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Acer is preparing to enter the increasingly crowded Windows gaming handheld market with its Predator Atlas 8, a device designed to compete with the likes of the ROG Xbox Ally X, MSI Claw, and Lenovo Legion Go. First unveiled at Computex 2026, the handheld is now appearing on US retailer Best Buy ahead of its expected November 1 launch. The listing reveals a starting price of $1,299.99 / £1,299.99 (around €1,499) for a configuration equipped with 24GB of LPDDR5X...

ASUS is expanding its premium ROG gaming monitor lineup with two new 25-inch OLED displays designed for competitive players. Alongside two other models in August after having announced the first-ever 25-inch 1080p OLED monitor in June, the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace are now listed as available through official retail channels, although some stores are still taking preorders. Both displays use LG's Tandem OLED panel technology and offer a 1920 × 1080 resolution, prioritizing...

Helldivers 2 celebrated its third annual Liberty Day on October 26, 2026, bringing special rewards, community activities, and new content to players. Celebrating Liberty Day 2186, Arrowhead Game Studios offered the AR-23L Liberator Legacy, a retro-inspired assault rifle from the First Galactic War. The weapon was distributed on October 26 to accounts active within the preceding 30 days, with the eligibility window now closed.  ...

Two different survival worlds are heading to PlayStation 5 in early 2027. Aloft and Conan Exiles Enhanced will give console players a choice between building a home among floating islands and returning to the harsh Exiled Lands with upgraded visuals and interface features.  Funcom announced the plans on October 27, 2026, but has not confirmed exact release dates for either game. Early 2027 is the only announced launch window. Aloft is set to arrive with its complete 1.0 experience, while Conan...

What will make players want to return to Doctor Doom’s castle after their first siege? With The Siege of Castle Doom, the upcoming DLC for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, Tribute Games is putting its faith in the choices players make along the way. Gameplay details revealed on October 26, 2026, offer a clearer picture: players will choose their route, develop each hero’s strengths and unlock more content for future attempts. All the while, Doom’s growing power puts pressure on the team...

Leaving the streets of Haddonfield behind, Michael Myers heads into the countryside just as the harvest celebrations begin. Among cornfields, old barns, and pumpkin patches, the peaceful surroundings of Tower Farm become a new hunting ground in Halloween: The Game. Released on October 27, 2026, Tower Farm Terror is the game’s first major post-launch content update, centered on a free map inspired by Halloween 5. Joining the new location are the Scythe weapon, which players can unlock through challenges, and...

Battlestate Games has released Patch 1.2.0.0 for Escape from Tarkov, introducing several major improvements to the hardcore extraction shooter. According to the official website, released on October 6, 2026, the update focuses on expanding PvE progression, improving AI behavior, and refining the overall gameplay experience. With new rewards, adjusted loot distribution, and quality-of-life improvements, the latest patch gives both experienced players and newcomers more reasons to return to Tarkov.  ...

Stygian: Outer Gods, the Lovecraftian survival-horror RPG by Misterial Games and Fulqrum Publishing, has left Early Access. The 1.0 release went live on October 26, 2026 on PC via Steam and GOG, after eighteen months in Early Access. Other than the improvements made to the game during that period, the developer studio has released the final version of the game with significant novelties, aiming to offer an unforgettable eerie experience for those willing to dive into this adventure. What is Stygian:...

Now is a great time to settle in at night and enjoy some scary games, and Fanatical’s latest bundle offers fantastic titles to expand your library at an affordable price. The latest Build Your Own Slayer Bundle features 18 games spanning survival horror, unsettling adventures, and bizarre supernatural encounters, including three titles making their bundle debut. The pricing is straightforward, with three tiers available depending on how many games you want to add to your Steam library. You can choose three...

Nvidia continues to deny that its GeForce RTX 5090 has been discontinued, but new information from its board partners suggests the flagship gaming GPU may be nearing the end of its production life. According to YouTube hardware creator Roman Hartung, better known as der8auer, manufacturers can no longer order the components needed to build new cards, and even the backorders previously used to navigate supply shortages are no longer an option. In his latest investigation, der8auer shared...

ASUS has introduced a themed version of its TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT, created in collaboration with AMD and Capcom to celebrate Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The special-edition graphics card combines the familiar RDNA 4 hardware with a samurai-inspired design, although ASUS has yet to announce pricing or a general release date. The card was first shown at Gamescom in August before making another appearance at Tokyo Game Show in September. Its blue-and-gold color scheme draws inspiration from...

With launch approaching, WDR Studios has shared more about the design choices behind Terrible Lizards. In an October 27 PlayStation Blog post, director John W. Gelardi explains how the team combines first-person platforming with desperate escapes from dinosaurs. Alongside the studio’s earlier development diaries, these insights offer a closer look at how movement, creatures, sound, and storytelling come together at Dalton’s Dinos. This roadside attraction serves as the starting point for the horror adventure, giving the developers a setting in...