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iOS 27.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 27.2
(10/26/2026, 10:56 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple released iOS 27.2, uniting the iPhone Duo and other iPhone models on the same version of iOS. iOS 27.2 is the first major iOS 27 update, and it adds several useful new features. Siri AI Improvements Siri AI can recall past conversations you had with it, so you can ask ‌Siri‌ about someth...
Halide releases its first batch of updates for the iPhone Duo
(10/26/2026, 10:51 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Camera app Halide released a new update for the iPhone Duo that adds three different shooting modes based on what position the foldable is in.
CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro Delivers Big Battery and Real Controls on a Budget
(10/26/2026, 10:51 PM) - TechEBlog
Affordable over-ear headphones usually force compromises. You accept weak noise cancellation, short battery life, or plastic that feels temporary. CMF by Nothing’s Headphone Pro refuses most of those trade-offs at a price that still sits under one hundred dollars, or $55 to be exact. The headphones ...
Why Can't iPhone Duo Users Make Eye Contact on FaceTime?
(10/26/2026, 10:49 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
FaceTime's Eye Contact setting is missing on the iPhone Duo, MacRumors can confirm. The setting was first flagged as absent by MacRumors forum member TwoBytes, who noticed their eyes looking "a little off" during a call. Introduced in iOS 14, Eye Contact uses machine learning to subtly adjust ...
Here’s How The Way Activision Talks About Call Of Duty Launch Weekend Sales Has Changed Over Nearly 20 Years
(10/26/2026, 10:30 PM) - Kotaku
It hasn't been bragging about Modern Warfare 4 sales despite rave reviews
What are the leading causes of EV battery damage?
(10/26/2026, 10:30 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Charging behaviors and heat are the things to pay attention to.
University of Copenhagen data breach exposes data of 525,000 people
(10/26/2026, 10:20 PM) - BleepingComputer
The University of Copenhagen in Denmark confirmed that hackers accessed one of its test environments containing personal data belonging to 525,000 people. [...]
PlayStation 2 Duo Turns a Folding Screen Into Real Hardware Portability
(10/26/2026, 10:08 PM) - TechEBlog
LCLDIY took a flexible display from one of the earliest foldable phones and built an actual PlayStation 2 around it. The result is a clamshell handheld, called the PlayStation 2 Duo, that runs genuine PS2 discs or their digital equivalents, folds for easier carrying, and looks finished enough that s...
I’m Having A Blast Waiting In Line For An Hour To Play One Minute Of A Platformer With One Million Levels
(10/26/2026, 10:00 PM) - Kotaku
I'm doing my part!
Databricks co-founder shares his secrets for winning big enterprises customers
(10/26/2026, 10:00 PM) - TechCrunch
Turns out selling to big companies isn’t about having the shiniest tech: it’s about hitching a ride on a giant’s sales team.
Join IGN and Toyota at Our Gaming Booth at Los Angeles Comic-Con
(10/26/2026, 10:00 PM) - IGN All
The mistake iPhone Duo buyers can easily avoid
(10/26/2026, 10:00 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
An iPhone Duo can become even more expensive if you have to repair it, so it's vital to plan for that ahead of time.
One day before launch, ARPG Emberville gets delayed until 2027
(10/26/2026, 9:57 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Don't blame this one on GTA 6: The developers say incorporating feedback on Emberville's demo is taking longer than they expected.
Toastie Might Be the Weirdest iPhone Duo Game So Far
(10/26/2026, 9:55 PM) - IGN All
iOS 27.2 Fixes Over 160 Security Vulnerabilities
(10/26/2026, 9:55 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple's iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 updates fix more than 160 security vulnerabilities, which means it's a good idea to install the software as soon as you can. An Apple Intelligence vulnerability that could let a remote attacker access sensitive data was fixed, as was a Hide My Email bug that cou...
Hunger Games Director Hopes You Aren't Too Distracted With GTA 6 to See Sunrise on the Reaping
(10/26/2026, 9:53 PM) - IGN All
Francis Lawrence, director of Netflix’s BioShock movie, opened up to IGN about his favorite video games of all time, and we have to admit that he knows ball.
A free 'micro' horror game from the maker of The Mortuary Assistant is basically if PT was an episode of Law and Order
(10/26/2026, 9:47 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Playable Archive is free, and it's very good.
Red Rising Director Francis Lawrence Says YA Series' Movie Adaptation Is a 'Priority' at Paramount Following Shelved Netflix Show
(10/26/2026, 9:45 PM) - IGN All
We got the chance to chat with Francis Lawrence, director of the forthcoming Red Rising movie, who let us in on some exciting updates about the project and its current status at Paramount.
Composer Austin Wintory Shares His Early Musical Drafts Intended For Mass Effect 5
(10/26/2026, 9:44 PM) - Game Informer News
Last week, EA shut down Mass Effect and Dragon Age developer BioWare, which resulted in the cancellation of the fifth Mass Effect game that was announced in 2020. As the fallout from this closure settles, famed video game composer Austin Wintory has shared that he'd been working on a potential sound...
GTA 6 Causes 17% Spike in Time Off Requests on Game's Release Date
(10/26/2026, 9:42 PM) - IGN All
GTA 6's release has led to as much as a 17% increase in time-off requests, according to a new report.
Fangtopia Review – A Cosy Little Kingdom
(10/26/2026, 9:41 PM) - WGB
A simple cosy game about building a Halloween-themed kingdom. Easy to pick up and play for when all you want is to press some buttons, turn off your brain and relax.
T-Mobile's new T-Mix plans let you pick your own perks
(10/26/2026, 9:41 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
T-Mobile has recently been rumored to be preparing new T-Mix branded plans, and today they're finally official. There are three tiers, called Standard, More, and Loaded, and they'll be available in November. The big idea is that instead of coming with a fixed set of benefits, each plan gets a number...
Composer Austin Wintory Shares 22 Minutes of Music Created for BioWare's Canceled Mass Effect 5
(10/26/2026, 9:36 PM) - IGN All
Composer Austin Wintory was once in talks to make music for Mass Effect 5, and now that EA has shuttered BioWare and canceled the game, he's released his drafts online.
The developer of one of my favorite 2020s RPGs does it because of BioWare: 'Baldur's Gate 1 is the first game I truly loved'
(10/26/2026, 9:31 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
It's a hard one to beat.
AI Has Triggered A PS5 Homebrew Gold Rush, But It’s Also The Reason GTA 6 Can’t Be Pirated At Release
(10/26/2026, 9:30 PM) - Kotaku
One hacker is being accused of ruining everyone's chances of pirating GTA 6 after reporting a massive hypervisor exploit to Sony
GPT-6.1 Terra makes a strong case for being OpenAI’s best bang for your AI buck
(10/26/2026, 9:25 PM) - Android Authority
OpenAI's latest model promises big savings without compromising on performance
Veteran game composer in talks to score Mass Effect 5 shares 20 minutes of music he wrote for the project: 'To even dream in your sandbox was a privilege'
(10/26/2026, 9:19 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
We're so back / It's so over / We were so robbed.
This emulator just cut off support to Anbernic’s upcoming Nintendo 3DS clone
(10/26/2026, 9:15 PM) - Android Authority
Anbernic's RG DDS gets some bad news before launch.
iPhone AI Images and Edits Now Have a Hidden Watermark
(10/26/2026, 9:15 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Images generated with Image Playground and some photos edited with Apple Intelligence will now include a SynthID watermark. Apple announced plans to add SynthID support back in June, and the feature is live in iOS 27.2. SynthID is a Google-created tool that identifies AI-generated content. It w...
Grok Imagine Delivers First Seven Minutes of Its Odyssey Series
(10/26/2026, 9:14 PM) - TechEBlog
Grok Imagine posted the opening installment of its Odyssey series on Friday evening, a seven-minute AI-generated short created with Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker. Elon Musk shared the clip the same night with a simple caption noting the tool behind it. The post invited comments on whether v...
What Does It Even Mean To ‘Save’ Mass Effect?
(10/26/2026, 9:10 PM) - Kotaku
Thousands of fans are rallying around a campaign to save the series after BioWare's shutdown, but what does that look like?
Former pentester used ARTEX AI to steal 8.2 million data records
(10/26/2026, 9:08 PM) - BleepingComputer
South Korean police identified seven suspects linked to a cybercrime operation that breached more than 90 organizations in the country, with ARTEX AI pentesting framework used in most of the attacks. [...]
Watch out, YouTube — Instagram goes from short-form to 90-minute videos
(10/26/2026, 9:05 PM) - TechCrunch
After years in which every social platform (even LinkedIn!) aggressively pursued short-form video, this is a notable shift in strategy for Instagram.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse PSA: There’s An Easier Way To Fast Travel That The Game Is Not Good At Telling You About
(10/26/2026, 9:00 PM) - Kotaku
Beyond using the Ferryman to travel between areas, you can also fast travel within them
The Turtle Beach PlayTrek Nintendo Switch 2 Hard Shell Slim Case Seems Like a Steal for Just $15
(10/26/2026, 8:50 PM) - IGN All
Cheap insurance.
The best haunted card game since Inscryption is back with a new mystery only solitaire freaks can solve
(10/26/2026, 8:47 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Forbidden Solitaire's The Discarded DLC is here and those cards aren't going to play themselves.
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Terra with 3x faster AI agents, 50% lower pricing
(10/26/2026, 8:46 PM) - BleepingComputer
OpenAI has launched GPT-6.1 Terra, a new model focused on computer use, visual reasoning, coding, and everyday work, while costing significantly less than its larger models. [...]
The Composer In Talks To Write Mass Effect 5’s Music Posts 22 Minutes Of Unused Songs So Good I’m Bummed Out Again
(10/26/2026, 8:45 PM) - Kotaku
Austin Wintory is best known for his work on games like Journey and the Banner Saga series
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Final Major Content Update Coming This Week
(10/26/2026, 8:43 PM) - IGN All
Ubisoft has detailed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's final major content update, revealing a closer look at new game+, Nightmare difficulty, and more.
As Halloween Approaches, Fans Are Convinced That The Duskbloods Has Been Delayed To Next Year
(10/26/2026, 8:30 PM) - Kotaku
Stay dead a little longer
Calcifer's Yule Log Is Coming Back to HBO Max for the Holiday Season
(10/26/2026, 8:25 PM) - IGN All
Google Beam Brings Lifelike 3D Video to Military Families at Twenty USO Sites
(10/26/2026, 8:20 PM) - TechEBlog
Google is placing its HP Dimension with Google Beam systems in 20 USO centers around the world so deployed service members can sit down and talk with family as if they share the same table. A pilot that linked Trzebień, Poland, with Fort Bliss, Texas, has already shown the difference. Now the progra...
Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekhov, has died
(10/26/2026, 8:19 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Koenig gained fame as the Russian navigator of the USS Enterprise in the original Star Trek television series, films, and games.
Amazon cuts 35% off the ELEPHAS Roku TV smart projector
(10/26/2026, 8:17 PM) - Android Authority
ELEPHAS Roku TV Smart Projector falls to a record-low $119.99 on Amazon with built-in Roku TV and native 1080p.
BioShock Movie Director Francis Lawrence Explains Why It's Taken Hollywood So Long to Adapt the Game
(10/26/2026, 8:16 PM) - IGN All
We got the chance to sit down with Francis Lawrence, the director of Netflix’s in-development BioShock movie, who gave us some of the gritty details as to why this adaptation has taken so long to make.
Motorola Edge 70 Neo key specifications leak
(10/26/2026, 8:12 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Motorola accidentally teased the yet to launch Edge 70 Neo back in August, which was followed by leaked renders later that month. The renders showcased the phone’s design and color options, but a new leak has now revealed its key specifications. According to the leak, the Motorola Edge 70 Neo will ...
The 32" Samsung Odyssey G7 4K OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to an All-Time Low Price Ahead of Black Friday
(10/26/2026, 8:10 PM) - IGN All
One of the least expensive 32" 4K monitors I've ever seen.
Mass Effect fans ramp up efforts to save BioWare's RPG series with a Times Square billboard and plans for more ads outside The Game Awards
(10/26/2026, 8:07 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Fans continue to rally around the 'Save Mass Effect' movement, this time with a billboard at Times Square and more initiatives planned throughout the rest of the year. Read more
This Comfortable Big and Tall Gaming Chair Drops to $129.99 With Free Delivery Ahead of Black Friday
(10/26/2026, 8:05 PM) - IGN All
An inviting gaming chair without the high dollar price tag
This tiny 45W 10,000mAh power bank just got a rare drop below $32
(10/26/2026, 8:01 PM) - Android Authority
This LISEN mini power bank is 21% off the RRP on Amazon, packing 10,000mAh and 45W USB-C charging in a travel-friendly size.
Every Halloween Candy, Ranked From Worst To Best
(10/26/2026, 8:00 PM) - Kotaku
We reviewed and ranked 40+ different candies including Milky Way, KitKat, Tootsie Rolls, and Starbursts
The Regreening is a post-apocalyptic farm sim where you grow animal habitats instead of cash crops
(10/26/2026, 7:55 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
My favorite part of this farm sim so far is actually how un-farming it really is.
Mass Effect fan group buys billboard in Times Square promoting petition to save series
(10/26/2026, 7:53 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
If you can make it in New York, well, baby you can make it anywhere.
iOS 27.2 Lets You Watch Four Live Sports Streams on iPhone
(10/26/2026, 7:50 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
iOS 27.2 expands Multiview to the iPhone, so users can watch up to four live sports streams simultaneously. Multiview works for sports events included in an Apple TV subscription: Major League Soccer (MLS), Formula 1 (F1) in the U.S., and Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders during the Major Lea...
Palworld's First Official Toy Collection Is Here, Complete With Mystery Eggs and Adorable Pals
(10/26/2026, 7:48 PM) - IGN All
Collectibles creator The Loyal Subjects has released the game's first official toy collection, featuring everything from articulated figures to mystery eggs.
Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today
(10/26/2026, 7:47 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Apple has rolled out software updates for all its platforms today.
iOS 27.2 Expands Dual Capture to Group FaceTime
(10/26/2026, 7:46 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
The iOS 27.2 update Apple released today allows the FaceTime Dual Capture feature to be used in Group ‌FaceTime‌ calls. Dual Capture is a feature that lets you stream ‌FaceTime‌ video content from the front and rear cameras at the same time. On a compatible device running iOS 27, flipping the c...
Zangeif Actor Claims He And His Street Fighter Co-Stars Signed Up For Three Movies
(10/26/2026, 7:45 PM) - Kotaku
Round Two (and maybe Three), Fight!
Canned Paranormal Activity Game Back From The Dead as Playable Archive, Free on Steam
(10/26/2026, 7:43 PM) - IGN All
The canceled movie spinoff is getting a new lease of life as Playable Archive, released today for free on Steam.
Here's Why Apple's Next Pre-Orders Begin on Wednesday at 10:10 AM
(10/26/2026, 7:36 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple said the new iPad mini that it announced today will be available to pre-order starting at a quite specific time on Wednesday: 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple invited selected tech reporters and content creators to an experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Bloomberg...
GameSir Pocket Taco gets a 20% discount on Amazon
(10/26/2026, 7:36 PM) - Android Authority
GameSir Pocket Taco drops to $27.99, its lowest price this year for a compact controller built for portrait phone gaming.
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak brings YouTube to the console
(10/26/2026, 7:35 PM) - Android Authority
YouTube is already running on the Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to a recent jailbreak.
Apple Says Siri AI Will Support Even More Languages Later This Year
(10/26/2026, 7:30 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple today announced that Siri AI will gain support for Chinese (Traditional), Norwegian, Turkish, and Vietnamese later this year. The feature initially supported English only when it launched in September, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish added in iOS 27.2 and cor...
Active Matter Surpasses 500,000 Copies Sold, With Xbox Representing The 'Largest Share Of Players'
(10/26/2026, 7:30 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
It is Xbox Play Anywhere supported.Active Matter has now officially sold more than half a million copies across PC, PS5, and Xbox platforms, according to publisher Gaijin Entertainment.In a recent press release, it was shared that the hardcore supernatural shooter, Active Matter, has surpassed the n...
DreamHost forces password resets in ongoing "incident"
(10/26/2026, 7:26 PM) - BleepingComputer
DreamHost has forced password resets for email and FTP/SFTP users following an incident that disrupted connections to the File Manager interface. [...]
Uh-oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren’t happy about it
(10/26/2026, 7:22 PM) - TechCrunch
A small number of early adopters of the much-hyped new foldable phone from Apple have complained of screens cracking.
Pokemon Pack Odds Explained: What One in Every X Packs Really Means
(10/26/2026, 7:15 PM) - News – PlayStation Universe
Almost every Pokemon booster pack you open will contain nothing you were hoping for. That is not bad luck, it … The post Pokemon Pack Odds Explained: What One in Every X Packs Really Means appeared first on PlayStation Universe.
Ghost of Yōtei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 24 workers
(10/26/2026, 7:15 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Developer Sucker Punch just released a well-received expansion for Ghost of Yōtei a few weeks ago.
We Build Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer, the Longest Build in LEGO History
(10/26/2026, 7:14 PM) - IGN All
Don't have $700? That's cool, we take you through building the new LEGO Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer, the longest set ever made.
Diablo 4’s War Plans Are Getting A Huge Upgrade In Season 16
(10/26/2026, 7:14 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Diablo 4's War Plans system is getting a major upgrade in Season 16, giving players even more control over their endgame activities and rewards. Developer Blizzard introduced War Plans earlier this year as part of the game's second (and last) expansion, Lord of Hatred. It's an endgame system wher...
Emberville Delays Early Access Launch at the Last Minute
(10/26/2026, 7:08 PM) - IGN All
Cygnus Cross, the development team behind the promising "Diablo meets Stardew Valley" game Emberville, has delayed their Early Access launch the day before it was supposed to happen. The new Early Access release date is January 7, 2027. To soften the blow the team says that the content originally pl...
CD Projekt marks the 19th anniversary of its first Witcher RPG with a tribute to BioWare: 'Their support helped turn our vision into Geralt’s first interactive adventure'
(10/26/2026, 7:05 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
The Witcher was developed on BioWare's Aurora engine, but the Dragon Age studio did more than just share its tech.
Fans Feel Tricked By Official Pokemon EDM Concert: ‘What Do You Mean I Spent 300 Dollars For A Pokemon Rave For A Total Of 2 Pokemon Songs’
(10/26/2026, 7:00 PM) - Kotaku
There was a pretty sick Lavender Town remix though
Fusion startups are giving the government shares in exchange for awards. Is it worth it?
(10/26/2026, 6:59 PM) - TechCrunch
Fusion startups face a new challenge, one unrelated to plasma physics: Give the government shares in exchange for funding awards or go it alone?
What to play this Halloween, plus last-minute costume ideas and spooky movie recommendations
(10/26/2026, 6:59 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Welcome to PC Gamer's hub of Halloween horror.
A long-overdue conversation with Jordan Mechner
(10/26/2026, 6:52 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
The creator of Prince of Persia on why every generation has its defining prince.
Apple responds to reports of the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking
(10/26/2026, 6:52 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Impacted users can contact AppleCare for a replacement.
T-Mobile Is Offering a $1,000 Off Discount on the Apple iPhone Duo Foldable Smartphone
(10/26/2026, 6:50 PM) - IGN All
No trade-in required.
Apple finally breaks its silence on iPhone Duo’s cracked screens
(10/26/2026, 6:45 PM) - Android Authority
Apple's first foldable is getting a crash course in first-generation problems.
Xbox reportedly turned down a $500 million deal from Netflix to adapt its video game properties
(10/26/2026, 6:45 PM) - gamedeveloper
A new report states that Netflix was looking to adapt a host of Xbox properties for a $500 million deal, but Xbox turned the streaming company down in hopes of upping the number.
Amid sweeping layoffs at Xbox and massive AI investments, Microsoft introduces a "Voluntary Exit Offer" to 60,000 workers
(10/26/2026, 6:44 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Xbox isn't the only Microsoft division looking to massively reduce worker headcounts. In fact, Microsoft has just announced a "Voluntary Exit Offer" that will essentially pay staff to move in front of any potential layoffs and voluntarily leave their jobs. Read more
Apple teases more launches this week after the new iPad mini
(10/26/2026, 6:41 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Apple has scheduled an event for this Wednesday, October 28, but it's not waiting until then to announce new products. Today, it unveiled the new iPad mini, and according to Greg Joswiak, Apple's SVP of Worldwide Marketing, that's only the beginning. In a post on X, Joswiak said "It's going to be a...
