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This Week's Video Game Releases - October 2025 (Week 41)
06-Oct-2025, 3:00 pm
Fyra Frost
New Game Releases
This week, blockbusters and indie gems collide with the launch of Battlefield 6 and Little Nightmares III.
The second week of October 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest in recent gaming memory, bringing a flood of highly anticipated releases across nearly every genre. From sprawling shooters and chilling horror sequels to creative indies and retro-inspired RPGs, players have a packed week ahead. At the center of the excitement are two major highlights: the long-awaited Battlefield 6 and the eerie return of Little Nightmares III.
October 6 - 12 releases
Tuesday, October 7, sets the tone...
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Sony’s next DualSense V3 controller for PS5 may feature a removable battery
06-Oct-2025, 3:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Sony is reportedly making a new DualSense V3 wireless controller for the PS5 that will, for the first time, include a battery that can be taken out.
According to a report from ppe.pl, Sony is set to unveil a new “DualSense V3” controller later this year alongside an updated PlayStation 5 Pro model. The upcoming PS5 Pro is said to have minor design modifications and consumes approximately 3% less power compared to previous PS5 Pro versions. This latest console will come equipped with Sony’s new DualSense controller, which is rumored to include a removable battery.
Currently, all Sony DualSense controllers have integrated batteries. This design requires users...
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Silent Hill f hits One Million sales: A huge triumph in horror gaming
06-Oct-2025, 2:32 pm
AlexP
Gaming News
Silent Hill f hits 1M sales, captivating players with haunting visuals, tense gameplay, and emotional storytelling in horror.
In a remarkable milestone, Silent Hill f has surpassed one million copies sold worldwide, cementing its place as a standout title in the survival horror genre. This achievement, reached just weeks after its debut, signals a triumphant return for the iconic Silent Hill franchise, captivating both longtime fans and newcomers with its chilling atmosphere and gripping narrative. The game's success underscores its ability to resonate deeply with players, delivering a psychological horror experience that lingers long after the screen...
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Grab Ghostlore, BloodRayne, and more in Humble’s Close Combat Collection
06-Oct-2025, 2:00 pm
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
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Every game in the group focuses on close combat, and nearly all of them can be played on the Steam Deck.
It’s astonishing how many fantastic deals Humble continues to offer, and they have just launched another one. Get your weapons ready - be it a sword, axe, or dual daggers - and explore the Close Combat Collection, featuring eight thrilling games centered on close-quarters combat.
The first tier is priced at $5 / £4.46 / 5,23€, granting you access to two titles: the loot-rich hack-and-slash game Chronicon and… more looting and slashing in Dungeons of Sundaria. Set off on...
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger becomes Bandai Namco’s biggest PC JRPG launch
06-Oct-2025, 3:52 am
Rine Ikarus
Gaming News
On Steam, Digimon Story: Time Stranger’s explosive debut has positioned it among the top JRPG launches of all time.
Bandai Namco’s long-awaited Digimon Story: Time Stranger is breaking records and redefining expectations for the monster-collecting genre. Following its October 3 release, the game quickly surged past 80,000 concurrent players on Steam—surpassing every Persona and single-player Final Fantasy title in PC history. It’s a monumental milestone for both the franchise and JRPG fans alike.
Developed by Media.Vision, Digimon Story: Time Stranger delivers an ambitious evolution of the Digimon Story formula. It intertwines a modern-day narrative set in Shinjuku and Akihabara with the...
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Aggro Crab unveils lastest chaotic co-op game: Crashout Crew
06-Oct-2025, 3:44 am
Rine Ikarus
Gaming News
Aggro Crab’s resurgence marks a remarkable turnaround after a canceled project earlier this year left its future uncertain.
After taking the indie world by storm with Peak, developer Aggro Crab is gearing up for its next wild co-op adventure, Crashout Crew. The studio—known for its quirky humor and chaotic multiplayer gameplay—announced the new title as a four-player cooperative experience where players take on the roles of forklift operators in a hectic warehouse-turned-racetrack.
