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Let It Die: Inferno gets free PC demo starting October 13
During October’s Steam Next Fest, GungHo Online Entertainment will release a free demo of Let It Die: Inferno. Available from October 13 through October 21, the demo lets PC players sample the game’s hack-and-slash PvEvP action ahead of the full launch. The title intentionally evokes Grasshopper Manufacture’s Let It Die — Inferno is its sequel....
IO Interactive Explains Why 007: First Light Doesn’t Copy the Movies
In 007: First Light, players will discover James Bond’s origin and see how he earned his 00 designation and status as an operative. Creative Director Hakan Abrak said in an interview that IO Interactive avoided working with an already fully defined character and therefore “would never make a film adaptation.” “We’re not interested in spending...
Xbox’s Silent Hill f Ad Reminded Players They Don’t Own Their Games
Microsoft has rolled out an unusual Silent Hill f advertisement — promoting the game while explicitly reminding players that they are buying a license, not ownership of the title itself. The question of digital ownership has returned to the spotlight. Experts have long pointed out that purchasing digital editions grants users a right to use...
Players Who Skip Cutscenes Will Get a 30-Minute “Lesson” from the Developers of Baby Steps
Independent designer Bennett Foddy is famed for unconventional choices in his games—often bordering on trolling players. Baby Steps is no different: the creator opted to “penalize” those who skip cutscenes and ignore the narrative. Skipping cutscenes here is handled in an unusual way. At first, holding the action button—as most players expect—suffices. But each time...
Skate’s First Season Kicks Off — 15 Million Players Already
Skate, the free successor to Skate 3 that celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025, has already amassed 15 million players. On October 7, 2025, the game received an update that ushers in its first content season. The developers published the complete patch notes. The city has been refreshed to better reflect the season’s aesthetic, and...
First Test of the ROG Xbox Ally X: 350 FPS in One of 2025’s Biggest Hits
The first hands-on with the ROG Xbox Ally X has revealed what Microsoft and ASUS’s new portable console can do. The piece highlights gameplay from several titles and shares performance results. The ROG Xbox Ally X is slated to launch on October 16, 2025, but some players and journalists received units early. Detailed tests have...
“In My Restless Dreams I See That Town”: Model Shows Heather Mason Cosplay from Silent Hill 3
Cosplayer Sati transforms into Heather Mason from the horror title Silent Hill 3, stepping into a nightmare-soaked otherworld to battle horrific creatures and uncover long-buried secrets. Photographer Ekaterina Morpheeva invites viewers to return to the grim, unnerving realm of Silent Hill, where deranged monsters roam and a host of chilling mysteries await discovery. During the...
Get Your Hoses and Sponges Ready: PowerWash Simulator 2 Releases on October 23
PowerWash Simulator 2 — the follow-up to the surprise hit of recent years. FuturLab is seizing the moment to unveil a new project. After several months since the announcement, the game is now ready for release. Details first emerged from a leaked file and have since been confirmed by the developers. In a new trailer...
Microsoft Confirms Hacker Attack as Victim Count Rises
A fierce onslaught of cyberattacks struck Microsoft’s critical servers, compromising more than 400 organizations, Eye Security reports. Over the weekend the count of affected entities remained under one hundred, but the attacks have since escalated. Adversaries are exploiting a vulnerability in SharePoint to distribute a sophisticated ransomware strain. Microsoft attributes the operation to a group...
New Xbox Development Going “Full Steam Ahead” — AMD Engineer
Insider Moore’s Law Is Dead (MILD) said in a new video that they obtained confirmation from several sources, including an AMD employee. According to him, the next Xbox project, codenamed Magnus, was actively discussed at an internal meeting on October 3, 2025. Other sources indicated that Microsoft is tied to contractual obligations for Magnus, and...
K-pop Demon Hunters Huntr/x Deliver Honmoon-Worthy Performance on Jimmy Fallon
Image: Netflix We first caught a glimpse of Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey) — the vocal powerhouses behind the fictional K-pop outfit Huntr/x from KPop Demon Hunters — during a cameo-packed sketch on Saturday Night Live. The trio teamed with Bad Bunny to battle on-screen demons, a fun taste of their...
Battlefield 6 on Ultra++: DICE Reveals Final PC System Requirements
DICE has confirmed the final system requirements for Battlefield 6. Only a select few will be able to run the game on Ultra++ settings. Ahead of release, the studio published the complete PC requirements and unveiled a new graphics tier dubbed Ultra++. This setting is aimed at enthusiasts with top-tier hardware: to play at 4K...
