It's been several months since Acer unveiled its Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld, but now we finally know that it's coming to the US, and how much it'll cost. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme variant - the more powerful of the two models announced in May - will be available exclusively at Best Buy on November 1st, priced at $1,299.99.

For that, the Atlas 8 provides Arc B390 graphics with 12 Xe3 GPU cores, paired with 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM. The 8-inch display runs at 120Hz, and the device comes equipped with dual-mode triggers, TMR joysticks, and the ability to be used for both handheld or docked setups. It runs Windows 11 and can be used with Xbox G …

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Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft is going to allow players to recreate every class and specialization combo from the beloved MMO at the tabletop and D&D Beyond is rolling out an exciting feature to help make those character sheets more manageable.

D&D Beyond Will SUpport D&D: World of WArcraft Character Creation

VICE had a chance to attend a special Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft deep dive recently and learn a lot of new details about the upcoming gameplay expansion. During the chat I took the opportunity to ask the team I took the opportunity to ask the team how well the new class customizations would be supported in the D&D Beyond VTT.

James Wyatt and Ben Petrisor took the time to talk through the approach to mapping each WoW class to a D&D class and subclass and explained the handful of features and spells that will need to be swamped out to support the changes.

Apparently, this won’t be an issue for D&D Beyond users and the VTT team play to fully support Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft character creation and character sheet management in the tool.

D&D Beyond’s product marketing manager shared that D&D Beyond will give players everything they need to quickly recreate their WoW character or craft a brand-new Azeroth character.

The visual quickbuilder will allow players to make a level 1 D&D: WoW character with just a couple of clicks. Additionally, players can explore 40 pre-build WoW character options if they would like to jump into an adventure right away.

More details about the addition of the D&D: World of Warcraft classes making their way into the D&D Beyond Quickbuilder tool will hopefully arrive in the coming weeks as the book’s launch approaches.

Many tabletop gaming fans may still prefer to manage their character sheet with pencil and paper, but the D&D Beyond character sheet tool does provide a convenient alternative, especially for gamers who might be playing remotely and using the Maps tool anyway.

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

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

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Helldivers 2 players can celebrate Liberty Day in-game today and claim a special reward to commemorate the occasion.

Helldivers 2 Liberty Day Rifle Reward Details

Helldivers 2 launched all the way back in February 2024, but the game is still going strong thanks to frequent updates and exciting in-game activities. This week delivers the annual Liberty Day celebration and a handful of minigames for players to enjoy as they check in for the occasion.

“Long ago, before the formation of the Democratic Council, humanity lived in utter undemocratic chaos. Citizens of Super Earth had no reliable sources of truth. People believed anything, everything, with erratic voting records influenced by information, misinformation, and disinformation. Society was crumbling, descending into total democratic anarchy. We needed leadership and action to unite our beliefs, our votes, and our views.”

Every October 26, the Helldivers community comes together to celebrate all the wonderful things Managed Democracy has given them. Part of that celebration luckily involves a nice reward for players.

“For Liberty Day 2186, we have some new celebration items especially for our Helldivers: aboard your Super Destroyers this year, we have drafted new regulations regarding holiday ship adornments for October 26. Now, for 24 hours on our special day, you will see banners, rugs, party supplies, and other fun decorations aboard your ship.”

Liberty Day Gift:

• The AR-23L Liberator Legacy
  • This classic modeled after weapons used in the First Galactic War will bring a retro flair to modern loadouts.
  • The AR-23L Liberator Legacy will be rewarded at the conclusion of the Liberty Day celebrations. Be sure to log in and participate in the celebrations to claim your gift.

Liberty Day Minigames:

• Minidivers. Work together in the chat to send emoji stratagem codes and stop the waves of enemies.
• Adopt-a-SEAF. Receive your very own blueberry to care for and send on missions. Meet your new friend on the frontlines.
• Oath of Enlistment. Do your part and receive a copy of your oath to keep.
• Raise the Flag. Salute in the chat and raise the flag together.

Note that some of the minigames are only available to members of the official Helldivers 2 Discord server.

That should be just about everything players need to know to prepare to hop into the event, check out some minigames, and claim their Liberty Day reward.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Helldivers 2 news and updates.

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

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The new Fortnite season is almost here, and Treasure Hunters is bringing a pirate-themed adventure to the battle royale. From its expected launch times to the confirmed One Piece collab, here is when the next Fortnite season starts and what players can expect.

When Is the Next Fortnite Season?

The next Fortnite season, Treasure Hunters, starts on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Epic Games revealed the new mini-season with a teaser trailer showing a treasure map and its November 1 release date.

With Chapter 7 Season 4 ending on October 31, players only have a few days left to finish their Override Battle Pass. If you still have rewards to unlock, now is the time to get those last matches in before the season changes.