Players will team up as members of DE NILE SHIPPING, proudly dubbed “the world’s most efficient warehouse,” though that title seems more ironic than factual. Each...
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Fanatical’s Platinum BYO Bundle shines with 15 Steam keys on the cheap
04-Oct-2025, 10:00 am
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
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The monthly bundle is an excellent value, giving you definitive and complete editions delivered straight away as authentic Steam keys.
We've stepped into a new month, and that signifies the arrival of a new Platinum Collection from the good folks at Fanatical for us to explore. For October, they’re offering us a selection of 15 games to choose from, with options of 3 games for $9.99 / 9,99€ / £9.99, 5 for $15 / 15€ / £15, or 7 games priced at just $19.95 / 19,95€ / £19.95, which breaks down to a budget-friendly $2.95 / 2,95€ / £2.95 each.
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Intel debuts advanced CPU cores for Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids platforms
04-Oct-2025, 9:30 am
manhkbrady
Hardware News
The recently leaked data for the Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids "Xeon" families offers key insights into their core counts and targeted performance design.
Intel has introduced the core architectures for its upcoming processors, Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids. Both of these CPUs will incorporate new core designs, with Nova Lake featuring Coyote Cove P-cores and Arctic Wolf E-cores, which are not found in Arrow Lake or in the soon-to-be-released Panther Lake CPUs.
The new core designs were disclosed in Intel’s latest ISA Extensions Reference document. This document also indicated that the Diamond Rapids datacenter CPUs would utilize new Panther Lake CPU cores.
For desktop applications,...
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Vampires, Nomads, and Secrets Rise in Age of Wonders 4 DLC
04-Oct-2025, 7:42 am
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Expansion Pass 3 for Age of Wonders 4 brings vampires, nomads, and archmage lore with new cultures, rulers, story realms, and dark fantasy gameplay depth.
Age of Wonders 4 continues to evolve with the launch of Expansion Pass 3, a major content bundle that pushes the game’s dark fantasy themes further than ever. Available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the pass introduces new rulers, cultures, and story-driven content that add both strategic variety and rich worldbuilding. Players who purchase the pass immediately gain access to the Cosmic Wanderer mini-pack, which includes a premade ruler, fresh hero loadouts, new item skins, and...
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Castle of Heart: Retold Brings Dark Fantasy Back to Life
04-Oct-2025, 6:02 am
Daniel-D
Gaming News
Castle of Heart: Retold revives the 2018 dark fantasy platformer with upgraded visuals, smoother combat, and a deeper story rooted in Slavic mythology.
Castle of Heart: Retold is a reimagining of the 2018 side-scrolling action platformer from Polish studio 7Levels, delivering a fresh coat of polish and renewed challenge. Set in a grim, myth-inspired world, the game follows Svaran, a cursed warrior turning to stone, on a desperate quest to rescue the last priestess of Mokosh from the sorcerer of Chernobog. This new version aims to elevate the cult classic into a more refined, modern experience without losing its signature tension.
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Megabonk shatters expectations, joins Steam's Best-Seller elite
03-Oct-2025, 7:00 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Not only has the game caught the eye of many players, but it's also maintaining a remarkable number of players daily.
The indie scene has a new breakout star. Megabonk is a quirky roguelike filled with chaotic sword-surfing skeletons and fast-paced survival mechanics. After a meteoric start, it has skyrocketed to the top of Steam’s charts. In just two weeks, the game has sold more than one million copies, an achievement that puts it shoulder to shoulder with some of the platform’s most successful titles.
An old formula reinvented?
What makes the rise of Megabonk truly remarkable is how quickly...
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Inside EA's $55B Buyout and its impact on gaming's future
03-Oct-2025, 6:00 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Winds of change and a hefty sum may change the video game panorama as one of the biggest publishers has a new owner.
Electronic Arts, one of the most influential publishers in the video game industry, is set to undergo a dramatic shift. A private consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), private equity giant Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners has agreed to acquire EA in a deal valued at $55 billion. The move, which will take the company private, marks one of the largest acquisitions in gaming history and could reshape how some of the industry’s biggest franchises are managed...
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