Big Girls Don't Cry: Movie Review

Cast:Ani Palmer, Rain Spencer, Noah Taylor
Director: Paloma Schneideman

There's a familiarity to director Paloma Schneideman's coming-of-age tale set in the summer of 2006 in the beaches of northern Auckland in New Zealand.

It follows teen Sid (Palmer, in her acting debut) as she contemplates six long weeks of doing nothing and trying to fill her time as she aches to be accepted by the cool kids and also find herself. She's entranced by her friend Lana and repulsed by the constant anger and irritation of her father Leo (Taylor) who's clearly still smarting from a separation from Sid's mum. The arrival of an American student Freya (Spencer) does little to quell any friction and ignites many different kinds of bombs with those in the house.

But as the film begins, she's exploring the world of dial-up webcams, turned off by the male fantasies and struggling to find her own voice and sexuality. Diving into a world of MSN chat, she strikes up a relationship that's not her own and begins to awkwardly find her own way into her own life.

First produced from Jane Campion's Wave In The Ocean filmmaking course, first-time filmmaker Schneideman's story is a sensitively played one that edges its way into familiar territory and story boundaries.

With a queer eye and some sharpness for the nastiness of girls trying to outdo each other and boys obsessing over sex, Big Girls Don't Cry doesn't really offer anything new in the way it heads to a New Year party and a denouement of disappointment for Sid.

As she negotiates both social hierarchy and her own awkward journey, Palmer imbues Sid with a subtlety that's universally recognisable - be you make or female - and a sadness that's intriguing to watch.

It's not a film that's blessed with big moments or dramas, but the small keenly observed touches make Big Girls Don't Cry a film that has a maturity from its narrative. It ends on a perfect note with the arrival of some form of growing up, but the journey to get there is one that's rich in painful recognition.

Logitech G Play is here

Set for September 24th, 2026, immersive, high-octane flagship events bring together gamers,  creators, celebrities, and partners  

● Guests will witness next-gen breakthroughs and exciting hardware reveals, paired with interactive  gaming and high-stakes competitive play

● A live global broadcast will connect players everywhere, delivering exclusive reveals, consumer  insights, and front-row access to Logitech G PLAY 2026 

Logitech G is embarking on an unprecedented expansion, announcing the official return of its premier  global flagship event, Logitech G PLAY 2026 on September 24th, 2026. Logitech G PLAY 2026 will come to  life across three flagship locations around the world.  

The celebration begins in Warsaw at Warszawskie Centrum EXPO XXI, where Logitech G will host a  professional esports tournament on September 22nd. On September 24th, Logitech G PLAY will continue its  flagship events in Shanghai and Los Angeles, with additional details for the Shanghai event to be  announced. The Los Angeles event will take place at 57 Windward in Venice, bringing together gamers,  creators, partners, media, and industry leaders for a day of breakthrough product reveals, hands-on  experiences, and immersive gaming. 

For gamers around the world, the celebration will be broadcast live to millions beginning at 4:00AM NZT on  September 24th and will be available to watch at https://www.youtube.com/logitechg.  

"With a global community of more than four billion, gaming has emerged as a primary force for  entertainment, creativity and human connection," noted Robin Piispanen, Vice President and General  Manager of Logitech G. "Breakthroughs take many forms, from securing a championship to personal self expression. At Logitech G, we innovate to empower those moments, and Logitech G PLAY is where our  community witnesses the future of play firsthand." 

Transcending the traditional corporate livestream, this year’s experience evolves into a massive multi-city  cultural festival that celebrates the passion, competition, and connections that define gaming culture  around the world, from engineering breakthroughs in performance tech to the individual triumphs that  shape the future of play.  

The theme, "Play for the Breakthrough,” celebrates every gaming milestone: from breakthrough  innovations in gaming technology to the personal moments that make play meaningful for every gamer. 

Reflecting the global landscape of modern gaming, Logitech G will be hosting three massive flagship  events in Los Angeles, Warsaw, and Shanghai, complemented by 12 satellite events worldwide. Logitech G  will reimagine these cities as interactive playgrounds that celebrate the unique passions of each regional  community.

What to Expect: Inside Next-Gen Gaming Culture 

Logitech G PLAY 2026 unites the world’s elite esports athletes, creators, and the broader gaming  community. Guests across our global network will experience: 

● A Massive Global Footprint: Three flagship city takeovers supported by 12 regional satellite events  spanning the globe. 

● Exclusive Hardware Reveals: First-look, hands-on access to the next generation of Logitech G  innovations before they reach the market. 

● Data-Driven Design: Behind-the-scenes insights into how athlete feedback and engineering  excellence shape everything from pro-grade gear to SIM racing tech. 

● High-Octane Entertainment: A premier lineup of live esports, creator Q&As, expert panels, and live  musical performances. 

For more details on the events, please visit: http://logitechg.com/logitechgplay. 

Heart of the Beast: Movie Review

Cast: Brad Pitt, JK Simmons, Uber the dog
Director: David Ayer

As survival thrillers go, there's very little new that can be done with a narrative.

Most are variations of battling the elements, taking on adversity, overcoming the obstacles and survival. Director David Ayer's latest, essentially a one man and his dog tale of survival, does nothing radical to shake up the cliches and tropes of the genre, electing instead to add in a thinly sketched story of a war veteran and his dog in the Alaskan wilderness.

A grizzled Pitt is Special Forces officer James Belmont, who along with his three-legged dog Odin (Uber, reliably good boy when needed to look soulfully into the camera), who's enjoying some solo downtime on the Alaskan lakes.

But when the weather turns and Belmont decides to depart in his seaplane amid a storm, he suffers a heart attack, crashed miles from anywhere and deep within the wilderness. With an injured dog, a creeping sense of mortality and little supplies, Belmont has to search deep within himself to try and survive before it's too late.

As mentioned, Heart of the Beast follows every conventional path of the man alone narrative and rarely does anything exceptionally new with it.

Opening with a series of shots that could function both as a hunting and fishing tourism ad for New Zealand where it was shot and for a nostalgic return to the waters for the former A River Runs Through It star, the film's writers know they have a struggle on their hands to keep the ebb and flow going early on and to get audiences to invest in both Belmont and to a lesser extent, the three-legged dog.