Robert Pattinson Says Steven Soderbergh Is 'Completely Selfless' for Taking Over on The Batman Part 2
(10/26/2026, 6:41 PM) - IGN All
The Batman Part 2 star Robert Pattinson has called Steven Soderbergh stepping in to help finish the film a "selfless" act.
Call of Duty Franchise Surpasses $40 Billion Lifetime Revenue Following Launch of Modern Warfare 4
(10/26/2026, 6:38 PM) - IGN All
The Call of Duty franchise has now surpassed $40 billion in lifetime franchise revenue in the wake of the launch of its 23rd mainline entry, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which launched last Friday.
Apple Releases iOS 27.2 With New Siri AI Languages
(10/26/2026, 6:32 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple today released iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, the first major updates to the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 27.2 is available for all iPhones able to run ‌iOS 27‌, including the iPhone Duo, while iPadOS 27.2 is available for all iPads able to run ‌iPadOS 27‌,...
20 Exceptional Cosplay Outfits From New York Comic Con 2026
(10/26/2026, 6:30 PM) - Kotaku
The standards for Comic Con events keep getting higher and higher
Nintendo's New Switch 2 Ad Is As Wholesome As They Come
(10/26/2026, 6:30 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
We're not crying, YOU'RE crying.Trust Nintendo to catch you off guard on a Monday morning with a Switch 2 ad so wholesome it brings an actual tear to your eye.The latest from Nintendo UK is exactly that. It has it all — a break-up, university isolation, finding comfort in family — crammed into a swi...
Your Apple TV remote has handy shortcuts most people never use
(10/26/2026, 6:30 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Getting to know your remote a little better makes it a lot easier to navigate the Apple TV menus.
Google is building a home for everything you’ve asked Gemini to remember
(10/26/2026, 6:27 PM) - Android Authority
Soon, you might not need to explicitly ask Gemini what it remembers.
Mass Effect Fans Buy #SaveMassEffect Billboard in Times Square — and They Have Plans for More
(10/26/2026, 6:23 PM) - IGN All
Mass Effect fans have bought a #SaveMassEffect billboard in Times Square after EA shut down BioWare last week, but the fight to save the sci-fi RPG franchise isn't stopping there.
Survey shows most readers stand by Android, but a good number are iOS-curious
(10/26/2026, 6:18 PM) - Android Authority
Pixel disappointments play a part for those considering switching.
The GameMaker engine series behind Undertale, Hotline Miami and Spelunky is going free for commercial use on PC
(10/26/2026, 6:15 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Here's some upbeat news to end the day on (unless one of the other awful people working here posts something diabolical, once I'm done) - you'll soon be able to publish games created using the latest GameMaker tools for free on PC alongside web and mobile. Read more
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Final Festival of Universes Beginning October 29
(10/26/2026, 6:09 PM) - GamersHeroes
Celebrating a decade of going even further beyond, Bandai Namco is ringing in the occasion with the Final Festival of Universes in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 starting October 29. The post Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Final Festival of Universes Beginning October 29 appeared first on GamersHeroes.
Gemini could soon make it easier to purge old, unwanted conversations
(10/26/2026, 6:08 PM) - Android Authority
Managing Gemini chat history could get simpler with a new multi-select tool.
Amazon cuts CMF Headphone Pro by 30% to an all-time low
(10/26/2026, 6:06 PM) - Android Authority
CMF Headphone Pro falls to an all-time low of $55 on Amazon, with ANC, LDAC, spatial audio, and up to 100 hours of battery.
Report: Ghost Of Yōtei Developer Sucker Punch Hit With Layoffs
(10/26/2026, 6:06 PM) - Game Informer News
Sucker Punch, the team behind Ghost of Yōtei, Ghost of Tsushima, Infamous, and Sly Cooper, has been hit with layoffs, according to a report by Aftermath. The outlet states that 26 roles have been affected as the studio prepares its next project. Aftermath cites a former Sucker Punch employee who con...
Guide: Modern Warfare 4's Best Guns In Multiplayer
(10/26/2026, 6:03 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
The top weapons to aim for.The best guns in Modern Warfare 4 include a lethally-quick marksman rifle, an all purpose assault rifle, and a shotgun that can be wielded for fast hip-fire takedowns.To make the most of your first few hours in multiplayer, you’ll want to prioritise levelling up only the v...
Apple’s New 8th Gen iPad Mini Brings OLED and Water Resistance to Its Smallest Tablet
(10/26/2026, 6:01 PM) - TechEBlog
Apple’s smallest tablet just received its most substantial overhaul in years. The new 8th generation iPad Mini arrives with an OLED screen, a thinner body, water resistance, and a faster processor, while keeping the compact size that made the device popular. The display has actually grown to 8.5 inc...
Hellraiser: Revival Is Gross Enough To Save Games As Art
(10/26/2026, 6:00 PM) - Kotaku
Saber Interactive makes me want to puke, and I'm glad
Xbox Knows Its Games Are Getting Recompiled For PC, And It's Impacting Their Future
(10/26/2026, 6:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
"We’ve seen games rapidly decompiled and rebuilt".Over the past few months (and particularly the past few weeks), it's become harder and harder to avoid hearing about "recomp" games from the history of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and other major game companies.In a nutshell, this is a technique wher...
Community: 42 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
(10/26/2026, 6:00 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Part 13 - Unlucky for none.And we're back for the next instalment of our 'Games We Missed' series, where Nintendo Life readers nominate great Switch games we weren't able to cover with a review.For Part 13(!) of this twice-yearly series, we've got a whopping 42 games to consider for your wishlist sp...
How to use your Samsung Galaxy phone to wirelessly charge other devices
(10/26/2026, 6:00 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
If you're in desperate need of power, lots of newer Samsung phones can wirelessly charge other devices.
Over 25% of Microsoft's workforce is reportedly eligible to apply for a 'voluntary exit offer'
(10/26/2026, 5:49 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
An employee buyout offer is reportedly being extended to roughly 60,000 Microsoft employees in the US, UK, India, and Canada.
Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate 27.2
(10/26/2026, 5:48 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple today released macOS Golden Gate 27.2, the first major update to the macOS 27 operating system that launched in September. Mac users can download ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 by opening up the System Settings app and using the Software Update option. ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 overhauls the ...
Ghost of Yotei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 26 developers "after carefully observing the challenges in the market"
(10/26/2026, 5:48 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Layoffs have reportedly hit Sucker Punch, the PlayStation-owned studio behind the Sly Cooper series, Infamous and last year's Ghost of Yotei. Read more
Apple Releases watchOS 27.2 With Siri AI Enhancements
(10/26/2026, 5:48 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple today released watchOS 27.2, the first major update to the watchOS 27 operating system. watchOS 27.2 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone. Software can only be installed when the Apple Watch is on the charger and has over 5...
Apple Releases HomePod 27.2 Software With Sound Glow for Existing HomePods
(10/26/2026, 5:47 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple today released new HomePod 27.2 software for the ‌HomePod‌ and ‌HomePod‌ mini. ‌HomePod‌ Software 27.2 brings a new Sound Glow option to the ‌HomePod‌, ‌HomePod‌ mini, and upcoming HomePod mini 2. Sound Glow causes the top of a ‌HomePod‌ or ‌HomePod‌ mini to light up with color that puls...
Apple Releases tvOS 27.2 With HomePod Surround Sound Support
(10/26/2026, 5:46 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple today released tvOS 27.2, the first major update to the tvOS 27 operating system that runs on the Apple TV 4K. tvOS 27.2 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌ owners who h...
Apple Releases visionOS 27.2
(10/26/2026, 5:46 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple today released visionOS 27.2, the first big update for the visionOS 27 operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro. visionOS 27.2 can be downloaded by opening the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing Software Update. Installing the update requires the headset ...
iPad Mini 2024 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
(10/26/2026, 5:45 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple today announced the eighth-generation iPad mini, introducing a larger OLED display, a thinner and lighter design, the A20 Pro chip, and water and dust resistance, but how much does it differ from the previous model? The new ‌iPad mini‌ starts at $699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model and $849 wit...
This startup’s self-driving excavators help dig up $600M in new funding
(10/26/2026, 5:45 PM) - TechCrunch
Bedrock Robotics, which is now valued at $4.1 billion, is particularly focused on autonomous excavators, in part because of a growing shortage of skilled operators.
T-Mobile’s new freebie is perfect for a dark Halloween night
(10/26/2026, 5:40 PM) - Android Authority
T-Mobile's next Tuesday gift will help you light up the night.
With Xbox cuts not done, Microsoft offer voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 workers across the company in latest attempt to get rid of staff
(10/26/2026, 5:40 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Staff at Microsoft continue to recieve emails they'd probably rather not be getting. After telling some the other week of plans to mandate four days in the office starting in February and presiding over multiple rounds of layoffs at their gaming division Xbox, Microsoft are now offering volutary buy...
Amazon drops Roborock S8 Max Ultra by $350 in rare deal
(10/26/2026, 5:39 PM) - Android Authority
This Roborock S8 Max Ultra deal cuts 37% off the RRP, bringing flagship vacuuming and mopping to an all-time low.
Instagram wants you to watch 90-minute videos on your TV
(10/26/2026, 5:36 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Instagram is experimenting with longform video again.
Shenmue 3 Enhanced Has Been Delayed Into Next Year
(10/26/2026, 5:30 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Shenmove over.Those looking forward to dive into some Shenmue III Enhanced before the year is up better temper their expectations, as ININ Games has today announced that the remake is being shifted into 2027.Despite sitting on a mysterious 'Q4 2026' release window for a while now, the dev today anno...
New Windows 11 Insider Experimental build adds the ability to check your internet speed without a browser
(10/26/2026, 5:29 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
A small change, but a handy one.
Apple Responds to iPhone Duo Display Cracking Reports
(10/26/2026, 5:20 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Shortly after the iPhone Duo launched, a few users reported hinge issues that were causing cracks in the inner display. Apple has now responded to the reports in a statement to MacRumors, saying a small number of units are affected. The response to iPhone Duo from early users has been incredibl...
Dutch government to cut 16 percent of workforce as part of AI efficiency push
(10/26/2026, 5:13 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
The cabinet announced that it wants to get rid of 25,000 full-time jobs by 2035.
Samsung is reportedly making 20% fewer Galaxy A phones this quarter
(10/26/2026, 5:11 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Memory prices have been skyrocketing for a while now, and that has been eating into smartphone makers' margins. Samsung's mobile division in particular is reportedly facing its first-ever annual loss. Today, a new report out of Korea claims the company is responding by cutting Galaxy A production in...
Microsoft reportedly offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as an attempt to trim costs
(10/26/2026, 5:10 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
That's over a quarter of the company's global workforce.
Starlink Restrictions Explained: What Enterprises Can Learn
(10/26/2026, 5:08 PM) - TechRepublic
Ukraine says Starlink service has been restored after days of disruption. The incident highlights why enterprises need tested, independent backup systems. The post Starlink Restrictions Explained: What Enterprises Can Learn appeared first on TechRepublic.
Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Will Last Players Around 14-16 Hours
(10/26/2026, 5:06 PM) - News – PlayStation Universe
Crystal Dynamics has revealed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will take around 14-16 hours to complete. The post Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Will Last Players Around 14-16 Hours appeared first on PlayStation Universe.
iPhone Duo: Watch Video Above an App in Portrait Mode
(10/26/2026, 5:05 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
The iPhone Duo's two-app multitasking feature works side by side in landscape, but rotating the inner display to portrait usually drops you back to a single app. However, there is a workaround to keep a video playing above an open app in portrait, and it involves Picture in Picture. Both the in...
Steam's AI disclosures are akin to "forcing developers to list their voting history", says man who must hate seeing eggs virtue signal that they're free-range
(10/26/2026, 5:03 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
How could someone do this to you, fruit, meat, and other foods on the shelves of this shop? You've been forced, in a horrific crime against the companies responsible for you, to reveal some details about how you were produced. No, this isn't reasonable information to offer a would-be purchaser, so t...
I thought I’d love the $180 Fitbit Edge. 7 days later, I’m just disappointed.
(10/26/2026, 5:00 PM) - Android Authority
Not the wearable I was hoping for.
Talking Point: Xbox Disc To Digital Has Changed How I Buy Games
(10/26/2026, 5:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
I'm buying on Xbox what I'd usually pick up on Steam and other consoles.Since Xbox announced that physical disc-based games could be converted into digital licenses playable on both console and PC, I've been all-in on physical purchases.I've always been an advocate for physical ownership, long befor...
Fitbit Edge review: Google strikes the right balance
(10/26/2026, 5:00 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Want a beautiful tracker with a screen but don't want AI on your wrist? The Fitbit Edge is perfect for you.
A whole host of Steam PC games can now run locally on a jailbroken PlayStation 5, including Portal, Left 4 Dead 2, and many more
(10/26/2026, 4:56 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
I never thought I'd see the day.
Walter Koenig, Star Of Star Trek And Babylon 5, Dies Aged 90
(10/26/2026, 4:51 PM) - Kotaku
The actor is survived by his daughter, comedian Danielle
Amazon knocks $150 off UGREEN’s 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock
(10/26/2026, 4:50 PM) - Android Authority
This 30% off UGREEN Thunderbolt 5 dock returns to its all-time low with 17 ports, 8TB SSD support, and 140W charging.
Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals its strategy for keeping enterprise customers hooked
(10/26/2026, 4:49 PM) - TechCrunch
Anthropic’s S-1 shows more than half of its $100,000-plus customers now use both the Claude Platform and a first-party app, a cross-selling playbook reminiscent of Amazon that’s making enterprise customers stickier.
Ultrahuman pushes back against Oura’s bid to ban the Ring Pro
(10/26/2026, 4:49 PM) - Android Authority
The legal battle is just getting started.
SpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with Apollo
(10/26/2026, 4:46 PM) - TechCrunch
The financing gives SpaceX another way to fund its rapidly expanding AI ambitions without relying solely on traditional debt markets.
"We Couldn't Believe It" - Man's Forgotten Pokémon Collection Sells For $2 Million
(10/26/2026, 4:45 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Money where your Meowth is.We've heard all kinds of wild Pokémon resale stories over the years, but this one might just be the craziest of the bunch and has left us ringing our parents telling them to get up in the loft and look for our old collections again.Last week, we heard that a man from Wokin...
Here's how much it would cost to build a PC similar to the Xbox Series X
(10/26/2026, 4:45 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
An Xbox Series X isn't cutting-edge tech anymore, but it's still costly to build a similar PC due to high part prices.
Ghost Of Yotei Dev Sucker Punch Hit With Layoffs Despite Shipping Sony’s Best-Selling Game Last Year
(10/26/2026, 4:39 PM) - Kotaku
The studio's latest samurai game has sold 5.4 million copies on PS5
Slavic Folklore Base-Building Adventure REKA 1.0 Now Available
(10/26/2026, 4:38 PM) - GamersHeroes
Players will be able to build their chicken-legged cottage, shadow the legendary Baba Jaga, and explore autumnal woodlands with today’s 1.0 release of Emberstorm Entertainment, Fireshine Games, and Shochiku's REKA for the PC. The post Slavic Folklore Base-Building Adventure REKA 1.0 Now Available ap...
Microlandia, a deeply simulated city-builder gets a big game engine upgrade
(10/26/2026, 4:37 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Every single citizen counts in Microlandia, a deeply simulated cozy-looking city-builder. And now, it should work better than ever.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Microsoft Gives ‘Voluntary Exit Offer’ To 60,000 Employees, Roughly 25 Percent Of Its Total Workforce
(10/26/2026, 4:35 PM) - Kotaku
The cuts come amid a heated AI race
Now That The Shoe Is On The Other Foot, Microsoft And Epic Games Suddenly Agree That AI Is Theft
(10/26/2026, 4:30 PM) - Kotaku
Rules for thee, but not for me
EU makes progress towards PHP patching, UK lags behind
(10/26/2026, 4:30 PM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Five days into the PHP2Shell incident, and patch rates are creeping upwards, but the majority of publicly visible PHP hosts remain exposed.
Critical 'HTTP2Shell' Brotli vulnerability triggers emergency patches
(10/26/2026, 4:27 PM) - BleepingComputer
A critical flaw dubbed 'HTTP2Shell' in Brotli, the C decoder library built into Node.js, could allow attackers to corrupt memory and access sensitive data. [...]
Cronos: The New Dawn Update Adds Photo Mode Just In Time For Halloween
(10/26/2026, 4:26 PM) - News – PlayStation Universe
A free update for Cronos: The New Dawn is now available to download, which features a Photo Mode and more. The post Cronos: The New Dawn Update Adds Photo Mode Just In Time For Halloween appeared first on PlayStation Universe.
AirPods Pro Hearing Aid Feature Launching in These Canadian Provinces
(10/26/2026, 4:25 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 enable Apple's clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature on the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 in five Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan. The feature is still not available in any other provinces, but Ontario is re...
Xbox's first-ever COO is out after just three months
(10/26/2026, 4:24 PM) - gamedeveloper
Three months after the role was created, cited by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma as necessary to make Xbox less fragmented, the inaugural Xbox COO is leaving her position with little fanfare.
220,000-signatory petition to "save Mass Effect" doesn't mention BioWare, suggests giving Mass Effect 5 to somebody else
(10/26/2026, 4:17 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
The word "BioWare" does not appear in a recent Change.org petition asking EA to "save Mass Effect", which has gained around 220,000 signatories as of writing. The nearest the petition gets is an allusion to "recent revelations" that have "cast a shadow over its future", which is a remarkably gentle ...
Pokémon Fans, Here’s Your Post-Work Viewing For The Night
(10/26/2026, 4:15 PM) - Kotaku
The real shame of theater is that you usually have to be in one city to see it, but not anymore
How do apps on the HomeView work, and what does CarPlay have to do with it?
(10/26/2026, 4:15 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
The HomeView won't have its own App Store, but there's another method for using compatible third-party apps on the display.
Valve adds CD-ROM support to Steam Frame kernel less than ten minutes after saying it would look into it
(10/26/2026, 4:11 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
That was fast.
The wait is over: T-Mobile formally announces T-Mix
(10/26/2026, 4:06 PM) - Android Authority
T-Mobile finally introduces T-Mix after weeks of leaks.
iPhone Duo Gets 5/10 for Repairability as iFixit Probes Screen Failures
(10/26/2026, 4:04 PM) - TechRepublic
iFixit gives the iPhone Duo a provisional 5/10 repair score while investigating screen failures. See hinge concerns, $999 repairs, and tips for owners. The post iPhone Duo Gets 5/10 for Repairability as iFixit Probes Screen Failures appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Fans Trying To Save Mass Effect Just Paid For A Billboard In Times Square
(10/26/2026, 4:00 PM) - Kotaku
The group’s petition to keep BioWare’s series alive just surpassed 200,000 signatures
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Lands New Roguelike Game Mode In Upcoming Doomsday-Themed DLC
(10/26/2026, 4:00 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Dormammu, I've come to bargain.Tribute Games and Dotemu have been teasing us with Marvel Cosmic Invasion's upcoming 'Siege of Castle Doom' DLC for a while now. We learnt that Sue Storm and Doctor Doom will be joining the fray as playable characters in the last news drop, and today, we've finally got...
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2.1 adds A-Life NPC visualisation distance options
(10/26/2026, 3:58 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl from GSC Game World has another free update out now, and it sounds fun if you have a powerful PC.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees
(10/26/2026, 3:58 PM) - TechCrunch
The buyout offers mark Microsoft's latest efforts to cut costs and rework its workforce.
Fan Petition To Save Mass Effect Is Now Past 218,000 Signatures
(10/26/2026, 3:57 PM) - WGB
EA is shutting down BioWare, sparking worries for the Mass Effect series. Fans are rallying with a growing petition, urging EA to ensure its future, hoping to keep the beloved franchise alive.
The OLED iPad mini is here with A20 Pro chip and acoustic display speakers
(10/26/2026, 3:52 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Apple unveiled its updated iPad mini model, which brings the first OLED display to the mini line. Alongside the expected display upgrade, Apple outfitted the new mini model with its latest Apple A20 Pro chip, though there is a catch. The 128GB and 256GB storage versions get a binned CPU featuring...
Guide: Steam Frame tips and tricks
(10/26/2026, 3:46 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Now that I've had a good bit of time with the Steam Frame, and gone through some common issues and questions - here's some Steam Frame tips and tricks.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
How to set up your phone games to play on an Android Auto screen
(10/26/2026, 3:45 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Soccer practice just got more bearable.
Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB deal cuts $400 off Samsung’s flagship
(10/26/2026, 3:44 PM) - Android Authority
The Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB is now 25% off RRP on Amazon, cutting the price of Samsung’s top-spec handset by a big margin.
Block Previews Dessa, an AI Voice Model Trained Without Text
(10/26/2026, 3:40 PM) - TechRepublic
Block previews Dessa, a voice AI model trained without text. Explore its local hardware claims, safety risks, and what businesses should assess next. The post Block Previews Dessa, an AI Voice Model Trained Without Text appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft releases emergency .NET patches for critical Brotli flaw
(10/26/2026, 3:38 PM) - BleepingComputer
Microsoft released emergency .NET security updates to patch a critical vulnerability known as Broccoli2Shell, also tracked as Node2Shell and HTTP2Shell. [...]
New iPad Mini Announced Today Has More Than 12 New Features
(10/26/2026, 3:35 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
The new eight-generation iPad mini unveiled today has a long list of new features and changes, as outlined in our all-in-one summary below. Here is what is new for the iPad mini: Larger, brighter, and more vivid 8.5-inch OLED display, up from 8.3-inch LCD display ↳ Up to 600 nits of SDR b...
SIMBA Could Lose Singapore Telecom Licence: What Customers Should Know
(10/26/2026, 3:34 PM) - TechRepublic
Singapore's SIMBA faces potential licence suspension after alleged spectrum violations. Here's what the investigation means for mobile customers. The post SIMBA Could Lose Singapore Telecom Licence: What Customers Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
Final Fantasy And Chrono Trigger Veterans Believe Modern Developers Must Possess Skill To Take An Idea ‘From 0 To 1’ In The Age Of AI
(10/26/2026, 3:30 PM) - Kotaku
Yoshinori Kitase and other Square Enix creatives also reflected on the SNES development of the Mana series
Xbox Is Officially Up For 'Game Of The Year' At The Golden Joystick Awards 2026
(10/26/2026, 3:30 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
It'll need to beat 11 other amazing titles though.It's almost time for awards season, folks! Before we get there, the final nominations for Ultimate Game of the Year have been announced for the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, and Xbox is officially up for the Game of the Year trophy.Xbox's inclusion is...
"I Can't Create A Battle Like This" - Miyamoto On The Origins Of NES Mario's Non-Violent Bowser 'Fights'
(10/26/2026, 3:30 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Lava to see it.We imagine that most of you here will have heard of a little game called Super Mario Bros., right? But how many of you have thought about how strange the big showdowns with Bowser are? As far as 'boss battles' are concerned, there's very little... battling. Well, in a recent press con...
The 13 scariest, spookiest video games you should play this Halloween
(10/26/2026, 3:29 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
The nights are drawing in, which can only mean one thing: more bed. But also the impending frights and sights of All Hallow's Eve. Yes, the season of good fear is upon us again, summoning visions of cardboard box robot costumes and other, more devilish things. Read more
Why There Won’t Be A Helldivers 3 Anytime Soon, If Ever
(10/26/2026, 3:29 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Helldivers 2 has been a huge hit for developer Arrowhead and publisher Sony, but don't expect a third game in the series anytime soon. Arrowhead's chief creative officer, Johan Pilestedt, told Rock Paper Shotgun that a sequel would reset "everything" and force the player to "start over." He does...
Obituary: Voice actor Eric Bauza has passed away at 46
(10/26/2026, 3:24 PM) - gamedeveloper
The voice behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and a host of other well-loved characters has passed away suddenly at age 46.
'I no longer think we’re going to be able to patch all bugs' says AI Pandora's box opener Sam Altman: 'We're going to have to completely switch the defense model'
(10/26/2026, 3:24 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Cool, I'll get right on it.
Silent Hill Devs Were Kept Apart By Konami To Avoid A Possible Crossover Of Ideas
(10/26/2026, 3:22 PM) - News – PlayStation Universe
Konami deliberately kept the Silent Hill development teams apart so ideas wouldn't crossover, the founder of Screen Burn Interactive has revealed. The post Silent Hill Devs Were Kept Apart By Konami To Avoid A Possible Crossover Of Ideas appeared first on PlayStation Universe.
TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER drops to $279.98 on Amazon
(10/26/2026, 3:20 PM) - Android Authority
The TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER drops to $279.98 on Amazon with a 12.2-inch 120Hz display, Android 16, and a 10,000mAh battery.
Apple Raises iPad and Mac Trade-In Values
(10/26/2026, 3:17 PM) - MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Front Page
Apple today updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising maximum values across the iPad lineup and for most Macs following today's announcement of the new iPad mini. Every ‌iPad‌ category has gained value, although the increases are relatively modest. The ‌iPad mini‌ and standard ‌iPad‌ both ri...
Roku apps keep crashing before you hit Play? Here's why
(10/26/2026, 3:15 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
There are a few things you can try to fix it.
Call of Duty's director explains that his film will be all about the 'consequence of war' and not just a shoot-'em-up
(10/26/2026, 3:12 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
The film seeks to explore Modern Warfare's "nuanced storylines".
Oppo Find X10 Ultra's full camera setup leaks
(10/26/2026, 3:11 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Oppo's Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max went global recently, but the brand's top camera flagship for this generation is still a few months away. Today, Digital Chat Station posted what's allegedly the full camera setup of the Find X10 Ultra. The phone reportedly has a 200MP main camera with a 1/1.12-...
Control loreheads shouldn't put too much stock into what The Board says in Control Resonant - the devs say it's "basically gibberish"
(10/26/2026, 3:10 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
One of Control and Control Resonant's most memorable stylistic choices is how The Board - an alien entity whose true nature is a mystery, and whose morals and motivations are never made clear - communicates with the player. Read more
Will Your iPhone or Android Change Time on Nov. 1? Check These Settings Before Sunday
(10/26/2026, 3:03 PM) - TechRepublic
Most phones should adjust automatically on Nov. 1, but new Canadian time-zone rules could affect some devices. Here's what iPhone and Android users should check. The post Will Your iPhone or Android Change Time on Nov. 1? Check These Settings Before Sunday appeared first on TechRepublic.
Steam Client Stuck On ‘Loading User Data’? Yeah, That Happens Sometimes
(10/26/2026, 3:00 PM) - Kotaku
There's a workaround, but as usual, waiting it out might be the best policy
Mini Review: Minecraft (Switch 2) - A Satisfying Upgrade Overall, But Where's Mouse Mode?
(10/26/2026, 3:00 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Another day, another Minecraft port.Minecraft has received around 20 different ports and versions since 2011. It was only a matter of time before one would show up for Switch 2, and while there aren't any big new features, it's a solid upgrade over the now-creaky Switch version.At its core, Minecraf...
Cyberpunk 2077 Hits Its Biggest Steam Player Peak Since Phantom Liberty, And You Can Guess Why
(10/26/2026, 2:57 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Almost six years after launch, Cyberpunk 2077 still has a healthy player base, especially with a new anime spin-off driving people to the Night City source material. The second season of Edgerunners launched last week alongside a beefy update for Cyberpunk 2077, and unsurprisingly, PC player numbers...
Steam is broken: It's still up but some users can't log in
(10/26/2026, 2:57 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
A persistent "loading user data" screen may be connected to problems with purchasing and installing games.
Anthropic Hands Over Agent Skills Standard Used by 70+ Platforms
(10/26/2026, 2:55 PM) - TechRepublic
Anthropic moves Agent Skills to the Agentic AI Foundation. Learn what the handover means for IT teams, workflow portability, compatibility, and security. The post Anthropic Hands Over Agent Skills Standard Used by 70+ Platforms appeared first on TechRepublic.
I have jumped in WoW: Forever's beta 7738 times, roughly 135 jumps an hour, and if you'd like to find out if you beat me there's a stat tracker
(10/26/2026, 2:52 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Me jump that kind of orc.
As beloved Dishonored studio faces closure, Xbox agrees union request to extend negotiations deadline in hope of saving 217 jobs
(10/26/2026, 2:47 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Xbox has extended Arkane Lyon's consultation period by around a month, as the search for a new owner continues. If one isn't found, the studio will likely be shut down. Read more
What are the downsides of a foldable electric bike?
(10/26/2026, 2:45 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
The foldable form factor comes with some trade-offs.
Greece Passes Under-15 Social Media Ban Starting January
(10/26/2026, 2:39 PM) - TechRepublic
Greece’s under-15 social media ban starts Jan. 1, 2027. Learn who is affected, how age checks will work, and what users should know about privacy. The post Greece Passes Under-15 Social Media Ban Starting January appeared first on TechRepublic.
I've never felt worse for doing well in a videogame than in this intensely '90s citybuilder
(10/26/2026, 2:38 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Sorry to everyone I evicted. Maybe take a drive to make yourselves feel better.
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
(10/26/2026, 2:35 PM) - TechCrunch
Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission.
Arrowhead Boss Says Helldivers 3 Isn’t Happening Right Now As ‘Making Helldivers 2 Better Every Day Makes Way More Sense’
(10/26/2026, 2:32 PM) - News – PlayStation Universe
Helldivers 3 probably won't be happening anytime soon, Arrowhead's CCO has said, noting the main competition for the game would be Helldivers 2. The post Arrowhead Boss Says Helldivers 3 Isn’t Happening Right Now As ‘Making Helldivers 2 Better Every Day Makes Way More Sense’ appeared first on PlaySt...
Samsung One UI 9 Battery Complaints Show Why Users Are Wary of Software Updates
(10/26/2026, 2:26 PM) - TechRepublic
Samsung Galaxy owners report battery drain after One UI 9, raising questions about software update reliability, user trust, and enterprise security. The post Samsung One UI 9 Battery Complaints Show Why Users Are Wary of Software Updates appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip
(10/26/2026, 2:25 PM) - TechCrunch
The new iPad mini features a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor.
Arkane Lyon Gets Another Chance To Find A New Home And Finish Marvel’s Blade
(10/26/2026, 2:23 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Arkane Lyon has received a slight reprieve from its looming deadline to find a new buyer, as Microsoft says it is exploring allowing another company to support the developer's efforts to get Marvel's Blade over the finish line. Originally, it was reported that Arkane Lyon had until November 18 to...
Phantom Blade Zero devs say the game needs 300 GB of free space for the pre-load process, alongside updated system requirements
(10/26/2026, 2:21 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
You might need to make some space.
Xbox Game Pass Is Now Included With A Phone Plan
(10/26/2026, 2:20 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Microsoft has announced a new way to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, and it's part of your phone plan. T-Mobile has announced a new offering called "T-Mix," and it allows users to pick and choose the services they want included in their plan--one of the options is Xbox Game Pass. Game Pass is no...
Is Steam down for you? You’re not alone (Update: Back online)
(10/26/2026, 2:18 PM) - Android Authority
Here's what's going on with Steam.
Google’s Health Connect could support multiple user profiles on your device
(10/26/2026, 2:13 PM) - Android Authority
Multiple user profiles could soon be able to view and manage their data using Health Connect, all from one device.
Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform
(10/26/2026, 2:08 PM) - TechCrunch
Matiks has introduced a new platform for users to create games using AI.
Microsoft’s AI Diagnoses 83% of Complex Cases, but Can It Work in Hospitals?
(10/26/2026, 2:07 PM) - TechRepublic
Microsoft's MAI-DxO AI outperformed generalist doctors on diagnostic benchmarks, but real-world hospital testing is still needed to assess its clinical value. The post Microsoft’s AI Diagnoses 83% of Complex Cases, but Can It Work in Hospitals? appeared first on TechRepublic.
iPhone Duo bend test doesn't end well
(10/26/2026, 2:07 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Earlier today, we wrote about iFixit's teardown of the iPhone Duo, which addressed some of the concerns about the phone's inner folding screen and its hinge design - we've already seen plenty of reports about the inner screen getting damaged, even though the iPhone Duo only became available (in limi...
After a year of testing, one of Steam's best features is finally out of beta, making it easier to find games you might actually like
(10/26/2026, 2:06 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Steam's Personal Calendar, a feature Valve has been testing for nearly a year, has finally left beta and is now available for everyone. Read more
Get Lifetime Access to Microsoft Office 2021 for Just $28
(10/26/2026, 2:00 PM) - TechRepublic
Whether you're starting a new business venture and need Microsoft Office's help or you just want to get better organized in your personal life, it's a good time to take advantage of this deal. The post Get Lifetime Access to Microsoft Office 2021 for Just $28 appeared first on TechRepublic.
When an AI Agent Is the Incident, the Identity Record Is the Evidence
(10/26/2026, 2:00 PM) - BleepingComputer
A new NIST, CISA, and NSA guide treats runaway agents as incidents to be rehearsed. The hard part of the response is answering whose authority the agent used, and that answer has to exist before the incident does. [...]
Even G2 smart glasses get a fresh new look and two practical accessories
(10/26/2026, 2:00 PM) - Android Authority
Even G2 has its eyes on fashion, and it's looking good.
Xbox Partners With T-Mobile For 'First Time' Deal Involving Game Pass
(10/26/2026, 2:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Starting in November.Xbox has announced today that it has joined forces with T-Mobile to provide Xbox Game Pass as part of a new "T-Mix" wireless plan - said to be "the first time that XBOX Game Pass will be available through a wireless plan in the U.S.".Both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pa...
Even Realities launches a brown version of its G2 smart glasses
(10/26/2026, 2:00 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
It also released a couple of new accessories, including a wearable chain.
The Golden Joystick Awards Ultimate Game of the Year voting is a-go, with games like Crimson Desert, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Big Walk all on the docket
(10/26/2026, 2:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
It's voting time.
Chinese man extradited for role in $36 million cryptocurrency scam
(10/26/2026, 1:56 PM) - BleepingComputer
A Chinese national was arraigned in California after being extradited from the Netherlands for his alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scam that stole nearly $37 million from 174 victims in the United States. [...]
GTA 6 Coffee Is Here To Keep You Warm Until The Game Releases
(10/26/2026, 1:54 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
While Rockstar's GTA 6 won't release until November 19, you can now buy officially licensed GTA 6 coffee from a local company in Miami. Vice City Bean has partnered with Rockstar Games for a new blend called Leonida, but it's not cheap. A 10oz bag of beans is going for $23, and that's before ship...
Windows 11 VPN Issues Persist After October Update — Here’s Microsoft’s Workaround
(10/26/2026, 1:53 PM) - TechRepublic
Microsoft's October Windows 11 update left an Always On VPN issue unresolved. Here's the temporary workaround for affected enterprise connections. The post Windows 11 VPN Issues Persist After October Update — Here’s Microsoft’s Workaround appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple just eliminated Android’s biggest advantages in compact tablets with the new iPad mini
(10/26/2026, 1:48 PM) - Android Authority
By adopting an OLED display, A20 Pro SoC, and IP67 durability, Apple leaves rival mini slates with virtually no counter.
How to declutter your phone's address book and remove unnecessary contacts
(10/26/2026, 1:45 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
Clean up your contacts list to prioritize the people you actually want to talk to.
Anthropic files to go public
(10/26/2026, 1:41 PM) - Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
The company may be valued as high as $2 trillion.
Price Drop: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for Only $10
(10/26/2026, 1:30 PM) - TechRepublic
Unlock the latest user interface, enhanced security features, and new tools for hybrid and remote workers. The post Price Drop: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for Only $10 appeared first on TechRepublic.
"IT FLIPS UP," Fallout New Vegas modders yell after releasing a funky Pip-Boy based on cancelled entry Van Buren's design docs
(10/26/2026, 1:30 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
One of the days last week was October 23rd. It's the date in the Fallout universe when the bombs dropped and has morphed into a time for yearly community happenings plus, in Bethesda's case, usually some marketing. Sometimes, modders behind long-running projects time up standalone releases with it, ...
Windows 11’s New Speed Test Skips the Browser — Here’s How It Works
(10/26/2026, 1:20 PM) - TechRepublic
Windows 11 is testing a browser-free internet speed test in Quick Settings. Here's how to use it, what it measures, and who can try it first. The post Windows 11’s New Speed Test Skips the Browser — Here’s How It Works appeared first on TechRepublic.
Call Of Duty Movie Will Not Be About, “Hey, Let’s Shoot Them All Up,” Director Says
(10/26/2026, 1:15 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
The upcoming Call of Duty movie aims to show the "cost of war," according to director Peter Berg. He told ComicBook that the film, set in the Modern Warfare universe, will strive to capture the spirit of those games, which means lots of guns and violence, but also heart and soul. "So Modern Warfa...
OnePlus Ace 7 Pro camera specs and samples revealed ahead of launch
(10/26/2026, 1:04 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Ahead of its launch later this week, OnePlus has been slowly teasing the Ace 7 lineup’s features. Today, the company has revealed the Ace 7 Pro’s rear camera details and also shared several camera samples. The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro will feature a 200MP main rear camera alongside a periscope telephoto u...
Cancel Microsoft 365 and Get Microsoft Office for Life for $50
(10/26/2026, 1:00 PM) - TechRepublic
Microsoft 365 costs $99.99/year, but Microsoft Office Pro gives you the same apps for life for only $49.97. The post Cancel Microsoft 365 and Get Microsoft Office for Life for $50 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Announces Extended Deadline To Find A Solution For Xbox Studio Arkane
(10/26/2026, 1:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
"We have extended the consultation period".Last week, we brought you the news that Microsoft was running out of time to save Arkane Lyon (otherwise known as Arkane Studios) from being closed down entirely, and it was suggested at the time that November 13th was a potential deadline for when the cons...
Guide: Best Pikmin Games
(10/26/2026, 1:00 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Top Piks, as ranked by you.26th October 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Pikmin's Japanese debut on GameCube. To celebrate, we're republishing this reader-ranked list of the best Pikmin games ahead of Pikmin 4's return on Switch 2 on 12th November. Enjoy!Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Googlebooks could soon get much better at letting you pick up where you left off
(10/26/2026, 12:59 PM) - Android Authority
Chromebooks have the handy Welcome Recap feature, and it looks like this is coming to Googlebook OS.
Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
(10/26/2026, 12:58 PM) - TechCrunch
Eligible Turo hosts will also get a one-month free trial of Tesla's FSD software.
Don’t buy the Pro just yet: This smaller, metal flagship could be worth the wait
(10/26/2026, 12:58 PM) - Android Authority
New leaks suggest the Xiaomi 18 could come with top-tier silicon, a huge battery, and impressive camera specs.
Elden Ring Movie Is Reportedly A $200 Million Gamble For A24
(10/26/2026, 12:57 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Bringing From Software's Elden Ring to life on the big screen is no small feat, and it won't be cheap. A new report claims the upcoming Alex Garland-directed film has a whopping budget of nearly $200 million, making it the most expensive movie distributor A24 has ever financed. While that's not a...
Your Older Android Phone Is Getting a New Scam Defense — Here’s What Google Changed
(10/26/2026, 12:52 PM) - TechRepublic
Google is extending scam-call protection to Android 15 and earlier, adding safeguards against malicious apps that abuse accessibility permissions. The post Your Older Android Phone Is Getting a New Scam Defense — Here’s What Google Changed appeared first on TechRepublic.
Xbox Veteran Who Just Got Promoted Under Asha Sharma Promptly Leaves Amid Mysterious Circumstances
(10/26/2026, 12:47 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Xbox's first-ever chief operating officer, Helen Chiang, has left the company after being promoted to that role just a few months ago under CEO Asha Sharma. In this job, Chiang was assigned to oversee the profitability of Xbox, and it's been looking very bleak for Xbox lately. Given the timing of...
Employees must be empowered to refuse AI tools at work, says UTAW
(10/26/2026, 12:45 PM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Tech worker union says meaningful consultation over artificial intelligence deployments and new rights of refusal are needed to protect workers from the negative impacts of the technology’s proliferation in their workplaces
Google AI Pro upgrades are turning into a costly headache for some students
(10/26/2026, 12:44 PM) - Android Authority
Students paid to upgrade their Google AI plans. Then everything disappeared.
Clean a whole planet with a toothbrush in Moon Sweepers, the PowerWash genre's latest crime against perfectionists
(10/26/2026, 12:44 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
I don't much go for PowerWash Simulator-likes, but there is something appealingly unwholesome about a game in which you have to wipe the dust off an entire moon. Using a toothbrush. True, you can upgrade to beefier hoovering equipment in Moon Sweepers by cashing in shipments of lunar dirt, but that ...
