For Donkey Kong fans, Donkey Kong Bananza is an absolute dream come true. But at the end of the day, this is a modern Nintendo game for better and for worse, and that means it’s accessible to a fault, has a sparse story, and a focus on short, simple micro-challenges for quick dopamine hit rewards.
Ghost of Yotei is less of an upgrade but a clear testament to Sucker Punch’s true specialty, and a reminder of how powerful an open-world samurai adventure can be. It’s gorgeous, tightly crafted, endlessly absorbing, and a must-play for anyone with a PS5.
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds delivered far beyond my expectations. It races ahead of the competition with dozens of game-changing Gadgets, many multiplayer modes, an expansive roster of characters and circuits, and the potential for endless mayhem thanks to all-platform crossplay. If you’ve ever enjoyed the Sonic Racing series, this is one title you’re not gonna want to sit out.
After 20 hours with Battlefield 6, it feels like the series has found its footing again with solid gameplay, polished performance, and strong starting maps.
After 20 hours, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry’s latest masterpiece, an indie tour-de-force that’s a no-brainer to pick up, especially at $20, has nevertheless all but broken my spirit.
Discover the best PC Game Pass games to play in October 2025, from new releases, spooky games for the Halloween season, to hidden gems you may have missed.
The Outlast Trials’ Season 4.2 update launches October 21, adding a new PvP Invasion Mode, Geister 2025 event, and in-game store.
Sony has revealed the PS Plus Game Catalog for October 2025. The Silent Hill 2 remake headlines the lineup alongside the Until Dawn remake, V Rising, and more.
Square Enix reveals free-to-play Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a new 3v3 mobile arena game with PvE and PvP elements releasing in 2026. Closed beta runs this November.
After 20 hours with Battlefield 6, it feels like the series has found its footing again with solid gameplay, polished performance, and strong starting maps.
For Donkey Kong fans, Donkey Kong Bananza is an absolute dream come true. But at the end of the day, this is a modern Nintendo game for better and for worse, and that means it’s accessible to a fault, has a sparse story, and a focus on short, simple micro-challenges for quick dopamine hit rewards.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game brings the world of Avatar to the fighting genre with 12 playable characters, rollback netcode, and cross-play support at launch in Summer 2026.
Arc Raiders ditches mandatory server wipes for an optional prestige-like reset through Expedition Projects. Here’s how it works before launch on October 30.
Ricochet reports 98% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta matches were cheater-free, as developers prepare for the game’s full launch on November 14.
Xbox reveals the Wave 1 of games coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass for October 2025, featuring Keeper, Ball x Pitt, and Ninja Gaiden 4 coming to the service on day one of its release.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hits 5 million copies sold as Sandfall Interactive announces its first free post-launch content update.
Hell Let Loose Update 18 revamps Stalingrad, overhauls tank gameplay, adds the new Technician loadout, and brings major quality-of-life changes.
Dusty Box’s Cult of Blood delivers classic survival horror with fixed cameras, limited resources, and a terrifying cult to fight.