According to dataminers, downtime is expected to begin on November 1 at around 1 AM PT, with Treasure Hunters expected to launch at around 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET. Here is when the new Fortnite season is expected to go live in major regions, based on that reported 4 AM PT launch:

Fortnite Mini Season Release Times

Region	Expected Start Time	Date
US Pacific (PST)	4:00 AM	November 1
US Eastern (EST)	7:00 AM	November 1
Brazil (BRT)	9:00 AM	November 1
United Kingdom (GMT)	12:00 PM	November 1
Central Europe (CET)	1:00 PM	November 1
South Africa (SAST)	2:00 PM	November 1
United Arab Emirates (GST)	4:00 PM	November 1
India (IST)	5:30 PM	November 1
Singapore (SGT)	8:00 PM	November 1
Japan (JST)	9:00 PM	November 1
Australia — Sydney (AEDT)	11:00 PM	November 1
New Zealand (NZDT)	1:00 AM	November 2

Note: Epic Games has not confirmed the exact server reopening time, so these estimates could change. The table accounts for US daylight saving time ending on November 1. As always, players will need to wait for maintenance to finish before jumping into the new season.

When Is One Piece Coming to Fortnite?

The One Piece Fortnite release date is expected to arrive as part of Treasure Hunters, which starts November 1. Epic Games officially confirmed the crossover with a teaser trailer featuring the Going Merry flying through the clouds, teasing a new Battle Bus based on the Straw Hat Pirates’ iconic ship.

However, it is still unclear whether the One Piece Fortnite skins will actually be available on November 1. While the crossover is part of the upcoming mini-season, the outfits could be released later. Epic has not announced an exact Item Shop release date for them yet.

So, while One Piece fans have plenty to look forward to when Treasure Hunters begins, we will have to wait for more details to find out when its characters become playable.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters Pirate Crews Explained

The new Fortnite mini-season will have a pirate theme, with various crews joining the treasure hunt. That includes a mix of Fortnite characters, musicians, and crossover characters.

Here are the pirate crews revealed or teased so far:

• Jones & Hope’s Crew
• A$AP Rocky’s Crew
• Straw Hat Pirates (One Piece)
• Hatsune Miku & Kasane Teto’s Crew
• Lil Uzi Vert’s Crew
• A mysterious crew that has not been revealed yet

We are still waiting to find out exactly how these factions will work in matches. However, between the Straw Hat Pirates and the other crews joining the hunt, Treasure Hunters is already shaping up to be a pretty packed mini-season.

Is chapter 7 the last chapter of Fortnite?

No, Chapter 7 is not the last chapter of Fortnite. Despite online speculation, we are getting a Fortnite Chapter 8 Season 1 release date in December 2026. However, after Chapter 7 Season 4 ends on October 31, we will first transition into a Fortnite mini season called Treasure Hunters which will last around 30 days.

Fortnite Treasure Hunters will feature a new map, and will be anime and pirate-themed. So those waiting for the next major Fortnite Chapter will have to wait for the mini season to conclude first.

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Xbox players have 50 game releases to look forward to this week, including a handful of new Game Pass additions. From Mouthwashing to The Wolf Among Us Remastered, here is the full list of games arriving from October 26 through October 30, 2026.

xbox fifty new games release This week

Over fifty new Xbox games are releasing across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC according to Xbox Wire starting October 26. However, the lineup also includes remasters, ports, and expanded editions, so some of these games may already look familiar to some players.

For your convenience, here is the full list of fifty new Xbox games organized by release date. Game Pass additions are marked in bold.

Monday, October 26

Game
Ayasa: Shadows of Silence
PAO PAO (Game Preview)
Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) — Game Pass

Tuesday, October 27

Game
Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Services
Bloom Busters
Cozy Radiation Cleaner
Dog Man: Bark in Action
Farming Simulator 25: Beans & Alpacas Edition
Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy
Sneaky Purr
The Séance of Blake Manor — Game Pass
Treasure Tiger

Wednesday, October 28

Game
Fall Adventure
Fallen City Brawl
Gennady
House Builder 2
Karate Survivor
The Last Case
Platypus Steps
Primal Planet
SULFUR

Thursday, October 29

Game
Beyond The Evil
Candy Shop Simulator
The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem
Choice of Life: Floors
Choice of Life: Samosbor
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos
Curse of Resthaven
HELLBOUND INC
Hunting Simulator 3
HYPERVIOLENT
Joe & Mac Retro Collection
Love: Fall in Death
Mouthwashing
My Life: Zoo Vet
Planted!
Terrible Lizards — Game Pass
The Transference
Train Yard Builder
The Wolf Among Us Remastered
The Zibbo Show

Friday, October 30

Game
The Abjuration Stand
Cat Pipes: More Meow
Corner Shop: NightShift
Ex-Master, Zombie
Love Love Mystery Club
The Night of the Exorcism
Pinballoid Crush
Queen’s Domain
Space Rock Breaker

Which New Xbox Games Are Coming to Game Pass?

