Title: GTA 6 Denies Union Busting After Firing Dozens Of Developers Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:07:28 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/gta-6-rockstar-games-union-busting-delay-2000640525 The post <i>GTA 6</i> Denies Union Busting After Firing Dozens Of Developers appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Mouthwashing Bundle Features 13 Great Horror Games For Just $13 Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:53:01 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/free-horror-games-halloween-bundle-cheap-discount-2000640518 The post <i>Mouthwashing</i> Bundle Features 13 Great Horror Games For Just $13 appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Reviews For Netflix’s Witcher Season 4 Are Pretty Bad Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:52:16 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/netflix-witcher-season-4-reviews-liam-hemsworth-2000640506 The post Reviews For Netflix’s <i>Witcher</i> Season 4 Are Pretty Bad appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: It’s Halloween Again, Let’s Rank The Best Ghost-Type Pokémon Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:50:00 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-ghost-type-gengar-mimikyu-giratina-yamask-1850968054 The post It’s Halloween Again, Let’s Rank The Best Ghost-Type Pokémon appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: 31 Terrific Movies That Are Perfect For Spooky Season Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/best-halloween-movies-disney-scary-spooky-1851654060 The post 31 Terrific Movies That Are Perfect For Spooky Season appeared first on Kotaku.

Title: Love and Deepspace gets groovy with its latest banner event Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:17:18 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/love-and-deepspace-heartbeats-ablaze-memory-banner-event Love and Deepspace has struck up the band on its latest Memory event, and it’s one with a bit of an unusual musical flavour. It’s called Heartbeats Ablaze, and it’s live now until November 18. Read more

Title: Arc Raiders beats its own Steam player record just a few hours after launch to become one of the most popular extraction shooters Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:18:56 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/arc-raiders-steam-launch-beats-records Arc Raiders has seemingly done what it set out to do, becoming the biggest extraction shooter outside of Tarkov. The game officially arrived on PC and consoles on Thursday, and people clearly showed up for it everywhere. Read more

Title: Battlefield Redsec boosts Battlefield 6's Steam numbers, but not enough to get anywhere close to those launch heights Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:25:53 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-redsec-steam-numbers-battlefield-6 Battlefield Redsec, the free-to-play battle royale mode inside of Battlefield 6, went live yesterday across all platforms, right alongside the game’s first season. This is the Battlefield series’ second attempt at a battle royale mode, after Battlefield 5’s ill-fated Firestorm. Read more

Title: Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode is called… Redsec and it’s coming out today Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:31:57 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-redsec-battle-royale-mode-launch For weeks now, Battlefield 6 insiders have been saying that the game’s battle royale mode - which hadn’t been given a proper name yet - would be shadow-dropping with the game’s then-upcoming Season 1. Read more

Title: Battlefield 6’s Season 1 patch will address weapon bloom, tweak movement, improve visibility, and change (some of) those miserable challenges Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:59:39 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-6-season-1-update-1-1-1-0-all-details The Battlefield 6 honeymoon phase is nearing its end. While the game remains popular and incredibly well received, a few issues have lingered around since launch and they’re starting to turn into a problem. Read more

