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October 13
- Antec launches P30 Air and P30 ARGB airflow-optimised PC cases➀ Antec introduces two new cases, P30 Air and P30 ARGB, for the European market in November; ➁ Both cases support multiple cooling configurations and prioritize ventilation for optimal airflow; ➂ The P30 ARGB includes pre-installed RGB fans, while the P30 Air has standard black fans.
- The Outer Worlds 2 has gone Gold ahead of launch later this month➀ The Outer Worlds 2 has officially gone gold ahead of its launch on October 29th. ➁ The game was initially revealed with a $80 price tag, which was later reduced to $70. ➂ The Outer Worlds 2 is expected to be a solid follow-up to the 2017 RPG, with improvements over the first game.
- Montech HyperFlow Digital 360 AIO CPU Cooler Review➀ The Montech HyperFlow Digital is a 360mm AIO cooler with digital display and RGB lighting; ➁ It features a 27mm thick radiator with 20 fins per inch and supports wide socket compatibility; ➂ The review covers its design, installation, thermal performance, and noise output.
- Mortal Kombat III film announced ahead of MKII’s arrival next year➀ Warner Bros. has announced Mortal Kombat III ahead of the release of Mortal Kombat II next year; ➁ The sequel, Mortal Kombat II, has received positive attention and a high view count for its trailer; ➂ The first Mortal Kombat film in 2021 was met with mixed reception and lower box office success.
- Serious Sam 2 gets surprise 20th anniversary update on Steam➀ The game Serious Sam 2 has received a surprise 20th anniversary update on Steam; ➁ The update includes new content, visual enhancements, quality of life improvements, and more; ➂ The update is a welcome surprise to fans of the classic game.
- CONTROL officially announced for iPhone / iPad➀ Apple has officially announced that Remedy's game CONTROL will be released for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro; ➁ The game is expected to arrive in early 2026; ➂ The port will likely function similarly to the iPhone/iPad versions, but with a larger digital screen on the Apple Vision Pro.
October 12
- Alphacool’s premium Apex Stealth metal fans now come with RGB➀ Alphacool introduces a new version of its premium metal case fan, the Apex Stealth Metal Aurora, featuring RGB lighting; ➁ The fan retains high-end features like a solid aluminium frame, HDB bearing, and decoupling technology for silent operation; ➂ The fans are available in three finishes and offer customizable lighting and high static pressure.
- EA unlocks battle pass and XP boosts for all players impacted by Battlefield 6 outage➀ EA has unlocked the battle pass and XP boosts for all players affected by the Battlefield 6 outage; ➁ The developers have offered a ' apology with perks' to smooth things over; ➂ Players will receive twelve hour-long XP boosters for rank progression and an additional twelve hour-long XP boosters for weapons.
- ESA Power of Play 2025 report highlights the benefits of gaming➀ The report highlights the benefits of gaming on social, emotional, and mental well-being; ➁ Mental health benefits are almost equally important as fun; ➂ Gaming improves creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork ability; ➃ Gaming has become a central social platform, especially for younger players.
- KitGuru Games: After 7 years, I’m cancelling Xbox Game Pass➀ The Xbox Series X/S generation has been plagued with studio closures, game cancellations, and price hikes; ➁ Microsoft's acquisition of studios has not yielded significant results; ➂ The recent price increase of Game Pass Ultimate has been met with criticism and skepticism.
- AOC’s latest QHD gaming monitor ships with 420Hz refresh rate but without a stand➀ AOC has released a new gaming monitor, the Q27G4K/S, with a 420Hz refresh rate and no stand included; ➁ The monitor is designed for competitive gaming with a 27-inch Fast IPS panel and 2560×1440 resolution; ➂ It features a 1ms GtG response time, MBR Sync, and is VESA DisplayHDR 400-certified.
- Machine Games confirms new game in development➀ Machine Games successfully navigated the recent Xbox cuts; ➁ The studio is hinting at a new mystery game in development; ➂ The teaser suggests a potential sequel to 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' or a new 'Wolfenstein' game.
- Elgato is now making office chairs➀ Elgato has expanded its product line with its first studio chair, the Embrace; ➁ The chair focuses on long-term comfort and support with ergonomic features; ➂ It has a professional design suitable for studios and home offices.
- Battlefield 6 garners 700,000 concurrent players on Steam alone➀ The full release of Battlefield 6 has seen a significant player count on Steam, peaking at over 700,000 concurrent players during the launch weekend. This number is notably higher than Call of Duty's all-time peak of nearly 500,000 players on the platform. ➁ The success of the game is attributed to EA's strong launch strategy and the game's technical polish, which marks a strong return to form compared to its predecessor, Battlefield 2042. ➂ The comparison with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, expected to be released in November, will be interesting to observe.
