Halloween
Ongoing coverage on Halloween.
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Nintendo Download – October 29, 2026 (North America) – Croc 2, Minecraft for Switch 2 more
The North American Nintendo Download for October 29, 2026, features new releases for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos, Minecraft, and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered. The report also highlights ongoing 'Screaming Deals' sales and Halloween-themed activities.
Quiz: Överlever du spelvärldens pumpafester och de dödas dag?
This quiz tests players' knowledge of Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations within video games. It features themes of pumpkins, masked figures, and even a travel agency for souls, referencing events from games like World of Warcraft and Stardew Valley.
Jahapp, No Man's Sky har fått ytterligare en uppdatering – Forsaken
No Man's Sky has received a new update called Forsaken, coinciding with its release on iOS. The update introduces a Halloween theme with a quest to find 'creepy mementos' from mysterious merchants, offering rewards like corvette modules for ship customization. It also adds an optional minimal HUD, a new cockpit view, and new courier missions.
Cauldron Scare Attack - A PC Shoot em up inspired by 8bit classic Cauldron
Sunteam has released Cauldron Scare Attack, a new PC shoot 'em up inspired by the classic 8-bit games Cauldron and Cauldron II. The Halloween-themed game features The Hag battling King Punglekin's monsters using magic and collecting power-ups.
FC 27 Boo Hoo Party SBC solutions and rewards
This article provides solutions and rewards for the Boo Hoo Party SBC (Squad Building Challenge) in FC 24, coinciding with the Halloween event. It aims to help players complete the challenge efficiently.
As No Man's Sky arrives on mobile, Hello Games celebrates with a spooky update for all that includes delivery missions and "seamless" interstellar travel
No Man's Sky has launched on iOS devices, making it available on iPhone and iPad. Alongside this mobile release, developer Hello Games has deployed the 'Forsaken' update for all platforms, introducing Halloween-themed content, new delivery missions, and a 'seamless warping' feature for interstellar travel.
Connect to the Future—The Battle Begins Now! Crystal of Atlan x Ghost in the Shell: STAND ALONE COMPLEX collaboration launches October 28
Crystal of Atlan is launching a collaboration with Ghost in the Shell: STAND ALONE COMPLEX on October 28, 2026, coinciding with the release of the Lv.80 Adventure Chapter [Hymn of Redemption] and new gear. The event introduces a collaboration dungeon called [Simulated Warzone] where players pilot Tachikoma units, along with collection events and a progression system. The Halloween event [Doradoween] also returns.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 218 - Fangtopia
This week's Indie-licious livestream will feature the civilization builder puzzle game Fangtopia from developers Absolute Games. Players will assemble land tile by tile to provide amenities for various devilish denizens, aiming for optimal efficiency or a fun build. The stream is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET on Shacknews's various channels.
Fangtopia Review – A Cosy Little Kingdom
Fangtopia is a simple and cosy kingdom-building game with a Halloween theme, designed for players seeking a relaxing experience. It is easy to pick up and play, allowing users to turn off their brains and unwind.
What to play this Halloween, plus last-minute costume ideas and spooky movie recommendations
This article provides recommendations for games, movies, and last-minute costume ideas for Halloween. It highlights various horror game deals and lesser-known titles, alongside spooky film suggestions and creative costume concepts.
This cult classic edutainment game comes with an evil substitute teacher and a jumpscare ghost—and is the perfect fit for Halloween learning
The cult classic edutainment game 'Haunted Island' is highlighted as a perfect fit for Halloween learning, featuring an evil substitute teacher and a jumpscare ghost. The game combines educational elements with spooky themes.
Weekend Discussion - October 24, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various topics including a serious note on rights and safety, the Angry Video Game Nerd's exploration of Maniac Mansion, and personal gaming experiences from Grand POOBear and Maximilian. The article also touches on music and encourages reader engagement.
The 5 best Halloween Horror movies to stream on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and more (October 23-30)
This guide highlights five recent horror movies available to stream on platforms like HBO Max, Hulu, and Netflix for Halloween. The selections include 'Undertone,' 'Send Help,' 'Final Destination: Bloodlines,' 'Weapons,' and Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' focusing on titles readily accessible in both the US and UK.
Ball VS Ball Tier List – Best Balls [Halloween🎃]
This article provides a tier list ranking of all balls within the game Ball VS Ball. It aims to identify the best-performing balls for players.
All FC 27 Ultimate Scream Team 1 players and release countdown
The article announces the players included in the FC 27 Ultimate Scream Team 1 and provides a countdown to their release. The event is tied to the Halloween season.
Sea of Thieves talks up late October’s events including its Festival of the Damned and community weekend
Sea of Thieves is preparing for a series of in-game events to close out October, including a community weekend from October 23rd to 26th featuring Twitch Drops and unique cosmetic rewards. The Festival of the Damned Halloween event returns on October 27th, offering login goodies, daily voyages, and opportunities to earn special cosmetics by participating in activities.
Black Desert celebrates the Halloween season on PC and console with new and continuing events
Black Desert is celebrating Halloween across its PC and console versions with various in-game events. The PC version continues Marni's Playground with a boss fight and fashion show, while the console version features its own Marni's Playground, boss fight, and daily challenges. Both platforms also receive general game updates, and Black Desert Mobile focuses on class updates and quality-of-life improvements.
Humble’s Cozy After Dark Showcase Bundle Is Perfect for Halloween, With 10 Spooky Indie Games for $12
Humble Bundle is offering a 'Cozy After Dark Showcase' featuring 10 indie games for $12, perfect for Halloween. The bundle includes titles like Fear the Spotlight and Paradise Killer, with a focus on spooky themes.
Best Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games to play on Halloween
This article highlights several Nintendo Switch and upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games perfect for playing during the Halloween season. Titles like the Luigi's Mansion series, Metroid Dread, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Persona 3 Reload, and visual novels like Paranormasight are recommended for their spooky or autumnal themes.
WRUP: Rejected ideas I have put forth for making our site feel appropriately Halloween-ish edition
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, with participants discussing titles like Pokemon Go, Lord of the Rings Online, Aion 2, and Diablo IV. The discussion also includes a bonus question about ideal Halloween decorations, ranging from giant skeletons to themed yard displays.
