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11th Edition Detachment Focus: Cult of Blood (Updated October 12, 2026)
We take a look at the changes to the World Eaters' Cult of Blood Detachment for 11th edition.
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Nvidia are abandoning their RTX 5090 graphics cards in order to focus on AI dev friendly RTX Pro ones, leaker claims
Nvidia, AI-obsessives to the point of yassifying basketballers, are shifting production away from their top of the range RTX 5090 consumer graphics cards in favour of RTX Pro ones. That's according to a leaker with a solid track record when it comes to the company. If accurate, the move's the...
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NQ JPN Is A New Japan-Themed Arcade Bar Opening Soon In London's Soho District
Blast Night in Soho. NQ64 Arcade Bars Ltd., the entertainment company behind a chain of popular gaming bars across the UK, has announced it will open a Japan-centric bar in London's popular Soho district later in October. NQ JPN will offer a similar experience to the NQ64 venues, but focus more...
Time Extension11th Edition Detachment Focus: Brazen Engines
We take a deep dive into the Brazen Engines Detachment for World Eaters.
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Nvidia stopping RTX 5090 production to focus on AI graphics cards: Report
Nvidia has reportedly stopped supplying chips for its flagship RTX 5090 graphics cards as it shifts focus to more profitable GPUs for artificial intelligence.
Dexerto
World of Warcraft Burning Crusade Anniversary heads to Zul’Aman while Classic’s future remains in limbo
With World of Warcraft Forever dominating the focus and publicity over at Blizzard these days, it’s easy to forget the WoW Classic’s fate has been sitting in limbo ever since BlizzCon failed to address its future in any way, shape, or form. And while we continue to await official word on the...
Massively OverpoweredNvidia has reportedly stopped producing RTX 5090 cards to focus on RTX Pro GPUs for AI data centers
The most powerful gaming GPU has ceased production, it's claimed
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Steam hits new all-time high of over 43 million concurrent users just 7 months after its last record
We regularly report on individual games breaking their concurrent player records on Steam, but this time the focus is on Valve's storefront itself. This month, October 2026, the marketplace hit a new all-time record for concurrent users, safely leapfrogging the previous benchmark. Per SteamDB,...
Steam News
Nvidia rumoured to replace RTX 5080 with new 24GB model
Nvidia is reportedly ceasing production of the GeForce RTX 5090 to redirect its flagship GB202 silicon exclusively to its professional RTX Pro lineup. New reports claim the company plans to focus its GPU supply on AI demand while introducing a 24GB RTX 5080 for high-end gamers. MEGAsizeGPU (via...
KitGuruDetachment Focus: Butchers of Khorne
We take a solid look at the Butchers of Khorne Detachment for World Eaters, which focuses on the faction's Terminators.
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The Elder Scrolls: Fur and Fang Officially Announced for November 2026
The Elder Scrolls: Fur and Fang is launching in November 2026, giving fans something special to look forward to later this year. Any new Elder Scrollsrelease is sure to draw attention, and Fur and Fang puts the focus on some of the series' darker themes.
Steam NewsDetachment Focus: Berzerker Warband (Updated October 9, 2026)
We take a deep look at the Berzerker Warband Detachment for World Eaters and talk about what it does and how it plays.
Goonhammer
BitCraft Online focuses on quality-of-life for quest tracking, resources, and UI in latest patch
BitCraft Online has taken the wise decision to not necessarily focus on adding anything new and splashy and instead adjust the things in-game already with its most recent patch. And yes, that is indeed wise because patching in quality-of-life updates is important, too. The things that were added...
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2026 Survival Horror Games Where Fighting Back Actually Makes Things Worse
Fighting back against terrifying enemies isn't always the answer, and these 2026 survival horror games prove that with their focus on stealth.
Game Rant
Marvel Rivals introduces a 12-player fight for the Infinity Stones and preps a 50-player battle against Thanos
While we don’t really focus too hard on Marvel Rivals too much since it’s primarily a small-team PvP shooter, we’re definitely watching it a bit more closely starting this week, as its mid-season update has added a new 12-player PvP mode type for a limited time, and the game is introducing a much...
