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PlayStation Plus October Catalog Update Brings Back the Horizon Series and Includes a 2025 Action-Adventure Game

14 October 2026 at 21:19

PlayStation Plus is getting a big game catalog shake up on October 20 that will feature new additions and one very exciting re-release for subscribers to return to.

PlayStation Plus Adds Mafia: The Old Country and Horizon Forbidden West

Each month PlayStation Plus updates its game catalog for subscribers with new additions and October is no exception. This month features a fairly exciting lineup that includes 2025’s Mafia: The Old Country and the return of Horizon Forbidden West.

Those two blockbuster titles are just the tip of the iceberg though. PlayStation Plus Premium also welcomes Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. The full lineup will be available to play from October 20, unless otherwise noted.

Here is a full breakdown of all the additions:

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog

  • Mafia: The Old Country | PS5 – Uncover the origins of organized crime in this gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure set during a dangerous, unforgiving era. This thrilling narrative is brought to life by stunning visuals, cinematic storytelling and the authentic realism that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for. Enzo’s story unfolds in a time when skill with a stiletto blade was a deadly asset, a lupara sawed-off shotgun was a go-to firearm, murderous vendettas raged for decades, and mafiosi patrolled their protection rackets on foot, horseback or behind the wheel of turn-of-the-century motorcars.
  • Horizon Forbidden West | PS5, PS4 – Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats. Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon. Reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past – all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a seemingly undefeatable new enemy.
  • Mycopunk | PS5 – Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customizable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love? A ragtag squad of robot rejects are hired by the SAXON corporation and given one last shot at profitable glory (and avoiding the scrap heap). They are the New Atlas Hazard Crew, a ramshackle squad of exterminators sent to uncover the mysteries behind a planet-wide fungal catastrophy. Embark on a series of dangerous planet-side missions to drive back the mycological menace. Could this be a simple natural disaster like they claim? And did SAXON really misfile your taxes? Or was that your own fault?
    • Mycopunk will be releasing into PlayStation Game Catalog day one on October 20 worldwide.
  • Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 | PS5, PS4 – After a run in with Huggy Wuggy and freeing Poppy, you must descend deeper into the Playtime Co. toy factory. Challenging puzzles and horrific toys await. Grapple, swing, and power your way to safety. Try to escape- and don’t let Mommy find you. Continue to explore the depths of Playtime Co. in search of answers. Your journey to discover what has happened within the factory is just beginning…
    • Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan.
  • The Midnight Walk | PS5 – Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random, Fe and Ghost Giant. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters. Marvel at every disturbing detail in a landscape painstakingly handcrafted with real life clay and animated in a stop motion style. Fully playable both on PS5 and in VR – with PS VR2.
    • The Midnight Walk will be available today, October 14 in the US, the UK and October 15 in Japan.
  • Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition | PS5, PS4 – For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience.
    • Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan.
  • Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game | PS5 – Experience the thrill of racing on newly designed tracks that replicate real-world events and compete against the latest roster of professional riders: forge your path in a revamped career featuring intense competitions, rivalries, and strategic choices. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, enjoy a renewed gameplay experience with realistic physics and dynamic track evolution, making every lap unique and challenging. Master the flow with open tutorials, a comprehensive wiki, and Neural Technology riding aids.
    • Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan.

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  • Dino Crisis 2 | PS5, PS4 – One year has passed since the events of “Operation: Rescue Dr. Kirk”. Government-led research and development continues for Dr. Kirk’s project Third Energy ー known for its potential to produce clean energy sources and its capability for mass destruction. One day, a temporal catastrophe strikes, causing the research hub of Edward City to disappear. Suit up as returning protagonist Regina, as well as series newcomer Dylan. With an expanded arsenal of weapons at your disposal, fight to survive encounters with even larger hordes of enemies and more than 10 unique dinosaur species. With a shift from facility-centered stages of the previous game to the jungles, caves, lakes, and natural wonders of the Cretaceous period, do you have what it takes to escape this prehistoric nightmare alive?
  • RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | PS5, PS4 – Your Park. Your Way. Whatever you want to create, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 gives you the tools and freedom to build the amusement park of your dreams. Manage like a tycoon and make your way to the top Control park finances, shops, services and staff to succeed in dozens of scenarios. Become a true tycoon and embark on your promising new career, or create your ideal park without money woes in sandbox mode. Satisfy your guests’ needs and keep your park running smoothly to succeed.

That should be everything subscribers need to know heading into the rest of this month. Horror fans can also check out the other PlayStation Plus perks this month for some spooky Game Trials, HorrorFest Packs, and other exclusive content.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more PlayStation Plus updates as the next rotation approaches.

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Magic: The Gathering – All Duality Distorted Cards and Where to Get Them

14 October 2026 at 19:23

Magic: The Gathering collectors can pick up some iconic and powerful cards reimagined with new artwork from classic Magic artists in the next big Secret Lair drop.

All Cards In the Duality Distorted Secret Lair Drop

Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming Reality Fracture Secret Lair Drop contains two different exciting products for collectors to check out. Manga fans may want to secure the Strange School cards, while fans of classic Magic cards and art could be tempted by the Duality Distorted collection.

“Four classic cards had such a hold on one of our designers, in fact, that we created an entire drop about reimagining them. Duality Distorted invites four beloved Magic artists back into the collections of players on a series of retro frame cards. Each artist’s piece was inspired by one of their earlier works, letting you see how their style has grown and shifted over the years. Next time you turn-one Thoughtseize your opponent, make sure you take a Brainstorm for maximum distortion.”

Here is a full list of everything included in the Duality Distorted product:

  • 1x Thoughtseize
  • 1x Desperate Ritual
  • 1x Pyroblast
  • 1x Tribute to the World Tree

Collectors who want to purchase this set can pick up the Non-foil version for $29.99 or the Foil version for $39.99.

Additionally, this product is included in the larger Reality Fracture Secret Lair Bundles. The Non-foil Edition Bundle costs $159.98 and the Foil Edition Bundle will cost $179.98.