6G-Rocket launches at University of Oulu for AI-native RAN
(10/26/2026, 12:40 PM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Finland-based 6G development programme looks to move beyond simulations and demonstrate practical AI-based radio access network technologies in GPU-accelerated testbeds
Shenmue 3: Enhanced Has Been Delayed To Early 2027
(10/26/2026, 12:34 PM) - News – PlayStation Universe
ININ Games has announced a delay for Shenmue 3 Enhanced, with the game now due out in early 2027. The post Shenmue 3: Enhanced Has Been Delayed To Early 2027 appeared first on PlayStation Universe.
Despite initial player concerns, Capcom feels good about Onimusha: Way of the Sword's difficulty, and says it has the data to prove it got it right
(10/26/2026, 12:32 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Even before Onimusha: Way of the Sword came out, the topic of enemy and encounter difficulty was a contentious one. The pre-launch demo had players divided; Dom found the combat exciting and challenging, likening it to the Nioh series, whereas I thought it was a little too easy, almost like the game...
Leaked video shows hundreds, possibly thousands of brand-new RTX 5090s being dismantled for AI server usage in Chinese factory
(10/26/2026, 12:28 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
So that's where they're going.
This week in PC games: Run a shady cyberpunk boutique in Probably Stolen, autobattle Viking towns in Northgard Battlegrounds, and trash homophobic robots in Virtue and a Sledgehammer
(10/26/2026, 12:12 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
I've been tricked. Deep within the fine print of the Health and Safety and Wild Eldritch Creature Control License Edwin convinced me to apply for is a stipulation that I alternate shifts of Maw care with him. I've unwittingly signed up to cleaning the beast's cage out once a fortnight, bringing you ...
Shenmue 3: Enhanced Edition has been delayed to "get everything right"
(10/26/2026, 12:05 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Grab your nearest forklift operator and make sure they're sitting down. Shenmue 3: Enhanced Edition has been delayed to 2027 in order to, as publisher Inin Games puts it, "get everything right". Read more
Mass Effect Petition To Save The Franchise Has Hit Over 200,000 Signatures
(10/26/2026, 12:04 PM) - News – PlayStation Universe
Save Mass Effect, a petition started by fans of BioWare's sci-fi series, has reached over 200,000 signatures. The series' latest entry was cancelled after EA shut down the developer. The post Mass Effect Petition To Save The Franchise Has Hit Over 200,000 Signatures appeared first on PlayStation Uni...
Own a Full PDF Editor for Less Than One Month of Acrobat
(10/26/2026, 12:02 PM) - TechRepublic
IndusPDF processes files locally on your device and includes editing, OCR, signing, and conversion for life. The post Own a Full PDF Editor for Less Than One Month of Acrobat appeared first on TechRepublic.
OnePlus Buds Clip go official with dual drivers and up to 40 hours of battery life
(10/26/2026, 12:01 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Without much fanfare, OnePlus announced its first clip-on earbuds – the aptly named OnePlus Clip. And while the brand's smartphones are no longer available in Europe and the US, the Buds Clip will be available in some global regions, as evidenced by their listing on the global OnePlus website. The...
Korean police arrest cyberhacking gang reportedly led by self-taught hacker, who allegedly used AI to breach 60 firms and received a mere $210 in ransom
(10/26/2026, 12:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
In this case, crime really didn't pay. Much.
Original Xbox Achievements Begin To Show Up Ahead Of Official Rollout
(10/26/2026, 12:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Could this be the beginning of OG cheevos?Back in July, we reported on Xbox's intent to bring achievements to 'select' original Xbox games sometime this year. Well, it appears an early glimpse of this has been spotted online.Multiple posts from X/Twitter users are claiming that original Xbox titles ...
The best original Xbox emulator on Android just got a huge performance upgrade
(10/26/2026, 11:47 AM) - Android Authority
It might even run on your potato of a device.
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 is the best (and priciest) Ally yet
(10/26/2026, 11:45 AM) - Android Authority
Oh no, I think I want one.
Nintendo Has Scheduled 3DS And Switch Maintenance For This Week
(10/26/2026, 11:45 AM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Never too late.Nintendo has released its weekly network maintenance schedule, and what do you know, the 3DS is back getting some TLC.Despite having all of its online servers shut down over two years ago now, 'All network services' for the beloved clamshell are being tinkered with later today for two...
32-year-old "ellipsoid" horror game Ecstatica gets a PC re-release today, showing us an alternative timeline in which polygonal 3D never became dominant
(10/26/2026, 11:35 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
One of my favourite hobbies is digging up older pieces of gaming tech or software know-how and asking myself: "man, what would the world have been like, if every GPU were made out of Gorgonzola?" Or less silly words to that effect. Nostalgia aside, it's useful to revisit historical alternatives in t...
Snapseed is prepping a major upgrade for long exposure photography
(10/26/2026, 11:34 AM) - Android Authority
A future update could let you choose from multiple long exposure modes before capturing a photo.
Here's 17 upcoming VR games worth keeping eyes on
(10/26/2026, 11:25 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Got your Steam Frame or any other VR kit and want to follow some interesting upcoming games? Here's some potentials for you that could be good.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
WHOOP to Study Wearable Coaching for Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure
(10/26/2026, 11:24 AM) - TechRepublic
WHOOP plans to test whether wearable coaching can help improve blood sugar and blood pressure. See how its Abu Dhabi study could affect future health wearables. The post WHOOP to Study Wearable Coaching for Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure appeared first on TechRepublic.
This open-source app lets you run practically any phone app on your Android Auto car screen
(10/26/2026, 11:16 AM) - Android Authority
Android Auto Maker lets you repackage Android apps for car displays, but there are several notable trade-offs.
Taking Halloween Photos on Your iPhone? Check These Camera Settings Before Dark
(10/26/2026, 11:11 AM) - TechRepublic
Taking Halloween photos on your iPhone? Learn when to use Night mode, Burst, and manual controls to avoid blurry costumes and decorations after dark. The post Taking Halloween Photos on Your iPhone? Check These Camera Settings Before Dark appeared first on TechRepublic.
Mass Effect 5 was named Universe partly because it let players generate alternate timelines based on their choices in previous entries, technical director says
(10/26/2026, 11:02 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
In case you missed it, an internal trailer for the new Mass Effect game which BioWare were working on prior to EA shutting them down hit the net late last week. It offered a peek at what the studio were cooking with this new entry, dubbed Mass Effect Universe. According to its technical director, on...
Xbox's Newly-Announced COO Is Leaving Microsoft After 21 Years
(10/26/2026, 11:00 AM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
"I’m grateful for her years of service and wish her well".In a bit of industry news, it's been revealed that Xbox's Chief Operating Officer Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft after 21 years at the company. The details were first shared by The Verge in a report late last week.Chiang worked in various ...
Poco X8s debuts with a 6.35-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset
(10/26/2026, 10:59 AM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
The Poco X8 series gets a new model in global markets. Poco has unveiled the new X8s with a compact design and a triple-rear camera setup. It features a 6.35-inch LTPO AMOLED display that offers a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The panel also offers up to 3,500 nits of peak brightn...
Sony’s PS6 Handheld Reportedly Secures Exclusivity For RDNA 5 Custom Chip
(10/26/2026, 10:54 AM) - News – PlayStation Universe
A new report from Digital Foundry claims Sony has an 'exclusive of sorts' to the use of AMD's custom RDNA 5 chip for handhelds. The post Sony’s PS6 Handheld Reportedly Secures Exclusivity For RDNA 5 Custom Chip appeared first on PlayStation Universe.
Samsung slices into Apple’s iPhone Duo troubles with a cheeky new ad
(10/26/2026, 10:44 AM) - Android Authority
A sliced apple, a folding phone, and plenty of fanboy ammunition.
Pick up many quality puzzle and physics games with two new Humble Bundles
(10/26/2026, 10:38 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Start your week with two more fresh sets of games with the Phunkier Physics and Puzzlers to Puzzle You bundles.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
This free app adds one of my favorite iPhone features to my Galaxy phone
(10/26/2026, 10:30 AM) - Android Authority
I wish Samsung's built-in tool could handle the job, though.
6 Gboard settings I change the moment I get a new Android phone
(10/26/2026, 10:30 AM) - Android Authority
Gboard is a much better keyboard when properly configured.
National Parks UK taps VodafoneThree for wildfire resilience programme
(10/26/2026, 10:30 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Programme to strengthen long-term resilience in UK natural landscapes bringing together emergency services, government and industry to bolster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery
‘Blackmail’ call as Warwickshire council approves £9m Microsoft renewal
(10/26/2026, 10:30 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Warwickshire County Council approves a three-year Microsoft 365 renewal worth about £9m, up £375,000 a year, as the council’s former leader calls the licence model ‘blackmail’
UK Charts: Switch Sports Resort And Call Of Duty Are Fast Off The Start Line
(10/26/2026, 10:30 AM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Modern Thumb Warfare.We made it to the final week of October, and the new releases show no sign of slowing down.Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 were the biggies this time around, and the multi-platform appeal of the latter meant that it secured the top spot (with a m...
Kali Linux 2026.3 released with 6 new tools, desktop updates
(10/26/2026, 10:26 AM) - BleepingComputer
Kali Linux has released version 2026.3, its third release this year, featuring six new hacking tools, desktop environment improvements, refreshed build scripts, and more. [...]
New Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Trailer Celebrates 30 Years Of Lara Croft
(10/26/2026, 10:14 AM) - News – PlayStation Universe
Tomb Raider turned 30 on October 24, 2026! Celebrate with this new trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The post New Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Trailer Celebrates 30 Years Of Lara Croft appeared first on PlayStation Universe.
PlayStation 5 Linux project upgraded to support PS5 Pro and newer firmware
(10/26/2026, 10:10 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
The impressive PlayStation 5 Linux project is continuing on, and recent updates to it have again expanded what it can support.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Google finally made Pixel VIPs useful, but it’s missing these 5 features
(10/26/2026, 10:00 AM) - Android Authority
Google's revamped Pixel VIPs widget still has room to improve.
iPhone Duo teardown reveals it is fairly repairable but its complex hinge is worrying
(10/26/2026, 9:58 AM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
The iPhone Duo is the hottest thing in tech right now and iFixit have published their signature teardown. It addresses the recent reports of malfunctioning hinges on some early units while also giving us an in-depth look at the internals of the first folding iPhone. Let's start with the positive...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 players are calling for a PvE-only version of its DMZ mode - just like every extraction shooter before it
(10/26/2026, 9:56 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is officially out for all players, and its extraction shooter mode DMZ is looking to be particularly popular. And unsurprisingly, the mode's popularity has brought a longstanding player request back in the spotlight: many DMZ players have been asking developer Infinity...
Polled readers say this core Google feature matters most to Android tablet buyers
(10/26/2026, 9:53 AM) - Android Authority
Credit to Amazon: it knew exactly what our readers wanted in a slate.
Canadian political party leader blames BioWare's closure on private equity, says government should help former employees buy it back
(10/26/2026, 9:53 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
In the wake of EA's tragic shuttering of BioWare last week, a leader of one of Canada's New Democratic Party has spoken out about the perils of private equity, and said BioWare employees should be able to buy the studio with "federal support". Read more
Steam's useful Personal Calendar gets a full release
(10/26/2026, 9:50 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
I forgot it was ever a Beta, because Steam's Personal Calendar is actually one of the most useful features they've added to the store recently.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Epic's Tim Sweeney believes AI notices on Steam are a "political statement" for the "hate mob"
(10/26/2026, 9:33 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Valve requires developers to disclose AI-generated content in games and on Steam store pages, something Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney isn't happy about.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The Elden Ring Movie Reportedly Has A Budget Of Nearly $200 Million
(10/26/2026, 9:31 AM) - News – PlayStation Universe
The budget for the Elden Ring movie is around $200 million, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The post The Elden Ring Movie Reportedly Has A Budget Of Nearly $200 Million appeared first on PlayStation Universe.
Chrome without Google: These are the 9 best Chromium browsers
(10/26/2026, 9:30 AM) - Android Authority
There's an abundance of Chromium projects out there. Don't just settle on the default option.
Android’s sideloading experience is getting stricter, but it still can’t do this one basic thing
(10/26/2026, 9:30 AM) - Android Authority
Why do we still need a third-party app to install split APK files?
PHP2Shell security flaws now sucessfully exploited in the wild
(10/26/2026, 9:19 AM) - BleepingComputer
Two critical RCE vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619), collectively tracked as PHP2Shell, have been successfully exploited in the wild. [...]
Android Auto could finally remember which number you actually want to call
(10/26/2026, 9:08 AM) - Android Authority
One less decision behind the wheel, plus a refreshed look for your calls.
7 features I want next from Google Wallet after the Apple-inspired refresh
(10/26/2026, 9:00 AM) - Android Authority
Instead of redesigning things that already worked, how about one of these changes instead?
Steam Next Fest - October 2026, here's the most-played demos so far
(10/26/2026, 8:51 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Valve sent word via email as Steam Next Fest - October 2026 begins to wind down about what has been the most popular during this event.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Cheat Sheet: What to Know Before You Buy
(10/26/2026, 8:47 AM) - TechRepublic
Explore Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features and pricing, from DeX and Galaxy AI to accessories, with buying advice to help you choose the right configuration. The post Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Cheat Sheet: What to Know Before You Buy appeared first on TechRepublic.
The sequel to one of 2026’s best camera phones could put S27 Ultra, Pixel 12 Pro to shame
(10/26/2026, 8:46 AM) - Android Authority
Expect a larger 10x camera, a square selfie camera, and a main camera with expanded dynamic range.
OnePlus reveals clip-style earbuds that you can wear in either ear
(10/26/2026, 8:24 AM) - Android Authority
The new OnePlus Buds Clip can automatically detect which ear you're wearing either earbud in.
SuperfastMatt Completes the World’s Largest Two Wheeled Scooter After Seven Years
(10/26/2026, 7:46 AM) - TechEBlog
A massive aluminum-skinned wooden deck rolls past on fat tires, handlebars towering overhead, and strangers stop mid-jog to smile. SuperfastMatt’s oversized Razor-style scooter has that effect. After seven years of starts, stops, moves, and rival projects, the build is done and rolling. Matt Brown, ...
How Luxembourg built a secure sovereign instant messaging service for residents
(10/26/2026, 7:30 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Luxembourg is rolling out a secure encrypted messaging service based on the open source Matrix protocol, for use by government, businesses and citizens, offering a sovereign alternative to WhatsApp and Signal
Galaxy S27’s Exynos chip reportedly beats Snapdragon in tests, but we have many questions
(10/26/2026, 7:22 AM) - Android Authority
What about single-core performance and GPU stress tests? What about battery life? Take this report with some salt.
vivo Y600 is official with a 10,000mAh battery and 6.83-inch display
(10/26/2026, 7:00 AM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
The vivo Y600 is now available for pre-order in China, as promised, with open sales set to begin on October 30. The phone packs a massive 10,000mAh battery and has also earned a Guinness World Record for battery endurance. As per the Guinness World Records test, the phone lasted for 32 hours and 37...
Toshiba looks to deliver quantum-safe networks at scale
(10/26/2026, 6:15 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Carrier-grade platform enables businesses to integrate quantum-safe protection across existing networks with reduced complexity, footprint and cost
Halo 64 Port Turns Blood Gulch Into A Nintendo 64 Split Screen Match
(10/26/2026, 5:53 AM) - TechEBlog
Twenty five years after Halo Combat Evolved redefined console shooters on the original Xbox, a fan project has moved its multiplayer suite onto the Nintendo 64. Halo 64, created by Jack Tulli and available on GitHub, runs the original game’s objects, physics, collision detection, weapons, game types...
Samsung’s first clip-on Galaxy Buds launch tomorrow, and there’s good news for global buyers
(10/26/2026, 5:40 AM) - Android Authority
Samsung's new Buds are all ears, and the world might be next.
7 Best Accounts Payable Software in 2026
(10/26/2026, 5:00 AM) - TechRepublic
Compare the 7 best accounts payable software options in 2026, including Ramp, QuickBooks Bill Pay, and BILL. Explore pricing, features, pros, and cons. The post 7 Best Accounts Payable Software in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Gartner: Winning in the edge
(10/26/2026, 5:00 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Gartner analysts assess how the market for edge AI is likely to evolve to support growing demand for artificial intelligence models running outside public clouds
NASA’s Moon Base Rovers Roll Ahead as Astrolab and Lunar Outpost Hit Key Marks
(10/26/2026, 3:48 AM) - TechEBlog
NASA just laid out clear progress on the vehicles that will let astronauts move around the lunar south pole and help set up the first lasting outpost there. The October 20 update and accompanying video show both the robotic scouts and the crewed lunar terrain vehicles staying on schedule for deliver...
Long-time Pixel users reveal why they’re still loyal to Google and what keeps them from switching
(10/26/2026, 3:36 AM) - Android Authority
Pixel fans are sticking around for the software, but Google's AI push is testing their patience.
Steam Week in Review: AI disclosures enter the discourse again, as Epic CEO calls them 'just as partisan as mandatory political essays'
(10/26/2026, 3:12 AM) - Latest from PC Gamer
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending October 25.
Ivan Miranda Builds a Giant Marble Scroller That Writes Endless Text
(10/26/2026, 2:12 AM) - TechEBlog
Maker Ivan Miranda is no stranger to turning ordinary glass marbles into reliable timekeepers. His latest machine abandons fixed digits entirely. Instead of showing hours and minutes, a massive circular wheel slowly rotates while black and white marbles form continuous scrolling text around its oute...
After day-one screen failures, the iPhone Duo is facing more durability questions
(10/26/2026, 1:28 AM) - Android Authority
It looks like the iPhone Duo's screen problems may be just the beginning.
Microsoft Gives Arkane Lyon Another Month to Find a Way Forward
(10/26/2026, 1:28 AM) - WGB
Arkane Lyon is fighting to survive after Xbox's shutdown announcement, but French law gives them a three-month window to find a buyer. The studio, despite claims of financial issues, is still working on Marvel's Blade, and there are potential paths for salvation.
The best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new books
(10/26/2026, 1:10 AM) - TechCrunch
There are numerous apps on the market that promise to do just that, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best ones to help you pick the right one for you.
Phantom Blade Zero review
(10/26/2026, 12:00 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
I wasn't around to witness the golden age of Martial Arts cinema, but there are moments in Phantom Blade Zero that make me feel as though I've tumbled through a crack in time onto the set of a kung fu film. There's one particular encounter that sticks in my mind. Approaching a group of enemies in a ...
Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’
(10/25/2026, 9:31 PM) - TechCrunch
The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
Commander Shepard actors Jennifer Hale & Mark Meer mourn BioWare: 'It was in the hands of ownership that may not have understood what BioWare fully is''
(10/25/2026, 8:49 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
You can say that again.
‘Cyberselfish’ author takes aim at techno-libertarianism as her book returns from the dead
(10/25/2026, 8:20 PM) - TechCrunch
"That's a 12-year-old view of the world."
OnePlus 15 starts receiving the stable ColorOS 17 update based on Android 17
(10/25/2026, 8:02 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Back in July, OnePlus confirmed that all eligible OnePlus devices will switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS with the Android 17 update, in all regions. Now, that switch is starting to happen for the OnePlus 15, which is getting the stable ColorOS 17 update starting today, carrying the build number CPH274...
Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera Turns One Fixed View Into Full Room Coverage
(10/25/2026, 7:36 PM) - TechEBlog
A small white cube sits on its motorized base and quietly sweeps left, right, up, and down at your command. The Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera, priced at $23.99 today (was $40), plugs into any wall outlet, connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi in minutes through the Blink app, and gives you control over nearly an e...
Indies and non-sequels have exploded in the last year, and it's not all friendslop
(10/25/2026, 7:17 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
"Indie studios produced 20 of the 21 extra breakout launches in the 2026 cohort," reads one industry analysis.
187K+ fans call for EA to "Save Mass Effect"
(10/25/2026, 6:50 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
A petition created to save BioWare's well-loved sci-fi RPG, Mass Effect, has topped 187,000 signatures. Read more
Early iPhone Duo buyers report inner display damage caused by a potential hinge defect
(10/25/2026, 6:42 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Buyers of Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, are reporting a serious issue online with their purchase. All reports demonstrate a common pattern of a vertical and a horizontal line appearing on the inner display as a result of a potential hinge malfunction. Image source: scary_duck23 (Reddit) ...
'Save Mass Effect' petition hits over 180,000 signatures within days of BioWare's closure
(10/25/2026, 6:24 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
The desperate plea to EA has fans sharing their memories of the spacefaring shooter.
The creator of our running RPG of the year weighs in on BioWare's closure: 'They were fundamental to the genre'
(10/25/2026, 6:23 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Don't cry because it's over.