But by deploying a cameo from an exposition-filled and background-questioning JK Simmons as a former goldminer who happens to wander by for a few beers, the film falls back on lazy writing before the main event takes place. Along with hazy flashbacks to a mission that went wrong for Belmont and Odin, the film's threadbare narrative is already pulled tight before it's even begun.

Pitt's perfectly fine and appears to muster some of the depth Belmont needs, but there's little here that's essential - and Ayer uses lazy transitions of Odin looking pained to serve as reactions, a trick that soon overstays its welcome after the third or fourth use.

So what's left for Heart of the Beast?

Some wobbly CGI animals, a series of hostile encounters with a bear and also wolves, some cheesy moments you can see a mile off and the film itself stumbles when really its intimate nature should be what sets it apart. 

It may be handsomely shot and there is one moment when an aurora is reflected in Odin's eye that is a marvel, but adding in mawkish manipulative piano music, a bizarre pre-credits heartstring-pulling coda and piling on the cliches sadly does little for the Heart of this Beast.

What's on HBO Max in October

Here's everything that's streaming on HBO Max in October 2026.

War (October 1)

Dominic West and Sienna Miller lead the cast in this new legal thriller from George Kay.

The first series is about two prestigious law firms in London, "Cathcarts" and "Taylor & Byrne," as they face off in a scandalous divorce case between a tech entrepreneur and his film star wife.

The second series, which has already been commissioned, follows the two rival law firms as they take on an explosive defamation case.

What's on AMC+ in October

Here's everything that's streaming on AMC+ in October 2026.

Archive X: Unexplained Phenomena – AMC+ Exclusive Series

New Docuseries Premieres Thursday 1 October Exclusively on AMC+ 

Hosted by Professor Jeffrey J. Kripal, one of the leading scholars of extraordinary human experiences, the series builds upon the work at done at Rice University’s Center for the Impossible, one of the world’s largest collections of paranormal research. Everyday individuals, many of whom have never spoken publicly before, are invited to reveal their new and personal encounters with unexplained phenomena. 

The stories told add to a trove already containing over one million pieces of evidence – collected for nearly a century – investigating telepathy, near-death experiences, UFO encounters, alien abductions, prophetic dreams, and messages from the beyond.  Included in the series is work by Pulitzer Prize-winning Harvard psychiatrist Dr. John E. Mack and bestselling author Whitley Strieber.  

Together their accounts raise a larger question at the heart of Archive X: Unexplained Phenomena – what if these seemingly separate mysteries are not separate at all?

Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab – AMC+ Original Series

New Series Premieres Saturday 3 October on AMC+ 

Five fan-favorite couples from the Love After Lockup franchise embark on a transformative journey with psychiatrist and nationally recognized relationship expert Dr. Ish Major, working to heal old wounds and rebuild their relationships.

Throughout the series, the couples will confront the unresolved hurt and ongoing pressures that have shaped their relationships as they participate in a program designed by Dr. Ish specifically for this group. Guided through difficult conversations and emotional breakthroughs, they will be forced to examine what keeps them together, what stands between them and whether their relationships can survive the process. As buried secrets and painful truths emerge, tensions will rise and all five relationships will be pushed to their limits. In the end, Dr. Ish will help them determine whether these relationships can be repaired or if some may be beyond saving.

Love After Lockup – Season 7B Binge Premieres Thursday 1 October on AMC+

Secret Lives of Women

Season Binges Premiere Every Friday Beginning 9 October on AMC+ 

This docuseries takes and up-close and very personal look at the intimate issues, struggles and unconventional lifestyles of women in the United States. Through candid interviews and shared secrets, each episode focuses on a group of women who dare to shock, challenge and push the envelope when it comes to today’s cultural norms. 

Mysterious Death Of Eazy-E' WE tv Review: Stream It or Skip It?The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E

Docuseries Binge Premieres Friday 9 October on AMC+ 

Rap legend Eazy-E’s daughter Ebie teams up with her mother, Tracy and hip-hop journalist Jasmine Simpkins to track down eyewitnesses to Eazy-E’s last days, uncover the never-before-seen footage and test long-held theories around his untimely death.

 

Toy Story 5: Disney+ Review

Toy Story 5: Disney+ Movie Review

Vocal cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Tony Hale, Greta Lee, Ernie Hudson
Director: Andrew Stanton, Kenna Harris

One of Disney's most beloved franchises returns for a new outing and once again, places Woody, Jessie and Buzz in an existential crisis.

This time, the toys need to learn new tricks if they're to compete with the greatest threat any child's imagination can face - that of electronic tech. When Lilypad, an iPad-style toy, finds its way into their home and owner Bonnie after her parents worry about her lack of friends to play with, the gang finds they're facing the biggest threat that could see them sidelined forever.

Pixar's latest is determined to continue the trend the franchise has delivered for decades - strong storytelling with a heavy nostalgia element at its core. But it's more at home this time giving Joan Cusack's Jessie the limelight and a chance to lead the film as she tries to essentially do what Tom Hanks' Woody did in the first - ward off an incursion.

However, the final result, while still impressive Pixar work, does end up feeling like the franchise doesn't really have anywhere else to go in terms of trauma of the toys, acceptance of their fate in a modern world and what happens next.

It's also notable how Pixar doesn't quite know what to say about electronic devices and the invasion of tech into children's lives. There's a hint that it's a bad thing, especially with a condemnation of a group chat and the effect it has on Bonnie - but on the other, this is the company that's released a Lilypad as merchandise outside of the film's release, so the savagery that the device faces early on soon gives way to a more sanguine and almost redemptive arc.

And yet, there is fun to be had with the toys once again - albeit more of a sweeter approach this time. From Buzz's desire to be more with Jessie than just her deputy through to Jessie's post-traumatic life with her abandonment issues, Toy Story 5 knows how to craft something that's got heart and soul.

But it has to be said Rex and the gang - and even Woody to some degree - are sidelined here, there's no memorable Randy Newman song and the sidestory with a battalion of Buzz Lightyears abandoned after a shipping container runs aground spilling its cargo feels superfluous until it intersects - albeit in a way that feels like a slighter pay-off than expected.

All in all the toys are back in Toy Story 5 - but there's a nagging feeling that perhaps Pixar should put them away for good after this outing and maybe think about growing up, rather than being concerned with the idea that play is eternal, instead of fleeting in children's lives.

