Magic Arena is bringing making some updates to the Arena Powered Cube Draft selection of cards, including the addition of one of the game’s most iconic combo opportunities.

The Splinter Twin Combo Comes to Magic Arena in October POwered Cube Update

The Splinter Twin combo first rose to popularity way back in 2011 when it emerged in the Standard format and the early days of Modern. Since then, it has been a popular combo option in various paper cube draft formats over the years.

After lots of requests from combo fans, the pieces are now being added to Magic Arena in the latest Arena Powered Cube update, which adds 22 new-to-MTG Arena cards and another 16 pieces of new-to-MTG Arena artwork.

Splinter Twin is now on MTG Arena. The combo notably has a replacement component in Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker, which the team has added to MTG Arena to double your chances at building your combo.

With Divining Duelist, Glamermite, Pestermite, Restoration Angel, and Zealous Conscripts, there are enough creatures that combo with it while also having applications elsewhere. While the team has added Deceiver Exarch to MTG Arena, they’ve decided not to include it in the cube list as it only works as a combo piece (Pestermite is mostly a combo piece but can be used in a tempo and/or ninjutsu shell in a pinch) and requires two to three times as many loops as the other creatures do in order to create a lethal number of tokens.

The Arena Powered Cube Draft will be available to play from October 20 through November 10, so it should be very interesting to see how popular the Splinter Twin combo becomes and how different players react to seeing it at the digital table.

In addition to Splinter Twin, the update is also taking the opportunity to infuse some Reality Fracture flare into the Arena Powered Cube with cards like Stingcaster Mage, Seasoned Cryomancer, and Simulacrum Shaper.

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

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

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Epic Games has revealed the Slenderman Fortnite skin, and dataminers have shared when it is expected to arrive in the Item Shop. Here is when Slenderman is coming to Fortnite, all of its cosmetic items, and its estimated bundle pricing.

Slenderman Fortnite Skin Revealed – First Look

Although the Slenderman Fortnite skin technically made its first appearance in the Fortnitemares 2026 trailer earlier this month, up to this point we haven’t really gotten a clear look at the cosmetic. However, the wait is finally over, as dataminers have decrypted the skin early.

For your convenience, we have posted an HD image below to give you a better look at what the Slenderman Fortnite outfit looks like in-game:

The Slender Man Outfit

When Is Slenderman Coming to Fortnite?

The Slenderman Fortnite release date is Thursday, October 22, 2026. The highly anticipated creepypasta skin will be available in the Item Shop starting at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET, following the daily store refresh.

However, that means the Fortnitemares 2026 collab will arrive on October 23 for some players, depending on their region. To make it easier to track, we’ve created a table below showing when the Slenderman Fortnite skin goes live across major regions:

Region	Release date	Release time
US Pacific	Thursday, October 22	5 PM PDT
US Eastern	Thursday, October 22	8 PM EDT
Brazil	Thursday, October 22	9 PM BRT
United Kingdom	Friday, October 23	1 AM BST
Central Europe	Friday, October 23	2 AM CEST
South Africa	Friday, October 23	2 AM SAST
United Arab Emirates	Friday, October 23	4 AM GST
India	Friday, October 23	5:30 AM IST
Singapore	Friday, October 23	8 AM SGT
Japan	Friday, October 23	9 AM JST
Australia (Sydney)	Friday, October 23	11 AM AEDT
New Zealand	Friday, October 23	1 PM NZDT

Slenderman Fortnite Bundle Items and Estimated Pricing

Finally, dataminers have also revealed the full Slenderman Fortnite bundle that will be sold in the Item Shop. The collab will feature one skin, alongside additional cosmetic items such as a unique pickaxe and Back Bling.

Here is the full Slenderman Fortnite bundle lineup and its estimated individual item pricing:

Cosmetic	Item type	Estimated price
The Slender Man	Outfit	1,500 V-Bucks
Tentacles of the Slender Man	Back Bling	400 V-Bucks
Slender Tendrils	Pickaxe	800 V-Bucks

We estimate that the Slenderman Fortnite bundle could cost around 1,600 V-Bucks. That said, this is not confirmed and is an estimated price based on recent bundles and a potential bundle discount.

The estimated individual prices total 2,700 V-Bucks. A 40% discount would bring that to 1,620 V-Bucks, putting our estimate around the 1,600 V-Bucks mark. However, the final price will depend on the discount Epic Games applies when the bundle arrives in the Item Shop.

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Nintendo has released 11 new Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake screenshots as part of its Japanese marketing campaign. The images show off a stunning reimagining of Hyrule and some of its key characters ahead of the game’s launch.

New Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Screenshots Show Off Hyrule and characters

Nintendo has released 11 new Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake screenshots to give players a closer look at its updated version of the Nintendo 64 classic before its November 5 launch. The images were revealed in Nintendo’s latest Japanese promotional campaign.

However, because these scenes appeared in an overseas trailer, some North American players might have missed them. Thankfully, the new screenshots give us one final preview of how Nintendo has reimagined Hyrule in the much-anticipated Zelda remake.

All 11 New Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Screenshots

For your convenience, we have compiled all 11 new Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake screenshots below:

1. Young Link and Navi

The first screenshot gives us a closer look at young Link and Navi in the rain. Link’s familiar green outfit has been reimagined with woven textures and detailed leather equipment, while his wooden shield is visible on his back. We also get a brief glimpse of the game’s new hair physics.

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2. Link Plays the Ocarina of Time

Young Link plays the Ocarina of Time as bright blue streaks of light surround him. With Navi floating beside him, the image gives one of the adventure’s most recognizable moments a gorgeous new look.

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3. The Ocarina of Time Up Close

Another screenshot puts the iconic instrument front and centre. The blue Ocarina of Time features a glossy finish and a Triforce emblem near its mouthpiece, while the close-up also highlights the stitching and patterns on Link’s outfit. As Link uses it, it glows and sparkles appear all over its surface.

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4. Death Mountain

Death Mountain looks more dangerous than ever, with flaming rocks falling around young Link as he runs up its rocky path. Smoke and dust fill the sky, giving the familiar climb a dramatic new atmosphere.

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5. Ganondorf’s Triforce

Ganondorf raises his hand to reveal a glowing Triforce symbol, surrounded by purple energy. The close-up shows off his elaborate armour and jewellery, with the villain looking particularly menacing in the golden light.

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6. Adult Link Plays the Ocarina

Adult Link also gets a moment in the spotlight as he plays the Ocarina of Time in the rain. The dark blue lighting makes Navi’s glow stand out, while the Master Sword’s familiar hilt can be seen over his shoulder.

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7. Ganondorf’s Updated Design

A second Ganondorf screenshot gives us a clearer look at his updated character model. His red hair, forehead jewel, and sinister smile are all on display, with detailed armour completing the Gerudo villain’s familiar appearance.

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8. Sheik in the Rain

Sheik crouches on a wooden beam as rain falls around a darkened village. Purple smoke drifts through the scene, while the character’s red eyes and layered outfit stand out against the blue lighting.

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9. A Flight Over Hyrule

One of the most striking screenshots shows Link hanging beneath a giant bird as it flies above a turquoise lake. With steep cliffs, grassy hills, and a large tree on an island below, the image offers a stunning look at the reimagined landscape.

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10. Malon and Young Epona

Young Link stands alongside Malon and a young Epona at Lon Lon Ranch. The sunny scene shows off the ranch’s grassy paddocks and stone tower, with additional horses wandering in the background.

11. Riding Epona Across Hyrule Field

The final screenshot shows adult Link riding Epona across Hyrule Field beneath a bright blue sky. Flowers and grass cover the foreground, while distant hills, ruins, and rocky formations give us another gorgeous look at Hyrule.

Between the recent gameplay trailers and these new screenshots, Nintendo has given players plenty to look over ahead of launch. And if you’ve been waiting to return to Hyrule, these latest images make that wait a little harder.

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More than four decades after its arcade debut, this retro shooter is now available on modern consoles.

Stinger Arrives on Modern Consoles and PC

Stinger originally hit arcades all the way back in 1983, but the retro shooter is returning now for a modern console release. The original Arcade Archives version of the game arrive for Nintendo Switch and PS4 in the summer of 2025, but now the Arcade Archives 2 version is available for PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series consoles.

“Take control of the “STINGER WOLF” and head to the center of an enemy base where evil life forms roam. In an emergency, you can call on the friendly robot “BONGO” to automatically destroy the enemy.”

The Arcade Archives 2 version of the game costs $9.99 on all platforms. Players who already own the Nintendo Switch or PS4 version will also be able to upgrade to Nintendo Switch 2 or PS5 for just $2.99.

As always, the Arcade Archives version of the retro title aims to recreate the original experience, but also adds a handful of modern conveniences and quality-of-life upgrades.

Here’s a look at some of the key features that players can expect:

• In ORIGINAL MODE, you’ll find a variety of convenient features that make revisiting these classic titles even more enjoyable.
  • difficulty and display settings
  • button remapping
  • rapid-fire options
  • the ability to create multiple save files at any time
  • a rewind function to undo your last move
  • Some titles also offer special settings that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs
• 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.

The Arcade Archives has been consistently releasing new and updated titles each week throughout 2026. Retro gaming fans can expect more additions as the year continues.

