The excitement is building for the upcoming NASCAR 25 console game, developed by iRacing, as they recently unveiled the complete driver roster. This highly anticipated game, set to release on October 14 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, features a staggering 176 real-world NASCAR drivers across various series, including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series. Among the notable names included are fan favorites like Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson, but the roster does have some surprising omissions, such as Katherine Legge.

A new video game based on the iconic Friday the 13th franchise is officially in the works, reigniting excitement among fans of horror gaming. Announced during a San Diego Comic-Con panel, Robert Barsamian, executive vice president at Horror Inc, confirmed that both a sequel game and a new movie are top priorities for the franchise, which has been dormant for years. While details remain scarce, Barsamian hinted that the upcoming game may not be a direct follow-up to 2017’s Friday the 13th: The Game, which was a hit among fans for its asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay.

The ongoing debate surrounding the preservation of video games has taken a significant turn as the EU lobby group Video Games Europe has responded to the Stop Killing Games petition. This movement, which has garnered over 1.2 million signatures, aims to protect consumers by ensuring that publishers provide offline alternatives for online games that are taken offline. The lobby group argues that enforcing such measures would make the development of live service titles prohibitively expensive, potentially stifling innovation in the gaming industry.

The gaming world is buzzing as the Nintendo Switch 2 has officially set a new benchmark, achieving the largest launch week for any gaming hardware in US history. With an impressive 1.1 million units sold in its debut week, the Switch 2 has outpaced the previous record held by the PS4, signaling a monumental shift in the console market. Notably, nearly 80% of buyers opted for Mario Kart World, showcasing the strong synergy between hardware and software sales.

The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as IO Interactive gears up for its inaugural IOI Showcase, set to unveil the highly anticipated 007: First Light. This showcase marks a significant moment for fans of the iconic spy franchise, as it promises to reveal more about a game that has been shrouded in mystery until now. The new title, previously known as Project 007, is expected to deliver a fresh take on the Bond universe with an original origin story that allows players to step into the shoes of the world’s most famous secret agent.