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Microsoft announced on October 21, 2026, that Xbox Insiders can now purchase cloud gaming time packages without a Game Pass subscription. These introductory pricing tiers include 10 hours for 3.99 dollars, 25 hours for 7.99 dollars, and 50 hours for 11.99 dollars. A broader rollout is scheduled for November.
September 2026 saw a challenging landscape for the United States console market, characterized by a 3% decline in total unit sales. Despite a robust selection of new game releases, the industry struggled as major manufacturers, including Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, implemented price increases for their hardware throughout the year.
Shigeru Miyamoto, Representative Director and Fellow at Nintendo, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Order of Culture. The Japanese government officially announced this decision on the 23rd, marking the first time an individual from the video game industry has received this prestigious honor.
Following the October 21, 2026, announcement by Electronic Arts regarding the permanent closure of BioWare and the subsequent cancellation of Mass Effect 5, concerns arose regarding the status of the planned Amazon Prime television adaptation. Despite the dissolution of the Edmonton-based studio and the loss of approximately 50 development roles, the series remains in active production.
Electronic Arts announced a major restructuring plan on the 22nd, which includes the sudden closure of its subsidiary studio, BioWare. This decision marks the end of a veteran developer with a 30-year history, leaving both the gaming industry and fans disappointed by the loss of such a significant studio.
Publisher Spiral Up Games has announced that the turn-based management title Dungeon Inn will officially launch on October 23. Following a two-year early access period, the game transitions to its 1.0 version on Steam and Stove.
S-Game has officially announced that its upcoming title, Phantom Blade Zero, will receive a physical disc release for PlayStation 5 in 2027. The developer confirmed that these physical copies will contain the actual game data on disc rather than relying on digital download codes.
On the 23rd, ASUS ROG announced a collaboration with S-Game to launch a series of Phantom Blade Zero themed gaming hardware. The collection features a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headset, all blending ROG's cyberpunk aesthetic with the game's dark martial arts style, incorporating weapon textures and iconic red line motifs.
Valve composer Mike Morasky has publicly referenced a project known as HLX during a recent Q&A session at GameSoundCon. While the developer has not officially announced a new title, Morasky's comments suggest the existence of this internal project, which has long been a subject of speculation among dataminers and fans.
The logistics company Oderco has reported the theft of two pallets containing Zotac NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics cards at the Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The stolen hardware is valued at approximately 2.5 million Brazilian reais, which converts to roughly 440,000 euros.
Archetype Entertainment has announced a complete redesign of the male protagonist in its upcoming space RPG, Exodus. General Manager Chad Robertson stated that the studio monitored community discussions and feedback regarding the character's appearance over the past several months. The developers took this input seriously and refined the character's look throughout the ongoing development process.
A user on X known as pepsipu claims to have successfully jailbroken the Nintendo Switch 2. To demonstrate this, the user shared video footage showing third-party characters, such as Peter Griffin and Hatsune Miku, being played within Mario Kart.