To be clear, all 50 releases are not coming to Xbox Game Pass. Three games from the weekly lineup are listed as subscription additions: Scramble Knights Online on October 26, The Séance of Blake Manor on October 27, and Terrible Lizards on October 29.

If you want something spooky ahead of Halloween, The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, while Terrible Lizards takes players to a dinosaur attraction where the staff have disappeared. For something a little different, Scramble Knights Online features cooperative adventures and Zelda-inspired quests.

On a personal note, I can’t recommend Mouthwashing and The Wolf Among Us enough. Both are some of the best narrative games I’ve played in years and are definitely worth checking out when they release on Xbox this week.

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Dataminers have revealed the next 24 Pokémon reportedly coming to Pokémon Pokopia. According to a recent leak, the cozy Switch 2 title will be getting a handful of new characters for players to add to their islands in future DLC.

24 New Pokémon Coming to Pokémon Pokopia DLC

A recent Pokémon Pokopia datamine has revealed 24 new Pokémon reportedly being added to the game. According to a leak that surfaced on X, upcoming DLC will be adding fan favorites such as Gen 1’s Butterfree and the Alcremie line from Pokémon Sword and Shield.

According to dataminers, the upcoming Pokémon will be a part of future Pokémon Pokopia DLC. However, they haven’t stated which part of the Pokopia expansion pass will include the new batch of characters.

Pokémon Pokopia Datamine

The following Pokémon are coming in the DLC

#10: Caterpie
#11: Metapod
#12: Butterfree
#84: Doduo
#85: Dodrio
#209: Snubbull
#210: Granbull
#225: Delibird
#300: Skitty
#301: Delcatty
#387: Turtwig
#388: Grotle
#389: Torterra
#488: Cresselia
#548:…

— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) October 25, 2026

For your convenience, here is the full list of new rumored Pokémon reportedly being added to Pokémon Pokopia in future DLC:

Pokémon	Generation
#10: Caterpie	Gen 1
#11: Metapod	Gen 1
#12: Butterfree	Gen 1
#84: Doduo	Gen 1
#85: Dodrio	Gen 1
#209: Snubbull	Gen 2
#210: Granbull	Gen 2
#225: Delibird	Gen 2
#300: Skitty	Gen 3
#301: Delcatty	Gen 3
#387: Turtwig	Gen 4
#388: Grotle	Gen 4
#389: Torterra	Gen 4
#488: Cresselia	Gen 4
#548: Petilil	Gen 5
#549: Lilligant	Gen 5
#653: Fennekin	Gen 6
#654: Braixen	Gen 6
#655: Delphox	Gen 6
#684: Swirlix	Gen 6
#685: Slurpuff	Gen 6
#868: Milcery	Gen 8
#869: Alcremie	Gen 8
#1011: Dipplin	Gen 9

When Are the New Pokémon Coming to Pokémon Pokopia?

To be clear, none of the above Pokémon have been officially confirmed as coming to Pokémon Pokopia by Game Freak. While dataminers have uncovered the list, we still need an official announcement to confirm when these characters will arrive.

That said, the new Pokémon could be featured in the “Accessories & More Pokémon” DLC, which has a “late 2026” release window. However, there is also Pokopia DLC scheduled for 2027. So the Pokémon on the leaked list could be coming to the game very soon or sometime next year.

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The Crkd Nitro Deck was a saving grace for the original Nintendo Switch. The slide-on $59.99 accessory brought Hall effect sticks to drift-plagued consoles - no need to open up your Joy-Con for a complicated repair. The Nitro Deck 2, made for both the original Switch and the larger Switch 2, continues the tradition of having better sticks than what Nintendo puts in even the newest Joy-Con (though these aren't Hall effect or TMR). But it doesn't feel as essential, and there's one thing I really can't stand about it.

It's too difficult to use the Nitro Deck 2's ABXY face buttons without the right stick getting in the way. The stick-to-button …

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Grand Theft Auto 6 hasn’t dropped yet and the cast is likely still under very strict NDAs, but the suspected Lucia voice actress just treated fans to a suprise Instagram live chat.

Lucia’s actress in GTA 6, Manni Perez went live for the first time on Instagram.

She couldn’t properly acknowledge her role due to the NDA, but she seems just as excited as everyone else with the launch approaching. pic.twitter.com/YAPd1Y4Pwd

— GTA 6 Countdown (@GTAVI_Countdown) October 24, 2026

The team at Rockstar Games is doing its best to keep Grand Theft Auto 6 details a secret until the game arrives in mid-November. In addition to fighting back against leaks, that also includes some serious NDAs for the game’s cast.

