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Evil Empire, the developer behind Dead Cells expansions, has released Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. The game is currently accessible for $1 through a Fanatical Mystery Chest bundle, offering an affordable entry point for players interested in this new Metroidvania title.
On October 21, 2026, NVIDIA released the GeForce 621.01 Driver, a WHQL-certified update. A significant addition in this release is support for the Arm-based RTX Spark platform, which utilizes the Blackwell GB10 integrated GPU. Although RTX Spark has a smaller game library than x64 systems, NVIDIA intends to provide driver updates for both platforms simultaneously.
Hamster Corporation is expanding its Arcade Archives series with the addition of Ace Driver Victory Lap, a title originally released in 1996. This game represents a significant piece of history from the era when Namco operated independently from Bandai.
A Reddit user known as vgalz successfully returned a lost Steam Deck OLED to its original owner after the device was discovered on an Amtrak train. The redditor's mother-in-law initially found the handheld console several months ago but did not know how to operate it, eventually passing it to vgalz during a visit.
A former studio lead has suggested that if Electronic Arts were to shut down BioWare, the company might choose to sell the rights to its major franchises. This speculation highlights the potential future for long-standing series currently under the developer's umbrella.
In 2026, Electronic Arts officially closed BioWare, marking the end of a 30-year history for the veteran studio. This decision also resulted in the cancellation of the next Mass Effect title, six years after its initial announcement. The closure follows a broader corporate restructuring that includes 400 layoffs across the company.
GALAX has officially introduced its GeForce RTX 5080 Hall Of Fame Extreme edition, distinguishing itself as the sole RTX 5080 model equipped with two 12V-2x6 power connectors. The manufacturer clarifies that these dual connectors are not intended for simultaneous use but rather serve as flexible options for cable management.
SNK has officially invited players on the Nintendo Switch 2 to experience Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, marking the latest entry in the franchise to receive a dedicated port for the platform.
The Steam Next Fest, organized by Valve, serves as a platform for developers to showcase upcoming projects through free demos. The October 2026 edition began on Monday, October 19, and is scheduled to conclude on Monday, October 26, at 18:00 in mainland Spain.
The upcoming Harry Potter television series is positioned to become one of HBO's most expensive productions to date. Financial documents from the British company Plum Jam Productions indicate that the first season is estimated to cost approximately 201 million dollars.
S-Game has released the launch trailer for its upcoming action RPG, Phantom Blade Zero. The footage highlights the game's fast-paced, violent martial arts combat and introduces several previously unseen weapons and techniques.
A significant security vulnerability in the PHP programming language has forced Square Enix to suspend login servers for Final Fantasy 14. Starting October 21, this emergency maintenance left many players unable to access the game for approximately 18 hours.