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Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

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Xbox Elite Series 3 controller leaks and appears to offer better analogue sticks, advanced haptics, d-pad choices and more

3 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

3 SourcesUpdated 26d ago

First seen Oct 6, 2026, 6:47 AM CDT

Nolan North Would '110%' Return for Nathan Drake in a New Uncharted Game

Push Square published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

Push SquareNolan North Would '110%' Return for Nathan Drake in a New Uncharted Game (opens in a new tab)

Warhammer Survivors launches November 10, new characters revealed

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

2 SourcesUpdated 25d ago

First seen Oct 6, 2026, 9:02 AM CDT

Overwatch brings its new vampiric hero, new escort map, and new event with today’s Season 5 release

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

2 SourcesUpdated 19d ago

First seen Oct 5, 2026, 2:32 PM CDT

Star Wars: Galactic Racers Is Free to Play for Amazon Prime Members

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

2 SourcesUpdated 24d ago

First seen Oct 6, 2026, 9:42 AM CDT

"Horrible day to be a Shion main" - Overwatch fans aren't happy about five new China-exclusive skins not coming to the rest of the world

2 independently owned sources are covering this story in the current collection window.

2 SourcesUpdated 26d ago

First seen Oct 3, 2026, 2:52 PM CDT

Pocket Bravery Developer’s Action Roguelite ‘Garden Souls’ Launches Steam Demo, Shows Fighting Game-Inspired Combat; New Trailer Streaming Now

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

Noisy PixelPocket Bravery Developer’s Action Roguelite ‘Garden Souls’ Launches Steam Demo, Shows Fighting Game-Inspired Combat; New Trailer Streaming Now (opens in a new tab)

World of Warcraft Forever’s Skyborne Elves soar on the wind in a new race video

MassivelyOP published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

MassivelyOPWorld of Warcraft Forever’s Skyborne Elves soar on the wind in a new race video (opens in a new tab)

'We've Started To Return To Growth' - Asha Sharma Updates Employees On Xbox's Plans For The Future

Pure Xbox published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 25d ago

First seen Oct 6, 2026, 1:47 PM CDT

Pure Xbox'We've Started To Return To Growth' - Asha Sharma Updates Employees On Xbox's Plans For The Future (opens in a new tab)

Y’all Gross for This One: ‘Hair Removal Salon Simulator’ Gets Steam Demo; New Trailer Streaming Now

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

Noisy PixelY’all Gross for This One: ‘Hair Removal Salon Simulator’ Gets Steam Demo; New Trailer Streaming Now (opens in a new tab)

Action Roguelite That Wasn’t on Your Wishlist but Should ‘Tears Apart’ Launches Updated Demo Ahead of Early Access; New Trailer Streaming Now

Noisy Pixel published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

Noisy PixelAction Roguelite That Wasn’t on Your Wishlist but Should ‘Tears Apart’ Launches Updated Demo Ahead of Early Access; New Trailer Streaming Now (opens in a new tab)

Razer’s Wolverine V4 Controller Is Overkill For Most Gamers, And That’s The Point

GameSpot published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

GameSpotRazer’s Wolverine V4 Controller Is Overkill For Most Gamers, And That’s The Point (opens in a new tab)

Hell Is Officially Breaking Loose For The Gaming Industry Thanks To AI

Polygon published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

PolygonHell Is Officially Breaking Loose For The Gaming Industry Thanks To AI (opens in a new tab)

Amazon Prime’s 10 ‘free’ games for October include Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit and Doom 2016

VGC published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 26d ago

First seen Oct 6, 2026, 1:47 PM CDT

VGCAmazon Prime’s 10 ‘free’ games for October include Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit and Doom 2016 (opens in a new tab)

Unlead Labs studio head says they were 'irresponsibly transparent' in preparing staff for layoffs

Game Developer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 23d ago

First seen Oct 6, 2026, 1:07 PM CDT

Game DeveloperUnlead Labs studio head says they were 'irresponsibly transparent' in preparing staff for layoffs (opens in a new tab)

Advertising Week’s Gaming Summit gets bigger as the market gets more complicated

GamesBeat published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

GamesBeatAdvertising Week’s Gaming Summit gets bigger as the market gets more complicated (opens in a new tab)

I've added scams to GTA 5, but I might have scammed myself

PC Gamer published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

PC GamerI've added scams to GTA 5, but I might have scammed myself (opens in a new tab)

EB Games announces first ever Nintendo store-within-a-store in North America

Nintendo Everything published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 25d ago

First seen Oct 6, 2026, 11:47 AM CDT

Nintendo EverythingEB Games announces first ever Nintendo store-within-a-store in North America (opens in a new tab)

SteelSeries & KontrolFreek drop Fortnite collab collection of gaming accessories

Shacknews published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

ShacknewsSteelSeries & KontrolFreek drop Fortnite collab collection of gaming accessories (opens in a new tab)

My Friendly Neighborhood coming to Switch 2 on October 22

Gematsu published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceFirst seen 26d ago

GematsuMy Friendly Neighborhood coming to Switch 2 on October 22 (opens in a new tab)

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

The Board

Xbox Elite Series 3 controller leaks and appears to offer better analogue sticks, advanced haptics, d-pad choices and more

Nolan North Would '110%' Return for Nathan Drake in a New Uncharted Game

Warhammer Survivors launches November 10, new characters revealed

Overwatch brings its new vampiric hero, new escort map, and new event with today’s Season 5 release

Star Wars: Galactic Racers Is Free to Play for Amazon Prime Members

"Horrible day to be a Shion main" - Overwatch fans aren't happy about five new China-exclusive skins not coming to the rest of the world

Pocket Bravery Developer’s Action Roguelite ‘Garden Souls’ Launches Steam Demo, Shows Fighting Game-Inspired Combat; New Trailer Streaming Now

World of Warcraft Forever’s Skyborne Elves soar on the wind in a new race video

'We've Started To Return To Growth' - Asha Sharma Updates Employees On Xbox's Plans For The Future

Y’all Gross for This One: ‘Hair Removal Salon Simulator’ Gets Steam Demo; New Trailer Streaming Now

Action Roguelite That Wasn’t on Your Wishlist but Should ‘Tears Apart’ Launches Updated Demo Ahead of Early Access; New Trailer Streaming Now

Razer’s Wolverine V4 Controller Is Overkill For Most Gamers, And That’s The Point

Hell Is Officially Breaking Loose For The Gaming Industry Thanks To AI

Amazon Prime’s 10 ‘free’ games for October include Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit and Doom 2016

Unlead Labs studio head says they were 'irresponsibly transparent' in preparing staff for layoffs

Advertising Week’s Gaming Summit gets bigger as the market gets more complicated

I've added scams to GTA 5, but I might have scammed myself

EB Games announces first ever Nintendo store-within-a-store in North America

SteelSeries & KontrolFreek drop Fortnite collab collection of gaming accessories

My Friendly Neighborhood coming to Switch 2 on October 22

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