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Control Resonant becomes the fastest-selling game in Remedy's history, outpacing Alan Wake 2 and the original Control

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First seen Oct 16, 2026, 6:27 AM CDT

EurogamerControl Resonant becomes the fastest-selling game in Remedy's history, outpacing Alan Wake 2 and the original Control (opens in a new tab)

Hitman: Absolution Switch 2 Edition Launches October 22 With 60 FPS Mode, Contracts, and Free Upgrade Offer

Feral Interactive has announced that Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on October 22, 2026. The Switch 2 edition will normally cost $39.99, but a launch discount will reduce the price to $29.99 through November 5. Existing Switch owners can claim the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack at no additional cost during the [...]

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Noisy PixelHitman: Absolution Switch 2 Edition Launches October 22 With 60 FPS Mode, Contracts, and Free Upgrade Offer (opens in a new tab)

Famitsu software sales (10/5/26 – 10/11/26) – Top 30

The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of October 5, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] – 23,411 / NEW 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 14,527 / 1,080,343 3. [PS5] Ace Combat 8 – 13,801 / NEW 4. [NS2] Dragon Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – 7,314 / NEW 5. [PS5] Kingdom Hearts Collection...

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Nintendo EverythingFamitsu software sales (10/5/26 – 10/11/26) – Top 30 (opens in a new tab)

Beast of Reincarnation Regular Post-Launch Updates Are Ending, Final Patch Planned for October 19

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First seen Oct 16, 2026, 7:32 AM CDT

Noisy PixelBeast of Reincarnation Regular Post-Launch Updates Are Ending, Final Patch Planned for October 19 (opens in a new tab)

Here's Our First Look at Dark Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake

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2 SourcesUpdated 16d ago

First seen Oct 16, 2026, 4:02 AM CDT

GTA 6 Cars Appear in Real Life as Part of Insane Miami Marketing Push

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1 SourceUpdated 10d ago

First seen Oct 16, 2026, 6:12 AM CDT

Push SquareGTA 6 Cars Appear in Real Life as Part of Insane Miami Marketing Push (opens in a new tab)

Animal Evolution Sim Ancestors Gets Surprise PS5 Version, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners

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1 SourceUpdated 16d ago

First seen Oct 15, 2026, 6:37 PM CDT

Push SquareAnimal Evolution Sim Ancestors Gets Surprise PS5 Version, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners (opens in a new tab)

Drova II - Torn Lands announced for PC and consoles, set to release in 2027

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1 SourceUpdated 12d ago

First seen Oct 15, 2026, 8:32 PM CDT

RPG SiteDrova II - Torn Lands announced for PC and consoles, set to release in 2027 (opens in a new tab)

Stuntman: Hollywood ‘Knight Rider’ gameplay reveal trailer

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2 SourcesUpdated 16d ago

First seen Oct 15, 2026, 4:02 PM CDT

Official: Fanatec’s Project Obsidian is a new sim wheel with 5” screen for 2027

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First seen Oct 16, 2026, 3:32 AM CDT

'The Community Aspect of Decompilation Has Been Broken' - decomp.dev Closes in the Wake of AI-Based 'Bad Actors'

Time Extension published this story during the current collection window.

1 SourceUpdated 13d ago

First seen Oct 16, 2026, 5:02 AM CDT

Time Extension'The Community Aspect of Decompilation Has Been Broken' - decomp.dev Closes in the Wake of AI-Based 'Bad Actors' (opens in a new tab)

Over 30 New GTA 6 Screenshots From the Launch Trailer

We've put together over 30 screenshots from the GTA 6 launch trailer, showing off Rockstar's open-world in detail.

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IGN GamesOver 30 New GTA 6 Screenshots From the Launch Trailer (opens in a new tab)

SPINE Gameplay Trailer Showcases Redline Costumes Including Parrot Suit and Demon in the Shell

Developer and publisher Nekki has released a new gameplay trailer for SPINE, its upcoming single-player cyberpunk action game, showcasing four costumes for protagonist Redline. Revealed during the Twitch Galaxies showcase, the trailer highlights several outfits players can equip throughout the game. Among them is the Hard Beaked parrot suit, which features…