The Ministry-issued illustrated handbook brings the series’ shadowy art, dark satire, and familiar faces to Steam on November 9

[October 21, 2026] — To mark the 10th anniversary of the Beholder series, Alawar today announced Beholder: The Landlord’s Handbook, an all-new digital comic launching on Steam on November 9.

Presented as an illustrated field manual for novice apartment managers, The Landlord’s Handbook is designed to resemble an authentic government reference issued by the Ministry. It combines sequential storytelling with in-universe instructions and advice, offering a new perspective on the everyday duties of a landlord in the world of Beholder.

The handbook explores the surveillance and scrutiny taking place beyond the closed doors of an apartment building – from overheard conversations and prohibited habits to the private lives of its tenants. Its illustrated stories retain the original game’s distinctive shadowy visual style, dark humor, and familiar faces.

Beholder: The Landlord’s Handbook releases on Steam on November 9. Additional announcements celebrating the 10th anniversary of the series will be shared at a later date.

About Alawar

Alawar is an independent video game developer and publisher founded in 1999. Specializing in midcore and casual games, the company extends its creative influence across PCs, video game consoles, and mobile devices. Alawar’s key titles include the Beholder series, Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Karate Survivor, Necrosmith, Wall World series, and an array of other releases.

Thousands attended the world’s biggest event dedicated to simulation racing, which returns in 2027

FRANKFURT, Germany, October 21, 2026  – The 2026 SimRacing Expo saw a record attendance of 29,580 people over three days at Frankfurt Messe. 2027’s show promises to be the biggest yet, as it was announced to return to Frankfurt on the weekend of 17-18 September.

The SimRacing Expo is the world’s biggest consumer and trade show dedicated to virtual racing and flying, bringing together thousands of fans with the industry’s leading developers and hardware manufacturers. Spanning over 14,000 square meters of Frankfurt Messe, the Expo was supported with an array of cars from Aston Martin, BWT Alpine Formula One Team, the infamous Dacia Logan by Ollies Garage, a Nordschleife Fan Favorite, plus Manthey-Racing, Mercedes-AMG, National Car Museum by Loh Collection, Porsche and Porsche Motorsport.

On the Expo’s first-ever Premiere Friday, fans in attendance and watching online saw more new product reveals on-stage than ever before. 35,000+ viewers watched over the weekend on the SimRacing Expo YouTube channel to see reveals from the likes of Assetto Corsa, ImSim, Fanatec, Simucube and more.

“As the team behind South West Vision and the organisers of SimRacing Expo 2026 in Frankfurt, there is one thing we want to say above all else: thank you!” said Michael Wamser, Director, Business Development of SimRacing Expo organisers, South West Vision. 

“Thank you to all our exhibitors, visitors and, of course, Messe Frankfurt. Every single one of you helped us take the SimRacing Expo to a whole new level. What an incredible weekend it was! We stepped into this new chapter with a mix of excitement, anticipation and a few unknowns. A new city, a new venue and new processes. We knew there would be challenges, but we could never have imagined just how much you would exceed our expectations.

The Expo was filled with passion, emotions, positive energy and an incredible community spirit. It was a weekend that reminded us why we do what we do and why SimRacing is so much more than just racing. It is about people, shared passion and bringing an entire community together. Looking back with a little distance, we feel incredibly proud and grateful to have been able to organise this event for all of you. Seeing the Expo come to life in Frankfurt and witnessing the enthusiasm throughout the weekend made every challenge along the way worthwhile.

And last but certainly not least, a huge thank you to our incredible team at South West Vision. Your dedication, hard work and commitment made all of this possible. What you achieved was truly outstanding, and we could not be prouder of what we accomplished together.

Frankfurt, you have made a lasting impression on us. We are already looking forward to 2027!”.

About SimRacing Expo

The SimRacing Expo has grown into the world’s largest consumer and trade show dedicated to virtual racing and flying, uniting fans, developers, and hardware innovators under one roof. What began as a niche event with just a few thousand visitors has evolved into a global meeting point for the entire SimRacing industry. The SimRacing Expo perfectly reflects the growth of the SimRacing industry. By 2025, the event welcomed over 24,371 visitors and reached more than 155 million people on social media, proving its status as the central hub for the global SimRacing community.

