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2025’s Fortnitemares Event Ensures The Storm is the Least of Your Worries

The recent release of the Fortnitemares event has revealed a host of new characters arriving in the popular game. As this annual Halloween event consistently brings spooky fun to the battle royale, this year appears to be no different than any other.

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AI Data Centers Trigger SSD and RAM Price Surge

If you thought GPU prices were bad, buckle up. According to PC Gamer and analysis from Tom’s Hardware, we’re entering a full-blown “supercycle” of storage and memory demand—and it’s being driven by AI data centers that are devouring hardware like it’s raid night, and they’re the only ones with ammo.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 9

How a Childhood Expo Inspired Hideo Kojima’s Most Iconic Games

Before stealth mechanics and strand-type gameplay, there was a boy wandering through the Osaka World Expo in 1970. Hideo Kojima, then fresh out of elementary school, describes the event as a seismic shift in his worldview.

Video Games News / Gaming on ClutchPoints / October 9

Battlefield 6 Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer, Story

The Battlefield 6 Release Date arrives soon, allowing fans and newcomers to the series to finally try the gameplay and story of the franchises’ latest entry.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 9

The Mysterious Close To You Secret Finally Revealed – Nintendo Speaks!

The Close to You shorts from Nintendo have been the subject of internet buzz for the past few days. The first short mysteriously popped up on Nintendo’s YouTube channel without any credits or explanation, while the second short, which featured Pikmin, dropped on the Nintendo Today!

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 9

Weekly Free Games on the Epic Games Store Oct 9 – Oct 16, 2025

Welcome gamers! The Epic Games Store has updated the free game selection once again. New titles are now available for you to claim with no risk to your bank balance.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 9

World Championship 2025 GENG Preview: Chovy’s Legacy on the Line

In the past couple of years, no team has been more dominant domestically than GenG Esports. GenG has extended that dominance to the international stage with the Mid-Season Invitational.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 9

World Championship 2025 HLE Preview: Peanut’s Last Dance

Peanut has been competing in professional League of Legends for over 10 years. In that time, he has yet to win a World Championship, even while being on T1 and GenG Esports.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 9

World Championship 2025 KT Preview: The Rollercoaster has Touched Down in China

After KT Rolster’s mid-year resurgence, many expected them to qualify for the World Championship as the LCK fourth seed. However, they stunned the World by defeating GenG Esports 3-2 in Round 2 and qualifying as at least the third seed.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 9

World Championship 2025 T1 Preview: Is the 3-Peat on the Cards?

In the World Championship Swiss Stage teaser last year, Faker said no matter where the World Championship takes place, T1 is at their home ground. At the time, T1 entered as the fourth seed, and a month later, they were World Champions for the second consecutive year.

Madden 26 Team of the Week 5: Dowdle & Simmons Shine

Another exciting week of NFL action is in the books, and that means a fresh batch of cards has dropped in Madden Ultimate Team. The Madden 26 Team of the Week Week 5 release celebrates the top individual performances from across the league, giving MUT players a chance to add some powerful new items to their squads.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 9

Battlefield 6 Declares War on Call of Duty Black Ops 7 in 2025

While this year’s Call of Duty, Black Ops 7, is launching into a competitive landscape, Battlefield 6 secures a significant advantage by releasing on October 10, a full month before its rival.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 8

Exciting New Mario Discovery: Undiscovered Mario Levels Finally Unearthed After 39 Years

Some undiscovered Mario levels have been found. After thirty-nine years, a speedrunner discovered a bunch of previously unseen levels in the Japanese version of Super Mario Bros 2, better known as Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 8

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Had 5 Times More Players on Steam Than Black Ops 7

Battlefield 6’s open beta was available on 2 separate weekends in August of this year. In comparison, Call of Duty Black Ops 7 was released this week and will be available until tomorrow.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 8

Lost Fleas of Pharloom: Silksong’s Cutest Nightmare for Completionists October 8, 2025

Alright, let’s talk about those adorable, yet frustratingly well-hidden, Lost Fleas in Hollow Knight: Silksong . If you thought finding all the Grubs in the original Hollow Knight was a wild ride, buckle up, because Team Cherry is back with another collectible quest that will have you scouring every nook and cranny of Pharloom.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 8

Even Shadow the Hedgehog Can’t Chaos Control Fans Regarding Potential New Game

New rumors have sparked in the gaming industry about a potential new game featuring Shadow the Hedgehog from a fresh patent from SEGA. For some dedicated fans, this speculation could indicate a remake of the classic PlayStation 2 title is finally on the horizon.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 8

Nintendo Switch 2 Sparks 32% Surge in U.S. Hardware Sales

Nintendo didn’t just launch a console—they launched a momentum shift. In August 2025, U.S. video game hardware sales jumped 32% year-over-year, hitting $312 million, and the Switch 2 was the engine behind that surge.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 8

Indie Dev Spotlight: Polychroma Games Amazing Stories

Polychroma Games is an independent game developer based in the Philippines. The indie dev company was established in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and found success in their hit game Until Then.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 8

Destiny 2 Player Count Collapse Sparks U‑Turn on Seasonal Power Plan

So here we are, Guardians. Destiny 2 has officially faceplanted on Steam, and not in a heroic last-stand kind of way. It’s more like watching your raid team slowly dissolve because nobody wants to deal with another damage phase built by a spreadsheet and a fever dream.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / October 8