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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Brings More Brutal Retro FPS Action
12-Oct-2026, 6:22 pm
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Release date
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 returns with two playable heroes, brutal Chaos enemies, branching levels, and classic retro FPS combat.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is preparing to unleash another wave of brutal, old-school first-person shooter action, building upon the success of its 2023 predecessor. Developed by Auroch Digital, the sequel retains the pixelated visuals, relentless gunplay, and grimdark atmosphere that made the original a standout among retro FPS enthusiasts.
With its October 14, 2026 release approaching, players can expect a significantly expanded campaign featuring new characters, environments, and increasingly dangerous enemies from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
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Tekken 8 will welcome Yujiro Hanma to its roster this winter
12-Oct-2026, 4:30 pm
Cinder Ulbert
Gaming News
Gameplay
Tekken 8's Baki the Grappler crossover gets its first look, with Yujiro Hanma due this winter, and Roger Jr. arrives November 17.
Tekken 8 has a busy few months ahead, and the latest EVO France trailer laid out the first part of it. It shows off Roger Jr, the boxing kangaroo arriving next month, and gives a first in-game look at the Baki the Grappler crossover, with Yujiro Hanma joining in the winter. The roster of fighters available in Tekken 8 has been expanded quiite a bit since the game was released. Additions like Kuma and Eddy Gordo brought into the...
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Squadron 42 returns with a new trailer and a Q2 2027 release window
12-Oct-2026, 3:00 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Release date
Gameplay
Squadron 42 gets a new gameplay trailer and a Steam page as Cloud Imperium Games targets a Q2 2027 release for its long-awaited sci-fi adventure.
After years of delays and an unusually long development cycle, Squadron 42 has taken another step towards launch. Cloud Imperium Games has released a new trailer for its single-player sci-fi adventure. The studio has also opened the game's Steam page and confirmed a release window for the second quarter of 2027.
This ambitious project has spent years in development as the single-player counterpart to Star Citizen. Nothing surprising here, as the same is happening for the latter. Star Citizen has been...
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Ace Combat 8 hits 1 million sales faster than any series entry
12-Oct-2026, 1:30 pm
Cinder Ulbert
Gaming News
Industry
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has sold more than one million copies in its first week, the fastest start in the series.
Ace Combat has never had a launch week like this. Bandai Namco says Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has sold one million copies worldwide faster than any other game in the series, and it got there within its first week on sale. That's a strong start, and it raises an obvious question: how does it stack up against the series' biggest hit?
The numbers so far
The news came through official Ace Combat social media posts on October...
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This Week's Video Game Releases - October 2026 (Week 42)
12-Oct-2026, 1:05 pm
Fyra Frost
New Game Releases
Release date
Discover this week's new games, from Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Boltgun 2 to Planet Zoo 2, Harvest Moon and Tales of Eternia Remastered.
October's video game release calendar isn't slowing down. The week of October 12–18 brings a mix of retro-inspired shooters, fantasy adventures, farming simulations, family games, and creative management experiences. There's plenty to put on your gaming radar. The schedule gets underway on Tuesday with three contrasting releases, picks up the pace on Wednesday, and reaches its busiest point on Thursday. Friday then offers another opportunity for simulation and RPG fans to find something new. Here are the week's notable video game...
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GTA 6 Editions Compared: Standard vs Ultimate and Why There's No Deluxe Edition
12-Oct-2026, 10:39 am
Cleonidas
Gaming News
Compare GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate, explore their content and pre-order bonuses, and find out why there's no Deluxe Edition.
It's hard to miss just how much attention Grand Theft Auto VI is getting from the gaming community. The series has become an icon for generations of players, and after such a long wait for its next installment, it's hardly surprising that searches for GTA 6 are picking up ahead of release. Yet one detail stands out: search impressions for Deluxe Edition are almost on par with those for Standard Edition, even though Rockstar has never announced an edition by...