As always, shoppers should keep in mind that Secret Lair drops have limited print runs and tend to sellout very quickly. Anyone who definitely wants the Duality Distorted cards should do their best to secure an order right at launch, before it sells out and the secondhand market begins raising the prices.

The drops will be available soon exclusively through the Secret Lair Chaos Vault. At this time, an exact date and time for the launch has not been confirmed.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena.

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Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft – All Factions That Remain Neutral In the Horde Versus Alliance War

14 October 2026 at 16:54

Although many groups in Azeroth are loyal to either the Horde or the Alliance, there are some factions that have not taken a side in the war and maintain strong relationships with both groups. Dungeons and Dragons players may find allies or enemies in each of these groups.

All Subfactions that Haven’t Taken a Side in the Horde/Alliance Conflict

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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast

In any Dungeons and Dragons campaign players have a chance to make friends and foes in each new area they visit. Adventures set in Azeroth and its surrounding realms for the World of Warcraft expansion will definitely be no exception.

The Horde versus Alliance conflict provides a ton of opportunities for politics and combat, but not every faction in the world has taken a side. Depending on where players go and what the DM has planned, there are a handful of factions that parties could run into that have not taken a side in the ongoing Horde and Alliance war.

Here are the biggest neutral factions that parties are likely to run into during their D&D: World of Warcraft games:

  • Argent Dawn – The knightly Order of the Argent Dawn is dedicated to protecting Azeroth from the Burning Legion, the Scourge, and other forces that seek to destroy the world. Neutral in the continual conflict between the Alliance and the Horde, the Argent Dawn calls both factions allies in its higher purpose of resisting these forces of evil. The order’s headquarters is Light’s Hope Chapel, in the Eastern Plaguelands.
  • Cenarion Circle – Named for the demigod Cenarius, the Cenarion Circle is a worldwide order keeping watch over Azeroth’s druids and protecting the natural balance. Since the end of the Third War, the circle has accepted druids from both the Alliance and the Horde.
  • Earthen Ring – The Earthen Ring is a gathering of Azeroth’s most powerful shaman, working together to preserve the balance among the elements. The members of the Earthen Ring oppose destructive forces such as the Twilight’s Hammer cult and the Burning Legion. Insisting on a neutral stance in mortal conflicts, the Earthen Ring welcomes members from both the Alliance and the Horde.
  • Explorers’ League & Reliquary – Affiliated with the Alliance and the Horde respectively, the Explorers’ League and the Reliquary are scholarly organizations dedicated to the practice of archaeology and the study of history. For most of recent history, the organizations were bitter rivals, but with the reemergence of the Dragon Isles and the discovery of Khaz Algar, the two have set aside their old rivalry and formed joint expeditions.
  • Kirin Tor – The Kirin Tor began as a secretive mages’ guild within the Empire of Arathor. With the fall of Arathor, Dalaran became a nation in its own right, and the Council of Six who led the Kirin Tor became the rulers of this city-state. Razed during the Third War, Dalaran was eventually transformed into a flying island. Above the Isle of Dorn in Khaz Algar, it met its doom, but the survivors of the Kirin Tor remain in Dornogal, coordinating the magical defense of Azeroth.
  • Steamwheedle Cartel – The Steamwheedle Cartel is one of the largest and richest goblin cartels, having maintained a careful neutrality in the conflict between the Alliance and the Horde since the Second War. The cartel’s hands are in virtually every line of work, with a specialty in premium-grade alchemy. Besides potions, the cartel also deals in fuels, poisons, and industrial chemicals—what some goblins describe as “liquid assets.”
  • Valdrakken Accord – The Valdrakken Accord is the unified might of all dragonkind, seeking to protect not only the Dragon Isles but all of Azeroth according to the ancient charge given to the five Dragon Aspects. The accord has also expanded its mission to include dragons beyond the five flights.

Players who want to tie their background to one of these factions should make sure they consult their Dungeon Master first to ensure that the faction can fit into the larger story that is being pulled together for the full party.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates as the World of Warcraft gameplay expansion release date approaches.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other similar online services. The Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion releases on November 17, 2026.

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World of Warcraft Adds New Raid, Delve Feature, and More in Huge Update

14 October 2026 at 16:38

It’s been more than six months since World of Warcraft’s latest expansion launched and it is now time for a massive update to refresh the retail experience with lots of new content.

Everything Arriving in Midnight’s 12.1.5 Update

World of Warcraft: Midnight just dropped update 12.1.5 and delivered a ton of new content for retail players to explore.

The champions of Azeroth face a new threat in the wake of Ula’tek’s defeat during the events of Curse of Ula’tek (12.1). Now, an ancient enemy rises once again as the long-thought defeated C’Thraxxi general, Kith’ix, returns in the latest Midnight content update.

Here is a breakdown of the biggest key features added in the new update:

  • New Raid: The Unbinding of Kith’ix
    • Venture into the hidden and newly unsealed chamber beneath the venomous abyss for an epic one-boss encounter to topple the newly freed C’Thraxxi general, Kith’ix.
    • Available in Story Mode, Normal, Heroic and Flexible Mythic difficulties.
  • New Delve Feature – Labyrinths: Labyrinth of Kindo’jan
    • WoW’s first “mega-delve,” this ancient Amani funeral complex has been sealed for centuries. Now reopened, looters and Vilebranch comb the complex for relics while the interred spirits defend it with deadly force.
    • Players will venture in with their delve companion Valeera enjoying dedicated progression systems, powerful unlocks, and rewards that match the scale of the challenge, including Mythic gear.
  • New Outdoor Events: Aqir Invasions
    • Zone-wide public events taking place in Eversong or Zul’Aman.
      • For ten minutes each hour, champions will tackle a series of public events across the zone, one after another, before confronting an intense boss fight.
  • Keystone Level: Myth
    • Keystone Myth returns and rewards players of high levels of Mythic+ gameplay as they achieve a score of 3600 for the season.

Although most World of Warcraft recent hype has focused on the WoW: Forever beta, it should be interesting to see if this new retail update helps bring back some lapsed players. A lot of players reactivated their subscriptions for the Forever beta, so some players may be more open to checking out Retail’s latest update while they wait for the Classic+ launch date to arrive.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more World of Warcraft news and updates.

