Steam Final Sentence playtest is like the Squid Game, but for writers
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.
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Gamers see Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial as desperate attempt to slow Battlefield 6
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 campa...
Wooting launches store for refurbished Hall effect keyboards at steep discounts
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 co...
Bungie's indefinitely delayed Marathon surfaces with an NDA playtest with solo queue and proximity chat
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 pla...
Deal | Excellent Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5060 is now $300 cheaper
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 marke...
With Silent Hill f ad, Xbox suddenly makes it clear that buyers don't own games with DRM
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 downl...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could be nominated for the Grammy Awards
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 app 11.0.5 details officially revealed
Nvidia's app 11.0.5 update adds smarter notebook controls, expanded DLSS support, and important bug fixes for smoother, more stable gaming performance.
DLsite uses digital bank to circumvent payment processor censorship that banned Steam games
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...
Free game with Doom-like FPS action and 100% positive rating hits Steam trending chart
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.
New leaks provide more details about the upcoming Aliens game
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.
Deal | LG’s 45-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor with 240Hz refresh rate and smart TV features gets a hefty $700 discount
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 to get a new free game on October 21
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.
Samsung Odyssey G60F gaming monitor with 350 Hz refresh rate goes global
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.
Battlefield 6: EA hints at the return of naval warfare – and faces criticism from the community
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 particu...
Piece of gaming history: YouTuber walks in one direction for 14 years and reaches the end of Minecraft
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...
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director responds to Elon Musk's AI game: "AI isn't going to solve the industry's leadership and vision problem"
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.
Steam launch: New mystery-dungeon RPG hits Steam with launch discount in tow
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.
Free Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 open beta extends as new multiplayer map goes live
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 p...
RX 9070 XT reportedly outsold RTX 5070 Ti by over 200% in Australia while RX 9060 XT draws 100% lead over RTX 5060 Ti
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 50...
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet may be released earlier than expected
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.
"This is just the beginning": Activision says 97% of hackers banned within 30 minutes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta
Activision seems to be firing on all cylinders when it comes to nabbing the growing menace of cheating across its platforms, awarding cheaters bans across the board on PC thanks to a mix of upgraded anti-cheat software and driver-...
Nintendo reveals new details about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Vi-O-La motorcycle
Nintendo has revealed that Vi-O-La, a Lamorn-engineered motorcycle in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond that can be summoned only in specific Viewros areas and grants Samus on-board actions including boost, power-slide drifting, and homing ...
EA confirms Battlefield 6 day one patch will include over 200 fixes and improvements
EA has shared a detailed community update just a few days before Battlefield 6 launches. The update explains how the game has evolved since the Open Beta and what fans can expect from the full launch.
TCL 27R94: New 4K mini-LED monitor offers up to 1,600 nits and 165Hz
TCL has added another monitor to its lineup. This 4K model is intended for more demanding gamers and should be able to offer good HDR picture quality. A USB hub and USB Power Delivery support are available.
Here's when PlayStation Plus October games go live, including Alan Wake 2
Sony will be updating the PlayStation Plus lineup today. Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, and Cocoon will become available this month, replacing Stardew Valley, Psychonauts 2, and Viewfinder.
Xbox Game Pass still a great value despite price increase, according to God of War creator
Not all Xbox Game Pass subscribers are ready to abandon the service. The creator of an iconic PlayStation franchise claims that he saves money despite the higher monthly rates. For other gamers, Xbox price increases on consoles an...
Deal | This 98-inch TCL QLED Mini LED TV dwarfs pricier OLED rivals with a $2000 discount in Amazon sale
The largest OLED TVs often challenge the budgets of deal-hunters. At its 98-inch size, the 2025 TCL QM7K is a more realistic candidate for buyers seeking maximum impact. The Mini LED TV improves on the QM7 with deeper black levels...
Deal | Beelink mini PC with Ryzen 7, Radeon graphics, 32 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage down to all-time low in Amazon deal
The Beelink SER5 MAX Mini PC is discounted to an all-time low price, at just $339.99 on Amazon thanks to an early Prime deal. The SFF PC features an eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU with a very capable Radeon 680M iGPU, making it ...
Deal | LG’s curved ultrawide OLED gaming monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate is almost half price
Amazon has listed the LG Ultragear OLED 34GS95QE curved gaming monitor for a massive 46% discount. The monitor has a 3440 x 1440 resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, and 0.03 ms response time.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 does not have a good or bad ending, according to the lead writer
Players were deeply affected by the different endings of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and numerous theories began to emerge. But recently, the lead writer decided to speak out on the subject.
Video: The (literal) price of perfection - Razer Blade 18 2025
The Razer Blade 18 for 2025 is not only one of the fastest laptops in general, but it combines impressive performance figures with class-leading build quality, a dual-mode display refreshing at up to 440 Hz, and it is also (relatively) quiet.
