Nintendo EverythingSystem: Switch 2 Release date: October 8, 2026 Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix There is something almost inherently right about playing Kingdom Hearts on a Nintendo handheld. Historically, the series has had a long and somewhat complicated relationship with Nintendo hardware. Kingdom Hearts: Chain of… https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/the-stream-team-re-retrieving-the-ring-in-return-to-moria/https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/the-stream-team-re-retrieving-the-ring-in-return-to-moria/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:55:43 +0000Massively OverpoweredHobbitses are tricksy, but apparently dwarves are sticky-fingered! In Return to Moria, Massively OP’s MJ and Larry have to (again) retrieve the ring that the oft-disappearing wanderer Vror stole. Because he stole it again. This guy is a bit of a menace, and the duo need to clean up after him. At least they have […] https://www.techspot.com/news/114092-open-source-tool-aims-eliminate-shader-compilation-stutter.htmlhttps://www.techspot.com/news/114092-open-source-tool-aims-eliminate-shader-compilation-stutter.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000TechSpotA lone developer recently unveiled the Shader Compilation Stutter Killer (SCSKiller), a tool designed to "kill" stuttering in modern games. SCSKiller is an open-source application providing a novel approach to the shader-related stuttering issue that has been plaguing PC gaming over the past few years. Read Entire… https://www.psu.com/news/sony-is-reportedly-accepting-game-pitches-on-fan-favourite-series-ape-escape-sly-cooper-set-for-comeback/https://www.psu.com/news/sony-is-reportedly-accepting-game-pitches-on-fan-favourite-series-ape-escape-sly-cooper-set-for-comeback/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:33:09 +0000PlayStation UniverseSony Interactive Entertainment is “accepting multiple game pitches” for new projects inspired by fan favourite franchises, according to a leaker who previously outed God of War spinoff, Sons of Sparta. According to the tipster, the likes of Ape Escape, Killzone, and Sly Cooper are among the franchise that they have… https://insider-gaming.com/witcher-3-remastered-performance-issues-being-addressed-by-devs/https://insider-gaming.com/witcher-3-remastered-performance-issues-being-addressed-by-devs/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:21:01 +0000Insider GamingCD Projekt Red has revealed that Witcher 3 Remastered's performance is getting more improvements. Here are more details. 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These […]… https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/part-1-of-gran-turismo-7s-massive-spec-4-update-is-available-very-soon-on-ps5-ps4https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/part-1-of-gran-turismo-7s-massive-spec-4-update-is-available-very-soon-on-ps5-ps4Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000Push SquareRelease date confirmed. Sony and Polyphony Digital have revealed when to expect the first part of Gran Turismo 7's big, free 'Spec IV' update. The PS5/PS4 racing game will get this major update on 14th October, 2026, as shown in this new trailer: Read the full article on pushsquare.com https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/town-of-tinysville-will-make-city-building-seriously-addictive-on-4-december/https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/town-of-tinysville-will-make-city-building-seriously-addictive-on-4-december/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:14:39 +0000COGConnectedOne Bad Building Could Ruin Everything in the Town of Tinysville Forget fighting monsters and stacking damage cards. 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Can… https://www.thegamer.com/marvel-rivals-fan-made-ada-wong-skin-mod/https://www.thegamer.com/marvel-rivals-fan-made-ada-wong-skin-mod/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:33:18 +0000TheGamerMarvel Rivals has no shortage of cosmetics to satisfy whatever preferences you have, but one thing that the Overwatch competitor severely lacks is crossover skins. While this isn't as much of a problem considering the Marvel universe has practically unlimited character variants and cosmetic themes to borrow, there is… https://overclock3d.net/news/software/marvels-wolverine-hits-20-fps-on-pc-through-ps5-emulation/https://overclock3d.net/news/software/marvels-wolverine-hits-20-fps-on-pc-through-ps5-emulation/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:22:15 +0000Overclock3DMarvel’s Wolverine has not reached gameplay on PC, with framerates hitting 20 FPS Last week, Marvel’s Wolverine became bootable on PC using the KyTyPS5 emulator. Now, one week later, Marvel’s Wolverine has reached gameplay at up to 20 FPS. While the game is far from playable, it’s hard to deny that PlayStation 5… https://www.escapistmagazine.com/runescape-reignited-permanent-character/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/runescape-reignited-permanent-character/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000EscapistRuneScape Reignited launches on December 2 as a permanent character type with its own economy and hiscores, giving new and returning players a fresh progression track without wiping existing accounts. Jagex says paid progression will not be available to Reignited characters. 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And yet… https://wccftech.com/gigabyte-superspeed-24-5-inch-ips-monitor-goes-on-sale-for-159/https://wccftech.com/gigabyte-superspeed-24-5-inch-ips-monitor-goes-on-sale-for-159/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:11:19 +0000Wccftech HardwareThe GIGABYTE 25-inch monitor has just become one of the cheapest 240 Hz IPS gaming monitors on the market! Finally, some actual discounts to look forward to this Prime Day! GIGABYTE Brings Buttery Smooth Experience at $89.99 Through G25F2A 25-inch 240 Hz Monitor for Competitive Players When it comes to competitive… https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/beamng-drive-is-looking-wildly-impressive-in-first-ps5-pro-footagehttps://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/beamng-drive-is-looking-wildly-impressive-in-first-ps5-pro-footageMon, 05 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000Push SquareWhat sorcery is this? It’s a miracle that BeamNG.drive is releasing on the PS5 at all. For those who don’t know, this is a physics-focused racer that tracks each individual component of each vehicle at 240Hz, resulting in the most accurate crashes ever made. You’d think it would require a super-computer to run! Read… https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/ps-plus-extra-premium-october-2026-game-revealed-earlyhttps://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/ps-plus-extra-premium-october-2026-game-revealed-earlyMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:05:05 +0000PlayStation LifestyleIn case you missed it, Sony has already confirmed a PS Plus Extra and Premium October 2026 game for the PS5. Included in September’s PlayStation State of Play was the announcement that Pigeons at Play’s hit co-op game Mycopunk will make its console debut on PS Plus and the PS Store simultaneously. When will the PS… https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-opted-out-of-some-things-really-early-on-how-the-24-person-team-making-no-law-plan-to-make-it-look-as-big-as-cyberpunk-2077https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-opted-out-of-some-things-really-early-on-how-the-24-person-team-making-no-law-plan-to-make-it-look-as-big-as-cyberpunk-2077Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0000Rock Paper ShotgunIf you've watched the trailers for No Law or the tech demo that developer Neon Giant showed off at Unreal Fest earlier this year, it would be easy to believe the game has a similar scope to CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 . After all, both games are open-world RPGs set in cyberpunk cities. Set in a beautifully… https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/sony-reportedly-in-talks-to-develop-live-action-battlefield-film/https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/sony-reportedly-in-talks-to-develop-live-action-battlefield-film/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:30:14 +0000KitGuruWith the resurgence of film adaptations based on popular video game IPs, we’ve seen countless projects being announced from all corners of the industry. 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Now, a modder called DallasGrave has modded their RTX 5090’s 12V-2×6 power… https://nintendoeverything.com/orbitals-1-0-5-update-out-now-patch-notes/https://nintendoeverything.com/orbitals-1-0-5-update-out-now-patch-notes/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:11:20 +0000Nintendo EverythingThe Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals has received one of its first updates with version 1.0.5 update. For the most part, this is all about bug fixes. However, there are a couple of adjustments – specifically for a particular puzzle and character audio. The full rundown is as follows: Orbitals version 1.0.5 update… https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/multiplayer-dungeon-delver-fellowship-prepares-to-reset-progression-on-october-22/https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/multiplayer-dungeon-delver-fellowship-prepares-to-reset-progression-on-october-22/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:30 +0000Massively OverpoweredThe road to a full 1.0 release of any game isn’t always paved and smooth, and that’s certainly true for multiplayer online dungeon RPG Fellowship. The team announced that it’s wrapping up Season 3 of its early access and preparing to reset all progression on October 22nd. The team said that this reset will be […] https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26848/black-desert-mobile-expands-new-events-and-rewardshttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26848/black-desert-mobile-expands-new-events-and-rewardsTue, 06 Oct 2026 05:07:08 +0000Inven Globalⓒ Pearl AbyssPearl Abyss has added new reward events to Black Desert Mobile and is holding a donation event for children with incurable diseases.... https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26847/the-genesis-war-mobile-adds-new-character-kaihttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26847/the-genesis-war-mobile-adds-new-character-kaiTue, 06 Oct 2026 05:06:57 +0000Inven Globalⓒ LINE GamesLINE Games Corporation added the new character 'Kai' to The Genesis War: Mobile and is distributing the base character to all logged-in players.... https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26846/the-log-pc-cafe-playtime-drops-188-in-first-week-of-octoberhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26846/the-log-pc-cafe-playtime-drops-188-in-first-week-of-octoberTue, 