Obsession: Blu Ray Review

Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Megan Lawless
Director: Curry Barker

Meshing together the Monkey's Paw idea, Companion's social commentary and ethos along with Pearl and Smile's unsettling edges proves to be extremely fertile ground for Milk & Serial director Curry Barker's fresh and bracing horror movie.

Bear (Johnston, Teen Wolf) is hopelessly in love with his co-worker Nikki (Navarrette, the film's MVP) - their long-term friendship dips into playful banter, finishing each other's sentences and crossing boundaries. But Bear's unable to tell Nikki how he feels, leading him to be permanently friend-zoned.

When she loses a necklace she adores, he seizes on the chance to buy her a gift, then confess his affection. But while shopping in an old antique store, he finds a "One Wish Willow" artefact which can grant the holder the wish of their dreams. After failing to reveal the depth of his adoration when Nikki directly asks him, he uses the artefact to wish she loved him as much as he does...

Trading in both dysfunctional romances and commentary on adoration and co-dependency in relationships, Obsession is a deeply unsettling movie that traffics as much horror from its uncomfortable moments as it possibly can muster.

It helps that Navarrette delivers a truly upsetting performance, one that wildly swings from outright adoration to utter incredulity as to what just happened with ease - and her screams in the moments of her character's swing are just stomach-curdling.

But it's Barker who makes the leap here from a 62-minute found footage short on YouTube to something that's genuinely distressing to behold. With the film's suspense dragged out as much as possible and the brutal jolts delivered with aplomb, Obsession becomes something devilishly nightmarish as it plays out. Drenched in the kind of muted aesthetic which was deployed in It Follows, the film delights in its dour darkness.

It's a film that plays with horrific extremes and does so with glee - and by keeping the cast list small, the shocks are even more upsetting than you'd expect - or hope - them to be. 

Along with the two power performances, Obsession is the horror film you'd least have imagined to leave you reeling - it's 2026's most twisted love story.

JBL Cove launches in New Zealand

JBL launches JBL Cove: A new whole-home audio system to enjoy  superior sound throughout the entire home 

JBL has introduced JBL Cove, a whole-home Wi‑Fi audio system designed to make  multi-room music listening simple. The new range includes three wireless speakers that  can operate individually, as stereo pairs, or as part of a connected home audio system  controlled through the JBL One app. JBL Cove combines room-filling JBL sound, Dolby Atmos® support on select models and flexible room-by-room listening without requiring  users to constantly regroup or reset speakers. 

Fill every room with powerful JBL sound 

The JBL Cove series features three Wi-Fi speakers designed to transform your space into  an immersive listening experience.  

• JBL Cove M1 – compact design for effortless everyday listening 

• JBL Cove P1 – portable with battery-powered convenience and immersive Dolby  Atmos® sound 

• JBL Cove X1 – flagship performance featuring four tweeters and dual woofers for  powerful room-filling audio with Dolby Atmos® 

Each speaker performs beautifully on its own, as a stereo pair, or as part of a larger  multi-room audio system. 

Place the speakers in any room, turn the volume up, and let JBL take care of the sound. JBL’s proprietary Constant Sound Field, automatic self-tuning, and AI Sound Boost  technologies work to optimise performance based on where and how you listen.  

“Consumers across Asia Pacific are increasingly seeking audio solutions that  seamlessly fit into their daily lives and living spaces – with straightforward set-up, clean  aesthetics and value for performance as key deciding factors. With JBL Cove, we’re  setting a new benchmark for the future of JBL home audio, combining JBL Legendary  Sound, ease of use and flexible performance in a system designed for modern homes,”  said Grace Koh, General Manager and Vice President, Consumer Audio, HARMAN Asia  Pacific. “Whether enjoying a quiet cup of coffee or hosting friends for an intimate  gathering, consumers can effortlessly fill their spaces with exceptional sound that  amplifies ambience. This launch marks an important step in our vision to help more  people across the region experience immersive, high-quality audio in the place that  matters most: the home.” 

A system that flows with you 

Setting up a home audio system should be easy. Using it should be even easier. JBL Cove is designed to make everyday listening effortless. Play music throughout the  house by creating a group on the JBL One app. Want to listen in just one room? Simply  start streaming there. No ungrouping. No resetting speakers. No interruptions.  JBL Cove’s flexible grouping puts you in charge. 

Cove speakers also work seamlessly with JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbars*, making it  easy to expand from music listening to immersive home theater experiences within the  same connected system. Through the JBL One app, JBL Cove speakers** can be added  to the soundbar as the rear channels for a fully immersive Dolby Atmos® home theater  set up. 

And with JBL’s Music Follows Me feature, your playlist or TV audio moves with you.  Simply press and hold the Moment button and your music flows with you, no phone or  app required. 

Availability and pricing 

JBL Cove speakers will be available in white and black at JBL.com from September 2026; JBL Cove M1 for $369.95, JBL Cove P1 for $699.95, and JBL Cove X1 for $799.95. 

KEY FEATURES 

• App-optional whole-home audio made easy with simple 3-step setup • Audio customisation, and in-app music services with JBL One app • Superior JBL sound performance with 2-way speaker design 

• Automatic self-tuning for room optimization and flexible speaker placement • Compatible with JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbars 

• Constant Sound Field technology for well-balanced sound throughout the room • AI Sound Boost technology minimizes distortion at high volumes • Full range of connectivity with High-res audio support. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay  

2, Google Cast™, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz  Connect 

• Spotify Tap for easy one-tap access to Spotify using the Moment button

FAQ 

What is JBL Cove?  

JBL Cove is JBL’s new whole-home audio system that allows music to be played across  multiple rooms using Wi-Fi-connected speakers. 

What makes JBL Cove different from other whole-home audio systems? JBL Cove combines whole-home wireless audio, room-by-room listening control, Dolby  Atmos® support on selected models, automatic sound optimisation technologies, and  integration with compatible JBL Bar Series soundbars. The system is easy to set-up,  simple to use, and is designed to provide a connected audio ecosystem for music,  entertainment, and home theater listening throughout the home. 

How easy to use and set-up is JBL Cove? 

JBL Cove is the easiest whole-home audio system to set-up and use. There is no  account needed during the 3-step set-up and the Moment button enables phone-free,  flexible whole-home listening. 

How does JBL Cove work? 