Call of Duty movie will explore the "cost of war", says director
(10/25/2026, 6:12 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
The Call of Duty movie will explore "the cost of war" and probably won't be as graphically violent as director Peter Berg's upcoming Netflix film, The Mosquito Bowl. Read more
Riot resurrected 3 of its biggest League of Legends pop groups, but only one emerged victorious
(10/25/2026, 6:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
I think I could guess where the budget went, but I'm not complaining.
Overwatch devs took one look at Jetpack Cat and Bastion's combo and went 'oh, that's a little scary'
(10/25/2026, 5:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
The Apache helicopter meta was certainly something to be feared.
AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, Apollo economist says
(10/25/2026, 4:57 PM) - TechCrunch
"Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech."
Dark Souls 2 Seamless Co-op is the chillest way to play FromSoft's most frustrating game
(10/25/2026, 4:56 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Don't give up, skeleton(s).
Elden Ring movie has a budget of nearly $200 million
(10/25/2026, 4:37 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
A24's live-action Elden Ring movie is reportedly set to cost almost $200 million, making it the most expensive film the studio has ever made. Read more
TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy
(10/25/2026, 4:05 PM) - TechCrunch
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Feature: Don't Sleep On 'End Of Abyss', You'll Regret It
(10/25/2026, 4:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Overshadowed by October's biggest releases.October has been a pretty spectacular month for videogame bangers. It started with the likes of Ace Combat 8, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Silver Pines, and my personal GOTY, Gears of War: E-Day launching within the space of nine days. And that’s before we ge...
Feature: 30 Years Later, I'm Finally Learning To Play The Ocarina (And You Should Too)
(10/25/2026, 4:00 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Ocarina of Mine.My first ocarina was from a hippy shop in Birmingham that also sold dreamcatchers. It was a circular brick-coloured one with zig-zag patterns, probably meant to look ‘ethnic’?A few years later I found some charcoal-dark, pebble-smooth pendant Ocarinas whilst backpacking in China. The...
Jordan Thomas, director of BioShock 2, played Path of Exile for over 7,000 hours while working on co-op horror game The Blackout Club: 'I was essentially awake all the time'
(10/25/2026, 4:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
The co-founder of indie studio Question guides us through the games on his PC.
AI coding agents hijacked using AGENTS.md file in Downloads folder
(10/25/2026, 3:49 PM) - BleepingComputer
Researchers found a malicious AGENTS markdown instruction file in a customer's Downloads folder that tricked an AI coding agent into installing a rogue npm package. [...]
'This is the bit where the comet hits the earth and the dinosaurs die:' Tim Sweeney revisits scathing 26-year-old eulogy for beloved studio Looking Glass
(10/25/2026, 3:26 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Sweeney's assessment of the games industry in the 2000s hits close to home today, but I still hold out hope that the future can be better.
This third-person mod for Deus Ex turns the classic immersive sim into Max Payne, introducing dual-wielding and shoot-dodging
(10/25/2026, 2:41 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
My vision is augmented.
An officially licensed Knightmare game, based on the British TV show, is coming next year
(10/25/2026, 2:32 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
A free point-and-click adventure based on Knightmare, the cult ITV children's show, is in development. Read more
The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about
(10/25/2026, 2:10 PM) - TechCrunch
We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.
40+ Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Shocktober Sale 2026
(10/25/2026, 2:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Including a whole bunch of surprises!Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Shocktober Sale 2026?We've already highlighted some of our favourite discounts from the Shocktober Sale elsewhere on Pure Xbox, but if you're looking for the games that have been the most heavily reduced, that's w...
Civilization 7's game changing update was 'personally challenging' for its creative director, as being able to play as a single faction 'wasn't part of the original vision'
(10/25/2026, 1:20 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Ed Beach says that players "had not been given full service by the game as the way it first shipped".
Weekly poll results: the OnePlus 16 could have been a global hit
(10/25/2026, 1:02 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
The results from last week’s poll are in – the OnePlus 16 might have been a global hit, had the company pulled out of most markets. The brand is still strong and even the value proposition is strong, despite the higher than usual price for the 16 (and for every other new phone on the market, to be f...
Mass Effect 5 would have let players generate alternate timelines based on their choices in previous games, according to the series' technical director
(10/25/2026, 12:01 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
"You had so many choices that you could plug your saves together to create parallel universes," Romain Toutain explained in a livestream.
5 wearables you should buy instead of the Fitbit Edge
(10/25/2026, 12:00 PM) - Android Authority
The Edge looks great, but it's not without competition.
Six Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Confirmed For The Final Few Days Of October
(10/25/2026, 12:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Here's what's on the way before the end of the month.It's almost the end of October! Before we get there though, we've got no less than six Xbox Game Pass titles still to come over the next few days, including multiple "day one" titles and an absolute banger in Final Fantasy 7 Remake!You don't need ...
I canceled Google AI Plus after the downgrade, but I’m still using Gemini
(10/25/2026, 11:30 AM) - Android Authority
I won't let Google fool me again.
Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Which health features do you actually get?
(10/25/2026, 11:00 AM) - Android Authority
All that Edge, yet Air wins?
The 7 tech products that truly improved my life
(10/25/2026, 11:00 AM) - Android Authority
From my Sony headphones to Synology NAS, these are the 7 tech products that have genuinely improved my everyday life.
Which phone has the best portrait camera mode? I tested the big three to find out
(10/25/2026, 10:30 AM) - Android Authority
Let's find out whether Galaxy, iPhone, or Pixel has the best portrait quality and features.
Google TV Streamer is now two years old: is it still worth getting?
(10/25/2026, 10:30 AM) - Android Authority
Google's streaming box has had two years to make its case, but is it still the best Android TV player?
Feature: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Avenging Spirit (Game Boy)
(10/25/2026, 10:00 AM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Spirits, Assemble.We are back with another Box Art Brawl!Last time, we took a look at a head-to-head match-up for Metal Slug Advance — celebrating its arrival on the NSO GBA library — and it was yet another one-sided affair. North America and Europe took a commanding win with 73% of the vote, leavin...
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 is more than a retread of Netflix's beloved first season - it's a story that truly understands what it means to exist in Night City
(10/25/2026, 10:00 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Last night, I sat down with a greasy pizza and a few bottles of beer and braced myself for 10 episodes of heartbreak. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' second season is out, and it follows in the footsteps of Studio Trigger's beloved, and tragic, debut. My expectations were way off. Read more
Deals: Oppo Find X10 series gets pre-order discounts, iPhone Duo goes on sale
(10/25/2026, 9:31 AM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Oppo recently launched the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max in global markets, and both phones are now available for pre-order in the UK. Meanwhile, Apple’s iPhone Duo has finally gone on sale, but delivery estimates still stretch to late January 2027. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ult...
One UI 9 could have caught up to Google, but Samsung is still missing one thing
(10/25/2026, 9:00 AM) - Android Authority
Samsung needs to do more to make One UI's selling point more robust.
"Forward Now, Into Oblivion's Inky Embrace" - Darkest Dungeon II Now Has A Switch 2 Edition
(10/25/2026, 9:00 AM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
A paid upgrade is also available.A lot of Switch games have been getting Switch 2 Editions recently, and the latest one is for the roguelike role-playing title, Darkest Dungeon 2.It's priced at $42.98 / £36.24, or if you own the existing version on Switch, you can get the upgrade pack for just $2.99...
Video: The Tomb Raider Series Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary This Week
(10/25/2026, 8:00 AM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
"Here's to our lady of tombs".Earlier this week, the third entry in Lara Croft's Tomb Raider 'Survivor' trilogy got shadow-dropped on the Switch 2.This lines up with Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary this week. Now, to add to this, Aspyr has released a special celebration trailer. It showcases all the ...
Weekly poll: are you interested in the Oppo Find X10 or the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max?
(10/25/2026, 6:01 AM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Oppo is working on faster launches for its new models in Europe – the Find X10 series launched in China a month ago and it arrived in Europe and in India earlier this week. Are you interested in one of the Find X10 phones? Did your answer remain the same after you saw the prices? If you haven’t alr...
PSA: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Update Now Live, Here Are The Details
(10/25/2026, 5:55 AM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Get downloading.If you're playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 this weekend, you might need to update the game since your last session.Activision hasn't shared any official notice about this at the time of writing, but a new patch for this version of the title has now gone live. Player...
Huawei Pura 90 Plus appears in live images ahead of launch, chipset revealed
(10/25/2026, 2:33 AM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Huawei officially confirmed the Pura 90 Plus earlier today and opened pre-orders for it in China ahead of its October 28 launch. The company hasn't revealed any specs yet, but units of the phone are already on display in its retail stores, and the live images that have started showing up online answ...
Xbox COO May Have Been Terminated After 3 Months On The Job, Potentially Due To Policy Violations
(10/24/2026, 9:59 PM) - WGB
Xbox's COO, Helen Chiang, is unexpectedly leaving after just three months on the job, raising eyebrows. Rumors suggest she was fired for policy violations.
CMF Speaker S unboxing and hands-on
(10/24/2026, 9:59 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
Portable Bluetooth speakers are among the most diverse product groups nowadays. They come in all shapes and sizes, materials, colors, and pack different features. But CMF makes possibly the most interesting of them all. Meet the CMF Speaker S, a compact Bluetooth speaker that's just €69 and well wor...
Abelina is a strange, platforming romp through a natural afterlife from a former League of Legends animator and the composer of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil
(10/24/2026, 9:52 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
I have no particular thoughts on what the afterlife may look like, namely because if there is one, and I'm allowed to hang out in it, I don't want to be disappointed. What if I have the expectation that it's a hedonistic paradise and am met with only having a guy named Gary who only eats cheese sand...
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
(10/24/2026, 8:46 PM) - TechCrunch
Elon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access.
"System Shock and Deus Ex, they were RPGs. People called them RPGs": Gloomwood's publisher isn't too keen on using the term immersive sim despite it being one
(10/24/2026, 8:29 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
You know, I think at this point in my life there is a non-zero chance I will die before anyone is able to settle comfortably on what defines an immersive sim. I'm not going to even try to! The idea is too annoying and I'm sure someone will disagree with some aspect of it. And if you ask New Blood bo...
Will AI expose the rickety infrastructure of the internet?
(10/24/2026, 8:15 PM) - TechCrunch
The moment you realize the internet is "held together by glue and dreams."
HELENA : Cloud District is a megastructure photography game laser targeted at my interests, and it's out next week
(10/24/2026, 6:58 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Yes, I'm doing it, I'm writing about a megastructure game for the second time this week because come on, HELENA : Cloud District just looks stunning, don't it? Admittedly there's a chance you've not heard of it, that be the way of things in this algorithmically dominated world, but allow me to tell ...
Top Xbox exec promoted in brand 'reset' leaves after 3 months in role
(10/24/2026, 6:58 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Is that good?
Deals: iPhone Duo launches, faces off against Galaxy Z Fold8, Motorola Razr Fold and others
(10/24/2026, 6:31 PM) - GSMArena.com - Latest articles
The iPhone Duo officially started shipping this Friday. Apple has warned that there will be limited in-store inventory and online purchases are facing long waiting times. Apple is working on building more units, but that will take some time. Here’s a look at Apple’s first foldable – it starts at $2...
Penguin Colony review: A daringly weird horror game whose atmosphere and surprises overcome its rough edges
(10/24/2026, 6:10 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Something ancient and horrible stirs in the farthest south: Are you bad enough penguin to… not really do much about it?
Stalker 2's next update has already leaked
(10/24/2026, 6:08 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
PlayStation Asia has reportedly leaked details of an unannounced update coming to Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, 2.1, next week. Read more
BioWare's incredible legacy will continue as long as there are RPGs
(10/24/2026, 6:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
EA is shutting down the venerable studio, but its impact will persevere.
YouTube streams may look better and buffer less as soon as early 2027
(10/24/2026, 5:23 PM) - Android Authority
AV2 is coming to YouTube in the not too distant future.
FBI investigating theft of more than 6000 PSA-graded trading cards, including almost 3000 Pokémon cards
(10/24/2026, 5:17 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
The FBI and Santa Ana police are investigating the theft of 6451 PSA-graded cards, including nearly 3000 Pokémon cards, from a FedEx truck in California. Read more
Paralives' first major update slips to next year, but when it comes you can expect some pretty meaty improvements for all of its main features
(10/24/2026, 5:03 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Since launch back in May of this year, life sim Paralives appears to have been trucking along nicely, with the dev team offering up fairly regular updates with all sorts of tweaks big and small. Certainly confidence-inspiring for an early access game, especially one as systems-driven as it is. And n...
Now it's over, WoW: Forever's beta has left me with just one fear—its endgame
(10/24/2026, 5:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
How do you zig when all you know is zag?
You can now manage Gemini Notebooks directly from your Gemini chats
(10/24/2026, 4:00 PM) - Android Authority
Now you can access your notebooks from your Gemini chat.
New Blood CEO confirms it: the worst way to sell immersive sims like Gloomwood and Fallen Aces is to call them immersive sims
(10/24/2026, 4:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
"It's not a good marketing term. And I don't think it helps."
I've got egg on my face because Steam's Personal Calendar feature has apparently been a test this whole time and is only now actually a fully fledged component
(10/24/2026, 3:57 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
I'll be honest folks: I didn't know that Steam's Personal Calendar feature was still technically in testing. I've been using it here and there to keep track of what's come out recently or what's coming out imminently, and have generally found it to be fairly reflective of the kinds of games I was in...
The mouse P.I. for hire from Mouse: P.I. For Hire joins the meat boy from Super Meat Boy 3D in gaming's latest indie crossover
(10/24/2026, 3:46 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Of mice and meat.
Japan Actors Union pushes for heavy restrictions on AI copying dead actors
(10/24/2026, 3:33 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
It's part of a broader set of guidelines the union hopes to set an industry-wide precedent for.
Are we in the cozy gaming gold rush era? 'Cozy' has grown over 250% on Steam and 200% in my inbox since 2024
(10/24/2026, 3:10 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Uh oh, everything is cozy now.
Poll: If You're Playing Modern Warfare 4, What Do You Think So Far?
(10/24/2026, 3:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Are you a fan? And if not, what's stopping you?So, I think it's fair to say Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has had a pretty faffy launch. First came Campaign Early Access, followed four days later by DMZ Early Access, and then another three days later by its full release. Two too many launch days if...
The best feature in the original Alan Wake is an absence: the man has no reticle
(10/24/2026, 3:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Remedy forgot the rules of third-person shooting to build its inaugural horror game.
'I drank from the chalice of blood': indie dev scrubs his game of AI-generated voice lines, having previously described the technology as 'anti-human and anti-art'
(10/24/2026, 2:30 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Refund offered for players who "still feel betrayed" over AI use in Future? No Thanks!
Mass Effect Universe "looked incredible" says creator who claims he advised BioWare
(10/24/2026, 2:26 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
A content creator who claims to have served on a BioWare community council has shared alleged details about the cancelled next Mass Effect game, titled Mass Effect Universe. Read more
BlackX UEFI bootkit exploits Baton Drop flaw to bypass Secure Boot
(10/24/2026, 2:17 PM) - BleepingComputer
A new UEFI bootkit named BlackX, deployed in an espionage campaign in early 2026, exploited the old Baton Drop vulnerability to bypass Secure Boot and load a malicious driver designed to interfere with security solutions from Kaspersky and Avast. [...]
Award-winning sci-fi author NK Jemisin joins BioWare's mourners and scorns a broken industry for killing geese that 'laid the golden eggs'
(10/24/2026, 2:00 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
"The [Mass Effect] and [Dragon Age] games were a literal inspiration."
Prime Video's Fallout reality competition Fallout Shelter: The Experiment premieres in January
(10/24/2026, 1:30 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Prime Video's Fallout reality competition, Fallout Shelter: The Experiment, will premiere on 13th January 2027. Read more
Review: 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller For Xbox - Understated, Premium, And Well Worth Picking Up
(10/24/2026, 1:30 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Whenever I sit down to play Xbox, I now reach for the Ultimate 3E controller.8BitDo is one of those brands that has built a name for itself by shipping solid and reliable third-party peripherals for PC and console. In fact, I'm typing this review on its clickity-clackity SNES-themed Retro Keyboard, ...
SteamOS 3.9.5 released with Plasma 6.7, Linux 7.2, Security Fixes, better Steam Frame wireless adapter support
(10/24/2026, 1:10 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Valve just released SteamOS 3.9.5 as stable for all users across all supported systems, bringing with it many exciting enhancements for Linux gaming.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Mass Effect: Universe Would Have Mixed James Bond, John Wick and Hitman, Claims Community Adviser
(10/24/2026, 12:59 PM) - WGB
So, the canceled Mass Effect game, Universe, was going to be set 600 years after the trilogy. It featured a cold war, secret agent vibes, experimental tech, and more freedom in missions.
Xbox's first chief operating officer Helen Chiang leaves Microsoft just three months into the job
(10/24/2026, 12:57 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
UPDATE 6.00pm (UK): In a formal statement, Xbox told Eurogamer: "We don't discuss individual personnel matters. We're grateful for Helen's years of service and wish her well". Read more
After 14 years of development, Factorio's final major update is out now
(10/24/2026, 12:10 PM) - Latest from PC Gamer
Patch 2.1 brings "a big collection" of small yet significant changes.
I spent two weeks using Googlebooks, and I have 5 big concerns
(10/24/2026, 12:00 PM) - Android Authority
Googlebooks aren't ready for primetime, and software is only part of the problem.
These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 26-31)
(10/24/2026, 12:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
The final week of the month.Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 26-31! We've actually got a lot of releases over the next few days including Croc 2, The Wolf Among Us Remastered and a pair of free next-gen upgrades for the Metro Redux series, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to no less...
Feature: 15 Years Ago, 'Return To Dream Land' Ushered In Kirby's Golden Era
(10/24/2026, 12:00 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Kirban legend.Kirby has always been one of Nintendo's more consistently successful franchises. While the little pink puffball never had anything remotely resembling a 'dark era' like many other Nintendo series, there was a time around the turn of the century where Kirby began to spin his wheelies a ...
I dumped 8 popular Android apps for these better open-source alternatives
(10/24/2026, 11:30 AM) - Android Authority
There’s some great open-source apps for managing passwords, playing podcasts, and more.
Star Wars Galaxies' Restoration project just received another massive update, including a huge visual upgrade and an overhaul to the Wookiees' home planet
(10/24/2026, 11:09 AM) - Latest from PC Gamer
"We asked everyone: work on something that they loved about Galaxies, and showcase that to the world."
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 24-25)
(10/24/2026, 11:00 AM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Starting anything new?It's the penultimate weekend before things get royally spooky. Makes me wonder if any of you are planning on playing something scary...It's been a relatively quiet week for new releases if we consider what a crazy month October has been, but big names like We Were Here Tomorrow...
I finally made Google Photos less annoying with these tweaks
(10/24/2026, 10:30 AM) - Android Authority
Dear Google, I just want to see my photos.
5 streaming boxes you should buy instead of the new Apple TV 4K
(10/24/2026, 10:00 AM) - Android Authority
You don't need to spend $299 to stream Netflix.
I compared this year’s two best camera phones to crown an ultimate champion
(10/24/2026, 9:30 AM) - Android Authority
Google's best Pixel takes on a rising star — the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max.
I got Gemini and ChatGPT to argue about which is the best phone, and the results are in
(10/24/2026, 9:00 AM) - Android Authority
One smartphone brand was crowned the winner, but it didn't feel like a true victory.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th October)
(10/24/2026, 9:00 AM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Peak gaming.The weekend? Already?It was a reasonably busy one in Nintendo Land this week, as we marked 10 years since the big Switch 1 reveal, got a nostalgic throwback with the new Ocarina of Time trailer, received yet another Tomb Raider shadow drop and had a new trio of games added to the NSO Gam...
"Final Battle" - Nintendo Music Expands Its Library With The ARMS Soundtrack
(10/24/2026, 8:00 AM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
"Raise your hands (and arms)".It's an exciting week if you're an ARMS fan, with Nintendo updating its music application Nintendo Music with the game's soundtrack.Here's what you can expect from this latest update for the service, including the full list of songs and various other details, including ...
What we've been playing - "Shoving Moon Flesh into an alien grandma's mouth"
(10/24/2026, 7:00 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Hello, it is me, your regular weekend host Mertie and I am here once again to guide you gently into Saturday with our usual feature What We've Been Playing, where we write a little about the games we've been, yes, playing. This week, Bertie - before fleeing for a well-deserved break and leaving me w...