Title: The Shining's New Limited Collector's Edition Is In Stock At Amazon Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:13:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-shining-movie-4k-blu-ray-special-edition-steelbook-the-film-vault/1100-6534223/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f The Shining: Steelbook Edition (4K Blu-ray) $49.26 (was $65) | Limited Edition See at Amazon Check stock at Walmart The Shining: Steelbook Special Edition (4K Blu-ray) $82.85 (was $100) | Limited to 6,000 See at Amazon Check stock at Walmart Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King fans can treat themselves on Halloween by picking up one of the recently released 4K Steelbook Editions of The Shining. The Film Vault's new Special Edition Steelbook and Solus Steelbook Edition are in stock at Amazon for $82.85 and $49.26, respectively. The regular Steelbook Edition comes with an acetate slipcover, while the Special Edition includes a bunch of extras: a themed cigar box with an acetate slipcover, two posters, five character cards, three behind-the-scenes cards, and a holographic sticker numbered to 6,000.The Shining's Film Vault collectible editions were manufactured in the UK and come with region-free 4K Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray discs. Even though you're ordering from Amazon's US storefront, both editions are sold by Amazon Global Store UK with free shipping to the US. It takes roughly two weeks for orders to be delivered to the US, but you're getting free international shipping, so it's hard to complain.More Stephen King Steelbook Edition DealsKing fans who don't want to drop $50 or more on a collectible edition have a few other Limited Edition Steelbooks to choose from. Amazon is offering limited-time, 50% discounts on 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Editions of Carrie and Creepshow. The Amazon-exclusive Steelbook Edition of The Dead Zone is also on sale, but it's only a 10% discount. These three deals expire today (October 31).Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: 20 Games Like The Last Of Us That Will Invade Your Mind In 2025 Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:08:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/games-like-the-last-of-us/2900-5792/ In a lot of ways, The Last of Us and its sequel, The Last of Us Part 2, raised the bar for storytelling in games. Set in a grounded version of, essentially, a zombie apocalypse, they relied as much on well-written, emotional interactions between characters as they did on stealth gameplay and fighting horrific monsters, crafting horror stories that are hard to forget. Those stories were so impactful that they led to an HBO TV series adaptation--its second season is airing right now.But there are a lot of games like The Last of Us that also evoke the specific and powerful elements that define it--whether it's the strong relationship between the player character and a companion, the fearful intensity of being hunted by terrifying monsters, or the sharp gameplay mechanics that can make combat as satisfying as it is overwhelmingly visceral.Below, you'll find 16 games and franchises like The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part 2, riffing on or building on different parts of the experience that make Naughty Dog's story-driven adventure so powerful. Most of these are action-adventure games or horror games that share similar ideas--some tell deep stories and have characters with which you'll form a bond, some push third-person combat and stealth mechanics in smart directions or have a similar feel to The Last of Us, and some create horror experiences you simply can't get in other media.Regardless of their goals, like The Last of Us, these are games that create experiences that will stick with you, and maybe haunt your nightmares. For more, check out our picks for the best horror games or best survival games.Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake EaterDeveloper: Konami Digital EntertainmentRelease Date: August 28, 2025Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PCGenre: Action-adventure, StealthThe Metal Gear games may predate The Last of Us, but players of the latter should feel right at home with MGS’ emphasis on stealth over action. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a remake of the original Metal Gear Solid 3 that can keep up with other modern titles in terms of graphics and gameplay.This is an origin story for Big Boss, who goes by Naked Snake in this game. During the Cold War, Snake is betrayed by his mentor, The Boss, who defects to the Soviet Union and leaves him for dead. With only a limited time to prevent a nuclear war, Snake has to infiltrate territory behind enemy lines. This isn’t a horror game, but there are definitely unsettling sections, including at least one with supernatural overtones. There’s even an escort mission late in the game as Snake has to risk his life to bring himself and his closest ally out of danger. See at Fanatical Silent Hill 2 (2024)Developer: Bloober TeamRelease Date: October 8, 2024Platforms: PlayStation 5, PCGenre: Survival-horrorThe original version of Silent Hill 2 is widely considered to be one of the best survival-horror titles ever made, even when considering its technical limitations two decades later. Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake actually manages to improve on the first version with a deeper gameplay experience and one of the most arresting games in the entire franchise.Players once again step into the role of James Sutherland, a man who is lured to Silent Hill by a letter from his wife, Mary. Of course, Mary’s been dead for years, but that doesn’t stop James from walking into his own personal version of Hell. James also encounters Maria, a woman who looks unnervingly like his late wife. But the line between what’s real and what isn’t has slipped away, and James may not be leaving Silent Hill again. See at Fanatical Until DawnDevelopers: Ballistic Moon and SupermassiveRelease Date: October 4, 2024Platforms: PlayStation 5, PCGenre: Survival-horrorSupermassive developed the original 2015 version of Until Dawn, but the 2024 remake was visually upgraded by Ballistic Moon. There were also some new character interactions as well as new endings in this version of the game. As before, Until Dawn has a lot of sections that play more like an interactive movie than a game, and it’s closer in tone to a slasher flick than The Last of Us. But there are definitely some similarities between the two.The game focuses on a group of friends who reunite one year after twin sisters, Hannah and Beth Washington, disappeared and were presumed dead. Their brother, Josh, organizes the reunion, which soon falls prey to a masked maniac and supernatural monsters that are far more cunning than anyone expects. Unlike other games on this list, not every character needs to survive Until Dawn for the story to advance. The real challenge is saving as many of the survivors as possible. See at Fanatical Assassin's Creed ShadowsDeveloper: Ubisoft QuebecRelease Date: March 20, 2025Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2Genre: Action-adventureThe Assassin's Creed games have almost always had stealth integrated into the gameplay. But Assassin’s Creed Shadows takes stealth to the next level with Noae, a female ninja in feudal Japan whose skills are impeccable. Naoe has no powers, and yet playing as her character almost feels like having superpowers. If Naoe was in The Last of Us, she’d tear the infected apart. She pretty much does the same thing to anyone in this game.But if you prefer a more hands-on approach to your action, the samurai Yasuke is basically like a walking tank. What he lacks in stealth, Yasuke makes up with sheer power and he can handle multiple enemies at once. Shadows allows players to switch between Naoe and Yasuke, but we suspect most of the gamers go with the former rather than the latter. See on Steam Uncharted: Lost LegacyDeveloper: Naughty DogRelease Date: August 22, 2017Platforms: PlayStation 4, PS5, PCGenre: Action-AdventureNaughty Dog first dialed in its cinematic, story-focused approach to development with the Uncharted games, and of all of them, Uncharted: Lost Legacy is the purest version of the experience. It's also the most similar to The Last of Us, thanks to the fact that while you play Lost Legacy as Chloe Fraser (instead of series mainstay Nathan Drake), you spend almost the entire game hanging out with Uncharted 4 semi-villain Nadine Ross. Like The Last of Us 2, Lost Legacy is a linear game with a few large open areas to explore, and through those sections the character development and banter between Chloe and Nadine is a lot like that between Joel and Ellie or Ellie and Dina. Along with stealth as an option for combat, Lost Legacy ends up feeling a bit like a lighter version of The Last of Us. See at Fanatical Alien: IsolationDeveloper: Creative AssemblyRelease Date: October 7, 2014Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS, AndroidGenre: Survival HorrorThe peak of tension in The Last of Us is sneaking around enemies who are actively hunting you, but no game captures the fear and dread of being hunted like Alien: Isolation. Creative Assembly's take on Ridley Scott's classic 1979 film is a masterclass in stealth-horror gameplay, pitting you against the Alien franchise's frightening black killing machine with only your wits and a handful of makeshift tools that might distract or drive the creature away, but never for long. The alien stalks after you throughout much of Alien: Isolation, reacting in believable and frightening ways and forcing you to outsmart it if you want to stay alive. Isolation is at its best when you're pitted against the alien, but its human and android enemies will test your stealth skills as well, capturing the same tension that make The Last of Us games so intense. See at Fanatical Tomb Raider / Rise of the Tomb Raider / Shadow of the Tomb RaiderDeveloper: Crystal DynamicsRelease Date: March 5, 2013 / November 10, 2015 / September 14, 2018Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PCGenre: Action-AdventureThe rebooted Tomb Raider series that began in 2013 expands on the essential elements that defined the franchise, while emphasizing stealth, crafting, and hunting--a lot of the same kinds of gameplay that define The Last of Us. Across all three games, protagonist Lara Croft has to use her survival skills to overcome hordes of enemies, keeping herself hidden so she can lay traps and execute ambushes. Tomb Raider carries very similar combat and shooting mechanics to what you'll see in The Last of Us alongside its stealth, and throws in some Uncharted-style environmental traversal for good measure, finding a middle ground between both of Naughty Dog's storied franchises. See at Fanatical Resident Evil 2Developer: CapcomRelease Date: January 25, 2019Platforms: PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo SwitchGenre: Survival HorrorCapcom's remake of its survival-horror classic, Resident Evil 2, is a phenomenal modernization of the gameplay elements that helped define the genre, and which would eventually influence The Last of Us. RE2 picks up with the Midwestern town of Raccoon City in the throes of an exploding zombie outbreak, with unlikely heroes Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield fighting for their lives as the apocalypse engulfs the town. There's a direct line to draw from the dark and spooky environs of the Raccoon City Police Station, filled with the hungry undead, and the ruined structures of The Last of Us, and while Resident Evil 2 is far from a stealthy game--it's mostly running, shooting, and freaking out--it trades in a lot of the same panic and dread that make The Last of Us so powerful. See at Fanatical The Evil Within 2Developer: Tango GameworksRelease Date: October 13, 2017Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PCGenre: Survival HorrorThe Evil Within looked to go back to the roots of survival-horror games, conjuring something of a concoction of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4. The results were mixed, but developer Tango Gameworks absolutely hit the mark with its follow up. The Evil Within 2 leans into a supernatural story and some well-worn but terrifying horror tropes, in contrast to The Last of Us, but plays in a similar way, emphasizing using stealth to sneak around and take down tough enemies. Where The Evil Within 2 stands apart, aside from its storytelling, is with its open suburban landscapes, often-huge monsters, and intense, out-there boss fights. There are a lot of similarities in how the two games approach their gameplay, but if you want a straight-on horror story full of gore and terrors, The Evil Within 2 will scratch that itch. See at Fanatical God Of War / God Of War: RagnarokDeveloper: Sony Santa MonicaRelease Date: April 20, 2018 / November 9, 2022Platforms: PlayStation 4, PS5, PCGenre: Action-AdventureThe success of Naughty Dog's cinematic approach to games, with a heavy focus on putting characters together and letting them talk to one another to bring players into the story, rubbed off on the rest of Sony's first-party studios. With the reboot of God of War, Sony Santa Monica pulls a lot of the same tricks. Like The Last of Us, God of War is another "dad" game, where you play the father figure and spend all your time with a child, developing a relationship through a road-tripping adventure. God of War brings more action-focused gameplay, but its focus on story and excellent character development make for an emotionally deep experience that goes a lot further than just slicing up draugr and trolls. The story continues in God of War: Ragnarok, expanding on the relationships between God of War's characters even further. See at Fanatical Alan Wake / Alan Wake 2Developer: Remedy EntertainmentRelease Date: May 14, 2010 / October 27, 2023Platforms: PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PCGenre: Action-AdventureRemedy Entertainment made more of a supernatural thriller than a survival-horror game with the first Alan Wake, but with the follow-up 10 years later, it fully leaned into the horror aspects of the premise. The Alan Wake games are a great deal weirder than The Last of Us but are similarly dedicated to using the medium to tell a particular story. In the Alan Wake games, it's the tale of a supernatural entity using its powers to free itself and wreak havoc on the world, using a story spun by a novelist as the weapon by which it rewrites reality itself. Third-person shooter mechanics and dark, frightening environs evoke some of the same feelings and frights as The Last of Us games, but it's the fascinating, highly personal stories told in the Alan Wake games and their focus on characters that will keep you interested across both titles. See at Amazon A Plague Tale: Innocence / A Plague Tale: RequiemDeveloper: Asobo StudioRelease Date: May 14, 2019 / October 18, 2022Platforms: PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PCGenre: Action-Adventure StealthEspecially in recent years, games have gotten better at telling stories that build deep relationships between the player, the player character, and AI companions. At the center of A Plague Tale: Innocence is that kind of relationship. You play as Amicia as she tries to escape a deadly plague of rats and the French Inquisition with her five-year-old brother Hugo. Stealth is the main focus of the Plague Tale games, as is carefully manipulating a flow of hundreds of deadly rats to clear paths or overwhelm and kill enemies. The Plague Tale games nail a sense of disempowered helplessness, where everything around you is dangerous, but it's the focus on the relationship between Amicia and Hugo that really makes the story compelling. See at Fanatical Dead SpaceDeveloper: Visceral Games / Motive Studio (remake)Release Date: October 13, 2008 / January 27, 2023 (remake)Platforms: PlayStation 3, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox Series X|S, PCGenre: Survival HorrorAs settings go, you can't really get further away from The Last of Us than Dead Space, which takes place hundreds of years in the future and on a giant mining spaceship, as opposed to a ruined contemporary America. In terms of vibes, though, you get a lot of the same crap-your-pants panic as formerly human terrors haul ass out of the shadows, bent on ripping you apart. In Dead Space, these are necromorphs, twisted monsters that used to be the crew of the Ishimura, now reformed into little more than sharp bones and sharper teeth. They also can't be killed by any normal means, instead requiring you to shear off their limbs using futuristic mining gear in order to render them immobile. The more recent remake of Dead Space amps up the visuals and some of the storytelling of the original, while maintaining the atmosphere and intensity that has made Dead Space into a modern horror classic. See on Steam SOMADeveloper: Frictional GamesRelease Date: September 22, 2015Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PCGenre: Survival HorrorSOMA comes from developer Frictional Games, which had a major impact on horror gaming with Amnesia: The Dark Descent and its gameplay that forces players to run and hide from its monsters, rather than fight them. That same approach persists in SOMA, a sci-fi story set in a half-destroyed facility at the bottom of the ocean. Frictional does a phenomenal job creating an oppressive and haunting atmosphere in its apocalyptic setting, but you'll be just as drawn to understanding the story taking place in SOMA and what's happened to the survivors in the facility as to the game's more horrific moments. SOMA's story is its most exciting feature, delving deep into themes of life, death, personhood, and the self. See on Steam Telltale's The Walking DeadDeveloper: Telltale GamesRelease Date: April 24, 2012Platforms: PlayStation 3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOSGenre: AdventureWhen it comes to serious zombie games with affecting stories, Telltale's The Walking Dead set the standard. The episodic game is set in the universe of Robert Kirkman's comic series of the same name but tells its own story about a man, Lee, and Clementine, a young girl he finds and cares for as the zombie apocalypse kicks off in full force. The relationship between Lee and Clementine is at the center of The Walking Dead's story, and choices players make shapes who Clementine grows to become over the course of not just one game, but four total "seasons." Emotional, tragic, frightening, and intense, The Walking Dead doesn't have the gameplay complexity of The Last of Us but matches it in storytelling step for step. See at Fanatical Tom Clancy's The Division / The Division 2Developer: Massive EntertainmentRelease Date: March 8, 2016 / March 15, 2019Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PCGenre: Action RPGIf you want more of the type of third-person cover-shooting mechanics at the heart of The Last of Us, The Division games can provide. Massive's live games are open-world RPGs as opposed to linear, story-driven games, but they share some mechanical similarities as you fight through ruined urban locations in the wake of a vicious pandemic that has destroyed much of the country. Instead of makeshift shivs and clubs, though, you'll use all manner of firearms and a host of gadgets like drones in combat to fight various factions trying to take power in a fallen New York and Washington D.C. See at Amazon Days GoneDeveloper: Bend StudioRelease Date: April 26, 2019Platforms: PlayStation 4, PS5, PCGenre: Action-AdventureLike The Last of Us, Days Gone also imagines a post-apocalyptic world overrun by humans who've been transformed into unthinking cannibalistic monsters. The approach here is different, though--Days Gone gives you a motorcycle to manage and releases you into an open world to explore. Hordes of "freakers" swarm across the Oregon countryside, but the open-ended nature of gameplay in Days Gone means that you don't just fight the infected; you can also draw them toward other enemies to use as weapons. A big focus on characters and an emotional story mean that Days Gone scratches a similar itch if you're looking for an affecting look at the end of the world. See at Fanatical This War of MineDeveloper: 11 bit StudiosRelease Date: November 14, 2014Platforms: PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, PCGenre: SurvivalSide-scrolling strategy game This War of Mine is known for being intense and grueling to try to capture the experience of eking out life in a warzone. You control a group of survivors hiding in a house while war rages outside. Trapped by snipers during the day, you spend your hours crafting tools, cooking food, and tending to your people. Nightfall offers a chance to scavenge for supplies in the dangerous surrounding areas. This War of Mine asks you what you're willing to do to survive, especially as you meet other people along the way. It's a dark and difficult experience that captures something few games ever attempt. See at Fanatical State of Decay 2Developer: Undead LabsRelease Date: May 22, 2018Platforms: Xbox One, PCGenre: SurvivalFacing the zombie apocalypse is a little easier when you've got friends. State of Decay 2 puts you in the middle of a world overrun by the undead, with the goal of establishing a settlement and finding other survivors. Permadeath means if your characters are killed, they stay dead, requiring you to do your best to keep them healthy and uninfected--if you don't, you'll lose their unique attributes and abilities. State of Decay 2 also lets you work together with other players in cooperative mode, allowing you to work together as you strike out into the open world in search of salvage and survivors. If you have a Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can find it there. See on Steam Enslaved: Odyssey to the WestDeveloper: Ninja TheoryRelease Date: October 5, 2010Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PCGenre: Action-adventureOne of the things that makes The Last of Us so powerful is the relationship that develops between protagonist Joel and his charge Ellie during their trip across the country. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West has something of a similar premise, although its characters' relationship starts in a very different place. Set in a far-flung future after a global war, Enslaved sees protagonist Monkey thrown together with a young woman named Trip, who uses a "slave headband" to force him to help her. If Trip dies, the headband will kill Monkey. With no choice but to work together, the relationship between the two develops in some interesting and unexpected ways. See at Fanatical