Although the main cast members can’t open talk about the project quite yet, there are plenty of rumors about who is included. Manni Perez is rumored to play one of the game’s two main characters, Lucia, and the voice actress expanded her social media prescence this weekend with a surprise Instagram Live to connect with new fans.

The Live quickly accumulated more than 2,000 live viewers as Perez stood in her kitchen with her dog and chatted about her lifestyle, not being a millionaire, and how much she loves to cook.

As expected, tons of questions lit up the chat asking her about GTA 6, but Perez expertly dodged all of them and kept the conversation casual and did not talk about any of her current or past acting gigs.

Perez also explained that she’s not a fan of social media, but it is required for her job. Her Instagram is not very active and only includes a small handful of posts.

Fans should keep in mind that although there have been lots of clues, Perez still has not confirmed that she is actually playing Lucia and Rockstar also has not confirmed the rumors. For now, it seems like gamers will need to wait a few more weeks until GTA 6 actually arrives to learn more about the final casting choices for the core and supporting cast.

Grand Theft Auto 6 dropped a “launch trailer” about a month out from the game’s release date, so it will be interesting to see if there is another big marketing push with new assets over the next few weeks or if Rockstar Games is just going to ride the current hype out to keep everything else a mystery.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Grand Theft Auto 6 news and updates as the game’s release date approaches.

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. A PC release date has not been confirmed yet.

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With a tactile dongle for on-the-fly customization and a metal chassis, the Wallhack M-001 is the most fun I've had reviewing a gaming mouse in a long time.

Happy Fallout Day! Although the in-game event won’t happen for another fifty-one years, players can celebrate the classic video game franchise now. With eleven games to choose from, from five mainline games to three mobile games, the Fallout franchise has plenty of material to dive into. 

What is Fallout Day?

In the world of Fallout, October 23 marks the date in 2077 when the Great War began, an event that set off the nuclear apocalypse and drove civilization, the luckier side, into Vault-Tec bunkers. 

Bethesda celebrates Fallout Day every year with in-game events, rewards, discounts, and more. This year, the event began early on October 19, ran all week, and culminated in celebrations on the 23. First, an official X account for Fallout 76, the franchise’s online multiplayer offering, focused on special Fallout Day events for that game. A highlight this year was a sneak peek at the upcoming World Pets update, which lets players have furry friends that stick with them beyond their home base. 

In the online Atomic shop, players could pick up different items all week, including a Classic Performance Shed and a Sippin’ Station. The Atomic Shop also offered a free axolotl plushie this week. There were other free rewards available for players logging into Fallout 76 every day, like a new outfit that can be claimed through November 1. 

Fallout Day 2026 Is Here, and Bethesda Has Some Surprises for Fans

The first Fallout game takes place almost 100 years after the Great War, following a player-controlled Vault Dweller. The Vault Dweller must leave the safety of their vault to save everyone else inside after the water-pumping machinery breaks down. Leaving the vault for the first time, the Vault Dweller encounters both human and mutated, discovering a leader called the Master. The Vault Dweller can choose to fight the Master or join him, the latter leading to devastating consequences for the citizens of their vault. 

Next came Fallout 2, a direct sequel which followed a descendant of the original Vault Dweller. Set about eight years after Vault Dweller’s adventures, the story follows their grandchild, who is tasked with tracking down the Garden of Eden Creation Kit (or G.E.C.K.), a device capable of creating a thriving community. The character is saddled with the “no pressure” nickname of “the Chosen One” and given the Vault Dweller’s old jumpsuit, a spear, and other supplies to sustain them on their journey. 

Fallout 3 transitioned to an open-world format and moved the action from the West Coast to the area around Washington, D.C., a location in the game known as the “Capital Wasteland”. Players take control of the Lone Wanderer, who tracks down their father after he disappears from their community vault. 

Fallout 4 came next in 2018 and was set in the ruins of Boston. This game centered on the Sole Survivor, who emerged from cryogenic sleep just in time to witness the murder of their spouse and the kidnapping of their child, Shaun. Accompanied by Dogmeat, a German shepherd, the Sole Survivor searches for Shaun and faces a significant decision when they find him. Fallout 76 came next, an online multiplayer game which also serves as a prequel to the rest of the series. Players are initially tasked with securing nuclear silos in the Appalachia region, though later expansions added more missions. 

The Fallout games are available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, with mobile entries on Nintendo Switch. 

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Just days before Phantom Blade Zero launches, a new launch trailer has been revealed, offering fans a preview that runs over three minutes long. That’s not all the information Phantom Blade fans learned recently, with an update on upcoming editions coming next year. 

‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Confirms Physical Release Alongside Stunning New Launch Trailer

The new launch trailer highlights the game’s beautiful graphics, showcasing the environment and character models, all of which look absolutely stunning. It also highlights gameplay, including fight sequences. Close-up shots show off long, luxurious hair, gleaming eyes, and skin that looks real enough to touch. Phantom Blade Zero looks like a gorgeous game, and fortunately, players don’t have much longer to wait. 

The game will be released digitally on October 29, coming to PlayStation and Steam. For those who still prefer physical media, though, there will be an option for that, too. Along with the launch trailer, the developer revealed that physical discs of Phantom Blade Zero will be released next year. Three editions will be available, including Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate editions. The Ultimate disc includes a collectible steel case. 

‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Reveals 3 Physical Editions Coming in 2027

Although the release date for physical editions isn’t specific beyond 2027, it’s still positive news for players who don’t want to rely on digital releases. The announcement graphic included photos of the game discs, which means this will be a product people can actually get their hands on, not just a code in the box. 

Phantom Blade Zero centers on Soul, an assassin who uses a wide range of weapons for his work, from traditional swords and the titular phantom blades to axes, hammers, and even larger weapons like cannons. In fact, he has over 30 primary weapons, and He can obtain over 20 Phantom Edges from enemies he defeats in battle. Phantom Edges provide him with specialized attacks. 

Due to a serious wound to his heart, Soul only has a limited amount of time to live, so his mission to get to the heart of a crucial conspiracy is under a ticking clock. With combat inspired by real martial arts, Phantom Blade Zero draws players into a world rich in history and supernatural elements. 

Part of the Phantom Blade series, which was initially known as the Rainblood series before being renamed, Phantom Blade Zero is a reboot that follows Rainblood: Town of Death and Rainblood Chronicles: Mirage. Next came two mobile games under the Phantom Blade name. This upcoming game is a standalone story that takes the original lore and gives it a new spin. 

Ahead of its release, players can pre-order the game on both PlayStation and Steam. 

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A new open-world survival game is now available on Steam, offering a vast environment and thrilling dangers, including human and other enemies. The Dead We Knew puts players in a fight to survive, whether alone or with friends online. The game entered early access on October 22 after being wishlisted by over 350,000 players on the platform. 

‘The Dead We Knew’ explores a post-apocalyptic, fog-shrouded world 

In The Dead We Knew, the focus is survival, but it’s more than just foraging and crafting, though that is certainly part of the game. Players need to build their own shelter from supplies they can forage in the surrounding environment, starting with a tent, before moving to a simple cabin. From there, shelters can grow into bigger, more secure bases, a crucial part of staying alive in The Dead We Knew. Especially when the fog rolls in. 

The day progresses on a 24-hour schedule and includes weather like rainfall and heavy fog. When visibility drops, survival gets even harder, not just because players might lose their way. The Dead We Knew includes not only human enemies and the perils of surviving in the wild, but also the undead. Zombies become more prevalent and violent when weather reduces visibility, especially at night or in fog. 

Between figuring out shelter and fighting off zombies, players also need to worry about food. They can forage for supplies in abandoned houses or make use of wild plants. They can also grow their own crops, such as tomatoes, and use those ingredients to make their own meals. Hunting is also an option when players are exploring forest areas. And when it comes to exploration, players aren’t limited to land. They can also swim and use boats to reach different areas of the map. 

It’s unclear how long The Dead We Knew will be in early access, though a note from the developers on the Steam page estimates about a year. The same note also says the developers are eager for audience feedback, as they want players to shape the game with their opinions. 

Early Steam reviews point to gameplay issues, including difficulty looting or engaging in combat with zombies. Hopefully, they’ll iron these issues out soon so players can dive into the fog-shrouded, zombie-filled world of The Dead We Knew with friends. 

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Xbox's first chief operating officer (COO) is leaving after the new role was created just a few months ago. Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today, according to an internal Xbox memo seen by The Verge. Chiang has been at Microsoft for 21 years, serving as the head of Minecraft before being promoted to Xbox chief operating officer in July.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Chiang's departure in a surprisingly short memo today. "Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today. I'm grateful for her years of service and wish her well," said Sharma. As Chiang is departing today, her immediate responsibilities are being split up between other Xbox leaders …

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Dispatch released almost exactly a year ago and the hit 2025 game is celebrating its anniversary in a big way with new modes and a brand-new way to play.

Dispatch Arrives on Mobile December 9, 2026

Dispatch was a breakout hit in 2025 and managed to bring in a ton of awards thanks to its incredible voice acting and compelling narrative. There were some critics of the actual gameplay, but the strength of the narrative seemed to be enough to make it a fan-favorite.

Now, the team behind Dispatch is announcing a brand-new way to play the game. Dispatch comes to iOS and Android December 9, with support for Google Play Games on PC.