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Xbox Has Two More First-Party Releases In 2026, And They Could Be The Most Lucrative
One of them is PC-only, but it's still a massive first-party game. A lot of the focus this year when it comes to Xbox first-party releases has been on Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day, especially considering it's the 25th anniversary of Xbox and those franchises have...
Pure Xbox
How Nutrition Impacts Gaming Performance, Focus, and Reaction Time
How regular meals, hydration and caffeine relate to gaming performance, focus and reaction time—and where the evidence remains limited. The post How Nutrition Impacts Gaming Performance, Focus, and Reaction Time appeared first on Critical Hit.
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Resident Evil Requiem Was Originally Planned as an Online Game, Producer Says
Resident Evil Requiem producer Masachika Kawata revealed that the game was originally planned to be an online title before they scrapped the idea to focus on horror. Kawata shared this information in the BIOHAZARD 30th Special Mook (‘magazine book’), a 124-page, full-color fan book with a complete...
Steam News[Kill Team] Tactical Focus: Vespid Stingwings
Dan's got a stinging take on Vespids this week!
GoonhammerResident Evil Requiem Was Originally Planned as an Online Game, Producer Says
Resident Evil Requiem producer Masachika Kawata revealed that the game was originally planned to be an online title before they scrapped the idea to focus on horror.
IGNCommander Focus: Cycling Lands, Prepared Channel, & Marwyn, the Preserver
Saffgor's got another Commander Focus for this week, focused around Land Cycling!
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MXGP 26 Review – One With The Dirt
Barebones modes and presentation give Artefacts Studio room to focus on MXGP 26’s handling model – but is that enough to stick the landing?
GamingBoltXbox Announces New Film, TV and Entertainment Division XP, Led by Former Minecraft Studio Head
The division will also focus on live events, merchandising, brand partnerships, "other forms of linear storytelling" and more.
GamingBoltResident Evil Requiem’s Expansion Will Focus on Oswell Spencer, Says Screenwriter
During Meadowlark Comic Con, Haris Orkin said that the team still has a story it wants to tell with Spencer after the events of Requiem.
GamingBoltGears of War studio head addresses layoff worries after E-Day release, and says the next game won’t take ‘nearly as long’
"We just need to focus on the things that we can control," Mike Crump says
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ShackStream: A trifecta of Wardogs strategies #3 - Mayhem
Jan and his squad will complete the trifecta of Wardogs battles tonight with a focus on the hot zone. Or rather, the mayhem that occurs inside and around it.
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Magic And Dark Horse Comics Team Up For New Teferi Series
Upcoming comic series will focus on one of Magic's most iconic and powerful characters The post Magic And Dark Horse Comics Team Up For New Teferi Series appeared first on Star City Games.
Star City Games
Mortal Online 2 previews its first ‘Era of Refinement’ patch ahead of an October 14 PTR run
A couple of weeks ago, Mortal Online 2 stated its plans to begin an “Era of Refinement,” aka a focus on improving several core features of the game through the remainder of this year, with smaller but faster patches to come. Star Vault has indeed made the first steps in that process, previewing the...
Massively OverpoweredGears of War: E-Day is a “Great Foundation,” Says The Coalition: “The Next Game Won’t Take as Long”
Regarding reports about layoff worries, studio head Mike Crump says, "We need to focus on the things that we can control."
GamingBolt
Resident Evil Requiem Writer Officially Teases First DLC Details
Story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem will focus on series antagonist Oswell Spencer, writer reveals
Polygon
As a retro gaming expert, the biggest piece of Prime Day advice I can give is to focus on small setup improvements
Prime Day is proving to be disappointing for retro consoles and handhelds, so I'd focus on smaller gadgets and gizmos that will spruce up your setup.
GamesRadar
"It changes the notion of safety for the enemies, but also for you": Rainbow Six Tactics' destruction undoes the classic dynamics of flanking
During the hands-off presentation of Rainbow Six Tactics at Gamescom, destruction obviously featured. Walls were breached, cover was blown up, and masonry was peppered with rounds. It looked excellent, but it was also familiar from other turn-based tactical games. Considering the focus of scenery...
