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Star Wars Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games, successfully combines vehicular combat and speeder racing with a roguelite structure. Initially launched with low expectations, reviewer Kelma discovered that the title offers deep mechanics and compelling gameplay choices, defying early skepticism during its review.
The Miami Heat revealed a special promotional event tied to the upcoming Grand Theft Auto title, scheduling a themed night for their upcoming matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. This partnership features a dedicated official website and a live merchandise storefront ahead of the fixture.
Several digital storefronts are currently hosting sales, offering significant price reductions on various titles. These promotions span the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Steam, providing options for players looking to expand their libraries.
October brings major video game promotions featuring historic low prices for titles launched after September, alongside hardware deals highlighted in recent sales roundups.
The GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK recently took place at the Royal Institution in London, following the conclusion of the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit. Event sponsors included Special Effect, Playground Games, Amiqus, Games London, and IO Interactive.
PC players can acquire System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster at no cost on the Epic Games Store until October 8, 2026. Claims made during this weekly freebie window remain permanently in the library, though users require a free Epic Games account and the Epic Games Launcher.
Blizzard released a new World of Warcraft Forever beta update that raises the level cap to 30 ahead of the full launch scheduled for November 4. The update introduces three dungeons, consisting of the newcomer Excavation Site: Wetlands for levels 26-31 and returning instances Razorfen Downs and Uldaman. Alongside these additions, the patch implements a sharp dungeon XP nerf alongside numerous class balance changes.
Teruki Endo, combat director for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, admits that even after three games, Square Enix has not yet found a definitive answer for balancing real-time action with traditional turn-based command elements. The combat system throughout the trilogy has blended these distinct styles through trial and error, yet the team continues adjusting the approach without considering the formula finalized.
Eurogamer Portugal has opened a discussion asking players about their gaming plans for the upcoming weekend. The publication notes that players enjoy various platforms including PC, consoles, and mobile devices to unwind from work and escape into different virtual worlds.
Martin Klima, a co-founder of Warhorse Studios known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, stated in an interview with PCGamer that he has no personal interest in playing Grand Theft Auto 6. However, he expressed a strong business interest in its success, hoping the upcoming title will lead the way in raising video game prices across the industry.
BiWin has announced the CL 100 Mini NVMe SSD, measuring only 15 x 17 mm and offering storage expansion for portable gaming consoles like select OneXPlayer systems and the GPD Win5 without requiring users to open the console.
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit held on October 1 focused heavily on generative AI and its workplace impact. Attitudes were mixed, with some noting benefits like coded automation, while others highlighted that the technology falls short of being a miracle cure, bringing increased workloads and anxiety instead.