Gaming news on Sunday, October 18, 2026

In Gaming on Sunday, October 18, 2026: New Games on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox; Zelda Hits 40th Milestone. Also: Xbox revives online multiplayer for additional classic games including Burnout 3; House Flipper 2 now available on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Xbox revives online multiplayer for additional classic games including Burnout 3.Pure Xbox · Oct 18, 12:00 PM

House Flipper 2 now available on Nintendo Switch 2.The Otaku's Study · Oct 18, 6:51 AM
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Nintendo Switch 2 demo released today.The Otaku's Study · Oct 18, 7:51 AM
Over 35 PS5 and PS Plus games releasing October 19-25.Push Square · Oct 17, 7:30 PM
Nintendo says Zelda is a global phenomenon; demand exceeded 40th anniversary expectations.My Nintendo News · Oct 18, 11:32 AM
VALORANT introduces Agent 31 Hush, a new Duelist character.Sheep Esports · Oct 18, 6:03 AM
Liquid Swords, developer of Samson, facing bankruptcy.Video Games Chronicle · Oct 18, 11:17 AM

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