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Halloween week brings a mixed bag of horror and cozy farming in Eurogamer's latest what we've been playing roundup. The spotlight falls on Tenebris Somnia, a retro horror adventure that blends live-action sequences with 8-bit terror, though early impressions suggest the gameplay doesn't quite match its chilling visuals.

Meanwhile, Moonlight Peaks offers a supernatural farming sim where you befriend Death and build a spooky homestead, and a return to Amnesia: The Dark Descent proves the 2010 classic still holds up as a landmark of horror gaming. It's a reminder that inventive indie scares and genre-defining classics can still surprise us.

Halloween gaming roundup: Tenebris Somnia, Moonlight Peaks, and the enduring terror of Amnesia

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The Halloween sales on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo are almost over, and the final hours are packed with standout discounts. Resident Evil Requiem is at $48.99, Diablo 2: Resurrected Infernal Edition is $27.99, Monster Hunter Wilds is $29.99, and several horror favorites are cut by 50 percent or more.

PlayStation Plus and Game Pass members can stack extra savings, while free PlayStation Plus titles and big markdowns on Final Fantasy, Mortal Kombat, and more make this a strong weekend to expand a digital library. It is a good moment for players to take advantage of the deals, though the industry still needs sustainable working conditions and creative investment rather than relying only on constant discount pressure.

Halloween game sales hit their final hours with deep cuts on Resident Evil, Diablo, and Monster Hunter

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Hello Games just surprise-dropped the Forsaken update for No Man's Sky, and it is leaning hard into the darker side of the universe. The free update adds haunted technology, biological horrors, eerie trading opportunities, and bizarre new shipbuilding and character cosmetics, all available today across platforms, including the newly released iOS version.

Forsaken also brings welcome quality-of-life upgrades like a better radial menu, a minimal HUD, accessibility options, and the ability to warp straight to any star visible from your cockpit. In an industry too often shaped by layoffs and profit-first studio closures, Hello Games keeps making the case that long-term creative support can be a win for players and developers alike.

No Man's Sky gets a spooky Forsaken update just in time for Halloween

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Shacknews is back with another Weekend Discussion, blending serious community awareness with Halloween gaming fun. This week's edition highlights what to do if you encounter ICE, because knowing your rights matters.

On the lighter side, the Angry Video Game Nerd tackles Maniac Mansion for Halloween, while Grand POOBear experiences the classic for the first time. Plus, LISA provides the weekend grooves.

Jump into the Shacknews Chatty thread or Discord to join the conversation and share your own weekend gaming plans.

Shacknews Weekend Discussion: Know Your Rights, Maniac Mansion, and Halloween Gaming

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Halloween is here, but the only scares should come from the party. Seguros Promo is offering 30% off travel insurance with coupon CARTOES30, plus an extra 10% off when paying via Pix.

The promotion advertises savings of up to 40%, though the discounts stack to an effective reduction of about 37% on a plan. Travelers can compare coverage for medical expenses, baggage issues and other emergencies before choosing a plan.

To take part, enter the destination and travel dates, compare plans, apply the coupon and select Pix at checkout. The offer is subject to campaign conditions and coupon validation.

Halloween travel deal: save on travel insurance with coupon and Pix discount

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Fortnitemares is back, and Epic Games just dropped the crossover nobody saw coming: Jimothy, the gloriously deformed raccoon that broke the internet, is now a fully unlockable Sidekick in Fortnite. The Halloween event is already packed with spooky chaos, but this scrappy little legend is stealing the entire show.

Here is the play. Hunt down a Dumpster Dive Sprite by cracking the Cheat Codes hidden around the map, then sprint to the nearest extraction site and lock it in. Pull it off and Jimothy is yours, waiting for you back in the lobby. Simple, chaotic, and very, very Fortnite.

Fortnite turns Jimothy, the internet's favorite deformed raccoon, into a Sidekick

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Fortnite is kicking off spooky season in a massive way. Epic Games has revealed the full Fortnitemares 2026 lineup, and it is stacked with horror icons and anime favorites.

Starting October 1, players can team up with Five Nights at Freddy's, Slender Man, The Purge, and Black Clover. Freddy Krueger is also joining the fray, while a Beetlejuice tease hints at even more chaos to come.

This is the crossover event that Fortnite fans have been waiting for, blending pop culture's creepiest characters into one unpredictable battle royale. Get ready to drop in and survive the night.

Fortnitemares 2026 brings FNAF, Freddy Krueger, and Slender Man to Fortnite

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It's almost showtime. After months of rumors and sly teases, Epic Games has officially confirmed that Five Nights at Freddy's is crashing into Fortnite for this year's Fortnitemares event, kicking off on October 1st.

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria will rise as a full location on the battle royale map, and the animatronic band is not there to make friends. Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy all show up as bosses, ready to hunt players through the dark in a survival showdown that horror fans have been begging for.

It is a reminder of what gaming does best: wild, creative crossovers that celebrate community and craft. Let's keep championing the developers and artists who make moments like this possible, rather than the endless cost-cutting that strips studios bare. The night is coming. Survive it if you can.

Five Nights at Freddy's storms Fortnite for Fortnitemares 2026

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