Title: The Internet Loves Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s Biddy Blas And The Alien’s Actor Is ‘Overwhelmed’ But Thankful Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:40:28 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/the-internet-loves-star-wars-galactic-racers-biddy-blas-and-the-aliens-actor-is-overwhelmed-but-thankful-2000746042 Scrib doon, pookie pookie, ding dong

Title: GTA 5 Is Getting Yanked From PlayStation Plus Right Before GTA VI Launches Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:48 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/gta-5-leaving-playstation-plus-gta-6-november-2000746022 You've got a little more than a month to check it out before it's gone

Title: Something About Tom Cruise Meeting Attack On Titan’s Eren Yeager Feels So Wrong, Yet So Right Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:00:17 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/something-about-tom-cruise-meeting-eren-yeager-feels-so-wrong-yet-so-right-2000746011 I haven't seen Cruise have this much onscreen chemistry with someone since Edge of Tomorrow

Title: October’s PlayStation Plus Catalog Is One Of The Service’s Best Months In A Long Time Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/octobers-playstation-plus-catalog-is-one-of-the-services-best-months-in-a-long-time-2000746001 Mafia: The Old Country, Mycopunk, and the return of Horizon Forbidden West, plus Dino Crisis 2 for Premium subscribers

Title: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Previews Say Streamlined Controls And Other Improvements Have Breathed New Life Into A Classic Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:21 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-breathes-quality-of-life-into-the-ocarina-of-time-remake-2000745964 Hands-on previews praise Nintendo for adding modern conventions

Title: Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:41:21 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/monopoly-go-the-simpsons-crossover-details Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more

Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more

Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more

Title: A Sentient Snowman Is (Surprisingly) My Favorite Part Of This RPG Remake Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:11:55 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-sentient-snowman-is-surprisingly-my-favorite-part-of-this-rpg-remake/ At this year's New York Comic Con, I met with Square Enix to check out two of its upcoming RPG projects. One was Final Fantasy VII Revelation, a game firmly planted in the modern era of video games with top-of-the-line visuals and all the trimmings of a AAA, big-budget game.  The other was Romancing Saga 3: Destinies United, a remake of a classic turn-based RPG from the mid-1990s. At first glance, the remake's updated visuals and faster gameplay are easily apparent draws for newer players, but that doesn't change that this game is built around the core of the original Romancing Saga 3, an RPG that calls back to a bygone era for the genre. Remaking a classic like this is a balancing act, but based on my brief time playing the game, it seems like Square Enix is on track to unite the best aspects of the two wildly different eras of RPGs.  Flurry the snowman A Flurry of action The demo takes place in Gwayne's Den, the home of a massive dragon terrorizing the nearby Louv Peninsula. I take control of party leader Khalid and head down the mountain path, where I spot an enemy not paying attention to my approach. By sneaking up to the foe and pressing X, I can stealthily swing my sword at it, and, if I connect, I launch a Preemptive Strike--this starts the ensuing battle with every enemy having lost a bit of their hit points. It's not a massive chunk of health, so I didn't feel too bad if the enemy proved difficult to sneak up on, but the head start always felt good when I did pull it off.  Battles play out in classic turn-based style, with a turn-order indicator situated at the top of the screen. Most of my party is ready for battle, with leader Khalid, fairy Peony, fighter Ellen, and masked swordsman Robin sporting a full kit of weapons and abilities. There's a fifth party member, Flurry the actual snowman, who's underpowered compared to the rest, but it still packs a wallop with its punches.  Also, just to make clear what I said just now: Yes, Flurry is an honest-to-goodness snowman, its body made of a small orb of white snow on top of a larger orb of white snow. It can punch, they can cast spells, and it quickly became one of my favorite parts of the demo. I need to learn more about Flurry. Each party member brought a different battle approach to the table, and it was fun figuring out each character's nuances. Khalid is a standard swordsman with water-based attacks who fared well against the Draconian enemy, while Ellen's electric-charged punches and kicks made her the best option for direct damage. The Glimmer mechanic in action Always a Glimmer a hope One of the unique traits to this battle system is the Glimmer mechanic, which sometimes replaces a chosen ability with a similar and more powerful ability. For example, I chose the basic Spear Attack ability for Peony, only for a lightbulb symbol to appear over her head, followed by a new Giant Swing attack. What's more, I gained access to Giant Swing for the remainder of the demo, and it proved valuable in the later boss fight.  While the idea of randomly receiving buffed abilities through Glimmers isn't always convenient, I do like the concept, as a well-timed Glimmer can help turn the tide of a lost battle with the new ability it unlocks. Also, when the light bulb does appear, the jolt of excitement in the discovery of a new ability is pretty cool. Romancing Saga 3 also uses a formation system, where party members can be positioned in particular ways. Placement on the battlefield matters during a fight, as some attacks can score multiple hits by moving in a straight horizontal or vertical line, while others are area-of-effect attacks that damage everyone standing in the danger zone.  I like this wrinkle to the turn-based scheme--not only does it deepen the complexity of combat, but it gives me an extra bit of agency in terms of how to position my characters best for battle and rewards me for thinking beyond just how my party can attack or defend. This means that the remake doesn't follow the traditional "weaker characters in the back, stronger in the front" format seen in a lot of RPGs either, as the vertical-line attacks can reach the back row with no issue. It's not exactly novel, but it helps the remake stand out against its modern contemporaries. The demo offered a few formation examples, from a straight horizontal line to one resembling the five sides of a six-sided die, and I wonder what other formations the game will have in store.  Formations Gwayne Over Eventually, I get to the bottom of the pit, and I find Gwayne, a black dragon with massive wings laying on top of a pile of gold and treasures. He's a Smaug … sorry, smug individual, goading my team with insults until it's time for battle. Gwayne is one tough customer, with attacks that hit multiple party members at a time, along with an energy bolt move that damaged Khalid for one-third of his total HP.  However, I had one more trick up my sleeve: Overdrives, which pair two of my party members together for a single attack that inflicts big damage. The Overdrive meter at the bottom of the screen charges as I deal damage, and eventually I can activate it to send two of my party members in for an attack at once.  I saw Khalid pair with Ellen, Ellen with Peony, and Robin with Flurry before the battle was over, and each one added a little more excitement to the fight. Eventually, Gwayne was felled, Khalid picked up what looked like a scale from the ground in front of the treasure cache, and the demo was over. Romancing Saga 3: Destinies United offers classic turn-based RPG gameplay from a long-gone era, but does so with enough modern tune-ups that it feels like it can fit right in with the current role-playing offerings. Then again, not many of those other games have a fighting snowman, so perhaps standing out from the rest of the RPG pack will be snow problem.  We'll find out when Romancing Saga 3: Destinies United launches in February for PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Title: Epic Is Overhauling Its Anti-Cheat So That Fortnite Can Finally Come To A New Platform Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:43:31 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/epic-is-overhauling-its-anti-cheat-so-that-fortnite-can-finally-come-to-a-new-platform/ Thanks to devices such as the Steam Deck and Steam Machine, as well as the ongoing issues with Windows, gaming on Linux looks a lot more attractive over the last few years. Its biggest hurdle is still multiplayer games and their anti-cheat systems, but Epic Games is committed to bringing one of the biggest around to the operating system soon. Epic Games has announced that it is working on a Linux version for Fortnite. It's going to act as a test for Epic's overhaul of EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat), its solution to those developing multiplayer games in Unreal Engine to prevent cheating (most recently used in Gears of War: E-Day). Epic says that it has offered Linux support for its current version of EAC, but that most developers (itself included) opted not to use it and instead omit Linux support entirely because of its inability to be as protective as its Windows version. A native rebuild of EAC, that doesn't require translation layers such as Proton, would help Epic bring the software up to par with Windows, at which point it would be comfortable finally releasing a native Linux version of Fortnite. In a blog post, Epic says that once it has reached this stage, it will make this available to other developers, too. "We are also planning to pilot EAC Linux v2 in Fortnite first, where we’ll test it in a live environment and refine it based on what we learn. Once we’ve validated EAC v2’s effectiveness, we’ll make it available to more game developers so they can bring their multiplayer games to Linux players too." Epic hasn't shared a timeline for when it expects Fortnite on Linux, but does say that its pilot program will be available through its new Epic Game Store launcher. Announced at the same time, Epic has decided to follow through with its commitment to AI-developed software earlier this week, with the new launcher labelled as "vibe coded" because "programming is hard". This version is still in preview and lacks all of the features currently on the main version of the store launcher, but Epic says that it is already seeing some speed improvements (even if they're just a few seconds here or there). That might be too steep a price to pay depending on your appetite for linking your credit card details to an app that is being iterated on without much (or any) human intervention. And it's already led to some strange bugs that certainly would've been caught without being rushed into the hands of users. https://bsky.app/profile/papapishu.bsky.social/post/3mxtzp6xtwc2u Earlier this week Epic Games reportedly delayed a Star Wars/ Marvel crossover title as the company pivots towards an "AI-first" production model that does away with "hand-written code."