Title: Lenovo RTX 50 Series Gaming Laptop Is Only $650 In Best Buy's Black Friday Sale Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:16:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lenovo-loq-gaming-laptop-best-buy-black-friday-2025-doorbuster-deal/1100-6535852/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Lenovo LOQ 15.6" Gaming Laptop $650 (was $1,100) See at Best Buy If you're in the market for a budget-friendly gaming laptop this holiday season, Best Buy's early Black Friday sale includes an awesome deal on a recently released model from Lenovo. The Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop is discounted to only $650 (was $1,100). It's the only gaming laptop in Best Buy's sale catalog so far, but there are a bunch of gaming desktop deals.The $450 price cut on the Lenovo LOQ isn't categorized as a Doorbuster, so it's possible the deal will stick around beyond Sunday, November 2, but it's not guaranteed. Best Buy's "DoorBOOsters" are only available this weekend and include the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i for $300 (was $600). See all deals at Best Buy Lenovo LOQ 15.6" Gaming Laptop $650 (was $1,100) Specs:Display: 15.6" Full HD IPS LCDRefresh Rate: 144HzGPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050CPU: Intel Core i5-13450HXRAM: 16GB DDR5 (Expandable)Storage: 512GB NVMe SSDPorts: USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2 (x3), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm See at Best Buy The Lenovo LOQ has a pretty solid display for a $1,100 gaming laptop and a very solid display for a $650 gaming laptop. The 15.6-inch LCD screen has a 144Hz refresh rate and Nvidia's G-Sync adaptive frame rate tech. It has a full 100% standard RGB color gamut, which often isn't the case with gaming laptops in this price range. It offers 300 nits brightness and has an anti-glare coating.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: Arc Raiders Roadmap Reveals New Map In November, Quests, And More In The Months Ahead Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:11:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/arc-raiders-roadmap-reveals-new-map-in-november-quests-and-more-in-the-months-ahead/1100-6535859/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Embark Studios is clearly keen to keep building on the success of its latest game, Arc Raiders. The extraction shooter, which just launched to the biggest player numbers on Steam for the niche genre, is already growing and now there's a roadmap outlining its trajectory.Arc Raiders' roadmap provides a glimpse at the months ahead for the fresh third-person shooter on the market. As is typically the case, the live-service game will be receiving frequent updates fine-tuning the experience, ironing out any kinks, and steadily rolling out new cosmetics, feats and trials, as well as map conditions that should liven the playing field.Arc Raiders roadmap for the next several months.The most exciting news though has to do with two updates coming in November and December, respectively. The first is dubbed North Line, and it will feature an entirely new map called Stella Montis, bringing Arc Raiders' map count to five. North Line will also introduce a new community unlock event--these are typically goals and challenges for the entire game's community to work towards in order to unlock a reward--as well as equipment and quests. There will even be two new Arcs, the game's robotic enemies which tower over players, called the Matriarch and Shredder.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Title: The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far) Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:39:00 -0700 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-reviewed-games-2025/2900-6127/ It has been a great year so far for gamers, as 2025 has delivered several outstanding games already. The year isn't over yet, but so far we've had sleeper hits like Blue Prince and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 alongside fun blockbuster titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Doom: The Dark AgesOn top of that, the Switch launched earlier this year and several of its exclusives have been some of the best games of the year. Mario Kart World is pure pedal-to-the-metal racing action, Donkey Kong Bananza is an exciting adventure for the ape wonder of the world, and we're still looking forward to more first-party releases throughout the year.You can also count on indie games to surprise and delight, as some of the best and weirdest games are often found in this category. Like last year, we'll be keeping track of the best of the best throughout 2025, so you can revisit this page to see which games have made the cut.As a reminder, a game has to earn a high review score of at least 8 to make it onto this list. That doesn't mean that games scoring below this threshold aren't worth looking at, as these titles can still be pretty great if you can overlook some of their flaws. Hades 2 -- 10After emerging from its early access chrysalis, Hades 2 has achieved its ultimate form as one of the best roguelites of all time. That's no small feat, considering just how good the first Hades was, but the sequel meets the 10/10 energy of the original game with an impressive amount of craftsmanship and fine-tuning. The end result is a game that not only builds on a strong foundation but adds to it with nuanced storytelling, captivating combat, and improvements across the board.Read our Hades 2 review. Available for PC. Switch 2, and Switch. Hades II Physical Edition for Nintendo Switch 1/2 $50 | Releases November 20 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at GameStop Split Fiction -- 10Our first game of 2025 to earn a rare 10/10 score, Split Fiction is another masterpiece from developer Hazelight. The studio has crafted some of the best co-op games of recent memory, and following in the footsteps of the critically acclaimed It Takes Two, Split Fiction is a ripping yarn full of terrific levels, exciting gameplay, and likable leads.Read our Split Fiction review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon Absolum -- 9Guard Games delivered one of the best beat-'em-ups of the modern era with Streets of Rage 4, and for Absolum, it applies a roguelike spin to that genre. Fusing old school action with a world of swords and sorcery, Absolum's use of roguleike gameplay mechanics complement its rewarding and precise fisticuffs. The game is also a looker with its inspired art direction, and the constant sense of reward with each run makes it hard to put down.Read our Absolum review. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, and Switch. See on Steam Blue Prince -- 9Some of the best games are the ones that test your mental muscles while offering a unique experience to savor, and this year, Blue Prince more than meets those qualifications. Approachable but challenging, it's a masterfully crafted roguelike puzzle game set inside a shapeshifting manor house full of intricate details and grand mystery. The end result is a unique architectural adventure and one of the most memorable games of 2025 so far.Read our Blue Prince review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Fanatical Cabernet -- 9Anyone looking to sink their teeth into a vampire story will want to check out Cabernet, as this 2D narrative-driven RPG puts a fascinating spin on the infamous monsters. Set in 19th century Eastern Europe, Cabernet is an intriguing examination of vampires through a grounded lens and narratively fulfilling character arcs.Read our Cabernet review. Available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Switch. See at Fanatical Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 -- 9Claire Obscur: Expedition 33 feels like a breath of fresh air in the fantasy RPG genre. While there are familiar elements here, developer Sandfall Interactive also puts a novel spin on these ideas by re-imagining the traditional turn-based structure and blending it with action to create an engaging experience. Throw in gorgeous graphics, an elegant art direction, and an emotional story anchored by a cast of captivating characters, and Sandfall's debut game is an instant classic.Read our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon Donkey Kong Bananza -- 9Donkey Kong Bananza might just be the best reason to get a Switch 2, as the lovable musclehead shines in this colorful adventure. The central concept of destruction is perfectly executed, the core gameplay is a blast of fun, and it plays like a highlight reel of Donkey Kong magic. This is a new direction for DK, and a must-play title for all fans of the greatest ape.Read our Donkey Kong Bananza review. Available for Switch 2. See at Amazon Elden Ring: Nightreign -- 9After a hit game and a critically acclaimed expansion, just how much fuel was left in the Elden Ring gas tank? Plenty, as From software subverts your expectations in this thrilling cooperative multiplayer game. Elden Rign: Nightreign condenses the core souls-like experience into an unforgettable adventure that is fast, aggressive, and ruthless in its challenge.Read our Elden Ring: Nightreign review. Available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. See at Amazon Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles -- 9Final Fantasy Tactics is the very definition of a cult-classic, a game that has earned a devoted following in the decades since it was first released. Bringing that beloved game to a new audience was no small feat, but Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a stunning reminder of why this was such a formative game in the tactical RPG genre so many years ago. The updated translation, enhanced visuals, and rewarding combat systems all shine in this upgraded package, making it the definitive version of one of the best Final Fantasy spin-offs.Read our Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles review. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and Switch. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles $50 | Amazon Exclusive Edition See at Amazon Ghost of Yotei -- 9Ghost of Yotei is exactly what you'd expect Ghost of Tsushima to be: A bigger, bolder follow-up to Sucker Punch's 2020 game that gave players free reign to explore a romanticized version of ancient Japan. That winning formula has been enhanced in Ghost of Yotei, as the developer delivers an elegant and captivating tale of revenge that feels better than ever to play. It's the tweaks that elevate the sequel here, as Ghost of Yotei's exploration feels consistently rewarding, its combat mechanics are razor-sharp, and its story wil keep you glued to your screen.Read our Ghost of Yotei review. Available for PS5. Herdling -- 9There just aren't enough Journey-like games being made these days, but fortunately, developer Okomotive is filling that void with its superb adventure game Herdling. A game that'll appeal to people who care deeply for animals and nature, Herdling is a beautiful trek across scenic vistas and it tells a grand story without ever needing to speak a single word. Minimalistic but impactful, it's a reminder of just how much responsibility humanity has been entrusted with as the apex species on this planet.Read our Herdling review. Available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Switch. See on Steam Hollow Knight: Silksong -- 9With enough hype to fuel a mission to Mars, Hollow Knight: Silksong needed to pull out all the stops to justify years of summoning circle memes. Fortunately, Team Cherry's metroidvania does just that and more, polishing the gameplay of the first Hollow Knight game to deliver an approachable and satisfying sequel. New mechanics add layers of new flavor to the experience, resulting in a game that was worth the wait.Read our Hollow Knight: Silksong review. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, and Switch. See on Steam Mortal Kombat Legacy Kolelction -- 9 (Review in progress)Digital Eclipse could have taken the easy way out with Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection, but to its credit, this compilation of classic fighting games from the Midway days is more than just a bundle of retro brawlers held together with a modern user interface. Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection is the definitive way to experience these genre-defining games in the modern age, a time capsule of Mortal Kombat history that includes the best of the franchise from that era, as well as a few of its polarizing entries. Along with brand-new content created just for this release, Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection stands tall as an entertaining history lesson.Read our Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection review-in-progress. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, and Switch. Keeper -- 9Double Fine at its best, Keeper is strange, a visual treat for the eyes, and full of emotional storytelling. While the famed studio's DNA can be felt in every pixel, Keeper still manages to be fresh and inventive, as it proudly combines a sense of self-confidence with unbridled weirdness to create a refreshingly artistic experience.Read our Keeper review. Available for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 -- 9Like the best sequels, Kingdom Come 2 improves on the original game in almost every area. The journey through 15th century Bohemia features engaging quests, thrilling combat, and an incredibly polished experience overall. There are surprises around every corner in this medieval adventure, as the game expertly blends choices and consequences with deep RPG elements to create an exciting knight's tale.Read our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon Lego Voyagers -- 9A gorgeous and touching story of companionship, Lego Voyagers is an effortlessly charming co-op game. It's full of creative puzzles, tranquil vibes, and a heartwarming story that reminds you why Lego is an experience that's best shared with a friend, whether it be physical or digital.Read our Lego Voyagers review. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and Switch. Lost Records: Bloom and Rage -- 9Don't Nod has established itself as one of the best studios for narrative-driven games, and the first chapter of Lost Records: Bloom and Rage is a promising start for a new series. This coming-of-age story feels authentic and explores adolescence through a superb presentation, relatable characters, and novel camcorder-focused gameplay.Read our Lost Records: Bloom and Rage review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon Mario Kart World -- 9A colorful racing game that builds on the foundation of Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart World is both a joy to play and constantly rewarding. It's the first big exclusive of the Switch 2 era, and one of the best games in the long history of this beloved franchise.Read our Mario Kart World review. Available on Switch 2.WalmartTargetBest Buy Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater -- 9Remaking a beloved classic is no easy feat, and the task becomes even more daunting when that game is considered to be the very best entry in the legendary Metal Gear Solid series. To its credit, Konami has successfully modernized Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, bringing it to life with vivid graphics, an overhauled control scheme on par with contemporary games, and a wealth of extra content. These upgrades and tweaks enhance Snake's dangerous mission for a new generation while still feeling familiar to veterans of the series, and its unchanged Cold War-era story remains as timeless as ever.Read our Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon Shinobi: Art of Vengeance -- 9After years of hiding in the shadows, Sega's Shinobi series has made a big comeback with a game that both honors its legacy and evolves it for a new audience. With Streets of Rage 4 developer Lizardcube at the helm, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a fast-paced action game full of delicious combos to dial in and shurikens to hurl at unsuspecting foes. Old-school at its core, this new Shinobi adventure does the franchise proud with its slick gameplay and reverence for the past. It's good to see Joe Musashi back in action.Read our Shinobi: Art of Vengeance review. Available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Switch. See on Fanatical Silent Hill F -- 9For decades, most Silent Hill games have been living in the shadow of Silent Hill 2, which has long been considered to be the best game in the psychological-horror series. Silent Hill F doesn't just rise to the occasion; it sets a new benchmark that future games in the franchise will be hard-pressed to reach, let alone surpass. An exceptionally crafted exploration of horror and mature themes backed up by polished gameplay and superb storytelling, Silent Hill F is a masterclass in terror.Read our Silent Hill F review. Available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Silent Hill f Day One Edition (Amazon Exclusive) $70 | Releases September 25 See at Amazon Silent Hill f Physical Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X) $70 | Releases September 25 Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Target Preorder at GameStop Silent Hill f Digital Deluxe Edition $60 (was $80) for PC | $80 for Console Preorder at Fanatical Preorder at PSN Preorder at Xbox Store The Sims 4: Enchanted By Nature -- 9At this point in the life-cycle of The Sims 4, there's a mountain of DLC out there for the life-simulator. Enchanted By Nature solidifies its position as one of the best paid DLC releases for the game, as it goes all in on the idea of living your best fantasy life with its vibrant locales and enchanting fairy gameplay.Read our The Sims 4: Enchanted By Nature review. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The Alters -- 8An engrossing combination of base-building, survival, and self-reflection, The Alters is a captivating experience. Managing a workforce comprised of your alternate selves while you race to avoid being fried by a looming sunrise on a barren alien planet is consistently engaging, but it's moral dilemmas and interactions with your human resources that'll stick with you after you roll credits on this sci-fi gem.Read our The Alters review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon Assassin's Creed Shadows -- 8A beautiful tour of feudal Japan, Assassin's Creed Shadows is an exciting adventure full of moments that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Admittedly, that's if you decide to focus on Naoe for your playthrough, as co-protagonist Yasuke feels out of place in this action-RPG when compared to his shinobi counterpart. Naoe's gameplay elevates the traditional stealth experience, and while there are narrative shortcomings, Assassin's Creed Shadows is still a worthwhile entry in the series.Read our Assassin's Creed Shadows review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon Capcom Fighting Collection 2 -- 8Capcom continues to raise the bar for game preservation with its compilations, and while some entries in Capcom Fighting Collection 2 haven't aged too well, this is still a rock-solid package to check out. Titles like Capcom Fighting Evolution and Power Stone are weak in comparison to gems like Plasma Sword and Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, but this is still a treasure trove of classic games to check out.Read our Capcom Fighting Collection 2 review. Available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. See at Amazon Cronos: The New Dawn -- 8Bloober Team delivered an impressive remake of Silent Hill 2 last year, but with Cronos: The New Dawn, the studio proves that it's just as adept at crafting original tales of suspense. Best described as Dead Space meets a cult-classic '80s time-travel dystopian movie, Cronos will keep you on your toes with its sci-fi horror and enemies that'll test your fight-or-flight responses. It has a dangerous world that you'll want to explore in its entirety, as well as one of this year's best video game soundtracks with its catchy synth beats.Read our Cronos: The New Dawn review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Cronos: The New Dawn Standard Edition $60 | Releases September 5 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Cronos: The New Dawn Deluxe Edition $70 | Releases September 3 Preorder at PlayStation Store Preorder at Xbox Store Preorder at Steam Dead Take -- 8Surreal and intellectually stimulating, Dead Take is a fascinating dive into the mind of an actor. It's anchored by a cast of incredible performers and meaty gameplay with rewarding puzzle mechanics, making for a short harrowing experience that's hard to put down once it sinks its hooks into you.Read our Dead Take review. Available on PC. See on Steam Digimon: Time Stranger -- 8Digimon Story: Time Stranger is the best attempt yet to break free from those unfavorable--and undeserved--comparisons to Pokemon, as the game goes all in on its themes of digital monsters while keeping its core gameplay loop of team-building and turn-based combat exciting. Fast-paced and consistently engaging, Digimon finds its groove as a rock-solid counterpart to those other pocket monsters with its anime-influenced style and exploration of surprisingly mature themes through its storyline.Read our Digimon: Time Stranger review. Available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Digimon Story: Time Stranger $70 | Releases October 3 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at GameStop Digimon Story: Time Stranger Digital Deluxe Edition $100 | Releases October 3 Preorder at PlayStation Store See at Steam Digimon Story: Time Stranger Digital Ultimate Edition $120 | Releases October 3 Preorder at PlayStation Store See at Steam Doom: The Dark Ages -- 8With its medieval-inspired direction, Doom: The Dark Ages is thrilling to play thanks to its harmonious fusion of solid gunplay and heavy metal close-quarters combat. The appeal of ripping and tearing through armies of demons feels better than ever, as the game finds a satisfying balance between fast-paced action and satisfyingly brutal new gameplay mechanics.Read our Doom: The Dark Ages review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See on Amazon Dying Light: The Beast -- 8Dying Light: The Beast puts a fresh spin on the established gameplay mechanics of the original games. While the core concept of adventuring during the day and keeping a low profile at night create two distinct ways to play the game, it's the brutally satisfying combat, nerve-wracking survival-horror, and cheesy B-movie vibes that make it an exciting addition to the Dying Light franchise.Read our Dying Light: The Beast review. Available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See on Steam EA Sports College Football 26 -- 8After more than a decade away, EA's collegiate football series made a triumphant return last year, and this year's entry in the franchise builds on that momentum. While EA Sports College Football 26 is an iterative sequel, there's still plenty here to enjoy from renewed emphasis on rivalries between colleges to exciting modes that offer a thrilling alternative to other football games on the market.Read our EA Sports College Football 26 review. Available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon EA Sports FC 26 -- 8EA Sports FC 26 is exactly what you'd expect from an annual sports franchise: more of the same, but polished, and packing a few new features under the hood. While there are still a few issues on the pitch, it doesn't detract from it being an accessible and engaging recreation of the beautiful game.Read our EA Sports FC 26 review. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, and Switch. EA Sports FC 26 Standard Edition $70 | Releases September 26 See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at GameStop EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition $100 | Releases September 19 See at PlayStation Store See at Xbox Store See at Switch eShop The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered -- 8It might have been one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming, but the grand remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion still manages to surprise thanks to the sheer depth of the work done to freshen it up for a new generation of gamers. While some of the gameplay is admittedly still rough, the charm here lies in the incredible visual overhaul alongside numerous quality-of-life changes done by developer Virtuos and Bethesda.Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Read our The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered review. See at Fanatical Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves -- 8Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves is a colorful fighting game that offers a polished fighting system inspired by its past and some forward-thinking with the balanced REV System. Energetic and loaded with a roster that encourages experimentation, Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves is only slightly hamstrung by its sparse selection of gameplay modes.Available on PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X|S. Read our Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves review. See on Amazon FBC: Firebreak -- 8Remedy Entertainment is known for its single-player games, but FBC: Firebreak sees the studio venture into live-service territory in this Control spin-off. While its opening hours are admittedly a bit of a slog to get through, FBC: Firebreak does start to open up once all the pieces fall into place. Making class-based builds feels rewarding, the gunplay is rock-solid, and the intentional push to reject the trappings of live-service FOMO makes for a fun time with friends.Read our FBC: Firebreak review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The First Berserker: Khazan -- 8The First Berserker: Khazan wears its souls-like inspiration on its sleeve, but at the same time, it puts its own spin on the genre with a few clever ideas. A killer combo of parry-heavy combat straight from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, visuals that pack a punch, and hard-hitting action will keep you on the edge of your seat in this thrilling adventure.Read our The First Berserker: Khazan review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon Lies of P: Overture -- 8Featuring a compelling story at its core, Overture is more of the same in the best way possible. You've got an expanded arsenal to experiment with, more enemies to test your skills, and imaginatively designed locations to explore in this meaty expansion.Read our Lies of P: Overture review. Available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. See on Fanatical Luto -- 8It's downright criminal that we never got to see Hideo Kojima's take on Silent Hill--PT--but the next best thing might just be Luto. An unpredictable ghost story, Luto is undeniably inspired by PT but it rises above that comparison by being a well-crafted experience that can shock and amaze you in equal measure.Read our Luto review. Available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See on Steam Madden NFL 26 -- 8With annual franchises like Madden, there's no getting around the fact that each game provides iterative upgrades at best. In Madden NFL 26, those new gameplay features are being added to an already solid foundation of sporting action, and they're surprisingly bigger than you'd imagine them to be. Pairing the series' great on-field gameplay with a complete overhaul of Franchise mode has resulted in the best NFL sports-RPG fantasy in years.Read our Madden NFL 26 review. Available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. See at Amazon MLB The Show 25 -- 8Like other sports games, MLB The Show 25 is another fine example of incremental improvements leading to impactful changes. Tweaks have helped to further polish its captivating gameplay, resulting in a game that feels more dynamic than ever with every swing of the bat. Throw in a reworked progression system and improvements to several gameplay modes, and MLB The Show 25 is another great day out for baseball fans.Read our MLB The Show 25 review. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. See at Amazon Monster Hunter Wilds -- 8Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise did a great job in building a rock-solid foundation for the series, and with Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom's series feels more welcoming than ever to newcomers. Thanks to several clever gameplay tweaks, polished gameplay, and new systems that emphasize flexibility, Monster Hunter Wilds offers a fun time for all on its new frontier.Read our Monster Hunter Wilds review. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon NBA 2K26 -- 8The NBA 2K series is in a league of its own when it comes to basketball, and once again, it raises the bar for just how authentic a sports-simulator video game can be. While the deeply embedded pay-to-win shenanigans can sour the experience, at its core, NBA 2K26 is still a dynamic game full of welcome tweaks to its gameplay and graphics that take another step forward toward photo-realism.Read our NBA 2K26 review. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox, Switch 2, and Switch. Ninja Gaiden 4The year of the ninja is ending with a bang, as Ninja Gaiden 4 brings the mainline series back into the spotlight with lightning-fast combat and intense boss battles. Admittedly, the forgettable story and one-note characters don't do enough to propel the story forward, but when you've got hack-and-slash combat this good, there's more than enough drive here to hone your skills and Izuna Drop into action.Read our Ninja Gaiden 4 review. Available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Ninja Gaiden 4 standard edition $70 | Releases October 20 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart Ninja Gaiden 4 Deluxe Edition $90 | Releases October 20 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound -- 82025 is turning out to be the year of Ninja Gaiden, as this gem of a retro-inspired game is comfortably sandwiched between a well-crafted remaster and an upcoming sequel from the series. Blasphemous developer The Game Kitchen recaptures the magic of the classic Ninja Gaiden games, using them as inspiration to create a relentlessly challenging action-platformer that feels like it was ripped straight out of the SNES era.Read our Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Switch. See at Amazon Old Skies -- 8A touching tale of love and loss wrapped up in an engrossing mystery, Old Skies is an enchanting point-and-click adventure game in which you play as professional time traveler Fia Quinn. Throw in themes of fatalism and superb voice acting as you journey through various eras of New York City, and you've got a terrific story to explore here.Read our Old Skies review. Available on PC and Switch. See on Steam Once Upon a Katamari -- 8Katamari Damacy has always been the oddball franchise of video games, and Once Upon a Katamari keeps that unhinged weirdness rolling with some of the best moment-to-moment gameplay the franchise has ever seen. While the core experience remains the same, it's the small tweaks to that formula alongside the rocks-solid writing, humor, and music that make for a delightfully absurd trek across the cosmos.Read our Once Upon a Katamari review. Available for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. Once Upon A Katamari Standard Edition $40 | Releases October 24 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Fanatical (PC) The Outer Worlds 2 -- 8Obsidian's spacefaring RPG sequel is a confident follow-up, one that builds on the first game's foundation to bring flexible combat options and better role-playing progression to the table. Anyone looking for rich sci-fi worlds to explore, a sharp satire of corporations, and player choice that carries tangible consequences will want to check out this smart sequel.Read our The Outer Worlds 2 review. Available for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. The Outer Worlds 2 $70 | Releases October 29 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy The Outer Worlds 2 Premium Edition $100 | Releases October 24 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Revenge of the Savage Planet -- 8While its combat could feel more impactful, Revenge of the Savage Planet is still a fun game and a sharp satire of corporate greed. It never takes itself too seriously, and whether you're on your lonesome or teaming up with a friend in co-op, exploring its diverse planets makes for an engaging mix of platforming and puzzle-solving.Read our Revenge of the Savage Planet review. Available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. See at Amazon Sid Meier's Civilization VII -- 8Civilization VII doesn't reinvent its 4X turn-based wheel, but it does make some significant changes to its design. How these changes will shape up in the grand scheme of things remains to be seen--as some of them could very contentious with longtime players--but at its core, the Firaxis-developed strategy game is still as compelling as ever. Whether you're shaping civilization through diplomacy or warfare, Civilization VII has a strong foundation to build upon in the years to come.Read our Civilization VII review. Available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Switch. See at Amazon Skin Deep -- 8Skin Deep is a fine example of taking a genre known for being traditionally dark and injecting some absurdity into it. The oddball immersive sim is delightfully silly, but it's also a puzzle box that requires you to think on your feet, come up with clever solutions, and experiment with every tool in the environment to triumph against overwhelming odds.Available on PC. Read our Skin Deep review. See at Green Man Gaming South of Midnight -- 8South of Midnight plays it safe with its gameplay, but it more than makes up for it with a fantastic story, a setting that feels authentic, and imaginative visuals. An exploration of the American Deep South, South of Midnight is mechanically sound in its construction and stunning in its storytelling.Read our South of Midnight review. Available on PC and Xbox Series X|S. See on Steam Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Review -- 8Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 perfected the gameplay of the series, and decades later, they're getting a chance to shine once again in a package that enhances them for a new generation. Admittedly, some baffling decisions have been made with regards to the game's Career mode, but beyond that, virtual skateboarding just doesn't get any better than this.Read our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Review. Available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Switch 2. See at Amazon Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter -- 8With multiple games in the Trails series, it can be daunting to find an entry-point into this franchise. Fortunately, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter solves this problem by remaking the debut game in Falcom's epic industrial-fantasy saga. With the original story intact--but thankfully with the fat trimmed off--a well-balanced gameplay system, and a cast of lovable characters at its core, this is a faithful remake that'll appeal to series veterans and newcomers alike.Read our Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter review. Available for PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Switch. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter $60 | Releases September 19 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Target Sunderfolk -- 8Like the best board game experiences, Sunderfolk is a blast when you have a few friends along for the ride. Inspired by tabletop games, this turn-based tactical RPG is a fun example of how teamwork and strategy can come together to create a grand adventure.Read our Sunderfolk review. Available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. See on Steam Virtua Fighter 5 REVO -- 8Virtua Fighter 5 has been knocking around for a few years now, but this new edition of the classic fighting game updates it for modern audiences. More than just a high-definition visual refresh, Virtua Fighter 5 REVO features fine-tuned gameplay, a balanced roster of colorful brawlers, and player-requested rollback netcode for satisfying online matches.Read our Virtua Fighter 5 REVO review. Available on PC, PS5, and PS4. See at Fanatical Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers -- 8It's very easy to see the souls-like DNA in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and while it can play like a derivative compilation of From Software's greatest hits, it also hits that mark with exceptionally well-crafted gameplay that'll appeal to fans of the genre. There are admittedly some balancing and performing issues to work out, but if you're looking for a souls-like with meaty combat, beautifully designed levels, and a gorgeous art direction, this is highly recommended.Read our Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review. Available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. See at Amazon WWE 2K25 -- 8This year's entry in the sports entertainment video game franchise sticks to that script, delivering an engaging Showcase Mode, a gigantic roster of superstars, and gameplay tweaks that make WWE 2K25 feel like a main-event superstar. The game also introduces The Island, a PvPvE social space heavily inspired by NBA 2K's The City, but you'll want to avoid it in case you aren't a fan of egregious microtransactions.Read our WWE 2K25 review. Available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. See at Amazon Every other GameSpot review in 2025As mentioned above, not every game released this year is a winner. That doesn't mean that they're not worth playing, and if you can overlook some of their issues, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised. In case you missed them or you'd like some extra insight, we'll be running a list of the games that didn't make the cut like the other titles above did, and we've arranged them in alphabetical order so that you can quickly find what you're looking for.Alien: Rogue Incursion -- 5Atomfall -- 7Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC -- 7Avowed -- 6Battlefield 6 -- 7Blippo+ -- 7Borderlands 4 -- 7Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -- 7Deliver At All Costs -- 5Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate -- 6Discounty -- 7Drag X Drive -- 5Dragon Quest HD 1 & 2 Remake -- 7Dune: Awakening -- 7Dynasty Warriors: Origins -- 7Escape the Backrooms -- 6Eternal Strands -- 6Fire Emblem Shadows -- 3Grounded 2 (Early Access) -- 7Hell is Us -- 7Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC -- 7InZoi (Early Access) -- 6JDM: Japanese Drift Master -- 5Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii -- 7Little Nightmares 3 -- 7Mafia: The Old Country -- 6Mecha Break -- 6Plants Vs. Zombies Replanted -- 7Pokemon Legends: Z-A -- 7PowerWash Simulator 2 -- 7Rematch -- 7Shadow Labyrinth -- 5Sniper Elite: Resistance -- 6Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds -- 7Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars -- 6Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown -- 7Tales of the Shire -- 4To a T -- 6Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 -- 7Wanderstop -- 7

