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Digital Lighthouse Games has announced the first-person psychological horror adventure game 'Encrypted,' scheduled for release in 2027 on PC via Steam. Players will assume the role of Leonardo, searching for his missing daughter Arianna as wildfires sweep through southern Italy.
Slain 2: Beast's Heart is scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch in early 2027, offering both digital and physical editions. The game was featured in a roundup covering 12 titles for the Switch and Switch 2, which also listed release dates, platforms, and version details for other games.
Tesla showcased its next-generation Roadster at an event in Waco, Texas. The demonstration vehicle drove upside down, performed brief flights, and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in under one second. The car is currently scheduled for production in 2028, but it remains to be seen whether the demonstrated capabilities can be achieved in the mass-produced model.
Mikhail Ivanov, chairman of the "Russian Orthodox" social movement and a deputy in the Bryansk Regional Duma, has called on Russians not to play GTA6 and to boycott the game. He believes that GTA6 will destroy people's souls.
Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Freebird Games have released "A Bird Story" on PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch for $3.99. This experimental short story was first released in 2014 and comes from the creators of "To the Moon" and "Finding Paradise."
Sony paid security researcher Jodi $50,000 for reporting a critical vulnerability in PlayStation products. The vulnerability is classified as the highest severity level, but public information has not yet detailed the specific exploitation method, nor identified which product or service is affected.
Aggro Crab announced that the cooperative climbing game "Climbing" will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 on October 22. The console version will support cross-platform multiplayer at launch and include previously released content updates.
The official "Demon Slayer" account confirmed that all current anime episodes are now available to watch on Prime Video. This release includes the series content, but the latest "Infinity Castle" movie is not included.
Steam is offering a free weekend for Battlefield 6 and Stranded Deep, allowing PC players to try both games from October 15 to 19. Both titles are also discounted by 60%, though the free trial and sale end at different times. The free trial ends at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET) on October 19.
Donna Darbous, former Nintendo advertising manager, is auctioning her personal collection, which includes the original artwork for the Donkey Kong arcade poster. The auction platform Landry Pop has estimated the value of this artwork at $100,000 to $150,000.
Dan Houser explained why Rockstar's PlayStation-exclusive title, Agent, was never released: two or three teams attempted development separately but were unable to integrate their work into a cohesive game. The open-world spy thriller was announced in 2009 but never saw the light of day, nor was a release date ever confirmed.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition on GOG has been added to the preservation program and received an update on October 15, adding support for modern controllers. The game receiving maintenance is the original 2006 release, not the upcoming The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered scheduled for 2025.
A new screenshot from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reveals the Bombchu Bowling shopkeeper's updated design, sparking discussion among players. The character retains her iconic short blue hair from the original, now paired with a pink crop top and black nail polish, along with more detailed hand modeling.
Epic Games released a Fortnite update on October 15, adding a new batch of Halloween loot, sprites, and rewards, while adjusting the teammate revive timer in Reload mode. The update also covers the OG mode map, weapon rotation, and UI fixes.
The fan project 'Halo 64' is now playable on the Nintendo 64, featuring select multiplayer content from Halo: Combat Evolved and supporting up to four-player split-screen. The current version does not include the single-player campaign and is not a full port of the original game.
Grand Theft Auto VI has mentioned the character Boobie Ike multiple times and provided his background on the official website, yet he still does not appear in the latest release trailer. In an extended showcase, Jason and Lucia pick up a package for him; they are granted access after stating his name.
Bit Reactor has released an update for "Star Wars: Squadrons," introducing custom campaign rules such as injuries and permadeath. Players must set these options when starting a new campaign; they cannot be enabled mid-game for existing saves.
Stealth action game Hitman: Absolution will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22.
Media reviews for the live-action Street Fighter movie have been released. IGN gave it a 6, while GameSpot gave it a 5. Metacritic has collected scores from 22 media outlets, with a current average score of 45.
The Cities: Skylines II - Parklife expansion is scheduled for release in Q4 2026. Players will be able to build amusement parks, zoos, city parks, and nature reserves around their communities. Corresponding leisure system updates are also planned for the base game, making them available to players who do not purchase the DLC.