Ghost of Yōtei and Super Mario Galaxy remasters headline early October 2025 releases

Games of the Week | SEPT 29–Oct 5, 2025

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. ...

September 29, 2025 · 2 min · David A. Richards
Borderlands 4 official artwork September 2025 release.

Games of the Week | SEPT 8–14, 2025

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. ...

September 8, 2025 · 1 min · David A. Richards
borderlands 4 gameplay

Player's Path | Games to Play Before Borderlands 4

Waiting for Borderlands 4 can feel like a long haul. But instead of replaying random shooters, you can walk a purposeful journey on the Player’s Path to Borderlands 4. This series charts five games that define the roots of loot-driven progression, showcase innovations in RPG-shooter design, and highlight the different evolutions that shaped the looter shooter. For Borderlands 4, your path blends RPG classics, hybrid experiments, and modern multiplayer giants, all designed to prepare you for the next chaotic Vault Hunt. ...

September 2, 2025 · 3 min · David A. Richards