06 Oct 2026 05:06:33 +0000Inven Globalⓒ THE LOGTHE LOG announced that total nationwide PC cafe playtime in the first week of October 2026 reached approximately 14.97 million hours, down 18.8% from the previous week.... https://defector.com/how-lucy-yu-learned-to-ask-for-helphttps://defector.com/how-lucy-yu-learned-to-ask-for-helpMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0000DefectorWho among us has not floated the idea of starting a bookstore to our friends and partners, as a way out of the nightmare that is 9-to-5 work and LinkedIn hell? In 2021, Lucy Yu actually did it. She had been unhappily working as a chemical engineer and socking away money, and when she had $40,000 saved, she took the… https://www.thefpsreview.com/2026/10/03/the-fps-review-weekender-gears-of-war-e-day-is-the-rare-unreal-engine-5-game-that-actually-wants-more-cpu-cores-plus-10-more-hardware-reviews/https://www.thefpsreview.com/2026/10/03/the-fps-review-weekender-gears-of-war-e-day-is-the-rare-unreal-engine-5-game-that-actually-wants-more-cpu-cores-plus-10-more-hardware-reviews/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:50:16 +0000The FPS ReviewGears of War: E-Day landed this week and did something we almost never see from Unreal Engine 5: it pinned CPUs and scaled cleanly with core count. That makes it as much a CPU story as a GPU one. Elsewhere, The Witcher 3 Remastered gave benchmarkers some very strange scaling to chew on, and the hardware side ranges… https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/this-scrappy-new-superhero-game-could-be-what-marvels-avengers-wanted-to-behttps://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/this-scrappy-new-superhero-game-could-be-what-marvels-avengers-wanted-to-beMon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000Push SquareAssemble. A leaked trailer has been floating around today, showing off footage from a secret new Marvel game named Project Comet . Planned for PC and mobile – but likely coming to consoles as well – this is effectively a superhero version of the wildly popular Genshin Impact format, so you’ll be forming squads and… https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/nadeshot-calls-backlash-over-his-ai-gambling-ads-incredibly-dramatic-3415640/https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/nadeshot-calls-backlash-over-his-ai-gambling-ads-incredibly-dramatic-3415640/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:04:20 +0000DexertoNadeshot has responded to criticism over his use of AI-generated videos to promote a gambling sponsor, arguing that the backlash has been blown out of proportion. https://nintendoeverything.com/list-of-all-nintendo-switch-2-games-with-a-game-key-card-release/https://nintendoeverything.com/list-of-all-nintendo-switch-2-games-with-a-game-key-card-release/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:01:16 +0000Nintendo EverythingFollowing the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release. This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a download code. Each box comes with a… https://automaton-media.com/en/news/capcom-now-has-a-dedicated-team-for-bringing-latest-re-engine-technologies-to-character-creation-across-all-of-its-games/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/capcom-now-has-a-dedicated-team-for-bringing-latest-re-engine-technologies-to-character-creation-across-all-of-its-games/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000AutomatonDuring the CAPCOM Open Conference RE:2026, Hiroyuki Chi revealed details about the company's recently established cross-functional team. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/runescape-4-is-a-new-unreal-engine-mmo-which-reportedly-grew-out-of-a-planned-dragonwilds-expansion-though-its-still-a-long-way-offhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/runescape-4-is-a-new-unreal-engine-mmo-which-reportedly-grew-out-of-a-planned-dragonwilds-expansion-though-its-still-a-long-way-offMon, 05 Oct 2026 09:52:00 +0000Rock Paper ShotgunA fourth entry in the RuneScape series of MMOs has been announced by developers Jagex at this year's RuneFest. It's going by the obvious placeholder name of RuneScape 4 for now, is being developed using the Unreal Engine, and is still a decent way off. Read more https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/dead-by-daylight-studio-working-on-sci-fi-shooter/https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/dead-by-daylight-studio-working-on-sci-fi-shooter/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:53:10 +0000KitGuruBehaviour Interactive has gotten plenty of mileage out of its main game, Dead by Daylight, but soon the studio will be branching off into new genres. According to newly discovered job listings, the studio is now hiring for a new Sci-Fi game. As spotted by Insider Gaming , new job listings at Behaviour Interactive have… http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/77642/kingdom-hearts-collection-i-iii-switch-2-reviewhttp://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/77642/kingdom-hearts-collection-i-iii-switch-2-reviewMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000Nintendo World ReportI've been having these weird thoughts lately, like is any of this for real or not? Is Kingdom Hearts truly on Switch 2 as a native version? The Kingdom Hearts series debuted more than 20 years ago, and for the first time ever, is now fully available on Nintendo platforms. We’ve had it piecemeal before, whether in some… https://overclock3d.net/news/software/windows-11-26h2-update-quietly-shipped-with-vital-ram-improvements/https://overclock3d.net/news/software/windows-11-26h2-update-quietly-shipped-with-vital-ram-improvements/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:58 +0000Overclock3DWindows 11’s newest update lowers RAM usage, and it’s unclear what has changed Windows 11 26H2 has shipped, and many users have noticed the OS uses much less RAM than before. While Microsoft has not documented the change, Windows Latest has noticed a clear drop. When idling, Windows 11 now uses much less RAM. Windows… https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/future-sea-of-thieves-update-will-reduce-the-games-file-size-by-at-least-half/https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/future-sea-of-thieves-update-will-reduce-the-games-file-size-by-at-least-half/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:30:15 +0000KitGuruWith many live-service games, years of patches; updates; expansions and other additions can lead to a great deal of bloat, especially when it comes to a title’s size. Fortunately, we’ve seen a number of developers taking to address such issues directly, optimising their games in order to vastly cut down on game sizes.… https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/mrbeast-breaks-his-youtube-views-record-with-1-million-grocery-store-challenge-3415556/https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/mrbeast-breaks-his-youtube-views-record-with-1-million-grocery-store-challenge-3415556/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:17:56 +0000DexertoMrBeast has broken his personal record for the most views on a video in its first 24 hours. https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26812/powered-by-remaster-the-witcher-3-sets-new-all-time-peak-concurrent-player-record-on-steamhttps://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26812/powered-by-remaster-the-witcher-3-sets-new-all-time-peak-concurrent-player-record-on-steamMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:15:35 +0000Inven Global'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' has once again broken its all-time peak concurrent player record on Steam following the release of its remaster.According to SteamDB on October 5, the pe...... https://www.hltv.org/news/45644/mouz-hand-spirit-first-swiss-group-stage-loss-in-668-days-to-make-epl-playoffshttps://www.hltv.org/news/45644/mouz-hand-spirit-first-swiss-group-stage-loss-in-668-days-to-make-epl-playoffsMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0000HLTV.orgSpirit's run of 32 straight wins in Swiss groups has come to an end. https://mp1st.com/news/report-battlefield-movie-said-feature-michael-b-jordan-produce-potentially-starhttps://mp1st.com/news/report-battlefield-movie-said-feature-michael-b-jordan-produce-potentially-starSat, 03 Oct 2026 18:24:45 +0000MP1stHaving trouble viewing the text? You can always read the original article here: Report: Battlefield Movie Said to Feature Michael B. Jordan to Produce and Potentially Star While we already know a movie adaptation of Call of Duty is in the works and is set to hit theaters in 2028, its main first-person military shooter… https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/starcraft-ii-is-reverting-its-deeply-unpopular-in-game-economy-changes-in-latest-ptr-build/https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/starcraft-ii-is-reverting-its-deeply-unpopular-in-game-economy-changes-in-latest-ptr-build/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:00:20 +0000Massively OverpoweredStarCraft II doesn’t really often make headlines around here, which is fine because sometimes a game just truckin’ along is good enough for us. However, there was a tinderbox of player anger that got lit up with the patch that landed in June, which made several tweaks to some of the costs and amounts of early […] https://insider-gaming.com/ninja-theory-xbox-layoffs-begin-as-hellblade-studio-faces-closure/https://insider-gaming.com/ninja-theory-xbox-layoffs-begin-as-hellblade-studio-faces-closure/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:08:46 +0000Insider GamingSeveral Ninja Theory employees have revealed that the studio has begun layoffs and redundancies. Here are more details. The post Ninja Theory XBOX Layoffs Begin As Hellblade Studio Faces Closure appeared first on Insider Gaming . https://gamedev.net/forums/topic/720512-only-24-steam-wishlists-before-an-october-launch-what-should-i-prioritizehttps://gamedev.net/forums/topic/720512-only-24-steam-wishlists-before-an-october-launch-what-should-i-prioritizeMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:41:18 +0000GameDev.netI'm making a roguelike card game and aiming to release this October. I currently have only 24 Steam wishlists, and I don't have a playable demo. With limited time before launch, what would you prioritize to reach players who enjoy deckbuilders: improving the store page, sharing short gameplay clips, or contacting… https://automaton-media.com/en/news/longtime-japanese-voice-actor-of-metal-gears-snake-talks-about-bond-with-hideo-kojima-and-why-he-wont-do-a-metal-gear-without-him/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/longtime-japanese-voice-actor-of-metal-gears-snake-talks-about-bond-with-hideo-kojima-and-why-he-wont-do-a-metal-gear-without-him/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000AutomatonAkio Otsuka, the voice of Snake, recently talked about his relationship with Hideo Kojima. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/raspberry-pi-4-and-raspberry-pi-5-2gb-get-price-increases-due-to-ram-demand/https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/raspberry-pi-4-and-raspberry-pi-5-2gb-get-price-increases-due-to-ram-demand/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:12:54 +0000GamingOnLinuxThe RAM crisis continues to deepen thanks to the mass hardware buying from data centres, with Raspberry Pi yet again raising some prices. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/this-super-mario-kart-rom-hack-removes-the-games-annoying-single-player-shortcominghttps://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/this-super-mario-kart-rom-hack-removes-the-games-annoying-single-player-shortcomingMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000Time Extension"Transforms the 1-player race view into a true fullscreen experience". Super Mario Kart was clearly designed with multiplayer in mind, and rightfully so – with two players, it's one of the most compelling experiences on the SNES . The focus on two human players competing with one another shows in the fact that, even… https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/liminal-space-third-person-shooter-anomalith-draws-inspiration-from-resident-evil-and-escape-from-tarkov-while-embracing-an-anime-girl-retro-japanese-worldview-we-talk-to-the-producer/https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/liminal-space-third-person-shooter-anomalith-draws-inspiration-from-resident-evil-and-escape-from-tarkov-while-embracing-an-anime-girl-retro-japanese-worldview-we-talk-to-the-producer/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000AutomatonAUTOMATON West interview with Anomalith producer Gai Kidokoro. https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/the-groundskeeper-steam-page-is-now-live-with-a-playtest-announced-for-november/https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/the-groundskeeper-steam-page-is-now-live-with-a-playtest-announced-for-november/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:07:46 +0000COGConnectedMaintain a Haunted Mansion in THE GROUNDSKEEPER If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a cleaning simulator dropped you into a haunted mansion, THE GROUNDSKEEPER might have the answer. Solo indie developer DTheProDev has officially launched the Steam page for the upcoming first-person simulation-horror game,… https://www.techspot.com/news/114089-microsoft-fix-shader-compilation-wait-coming-nvidia-intel.htmlhttps://www.techspot.com/news/114089-microsoft-fix-shader-compilation-wait-coming-nvidia-intel.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0000TechSpotAdvanced Shader Delivery, or ASD, distributes compiled shaders from the cloud instead of having each player's PC compile them locally before play. Microsoft says that can reduce the process from "several minutes" to "just a few seconds," with a 95% reduction in burn time overall. Read Entire Article https://www.pcgamesn.com/star-wars-galactic-racer/scouse-accent-interviewhttps://www.pcgamesn.com/star-wars-galactic-racer/scouse-accent-interviewMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000PCGamesNIt took me all of about two minutes to get whiplash from Star Wars Galactic Racer - and I hadn't even set foot inside a speeder. Before I start competing in the Galactic League in earnest, there's the small task of meeting my team, which is where I heard a familiar voice in a place [...] https://www.timeextension.com/features/if-i-didnt-have-these-powerful-tools-i-wouldnt-do-it-at-all-the-oliver-twins-explain-why-theyre-dizzy-about-genaihttps://www.timeextension.com/features/if-i-didnt-have-these-powerful-tools-i-wouldnt-do-it-at-all-the-oliver-twins-explain-why-theyre-dizzy-about-genaiMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000Time Extension"This is an incredible time to be alive for a creator". Over the weekend of 3-4 October 2026, I attended the Play Expo in Blackpool . It was a 5-and-a-half-hour drive with Paul Drury; we attended to mark the launch of Drury's new book, The Arcade 1979-2000, and fellow book contributors Martyn Carroll and Frank Gasking… https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/worm-capitalist-announces-publishing-partnership-with-ivy-juice/https://cogconnected.com/2026/10/worm-capitalist-announces-publishing-partnership-with-ivy-juice/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:30:20 +0000COGConnectedTime to Haul the Money in Worm Capitalist Ever wondered what it would be like to run a business where your biggest source of income is worm poop? Probably not, but Ivy Juice and solo developer Tikotey are making it a reality with Worm Capitalist , a bizarre new incremental game that turns hungry worms into a… https://insider-gaming.com/marvels-project-comet-first-gameplay-trailer-allegedly-leaks/https://insider-gaming.com/marvels-project-comet-first-gameplay-trailer-allegedly-leaks/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:06:12 +0000Insider GamingWe've heard rumors and talk of Project COMET for weeks, and the new Marvel game has reportedly had its first footage leaked. The post Marvel’s ‘Project COMET’ First Gameplay Trailer Allegedly Leaks appeared first on Insider Gaming . https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/acer-launches-googlebook-14-priced-at-999/https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/acer-launches-googlebook-14-priced-at-999/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:56 +0000KitGuruAcer has introduced the Googlebook 14, its first laptop built for Googlebook OS and Gemini AI. The very first Acer Googlebook 14 is launching in the UK this month, via Acer's own store, as well as retailers like EE and Currys. The Acer Googlebook 14 (GP714-91N) is Acer’s flagship 2-in-1 convertible designed from the… https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/playstation-exclusive-sly-cooper-to-return-reporthttps://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/05/playstation-exclusive-sly-cooper-to-return-reportMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:18:48 +0000PlayStation LifestyleRumor has it that a PS2-era PlayStation exclusive action game series is set to return after a lengthy hiatus. Originally developed by Sucker Punch Productions, the Sly Cooper franchise hasn’t seen a new mainline entry since 2013’s PS3 and PS Vita game, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. However, that’s reportedly set to… https://80.lv/articles/capcom-reveals-plans-to-evolve-re-engine-with-ai-features/https://80.lv/articles/capcom-reveals-plans-to-evolve-re-engine-with-ai-features/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +000080.lvThe goal of project REX is to "create games together with AI". https://www.techpowerup.com/353398/windows-11-celebrates-5th-birthday-with-over-one-billion-users-worldwidehttps://www.techpowerup.com/353398/windows-11-celebrates-5th-birthday-with-over-one-billion-users-worldwideMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:48:51 +0000TechPowerUpFive years ago today, on October 5, 2021, Microsoft released its Windows 11 operating system, marking the beginning of a new era. With its fresh design, Windows 11 quickly became a hot topic among gamers, enthusiasts, and tech observers worldwide, especially as Microsoft gradually phased out updates for its previous… https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/angelian-trigger-coming-to-pc-on-december-10-ps5-in-2027https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/angelian-trigger-coming-to-pc-on-december-10-ps5-in-2027Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:41:13 +0000GematsuPiXEL will release pseudo 3D-style shoot ’em up game Angelian Trigger for PC via Steam … Source https://www.escapistmagazine.com/final-fantasy-7-revelation-disc/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/final-fantasy-7-revelation-disc/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000EscapistFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says he used his position to argue for a physical release as much as possible. The compromise is a disc option that contains only the game’s opening: PS5 and Xbox Series X players will still need to download a substantial portion to play the full game, Eurogamer… https://hothardware.com/news/googlebooks-are-available-now-from-899-dell-xps-hp-lenovo-and-more-herehttps://hothardware.com/news/googlebooks-are-available-now-from-899-dell-xps-hp-lenovo-and-more-hereMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0000Hot HardwareThe first wave of premium Googlebooks went on sale today, with five new laptops from Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, and Acer. Of these five laptops, three are running Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" x86 processors, and the other two are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Arm-based SoCs. Starting at $899 USD,… https://insider-gaming.com/valorant-champions-2026-playoffs-set-after-americas-and-pacific-dominate/https://insider-gaming.com/valorant-champions-2026-playoffs-set-after-americas-and-pacific-dominate/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:35:01 +0000Insider GamingValorant Champions 2026 has reached its Playoffs stage after a dominant showing by two of Valorant's four regions. The post Valorant Champions 2026 Playoffs Set After Americas and Pacific Dominate Groups appeared first on Insider Gaming . https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/free-to-play-rpg-the-new-denpa-men-is-ending-service-later-this-yearhttps://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/free-to-play-rpg-the-new-denpa-men-is-ending-service-later-this-yearMon, 05 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0000Nintendo LifeDenparessing. Genius Sonority, the developer and publisher behind the 2024 free-to-play RPG The New Denpa Men , has announced that it is wrapping up the game's service later this year. The game's regular service will end on 7th December at 8pm GMT / 9pm CET / 12pm PT / 3pm ET , with all in-game data such as Jewels and… https://wccftech.com/acer-qd-oled-240-hz-gaming-monitor-drops-to-269/https://wccftech.com/acer-qd-oled-240-hz-gaming-monitor-drops-to-269/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:28:43 +0000Wccftech HardwareOLED monitors are getting incredibly cheap these days, and it's probably the first time a 27-inch OLED has dropped to under $270. Acer Nitro VG277U QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Listed for Just $269 on Walmart as the Company Slashes its Price by $80 Many OLED gaming monitors have now dropped well below $500. With the… https://kotaku.com/lanterns-season-2-in-early-development-and-there-are-plenty-of-ways-for-hal-jordan-to-come-back-2000739924https://kotaku.com/lanterns-season-2-in-early-development-and-there-are-plenty-of-ways-for-hal-jordan-to-come-back-2000739924Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:39:34 +0000KotakuKyle Chandler's performance might be too good to leave in the past https://www.gamereactor.eu/metro-redux-update/https://www.gamereactor.eu/metro-redux-update/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000GamereactorMetro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux will receive a free next-generation update, with the PC release set for October 22 and PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S following on October 29. Existing owners on the supported platforms will get the update at no extra cost. 4A Games says the update preserves the original… https://www.dexerto.com/gta/rockstar-joined-gang-members-and-cops-for-gta-6-research-trips-in-florida-3415508/https://www.dexerto.com/gta/rockstar-joined-gang-members-and-cops-for-gta-6-research-trips-in-florida-3415508/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:27:11 +0000DexertoRockstar Games developers traveled across Florida with both police officers and gang members as part of extensive research for GTA 6. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gta-6-writer-says-the-series-has-never-had-much-focus-on-national-politics-beyond-gta-4s-war-on-terror-and-the-latest-entry-wont-get-too-specifichttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gta-6-writer-says-the-series-has-never-had-much-focus-on-national-politics-beyond-gta-4s-war-on-terror-and-the-latest-entry-wont-get-too-specificMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:23:13 +0000Rock Paper ShotgunDetails about and dev chatter concerning GTA 6 continue to drip out as part of the marketing push towards its console launch in November. This time, some of the aspects of it I'm most intrigued to see how Rockstar have handled whenever they deign to bring it to PC have been discussed - how they've approached… https://nintendoeverything.com/dunecrawl-heading-to-nintendo-switch-2-and-switch/https://nintendoeverything.com/dunecrawl-heading-to-nintendo-switch-2-and-switch/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:01:38 +0000Nintendo EverythingAlientrap is bringing DuneCrawl to consoles, which includes Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It will be out for both platforms by the end of 2026. DuneCrawl, an open-world action adventure game with co-op support, lets players take on the roles of desert-faring privateers. Up to four people can explore the dust seas by… https://www.gamereactor.eu/dynasty-warriors-remasters-future/https://www.gamereactor.eu/dynasty-warriors-remasters-future/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000GamereactorDynasty Warriors producer Tomohiko Sho would rather spend the rest of his career making new games or sequels than producing more remasters of his earlier work. He hasn’t ruled out future remasters, though, and says another project could depend on how well Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered performs. Sho… https://www.gamesindustry.biz/capcom-aims-to-enhance-its-propriety-re-engine-with-ai-to-accelerate-efficiency-in-qa-debugging-and-data-processinghttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/capcom-aims-to-enhance-its-propriety-re-engine-with-ai-to-accelerate-efficiency-in-qa-debugging-and-data-processingMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:29:51 +0000GamesIndustry.bizCapcom has announced a multi-phase project to adapt its proprietary RE Engine into an "AI-generation engine" to streamline development and optimise performance. Read more https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/pantheon-rise-of-the-fallen-answers-prickly-questions-about-a-roadmap-dev-priorities-and-funding/https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/pantheon-rise-of-the-fallen-answers-prickly-questions-about-a-roadmap-dev-priorities-and-funding/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:30:04 +0000Massively OverpoweredIt’s an unsurprisingly unhappy state of affairs in Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, and nowhere was that more evident than within a long-reaching community Q&A post that was certainly spiky at times, but also didn’t shy away from some of the angrier questions that players posted to the devs. First off, the devs noted… https://unwinnable.com/2026/10/06/my-house-is-not-a-crack-den/https://unwinnable.com/2026/10/06/my-house-is-not-a-crack-den/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:03:22 +0000UnwinnableI want to believe that even my half-finished steps or my begging-to-be-painted walls or my outdated kitchen is not quite rundown enough to pass for an addict’s refuge. The post My House Is Not a Crack Den appeared first on Unwinnable . https://www.phoronix.com/news/TrueNAS-27-RC.1-Releasehttps://www.phoronix.com/news/TrueNAS-27-RC.1-ReleaseTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:25:45 +0000PhoronixTrueNAS 27 RC.1 released today in working toward the next major release of this Linux-based storage/NAS operating system from iXsystems... https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/i-suppose-playstation-themed-blind-boxes-were-only-a-matter-of-timehttps://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/i-suppose-playstation-themed-blind-boxes-were-only-a-matter-of-timeMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000Push SquareSome sets available now. I really dislike blind boxes. I guess the rise and rise of PopMart has made them ubiquitous, but I hate the idea that you can spend good money on a random item. I had a friend once who’d buy an entire bundle of blind boxes, just to guarantee she got the full set. Read the full article on… https://hothardware.com/news/2tb-microsd-express-card-nintendo-switch-2https://hothardware.com/news/2tb-microsd-express-card-nintendo-switch-2Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0000Hot HardwareThe Switch 2 has now been out for a little over a year but has quickly grown its library thanks excellent third-party releases such as Resident Evil Requiem, Pokémon Pokopia, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. These games, along with its own first-party titles, is likely cramping the paltry 256GB of onboard storage. But… https://gamedev.net/forums/topic/720494-i-built-a-world-with-infinite-depthhttps://gamedev.net/forums/topic/720494-i-built-a-world-with-infinite-depthMon, 05 Oct 2026 21:13:29 +0000GameDev.netThere's a lot more to this, but this is a custom engine I've been working on for 3ish years. This is a WIP. The worlds have infinite depth. It's not quite implemented yet, but the depth will have levels. This whole demo stays at under ~350MB of RAM. I could really use an artist that knows how to do 3d modeling /… https://gamedev.net/forums/topic/720522-volunteer-swissway-rp-open-world-game-seeking-code-3d-design-ai-and-marketing-collaboratorshttps://gamedev.net/forums/topic/720522-volunteer-swissway-rp-open-world-game-seeking-code-3d-design-ai-and-marketing-collaboratorsMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:41:03 +0000GameDev.netSwissWay RP is an independent open-world roleplay game inspired by GTA. Substantial code and a city environment already exist; development is ongoing. We welcome volunteer collaborators in programming, 3D art, game/UI design, AI and marketing. Compensation: none. This is a voluntary hobby collaboration. 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I have all of the backend work done with all of the itemization and map generation features as well as story… https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/hollowed-oath-talks-controller-support-oathline-skill-trees-and-its-rattlewarren-zone/https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/05/hollowed-oath-talks-controller-support-oathline-skill-trees-and-its-rattlewarren-zone/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:00:48 +0000Massively OverpoweredHollowed Oath just crested the wave of its 28th patch, and this throwback-styled MMO is becoming more robust with each one. The big news this time around is the introduction of the Oathbound skill trees, which are very customizable talent paths with active, passive, and choice nodes for each class. The team also moved… https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/zelda-majoras-mask-soundtrack-joins-nintendo-music-this-weekhttps://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/zelda-majoras-mask-soundtrack-joins-nintendo-music-this-weekMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000Nintendo LifeTermina beckons. Nintendo is ramping up its Zelda 40th Anniversary celebrations with a few new initiatives for the N64's Majora's Mask . First up, and what is undoubtedly the highlight for us, is the addition of the original soundtrack on Nintendo Music . Nintendo states that this will be added on Friday, 9th October… https://hothardware.com/news/google-says-android-app-compatibility-on-intel-googlebooks-may-be-lacking-at-firsthttps://hothardware.com/news/google-says-android-app-compatibility-on-intel-googlebooks-may-be-lacking-at-firstMon, 05 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000Hot HardwareThe impending wave of Googlebook laptops, which feature an operating system that is somewhat of a hybrid between Chrome OS and Android, promise broad compatibility with the massive ecosystem of Android apps. Googlebooks are also designed to offer a premium Google laptop experience. 