World of Warcraft: Midnight is available now on PC. World of Warcraft: Forever releases on November 4, 2026.

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World of Warcraft players can now begin tackling the latest raid in Story Mode, Normal, Heroic and Flexible Mythic difficulties.

New Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Trailer Reveals Boss Rematches and More

14 October 2026 at 15:27

Nintendo has released a Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake overview trailer featuring over four minutes of new gameplay and story scenes. The video also reveals new features, including boss rematches and the ability to play in-game songs with a real instrument.

Nintendo Releases New Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Overview Trailer

Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Overview Trailer
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Nintendo surprised players today by releasing a new Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake overview trailer. The video initially appeared in the Nintendo Today! app, but Nintendo has since uploaded it to YouTube, making it easier to watch on any device.

The overview trailer features over four minutes of new footage, opening in Kokiri Forest with a narrator setting up the game’s story: “Deep within the forest, everyone has a fairy. Except for one boy.” For your convenience, we’ve embedded the trailer below here for you:

Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Features Revealed

More importantly, the new Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake overview trailer also revealed several new gameplay features that were previously unannounced. To make it easier to track, we have compiled every new feature revealed below so it’s easy to find them all in one place.

Play Ocarina Songs With a Real Instrument

Ocarina Feature
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The Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake overview trailer confirms that players can use a real-life ocarina or another instrument to play songs in the game. Through microphone input, the remake picks up the notes in real time.

Players who don’t have an ocarina lying around the house can also whistle or hum the notes. That gives you another way to perform the game’s iconic songs.

Display Defeated Enemies in the Hall of Fallen Foes

Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Hall of Fallen Foes
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A new Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake feature called the Hall of Fallen Foes lets players walk around a museum of enemies they have defeated.

After defeating a foe, you can unlock a detailed statue of them to put on display. The feature gives players a closer look at the remake’s updated enemy designs while building a collection throughout their adventure.

Challenge Bosses Again With Rematches

Rematch Feature
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Nintendo has also confirmed a boss rematch feature for Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake. Players can approach select statues in the Hall of Fallen Foes to trigger another fight. So, if you want to revisit a favorite battle, the new feature gives you a way to challenge those bosses again.

Finally, the overview trailer shows off more of the reimagined dungeons players will explore. From the Fire Temple to key boss fights, the footage gives us an extensive look at the remake’s gameplay ahead of its November 5 launch.

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Nintendo’s new Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake overview trailer reveals boss rematches, real-instrument controls, and the Hall of Fallen Foes.

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1987 Arcade Motorcycle Shooter Comes to Modern Consoles This Week

14 October 2026 at 14:47

Nearly four decades after its original launch, this action-packed arcade shooter is making its way to Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles for modern gamers to enjoy.

Thundercade Arrives on Modern Consoles October 15, 2026

This week’s Arcade Archives edition is a pretty exciting one for fans of shooters and action games. 1987’s Thundercade is getting the Arcade Archives treatment and bringing the motorcycle shooter to consoles this week.

“As a member of the special forces, use a high-speed motorcycle equipped with machine guns to reach the enemy stronghold…. Destroying structures such as buildings will reveal power-up items in the form of sidecars equipped with gun barrels. Sidecars come in various types some fire bullets further, while others can only shoot sideways so choose the right one for each situation!”

The Arcade Archives 2 version of the game will cost $9.99 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles. The Arcade Archives version will be $7.99 on Nintendo Switch and PS4.

Gamers will also be able to upgrade from PS4 to PS5 or from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 for an additional $2.99.

Shoppers who are unable to find the games listed in the online stores should be aware that these products may not be available in their area.

As always, the Arcade Archives version of the classic title will include a handful of modern conveniences and quality-of-life improvements to make the game more approachable for console audiences:

  • In ORIGINAL MODE, you’ll find a variety of convenient features that make revisiting these classic titles even more enjoyable. These include difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options, the ability to create multiple save files at any time, and even a rewind function to undo your last move.
  • Some titles also offer special settings that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs.
  • In addition, in HI SCORE MODE and CARAVAN MODE, you can compete for the best scores with players around the world through Online Rankings.
  • “Arcade Archives 2” series introduces a brand-new mode called TIME ATTACK MODE, in addition to the ORIGINAL MODE, HI SCORE MODE, and CARAVAN MODE from Arcade Archives. TIME ATTACK MODE focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.
  • With VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more retro gaming and arcade news and updates.

The Arcade Archives version of Thundercade arrives on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles October 15, 2026.

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Retro gaming fans can pick up the Arcade Archives newest release this week to dive into some motorcycle shooter action.

Nintendo Reveals New Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Forest Temple Gameplay

14 October 2026 at 14:46

Nintendo has posted new Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake gameplay footage showing off the reimagined Forest Temple. The clip highlights familiar dungeon puzzles and gives us a look at the updated Poe Sisters.

New Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Gameplay Shows the Forest Temple

Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Forest Temple
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We are now only weeks away from the launch of the Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake, and Nintendo has continued to post new gameplay footage to promote it. This week, Nintendo gave us a closer look at how the Forest Temple dungeon has been reimagined in HD in a new trailer.

In a video posted on X, Nintendo Japan shared a clip showing adult Link entering the Forest Temple for the first time. The new gameplay footage also highlights several iconic moments from the classic Zelda dungeon, including the Poe Sisters and the hallway that twists and turns as you run down it.

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We also get a brief glimpse of a puzzle section, as Link dashes under a falling floor to avoid being crushed. While the footage is on the short side, Nintendo appears to be releasing a collection of small snippets to give players a preview of what they can expect from the 2026 remake when it launches on November 5.

Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Shows Off Updated Poe Sisters

Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Poe Sisters
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The new Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake gameplay footage also shows the updated models for the Poe Sisters: Joelle, Beth, Amy, and Meg. In the N64 classic, players must solve their puzzles and defeat them to recover their colored flames and progress through the dungeon.

Based on the new clip, it appears that the main Forest Temple puzzle challenge will remain unchanged. However, the footage shows much more detailed models of the Poe Sisters. For example, they now wear jewelry on their heads, and their outfits feature textured cloth.