Season 2 debuts on Netflix alongside new physical augments on CD Projekt Red Gear Store

DENVER – 21 Oct, 2026 – Upgrade your Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 viewing experience with new merch available on the Official CD Projekt Red Gear Store, powered by DPI Merch, as the new season premieres on Netflix today. Available and shipping today on the CD Projekt Red Gear Stores in North America and Europe, pick up the Cyberpunk 2077 Logo Lamp, spreading its signature yellow neon glow from in-game lighting to real life aura.

Following the recent arrival of the statuesque Cyberpunk 2077: Solomon Reed Figure by Dark Horse, the Official CD Projekt Red Gear Store continues to grow next week with the debut of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Capri Hoodie, as well as the Cyberpunk 2077 Samurai Lounge Top and Bottoms, arriving for fans to relax in cybernetic style.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, directed by Kai Ikarashi (Little Witch Academia) at studio TRIGGER, continues the award-winning storytelling from Season 1 director Hiroyuki Imaishi (Promare) in a ten-episode standalone series, with character designs by Ichigo Kanno (Delicious in Dungeon) and music by Tsuneo Imahori (Trigun).

Catch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 premiere on Netflix today. The new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Collection is now available exclusively on the Official CD Projekt Red Gear Store, powered by DPI Merch, for a limited time starting today. For the latest updates, follow the Official CD Projekt Red Gear Store on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About DPI Merch

Empowered by their passion for high-quality gaming merchandise, DPI Merchandising LLC specializes in creating products for video game enthusiasts. Their team works with gaming industry titans, including Bethesda, BioWare, CD Projekt Red, and SEGA. 

Follow DPI Merchandising LLC on X and Instagram for the latest updates. 

AARISE’s debut game is playable for the first time at Paris Games Week, Oct. 22-25, 2026 

La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France – Oct. 20, 2026 – Kiwi Boing, a playful 3D platformer about a flightless Kiwi who gets everywhere anyway, ricochets onto consoles and PC via Steam as well as Epic Games Store on day one in Q4 2027. A demo for the debut title from AARISE, a team of industry veterans who previously developed Empire of the Ants while at Tower Five, will also be playable at the French Pavilion during Paris Games Week.  

Help a flightless bird return home after their holiday-bound plane plummets into a gorgeous archipelago. Explore vibrant hand-crafted islands filled with peculiar residents and collect scattered plane parts to reconstruct the only way out of paradise. Befriend eccentric locals, from brotherly Parrots to peaceful pirates-turned-tour operators. Perform odd jobs nobody else wants as the only Kiwi fit for the job. This wasn’t part of the plan, but you might as well enjoy your stay.  

Wall jump, air dash, and plant the Kiwi’s beak into walls to spring into the air, bouncing across the islands with chained together movesets. Collect coins and hidden packages for cosmetic items, complete challenges to gain plane parts, or ace them to unlock additional gadget fragments for traversal upgrades. Turns out the islands are full of stuff, so go off the beaten path and reward that insatiable curiosity. Did we mention there’s a banger samba, slack-key guitar, and even a mock-epic orchestra soundtrack?

Avoid traps with stylish moves to propel the Kiwi through a tropical pirate resort, beach bar, fort and a lighthouse. We said flightless, not immovable. Kiwi Boing’s world is brought to life through a vibrant, modeling clay aesthetic made possible by the studio’s own terrain tool, creating a cheerfully inviting environment where shapes seamlessly blend into one another. 

“Following the dissolution of our previous studio, we were uncertain if we would ever have the opportunity to work together again, ” said Olivier Lambert, CEO of AARISE. “We’re proud of what we built with Empire of the Ants, so when the opportunity arose to collaborate once more and create something meaningful, it was a no-brainer. We’re beyond grateful to enter this new chapter together.”

Kiwi Boing bounces onto PC and consoles in Q4 2027, in a premium and microtransaction-free experience. For more information, visit Kiwi Boing’s and AARISE’s official websites, the AARISE YouTube channel, follow Kiwi Boing across Instagram and TikTok, wishlist on Steam and connect with the team via Discord. 