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

The Arcade Archives 2 version of Stinger is available now Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

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Pokemon GO players are in for a very exciting week as a new event brings the latest debut and new Pokedex entry to the mobile game.

Minior Debuts in Pokemon GO

Today kicks off the first of a handful of special events in Pokemon GO that will see Minior Showers hitting the game and offering players the chance to catch different color versions of the Gen 7 Rock-/Flying-type.

For those who aren’t familiar with Minior, the Meteor Pokemon comes in seven different colors:

• Minior (Red Core)
• Minior (Orange Core)
• Minior (Yellow Core)
• Minior (Green Core)
• Minior (Blue Core)
• Minior (Indigo Core)
• Minior (Violet Core)

Minior will battle in its Meteor Form until its health is reduced to below 50%, when it will change its form and expose its core. While in Meteor Form, Minior will have higher Defense and lower Attack. While its core is exposed, Minior has higher Attack and lower Defense.

Initially, Minior will only be able to change forms when battling Team GO Rocket, team leaders, or in the GO Battle League.

Pokemon GO trainers might find one in its Meteor Form in the wild during the following meteor showers each year, and they’ll receive increased Stardust for catching Minior. During each of the meteor showers below, one of Minior’s different core colors will make its Pokémon GO debut!

• Orionids
  • October 19 at 5:00 p.m. to October 24 11:59 p.m. local time
• Leonids
  • November 14 at 5:00 p.m. to November 19 11:59 p.m. local time
• Geminids
  • December 11 at 5:00 p.m. to December 16 11:59 p.m. local time
  • One of Minior’s core colors will make its Pokémon GO debut in the Northern Hemisphere, and another in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Eta Aquariids
  • May 3 at 5:00 p.m. to May 8 11:59 p.m. local time
• Southern Delta Aquariids
  • July 28 at 5:00 p.m. to August 2 11:59 p.m. local time
• Perseids
  • August 10 at 5:00 p.m. to August 15 11:59 p.m. local time

That should be everything trainers need to know to prepare for the first meteor showers to kick off today. Pokemon GO trainers should be sure to act quickly and take advantage of this opportunity before the meteor showers conclude and the event ends on October 24.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Pokemon GO news and updates.

Pokemon GO is available now in most regions on mobile devices.

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Housemarque just dropped a huge free update for Saros that brings boss rush mode, New Game+, and a handful of additional game modifiers to all Saros owners.

Saros: Zenith Update Arrives October 19

Saros released earlier this year in April 2026 and delivered the highly-anticipated spiritual successor to Returnal. The game featured some similar mechanics, but a whole suite of new accessibility features and a unique system to make each run feel like it was worth the effort.

Saros players are pulled through the game by a unique mystery and narrative, but Housemarque is hoping to add some incentives to play through again even after the main story has been finished.

The Saros: Zenith update aims to add replayability for existing players who had already explored all of Carcosa, and make the game more accessible so even more people can discover the addictive, explosive, exhilarating bullet ballet gameplay that made Saros one of the highest rated action games of 2026.

One of the most unique additions is the Slow Game Speed mode. With this setting enabled, you can slow the game down to give yourself more time to react to hostile attack telegraphs, see the bullets as they fly towards you, and decide your response. The attacks remain the same, but you have a little more time to deal with them.

You have control over how much the game slows down, and can even choose if you want the setting to kick in automatically during combat, or if you want to manually toggle it on when things get hairy.

The new “Auto-fire” accessibility setting makes your weapon fire automatically when you are aiming at a hostile. We know that some players may find it difficult to hold a button down for extended periods of time, so we hope this will help. More broadly, it gives you one less button to worry about during combat, freeing up your brain cycles to hit that dash button at just the right time to avoid taking a hit. Importantly, however, this setting does not make reloading automatic. A perfect reload still requires a well-timed button press. Like our other features, this is designed to make the game more accessible, not remove opportunities for player skill expression.

Combined with the new Motion Sensor Aiming functionality and our existing button remapping settings, players now have many ways to customize how Saros controls.

Beyond these new accessibility features, the team has also greatly expanded the “Carcosan Modifier” system from Saros.

Using this system, players can apply various “Modifiers” to the world of Carcosa to tune the difficulty to their liking. Protection Modifiers alter the game in a way that makes it easier and more forgiving. Zenith brings 10 new Protection Modifiers, to give players having a difficult time even more ways of customizing their experience.

The New Game+ mode known as “Eclipse Layers” has also been introduced. After clearing Saros, mysterious new nodes will be added to the Armor Matrix back at Passage. These are the key to unlocking the gate to the next Eclipse Layer, a more intense version of the game with altered rules.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Saros and Housemarque news and updates.

Saros is available now exclusively on PS5.

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