Additionally, the first four episodes are free. That means you can play the entire opening half of the story, and then the choice is yours: keep going, or leave the team hanging. Here are the key details from the announcement:

• Release date: December 9, 2026
• Platforms: iOS, Android, and Google Play Games on PC.
• Price: The first four episodes are free. Unlock the full game for $19.99 USD (prices will vary by region).
• What’s Included: The base game, rebuilt for touch and vertical play.
• Regions: All regions where PC and console are sold except China and Japan.
• Where: Pre-register on Google Play and pre-order on the App Store coming soon.

The anniversary celebration also included the announcement of Commentary and Story Modes. Deluxe Edition DLC owners get the two new behind-the-scenes playable game modes, free.

Commentary Mode – Over 16 hours of commentary across every episode, with two tracks to choose from in the Settings: Cast or Crew. Different choices unlock different commentary, so your playthrough could share new insights every time you play it. You’ll hear from Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and more of the cast, plus the people who wrote, directed, and designed the game.

Storyboard Mode – lay all of Dispatch the way it was first drawn. Every episode, start to finish, as the original storyboard animatics, so you can see how the scenes and characters were designed before a single frame was animated.

Lots of PC and console gamers have already played through Dispatch at this point, but it should be very interesting to see if this release helps bring the title in front of a wider audience.

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

Dispatch is available now on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series consoles. Dispatch releases on mobile December 9, 2026.

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World of Warcraft players have speculated about the idea of multiclassing in the MMORPG for years, but the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons gameplay expansion will be their first official chance to try it out.

Multiclassing in Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft Adventures

World of Warcraft has introduced additional class options over the MMO’s 20+ years of service, but it has yet to allow players to multiclass. Luckily, multiclassing is a feature built right into the Dungeons and Dragons core rulebook, so WoW players can live out those mutliclass fantasies at the tabletop when the gameplay expansion arrives.

Multiclassing allows D&D players to gain levels in multiple classes. With this rule, you have the option of gaining a level in a new class whenever you advance in level instead of gaining a level in your current class. Doing so lets you mix the abilities of those classes to realize a character concept that might not be reflected in a single class.

The most important rule to note about multiclassing is that players need to consult their DM for approval before going down this path. Different DMs may have different feelings about the multiclass rules, especially in a D&D adventure if they are trying to run a story that more closely aligns with the MMO’s existing rules.

For players who have permission to multiclass, there are tons of great combinations to experiment with. A few options to call out with be:

• Subtlety Rogue + Arms Warrior – The Rogue excels in utility, subterfuge, and landing deadly strikes in combat. The Warrior class brings powerful features like Action Surge and Second Wind into the Rogue’s repertoire. If your cover gets blown, you’ll be comforted knowing—and your enemies will be dismayed to discover—that you’re a formidable martial threat in your own right.
• Augmentation Evoker + Retribution Paladin – The Augmentation Evoker / Retribution Paladin can kick off combat with a Quickened control spell to debilitate a group of enemies or a buff spell to enhance their own power beforehand.
• Marksmanship Hunter + Assassination Rogue – The Marksmanship Hunter is a highly skilled archer, experienced at felling massive monsters and gangs of bandits alike. The Assassination Rogue stays unseen, strikes first and with deadly precision, and then disappears into the night. With these powers combined, a hidden Hunter firing off an arrow boosted by the Colossus Slayer feature while applying the Rogue’s Cunning Strikes and Sneak Attack poses an incredibly deadly threat.
• Shadow Priest + Affliction Warlock – Shamans and Warriors alike must choose whether to prioritize dealing damage to the enemy or taking damage on behalf of allies. If both the Shaman and the Warrior can act as the party bulwark, consider what one champion could do if they learned to master both of these practices.

As more play groups dive into this gameplay expansion in November, it will be very exciting to see what other combinations players come up with.

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 services. Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft releases on November 17, 2026.

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The FNAF Fortnite Power Hour takes place on October 24, with players starting each match as an Animatronic and everyone getting Finger Guns. Here are both Power Hour start times, all featured Sprites and variants, and the bonuses available during the event.

What Time Does the FNAF Fortnite Power Hour Start?

The first FNAF Fortnite Power Hour starts at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on Saturday, October 24, 2026. If you can’t make the first session, don’t stress out too much. A second round begins later that evening at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.

Both sessions last two hours, giving players four hours total to hunt for the featured Sprites. Depending on where you live, some or all of the event will take place on Sunday, October 25 instead.