Title: Xbox Survey About Exclusives Includes A Nuclear Strategy, But Wait Just A Minute Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:26:54 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-survey-about-exclusives-includes-a-nuclear-strategy-but-wait-just-a-minute/ Microsoft is reportedly surveying a subset of Xbox users about changing its plans for exclusive games going forward--possibly in a big way--and that's no surprise given Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has alluded to changes to the exclusivity strategy in the future. At the same time, a survey like this is not necessarily indicative of anything beyond Microsoft conducting research. After all, there is an entire team at Xbox called Xbox Research that ... researches all manner of things, and the results of that research doesn't always lead to changes in the marketplace. Windows Central reports that a new survey was issued to some Xbox Insiders this week, and the site confirmed the survey to be real. The survey asks how members might feel about the totally nuclear option of making all Xbox-developed games except Call of Duty exclusive to Xbox on console. "Imagine it was announced that all future title releases from every Xbox-developed gaming franchise except Call of Duty will be console-exclusive to Xbox," the survey asks. It goes on: "For Minecraft only, existing titles would no longer be available for purchase on PlayStation or Nintendo consoles and would not receive any new content updates. However, there is no impact to any of the existing titles or content you already own. Nothing changes on PC with this announcement." The survey asks respondents to say in this scenario, where they would be most likely to play any of the exclusive content. The choices are: On an existing Xbox I own On a new Xbox Series X|S I would decide to purchase On a PC I would skip playing because it would now be unavailable on my preferred console Something else Not interested in playing the exclusive content Another page of the survey specifically asks about Fallout, polling users about how they would feel if future Fallout games would be console-exclusive to Xbox, and with nothing changing at all on PC. Windows Central reported that the survey also asked these same questions about The Elder Scrolls, Doom, Physint, Diablo, and Minecraft. In a memo to staff, Sharma and Xbox boss Matt Booty said they will “re-evaluate” the approach to exclusivity, which could mean a lot of things. Surveying fans is likely connected to this endeavor. Fans have called on Microsoft to return to exclusive games, but it remains to be seen if that will happen. Sharma and Booty also said they will consider changing things up in regards to “windowing,” which followed on from a report that said some other games beyond Call of Duty titles could be kept out of Game Pass at launch and for a period of time, similar to how movies are only available in theaters at first before coming to digital and streaming. The so-called nuclear option of making all non-Call of Duty first-party games exclusive to Xbox on console would indeed be a bonafide return to exclusivity, but it also seems quite unlikely given how much money Microsoft could miss out on. At the same time, Sharma has pledged to fans that that Xbox needs exclusives to return to growth as part of the big Xbox "reset." A survey like this offers an inherently hypothetical scenario, and it could simply be part of Microsoft's fact-finding mission to get a pulse of the fanbase. It would be an entirely different thing for Microsoft to commit to exclusives in this way and invest meaningfully to do so. Sharma's other efforts so far as the new Xbox CEO have included mass layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations. She has also said Microsoft's big bet on Game Pass did not work.

Title: GTA 6 Reviews: When They Could Be Released Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:53:45 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-reviews-when-they-could-be-released/ Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on November 19, but when will you be able to read reviews? According to historical precedent and a new report, reviews for the open-world crime game should be available before launch. Insider Gaming reported that reviews for GTA 6 will be posted at some point before November 19, but the exact timing is unknown for now. According to insider NateTheHate, Rockstar will send copies of GTA 6 to reviewers before the end of October, so any time now, seemingly. A scene from GTA 6. What history tells us The last GTA game, GTA 5, was released on September 17, 2013, and reviews for the game were published starting on September 16. For Rockstar's next game, 2018's Red Dead Redemption II, reviews also went live one day prior to release. This doesn't necessarily mean Rockstar will follow the same playbook for GTA 6, however. Nothing is confirmed at this stage. GTA 6 launches on November 19--unless it's delayed again--for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It's expected to be the biggest game of 2026 and maybe all time, and it's reportedly on pace to earn $2 billion in revenue before launch. A lot of new details about GTA 6 recently came to light, including how the game originally had a bigger scope and could have launched sooner, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick’s response to a big delay, and the absurd amount of detail in the game. We also learned that GTA 6 did not in fact cost $1.5 billion to make and that an entire studio was spun up to create NPCs. Rockstar also discussed how its GTA 6 realism experiment began with beer and sandwiches and that the studio says it won’t need another eight years to release its next game. Beyond all of this, Rockstar reacted to the game's high-profile hack in 2022.

Title: The History of Vision in Marvel Video Games Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-history-of-vision-in-marvel-video-games/ From classic arcade games to LEGO Marvel and Marvel Snap, Vision has been part of gaming history for decades. We're breaking down his biggest video game appearances ahead of Marvel's VisionQuest.

Title: 2026 GOTY Contender Officially Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:56:38 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/007-first-light-nintendo-switch-2-release-date-price-confirmed-preorder/ After several delays, young James Bond adventure 007 First Light finally has a firm release date for Nintendo Switch 2. The new release date follows months of uncertainty for the 007 game, which was released on consoles and PC back in May. Players on Switch 2 can expect to gallivant around the world while on the go with Nintendo's latest hardware starting March 18, 2027. And they'll get a GoldenEye-themed mea culpa for the long wait, developer IO Interactive announced Wednesday.