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Subscribe to RSS Feed Direct Download Down a man, but we push on. We're talking vidgyas plus a Mystery History! No Carseat, so you know you're in for a good one! https://t.co/6p7bZHbIEI https://t.co/w0MmOYzHDw — Talk Nintendo Podcast (@TalkNintendoPod) October 4, 2026… https://www.igorslab.de/mrh-opencl-benchmark-2-0e-community-benchmark-online-formular-und-interaktive-ranglisten/https://www.igorslab.de/mrh-opencl-benchmark-2-0e-community-benchmark-online-formular-und-interaktive-ranglisten/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:25 +0000Igor's LABMrH OpenCL Benchmark 2.0e is a community tool for separately evaluating different workloads on the CPU and GPU. Its value lies in workload-specific comparisons; a single ranking score is not a general verdict on a system’s performance. Key facts The benchmark is developed by MisterH. Its development history and… https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/03/wylde-flowers-under-20-playstation-storehttps://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2026/10/03/wylde-flowers-under-20-playstation-storeSat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000PlayStation LifestylePhoto Credit: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd Studio Drydock’s acclaimed cozy RPG is on sale at a substantial discount on the PlayStation Store . The farm-life simulation title launched in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and received widespread acclaim. Wylde Flowers is now available for $17.49 on Sony’s digital storefront. The sale… https://gamefromscratch.com/flutter-scene-flutter-3d-game-engine/https://gamefromscratch.com/flutter-scene-flutter-3d-game-engine/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:31:09 +0000GameFromScratchGameFromScratch.com Flutter Scene – Flutter 3D Game Engine Flutter Scene is an exciting new 3D game engine for Flutter from the developer of Flutter GPU. It is free and open source (MIT licensed) and can create games and 3D applications on all platforms Flutter supports (Desktops, Web, Mobile). It also has a ton of… https://www.sega-16.com/2026/10/hacks-homebrews-black-tiger/https://www.sega-16.com/2026/10/hacks-homebrews-black-tiger/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:12:27 +0000Sega-16Capcom's 1987 arcade hit Black Tiger is finally getting a Genesis port! The conversion looks like it will bring all the action and platforming of the original, as well as some new features that are exclusive to this 16-bit release. If you're a fan of old school arcade games and want something new for your Genesis,… https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/essencelord-a-brand-new-rpg-for-game-boy-color-is-now-crowdfunding-on-kickstarterhttps://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/essencelord-a-brand-new-rpg-for-game-boy-color-is-now-crowdfunding-on-kickstarterMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0000Time ExtensionYou're a wizard, Marty Butterblatt Jr. A brand-new Game Boy Color game has launched on Kickstarter, Essencelord is a top-down, loot-driven adventure set in a world of sword, sorcery, magic, and monsters - and the work of single developer Tyler Lombard. As an apprentice adventurer, having just graduated from "Marty… https://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/cs2-player-count-september-declinehttps://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/cs2-player-count-september-declineSun, 04 Oct 2026 08:14:08 +0000Esports InsiderCounter-Strike 2 recorded a seventh consecutive monthly decline in average players in September 2026, falling to about 805,000 – its lowest monthly average since February 2024, according to dust2.us. A record run of monthly declines The seven-month streak is the first time average player numbers have fallen for that… https://www.hltv.org/news/45649/navi-to-play-falcons-on-epl-s24-day-threehttps://www.hltv.org/news/45649/navi-to-play-falcons-on-epl-s24-day-threeMon, 05 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000HLTV.orgAleksib and company are in for another tough test. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/aion-2-5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-playing-aion-2/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/aion-2-5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-playing-aion-2/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:03:59 +0000VGCFive things you really need to know before playing Aion 2 for the first time… Source https://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/brazil-betting-restrictions-cs2https://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/brazil-betting-restrictions-cs2Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:13:52 +0000Esports InsiderImage: Steam — Counter-Strike 2 LOUD and Keyd Stars have pulled out of Counter-Strike 2 as Brazil’s federal government moves against online betting, with the restrictions already reshaping how Brazilian teams fund their operations. Different routes to the same outcome Keyd Stars’ CS2 project was backed by betting… http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/77569/nintendo-downloads-october-8-2026http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/77569/nintendo-downloads-october-8-2026Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Nintendo World ReportFeaturing something that should've ended four US presidential administrations ago, and also Jonathan Blow's career. The big ones for Switch 2 this week are in the RPG realm again, with one of them actually being good: Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. And then... there's the out-of-wedlock child of a company that should… https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-ZRAM-Rework-Savingshttps://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-ZRAM-Rework-SavingsMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:44:11 +0000PhoronixWith today's very high memory prices, the Linux ZRAM code for compressed block devices in RAM has seen a rework to provide greater memory savings... https://80.lv/articles/merging-space-colonization-solver-with-pyro-simulation-to-create-looping-smoke-bursts/https://80.lv/articles/merging-space-colonization-solver-with-pyro-simulation-to-create-looping-smoke-bursts/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +000080.lvKarlis Stigis explains how his frustration with his Instagram account getting hacked inspired the entrancing smoke ball effect, with numerous branches spreading and bursting inside it, and talks us through the process of creating the effect using Houdini's geometry nodes. https://www.hltv.org/news/45642/community-reacts-sashi-look-to-enter-asian-vrs-as-major-race-tightenshttps://www.hltv.org/news/45642/community-reacts-sashi-look-to-enter-asian-vrs-as-major-race-tightensMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0000HLTV.orgThe Danish organization has drawn criticism from many quarters after a controversial decision. https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/i-needed-someone-legendary-with-a-true-passion-for-it-remembering-robin-williams-iconic-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-adshttps://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/10/i-needed-someone-legendary-with-a-true-passion-for-it-remembering-robin-williams-iconic-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-adsSun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000Time Extension"It’s still one of my favourite career moments to this day". Following the publication of our interview with Julien Seri on Tuesday 15th September, 2026, we were also able to get in touch with Gabriel Moszkowski, the person at Nintendo of Europe who came up with the concept for the ad campaign. We've, therefore,… https://tasvideos.org/7420Mhttps://tasvideos.org/7420MSun, 04 Oct 2026 06:24:09 +0000TASVideosSuper Mario All-Stars is a remake complication for the SNES of four Mario games that were originally for the NES or Famicom: Super Mario Bros. , Super Mario Bros. 2 , Super Mario Bros. 3 , and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the Famicom Disk System, retitled here as The Lost Levels . Each game has redone graphics and music… https://80.lv/articles/buckshot-roulette-dev-unveils-weird-collection-of-minigames-you-ll-get-hooked-on/https://80.lv/articles/buckshot-roulette-dev-unveils-weird-collection-of-minigames-you-ll-get-hooked-on/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +000080.lvMore than 20 indie developers have teamed up for Volume.art, and it's free to play. https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft/30-best-minecraft-seedshttps://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft/30-best-minecraft-seedsMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:34:40 +0000PCGamesNStarting a new world in Minecraft means deciding which direction to head, where to build, and when to start mining. But before getting to that, you'll first have to ask yourself whether to allow the crafting game to pick your shiny new generated world for you, or if the odds of survival will be pushed [...] https://www.gamesindustry.biz/free-to-play-playtime-is-broadly-flat-as-gacha-rpgs-drive-pc-growth-says-newzoohttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/free-to-play-playtime-is-broadly-flat-as-gacha-rpgs-drive-pc-growth-says-newzooMon, 05 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000GamesIndustry.biz"F2P is not dying," according to a Newzoo special focus report that challenges assumptions that free-to-play is in decline. Read more https://automaton-media.com/en/news/happy-propaganda-is-a-censorship-simulator-in-which-you-play-as-a-chat-mod-for-a-totalitarian-state-run-broadcast/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/happy-propaganda-is-a-censorship-simulator-in-which-you-play-as-a-chat-mod-for-a-totalitarian-state-run-broadcast/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000AutomatonDeveloped by Not a Dog, Happy Propaganda lets you become a chat moderator for a broadcast run by the fictional totalitarian state of Vesna. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/victorian-era-point-and-click-comedy-heir-of-the-dog-launches-october-29/https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/victorian-era-point-and-click-comedy-heir-of-the-dog-launches-october-29/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:05:24 +0000GamingOnLinuxUK indie developer and publisher Tall Story Games' pixel art point-and-click adventure Heir of the Dog is landing on October 29th. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-introduces-ai-upscaling-to-base-ps5-marvels-wolverine-and-ghost-of-yotei-are-first-games-to-implement-new-techhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-introduces-ai-upscaling-to-base-ps5-marvels-wolverine-and-ghost-of-yotei-are-first-games-to-implement-new-techMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:35:22 +0000GamesIndustry.bizSony Interactive Entertainment has introduced new AI upscaling technology to the base PlayStation 5, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR) . Read more https://knowyourmeme.com/editorials/guides/what-is-the-blatantly-just-not-me-nan-meme-the-context-of-the-viral-audio-memes-explainedhttps://knowyourmeme.com/editorials/guides/what-is-the-blatantly-just-not-me-nan-meme-the-context-of-the-viral-audio-memes-explainedMon, 05 Oct 2026 17:30:45 +0000Know Your MemeA comedy skit about "Little Red Riding Hood" has inspired a viral trend on TikTok about dogs in disguise. Here's what you need to know. https://www.hltv.org/news/45646/valve-release-october-vrs-updatehttps://www.hltv.org/news/45646/valve-release-october-vrs-updateMon, 05 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0000HLTV.orgThe ranking will determine invites to two tier-one events. https://overclock3d.net/news/software/modders-get-nvidia-gtx-pascal-gpus-running-with-windows-xp/https://overclock3d.net/news/software/modders-get-nvidia-gtx-pascal-gpus-running-with-windows-xp/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:37:22 +0000Overclock3DNvidia Pascal GPUs can now run on Windows XP using unofficial drivers Modders have taken Windows XP to the next level by adding support for graphics cards that never officially supported the OS. A modder called SupraGSX has created an unofficial Nvidia GPU driver called “Forceware-382.69”, a modified version