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Save Point: This Day In Video Game History — Mario’s Birthday | PC Gaming Spot Today in video game history, we celebrate Mario’s officially recognized birthday on October 11 — honoring the mustached hero who leapt from Donkey Kong to Super Mario Bros. and became the face of gami...

Happy birthday to the one and only Mario! 🍄
October 11 is the officially celebrated birthday of gaming’s most recognizable hero — from Donkey Kong to Super Mario Bros., he’s defined generations of play.

Battlefield 6 Launch Sees Massive Queues And Overloaded Servers | PC Gaming Spot Battlefield 6’s launch is off to a chaotic start as DICE’s servers buckle under massive demand. Queues have reached over 439,000 players, with SteamDB showing more than 741,000 concurrent users.

Battlefield 6 launched today and the servers didn’t stand a chance.
Over 740K players have flooded in, sending queue times through the roof.

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Blizzard Explains World Of Warcraft Add Ons Removal In Midnight Expansion | PC Gaming Spot Blizzard is overhauling World of Warcraft add ons ahead of the Midnight expansion, aiming to deliver a fairer, cleaner, and more accessible MMORPG experience for all players.

World of Warcraft add-ons are being removed when Midnight drops.
It’s all about cleaner UI, better readability, and leveling the playing field — but not everyone’s happy about it.

Save Point: This Day In Video Game History — Fallout (1997) | PC Gaming Spot Today in video game history, Interplay’s Fallout launched for PC in 1997, redefining RPG storytelling with its post-apocalyptic world, moral choices, and the now-iconic S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system that shap...

October 9, 1997 — Fallout hits PC and rewrites RPG history.

From Vault 13 to the wasteland, Interplay’s classic set the standard for freedom, moral choice, and post-apocalyptic storytelling. ☢️

Diablo 4 Masterworking And Tempering Overhaul Coming To PTR Soon | PC Gaming Spot Blizzard confirms major Diablo 4 Masterworking and Tempering reworks are coming to the PTR in the coming weeks, refining crafting systems and endgame progression for the action RPG.

Blizzard’s next Diablo 4 PTR update is all about fixing the forge.
Masterworking & Tempering are getting a major overhaul with fewer resets and smarter crafting.

FFXIV Patch 7.35 Adds Pilgrim’s Traverse Deep Dungeon And Monster Hunter Collab | PC Gaming FFXIV Patch 7.35 is live, introducing the Pilgrim’s Traverse Deep Dungeon, new Allied Society quests, the Hildibrand Adventures continuation, and the Monster Hunter Wilds crossover event.

Eorzea just got wilder.

FFXIV Patch 7.35 brings the Pilgrim’s Traverse Deep Dungeon, new quests, and a full Monster Hunter Wilds crossover with exclusive gear and rewards.

Reminder: Claim Your Genshin Impact Free 5 Star Constellations Now | PC Gaming Spot Last chance to qualify for the Genshin Impact free 5 Star constellations event: Version 6.0’s “To Temper Thyself and Journey Far” is now in week 4 of 12.

Don’t miss out, Travelers! ✨

Genshin Impact’s Version 6.0 event offering a free 5-star constellation is nearing its halfway point.
Log in, complete your goals, and grab that Stella Fortuna while you still can.

Battlefield 6 Launch: Servers “Should Be Ready” As Fans Brace For Opening Weekend | PC Gaming Spot Battlefield 6 launches October 10, and devs says its servers “should be ready” after a massive and widely successful open beta.

Battlefield 6 launches October 10.
Dev says the servers “should be ready” after a massive open beta that peaked at 520,000 players.

Save Point: This Day In Video Game History - Mortal Kombat (1992) | PC Gaming Spot Today in video game history, Midway's Mortal Kombat fighting game hit arcades on October 8, 1992, shocking players with its digitized fighters and industry-changing controversy brutal Fatalities.

On this day in 1992, Mortal Kombat brought blood, controversy, and style to arcades. Three decades later, it’s still a flawless victory.

Dune Awakening Adds Vehicle Recovery, Replace Mode, And Loot Fixes In Latest Update | PC Gaming Spot | PC Gaming Spot Dune Awakening Patch 1.2.10.0 introduces Vehicle Recovery, a Replace mode for housing, and instanced PvP loot.

