Last week, at DreadXP’s Indie Horror Showcase, Nightdive Studios announced that its award-winning sci-fi horror action remake, System Shock, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Nightdive Studios’ stunningly faithful recreation of the 1994 sci-fi action shooter/immersive sim was released to critical acclaim for PC in 2023 and consoles in 2024. Soon, Nintendo gamers will experience this classic for the very first time; the original evil rogue AI, SHODAN, will flaunt her superiority from the palms of their hands as they journey through the dark depths of Citadel Station.
The System Shock remake combines the gameplay of the original title with HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface, and new sounds and music. A legion of hostile and mutated creatures — created and controlled by the delightfully villainous SHODAN — await players as they make their way through Citadel Station. Players will also encounter traps, puzzles, and secrets in their pursuit of escape. A combination of stealth, cunning, and futuristic weaponry will be required to survive.
During development, Nightdive Studios worked closely with many of the original System Shock team members, including Terri Brosius, the original voice of one of gaming’s most iconic villains: SHODAN.
In the Nintendo Switch 1|2 ports of System Shock, players can expect an array of features such as Joy-Con 2 mouse support for the Switch 2, gyro aiming, various community-request features, and 1080p 60FPS support on Switch 2.
After fourteen years since their last game, The King of All Cosmos and The Prince are back in the latest entry in the KATAMARI DAMACY™ series with Once Upon A KATAMARI™, now available worldwide. Developed by RENGAME and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., it will be up to players once more to help The Prince restore the stars to the heavens after the mighty King of All Cosmos accidentally destroys the earth. This time, players will take The Prince and his Katamari — a rolling ball that collects everything it touches starting from smaller objects and gradually to bigger ones — across time itself, gathering up objects through history to replace the starry sky. Visit the Jurassic Period, the Ice Age, historic Japan and more set to one of the most iconic soundtracks in gaming history in Once Upon A KATAMARI, now available worldwide on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam®, and Nintendo Switch™. For more information, visitwww.bandainamcoent.com/games/once-upon-a-katamari.
In Once Upon A KATAMARI, players will experience the series like never before, on a journey across time featuring new stages, and with a new competitive multiplayer mode. The game’s memorable music returns with a new soundtrack, new customization options, and fun tools such as a new magnet to pull in nearby items. Players can choose to play as The Prince or any of the 68 cousins, all of whom can be customized with different colors and facial features. Use the customized character to standout in KatamariBall, a new four-player competitive mode where players attempt to roll the largest Katamari and convert it into points within a limited time. KatamariBall will support both online multiplayer and offline play against CPU opponents.
Today one of the most thrilling action franchises in the world comes home to gaming consoles with Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition! Inspired by the adrenaline-fueled saga from Universal Pictures, Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition is out now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for $29.99. Race at full throttle through exciting tracks in single-player or grab a friend and experience nonstop arcade rivalry in two-player split-screen local multiplayer!
Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition delivers high-speed racing and pedal-to-the-metal action straight from the arcade to consoles! Hit the road in eight legendary supercars, including the Dodge Charger, Corvette Z06, Shelby GT500 KR, Ford GT, Bronco DR, Jeep Wrangler and more – plus customize your car with unique color schemes.
Compete across each of the original arcade game’s tracks solo or in split-screen with a friend and discover destructible environments, branching paths, and stealth shortcuts that can turn the tide in an instant. Take on thrilling challenges with high-stakes objectives like intercepting a missile in the Swiss Alps or grounding a plane in the heart of Hong Kong!
Key Game Features
High-Speed, Adrenaline-Fueled Arcade Racing:Race across high-intensity tracks in licensed supercars with cinematic style, with pure drifting, nitro boosts, and precision driving that capture the thrill of the original arcade classic.
The Top-Tier Arcade Racer, Brought to Consoles:Experience the full-throttle thrills of the arcade game at home, now optimized for consoles with the same explosive action that made the original a fan favorite in arcades.
Race Iconic Vehicles:Hit the road in 8 legendary cars, including the Dodge Charger, Corvette Z06, Shelby GT500 KR, Ford GT, Bronco DR, Jeep Wrangler, and more.
Customize Your Look, Your Way:Style your ride with custom vehicle color schemes that let you stand out on the track and show off your personality.
Dominate Fiercely Intense Courses:Burn rubber through all the original arcade tracks, with bold and diverse environments that push your driving skills to the limit.
Tackle Secret Missions Around the World:Complete bonus challenges with explosive objectives like stopping a missile in the Swiss Alps or grounding a plane in Hong Kong.
Unleash Chaos with Hidden Shortcuts:Discover destructible environments, branching paths, and sneaky shortcuts that can shake up any race and reward risk-takers.