of… https://www.pcgamesn.com/march-of-giants/interview-moba-markethttps://www.pcgamesn.com/march-of-giants/interview-moba-marketMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0000PCGamesNWhen March of Giants was initially announced, my excitement for what could be the perfect 'me' game was quickly tempered by an awareness that the market conditions for a new MOBA are currently less than favorable. However, while speaking to Ubisoft Montreal Creative Director Xavier Marquis at a recent preview event,… https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/work-work-work-prologue-demo-launches-october-8https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/work-work-work-prologue-demo-launches-october-8Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:24 +0000GematsuPublisher Toge Productions and developer Mojiken Studio will release puzzle adventure game WORK WORK WORK … Source https://www.escapistmagazine.com/system-shock-2-remaster/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/system-shock-2-remaster/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000EscapistSystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is free on the Epic Games Store through October 8, according to Kotaku. The game normally costs $30, and the offer is for PC players with a DirectX 11-compatible GPU; accessing it requires downloading Epic’s storefront. That makes this a handy chance to try a landmark sci-fi… https://80.lv/articles/bring-rbf-solver-to-your-blender-rigs/https://80.lv/articles/bring-rbf-solver-to-your-blender-rigs/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:46:00 +000080.lvDrive multiple properties with multiple input values with RBF Nodes. https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/dunecrawl-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-and-android-on-october-19-switch-2-and-switch-later-in-2026https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/dunecrawl-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-and-android-on-october-19-switch-2-and-switch-later-in-2026Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:40:07 +0000GematsuAlientrap will release cooperative open-world action adventure game DuneCrawl for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and … Source https://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/siuhy-free-agent-liquidhttps://esportsinsider.com/2026/10/siuhy-free-agent-liquidSat, 03 Oct 2026 08:23:52 +0000Esports InsiderTeam Liquid have released Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek into free agency, opening a vacancy in the organisation’s Counter-Strike 2 roster after a difficult 16-month tenure, according to Dust2.us. The departure follows a July change in leadership, when Liquid benched siuhy and brought in Johnny “JT” Theodosiou as in-game… https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/aion-2-essence-extraction-guide-upgrading-essence-extraction-and-success-rates/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/aion-2-essence-extraction-guide-upgrading-essence-extraction-and-success-rates/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:52:30 +0000VGCHow to increase your success rates when using Essence Extraction in Aion 2… Source https://www.hltv.org/news/45645/m80-send-tyloo-home-from-epl-s24https://www.hltv.org/news/45645/m80-send-tyloo-home-from-epl-s24Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0000HLTV.orgA dominant Anubis performance keeps s1n's troops alive in Katowice. https://esports-news.co.uk/2026/10/05/wanted-goons-sign-luke4k-as-igl-to-complete-north-american-roster/https://esports-news.co.uk/2026/10/05/wanted-goons-sign-luke4k-as-igl-to-complete-north-american-roster/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:10:53 +0000Esports News UKNorth American Counter-Strike side Wanted Goons have added Lucas "LUKE4k" Mizumoto as their new in-game leader, filling the gap left by Kevin "Magic" Simpson's exit last month, two days before the third ESL Challenger League Season 52 cup begins. Continue reading Wanted Goons sign LUKE4k as IGL to complete North… https://www.thegamer.com/cyberleek-gta-6-leaker-website-update-new-poll/https://www.thegamer.com/cyberleek-gta-6-leaker-website-update-new-poll/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:50:30 +0000TheGamerGrand Theft Auto 6 leaker Cyberleek might be back, as their website has been updated. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/aion-2-splendent-ruby-location-upgrade-essence-extraction-speciality-quest-guide/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/aion-2-splendent-ruby-location-upgrade-essence-extraction-speciality-quest-guide/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:53:48 +0000VGCBest place to easily find Splendent Ruby in Aion 2… Source https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-other-one-jordan-magnusons-game-poem-jam-is-a-fascinating-collection-of-chimerashttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-other-one-jordan-magnusons-game-poem-jam-is-a-fascinating-collection-of-chimerasSat, 03 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000Rock Paper ShotgunSometimes I Wonder About The Other Me is a 2D platformer created by "small game" developer Luis "Ludipe" Díaz Peralta, whose other works include A Place For The Unwilling . It's broken into a handful of single screen maps. On each screen, there's a Mario-brand exclamation mark block that burps a text fragment, forming… https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/labyrinth-of-ur-ai-3d-dungeon-crawler.htmlhttps://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/labyrinth-of-ur-ai-3d-dungeon-crawler.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 20:19:38 +0000Indie Retro NewsHere's something we haven't featured for awhile, a dungeon crawler that's inspired by classics such as Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder! Welcome to Labyrinth of Ur, a first-person 3D dungeon crawler developed by Ursimon that was built entirely from scratch in C for unexpanded PAL machines using the help of AI.… https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ai-game-mashup-videos-on-social-media-spark-debate-and-backlash-among-players-and-modders/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ai-game-mashup-videos-on-social-media-spark-debate-and-backlash-among-players-and-modders/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:23:50 +0000VGCThe Claude-created videos overlay one game on top of another to make a rudimentary 'mashup' Source https://www.thefpsreview.com/2026/10/03/september-steam-survey-the-rtx-5070-takes-the-crown-but-simplified-chinese-did-the-heavy-lifting/https://www.thefpsreview.com/2026/10/03/september-steam-survey-the-rtx-5070-takes-the-crown-but-simplified-chinese-did-the-heavy-lifting/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:29:52 +0000The FPS ReviewWhen we wrapped up the August survey , we said September’s numbers would arrive in early October. Valve has delivered. At first glance, this looks like the month Blackwell finally took over Steam. At second glance, it looks a lot like February. Per Valve’s combined survey data , the GeForce RTX 5070 jumped 2.30 points… https://80.lv/articles/jagex-unveils-fourth-runescape-mmo-powered-by-unreal-engine/https://80.lv/articles/jagex-unveils-fourth-runescape-mmo-powered-by-unreal-engine/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:44:00 +000080.lvJagex also shared that an animated adaptation set in the RuneScape universe is planned. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/try-the-demo-for-geometry-rift-apocalypse-a-seriously-cool-merging-of-geometry-wars-and-vampire-survivors/https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/try-the-demo-for-geometry-rift-apocalypse-a-seriously-cool-merging-of-geometry-wars-and-vampire-survivors/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:59:17 +0000GamingOnLinuxGeometry Rift: Apocalypse has a demo out now, showcasing the excellent merging of the classic Geometry Wars and Vampire Survivors. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . https://knowyourmeme.com/videos/440714-how-it-feels-to-cook-a-yummy-meal-as-a-boyhttps://knowyourmeme.com/videos/440714-how-it-feels-to-cook-a-yummy-meal-as-a-boyMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:53:51 +0000Know Your MemeA TikTok and Twitter trend about how it feels to cook a yummy meal as a boy is going viral, thanks to the visual novel and anime series Yosuga no Sora. Featuring Yosuga no Sora character Nao Yorihime, the meme captures the oddly relatable feeling of being a boy who can cook. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/interviews/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/interviews/dragons-dogma-2-dark-arisen/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:47:42 +0000VGCDragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen's director and producer discuss design friction, player feedback, and Switch 2 optimization… Source https://www.gamesindustry.biz/its-less-risky-to-be-the-masters-of-our-own-fate-the-aaa-developers-going-indiehttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/its-less-risky-to-be-the-masters-of-our-own-fate-the-aaa-developers-going-indieMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:12:44 +0000GamesIndustry.bizJustin Fischer and Brock Feldman suddenly found themselves out of a job in 2025, when Warner Bros decided to shutter their studio, Player First Games, the developer of Multiversus. Read more https://automaton-media.com/en/news/upcoming-indie-racing-rpg-ghosts-of-the-mountain-pass-looks-like-initial-d-set-in-90s-italy/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/upcoming-indie-racing-rpg-ghosts-of-the-mountain-pass-looks-like-initial-d-set-in-90s-italy/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000AutomatonGhosts of the Mountain Pass is currently in development for PC (Steam), https://www.igorslab.de/schnappatmung-und-basteldrang-honeywell-ptm7950-auf-der-xfx-radeon-rx-6950-xt-oder-das-ende-der-originalpaste-nach-nur-2-jahren/https://www.igorslab.de/schnappatmung-und-basteldrang-honeywell-ptm7950-auf-der-xfx-radeon-rx-6950-xt-oder-das-ende-der-originalpaste-nach-nur-2-jahren/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:30:18 +0000Igor's LABThis article examines the effect of replacing the original thermal paste, which had been used for around two years, with the Honeywell PTM7950 phase-change pad in an XFX Radeon RX 6950 XT. Under high load, the average GPU temperature fell by 4.4 to 6.0 K depending on the fan control setting; at the same time, the… https://www.gamereactor.eu/gta-6-pegi-rating/https://www.gamereactor.eu/gta-6-pegi-rating/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000GamereactorGTA 6 received a reported PEGI 18 classification with unusually specific disclosures about graphic violence, drug use and sexual content, according to IGN. The listing described realistic bloody violence, including decapitation