Title: Total War Fans Blast New Remaster Over Bugs, AI Accusations Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:29:56 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/total-war-shogun-2-complete-edition/ Sega and Creative Assembly's new release of Total War: Shogun 2 promised strategy fans an "updated, enhanced, and complete version of the grand strategy classic." But fans of the Total War franchise are ripping the so-called Complete Edition rerelease of Shogun 2 on Steam over bugs and accusations of generative AI-enhanced visuals that have turned the game's graphics into wonky hallucinations.

Title: GTA 6 Leaks, Epic's AI Woes, No Man's Sky Mobile and the Best AAA of the Year... Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:01:39 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/video/gta-6-leaks-epic-s-ai-woes-no-man-s-sky-mobile-and-the-best-aaa-of-the-year/ This week on Point It Out! We discuss the unfolding news around the GTA 6 Cyberleek leaks, a gaming favorite going to mobile and the sneaky favorite for AAA game of the year.

Title: Xbox Officially Announces New Xbox Nano Controller Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:14:03 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/xbox-nano-controller-portable-price-reveal/ While console hardware prices keep going up, Xbox is offering a cheaper hardware alternative with the new Xbox Nano controller.

Title: Soulslikes Don't Work in First-Person — Yet Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:16 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/valor-mortis-soulslike-first-person-pov/ Now that I’ve spent some time fighting the plagued soldiers of Napoleon’s army in Valor Mortis, I’m not sold on its first-person Soulslike bona fides. The difficulty is there, as is the annoying “lose your XP on death” mechanic. But it doesn’t quite translate that distinct combat experience to first-person, and instead shows the limitations of such an endeavor.

