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\n\tNetflix\u2019s \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d is launching a collaboration with Epic Games\u2019 \u201cFortnite\u201d that will include characters from the smash-hit streaming film and the ability for fans to create their own games based on the IP.<\/p>\n
\n\tPer Epic, \u201cFans can team up with HUNTR\/X to protect the Honmoon from the endless waves of faceless demons, in the new Demon Rush Mode \u2013 live between October 2 to November 1. All while channeling their inner Rumi, Mira, and Zoey with outfits and accessories (spicy ramyeon included, of course).\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tAdditionally, beginning Oct. 2, \u201cFortnite\u201d creators will be able to build and publish their own games using official \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d-inspired assets licensed from Netflix.<\/p>\n
\n\tWatch the trailer for the \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d collaboration in \u201cFortnite\u201d below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n\tSee more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cCairn,\u201d the survival climbing game from indie developers The Game Bakers, has been delayed to Q1, 2026. The much-anticipated game was initially meant to release before the end of the year.<\/p>\n
\n\tThough the game is content complete, the additional time will be spent focusing optimization, debug, and polish for distinctive gameplay.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe Game Bakers\u2019 creative director Emeric Thoa explains, \u201cWe have been running a lot of playtests, and the feedback from players is that we have something truly special with\u00a0\u2018Cairn<\/em>.\u2019 We also see all the improvements we can still do to make the experience unforgettable. After 5 years of work, it makes no sense to rush it, we want to be proud of the game we launch.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe game will release on PS5 and PC early next year. An exact release date has not yet been announced.<\/p>\n \n\t*<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cMy Hero Academia: Justice For All,\u201d the 3D-fighter arena game based on the eponymous anime, will launch worldwide on Feb. 6. Developed and released by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc, the game allows players to fight and explore as both heroes and villains from the iconic franchise, following a story mode that takes place in the universe\u2019s Final War arc.<\/p>\n \n\tThe game also introduces exclusive scenarios such as a \u201cTeam Up Mode\u201d that allows the characters to collaborate on training exercises within a virtual space and \u201cArchives Battle\u201d that lets players relive past fights from the anime\u2019s history. Meanwhile, the story mode allows players to explore the anime\u2019s iconic world in new cinematics, all leading up to the Final War\u2019s climactic clash between the One For All and All For One.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cJustice For All\u201d is available to preorder for PS5, Xbox Series XS and PC via Steam in Standard, Delux and Ultimate editions.<\/p>\n \n\tWatch the trailer here:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n\tMG Studio, the Lego Group, and Fictions have launched \u201cLego Party!,\u201d a multiplayer party game from the world of Lego. The game is available on Steam for PC, Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n \n\tUp to four people can play \u201cLego Party!\u201d at once, competing alongside and against each other in over sixty minigames and challenge zones to collect the most golden bricks and become the champion. The game features iconic sets from Lego Pirates, Lego Space, Lego Ninjago and more.<\/p>\n \n\tPlayers can customize their own minifigures and those who preordered the Retail Edition, available at participating Switch, PS5 and Xbox XS retailers, will receive five unique minifigures.<\/p>\n \n\t*<\/p>\n \n\tNex has unveiled the launch of \u201cNHL Puck Rush,\u201d the first-ever sports league title for Nex Playground. To make the console more accessible, Nex Playground will be expanding retail availability into Canada later this month.<\/p>\n \n\tIn \u201cNHL Puck Rush,\u201d players will have the opportunity to connect with their favorite NHL teams through a dynamic, interactive game that syncs directly with each NHL season. Players can take on the challenge of scoring as many goals as possible in a limited timeframe.