Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2
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PS Plus Adds Beloved Bandai Namco PS5, PS4 RPG
The acclaimed RPG Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition has been added to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs for October. It joins Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and Monster Energy Supercross 2 - The Official Video Game on PS5 and PS4.
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.
Nintendo announces Halloween 2026 sale for Switch 2 and Switch
Nintendo has launched its annual Halloween sale for the 2026 season, featuring discounts on a wide variety of third-party titles for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The "Screaming Deals" promotion includes games like Inscryption, Little Kitty Big City, and System Shock, with many titles hitting new low prices. The sale is available on the Nintendo eShop and will run until October 31, 2026.
PS Plus Extra, Premium October 2026 Games Rolling Out Now
Sony has begun rolling out the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games for October 2026, with staggered regional releases. The lineup includes Horizon Forbidden West, Mafia: The Old Country, and Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition for Extra subscribers, while Premium members also gain access to classics like Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 17, 2026 – Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of October 17, 2026, show Castlevania: Belmont's Curse debuting at number one, with its Midnight Edition also charting high. Just Dance: Decades of Hits also saw a strong launch, entering the charts at number seven. Final Fantasy Resonance also made its first appearance on the charts due to pre-loads.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for October
Sony has announced the lineup of games available for PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers in October, featuring a mix of new releases and older titles. Highlights include Horizon Forbidden West, Mafia: The Old Country, and the day-one launch of the co-op looter shooter Mycopunk.
Minecraft’s Verity Is A Top Trending Halloween Costume For 2026
Google's Frightgeist list, which tracks trending Halloween costumes based on search data, has revealed that 'Verity' from Minecraft is a top trending costume for 2026. Verity is a horror web series set within Minecraft, featuring a character that starts as a smiling face and becomes increasingly unhinged. The character ranked seventh on the overall list, with Los Angeles showing the most searches for it.
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.
PS Plus Extra, Premium October Games Include Returning Title
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in October 2026. The lineup includes the day-one console debut of the co-op first-person shooter Mycopunk, alongside titles like Horizon Forbidden West and Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition. Classic games Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition will also be available for Premium subscribers.
Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in October
Sony has announced the new games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in October. The lineup includes The Midnight Walk, Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition, and Monster Energy Supercross 25. Premium subscribers will also receive Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition.
There's something even scarier than Huggy Wuggy in the Playtime toy factory this weekend
The open beta for Mob Entertainment's multiplayer horror game, Escape from Playtime, is now live on Steam and available to play all weekend. Players take on the role of toys trying to escape a factory while being hunted by monstrous toys, including the new character Miss Delight. The developer emphasizes that this is a playtest seeking feedback for the game's development.
Escape from Playtime Is its Own Uniquely Twisted Multiplayer Toy Story | IGN Preview
Mob Entertainment is developing Escape from Playtime, a multiplayer game set within the Poppy Playtime universe. Players will embody the factory's monsters in what the studio hopes will be their most robust multiplayer offering to date.
Escape From Playtime Brings Unsettling Co-op Horror to Early Access on October 21st
Escape From Playtime, a co-op horror title where players control rejected toys from Poppy Playtime to escape a factory, will launch in Early Access on PC on October 21st. The game plans to remain in early access for about a year, with initial content including eight playable dolls and a core enemy lineup, with more to be added over time.
Poppy Playtime Spinoff Escape from Playtime Gets Early Access Release Date
The co-op survival horror spinoff 'Escape from Playtime,' based on the 'Poppy Playtime' series, is set to launch into Steam Early Access on October 21. The game was previously announced at Gamescom last month.
Escape From Playtime is a co-op survival horror where you play itsy-bitsy toy animals, and its playtest is taking…
Escape From Playtime, a 1-4 player co-op survival horror game set in the Poppy Playtime universe, is accepting playtest sign-ups. Players will control small Smiling Critters navigating a haunted toy factory, gathering resources and avoiding monstrous threats. The game is scheduled to launch on October 21, 2026, for PC.
Escape From Playtime: A Smiling Critters Adventure, Set in the Poppy Playtime Universe, Announced
Mob Entertainment has announced Escape From Playtime: A Smiling Critters Adventure, a co-op horror game set in the Poppy Playtime universe. Players control abandoned toys attempting to escape, with up to three players working together while avoiding threats like Miss Delight. The game is coming to PC in early access with procedurally generated layouts and plans for future content updates.
Poppy Playtime studio reveals its next survival horror game, and this time it's co-op
Mob Entertainment, the studio behind Poppy Playtime, has announced its next game, Escape from Playtime. This new title is a co-op survival horror experience for 1-4 players, set to enter early access on Steam. Players will take on the role of Smiling Critters, scavenging materials and solving puzzles while evading factory dangers and a mysterious voice.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 15, 2026 – Tomodachi Life still winning, The Lord of the Rings debuts
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 15, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remaining in the top spot. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition debuted at number 16 overall and third in the download-only ranking.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 8, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on top, Kynseed debuts
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 8, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. New release Kynseed debuted at #11 overall and second on the download-only list. The charts also feature popular titles like Minecraft, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and various Mario and Pokemon games.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 1, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream still dominating
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for August 1, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a recent release, has fallen to number 10. The charts detail the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles.