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Konami has partnered with developer Evil Empire to release Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the first mainline entry in the vampire series in over 10 years. The title is currently receiving positive critical reception, holding an average rating of 86 on Metacritic and 85 on OpenCritic.
Sega has released a new feature breakdown video titled "Training and Tactical Effectiveness" for the upcoming soccer management simulation game, Football Manager 27. Developed alongside Sports Interactive, the title allows players to manage clubs ranging from local semi-pro teams to global powerhouses.
On October 13, Bangkok-based developer Secret Character, in collaboration with HaconN, released a playable demo for their upcoming title, Oh! my Table. This creative sandbox game focuses entirely on the art of food presentation, allowing players to transform dining tables into canvases for their culinary designs.
Developed by Konami and Evil Empire, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is set to release on October 15. This title marks the first mainline entry in 12 years, following 2014's Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. Set in 1499 Paris, players control Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor and Sypha, as she battles Dracula using tarot cards and various weapons.
Razer and The Pokémon Company have collaborated to release a new peripheral collection featuring Pikachu and Eevee. Departing from traditional dark gaming aesthetics, this line utilizes a pastel pink color scheme while maintaining the brand's standard hardware quality.
Developer Find the Lamp Games announced that Oomi’s Nook will launch on December 7 for PC via Steam. The title, which supports Japanese, tasks players with creating miniature dioramas inside a pop-up book format.
Masako Watanabe, a pioneering figure in shojo manga known for works like Glass no Shiro and Saint Rosalind, passed away peacefully on October 3 at the age of 97. Her official staff confirmed that she died in her sleep, concluding a life dedicated to manga.
Dwango announced on October 13 that the Niconico application for the Nintendo Switch will officially terminate its service on March 31, 2027. Furthermore, the company confirmed that new downloads of the software from the Nintendo eShop will be discontinued starting February 28, 2027.
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 23, 2026. The title will launch across current gaming ecosystems, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and a native version for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently addressed the strategic direction of Microsoft's gaming division, highlighting a dual focus on supporting major existing franchises while simultaneously fostering the creation of original intellectual property. During a town hall meeting, Sharma emphasized that relying exclusively on established titles is insufficient for the long-term survival of the brand.
Arc System Works has unveiled the full Year One DLC lineup for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Following the July announcement of Phoenix Cyclops, who joins the roster on November 2nd, the developer confirmed three additional fighters: Jane Foster's Thor, Venom, and Jubilee. The reveal was accompanied by an illustration from Peach Momoko.
Steam is currently hosting a promotion featuring over 60 PC titles available for less than 5 euros. These discounts, which reach as high as 95 percent, are provided by various developers and publishers on the platform.