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D&D Online's Court of Strahd Event Arrives October 14
Dungeons and Dragons Online is getting spooky next month with the Court of Strahd event, launching October 14th and bringing a scary new foe to the game.
Quake Champions Drops Free-to-Play, Now $10 on Steam
Quake Champions is no longer free-to-play. The 2022 arena shooter now costs $10, removing its monetization elements in favor of a box price.
ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Update Hits October 8
ARC Raiders is getting a Frozen Trail update on October 8, bringing a new map called Pendola and more content you can preview right now.
Mycopunk Co-op Shooter Gets October 20 Release Date
Pigeons at Play and Devolver Digital's colorful co-op FPS Mycopunk will leave early access and launch version 1.0 on October 20.
Mortal Online 2 Enters 'Era of Refinement' with New Patch Strategy
Star Vault shifts Mortal Online 2's patch cadence and focus, dubbing the next series of updates 'the Era of Refinement' to refine rather than just fix.
Does Action Combat Hurt MMORPG Group Sizes?
Guild Wars 3 devs say action combat demands smaller groups for legibility. The MMO community debates whether this trend hurts the genre.
DDO's Thorn & Paw: Bears, Druids & Zombie Plants
Dungeons & Dragons Online's Thorn & Paw questline brings druids, bears, and a zombie plant mystery to Eveningstar. Here's what players need to know.
GTA 6's $400 Collector's Edition Doesn't Include the Game
Rockstar has unveiled a $400 GTA 6 collector's edition that comes with a pile of merch but no actual game. It launches November 19, the same day as GTA 6.
Stranger Than Heaven Resurrects Tupac Without AI, Snoop Dogg Approves
RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven brings Tupac Shakur back as a character using traditional research, not AI. Snoop Dogg suggested the casting, and the game launches January 15, 2027.
Control Resonant Hotfix 1.3.3 Makes Dylan Stronger and Enemies Weaker
Remedy's new hotfix for Control Resonant reduces enemy health, boosts Dylan's power, and cuts respec costs to ease early-game difficulty.
Bungie's Marathon: March 2027 Update Could Be a Game-Changer
Bungie plans a major Marathon update in March 2027, expanding beyond extraction shooter with new PvE, PvP, and PvEvP experiences, plus fresh content and progression.
Arc Raiders PvE Mode Test Starts October 13
Embark Studios is testing a PvE mode for Arc Raiders from October 13-20, with a toggle for cooperative play. The mode may not become permanent, but it's a sign the dev is listening.
Steam's Punk Games Showcase: 100+ Games, Zero AI Slop
Over 100 curated punk games hit Steam from October 9, with organizers filtering out generative AI and shady studios. Expect Nazis to blow up and mosh pits to solve.
Canceled Zelda Spin-Off Starring Ganondorf Revealed
A Zelda spin-off starring Ganondorf was reportedly in development at Ubisoft Milan but was rejected by Nintendo in late 2023, leading the team to leave and form Day 4 Night.
First Madden Movie Trailer: Nic Cage as John Madden Confuses Fans
The first full trailer for Madden, starring Nicolas Cage as John Madden, has arrived, and it's leaving fans scratching their heads. The biopic hits Prime Video on November 18.
Saraab: Beyond the Veil Brings Arabian Folklore Horror This November
Saraab: Beyond the Veil, a horror visual novel inspired by Arabian folklore, launches November 3 on PC. A demo arrives during October's Steam Next Fest.
Saw: Genesis Delayed to 2027: Bloober Team Needs More Time
Bloober Team has pushed Saw: Genesis from 2026 to 2027, citing a need for more polish. The asymmetric horror game impressed few at Summer Game Fest.
Palworld Publisher Crowns 2026's Best Indie: A 2-Person Steam Hit
Pocketpair's publishing head calls Combolands the best indie of the year, praising the 2-person citybuilder roguelike as a 10/10 and more addictive than Balatro.
Ace Attorney Fans Get VR Dual Destinies, Not Ace Attorney 7
Capcom announces a VR port of Ace Attorney 5: Dual Destinies, leaving fans waiting for Ace Attorney 7 disappointed.
Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale Ends in 2 Days: Must-See Games
Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale ends September 26, offering 30% off top Switch titles like Zelda and Mario. Don't miss these deals before they're gone.
Arc Raiders Frozen Trail Update Adds Research Bench to Unlock Blueprints Without RNG
Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update introduces outposts and a research bench, letting players unlock weapons and items without relying on random blueprint drops. The update arrives October 8.
+1 Loot to Forge Codes (September 2026): Free Coins & Rerolls
Grab the latest +1 Loot to Forge codes for free coins, potions, and rerolls. Redeem them now to boost your gear and power in this Roblox sim.
Quake Champions Goes Paid, Drops Microtransactions
Four years after full launch, Quake Champions is now a paid game on Steam with no microtransactions, all characters unlocked, and no more content updates.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Pre-Order Bonus: A Finger Skateboard!
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort pre-orders at UK retailers TheGameCollection and ShopTo include a finger skateboard, tapping into 90s nostalgia. Prices start at £43.85.