Finally, Nintendo teased the reimagined Forest Temple with a description of the dungeon: “A temple awaiting beyond the maze forest, where distorted spaces and illusory devices lie in wait.” This isn’t the first preview Nintendo has released. The company recently posted gameplay clips featuring Hyrule Castle Town, Death Mountain, and Zora’s Domain.

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Magic: The Gathering – Cleric Life Gain Full Decklist Revealed

14 October 2026 at 14:28

Magic: The Gathering players can pick up this preconstructed deck to overpower enemies with Liliana the Faultless and the rest of her life gaining allies.

Every Card In the Cleric Life Gain Preconstructed Deck

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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast

Standard is one of Magic: The Gathering’s most popular format, but building a competitive deck quickly can be challenging for players who don’t have tons of money to rip open physical or digital packs.

Magic Arena is trying to entice more players into the online platform’s Standard events by offering some pretty powerful preconstructed decks in the shop this month. The Champion Deck: Standard series includes five powerful decks that players can pick up and take straight into a Standard match.

Players who like gaining life and casting a lot of creatures may want to check out the Cleric Life Gain decklist. Magic Arena players will be able to purchase the Cleric Life Gain deck from the Magic Arena shop for 13,820 Gems when it becomes available on October 16.

Here is the full breakdown of every card included in the Cleric Life Gain deck:

Creature

  • 4 Amalia Benavides Aguirre
  • 4 Essence Channeler
  • 4 Starscape Cleric
  • 4 Hinterland Sanctifier
  • 4 Haliya, Guided by Light
  • 4 Virulent Emissary
  • 3 Liliana the Faultless
  • 3 Moseo, Vein’s New Dean

Enchantment

  • 4 Case of the Uneaten Feast
  • 4 Lunar Convocation

Land

  • 4 Godless Shrine
  • 4 Temple Garden
  • 4 Starting Town
  • 3 Plains
  • 2 Plains
  • 2 Overgrown Tomb
  • 1 Swamp

Planeswalker

  • 2 Professor Dellian Fel

Players who want to pick up this deck will need to act quickly when it arrives on October 16. The Cleric Life Gain deck and the other Champion Decks: Standard product line will only be available until November 9.

If Cleric Life Gain doesn’t seem like the best archetype for a particular player, they can also consider checking out one of the other preconstructed Standard decks that are a part of this series:

  • Planeswalker Control
  • Lizard Aggro
  • Kona Combo
  • Eerie Aggro

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic: Arena.

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Magic: The Gathering – All Strange School Cards and Where To Get Them

14 October 2026 at 14:11

Magic: The Gathering is preparing for another Secret Lair drop and this special limited-edition group of products includes a twisted set that brings macabre anime style to life with Strange School.

All Cards in the Limited-Edition Magic: The Gathering Strange School Drop

Magic: The Gathering collectors had a chance to pick up some manga-inspired Secrets of Strixhaven limited-edition cards back in April and now Secret Lair is returning with a twisted manga version of Hexhaven, as well.

Starting with Reality Fracture, every Magic Multiverse set will feature a Secret Lair Bundle that combines the set’s hottest new cards with a bit of Secret Lair flair.

To match the twisted vibes of Reality Fracture’s Hexhaven, we’re leaning into macabre manga with 怪異学校 — Strange School. Each card features black and white artwork from Japanese artists and illustrators paired with a thematic mono-black card to complete this drop’s grim aesthetic.

Here is the full list of every card included in the Strange School drop:

  • 1x Attrition
  • 1x Bitter Ordeal
  • 1x Ophiomancer
  • 1x Sign in Blood
  • 1x Soul Spike

Collectors will be able to grab the Non-foil version for $29.99 or the Foil version for $39.99.

Alternatively, shoppers can also grab the full Chaos Vault: Reality Fracture for $159.98 or a Foil version of the full bundle for $179.98.

Reality Fracture Secret Lair Bundle Bundles, 怪異学校 — Strange School, and Duality Distorted launch in the Chaos Vault soon, but the exact time and date have not been confirmed yet.

These limited edition products will likely sell out very quickly once they go on sale, so players who are excited about this group of cards should keep an eye on the Secret Lair website and secure their pre-order as soon as the drop arrives.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops or digitally through Magic Arena.

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Castlevania Belmont’s Curse Release Date and Launch Times

14 October 2026 at 13:50

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches tonight, October 14, for players on the West Coast, while most regions will get access on October 15. Here are the release times, whether the game has early access, and everything included in the Midnight Edition.

Castlevania Belmont’s Curse Release Date and Launch Times

Castlevania Belmont’s Curse Review Leak Reveals New Details
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The Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse release date is October 15, 2026. However, Konami has confirmed that it will launch at 9:00 PM PT, which means West Coast players can start playing tonight, Wednesday, October 14.

For players on the East Coast, that works out to midnight on October 15. In other regions, the same launch time falls later that morning or afternoon. Here are the Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launch times based on the 9:00 PM PT unlock:

RegionLocal dateLaunch time
United States (PT)October 149:00 PM PDT
United States (ET)October 1512:00 AM EDT
Mexico CityOctober 1410:00 PM CST
United States / Canada (ET)October 1512:00 AM EDT
Brazil (São Paulo)October 151:00 AM BRT
United KingdomOctober 155:00 AM BST
GermanyOctober 156:00 AM CEST
FinlandOctober 157:00 AM EEST
United Arab EmiratesOctober 158:00 AM GST
China / SingaporeOctober 1512:00 PM CST / SGT
Japan / South KoreaOctober 151:00 PM JST / KST
Australia (Sydney)October 153:00 PM AEDT
New Zealand (Auckland)October 155:00 PM NZDT
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Release Time Map
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Does Castlevania Belmont’s Curse Have Early Access?

Castlevania Belmont's Curse Review Leak
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No, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse does not have early access. Purchasing the Midnight Edition does not let you start playing before the Standard Edition. Despite its name, the Midnight Edition is an upgraded version of the game with extra digital content and in-game items.

