Top Gaming News from last week - October 10th to October 17th 2025
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MattGhostie
10/17/20252 min read
🎮 Weekly Gaming Wrap-Up
October 10 – October 17, 2025
As the year winds down, the gaming industry is heating up with record-breaking launches, hardware upgrades, and a few major announcements that have everyone talking. From Battlefield 6’s historic debut to new hardware and franchise returns, here’s everything you need to know from the week in gaming.
🪖 Battlefield 6 Breaks Franchise Records
EA’s Battlefield 6 is officially the biggest launch in franchise history, moving over 7 million copies in its first three days. Players racked up more than 172 million matches and set a new all-time concurrent player record on Steam, peaking at around 747,000 players.
The publisher also teased a broader “connected Battlefield universe,” signaling that this may be the start of something much bigger for the series.
📖 Read the full report on GamesRadar
🎧 SteelSeries Launches the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2
SteelSeries dropped the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2, a refreshed version of one of its most popular headsets. The Gen 2 model delivers a 40% boost in battery life, offering up to 54 hours per charge, along with dual wireless connectivity (2.4 GHz + Bluetooth).
Gamers can also look forward to 200+ optimized audio presets, fine-tuned for specific games, while the headset keeps its $199 price tag and multi-platform support.
🎮 PlayStation Plus October 2025 Line-Up Revealed
Sony unveiled this month’s PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium catalog additions, with a lineup perfect for spooky season. Highlights include Silent Hill 2 Remake, Until Dawn, V Rising, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and the PS1 classic Tekken 3 for Premium-tier members.
It’s a strong mix of horror, action, and nostalgia; just in time for late-night gaming sessions.
📖 Check out the full list on PlayStation Blog
🎭 SAG-AFTRA Ratifies New Video Game Performer Agreement
After a year-long negotiation, video game voice and motion-capture performers have officially ratified the 2025 Interactive Media Agreement. The new contract introduces AI usage protections, significant pay increases, and stricter consent policies for digital likeness and replication.
This marks a huge win for performers, setting a new precedent for how AI technology can coexist with creative professionals.
🐉 Ninja Gaiden 4 Releasing Next Week
After years of silence, Team Ninja officially confirmed Ninja Gaiden 4 is in development and launching October 21, 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The game introduces a new protagonist, Yakumo, while still featuring fan-favorite Ryu Hayabusa in a key narrative role. Early concept art hints at a return to the fast-paced, punishing combat that defined the series.
💬 Final Thoughts
From franchise rebirths to industry-defining updates, this week proved that gaming continues to evolve in exciting and unpredictable ways. Whether you’re diving into Battlefield 6, exploring Silent Hill 2 Remake, or gearing up for Ninja Gaiden 4, there’s no shortage of reasons to pick up the controller.