Title: Rally Up: ‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Launches on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:46 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-gears-of-war-e-day/ Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge on GeForce NOW this week, bringing Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago’s first fight against the Locust Horde to the cloud with GeForce RTX-powered performance. A new way to join the action is also coming: Fire TV users will soon be able to purchase GeForce NOW memberships directly through Amazon, creating a more seamless path from device setup to gameplay. Keep an eye out for availability in the coming weeks. There’s more in store this GFN Thursday, with the cloud serving up 10 games, including seven new releases. Emergence Day Is Here Gears of War: E-Day is now streaming on GeForce NOW following its global release on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Set 14 years before the original Gears of War, the prequel follows Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as they confront the terrifying arrival of the Locust Horde on Emergence Day. The series’ brutal combat, desperate survival and larger-than-life action return with a new origin story for the legendary partnership. Ultimate members can take on the Horde with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, plus technologies including NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex. From campaign missions to cooperative and competitive modes, GeForce NOW keeps the fight ready across low-power laptops, Macs, mobile devices, handhelds, Firefox and other browsers, and more — no massive downloads or expensive gaming rig required. New on the Cloud Menu Members can look forward to the following games joining the GeForce NOW library this week: Gears of War: E-Day (New release on Steam and Xbox, Oct. 6), available on Game Pass STAR WARS: Galactic Racer (New release on Steam, Oct. 6) Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Forever Ago (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Order of the Sinking Star (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Silver Pines (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Permafrost (New release on Steam, Oct. 9) Graveyard Keeper 2 (Steam) Solasta II (Steam) Tyr (Steam) The Xbox version of Dune: Awakening didn’t join GeForce NOW in September as previously shared. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates on game availability. Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they are released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. Gamers who want to test out high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more. What’s on the play list this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Fall Into 25 New Games on GeForce NOW This October Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:54 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-october-2026-games-list/ Spooky season is streaming in. Alongside falling leaves, pumpkin spice and everything nice, 25 new games are joining GeForce NOW throughout October, including six ready to play this week. From a new CONTROL Resonant reward for Performance and Ultimate members to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered joining the cloud, this GFN Thursday is packed with fresh reasons to play. Claim Rewards A new reward from a world gone sideways. CONTROL Resonant is streaming from the cloud for GeForce NOW Performance and Ultimate members. Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation as Dylan Faden harnesses extraordinary powers to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden. Performance and Ultimate members can claim the Third Ice Baseball Cap reward for CONTROL Resonant. After claiming the reward code, launch the Steam or Epic Games Store version of CONTROL Resonant, select “Options” from the main menu, navigate to “Gameplay” and choose “Enter Redeem Code.” The reward can be equipped after completing Act 1. Cap it off: Claim the reward from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11:59 p.m. PT, before it slips into another dimension. The White Wolf Rides Again The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launched Tuesday, Sept. 29, and is now streaming for Performance and Ultimate members. Follow the iconic tale of Geralt of Rivia, a monster slayer for hire, as he tracks down the Child of Prophecy in a war-torn, monster-infested open world. The remastered adventure brings Geralt’s beloved world back at refreshed specs across nearly any device. GeForce NOW handles the rendering, downloads and storage in the cloud, so there’s no expensive hardware upgrade or lengthy install standing between the trail and the next contract. Ultimate members can take the Continent further with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud — high-end horsepower worthy of the White Wolf, with no local hardware upgrade required. In addition, members can look for the following titles streaming this week: Minecraft Dungeons II (New release on Xbox, Sept. 29), available on Game Pass Nivalis Nights (New release on Steam, Sept. 29) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered (New release on Battle.net and Xbox Play Anywhere, Sept. 29), available on Microsoft Store Bookshop Simulator (Steam) Megastore: Tidy Up Together (Steam) Planet Coaster 2 (Xbox), available on Game Pass And look forward to the games coming throughout October: Gears of War: E-Day (New release on Steam, Oct. 6) STAR WARS: Galactic Racer (New release on Steam, Oct. 6) Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Order of the Sinking Star (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Silver Pines (New release on Steam, Oct. 8) Permafrost (New release on Steam, Oct. 9) Deep Dish Dungeon (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Planet Zoo 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Valor Mortis (New release on Steam, Oct. 13) Among the Trolls (New release on Steam, Oct. 14) over the hill (New release on Steam, Oct. 14) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (New release on Steam, Oct. 14) Beyond These Stars (New release on Steam, Oct. 16) Tenebris Somnia (New release on Steam, Oct. 16) Dimraeth (Steam) Graveyard Keeper 2 (Steam) Solasta II (Steam) Tyr (Steam) More from September In addition to the games announced last month, 11 more joined the GeForce NOW library. The Blood of Dawnwalker (GOG.com) Death Stranding Director’s Cut (Epic Games Store) DragonSword: Awakening (Steam) Dune: Awakening (Xbox) Everything Is Crab (Steam) LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Steam) Over the Top: WWI (Steam) Roadside Research (Steam) RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Xbox) Stick It to the Stickman (Steam) Wild West Pioneers (Steam) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they are released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. Gamers who want to test out high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to try GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming with the latest releases, then level up for more. What’s on the playlist this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Contain the Chaos: ‘CONTROL Resonant’ Launches on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:36 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-control-resonant/ A warped Manhattan is waiting in the cloud this week. Remedy Entertainment’s CONTROL Resonant brings Dylan Faden’s extraordinary abilities and a paranatural crisis to GeForce NOW at launch. With the release comes the final days of the CONTROL Resonant Ultimate Membership Bundle. Purchase a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership through Sunday, Sept. 27, and receive CONTROL Resonant at no additional cost. GeForce NOW support is coming soon to Googlebooks, a new category of laptops bringing together the best of ChromeOS and Android. To top it off, DragonSword: Awakening leads nine new games this week, bringing an anime-style open world to supported devices. Take Control on the Cloud Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in Remedy Entertainment’s CONTROL Resonant. Harness Dylan Faden’s extraordinary abilities to battle the Hiss, the Mold and other reality-bending threats while searching for his sister, Federal Bureau of CONTROL Director Jesse Faden. Dylan must master his new powers and the ever-changing forms of the Aberrant, his paranatural melee weapon, to face a cosmic threat that has escaped the Oldest House and swept through the city. Ultimate members can stream the next chapter of the CONTROL franchise with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, including NVIDIA DLSS 4, ray tracing, NVIDIA Reflex and Cinematic Quality Streaming technologies, with up to 5K high dynamic range on supported devices. Skip the 100GB local install and expensive PC upgrades, and step into the chaos the moment the mission begins. The clock is ticking: the CONTROL Resonant Ultimate Membership Bundle ends Sunday, Sept. 27. Cloud Gaming Meets Googlebooks GeForce NOW support is coming soon to Googlebooks — Google’s new category of laptops, and the first designed for Gemini Intelligence. Googlebook is crafted with premium materials for powerful performance. Secure by design, its Titan C chip and multigrade protection keep viruses out and hackers away. It also lets users jump from phone to laptop without skipping a beat, and access files and apps from phones directly on the laptop. As Googlebooks begin rolling out this fall, GeForce NOW support will bring the cloud gaming library to the new laptop category, making it possible to stream the latest PC games with GeForce RTX-powered performance — and without local installs. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW social channels for more availability details later this year. Awaken the Dragon Sword A dragon has awakened after 60 years, and the legacy of six heroes waits to be uncovered. Hound13’s DragonSword: Awakening transports players to the radiant, anime-style continent of Orbis, where Lute’s journey to become the hero known as the Dragon Sword begins. Explore meadows, secret cellars, deep seas, caves and dungeons alongside trusted allies and collectible Familiars. Build a team from 19 heroes, stack Status Ailments with Active Skills and chain Signal Skills into spectacular tag-team combos. Each character carries a story of their own to uncover along the way. The journey travels across supported devices, including Steam Decks, Firefox browsers and Amazon Fire TV devices, making players ready for the next adventure in Orbis. The Dragon Sword awaits. In addition, members can look for the following games joining the cloud this week: Dune: Awakening (New release on Xbox, Sept. 22, available on Game Pass) Stick It to the Stickman (New release on Steam, Sept. 23) CONTROL Resonant (New release on Steam, Sept. 24) Wild West Pioneers (New release on Steam, Sept. 25) DragonSword: Awakening (Steam) Everything Is Crab (Steam) LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Steam) Over the Top: WWI (Steam) Roadside Research (Steam) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they’re released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates to announced titles. Those new to GeForce NOW can start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Better yet, the cost of a day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to level up with GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming. Which cloud-bound adventure is calling this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Cute Critters Come to the Cloud: ‘Aniimo’ Launches on GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:55 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-aniimo/ A new creature-catching adventure is ready to stream from the cloud this week. Pawprint Studio’s Aniimo arrives on GeForce NOW at launch, inviting gamers to explore the vibrant continent of Idyll across supported devices. Also this week, 007 First Light receives a path-tracing update on GeForce NOW, alongside a smashing limited-time Deluxe Edition sale on Steam and Epic Games Store. Gaijin Network’s fractured-multiverse action game Active Matter and Annapurna Interactive’s acclaimed space mystery Outer Wilds are also among 11 new titles joining the cloud this week. Explore Idyll With the Cutest Companions The path to Idyll begins now. Aniimo is a free-to-play, open-world creature-catching role-playing game where every creature encountered can become a companion. Catch Aniimo with Aniipods, then Twine with them to take on their form and use unique skills to solve puzzles, win battles and overcome challenges. Glide, dive and burrow across Idyll, then return to a personal RV to build a warm, interactive Homeland alongside Aniimo companions. Stream Aniimo on a Steam Deck, in the newly supported Firefox browser and across any other supported devices — without waiting through its 45GB download or making room in local storage. There’s always room in the Homeland for one more Aniimo. Choose Your Path Licensed to render. In the critically acclaimed, multimillion-selling 007 First Light, follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6’s training program, and discover a reimagined origin story of the world’s most famous spy. Incorporating IO Interactive’s signature stealth gameplay with world-class Bond action, players can embark on missions in breathtaking locations around the globe, drive iconic vehicles and dive into a cinematic adventure in pursuit of a rogue agent who’s always one step ahead. Path tracing has now been added to 007 First Light, introducing extra-detailed lighting, shadows and reflections, making its levels and set pieces even more cinematic, immersive and realistic. And NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction ensures the fidelity, clarity and accuracy of these additions are at their absolute best. Ultimate members can stream with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance, with up to 5K high dynamic range and cinematic-quality streaming. DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and Dynamic Frame Generation accelerate frame rates and enhance image quality. A limited-time opportunity awaits: the 007 First Light Deluxe Edition is on sale on Steam from Sept. 15-29 and on Epic Games Store from Sept. 3-18. The mission is on sale. The getaway car is in the cloud. Matter of Time Gaijin’s Active Matter, a realistic military shooter set in a fractured multiverse, has launched on GeForce NOW. As an operative stuck in a time loop, join dangerous raids for loot or intense player vs. player battles. Fight against rivals from other timelines, survive physics-breaking anomalies and try to stay alive. Harvest active matter, gather loot and extract to a safe place before the whole zone ceases to exist. Ultimate members can take on each raid with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud, delivering high frame rates, advanced graphics features and low latency across supported devices. The zone won’t wait — and neither does the next loop. Let’s Get Loopy Every loop holds another secret. Outer Wilds joins the GeForce NOW library this week. As the newest recruit of Outer Wilds Ventures, search for answers across a strange, ever-changing solar system trapped in an endless time loop. Gamers can trace mysterious signals, decipher alien writing and discover hidden locations before an underground city is swallowed by sand or a planet crumbles beneath their feet. There’s even more to stream this week: Active Matter (New release on Steam and Gaijin, Sept. 15) Aniimo (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) RuneScape: Dragonwilds (New release on Xbox, Sept. 15, available on Game Pass) Train Sim World 7 (New release on Steam, Sept. 15) The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 (New release on Steam, Sept. 17) The Blood of Dawnwalker (GOG.com) Mixtape (Steam) Neon White (Steam) Outer Wilds (Steam) Stray (Steam) What Remains of Edith Finch (Steam) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after they’re released and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates to announced titles. Ready to take this week’s new games for a spin? Start with a day pass to try premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. Even better, the cost of the day pass can be applied toward a first monthly membership — making it easy to level up with GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming. What’s on the playlist this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Boots on the Ground: ‘WARDOGS’ Goes All Out on GeForce NOW at Early-Access Launch Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:18 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-wardogs/ Gear up: The latest PC games and major updates are ready to play on GeForce NOW this week. WARDOGS drops onto the cloud at early-access launch, alongside the Valheim 1.0 Deep North update and Bus Simulator 27 — part of nine new titles joining the cloud. The newest PC releases can demand serious hardware, storage space and upgrade budgets. GeForce NOW puts GeForce RTX-powered performance in the cloud, so members can jump into the newest titles across supported devices without needing expensive PC upgrades to keep up. From a 100-player tactical firefight to a frozen Viking frontier and a growing bus empire, every adventure is ready when members are — no downloads or storage management required. Who Let the ‘WARDOGS’ Out?   Take on the Control Zone: WARDOGS launches on GeForce NOW today, bringing BULKHEAD’s large-scale tactical first-person shooter to the cloud at early-access launch. Up to 100 players across three teams battle to control randomized zones in a large-scale military sandbox, where tactical gunplay, combined-arms combat, building and destruction can change the course of a match. There’s no single route to victory. Outfit a loadout, coordinate a squad, fortify a strategic position or take the fight to the enemy in vehicles. Every team play action earns cash, giving players more ways to invest in gear and vehicles that can turn the tide. Ultimate members can stream the fight with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud for a tactical advantage. Pick up the battle across supported devices without waiting on a huge game install or clearing local storage first. Ice, Ice in the Deep North, Baby Sharpen the axes and raise the shields – Valheim has left early access with its 1.0 update, letting members stream the final biome in Iron Gate’s Viking survival saga through Steam and Xbox Store.  Set sail for the Deep North, a frozen frontier filled with new enemies to face, weapons to craft and strongholds to build before the cold closes in. The 1.0 launch also arrives alongside new platform versions with full crossplay support, making it easier to rally the clan. Whether returning to a long-running world on a PC or Mac or beginning a fresh voyage on a Steam Deck or Amazon Fire TV Stick, members can head to the Deep North across supported devices without waiting for downloads. The Wheels on the Bus Go ‘Round in the Cloud The route to the top starts here. Hop into the driver’s seat. Bus Simulator 27 is now streaming from GeForce NOW.  Drive a fleet of more than 45 officially licensed buses from 13 manufacturers through Felicia Bay, a sunny region with two cities, 20 districts and a full day-and-night cycle. Build routes, manage timetables and grow a successful bus company in Story, Career or Sandbox mode. And there’s even more to stream from the GeForce NOW library this week: Bus Simulator 27 (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Halloween: The Game (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Honeycomb: The World Beyond (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Wanderburg (New release on Steam, Sept. 8) Shroom and Gloom (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) Train Sim World 7 – Advanced Access (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) WARDOGS (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) Welcome to Elderfield (New release on Steam, Sept. 10) Death Stranding Director’s Cut (Epic Games Store) Dates listed above reflect when games are released on their respective stores. GeForce NOW availability may vary, as games are onboarded after release and added throughout the week. Keep an eye on GeForce NOW channels and GFN Thursdays for availability updates on announced titles. One GFN community member recently returned after six years, saying NVIDIA DLSS 5 technology renewed their interest in GeForce NOW cloud gaming. Ready to try it out, too? Start with a day pass to test premium cloud gaming before committing to a membership. For those who decide to keep playing, the cost can be applied toward their first monthly membership. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk and more Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:30:18 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/14/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-october-mafia-the-old-country-horizon-forbidden-west-mycopunk-and-more/ This month, descend into the criminal underworld of early 20th-century Sicily in Mafia: The Old Country, brave a deadly frontier filled with awe-inspiring machines in Horizon Forbidden West, or take on hordes of fungal enemies with an outrageous arsenal of futuristic weaponry in the fast-paced co-op action Mycopunk, releasing day one into October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium welcomes Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. The full lineup will be available to play from October 20, unless otherwise noted. And with spooky season upon us, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy a selection of exclusive offers as part of our Horrorfest celebrations. Find the full rundown at the bottom of this post.  PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mafia: The Old Country | PS5 Uncover the origins of organized crime in this gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure set during a dangerous, unforgiving era. This thrilling narrative is brought to life by stunning visuals, cinematic storytelling and the authentic realism that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for. Enzo’s story unfolds in a time when skill with a stiletto blade was a deadly asset, a lupara sawed-off shotgun was a go-to firearm, murderous vendettas raged for decades, and mafiosi patrolled their protection rackets on foot, horseback or behind the wheel of turn-of-the-century motorcars. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Horizon Forbidden West | PS5, PS4 Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats. Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon. Reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past – all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a seemingly undefeatable new enemy. *PlayStation Plus re-release View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mycopunk | PS5 Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customizable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love? A ragtag squad of robot rejects are hired by the SAXON corporation and given one last shot at profitable glory (and avoiding the scrap heap). They are the New Atlas Hazard Crew, a ramshackle squad of exterminators sent to uncover the mysteries behind a planet-wide fungal catastrophy. Embark on a series of dangerous planet-side missions to drive back the mycological menace. Could this be a simple natural disaster like they claim? And did SAXON really misfile your taxes? Or was that your own fault? Mycopunk will be releasing into PlayStation Game Catalog day one on October 20 worldwide. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 | PS5, PS4 After a run in with Huggy Wuggy and freeing Poppy, you must descend deeper into the Playtime Co. toy factory. Challenging puzzles and horrific toys await. Grapple, swing, and power your way to safety. Try to escape- and don’t let Mommy find you. Continue to explore the depths of Playtime Co. in search of answers. Your journey to discover what has happened within the factory is just beginning… Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Midnight Walk | PS5 Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random, Fe and Ghost Giant. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters. Marvel at every disturbing detail in a landscape painstakingly handcrafted with real life clay and animated in a stop motion style. Fully playable both on PS5 and in VR – with PS VR2. The Midnight Walk will be available today, October 14 in the US, the UK and October 15 in Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition | PS5, PS4 For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience. Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game | PS5 Experience the thrill of racing on newly designed tracks that replicate real-world events and compete against the latest roster of professional riders: forge your path in a revamped career featuring intense competitions, rivalries, and strategic choices. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, enjoy a renewed gameplay experience with realistic physics and dynamic track evolution, making every lap unique and challenging. Master the flow with open tutorials, a comprehensive wiki, and Neural Technology riding aids. Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan. PlayStation Plus Premium View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dino Crisis 2 | PS5, PS4One year has passed since the events of “Operation: Rescue Dr. Kirk”. Government-led research and development continues for Dr. Kirk’s project Third Energy ー known for its potential to produce clean energy sources and its capability for mass destruction. One day, a temporal catastrophe strikes, causing the research hub of Edward City to disappear. Suit up as returning protagonist Regina, as well as series newcomer Dylan. With an expanded arsenal of weapons at your disposal, fight to survive encounters with even larger hordes of enemies and more than 10 unique dinosaur species. With a shift from facility-centered stages of the previous game to the jungles, caves, lakes, and natural wonders of the Cretaceous period, do you have what it takes to escape this prehistoric nightmare alive?  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | PS5, PS4 Your Park. Your Way. Whatever you want to create, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 gives you the tools and freedom to build the amusement park of your dreams. Manage like a tycoon and make your way to the top Control park finances, shops, services and staff to succeed in dozens of scenarios. Become a true tycoon and embark on your promising new career, or create your ideal park without money woes in sandbox mode. Satisfy your guests’ needs and keep your park running smoothly to succeed. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image New Game Trials for PlayStation Plus Premium members PlayStation Plus Premium Game Trials will be available for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell II on Tuesday, October 20. These join other recent Game Trials such as Valheim, The Sinking City 2, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Directive 8020. Discover all available Game Trials here.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Plus Exclusive HorrorFest Packs  PlayStation Plus continues to celebrate spooky season with horror-themed, in-game item bundles. Joining the collection is the World War Z — Vibrant Halloween Skin Pack (available October 20 and featuring five spooky weapons and Halloween-themed cosmetics) as well as a Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror pack. Find out more about this when it launches, as well as other PlayStation Plus Exclusive Packs here.  Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror DLC Offer Back for Blood is available on PlayStation Plus Extra, and on October 21 and until November 4, PlayStation Plus members can download the game’s first DLC pack: Tunnels of Terror Expansion 1 for no additional cost, and enjoy 95% off the second and third DLC packs, as well as the Annual Pass.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dead by Daylight Community Challenge 2 Plus Exclusive Pack  There’s also one more PlayStation Plus Exclusive HorrorFest Pack this month, tied to a Dead by Daylight community challenge. Dead by Daylight players have from October 20 to October 26 to reach 10 million matches. If successful, it will unlock a PlayStation Plus Exclusive Pack for the game, available to all PlayStation Plus members, which contains Buccaneer Buds Charm, featuring Survivor Jeff Johansen and his loyal rescue dog decked out in matching pirate costumes. Dead by Daylight is currently available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Until Dawn Sony Pictures Core discount  On October 28 for a limited time, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy a discount on the Until Dawn movie on the Sony Pictures Core app. For more details about Sony Pictures Core, head here.  Access requires a PlayStation 4 or 5 console, and Sony Pictures Core app account subject to Sony Pictures Core Terms of Service. Must be 18+. PS Plus subject to a recurring fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Offer ends November 3, 2026.  Offer available in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Japan, France

