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Resident Evil Requiem DLC Plans Leak Online
A reputable source has let a secret about the upcoming story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem slip, revealing the return of a villain.
from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | October 7, 2026
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Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date Leaked
Leaked release date information for the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 6 appears online and refutes one of Microsoft's previous claims about the game.
from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | October 7, 2026
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Baldur's Gate 3 Console Players Can Now Fish
It comes as part of 19 new content additions vetted and approved by the studio.
from TheGamer (Written by Sam Woods) | October 7, 2026
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Nintendo Officially Drops 2 Free Mario Games For Switch And Switch 2
They're available now.
from Screen Rant | October 7, 2026
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New Open-World Steam Game Is Like A Hat in Time Meets Sonic Frontiers
A brand-new collect-a-thon 3D platformer on Steam draws attention, as fans think it looks like a mix of A Hat in Time and Sonic Frontiers.
from GameRant (Written by Mohsen Baqery) | October 7, 2026
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Zelda Switch 2 Remake Gives New Look at Ocarina and Spiritual Stones
Nintendo reveals the appearances of the titular Ocarina of Time and the three Spiritual Stones in the upcoming Switch 2 remake.
from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | October 7, 2026
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2 Brand-New Horror Games Are Releasing on October 8
Horror game fans have a lot of exciting new releases to look forward to in the very near future, with two titles dropping on October 8.
from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | October 7, 2026
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Star Wars Zero Company Devs Get Happy Ending After Launch Furlough
Bit Reactor has started reintegrating workers following the success of Star Wars: Zero Company.
from DualShockers (Written by Jaime Tugayev) | October 7, 2026
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New Open-World Steam Game Is Like Studio Ghibli's Take on Death Stranding
A brand-new open-world game on Steam takes a page from Death Stranding's playbook, but it seemingly draws inspiration from Studio Ghibli works too.
from GameRant (Written by Mohsen Baqery) | October 7, 2026
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Brand-New PS Plus Free Download Available to Claim Right Now
PlayStation Plus subscribers have yet another freebie that they can claim as part of the October 2026 offerings.
from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | October 7, 2026
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