JBL Cove speakers connect through Wi-Fi and are managed through the JBL One app,  allowing users to group rooms, stream music, and customise listening experiences.

Can JBL Cove work with JBL soundbars? 

Yes. JBL Cove works with compatible JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbars to create expanded  home audio and home theatre experiences. 

Does JBL Cove support Dolby Atmos®? 

Yes. JBL Cove P1 and JBL Cove X1 both support Dolby Atmos® audio. 

Which music services are supported? 

JBL Cove supports Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, Google  Cast, Roon Ready, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming. 

How does JBL Cove differ from traditional Bluetooth speakers? 

Wi-Fi speakers like JBL Cove connect through the home network rather than pairing  directly to a single device, and this underpins their main advantages over Bluetooth products. JBL Cove provides stable playback across the entire home, continuing  uninterrupted even when the source phone leaves the room or takes a call. Multiple  speakers can be grouped to play in sync across rooms or stream different music to  each. The greater bandwidth of Wi-Fi also allows high-resolution, lossless audio, and  content streams directly from services such as Spotify and Tidal, removing the phone  from the chain entirely.  

Ball x Pit launches expansion Risen Ballbylon on November 12

Great news for fans of Ball x Pit.

The game, which was published by Devolver Digital and developed by Kenny Sun and friends, has announced a new set of levels will be coming on November 12.

The game's already unleashed three free updates, and now this marks the first paid expansion for the acclaimed roguelike.

Developed by Kenny Sun and Friends and published by Devolver Digital, two-million-selling roguelite BALL x PIT is a ball-bouncing, time-devouring smash hit – but the journey is far from over. Prepare yourself, and your balls, for paid expansion Risen Ballbylon.

Risen Ballbylon is the biggest and most transformative expansion for BALL x PIT yet, adding a wealth of new characters, balls, passives, enemies, bosses, buildings, and levels, dramatically expanding the possibilities of a run and introducing fresh new gameplay mechanics to test even the most hardened veterans of the pit. Will you rise to the challenge? 

You’re used to the lift descending into the depths of the pit – but now it’s going up. Rise above the abyss to reach Risen Ballbylon, which floats high in the sky above. Each level is a layer of the former city, where the population has been warped by the effects of the meteor.

*NOTE: The content of this expansion is only accessible after completion of the base game.

NEW FRONTIERS

When you ascend to Risen Ballbylon you’ll get to explore 4 new battlefields – each with their own fearsome new bosses – and battle over 40 new enemies. You can also dip into a deep pool of 45 new passives, including Lucky Coin, Eldritch Gauntlet, Vampire’s Kiss, Volatile Explosive, and Relentless Whip. You’ll have to play the expansion to find out what they do.

 HERO WORSHIP

There are 8 new gameplay-transforming characters to get to grips with in Risen Ballbylon, including the Sentinel, who can aim in any direction, The Stonewaller, whose balls warp to the other side the first time they hit a wall, and The Right Hand Man, whose balls deal double damage when they hit the right wall but only half when they hit the left.

 BALLS TO THE WALL

Risen Ballbylon also adds 24 new balls to the game to experiment with and create powerful, game-changing fusions. These include the Beast ball, which latches onto enemies and damages them until they die, the Kaiju ball, which causes earthquakes, the Misfortune ball, which curses enemies, and the deadly, spiky Hedgehog ball.

BASE INSTINCT

Base-building has also been radically expanded in Risen Ballbylon, with 20 new buildings to expand your village. Build a Floating Fortress, Crystal Monolith, Soup Kitchen, Circus Tent, Fission Chamber, and other strange structures as you expand your base and mine for crystals – a new resource that adds additional complexity to the game’s economy.

 

BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon rises November 12 on all platforms for $6.99.

 

Bounce to ballxpit.com for more information.

 

Supergirl: Blu Ray Review

Cast: Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet
Director: Craig Gillespie

Nearly one year after director James Gunn released a revamped Superman movie to relaunch the DC Universe, House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock takes centre stage as Kara Zor-El aka Supergirl.

While Superman has found his place in the universe as a protector of planet Earth, Kara is struggling to discover and define her path. However, when her only other surviving colleague from the planet Krypton, her dog Krypto, is poisoned by space pirate Krem of the Yellow Hills (Schoenaerts) and has only three days left to live, she sets out on a quest for vengeance and to try and save him by getting an antidote.

Based on the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow eight-issue limited run comic series, Craig Gillespie's movie looks to tackle some heady themes, while trying to deepen the Superman world and lore. 

And in parts, it really shines.

Milly Alcock utterly owns what's needed of her here. The difference between her and her cousin Clark is stark. In one line, she says he sees the good in everyone and she sees the truth when asked if they're similar. Alcock's Supergirl has a lot of PTSD to explore and deal with, something that's triggered further by her life on Krypton, which is different from Kal-El's. 

While Superman showed her as a party girl, determined not to take life seriously, it soon becomes clear that it's a mask, an insight that's probably not a surprise to many, but Alcock imbues it with gravitas and heft, as well as inherent sadness after she faces a life without Krypto.

There are also some surprisingly low-key scenes between the two cousins which bookend the film, grounding both of them and probably setting up a dynamic for Man of Tomorrow, the Superman sequel that's due in 2027.

Plus, the DC Universe feels kind of low-rent too, littered with scuzzy creatures and a space menagerie of life forms that feel like they never really get much screentime in these kinds of films. Along with production designs that deliver the lower end of ships and day-to-day life that feel like they're from Mad Max, Supergirl widens the universe by not wearing rose-tinted glasses. And it's all the better for it.

However, not all of this works.

Chiefly, it's an issue of tone throughout. Moments of jokiness clash up against the more sombre themes of rage and vengeance, and it doesn't always work. 

Momoa's Lobo (a kind of beefcake vampire cross with the lead singer of KISS) just feels completely out of place in proceedings, a kind of hammy, OTT character that really adds little to the proceedings and shows up just because he can. 

And disappointingly, Eve Ridley's Ruthye, who's supposed to be the moral conflict of the story as she wrestles with the desire for revenge, just seems to be prone to be repeating her mantra in a Princess Bride Inigo Montoya way that soon loses its heft. Plus, saddled with quite a bit of forced bonding exposition to Supergirl, she feels more like a mouthpiece in this than a fully fledged individual. (An odd subplot about child trafficking also just hangs there for no real depth.)

