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Updated Oct 8, 4:33 AMMixtape Wins Game of the Year at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards
Beethoven & Dinosaur's title, Mixtape, claimed the top honor of Game of the Year at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards. The studio also secured a rare trifecta by taking home awards for both Excellence in Visual Art and Excellence in Sound Design. This comprehensive recognition highlights the game's strong performance across multiple creative disciplines during the ceremony.
The 2026 LG Evo B6 4K 120Hz OLED TV Drops to Under $1,000 for Prime Day, Plus Get a Free Soundbar
LG has slashed the price of its 2026 Evo B6 4K OLED TV to under $1,000 during the Prime Day sales event. This 120Hz display is designed for high-performance gaming and cinematic viewing, making it a standout value in the premium segment. To enhance the home theater experience, buyers can also claim a complimentary soundbar with their purchase.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026: Today Is the Last Day to Score the Best October Sales
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 are concluding with today marked as the final opportunity to access the best October sales. This event serves as a second major shopping window for Prime members following the initial Prime Day festivities. Shoppers are encouraged to act quickly to secure remaining discounts before the promotions expire.
It’s Going To Be A Long Time Before We Get A New Halo Game
Halo: Campaign Evolved is expected to receive a horde mode as part of a final update from the current development team. This work is being carried out by a skeleton crew just before Activision assumes full control of the franchise. The transition signals a significant pause in new content, suggesting that a new mainline Halo title will not arrive for an extended period.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – The Kotaku Review
Kotaku evaluates the Dark Arisen expansion for Dragon’s Dogma 2, highlighting the significant amount of new content players must complete. The review focuses on the extensive journey required to finish the add-on, suggesting a substantial time commitment for fans of the game. This update serves as a major extension to the original experience, offering a lengthy path for dedicated players to explore.
9 Of The Best RPGs on Switch 2 Are Currently On Sale
Several top-rated role-playing games for the Nintendo Switch 2 are currently discounted, offering players a chance to save on premium titles. Among the featured deals are exclusive Amazon Prime offers, which are subject to strict time limits. Gamers looking to expand their libraries should act quickly to secure these temporary price reductions before they expire.
Airborne open world Atmosfar gets an early access release date and a trailer full of flying islands, cloud cruisers and sky taxis
Airborne, an open-world game featuring flying islands and cloud cruisers, has secured an early access release date alongside a new trailer. The title taps into a resurgence of aerial exploration concepts, a genre previously popularized by games like *The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom* and *Worlds Adrift*. Players can expect to navigate a sky-based environment populated by sky taxis and other airborne structures.
Anime racer Screamer no longer demands you retrain your fingers, with a fresh patch adding single stick drift controls
Anime-styled arcade racer Screamer has received a significant update that introduces single stick drift controls, addressing the unconventional twin-stick scheme that previously required players to retrain their muscle memory. This change aligns the game's handling with the standard expectations of most racing titles, where steering and sliding are managed by a single controller stick. The patch serves as a welcome fix for players who found the original control method unintuitive, offering a more accessible experience without sacrificing the game's core arcade feel.
Hackers steal millions of Discord IDs and email addresses in "deliberate, multi-stage attack" on security service Double Counter
A suspected breach of the third-party security service Double Counter has exposed approximately one million Discord user email addresses, along with user IDs and IP addresses. Although Discord itself was not the direct target, the incident stems from a deliberate, multi-stage attack on its partner infrastructure. Attackers spent nearly six hours probing the system before the vulnerability was identified and closed.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades has 108 swords, and its definitive update for PC wants to make sure you use them all
Muramasa: Revenant Blades features a massive arsenal of 108 unique swords, each with its own distinct characteristics. A new definitive update for the PC version aims to encourage players to utilize the entire collection rather than sticking to a few favorites. This release focuses on enhancing the combat experience, ensuring the action feels more dynamic and rewarding than ever before.
Now we know the prices of the new RTX Spark laptops and they're as expensive as I'm sure you feared
NVIDIA is set to unveil its new RTX Spark laptops on October 16, with pricing that appears to be significantly high. The upcoming launch is expected to target a premium market segment, potentially straining the budgets of many consumers. These new devices will likely feature advanced graphics capabilities, justifying their steep cost. Buyers should prepare for a substantial financial commitment when the products go on sale.
Here's the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen release time for your region
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen arrives on December 10, 2025, taking players to the frozen realm of Norgan. The expansion introduces new areas, enemies, and story content that extend the base game's narrative. Regional release times vary by time zone, with the update becoming available at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. Gamers should check their local server status to ensure a smooth launch experience.
Star Wars: Zero Company studio is bringing "as many people back as possible" after furloughing "most" of its developers
Bit Reactor, the studio behind Star Wars: Zero Company, is reversing its decision to furlough the majority of its development team. The company is actively working to bring back as many of the affected employees as possible in the lead-up to the game's launch. This move signals a renewed commitment to staffing the project and ensuring a successful release.
Sony is reportedly plotting to revive classic PlayStation games, starting with a new Ape Escape from the developers behind Sonic Mania
Sony is reportedly preparing to breathe new life into its dormant PlayStation library by partnering with smaller third-party studios. The initiative aims to kick off with a fresh take on Ape Escape, developed by the team behind Sonic Mania. This strategy signals a shift toward leveraging independent talent to modernize beloved retro titles for contemporary audiences.
Here are our Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026
Microsoft has unveiled the initial lineup of titles arriving on Xbox Game Pass for October 2026. Subscribers currently have just one week remaining to play the award-winning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 before it leaves the service. This announcement marks the start of the monthly updates for the platform.