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tNHL Puck Rush will launch with the below features, with regular programming to be introduced over time, including for tentpole NHL events, allowing for fans to virtually support and compete on behalf of their favorite NHL teams, opportunities to unlock their favorite team\u2019s jerseys, sticks, pucks, mascots, while allowing players to track wins.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n\t*<\/p>\n \n\tStoryToys\u2019 \u201cThomas & Friends: Let\u2019s Roll+,\u201d \u201cMobilityWare\u2019s Dominoes: Classic Tile Game+\u201d and Mighty Games and Hipster Whale\u2019s \u201cPiffle+\u201d are available on Apple Arcade with no ads or in-app purchases.<\/p>\n \n\tOn Oct. 16, \u00a0\u201cNBA 2K26 Arcade Edition\u201d will also launch on the service. \u00a0This special edition of the series brings arcade players to the NBA to build a championship team or compete in online games with their friends and family.<\/p>\n \n\t*<\/p>\n \n\tThe return of \u201cSuper Mario Galaxy\u201d and the debut of the \u201cSuper Mario Galaxy 2\u201d are available on the Nintendo Switch, including the Nintendo Switch 2 system.<\/p>\n \n\tThe games now feature enhanced visuals upgraded for both game systems. Alongside sharper resolution and additional storybook elements, the new versions allow players to explore a new soundtrack mode that includes newly added tracks as well as gameplay improvements like Assist Mode and AutoSave.<\/p>\n \n\tPlayers can use button, stick\u00a0 and motion controls adapted to the Joy-Con and Joy-Con 2 controllers from the original Wii versions to jump, glide, swing and explore while collecting Power Stars and power-ups. The games are available as a bundle, in both physical and digital versions, and individually in digital-only versions on My Nintendo Store. The physical game bundle is also available via local retailers.<\/p>\n \n\tWolf Haus Games will launch their debut game, \u201cJoin Us,\u201d a co-op survival game, in 2026 on PC.<\/p>\n \n\tIn \u201cJoin Us,\u201d players will be able to establish their doomsday cult in America by recruiting followers and designing bizarre belief systems in a fully authored narrative that adapts to player choices, building a compound and defending the faithful from hostile outsiders, stockpiling resources and lay solo or co-op with up to four friends while conquering the game\u2019s open-world environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tThe game can be experienced with up to four-player co-op as you conquer the game\u2019s dynamic open-world environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n\tNintendo will launch \u201cPok\u00e9mon Legends Z-A\u2014 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition\u201d on Oct. 16. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 as well as Nintendo Switch, where players will get to catch, battle and evolve Pok\u00e9mon across the expansive Lumiose City. The RPG allows players to explore the setting, climb ranks, build teams and compete through multiplayer and Switch Online membership options.<\/p>\n \n\tWatch the new trailer here:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n\t*<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cDemeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked\u201d will debut on Nov. 20 for $29.99 on Steam, PlayStation and Meta Quest.<\/p>\n \n\tGameplayers will travel on a journey through epic quests and instant adventures. \u201cDemeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked\u201d will give gamers a sneak peek when the game\u2019s PC demo debuts exclusively as part of Steam Next Fest, available Oct. 13 to Oct. 20.<\/p>\n \n\tDuring the demo, players can choose to play as hot-headed dragonborn paladin, Bolthrax; Weave-wandering halfling sorcerer, Tibby; the vengeance-fueled human ranger Jessix; or Ash, the tiefling rogue who hides her pain behind a sly smile. Up to four players will team up to defend against a Goblin ambush in Neverwinter Wood and then explore a Myconid colony where the typically-serene fungi have become suspiciously hostile.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tAn additional two characters, dwarf fighter Tharok and Elf Bard Lyria, will be available at launch.<\/p>\n \n\tPlayers who play the demo during Steam Next Fest will get more than just a first look. After completing both scenarios in the Next Fest Demo they\u2019ll also unlock exclusive special skins for the two \u201cBattlemarked\u2019s\u201d 20-sided dice.