Consequently, Supergirl feels like it lacks some of the emotional resonance it needs in an at times uneven movie that never quite allows its deep themes to rise to the top and trust its audience with them.

As a result, it's not quite as Super as it could be, but deserves to be applauded for trying something different and for Alcock's superlative performance.

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom: Film Review

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom: Movie Review

Director: Steve Cox, Matthew Walker

Whether it's paying homage to countless horror films or dissing the Wombles, the latest Shaun the Sheep movie is a delight that ewe'll struggle not to laugh at.

The third outing for the loveable sheep on the big screen sees the woolly gang taking on Halloween after the last film Farmageddon saw aliens come to Mossy Bottom.

This time though, when an accident destroys the secret vegetable patch Shaun's been cultivating for the Halloween season, he turns to science to get Tiny the pumpkin he wants. But when he creates a grow-fast formula for the veg, he stores it in a bottle marked Hair Growth, which is inadvertently used by the Farmer, who's smitten with the local vet (Nina Sosanya).

Mistakenly using it, the Farmer transforms into a Bigfoot-like creature, terrifying the locals and also Shaun who realises he has to correct his mistake before it's too late.

There's no denying the inventiveness of Aardman Animations in this clever, family friendly escapade that packs in more in its 80 minutes than some films manage in nearly 2 hours.

It helps that no visual sight gag is off-limits. Whether it's apeing the Simpsons' most famous meme, paying homage to Frankenstein or The 40 Year Old Virgin, or making casual observations about cats or seeing Bitzer take out his own faeces in a plastic bag from his doghouse, via Thriller gags, a throwaway Psycho moment that substitutes strings for floss, every ounce of visual flair is poured onto the screen for maximum effect.

The end result is that Shaun the Sheep continues to carry the mantle which Aardman's been flying for some 50 years now and while he may be cruelly sidelined by Wallace and Gromit, the truth is that Shaun has one hoof squarely planted in humour throughout.

The British sense of humour is firmly on the silly side here, but there's a tender love story between the Farmer and the vet that's universal and the bond between dog and owner is one played for heart too.

Cleverly distinctive, uniquely crafted and lovingly played out, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is perfect family fare and a sign that the inventive chaps at Aardman still have plenty of life left in them.

What's on Netflix on October

Here's everything that's streaming on Netflix in October 2026.

East of Eden (October 1)

Adapted by Zoe Kazan, Executive Producer & Co-Showrunner alongside with Jeb Stuart. 

This limited series spans generations of the Trask family starring Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, Hoon Lee, Joseph Zada, Joe Anders and Florence Pugh as the ultimate antihero, Cathy Ames.

Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush: PS5 Review

Developed by Milestone SRL
Published by Milestone 
Platform: PS5

A bite-sized version of the Forza Horizon series it may well be, but Hot Wheels Infinite Rush's commitment to solid gaming mechanics and fun arcade racing make this colourful game a blast to play in small doses.

This latest places you in a world of Hot Wheels, islands that offer fun and racing alternatives and an open world mechanic that'll see you go from place to place, blasting around, carrying out odd missions here and there and racing to your heart's content.

Across Wheelswood, Tentacle Bay, Gearville, and Drifty Temples, the four islands of the game, there's plenty to do and also a lot to just simply pick up and play, if that's what you so desire. As a result, the game taps into the kind of fun you'd have with Hot Wheels if you were simply just going to hoon around a track for a while with some friends with their die-cast toys.

Essentially a theme park approach, the game brings a level of fun that only the grouchiest of people could deny and lets those who have played other arcade racers appreciate what's special about Hot Wheels itself. 

With some simple mechanics and around 150 cars to unlock, the game isn't really interested in presenting barriers to play, instead preferring to make it easy to simply pick up the controller and start racing. In terms of the PlayStation tech, the adaptive triggers work incredibly well as brake and accelerate pedals, with force feeling really like it's something to master as you race about.

Another nifty trick is the ability to switch cars during your pursuits by simply holding down a D-pad and selecting another option - it's quite the fun device to keep you on your toes throughout.

In terms of design and simplicity, Hot Wheels Infinite Rush has gone for an overtly colourful palette which works well for its race car world. From the orange ramps to various collectibles scattered throughout, everything's presented nicely and is visually appealing, even if some of the gameplay elements occasionally feel repetitive.

From boost pads to challenges throughout the game and the different islands, there's more than enough to do in Hot Wheels Infinite Rush - and the gotta collect em all mentality will definitely appeal to anyone who's ever picked up a pack of these cars and then spent years searching for rare models in supermarkets and toy stores.

Ultimately, this is a faithful and fun Hot Wheels game - it's one that knows what it wants to deliver and does so with ease - for bitesize, chaotic fun, it's simply unbeatable.

What's on Shudder in October

Here's everything that's streaming on Shudder in October 2026.

Infirmary – Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 2 October

A guard vanished on his first night at an old psych hospital in 2023. His bodycam footage shows unexplainable incidents that continue to baffle investigators. Starring Paul Syre Lee, Mark Anthony Williams and Danielle Kennedy.

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula – Shudder Original Series

Season 7 Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Tuesday 27 October

The four-time Emmy-nominated series, created and hosted by the Boulet Brothers, recipients of the Critics Choice Association’s Reality TV Award, is Shudder's highest-performing unscripted original franchise and continues to be one of the platform's most popular series. The new season also marks the tenth anniversary of its original Halloween debut.The forthcoming seventh season features some of the series’ most brilliantly unhinged and cutting-edge underground artists, a collection of beloved guest judges including Rose McGowan, Doug Jones, David Dastmalchian, Harvey Guillén, Rachel True, Darren Stein, Lloyd Kaufman, Brandon Rogers, James A. Janisse, Chelsea Rebecca, Yvie Oddly, Lauren LaVera, Bailey Sarian, Howard Berger, and previous The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula winners Landon Cider, Dahli, and Asia Consent, and the craziest elimination challenges in ten years of the show. The season will also pay homage to the grimy, tactile VHS horror of the 1980s and ‘90s through ambitious cinematic sequences that will celebrate some of the genre’s most iconic films

V/H/S/MIXTAPE: Anthology Includes Films from RZA, Flying Lotus & MoreV/H/S/Mixtape – Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 9 October

The ninth installment cranks the signature found-footage horror up to eleven with an electrifying new anthology where music and sound become the source of terror. United by a theme that explores the power of music, rhythm and audio to haunt, possess and destroy, the film blends cosmic horror, psychological suspense, outrageous splatter and groundbreaking practical effects into one unforgettable mixtape of nightmares. Featuring all-new segments from legendary filmmaker Ernest Dickerson, hip-hop icon RZA, visionary director David Moreau and acclaimed filmmaker Renee Zhan, whose segment includes original puppets by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. V/H/S/MIXTAPE also features original music video interludes directed by acclaimed filmmaker and musician Flying Lotus, alongside a brand-new music video from debut filmmaker Tobias Forge, creating a genre-bending mixtape experience unlike anything the franchise has attempted before. Adding to the chaos, legendary shock-metal pioneers GWAR also make a featured appearance, further cementing the film’s celebration of horror, music and cult cinema. 

