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Riot Games published its Worlds 2026 guide on October 5. The League of Legends championship starts with Play-Ins on October 15–18, followed by the Swiss Stage on October 23–31 and the Knockout Stage on November 3–14.
Sony has announced plans to cease the production of PlayStation physical discs by 2028, citing consumer preference as a primary driver for this shift. However, recent data from The Game Business and Ampere suggests that the transition away from physical media may not be as naturally driven by consumer demand as the company claims.
Embark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders has experienced a significant resurgence on Steam. Following the release of Frozen Trail, the game's largest update since its October 2025 launch, concurrent player numbers climbed to 131,388. This figure represents the title's highest activity level since April, effectively tripling the 43,800 users recorded on October 7.
Wild Dog released the early access version of the PC title Japanese Ramen Simulator on Steam on October 9, 2026. The launch was previously delayed from its original September 28 target due to the title failing to pass Steam's pre-release review process in time.
The Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) has recently vanished from Steam, leaving users and observers questioning the status of the Komdigi-led initiative. While the system was previously delayed in April, the current removal of the IGRS logo from game pages across Steam's mobile, web, and PC applications marks a significant shift in its visibility.
Rockstar Games has released three new official images for Grand Theft Auto VI, showcasing the vibrant urban culture and atmosphere of Vice City. These visuals highlight various aspects of the city, ranging from bustling road traffic to the dynamic nightlife, while emphasizing the game's advanced lighting and reflection effects.
The PlayStation Family app allows parents to manage their children's gaming environments directly from a smartphone. This tool provides a centralized way to oversee play time, spending, and communication settings, addressing common parental concerns regarding online safety and gaming habits.
Developer Wild Dog has released the early access version of Japanese Ramen Simulator on Steam. The title is currently available for 1,615 yen, reflecting a 15 percent discount from the standard price of 1,900 yen.
Mouse Computer has officially initiated a promotional sale covering a selection of its gaming personal computers. The event includes various desktop and laptop configurations currently available at reduced web prices.
System integrator iBUYPOWER has officially expanded its PRO Workstation lineup with the introduction of the AMD AI Halo Mini PC. This new compact workstation is designed to support professional workflows in engineering, data science, and design by utilizing the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Series processor.
Risk of Rain 2 has officially released its fourth downloadable content expansion, titled Hallowed Concepts. The surprise launch occurred during the early hours of the 9th, following an initial announcement at The Triple-i initiative event held on April 10th.
SNK has officially announced a collaboration between the upcoming fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Bandai Namco's Tekken 8. The partnership was revealed through a 38-second teaser trailer released on the company's official YouTube channel on the 8th.