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cDemeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked\u201d can be wish listed on Steam, The PlayStation Store and the Meta Horizon Store.<\/p>\n \n\tOn Wednesday, Ubisoft\u2019s new subsidiary opened for business and revealed its name, Vantage Studios. Led by co-CEOs Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot, Vantage consists of more than 2,300 employees working across some of Ubisoft\u2019s popular \u201cAssassin\u2019s Creed,\u201d \u201cFar Cry\u201d and \u201cRainbow Six\u201d franchises into a new unit that will \u201chave full autonomy on the creative direction and business plans for the three franchises, while remaining a part of the Ubisoft group.\u201d The subsidiary is partially owned by Ubisoft stakeholder Tencent.<\/p>\n \n\t*<\/p>\n \n\tIstanbul-based interactive gaming company Cypher Games closed a $30 million financing round led by advisory and investment firm The Raine Group and gaming-focused venture capital firm Play Ventures. Cypher Games previously secured $10 million in seed investments in Sept. 2024, with which it launched its first match-3 game, \u201cMatch Squad.\u201d <\/p>\n \n\tCypher Games will use the latest funding to further develop \u201cMatch Squad,\u201d securing new talent, capital, and support ahead of its U.S. launch and move towards the long-term plan for a second game within the next two years. <\/p>\n \n\tOther participants in Cypher Games\u2019 most recent financing round include MIT, E2VC and Huuuge Founder Anton Gauffin\u2019s VC Big Bets. They join preexisting backers Discord CEO Humam Sakhnini, King Founder Riccardo Zacconi and Tripledot Co-Founder Akin Babayigit.<\/p>\n \n\t*<\/p>\n \n\tGLAAD Gaming is launching its inaugural Queer Emerging Developers program for LGBTQ game developers to receive resources and mentorship to hone their crafts and excel in the industry.<\/p>\n \n\tThe program will accept a small cohort of developers to receive 4 months of training and mentorship from the GLAAD Gaming and GLAAD Media Institute teams as well as guidance from industry experts, a trip to the Game Development Conference in San Francisco and national exposure on the GLAAD website. <\/p>\n \n\tThe program aims to uplift LGBTQ developers and promote authentic representation within the development process and the games themselves. Applications are open through Nov. 10 on the GLAAD website. <\/p>\n \n\t*<\/p>\n \n\tGlobal video game commerce company Xolla has partnered with Nexstar Media to launch and distribute a new vodcast series focusing on gaming culture, business and technology. Episodes will be available on NewsNation, The Hill, and Nexstar\u2019s various digital and social media platforms including YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music. <\/p>\n \n\tNewsNation\u2019s Cheryl Huang will host the show alongside executives, partners, and game developer guests from Xolla, fostering extensive, expert-led conversations on the latest in gaming. <\/p>\n \n\tThe first episode will debut in August 2025, filmed at Gamescom in Germany. Nine additional episodes will then release between 2025 and 2026, all filmed at NewsNation\u2019s studios in Chicago.<\/p>\n \n\tEuropean-based distribution company Piece of Magic Entertainment (POM) has announced plans for live theatrical broadcasts of two upcoming Riot Games esports tournaments: VALORANT Champions and LEAGUE OF LEGENDS World Championship 2025. <\/p>\n \n\tOn Oct. 5, the VALORANT Champions 2025 Grand Final takes place in Paris and will be broadcast live in select cinema screenings across nine territories by POM. On Nov. 9, the League of Legends World Championship Finals will be broadcast from Chengdu, China and POM is bringing the experience to cinemas across in more than 30 European countries.<\/p>\n \n\t*<\/p>\n \n\tPapaya will host the first ever Solitare World Championships in February 2026 at Miami\u2019s Temple House in South Beach.<\/p>\n \n\tThe historic solo card game, which Papaya rendered a communal and competitive experience through online and live tournaments, will finally have its world champion as 400 finalists gather in Miami to compete for the crown. The winner will take home $150,000, with total prizes of $300,000 available.<\/p>\n \n\tThe championship event will be produced by Estars Studios and executive produced by David Lee.