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It’s Halloween on The Game Informer Show, and that means costumes, candy, and frights! Marcus, Kyle, and Eric take some time to discuss the latest spooky sleuthing game The Seance at Blake Manor, then dive into a full discussion on our favorite scary games. Everything from the classics to modern darlings gets a shout, and we even surface some old cult-classics. If you’re looking for something a little spine-tingling to play, tune in – and video viewers get an extra-special visual gag. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about…

Happy Halloween, everyone! It’s the scariest day of the year and, in my opinion, the most entertaining. I love Halloween as a fan of horror, sweets, and costumes, the latter of which offers a fun opportunity to masquerade as my favorite characters. And as a fan of games, dressing up as recognizable faces from the medium is extra special. As a kid, Mario was an easy go-to costume (specifically Fire Flower Mario, which was “Best Mario” to me back then). In recent years, I’ve dressed as Mortal Kombat’s Scorpion and Sub-Zero. If you watched the latest episode of our Resident Evil…

Six One Publishing, the new publishing arm of excellent games showcase maker Six One Indie, has revealed its first game: a co-op horror-adventure set in the Appalachian Mountains called Blue Ridge Hunting. Alongside this reveal, developer Jade & Company has launched a Kickstarter for Blue Ridge Hunting, which features exclusive goodies for all supporters, and a demo that’s available right now on Steam. In Blue Ridge Hunting, you and up to two more friends will investigate, document, and hunt cryptids, like the fabled Dewayo, in the Appalachian Mountains as part of The Appalachian Investigation Group. Check out the latest Blue Ridge…

After years and years of begging, Final Fantasy XIV players will finally be able to equip glamours to their Warrior of Light, irrespective of their class, job, or level. This glamour unlock will happen in the upcoming Patch 7.4, titled “Into The Mist,” which goes live on December 16. This news closed out FFXIV director Naoki Yoshida’s Live Letter 89, which saw Yoshi-P dive deep into November’s Patch 7.38 and December’s Patch 7.4. A lot is coming in Patch 7.4, including a new Main Scenario Quest that Yoshi-P says will be “the first step of the new plot line,” as noted…

Zutec, a pioneer in Construction and Property Tech solutions across the UK and Ireland, alongside its sister company DFM Systems, Ireland’s most trusted provider of digital safety files and building manuals, have officially launched their joint flagship office in Dublin. The opening of this flagship location represents a significant milestone in the integration of the two businesses and reinforces their long-term commitment to Ireland. This strategic investment highlights their ambition to deepen local partnerships and drive growth across construction, residential, and asset management sectors. Serving as a centre for innovation and collaboration, the Dublin office brings together specialist teams from…

Tech founder Dan Herbatschek today unveiled a major advancement to Erdos Tracks, the platform designed specifically for contractors. The latest release adds real-time profit and loss (P&L) tracking powered by AI. The system now integrates every critical workflow—quoting, bidding, project oversight, dispatch, fleet, and analytics—while applying AI-driven job costing to deliver full transparency of financial performance. The enhanced release expands the system’s capabilities with AI-powered job costing and advanced analytics, giving contractors unmatched visibility into their operations and financial performance. Unlike traditional software that only captures job data in silos, Erdos Tracks covers the entire project lifecycle — from…

In today’s fast-paced work environment, especially in first-world countries like the UK, a home office setup is a vital strategy to achieve work-life balance.  By working from home, individuals can often accomplish more in less time, sidestepping lengthy commutes. However, to maintain high productivity levels, a reliable power backup is indispensable. Power outages can strike unexpectedly, jeopardising work progress and causing significant disruptions. Whether due to severe weather, grid maintenance, or other unforeseen issues, having a backup power solution is crucial to keep essential devices operational. Fortunately, Jackery steps in with portable power stations (UK) as lifesaving power solutions during outages.…

Coming off the popular Final Fantasy collaboration, Wizards of the Coast announced its next gaming collaboration. Sonic the Hedgehog is coming to the world of Magic: The Gathering with new Secret Lair drops inspired by Sega’s enduring franchise. Game Informer can exclusively reveal the Secret Lair x Sonic: Chasing Adventure drop.Chasing Adventure reimagines seven Magic: The Gathering cards through the lens of Sonic. Sol Ring is reimagined with the art of Sonic, while Shadow appears on Deadly Dispute, Tails on Fabricate, Amy on Open the Armory, and Knuckles on Unexpected Windfall. You can see all seven cards from the Magic:…

Apple recently released the iOS 26 Beta 2 update for iPhone with several new improvements and bug fixes in tow. However, the update is said to have included more than just performance tweaks. According to a report, code within the update contains a reference to the screen resolution of an unreleased iPhone model believed to be the iPhone 17 Air. This new device is expected to slot between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in Apple’s upcoming lineup.iPhone 17 Air Screen ResolutionAccording to a 9to5Mac report, the iOS 26 Beta 2 update includes a new asset for the…

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on property sales is a looming threat for landlords, often eroding profits from years of rental income. With rates as high as 28% on residential property gains in the UK, many investors dread the post-sale tax bill. However, a subset of landlords has mastered legal strategies to reduce—or even eliminate—their CGT liability. While critics label these methods as aggressive, they operate within the bounds of tax law, exploiting reliefs, allowances, and structural loopholes. Here, we unravel the tactics that could shield landlords from CGT and why HMRC is quietly cracking down. 1. Primary Private Residence Relief…