💎 Gem: Madden NFL 25 for Xbox Series X|S — now $10.48 (was $14.97), 30% off at Amazon. Numbered installment in a long-running NFL football series, suited for fans of realistic gridiron simulation. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2w8prwvw

🎮 UPDATE: Switch 2 has sold more in its first three months in the US than the PS4, running about 5% ahead of Sony's previous launch pace. (via @videogameschronicle.com‬). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3u45w3n7

🎮 GAME ON: Super Mario RPG (US Version) for Nintendo Switch — now $37.99 (was $60.30), 37% off at Amazon. US-region role-playing game release suitable for series newcomers. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/433tr2n6

✨ Epic Offer: F1 25 for PlayStation 5 — now $44.99 (was $70.30), 36% off at Amazon. Annual numbered entry in the Formula 1 racing series, suited to fans of modern motorsport. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2s36ptua

📰 NEWS: Square Enix reveals first new Dissidia Final Fantasy in 8 years, but fighting fans are dismayed it's mobile-only; more details Oct. 14. (via @gamesradarplus.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3ezpjjk5

🎉 Huge Savings: Avatar The Last Airbender: The Quest for Balance for Nintendo Switch — now $10 (was $20), 50% off at Amazon. Story-driven adventure focused on a quest to restore balance among elemental nations, highlighting elemental powers and series lore. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4yvfurep

📄 READ: Microsoft pauses Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increases in select markets, delaying new rates for affected subscribers. (via @gibiz.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3jv6a7ws

🌟 Fan-Favorite Sale: WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Day 1 Edition for PlayStation 5 — now $39.99 (was $49.99), 20% off at Amazon — all-time low. Launch-day edition aimed at early adopters; may include bonus content or extras. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/335a8b5r

🎮 UPDATE: Warner Bros. reportedly hired Jeremy Slater to write Mortal Kombat 3 even before Mortal Kombat 2 hits theaters, citing strong confidence in the franchise's fanbase. (via @eurogamer.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yx5ty4t5

📣 NOTE: Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game — a fast-paced 1v1 fighter — announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4 and PC. (via @gematsu.com). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/uvbyf244

🎁 Special Discount: Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Physical Edition for Nintendo Switch — now $30.63 (was $45.04), 32% off at Amazon — all-time low. Physical edition; good entry point for series newcomers. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/deabbrsw

🎁 Special Discount: LEGO Horizon Adventures for Nintendo Switch — now $20.03 (was $40.06), 50% off at Amazon — all-time low. Family-friendly adventure featuring LEGO characters and brick-built environments. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ymayyfh6

🛍️ Snag This: Star Wars Jedi Knight Collection for Nintendo Switch — now $11.89 (was $21.62), 45% off at Amazon — all-time low. This collection bundles multiple games focused on lightsaber combat and Force powers, suitable for newcomers and longtime fans. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2ek9w6uw

📄 READ: NetEase is cutting another studio; Fantastic Pixel Castle, founded by ex-Riot exec Greg Street to make MMO Ghost, may close without a new publisher. (via @pcgamer.com). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/fm3wbu39

🌟 Fan-Favorite Sale: Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch — now $24.99 (was $40.31), 38% off at Amazon. Two-game HD remaster that brings together the original RPG and its direct sequel in a single package. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bdh5s5ny

🚀 Limited-Time: Madden NFL 23 for PlayStation 5 — now $3.33 (was $15.14), 78% off at Amazon. Annual NFL-licensed football simulation aimed at fans seeking a realistic gridiron experience with series-standard modes. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yf6jcvs6

🚀 Limited-Time: Unicorn Overlord for Nintendo Switch — now $36.83 (was $60.38), 39% off at Amazon. Fantasy title about ruling or leading unicorns, a good fit for players who enjoy mythical themes. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3h683jy4

💰 Steal: Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy for Nintendo Switch — now $12.48 (was $20.13), 38% off at Amazon. Hunting game focused on pursuing trophy bucks and collecting big-game trophies. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/m6y4rnwu

🎮 GAME ON: EA SPORTS College Football 26 for Xbox Series X|S — now $49.99 (was $70.41), 29% off at Amazon. Good entry point for fans of college football sims. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ycyk2d2k

📰 NEWS: Genshin Impact is getting a Roblox-like user-created games mode, letting players build and share custom in-game experiences. (via @pcgamer.com). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/36jdwja7

🎯 Must-Grab Deal: Sonic X Shadow Generations — now $29.89 (was $49.82), 40% off at Amazon. Features both Sonic and Shadow; good entry point for series newcomers. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bp7hxhh5

📥 FYI: Hackers claim to have breached Nintendo and stolen internal data; Nintendo has not confirmed details. (via @eurogamer.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4a3u75cd

👀 Check this: Mario + Rabbids Dual Pack — Nintendo Switch — now $19.99 (was $29.84), 33% off at Amazon. Two-game bundle featuring lighthearted crossover adventures that serve as a good entry point for newcomers and fans alike. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/567p8uer

📄 READ: GTA lead's risky MindsEye launch flopped, prompting nearly 100 developers to demand reforms and apologies over excessive overtime and mishandled layoffs. (via @gamesradarplus.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/vhy53v6e

🎯 Must-Grab Deal: Civilization VII Deluxe - Nintendo Switch 2 — now $60.76 (was $89.35), 32% off at Amazon — all-time low. Deluxe edition adds extra content and bonuses, a good entry point for series newcomers while appealing to longtime fans. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ynx8kr8w