To make this easier to track, here is the Fortnite Power Hour schedule for October 24:

Fortnite Power Hour #1 (October 24)

Region	Date	Time
PT (West Coast US)	October 24	11:00 AM–1:00 PM
ET (East Coast US)	October 24	2:00 PM–4:00 PM
UTC	October 24	6:00 PM–8:00 PM
UK (BST)	October 24	7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Europe (CEST)	October 24	8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Brazil (BRT)	October 24	3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Japan (JST)	October 25	3:00 AM–5:00 AM
South Korea (KST)	October 25	3:00 AM–5:00 AM
Australia (Sydney/Melbourne, AEDT)	October 25	5:00 AM–7:00 AM
New Zealand (NZDT)	October 25	7:00 AM–9:00 AM

Fortnite Power Hour #2 (October 24)

Region	Date	Time
PT (West Coast US)	October 24	6:00 PM–8:00 PM
ET (East Coast US)	October 24	9:00 PM–11:00 PM
UTC	October 25	1:00 AM–3:00 AM
UK (GMT)	October 25	1:00 AM–3:00 AM
Europe (CET)	October 25	2:00 AM–4:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)	October 24–25	10:00 PM–12:00 AM
Japan (JST)	October 25	10:00 AM–12:00 PM
South Korea (KST)	October 25	10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Australia (Sydney/Melbourne, AEDT)	October 25	12:00 PM–2:00 PM
New Zealand (NZDT)	October 25	2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Note: UK and European players should note that clocks go back on October 25. The second session begins just as the clocks change, so the table uses GMT and CET for that round.

All Featured Sprites in the FNAF Fortnite Power Hour

All five Design-A-Sprite winners will appear more frequently during the October 24 Fortnite Power Hours. This also includes all five variants for each Sprite, making this a good opportunity to fill in any gaps in your collection.

Here are the five featured Sprites:

• X-Ray Sprite
• Onigiri Sprite
• Pond Sprite
• Honey Sprite
• Dumpster Dive Sprite

With five base Sprites and 25 variants included, there are 30 featured Sprites to look out for during both Power Hour sessions on October 24.

All Featured Sprite Variants

If you already have the original Design-A-Sprite winners, their variants will also have boosted appearances. Here is the full list:

Featured Sprite	Boosted Variants
X-Ray Sprite	Gold X-Ray Sprite Cheatmaster X-Ray Sprite Loot Hacker X-Ray Sprite Bounty Hunter X-Ray Sprite Trick or Treat X-Ray Sprite
Onigiri Sprite	Gold Onigiri Sprite Cheatmaster Onigiri Sprite Loot Hacker Onigiri Sprite Bounty Hunter Onigiri Sprite Trick or Treat Onigiri Sprite
Pond Sprite	Gold Pond Sprite Cheatmaster Pond Sprite Loot Hacker Pond Sprite Bounty Hunter Pond Sprite Trick or Treat Pond Sprite
Honey Sprite	Gold Honey Sprite Cheatmaster Honey Sprite Loot Hacker Honey Sprite Bounty Hunter Honey Sprite Trick or Treat Honey Sprite
Dumpster Dive Sprite	Gold Dumpster Dive Sprite Cheatmaster Dumpster Dive Sprite Loot Hacker Dumpster Dive Sprite Bounty Hunter Dumpster Dive Sprite Trick or Treat Dumpster Dive Sprite

Honey recently arrived in the October 15 update, so this is a particularly good time to track down the new Sprite and its variants. However, all five contest winners are getting boosted appearances, giving you plenty to hunt for across both rounds.

All FNAF Fortnite Power Hour Bonuses

Players will start each FNAF Fortnite Power Hour match as an Animatronic, and everyone will have Finger Guns. Alongside the Five Nights at Freddy’s theme, Chests will also have a chance to drop useful items while you search for Sprites.

Here is everything featured during the October 24 Power Hours:

• Start as a FNAF Animatronic: Everyone begins each match as an Animatronic.
• Finger Guns: Everyone gets Finger Guns.
• Boosted Design-A-Sprite appearances: X-Ray, Onigiri, Pond, Honey, and Dumpster Dive appear more often, including all five variants for each.
• 1-Up Tokens: May drop from Chests.
• Portable Extractors: May also drop from Chests.

You don’t need to attend both Power Hour sessions, but the evening round gives you another chance to find any featured Sprites you missed earlier. With all five Design-A-Sprite winners and their variants appearing more often, this is a good opportunity to work on your collection before Fortnitemares ends.

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Magic: The Gathering’s next big release is right around the corner and players can now get all the details they need about the upcoming prerelease events, set size, and what is inside each Prerelease Pack.

Everything To know About The Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Launch

Reality Fracture has been out in the wild for a while now, which means it is time for Magic: The Gathering players to begin looking forward to the next major set release. The next set returns to the Universes Beyond line and moves from the Magic Multiverse story to the world of Star Trek.

Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek’s prerelease events will take place between November 6 and November 12. The set will arrive on Magic Arena November 10 and will celebrate its global tabletop launch November 13.