Race Together in Local Multiplayer:Grab a friend and hit the track with 2 players in split-screen local multiplayer, bringing the arcade rivalry home with side-by-side action and nonstop competition.
Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition is out now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. This title is developedby Cradle Games and published by GameMill Entertainment, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences.
Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, in partnership with GameMill Entertainment, today launched Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed, a high-octane arcade racer inspired by the hit Netflix animated television series Hot Wheels Let’s Race. The family-friendly video game is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed is available across all platforms in multiple editions: the Standard version ($39.99); the Digital Deluxe Edition, including the High Voltage Speed DLC Pack with new cars, decals, and track parts ($49.99); and a physical Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch, including the DLC and a Hot Wheels GT-Scorcher die-cast vehicle – only available at select retailers ($39.99). The High Voltage Speed DLC Pack can also be purchased separately for $14.99.
An action-packed animated series for kids, Hot Wheels Let’s Race follows Coop and his next-gen racing friends as they put the pedal to the metal at racing camp. Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed lets fans race as Coop and crew in a variety of exciting game modes, conquering wild tracks, facing epic bosses, and building custom, over-the-top courses in a brand-new family-friendly racer.
KEY FEATURES
PLAY AS YOUR FAVORITE RACERS: Choose between your favorite Hot Wheels Let’s Race characters, including Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Cruise!
HOT WHEELS ICONS & TRACKS: Select from a lineup of iconic Hot Wheels vehicles, like the GT-Scorcher, Super Twin Mill, Roger Dodger and Duck N’ Roll, each with their own unique handling, abilities, and style. Zoom through 12 wild, over-the-top tracks based on the series.
BOSS SHOWDOWNS: Face off against massive bosses, like Professor Rearview’s giant cobra and his fire-breathing dragon, in fast-paced, action-packed battles on the track. Each encounter brings unforgettable moments at the finish line.
RACE TO WIN: Experience five thrilling gameplay modes, including Racing Camp, Cup Champ, Speed Trials, Track Builder, and Free Races, featuring fast, fluid controls built for high-speed competition. Race solo or with friends in local four-player split-screen multiplayer.
ULTIMATE CUSTOMIZATION: Earn flame badges to unlock new cars, decals, and track parts in the Ultimate Garage. Customize your own Hot Wheels car and show it off on the track.
For Hot Wheels Let’s Race fans, all three seasons are now on Netflix. The series theme song is available on YouTube and streaming platforms globally, and for even more high-octane fun, Hot Wheels: Ultimate Handbook is available now.
Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed is licensed by Mattel, developed by Bamtang Games, and published by GameMill Entertainment.
NEXON’s electrifying mobile racing game KartRider Rush+ (KRR+) is back with a tire-screeching new collaboration with the notable South Korean tire company, ‘Hankook Tire’. This collaboration is inflated with in-game items such as themed Karts, outfits, diftmojis, community events and more.
With a variety of exhilarating game modes and a unique cast of racers, KartRider Rush+ offers adrenaline-pumping fun for both the rookie racer and the seasoned pro. Featuring an abundance of customizable karts and characters, racers can get creative and experience thrilling races on the go with imaginative tracks, bright graphics and easy-to-master gameplay.
KartRider Rush+’s ‘Hankook Tire’ collaboration features content that takes inspiration from Hankook Tire’s EV-exclusive tire brand, iON, for all players to enjoy until October 31, including:
Top Tire Kart – Players can take their new iON Kart for a spin around the track.
Depressurizing Driftmojis – Release your inner pressure by expressing yourself with the iON Driftmojis and Flying iON Bazzi.
Flat-out Fabulous Fit – Roll out in style with the ‘Hankook Tire’ Suit fit for any racer.
Shiny Accessory – Players will catch your drift as you show off the newly added ‘Hankook Tire’ Plate.
Gripping Events – NEXON will run a variety of events to celebrate the ‘Hankook Tire’ collab.
Complete all kinds of missions, like joining Ranked races once, joining any race 3 times, staying logged in for a total of 77 minutes, and more, to earn iON Kart Tire Shards.
Until November 1, players can trade those shards for rewards, including the Hankook Tire Suit, Hankook Tire Hat and Season Coins.
From October 31 to November 26, players can join races to get up to 10 iON Shards a day.
Shards can be traded for the iON Headband, iON Handheld, Hankook Tire Plate , Season Coins and more.
Until October 31, players can join the “Community Mission: Unlock the iON Reward Set!” event on the official Facebook page. Once the event post reaches the number of likes and comments required, the iON Bazzi Portrait and iON Frame will be revealed.
Players worldwide can download KartRider Rush+ for free on Android and iOS.
