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The Game Designers Award will conclude in 2026. Masahiro Sakurai, who has long served as the head judge, stated in an interview that he dislikes forcibly ranking games that cater to different players and pursue different experiences. However, he remains committed to participating in the award, as publicly recognizing works brings joy to developers and creates a visible record.

The virtual pop group's commemorative art book will be published on October 16

SQUARE ENIX has revealed the online features and arena content for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. The game supports cross-platform co-op play, and the arena includes a 50-win streak challenge. Connectivity features will be unlocked as the story progresses.

"Frostpunk: The Last City," developed by Snapshot Games and published by Arc Games, has concluded its Early Access phase. The PC 1.0 full version is now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, priced at 136 yuan. The full release includes the complete campaign from the board game of the same name, featuring the final chapter and all 17 playable heroes. The publisher also unveiled the launch trailer at the Galaxies Showcase event.

The PlayStation Bug Bounty Program has released a report with a $50,000 bounty, submitted by 2tonejordy. The issue was marked as resolved on October 15.

The first series of the League of Legends 2026 World Championship featured Europe's Karmine Corp against North America's Cloud9. After a full five-game showdown, Karmine Corp emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline.

The Pokémon Center has launched its Christmas-themed Pokémon merchandise, including Christmas tree ornaments, warm clothing, pins, and other small accessories. These holiday items have appeared on the site even before Halloween has arrived.

Rainbow Six Siege launched the Y11S3.2 mid-season balance update on October 15, buffing Horus and Lance while adjusting various operator gadgets and engagement details. The corresponding version numbers for console players are 3.51 and 1.000.157.

Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan discusses the transition faced during the development of 'Tales of California': while the team can independently decide on release dates and business models, they must also bear the consequences of their business outcomes. After leaving Blizzard, where he worked for nearly two decades, he has focused his energy on this debut title from his new studio, Kintsugiyama.

Jia Yueting's FFAI company has released the FF Nova mini humanoid robot. The base unit is priced at $2,490 (approximately RMB 16,600), with the accompanying developer skill kit priced at $390.

The 2026 League of Legends World Championship has begun. On the first day of the Play-In Stage, Vietnamese team MVK defeated the Brazilian representative FUR 3-0. European team KC went the full five games against North American team C9, ultimately winning 3-2.

The 4K restored version of Swordsman II: The Legend of the Invincible is scheduled for release in mainland China on October 30, marking its first theatrical run in the region since its debut in 1992. Directed by renowned Hong Kong action choreographer Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui Hark, the film stars Jet Li as Linghu Chong, Brigitte Lin as Dongfang Bubai, Rosamund Kwan as Ren Yingying, and Michelle Reis as Yue Lingshan.

The past few weeks have seen a wave of releases in the wearable device sector, offering insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) will reshape the future of personal computing. The latest AI glasses N1 and N1 Pro, along with AI clip-on earphones from Qwen, the new RayNeo iO AI glasses from RayNeo Innovation, Snap's SPECS smart glasses, and Meta's wearable product lineup—including the first Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and Muse Charm—represent the latest advancements in this category. These devices bring intelligence closer to users and transform the way humans interact with technology.

Universal Pictures has confirmed that "The Mummy 4" is officially titled "The Mummy: Book of the Dead." Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will return to portray Rick and Evelyn O'Connell, respectively. The film is still scheduled for release on October 15, 2027, maintaining the previously announced date.

The massive billboard on the Les Mercuriales towers in Paris for GTA VI retains the main composition of the game's cover art, but two firearm images have been edited out. With the game set to launch on PS5 and Xbox on November 19, related promotional materials have appeared in various cities.

007 First Light is currently on sale for 40% off on Steam, priced at 178.8 CNY (originally 298 CNY), marking a new historical low. This promotion runs until October 23.

The latest episode of Black Clover Season 2 showcases Mereoleona's "Hell Incarnate" form. At the start of Season 2, the Magic Knights and mages from the Heart Kingdom launch an offensive against the Spade Kingdom, with Mereoleona joining the battle on the front lines.

Capcom released the Dragon's Dogma 2 version 4.100/4.1 update on October 15 for PS5 Pro, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. This patch addresses various issues that emerged after the release of the "Dark Arisen" DLC, covering combat, pawns, quests, and the user interface.

Nintendo has announced an increase in repair prices for the Nintendo Switch 2 and original Nintendo Switch consoles due to rising costs of repair parts. The new prices apply to repairs received by Nintendo on or after November 16, 2026, based on the actual delivery date.

UK retailer Smyths Toys has restocked The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2. At the time of reporting, the console was priced at £429.99, which is £10 more than the standard model. The initial batch of pre-orders had previously sold out quickly.