AAA is now available in Arrakis.
The latest Dune: Awakening update brings vehicle recovery, base upgrades, and instanced loot.

Xbox Game Pass DLC Discount Removed Following Price Hike | PC Gaming Spot Microsoft has quietly removed the long-standing Xbox Game Pass DLC discount and replaced it with a new rewards points system amid a controversial price hike.

The Xbox Game Pass DLC discount is gone — replaced by a new rewards system that gives points instead of instant savings.
Comes just days after a major price hike.

World Of Warcraft Sword Of Sargeras Will Finally Be Addressed Before The Worldsoul Saga Ends | PC Gaming Spot | PC Gaming Spot Blizzard confirms that the infamous World of Warcraft Sword of Sargeras will finally be addressed before the Worldsoul Saga ends.

After years of “What sword?” jokes, fans are getting answers.
Blizzard confirms the Sword of Sargeras will finally be addressed before World of Warcraft’s Worldsoul Saga ends.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Valley Of Memory Free DLC Announced | PC Gaming Spot Assassin’s Creed Mirage Valley of Memory is a free DLC set in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region, promising new missions, events, and upgrades, but not without controversy.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory announced as a free DLC, promising new quests, rewards, and a controversial new setting in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region.

Save Point: This Day In Video Game History - Ridge Racer (1993) | PC Gaming Spot Today in Video Game History, Namco’s Ridge Racer hit Japanese arcades, redefining racing with its smooth 3D graphics and signature drift mechanics.

Today in video game history:

Thirty-two years ago, Ridge Racer hit Japanese arcades and redefined speed, style, and drift.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta Now Live To All Players With Non-SBMM Playlist | PC Gaming Spot The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 open beta is live with crossplay, six maps, and a new non-SBMM playlist that brings back classic chaos ahead of the game’s November 14 release.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 open beta is live with full crossplay, six maps, and a classic no-SBMM playlist that’s pure unranked mayhem.

Throne And Liberty Update 3.2.0 Marks First Anniversary With Events And Balance Changes | PC Gaming Spot Throne and Liberty Update 3.2.0 marks the MMO’s first anniversary with new events, system updates, and combat balance changes as NCSoft refines its seasonal direction.

Throne and Liberty celebrates its first year with Update 3.2.0, adding new events, bug fixes, and a push toward a true seasonal MMO experience.

New World Nighthaven Expansion Launches October 13 | PC Gaming Spot New World Nighthaven arrives October 13 with a new zone, level 70 cap, 3-player Catacombs, and 10-player Isle of Night raid. Here’s what’s changing.

Darkness descends on Aeternum. 🩸

New World: Nighthaven drops this November, adding vampires, new systems, and a gothic zone unlike anything before.

Save Point: This Day In Video Game History | PC Gaming Spot Today in video game history, we look back at Tactics Ogre, the 1995 tactical RPG that redefined strategy and storytelling for an entire genre.

Today in video game history, we look back at Tactics Ogre — the 1995 tactical RPG that set the standard for the genre and inspired everything from Final Fantasy Tactics to FFXIV.

Call Of Duty Warzone Adds New Resurgence Map, Keeps Verdansk At The Heart Of Warzone | PC Gaming Spot Call of Duty Warzone adds the new Haven’s Hollow Resurgence map while keeping Verdansk front and center. See what’s changing with maps, perks, and loadouts.

Call of Duty Warzone expands Resurgence with Haven’s Hollow, a vibrant new map set in Liberty Falls. Verdansk stays, perks shift, and loadouts change alongside Call of Duty Black Ops 7 launch.

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Battlefield 6 Season 1 Roadmap Reveals Free Maps, Modes, And Weapons | PC Gaming Spot Battlefield 6 Season 1 roadmap brings free maps, modes, weapons, and events starting October 28. Here’s everything confirmed ahead of the game’s October 10 launch.

Battlefield 6 Season 1 roadmap revealed:
Blackwell Fields, Eastwood, Ice Lock, new weapons, and more rolling out free from Oct 28 to Dec 9.

