Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

PlayStation Reveals Icon Blue DualSense Wireless Controller Coming to Walmart | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 13h

An Icon Blue DualSense controller is coming to Walmart.

The controller goes on sale in limited regions in October.

MySims and MySims Kingdom Are Coming to Apple Arcade | Restart

3

Restart @restart.run · 15h

Two games from the classic MySims series have been making the rounds on modern platforms, with their next stop being Apple's subscription service

Two games from the classic MySims series have been making the rounds on modern platforms, with their next stop being Apple's subscription service.

The Best New Horror Games To Play This Halloween | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 17h

Whether you're seeking solo scares or gathering the whole gang of ghouls for a group horror night, these are the best new horror games from 2025 to fill your Halloween game nights with fear

Whether you're seeking solo scares or gathering the whole gang of ghouls for a group horror night, these are the best new horror games from 2025 to fill your Halloween game nights with fear.

Pokemon Go Halloween Part 2 Details | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 19h

Two new Pokemon will join the ranks of costumed critters this Halloween

Two new Pokemon will join the ranks of costumed critters this Halloween.

Ninja Gaiden, Ball x Pit, and More Come to Game Pass | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 20h

Multiple new releases are part of the Game Pass October update in the services' first month of new prices

Multiple new releases are part of the Game Pass October update in the services' first month of new prices.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update Announced with New Content | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 21h

The hit RPG does not have to be over quite yet, as developer Sandfall has announced an update with a new location, new enemies, difficult bosses, and more costumes

The hit RPG does not have to be over quite yet, as developer Sandfall has announced an update with a new location, new enemies, difficult bosses, and more costumes.

Restart.run Is Giving Away Two Steam Codes for Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 22h

This week we are giving away two Steam codes for Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids from @arcgames.com

Check out all the details on how to enter right here

It's totally free to enter.

Restart @restart.run · 23h

Pikmin could carry the Boss Baby

Restart @restart.run · 1d

It’s giving Boss Baby

First Look: Yooka-Replaylee Brings Loads of Improvements to the 2017 Original | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 1d

We went hands-on with the PS5 version of this updated remake of Yooka-Laylee and you can see how it performs right here

Restart.run went hands-on with the PS5 version of this updated remake of Yooka-Laylee. Check out our gameplay video to see it in action.

PowerWash Simulator 2 Arrives October 23, 2025 | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 1d

In case you needed another game to play this month

Get ready to become a mean cleaning machine in the sequel to the brain-soothing PowerWash Simulator, now finally with a release date.

Nintendo Releases Animated Short with Little to No Context | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 1d

We’re still thinking about this

The Pixar-like short, titled Close to You, might be a teaser for a new Pikmin project, it could be related to the new Mario movie, or it might simply be an animated short produced in-house.

Walmart Deals Event Sees Discounts on Games, Consoles, Toys, and More | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 1d

Now updated with some movie and music deals!

Restart @restart.run · 2d

Walmart's Deals sale has kicked off in Early Access for Walmart+ subscribers (it'll go live for everyone Tuesday). We've highlighted some of the sales across games, tech, and toys here:

Walmart+ members have exclusive access to Deals until October 7, when they’ll go live for everyone.

Online Co-Op Comes to Vampire Survivors | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 1d

Four players can hunt non-vampire enemies together in a new update to the popular game

Four players can hunt non-vampire enemies together in a new update to the popular game.

MySims and MySims Kingdom Are Coming to Apple Arcade | Restart

1 3

Restart @restart.run · 1d

Two games from the classic MySims series have been making the rounds on modern platforms, with their next stop being Apple's subscription service

Two games from the classic MySims series have been making the rounds on modern platforms, with their next stop being Apple's subscription service.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Livestream Airs on October 10 | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 1d

Atlus is holding a one-year anniversary livestream for Metaphor: ReFantazio, their latest major RPG, and speculation is rampant over what the stream could be about

Atlus is holding a one-year anniversary livestream for Metaphor: ReFantazio, their latest major RPG, and speculation is rampant over what the stream could be about.

PowerWash Simulator 2 Arrives October 23, 2025 | Restart

3

Restart @restart.run · 1d

Get ready to become a mean cleaning machine in the sequel to the brain-soothing PowerWash Simulator, now finally with a release date

Get ready to become a mean cleaning machine in the sequel to the brain-soothing PowerWash Simulator, now finally with a release date.

Nintendo Releases Animated Short with Little to No Context | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 1d

The Pixar-like short, titled Close to You, might be a teaser for a new Pikmin project, it could be related to the new Mario movie, or it might simply be an animated short produced in-house

The Pixar-like short, titled Close to You, might be a teaser for a new Pikmin project, it could be related to the new Mario movie, or it might simply be an animated short produced in-house.

First Look: NBA Bounce on PlayStation 5 | Restart

1 2

Restart @restart.run · 1d

It’s giving Boss Baby

8

Restart @restart.run · 1d

Check out gameplay of NBA Bounce, a new basketball game for the whole family

The family-friendly sports title features simple controls, a detailed character creator, and plenty of unlockables. Check out our hands-on gameplay video to see it in action.

Walmart Deals Event Sees Discounts on Games, Consoles, Toys, and More | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 2d

Walmart's Deals sale has kicked off in Early Access for Walmart+ subscribers (it'll go live for everyone Tuesday). We've highlighted some of the sales across games, tech, and toys here:

Walmart+ members have exclusive access to Deals until October 7, when they’ll go live for everyone.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Reveals New Characters | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 2d

A few more new characters are shown ahead of the game’s release next month, including characters who were never even hinted at in Tears of the Kingdom

A few more new characters are shown ahead of the game’s release next month, including characters who were never even hinted at in Tears of the Kingdom.

Ninja Gaiden 4 DLC Arrives in January 2026 | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 2d

The Two Masters DLC features both Ryu and Yakumo, but does not arrive for a few months yet

The Two Masters DLC features both Ryu and Yakumo, but does not arrive for a few months yet.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Free DLC Detailed | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 2d

Titled Valley of Memory, the new DLC gives a new place for Basim to run around the rooftops of, as well as some overall improvements to the base game

Titled Valley of Memory, the new DLC gives a new place for Basim to run around the rooftops of, as well as some overall improvements to the base game.

Halloween Events in Games 2025 | Restart

Restart @restart.run · 2d

Spooky season is upon us and games are gleefully getting in on the action with Halloween updates that introduce new game modes, outfits, and pumpkins galore! Here are all the major Halloween 2025 updates for games we've seen so far

Spooky season is upon us and games are gleefully getting in on the action with Halloween updates that introduce new game modes, outfits, and pumpkins galore! Here are all the major Halloween 2025 upda...