Title: The Outer Worlds 2 interactive maps Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:12:46 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/map/the-outer-worlds-2-interactive-maps-free-market-horizon-point-station/ On The Outer Worlds 2map, you'll see the multiple planets that are part of Arcadia that you end up visiting, during your journey as an Earth Directorate agent. This vast and rich colony has been the stage for the conflict between members of the Protectorate and enthusiastic defenders of Auntie's Choice and you can save it — by exploding things, shooting people, and fighting capitalism!

Title: Where to find Fireballs in Arc Raiders Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:42:56 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-fireballs-burners-location/ Fireballs and Fireball Burners are required for a few reasons in Arc Raiders, but they're frustratingly elusive. The first reason you'll need to find a Fireball is likely for the "What Goes Around" quest, but you'll also need them for "Fight Fire With Fire" and "The Right Tool" as well.

Title: Hazbin Hotel lore explained: Everything to know for season 2 that the show doesn't tell you Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:32:29 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/hazbin-hotel-lore-guide-sinners-hellborn-lucifer/ I’ve never encountered a show structured like Hazbin Hotel before — possibly because there hasn’t been one. The closest parallel I can make is to the structure of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings novels and The Silmarillion and other posthumous books: The comparatively small story of two hobbit journeys — the canon work published during Tolkien’s lifetime — is in some ways dwarfed by the millennia-long history documented in his unfinished background material. In the same way, there’s so much more background and setting lore to Hazbin Hoteland its sister show, Helluva Boss, than what’s appeared on screen.

Title: Where to find all mural pieces in The Outer Worlds 2 Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:22:58 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/outer-worlds-2-mural-pieces-locations-pursuit-partite-pentaptych/ Looking for all the mural pieces in Golden Ridge in The Outer Worlds 2is required to complete “The Pursuit of the Partite Pentaptych” side quest. Finding all five original mural parts might take some time as Golden Ridge is a particularly large region and there are no indicators on the map.

Title: Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 movie gets IMAX release date Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:37:23 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/jujutsu-kaisen-execution-season-3-movie-imax-release-date/ The next theatrical anime event may not hit as hard at the U.S. box office as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle or Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, but there’s still reason to get hype for Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution. The upcoming compilation movie stitches together the final episodes of season 2 and the premiere episodes of season 3’s Culling Game arc — and it might be the only way to ever see those episodes on an IMAX-sized screen.

Title: Join the Resistance: ‘ARC Raiders’ Launches in the Cloud Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:02 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-arc-raiders/ Get ready, raiders — the wait is over. ARC Raiders is dropping onto GeForce NOW and bringing the fight from orbit to the screen. To celebrate the launch, gamers can score ARC Raiders for free with the purchase of a 12-month Ultimate membership — a bundle packed with everything needed to jump into the resistance. This week also brings 10 games, including the next big adventure in The Outer Worlds 2, the mystical new “Visions of Eternity” expansion for Guild Wars 2 and Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, a clever classic from Capcom. Amsterdam and Montreal will be the next regions to light up with GeForce RTX 5080-class power. Sofia, Bulgaria, is the latest region to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power, with Amsterdam and Montreal coming up next. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to Blackwell RTX. Those who want to follow along can track latest progress on the server rollout page. The Cloud Suits Up The resistance — now in 5K. In ARC Raiders, survival means banding together against overwhelming odds. Set in a retro‑futuristic world under siege, the game blends squad-based strategy with explosive firefights wrapped in a striking ‘80s-inspired sci-fi style. The story is simple but relentless: mysterious mechanical invaders, the ARC, rain down from orbit to strip Earth bare. Battling them takes teamwork, scavenged weapons and quick thinking across sprawling environments. Every encounter feels like a desperate stand where improvisation and cooperation turn the tide. With a GeForce NOW Ultimate membership, ARC Raiders hits with full force, streaming at GeForce RTX 5080-class power. That means cinematic visuals at up to 5K resolution, silky-smooth 120-frames-per-second action and real-time ray tracing on nearly any device. It’s the closest thing to stepping into the fight — not just watching from the sidelines. A special launch offer makes this drop even bigger: ARC Raiders is included with every purchase of a new 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership, now through Thursday, Nov. 20. Take advantage of the cloud’s most powerful tier and drop into the fight with premium performance from virtually anywhere. Supplies are limited, so join now and suit up before the skies get any darker. The Cloud Is Out of This World Space just got sassier. Obsidian Entertainment takes players to a new colony with The Outer Worlds 2, a first-person sci-fi role-playing game brimming with cosmic chaos, corporate satire and unforgettable oddballs. With new worlds to explore and even more questionable choices to make, it’s everything fans loved from the first game — turned up to 11. This time around, players explore a new frontier teeming with alien life, rival factions and moral gray areas that would make any space explorer sweat. Build a crew, shape the story with choices both heroic and hilariously self-serving, and survive a galaxy where every decision sparks consequences — often explosive ones. On GeForce NOW, The Outer Worlds 2 shines brighter than ever. Stream the adventure at GeForce RTX 5080 power with ray-traced worlds, crisp visuals and silky-smooth performance, no matter the orbit. Grab a snack, make a bad choice and let the cloud do the rest. Sacrifice for Power Come for the adventure and discover the hidden knowledge. Guild Wars 2 is setting sail for adventure with its latest expansion, Visions of Eternity, whisking players off to the mysterious island of Castora for a fresh year filled with epic stories, new regions to explore and tons of magical mayhem. This sixth expansion brings new elite specializations for all professions, shiny legendary treasures to hunt, a revamped skimmer mount and the much-anticipated addition of homesteads and fashion templates. Jump in to tackle bizarre creatures, navigate uncharted lands and face off in unified raids and strike missions. Whether polishing up a new build, decorating the homestead or chasing down legendary loot, gamers will find no shortage of ways to shape the story. Plus, new story chapters and major updates throughout the year mean the adventure is always evolving. Play Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity on GeForce NOW and skip past the grind of waiting for downloads or patches. Seamlessly log in and play on any supported device to get right to the action. No Tricks, Just Treats Solve crimes from beyond the grave. Gamers can solve a puzzle-packed murder case in Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective — the quirky, mystery classic from Capcom, directed by Shu Takumi, creator of the Ace Attorney series — now featuring high-definition visuals and upgraded sound. BANG! A single bullet rings out in the dark city. But as one life ends, the story is just getting started. Sissel wakes up as a ghost and realizes he’s lost his memory along with his life. With only a few hours until sunrise — and oblivion — to uncover these answers, Sissel must solve the mystery of his own murder, starting with the detective who may have witnessed the crime. Using the powers of the dead, players can possess and manipulate objects, and even rewind time, as they work to solve brainteasing puzzles in a story chock-full of quirky humour and charming characters. In addition, members can look for the following: Escape Simulator 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 27) Wreckreation (New release on Steam, Oct. 28) Outbreak Island (New release on Steam, Oct. 28) Dark Moon (New release on Steam, Oct. 29) Earth vs. Mars (New release on Steam, Oct. 29) The Outer Worlds 2 (New release on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 29, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) ARC Raiders (New release on Steam, Oct. 30, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective – Demo (Steam) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Steam) Keeper (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) The Microsoft Store version of Ball x Pit was put into maintenance and will be removed from the library due to a technical issue. The Steam version of the game will continue to be available to members What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Fangs Out, Frames Up: ‘Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2’ Leads a Killer GFN Thursday Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:38 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-vampire-the-masquerades-bloodlines-2/ The nights grow longer and the shadows get bolder with Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 on GeForce NOW, launching with GeForce RTX 5080-power. Members can sink their teeth into the action role-playing game from Paradox Interactive as part of nine games coming to the cloud this week, including NINJA GAIDEN 4. Be among the first to play The Outer Worlds 2 with early access available in the cloud starting tomorrow, Oct. 24. https://blogs.nvidia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/gfn-server-rollout-map-sofia-server-light-up-16x9-1.mp4 Atlanta is the latest region to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power, with Sofia, Bulgaria, coming next. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to NVIDIA Blackwell RTX. Follow along with the latest progress on the server rollout page. The Night Belongs to the Cloud Don’t invite them in — just stream. Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2, Paradox’s sequel to the cult classic, invites fans to sink their fangs into Seattle’s dark nightlife, putting players in the immortal boots of Phyre — the newly awakened Elder vampire with a mysterious voice in their head. In every dark corner hides a new alliance or a rival, and every choice carves a path through the bloody politics of the night. Master Seattle’s secrets and the supernatural abilities of any chosen clan — shadow hunting with the Banu Haqim, blood bending with the Tremere or going fists first as a Brujah. Every story twist and council drama is shaped by dialogue, alliances and whispers from both friends and the ever-present stranger in the protagonist’s mind. Every neon-lit block streams beautifully on GeForce NOW, with GeForce RTX 5080-class power rolling out for the highest frame rates and sharpest graphics in the cloud — no waiting for downloads or mortal PC specs required. Where Shadows Fall, Legends Rise Slice first, ask questions never. NINJA GAIDEN 4, a lightning-fast action-adventure title from Team NINJA, slices its way back into the spotlight, packed with brutal, razor-sharp combat and featuring a new protagonist, Yakumo. Known for its intensity, precision and stylish flair, the game demands focus and rewards mastery. This new entry throws Yakumo into a deadly conflict blending myth and modern chaos. Explore sprawling levels filled with relentless enemies, cinematic boss battles that punish hesitation and a fluid combat system that chains combos together like a storm of steel. Every encounter feels like a duel where speed, timing and finesse define survival. On GeForce NOW, NINJA GAIDEN 4 reaches its sharpest edge. No installs or massive downloads stand in the way — gain instant access with cloud-powered performance that keeps every slash crisp and every dodge responsive. Whether running on a high-end rig, a laptop or even a mobile device, the action always hits at peak intensity with GeForce NOW. Boarding Pass to Chaos Space has a new HR problem. Early access for The Outer Worlds 2 is reaching the cloud, bringing all the offbeat charm, sharp wit and spacefaring chaos the series is loved for. From Obsidian Entertainment, the masters of branching stories and immersive worlds, this sequel leans even harder into meaningful choices and unexpected consequences. On GeForce NOW, hopping into early access means instant boarding with no installs or waiting around. Every quip, shootout and twist in the storyline streams smoothly, no matter the screen. It’s the perfect way to jump into space mischief before the game fully launches in the cloud on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Roaring Good Games Life finds a way … again. Frontier Developments returns with Jurassic World Evolution 3, the next installment of the park-management series that lets players design, build and wrangle their own prehistoric paradise. Bigger storms, smarter dinosaurs and even bolder decisions keep every moment thrilling — because in this world, control is just an illusion. In addition, members can look for the following: NINJA GAIDEN 4 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 20) Jurassic World Evolution 3 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Painkiller (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) The Outer Worlds 2 – Advanced Access (New release on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 24, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) Tormented Souls 2 (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 23) Super Fantasy Kingdom (New release on Steam, Oct. 24) VEIN (New release on Steam, Oct. 24) Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. What anime would you want to turn into a video game, or vice versa? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 22, 2025

