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October 3
- 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.
- Bloober Team offers update on Silent Hill 1 Remake➀ Bloober Team has confirmed development details on the highly anticipated Silent Hill 1 Remake; ➁ The studio has two first-party production teams, one dedicated to the Silent Hill 1 project; ➂ The development of the game is progressing smoothly, although no specific timeline has been provided.
- Surprise update hints at upcoming Prototype 1 remaster➀ Prototype is a series of open-world titles from the 7th generation of consoles; ➁ The series has seen only two entries and the most recent one was released over a decade ago; ➂ An update to the original Prototype on Steam suggests a remaster might be in the works.
October 1
- Pax Dei leaves early access on October 16th, launching day one on Game Pass➀ Pax Dei is set for its full 1.0 launch on October 16th; ➁ The game will be available on Game Pass from day one; ➂ Servers will be down for final preparations and a character wipe on October 6th.
- Logitech’s new MX Master 4 adds haptic feedback and a customisable ‘Actions Ring’➀ The new MX Master 4 features a built-in haptic engine for tactile feedback and a customisable 'Actions Ring'; ➁ The 'Actions Ring' provides quick, context-aware access to app-specific shortcuts; ➂ The mouse retains the 8,000 DPI Darkfield sensor and the fast MagSpeed scroll wheel, with quieter clicks and improved wireless connectivity.
- PowerWash Simulator 2 demo available now➀ FuturLab 官方宣布推出 PowerWash Simulator 2 测试版；➁ 测试版包含两个关卡、基地、洗车机、新肥皂、清洁剂等；➂ 游戏预计年底前发布。
- Halo Studios to offer “deep dive” into new game later this month➀ The Halo franchise is currently in a state of limbo, with fans eagerly waiting for updates on the new direction of the series since the rebranding of 343 Industries to Halo Studios. ➁ The team has confirmed a 'deep dive' event at the upcoming Halo World Championships on October 24th. ➂ The event will feature a panel discussing the future of Halo, including the transition to Unreal Engine 5 and the current state of development.
September 30
- Nvidia reveals DLSS updates for Alien, Battlefield 6 and more➀ Nvidia reveals DLSS updates for Alien, Battlefield 6, and more; ➁ DLSS 4 support for Battlefield 6 with Multi-Frame Generation on RTX 50 series GPUs; ➂ Updates to Project G-Assist for laptop users.
- You can currently save up to £250 on RTX 50 series graphics cards➀ Nvidia has temporarily reduced prices on various RTX 50 series graphics cards; ➁ Offers include up to £250 off on ten custom-cooled models from brands like MSI, Gigabyte, PNY, and Palit; ➂ Specific models like the MSI RTX 5070 Gaming Trio and Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5070 are highlighted with significant discounts.
- Capcom announces official end of support for Monster Hunter on Windows 10➀ Capcom has announced the official end of support for its Monster Hunter series on Windows 10; ➁ The decision comes as Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025; ➂ Users are advised to consider upgrading to Windows 11 to ensure compatibility with future game updates.
- Decade-old PAYDAY 2 introduces DLC rental service➀ PAYDAY 2 introduces a new DLC rental service; ➁ The service costs £3.99 per month or £15.99 for 6 months; ➂ Players express frustration over the new service.
- Rumoured V3 DualSense controller may feature a removable battery➀ Sony is rumored to release a V3 version of its PS5 DualSense controller with a removable battery; ➁ The new version is expected to be introduced alongside a refreshed PS5 Pro console; ➂ The PS5 Pro model is said to launch in November and focus on efficiency improvements.
September 29
- Silent Hill f surpasses 1 million copies sold➀ Konami's Silent Hill f has surpassed 1 million copies sold; ➁ The game has received high ratings from Metacritic and OpenCritic; ➂ The game shifts the series setting to 1960s Japan, focusing on themes of repression, identity, and transformation.
September 28
- APNX V2 PC case brings support for back-connect motherboards➀ APNX has launched its latest mid-tower case, the APNX V2, featuring a three-piece panoramic glass design and support for back-connect motherboards; ➁ The case offers excellent cooling capabilities with pre-installed fans and support for up to 10 fans and 360mm radiators; ➂ It includes builder-friendly features like a swappable PSU and HDD tray, GPU support bracket, and removable dust filters.
- Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser speaks on Bully 2 for the first time➀ Rockstar's co-founder Dan Houser discusses the cancellation of Bully 2; ➁ Houser attributes the cancellation to 'bandwidth issues'; ➂ The development of Bully 2 was hindered by the small creative team and leadership at the time.
- LG is finally using its own glossy WOLED panel on UltraGear monitors➀ LG has introduced a new monitor, the LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B, featuring its own glossy WOLED panel. This marks the company's first display to use the improved glossy version of its 27-inch 240Hz WOLED panel. ➁ The new glossy coating achieves a 0% haze finish and better reflection handling. ➂ The panel has a 26.5-inch screen with a 2560×1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms GtG response time.
- EA reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ for $50 billion buyout➀ EA has been reported to be in advanced talks with investors for a $50 billion buyout; ➁ The deal is expected to make EA a private company; ➃ The investors plan to leverage EA's sports league partnerships to increase microtransaction sales.
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 ‘already playable’➀ The development of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is progressing well; ➁ A significant portion of the game content is already playable; ➂ No release date or official title has been announced yet.
September 26
- Yooka-Replaylee on Switch 2 runs at just 30fps due to “limited time with the development kits”➀ The game Yooka-Replaylee for Nintendo Switch 2 runs at 30fps due to limited development time with the kits; ➁ Nintendo's reluctance to provide development kits is partly to blame; ➂ The team is investigating the possibility of implementing a performance mode post-launch.
- October’s PlayStation Plus line-up includes Alan Wake 2➀ Sony announced the October PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, including Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, and Cocoon; ➁ The Last of Us Part II and its remastered version are added to PlayStation Plus Extra; ➂ PS Plus Premium members will receive Tekken 3, Soul Calibur III, and Tomb Raider Anniversary.
- HITMAN World of Assassination update brings major overhaul to PC VR implementation➀ IO Interactive has announced major upgrades to the PC VR version of HITMAN World of Assassination; ➁ The update includes features like dual-wielding, full ambidexterity, and room-scale implementation; ➂ The team has also made improvements for greater immersion, such as improved two-handed aiming and 3D cutscenes.
- Borderlands 4 gets first major post-launch patch, adding FOV slider to consoles and more➀ Borderlands 4 receives its first major post-launch patch; ➁ Console players now have an FOV slider; ➂ Performance improvements and bug fixes introduced.
- RX 5700 XT Revisit: Gaming Benchmarks vs RDNA 4➀ This article revisits the AMD RX 5700 XT GPU, comparing its performance against the latest RDNA 4-based Gigabyte cards. The testing includes various games, ray tracing, and FSR 4 upscaling. ➁ The article discusses whether upgrading from the original RDNA models is necessary. ➂ The performance of the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT, RX 9070, and RX 9070 XT Gaming OC cards is evaluated.
September 25
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 officially announced for PS5 with PSVR2 support➀ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has been officially announced for PS5 with support for PSVR2; ➁ The game is set to release on December 8, 2025; ➂ The title will take advantage of the PlayStation 5 Pro and support PlayStation VR2 with a future update.
- Transformers: Fall of Cybertron has been relisted on Steam (though not yet purchasable)➀ Transformers: Fall of Cybertron has been relisted on Steam following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft; ➁ The re-listing suggests that the game might be re-released; ➂ The official announcement is expected during Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show presentation.
- Persona 5 + Royal have officially sold over 10 million copies➀ ATLUS announced that Persona 5 / Royal have sold over 10 million copies; ➁ Persona 5 Royal sold over 1 million copies in Japan; ➂ The original Persona 5 and its spin-offs have exceeded 10 million copies in total.
September 24
- SEGA reveals Yakuza Kiwami 3 for PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2➀ SEGA has officially announced Yakuza Kiwami 3 for PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2; ➁ The game is a complete remake of the original Yakuza 3 with an expansion titled 'Dark Ties'; ➂ The game will be available on February 12, 2026.
- Origin Code bursts onto memory scene with ultra-fast DDR5 kits➀ Origin Code has launched the Vortex DDR5, the world's first DDR5 memory module with an integrated active triple-fan cooling system; ➁ The Vortex DDR5 features a dedicated module with three 40mm dual-ball bearing fans and a 'ScaleCut Cooling Fin' design for enhanced heat dissipation; ➂ The available kits range from 32GB to 256GB with varying speeds and CL values.