Microsoft reportedly canceled its in-house Xbox handheld over AMD’s 10 million unit sales demand
An industry insider claims Microsoft abandoned plans for an in‑house Xbox handheld after AMD allegedly required a minimum 10 million‑unit commitment to justify a custom SoC, a stipulation Microsoft reportedly judged too risky give...
Deal | This high-performance RTX 5070 Ti powered gaming PC is $800 off
Walmart has listed the Acer Nitro 60 pre-built gaming PC for a massive discount on its website. The online only deal brings the Core i7-14700F and RTX 5070 Ti powered PC at just $1,499.
Walmart stocks Xbox section with Switch 2 games, as console loses appeal after price increase
Xbox consoles and games have become scarce at several large retailers. In some locations, Walmart is showcasing Switch 2 games in green-themed display cases. Other stores have responded to the latest Xbox price increase by clearin...
New Genshin Impact update renders game nearly unplayable on Pixel 10 series
User reports on X and Reddit suggest that the Pixel 10 is unable to run Genshin Impact after its latest update. A changelog on the game's website explicitly states devices with PowerVR GPUs are no longer supported.
Silent Hill 2 could be coming to Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2
One year after its release on PS5, Silent Hill 2 could make an appearance on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox. But be careful, as it is necessary to remain cautious in the absence of an official announcement.
Steam: Sheepdog vs. UFOs – this free game has 100% positive reviews
In Unknown Fluffy Object, players take on the role of a herding dog defending its flock from UFOs – an unusual yet endearing concept. The game has been warmly received on Steam, with all 24 user reviews so far giving it a positive...
Deal | RTX 5060-powered Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop enjoys sweet 38% price drop
The latest Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop can now be yours for less than $1,000. The affordable gaming laptop is built for FHD gaming with an RTX 5060 mobile GPU and a Ryzen 7 250 CPU under the hood. There is also a 144 Hz FHD IPS di...
Discord users impacted by 3rd-party service provider's customer service data breach
Discord has confirmed a data breach through one of its third-party customer service vendors, exposing user names, emails, and limited billing info. The company says affected users will be contacted directly by the service.
Hollow Knight: Silksong unofficial Android port improves performance and control options
While developer Team Cherry has yet to officially release an Android port of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Chinese developers have already released an unofficial mobile port of the game. The latest update brings many optimizations.
Valve removes community-made CS2 Transit map over racial slur, crypto marketing and copyrighted images from Stray
Valve removed the community-made "Transit" map from Counter-Strike 2’s official matchmaking two days after adding it on October 2, 2025, after players uncovered an embedded racial slur in the map files along with copyrighted image...
Vampire Survivors-esque indie reverse bullet hell game Megabonk sells 1 million copies in just two weeks
Megabonk, a solo-developed 3D reverse-bullet-hell roguelike by Vedinad, has sold one million copies in two weeks since its September 18 release, peaking at over 102,000 concurrent Steam players and rising to sixth on Steam’s globa...
Time-travel shooting game Kingmakers delayed indefinitely ahead of October 8 launch
Redemption Road has indefinitely delayed Kingmakers’ planned October 8 early access launch, saying the ambitious time-travel shooter/strategy hybrid requires more work to avoid cutting promised features.
Developers urged to patch games immediately as major Unity security flaw discovered after 8 years
A critical Unity vulnerability (CVE-2025-59489), discovered June 4, 2025, by researcher RyotaK, enables arbitrary code execution in titles running older versions of the game engine. Unity has since disclosed patches, including a b...
Ghost of Yotei leads UK sales charts, but shows declining demand for physical PS5 games
The new first-party PlayStation title is seeing impressive support in one key market. Ghost of Yotei has fended off EA FC 26 and the Super Mario Galaxy remaster to lead UK physical sales. Even so, with the rise of the PlayStation ...
Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 outperforms most other ultrathin laptops with similar RTX 5060 graphics
The Legion 7 16IAX10 is one of the lightest 16-inch gaming laptops in the market and yet its 115 W GPU allows it to outperform most others in the category.
Nintendo piracy lawsuit seeks $4.5 million settlement from Reddit mod who sold Switch ROMs
Nintendo’s latest legal triumph comes at the expense of a Reddit moderator. A U.S. federal court found that James “Archbox” Williams infringed on the company’s copyrights. Using a piracy subreddit, Williams promoted websites that ...
Microsoft wanted to create its own Uncharted for the release of the Xbox One
Microsoft wanted to create a game directly inspired by Uncharted when the Xbox One was released. But the project never saw the light of day and was completely abandoned.
PlayStation had secretly canceled these games requested by fans
Long awaited by fans, PlayStation has decided to cancel the sequels to The Order: 1886. And the developers had already planned the storyline for two games with various features.
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