About AARISE

AARISE is an independent studio with a dozen team members based in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Prior to the studio’s debut title, Kiwi Boing, the development team worked together to ship Empire of the Ants worldwide. After the previous studio closed, the team joined forces once more to create AARISE in March of 2026. Within six months, the new studio raised enough private and public funds to fully develop Kiwi Boing.

The marker calls upon Battlefield 6 players today with the launch of a special Dead Space limited-time scenario. Those unspeakable horrors that once haunted Isaac Clarke on the USG Ishimura are now unleashed in the world of Battlefield.

WATCH THE DEAD SPACE TRAILER The event is a non-canon celebration of everything Dead Space, running from October 20th through November 10th, with development led by Motive, responsible for the critically acclaimed 2023 remake. Players will experience a PvE take on Rush, featuring environments, weapons, cosmetics and even gameplay mechanics adapted from Dead Space.

Visit us on Battlefield.com. Join the official Battlefield community channels over at discord.gg/Battlefield. Follow us on @Battlefield to stay informed on the latest updates, and @BattlefieldCom for the rollout of live updates.

About Battlefield
Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay, and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.

Mouthwashing finally lands on consoles October 29 and No, I’m not a Human comes to consoles in Spring 2027

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Oct. 20, 2026 – During today’s ID@XBOX Showcase, purveyors of the bizarre CRITICAL REFLEX confirmed plans to bring three of the publisher’s most acclaimed titles to consoles!

ID@XBOX SHOWCASE CRITICAL REFLEX TRAILER: YOUTUBE

• The surreal egg-flipping physics sim Arctic Eggs is out on Xbox Series X|S now, with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions coming soon
• After selling over 800,000 copies, Mouthwashing, the award-winning, critically acclaimed descent into space madness, will finally land on Xbox Series X|S (including Game Pass), PlayStation 4 & 5, and Nintendo Switch on October 29
• The disturbing paranoia-thriller No, I’m not a Human, which sold over 500,000 units in its first month on Steam, will come to Xbox (including Game Pass), PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in Spring 2027 – you can wishlist it now

Keep reading for a little more info about each of these fan-favorite titles!

Order up! Arctic Eggs sizzles on XBOX today, additional consoles coming soon

What a beautiful day to fry an egg! Embrace the truth in Arctic Eggs, or the Tale of the Modern Odysseus – the unique, physics-driven, sci-fi cooking sim. Slip into the boots of a humble Poultry Peddler, stripped of rank for crimes forgotten. Pan in hand, set forth and feed the hungry inhabitants of this humble habitat. It’s all in the wrist. Arctic Eggs is available today on Xbox Series X|S and will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch soon!

Your delivery is on the way! Mouthwashing ships on consoles October 29

When an interplanetary shipping freighter goes off course, its five crew members find themselves stranded with a diminishing supply of resources. As they face the threat of starvation and endure crippling isolation, the crew must battle paranoia and hallucinations as they come to realize the question is not whether they will survive, but when they will perish… and who is responsible. The award-winning Mouthwashing arrives on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Nintendo Switch on October 29.

No, I’m not a Human knocks on Consoles & Game Pass in 2027

WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. The world is ending. Dozens of troubled guests will cross your door. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors.No, I’m not a Human will include the full game and all content additions, including the “Usual Suspects” update, when it comes to Xbox (including Game Pass) PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in Spring 2027.

But that’s not all! Right after the Xbox event was the premiere of the second annual CRITICAL REFLEX TIME showcase, filled to the brim with more exciting announcements, demos, trailers and more. You can check out the full show on YouTube – you don’t want to miss it!

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

Cook authentic 19th-century Italian recipes in a kitchen haunted by insatiable hunger in this cosmic descent into culinary madness you can consume in one sitting!

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Oct. 20, 2026 –Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, No, I’m not a Human) and indie developer Filthy Eden announced during today’s CRITICAL REFLEX TIME showcase that the short psychological horror experience Cucina Stellata is available NOW for FREE on Steam! Prepare authentic 19th-century Italian recipes, carry out the traditional rituals of the home kitchen, and sit down to enjoy your delectable creations while you contemplate far more than your mortal hunger.