Fortnite KPop Demon Hunters Crossover Brings Rumi, Mira, And Zoey With Demon Rush Mode | PC Gaming Spot Fortnite KPop Demon Hunters crossover arrives October 2 with Rumi, Mira, and Zoey skins plus Demon Rush, a new limited-time version of Horde Rush mode.

KPop Demon Hunters are hitting the Fortnite island October 2.
Suit up as Rumi, Mira, and Zoey and take on demons in the new Demon Rush mode.

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Steam Autumn Sale 2025 Brings Huge Discounts On Final Fantasy 7, Diablo 4, And More | PC Gaming Spot Steam Autumn Sale 2025 is live with big discounts on Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, Diablo 4, Hogwarts Legacy, Baldur’s Gate 3, and more until October 6.

Steam Autumn Sale 2025 is here earlier than usual.
Final Fantasy 7, Monster Hunter, Diablo 4, Hogwarts Legacy, and more are heavily discounted until October 6.

EA Acquisition: $55 Billion Buyout Sparks Questions About Its Future | PC Gaming Spot EA acquisition sees the video game publishing giant go private in a $55 billion buyout, raising uncertainty about its games, studios, and long-term direction.

EA Acquisition confirmed.
A $55B buyout takes EA private—leaving big questions about the future of its games, studios, and monetization.

Borderlands 4 DLC Reveal Teases New Vault Hunter C4SH Amid Performance Complaints | PC Gaming Spot 2K Games teases Borderlands 4 DLC Vault Hunter C4SH coming in 2026, as PC players struggle with more stuttering and performance problems after the latest patch.

Borderlands 4’s first DLC Vault Hunter, C4SH, is coming in 2026.
Meanwhile, PC players are stuck with stuttering and performance issues after last week’s patch.

Battlefield 6 Live Action Trailer Blows Up Celebrities Ahead Of October 10 Launch | PC Gaming Spot New Battlefield 6 live action trailer shows EA blowing up celebrities, taking aim at Call of Duty, ahead of its October 10 launch date.

Battlefield 6 drops a live-action trailer that nukes Hollywood cameos and roasts Call of Duty, just weeks before its October 10 launch.

Diablo 4 StarCraft Crossover Brings Skins, Mounts, And Companions To Sanctuary | PC Gaming Spot Diablo 4 StarCraft crossover adds new skins, mounts, and companions, with free rewards and Twitch Drops running September 26 to October 10.

The Diablo IV StarCraft crossover has arrived.
Dress your heroes in Terran, Protoss, or Zerg style, plus grab free Twitch Drops through October 10.

Out Of Time Brings Cross-Era Roguelike Chaos To Epic Games Store | PC Gaming Spot Out of Time launches on the Epic Games Store, blending roguelike chaos, co-op play, and fractured timelines, with Steam and console versions coming in 2026.

Out of Time is out now on the Epic Games Store.
This co-op roguelike mixes fractured timelines, endless gear combos, and big updates coming in 2026.

Duet Night Abyss Shows Off Sybille And Life-Size Boss At TGS 2025 | PC Gaming Spot Duet Night Abyss debuts a new trailer and life-size boss at Tokyo Game Show 2025 ahead of its October 28 launch on PC and mobile.

Duet Night Abyss brought a new trailer and a life-size boss to TGS 2025, ahead of its October 28 launch on PC and mobile.

Deus Ex Remastered Brings Cyberpunk Classic Back For Modern Platforms | PC Gaming Spot Deus Ex Remastered is officially in development, modernizing the iconic cyberpunk RPG with updated visuals and gameplay while preserving its original story and atmosphere.

The conspiracy returns. Deus Ex Remastered modernizes the iconic cyberpunk RPG for today’s platforms.

Metal Gear Solid Delta Fox Hunt Mode Arrives October 30 | PC Gaming Spot The Metal Gear Solid Delta Fox Hunt multiplayer mode launches October 30 with no microtransactions, though cross-play won’t be supported at release.

Fox Hunt mode is finally landing in Metal Gear Solid Delta next month. No cross-play, no cash grabs—just pure stealth.