SINNER'S DIGEST № 5 October 6th, 2025

Adorned Sin
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GAME HIGHLIGHTS

SINNER'S STREAM GUIDE

What’s New in Gaming — October 2025

October is stacked with new releases, fresh updates, and big industry news. Here’s what’s worth paying attention to this month:

Major Releases

Pokémon Legends: Z-A October 16 – Nintendo Switch 2

The Pokémon Company is taking us back to Lumiose City with one of the most anticipated Switch 2 titles. Expect a massive adventure blending open-world exploration with classic Pokémon storytelling.

Ninja Gaiden 4 October 21 – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

The iconic hack-and-slash franchise returns after more than a decade. Brutal combat, faster gameplay, and plenty of nostalgia are on the way.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 October 21 – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

The dino park sim roars back with expanded customization, smarter dinos, and even bigger natural disasters to manage.

Once Upon a Katamari October 24 – PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC

The Prince is back! This new entry in the Katamari series rolls out quirky worlds and physics-based chaos with all the charm fans have been waiting for.

Dispatch October 22 – November 12 (episodic) – PS5, PC

A “superhero workplace comedy” that drops episodes weekly. Think sitcom meets cape drama.

The Outer Worlds 2 October 29 – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Obsidian’s satirical RPG returns with bigger worlds, sharper writing, and all the player-driven choices that made the first game a hit.

Mina the Hollower October 31 – Multi-platform

A spooky-cute action-adventure inspired by Game Boy classics — just in time for Halloween.

Little Rocket Lab October 7 – Xbox Game Pass (later on Switch)

A cozy yet clever factory-building sim, landing day-one on Game Pass.

Updates & Industry Moves

Xbox Price Hike Starting October 3, Microsoft is raising U.S. prices on Xbox Series S and X consoles, citing tariffs and production costs.
India’s Gaming Regulation On October 1, India launches its new Promotion and Regulation of Online Games Act, setting rules around ads, monetization, and player protections.
Epic Games Store Freebies October’s giveaways include Eastern Exorcist and Jorel’s Brother and the Most Important Game of the Galaxy, with more titles rotating in each week.
PS Plus Removals Four games are leaving PS Plus Extra/Premium this month: Battlefield 1, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Tour de France 2023, and The Last Clockwinder (around October 21).

How to Put Some Spook in Your Stream!

Fellas and gals, October is here — and you know what that means: pumpkins on the porch, ghouls in the closet, and viewers looking for a frightfully good time! Don’t let your channel look plain while the season’s in full swing. Here’s how to make your broadcast the cat’s pajamas:

Dress Up Your Broadcast! - Swap in a Halloween overlay or cobweb frame. Even a simple “BOO!” alert makes the audience feel like they’ve stepped into the season.
Play Along with the Crowd! - You don’t need to be a horror hound to join the fun. Try a few rounds of your main game’s Halloween event (Overwatch 2’s spooky modes, for instance) or dip your toes into a seasonal indie like Mina the Hollower.
Host a Spooky Special! - Announce a one-night event: “Monster Mash Marathon,” “Ghoul’s Game Night,” or “Pumpkin Palooza.” Folks love a theme, and you’ll have ready-made clips to share after the show.

Simple Formula:

A dash of costume for your channel

a splash of seasonal gameplay

a frightfully fun stream that turns curious passers-by into regulars.

So put on your best broadcaster’s smile, cue up the eerie music, and let October work its magic for you!

SIN'S CONFESSIONAL

With October comes pumpkin-spiced everything: coffee, cakes, and even snacks that probably shouldn’t be pumpkin-flavored. Just a week ago I was in California visiting family. Some of you may already know one of my sisters just had a baby boy — my nephew. With his arrival, there are now five living generations of our family! It’s been wild to grow up with my great-grandparents still around, hearing about their meet-cute and the wacky adventure that took them through Canada, Michigan, Utah, and finally settling in California. Their stories feel larger than life, almost like folklore passed down at the dinner table.

That’s the part I’ve been sitting with this season — how much we are shaped by the stories we inherit and the ones we choose to tell. October has a way of reminding us of that, whether through family history, old ghost tales, or even the games we play together. Every match, every shared laugh or loss, becomes part of our own little history here in Sin City.

So while I’m sipping something too sweet and thinking about legacies, I also want to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween. May your October be filled with good stories — whether they’re spooky, silly, or the kind you’ll still be retelling years from now.

Until then, Sin City -- keep your lanterns lit, and your cups warm.

--Adorned Sin