STACK #252 October 2025

GAMING PREVIEWS

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WHAT’S OUT Words Amy Flower

No matter what style of game is your vibe, there’s sure amongst these fresh releases heading to JB this month.

LEGO PARTY! RELEASE DATE: Now GENRE: Party FORMAT:

LITTLE NIGHTMARES III RELEASE DATE: Oct 10 GENRE: Platformer FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes The unique world of Little Nightmares returns, with a whole new entry bringing

EDITOR’S PICK

MULTIPLAYER: Yes Why should Mario and his mates have all the boardgame fun? It’s time to get

the gang together and party LEGO style! One to four players can get into the action locally or online – complete with multi platform support – just pick your minifigure and be challenged by any of 60 different minigames, covering such popular LEGO themes as Space, Pirates, Ninjago, and more. Come get your golden brick on!

a whole new set of fears to face. Take on the roles of Low and Alone – solo or, for the first time in the series, with a partner – as they search for a path out of Nowhere. Armed with a bow and a wrench, our intrepid pair must work together to solve clues and fight to survive against horrifying odds. What evil lurks in the shadows?

GHOST OF YŌTEI RELEASE DATE: Oct 2 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No Ghost of Tsushima remains one of our favourite games of recent years, and we’re not alone in being super-keen for this standalone sequel. Set some 300 years after events of the first game, in Edo period Hokkaido (then known as Ezo), our titular Ghost for this outing is female warrior Atsu, who is hellbent on exacting revenge for the murder of her parents – and attempted burning of herself – by the dastardly Y ō tei Six. Our heroine deftly wields tools from a vast selection of new weaponry that includes various things pointy, exploding, shooty, and more, set in a vast new area of Japan that’s centred around the majestic Mount Y ō tei. Expect regular battles to take down the Y ō tei Six and their many associates, broken up by captivating exploration, side quests, and chilled experiences ranging from board games to petting foxes, and playing music to taking a dip in hot springs.

DIGIMON STORY: TIME STRANGER RELEASE DATE: Oct 3 GENRE: RPG FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No The ’90s Digital Monsters phenomenon

JUST DANCE 2026 EDITION RELEASE DATE: Oct 14 GENRE: Rhythm FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes It’s time to bust out your best moves once again with the annual update to

Ubisoft’s dancefloor behemoth. Get down to 40 new tracks, including recent hits from Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars, and One Republic, and classic bangers from the likes of Madonna and Smash Mouth. Boogie solo or in co-op, and up to six can dance together locally. Plus, hit the new Party Mode for a wild dance showdown!

shows no signs of slowing down with the arrival of this latest Digimon game. An RPG with monster taming elements, players will explore the deep bonds between humans and Digimon while partaking in an epic story themed around the world’s collapse. Battle through epic turn-based combat, combining strategic elements with evolved battle components.

PAINKILLER RELEASE DATE: Oct 9 GENRE: Shooter FORMAT:

POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A RELEASE DATE: Oct 16 GENRE: Action RPG FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes We’re off to Paris! Well, Lumiose City, which is based on the French

MULTIPLAYER: Yes Back in 2004, shooter fans eagerly tore into Lucifer’s army for a chance to gain

redemption, ditch Purgatory, and enter Heaven. Now, the gates of Hell are reopening for this modern-day reimagining, which amps the gothic graphics as you battle hordes of demons and titanic terrors to stop fallen angel Azazel from unleashing Hell on Earth. Play solo, or team up for co-op either locally or online.

capital, in the newest Pokémon adventure – the second in the Legends series. The story is set within an urban redevelopment project undertaken by Quasartico, Inc. in the grand city for both people and Pokémon, and we’ll be seeing the return of the Mega Evolution mechanic as players aim to advance from Rank Z to Rank A.

BATTLEFIELD 6 RELEASE DATE: Oct 10 GENRE: Shooter FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Prepare for epic warfare as the first-person shooter legend returns,

NINJA GAIDEN 4 RELEASE DATE: Oct 21 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No The classic franchise returns after way too long, from an inspired

bringing everything from infantry battles to wild aerial dogfights. A new combat system connects you more than ever to your soldier, while rejigged gunplay and an overhaul of tactical movement means that play is more instinctive and precise. From solo to a myriad of multiplayer options, it’s time to show ’em what you’re made of!

meeting of two of Japan’s top developers – Team Ninja and PlatinumGames. Young ninja prodigy Yakumo enters the action-oozing fray, and finds his fate intertwined with the series’ legendary Ryu Hayabusa. You’ll need to be at your best for the intense and stylish combat, and to save Tokyo from a resurrected ancient enemy.

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