Hallowarrior – Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 16 October

Hallowarrior follows Pumpkin (Milly Shapiro), the last girl on earth and sole survivor of a humanity-ending plague, scavenging the wasteland for supplies on the eve of Halloween. Pumpkin’s lonely holiday ritual is interrupted by the arrival of a savage gang of raiders at her doorstep led by Thalia (Shannyn Sossamon). Outnumbered and armed with candy, wit and weapons, Pumpkin must ferociously fight back to survive the night.

The Cycle – Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 23 October

When police discover a corpse beside a horrific crime scene, their only lead is the man’s estranged daughter, who must unravel the disturbing secret her father thought he took to the grave. Starring Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil, Escape Room) and Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice).

Bad Horror Commentary Is The Real Villain In New Slasher BIG BABYBig Baby – Shudder Exclusive Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 30 October

Nightmares of a maniac killer in a baby mask inspire a horror writer’s new script. As his life begins to spiral out of control, he discovers Big Baby’s murderous rampage may be more than just fiction. Directed by Spider One (Shudder films Little Bites, Allegoria) and executive produced by iconic singer and actress Cher.

Hunting Matthew Nichols – Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Saturday 31 October 

Two decades after her brother mysteriously disappeared on Vancouver Island, a documentary filmmaker sets out to solve his missing person’s case. When disturbing circumstances evidence is revealed, she comes to believe he might still be alive. Starring Miranda MacDougall and Markian Tarasiuk.

Shudder’s Library Highlights: 

Curse of the Ghoul Logs – premieres Tuesday 1 October

The filmmakers behind Shudder’s buzzy new feature, Hallowarrior, resurrected everyone’s favorite jack-o-lantern – and for the first time ever, multiple pumpkins -- with Curse of the Ghoul Logs. The all-new hour-long video of the chilling, candlelit pumpkins sets the scene for horror fans this season.

Lake Mungo – premieres Tuesday 1 October

Strange things start happening after a girl is found drowned in a lake. 

Lake Mungo Revisited – premieres Tuesday 1 October

Features interviews with the cast and crew, along with the expert opinions and unearthed behind-the-scenes footage, to explore the enduring legacy and creepy realism of the horror mockumentary.  

Re-Animator – premieres Tuesday 1 October

After an odd new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local and his girlfriend become involved in experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue.

Bride of Re-Animator – premieres Tuesday 1 October

Doctors Herbert West and Dan Cain discover the secret to creating human life and proceed to create a perfect woman from dead tissue.

Harbinger– premieres Monday 5 October

Julia, sole survivor of late serial killer Decker, is lured back to the house she shared with him for a ghost hunting TV show. The crew discover the ‘Harbinger’ – a fairground fortune telling machine that reveals their fates one by one.

God of Frogs – premieres Wednesday 7 October

Deep in the heart of the jungle exists an elemental creature with eternal hunger. Once every quarter century it emerges to feed, and every time its fate is entwined with the same human family. 

The Monster Within – premieres Wednesday 7 October

In a quiet town, reclusive Garret inherits his family’s 100-acre farm. Beneath the land lies something ancient and hungry. As the evil stirs, he must decide how far he’ll go to keep it buried – before it consumes him entirely. 

Jitters – premieres Monday 12 October

Detective Collymore, a single divorced father, stumbles upon a mysterious case involving the death of Tiffany, initially deemed natural. Digging deeper, he discovers the horrors of Jitters. 

The Mill Killers – premieres Wednesday 14 October 

Four girls return to their ghost town home, haunted by a stalker who may know their secret – or could it just be their guilty conscience catching up?

The Curse – premieres Thursday 15 October

An orphaned teenager finds himself being dominated by his aunt who’s hellbent on keeping him with her at all costs. 

Etheria Film Night 2026 – premieres Thursday 15 October

Etheria is the world’s most respected competition showcase of new horror, science fiction, fantasy, action and thriller films made by emerging women directors.

The North Witch – premieres Wednesday 21 October

Five women embark on a search for a cabin that mysteriously went missing 60 years ago. They soon realize that watching them is a sinister, demented bring. Can they survive to horrors of The North Witch or is death a better way out?

The Innkeepers – premieres Wednesday 21 October

During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel’s haunted past begin to experience disturbing event as old guests check in for a stay.

The Autopsy of Jane Doe – premieres Wednesday 21 October

After a massacre, Sheriff Burke delivers an unidentified body to Tommy and Austin Tilden. As they perform an autopsy, impossible discoveries emerge and each new finding deepens a mystery that threatens their survival.

Fangoria Chainsaw Awards – premieres Sunday 25 October 

Annual awards ceremony honoring the best in horror films of the year. Hosted by Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Chucky).

Joe Bob’s Halloween House Party – premieres Sunday 25 October

Slap the finishing touches on your costume a week early, because you're cordially invited to Joe Bob's Halloween House Party!  RSVP for a Samhain soiree to remember with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl as they host a seasonal double-feature chock-full of tricks, treats, and violent dismemberment. 

The R.I.P Man – premieres Wednesday 28 October

A serial killer with an oral condition begins to target young adults and removes a single tooth from each victim. Can a family’s secret unfold the truth and help prevent the murders from continuing?

What's on Neon in October

Here's everything that's streaming on Neon in October 2026.