One of the world’s most iconic 8-bit computers, the Commodore 64, is back with a bold new look. THEC64 Mini – Black Edition is out today, bringing with it a curated library of modern C64 masterpieces and a sleek matte-and-gloss black finish that redefines what retro can look and feel like.
Developed by Retro Games Ltd. (RGL) in partnership with PLAION REPLAI, this limited-edition reimagining of the Commodore 64 isn’t just a piece of nostalgia – it’s a living celebration of the fans and developers who never stopped coding for the machine that launched a generation of creators.
“This isn’t a throwback, it’s a continuation,” said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at RGL. “The Black Edition celebrates the energy of a community that kept making, experimenting, and innovating long after the commercial era ended. It’s proof that creativity on the C64 never died.”
From bedroom coders to modern masters:
When the Commodore 64 debuted in 1982, it turned millions into makers. Decades later, that same spirit still drives a global homebrew scene incorporating a vibrant DIY community building new games for old hardware.
THEC64 Mini – Black Edition unites that scene in one definitive collection – 25 pre-installed, hand-picked neo-retro games created by some of the most talented contemporary C64 developers.
Highlights include:
Sam’s Journey: Platforming brilliance from Knights of Bytes (98% Zzap! Sizzler)
A Pig Quest: 2023’s critically acclaimed adventure from Piggy 18 Team (96% Zzap! Gold Medal)
Hessian: Cyberpunk action from Covert BitOps (93% Zzap! Sizzler)
Knight ’N’ Grail, Steel Ranger, Galencia, and more: Games that prove the C64 is still inspiring new worlds
BACK IN BLACK – A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY AND CULTURE:
The Back In Black campaign honors the underground aesthetic and raw creativity of the modern C64 scene. With its sleek black styling, plug-and-play HDMI, four save-slots per game, and a micro-switched USB joystick, this edition is built for collectors, coders, and newcomers alike. This new machine is authentic, modern, and unapologetically retro.
THEC64 Mini – Black Edition is available now on Amazon and RetroGames.biz for $119.99.
Assemble Entertainment is thrilled to reveal more spine-chilling details about the upcoming PC survival horror Flesh Made Fear. The latest warped adventure from Michael Cosio – the mastermind behind indie horror gems such as Terror at Oakheart, Weeping Falls Massacre, Meat Saw and Suffer the Night – arrives on Steam 31st October 2025.
Let’s take a look at why PC gamers will be sleeping with the lights on…
Blood and Cor!
Flesh Made Fear drips with gory nostalgia, channeling the spirit of our favourite classic PSX survival horror games with brain-twisting puzzles, nerve-rattling encounters, and an atmosphere that will have you holding your breath until the end credits. Fluid modern controls refine the terror, cinematic sequences drag you deeper into the darkness, and the story keeps you clinging on until the final, harrowing moment.
Our protagonist is a Reaper Intervention Platoon (R.I.P.) operative, drafted in to apprehend the deranged psychopath Victor “The Dripper” Ripper. One of the good guys turned very bad. The Dripper is hidden away in his self-made house of horrors, where you’ll uncover the extent of his madness.
Nightmare on………
Players can tackle the nightmare as one of two survivors, each with their own abilities and personal journey. Jack relies on grit and clever instincts to endure the horrors closing in around him, while Natalie meets the madness head-on with sharp resolve, quick wit, and relentless stamina. They’re both pitted against a grotesque legion of monstrosities spawned from Ripper’s twisted experiments.
The golden factor in Flesh Made Fear is vulnerability. By reintroducing mechanics like limited saves, tank controls, and restricted resources, the game forces players into a constant state of tension. Every decision – whether to fight, flee, or conserve ammunition – carries weight. This careful design, paired with grotesque visuals and a conspiratorial story, delivers an authentic yet modernized survival horror experience.
Limited save system: you must collect special items to save progress, so saving becomes a strategic choice.
Inventory management: Since slots are limited, you’ll need to juggle items carefully and use safe room storage.
Puzzle-driven narrative: solving intricate puzzles is key to unlocking secrets, advancing the story, and gaining access to new areas.
Each character has their own unique stats and story paths, adding replay value.
Combat & resources: You face grotesque monsters spawned from Ripper’s experiments. Weapons include pistols, grenade launchers, etc., but ammo and supplies are scarce.
Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Paramount, today launches Dora: Rainforest Rescue, the highly anticipated puzzle-platform adventure based on the CG-animated DORA series. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.
Launching in the 25th anniversary year of the Dora franchise, Dora: Rainforest Rescue invites players to join Dora and Boots on a mission to stop Swiper’s latest scheme and restore the magical Alebrije Tree. Across five vibrant locations, players can run, jump, and swing through colorful environments, collect Magic Leaves, and solve puzzles that seamlessly blend adventure with Spanish language learning.