ICYMI: Cult Of The Lamb Summons A Switch 2 Version, Includes Free Upgrade Path
(10/24/2026, 3:30 AM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Join the cult today.Cult of the Lamb has continued to receive all sorts of updates since it launched on the Switch, and now developer Massive Monster has shared some massive news.The title, where you start your own cult and build up a loyal following, will be getting a Switch 2 version next week on ...
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 ESRB Rating Summary Published
(10/23/2026, 11:30 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Cover up?Back in July, the game rating for the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was spotted on Nintendo's official store page.In case you missed it, it's E10+. The title contains "animated blood" and "fantasy violence". Now, in a small update, the rating summary has officially gone liv...
The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend – October 23, 2026
(10/23/2026, 10:00 PM) - Game Informer News
This week has been home to some disheartening news. BioWare, the creators of games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, is being shut down amid a flurry of layoffs. It's another frustrating story from a struggling video game industry. Below you will find some of our stories about the legendary developer...
Some iPhone Duo screens aren’t making it through day one
(10/23/2026, 9:26 PM) - Android Authority
Unlucky early buyers say their iPhone Duo screens are cracking after just a few unfolds.
This launcher was made for your dual-screen Android handheld
(10/23/2026, 9:14 PM) - Android Authority
Using a Retroid Pocket Duo or AYN Thor handheld? This Android launcher was made for you.
Abandoned Popcorn Time app exposed millions of devices to RCE attacks
(10/23/2026, 8:55 PM) - BleepingComputer
Researchers remotely disabled a vulnerable updater in the abandoned Time4Popcorn app, a fork of the Popcorn Time BitTorrent client, closing a security flaw that could have allowed attackers to execute malicious code with elevated privileges on millions of computers. [...]
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro hit their lowest price in months
(10/23/2026, 8:54 PM) - Android Authority
Get 20% off the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, with 49dB ANC, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-device pairing, and fast charging.
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto says even if gen-AI "were to eventually handle everything, there will always be a role left" for human designers
(10/23/2026, 8:12 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Legendary Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto - who led development on classic games such as Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - has argued that the rise of generative AI tools won't necessarily replace human talent. Read more
Your Pixel Watch is getting smarter about tracking activity with Google Health 5.11
(10/23/2026, 8:06 PM) - Android Authority
You'll never have to manually track a workout again (ideally).
Not a fan of full-screen Calling Cards? Keep an eye out for this update
(10/23/2026, 7:41 PM) - Android Authority
Google's working on a 'compact' option for Calling Card images.
Amazon slashes the $400 Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 to just $270
(10/23/2026, 7:37 PM) - Android Authority
Save $130 on the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 and get a 12.1-inch 120Hz display, Dolby Atmos, and a built-in kickstand.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s First DLC Is Out Now, Honors A Real Soldier Who Sustained Gruesome Injuries
(10/23/2026, 7:37 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 released today, October 23, and the game's first DLC pack is available now. In keeping with Call of Duty tradition, the day-one DLC is a Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) pack, with proceeds going to Activision's charity that supports military veterans find new jobs after ...
Galaxy Buds On leak gives us a 360-degree look at Samsung’s upcoming earbuds
(10/23/2026, 7:18 PM) - Android Authority
This leak may also give us some answers on the global release.
Microsoft Teams to get AI-powered, context-aware phishing detection
(10/23/2026, 6:54 PM) - BleepingComputer
Microsoft has announced plans to add AI-powered phishing detection to Teams messages starting in early November 2026. [...]
With Minecraft and Diablo shows already on the way, Netflix reportedly offered Xbox $500m for a bigger film and TV deal
(10/23/2026, 6:38 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
A deal between Netflix and Xbox has supposedly fallen through because of one minor quibble: Netflix wanted to adapt the console maker's games for $500m, not $800m. Read more
One Of Xbox's Biggest Successes Of 2026 Didn't Actually Release On Series X|S
(10/23/2026, 6:30 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
A consumer-friendly move, or a silly one?When going through the data from Circana yesterday for September 2026 sales in the US (specifically for the story about Xbox and Nintendo console sales suffering YoY decreases), I happened to notice the list of "projected" best-selling video games of 2026 up ...
As devastating Xbox "reset" continues, Dishonored studio Arkane Lyon reportedly only has until November to find a new buyer before it's closed
(10/23/2026, 6:09 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
After getting caught up in Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's devastating layoffs and cuts earlier this year, Arkane Lyon - the beloved immersive sim studio behind the likes of Dishonored and Deathloop - reportedly only has until November to find a buyer. If the search fails, it will be shut down. Read more
UGREEN’s 45W world travel adapter is back to its Prime Day low
(10/23/2026, 6:06 PM) - Android Authority
UGREEN’s 45W 6-port travel adapter is down to $27.99 on Amazon, returning to its all-time low for your global trips.
Shepard Actor Reacts To Leaked Mass Effect Trailer, Is “Holding Hope” The Game Will Live On
(10/23/2026, 6:01 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Prolific and veteran gaming actor Jennifer Hale, who is known for voicing Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series, has reacted to the closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the next game in the series. After footage of the new project, Mass Effect Universe, was released, Hale said, "It's ext...
GameMaker's GMRT runtime will soon be free for all developers
(10/23/2026, 5:51 PM) - gamedeveloper
GameMaker's GMRT runtime will be free to use for all developers starting in 2027.
Strava gets plain-language route search, with turn-by-turn audio navigation coming soon (Updated)
(10/23/2026, 5:50 PM) - Android Authority
Offline maps can now go right on your home screen.
Capcom Confirms Data Breach Affecting Nearly 11.8 Million CAPCOM ID Records
(10/23/2026, 5:49 PM) - WGB
Capcom just announced a massive data breach affecting nearly 12 million Capcom ID records, revealing login info and some personal details. They're investigating and warn users to watch out for phishing attempts.
Kindle Android app borrows a useful new feature from Alexa Tablets
(10/23/2026, 5:48 PM) - Android Authority
Android users can now markup their ebooks as much as they like.
Sennheiser Accentum earbuds fall under $100 with 55% off
(10/23/2026, 5:45 PM) - Android Authority
Save $120 on Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds and get hybrid ANC, Transparency Mode, and a comfy fit.
The Next Mass Effect Sounded Like John Wick In Space
(10/23/2026, 5:31 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
After news broke that EA would be shutting down BioWare, more details on the studio's in-development Mass Effect have begun to trickle out. A trailer for Mass Effect Universe hinted that the next game in the series would have a completely different tone, moving away from the galactic warfare that de...
Factorio's final major update has rolled off the assembly line, adding "the things we wanted to do for 2.0 but didn't have time for"
(10/23/2026, 5:30 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
In one of the happier endings to occur in games this week, impossibly enormous resource management sim Factorio has just released its last-ever major update – version 2.1 – on its stable branch. As previously heads-upped by developers Wube Software, 2.1 doesn’t make any big new additions to its plan...
Amazon’s Mass Effect TV Series Is Reportedly Still In Production Despite BioWare Closure
(10/23/2026, 5:29 PM) - Game Informer News
EA shut down legendary RPG developer BioWare this week, canceling its in-development fifth Mass Effect game as a result. Despite the closure, Amazon Prime’s upcoming Mass Effect streaming series will proceed as planned, according to a report by IGN.Amazon MGM Studios began developing a Mass Effect s...
Future? No Thanks! dev removes AI-generated voices from game and offers refunds to players who feel "betrayed"
(10/23/2026, 5:26 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Open world ecosatire Future? No Thanks! has been updated to remove some AI-generated voices, after lead developer Paolo "Molleindustria" Pedercini belatedly disclosed his usage of the technology earlier this week. He's also offering to refund people over Paypal or Venmo if they "still feel betrayed"...
Fitbit Versa 4 bundle hits its lowest price since February
(10/23/2026, 5:23 PM) - Android Authority
The Fitbit Versa 4 bundle drops to $159.99 on Amazon, with GPS, heart-rate tracking, and useful extras included.
Mass Effect crossover items have seemingly been removed from Battlefield 6 following EA's sudden closure of BioWare
(10/23/2026, 5:19 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
After EA's sudden shutdown of developer BioWare, upcoming crossover items themed around Mass Effect appear to have been removed from Battlefield 6. Read more
Genshin Impact Version 7.2 Launching November 4
(10/23/2026, 5:13 PM) - GamersHeroes
Dubbed “Hour of Ruin,” Version 7.2 of HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact will release November 4. The post Genshin Impact Version 7.2 Launching November 4 appeared first on GamersHeroes.
Microsoft: Windows Server 2016 reaches end of support in January
(10/23/2026, 5:05 PM) - BleepingComputer
Microsoft says Windows Server 2016 will stop receiving security updates after it reaches the end of support in January 2027. [...]
These Are The Top 10 Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests After 900,000 Votes
(10/23/2026, 5:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Even including PC requests now!At various times throughout this year, we've had a look at the top 10 Xbox backwards compatibility requests (after 350,000 and 750,000 votes) based on the unofficial Xbox Game Preservation website, which is a source that we know the Xbox team have paid attention to in ...
Countdown: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #6 - Forget The Hate, It Still Floats My Boat
(10/23/2026, 5:00 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
These boots are made for sinking.It's the one we've all been waiting for. I am six weeks into my Ocarina of Time N64 playthrough, taking a look at one dungeon each week, and I have finally arrived at the most-discussed of the bunch.After clearing the halfway point with the Fire Temple, it was time t...
Save over $360 on Klipsch Flexus CORE 300 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar
(10/23/2026, 4:59 PM) - Android Authority
Klipsch’s Flexus CORE 300 Dolby Atmos sound bar drops to $836 on Amazon with built-in bass and Dirac Live tuning.
Nothing’s got a cryptic new teaser, but we’ve already cracked it
(10/23/2026, 4:50 PM) - Android Authority
Nothing might be readying up its first Pro earbuds!
New Oura lawsuit threatens to once again disrupt smart ring market
(10/23/2026, 4:38 PM) - Android Authority
Another day, another Oura lawsuit against a key industry rival.
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public
(10/23/2026, 4:35 PM) - Gaming - Ars Technica
Sound designer lets Half Life-related codename slip at a conference.
BioWare staff "should be given the first opportunity and the federal support" to buy the studio and keep it running, says Canadian political party leader
(10/23/2026, 4:30 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Hope. It's in short supply at the moment. Regardless, I hope that something a Canadian politician's proposed in a post scoring easy likeability points at the expense of EA's recently installed owners comes to pass, no matter how unlikely it is to do so at this point. Rather than being unceremoniuous...
WoW: Forever’s Divisive Layering Will See Major Improvements For Launch, Blizzard Says
(10/23/2026, 4:29 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
World of Warcraft: Forever's layering system will receive some significant improvements for launch, according to a statement provided to GameSpot from Blizzard. Layering, for the uninitiated, is a behind-the-scenes system in WoW: Forever that essentially creates and runs new versions (or layers) ...
Garmin third-party smartwatch apps are about to get more useful
(10/23/2026, 4:13 PM) - Android Authority
Garmin's latest update could give third-party apps a boost.
Global MapleStory Classic World Now Available
(10/23/2026, 4:05 PM) - GamersHeroes
A recreation of the beloved 2D MMORPG experience from its early days, NEXON’s Global MapleStory Classic World is now available. The post Global MapleStory Classic World Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.
Amazon drops Govee smart light bulbs to $33.99 with a 4.6-star rating
(10/23/2026, 4:03 PM) - Android Authority
Save 32% on Govee LED Smart Light Bulbs on Amazon, with voice control, scene presets, and tunable white lighting.
"This was not a Creative Assembly developed game": Total War boss points the finger at external partner for Shogun 2 Complete Edition disaster
(10/23/2026, 4:01 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Last week, Creative Assembly and Sega pulled Total War: Shogun 2's remastered Complete Edition from Steam, after an avalanche of complaints about technical problems and some AI-generated art. Now, Total War vice president Roger Collum has written a personal apology, while pinning some of the blame o...
Xbox Responds To Report Claiming Netflix Offered $500 Million For TV & Film Adaptations
(10/23/2026, 4:00 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
“We have received record-breaking interest in our I.P".We already know that Xbox has a lot of interest in expanding in the TV and film space in the years ahead, and according to a new report, Netflix was recently interested in spending a whopping $500 million on exclusivity in this space.This is acc...
Garmin quatix 7 Pro drops to record low on Amazon
(10/23/2026, 3:51 PM) - Android Authority
Save $300 on the quatix 7 Pro at a record low with autopilot controls, chartplotter data, and up to 16 days of battery.
Battlefield 6 Reportedly Cancels Mass Effect Collab In Wake Of BioWare Closure
(10/23/2026, 3:48 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
Battlefield Studios is reportedly cancelling plans for a Mass Effect collaboration in Battlefield 6 in the wake of EA's decision to close BioWare and cancel the next game in the sci-fi series. Fans discovered various Mass Effect-themed cosmetics in Battlefield 6's files, with many speculating th...
Amazon cuts $85 off the Razer USB 4 Dock
(10/23/2026, 3:32 PM) - Android Authority
Razer's 14-port USB 4 Dock is down to $174.50 on Amazon, with dual 4K 120Hz support and up to 100W laptop charging.
Arkane Lyon Could Be Shut Down Within Weeks As Deadline To Find A Buyer Looms
(10/23/2026, 3:31 PM) - GameSpot - Game News
It might be the end of the road for Marvel's Blade developer Arkane Lyon, as a new report says that the studio has until November 13 to find a buyer or face closure. Le Monde reported that while Microsoft had followed the procedure as laid out in Florange Law--French legislation that requires Mic...
Woim is the earth-guzzling, self-bisecting sokoban pick-me-up I needed after a week of games industry disasters
(10/23/2026, 3:09 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
While ladling city-builders into the Maw's feeding trough this week, I remarked that being a worm must really suck. Then came the closure of BioWare, layoffs across other EA studios, further depressing genAI revelations, allegations of antisemitism at indie gaming events, a big Capcom data breach, a...
One Piece: Grand Gourmet Now Available
(10/23/2026, 2:59 PM) - GamersHeroes
Serving up a fine dish this Friday, Kairosoft and Bandai Namco’s management sim One Piece: Grand Gourmet is now available for PC and consoles. The post One Piece: Grand Gourmet Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.
"Why the f**k would they add a perk like that?" - Modern Warfare 4 DMZ players are up in arms over the ability to self-revive
(10/23/2026, 2:55 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Modern Warfare 4's DMZ extraction shooter mode has only been out for two days - and only for those who pre-ordered the game - but already players are up in arms over a particular trait that allows competitors to revive themselves after being killed. Read more
Google Pixel Watch 5 deal saves you $100 on the LTE model
(10/23/2026, 2:45 PM) - Android Authority
Google Pixel Watch 5 LTE drops to $399.99 on Amazon, with phone-free calls, texts, streaming, and up to 30 hours of battery.
Report: Microsoft Is Running Out Of Time To Save Xbox Studio Arkane
(10/23/2026, 2:45 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
Update: Bloomberg reporter says "multiple paths" are being explored.Back in July, Xbox announced that it was cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with four studios in Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Undead Labs. However, it was also mentioned at the time that Arkane Studios was review...
Guide: 61 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Halloween Sale' (Europe)
(10/23/2026, 2:45 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick.After Nintendo of America launched its 'Screaming Deals' sale earlier this week, we knew it wouldn't be long before Europe followed suit.The 'Halloween Sale' is now live for those in Europe, with delicious discounts on a boatload of titles av...
Arkane survival negotiations reportedly seeing "several forms of takeover" considered ahead of November deadline, as Marvel's Blade production nears end
(10/23/2026, 2:43 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Update: A Microsoft rep has told PC Gamer that the company have "extended the consultation period by one additional month as we explore options, including finding a partner to support [Arkane] through the development work still ahead." "This is a defined extension," they added, "and we remain commit...
Angry Birds 2 Flocktober Sticker Album Feature Now Available
(10/23/2026, 2:01 PM) - GamersHeroes
A new limited-time feature in Rovio’s Angry Birds 2, the new Flocktober Sticker Album event is now live. The post Angry Birds 2 Flocktober Sticker Album Feature Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.
Be ready for spooky season with new games from Fanatical's Build your own Frightmare Bundle (Halloween 2026)
(10/23/2026, 1:46 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Fanatical have launched their Build your own Frightmare Bundle (Halloween 2026), another good chance to save some monies and get new games.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Xbox RPG 'Exodus' Alters The Appearance Of Its Lead Character Due To Bad Feedback
(10/23/2026, 1:30 PM) - Pure Xbox | Latest News
"We've been listening, and we take that feedback seriously".We've talked about Exodus a couple of times over the past few years here at Pure Xbox - an upcoming sci-fi RPG that bares more than a few resemblences to Mass Effect, and we absolutely can't wait to check it out in April 2027.In the game, y...
Review: Village In The Shade (Switch 2) - A Farm Sim That Plays With Cosy Tropes In Clever Ways
(10/23/2026, 1:00 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Tricks of the shade.The farming-sim genre needed Village in the Shade. The horror-tinged cosy game plays all the right beats to slot seamlessly into the library of farming adventures that seemingly come out every month. In fact, its visuals, mechanics, soundtrack, and overall feel would make it one ...
Half-Life 3 is back in the news again as Valve developer accidentally sort-of references it in public, reigniting hope once more
(10/23/2026, 12:43 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
It's been 19 years since the release of Half-Life 2: Episode 2, and yet the ceaseless clamour for a Valve game with a number '3' in its title continues. And following a swell of reports suggesting Half-Life 3 isn't just real, its development is well underway, a Valve developer has gone and sent the ...
Phantom Blade Zero isn't even out yet, but it could be 'one of the year's breakout hits' as it shifts half a million copies on Steam alone
(10/23/2026, 12:33 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Chinese action game Phantom Blade Zero already appears to be outperforming massive games like Gears of War: E-Day and Control Resonant on Steam, despite still being days from release. Read more
Shigeru Miyamoto Becomes First Game Dev To Receive Japan's Prestigious Culture Award
(10/23/2026, 12:30 PM) - Nintendo Life | Latest Updates
Onward and upward!Adding to what is surely the most stacked roster of lifetime achievements, Shigeru Miyamoto is set to be awarded the prestigious Order of Culture award next month.The award, which first began way back in the 1930s, will be given by the Emperor of Japan on the nation's Culture Day (...
Helldivers 3 "only makes sense" if it’s so unlike Helldivers 2 "that both games can exist side by side", says Arrowhead boss, discussing their new prototype game
(10/23/2026, 12:20 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Arrowhead Game Studios will only make a Helldivers 3 if it's lightyears apart in style from Helldivers 2, or if Helldivers 2's playercount falls through the floor. This is my takeaway, at least, from a recent chat with Johan Pilestedt, chief creative officer, in which Pilestedt touched briefly on th...
Microsoft Frontier Tour London: Agentic AI governance in the spotlight
(10/23/2026, 11:45 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
During the London event, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella outlined his view of how agentic AI needs to be managed as part of enterprise IT
Half-Life 3 speculation reignited by Valve dev mentioning three sweet little rumored codenamey letters amid technical chat about video game noises
(10/23/2026, 11:27 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Wake up. There's Half-Life 3 chatter occurring again. This time because, about an hour into a panel about sounds in video games, a Valve composer has uttered three eyebrow-raising letters. HLX. In an industry rife with acronyms, what's so special about this one? Well, it's a rumoured codename for th...
Factorio 2.1 is out now with the native ARM64 Linux build to run on Steam Frame, Raspberry Pi and more
(10/23/2026, 11:16 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
That day is here! Factorio 2.1 stable has arrived as a big clean-up release along with new platform support with their Native Linux version.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
UK utilities report connectivity safety fears through network downtime
(10/23/2026, 11:06 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Research finds that despite nearly all utility companies in the UK having connectivity infrastructure in place, nearly all are experiencing downtime, with wide gap between connectivity coverage and performance
"What if Larian had shut down after Divine Divinity?": Star Trek Online exec scorns publishers who close teams like BioWare in favour of "AAA veteran" start-ups and AI "magic beans"
(10/23/2026, 10:51 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Breaking up established game development teams in favour of "AAA veteran" start-ups and "magic bean" technologies is like "setting fire to millions of dollars of property and equipment", in the words of Star Trek Online executive producer Thomas Marrone. He thinks it's "wildly irresponsible and self...
Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition pulled from sale due to mass complaints
(10/23/2026, 10:38 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Oh dear, oh dear. Generative AI strikes again? The recently released Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition was pulled down after mass complaints.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Epic Games has gone completely off the deep end with AI
(10/23/2026, 10:09 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Oh Epic Games, what have you become? An AI shell of your former self. Please make it all stop.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Bazzite Linux announce ROG XBOX Ally X20 and Acer Predator Atlas support is in testing
(10/23/2026, 9:39 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Another release of the popular Bazzite Linux is coming up, with new devices currently in testing like the ROG XBOX Ally X20 and Acer Predator Atlas.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
GameMaker announce their next-gen runtime GMRT will be free for commercial use
(10/23/2026, 9:31 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
GameMaker continue advancing their new next-generation runtime for developers, and they've had a nice announcement today that will save devs some monies.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Cyberpunk 2077's new dual wielding has already been modded to include shotguns and rifles, provided you're down to get "janky and wildly overpowered"
(10/23/2026, 9:30 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
It was only ever going to be a matter of time, but I'm still surprised just how quickly Cyberpunk 2077 modders have taken pistol dual wielding mechanic the RPG's Edgerunners 2 update has just added in, and opened it up to include any gun Night City has to offer. Yep, twinning shotguns, assault rifle...
Flashy internal trailer for now-cancelled Mass Effect Universe appears online, following EA's closure of BioWare
(10/23/2026, 9:11 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
An internal trailer for the cancelled Mass Effect game that was in-development at BioWare prior to its closure this week has appeared online. It's confirmed to be real, too, amid some initial suspicions it may have been an AI generated fake. Read more
Can Britain’s grid keep up with the datacentre boom?
(10/23/2026, 9:00 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Mounting power demands and grid bottlenecks are reshaping the geography of the UK’s digital infrastructure, pushing developers to wherever they can connect fastest
Check out 'Clicky Islands', a unique blend of incremental and city-builders
(10/23/2026, 8:57 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
You might lose quite a few hours to this one! Clicky Islands from Karrot Games and Pocketpair Publishing has a fun genre mixture.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Nokia, Nvidia accelerate AI-RAN, physical AI commercial deployment
(10/23/2026, 8:37 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
AI hardware leader and global comms tech firm team to deliver artificial intelligence into radio access networks of four leading European operators, powered by latest processors
Fanatical's Build your own Legendary Bundle (Fall 2026) has some top hits for cheaps
(10/23/2026, 8:24 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
With multiple games new to bundles here, Fanatical have launched the Build your own Legendary Bundle (Fall 2026).Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Global satellite industry gains higher orbit in Q3 2026
(10/23/2026, 8:00 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Study shows space-based communications continuing to expand with Starlink growth driving industry
METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux next-gen updates are out now
(10/23/2026, 7:44 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
The brand new next-gen updates are now available free for both METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux - here's everything that's new and improved.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Legacy Games store is closing down
(10/23/2026, 7:34 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
After being around in some form since the 90s, the time is officially up for Legacy Games as they're set to close down.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Steam Client Beta - October 22nd revamps Remote Play HDR support
(10/23/2026, 7:27 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Valve just released another upgrade with the Steam Client Beta - October 22nd update bringing overhauled Remote Play HDR support.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Lumen AI boosts network resilience, unveils wavelength service
(10/23/2026, 4:45 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
AI-powered tools designed to help prevent network disruptions, speed recovery and keep customers informed
Owlchemy Labs Reveals Hyper Visor for XREAL Aura
(10/22/2026, 10:48 PM) - GamersHeroes
The Google-owned studio behind hits like Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator, Owlchemy Labs has revealed the original XR arcade blaster Hyper Visor that will be a launch title for XREAL Aura. The post Owlchemy Labs Reveals Hyper Visor for XREAL Aura appeared first on GamersHeroes.
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access
(10/22/2026, 10:25 PM) - Gaming - Ars Technica
"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
Action RPG ARES: The Iron Vanguard Update Adds New Mountain Region
(10/22/2026, 10:22 PM) - GamersHeroes
A stylish action RPG by Second Dive and Com2uS, ARES: The Iron Vanguard is getting that much bigger with today’s update that adds the new Ash Mountain region. The post Action RPG ARES: The Iron Vanguard Update Adds New Mountain Region appeared first on GamersHeroes.
A Line Held Tight is a charcoal visual novel about a miner's strike in the 32nd century and choosing your relationships wisely
(10/22/2026, 9:50 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
We've had about roughly four decades of games as we generally know them now, and yet somehow, so often their stories feel so limited in scope. I'm not talking about a lack of big, bold ideas, in fact there might be too many of those. I more mean that there are aspects to life that often go uncovered...
Valve Developed Accidentally Mentions Half-Life 3 Codename On Stage
(10/22/2026, 9:47 PM) - WGB
Half-Life 3 hype is real! Maybe! Valve's Mike Morasky casually dropped "HLX" during a panel, sparking rumors it could be Half-Life 3. Again.
A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Featuring Liara Appears To Have Leaked Following BioWare's Closure
(10/22/2026, 9:27 PM) - Game Informer News
In case you missed the tragic news yesterday, EA laid off 400 employees this week, including all of BioWare. The studio behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and more, has been shut down, and its last remaining project was canceled. The game in question was a fifth ...
Robot smashing catharsis game Virtue and a Sledgehammer is out next week, but there's an experimental visual novella prologue you can play right now
(10/22/2026, 8:36 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Virtue and a Sledgehammer looks like a satisfying game. There is perhaps no more wonderfully chunky and impact frame friendly a weapon than the reliable sledgehammer, and when put into a game with a description like, "Most people resort to therapy. But you chose the brave option. A sledgehammer," th...
Opinion: Why words matter when we prioritize 'core teams' in game development
(10/22/2026, 8:33 PM) - gamedeveloper
How we describe game development will inevitably shape our processes.
Nacon Revolution Pro X – Special Edition Controller Now Available
(10/22/2026, 8:01 PM) - GamersHeroes
Designed around competitive online gaming, Nacon has released their officially licensed Revolution Pro X - Special Edition controller. The post Nacon Revolution Pro X – Special Edition Controller Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.
Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing
(10/22/2026, 7:59 PM) - Gaming - Ars Technica
We can't have nice things, but at least we can get trailers for them.
Starship Troopers: Extermination Update 13 Adds Hopper Bugs
(10/22/2026, 7:26 PM) - GamersHeroes
Celebrating two years, the release of Update 13 to Offworld Industries and Knights Peak’s Starship Troopers: Extermination brings the film-favorite flying Hopper Bugs to the title. The post Starship Troopers: Extermination Update 13 Adds Hopper Bugs appeared first on GamersHeroes.
Mass Effect 5 Trailer Leaks After EA Announces BioWare Closure, Features A Returning Character
(10/22/2026, 5:50 PM) - WGB
So, a leaked trailer for Mass Effect 5, called Mass Effect: Universe, has surfaced online. It looks legit.
An internal Mass Effect 5 trailer has reportedly leaked, offering you a glimpse at the sequel you'll never get to play
(10/22/2026, 5:45 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Yesterday, only a couple of months after EA went private after having been acquired by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, equity firm Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity, it was announced that BioWare are being shut down, with development on their next Mass Effect game cancelled. Now, only...
Dispatch celebrates its first anniversary with commentary and storyboard modes for every single episode, if you've got the deluxe edition anyway
(10/22/2026, 5:08 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
I'm going to park my feelings of unease at the fact that it's somehow already been a year since Dispatch came out, as developer AdHoc Studio have revealed some pretty neat sounding additions to the game to commemorate its first anniversary. Well, if you have the deluxe edition anyway (sorry, regular...
Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai thinks gen-AI will cause a surge of unoriginal games, but says human creativity can't be replicated
(10/22/2026, 5:00 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Masahiro Sakurai has spoken about the pitfalls of generative AI use in game development, saying that while he believes the technology will result in a surge of unoriginal video games, human creativity - such as that shown by designers like Ico's Fumito Ueda - can't be replicated. Read more
Farewell BioWare, you inspired so many of us, and you deserved so much better than this
(10/22/2026, 4:45 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Oof. I expected this day to come but the news has left me winded nonetheless; BioWare, the creator of so many beloved role-playing series and games - Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - has been closed. EA decided it had no place for it under its new Saud...
Dispatch's Anniversary Update Brings Commentary Track, Storyboard Mode, And Mobile Port
(10/22/2026, 4:39 PM) - Game Informer News
Dispatch, a superhero-themed workplace comedy from last year, celebrates its one-year anniversary today. While it was released episodically, the first batch dropped on October 22. It was received well, with strong performances from a star-studded cast (including Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul) and fil...
Botched PHP2Shell disclosure revealed as panic continues
(10/22/2026, 4:19 PM) - ComputerWeekly.com
As security teams worldwide grapple with the deep impact of the PHP2Shell flaws, the PHP Foundation reveals how a carefully planned vulnerability disclosure process went horribly wrong
Captivating cosmic megastructure adventure game Hypnos leaves early access next week, offering up a world I'm desperate to dig into further
(10/22/2026, 4:01 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
I just love me a megastructure, I do. I'm not entirely sure why, to be honest. My best guess is that growing up in a major city with concrete pillars looming over me higher into the sky than I care to take notice of, perhaps even threatening me, left me with a sense of awe towards that which exists ...
This emulator reimagines Nintendo’s Virtual Boy with a full color display
(10/22/2026, 3:59 PM) - Gaming - Ars Technica
Tile-based color palettes go way beyond the four shades of red on original hardware.
Gears Of War: E-Day Reportedly Cost Over $500 Million Before Marketing
(10/22/2026, 3:12 PM) - WGB
Gears of War: E-Day apparently had a whopping budget of over $500 million. I guess all that blood and gore was expensive.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Adds Quality Of Life Improvements, Boosts Performance, and Adds Pettable Animals
(10/22/2026, 3:08 PM) - Game Informer News
We've been enjoying The Blood of Dawnwalker, one of the year's biggest games, but its release was a little rough around the edges. It took a lot of feedback from fans for developer Rebel Wolves to prioritize higher framerates at launch for consoles, but even then, the game certainly struggled at tim...
Xbox reportedly mandate four days a week in office for staff close to Microsoft's Washington HQ, up from three day requirement brought in last year
(10/22/2026, 2:53 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Xbox have reportedly informed staff that, from the start of February 2027, those within commuting distance of Microsoft's Washington base will have to come into the office four days a week. This follows the mandating of three days in office last year, and comes as the company are looking at cutting ...
VR pioneer Owlchemy Labs jumps to XR for its next release
(10/22/2026, 2:37 PM) - gamedeveloper
Owlchemy Labs' new game Hyper Visor will be a launch title for HTC's XREAL Aura headset.
Final Fantasy 14, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and more impacted as PHP vulnerability outages hit games around the globe
(10/22/2026, 2:11 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Multiple games - including Final Fantasy 14 and Umamusume: Pretty Derby - have faced outages and other issues following this week's discovery of a serious PHP vulnerability. Read more
BioWare's cancelled Mass Effect game would've learned from Baldur's Gate 3 and The Witcher to deliver "a level of autonomy and choice that no other game has"
(10/22/2026, 1:35 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
EA has closed its longtime studio partner BioWare, the iconic development house behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, impacting around 50 staff who were in pre-production on the next Mass Effect game. In the aftermath of EA's decision, one of those affected has shared a little about the project, claimi...
Despite its mixed reception, Marvel's Wolverine was September's top-selling new game in the US, making Sony launch revenues it hasn't seen since Helldivers 2
(10/22/2026, 1:22 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Marvel's Wolverine may not have had the best critical reception, but that clearly didn't discourage consumers. The action-adventure from Marvel's Spider-Man studio Insomniac has topped US video game sales in September, despite releasing exactly halfway through the month. Read more
Games industry mourns sudden BioWare closure - "Anyone who participated in this travesty should be ashamed"
(10/22/2026, 12:56 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Following the sudden closure of Bioware last night, people from across the games industry have shared their sympathies for those employees losing their jobs, and said farewell to one of the most influential RPG developers of all time. Read more
Resident Evil makers Capcom reveal data breach has affected over 11 million Capcom ID accounts, warn against potential phishing emails
(10/22/2026, 12:00 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter publishers Capcom have revealed that a data breach has seen a third-party gain access to information associated with more than 11 million Capcom ID accounts. "Suspicious activity" around the service, required to play online in the likes of Street Fig...
Following shock BioWare closure, scope of EA job cuts becomes clear as layoffs hit Respawn, Maxis, Full Circle, EA Motive, and more
(10/22/2026, 11:43 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
EA announced overnight it's closing Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio BioWare in a new round of cuts that include the elimination of 400 roles across the publisher. But while it confirmed BioWare's 50 workers are affected, and that Skate studio Ripple Effect was being downsized, it did not say where...
"We made a very difficult decision": Australian indie showcase Freeplay reject antisemitism claims after delisting a Jewish sponsor who was allegedly accused of being a "zionist"
(10/22/2026, 11:30 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
The organisers of Australian independent games showcase Parallels have rejected accusations of "prejudice" and say they've received "violent threats", after a Jewish developer had her sponsorship of the event refunded. The developer in question is Wren Brier, creative director at Witch Beam. She cla...
BMW uses Ansible to manage HPC cluster
(10/22/2026, 11:30 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
German carmaker has migrated to Red Hat’s agentless IT automation platform to manage an HPC cluster comprising 30,000 Linux and Windows servers
UK critical national research and education network adds fibre
(10/22/2026, 11:15 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Agreement with networks firm aims to provide the scalable fibre infrastructure needed to support increasingly data-intensive UK research and innovation
Extreme aims to be network local hero with Exchange Zones
(10/22/2026, 10:35 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Network systems provider unveils industry’s first on-premise enterprise AI infrastructure for networking to bring AI to branch and edge sites, supporting data sovereignty, localisation, survivability
While EA shuts down BioWare, developers of The Sims, Skate, and Battlefield say they've also lost their jobs
(10/22/2026, 10:30 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Apparently the cliché "when it rains, it pours" also applies to corporate feculence. In addition to shutting down storied RPG makers BioWare, EA are reportedly cutting staff at The Sims developers Maxis, as well as Skate studio Full Circle and Battlefield 6 co-devs Ripple Effect. Read more
Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners update brings improved modding, better HDR, new content and more
(10/22/2026, 10:12 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
CD PROJEKT RED have released another major free update for Cyberpunk 2077 adding new content from the Anime, along with other tech upgrades.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Mass Effect 5 was aiming to offer a "level of autonomy and choice" that could vault it into orbit with Larian and CD Projekt's top RPGs, former dev says post-cancellation
(10/22/2026, 9:49 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Following EA's decision to shut down BioWare, the game that would've been the fifth entry in the Mass Effect series is being dumped out of an airlock, never to become a finished article that'll reach players hands as its creators envisioned. The larger tragedy is, of course, the job losses and the c...
The drift towards AI totalitarianism
(10/22/2026, 9:30 AM) - ComputerWeekly.com
In the 20th century, totalitarian societies emerged at gunpoint. Going forward, they might arise from overwhelming deference to artificial intelligence
Xbox cloud gaming prices revealed, with 50 hours of ad-free game-time priced $11.99
(10/22/2026, 9:10 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Microsoft has revealed how much its Xbox cloud gaming service is going to cost, with 50 hours of stream-time selling for an introductory price of $11.99. Read more
Another set of 15 demos to try in Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition
(10/22/2026, 9:02 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Another chance for you to find your next favourite, with our second set of demo highlights from Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has an exciting new gameplay overview trailer
(10/22/2026, 8:46 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
We've got another close look at Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV ahead of the December release, with an impressive new trailer.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 reportedly being co-developed by Battlefield studio DICE and Apex Legends studio Respawn
(10/22/2026, 8:40 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
A new Star Wars: Battlefront game is reportedly in the works, and it's said to have Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi studio Respawn working on it, as well as Battlefield and Battlefront developer DICE. Read more
Serious Sam: The Third Encounter gets teased by Croteam and Devolver Digital
(10/22/2026, 8:28 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Back for another helping of ridiculous action, Croteam and Devolver Digital have revealed Serious Sam: The Third Encounter.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Epic Games Launcher Preview is slowly becoming actually usable on Linux
(10/22/2026, 7:24 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Epic Games recently announced a new in-development preview of the Epic Games Launcher, which has Linux support and recent updates have made it not so crap.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
SteamOS 3.9.4 Beta brings updates for security, hibernation and regression fixes
(10/22/2026, 7:10 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Valve released a fresh SteamOS 3.9.4 Beta to fix up some annoying issues, along with a security update.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Steam Client update fixes Vulkan games hanging after alt-tab, and a security update
(10/22/2026, 7:06 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
An annoying bug I've run into a few times recently has been solved - Vulkan games hanging after alt-tab should be fixed with this new Steam Client update.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
SteamVR 2.18 brings Linux fixes, Steam Frame improvements, new Aurora environment
(10/22/2026, 7:01 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Valve just released the latest stable SteamVR 2.18 update, bringing with it an assortment of fixes for all supported platforms including Steam Frame.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
EA is shutting down RPG veteran Bioware "to align talent and investments where we see the greatest opportunities for players and long-term growth"
(10/22/2026, 6:56 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Venerable RPG studio Bioware announced on it is shutting down after more than 30 years of making RPGs. The studio is responsible for making the original Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Anthem. As part of the announcement Bioware...
Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought
(10/21/2026, 10:06 PM) - Gaming - Ars Technica
Time-based a la carte charges come on top of the purchase price for the games themselves.
Xbox Is Now Letting Insiders Buy Cloud Streaming Playtime, Here’s The Prices
(10/21/2026, 8:58 PM) - WGB
Xbox is limiting cloud streaming hours for Game Pass users but opening it up to others for purchase. Prices are set, but they might change later
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades
(10/21/2026, 7:12 PM) - Gaming - Ars Technica
Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.
EA cancels unannounced The Sims project, trims the Skate team and reportedly plans to lay off 400 workers: "We're the number one publisher in Western HD gaming"
(10/21/2026, 7:01 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Not only is EA closing down BioWare and cancelling the next Mass Effect - Electronic Arts has now announced a heap of drastic changes that include cutting 400 jobs across the company, pausing development on a project connected to The Sims, and bringing together Respawn and DICE. Read more
Grid ‘runs on coal-age data’, warns Open Climate Fix
(10/21/2026, 7:01 PM) - ComputerWeekly.com
Open Climate Fix says opening priority energy datasets could cut consumer bills, as a coalition of energy and data innovators urges ministers to act on the clean power mission
EA closes Mass Effect, Dragon Age creator BioWare after 30 years of game development
(10/21/2026, 6:57 PM) - gamedeveloper
EA is reportedly laying off 400 employees, 50 of whom were the remaining staffers at BioWare.
BioWare is closing down and Mass Effect 5 is cancelled, months after Saudi Arabia's $55bn EA buyout
(10/21/2026, 5:55 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
After over three decades of iconic RPGs, developer BioWare is closing down and its in-development Mass Effect game is no more. The move comes just months after corporate owner EA was bought out by a group of investment firms for $55 billion. Read more
Electronic Arts (EA) to shut down BioWare and cancel the next Mass Effect
(10/21/2026, 5:30 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
After Electronic Arts (EA) was sold off, the inevitable has happened - they're doing some restructuring and cutting jobs.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
EA Is Closing Down Legendary Studio BioWare Amid More Job Cuts
(10/21/2026, 5:20 PM) - Game Informer News
Electronic Arts plans to eliminate roughly 400 positions in an upcoming round of job cuts, per a new report from Bloomberg, and will also be closing the doors on its long-time role-playing game maker BioWare.Per Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, these cuts represent about three percent of EA's total staff...
First-person Soulslike Valor Mortis is already making a profit after seven days, despite launching against some stiff competition
(10/21/2026, 4:43 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Developer One More Level is wall-running toward another big success with its recently-released first-person Soulslike, Valor Mortis, which has already broken even after its first week. Read more
Cyberpunk 2077's Edgerunners 2 update adds two new quests, handgun dual wielding and the ability to pimp your mantis blades
(10/21/2026, 4:09 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
A beefy new Cyberpunk 2077 update arrives tomorrow, October 22nd, fresh on the heels of the second series of the Cyberpunk Edgerunners anime which dropped earlier this week. It's dubbed update 2.5 and delivers an Edgerunners 2-themed quest alongside a heap of other additions. Read more
CD Projekt Red details new Cyberpunk 2077 update - adding dual-wielding, cross-platform mods, Edgerunners story quests, and more
(10/21/2026, 4:03 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
CD Projekt Red has detailed the substantial update coming to Cyberpunk 2077, revealing a new dual-wielding skill for pistols and revolvers, cyberware customisation, cross-platform mod support, and a brand-new Edgerunners-related story quest featuring voice actors from the Netflix anime show. Read mo...
