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  • Spooky Puzzles & Dark Humour — Riddlewood Manor Haunts Meta Quest Oct 21

    Spooky Puzzles & Dark Humour — Riddlewood Manor Haunts Meta Quest Oct 21

    Halloween is coming early — and this year, you’re invited to stay at the most mysterious address in VR. Indie studio Peanut Button, the creative minds behind the beloved Retropolis series, has announced that Riddlewood Manor will launch its full version on Meta Quest on October 21st, perfectly timed for the spooky season.

    Welcome to the Cursed Estate

    Riddlewood Manor isn’t just a building — it’s a place steeped in shadow, secrets, and more than a little mischief. The full release blends atmospheric escape-room style puzzles with a delightfully dark, humorous narrative, inviting you to wander creaking corridors, probe forgotten chambers, and peel back layers of history that have stayed hidden for far too long.

    This complete version unlocks the deepest, most terrifying secrets the estate has guarded — puzzles that test your wits, and revelations that will send a shiver down your spine… or perhaps make you snort-laugh in delight. It’s spooky fun, not sheer horror — the kind of thrills perfect for crisp October nights.

    From the Creators of Retropolis

    Peanut Button has built a reputation for clever world-building, charming writing, and puzzles that feel rewarding rather than frustrating. They’ve brought that same care and creativity to Riddlewood Manor — giving every room its own personality, every clue its own story, and the whole place a vibe that sits somewhere between cosy and chilling.

    Whether you’re hunting for hidden passageways, piecing together the tragicomic tale of the house’s former residents, or just soaking in the wonderfully eerie atmosphere, Riddlewood Manor promises an experience that lingers — long after you’ve taken off the headset.

    Ready to Check In?

    The full version of Riddlewood Manor arrives on Meta Quest platforms October 21st — just in time to make your Halloween haunting extra special. The doors are unlocked… but can you find your way out?

    More Info: Riddlewood Manor

    #RiddlewoodManor #PeanutButton #MetaQuest #VRGaming #HalloweenGaming #EscapeRoom #IndieDev #Retropolis #HorrorComedy #PuzzleGame #Techmash

  • Crimson Skies & Lethal Loot — The Division 2: Red Moon Unleashed Event Descends

    Crimson Skies & Lethal Loot — The Division 2: Red Moon Unleashed Event Descends

    A blood-red moon hangs over Washington D.C., and darkness isn’t just falling — it’s fighting back. Ubisoft has officially lifted the lid on Red Moon Unleashed, the haunting new Halloween event hitting The Division 2 — and it’s bringing fresh frights, fearsome gear, and a limited-time twist to the Dark Zone.

    When It Runs

    October 15 through November 3, 2026 — available across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. That gives you just over two and a half weeks to dive in before it vanishes.

    What It Is — The Red Moon Effect

    Building on the ongoing Red Moon Rising Dark Zone activity, Red Moon Unleashed amps up the atmosphere and stakes. The Black Tusk have seized control of the PvE Dark Zones, and your SHD tech is behaving unpredictably. Here’s the deal:

    • Enter the affected Dark Zone (check your map for the glowing red moon icon — it rotates weekly)
    • The longer you stay, the more Red Moon Stacks you build — gaining 2 stacks every 6 seconds
    • Each tier brings powerful buffs paired with dangerous drawbacks — high risk, high reward
    • Die, extract, or leave the zone ? stacks reset completely. Safehouses pause accumulation so you can catch your breath

    The Loot — Two New Exotics & Spooky Swag

    This is where it gets exciting. The event-exclusive reward pool serves up Exotics, Dark Zone Named items, Prototype gear, and more — headlined by:

    Vertigo — Exotic GR9 Rifle

    • Talent: Startling — Suppress an enemy ? they become Disoriented, and you + allies gain +30% damage to targets out of cover for 15 seconds
    • Built-in bonuses: +15% Crit Chance, +50-round mag, +15% reload speed, +10% rate of fire

    Sarru — Exotic Backpack

    • Talent: Decoy King — The moon cycles through 8 phases, one every 5 seconds
    • Your damage bonus starts at +5% (New Moon) and climbs to +25% (Full Moon) before falling back
    • Perfect for sustained combat — time your big hits with the peak phases

    Halloween Exclusives

    • Bound Slasher Mask — login reward available throughout the event
    • Lichtenberg — lightning-fast high-end rifle with the Run and Gun talent (build stacks while on the move)
    • Additional themed cosmetics and gear caches

    How to Jump In

    1. Update The Division 2 to the latest build
    2. Look for the red moon icon on your Dark Zone map — that’s your active event zone
    3. Head in, hold your nerve, and push as deep as you dare
    4. Twitch Drops are also running during parts of the event — link your accounts to grab extra caches while watching your favourite agents

    Mark Your Calendar

    Red Moon Unleashed wraps November 3 — the very same day the next major chapter, Echoes of Central Park, launches. It’s a spectacular send-off for the spooky season and a perfect warm-up for what comes next.

    Don’t let the moon set without your prizes, Agents — D.C. is waiting, and it’s hungry.