🧭 CONTEXT: Pokémon Legends: Z-A global release times confirmed; players can check the exact time the game goes live in each timezone. (via @ign.com). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/23emdvdf

🆕 NEW: Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Switch 2 has accidentally leaked, marking Ubisoft's second major blockbuster on Nintendo's new console. (via @kotaku.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3nftmenj

🎯 Must-Grab Deal: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: Launch Edition for Nintendo Switch — now $24.98 (was $49.76), 50% off at Amazon. An entry in the monkey-in-ball arcade series with banana-collecting rolling-platform gameplay. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/y7x3svda

🏆 Top Deal: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed for Nintendo Switch — now $30 (was $60), 50% off at Amazon. Refreshed visuals and subtle updates present a cleaner take on the original adventure, suitable for series newcomers. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/43e8wr7s

📣 NOTE: Battlefield 6 has launched but server queues have swelled into the hundreds of thousands—nearly the size of a small country; performance and matchmaking remain stable and queues are moving. (via @destructoid.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3pj2bmad

🗞️ REPORT: Unity found a major security vulnerability in its development tool affecting games made since 2017; fixes and guidance are being rolled out. (via @gibiz.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2pr55z7a

🎮 GAME ON: Madden NFL 26 for PlayStation 5 — now $36.99 (was $69.79), 47% off at Amazon. Annual franchise installment suited to fans of American football video games. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/44yj9j5d

🔥 Unbeatable: Sonic Superstars for PlayStation 5 — now $16.10 (was $29.81), 46% off at Amazon — all-time low. Good entry point for series newcomers. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yc8tx8he

📣 NOTE: Team Fortress 2 Classic open beta was halted at the last minute; developers say Valve has asked them to ███████ while a secret project proceeds behind the scenes. (via @pcgamer.com). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yubxrjyy

🔎 HEADLINE: Battlefield 6 pulled in about $100M from 1.8M Steam pre-sales and launched Oct. 10, topping Steam's global and US best-seller charts. (via @gamespot.com). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/59zhe29r

📣 NOTE: Battlefield 6 topped 600,000 concurrent players on Steam at launch, quadrupling Battlefield 5's peak and challenging EA's all-time concurrent record set by Apex Legends. (via @gamesradarplus.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/677vhxz6

📰 NEWS: MindsEye developers signed an open letter accusing Build A Rocket Boy execs of longstanding disrespect and mistreatment after the game's disastrous launch. (via @eurogamer.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yckepet3

📡 SIGNAL: Nintendo of America is seeking $4.5 million in damages from Redditor James C. Williams (aka 'Archbox') over alleged copyright violations. (via @gibiz.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4bkkp8nw

🎯 Must-Grab Deal: The Witcher 3 Game of the Year Edition for Xbox One — now $14.99 (was $24.98), 40% off at Amazon. This edition bundles the base game with expansions and DLC, offering a more complete single-purchase experience. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mpfb4dp8

📍 DEVELOPING: After five years, Skate Story releases in December; its demo is already an immediate GOTY contender. (via @pcgamer.com). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2svu8ten

📰 NEWS: Heart Machine is winding down development on Hyper Light Breaker after layoffs; a more polished build is planned as a final update in January 2026. (via @gamespot.com). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2zvpawa2

🎮 UPDATE: Sony Interactive Entertainment and AMD unveil Project Amethyst, a hardware collaboration to develop new technology for future PlayStation consoles. (via @dualshockers.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mryzndww

📢 Just Found: The Plucky Squire for Nintendo Switch — now $19.99 (was $24.99), 20% off at Amazon — all-time low. Lighthearted medieval adventure starring a plucky squire, a good entry point for series newcomers. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yc59yh4u

🏆 Top Deal: Sonic Mania + Team Sonic Racing Double Pack for Nintendo Switch — now $23.64 (was $40.07), 41% off at Amazon. Includes a classic platformer and a team-based kart racer, offering platform action and multiplayer racing suitable for fans and newcomers. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3mxp6n4k

🌟 Fan-Favorite Sale: PC Gaming: Arctis Nova 5X — Xbox/PS/Switch/Mobile — now $119.99 (was $149.99), 20% off at Amazon — all-time low. Good entry point for series newcomers. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4ku4za84

💎 Gem: God of War Ragnarök for PlayStation 5 — now $29.83 (was $69.37), 57% off at Amazon. An action-adventure set around the Norse myth of Ragnarök, continuing the series storyline. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mpy8h2je

📣 NOTE: Sony and AMD revealed Neural Arrays, Radiance Cores and Universal Compression — tech to speed ray/path tracing and cut upscaling/denoise costs, likely bound for PlayStation 6. (via @eurogamer.bsky.social). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4dbdp6px

🎮 UPDATE: Reports from China say Valve's standalone VR headset Deckard may arrive before year’s end, roughly three years after its initial reveal. (via @pcgamer.com). 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2m2btwzf

🏆 Top Deal: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 for Nintendo Switch — now $35.85 (was $59.75), 40% off at Amazon. Crossover sports title featuring Mario and Sonic characters competing across Olympic events set in Tokyo 2020. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/47dd9zne

🔥 Price Drop: TMNT: Cowabunga Collection - Nintendo Switch — now $81.33 (was $150.61), 46% off at Amazon. A compilation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade and console titles in one package. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mt38c4t8