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Five films on Netflix this weekend offer dark, stylish alternatives to typical Halloween horror, spanning gothic romance, murder mystery, horror-comedy, psychological thriller, and existential sci-fi.
Polygon recommends seven sci-fi racing games similar to Star Wars: Galactic Racer, highlighting titles that share its anti-gravity mechanics, boost systems, or roguelite elements.
Ubisoft will shut down Rainbow Six Mobile on January 15, 2027, seven months after its global launch, ending development of the free-to-play tactical shooter.
A modder has merged *Doom 2* into *GTA 5*, transforming the open-world game into a first-person shooter with *Doom 2*’s weapons and enemies while retaining Los Santos’ map.
The FBI arrested a Pennsylvania suspect linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, accused of breaching the FBI and Rockstar Games, which exposed financial data and personal information.
A new horror game, *This Is Not For You*, challenges players with a non-Euclidean lighthouse maze where movement defies logic, drawing inspiration from *House of Leaves*.
Undead Labs boss Philip Holt avoided disclosing layoff numbers after the studio’s independence from Xbox, emphasizing the human impact of job losses and the team’s shared stake in the transition.
Video games are often blamed for youth mental health issues, but research shows they can also provide social connection and coping tools for vulnerable children.
Playground Games announced the first major expansion for Forza Horizon 6, arriving January 21, 2027, exclusively for premium edition owners unless purchased separately.
A playtest for the genre-blending Pony Island 2: Panda Circus is now open, while the original Pony Island is free on Steam until October 12.
A 21-year-old programmer released a native PC port of Hideo Kojima’s discontinued horror game P.T., requiring a dumped PS4 copy to run while adding modern features and mod support.
Paramount and CD Projekt Red will produce a live-action *Cyberpunk 2077* film, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura attached as producer, following the studio’s merger with Skydance.
A leaked video appears to show *GTA 6* protagonist Jason nude with fully modeled genitals, though retail-game nudity remains unconfirmed.
Ubisoft will discontinue Rainbow Six Mobile in January 2027, four years after its beta launch, as developers shift to other projects.
Xbox launched a new division named XP to expand its franchises beyond games, led by Mojang president Kayleen Walters and reporting to CEO Asha Sharma.
Forza Horizon 6 features 10 hidden treasure cars that players can locate using in-game hints and collect for free, with updated locations provided for each vehicle.
A political simulation game set during Germany’s 1919 Spartacist uprising offers a grassroots view of post-WWI Weimar politics, blending board-game mechanics with narrative choices.
Bit Reactor is rehiring most of its furloughed staff for Star Wars Zero Company after an 80% layoff following launch, citing business challenges unrelated to EA or Disney.
A reviewer critiques *Hellraiser: Revival*’s opening hours, contrasting its grotesque horror with a surprisingly grounded BDSM club that highlights the game’s tonal inconsistencies.
A new behind-the-scenes featurette for *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* reveals how filmmakers recreated iconic Marvel Comics covers in live action, offering rare insight into the film’s creative process and Easter eggs.
Beethoven & Dinosaur’s Mixtape won three awards at the Australian Game Developer Awards 2026, including Game of the Year, while Uppercut Games took Studio of the Year.
Glen Schofield, Call of Duty and Dead Space veteran, criticizes remote work and AI tools while reflecting on The Callisto Protocol’s troubled development under Krafton’s management.
Arc Raiders’ largest post-launch update, Frozen Trail, introduces a new icy map, faster progression, and free-to-play access to revive player engagement.
Fuse Games will double the multiplayer party size in Star Wars: Galactic Racer from three to six players within weeks of launch, responding to player feedback.
Expression Games opened a Manchester studio to support staff collaboration and co-development projects, while maintaining remote work flexibility.
Bit Reactor is rehiring furloughed developers for Star Wars Zero Company, restoring payroll to over half of its pre-furlough headcount amid ongoing legal disputes.
Vanillaware’s *Muramasa: Revenant Blades* brings the 2009 Wii title to PC with 108 swords, a revamped skill system, and fixed enemy scaling for deeper combat.
Capcom announced *Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection* will launch on Xbox PC on November 18, 2026, with Xbox Play Anywhere support and cross-save functionality.
Blizzard will revise the visual design of the Skyborne blue elves in World of Warcraft: Forever to better align with the classic MMO aesthetic ahead of its November launch.
Gravity Well, founded by Respawn alumni, laid off over 40 developers after losing funding this summer and is seeking new investment to continue operations.