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October 9
- 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.
- Skate surpasses 15 million players following Early Access launch➀ EA的Skate系列游戏在15年后回归，自上个月早期访问发布以来，已经吸引了超过1500万玩家；➁ 游戏最近才进入早期访问，3周内就吸引了1500万玩家，这是一个了不起的成就；➂ 尽管游戏存在一些问题，但许多粉丝认为最新的Skate的核心玩法很有趣且令人满意。
- Philips Evnia 27M2N3501PA Review (Budget 1440p/260Hz)➀ The Philips Evnia 27M2N3501PA is a budget-friendly monitor offering 1440p resolution and 260Hz refresh rate; ➁ Despite its entry-level position, it provides impressive features like sRGB color accuracy and 1ms response time; ➂ The monitor is currently on sale for £150, making it a great value for money.
- Vampire Survivors is getting online co-op in its next major update➀ Vampire Survivors is receiving a major update with online co-op; ➁ The update is scheduled to release in mid-November; ➂ The update includes new stages and features.
- Nvidia reveals new RTX 50 GPU bundle with Arc Raiders➀ Nvidia announced a new game bundle offering a free copy of Embark Studios' upcoming extraction shooter, Arc Raiders, with the purchase of select GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs and systems; ➁ The game showcases the new Blackwell architecture and supports ray-traced global illumination and DLSS 4; ➂ The promotion includes a digital copy of the Arc Raiders Deluxe Edition and bonus Astro Cosmetic Pack, available until November 4th, 2025.
- Mina the Hollower delayed past initial Halloween release date➀ Yacht Club Games announced the delay of Mina the Hollower; ➁ The game was initially set to release on Halloween; ➂ The delay is to apply final polish and balancing; ➃ The team is working on design, art, sound, game balancing, localization, and platform testing.
October 7
- Hardware leaker claims Microsoft cancelled first-party Xbox handheld➀ Leakers claim Microsoft cancelled an internally-developed Xbox handheld; ➁ The cancellation was due to AMD's requirement of a minimum guarantee of 10 million units; ➂ Microsoft's commitment to less risky approach.
- be quiet! unveils Light Base 500 LX and Light Base 500 PC cases➀ be quiet! introduces two new PC cases, the Light Base 500 LX and Light Base 500; ➁ The Light Base 500 LX comes with ARGB lighting and pre-installed fans; ➂ Both cases offer clean aesthetics and superior airflow.
- Corsair EX300U 2TB External SSD Review➀ Corsair introduces the new EX300U external SSD with up to 1,100MB/s sequential read/write speeds; ➁ The drive is available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities, all with the same performance ratings; ➂ The EX300U uses a Phison PS2251-17 controller and features a USB-C, USB3.2 Gen2 interface.
- Elgato Wave Mic Arm MK.2 has arrived➀ Elgato has launched the Wave Mic Arm MK.2, an upgraded version with higher-quality metal components and improved design. ➁ The new arm offers smoother movement and includes hidden cable channels and a padded desk clamp. ➂ Elgato's Voice Focus technology is now available as a standalone plugin for use with any microphone and digital audio workstation.
- Marathon returns with new playtest later this month➀ Bungie宣布将在本月底进行新的《马拉松》游戏测试；➁ 由于发现游戏中的被盗艺术作品，Bungie不得不暂停公开测试并重新制作大量游戏资产；➂ 测试将包括三个地图、五个跑者、近距离聊天、重新调优的战斗、单人队列等。
- SEGA reacquires rights to the ‘Olympic Games’ license➀ SEGA has reacquired the rights to the 'Olympic Games' license; ➁ The license was previously held by nWayGames for the game 'Olympics Go! Paris 2024'; ➂ SEGA is collaborating with the International Olympic Committee for a new licensing deal.
- Silent Hill 2 Remake reportedly coming to Xbox alongside new PS5 Pro patch➀ The Silent Hill series is making a comeback with the success of Silent Hill 2 Remake and Silent Hill F; ➁ An Xbox port for Silent Hill 2 Remake is rumored to be in the works; ➂ The PS5 Pro patch and Born From a Wish DLC are expected to be announced soon, possibly tied to the upcoming Return to Silent Hill movie.
October 6
- Golden Joystick Awards nominees revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the pack➀ The 2025 Golden Joystick Awards nominees have been announced, with public voting now open. The awards celebrate the best games of the year across over 20 categories. ➁ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the pack with five nominations, followed by other notable titles like Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong. ➂ Public voting for the 'Ultimate Game of the Year' award will take place from November 3rd to 7th.