and dismemberment, and said players could use drugs from their inventory; PEGI later… https://traxion.gg/nacon-reveals-first-ps5-controller-with-built-in-screen/https://traxion.gg/nacon-reveals-first-ps5-controller-with-built-in-screen/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:14:26 +0000TraxionNacon’s Revolution 5 Unlimited controller will make it easier to change controller settings in PS5 driving games. The post Nacon reveals first PS5 controller with built-in screen appeared first on Traxion.GG . http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/77575/episode-995-and-the-bafta-for-best-writing-goes-to-lactic-acid-can-eat-a-dickhttp://www.nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/77575/episode-995-and-the-bafta-for-best-writing-goes-to-lactic-acid-can-eat-a-dickMon, 05 Oct 2026 02:36:42 +0000Nintendo World ReportI got to put the word "dick" in the headline and nobody can stop me. We were sent an email that expressed a distaste for last week's Sylvester Stallone segment. This week we provide the writer a John Landis, Blues Brothers 2000, and Pac-Man Amiga port segment. This was not done passive-aggressively, I had not seen the… https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/frostpunk-for-switch-launches-october-19https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/frostpunk-for-switch-launches-october-19Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:02:27 +0000GematsuThe Switch version of the original Frostpunk will launch on October 19, developer 11 bit … Source https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/cattle-country-bandits-bounties-update-now-availablehttps://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/cattle-country-bandits-bounties-update-now-availableMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:01:46 +0000GematsuPublisher Playtonic Friends and developer Castle Pixel have released the “Bandits & Bounties” update for … Source https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/valve-give-game-developers-more-steam-deck-framerate-data/https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/valve-give-game-developers-more-steam-deck-framerate-data/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:35:51 +0000GamingOnLinuxValve have expanded their feedback for developers whose games are Steam Deck Verified to provide more performance data. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . https://www.servethehome.com/nvidia-dgx-spark-64gb-launched-and-big-128gb-gb10-price-increases/https://www.servethehome.com/nvidia-dgx-spark-64gb-launched-and-big-128gb-gb10-price-increases/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:12:17 +0000ServeTheHomeThe NVIDIA DGX Spark 64GB is launching with a $4999 price as the 128GB model jumps to $6950 pushed by memory pricing The post NVIDIA DGX Spark 64GB Launched and Big 128GB GB10 Price Increases appeared first on ServeTheHome . https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jagex-responds-to-use-of-generative-ai-in-runescape-trailer-made-by-trusted-external-partnerhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/jagex-responds-to-use-of-generative-ai-in-runescape-trailer-made-by-trusted-external-partnerMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:08:39 +0000GamesIndustry.bizRuneScape creator Jagex has responded to the use of generative AI in a trailer for RuneScape 3's Dragon Slayer 2 quest shown during RuneFest. Read more https://tasvideos.org/7421Mhttps://tasvideos.org/7421MSun, 04 Oct 2026 18:58:29 +0000TASVideosCombo Pool is the winning entry for p8jam2, developed by NuSan for the PICO-8 fantasy console. Coloured balls are thrown against each other, and will merge and upgrade to the next colour if 2 of the same colour make contact. The goal is to merge two pink balls, creating an explosion and the win condition in a… https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/wine-11-19-released-with-wayland-colour-management-unicode-upgrades-dns-query-cache/https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/wine-11-19-released-with-wayland-colour-management-unicode-upgrades-dns-query-cache/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:34:11 +0000GamingOnLinuxThe Wine 11.19 release is now available for this open source Windows compatibility layer, bringing an assortment of new features and fixes. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . https://traxion.gg/every-car-in-gran-turismo-7s-spec-iv-update/https://traxion.gg/every-car-in-gran-turismo-7s-spec-iv-update/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:28:17 +0000TraxionWe list each of the 12 cars players can expect to see in Gran Turismo 7's Spec IV update, as and when they are announced. The post Every car in Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV update (updated) appeared first on Traxion.GG . https://hothardware.com/news/jagex-announces-runescape-4-unreal-engine-mmo-debuts-stunning-trailerhttps://hothardware.com/news/jagex-announces-runescape-4-unreal-engine-mmo-debuts-stunning-trailerSun, 04 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0000Hot HardwareFans of the classic MMORPG RuneScape have much to be excited about, but chief among them is the formal announcement of RuneScape 4 at the 2026 RuneFest. Besides the base RuneScape, which had brief periods where it was renamed to RuneScape 2 or RuneScape 3, Old School RuneScape has been out there since 2013, based on… https://www.gamesindustry.biz/disney-president-and-cco-dismisses-rumours-of-epic-games-buyout-those-are-not-the-conversations-we-are-having-right-nowhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/disney-president-and-cco-dismisses-rumours-of-epic-games-buyout-those-are-not-the-conversations-we-are-having-right-nowMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:05:48 +0000GamesIndustry.bizWalt Disney Company president and CCO Dana Walden has dismissed ongoing rumours of an Epic Games buyout , saying "those are not the conversations we are having right now." Read more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/a-chat-with-awesome-games-studio-about-yet-another-zombie-survivors/https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/a-chat-with-awesome-games-studio-about-yet-another-zombie-survivors/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:06:47 +0000GamingOnLinuxAwesome Games Studio recently did the big 1.0 release for Yet Another Zombie Survivors and it seems like quite an indie success - so here's a little chat. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/04/switch-between-multiple-shaders-with-one-material/https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/04/switch-between-multiple-shaders-with-one-material/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:55:15 +0000Blender NationEver wondered how to switch between multiple shaders in Blender without changing the assigned material? In this quick Blender tutorial, Kenan Proffitt shows you how to combine multiple shader node groups into a single material and use the Menu Switch node to switch between different them directly in the Material… https://openai.com/index/eu-text-provenancehttps://openai.com/index/eu-text-provenanceMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000OpenAI BlogHow OpenAI is approaching text watermarking under EU rules. Learn where watermarks apply, how detection works, and why access starts with researchers. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/check-out-some-of-the-most-highly-rated-steam-deck-verified-games-from-september-2026/https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/check-out-some-of-the-most-highly-rated-steam-deck-verified-games-from-september-2026/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:36:15 +0000GamingOnLinuxHere's some of the highest-rated Steam Deck Verified games released on Steam during September 2026. Helping you find something great to play on the go! Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/warlock-top-down-action-slasher-by.htmlhttps://www.indieretronews.com/2026/08/warlock-top-down-action-slasher-by.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 15:59:19 +0000Indie Retro NewsGlorious news! As Warlock has just been released for the Commodore 64, courtesy of the talented developer Haplo, who previously created great games like Shift and Tenebra. This latest project reimagines the intense, atmospheric energy of classic first-person fantasy shooters like Heretic, but flips the perspective… https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/defender-williams-1980s-scrolling.htmlhttps://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/defender-williams-1980s-scrolling.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 15:14:20 +0000Indie Retro NewsAmiga developer Acidbottle has announced the release of the horizontal shoot-’em-up project Defender, a faithful recreation of the classic arcade hit. The game’s journey to the platform is a unique one, having initially started development in the Godot engine on PC. To make the jump to the Amiga however, the developer… https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/heliobane-amiga-ai-shoot-em-up-through.htmlhttps://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/heliobane-amiga-ai-shoot-em-up-through.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 14:14:48 +0000Indie Retro NewsAnother Amiga game to talk about and it's the latest release of Heliobane, a new vertical shoot-'em-up developed by Coze for the Commodore Amiga 1200 AGA, a custom retro rebuild of World 1 from the upcoming PC Steam game. Players step into the cockpit of the HB-0 Heliobane, a specialized prototype ship flown by pilot… https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/doody-calls-turd-world-war-top-down.htmlhttps://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/doody-calls-turd-world-war-top-down.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 14:01:47 +0000Indie Retro NewsHere's Doody Calls - Turd World War, a brand new top-down squad shooter developed by Software Amusements. Built entirely from scratch to take full advantage of the Amiga A1200 AGA, this quirky title reimagines the classic v1.33 browser game into a family-friendly, brown-hued tactical combat experience. Players are… https://openai.com/index/new-chatgpt-ads-format-and-measurementhttps://openai.com/index/new-chatgpt-ads-format-and-measurementMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000OpenAI BlogOpenAI introduces a new visual ad format in ChatGPT and expands measurement tools, attribution partnerships, and brand suitability for advertisers. https://unwinnable.com/2026/10/05/would-you-still-employ-me-if-i-was-a-worm/https://unwinnable.com/2026/10/05/would-you-still-employ-me-if-i-was-a-worm/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:18 +0000UnwinnableI couldn’t help but find ways to identify with my worm. The post Would You Still Employ Me If I Was A Worm? appeared first on Unwinnable . https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/05/make-this-realistic-lake-landscape-in-blender/https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/05/make-this-realistic-lake-landscape-in-blender/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:52 +0000Blender NationDo you have trouble creating nature scenes in Blender? In this video, Yeho Studios shows how you can create this realistic lake landscape in Blender from absolute scratch. Whether you are a beginner in Blender or a seasoned 3D artist, this video has something for everyone. Source https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/09/pow-snks-arcade-beat-em-up-is-coming-to.htmlhttps://www.indieretronews.com/2026/09/pow-snks-arcade-beat-em-up-is-coming-to.