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Sony has activated the 'Player's Choice' sale on the PlayStation Store, running from October 7 to October 21, 2026. The promotion features 4,955 items, including games, DLCs, and editions, with discounts ranging from 10% to 90%. Notable deals include 80% off .hack//G.U. Last Recode and 75% off Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Following the completion of the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, the new entity Skydance has unified its gaming and experiences divisions. Tony Driscoll, previously president of Paramount Games Studio, will lead the combined unit. The move consolidates major intellectual properties, including DC Comics and Star Trek, under a single leadership structure to streamline development and global operations.
Gears of War: E-Day launched on October 6, 2026, as an Xbox and PC exclusive, marking a strategic pivot for Microsoft. The prequel, developed by The Coalition, received high praise for its horror elements and modernized mechanics. This release coincides with significant corporate restructuring and layoffs at Xbox, raising questions about the long-term viability of exclusive titles in a competitive market.
Ninja Theory, the Cambridge-based studio behind the 'Hellblade' series, has begun laying off staff following the collapse of two sale agreements with Xbox. Employees have publicly confirmed redundancies on LinkedIn, expressing grief over the unfinished third 'Hellblade' game, 'Senua.' While Xbox has initiated a consultation process for potential closure, it claims to still be exploring other options. The studio was originally slated to survive a major Xbox restructuring in July, but failed divestiture attempts have led to this current phase of job cuts.
Jonathan Blow’s ambitious puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star, launches on October 8 after a ten-year development cycle. The title features approximately 1,500 puzzles and a voice cast led by Emily and Liam O'Brien. Developed using a custom programming language and engine, the game blends mechanics from four distinct free games into a single, non-linear experience across four worlds.
Skydance has unified the gaming and experience divisions of Paramount and Warner Bros. into a single entity, appointing Tony Driscoll as president. This move consolidates major IP portfolios, including Star Trek, Harry Potter, and DC, under one leadership structure to streamline development and global operations.
Gears of War: E-Day launched on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. Developed by The Coalition and People Can Fly, the prequel revisits the Locust invasion in the city of Kalona. Game Informer awarded the title a 9.5, praising its horror atmosphere and modernized mechanics, while Xbox Wire highlighted tactical cover-based combat and new multiplayer modes.
Warhammer Survivors, a roguelite action game set in the Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar universes, launches on November 10, 2026. A new demo is available now on Steam and Xbox, featuring two playable heroes and community-driven improvements. Pre-orders are open on PlayStation 5, with a 10% discount for subscribers, while Xbox pre-orders begin on October 27. The game will release on PC, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile platforms.
Nexon and Embark Studios have partnered with Chernin Entertainment to develop film and television adaptations for the video games 'ARC Raiders' and 'The Finals.' Chernin was selected as the lead producer after a competitive bidding process, marking a significant expansion of these popular gaming IPs into traditional media. The deal aims to create transmedia experiences that leverage the existing success of both titles, which have collectively reached millions of players worldwide.
Halo Waypoint clarifies that all versions of Halo: Campaign Evolved are canon, resolves timeline discrepancies in The Fall of Reach, and confirms upcoming novels despite recent studio restructuring.
IllFonic and Gun Interactive announced the first post-launch content update for Halloween: The Game, scheduled for October 27, 2026. The update introduces a free map called 'The Tower Farm,' inspired by the 1989 film Halloween 5, along with two paid Michael Myers cosmetic skins. The update also includes new civilian characters and a costume pack, marking the start of a year-long support roadmap.
Kotaku has announced 'Guiding Key,' a year-long communal playthrough of the Kingdom Hearts series, coinciding with the October 8 release of the Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The initiative aims to build momentum for Kingdom Hearts IV, scheduled for late 2027, by having writers and industry figures play through the franchise's history monthly. While the new collection offers a native, non-streaming experience on Switch 2, reviews highlight performance disparities, with Kingdom Hearts III facing frame rate issues on handheld mode despite the overall package being praised for its combat depth and accessibility.
Leaked casting calls for Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Hexe reveal a 16th-century German setting focused on witch trials. The protagonist, internally named Petra, is a mid-twenties radical accused of witchcraft, supported by a cast including her parents and a mentor figure. The game aims for a linear narrative rather than an RPG structure, with a potential release window in the second half of 2027.
Mike Tomlin revealed a 12-year Minecraft city project, sparking viral attention and NFL jokes. The 54-year-old former Steelers coach described the build as therapeutic. Critics mocked his time investment, while others praised the architectural detail.
Control Resonant shifts the action-RPG sequel from the Brutalist interior of The Oldest House to a warped, open-world Manhattan. While some players missed the original's specific aesthetic, the new setting allows for massive, gravity-defying 'dungeons' that evoke similar awe. The game features a new protagonist, Dylan Faden, and includes an Assist Mode to address early combat difficulty complaints.