Title: Ready, Set, Reward — GeForce NOW Membership Rewards Await Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:07 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-members-reward-program/ GeForce NOW is more than just a platform to stream fresh games every week — it offers celebrations for the gamers who make it epic, with member rewards to sweeten the deal. This week, GeForce NOW Ultimate members can score a free Borderlands 4 reward and upgrade their setup with the latest SteelSeries Nimbus Cloud controllers and headsets — the perfect gear for leveling up any cloud-based adventures. Plus, Steam Next Fest kicks off this week, serving up a flood of new demos. Get them all through Install-to-Play, the latest feature on GeForce NOW with the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade. Fire up the cloud, grab a controller and check out the 10 new games in the cloud this week, on top of the 1.0 release of Pax Dei. It’s always a rewarding time to be a GeForce NOW member. Atlanta will be next to light up on the Blackwell RTX map. Ashburn, Portland, Dallas and London are the latest regions to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power, with Atlanta coming next. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to Blackwell RTX. Follow along with the latest progress on the server rollout page. This week, Control joins the lineup of GeForce RTX 5080-ready titles, already available on the service. Look for the “GeForce RTX 5080 Ready” row in the app or check out the full list. Key to the Chaos Getting GeForce NOW rewards couldn’t be simpler. All members are automatically opted in, so when a new reward drops, an email with all the details lands right in the inbox — no extra sign-ups or hoops to jump through. Become a GeForce NOW member now, before even more rewards arrive in December. This month, get ready to vault into the chaos with a Borderlands 4 reward just for Ultimate members — score a free Golden Key to use in Borderlands 4, the mayhem-fueled looter shooter packed with endless weapons, deadly enemies and over-the-top co-op action. Unlock treasure or new gear, and get ready for mayhem. The reward is available through Sunday, Nov. 16, while supplies last. Members can keep an eye out for an email to redeem. Play Borderlands 4 on GeForce NOW, powered by GeForce RTX 5080-powered servers, optimized to deliver the highest frame rates and lowest latency for the ultimate looter-shooter experience. Those who redeem the reward will also need a SHiFT account. Find more information on how to redeem the in-game reward. Power Duo Play it steel smooth in the cloud. The right gear makes every GeForce NOW session feel next level. SteelSeries is bringing gamers the perfect setup — the Nimbus Cloud controller and Arctis Nova 5 wireless headset for the ultimate cloud gaming experience. The Nimbus Cloud is the world’s first true dual‑mode cloud controller, seamlessly switching between mobile and full‑size wireless modes. With up to 20 hours of battery life, built‑in Bluetooth and universal phone compatibility, the controller lets gamers play comfortably from anywhere. The Arctis Nova 5 delivers crisp, customized sound with 200+ pro‑tuned audio presets for titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends and Minecraft. Its 60‑hour battery life, dual wireless (2.4 GHz + Bluetooth) connection and USB‑C dongle make it perfect for extended GeForce NOW sessions across devices. Keep an eye on the GeForce NOW X account as SteelSeries and GeForce NOW are giving away a few Nimbus Cloud controllers and Arctis Nova 5 headsets through Thursday,  Oct. 30. Steam Next, Play Now Install-to-play, no install stress. Install-to-Play is shaking things up for GeForce NOW premium members. The new feature brings more than 2,200 opted-in Steam titles straight into the cloud library — making it easier than ever to stream games, ranging from hidden indie gems to fan-favorite hits, all powered by a GeForce RTX rig in the cloud. That means quirky roguelikes, cozy builders and stylish action adventures are instantly playable at their best. It’s all about giving members more freedom to dive into fresh favorites without waiting for them to be added to the cloud. And with Steam Next Fest running through Monday, Oct. 20, it’s the perfect time to discover upcoming titles and try demos firsthand. Demos for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, The Legend of Khiimori, The Oversight Bureau, Skate Story, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era are just a few available from the Steam Next Fest to try, streaming from a GeForce RTX gaming rig in the cloud. Look for a dedicated Steam Next Fest row in the GeForce NOW app, featuring games on sale and ready to play in the cloud. Place to Call Home With the cloud comes the new dawn. Published by Mainframe Industries, Pax Dei is a massively multiplayer social sandbox set in a rich medieval landscape shaped by myth, community and craftsmanship. Arriving on GeForce NOW alongside its PC Game Pass debut, the world of Pax Dei invites players to build villages, trade with neighbors and test their strength against both human rivals and otherworldly forces. The 1.0 release introduces new biomes, refined combat mechanics, expanded crafting systems and a more dynamic, player-driven economy where every creation and conquest leaves a mark. The world feels more vibrant, interconnected and alive than ever. Stream the game instantly from the cloud with GeForce NOW — no installs, patches or loading screens standing in the way of adventure. Members can experience seamless access to the game’s evolving world at launch. Banners rise faster, battles begin sooner and legends are forged without delay. Let’s Play Today A new level of combat. The iconic fighting game Street Fighter evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV. Continuing the tradition of excellence the series is known for, five new characters and six new stages have been added for even more fighting mayhem, with rebalanced gameplay and original modes topping off this ultimate offering. Rule the ring. Experience the intensity of head-to-head battle with Street Fighter V. Choose from 16 iconic characters, each with their own personal story and unique training challenges, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options. Earn Fight Money in Ranked Matches, play for fun in Casual Matches or invite friends into a Battle Lounge and see who comes out on top. In addition, members can look for the following: Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Oct. 14) Ball x Pit (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 15) Escape from Duckov (New release on Steam, available on Oct. 16) Fellowship (New release on Steam, Oct. 16) Pax Dei (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass; 1.0 release on Steam and Epic Games Store, Oct. 16) Amnesia: The Bunker (Epic Games Store, Free on Oct. 16-Oct. 23) Earth vs. Mars Demo (Steam) Street Fighter V (Steam) Ultra Street Fighter IV (Steam) Wobbly Life (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) New GeForce RTX 5080-ready game: Control (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. I don't think you're ready for @wugsgaming's 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏. #gfnshare pic.twitter.com/6UwHktkMMn — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 15, 2025

Title: Incoming: ‘Battlefield 6’ Lands on GeForce NOW at Launch Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-battlefield-6/ Lock, load and stream — the battle is just beginning. EA’s highly anticipated Battlefield 6 is set to storm the cloud when it launches tomorrow with GeForce RTX 5080 power, delivering the high-intensity combat and heart-pounding chaos the series is known for. Catch it as part of the six games joining the cloud, including Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition and the launch of King of Meat. The Discord integration first unveiled at Gamescom is now live, debuting with Fortnite — showcasing how easy it is to discover games and stay connected with friends via Discord and GeForce NOW. Ashburn, Portland and London will soon be the latest regions to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates. Follow along with the latest progress on the server rollout page. Ashburn, Portland and London will be the next regions to light up with GeForce RTX 5080-class power. War Waits for No Respawn Turn cover into rubble — and rubble into cover. Battlefield 6 drops gamers into all-out warfare, where every shot and explosion can change the tide of the fight. With a new Kinesthetic Combat System, in-game movements and gunplay feel sharper and more instinctive than ever. Battle through Conquest and Breakthrough modes or a global campaign spanning Cairo to Gibraltar. The Phantom Edition packs exclusive skins, weapons, vehicle cosmetics and a Battle Pass so gamers are geared up from day one. When every second counts, GeForce NOW puts players in control with ultralow-latency streaming and razor-sharp frames — whether dodging artillery or rocketing off a grenade mid-air. Stream at up to 240 frames per second (fps) from almost any device and take the fight anywhere when Battlefield 6 joins the cloud at launch. Ready, Set, Click From chat to combat — instantly. NVIDIA and Discord have teamed up to change how people discover and play games together, making it easier than ever for friends and communities to stay connected. Powered by GeForce NOW, the new integrated experience — first shown at Gamescom — lets anyone discover and try games like Fortnite directly on Discord with no downloads or installs needed, and even without a GeForce NOW membership. This next-level experience is fueled by a limited-time trial of the GeForce NOW Performance tier, letting anyone jump into streaming at up to 1440p and 60 fps — all without ever leaving Discord. For Discord’s hundreds of millions of users, it’s a fast, simple way to play together and keep the gaming conversation going, right where it’s already happening. The first playable game with this integration is Fortnite, rolling out to gamers now. A single click on a Discord chat link and an Epic Games account login are all it takes to join the action. The integration opens a new way to discover and play games, enabling publishers to create smooth gaming experiences for communities everywhere. Wander Where You Want To Adventure awaits. Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition is the single-player role-playing game that defined open-world fantasy adventures. This edition bundles the original The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind with its celebrated expansions, Tribunal and Bloodmoon, delivering the definitive version of the iconic game. Step into a rich world where every choice shapes destiny. Take on the epic quest to save Morrowind from a terrible blight, or carve a path across vast landscapes filled with ancient cities, dangerous dungeons and curious creatures. With the expansions, visit the mystical Clockwork City, brave frozen Solstheim, clash with werewolves and direct the rise of a mining colony, enjoying up to 80 hours of quests and stories. The game’s open-ended structure lets players build any character imaginable, offering unmatched depth and replayability. Jump into the world of Vvardenfell on nearly any device with GeForce NOW, from laptops and Macs to phones and TVs, and pick the adventure back up anytime, anywhere. Meaty New Games We got the meats. King of Meat is a wild and over-the-top brawler that doesn’t take itself too seriously — except when it comes to juicy combos and meaty takedowns. Part cooking show, part gladiator arena, it throws players into chaotic battles where the weapon of choice is meat. Whether tenderizing foes with a ham hock or unleashing absurd special moves, players can lean hard into the game’s goofy, carnivorous charm. It’s fast, silly and unashamedly over-seasoned fun. In addition, members can look for the following: Deathground (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) King of Meat (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) Seafarer: The Ship Sim (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) Little Nightmares III (New release on Steam, Oct. 9) Battlefield 6 (New release on Steam and EA app, Oct. 10, GeForce RTX 5080-ready) The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. If you could play one game RIGHT NOW, regardless of its release date, what game would it be and why? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 8, 2025

