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Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the latest additions for the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog, scheduled for release throughout October. The update includes a variety of titles across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 platforms, featuring several high-value games.
At the SAGA Barcelona Game Fest 2026, legendary composers Manami Matsumae and Miki Higashino held a talk session reflecting on their influential careers in game music. Matsumae, known for her work on the original Mega Man, and Higashino, celebrated for her contributions to the Gradius series and Suikoden, shared insights into their professional journeys and the evolution of the industry.
Nexon's MMORPG MapleStory Classic, which launched in late July, released a major update today (15th). The update introduces third job advancements for all five character classes and raises the level cap to Lv.120. This version aims to preserve the nostalgic rhythm of the game prior to the BigBang update.
Hotta Studio released a special music video on October 15 featuring the character Rin Akane, voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa, performing a cover of the song God knows… from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
In a recent interview with Dengeki Online, Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto and Fatal Frame creator Makoto Shibata discussed why Japanese horror games frequently center on female characters. The developers attribute this trend to the historical settings of their titles, specifically the Showa era spanning 1926 to 1989.
Square Enix has officially announced the upcoming release of Chocobo's Scout Frenzy Board Game, a new tabletop title based on the Final Fantasy series. The game is scheduled for release on March 27, 2027, with a retail price of 4,400 yen including tax. Pre-orders are currently available through the company's e-STORE.
Nexon Museum is actively developing methods to preserve online games, moving beyond mere code storage to include player data, community memories, and operational environments. According to Director Park Doo-san and Exhibition Team Leader Kim Jung-ah, the museum aims to create a system that captures the cultural history of games, ensuring that player experiences remain accessible as historical assets.
Developer FORCES announced that the asymmetrical multiplayer horror game Hide-and-Seek Horror will introduce a second demon, Kuchisake, to its demo version on October 20.
JOYCITY announced that the online soccer title FreeStyle Football 2 is scheduled for release on December 3, 2026. The publisher confirmed that pre-orders for the game are currently available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at a base price of 3850 yen.
Steven Ogg, who portrayed Trevor in GTA 5, recently appeared on a channel hosted by Ned Luke, the actor behind Michael. During their collaborative session, the two discussed the upcoming release of GTA 6, which is scheduled for November 19.
Thai developer Jumbo Jumps has announced that its debut Steam title, Father, Son & Holy Guns, will feature a public demo during the upcoming Steam Next Fest. The trial version is scheduled to become available for download starting October 19.
The Nintendo eShop has refreshed its digital storefront with a new selection of video game discounts for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. These promotional prices, which include both new additions and recurring deals from previous weeks, became available starting Thursday, October 15, 2026.