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Horror Video Games to Play This Weekend — October 31
Happy Halloween, Game Informer readers — and welcome to a weekend of frights and thrills. Between costumes, candy, and all the seasonal traditions, the editors pulled together a selection of standout horror titles perfect for the holiday. Whether you prefer creeping dread, full‑blown gore, or strange, mind‑bending mysteries, there’s something here to set the mood....
From Portable Consoles to a Gaming Smartphone: Ayaneo Phone Teaser Trailer Released
Ayaneo, a company that has for years delighted players with a variety of handheld consoles, has uploaded a teaser trailer for its first gaming smartphone. Back in July, during a special livestream, Ayaneo’s CEO Arthur Zhang told viewers about the new products he and his team are preparing for gamers. It was during that presentation...
Chris Jones Hilariously Bops to “Fate of Ophelia” at Chiefs Press Conference — Taylor Swift Approves
Taylor Swift Gives a Thumbs-Up After Chiefs’ Chris Jones Sings “The Fate of Ophelia” By Billboard • Oct. 31, 2025 Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the field after an NFL game against the Detroit Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025. Cooper Neill/Getty Images Kansas...
Six One Publishing Debuts With Co-op Appalachian Horror Game “Blue Ridge Hunting”
Blue Ridge Hunting — A Co-op Horror Adventure Steeped in Appalachian Folklore Published by Six One Publishing · Developed by Jade & Company Blue Ridge Hunting — cooperative investigation, survival, and folklore in the Appalachian highlands. Six One Publishing, the publishing label spun out of the Six One Indie showcase, has announced its inaugural release:...
1.57 Update: Reworked Player Company Logos and Paint Jobs
Refreshed Company Logos and Matching Paintjobs Arriving in 1.57 With the forthcoming 1.57 update, our Vehicles team has overhauled the selectable company logos and the coordinating paintjobs for trucks and trailers. The effort focuses on contemporary visual language while preserving the recognizable look that players have enjoyed for years. Below is a closer look at...
Good Fortune Isn’t a Great Movie — It’s a Great Keanu Reeves Hangout Film
Image: Lionsgate Good Fortune review: a flawed fable propelled by an unexpectedly human Keanu Reeves Good Fortune, Aziz Ansari’s first feature as a director, has struggled to find an audience at the box office. Several issues contribute: the bland, non-descriptive title doesn’t hint at the film’s offbeat blend of fantasy and satire; the screenplay often...
AMD Dropping Game Optimizations for RDNA 2 Could Hurt Handheld Consoles — Media
Hardware Unboxed experts warn that reduced support for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 could affect not only Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 graphics cards but also handheld systems, including the recently launched ROG Xbox Ally. The recent AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 driver release has raised concerns among GPU owners. It contains signs that...
The Witcher Is Receiving Its Worst Reviews Yet
Photo: Netflix The Witcher season 4 opened on Netflix with the weakest Rotten Tomatoes debut of the franchise so far — a finish that may owe less to Liam Hemsworth’s takeover from Henry Cavill than to early critical and audience reactions. The season currently holds a 50% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on just...
Arcade Fire’s Win Butler and Régine Chassagne Split After 22 Years of Marriage, Share Plans for Band’s Future
Win Butler and Régine Chassagne Announce Separation After 22 Years Published October 30, 2025 (L–R) Win Butler and Régine Chassagne performing during the Don’t Think About The Pink Elephant Tour at Saenger Theatre on April 25, 2025, New Orleans — Erika Goldring/Getty Images Arcade Fire confirmed on October 30, 2025, that Win Butler and Régine...
Cozy Stardew Valley–style game shut down after five days of early access — developer admits they overestimated their abilities and were disappointed by the problematic launch
Player reaction to Landmaster left the developer disappointed. Late in October, Landmaster launched on Steam in Early Access. The game is a cozy RPG-survival experience that evokes Stardew Valley and other similar genre titles. The day after release, the developer announced a pause in work: After Landmaster entered Early Access I quickly realized the game...
How Russians Can Identify Gaming Addiction
The world of video games can draw people in so deeply that it becomes a real problem. Recently psychiatrist Ruslan Isaev spoke with the publication “Komsomolskaya Pravda” and outlined signs of gaming addiction in both teenagers and adults. According to the expert, the first warning sign is when someone spends roughly 60–70% of their time...
African Fresh Picks: Ayra Starr & Rema, MOLIY & Tyla, Young Jonn, Shallipopi, Joeboy, The Cavemen & More
Ayra Starr, Rema — Photo: John Nacion; Gilbert Flores African Fresh Picks — October 2025 A selection of ten standout new tracks from across Africa and its diaspora. From Tyla’s designer-ready “Chanel” swagger to MOLIY and Tyla’s irresistible club-ready “Body Go,” this month’s list highlights songs that are moving crowds and streaming charts. Lojay’s reflective...
Max Payne: Remedy Quells the Blaze Over FBC: Firebreak. What’s Up With the Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake?
