Astrae Oratio: 93% intend to play after global beta
NC details Astrae Oratio global closed beta data: 93% intend to play at launch, 86.7% rated their first impression positively and 80% returned on day two.
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K/DA: Riot announces Worlds 2026 brand collabs
Riot Games teams up with Uniqlo, 7-Eleven, Olive Young and Lotte to celebrate Worlds 2026 and the K/DA comeback, with pop-ups across Seoul, South Korea.
Cookie Run and Digital Circus: crossover in two games
Devsisters launches a Cookie Run: Kingdom and Cookie Run: Crumble crossover with The Amazing Digital Circus, adding Pomni and Jax as special Cookies.
Crimson Desert DLC Charting the Unknown gets video and date
Pearl Abyss has released a features overview video for Charting the Unknown, the first Crimson Desert Enhanced DLC, which launches worldwide on October 29.
MapleStory launches 4-chapter 'Maple Escape' event
MapleStory's autumn update introduces the four-chapter 'Maple Escape: The Missing Nemi' event, with rewards and new content until November 18.
US lawmaker proposes digital game ownership bill
Rep. Ritchie Torres' Power To The Players Act would turn game purchases into ownership, require offline modes when servers shut down and allow resales.
Epic Claims Faster Launcher, but Valve Had a Patch First
Epic released its new Epic Games Launcher in Preview and pitched it as faster than Steam; Valve had sped up its client a day earlier, on October 13.
42.4% of Steam fans play only on PC, survey finds
A GameDiscoverCo survey of more than 16,000 Steam fans shows that 42.4% play only on PC and just 15.6% combine PC, console and mobile in a month.
Ghost of Yotei hits 5.4M copies and US$ 407 million
Estimates from Alinea Analytics point to 5.4 million copies sold by Ghost of Yotei and US$ 407 million in revenue, just 3% behind Ghost of Tsushima.
Oxford study links Planet Zoo to conservation donations
An Oxford University study finds that Planet Zoo players recognize species better, fear extinction more and donate more money to wildlife conservation.
Halo, GTA and Simpsons in the browser? Meet the fan projects
Fan projects bring Halo, GTA Vice City and Simpsons to the browser. See what these ports offer and why they aren't official game re-releases.
Little Prince Tyger promises a thousand levels and brutal hunting on PC
Team17 announces Little Prince Tyger for PC in 2027. The dark-fantasy roguelike blends bows, physics and 1,000+ handcrafted single-screen levels.
Dave the Diver gets final free DLC with Subnautica 2
Dave the Diver dives into the Subnautica 2 universe in its final DLC. The free pack takes Dave and Bancho to Proteus in early 2027.
Mafia III hits PS5 and Xbox Series at 60 fps after 10 years
Mafia III: Definitive Edition lands on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with 60 fps gameplay. The upgrade is free for eligible copies, but saves don't transfer.
Machinarium 2 announced after 17 years with robot duo
Josef and Berta return in Machinarium 2, announced by Amanita Design 17 years later. The sequel adds duo puzzles and comes to Steam, still dateless.
Official Sonic Discord Turns Into Chaos Hours After Opening
Sonic's official server was hit with memes and profanity right at launch. Moderators restricted the space; recall Discord's past controversies.
PlayStation: End of physical media sparks 280K-signature petition as devs warn of 'end of ownership'
End of discs on PS5 and future consoles sparks backlash. What Sony's decision means for your games.
Columbina in Genshin Impact: best teams and guide
Columbina is the Third of the Fatui Harbingers in Genshin Impact. Learn who she is, how the kit works, best teams, and whether she is worth pulling.
LoL Arena: Champion Tier List and Best Duos for the 2026 Season
Arena is League of Legends' 2v2 mode with duos, augments and revive. Check the 2026 tier list and best duo synergies.
World of Warships Update 15.8: 11th Anniversary Event Brings Festive Rewards, Marlborough B Dockyard and New Operations
World of Warships update 15.8 celebrates 11 years with a themed port, Event Pass, Marlborough B Dockyard, new Operations and early Kurama access.