Beyond Good & Evil 2 reportedly still in development 18 years after being announced, now a "solo-first" adventure
(10/21/2026, 4:01 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Beyond Good & Evil 2 is reportedly still in pre-production a staggering 18 years after it was first announced, and it has apparently evolved from being a multiplayer-first project to being "solo-first" and story based, with additional, optional co-op. Read more
World of Warcraft: Forever's beta has been extended, as community members mourn the loss of their hunter pets
(10/21/2026, 3:46 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
World of Warcraft: Forever's beta has been extended until this Friday, much to the joy of the community of early players. Read more
A puzzle game where you must avoid doing the most awkward of things: facing someone while riding an elevator
(10/21/2026, 3:29 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
You know when you follow someone into the elevator and when they turn around to face the doors, you choose to stand still and instead meet their eyes? No, of course you don't. Everyone knows that when you're in a lift you don't under any circumstances face other people in the lift unless you know th...
I keep embarrassing myself in front of the nature gods in handpainted 2D roguelike Talaka, whose colourful, combative demo is out now
(10/21/2026, 2:45 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
One of the most memorable demos I played at Gamescom Latam 2026 was that of Talaka, a watercoloured 2D action-roguelike that - like many games at the São Paulo-based show – leaned deeply into Brazilian culture and mythology. In this case, it's something of a side-scrolling Hades, with the permahorny...
Stellaris: Willpower expansion set for launch on November 23
(10/21/2026, 2:14 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Launching alongside another free update version 4.6 'Corona Borealis', the Stellaris: Willpower expansion arrives November 23rd.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Xbox follows in PlayStation's footsteps, introducing AMD FSR 4.1, targeting better graphics and performance on Series X/S
(10/21/2026, 2:13 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
AMD, the company that designs the chips inside Xbox and PlayStation consoles, made a big announcement this week: it's bringing the latest version of its advanced, AI-driven image upscaling technology, FSR 4.1, to Xbox Series X, Series S, and handhelds ROG Ally and Ally X. Read more
After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect it'll be a divisive game
(10/21/2026, 2:00 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Who doesn't love a big swing, a bold new direction, especially when so many video game publishers seem increasingly determined to walk the safest route? While Stranger Than Heaven might look familiar at first glance - particularly if you're a fan of Like a Dragon developer RGG's other third-person...
COD: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ players are spawning in the middle of a road and being flattened before they can do anything
(10/21/2026, 1:21 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Infinity Ward opened up early access to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ extraction mode overnight, meaning anyone who has pre-ordered a copy can now play the game's campaign as well as DMZ. And while early reactions to DMZ are fairly positive, there's one issue in particular, which a number of ...
"I want room to make a wrong turn": Following Samson dev's bankruptcy, its founder is considering how AI might factor into new studio plans
(10/21/2026, 12:30 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Over the weekend, Swedish reports revealed that Samson studio Liquid Swords have gone bankrupt less than a year after releasing their debut crimebrawler. Founder and former Just Cause lead Christofer Sundberg subsequently confirmed that Liquid Swords are headed for closure. However, he was also quic...
Warhammer 40K fans have some very specific questions about the Blood Ravens' origins, so I put them to Dawn of War 4's director
(10/21/2026, 12:22 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Right, let's get one important thing out of the way first: I've played a fair bit more of Dawn of War 4's main campaign, after my initial impressions of a single mission last year, and I think it is very good. The action is as screen-filling as ever, the Orks are a delight, and the combat director, ...
Combolands will take away all your free time
(10/21/2026, 12:19 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Combolands blends together Balatro-styled score mechanics with a mini city-builder, that has you chasing scores and placing down tiles. It's delicious.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
"AI is a technofascist, anti-human and anti-art project", says creator of lefty tech satire Future? No Thanks!, before explaining why he used it anyway
(10/21/2026, 11:42 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Prominent capital-p Political game developer and left-wing academic Paolo "Molleindustria" Pedercini has revealed that he used generative AI tools for aspects of recent ecosocialist satire Future? No Thanks!. According to Pedercini, "a tiny fraction of its code was written with AI support" towards t...
Even Call of Duty has a parry now and it's kind of brilliant - but do we need it in every game?
(10/21/2026, 11:22 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
I, for my sins, enjoy parry mechanics. I use 'parry slop' lovingly as a shorthand to refer to action games I want to play which feature parrying as a predominant mechanic. I am also a Call of Duty campaign enjoyer, and those games rarely feature any melee combat, let alone something as advanced as p...
Here's our second wave of Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026
(10/21/2026, 11:11 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Microsoft has revealed the second batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass this month, and there are few genuine corkers, including the console debuts of The Séance of Blake Manor and Mouthwashing, and the addition of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade - which only arrived on Xbox earlier this year. ...
Subnautica 2 adding its "scariest" region ever in next major update, the developers say
(10/21/2026, 11:08 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Subnautica 2 has begun its "voyage to Early Access 2.0", developer Unknown Worlds has said, with the revelation of a new update containing the "scariest" region they've ever made for the underwater game. Delightful. Read more
The past, present, and future share a show floor at Pinball Expo 2026
(10/21/2026, 11:00 AM) - Gaming - Ars Technica
Flipping through the highlights in and around Pinball Expo 2026.
Football Manager 27 will be free to play for five days before its full release, in "industry first" for a game of its kind
(10/21/2026, 11:00 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
You can play Football Manager 27 on PC and Mac for free this year for five full days later this month, in a first for the series and apparently an "industry first" for games of its kind. Read more
Xbox reportedly planning three more rounds of layoffs, with the first wave coming as early as this month
(10/21/2026, 10:47 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Xbox is reportedly gearing up for three more rounds of layoffs as the Microsoft gaming division continues CEO Asha Sharma's plan to reset the business. According to a new report, the first of these is taking place this month, followed by another in November and one in January 2027. Read more
Further Xbox layoff rounds reportedly planned for this month, November, and January, while a Game Pass overhaul is in the works
(10/21/2026, 10:34 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Further rounds of layoffs as part of Xbox's ongoing efforts to eventually have fed 3200 people into the furnace are reportedly planned to take place during this month, November, and January. The company previously made clear more cuts, following on from two rounds of mass layoffs already this year, ...
HEADCUTTER is a real juicy looking upcoming shooter
(10/21/2026, 10:04 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
HEADCUTTER is an upcoming sci-fi spaghetti western FPS with brutal combat, destructible environments, and lots of gore.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
THE FINALS gets a huge update with enhanced destruction and a free for all mode
(10/21/2026, 9:46 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
One of the few competitive online first-person shooters that works on SteamOS / Linux, THE FINALS just had a massive upgrade.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Resident Evil: Requiem made more money from PlayStation discs than on Xbox in total, reportedly, as Sony's march to a discless future continues
(10/21/2026, 9:21 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Physical disc-based copies of Resident Evil: Requiem on PlayStation consoles may have been more popular than all versions of the game on Xbox, a new report has found, while unearthing a trove of other statistics about physical sales. Read more
OpenXR gets a cross-platform Spatial Windowing API
(10/21/2026, 9:01 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality under the OpenXR umbrella continues levelling up, with a new Spatial Windowing API that sounds exciting.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Xbox's next-gen console to reportedly cost up to $1,800, with a Helix handheld coming in 2027 and a full release in holiday 2028
(10/21/2026, 8:40 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
The price of Xbox's next generation console, codename Project Helix, may be higher than many of us expected. Helix, which is reportedly going to ship as two devices, is estimated to cost close to $2,000. Read more
RTS game Theatre of War: Rearmed set for release on December 9
(10/21/2026, 8:26 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Bringing together all the classic Theatre of War RTS games into one upgraded package, Theatre of War: Rearmed set for release on December 9th.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Here's another 15 demos worth checking out in Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition
(10/21/2026, 8:09 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
With the increasing amount of slop on Steam, you may need just a bit of help to sift through it to find something special to play.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Subnautica 2's next major update adds "the scariest region we've ever done", together with frog mechs and a very welcome tweak for dashing
(10/21/2026, 8:07 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Bracingly moist open world survival game Subnautica 2 is embarking on the "voyage to early access 2.0" - this being developer Unknown Worlds' excitable term for the next round of updates, which will include a new region, creature, and Tadpole chassis, plus some tweaks for biomods and creature behavi...
Play with friends with the Social Multiplayer Games Collection from Digiphile
(10/21/2026, 7:10 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Digiphile (former Humble Bundler staff) just launched their new Social Multiplayer Games Collection.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Get more fun VR games in the Flat2VR Humble Bundle
(10/21/2026, 7:03 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
In the need for more good VR experiences? Got you covered here with our round-up of the brand new Flat2VR Humble Bundle.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Reel out garbage from a flooded planet and make number go up as satisfyingly as you can in the incremental fishing game Selkie's Salvage&Co.
(10/20/2026, 9:52 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
The wonderful thing about video games is that they can take something that is, quite frankly, terrible, and turn it into an experience where you can't help but think "just five more minutes." Incremental games often have that effect, and Selkie's Salvage&Co. is no different in that regard, it's just...
Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix
(10/20/2026, 9:14 PM) - Gaming - Ars Technica
Xbox maker is also apparently planning its own gaming handheld for next year.
I have seen the future of sports games and it is called just volleyball
(10/20/2026, 8:32 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Earlier this year, I embarked on a pivotal journey, one that I'm sure upon finishing will change me for good: I started watching Haikyu!! It's my first sports anime (when you're a chubby little muffin like I was, you take more interest in Not Moving over Sports), an abscess in the lexicon of genres ...
Here's A Recap Of The October 2026 ID@Xbox Showcase
(10/20/2026, 7:35 PM) - Game Informer News
If you're an Xbox owner looking for new indie games to play, today's ID@Xbox showcase provided 30 minutes of new, upcoming, and existing indie games coming to Microsoft's platforms. We've rounded up every announcement here for a quick recap of the event. Magenta Down (World Premiere) - 2027Xbox Ser...
Dig through an infested planet with your giant drill-city and try not to die while you do it in the roguelite city-builder CitaDrill
(10/20/2026, 7:15 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
You've heard of the drill that will pierce the heavens, so introducing: the drill that is attached to an entire city that will pierce the earth. That's the concept for CitaDrill, a roguelite city-builder where the city is encased in a big ole dome, a larger than life drill attached to its base that ...
Fuse Games CEO breaks down codev framework for Star Wars: Galactic Racer
(10/20/2026, 6:39 PM) - gamedeveloper
A model for making the most of distributed development.
I know you probably don't have mushroom in your backlog, but fungus looter shooter Mycopunk is now out in 1.0 and looks like the opposite of a shiitake time
(10/20/2026, 5:34 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
And lo, mushrooms! This is what I imagine an old timey tour guide might say while on a hiking trail, but we aren't on one of those, so get that wonderful fungi image out of your brain. No, today is the day that Mycopunk has arrived into 1.0, an online co-op looter shooter about embodying robot rejec...
Steady yourself, Mortal Shell 2's Rotten Autumn update comes packed with 15 new dungeons, a photo mode, an alternative soundtrack, and a neat pumpkin helmet
(10/20/2026, 4:03 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
How's your autumn going? Mine's fine so far, I've switched back to hot beverages, as much as every cell in my being screams to ask for ice. But I reckon that sounds better than the autumn Mortal Shell 2 is having, given the name of the Soulslike's next seasonal update: Rotten Autumn. Sounds bad! In ...
Innersloth co-founder warns devs: 'there are some very bad deals out there'
(10/20/2026, 4:01 PM) - gamedeveloper
'There are some truly abysmal deals for games that do not deserve that.'
Ex-Call of Duty designer "who survived the crunch" in order to launch Black Ops 1 & 2 calls out executives "raking it in" from sales of remasters
(10/20/2026, 3:45 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
A former long-time Call of Duty developer has called out Activision executives profiteering from the re-release of games like Black Ops 1 and 2, whereas the developers who contributed "blood, sweat, and tears" to make them gained nothing. Read more
AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 expands support to older Desktops, Laptops, Handhelds, Consoles and Vulkan
(10/20/2026, 3:40 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Many asked for this and AMD have finally delivered - today they announced AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 support has expanded to older hardware.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The demo for city-flattening fighting game Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered is a roaring good time, no nostalgia required
(10/20/2026, 3:30 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Despite being a lover of the King of the Monsters, I was unfortunately too young to experience Pipeworks Software's Godzilla trilogy of 3D kaiju-fighters back its PS2/Gamecube-era heyday (there was a PS2 in the house as a young child, but I also had no agency to ask for games or money to buy them). ...
Griffin Gaming Partners, Entertainment 360 jointly unveil production company Hitpoint Entertainment
(10/20/2026, 3:10 PM) - gamedeveloper
A prominent game industry fund and Hollywood talent agency are teaming up to adapt games for TV and film.
"It doesn’t have to always be triple-A": Galactic Racer and Zero Company’s success has Lucasfilms wanting more smaller-scale Star Wars games
(10/20/2026, 3:00 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Star Wars: Galactic Racer has been fucking everywhere recently, seemingly both due to its actual quality as a game and also due to vast swathes of people falling in love with little mole guy Biddy Blas. The success of Fuse Games' Galactic Racer follows on from the similarly warm reception of Bit Rea...
Games with loot boxes and other "paid random items" re-rated PEGI 16 as new rules come into force, hopefully cutting down on kids gambling somewhat
(10/20/2026, 2:45 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
I'm strongly of the opinion that loot boxes, gacha mechanics and whatever other form of gambling remains present in games is a scourge that ought to be wiped out. Absolutely no game is better for having gacha mechanics in it, only worse. The normalisation of gambling through alternative, softer name...
Helldivers 2 swaps over to Easy anti-cheat, with developers admitting Gameguard "wasn't as effective as it could have been"
(10/20/2026, 1:13 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Helldivers will be switching up its anti-cheat, as developer Arrowhead Game Studios has admitted that its Gameguard cheat policy "wasn't as effective as it could have been." Read more
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review
(10/20/2026, 1:03 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
One of my very favourite things to do in Switch Sports Resort isn't, technically, a sport at all. I can't get enough of Prop Plane's free-play mode, taking to the skies, and watching Wuhu Island do its thing below. Swing past the art museum or the shopping precinct and you'll see all sorts of little...
Final Fantasy Resonance review
(10/20/2026, 1:00 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
I think the most memorable bit of brilliance in the otherwise flawed diamond that is Final Fantasy 16 is the way it handles legacy. There are moments where Clive and his recalcitrant band of revolutionaries rage against the way of the world: they burn down cities, depose oligarchs, shatter crystals....
People who've finished Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on the new YOLO, single-life difficulty share experiences and tips for doing so
(10/20/2026, 12:57 PM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign is currently available in early access, and if you're among the many who pre-ordered a copy in order to play it before launch, you've likely noticed a locked difficulty setting that's harder, even, than Realism. Read more
Here's the highlights from the recent 2026 Out of Bounds Showcase
(10/20/2026, 12:18 PM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Entalto Publishing recently held the second edition of its Out of Bounds Showcase, highlighting 16 indie games from developers around the world.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
The latest game event to fall afoul of US visa rules is a live concert for horse girl racer Umamusume: Pretty Derby
(10/20/2026, 12:05 PM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Umamusume: Pretty Derby has turned out to be one of the most popular games in the world, partly due to being a gacha game and partly due to making pretty girls out of very real Japanese racehorses (which introduces a unique mourning when the real horse passes away and the anime girl lives on). A new...
European age-ratings body PEGI begins raising age-limit of loot box games, like EA Sports FC, to 16
(10/20/2026, 11:43 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
PEGI, the European video game age rating agency, has started raising the age ratings of digital games that feature loot boxes to 16. The rollout of this new, stricter approach, is expected to occur throughout October. Read more
HEAT: Pedal to the Metal by Days of Wonder is getting an official video game adaptation
(10/20/2026, 11:39 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Play your cards strategically and push your engine to the limit in HEAT: Pedal to the Metal, an official digital adaptation of the award-winning board game.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Cyberpunk 2077 getting a substantial update to coincide with Edgerunners' Netflix Season 2 release
(10/20/2026, 11:29 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
UPDATE 21ST OCTOBER: This update has now been detailed by CD Projekt Red, and it's a big one, bringing dual-wielding, customisable cyberware, cross-platform mod support and more. Read more
GTA 6 is so detailed no single Rockstar employee knows it all - which is how we got shrinking horse testicles in Red Dead Redemption 2
(10/20/2026, 11:20 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Red Dead Redemption 2's infamous animated horse testicles, which are realistic enough to contract in cold weather and expand again in the warmth, were apparently not a feature mandated by Rockstar. As iconic as they've become - a symbol of extraordinary detail in the game - they didn't originate fr...
Unforgiving cave-exploration survival simulator Casualties: Unknown arrives November 9
(10/20/2026, 11:15 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Casualties: Unknown is a game for people who love a tough challenge, with simulated limb and cardiovascular systems.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Abiotic Factor's second year of updates confirmed to include official mod support and a DLC taking science to the tropics
(10/20/2026, 11:00 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Following its 1.0 release last July, Half Life-esque sci-fi survival game Abiotic Factor has been having a pretty good run of post-early access updates. That run of is set to continue through to 2027, as developers Deep Field have announced the game's year two roadmap including full support for comm...
Bungie plans to share first details about surprise 'unvaulting' of Destiny 2 content soon
(10/20/2026, 10:54 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Bungie surprised players last month by announcing its intention to bring back Destiny 2 campaigns and other additions taken out of the game over the years. When that 'unvaulting' plan was initially announced, Bungie didn't share any specifics, nor a timeline as to when we can expect the things to re...
Score touchdowns and win it all in the retro-inspired, side-scrolling Classic American Football
(10/20/2026, 10:50 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Classic American Football is an upcoming sports game from IsoTyger Studios, bringing back some retro fun in a neat looking package.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Penguin Colony is not messing around with its statement on the Palestinian genocide, banning sale in Israel and calling out the games industry in-game
(10/20/2026, 10:27 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
You might remember 2021's Umurangi Generation, developed by Māori studio Origame Digital. It placed its focus on its first-person photography system as much as its very direct anti-colonial and anti-neoliberal criticism, stemming partly from the Australian government's mishandling of COVID and...
Helldivers 2 switches over from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat
(10/20/2026, 10:14 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
While it's still unavailable in the UK along with some other Sony published games, Arrowhead have moved Helldivers 2 over to Easy Anti-Cheat.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Here's some interesting Native Linux demos in Steam Next Fest Oct 26
(10/20/2026, 9:51 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
For those of you who prefer games that have Native Linux versions, I've gone through Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition to pick some out for you.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Time-looping claymation puzzle-platformer UvsU: You vs You launches in January 2027
(10/20/2026, 9:46 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Claymation is something I love to see more of and we're getting a fun looking treat here with the upcoming puzzle-platformer UvsU: You vs You.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Helldivers 2's GameGuard cheat policing "wasn't as effective as it could have been", cue a switch to Easy Anti-Cheat as part of a crackdown on cheat mods
(10/20/2026, 9:32 AM) - Rock Paper Shotgun News Feed
Helldivers 2, a game that still appears to be missing in action from Steam here in the UK, is switching anti-cheat software. Developers Arrowhead are keen to tighten up security and crack down on the use of cheat mods that can influence the bug-slaying experience of folks beyond the person who's ins...
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Los Angeles concert cancelled last minute due to US visa issues, despite exploring "every possible option"
(10/20/2026, 9:00 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
The developers of Umamusume: Pretty Derby have announced a sudden cancellation of an upcoming LA concert, laying the blame on an inability to receive the proper visas despite exploring "every possible option". Read more
"This act is intended to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine" - Umurangi Generation studio blocks new game Penguin Colony from being sold in Israel
(10/20/2026, 8:49 AM) - Eurogamer.net Latest Articles Feed
Origame Digital, the studio behind 2020's critically acclaimed Umurangi Generation, has just released a new game but banned it from being sold in Israel. Read more
Dark first-person fishing adventure DREADMOOR looks awesome, arrives November 9
(10/20/2026, 8:14 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
DREADMOOR is probably one of the most interesting looking fishing games ever - with a dark post-apocalyptic world.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
GE-Proton 11-11 released to fix more issues with Windows games on SteamOS / Linux
(10/20/2026, 7:36 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
As is tradition, a new release of GE-Proton came with issues and so another hotfix is out with GE-Proton 11-11.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Intel submits code to Proton to improve XeSS to use the fast upscaler XMX
(10/20/2026, 7:30 AM) - GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
Looks like Proton with Intel XeSS is set for some improvements, with Intel submitting code directly to Valve.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

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