Мы вновь изучили свежий финансовый отчёт Remedy, чтобы оценить состояние компании и прогресс римейка Max Payne 1&2. К сожалению, итоги далеко не радужные. Кооперативный шутер FBC: Firebreak во вселенной Control получил средние оценки и провалился в продажах, что обернулось убытками для финской студии. В результате Теро Виртала, возглавлявший Remedy последние девять лет и известный своим...
‘The God of War I’d Like to See on PS5’: David Jaffe Praises Chinese ‘Loulan: The Cursed Sand’
The new release managed to delight a well-known developer. Loulan: The Cursed Sand — a new action RPG created with support from PlayStation’s “China Hero Project” — was recently unveiled in full. The project has attracted considerable attention, including from David Jaffe, the creator of the original God of War. According to the creator, the...
After 12 Years, Motorcycles Are Coming to DayZ — Badlands Expansion Teaser
The developers are working on more than just new vehicles. Bohemia Interactive continues to steadily unveil features of the Badlands expansion for DayZ. Recently the DayZ team released a teaser highlighting a new method of travel — players will be able to ride motorcycles (bikes). The larger the map, the greater the need for varied...
Russian RTS Broken Arrow Adds Second Anti-Cheat and Zombie Horde Mode
Cheaters now face new obstacles. The developers of the real-time strategy Broken Arrow have released patch 1.0.11. It not only tightens anti-cheat protections but also brings fresh content. Broken Arrow now integrates an additional anti-cheat layer, Easy Anti-Cheat, which will operate alongside the studio’s own solution to provide a multi-layered defense against cheating attempts. On...
Horror Video Games to Play This Weekend — October 31
Happy Halloween, Game Informer readers — and welcome to a weekend of frights and thrills. Between costumes, candy, and all the seasonal traditions, the editors pulled together a selection of standout horror titles perfect for the holiday. Whether you prefer creeping dread, full‑blown gore, or strange, mind‑bending mysteries, there’s something here to set the mood....
From Portable Consoles to a Gaming Smartphone: Ayaneo Phone Teaser Trailer Released
Ayaneo, a company that has for years delighted players with a variety of handheld consoles, has uploaded a teaser trailer for its first gaming smartphone. Back in July, during a special livestream, Ayaneo’s CEO Arthur Zhang told viewers about the new products he and his team are preparing for gamers. It was during that presentation...
Chris Jones Hilariously Bops to “Fate of Ophelia” at Chiefs Press Conference — Taylor Swift Approves
Taylor Swift Gives a Thumbs-Up After Chiefs’ Chris Jones Sings “The Fate of Ophelia” By Billboard • Oct. 31, 2025 Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the field after an NFL game against the Detroit Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025. Cooper Neill/Getty Images Kansas...
Six One Publishing Debuts With Co-op Appalachian Horror Game “Blue Ridge Hunting”
Blue Ridge Hunting — A Co-op Horror Adventure Steeped in Appalachian Folklore Published by Six One Publishing · Developed by Jade & Company Blue Ridge Hunting — cooperative investigation, survival, and folklore in the Appalachian highlands. Six One Publishing, the publishing label spun out of the Six One Indie showcase, has announced its inaugural release:...
1.57 Update: Reworked Player Company Logos and Paint Jobs
Refreshed Company Logos and Matching Paintjobs Arriving in 1.57 With the forthcoming 1.57 update, our Vehicles team has overhauled the selectable company logos and the coordinating paintjobs for trucks and trailers. The effort focuses on contemporary visual language while preserving the recognizable look that players have enjoyed for years. Below is a closer look at...
Good Fortune Isn’t a Great Movie — It’s a Great Keanu Reeves Hangout Film
Image: Lionsgate Good Fortune review: a flawed fable propelled by an unexpectedly human Keanu Reeves Good Fortune, Aziz Ansari’s first feature as a director, has struggled to find an audience at the box office. Several issues contribute: the bland, non-descriptive title doesn’t hint at the film’s offbeat blend of fantasy and satire; the screenplay often...
AMD Dropping Game Optimizations for RDNA 2 Could Hurt Handheld Consoles — Media
Hardware Unboxed experts warn that reduced support for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 could affect not only Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 graphics cards but also handheld systems, including the recently launched ROG Xbox Ally. The recent AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 driver release has raised concerns among GPU owners. It contains signs that...
The Witcher Is Receiving Its Worst Reviews Yet
Photo: Netflix The Witcher season 4 opened on Netflix with the weakest Rotten Tomatoes debut of the franchise so far — a finish that may owe less to Liam Hemsworth’s takeover from Henry Cavill than to early critical and audience reactions. The season currently holds a 50% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on just...
Arcade Fire’s Win Butler and Régine Chassagne Split After 22 Years of Marriage, Share Plans for Band’s Future
Win Butler and Régine Chassagne Announce Separation After 22 Years Published October 30, 2025 (L–R) Win Butler and Régine Chassagne performing during the Don’t Think About The Pink Elephant Tour at Saenger Theatre on April 25, 2025, New Orleans — Erika Goldring/Getty Images Arcade Fire confirmed on October 30, 2025, that Win Butler and Régine...