- Corsair K70 Pro TKL Keyboard Review➀ Corsair's K70 Pro TKL keyboard is reviewed, highlighting its gaming features and performance; ➁ The keyboard offers customization, a game mode button, and a wrist rest; ➂ However, it has issues with keycaps and the case quality.
- October’s Prime Gaming line-up officially announced➀ Amazon offers over a dozen free games to Prime Gaming subscribers in October; ➁ The lineup includes popular titles like Fallout 3 and XCOM 2; ➂ Horror fans will enjoy games like Tormented Souls and You Will Die Here Tonight.
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory free DLC showcase announced➀ Ubisoft announced a free DLC for Assassin's Creed Mirage titled 'Valley of Memory'; ➁ The DLC will be a major update celebrating the game's two-year anniversary; ➂ The DLC will feature a new story chapter and missions set in 9th century alUla, Saudi Arabia.
October 5
- Intel confirms ‘Coyote Cove’ cores for Nova Lake and ‘Panther Cove’ cores for Diamond Rapids➀ Intel confirms the use of Coyote Cove P-cores and Arctic Wolf E-cores for the 2026 client processor Nova Lake; ➁ Panther Cove P-cores for the server processor Diamond Rapids; ➂ No SMT or E-cores in the initial Panther Cove server chips, SMT to be reintroduced in the follow-up generation.
- Lian Li launches V2 SFX PSUs featuring 450W-Rated 12V-2×6 connectors➀ Lian Li has launched the SP V2 series, a refreshed version of its popular SFX-style power supplies; ➁ The new lineup includes 750W and 850W models, updated to the latest ATX 3.1 standard with modern 12V-2×6 power connector; ➂ Fully modular, 80 Plus Gold-rated, and cooled by a 92 mm fluid-dynamic bearing fan.
- Leak claims World of Warcraft: Midnight will launch in February➀ The closed alpha test for World of Warcraft: Midnight has started, with a leak suggesting an early 2026 release; ➁ The Midnight Collector's Edition is priced at around $150 and includes various bonuses; ➂ The closed alpha will last several weeks to gather data for improvements.
- Call of Duty on Game Pass reportedly cost Microsoft $300 million in lost sales➀ Microsoft reportedly lost over $300 million in Call of Duty sales due to the inclusion of the game in Game Pass on day one; ➁ The move did not lead to sufficient growth in the subscription service to compensate for the lost sales; ➂ Despite the low sales volume on Xbox and PC, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 still became the best-selling game in the US last year.
October 3
- Cheaters are already ruining the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta➀ The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has started, but cheaters are already causing problems despite new security measures. ➁ Activision has implemented kernel-level anti-cheat measures, requiring TPM 2.0 and SecureBoot on PC. ➂ However, the beta is being ruined by the use of old, freely available cheats, and players without the required security settings are facing issues.
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will have a multiplatform launch➀ Square Enix is developing Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 as a multi-platform release; ➁ The game will be available on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and possibly Switch 2; ➂ Development teams are working on each platform, unlike previous installments.
- Fractal Epoch Case Review➀ The Fractal Epoch PC case is reviewed, highlighting its design, features, and performance; ➁ It supports radiators up to 360mm and offers tempered glass options; ➂ The review covers build quality, cooling performance, and component compatibility.
- Control to get a substantial update on PS5 and Series X|S next week➀ Remedy Entertainment宣布，Control Ultimate Edition的免费更新将很快登陆PS5和Xbox Series X|S；➁ 更新将包括HDR支持、更好的SDR支持、FOV滑块等；➂ 更新将于10月6日星期一发布。
- Analysts expect Battlefield 6 to sell 5 million copies in first week➀ Analysts predict that Battlefield 6 could sell over 5 million copies in its first week; ➁ The game's open beta has attracted between 22-25 million players; ➂ EA has not yet announced the actual sales figures.
October 2
- GeForce Now adds 17 new games in October➀ GeForce Now will add 17 new games in October; ➁ The highlight includes Battlefield 6 and several other new releases; ➂ Some of the games are available day-one on the service, while others will be added later in the month.
- Netac Shadow II RGB DDR5-7200 32GB Review➀ Netac's Shadow II RGB DDR5-7200 32GB is the first memory kit from the company; ➁ Available in six different speeds and 32GB capacity; ➂ Supports both Intel's XMP and AMD's EXPO technologies; ➃ Uses 8 SK hynix A-die ICs and supports EXPO/XMP settings.