Title: Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV (Part 1) launches today and a first look at DualSense wireless controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:48 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/14/gran-turismo-7s-spec-iv-part-1-launches-today-and-a-first-look-at-dualsense-wireless-controller-gran-turismo-limited-edition/ Hey everyone, we’re excited to share news on Gran Turismo with you today. For starters, we have full details on today’s Part 1 of the Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update. Plus, we celebrate 30 years of Gran Turismo with the first look at the Gran Turismo Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller! Read on for full details. Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Update (Part 1) – out today   Play Video Today, all players will receive Part 1 of the Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update. Whether you’re chasing lap times, discovering automotive history, capturing the perfect photo, building your dream collection, or simply looking for something new to drive, Spec IV adds new ways to explore the world of cars with six new vehicles, the Sportsland Sugo circuit, new events, Scapes locations, gameplay features, and more.   Also arriving in this update are new Car Viewer features, Experience mode, 6 new World Circuit events, and much more! All of this will be available for free beginning today at 11:00 pm PDT / October 15 at 7:00 am BST / 3:00 pm JST*.    New cars**      Xiaomi Vision Gran TurismoCan be purchased from Brand Central  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is an electric hypercar sculpted by the wind. Its teardrop-shaped cockpit is embedded within a body sculpted with cutouts and air ducts, forming aerodynamic channels throughout the vehicle. The signature halo-shaped taillight serves as both a visual icon and a massive air outlet.  Together with innovations like the Active Wake Control System and Accretion Rims, the car achieves a drag coefficient of 0.29, downforce of -1.2, and an aerodynamic efficiency rating of 4.1 through iterative simulated testing, reaching new heights in balancing low drag and high downforce for electric hypercars.  “Electric hypercars must answer a fundamental question,” said Tianyuan Li, Design Head of Xiaomi Auto. “Do we pursue extreme low drag for straight-line speed, or maximum downforce to conquer corners? The optimal solution lies in finding the perfect balance between the two.” This approach impressed Gran Turismo Series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi. “When I saw that Xiaomi had resolved the contradiction between low drag and high downforce, I was truly amazed.”   Try this in GT7: Take it to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy event and see how its futuristic design translates to one of racing’s most historic circuits.    Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94  Can be purchased from Used Cars   View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ferrari, the brand of the Prancing Horse, based in Maranello, Italy, has raised cars to the realm of art, pouring technology and passion built in racing into its production cars. And one car that carries on the lineage of their midship sports cars, is the F355 Berlinetta of 1994.   The body by Pininfarina is a masterpiece combining beautiful curves and functional beauty. The square lines of the 348 has greatly evolved, balancing aerodynamic performance and sensual beauty at a high level. Just looking at the car makes your heart race – a look of a true Ferrari  Try this in GT7: Head to the Sportsland Sugo circuit and let the Ferrari’s balance and responsiveness come alive through the circuit’s flowing corners and elevation changes.    Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87  Can be purchased from Legend Cars View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Mugen Motul Civic, which won the overall class victory at the 1987 All-Japan Touring Car Championship, was a Group A race car developed from the twin-cam ‘Si’ model that joined the 3rd generation Civic line-up in 1984. The Civic Si Group A version featured in Gran Turismo is based on this Mugen Motul Civic.   The Si, the first Honda production car in 20 years to be equipped with a DOHC engine, proved its high performance even as a production car, and was perfectly suited for Group A. Mugen developed the machine further and matured the platform through races before supplying private teams with parts.  Try this in GT7: Enter one of the new Sunday Cup events and see if you can carry momentum through every corner like the original race car did.   Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo ’26 Can be purchased from Brand Central   View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mazda has continued to hone the lineage of rotary engines to perfection ever since their ‘Cosmo Sport’ was released in 1967. And the ‘GT3 CONCEPT’ was a racing car that brought back the 4-rotor engine that carries on the philosophy of the 787B, a car that won Le Mans, combining it with the latest SKYACTIV technology.   This beautiful beast has now been polished even further and has evolved for gruelling battles and competition on the track  Try this in GT7: Take it into a World Touring Car event and learn how every adjustment and every apex can shave precious time off a lap.   Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23 Can be purchased from Brand Central   View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Since its first appearance in 1996, the Step WGN (pronounced ‘Step Wagon’) has always been a minivan that has been popular among families with its large interior space, square form, and utilitarian packaging, including its low floor and large sliding doors.   Out of the lineup, the ‘Spada’ has been given a wide and sturdy front grill, and the chromed moulding encircling the bottom of the body gives it a sense of power and class. The ‘Spada Premium Line’ takes this one step further with special platinum chrome accents. This is an upper-class model that ensures its passengers have a sublime experience from daily commutes to long distance driving.  Try this in GT7: Load it into Scapes and discover just how photogenic a family hauler can be against some of Gran Turismo’s most beautiful locations.     Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86  Can be purchased from Used Cars  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Citroën 2 CV is a masterpiece of the French People’s car, produced for 42 years since its release in 1948.   Its design is so simple it has been called an umbrella with wheels, but it came with a flexible suspension that allowed it to carry eggs without cracking through any level of rough terrain, a large interior allowing it to be used for long trips, and a price tag making it affordable for anyone. Even as the times changed, the core foundation of the design was never changed and its own unique philosophy was maintained. This garnered passionate support for the 2 CV from car lovers all around the world.  Try this in GT7: Take a slow drive around the Sportsland Sugo circuit. Turn off the racing mindset and appreciate a car that was designed to make every trip an adventure.  Want to learn more about what’s coming in Spec 4? Then head over to gran-turismo.com.    Haven’t purchased Gran Turismo 7 yet but want to get a feel for it? Download My First GT on the PlayStation store for free and hop into the game!  Celebrating 30 Years with DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition  Play Video Inspired by the craftsmanship and engineering at the heart of Gran Turismo, this limited edition DualSense wireless controller pays tribute to 30 years of The Real Driving Simulator. Racing stripes and motorsport-inspired graphics are paired with a textured, carbon-fibre-style front plate, bringing elements of automotive design and performance to the controller. Kazunori Yamauchi reflects on the inspiration behind the controller:  “Thirty years ago, Gran Turismo began with a vision to share the beauty and joy of the automobile. This commemorative controller celebrates the journey we have shared together, and I am deeply grateful to everyone whose passion continues to inspire us.”– Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital Inc. – Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital Inc. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities globally for a recommended retail price of $84.99 USD/ ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99/ £74.99. Actual retailer prices may vary.  Pre-orders begin on October 22 at 10:00am local time direct from PlayStation (where available), as well as participating retailers. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition controller launches globally starting Dec. 10.  Buy direct from PlayStation purchase information  Starting at 10:00am ET on October 22, players in the US will be able to pre-order the DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition direct from PlayStation through direct.playstation.com in limited quantities, while supplies last.  Starting at 10:00am local time on October 22, players in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, players will be able to pre-order the DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition direct from PlayStation through playstation.com/store/hardware in limited quantities, while supplies last.  *Internet connection required for update.   **Credits (paid or via game progression) required to purchase vehicles. 