    More Info: The Division 2 Red Moon Unleashed

    #TheDivision2 #RedMoonUnleashed #Ubisoft #LooterShooter #GamingNews #Techmash #HalloweenGaming

  • Fangs, Fury & Factions — Apex Legends Unleashes Blood Pact: Beasts Or Demons, Choose Your Side!

    Fangs, Fury & Factions — Apex Legends Unleashes Blood Pact: Beasts Or Demons, Choose Your Side!

    The fog rolls in, the sky turns crimson, and Kings Canyon belongs to monsters. EA and Respawn Entertainment have officially dropped the trailer for Apex Legends: Blood Pact Event — a supernatural showdown running October 13 through November 2, where every Legend must pick a side, embrace their wild or infernal nature, and wield powers unlike anything seen in the Outlands.

    Darkness Falls Over Kings Canyon

    Something ancient and hungry has settled over the map. The familiar battleground is cloaked in mist, lit by eerie glows, and stalked by forces that don’t belong in any science — this is pure, terrifying legend. But the Legends aren’t just running scared. They’re answering the call, swearing fealty to one of two rising armies:

    Beasts — embrace the wild, unleash the wolf within. Fast, feral, and relentless.

    Demons — bargain with darkness, wield infernal might. Powerful, arcane, and unstoppable.

    Wildcard: Your Allegiance, Your Powers

    The heart of the event beats in the all-new Wildcard mode. Each round you’ll pledge loyalty, then fight to unlock game-changing boons by completing in-match challenges — deal damage, land knocks, survive longer — and claim your reward.

    Fight For The Beasts — Feral & Furious

    • Evasive Manoeuvres — move faster while wielding melee weapons
    • Fast Draw — use shield cells and swap weapons in the blink of an eye
    • Critical Roll — reload perfectly to land devastating critical hits on your next shots

    Built for the hunter — close the gap, stay mobile, and tear through squads before they know you’re there.

    Serve The Demons — Infernal Powerhouse

    • Speedy Charge — Tactical and Ultimate abilities recharge far faster
    • Shields Up — instantly bolster your defences with Epic-tier protection
    • Super Cells — restore your entire shield bar with a single cell

    Designed for those who command the fight — unleash abilities more often, tank the damage, and outlast every foe.

    Stars Of The Show — Legendary Looks

    Your chosen faction shines through in how you look, too:

    • Sparrow — howling werewolf design with custom select animation, full moon vibes and rugged style
    • Alter — shadowy, demonic form, draped in dark energy and otherworldly detail
    • R-99 — spectral, fiery weapon skin to match the infernal theme

    Additional Beast and Demon bundles, returning fan-favourite Halloween cosmetics, and limited-time store exclusives will be available throughout the event.

    Event At A Glance

    DetailInfo
    EventBlood Pact
    StartsOctober 13, 2026
    EndsNovember 2, 2026
    ModeWildcard — Beasts vs Demons
    MapHaunted Kings Canyon
    HighlightsFaction boons, exclusive skins, themed rewards
    PlatformsPC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch

    The Choice Is Yours

    Fight as a beast — fast, fierce, and unchained — or rise as a demon — powerful, enduring, and unholy. There are no neutral paths in Blood Pact. The fog is thick, the night is long, and the battle has already begun.

    Will you run with the pack — or burn with the dark?

    More Info – Apex Legends

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  • Terror, Tale, Timing — ASYLUM Opens Its Doors Just In Time For Halloween!

    Terror, Tale, Timing — ASYLUM Opens Its Doors Just In Time For Halloween!

    The wait is nearly over — and the shadows are gathering! Publisher SOEDESCO® and developer Senscape have confirmed that their eagerly anticipated first-person psychological horror adventure ASYLUM will launch digitally on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on October 30 — perfectly timed for your Halloween horror marathon.

    Step into the hallways of the Hanwell Mental Institute — a towering, decaying labyrinth that feels disturbingly alive. You play as an ex-patient haunted by fractured visions, returning to unravel the institution’s hidden history and face the shocking truth at its core. Crafted by the creators of cult classics Scratches and Serena, ASYLUM leans into masterful slow-burn terror rather than cheap jump scares.

    What Awaits Inside?

    • Around 10 hours of atmospheric, story-driven exploration — plus countless dark secrets to uncover
    • A haunting soundtrack inspired by 1980s horror and the legendary John Carpenter
    • Influences spanning Lovecraftian dread to the cinematic flair of Peter Cushing and Lucio Fulci
    • Deep, rewarding puzzles and a diegetic interface that keeps you fully immersed
    • Minimal jump scares — fear creeps in through atmosphere, not surprise shocks

    Following a warmly received PC debut in 2025, where it earned “Very Positive” ratings on Steam, the game now brings its full next-gen-optimised terror to consoles — complete with 4K support and smooth performance on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

    The doors open October 30. Ready to check in? Wishlist ASYLUM now on your platform of choice — and prepare for a Halloween you won’t forget.

    Find out more here

    #ASYLUMGame #SOEDESCO #Senscape #HorrorGame #HalloweenGaming #PS5 #Xbox #NintendoSwitch #Techmash

  • The Game Is Cursed — Fortnitemares 2026 Descends October 1!

