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DC Universe Online's Wrath of the Worldkillers Hits Oct 6
DC Universe Online's next update, Wrath of the Worldkillers, arrives October 6 with a new story arc and a new ally. Titans Bay has gone dark.
Palia's Spiritfest Returns: Spooky Fun Awaits
Palia's Halloween event Spiritfest is back with new activities. Help Elousia with the bulletin board and enjoy the spooky season in-game.
Aion 2 Head Start Is Live for Founder's Pack Buyers
Aion 2 has officially launched its head start for founder's pack owners on Steam and NCsoft's Purple launcher, following the end of launch scale testing.
DDO Update 82 Hits Test Server With UI Scaling & Lucky Loot
Dungeons and Dragons Online's Update 82 is still being tested on the Lamannia server, bringing a major balance pass, UI scaling, and lucky loot changes.
Embers Adrift Cracks Down on Combat Timer Exploit
Embers Adrift has adjusted its internal combat recovery timer to stop players from cheesing resource regeneration during fights.
Synduality Echo of Ada Shuts Down in 2027, Gets Single-Player Mode
Bandai Namco's mecha extraction shooter Synduality: Echo of Ada will go offline in May 2027, but a single-player mode is planned to preserve the experience.
EVE Online's NPC Agents Get a Major Tech Upgrade
Fenris Creations is future-proofing EVE Online's mission-giving NPCs with a big database and tech overhaul, moving from Python. Make sure to contact your digital fellas!
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Will Match Your Skill Level
Capcom says Monster Hunter Wilds' Ascendance update will scale difficulty to master rank players, offering a tougher challenge for veterans who found the base game too easy.
Deadlock Update Brings Valve's Shooter Back to Life
Valve's closed-beta hero shooter Deadlock just got a massive update, and player activity is surging again. Here's what we know so far.
October 2026's Massive Game Lineup: GTA 6 Avoiders Unite
October 2026 is stacked with new releases as studios dodge GTA 6's November launch. From Dynasty Warriors to Gears of War: E-day, here's what's coming.
Xbox Disc-to-Digital Is Now Live for Everyone: Here's How It Works
Xbox's disc-to-digital program is out of Insider testing and available to all Xbox One and Series X|S owners. Insert supported discs to claim digital licenses, with a handy trick to speed things up.
Former Halo Director's Advice for Activision: Hire Laid-Off Talent
Frank O'Connor, former Halo franchise creative director, has advice for Activision Blizzard as it takes over Halo: hire laid-off devs and don't tie the game to hardware launches.
PS Plus October 2026 Free Games: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, EDF: World Brothers 2
PlayStation Plus members can claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 starting October 6. Plus, horror-themed bundles roll out for Halloween.
Resident Evil Requiem's Title Just Got More Confusing, Thanks to Producer
Producer Jun Takeuchi explains that 'Requiem' contains both an answer and a question, and hints at a future crossover between remakes and numbered titles.
Warlock Dev: Don't Expect a Baldur's Gate 3-Style Branching Story
Invoke's Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons won't have a fluid, branching narrative like Baldur's Gate 3. The devs say the main story beats are fixed and you'll play a written character named Kaatri.
FF11 Free Trial Now Unlimited, Level Cap Raised to 75
Final Fantasy 11's free trial just got a major upgrade: no more time limit and a level cap of 75, up from 50. But restrictions on social features remain.
Street Fighter Movie's Guile Theme Adds Guitar Solo, Still Goes With Everything
The Street Fighter movie's take on Guile's iconic theme keeps the original vibe while adding a guitar solo and cinematic touches. The full soundtrack drops October 16, same day as the film.
WoW: Forever Hides 12,500+ Items from Dataminers
Blizzard is keeping nearly 40% of WoW: Forever's 32,000 items secret, but beta players have already uncovered over 4,400 hidden items.
Sega: Sonic Movies Keep the Games Alive, Like It or Not
Sega producer Takashi Iizuka says the live-action Sonic movies boosted game sales and resources, creating a positive cycle for future titles.
Xbox CEO: 'Xbox Is Not For Sale' Despite Studio Closures
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma denies the division is up for sale, amid layoffs, studio closures, and analyst speculation about Microsoft exiting gaming.
Splinter Cell Remake: Still Stealthy After 5 Years
Ubisoft is hiring for the Splinter Cell remake, confirming it's still in development after nearly five years of silence since its announcement.
Xbox's Disc-to-Digital Goes Global: But Your Hard Drive Might Cry
Xbox's disc-to-digital program is now worldwide, letting you convert physical games to digital. But with huge install sizes and pricy storage, backing up your library could cost you.
Shure MV6 Gen 2 Launches in All-White, Same $169 Price
Shure's MV6 Gen 2 USB gaming mic gets a true all-white colorway, improved software, and new audio features—all at the same $169 price as the original.
Baldur's Gate 3's Jennifer English Joins Valor Mortis Cast
Jennifer English and James Alexander join the cast of Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike from Ghostrunner devs, launching October 13 for $40.