<\/p>\n \n\t* <\/p>\n \n\t\u201cCall of Duty: Next\u201d provided a sneak peek of what to expect in the upcoming release of \u201cCall of Duty: Black Ops 7,\u201d launching on Nov. 14.<\/p>\n \n\tThe annual live stream event allowed attendees to stream the \u201cBlack Ops 7\u201d multiplayer and zombies, as well as new \u201cCall of Duty: Warzone\u201d content. Additionally, audiences received a first look at the forthcoming \u201cCall of Duty: Warzone\u201d Haven\u2019s Hollow Resurgence map alongside the all-new Signal Station and remastered Factory POIs appearing in Verdansk, both launching with Season 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tFollowing the first look, guests received intel about the 6th anniversary celebration of \u201cCall of Duty: Mobile\u201d as well as the first look at the new DMZ: Recon mode coming to mobile.<\/p>\n \n\tThe \u201cCall of Duty: Black Ops 7\u201d multiplayer beta kicks off on Oct. 2 across all platforms for those who pre-ordered the game, followed by an open beta on Oct. 5. Players will learn tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.<\/p>\n \n\tThe World of Tanks team will crossover with MachineGames\u2019 Wolfenstein video game series starting Oct. 2.<\/p>\n \n\tGame players will step into the world of William J. Blazkowicz and his resistance allies in the upcoming \u201cBattle Pass Special Wolfenstein.\u201d The event runs until Oct. 13 and will give tank commanders the chance to receive exclusive Wolfenstein-themed rewards, including authentic franchise characters as crew members,\u00a02D tank styles, a variety of customization elements and the first German Tier VIII double-barreled heavy tank.<\/p>\n \n\tAdditionally, in-game bundles grant access to resistance heroines Anya Oliwa and Caroline Becker, as well as Frau Engel. Each comes with three perks and unique voiceovers. Upon completing all 40 stages of the Base Rewards Track, commanders will earn an arsenal of Wolfenstein-themed items, including exclusive decals, inscriptions, a 2D style and Blazkowicz as a tank commander.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tWilhelm \u201cDeathshead\u201d Strasse is also available through the Base Progression. Through Chapter Progression, players can recruit Blazkowicz alongside his nemesis, scientist Strasse, both available with zero perks.<\/p>\n \n\tPlayers looking for the full Wolfenstein experience can grab themed bundles and take on special combat missions, unlocking even more rewards that reflect the series\u2019 dark yet unyielding spirit.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cSilent Hill f\u201d has sold one million units worldwide since its launch on Sept. 25.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tThe amount of units sold reflects digital and physical sales on PlayStation\u00ae5, XBOX Series X|S, Steam\u00ae, Epic Games and Microsoft Windows as of Sep. 26. The latest installment in the \u201cSilent Hill\u201d franchise blends Japanese horror conventions with beautiful landscapes to create an intense and gripping atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tThe official game description states, \u201cShimizu Hinako, a high school student struggling under society\u2019s pressure of expectations, wanders through her hometown Ebisugaoka until a mysterious fog develops and covers the town. On her journey, Hinako must face horrific creatures, uncover mysteries and confront traumatic decisions that will influence her fate.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n\tPlayers can now play as Metalhead, the newest DLC character for \u201cTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tAs the sixth hero on the roster, Metalhead introduces an all-new long-range playstyle, set to be equipped with a laser cannon, contact-triggered landmines and tactical abilities designed to do major damage from a distance.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tFans can enjoy the upgrades coming to \u201cTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate\u2019s\u201d largest free update, which includes arcade mode, three new biomes, and over 100 audio, visual and performance improvements across the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Netflix\u2019s \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d is launching a collaboration with Epic Games\u2019 \u201cFortnite\u201d that will include characters from the smash-hit streaming film and the ability for fans to create their own games based on the IP. 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