From October 16th to October 23rd, Epic Games Store users on PC can get two games for free: *Amnesia: The Bunker* and *Samorost 3*. *Amnesia: The Bunker* is a great choice for this time of year, and *Samorost 3* is being offered because its earlier versions were previously available as free games.
The French developer recently published a blog post detailing its plans for the future and how it’s evolving beyond being a company focused on just one game.
Even with many great devices already available, these new handheld consoles are about to become popular, offering some cool features that will attract both long-time Xbox fans and people new to gaming. But are they a good value for the price? We’ve put together a guide to help you decide if one is right for you.
The trailer featured several unique weapons, including the Pop-Up Gun, which uses advertisements to distract foes, the Armageddon, which launches creature arms that attach to enemies and inflict ongoing damage, the rhythm-based Dance Saber, and the Shrink Gun.
McFarlane Toys is releasing special Red Platinum Edition action figures of two DC characters. Fans can look forward to figures of Cheetah, based on her look in the Crisis on Infinite Earths comic series, and Extant, a supremely powerful being from the Zero Hour storyline.
South Park is now airing season twenty-eight, which began last night. Interestingly, season twenty-seven was unusually short, with only five episodes. It seems season twenty-eight will also have just five episodes, but don’t worry – the creators still plan to release ten episodes this year overall, as agreed with Paramount earlier in 2025. Based on the latest episode, season twenty-eight promises to be particularly memorable.
The ROG Xbox Ally comes with an AMD Ryzen Z2A CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, powered by a 60Wh battery. The more powerful Ally X boasts an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage, along with a larger 80Wh battery. It also offers enhanced haptic feedback through its Impulse Triggers and the ability to expand the storage. You can find detailed specs for both models here.
I’m quick to form opinions about games – often within just a few minutes of seeing a trailer or gameplay. Sometimes, though, a game I initially dismissed turns out to be fantastic. In fact, four games recently proved me wrong and reminded me what I love about gaming, making me regret not playing them sooner.
Despite the team’s many heroes, some haven’t received the recognition they deserve. For various reasons, these incredible Avengers often go unnoticed. We’re highlighting seven amazing team members who deserve more attention.