Title: GeForce NOW Brings 18 Games to the Cloud in October for a Spooky Good Time Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-oct-2025/ Editor’s note: This blog has been updated to include an additional game for October, The Outer Worlds 2. October is creeping in with plenty of gaming treats. From thrilling adventures to spine‑tingling scares, the cloud gaming lineup is packed with 18 new games, including the highly anticipated shooter Battlefield 6, launching on GeForce NOW this month. But first, catch the six games coming this week. Miami and Warsaw, Poland, are the latest regions to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power, with Portland and Ashburn coming up next. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to Blackwell RTX. Follow along with the latest progress on the server rollout page. Portland and Ashburn will be the next regions to light up with GeForce RTX 5080-class power. This week, inZOI and Total War: Warhammer III join the lineup of GeForce RTX 5080-ready titles, both already available on the service. Look for the “GeForce RTX 5080 Ready” row in the app or check out the full list. Falling for New Games Catch the games ready to play today: Train Sim World 6 (New release on Steam, Sept. 30) Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition (New release on Steam, Sept. 30) Car Dealer Simulator (Steam) Nightingale (Epic Games Store) Ready or Not (Epic Games Store) STALCRAFT: X (Steam) New GeForce RTX 5080-ready games: inZOI (Steam) Total War: Warhammer III (Steam and Epic Games Store) Catch the full list of games coming to the cloud in October: King of Meat (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) Seafarer: The Ship Sim (New release on Steam, Oct. 7) Little Nightmares III (New release on Steam, Oct. 9) Battlefield 6 (New release on Steam and EA app, Oct. 10) Ball x Pit (New release on Steam, Oct. 15) Fellowship (New release on Steam, Oct. 16) Jurassic World Evolution 3 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Painkiller (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 21) Tormented Souls 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 23) Super Fantasy Kingdom (New release on Steam, Oct. 24) Earth vs. Mars (New release on Steam, Oct. 29) The Outer Worlds 2 (New release on Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Oct. 29) ARC Raiders (New release on Steam, Oct. 30) Stacked September In addition to the 17 games announced in September, an extra dozen joined over the month, including the newly added Train Sim World 6 this week: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Steam, Battle.net and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Field of Glory II: Medieval (Steam) Goblin Cleanup (New release on Steam) Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Steam) Professional Fishing 2 (New release on Steam) Project Winter (New release on Epic Games Store) Renown (New release on Steam) Sworn (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass) Two Point Campus (Steam, Epic Games Store) Two Point Museum (Steam, Epic Games Store) Town to City (New release on Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. If you could only play one genre of game for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Extra credit: screenshots or clips of that genre in action! — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) October 1, 2025

Title: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 527: Pod x Pit Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:37:37 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/31/official-playstation-podcast-episode-527-pod-x-pit/ Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Sid, Tim, and Brett are back this week to talk about the new indie darling Ball x Pit, the long journey to a Death Stranding 2 platinum, Silent Hill f, and the Battlefield series’ first battle royale foray. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s releases: Satisfactory | PS5, PS4 Cairn | PS5 Unbeatable | PS5 I Hate This Place | PS5 Loulan: The Cursed Sand announced for PS5 — Loulan explores the tale of the archaeological discovery of the Xiaohe Princess. Learn about the gameplay inspirations for this action-adventure game of a mummy who wields the power of sand. Battlefield: Redsec — The new free-to-play battle royale mode allows up to 100 players to compete for dominance of the battlefield on their new map, Fort Lyndon, which features a wrecked Los Angeles. NBA The Run announced — A new arcade basketball game is coming to PS5 that combines streetball with the pick-up-and-play aspects of classic basketball titles from decades past.  Resident Evil series history — Prepare for Resident Evil Requiem with a look back at the series’ history and its roots on PlayStation. See how one mansion redefined the horror genre.  Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow release date — Lurking onto PS VR2 December 4, Thief evolves its toolset to take full advantage of the hardware. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games November  Stray EA Sports WRC 24  Totally Accurate Battle Simulator The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Title: Share of the Week: Spooky Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:53 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/31/share-of-the-week-spooky-3/ Last week, we asked you to get in the spooky season spirit and share frightening moments from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog, including from this month’s PlayStation Plus selection. Here’s this week’s highlights: ibis_monk shares a foggy area with demon masks hanging in Ghost of Yōtei secondcapture shares a gigantic enemy head being faced in Mortal Shell MdeavorVP shares some frightening body modifications made in Cyberpunk 2077 wingsforsmiles shares Agent Saga Anderson shining a flashlight on an enemy in Alan Wake 2 PattyGnand shares the teen girls of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage levitating in a purple-lit circle call_me_xavii shares a creepy Poppy sighting through some blinds in Poppy Playtime Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: CostumesSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on November 5, 2025  Next week, let’s see those Halloween costumes. Share characters from the game of your choice wearing unique armor sets or anything outside their default outfit. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow launches December 4 on PS VR2 Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:23 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/30/thief-vr-legacy-of-shadow-launches-december-4-on-ps-vr2/ Since first launching in 1998, the Thief series of stealth games helped define the genre, maintaining notoriety across several games spanning nearly three decades. Steven Gallagher (Creative Director at Eidos-Montréal) and I are here to give PlayStation Blog readers the first glimpse into the next iteration of the franchise, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. Play Video Thief VR is coming to PlayStation VR 2 on PlayStation 5 on December 4, available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store now. We’re also sharing the latest gameplay trailer captured on PS VR2. This trailer demonstrates how Thief VR is an opportunity to step into the boots of a Master Thief and embody what makes the franchise unique in a compelling new take by developer Maze Theory and publisher Vertigo Games, aided by the OG Thief creators at Eidos-Montréal. Takes a thief to make plans for a thief Every great Thief game includes an array of tools and challenges that naturally encourage avoiding combat using stealth, numerous solutions to any problem, and requiring close attention to your surroundings using all senses. It can be challenging at first, but taking your time can make it feel incredibly rewarding. Levels are fairly open and non-linear to support player agency—a trademark of the immersive sim genre. Allowing players to do what they want, not what they’re told, says Steven, is a staple in allowing their own unique narrative to emerge. Utilizing dark shadows to progress through darker plots, powerful, oppressive atmospheres, plus a bit of dry wit are all signature elements of Thief storytelling—and each aligns with the immersive simulation of VR. “The sense of presence VR provides makes the experience all the more intense and engaging,” says Steven. “The immediacy of being able to naturally use your head to watch your back as your hands pick locks with the help of haptic feedback, is as real as it gets to being in the City.” Darkness is a solo thief’s only ally. PS VR2 OLED lenses have a stronger, more natural contrast, giving a competitive advantage in the shadows. Next-gen sound integration helps players listen closely for danger. There’s a sense of tangible anticipation and intimacy created by sneaking around in the dark in VR —peeking around corners —before slipping in through a window with your actual head and hands. Feels like old times… Thief VR blends classic stealth gameplay with next-generation immersion. Players embody an up-and-coming thief named Magpie through the dystopian fantasy steampunk world known as the City. As Magpie, they will be encouraged to use their variety of tools, keen observation, and creativity to stealthily remain unseen from guard patrols as they infiltrate noble manors to steal ancient artifacts (and more?), while under the watchful eye of a familiar thief called Garret. Thief VR is made by fans for fans. Familiar ears will recognize the iconic Stephen Russell as Garrett, but there are plenty of other connections as well. For example, from a gameplay perspective, the stealth mechanics and engaging gameplay of Thief: The Dark Project (1998) and Thief II: The Metal Age (2000) were the main inspirations for the gameplay pillars of Thief VR. Together with Steven, we’re connecting Thief titles across time and console generations. Since joining Eidos-Montréal in 2008, his experience working on animation, cinematics, and, eventually, narrative design for Thief (2014) has been invaluable as the brand consultant for Vertigo and Maze Theory. He’s also kept a secret locked away in Thief’s VR history. “Towards the end of Thief (2014), Eidos-Montréal tried creating their own playable VR demo as part of Sony’s Project Morpheus, the first iteration of PlayStation VR”, Steven reveals. “Unfortunately, we weren’t particularly experienced in making VR back then, so the overall product ended up being a bit hard to play.” Since a great video game narrative is the result of the player and the protagonist feeling like one, VR has been and continues to be a natural choice for the franchise. We’re especially thrilled to have his help bringing Thief VR finally into the light of day, using the latest technology on PlayStation VR2. We’re not leaving without what we came here for Previous experience as a Thief isn’t necessary to feel like one yourself when playing Thief VR. Everyone is invited to become their own fully present Master Thief in a world created nearly 30 years ago. VR has unlocked a new level of the palpable tension that Thief games are known for. We’re looking forward to seeing how PS VR2 players get themselves in and out of suspenseful situations without getting caught starting December 4. Pre-orders are live now, and for a limited time, a 10% discount will be available.