Rock Paper ShotgunTrails Series Surpasses 10 Million Units Sold Worldwide
Nihon Falcom has announced that its Trails series has surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide. The company revealed the milestone alongside plans for a commemorative dividend recognizing the achievement. They credited the Trails games’ scale and focus on storytelling for their continued player...
Noisy Pixel
Pimax Aims to Take on Steam Frame with New ‘Crystal Pro’ Headset, Priced at $1,400
Pimax announced its next major VR headset, Crystal Pro, which not only boasts high-fidelity PC VR streaming, but also some native standalone gameplay too. Much like Steam Frame, Crystal Pro’s major focus is on wireless PC VR streaming, which Pimax says is built around its own Native Foveated...
Road to VR
Monster Hunter Rise Surpasses 20 Million Global Sales
The hunt began as a Switch exclusive. Capcom's Monster Hunter series has become an absolute powerhouse over the past two decades and while the company's current focus is on the latest entry Monster Hunter Wilds, it's taken a brief moment this week to provide an update on the sales of the previous...
Nintendo Life
Togashi Is Finally Putting Dragon Quest Aside to Focus on Hunter x Hunter
On social media, Togashi announced that he will no longer accept commissioned work with deadlines.
DualShockers
The Batman Part 2 Filming Paused as Director Matt Reeves Steps Away
The Batman Part 2 has paused filming as director Matt Reeves steps away to focus on a "family matter," DC Studios says.
Polygon
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Dev Calls Out RPGs 'for Teenagers' That Just Focus on 'Power Fantasy'
Kingdom Come: Deliverance studio co-founder Martin Klima is "bored and tired" of RPGs that are just "power fantasy" trips "for teenagers." The Warhorse Studios developer shared his thoughts about his least favorite kind of RPG during an interview with PC Gamer. Kingdom Come: Deliverance has...
Steam News11th Edition Detachment Focus: Cohort Cybernetica (Updated October 5, 2026)
We've updated our Detachment Focus on Cohort Cybernetica for 11th Edition, where it's been substantially more impressive.
GoonhammerKingdom Come: Deliverance Dev Calls Out RPGs 'for Teenagers' That Just Focus on 'Power Fantasy'
Kingdom Come: Deliverance studio co-founder Martin Klima is "bored and tired" of RPGs that are just "power fantasy" trips "for teenagers."
IGN
Free-to-play playtime is broadly flat as gacha RPGs drive PC growth, says Newzoo
"F2P is not dying," according to a Newzoo special focus report that challenges assumptions that free-to-play is in decline. Read more
GamesIndustry.bizSci-Fi RPG Shooter ‘Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’ Sets 4th Anniversary Livestream for October 24
Level Infinite and SHIFT UP have announced that the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary livestream will air on October 24, 2026, at 6:00 AM EDT. The broadcast will be hosted on the official NIKKE YouTube channel and will focus on the game’s major anniversary update. Goddess of Victory: NIKKE...
Noisy Pixel
GTA 6 writer says the series has never had "much focus on national politics" beyond GTA 4's war on terror, and the latest entry won't get "too specific"
Details about and dev chatter concerning GTA 6 continue to drip out as part of the marketing push towards its console launch in November. This time, some of the aspects of it I'm most intrigued to see how Rockstar have handled whenever they deign to bring it to PC have been discussed - how they've...
Steam NewsGTA 6 writer says the series has never had "much focus on national politics" beyond GTA 4's war on terror, and the latest entry won't get "too specific"
Details about and dev chatter concerning GTA 6 continue to drip out as part of the marketing push towards its console launch in November. This time, some of the aspects of it I'm most intrigued to see how Rockstar have handled whenever they deign to bring it to PC have been discussed - how they've...
Rock Paper Shotgun
This Super Mario Kart ROM Hack Removes the Game's Annoying Single-Player Shortcoming
"Transforms the 1-player race view into a true fullscreen experience". Super Mario Kart was clearly designed with multiplayer in mind, and rightfully so – with two players, it's one of the most compelling experiences on the SNES. The focus on two human players competing with one another shows in...
