The Nintendo Switch OLED model dominated the meta this month, but we also got some nice games including Far Cry 6, Metroid Dread, Back 4 Blood, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Video Game Industry News for October 2021
- The Tokyo Game Show 2021 was held from September 30th to October 3rd. The event, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, featured a number of new game reveals and announcements. (IGN.com)
- Nintendo Switch OLED Model released. The new version of the Switch features a larger OLED screen, improved speakers, and a wider kickstand. (Nintendo.com)
Major Video Game Announcements and Released for October 2021
- Far Cry 6 was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The latest installment in the Far Cry series was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its open-world gameplay and story.(Ubisoft.com)
- Metroid Dread was released for Nintendo Switch. The long-awaited sequel to Metroid Fusion was met with critical acclaim, with critics praising its challenging gameplay and atmospheric visuals. (Nintendo.com)
- Back 4 Blood was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its cooperative gameplay and zombie horde action. (Back4Blood.com)
- Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The action-adventure game from Eidos-Montréal was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its story, characters, and humor. (EidoMontreal.com)