MMOs are a strange facilitation of games because they are, ostensibly, dead on arrival. Not dead in the sense of “lol dead game,” that exact comment you see littered in the comments of articles, videos etc. about literally any online game, no matter how popular it is. Dead in the sense that it will die, as all things do, because one day the servers will go down and there will be no (legal) way to play it anymore. I put the legal in brackets there because there are many a fan effort that allow you to play a range of “officially” dead MMOs, but what would a game about a Frankensteinian revival of such a thing look like? Probably, Gorgon’s Garden.
A thing I find a lot of joy in is the fact that despite there’s technically a new, shinier, perhaps by some people’s standards better version of it, Old School RuneScape is still kicking around. Before the Old School was tagged on the front end of it, RuneScape was an MMO I put many hours into (and found little success in) as a youth with too much free time, so the fact practically two decades later it’s introducing a brand new skill into the game simultaneously impresses me and strikes existential fear into my heart because of how old this game actually is.
There are two sides to every game delay coin. On the one hand, it’s a shame when you’re looking forward to a thing only to have to wait even longer for said thing. On the other, there’s too many damn video games these days and, oh, gods, don’t we all just have a laundry list of things to attend to right now? So make of it what you will that Nivalis, the cyberpunk restaurant sim set in the world of Cloudpunk, has been delayed.
You know, with the original Paranormal Activity steadily approaching two decades of existence, it’s becoming harder and harder to recognise what it actually was and is as opposed to the cultural consensus around it. First and foremost you probably think of it as a cheap, jump-scare-filled kind of horror movie, when in actuality the first entry in the series is a slow, tense window into the world of gaslighting and, obviously, the paranormal. Being as removed as we are from this means one thing: IP expansion, which we’re viewing today in the form of the first proper trailer for Paranormal Activity: Threshold, the video game adaptation from the developer behind The Mortuary Assistant.
In case you missed it, Nintendo shadow-dropped the new mobile game Fire Emblem Shadows in September. If you haven’t given this free-to-play title a go just yet, now might be the time to take a look.
A new story “and more” has been added in a free update. Book 2 – Wolf Brother adds episodes 1-4. You can unlock the chapters by collecting Story Fragments earned as battle rewards. You’ll also need to complete Book 1 before you can dive into this new content featuring the character Joachim.
Last month, something a bit surprising, and perhaps concerning, took place in the games industry: a deal was made which saw that a mixture of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, equity firm Silver Lake, and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners had privately acquired EA. There’s a whole host of reasons why this is worrisome, but one reason in particular is the way that it might affect The Sims.
We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, October 25, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.
NBA 2K26 for $49.94
NBA 2K26 is on sale this weekend for $49.94, just in time for the start of the NBA season. Play kicked off this week with the OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets, and if you haven’t yet picked up 2K26, this deal can make every day game day. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “Ball Over Everything” is a fitting description for NBA 2K26. The smooth on-court action is better than ever and MyCareer’s excellent started-from-the-bottom journey to the pros story make it so the imperfections are easier to ignore.”
Save on Xbox Ally X
Best Buy has open box models of the ROG Xbox Ally X already on sale, allowing you to save on this brand new device. The Xbox Ally X is an excellent choice if you’re looking to take your Xbox experience with you wherever you go, as you can instantly access your library and Xbox Game Pass with the press of a button.
Madden NFL 26 for $49.94
PlayStation 5 copies of Madden NFL 26 are available for $49.94 this weekend at Amazon. This latest entry brings new updates that make a noticeable difference, particularly when compared to entries of the last few years. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “There’s always room for improvement, but it’s hard to overstate what a leap Madden NFL 26 feels like both on and off the field.”
Apple AirTag 4-Pack for $64.99
Apple AirTags are some of the best products out there for numerous reasons. While they aren’t necessarily exciting, AirTags can make your life so much easier. Throw one in your luggage, backpack, or even Nintendo Switch 2 case for easy tracking.
Logitech G502 Gaming Mouse for $37.99
The Logitech G502 Gaming Mouse has been around for a long while, but it’s still one my favorite gaming mice on the market. Some of its best features include a Hero 25K sensor, an adjustable weight system, mechanical switch button tensioning, and a total of 11 customizable buttons. This is an amazing mouse for competitive games, single player games, and even just daily web browsing.
Save 50% Off the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Power Station
There is nothing worse than losing power due to a storm or outage at a critical moment. A full backup generator can be very expensive to install, but Anker has a portable solution on sale this weekend for $397.99. The SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Power Station has a 2,000W power output, which is perfect to set up as a UPS. With 100% battery available in under one hour of charging, this can be a game-changing device to your home.
Logitech G515 Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard for $109.99
This weekend, you can score the Logitech G515 Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard for $109.99 – that’s 31% off the MSRP! This TKL keyboard is quite slim, making it fit into any setup with ease. The Red Linear switches with double-shot PBT caps offer durability and performance, with a 1.3mm actuation distance.
Hello folks, and welcome to that wondrous occasion commonly known as ‘The Weekend’.
Before we dive into what we’re playing, let’s quickly recap this week. First up, Masahiro Sakurai presented another hour-long Direct for Kirby Air Riders, and it was a doozy. We’ve compiled all the major announcements in one place, so be sure to check it out if you missed it.
Although there are no current plans for Kirby Air Riders DLC, during the recent broadcast, game director Masahiro Sakurai has confirmed there will be a day one update.
Yes, like many other games nowadays, this patch will apparently be adding some of the “things” discussed during the latest broadcast. We don’t know the exact specifics, but when Nintendo shares the patch notes, we’ll provide an update.
Since the launch of the Switch 2 in June, many developers have been announcing upgrades for existing Switch releases.
With this in mind, the construction and management title Factorio will be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. This title was originally released on the Switch in 2022, and the Switch 2 version will be a free upgrade for existing owners.