Along the way, fans will meet beloved characters including Tico, Isa, Benny, Big Red Chicken, and Ale the Alebrije. A variety of engaging mini-games add extra fun to the adventure, including Swiper Swipe quick-reflex challenges, Troll’s Quiz educational riddles, and additional character-driven activities. A two-player local co-op mode allows families to explore, learn, and solve puzzles together.
With authentic visuals, music, and voice work, the game immerses players in Dora’s world, making them feel as if they’ve stepped straight into an episode of the show. The experience is further enriched by interactive mechanics, including using Map for navigation, unlocking new locations and objects, and collecting clues from friends to solve environmental riddles. Each of the five unique locations also offers fresh challenges, hidden secrets, and plenty of replay ability for young explorers.
Designed specifically for young players, the game features simple, intuitive mechanics that are clearly explained to make every step easy to follow. Instructions are reinforced both visually and verbally, with characters guiding players through objectives while on-screen prompts highlight the buttons to press. These thoughtful touches ensure that children of all ages can play confidently, creating an experience that feels both accessible and engaging.
“Today marks an exciting milestone as we bring Dora’s adventurous spirit to interactive entertainment,” said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “Dora: Rainforest Rescue captures everything families love about the franchise – adventure, problem-solving, and exposure to a new language – in a format that creates lasting memories for parents and children playing together.”
Since its debut on Nickelodeon in 2000, the Dora franchise has become one of the world’s most beloved preschool properties. Seen in over 150 countries and translated into 32 languages, the series has inspired millions of children globally and earned prestigious recognition, including Emmy®, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parents’ Choice, Common Sense Media, and Television Critics Association awards.
Dora: Rainforest Rescue launches today on all major consoles and PC. To learn more, visit OutrightGames.com.
Arc Games and Snapshot Games today released FROSTHAVEN’s first-ever major Early Access content update called Awakening Protocol. This free major update is available now for PC players who own the digital adaptation of the critically acclaimed tactical RPG board game by Isaac Childres and Cephalofair Games. Awakening Protocol introduces a brand-new storyline featuring the mysterious Unfettered machine civilization, three highly-anticipated playable heroes, additional bosses and quests, and major quality-of-life gameplay enhancements.
From Snapshot Games, led by CEO Julian Gollop – the creator of X-COM, in collaboration with board game creator Isaac Childres and Cephalofair Games, FROSTHAVEN introduces the Awakening Protocol free Early Access update. Inspired by the board game and player feedback, this new update builds upon FROSTHAVEN like never before, bringing in a slew of new content, improvements and quality of life changes to the tactical RPG. In Awakening Protocol, heroes will explore the facility of a ruined ancient civilization from a millennia ago and face their biggest threat yet. The Unfettered, a ruthless faction of intelligent machines, have risen from their forgotten and rusted state to reclaim the surface, and players must make the choices that will determine the fate of FROSTHAVEN.
Awakening Protocol, FROSTHAVEN’S first ever Early Access update, includes the following features:
The Unfettered Storyline: Confront the machine uprising, driven by a mysterious and formidable leader.
3 New Playable Heroes: Unlock 3 powerful new heroes and reshape the battlefield with bold new strategies.
5 New Bosses: Battle mechanical and unknown horrors, equipped with challenging abilities.
18+ More Quests: Explore new areas and confront dangerous threats.
1 New Building: Expand your settlement’s capabilities with the Town Hall.
8 Building Upgrades: Enhance and build up Frosthaven even further.
40+ New Items: Discover many new tools, weapons, and gear.
Challenges: Tackle unique objectives that offer additional risk and reward.
Job Postings: Complete new side quests from the Town Hall and increase your party’s capabilities.
THQ Nordic and Three Fields Entertainment have released a brand new Explanation Trailer for their upcoming arcade racing game Wreckreation, giving players a deeper look ahead of its launch on October 28, 2025.
Developed by the original creators of the Burnout series, Wreckreation combines the thrill of high-speed arcade racing with the freedom to create and share your own tracks, challenges, and playgrounds. Using the innovative Live Mix feature, players can instantly edit the world in real time, from loops, ramps, and jumps to changing the weather, time of day, and traffic density at the press of a button.
With more than 50 customizable cars and over 400 square kilometers of open world to explore, Wreckreation delivers endless opportunities for speed, creativity, and spectacular crashes. Whether you’re teaming up with friends in co-op or going head-to-head in fierce competition, the massive open world is your playground, so go wreck it!
Wreckreation is coming to PC and consoles on October 28, 2025. The game will be available at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99.
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