Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches October 24th, offering a spy action thriller set in the early 90s with dynamic gameplay and a new prestige system for exclusive rewards. Features include Perk Greed, a Guided Mode, and enhanced anti-cheat measures, promising an engaging and fair gaming experience across all platforms.

LEGO Horizon Adventures, launching soon, merges the LEGO experience with the world of Horizon, offering exploration, character customization, and a lighter tone for a family-friendly audience. Developed by Studio Gobo and Guerrilla Games, it features humorous character interactions, non-lethal combat, and customizable elements, promising an engaging experience for players of all ages.

Vampire Survivors is launching its largest DLC, 'Ode to Castlevania,' on October 31, featuring 20 new characters, 40 weapons, and a massive new stage. Priced at $4, this expansion promises over 10 hours of gameplay, celebrating the Castlevania legacy with iconic characters and elements.

The upcoming remaster, Sonic X Shadow Generations, combines Sonic Generations with a new Shadow campaign, introducing unique abilities like Chaos Control and Chaos Spear. With significant graphical upgrades, 12 levels, and mixed reviews, this release aims to set a new standard for future Sonic games.

'Black Myth: Wukong,' developed by Game Science, launched digitally on August 19, 2023, garnering over 1.44 million concurrent players on Steam. However, the Xbox Series X release is delayed, possibly due to a Sony exclusivity deal, with a physical PS5 edition and a 2025 DLC planned.

Remedy Entertainment releases a major patch and the second DLC for Alan Wake 2 today, enhancing the game with new features and improved performance on the PS5 Pro. The Anniversary Update includes a Gameplay Assist menu, DualSense support, and ray tracing, while The Lake House DLC connects the game to Remedy's previous title, Control.

The augmented reality (AR) gaming market is forecasted to soar to $43.34 billion by 2031, driven by a 21.9% CAGR and bolstered by advancements in AI and WebAR technologies. Key sectors like automotive, healthcare, and retail are increasingly adopting AR, while the gaming industry overall is set to reach $363.20 billion by 2027.

The games industry faces major economic challenges with over 30,000 job losses projected between 2022 and 2024, driven by post-pandemic slowdowns and a lack of new product launches. As studios like Don't Nod and Bandai Namco announce significant layoffs, the indie sector struggles under the 'Indiepocalypse,' and major franchises pivot to their most profitable titles amid market uncertainty.

Factorio’s highly anticipated Space Age DLC launched today, doubling the game’s size with new planets, resources, and elevated transportation features. Despite initial mod compatibility issues, player response has been overwhelmingly positive, setting a new record with over 76,646 concurrent players on Steam.

Epic Games is set to launch Fortnite OG Chapter Two on November 2, 2023, following the final update for Chapter 5 – Season 4 on October 22, 2023. The new season will introduce a non-Battle Royale game mode, a reduced Battle Pass, and notable character skins, lasting until December 1, 2023.

Batman: Arkham Shadow launches exclusively on Meta's Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets on October 22, 2024, featuring Roger Craig Smith as Batman and Elijah Wood as Scarecrow. Free for headset buyers until April 2025, the game offers enhanced graphics and classic 'freeflow' combat in a story set before Arkham Asylum.

Konami has unveiled Edens Zero, an action/RPG video game based on Hiro Mashima's manga, set for a 2025 release on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Featuring real-time combat and new story elements, the game promises expansive exploration and character customization.

Sony's PS5 Pro, launching on November 7, 2024, and priced at £699.99, promises substantial performance upgrades with an enhanced GPU and AI-driven upscaling. It aims to deliver 60 fps gaming with improved visuals and ray tracing, enhancing popular titles like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Hazelight Studios is teasing a new cooperative game titled Split Fiction, following the success of A Way Out and It Takes Two. Creative director Josef Fares promises innovative gameplay mechanics, with more details expected at their 10th anniversary in November.

Bloober Team has released Patch 1.04 for the Silent Hill 2 remake, addressing key technical and gameplay issues on PS5 and PC. Despite these enhancements, a glitch in the Brookhaven Hospital level remains unresolved, with no fix yet available.

Amazon's 'God of War' TV series faces a complete restart as Amazon and Sony scrap previous scripts and part ways with key showrunners. Both companies are now seeking fresh talent to realign the series' creative direction, focusing on Kratos and Atreus in the Norse realm.

Valve has announced the development of the Steam Deck 2, focusing on significant performance improvements rather than yearly updates. The release timeline remains uncertain, pending advancements in computing power, with AMD's upcoming Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 GPU being key factors.

Amazon will debut 'Secret Level,' an animated anthology adapting popular video games, on December 10. Created by Blur Studios and directed by Tim Miller, the series features 15 episodes with a star-studded voice cast including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Keanu Reeves.

Cloud Imperium Games announced that Squadron 42, the single-player campaign of Star Citizen, will release in 2026, 12 years after its initial Kickstarter. At CitizenCon, they showcased an extended gameplay demo and emphasized the game's extensive content and star-studded cast, while addressing ongoing development challenges and fan impatience.