 Among the content on offer:

Lessons on Living with John Aiken (Coming this October)

Kill Jackie (2 October)

Ice Road: Vengeance (2025) (2 October)

Break Clause S1 (4 October)

Marshals S2 (5 October)

Eternally Yours (9 October)

Crystal Lake S1 (15 October)

Yaga S1 (23 October)

Dexter: Resurrection S2 (31 October)

…and a bunch of horror and hijinks for your Halloween fix!

Crystal Lake (Binge from October 15)

Single mother Pam Voorhees has been unable to shake her grief after her son, Jason, tragically drowned in the town lake almost a year earlier. When two strangers start digging into her past, a disturbing chain of events is set into motion, leaving the townspeople of Crystal Lake wondering: just who is Pam Voorhees?  

A prequel to the Friday the 13th franchise.

Stars: Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me, Freaks and Geeks), William Catlett (Love Is, True Story), Devin Kessler (Godfather of Harlem), Cameron Scoggins (Nashville), and Gwendolyn Sundstrom

Yaga S1 (October 23)

A private investigator arrives in a small coastal town to probe the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery. As the list of suspects grows, he navigates a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic. Based on the hit play by Kat Sandler.

Stars: Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix), Hudson Williams (Heated Rivalry), Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek), and Clark Backo

Break Clause (October 4)

This is a classic love story – proper Jane Austen, boy-meets-girl stuff. Except boy and girl break up the day they move in together and are locked into a six-month rental lease...

Directed by NZ comedian Alice Sneddon (co-writer of Starstruck) and written by Jess Bray (The Outlaws) 

Stars: Samuel Bottomley (How To Have Sex), Lara Ricote (Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping)

Eternally Yours (October 9)

From the creators of Ghosts comes Eternally Yours, a family supernatural comedy following a once-passionate vampire couple who have hit a romantic rut after several hundred years of matrimony. Though their relationship, their routines, and their coven have become dullsville, the arrival of their daughter’s human boyfriend may be just what they need to liven things up.

Stars: Ed Weeks (The Mindy Project), Allegra Edwards (Upload)

Kill Jackie S1 (October 2)

Ex-cocaine dealer Jackie Price lives luxuriously, selling fine art through sophisticated tax loopholes. However, after 20 years of anonymity, her peaceful life is upended when a squad of elite hitmen known as the Seven Demons is hired to kill her. From the creatives behind Killing Eve and Gangs of London.

Stars: Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago, Ocean’s Twelve), Daniel Ings (The Gentlemen, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms)

Lessons on Living (October)

Nigel Latta was one of Aotearoa’s most trusted voices. His final book, Lessons on Living, was the culmination of his life's work: three simple principles for dealing with life's ups and downs. John Aiken, resident expert on Married at First Sight Australia, carries on the conversation Nigel started, meeting inspiring New Zealanders on the metaphorical psychologist’s couch, who share their own lessons on living. With proven psychology and real-life experiments, Lessons on Living reveals what actually works when life gets messy. 

A Sky New Zealand Originals.

Proudly made with support from NZ On Air.

Marshals S2 (October 5)

The Yellowstone spinoff returns for a second season, continuing the journey of Kayce Dutton as he adjusts to life as a U.S. Marshal. Throughout the season, he combines his rancher know-how with his training as a Navy SEAL to carry out justice across the state.

Stars: Luke Grimes, Logan Marshall-Green. Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos, Tatanka Means, Mo Brings Plenty, Brecken Merrill

Dexter Resurrection S2 (October 31)

Dexter: Resurrection season two furthers the bloody saga of Dexter Morgan, introducing us to The New York Ripper and The Five Borough Killer, and marks the return of Charley, last seen with her frail mother as they apparently drove out of New York City. Sequel to Dexter and Dexter: Original Sin.

Stars: Michael C. Hall reprises his original role from Dexter, Uma Thurman(Kill Bill), Brian Cox (Succession), Dan Stevens (Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire)

MOVIES

Ice Road Vengeance (October 2)

Big rig trucker Mike McCann travels to Nepal to scatter his brother's ashes. While on a packed tour bus, McCann and his mountain guide encounter a group of ruthless mercenaries and must fight to save themselves and the innocent passengers.

Stars: Liam Neeson, Fan Bingbing

PLAY DIRTY (2025)

AVAILABLE FROM 3 OCTOBER

Expert thief Parker takes on the biggest heist of his life, when he and his skilled crew stumble onto a score that pits them against ruthless rivalsand powerful dictators.

Stars: Mark Wahlberg, LaKeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, Keegan-Michael Key, Chukwudi Iwuji, Nat Wolff, Gretchen Mol

PRISCILLA (2023)

AVAILABLE FROM 14 OCTOBER

When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: athrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.

Stars: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Ari Cohen

GOAT (2026)

AVAILABLE FROM 19 OCTOBER

A small goat with big dreams joins the pros to play roarball, a high-intensity sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

Stars: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Aaron Pierre, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Nick Kroll, Jenifer Lewis, Patton Oswalt

EDEN (2025)

AVAILABLE FROM 24 OCTOBER

Based on a true story, Eden follows three different families who settle on an uninhabited island in the Galapagos, determined to form a new utopia in a world scarred by war and fascism. They soon realise it’s not so easy to leave the world behind, and the greatest threat to survival isn’t the island – it’s each other.

Stars: Jude Law, Ana deArmas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney

Acclaimed 2D platformer Go Slimey Go! is coming to PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch

Award-winning indie hit with 99% positive Steam reviews unveils a brand-new trailer ahead of its console debut and Tokyo Game Show 2026 appearance

ESDigital Games, an international video game publisher, is proud to announce that it has become the official publisher of Go Slimey Go!, the vibrant 2D precision platformer from Tembac and Chabbie Studio. Under the new partnership, ESDigital Games will handle worldwide publishing of the title, including upcoming console releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, as well as additional localization, global marketing, and distribution.

To celebrate the new partnership, ESDigital Games and the development team have unveiled a brand-new trailer for Go Slimey Go!, offering a fresh look at the game’s fast-paced platforming, colorful pixel-art world, and momentum-driven gameplay.

The new trailer arrives ahead of the game’s appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where Go Slimey Go! has been selected for the prestigious Selected Indie 80 program from more than 1,500 submissions worldwide. Visitors will be able to play the game at booth E-08 at Selected Indie Area in Hall 9 (2F).