It does not include early access or a 24-hour head start. If you’re deciding which edition to purchase, the main difference is the additional costumes, relic, and Digital Sound & Art Gallery.

Castlevania Belmont’s Curse Pre-Order Bonus

Castlevania Belmont's Curse Review Early
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Pre-ordering Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse gets you the Alucard Style Costume. The bonus gives Rose Belmont an alternate look inspired by one of the series’ most iconic characters.

The Alucard Style Costume is a separate pre-order bonus from the Trevor and Sypha costumes included in the Midnight Edition. You don’t need to purchase the more expensive edition to receive the pre-order outfit.

What Is Included in the Castlevania Belmont’s Curse Midnight Edition?

Belmonts Curse Midnight Edition
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The Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Midnight Edition includes the full game, a Digital Sound & Art Gallery, and three bonus in-game items.

Here is everything included:

  • Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
  • Digital Sound & Art Gallery
  • Trevor Style Costume
  • Sypha Style Costume
  • Family’s Grace (Relic)

If you pre-order the Midnight Edition, you also receive the Alucard Style Costume mentioned above. For players who just want the main adventure, the Standard Edition is enough. However, if you want the extra costumes and digital gallery, the Midnight Edition bundles those bonuses together.

Is Castlevania Belmont’s Curse on Game Pass?

Microsoft Sparks Confusion After Mysteriously Removing Game From Xbox Game Pass
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No, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass at launch. If you want to play when it releases, you’ll need to purchase the game separately.

Although it supports Xbox Play Anywhere, that isn’t the same as Game Pass. The feature lets you buy the game digitally once and play it on both Xbox Series X|S and PC. If you are unsure whether you want to pre-order, check out our Castlevania Belmont’s Curse review roundup guide.

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Rockstar Reveals New GTA 6 Features for Jason and Lucia’s Relationship

14 October 2026 at 13:11

New GTA 6 details reveal how Jason and Lucia can spend time together outside story missions. From holding hands in a park to robbing stores, Rockstar Games wants their relationship to be part of exploring Grand Theft Auto VI’s open world.

Jason and Lucia Can Hang Out Together in GTA 6

Jason and Lucia GTA 6 Romance
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In a new Bloomberg Businessweek interview, Rockstar Games revealed more details about how Jason and Lucia interact during regular gameplay. Rather than having their relationship exist only in cutscenes, the studio wanted players to experience it while also exploring Vice City and the Leonida map.

According to Bloomberg, players controlling Jason can text Lucia to ask her to meet up. A few minutes later, the couple can be walking through a park holding hands and talking about their personal lives. One example includes them reminiscing about a time Lucia’s mother got angry with Jason.

Their outings can also include a trip to the gym. Bloomberg describes Lucia using a treadmill while Jason does squats. Of course, this is still Grand Theft Auto, so the couple can then go rob a store and get chased by police while flirting and bantering. Basically, a casual date night together can turn into a crime spree. Which if I’m being honest, sounds pretty awesome!

GTA 6 Radio Lucia
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Rockstar head of development Rob Nelson explained that getting these interactions to work required complicated AI systems. However, the team felt that allowing Jason and Lucia to spend time together in the open world was essential to the game.

“This is a game about a couple. They have to be a couple,” Nelson recalled members of the team arguing. The result sounds like a more involved companion system, where spending time with the other protagonist can become part of your usual routine between missions.

GTA 6’s NPCs Can Turn a Simple Drive Into a Two-Hour Detour

GTA 6 Lucia Car
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Rockstar Games also offered us a closer look at how encounters with NPCs can lead players into unexpected situations. Rockstar head of development Phil Hooker described trying to reach a story mission when he accidentally bumped into another car. Its driver responded by ramming him back and shouting, before both characters pulled over to settle the confrontation.

Already low on health, Hooker headed toward a convenience store to grab restorative items. On the way, another NPC started insulting him, triggering another violent encounter. When he finally reached the store, nobody was at the register, so he robbed it.

Things only got more chaotic from there. After escaping the police and abandoning his vehicle, Hooker found a valuable car that he intended to sell. However, another driver nearly crashed into him, prompting him to follow that vehicle instead.

GTA 6 30 FPS Launch
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That detour led him to a compound containing more goods to steal. He then took the stolen items to a fence, where he received a tip about another activity. By the time all of this had happened, two hours had passed. Hooker still hadn’t reached the story mission he originally intended to test.

Rockstar Built a New Studio to Create GTA 6’s NPCs

GTA 6 Brian Heder Trailer
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Creating the people who populate Grand Theft Auto VI also required Rockstar to expand its production capacity. According to Bloomberg, the studio realized it couldn’t write and animate its planned number of NPCs with the resources it had available. Nelson described the production estimates as “horrifying.”

Rockstar responded by building out a Los Angeles studio with writers, producers, and directors dedicated to creating NPCs. The interview also explains how much work goes into individual locations. For a nightclub, that includes animating and scripting patrons, creating drinks, adding music, and coordinating the lighting to make the space feel authentic.

Between those details and Jason and Lucia’s shared activities, Rockstar appears to be putting a lot of effort into what happens between the big story missions. And based on Hooker’s two-hour detour, simply getting to your next objective could be an adventure of its own.

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Dungeons and Dragons Modern Horror Adventure Adds A New Playable Species and 4 Backgrounds

13 October 2026 at 19:57

Dungeons and Dragons has finally revealed all the details about its new modern horror adventure and the new collection includes some exciting new character options for players to explore.

Unlock The Reborn Species in Project Lamordia

After dropping a very mysterious and creepy teaser trailer a few weeks ago, D&D Beyond and Dungeons and Dragons are finally ready to unveil Project_Lamordia.

“Monsters are now machines, spells become technology, and every unlocked door reveals a darker mystery. Built for eerie adventures and minimal prep, PROJECT_LAMORDIA is ready to run.”

The new modern horror adventure is available through D&D Beyond now for $14.99 and offers a collection of resources for both Dungeons Masters and players. DMs will find three one-shots that they can use to run some scary adventures during spooky season, while players get a brand-new playable species and new Dark Gifts.