Title: Helldivers 2: Scope of Authority Premium Warbond launches Oct 20 Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:36 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/13/helldivers-2-scope-of-authority-premium-warbond-launches-oct-20/ Picture this: A chilly autumn breeze ripples through the forest as a battalion of Automatons amble towards an outpost. They move together like cogs in a larger wheel, chanting in their electric tongues as they march, when a peal of thunder breaks their mechanical trance.But it’s not thunder. It’s you, Helldiver– Liberty’s sharpest shooter taking aim from inside the tree line, busting them down to bolts and puddles of bubbling oil. Play Video On October 20, the Ministry of Defense will authorize deployment of the Scope of Authority Premium Warbond* – the next leap forward in long-range and clandestine combat solutions to guarantee your squad never misses the mark. Weapons & Stratagems The R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle | The best sniper knows the balance of stability and power is a delicate one, and a primary sniper rifle that can balance both is a tall order. After extensive research and trials in the Ministry of Defense, they have developed an elegant solution: The R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle. Your trusty sidekick with the eagle eyes, the Sightliner can provide powerful armor piercing rounds and long-range precision. P-44 Mist | The perfect companion to the exactitude of a sniper rifle primary is something that can provide that same steadfastness with the speed and versatility of a pistol. That brings us to the purpose-built P-44 Mist, a one-handed machine pistol designed for a compact carry. If the enemy closes in on you, carve a path out with the help of the P-44! AMW-20 Apex | As we have faced larger and more heavily-armored foes, we have responded by making a more powerful and armor-penetrating, backpack-fed, colossal anti-materiel rifle featuring assisted reload: the AMW-20 Apex. The Apex is far from subtle, but there is not much in the galaxy that could survive an assault from it. LAS-44 Nova | For the advanced tech-loving teams, there is a new entry to the LAS series of energy weapons: the LAS-44 Nova! This sleek rifle has the luxury of infinite ammo provided by weapons of its type, but it fires a high-precision non-explosive thermal projectile after a short charge cycle. A new optimization routine designed specifically for better cooldown performance means your rifle will be firing longer after all targets have been eliminated. G-11 Caltrops  | When thrown, the G-11 Caltrops scatters a wide field of proximity-detonated submunitions that slow and stun foes, making them easier to get in your sights. Armors, passive, and more View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Long distance shooters know better than anyone how much time you spend in the cover of nature to get your shot. That’s why the SS-33 Mimetic Marshal light armor is inspired by old-fashioned ghillie suits without sacrificing on modern tactical polish. Utilizing state-of-the-art light-diffusing netting and adaptive fiber technology, the Mimetic Marshall, and the coordinating Mimetic Mesh cape and player card, will let you blend into your surroundings while keeping you light enough on your feet to move in on your mark. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If your tactical approach mixes in more forward marching than camping in the bushes, the SS-15 Focal Point medium armor can round out the edges of your loadout with integrated adaptive camouflage and cutting-edge optics in a stylish asymmetrical visor. The Focal Point armor looks best paired with the Boundary Banner cape and player card. No matter which one you choose for the job, both armors are equipped with the Stationary Shroud passive, which reduces weapon sway and detection range by mimicking foliage concealment while in the crouched or prone position. Crouch down and watch as your Helldiver disappears into the wilderness around you: the perfect cover. Along with the impressive stratagems, weapons, and armors, you’ll also get the Manual Ballistic Projection emote and a new title to claim to demonstrate your prowess as a distance shooter: Longshot. Helldivers, your scope of authority has just been widened – time to set your sights on enemies of Managed Democracy once and for all. The Scope of Authority Premium Warbond launches October 20! *Requires base game, Super Credits and game progression to unlock.