Go Slimey Go! launched on Steam in December 2025 with a surprise shadow drop during the Latin American Games Showcase and quickly won players over, currently holding a “Very Positive” rating with 99% positive user reviews. Since then, the game has been named a finalist for Best Game at gamescom latam 2026, won Best Game at Indie Dev Argentina (IDA) 2025 and the Press Award at EVA 2025, placed third in the Best Mobile Game category at GWDC, and appeared in the Latin American Games Showcase in both 2024 and 2025. 

In Go Slimey Go!, players take control of Slimey, a soft, squishy and endearingly determined little hero, bouncing and sliding through five handcrafted worlds to reunite with friends for a well-deserved teatime, all while staying clear of the ultimate showdown between good and evil. Built around momentum, exploration and satisfying movement, the game pairs colorful pixel art and an energetic soundtrack with polished, accessible controls, offering a welcoming experience for casual players and a rewarding challenge for precision-platformer veterans alike.

“Go Slimey Go! is exactly the kind of game we love to champion: instantly charming, a fantastic visual identity, a brilliant soundtrack, and, most importantly, movement that simply feels good. The team has already achieved impressive results independently, and we see enormous potential to take what they have built to a much wider global audience. We’re very happy to welcome them to ESDigital Games and begin this journey together. We can't wait to bring it to players on new platforms around the world,” said Ilia Svanidze, Head of Marketing at ESDigital Games.

“Partnering with ESDigital Games means Slimey's journey is a new beginning. We're thrilled to see the game reach console players and new regions while we focus on what we do best — making Slimey bounce," said Agustin Perez Fernandez, one of the creators of Go Slimey Go!.

Go Slimey Go! is available now on PC via Steam, with console, the Epic Games Store, and GOG versions planned for release soon. Further announcements regarding platforms, release dates, and new content will be shared in the coming months.

Fallout 76: The Slasher Now Available

The shadow of a mysterious killer, inspired by a Fallout legend, spreads across the Wasteland. The Slasher brings a season-long trail of clues, unsettling encounters, new enemies, and deadly rewards for those brave enough to investigate. 

The Slasher

A mysterious figure masquerading as the infamous Pint-Sized Slasher has begun terrorising Appalachia. As reports of disappearances spread across the region, Vault Dwellers must follow clues, investigate grisly discoveries, and survive encounters with the Slasher's growing army of devoted followers.

Over the course of the event, from today through December 1, new activities and challenges will unlock across the map, building an ongoing narrative that rewards players for returning each week. From scavenger hunts and unmarked graves to Daily Ops, Infestations, Mischief Night celebrations and more, every step brings players closer to uncovering the truth behind the legend. 

Follow His Clues

As players explore Appalachia, they'll collect mysterious evidence tied to the imposter Slasher's killings. These form the foundation of a larger mystery, which will eventually lead to a cinematic showdown.  

Along the way, players will encounter eerie new enemies including the devoted followers of the Pint-Sized Slasher, the Pint-Sized Phantoms and fanatics, all while earning themed rewards, including new power armour and skins. Will Appalachia uncover the truth behind the legend, or become the Slasher’s next victim? 

Why now?

With The Slasher, Fallout 76 reaches its 70th free update, continuing years of ongoing support and new content for the ever-evolving Wasteland. It also marks a new approach for the game, connecting activities across Appalachia into a single evolving experience. This new, limited time event system can be implemented in future planned updates. 

Described by Creative Director Jon Rush as " a first of its kind update for Fallout 76 - a frightening experience that unravels over the weeks spanning our Fall updates", The Slasher transforms the Wasteland itself into part of the story, with new developments unfolding throughout the season. 

"We've long harboured a dark fascination with the various serial killers of Fallout lore, and no name looms as large as The Pint-Sized Slasher. The idea of bringing his namesake into the current Fallout 76 timeline, reimagined through the lens of a manipulative fanatic and his band of merry murderers, was too good to pass up.  Especially when coupled with the Fall season! A perfect setting for murder!" 

Next Gen in Appalachia

In tandem with this update, Fallout 76 has been optimised for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. On all platforms, players can now experience Fallout 76 at 1440p and 60fps, delivering a smoother, next-generation experience for The Slasher and all future updates. Owners of Fallout 76 on Xbox One or PlayStation 4 can upgrade for free. Bethesda Game Studios will continue to support previous gen consoles with additional visual improvements and stability. 

Fallout 76: The Slasher is available now on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5 and 4. Fallout 76 is also available via Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra. 

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album revealed

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, a collection of 34 brand-new, original tracks from a genre-defying roster of the most exciting artists in the world, is available for pre-save now on all major music streaming services here. 

Six debut singles are available to listen to today: 

 

• Yung Lean - That's It (feat. Future & Metro Boomin)
• Travis Scott - RHYNO (prod. by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo)
• CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.. & Etienne de Crécy - Sexy Magic
• Morgan Wallen - Last Thing You Need
• Rauw Alejandro - Macacoa 2000
• Keith Richards - Bright Lights, Big City

 

The upcoming official soundtrack album launches November 19 alongside the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, with multiple vinyl and CD offerings at select retailers available to pre-order now.

Crypto Invades Nintendo Switch 2! Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed Is Out Now

Prepare for probing on the go! Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed is out now on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing Crypto’s groovy alien invasion to Nintendo’s console.

Crypto is back with a license to probe! The alien invader returns, groovier than ever, ready to wreak havoc across the swinging ‘60s in all their chemically induced glory. After the KGB makes the unfortunate decision to blow up his mothership, Crypto sets out for revenge and may even have to form alliances with members of the very species he came to enslave.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed also includes 2 DLCs:

Reprobed: Skin Pack

Tuxedo, Mankini or sparkly Unicorn - 10 special skins for Crypto, the king of evil aliens himself. Fly high, with 4 special skins for his trusty saucer. Dress for the occasion, dress for the invasion!

Reprobed: Challenge Accepted DLC

Test your skills in this DLC that adds all 4 Challenge Modes from the first instalment to Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed.

Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed is in stores now.

      

About Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed

Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave

Features

• Show those hippies who's boss using classic weapons and new technology like the Meteor Shower
• Explore 1960’s Mother Earth and unload your trusty saucer all over her fictional cities
• Defend a much larger, much more open world from those who seek to undermine your mission
• Hoover up humans from different countries and grind them up into DNA cocktails to upgrade your skills