You’ve made these recipes more times than you can count, but on this night, a divine and unexpected flavor draws you in. With every bite, an irresistible hunger transforms an ordinary meal into a sleepless journey through obsession, madness, and celestial desire. One sitting. One man. One irreparable act. You are so ravenously hungry.

Blending the historical atmosphere of 19th-century Italian cuisine with unsettling cosmic horror, Cucina Stellata is an hour-long narrative experience where gastronomy, ritual, and an appetite beyond comprehension share the same table. The hypnotic journey through meticulous cooking, thoughtful dining, and captivating dreams will leave you yearning for more. But be warned: some cravings can never be satisfied…

Key Features

• Prepare authentic 19th-century Italian recipes through precise cooking sequences
• Discover flavors, dreams, and compulsions that transcend humanity
• Immerse yourself in an atmospheric and ever-evolving nightmare
• Descend into a psychological horror experience that can be consumed in just one sitting!
• Try to answer the question: what is left when all is lost?

Cucina Stellata is available now for free on Steam and is coming soon to Xbox on PC, so grab a seat at the table! To dive deeper into all things CRITICAL REFLEX, visit www.criticalreflex.com!

About CRITICAL REFLEX

CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publisher obsessed with genre-blending, rule-breaking, brain-melting games. We help devs polish the weird, sharpen the wild, and launch their projects loud. Known for titles like Buckshot Roulette, Lunacid, Mouthwashing and No, I’m not a Human, we champion the unforgettable experiences. Genre is a prison and we ate the warden.

The classic action-adventure game inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved film is newly enhanced with online and local four-player co-op, improved graphics, photo mode and more

AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 20, 2026 –Aspyr, in collaboration with Universal, is excited to announce DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered, the definitive edition of the fan-favorite 2004 action-adventure game inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved blockbuster film. The title is newly enhanced with improved visuals and new features including photo mode, the ability to swap characters on the fly on all platforms, and online and local co-op for up to four players. DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on November 10, 2026!

Perfect for both longtime fans and younger gamers who wish to rediscover the classic, DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered is available to pre-order digitally today with a 10% discount for $26.99 ($29.99 before discount) on all platforms (PlayStation Plus subscription required for discount on PlayStation 5).

About Shrek 2 Remastered

Journey with Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and friends for nostalgic, pick-up-and-play, button-mashing fun and humor through the fairytale kingdom of Far Far Away in DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered. Play solo or with up to three pals in co-op as your favorite Shrek characters, traveling from Shrek’s swamp to Fiona’s castle and everywhere in between while meeting familiar characters along the way.

KEY FEATURES

• Improved Graphics: Everything has been rebuilt with better textures, enhanced UI, 4K resolution* and cutscenes.
• New Features: Create timeless snapshots using the new Photo Mode and unlock cheats in the new Cheats Menu to make your playthrough a seamless experience.
• Up-to-4-Player Couch Co-op, Online or Mixed: A cozy, team-based co-op action-adventure game, playable solo or with up to four players in couch co-op, online multiplayer, and mixed online multiplayer & couch co-op.
• Immersive Levels Straight Out of a Fairytale: From Shrek’s swamp to the castle of Far Far Away, relive iconic moments from the movie featuring beloved characters and hidden Easter Eggs.
• Swap Heroes at Any Time: Swap your hero to battle enemies, conquer bosses, and solve environmental puzzles using your characters’ unique abilities to advance the story.

DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on November 10 and is available to pre-order now.

For the latest updates on DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered and other titles from Aspyr, visit http://shrek2remastered.com.

*4K resolution available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 (in docked mode)

About Aspyr

Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Most recently, the company launched Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ Game of the Year Edition, Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ Definitive Edition, and Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration on Nintendo Switch 2, as well as The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ – Legacy Edition, available now on all platforms. Today the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is an Embracer Group company based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.

About DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 (in theaters June 30, 2027)

This summer, DreamWorks Animation invites audiences on a thrilling, magical new comedy adventure from one of the most beloved global animated franchises of all time: Shrek 5.