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 09:41:03 +0000Indie Retro NewsESKAY has announced that he is working on a new project: a native conversion of the classic arcade brawler P.O.W. (Prisoners of War) by SNK. Driven by a childhood love for the game—having owned the original arcade JAMMA board as a teenager—and inspired by prominent scene figures like Hoffman, ESKAY has partially… https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/the-new-denpa-men-to-end-service-on-december-6https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/the-new-denpa-men-to-end-service-on-december-6Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:38:21 +0000GematsuFree-to-play RPG The New Denpa Men will end service on December 6 at 6:00 p.m. Source https://onemoregame.ph/2026/10/farming-simulator-25-feature-dlc/https://onemoregame.ph/2026/10/farming-simulator-25-feature-dlc/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:36:40 +0000One More GameFarming Simulator 25 is a great example of a game that has endured since its launch through a series of updates and DLC packs that offer modular growth, community engagement, and steady technical refinement. https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/psikyo-memories-launches-february-18-2027https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/psikyo-memories-launches-february-18-2027Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:27:49 +0000GematsuPsikyo shoot ’em up collection Psikyo Memories will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 … Source https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7-spec-iv-update-part-1-releases-15th-october/https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7-spec-iv-update-part-1-releases-15th-october/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:14:27 +0000TraxionThe Ferrari F355 is a surprise roster addition to the update. The post Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update Part 1 releases 15th October appeared first on Traxion.GG . https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-world-series-manufacturers-cup-subaru-solis-win-in-singapore/https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-world-series-manufacturers-cup-subaru-solis-win-in-singapore/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:29:16 +0000TraxionDaniel Solis took his first-ever individual Gran Turismo World Series race win. The post Gran Turismo World Series Manufacturers Cup: Subaru, Solis, win in Singapore appeared first on Traxion.GG . https://www.servethehome.com/intel-xeon-6-sku-list-and-value-analysis-clearwater-forest-runs-wide/https://www.servethehome.com/intel-xeon-6-sku-list-and-value-analysis-clearwater-forest-runs-wide/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:00:08 +0000ServeTheHomeWith Intel's Xeon 6+ "Clearwater Forest" CPUs now shipping in volume, we are taking a look at the various SKU options among chips, and what configurations offer the best value for different needs The post Intel Xeon 6+ SKU List and Value Analysis: Clearwater Forest Runs Wide appeared first on ServeTheHome . https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/bubble-ghost-fan-conversion-of-1990.htmlhttps://www.indieretronews.com/2026/10/bubble-ghost-fan-conversion-of-1990.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 19:29:52 +0000Indie Retro NewsTime for some Amstrad fun, as developer Kirby2000 has released a new fan conversion of the classic 1990 Game Boy title, Bubble Ghost, for the Amstrad CPC 6128. Stepping into the shoes of a helpful spirit, players are tasked with navigating a delicate soap bubble through 35 treacherous chambers of a haunted fortress.… https://esports-news.co.uk/2026/10/04/moses-and-stunna-named-on-talent-desk-for-thunderpick-world-championship-2026/https://esports-news.co.uk/2026/10/04/moses-and-stunna-named-on-talent-desk-for-thunderpick-world-championship-2026/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:11:21 +0000Esports News UKJason "moses" O'Toole and Tres "stunna" Saranthus will work the desk at the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 in Malta, part of a broadcast line-up that also includes Machine, SPUNJ, Harry and Hugo on commentary ahead of the 14 October start. Continue reading moses and stunna named on talent desk for Thunderpick… https://tasvideos.org/7419Mhttps://tasvideos.org/7419MSat, 03 Oct 2026 09:30:45 +0000TASVideosHello Kitty Party is minigame-focused video game starring Sanrio's various merchandise mascots such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll. The premise is that Hello Kitty and her many Sanrio friends are preparing to hold a big house party. The minigames are the cast doing various prep tasks such as making the… https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/03/scary-soft-cg-cookies-october-community-challenge/https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/03/scary-soft-cg-cookies-october-community-challenge/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:49:33 +0000Blender NationCG Cookie’s October community challenge is live, and the theme is Scary Soft: something terrifying, wrapped in something you want to hug. Wes Burke writes: Think cursed plushies, a deadly spider nestled in pastel fur, marshmallow monstrosities, velvet phantoms, or squishy body horror. If it makes you want to hug it… https://unwinnable.com/2026/10/05/big-heterotopia/https://unwinnable.com/2026/10/05/big-heterotopia/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:03:27 +0000UnwinnableBig Walk is arguably a solarpunk game, reminding you that play and connection are vital. The post Big Heterotopia appeared first on Unwinnable . https://passionfru.it/hawaii-s-holei-sea-arch-falls-into-the-pacific-and-the-park-wants-your-photos-166071/https://passionfru.it/hawaii-s-holei-sea-arch-falls-into-the-pacific-and-the-park-wants-your-photos-166071/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:09:54 +0000PassionfruitHawaii's 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch has fallen into the Pacific. The park service is now asking visitors to share their photos of the… The post Hawaii’s Hōlei Sea Arch Falls Into the Pacific, and the Park Wants Your Photos appeared first on Passionfruit . http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/77543/well-dweller-switch-2-reviewhttp://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/77543/well-dweller-switch-2-reviewSat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000Nintendo World ReportDoing the Metroidvania very well. Why yes, another Metroidvania is gracing the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s been a pretty astonishing avalanche of high-quality titles in this genre over the last few years. Ever since Hollow Knight and the return of 2D Metroid, it’s been such a pleasure to see other developers reinterpret,… https://passionfru.it/twitch-partner-requirements-the-real-bar-and-what-you-get-166068/https://passionfru.it/twitch-partner-requirements-the-real-bar-and-what-you-get-166068/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:59:09 +0000PassionfruitTwitch Partner requirements explained: the 6-stream, 75-viewer rule, what counts, and what actually changes once you earn Partner status. The post Twitch Partner Requirements: The Real Bar and What You Get appeared first on Passionfruit . https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/04/creating-a-mech-girl-character-part-1/https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/04/creating-a-mech-girl-character-part-1/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:37 +0000Blender NationJoin Daniel Orji as he talks about his process for creating this character from modelling to rendering. This is the first part of a series. Source https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-world-series-nations-cup-miyazono-wins-fraught-singapore-round/https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-world-series-nations-cup-miyazono-wins-fraught-singapore-round/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:58:14 +0000TraxionThe Japanese driver was involved in a controversial final-lap incident that the stewards ultimately judged to be fair racing. The post Gran Turismo World Series Nations Cup: Miyazono wins fraught Singapore round appeared first on Traxion.GG . https://esports-news.co.uk/2026/10/03/loud-and-keyd-stars-exit-counter-strike-as-brazil-cracks-down-on-betting/https://esports-news.co.uk/2026/10/03/loud-and-keyd-stars-exit-counter-strike-as-brazil-cracks-down-on-betting/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:10:49 +0000Esports News UKTwo Brazilian orgs have dropped their CS2 projects after President Lula's restrictions on online gambling hit the sponsorship money behind them, while a Dust2 Brasil event series has been cancelled outright. Continue reading LOUD and Keyd Stars exit Counter-Strike as Brazil cracks down on betting https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/03/wax-sealed-letter-tutorial/https://www.blendernation.com/2026/10/03/wax-sealed-letter-tutorial/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:11 +0000Blender NationLet’s practice modeling and procedural displacement to create a vintage wax sealed letter in Blender. Source https://passionfru.it/earth-microbe-grows-in-lab-replica-of-enceladus-s-seafloor-166063/https://passionfru.it/earth-microbe-grows-in-lab-replica-of-enceladus-s-seafloor-166063/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:15:29 +0000PassionfruitResearchers recreated the seafloor of Saturn's moon Enceladus in a lab and a methane-producing Earth microbe grew there, a new study… The post Earth Microbe Grows in Lab Replica of Enceladus’s Seafloor appeared first on Passionfruit . https://traxion.gg/thrustmaster-t-gt-iii-unveiled-as-officially-licensed-gran-turismo-7-wheel/https://traxion.gg/thrustmaster-t-gt-iii-unveiled-as-officially-licensed-gran-turismo-7-wheel/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:19:26 +0000TraxionThrustmaster is now also an official partner of the Gran Turismo World Series. The post Thrustmaster T-GT III unveiled as officially licensed Gran Turismo 7 wheel appeared first on Traxion.GG .