Title: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School comes to PS5 on November 5 Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:04:54 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/13/escape-academy-2-back-2-school-comes-to-ps5-on-november-5/ Hello Puzzlers and PlayStation fans! The team at Coin Crew Games is excited to share that Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School will be coming to PS5 on November 5. To celebrate, we are sharing some deep-dive information about what players can expect in this sequel that expands the first game from a more linear narrative to a whole new open-world campus. Of course, you can also expect couch or online co-op play available from the get go between the full campus, story and all of its puzzles. Play Video Whether you played the first game or not, Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is open to everyone and represents a more fully-realized campus experience. We want the Academy to feel like a place players can get lost in, filled with characters, quests, secrets, and plenty of reasons to explore between escapes. Welcome (back) to campus Our campus is broken up into several distinct sections, each filled to the brim with quests and puzzles for you to encounter throughout the journey. For this lesson, we’re sharing new details on the Headmaster’s Tower and Humanities Campus, which makes a more expanded return from the first game after [spoiler!] Quanty burned down the library in the first game. The Headmaster’s Tower was one of the first spaces we worked on when designing the updated visuals in Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School and it inspired the most discussion about how to make a space feel truly “Academic” and further push the worldbuilding before expanding on each location’s unique identities. Players will get a sense of the Academy’s history more than ever with this area while still discovering plenty of playful and strange puzzles. This also led us back to the Headmaster’s Office, which was the setting of our very first escape in the original Escape Academy. The location became our visual target as we began leveling up the art style for Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School. We hope players will see how we pushed the visual identity of the Academy further while still making it recognizable to returning players. From concepts to being fully realized, the Humanities Campus has seen the most deviation from the first entry’s 2D map layout. It was a fun challenge designing this game to be more open world as we went through a lot of iteration with this area. At first, things felt too open, and we eventually found lots of new ways for players to engage with the area like interactable landmarks, side quests and escapes. As the art director, one of my favorite parts of building the game has been making the world itself part of the experience. Puzzles aren’t strictly limited to rooms anymore. This campus itself will reward you for staying curious. Because part of the Humanities Campus had to be rebuilt after the first game’s story, I expanded on the classical architecture inspiration from the original game’s library design. Compared to the rough and gritty industrial vibes of the Science Campus, or the colorful Arts Campus, I wanted to give this area a cozier feel, that might encourage a quiet coffee break or a philosophical puzzle discussion amongst students, while still inspiring some sense of mystery and discovery between its faculty offices, classrooms and library.  You won’t have access to the Humanities Campus right away, but you’ll catch glimpses of it often with a striking keyhole-shaped fountain that can be seen across some of the best sightseeing spots on campus for you and the other students. This is intentional as we designed the campus itself to be its own living, breathing puzzle for you to unravel; we want exploration to feel as rewarding as puzzle-solving. Our hope is to create moments where players see something interesting before they understand how to reach it. We also hid a lot of keyhole embellishments all around the Academy, see if you can find them all. That’s all for today’s lesson. The team and I are thrilled to be bringing Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School back to PlayStation fans around the world when the game launches for PlayStation 5 on November 5. We can’t wait for players to explore the Academy, uncover its secrets, meet new and returning faces, and discover that there’s much more to this school than meets the eye. Stay tuned for more updates about the game.

