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GHOST BULLETS, NEW POKÉMON, & STEAM DEMO FEVER! (BF6, Z-A, Next Fest News)

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  • Yanno's Avatar
    Level 36
    The week is packed with massive releases, important patch news, and the heart of Steam Next Fest! Here's what's hot in gaming news today:

    🎮 Major Game & Platform News

    Bugs on the Battlefield: DICE has officially confirmed the frustrating "Ghost Bullet Problem" in Battlefield 6, where visible hits fail to register damage. They are actively investigating and working on a fix for this critical issue. Stay tuned for the patch! (In other BF6 news, an exploit allowing players to "fly" using ladders is also being patched.)


    New Release:

    The breakout-style roguelite base-builder Ball x Pit launches on Steam today!⚾


    💃 Just Dance 2026 Edition is OUT NOW! 🕺 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch)
    It's time to turn your living room into the ultimate dance floor! The newest edition brings 40 fresh tracks, new modes like Party Mode, and the handy Camera Controller feature so you can use your smartphone to track your moves.


    🏎️ NASCAR 25 Hits the Track! 🏁 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC)
    Start your engines! The ultimate next-gen stock car racing experience is here. With incredible visuals and the core racing mechanics feeling better than ever, it's time to chase that checkered flag.


    💻 Steam Next Fest: Demos Galore

    The October edition of Steam Next Fest (Oct 13 - Oct 20) is in full swing! It's your last chance this week to dive into hundreds of free demos. Community buzz is high for:

    Reanimal
    : A co-op horror platformer from the developers of Little Nightmares.


    Cairn
    : A realistic rock-climbing simulation.


    PowerWash Simulator 2
    : The squeaky-clean sequel you've been waiting for.


    ⚡️ The Pokémon Countdown Is On!

    Pokémon Legends: Z-A is just one day away! The game is officially set to release tomorrow, October 16th, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.



    Pokémon GO Event:
    A special Pokémon GO Celebration Event starts tomorrow as well (Oct 16 - Oct 20), featuring Timed Research, bonus Charged Attacks for starter evolutions, and Lumiose City-themed avatar gear.

    🏆 Esports & Competitive Scene

    The League of Legends Worlds 2025 is heating up, with reigning champions T1 securing their spot in the Main Event after defeating Invictus Gaming.


    VALORANT Team Pause:
    Esports organization Apeks has announced they will be pausing their competitive VALORANT operations for the foreseeable future.

    What are you playing today?
    Is anyone jumping into Ball x Pit, or are you spending your time in Steam Next Fest? Let us know! 👇☮
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  • miskkie's Avatar
    Level 15
    League of Legends World time again! Not watched that much in a while now, we'll see if they manage to hook me in still...
  • sanyioo's Avatar
    Level 22
    thank you for sharing! ♥
  • mazen18's Avatar
    Level 52
    nice work as always ❤️
  • Devilator21's Avatar
    Level 10
    For us with limited time, which Steam demos would you propose from Steam Next Fest?
  • UnapologeticDino's Avatar
    Community Manager
    whaaaat??

    apeks are pausing their competitive Valorant operations?? that’s crazy news. I wonder why..

    interested in seeing what LOL has to offer like @miskkie said