October’s second week is stacked. Battlefield 6 deploys on October 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, a tentpole shooter for the season. Horror fans get Little Nightmares III the same day on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. Earlier in the week, PC and console players see a rush of indies, with King of Meat and Battle Suit Aces on October 7, plus Absolum and Blue Protocol: Star Resonance on October 9. ...
A Critical Flaw in Unity A major security vulnerability has been discovered in the Unity engine, tracked as CVE-2025-59489. The flaw affects Unity 2017.1 and later across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, making it one of the most widespread issues in recent memory for both developers and players. The discovery was made in June 2025 by RyotaK of GMO Flatt Security, and Unity issued patches on October 2, 2025. With a CVSS score of 8.4, the severity is considered high. ...
Microsoft has officially raised the price of its flagship subscription service, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, from $19.99 to $29.99 per month, a 50% increase. The PC Game Pass also saw a jump, moving from $11.99 to $16.49 per month. Alongside the price hike, Microsoft has restructured its subscription tiers, introducing new names and perks, while emphasizing access to over 400 games and 75+ day-one releases annually. The Value Proposition Game Pass has long been marketed as the “Netflix of gaming,” offering players access to a vast library of titles for a flat monthly fee. At its original price point, the service was widely considered one of the best deals in gaming. With the new pricing, the value equation shifts: ...
The final week of September and first days of October 2025 deliver one of the most stacked lineups of the season. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles finally arrives September 30 with a modern revival across consoles and PC. Ghost of Yōtei launches October 2 as Sony’s next big action epic, while Super Mario Galaxy + Galaxy 2 remasters hit Switch the same day. Rounding out the week, Borderlands 4 lands on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3 alongside Digimon Story: Time Stranger on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Discover more inside. ...
Waiting for Ghost of Yotei feels like standing at the edge of a snow-capped peak, eager to step into legend. Instead of idly replaying old favorites, you can walk a purposeful journey on the Player’s Path to Ghost of Yotei. This series charts five games that define the roots of stealth assassins, cinematic sword duels, open-world samurai storytelling, and the mythic side of Japanese folklore. Each step on the path shows how the genre evolved into the experience we’re expecting from Ghost of Yotei. ...
The final full week of September 2025 features a mix of sweet, strange, and strategic. Slime Rancher 2 splats onto PC and PS5 on September 23 with its signature charm. Horror returns midweek with Silent Hill f on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches September 25 across major platforms, adding dimension-hopping thrills to arcade racing. And strategy fans get Endless Legend 2 via Game Preview on September 22 for PC. Finally, Friday closes out with the return of a mascot classic in Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac. Discover more inside. ...
Waiting for Silent Hill f feels like a fog that won’t lift. But instead of anxiously replaying trailers, you can walk a purposeful journey on the Player’s Path to Silent Hill f. This series charts five games that define the roots of survival horror, showcase psychological innovations, and highlight Japanese cultural influences. For Silent Hill f, your path blends the foundations of the genre, the heights of psychological storytelling, and the modern bridges that connect classic horror to today’s players. ...
Mid-September 2025 kicks into high gear with a mix of major releases and a cozy city-builder debut. LEGO Voyagers launches September 15 across PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, bringing charming co-op puzzle action. Two days later, skate. goes into Early Access on September 16 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S with cross-play and a free-to-play model. That same day, cozy builder fans can dive into Town to City, letting them grow a Mediterranean village into a thriving metropolis. The week wraps with Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree on September 19, plus horror and rhythm titles mid-week. Discover more inside. ...
Waiting for Dying Light: The Beast can feel like a test of survival all on its own. But instead of aimlessly wandering your backlog, you can walk a purposeful journey on the Player’s Path to Dying Light: The Beast. This series charts five games that define the roots of survival horror, showcase innovations in movement and melee combat, and highlight Techland’s own experiments leading to their highly anticipated sequel. For The Beast, your path blends classic survival horror, genre-defining open-world design, and emotionally resonant zombie narratives, all to sharpen your instincts for what’s coming. ...
The second week of September 2025 delivers a diverse lineup of both quirky and blockbuster releases. Baby Steps kicks things off on September 8 for PS5 and PC, bringing physics-based humor from the creator of QWOP. On September 9, Bubsy: The Purrfect Collection revives the infamous mascot platformer series with a remastered package. The week crescendos on September 12 with the highly anticipated Borderlands 4, alongside the stylized indie Gloomy Eyes and EA’s annual NHL 26. Whether you’re after laughs, nostalgia, or looter-shooter chaos, this week has something for everyone. ...