Comedy legends Mike Myers, Oscar^® nominee Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz return to their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Emmy winning superstar Zendaya (The Odyssey, Dune franchise) joins the cast as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter Felicia, along with Marcello Hernandez (Saturday Night Live, Happy Gilmore 2) and Skyler Gisondo (Superman, Booksmart) as Felicia’s brothers, Fergus and Farkle.

Shrek 5 is directed by acclaimed filmmakers and Shrek franchise veterans Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn. Vernon was a member of the directing team on the Academy Award^® nominated Shrek 2 as well as on DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted and Monsters vs. Aliens. Vernon has also provided the voice of Shrek fan-favorite Gingerbread Man, aka “Gingy,” across all titles in the Shrek Universe. Dohrn worked on the second and third Shrek films as a writer and artist and as Head of Story on the fourth film. Dohrn also voiced the character of Rumpelstiltskin in Shrek Forever After. Dohrn served as co-director on the first Trolls film and directed Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together.

The film is produced by returning producer Gina Shay (Trolls franchise), who produced Shrek Forever After. The executive producers are Shrek franchise veterans Adam Adamson and John H. Williams, who have worked on every film in the series, and Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri. The film is co-directed by Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Simpsons).

For the past two decades, audiences have been enchanted by the delightful, irreverent adventures of a misunderstood ogre and his ragtag group of roguish fairytale folk, based on the book by acclaimed author William Steig. Beginning in 2001 with Shrek, the winner of the first ever Academy Award^® for Best Animated Feature, Shrek, Donkey and Fiona (along with their friends, family and tormentors), have grown into an indelible part of pop culture, reminding audiences around the globe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

The four Shrek films have earned more than $2.9 billion worldwide, spawning a global live-touring show, an award-winning Broadway musical that earned eight Tonynominations and 12 Drama Desk nominations, plus an immersive, top-tourist destination in London and popular events and attractions across Universal Destinations & Experiences’ theme parks.

About Universal Consumer Products & Games

Universal Consumer Products & Games (UCPG) brings NBCUniversal’s iconic characters, stories and franchises into fans’ everyday lives through innovative consumer products, games and digital experiences. Working with world-class licensees, retailers and strategic partners around the globe, UCPG creates products and experiences across toys, collectibles, apparel, publishing, home, lifestyle, video games and emerging digital platforms. Its diverse portfolio includes beloved properties from Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, Peacock and NBC. UCPG is a line of business within Universal Destinations & Experiences’ Franchise, Products & Partnerships team.

DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered © 2026 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The toad-ally awesome platformer will also come to Game Pass day one

MONTRÉAL (Oct. 20, 2026) Prepare your tongue for one heck of a workout when the beautifully hand-drawn 2D platformer Croak pinballs onto the scene in March 2027. Developer WoodRunner Games announced today during the ID@XBOX Showcase that the adorably chubby Frog Prince would leap onto XBOX and PC as a day one Game Pass title with a brand new trailer showing more of the antics our amphibious friend will get up to. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2616540/Croak/

Check out the new tonguelicious trailer here:

Bounce into action as the charmingly chubby, yet surprisingly agile, Frog Prince. Using his stretchy tongue to launch himself, the Prince is able to grapple, climb, launch and even bounce around Croak’s hand-crafted environments like a pinball to navigate his way through dozens of increasingly dangerous levels that require just as much puzzle solving skills as platforming mastery to conquer. And yeah, of course, there’s a boss fight against a beaver pulling off sick tricks on a BMX bike.

Featuring detailed hand-drawn animations from artists who previously worked on Cuphead and Rick & Morty, every frame of Croak is a delight to behold, yet even more satisfying to play. Each stage presents a new test of your frog’s platforming skills. His tongue techniques are easy to learn, but mastering them is sure to make you croak. With multiple biomes to explore, coins to collect, secrets to find, ultra-hard difficulty levels to test your skills against and more, there’s almost too much Croak for even the Prince to swallow…almost.

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About WoodRunner Games

WoodRunner Games is a Montréal-based indie studio focused on creating challenging, beautifully animated games. For Croak, the team brings together talent from Cuphead and the Rick and Morty show, blending precise platforming design with expressive, hand-crafted visuals. Croak reflects WoodRunner Games’ commitment to distinctive, gameplay-driven experiences with a strong artistic identity and personality.