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According to the latest update from blogger Hardware Tea Talk, sources at MSI and ASUS factories have revealed that there will be almost no GPU stock available this month or next.

Epic recently launched a preview version of its revamped Epic Games Launcher, directly comparing it to competitor Steam and claiming the new launcher offers faster startup speeds.

Shochiku Co., Ltd.'s Game Business Division (hereinafter referred to as Shochiku Games) announces that the free demo for "Moomin: The Crazy Summer," a point-and-click adventure game adapted from the novel, will be available on PC (Steam) starting Thursday, October 15. The game will also participate in the "Steam Next Fest" beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The demo allows players to experience the first chapter of the main story (which consists of six chapters in total).

The high-difficulty 2D shooter action game "XXXX," created by indie developer Modoki, is now available as a demo on Steam. The game forgoes exploration and standard minion battles, focusing instead on consecutive boss fights where players must catch blue bullets fired by enemies to counterattack.

Overseas media reviews for "Tales of Eternia Remastered" have been released. The PS5 version has an average score of 76 on Metacritic based on 16 reviews. The story, characters, and quality-of-life features received widespread praise, while outdated combat mechanics and a lack of substantial new content were the main points of criticism.

The Metro Xbox Edition is now available with a limited-time 95% discount. Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One users can purchase it for $3 before October 23. This price is hailed as the lowest ever for the collection, averaging about $1 per game.

Ravenfield's limited-time free trial began on October 16 at 10:00 AM (PT) and will run until the same time on October 19. Players can access the full roster of base game characters, choosing to play solo or in co-op with up to four players.

A YouGov survey on virtual romance in GTA 6 found that among over 4,000 UK adults, approximately 25% disapprove of their partners developing romantic relationships with fictional characters in games. Of these, 6% directly view this behavior as cheating, while another 19% said they would feel upset. Women expressed higher rates of disapproval than men.

SEGA has announced that the free Little Kitty, Big City crossover update is now live for Two Point Museum. This update adds three new investigation locations and integrates crossover content into gameplay mechanics such as exploration, collection, exhibitions, and venue decoration.

The "Electronic Ocarina of Time" by HORI, designed for the Nintendo Switch 2 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remaster, is now available for pre-order. It is scheduled for release on November 5th at a price of 7,980 JPY (including tax). Pre-orders are open on the official HORI online store and Amazon.

A US federal court in California has approved Denuvo's request for limited data from Discord, Reddit, and Valve in an attempt to confirm the real identity of Voices38. This approval does not mean that their identity has been exposed, nor does it imply that the platforms have handed over user data.

The stories behind five famous horror movies had already established their own sense of dread through novels before hitting the big screen. Jaws, The Exorcist, Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, and Ringu all have novel origins, with their iconic characters and core settings traceable back to the written word.

Reports suggest that Jon Watts, creator of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, may have previously been developing a live-action Star Wars streaming series. The project was reportedly planned as an eight-episode series with an overall style akin to a Western, but it remains unclear whether it is still in development.

WEBTOON has announced the launch of three original webtoons featuring Marvel characters and revealed the first promotional images for each project. The release dates for all three series have not yet been announced.

The PlayStation 5 emulator KyTyPS5 has recently made significant performance strides. The Demon's Souls Remake can now exceed 60 FPS on platforms equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, with frame generation boosting the displayed frame rate to nearly 120 FPS.

Protests in several French cities escalated into looting and vandalism in some areas, affecting esports venues and multiple game stores. Current reports are primarily based on videos and posts circulating on social media platforms.

"Pixel Art x Fishing x Incremental." Earn money by fishing, upgrade your skills, and catch even more fish. The demo offers approximately 30-40 minutes of gameplay from the beginning of the full version. It supports Windows, macOS, and Steam Deck, and features 14 languages.

VISUAL ARTS/Key announced that Jun Maeda, their scenario writer, lyricist, composer, and music producer, has been diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer and is currently hospitalized. After carefully considering his condition and treatment prognosis, he decided against aggressive treatment. Instead, he will prioritize conserving his energy to continue creating, opting primarily for palliative care during his recovery.

After its fifth weekend in theaters, the new Resident Evil movie has reportedly surpassed $361.1 million in global box office revenue. Adapted from the renowned game series, this achievement further breaks director Zach Cregger's personal box office record.

The Deluxe Edition of "The Sinking City" is currently on a limited-time sale on the Nintendo eShop, with the price dropping from the usual $65 to $5.19, a 92% discount that saves approximately $60. This is the lowest price the game has ever been offered at on the Nintendo eShop, and the promotion ends on October 29.