Here is a full breakdown of everything included in the Project_Lamordia materials:

  • 3 one-shots that can be connected into a full adventure, each with a map to traverse through the haunted halls of Mordenheim Kinetics
  • 1 character species, the Reborn, whose consciousness was uploaded into a synthetic body after death
  • 4 new character backgrounds and 4 feats (Dark Gifts)
  • New mechanics to help you play desperate survivors in a modern world, including 4 preset playable stat blocks
  • 5 monstrous stat blocks blending gothic dread and technological horror
  • Terrify your table instantly with Project_Lamordia’s Quickplay Maps, complete with preloaded creature tokens, fog of war, and Scene Prep notes pinned to each map

Use a new species, the Reborn, who died on Mordenheim Kinetics’ operating table and woke up in a synthetic shell, with origin tables that decide what their memories lost in translation.

Players can also step into the role of a survivor with new backgrounds and feats designed for this techno-horror adventure.

It should be very exciting to see how many players and DMs embrace this new content and experiment with the modern horror settings over the next few weeks. The three one-shot adventures can be tackles as standalone content or woven into a large narrative.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other similar online services.

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Magic: The Gathering – Planeswalker Control Full Decklist Revealed

13 October 2026 at 17:24

Magic: The Gathering players will soon have the chance to pick up a powerful planeswalker-themed preconstructed Standard deck to add to their collection.

Every Card in Champion Deck: Standard | Planeswalker Control

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Magic Arena is preparing to release five new Standard decks on the MTG Arena Store on October 16. The Champion Decks include a variety of playstyles and there should be something for every type of player in the collection.

The decks are quite powerful for preconstructed products and offer players an instant way to dive into competitive Standard tournaments with a respectable decklist. Players who take a liking to a particular deck can find ways to improve and enhance it as their collection on Magic Arena grows.

When it arrives later this month, the Planeswalker Control Champion Deck will be available on Magic Arena for 13,050 Gems.

Here is a full breakdown of every card included in the preconstructed Planeswalker Control deck:

Creature

  • 2 Theorist’s Proxy
  • 2 Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

Instant

  • 4 Countersculpt
  • 4 Fatehold Charm
  • 4 Get Lost
  • 4 Jace’s Machinations
  • 1 Final Showdown

Sorcery

  • 3 Day of Judgment
  • 2 Split Up

Land

  • 1 Theorist’s Sanctum
  • 2 Plains
  • 1 Demolition Field
  • 4 Floodfarm Verge
  • 1 Fountainport
  • 4 Hallowed Fountain
  • 3 Island
  • 2 Meticulous Archive
  • 2 Plains
  • 3 Island
  • 1 Restless Anchorage
  • 2 Fabled Passage

Planeswalker

  • 2 Chandra, Chill of Compliance
  • 3 Jace, Reality Sculptor
  • 3 The Theorist, Jace Beleren

Planeswalker Control and the other four new Champion Decks will be available in the store until November 9. The other decks in the collection include Cleric Life Gain, Lizard Aggro, Kona Combo, and Eerie Aggro.

There are also a range of prices for the decks, depending on how many rares and mythic rares each of the different deck lists include.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering and Magic Arena news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena.

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Helldivers 2 New Warbond Weapons and Strategem

13 October 2026 at 17:06

A new Premium Warbond arrives in Helldivers 2 on October 20 and brings some exciting new rewards for players to unlock.

Helldivers 2: scope of Authority Warbond Details

Players will be able to access Helldivers 2’s next Premium Warbond when the Scope of Authority releases on October 20.

On October 20, the Ministry of Defense will authorize deployment of the Scope of Authority Premium Warbond – the next leap forward in long-range and clandestine combat solutions to guarantee your squad never misses the mark.

“Deliver Managed Democracy from long range and strike from the shadows with pioneering active concealment tech to eliminate enemies of Liberty before they know you are there with the all-new Scope of Authority Premium Warbond coming October 20.”

Here is a breakdown of what players can expect to find in the co-op game when the new Warbond goes live:

  • The R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle | The best sniper knows the balance of stability and power is a delicate one, and a primary sniper rifle that can balance both is a tall order. After extensive research and trials in the Ministry of Defense, they have developed an elegant solution: The R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle. Your trusty sidekick with the eagle eyes, the Sightliner can provide powerful armor piercing rounds and long-range precision.
  • P-44 Mist | The perfect companion to the exactitude of a sniper rifle primary is something that can provide that same steadfastness with the speed and versatility of a pistol. That brings us to the purpose-built P-44 Mist, a one-handed machine pistol designed for a compact carry. If the enemy closes in on you, carve a path out with the help of the P-44.
  • AMW-20 Apex | As we have faced larger and more heavily-armored foes, we have responded by making a more powerful and armor-penetrating, backpack-fed, colossal anti-materiel rifle featuring assisted reload: the AMW-20 Apex. The Apex is far from subtle, but there is not much in the galaxy that could survive an assault from it.
  • LAS-44 Nova | For the advanced tech-loving teams, there is a new entry to the LAS series of energy weapons: the LAS-44 Nova! This sleek rifle has the luxury of infinite ammo provided by weapons of its type, but it fires a high-precision non-explosive thermal projectile after a short charge cycle. A new optimization routine designed specifically for better cooldown performance means your rifle will be firing longer after all targets have been eliminated.
  • G-11 Caltrops | When thrown, the G-11 Caltrops scatters a wide field of proximity-detonated submunitions that slow and stun foes, making them easier to get in your sights.

Along with the impressive stratagems, weapons, and armors, players will also get the Manual Ballistic Projection emote and a new title to claim to demonstrate your prowess as a distance shooter: Longshot.

Helldivers 2 launched all the way back in February of 2024, but the game is still going strong. It should be exciting to see if this Premium Warbond does a successful job at keeping the active playerbase engaged and drawing back any lapsed players.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Helldivers 2 news and updates once the Scope of Authority content goes live.

Helldivers 2 is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

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Helldivers 2 is putting a focus on long-range weapons in its next big Premium Warbond for players to unlock.

New Fortnite Sprites Coming in the October 15 Update – Full List

13 October 2026 at 16:29

Epic Games has confirmed that the Honey Sprite and Obsession Sprite are coming to Fortnite on October 15. Here is the full list of new Sprites and expected variants arriving in the next Fortnitemares 2026 update.