Time Extension
Reverse: 1999 tier list (October 2026)
Updated on October 4th, 2026 - Version: 3.8.0 - Latest Addition: Narcissus With any stacked roster, some characters are likely to be lacklustre. Fortunately, Reverse 1999 does have a very elegant - you might almost say minimalist - approach to the strategy, with a rock-paper-scissors focus on...
Pocket Gamer
Gears of War: E-Day Devs 'Proud to Be One of Xbox's Main Titles' Amid Newfound Focus on Exclusivity
The Gears of War: E-Day developers at The Coalition say they are "proud to be one of Xbox's main titles" as Microsoft refocuses on exclusivity. Studio art director Aryan Hanbeck and creative director Matt Searcy opened up about The Coalition's place in the Xbox portfolio during an interview with...
Steam NewsGears of War: E-Day Devs 'Proud to Be One of Xbox's Main Titles' Amid Newfound Focus on Exclusivity
The Gears of War: E-Day developers at The Coalition say they are "proud to be one of Xbox's main titles" as Microsoft refocuses on exclusivity.
IGN
Astarion Officially Returns in New Baldur’s Gate Release
Astarion is officially confirmed to return as the focus of a new Baldur's Gate release.
Game Rant11th Edition Detachment Focus: Aquilan Shield
The staunch protectors of the Aquilan Shield lead the charge for Shield Host Detachments in the new Codex Adeptus Custodes. #AdWIP #New40K #WarhammerCommunity
Goonhammer11th Edition Detachment Focus: Honoured Companions
Custodian battleline and Wardens pick up some excellent tricks via the new Honoured Companions Detachment, arriving with the Adeptus Custodes Codex. #AdWIP #New40K #WarhammerCommunity
Goonhammer11th Edition Detachment Focus: Solar Watch
The swift and vigilant forces of the Solar Watch deploy a new Shield Host Detachment in Codex Adeptus Custodes. #AdWIP #New40K #WarhammerCommunity
Goonhammer11th Edition Detachment Focus: Shadowkeepers
The grim forces of the Shadowkeepers go out hunting with their new Shield Host Detachment from Codex Adeptus Custodes. #AdWIP #New40K #WarhammerCommunity
Goonhammer11th Edition Detachment Focus: Lions of the Emperor
Lions of the Emperor gets refreshed as a dedicated (and powerful) Terminator Detachment in the new Adeptus Custodes Codex. #AdWIP #New40K #WarhammerCommunity
Goonhammer11th Edition Detachment Focus: Guardians of the Throne
The Adeptus Custodes get a powerful new 3DP generalist Detachment in their new book, check out all the details in our review. #AdWIP #New40K #WarhammerCommunity
Goonhammer11th Edition Detachment Focus: Null Maiden Vigil
The Null Maiden Vigil Detachment gets upgraded with some powerful tools in the new Adeptus Custodes Codex. #AdWIP #New40K #WarhammerCommunity
Goonhammer11th Edition Detachment Focus: Auric Champions
For those who want to field legends among legends, the updated Auric Champions Detachment in Codex Adeptus Custodes lets you push your herohammer to the max. #AdWIP #New40K #WarhammerCommunity
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Is Making the N64 Classic's Most Unsettling Strength Even Stronger
Ocarina of Time Remake is bringing one of the N64 classic's darkest strengths back into focus, and modern hardware could make it far more unsettling.
Game RantBattleTech Fiction Focus: BattleTech Romance - Hearts of Iron
Today in BattleTech, Lynn looks at the first foray into an in-canon romance imprint set in the BattleTech universe - BattleTech Romance: Hearts of Iron.
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World of Warcraft Forever delves into class design philosophy, including deep dives on the Priest and Warrior
The deep dives on World of Warcraft Forever’s class lineup continue, with a special focus on all of the new changes and talents that differentiate (and hopefully improve) these classes from their Classic versions. This time around, the spotlight is on Priests and Warriors. All Priests now get Fear...
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