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Anbernic RG DDS debuts with a 3DS-inspired design and bright dual displays
12-Oct-2026, 10:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The RG DDS features a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, a 6,000 mAh battery, and 500-nit displays for a seamless dual-screen gaming experience.
Anbernic has revealed the RG DDS, a new flagship handheld that borrows heavily from the Nintendo 3DS while promising hardware tailored to retro gaming and emulation. Positioned above the existing RG DS and RG DS Plus, the clamshell device features two custom IPS displays and a Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset, potentially making it one of Anbernic's most capable handhelds to date.
The dual-screen setup is clearly inspired by Nintendo's iconic portable console, but the display specifications are...
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Razer Basilisk V4 Pro debuts with 8K polling rate and 275-hour endurance
12-Oct-2026, 8:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Razer has unveiled the Razer Basilisk V4 Pro, an updated version of its popular ergonomic gaming mouse, alongside the Razer Mouse Dock V2 Pro wireless dock.
Razer has expanded its Basilisk gaming mouse lineup with two new models and a dedicated wireless charging dock. Leading the announcement is the Basilisk V4 Pro, a new flagship designed for players who want extensive customization, high polling rates, and long battery life without giving up the familiar Basilisk design.
The Basilisk V4 Pro features 14 customizable control options, including two additional side buttons and a repositioned multifunction trigger intended to make it easier to reach during gameplay. It...
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NVIDIA may ditch the RTX 5090 and make a 24GB RTX 5080 its new flagship
12-Oct-2026, 7:00 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Reports suggest NVIDIA is discontinuing the RTX 5090 and launching a new RTX 5080 24GB model aimed at enthusiast gamers.
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards continue to face mounting supply pressure, with prices climbing and availability reportedly worsening across the market. The situation could force Nvidia to make further changes to its consumer GPU lineup, including a potential shift away from the flagship RTX 5090 in favor of a higher-specification RTX 5080.
According to a report from Wccftech, Nvidia may significantly reduce RTX 5090 production or discontinue the card altogether. If that happens, the GB202 GPU...
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Where to Buy GTA 6 Cheapest: Pre-order Deals Compared
11-Oct-2026, 4:30 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Guide
Find the cheapest GTA 6 pre-order deals for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Compare editions, prices, trusted retailers, and digital codes before launch.
Grand Theft Auto VI is closing in on its November launch, and with pre-orders already available, players have a new question to answer: where can you buy the cheapest GTA 6 key without risking a dodgy code or an invalid purchase? Rockstar Games has confirmed the game's release date, supported platforms, available editions, and pre-order bonuses, giving buyers a solid starting point for comparing offers.
The catch is that the cheapest listing is not necessarily the best deal. Official digital...
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WARDOGS Season 2 is bringing new weapons and major faction changes
10-Oct-2026, 9:45 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Updates & Patches
WARDOGS Season 2 launches October 15 with new weapons, vehicles, rainy weather, and faction balancing changes following its explosive Early Access debut.
WARDOGS is gearing up to shake up the battlefield with the arrival of Season 2, which will introducenew weapons, military vehicles, rainy weather, and major faction balancing changes. Developer BULKHEAD has confirmed that the new season will kick off on October 15, with an update that is bringing more tactical options and economic incentives designed to making the FPS even more appealing. WARDOGS was significantly improved before entering Early Access, and now it will receive another push with the arrival...
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Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Brings Back Pinhead
10-Oct-2026, 6:13 pm
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Gameplay
Enter a brutal new nightmare in Hellraiser: Revival, a first-person survival horror game featuring Pinhead, the Cenobites, and supernatural combat.
Horror fans are invited to descend into unimaginable suffering with Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, a first-person action-survival horror game developed and published by Saber Interactive. The release date was confirmed this summer, and as previously announced, the game arrived on October 8, 2026. It introduces an original chapter in the legendary Hellraiser universe, bringing its disturbing mythology, grotesque creatures, and twisted visions of pleasure and pain into an interactive experience.
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