In terms of legality, Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek (TRK) is legal in all formats.

Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Commander (TRC) and stardates cards (SDS) are legal in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage, and individual cards are also legal where already available in other formats.

Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Play Boosters contain cards from TRK and SDS. These cards are playable in Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Draft and Sealed when opened from Play Boosters.

The main set of Magic: The Gathering| Star Trek includes 81 common, 110 uncommon, 80 rare, and 25 mythic rare cards. There are also 10 common dual lands and 10 default frame basic lands.

Each Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Prerelease Pack includes the following:

• 6 Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Play Boosters
• 1 Traditional foil rare or mythic rare card
• 1 Deck box
• 1 Spindown die

Prerelease packs are designed to be used in Sealed limited event tournaments, but players can also open them and just crack a few packs ahead of the set’s official street date.

That should give Star Trek and Magic: The Gathering fans just about everything they need to know to prepare for the upcoming prerelease window.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news as the Star Trek set’s release date approaches.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering – Star Trek set releases November 13, 2026.

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The Beetlejuice Fortnite skin has been revealed by dataminers, giving us our first look at the Fortnitemares 2026 collab. Here is when the Beetlejuice cosmetics go live in every major region, everything included in the bundle, and potential pricing.

Beetlejuice Fortnite Skin Revealed – First Look

Dataminers have fully revealed the Beetlejuice Fortnite skin ahead of its Item Shop release. If you’ve been waiting for the iconic Tim Burton character to join the battle royale, we finally have a preview of what he looks like in-game.

However, the new outfit isn’t the only thing that has been revealed. Dataminers also uncovered the full Beetlejuice Fortnite bundle and all the cosmetics included, from the Six-Stringed Sandworm to the Day-O emote.

For a closer look, we’ve included an HD image below so you can see what the Beetlejuice skin looks like before you purchase it:

Beetlejuice Outfit

when is beetlejuice coming to fortnite?

The Beetlejuice Fortnite skin release date is today, Friday, October 23, 2026. The much-anticipated Fortnitemares 2026 collab will be available through the in-game Item Shop starting at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.

However, depending on your time zone, the Beetlejuice Fortnite skin will arrive on October 24 instead. To make it easier to track, here is when the crossover goes live across different regions:

Beetlejuice Fortnite Release Times

Region / Time Zone	Release Time	Date
Pacific Time (PT)	5:00 PM	October 23
Eastern Time (ET)	8:00 PM	October 23
UTC	12:00 AM	October 24
United Kingdom (BST)	1:00 AM	October 24
Central Europe (CEST)	2:00 AM	October 24
India (IST)	5:30 AM	October 24
Japan (JST)	9:00 AM	October 24
Australia — Sydney (AEDT)	11:00 AM	October 24
New Zealand (NZDT)	1:00 PM	October 24

Beetlejuice Fortnite Bundle and Cosmetic Prices

Dataminers have also revealed the full Beetlejuice Fortnite bundle, including the outfit and its matching cosmetics. Alongside the character skin, the collection features Back Blings, Pickaxes, and a weapon wrap.

However, two of the more notable items in the bundle are new Beetlejuice emotes. One features the iconic “Day-O” dance scene from the 1988 Tim Burton film. The other allows players to surf on top of a giant Sandworm, and it can even be used as a traversal walk in the game.

Here is the full cosmetic list and their potential pricing:

Cosmetic	Item Type	Expected Price
Beetlejuice	Outfit	1,600 V-Bucks
Six-Stringed Sandworm	Back Bling / Pickaxe	800 V-Bucks
Beetlejuice’s Marquee	Back Bling	500 V-Bucks
Marquee Smasher	Pickaxe	800 V-Bucks
Beetlejuice Spirals	Wrap	500 V-Bucks
Day-O	Emote	500 V-Bucks
Sandworm Surfer	Emote	500 V-Bucks

The final Beetlejuice Fortnite bundle price will not be confirmed until it hits the item shop later tonight. The above table is an estimate based on recent Fortnitemares 2026 bundles, such as the Nightmare on Elm Street Freddy Kreuger collab.

Players may also be able to purchase cosmetics separately if they only want the Beetlejuice outfit or a specific item. We’ll update this guide with the confirmed bundle price and purchase options once the crossover goes live.

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Retro video games are everywhere lately - especially in places where they aren't supposed to be. Halo in a web browser, Wind Waker on the iPhone, Super Smash Bros. in mixed reality. Over the past month or so, these kinds of unexpected projects have gone viral with incredible frequency thanks to new AI tools, as hobbyists take apart games and then rebuild them for new platforms. But while AI has supercharged the pace of these ports, it's also tearing apart tight-knit communities dedicated to preserving games.

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