Week in Review: Some News You May Have Missed (October 6-10, 2025)

12. October 2025.

While you were diligently playing new and old video games, collecting trophies and hunting for discounts, the past week brought a series of interesting announcements and information that may have slipped under the radar. We bring you some news from the world of video games that Virus.hr has not covered so far, and that are worth noting!

Ultimate Grandma Simulator

Circo and Plum from the independent development studio We Don’t Have a Studio have announced their debut title — Ultimate Grandma Simulator. This relaxed and humorous indie “walking simulator” game will be showcased at the upcoming Steam Next Fest, and it will soon be available on Steam.

The techno-powered twin-stick shooter Sektori is coming out on November 18 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox.

The retro horror survival game MISERY has received a release date

MISERY will be released on October 23 for the price of 9.99 euros on Steam, and a demo version is already available and will be updated on October 13 as part of the Next Fest. Be among the first to hear the sirens and try the demo right now.

PvE arcade shooter with planes called House Fighters: Total Mess is coming to Steam on October 24, while console releases (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S) are coming soon

Heistfest has a release date in early access – October 21, 2025.

Heistfest is an action-racing game from a top-down perspective where players rob banks and escape through devastating urban landscapes, facing increasingly stronger police forces. From spike traps and helicopters to tanks and airstrikes, the game combines arcade driving, chaotic gameplay, stylized graphics, and international heist scenarios.

Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed – Official Game Announce Trailer

Cities: Skylines II is getting the Bridges & Ports expansion on October 29, 2025.

The Lacerator has arrived on Steam!

The Lacerator combines the tense survival horror atmosphere of retro classics with the excessive chaos and humor typical of 80s slasher films. Players must explore, fight, and solve puzzles to escape the hellish lair of a sadistic killer known only as The Lacerator.

A new Barbie video game has been released

Square Enix will release a physical edition titled Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Rebirth Twin Pack for PlayStation 5 on December 4, priced at $59.99 / €69.99 / £59.99.