PlayStation
GTA 6 will avoid direct political references, says Rockstar
Rockstar says GTA 6 will satirise political life through Leonida’s campaigns and radio, while avoiding direct references to real people, events and movements.
Gaming
Japanese Solid Snake voice actor says Konami should make another Metal Gear
Akio Otsuka wants Konami to make another Metal Gear for fans, but his comments do not confirm a project or his return as Snake.
Tech
Shokz OpenDots 2 Review: Same Great Fit, Much Better Sound
Shokz keeps the excellent comfort of the original and gives the OpenDots 2 the louder, richer sound it always needed.
PlayStation
PSA: UAE PlayStation Store goes offline for purchases during AED currency switch
The UAE PlayStation Store pauses purchases from 5–8 October as Sony switches from dollar billing to dirhams. Wallet balances convert at a stated AED rate.
Gaming
Report: Assassin’s Creed Hexe casting leak outlines a new character roster
An Assassin's Creed Hexe casting-call leak names an alleged protagonist, her family and a secretive group, but Ubisoft has confirmed none of the details.
Apps
YouTube Shorts may reduce reach for channels built on reposted clips
YouTube says Shorts channels that mainly repost other creators’ work are likely to receive less feed distribution, while original commentary and storytelling remain in scope.
Industry
Capcom is evolving RE Engine with AI-assisted game development in mind
Capcom’s RE Engine REX project will add upgrades in stages, with AI aimed at developer tools and testing rather than finished game assets.
PC
New Steam Deck 2 leak points to older AMD graphics
A leaker says Valve’s next handheld could use older AMD graphics. The 12-CU claim and the Gainsborough link remain unconfirmed.
PlayStation
PS5 Slim reportedly gets a replaceable CMOS battery and revised cooling
A technician says one Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Slim has a new motherboard, easier battery access and revised cooling. Sony has not confirmed the changes.
PC
ArkWeb mod puts Spider-Man in Arkham Knight
ArkWeb runs Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered alongside Batman: Arkham Knight, streaming Gotham’s collision data into Spider-Man’s physics. Its creator calls the project experimental.
PC
Deadlock sets new Steam player record after City Never Sleeps update
Deadlock hit a new Steam player peak after Valve's City Never Sleeps update, but the game remains invite-only as development continues.
Industry
Activision reportedly considers a Halo reboot with Master Chief origin story
A full Halo reboot and a Master Chief origin story are reportedly being considered, but Activision has not confirmed the direction of its next game.
PC
Metro Redux gets a free next-gen update this month
Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux get free PC and console updates in October, with 4K textures and platform-specific upgrades ahead of Metro 2039.
PC
Microsoft will bring Advanced Shader Delivery to all NVIDIA RTX GPUs this month
Advanced Shader Delivery will extend to every NVIDIA RTX GPU this month, with Microsoft using Gears of War: E-Day to show how much faster first-run shader compilation can be.
Industry
Alan Wake 2 director Kyle Rowley co-directs unannounced Remedy game
Remedy developer Kyle Rowley is reportedly co-directing a game that has been in development since 2025, but no title has been announced.
PC
007 First Light gets free DLC with New Game+ and new missions
007 First Light’s free Extended Operations update adds a harder 00 setting, campaign replay tools, five TacSim missions and a full Photo Mode.
Industry
Embark makes permanent bans standard for ARC Raiders cheaters
Embark is ending warnings for cheating in ARC Raiders, while a new matchmaking filter has sharply reduced players coordinating to spoil solo raids.
PC
Kena: Scars of Kosmora moves to 2027 with new story details
Kena: Scars of Kosmora moves from its 2026 window to 2027, with Ember Lab revealing more about Kena’s story, Kosmora’s temples and a new spirit companion.
PlayStation
PS5 Gets New QSSR AI upscaling, arrives in Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei
Sony’s new QSSR upscaler reaches Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei on PS5, adding an optional graphics setting without published performance figures.
Industry
Gears of War: E-Day staff fear layoffs before Metacritic bonus payout
Coalition developers reportedly fear post-launch cuts could affect a Metacritic bonus expected later this month, days after story director Juan Vaca was laid off.
PC
Crimson Desert DLC delayed two weeks, now due 29 October
Pearl Abyss has moved Charting the Unknown to 29 October, giving the Crimson Desert expansion two more weeks for polish and stability work.
PlayStation
Report: Naughty Dog is developing a new Uncharted game led by Lost Legacy director
MP1st reports Naughty Dog is developing a new Uncharted game led by The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayg, but Sony has not confirmed the project.
Displays
AOC unveils AGON PRO AGP257FT with native 1,000Hz refresh
AOC's 24.5-inch AGON PRO AGP257FT runs at native 1,000Hz in Full HD and can overclock to 1,050Hz, but price and UAE availability remain unannounced.
PlayStation
PS Plus October 2026 games include F1 25, Hunt and EDF
F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 join PlayStation Plus on 6 October, with the games available to add until 2 November.