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Jakarta Game On 2026 is scheduled to take place from Friday, 16 October to Sunday, 18 October 2026, at The Brick Hall, Fatmawati City Center, South Jakarta. The festival aims to integrate competition, entertainment, and industry networking, offering free admission to the public.
Facepunch Studios is initiating a significant overhaul of S&box, a spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, following poor reception and low player retention. Founder Garry Newman expressed embarrassment regarding the current state of the platform, which has struggled with mixed reviews and an influx of low-quality, AI-generated content.
NVIDIA has officially announced that its new RTX Spark laptops are scheduled to launch on October 16. These devices will feature a combination of NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPUs and Grace CPUs, providing support for a wide range of AI models, creative tools, and gaming enhancements.
World of Warcraft executive producer Holly Longdale recently addressed the massive player interest in the World of Warcraft: Forever beta at PAX Australia. Longdale described the influx of participants as unprecedented, noting that the project has seen the largest beta engagement in Blizzard's history.
The Entertainment Software Association has formally requested that the Office of the United States Trade Representative include the China-based manufacturer Anbernic on its annual Notorious Market List. This list identifies entities that reportedly facilitate substantial copyright piracy or trademark counterfeiting.
Austrian developer MediaTale released the short horror adventure game Murder Castle for PC via Steam on October 14, 2026. The title is currently priced at 529 yen, with a 15 percent discount available until October 21.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has successfully shuttered Overdrive, an unauthorized digital storefront designed for jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles. The platform reportedly hosted over 1,600 free PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 titles and downloadable content before legal intervention.
Zavvi has officially entered administration and ceased all trading operations while the insolvency process is underway. The company, which previously operated as a major independent entertainment retailer, now faces potential closure.
Ubisoft has announced plans to shut down its RedLynx studio in Finland and reduce the headcount at its Singapore location. These organizational changes follow reports surfacing on the 14th regarding the company's ongoing restructuring efforts.
Frontier Developments has officially released Planet Zoo 2, the latest entry in its zoo simulation series. The title is now available for players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
Valve has introduced Deadman Danny to Deadlock, the fourth hero from the City Never Sleeps lineup. This explosive skeleton, previously known as the mascot for Fairfax Industries, draws thematic inspiration from Team Fortress 2 characters like the Soldier and Pyro. According to the publication, the character has contributed to a new player-count high for the multiplayer title.
CD Projekt Red has officially confirmed that a dedicated update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch 2. While other platforms received significant improvements following the September 29 launch, Switch 2 users have been waiting for their own version of these fixes.