How Many New Fortnite Sprites Are Coming on October 15?

Fortnite Honey Sprite
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Up to 12 new Fortnite Sprites are expected in the October 15 update, including variants of the new Honey Sprite and Obsession Sprite. The Honey Sprite is one of the winners of the Chapter 7 Season 3 community design-a-Sprite contest. It is also the last winning design from the Runners competition to be added to the game.

The Obsession Sprite, meanwhile, is a collab with Curry Barker’s breakout 2026 horror movie of the same name. It will let players use a “One Wish Willow” power, although we are still waiting for the full details on how it works.

So far, only the Honey Sprite has been confirmed to have all six variants. If the Obsession Sprite gets the same treatment, we will have 12 new Sprites to collect. However, if it only has its base form, the total will be seven.

All New Fortnite Sprites Coming on October 15

New Fortnite Sprites Banner October 15
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Here is the list of confirmed Honey Sprites and expected Obsession variants coming in the October 15 update:

  • Honey Sprite
  • Gold Honey Sprite
  • Cheat Master Honey Sprite
  • Loot Hacker Honey Sprite
  • Bounty Hunter Honey Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Honey Sprite
  • Obsession Sprite
  • Gold Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)
  • Cheat Master Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)
  • Loot Hacker Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)
  • Bounty Hunter Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)
  • Trick or Treat Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)

We’ll update this list as soon as the Obsession Sprite’s variants are confirmed.

New Fortnite Sprite Powers Explained

23 New Fortnite Trick or Treat Sprites Arrive on October 8
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At the time of writing, Epic Games has not fully explained how the new Sprite powers work. However, official previews and the Honey Sprite’s original community contest description give us an idea of what to expect:

  • Honey Sprite: Launches a swarm of bees at enemies when you take damage, according to the original contest concept.
  • Obsession Sprite: Uses a “One Wish Willow” power, rumored to let you wish for a Sprite in the overworld.

The final abilities could differ from the original concept or rumored details, so we’ll update this section once the Sprites are live. If both new Sprites receive all six versions, the Chapter 7 Season 4 collection will reach 157 Sprites. Which, yeah, is a lot.

With Fortnite Override ending on October 31, these are likely to be the last Sprites added this season. That gives collectors a little over two weeks to hunt them down before the next season arrives.

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GTA 6 PC Release Reportedly Planned for Early 2027

13 October 2026 at 16:15

A new GamesBeat report claims that GTA 6 could release on PC within the first three months of 2027. If accurate, PC players could get Grand Theft Auto VI just a few months after its console launch. However, Rockstar Games has not publicly confirmed the reported release window.

When Is GTA 6 Coming to PC?

GTA 6 PC Release Date
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According to a new GamesBeat report, Rockstar Games plans to release GTA 6 on PC in the first quarter of 2027. That would put its launch sometime between January and March, although the report does not give a specific release date.

GamesBeat says the information comes from four industry sources familiar with Rockstar’s plans. All four reportedly requested anonymity to avoid damaging business relationships. However, their identities and how they learned about the release window are unclear.

Rockstar Games has not publicly confirmed a PC release date for Grand Theft Auto VI. According to GamesBeat, a representative also did not respond to its request for comment before publication. So while the outlet says it has confirmed the plans through its sources, we are still waiting for an official announcement from Rockstar.

GTA 6 Collector's Edition and Merchandise Leak
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If the report is accurate, though, it would be a pretty big deal for PC players who were expecting a much longer wait.

GTA 6 PC Release Could Arrive Just Months After Consoles

GTA 6 Criminal Profile System
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GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. A PC release in early 2027 would mean players only have to wait roughly two to four months for the port if the GamesBeat report is accurate.

That would be a much quicker turnaround than Grand Theft Auto V. The previous game originally launched on consoles in September 2013, while its PC version didn’t arrive until April 2015. That was around a year and seven months of waiting.

Of course, a reported release window isn’t a guarantee. Even if Rockstar is targeting the first quarter of 2027 internally, those plans could change before the studio announces anything publicly. Still, if you were worried about having to wait until late 2027 or beyond to play GTA 6 on your PC, this report gives you some reason to be hopeful.

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All Fortnitemares 2026 Collabs Coming In the October 15 Update

13 October 2026 at 15:45

Dataminers have revealed the remaining Fortnitemares 2026 collabs releasing after the October 15 update. From Slender Man to Obsession, here are the Halloween Fortnite crossovers that will be launching soon.

All Remaining Fortnitemares Collabs Revealed

Beetlejuice Fortnite Skin
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It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through Fortnitemares 2026. Although Epic Games has already released many crossovers such as Five Nights at Freddy’s, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Hollow Knight, there are still plenty more on the way.

According to dataminers, we have a pretty good idea of which Fortnitemares 2026 collabs will arrive after the upcoming October 15 update. For your convenience, here is the list of remaining reported crossovers:

All Fortnitemares Collabs Releasing After October 15

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  • Obsession
  • Slender Man
  • Hazbin Hotel
  • HamiKuma (Halloween Horror Nights)
  • Beetlejuice
  • The Purge
  • Predator: Badlands
  • League of Legends (datamined)
  • Metal Sonic (Sonic Wave 2 datamined)
  • The Exorcist (datamined)

Dataminers have also listed original Nurse and Spice skins, along with more cosmetics. These aren’t crossovers, but they could give players even more Halloween outfits to choose from.

When Is SlenderMan Coming to Fortnite?

Slenderman Fortnite Skin
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Slender Man is expected to arrive in Fortnite after the October 15 update. According to dataminers, his cosmetics will likely be added to the game’s files on Thursday. However, Epic Games has not confirmed a specific Item Shop release date.

Many of the remaining Fortnitemares 2026 collabs will be added to the game’s files this Thursday, with staggered releases throughout the coming weeks. If we had to guess, October 17 could be a date to watch for Hazbin Hotel or Slender Man, given Epic Games’ recent Saturday crossover releases. That is speculation, though, so don’t mark your calendar just yet.