October 10
- Razer teams up with Riot Games for new 2XKO peripheral collection➀ Razer has announced a new collection of gaming peripherals for the Early Access launch of Riot Games' new fighting game 2XKO; ➁ The collection includes the Razer Kitsune 2XKO Edition, Razer BlackShark V3 Pro 2XKO Edition, and Razer Iskur V2 X 2XKO Edition; ➂ The new peripherals are available for pre-order on Razer's official website.
- AMD and Sony preview next-gen game console technologies➀ AMD and Sony are collaborating on next-generation console technologies; ➁ Key features include Neural Arrays, Radiance Cores, and Universal Compression; ➂ These technologies are expected to appear in future consoles, possibly in the PlayStation 6.
- ‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel officially announced; arriving in 2027➀ Warner Bros.' 'A Minecraft Movie' sequel has been officially announced; ➁ The film is set to arrive in 2027; ➃ Jared Hess will return as director and screenwriter.
- PlayStation Store finally allows users to publish written reviews➀ PlayStation Store has evolved but the digital storefront has remained static; ➁ Users can now write and publish game reviews directly on the PlayStation Store; ➂ The new review system is comprehensive with a 4000 character limit and the ability to mark spoilers.
- Black Ops 7 to reduce skill-based matchmaking following beta feedback➀ Black Ops 7 will launch with minimal skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) and persistent lobbies; ➁ This decision follows beta feedback; ➂ Treyarch aims to provide a more varied experience for players.
- Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB SSD Review➀ The Kingston DC3000ME is Kingston's first PCIe 5.0 enterprise SSD with a PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe U.2 interface. It offers high performance with capacities up to 15.36TB. The drive uses a Marvell Bravera SC5 controller and Micron 232-layer 3D eTLC B58R NAND flash memory. It boasts impressive sequential read/write speeds and 4K random IOPS. It also includes advanced features like power loss protection and encryption. ➁ The DC3000ME is available in three capacities and offers a 5-year warranty with a 1 DWPD endurance rating. ➂ The review covers testing methodology, performance metrics, and overall assessment of the DC3000ME.
- Indiana Jones and The Great Circle gets New Game+ mode and more in free update➀ The game has received a free update celebrating the 15th anniversary of developer Machine Games; ➁ The update includes a New Game+ mode, additional outfits, and community feedback-based additions; ➂ The update also features extended ending cutscenes for those who complete the game twice.
October 9
- Nacon introduces new modular headsets for PS5➀ Nacon's gaming audio brand RIG introduces the R5 Spear Pro HS; ➁ The headset features 40 mm graphene-coated drivers for clear sound; ➂ Modular Snap+Lock system allows for easy component swapping and personalization.
- Intel Panther Lake and 18A – Mission Critical for the future of Intel➀ Intel's 18A fabrication process is crucial for Panther Lake laptops; ➁ RibbonFET and PowerVia technologies are introduced; ➂ Panther Lake CPUs offer significant performance improvements.
- Sony announces impending closure of PlayStation Gear merch store➀ Sony announced the impending closure of its PlayStation Gear store; ➁ The store, launched in 2015, will shut down on December 31st; ➂ Possible reasons include moving logistics to partners or consolidating online stores.
- Week-long Black Ops 6 free-trial goes live today – featuring all of the game’s content➀ Treyarch has announced a week-long free trial for Black Ops 6; ➁ The trial starts on October 9 and ends on October 16; ➂ Players will have full access to the Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reaches new sales milestone as free update officially detailed➀ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has reached a new sales milestone with over 5 million copies sold; ➁ The game has been announced as the Game of the Year by many; ➂ Sandfall Interactive revealed a major free update with new content and features.
- EA Sports FC26 has reportedly sold over 10 million copies already➀ EA Sports FC26 has reportedly sold over 10 million copies in less than two weeks; ➁ A significant portion of these sales came from PlayStation players; ➂ EA's decision to replace FIFA with EA Sports FC has paid off with strong sales.
- October’s Humble Choice line-up includes Atomic Heart; System Shock and more➀ October's Humble Choice lineup includes Atomic Heart, V Rising, and the System Shock Remake; ➁ Atomic Heart is an action-adventure FPS RPG inspired by BioShock and System Shock; ➂ V Rising is an isometric PvPvE multiplayer survival RPG where you play as a vampire.
October 8
- Black Ops 6 Season 6 adds Jason; The Predator and Chucky➀ Treyarch has announced the 6th and final season of Call of Duty Black Ops 6, titled 'The Haunting', introducing new characters and features; ➁ The season includes 3 versions of The Predator, Jason Voorhees, and Chucky; ➂ New weapons, attachments, and limited-time modes are also introduced.
- PowerWash Simulator 2 release date officially announced➀ FuturLab has officially announced the release date of PowerWash Simulator 2, the sequel to the popular 2022 game; ➁ The game is set to launch on October 23rd; ➂ New features include abseil rope, scissor lift, and the ability to pet cats.