    The Game Is Cursed — Fortnitemares 2026 Descends October 1!

    Something wicked this way comes. Epic Games has lifted the veil on Fortnitemares 2026, the annual Halloween takeover that transforms the island into a shadow-haunted nightmare — and it’s arriving sooner than you think. The official tagline says it all: “Nitemares really do come true.”

    Mark Your Calendars

    Fortnitemares rises from the shadows Thursday, October 1, 2026, going live once downtime for Update v42.30 concludes. For UK players, expect the haunting to kick in from late afternoon onwards — prepare your loadouts and steel your nerves.

    This year’s event bleeds directly into Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, leaning into the season’s glitch-corrupted reality with a darker, more menacing tone — “The Game is Cursed” isn’t just a tagline; it’s a warning.

    What Lurks in the Dark?

    While the full roster remains under wraps, teasers and leaks point to this being the boldest, spookiest Fortnitemares yet:

    • Horror Icons Join the Island — Teasers hint at terrifying arrivals including Freddy Krueger, Slender Man, Betelgeuse, and the Predator — suggesting this year leans into mature, legendary horror like never before
    • New & Returning Modes — Horde Rush could make a chilling comeback, alongside PvE-tinged twists to standard matches where shadowy forces roam the map
    • Corrupted Island Changes — Expect familiar locations twisted, fog-shrouded, and overrun as the curse spreads across the battlefield
    • Free Rewards Await — Event quests will unlock exclusive spooky cosmetics, back blings, gliders, and more — no V-Bucks required
    • Classic Favourites Return — Witch Brooms, Pumpkin Launchers, and Shadow Forms are all tipped to make their feared return

    How Long Will the Night Last?

    The terror runs throughout October, overlapping with the remainder of Season 4. Don’t wait — these limited-time items, modes, and skins vanish when dawn breaks, and many may never return.

    Will You Survive the Night?

    From the moment the sun sets on October 1, the island changes. The shadows aren’t just watching — they’re hunting. Whether you’re here to collect iconic horror skins, blast your way through hordes of monsters, or just survive long enough to see the victory screen, Fortnitemares 2026 promises to be the most immersive Halloween event yet.

    Lock your doors, ready your weapons — the nightmare begins October 1.

    Find out more here

    #Fortnitemares #Fortnite #TheGameIsCursed #HalloweenGaming #EpicGames #HorrorGaming #FortniteChapter7 #TechMash

  • The Red Nun Draws Closer… Prepare for Ultimate Terror as Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy Arrives This October!

    The Red Nun Draws Closer… Prepare for Ultimate Terror as Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy Arrives This October!

    Get ready to turn off the lights, lock the doors, and keep your pulse in check—classic survival horror is making a chilling comeback.

    Award-winning developer and publisher Stormind Games has officially announced that Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy, the highly anticipated third instalment in the critically acclaimed Remothered franchise, will launch on PC and consoles on October 27. Arriving just in time for Halloween, this release promises to deliver a masterclass in psychological dread, nerve-wracking stealth, and deeply uncomfortable atmosphere.

    If you’re a fan of heart-pounding survival horror that relies on tension and strategy over endless firepower, mark your calendars: horror’s most terrifying red-clad shadow is returning.

    A Modern Tribute to Classic Survival Horror

    The Remothered series has earned a loyal cult following among horror gamers for its refusal to rely solely on cheap jump scares. Instead, Stormind Games has perfected a claustrophobic, story-driven style of horror inspired by genre classics like Clock Tower and Silent Hill.

    With Red Nun’s Legacy, the developers are taking this formula to terrifying new heights. Players can expect:

    • Psychological Tension: Enter a nightmare world where reality bends, trust is a luxury, and mind games are as dangerous as physical attacks.
    • Relentless Human Threats: Forget mindless monsters—your stalkers here are intelligent, terrifyingly human, and persistent. You will need to use sound, stealth, and quick thinking to outsmart relentless pursuers.
    • Disturbing Secrets: Unravel a sinister, deeply woven narrative filled with dark mysteries, tragic backstories, and twisted reveals that will keep you guessing until the very end.
    • A Modernised Experience: Building on lessons learned from Tormented Fathers and Broken Porcelain, Red Nun’s Legacy introduces refined gameplay mechanics, immersive audio design, and stunning visuals built for modern hardware.

    Just in Time for Halloween

    Releasing on October 27, Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy is positioning itself as the definitive horror game for your spooky season setup. Whether you plan on playing in total darkness with a high-end headset or gathering friends to watch you squirm, the game aims to deliver pure, unadulterated tension right when gamers are craving it most.

    Will you be able to uncover the truth behind the Red Nun’s terrifying legacy, or will you become just another victim swallowed by the dark?

    Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy arrives October 27 on PC and consoles. Prepare yourselves—the Red Nun is watching.

    Find out more here

    #Remothered #RedNunsLegacy #StormindGames #SurvivalHorror #GamingNews #HorrorGames #HalloweenGaming #IndieGames #GamingCommunity #TechMash