We’ll update this list as soon as Epic Games releases its weekly shop rotation trailer. Meanwhile, the Obsession crossover is scheduled to launch on October 15, the same day as the upcoming Fortnitemares 2026 update.

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Ethan Winters Has a Familiar Face in Resident Evil: Biohazard Fan Film

13 October 2026 at 15:23

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil adaptation is currently in theaters, but another smaller adaptation is also arriving this month from a former Walking Dead star.

Chandler Riggs Stars As Ethan Winters in Biohazard Short Film

and here we go. my short film BIOHAZARD hits youtube this wednesday, 10/14. can’t wait for y’all to see it. check out my exclusive interview with @IGN from the link in my bio for all the info.

any resident evil 7 fans here? pic.twitter.com/ESt20l3cMq

— chandler riggs (@chandlerriggs) October 12, 2026

Chandler Riggs has grown up quite a bit since his long run as Carl on The Walking Dead came to a close, but now the actor is attaching himself to another beloved franchise.

Riggs has been working on a short film called Biohazard that adapts some of the most iconic moments from the open hours of Resident Evil: Biohazard. The short film runs roughly 20 minutes and debuts on YouTube this week.

Riggs plays Ethan Winters in the unofficial short film and will offer Resident Evil fans a closer look at the characters face than they got during the original game, which was almost entirely in the first-person from Ethan’s perspective, aside from a few segments.

According to Riggs the short film was aiming to release before Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil adaptation hit theaters, but things didn’t quite come together in time to hit that goal. Instead, the short film debuts on October 14.

Riggs spoke with IGN about the project and shared details about the process around deciding to show Ethan’s face and how to handle that aspect of the adaptation:

“We’re trying to do so much else super faithful and true to the game, but this is a huge aspect that we are breaking from it. But there isn’t really another good way to tell [the story] in a live-action format. I was going back and forth like ‘Okay, could we do first person the whole time? Could we avoid getting his face in or anything?’ But the more we went back and forth on it, the more I was like, ‘I mean, if we are going to do this and are going to appeal to a wider audience — more than just the people who played the games — then we’re going to have to break those rules. It was very intimidating. Hopefully people are okay with it.”

The teaser trailer is definitely high-quality and it looks like a faithful adaptation with strong acting and a good sense of building suspense. It should be very exciting to watch the whole short film later this week and see how film and gaming fans react to the this take on the franchise.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Resident Evil and video game movie news and updates.

The Biohazard short film will be available on YouTube starting October 14, 2026.

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Is There a Scream Video Game? All Games and Ghostface Appearances

13 October 2026 at 14:59

With Ghostface showing up in everything from Mortal Kombat to Fortnite, you might be wondering whether there is a Scream video game. While the horror franchise has had a mobile adaptation, fans are still waiting for a new standalone title. However, a leaked multiplayer prototype gives us a look at a game that never made it to release.

Is There a Scream Video Game?

Scream Video Game Call of Duty
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At the time of writing, there is no new standalone Scream video game has been officially announced. So if you were hoping for an upcoming Ghostface title with a confirmed release date, there isn’t one yet.

That said, the series hasn’t completely missed out on getting its own adaptation. An official Scream 4 mobile game was released in 2011 for iOS and Android. Ghostface has also appeared in several other popular titles, although those appearances are guest characters and cosmetics rather than full Scream video games.

There was even an unreleased multiplayer project that surfaced online following a Steam data leak. And based on the footage, it sounds like fans almost got a very different kind of Scream game.

Leaked Scream Video Game Prototype Explained

Scream Video Game Fortnite
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In September 2026, reports revealed that playable builds of an unreleased Scream project had been discovered in leaked Steam files. The prototype was reportedly developed by Fatshark, the studio behind Warhammer: Vermintide and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.

The multiplayer game had players trying to escape Ghostface, while another player controlled the masked killer. If you’ve played Dead by Daylight, you can probably picture the appeal of that setup. However, the reported final build dated back to February 2011, years before Behaviour’s horror game launched.

There is a catch, though. The person who examined the files suggested that the project may have been a pitch to secure the Scream license. That detail remains speculation, so the footage shouldn’t be treated as proof that an officially licensed game was approved for release.

All Scream Video Games List

Scream Video Game Mortal Kombat
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The list of standalone Scream games is pretty short. Below is the released mobile adaptation, followed by the unreleased project discovered in the Steam leak.

Standalone Scream Games

TitleRelease DatePlatforms
Scream 4 / SCRE4MApril 2011 on iOS; Android release also reported in 2011iOS, Android

Scream 4 was a tie-in to the fourth movie and let players take control of Ghostface. Contemporary coverage places its iOS launch in April 2011, although release listings differ on the exact day.

Unreleased Scream Projects

TitleRelease DatePlatform
Untitled Scream multiplayer prototype attributed to FatsharkNever released; reported final build dated February 2011PC

The prototype surfaced publicly in 2026, but that was the discovery of an old build rather than a release announcement.

Games Featuring Ghostface

If you mainly want to play as Ghostface, there are more options. The killer has appeared as a playable character, an Operator, and even a suspicious little crewmate. The dates below refer to Ghostface’s arrival, rather than each base game’s original release. Platforms include later ports where applicable.

TitleGhostface Release DatePlatforms
Dead by Daylight – The Ghost Face DLCJune 18, 2019PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Ghostface OperatorOctober 19, 2021PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Call of Duty: Warzone -Ghostface Operator in the original gameOctober 19, 2021PC, PS4, Xbox One; playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S through backward compatibility
Among Us – Scream Mask and Scream RobesMarch 31, 2022PC, iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Mortal Kombat 1 – Ghostface DLCNovember 19, 2024, early access; November 26, 2024, general releasePC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Fortnite – Ghost Face OutfitOctober 10, 2025, US time; October 11 UTCPC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, supported iOS and Android devices
Mortal Kombat Mobile – Nightmare GhostfaceOctober 15, 2025iOS, Android

For now, fans hoping for a full Scream adventure will have to keep waiting. The leaked prototype is an interesting look at what could have been, but we still don’t have an announced new game or a release date.

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