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If the idea of a deserted island filled with deadly monsters, devious traps and challenging puzzles sounds appealing, it might be worth checking out Legend of Grimrock 2 on Steam. This old-school dungeon crawler is currently 80% off.

A tied-up Xbox controller is making waves on Reddit thanks to a DIY “fix” involving rubber bands – a supposed “ultimate solution” to stick drift. What looks like a repair tip, however, is more likely a meme, or simply a way for players to vent their frustration over declining controller quality.

After several less-than-cheerful announcements lately, Xbox Game Pass subscribers finally have something to look forward to: next week brings two new day-one titles – the action roguelike Ball × Pit and the puzzle adventure Keeper, in which you take control of a lighthouse. More titles will follow between October 14 and 17.

Rather than a limited edition controller, Xbox has added a design theme based on the upcoming video game, The Outer Worlds 2, to Xbox Design Lab. The custom theme is available for both the standard Xbox Controller and the more expensive Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2.

A major update has been announced for the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. And while no release date has been announced yet, players will be able to discover many new features.

Valve’s new headset has reportedly entered mass production and is set to launch this year, targeting up to 600,000 units annually. Industry sources confirm "Steam Frame" will focus on wireless PC VR and new controllers.

Several new PlayStation merchandise based on popular PlayStation titles will be released in the future. These new products, which have been confirmed to be sold in the US, include an Astro Bot lunch box, a backpack from The Last of Us, and collectibles from several games.

Epic Games Store will soon update the free games section, and with that, the storefront will offer another mobile free game. Hours before the official update, a new leak has revealed what this upcoming freebie will be.

Sony has released the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller to mark PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, giving the familiar PS5 gamepad a bold new look inspired by the brand’s signature blue light. The design features layered shades of blue, PlayStation symbols across the touchpad, and Katakana text spelling “PlayStation” on the back. Launching on October 20 in the US and Canada and October 28 in Mexico and Chile, the controller will be sold exclusively through Walmart in these regions.

Xbox console users are now witnessing the ramifications of the UK Online Safety Act. Gamers participating in the Xbox Insider program may notice prompts to verify their ages. Despite privacy concerns, the checks are mandatory to retain access to multiplayer features.

The latest Humble Bundle deal — Wired Productions Publisher Bundle — is here, packed with 13 indie games worth $263. The games cut across multiple genres and all are Steam Deck-compatible except Martha Is Dead and Those Who Remain, while Tin Hearts has no rating.

The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to set new high marks for retail performance. Fresh U.S. data confirms that the previous record holder, the PS4, still lags behind the new handheld. Reports of slowing Switch 2 sales in Europe haven’t translated to a significant dropoff across the Atlantic.

Ubisoft reportedly cancelled a post–Civil War Assassin’s Creed game featuring a former slave protagonist, quoting internal and political concerns. The project, called Project Scarlet, was led by Ubisoft Québec.

The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI is an extremely compact gaming notebook, as it’s just 0.67 inches thick and weighs around 3.5 lbs. Despite its size, it sports decent specs including a 120Hz OLED display, Intel Lunar Lake CPU and GeForce RTX 5070.

EA has announced that Battlefield 6 will require an RTX 5080 to run at 4K, 240 FPS+ at ultra settings. This will require frame generation and the game will support DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation at launch.

RTX 5070 laptops are pricey, but where do you get more for your money? We just reviewed the two 16-inch models XMG Core 16 (M25) and Asus TUF Gaming A16, which use the same graphics card, but have a slightly different approach.

Amazon has listed the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor for almost 35% off and the deal does not require a Prime membership. The monitor has a QHD display with 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms response time.

Ubisoft will release the free Valley of Memory DLC for Assassin’s Creed Mirage on November 18, offering roughly six hours of pre‑finale story content set in a reconstructed 9th‑century Al‑Ula as Basim chases rumours of his long‑lost father.

An AMD source reveals that a new Xbox console built on the Magnus APU remains a possibility. Microsoft is likely to incorporate the chip into future hardware, but it may not lead to a Series X follow-up. More Game Pass and console price increases have raised doubts about the future of Xbox gaming.

The newest 32-inch 4K gaming monitor from AOC offers a relatively high brightness of 450 nits and refresh rate of up to 320Hz at a mid-range price. However, the highest refresh rate is only available at lower resolutions, and the Agon U32G4U lacks USB-C connectivity.

The LG 34GX90SA-W is now on sale for less than half price during Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day, with a 51% discount. This ultrawide WOLED monitor combines competitive gaming features like a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms response time with smart TV functions and native GeForce Now support.

Realism, teamwork and the gritty atmosphere of the front lines: The intense World War II shooter Hell Let Loose is now 60% off on Steam, making it more affordable than ever. The offer runs until October 20.

Nintendo has released a four-minute short film on YouTube featuring a mother and her child. The video appeared without any prior announcement or description, and comments are disabled. Its purpose remains unclear – but naturally, speculation is already spreading.

A new companion app for Stardew Valley is helping players track their progress – and it’s been warmly received by the community. Created by a fan, the app offers a free basic version and has quickly gained popularity.

