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Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 23: Halloween
Major console makers are offering Halloween-themed sales with discounts on various games across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The sales feature a mix of scary titles and other popular games, with some first-time discounts available.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide October 20, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update for October 20, 2026, bringing new content, add-ons, and games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The North American update includes titles like Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, F1 25, and Hunt Showdown: 1886 for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers, alongside a variety of other PS4 and PS5 games.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 16: PlayStation Player's Choice second chance
This weekend's digital sales include a second chance for the PlayStation Player's Choice sale, featuring discounts on numerous titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also get select games for free, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to further deals.
How in the world are Intel GPUs still improving so much? The latest driver update claims up to a 31% fps improvement in…
Intel's Arc GPUs continue to show significant performance improvements through driver updates, with the latest WHQL driver 32.0.101.9150 claiming up to a 31% FPS boost in games like Resident Evil 4. While still inconsistent compared to competitors, these ongoing enhancements demonstrate Intel's commitment to improving its graphics hardware, especially considering the affordability and availability of its cards.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For October 2026 Revealed
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October 2026, including Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and an enhanced edition of Tales of Arise. PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will also gain access to classic titles like Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, as well as new game trials for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell 2.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
PlayStation Plus Essential October Free Games Rolling Out Now
The PlayStation Plus Essential free games for October 2026 are now rolling out globally. Subscribers can claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. This is also the final chance to claim September's free titles.
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for October 2026
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for October 2026, featuring Hunt: Showdown, F1 25, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. The highlight is Hunt: Showdown, a tense extraction shooter praised for its unique atmosphere and gameplay, available on PlayStation 5. F1 25 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 are also included for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners.
Here Are Your Free PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games For October, 2026
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers can claim three free games for October: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defence Force: World Brothers 2. These titles will be available from October 6 to November 2.
PlayStation Plus Essential October Free Games Come With Extra Goodies
Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for October 2026. Subscribers will receive F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 starting October 6. F1 25 and Hunt: Showdown 1896 are available on PlayStation 5, while Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is available on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
PlayStation Plus Free Games For October 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has announced the free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers for October 2026, available starting October 6. Members can claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. The latter two titles are also available on PlayStation 4.
F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and More Join PlayStation Plus Essential on October 6th
Sony has announced that F1 25, Hunt: Showdown, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 will be available for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers starting October 6th. F1 25 features the latest racing simulation, while Hunt: Showdown offers a PvEvP bounty hunting experience. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a spin-off with a voxel art style, playable on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Brands keep promising sim racing ecosystems, but Nacon is one of the few starting to follow through
The article criticizes brands for overusing the term "ecosystem" for sim racing gear, with Nacon being a notable exception for actually following through on promises of expanding product lines. While other companies like Turtle Beach and Thrustmaster have faltered in supporting their ecosystems, Nacon's Revosim range, including new accessories and an Aston Martin F1 customization kit, shows potential. The future success of Revosim hinges on its ability to expand to consoles and maintain momentum.
I got my greasy mitts on a host of RTX Spark laptops running, what else, games at Gamescom 2026—and there's a…
At Gamescom 2026, Nvidia showcased new RTX Spark laptops featuring their custom Arm-based SOC with RTX Blackwell GPU cores, promising performance comparable to RTX 5070. Several manufacturers, including Asus and Dell, demonstrated these laptops running games like Arc Raiders and Doom: The Dark Ages at high frame rates, with Nvidia's frame generation technology in use. While specific pricing and configurations remain undisclosed, the article highlights the Asus ProArt P14 and Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition as impressive models, contrasting them with the less compelling Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life, and Mario Kart in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026, shows EA Sports FC 26 reclaiming the top spot. Nintendo titles remain strong, with Pokemon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at #2 and #3, and Mario Kart World at #5. Mortal Shell II entered the top 5 at #4.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026 – physical Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuts
The UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026, shows Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuting at #7. The physical version's sales were primarily on PlayStation 5, followed by Nintendo Switch. Nintendo titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Mario Kart World also performed well, appearing high on the chart.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove debuts in the top 5, Star Fox still going strong
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 4, 2026, shows Rhythm Heaven Groove debuting at number 5 and Star Fox holding strong at number 4. EA SPORTS FC 26 leads the chart, with a variety of other titles from Nintendo, Capcom, and Electronic Arts filling out the top 20.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Interview – New Content, Gameplay Changes, Platform Improvements, And More
Codemasters and Electronic Arts discuss the decision to release a 2026 Season Pack for F1 25 instead of a traditional F1 26 title, focusing on the evolving Formula 1 landscape and new regulations. The pack introduces significant gameplay changes, including active aerodynamics and a revised Overtake Mode, alongside new teams like Audi and Cadillac, and the Madrid street circuit. The developers also detail platform-specific improvements for PlayStation 5 and PC.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack review – the next best thing to F1 26
Electronic Arts and Codemasters have released the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack as DLC instead of a full F1 26 game, which is slated for a 2027 reboot. This expansion adds the radically redesigned 2026 Formula One cars and the new Madring street circuit to F1 25. While it offers a credible simulation of the new cars and their handling characteristics, including active aerodynamics and electric boost, its integration is limited, requiring new saves for career modes and restricting the new cars from certain online modes.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top Spot
The latest UK video game sales charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 returning to the number one spot, likely due to the start of the World Cup 2026. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth saw a significant drop from second to thirtieth place, a common trend for games after their initial launch week. No new titles entered the top 40 this week.