Title: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 550: Now This is Podcasting Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:32:01 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/10/09/official-playstation-podcast-episode-550-now-this-is-podcasting/ Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, y’all! O’Dell and Kristen are back this week to talk about games we recently wrapped up, our newest adventures, and check in on listener letters (email us a pspodcast@sony.com). Plus, Jim and Gillen return to interview Fuse Games co-founder Matt Webster and Creative Director Kieran Crimmins about the recent launch of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Valor Mortis | PS5 (October 13) Planet Zoo 2 | PS5 (October 13) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 | PS5 (October 14) The Witch’s Bakery | PS5 (October 14) Ratatan | PS5 (October 14) Bluey’s Happy Snaps | PS5 (October 15) Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse | PS5 (October 15) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ deep dive  —  Get all the details on the returning extraction mode coming to the latest entry when the game launches on October 23. Learn the tactics you need for a successful run and how to use your Forward Operating Base and other tools. Warhammer Survivors arrives November 10 — Check out new characters like Morvenn Vahl and the unique ways you can take out endless hordes of enemies in this unexpected crossover.  The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani – Content Communications Manager, 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: Living world, god-mind or "something far more terrifying": Etre is an eye-melting, Control-inspired action game about reshaping a cosmic brain Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/living-world-god-mind-or-something-far-more-terrifying-etre-is-an-eye-melting-control-inspired-action-game-about-reshaping-a-cosmic-brain If I ever go looking for my significant other and find myself inside a planet-sized megamind that's on the verge of gaining consciousness, I will not run around zapping the cerebral fauna with my magic handcannons. I will not jump on or scan anything. Instead, I will heed the lessons of Harlan Ellison and curl regretfully into a ball, awaiting my transformation into a puddle of mournful goo. It's one of many ways I apparently differ from the protagonist of Etre, a new third-person action adventure from Studio Lifeforms, in which you "explore an interconnected labyrinth of luminous architecture, solve spatial puzzles, and engage in fluid combat as you search for your lost love and decide what this new intelligence will become." Read more

Title: Fortnite is finally coming to Linux thanks to Epic rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat, though Steam Deck support is still in the wind Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/fortnite-is-finally-coming-to-linux-thanks-to-epic-rebuilding-easy-anti-cheat-though-steam-deck-support-is-still-in-the-wind Epic have announced that they're rebuilding their Easy Anti-Cheat software in order to get their flagship battle royale Fortnite running on Linux configurations, after years of fretting that they don't think they'd be able to shut down cheaters operating across all the associated kernel configurations. It won't support Steam Deck for the foreseeable, mind. Read more

Title: Over the Hill's off-roading simulation winches you in with a more laid-back take than SnowRunner's, but it'll still bite careless drivers Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/over-the-hills-off-roading-simulation-winches-you-in-with-a-more-laid-back-take-than-snowrunners-but-itll-still-bite-careless-drivers Over the Hill, a rather chillaxed take on brutal Saber Interactive off-roading sims like SnowRunner, is the latest game from vibesy driving enthusiasts Funselektor. The folks behind the likes of Art of Rally and Absolute Drift have assembled untamed wildernesses in the cold Canadian hills and the boiling desert of Algeria, before handing myself and Julian the keys to some 4x4s. Here’s our verdict. Read more

Title: "We vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher" because "programming is hard", announce company we're somehow supposed to see as a serious Steam competitor Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:32:37 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-vibe-coded-a-new-epic-games-launcher-because-programming-is-hard-announce-company-were-somehow-supposed-to-see-as-a-serious-steam-competitor Days after a report emerged about them imposing an "AI-first" production model on the devs of a new Disney shooter, Epic Games have released a new version of their launcher in preview form. It's been "vibe coded" with aim of making it "faster than the other guy". That other guy is Steam, something the yacht gag in the second paragraph of the announcement post makes even more obvious. Read more

Title: Asha Sharma announces Xbox Labs project to "explore new technology," which sure sounds like tinkering with old games through AI Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:17:23 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/asha-sharma-announces-xbox-labs-project-to-explore-new-technology-which-sure-sounds-like-tinkering-with-old-games-through-ai As part of Microsoft's ongoing, physics-ignoring push to do more business with thousands fewer staff, games chief Asha Sharma has announced Xbox Labs: a new umbrella for Xbox's R&D into the kind of game remixing and rejigging most visibly characterised by viralities like Halo for browsers, or Mario in Elden Ring. Both enabled, perhaps tellingly, by the AI-driven decompilation of the original source codes. Read more