Vampire Survivors to Get 4-Player Online Co-op for Maximum Chaos
Poncle has answered player feedback: Vampire Survivors will officially gain four-player online co-op with the launch of update v1.14. The indie bullet-hell title is widening its multiplayer options: up to four players will be able to battle together online, rather than being limited to the current two-player local co-op. The developers plan to release online...
Oxenfurt Healer: Cosplayer Brings Shani From The Witcher 3 Expansion “Hearts of Stone” to Life
Model Gingeran and photographer VESANIA have released a new set of images inspired by Shani from the “Hearts of Stone” expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This shoot lets fans see not only the renowned healer, but also Geralt, whose body is overtaken by the spirit of Vitold von Everec. Photographer Elena Vesania, who...
Now Electronic Arts Can Take Risks, Says Glu Mobile CEO
Nick Earl, head of Glu Mobile — whose studio EA acquired in 2021 for $2.1 billion — says the publisher’s recent $55 billion take-private will give teams more latitude and time to experiment. Financial analysts have called the transaction “questionable,” but inside the company it’s viewed as an opportunity to escape the pressure of quarterly...
Sony Unveils Exclusive Blue DualSense Controller and Collectible Accessories
Sony has revealed a limited-run DualSense Icon Blue Special Edition controller, but availability is restricted to players in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The announcement also included a selection of collectible accessories. Sony continues to produce special DualSense editions inspired by games and its own history, though many releases remain region-locked. For instance,...
Let It Die: Inferno gets free PC demo starting October 13
During October’s Steam Next Fest, GungHo Online Entertainment will release a free demo of Let It Die: Inferno. Available from October 13 through October 21, the demo lets PC players sample the game’s hack-and-slash PvEvP action ahead of the full launch. The title intentionally evokes Grasshopper Manufacture’s Let It Die — Inferno is its sequel....
IO Interactive Explains Why 007: First Light Doesn’t Copy the Movies
In 007: First Light, players will discover James Bond’s origin and see how he earned his 00 designation and status as an operative. Creative Director Hakan Abrak said in an interview that IO Interactive avoided working with an already fully defined character and therefore “would never make a film adaptation.” “We’re not interested in spending...
Xbox’s Silent Hill f Ad Reminded Players They Don’t Own Their Games
Microsoft has rolled out an unusual Silent Hill f advertisement — promoting the game while explicitly reminding players that they are buying a license, not ownership of the title itself. The question of digital ownership has returned to the spotlight. Experts have long pointed out that purchasing digital editions grants users a right to use...
Players Who Skip Cutscenes Will Get a 30-Minute “Lesson” from the Developers of Baby Steps
Independent designer Bennett Foddy is famed for unconventional choices in his games—often bordering on trolling players. Baby Steps is no different: the creator opted to “penalize” those who skip cutscenes and ignore the narrative. Skipping cutscenes here is handled in an unusual way. At first, holding the action button—as most players expect—suffices. But each time...
Skate’s First Season Kicks Off — 15 Million Players Already
Skate, the free successor to Skate 3 that celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025, has already amassed 15 million players. On October 7, 2025, the game received an update that ushers in its first content season. The developers published the complete patch notes. The city has been refreshed to better reflect the season’s aesthetic, and...
First Test of the ROG Xbox Ally X: 350 FPS in One of 2025’s Biggest Hits
The first hands-on with the ROG Xbox Ally X has revealed what Microsoft and ASUS’s new portable console can do. The piece highlights gameplay from several titles and shares performance results. The ROG Xbox Ally X is slated to launch on October 16, 2025, but some players and journalists received units early. Detailed tests have...
“In My Restless Dreams I See That Town”: Model Shows Heather Mason Cosplay from Silent Hill 3
Cosplayer Sati transforms into Heather Mason from the horror title Silent Hill 3, stepping into a nightmare-soaked otherworld to battle horrific creatures and uncover long-buried secrets. Photographer Ekaterina Morpheeva invites viewers to return to the grim, unnerving realm of Silent Hill, where deranged monsters roam and a host of chilling mysteries await discovery. During the...
Get Your Hoses and Sponges Ready: PowerWash Simulator 2 Releases on October 23
PowerWash Simulator 2 — the follow-up to the surprise hit of recent years. FuturLab is seizing the moment to unveil a new project. After several months since the announcement, the game is now ready for release. Details first emerged from a leaked file and have since been confirmed by the developers. In a new trailer...
Microsoft Confirms Hacker Attack as Victim Count Rises
A fierce onslaught of cyberattacks struck Microsoft’s critical servers, compromising more than 400 organizations, Eye Security reports. Over the weekend the count of affected entities remained under one hundred, but the attacks have since escalated. Adversaries are exploiting a vulnerability in SharePoint to distribute a sophisticated ransomware strain. Microsoft attributes the operation to a group...