Title: 16 must-play games on PlayStation Plus to horrify your Halloween Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:27 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/30/16-must-play-games-on-playstation-plus-to-horrify-your-halloween/ It should be no surprise that there’s a terrifying-yet-terrific variety of high-profile essentials and indie classics available on PlayStation Plus via your PS4 and PS5. And with the spooky season upon us it’s only right to dive into some devilish delights that can turn your Halloween – and any future fangs-givings – into a night to remember. Grab a warm beverage, and make sure your blood is suitably chilled before we begin… Play Video Silent Hill 2 (PS5) | Game Catalog For fans of… Tense and psychologically brutal survival horrors.Why you should play:As remakes go, Silent Hill 2 is among the best. It modernises elements of its gameplay and controls, and revamps the presentation of the PlayStation 2 original without losing any of its sinister atmosphere and heart-thumping challenge. If you didn’t fear getting lost in unknown mists before…well, this will change everything.Game modes:A taut single-player mode with multiple endings keeps you coming back to this reborn classic. Play Video Until Dawn (PS5) | Game Catalog For fans of…Slasher flicks with an all-star Hollywood cast, and branching narratives where your choices really do matter.Why you should play:Eight friends trapped on a remote mountain retreat with a mysterious killer. If that setup isn’t enough to hook you, then Until Dawn seals the deal by forcing you to make decisions that can change the lives of the unlucky eight. If someone dies, the game continues without them, leaving you to carry the weight of your actions for the rest of the story. Ruthless? Absolutely. Utterly compelling? Always. Game modes: While designed as a single-player game, it’s easy to bring friends into Until Dawn by passing the DualSense wireless controller to a friend each time another character becomes the focus. Play Video V Rising | Game Catalog For fans of…Gothic open worlds, where you can indulge your action-packed, aristocratic vampire fantasy. Why you should play:If you ever wanted to become vampire royalty, then Stunlock Studios’ engaging blend of action role-playing and empire building should satisfy that moonlit craving. It’s not just about hard fought battles of blood, and skulking in the shadows to quench your weakened vampire’s thirst, but also rebuilding and personalizing your very own castle, complete with servants, treasure, and (of course) coffins.Game modes:You don’t have to wander the world of Vardoran alone. A flexible and vast online multiplayer mode lets you join forces with other human-controlled vampires – or go to war with them if your blood runs a little hotter. Play Video Alan Wake 2 | October Monthly Game (Available until Nov 3, 2025) For fans of…Twin Peaks-esque existential survival horror, where the meta narrative bleeds into the game’s main story.Why you should play:Surreal and darkly eldritch, Alan Wake 2 grabs you by the eyes and pulls you into a mind-bending adventure where reality is shaped by the horrors of our imagination. Between the dual protagonists of telepathic FBI agent Saga Anderson and trapped writer Alan Wake, you’re in for a nightmarish and gripping exploration of what it means to confront our own limitations. To say more would ruin the game’s many novel surprises.Game modes:With its focus on a nerve-wracking single-player, Alan Wake 2 rewards the game’s completion with a New Game Plus mode called The Final Draft, which features an expanded ending, along with a tweaked narrative, collectibles, and a new difficulty setting. Play Video Days Gone (PS4) | Game Catalog For fans of…Zombie style open worlds, where overwhelming odds are the order of the day. Oh, and bikes.Why you should play:A wild wilderness full of feral, flesh hungry Freakers, unpredictable weather, roving human gangs, and vicious animals? That’s what awaits you in this fast-paced, post-apocalyptic action-adventure, rife with explosive weapons, big set pieces and rip-roaring motorbikes. Game modes:Switching things up is the more action oriented Challenge Mode, which tests you to complete objectives under different conditions, such as defeating endless hordes. Play Video Dead by Daylight | Game Catalog For fans of…Terrifying yet fun multiplayer survival slasher romps.Why you should play:Don’t let Dead by Daylight’s seemingly simple hide and seek concept fool you – this 4vs1 asymmetrical multiplayer game captures the intense thrills of classic 80s monster movies. As four of you try to survive against one relentless killer, the procedurally generated environments ensure every run is brutally unpredictable.Game modes:Dead by Daylight’s bot-driven single-player is great for practicing, but its main online multiplayer is where the fun is, especially with friends. Look out for modifiers and variant modes like 2v8 and the darkness enveloping Lights Out. Play Video Outlast 2 | Game Catalog For fans of…Chilling survival horror, played via a Blair Witch-style found-footage perspective.Why you should play:Blending elements from both classic and modern horror films, Outlast 2 increases its tension by mostly removing the ability to fight back against its cultist antagonists. Combined with video camera style first-person perspective viewpoints, jump-scares and creepy flashbacks, this is a horror fan’s dream (…or nightmare, if you prefer).Game modes:Outlast 2 keeps its terror up close and personal with a finely honed single-player mode. Play Video Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2  | Game Catalog For fans of…One of the most iconic series going, but also those who like a little dark laughter with their slaughter.Why you should play:Virtual reality lends itself perfectly to horror, and what better setting for PlayStation VR2 than the macabre and ever disturbing animatronics world of Fazebear Entertainment? Tasks like managing food in the Pizzaplex and helping robotic performers prepare for their show might not sound scary, but believe me, in Five Nights it’s something that will haunt you forever.Game modes:While there’s no multiplayer mode, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 consists of 40 different minigames, with a variety of them only unlocked if others are completed first. Play Video Killer Frequency | Game Catalog For fans of…Puzzle-driven murder mysteries, soaked in the neon-lit 1980s.Why you should play:How many other games have you assume the role of a late-night radio talk-show host? But this isn’t just some drowsy dialogue with the denizens of Gallows Creek – they’re being hunted by an enigmatic killer and you’re they’re only hope. Every call can be the difference between life and death as you’re solving puzzles, gathering clues, and engaging in branching narrative with eccentric personalities.Game modes:The single-player mode features four different endings depending on how many callers you save and if certain characters survive, so there’s incentive for multiple playthroughs. Play Video The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan For fans of…Glossy and filmic branching narrative horror adventures.Why you should play:It’s not just the high quality production values which make Man of Medan so impressive. It refines the interactive drama genre into an enthralling paranormal horror where any of the five main characters can die. Your choices not only affect their fate, but their relationships, the main storyline, and how it ends, with intriguing premonitions of possible future events adding to the tension.Game modes:The single-player story mode is accompanied by Movie Night, a 2 to 5 player couch co-op which assigns a player to each character, and Shared Story for two online players. The Curator’s Cut also lets you see scenes through other characters’ perspectives, with new choices and scenes. Play Video Hello Neighbor | Game Catalog For fans of…Mischievous yet hair-raising stealth horrors.Why you should play:If you’ve ever wondered what your neighbors get up to, rest assured it’s not as mysterious as Mr Peterson’s attempts to stop you from discovering what’s in his basement. It’s easy to be caught off guard by the colourful visuals, but between the smart artificial intelligence of Peterson and the game’s reflective exploration of trauma, Hello Neighbor is a decidedly different type of scare.Game modes:Infiltrating Mr Peterson’s basement is a solitary affair, but a Friendly Mode makes it a bit easier. Resident Evil Director’s Cut / 2 / 3  | Premium Classics For fans of…Unadulterated and genre defining survival horror action.Why you should play:The unflinching franchise that became an instant classic. If you wanted to find out how Resident Evil began, there’s no better way than going back to the source of the fabled t-Virus. Flesh eating zombies, conspiracies and iconic characters – the first three titles of the series are fan favourites for a reason.Game modes:Resident Evil 2 features two single-player campaigns and several unlockable mini-game missions, such as The 4th Survivor and Tofu Survivor. Resident Evil 3 also has The Mercenaries – Operation: Mad Jackal, which is faster paced and more action heavy than the main mode.  Siren | Premium Classics For fans of…Deliberately paced ghost stories that will stay with you longer after you’ve finished them.Why you should play:Stealth goes hand in hand with survival horror, so this unnerving voyage to survive the cursed mountain village of Hanuda strongly emphasises its unique Sightjack ability to see through the eyes of the corpse-like Shibito. Observing yourself via your undead stalkers is deeply unsettling, uniquely heightening the anxiety.Game modes:Completing Siren earns you access to Time Attack mode, which challenges you to speed run the game, while a secret puzzle mode called Brain Cell Revival / Zuno is also unlockable by picking up the relevant in-game archive. Play Video Crow Country | Game Catalog For fans of…Old school survival horrors inspired by ‘90s PlayStation classics.Why you should play:Taking its lead from some of the older titles on this list, Crow Country offers the best of both worlds, with its well considered and traditional sense of game design and aesthetics, dipped with options for modern controls and camera movement. The result is a challenging and suitably sinister nod to what made the genre popular in the first place.Game modes:In contrast to its regular Survival mode, Exploration mode removes enemies from the game. Conversely, Murder of Crows mode ramps up the difficulty.

Title: Prepare for Resident Evil Requiem with a story recap from Capcom Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:00:54 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/10/29/prepare-for-resident-evil-requiem-with-a-story-recap-from-capcom/ We’re now just about four months out before Resident Evil Requiem arrives on February 27, and to celebrate, we’ve released a Road to Requiem video celebrating the history of the series, and opened pre-orders. Resident Evil Requiem Digital Deluxe Edition and pre-order details Plus, there’s a cool pre-order bonus featuring Grace’s Costume: Apocalypse. We also have a Deluxe Edition packed with extra content like 5 costumes including Grace’s Costume: Dimitrescu, 4 weapon skins, 2 screen filters, 2 charms, an audio pack, and additional files to find in-game. In Resident Evil Requiem, you’ll meet Grace Ashcroft, a new protagonist for the Resident Evil series. As an FBI agent, she possesses a sharp analytical mind that serves her well, yet she suddenly finds herself thrust into an extraordinary situation. You’ll also experience the series’ classic survival horror through combat, investigations, puzzles, and resource management. Gameplay allows you to freely switch between first and third-person views to face the horrors in a way that suits your playstyle. Even if you haven’t played a Resident Evil game before, you can jump right in, though long-time fans will notice plenty of familiar touches through the game. And on PlayStation 5, you’ll find yet another layer of immersion while playing thanks to the unique features of the DualSense controller such as its haptics and adaptive triggers. A Resident Evil series history To coincide with the start of Resident Evil Requiem pre-orders, we thought it fitting to talk a little about the history that Resident Evil has had with PlayStation. Mentioning everything would turn this blog post into a novel, because it’s quite lengthy.  So instead let me touch upon some key moments. It starts from the way beginning almost three decades ago when the original Resident Evil was released on PlayStation in 1996. At the time it became one of PlayStation’s most popular games ever! It featured Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine searching for their missing teammates, but they end up stumbling across an abandoned mansion. Things went wrong. Zombies arrived. Resident Evil made its namesake. The next entries Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 were also released initially on PlayStation in 1998 and 1999 respectively and brought the action directly to Raccoon City from the eyes of Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine.  Play Video When Resident Evil 4 was brought to PlayStation 2 in 2005, a special chapter called Separate Ways was added exclusively for the console. This allowed us to see Ada Wong’s side of the story during her own mission to research Los Illuminados. Moving forward in time, Resident Evil 7’s first demo was a timed PlayStation exclusive, and the Kitchen demo was released separately on PlayStation VR. This entry introduced Ethan Winters and the first-person perspective to the series. You could even play the entire game in PS VR as Ethan searched for his wife Mia.  Resident Evil Village continued Ethan’s story as he searched for his daughter Rose. Similar to some past demos, the Maiden demo was released as a timed exclusive for PlayStation where you played as one of the servant girls trying to escape Castle Dimitrescu. Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village are of course available now on PlayStation, alongside the reimagined remakes of Resident Evil 2, 3, and Resident Evil 4.We encourage you to experience these pivotal titles in the Resident Evil series for yourself if you’ve yet to have the chance. Resident Evil has had almost three decades worth of history with PlayStation, and it’s been fun taking a look back at some of those great moments. We’re happy to bring Resident Evil Requiem to PlayStation 5 on February 27, and we hope you’re looking forward to it. We definitely are.

Title: Wreckreation melds Burnout's anarchy with GTA Online's airborne marble runs, but it needs a lot more polish Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:47:15 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/wreckreation-melds-burnouts-anarchy-with-gta-onlines-airborne-marble-runs-but-it-needs-a-lot-more-polish It’s often pointless to wish a game series would come back once it’s been thrown on the great pile of dormant names. I try, and regularly fail, to stop myself yearning too forlornly for a new Midnight Club, a new Motorstorm, or a new Burnout. Mostly because it means that when a game like Wreckreation comes along, there’s a temptation to go into it with lofty expectations inflated by a rose-tinted longing for something the game more than likely isn’t. Despite drawing plenty of elements from the anarchic arcade racer and the Criterion credentials of devs Three Fields Entertainment, Wreckreation isn’t Burnout, coming home after all these years getting takedowns in the wilderness. Read more

Title: The Outer Worlds 2's faction writing falls short of Fallout: New Vegas, and how it handles the powerful is key Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:27:42 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-outer-worlds-2s-faction-writing-falls-short-of-fallout-new-vegas-and-how-it-handles-the-powerful-is-key Warning: Spoilers for Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds 2 lie ahead. Fallout: New Vegas has been an elephant in the room when it comes to my experience playing The Outer Worlds 2. Game director Brandon Adler and creative director Leonard Boyarsky have respectively called it a "natural comparison" and a "touchstone" in their latest game’s development. "It had a lot of the elements that we knew we wanted to push forward: the deeper RPG, the more omnipresent factions and how they fit into the world, the type of open story that we wanted to tell, and even just the exploration of the world itself," Adler told GamesRadar back in August. "We even have a bunch of people at the studio that have already worked on [New Vegas]. It just really matched the values that we were trying to hit on this next game." Read more

Title: Europa Universalis 5 review Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:14 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/europa-universalis-5-review Europa Universalis 5 is a forever game. Insofar as you might be able to play this grand historical strategy forever, but also because - my god - it takes forever to play. After a mere 45 hours of conniving, trading, battling, and scratching my head at menus, I have just about scraped my way through 150 years of Neapolitan history. I have yet to come across a single pizza with buffalo mozzarella on it, but there are approximately 250 years left to find one. This is the blessing and curse of a typically dense playthrough of Europa Universalis. Paradox's trademark blend of intricate geopolitical clockwork, hands-tied confusion, and "one more year" compulsion is all here. You just need to set aside a few centuries to enjoy it. Read more

Title: Master Of Command is a gunpowdery Total War alternative that narrows the focus to armies and real-time battles Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:52:41 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/master-of-command-is-a-gunpowdery-total-war-alternative-that-narrows-the-focus-to-armies-and-real-time-battles My dearest Hedwig, I write to you from the churning battlefields of King Friedrich II's campaign to reinforce Silesia against the lurking Gallic aggressor. I regret to inform you that the French Hussars are kicking our Hussarses. We just engaged what our scouts from the 17th Pop-Up Tutorial Squadron promised was a "light" patrol of ill-trained musketmen and cavalry, just outside Hildesheim. French equestrians appear to be made of different stuff than our Prussian chargers. They cleave through our Landmiltz like wheat. Meanwhile, our horseguys can't take a single bayonet to the gaskin without turning for home. Read more

Title: Speedrunner event Games Done Queer kicks off today, raising funds for LGBTQ+ legal aid by lighting Diddy Kong's butt on fire Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:22:50 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/speedrunner-event-games-done-queer-kicks-off-today-raising-funds-for-lgbtq-legal-aid-by-lighting-diddy-kongs-butt-on-fire Brethren! Cease your prattling and pick up your GameCube controllers. It is time to start playing Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem at an unhealthy velocity, while funding lawyers to uphold the legal rights of LGBTQ+ people in the USA. Read more