Little Rocket Lab just landed on Steam and Xbox on Oct 7, 2025. It is a new cozy automation sim with factory-building and life-sim elements. Players have to rebuild a town while crafting rocket parts, all in a relaxed, stress-free setting.

An iPhone 4s was modded into a retro handheld - it uses an iOS 6.1.3 downgrade and jailbreak to run RetroArch emulators. Physical PS Vita buttons & a Bluetooth keyboard PCB provide tactile controls in a laser-engraved Kirby-themed metal case.

The Choice selection of games has been updated on Humble Bundle. This October 2025 collection offers top-rated games that are playable on the Steam Deck. They are worth $264.92 in value but can be scored for just $14.99.

Embark Studios responded with a tongue-in-cheek censored promo amidst reports that Call of Duty Black Ops 7’s open beta briefly censored the phrase “Arc Raiders” due to a text-filter error in early October 2025.

Squid Game meets The Typing of the Dead. Players must type fast or die trying in this upcoming battle-royale-style thriller now open for playtesting on Steam.

Activision will soon host the most comprehensive Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial yet. Fans speculate that the publisher is hoping to halt the momentum of Battlefield 6. Unlike past trials, gamers can try the Black Ops 6 campaign a day before the October 10th Battlefield 6 release date.

Wooting has officially announced the Wooting Respawn Store, an outlet store where Wooting will sell used keyboards and accessories, old stock, and b-stock items. Discounts go as high as 50%, and, while some items may have minor cosmetic defects, it will be a way for Wooting to cut down on waste and make its keyboards available to a wider market.

Bungie has launched a closed, NDA-bound technical playtest for its once-indefinitely delayed extraction shooter Marathon from Oct. 22–28, inviting a limited number of North American and European PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and Steam players to sample three maps, five customizable runner shells, proximity chat, solo queue and refined combat pacing.

The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 gaming laptop with a stellar OLED display, an RTX 5060 laptop GPU, and a Ryzen 7 260 CPU is now less than $1,000 at Walmart. The 15-inch gaming laptop is among the most well-rounded machines on the market, making the current price drop an excellent deal.

Xbox is now warning buyers that it’s selling licenses to play games, rather than ownership. A Silent Hill f disclaimer is likely related to a California law regulating the sale of digital games. Xbox Game Pass highlights how downloaded titles may become unplayable at a marketplace’s discretion.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could be present at the next Grammy Awards ceremony. But we will have to be patient, as the results of the nominations will be announced in a few days.

Nvidia's app 11.0.5 update adds smarter notebook controls, expanded DLSS support, and important bug fixes for smoother, more stable gaming performance.

A Japanese marketplace that offers games and comics is fighting back against Mastercard and Visa. DLsite stopped using the payment processors after it demanded censorship of adult content. Fans now hope that Steam and itch.io will also turn to digital banks that don’t support delisting games.

Spray N' Pray launched as a free game on Steam on October 03, 2025. Shortly after launch, this fast-paced FPS title made it to the platform's "New & Trending" chart, featuring a 100% positive player rating.

A new Aliens game is expected to be released soon, according to several leaks on the internet. However, it is necessary to wait for official information before drawing any conclusions.

Best Buy has discounted the LG 45GX90SA-B to its lowest price yet as part of its Techtober Sale. The 45-inch ultrawide OLED monitor has a 3440 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and LG’s webOS smart TV features.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will get access to a new game on October 21. It is a critically acclaimed remake of a popular horror title.

The Samsung Odyssey G60F is now listed on global stores, and the 350 Hz gaming monitor costs $499.99. It features a 27-inch 1440p IPS panel with 1 ms GTG response time and VESA DisplayHDR 400.

Just ahead of the Battlefield 6 launch, Electronic Arts released another community update. It not only highlighted key takeaways from the open beta but also offered a first look at upcoming content. One detail stood out in particular: a strong hint at the possible return of naval warfare, a feature fans have missed since Battlefield 1.

If the world of Minecraft were a disk, the Far Lands would mark its outer rim – the edge of the game’s universe. Reaching it was never something the developers intended, but one YouTuber managed to do it anyway, after more than 14 years and a journey of over 12 million blocks.

Elon Musk is working on an AI-generated game, but Baldur’s Gate 3 publishing director Michael Douse isn’t convinced. He says AI can be a helpful tool, but it won’t fix the industry's biggest issues.

House of Necrosis, a turn-based horror RPG with retro 32-bit graphics, just launched on Steam Oct 6, 2025. You can explore a changing mansion, battle monsters, and experience the classic roguelike survival thrill.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 open beta was originally scheduled to end on October 8, but Treyarch has just announced that it will be extended by one day. This announcement also introduces a new multiplayer map for the free test phase.

According to information shared by Hardware Unboxed, AMD has outsold Nvidia in the DIY GPU market in Australia in the last six months. Per one retail source, the RX 9070 XT, for instance, sold more than 200% better than the RTX 5070 Ti. Other RDNA 4 GPUs also sold more than their GeForce rivals.

The game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which is eagerly awaited by many gamers, could be released earlier than expected. But it is necessary to remain cautious to avoid any disappointment.