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NewsNVIDIA has announced a major update for DLSS 5. The new 3D-Guided Neural Rendering model runs twice as fast as the September version, uses 20% less VRAM at 4K, and will debut in its updated form in NBA 2K27.
NewsEmbark Studios and Nexon have partnered with Chernin Entertainment, the production company behind Planet of the Apes and Ford v Ferrari. The company will serve as lead producer on screen adaptations of both Embark shooters, ARC Raiders and THE FINALS.
NewsBlizzard is intentionally reducing the visual detail and modern polish of the new Skyborne race. Rather than making the characters look as modern as possible, the studio is dialing back the softness, adjusting color saturation, and developing separate SD models so the new race fits more naturally alongside the classic visuals of old World of Warcraft. The simplified versions are planned for early 2027, and the idea has already received a positive response from parts of the community.
NewsFrontier Developments is releasing the sequel to its popular zoo management simulator, Planet Zoo 2. The game launches on October 13, 2026 for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
NewsEmbark has announced a full overhaul of its punishment policy in ARC Raiders. Any account caught cheating now receives a permanent ban on the first offense, with no warnings or probationary period. Executive producer Aleks Grøndal openly acknowledged that the studio had been "overly cautious" about permanent bans and should have acted more aggressively sooner.
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NewsInfinity Ward has confirmed that the returning DMZ mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be available early to digital pre-order customers starting October 20. The full game launches on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
NewsTeam17 has announced The Escapists 3, the third main entry in the prison-break simulation series and the first one built in 3D. The game is coming in 2027 to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
NewsCzech studio Amanita Design has announced Machinarium 2, a sequel to the cult 2009 hand-drawn adventure. The reveal took place during the autumn Triple-i Initiative showcase, and the game already has store pages on Steam and GOG.
NewsGTA 6 leaker CyberLeek claims they will release a playable build containing the complete story campaign if the market cap of the CYBERLEEK crypto token reaches $30 million. According to the ultimatum, Take-Two can prevent the release by putting GTA 6 on physical discs and issuing a public apology.
NewsStar Citizen's single-player campaign, Squadron 42, is now targeting the second quarter of 2027. Chris Roberts says he does not want to launch his Wing Commander spiritual successor into the "attention buzz saw" surrounding GTA 6, while a limited group of invited players got hands-on access in Manchester on October 9 and 10.
NewsBandai Namco says Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has sold more than one million copies worldwide just one week after launch, reaching the milestone faster than any previous game in the franchise.
NewsCroteam and Devolver Digital have shown the first gameplay footage from The Talos Principle 3, the third and final chapter of the philosophical puzzle series. The game was originally announced in May, while the new gameplay reveal debuted during The Triple-i Initiative on October 8.
NewsCD Projekt RED released Patch 5.01 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered on October 8. The update addresses visual, gameplay, and technical issues across PC and consoles, while also adding several graphics options and fixes requested after the remaster launched.
NewsSolomon joined Deadlock on October 9 as the third of six heroes from the City Never Sleeps update. His entire kit is built around chess pieces, with abilities named after bishops, knights, rooks, and the queen. His playstyle focuses on battlefield control, positioning, and setting up favorable engagements for the team.
NewsMicrosoft has revealed the latest October additions to Xbox Game Pass, with several major releases joining the service, including Battlefield 6 and Valor Mortis. At the same time, nine games will leave the library on October 15, including A Plague Tale: Requiem and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
NewsCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23, and its campaign centers on a full-scale war on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea invades South Korea, while Captain Price operates outside the system in a separate storyline that eventually connects to the wider global conflict.
NewsWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 launches on October 14 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel keeps the fast retro-FPS structure of the original while expanding the campaign with a second playable character, branching levels, new enemies, new weapons, and more locations. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is also planned for later.
NewsMarvel Rivals Season 10.5 launched on October 9 without adding a new playable hero. Instead, NetEase focused the mid-season update on limited-time modes, Avengers: Infinity War content, the Infinity Finale event, balance changes, and Halloween-themed cosmetics.
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