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G'day! Patchbeat is gaming news for Aussie players: patch notes, release dates, free games and deals, checked against official sources, with launch times in Australian time. 🎮
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Can you build a gaming PC for under $1,000 in Australia right now?
Not with all-new parts. Our cheapest sensible 1080p build is $1,208 across two stores, and RAM is why. Here's what $1,000 does buy, from prebuilts to consoles.
🎮 #gaming #PCGaming #GameNews
Not with all-new parts. Our cheapest sensible 1080p build is $1,208 across two stores, and RAM is why. Here's what $1,000 does buy, from prebuilts to consoles.
🎮 #gaming #PCGaming #GameNews
Can you build a gaming PC for under $1,000 in Australia right now?
Not with all-new parts. Our cheapest sensible 1080p build is $1,208 across two stores, and RAM is why. Here's what $1,000 does buy, from prebuilts to consoles.
patchbeat.net
October 31, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Deadlock Halloween 2026 update adds candy cauldrons and big Mid-Boss, item and hero changes
Deadlock's Halloween event brings candy cauldrons until November 2nd, plus a Mid-Boss overhaul and wide-ranging item and hero balance changes.
🎮 #Deadlock #PatchNotes #PCGaming
Deadlock's Halloween event brings candy cauldrons until November 2nd, plus a Mid-Boss overhaul and wide-ranging item and hero balance changes.
🎮 #Deadlock #PatchNotes #PCGaming
Deadlock Halloween 2026 update adds candy cauldrons and big Mid-Boss, item and hero changes
Deadlock's Halloween event brings candy cauldrons until November 2nd, plus a Mid-Boss overhaul and wide-ranging item and hero balance changes.
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October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Deadlock Halloween 2026 update adds candy cauldrons and big Mid-Boss, item and hero changes
Deadlock's Halloween event brings candy cauldrons until November 2nd, plus a Mid-Boss overhaul and wide-ranging item and hero balance changes.
🎮 #Deadlock #PatchNotes #PCGaming
Deadlock's Halloween event brings candy cauldrons until November 2nd, plus a Mid-Boss overhaul and wide-ranging item and hero balance changes.
🎮 #Deadlock #PatchNotes #PCGaming
Is GTA 6 coming to PC? When to expect it, based on Rockstar's history
Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI. What Take-Two has said, what's been reported, and how long PC players waited for GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
🎮 #GTA6 #GameNews #gaming
Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI. What Take-Two has said, what's been reported, and how long PC players waited for GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
🎮 #GTA6 #GameNews #gaming
Is GTA 6 coming to PC? When to expect it, based on Rockstar's history
Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI. What Take-Two has said, what's been reported, and how long PC players waited for GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Wolf Among Us Remastered is out now on PC, with deleted scenes and Noir Mode
Telltale has released The Wolf Among Us Remastered on PC with five deleted scenes, a Noir Mode and launch discounts of up to 50% off until Nov 12.
🎮 #giupdates #PCGaming #retrovgames
Telltale has released The Wolf Among Us Remastered on PC with five deleted scenes, a Noir Mode and launch discounts of up to 50% off until Nov 12.
🎮 #giupdates #PCGaming #retrovgames
The Wolf Among Us Remastered is out now on PC, with deleted scenes and Noir Mode
Telltale has released The Wolf Among Us Remastered on PC with five deleted scenes, a Noir Mode and launch discounts of up to 50% off until Nov 12.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Wolf Among Us Remastered is out now on PC, with deleted scenes and Noir Mode
Telltale has released The Wolf Among Us Remastered on PC with five deleted scenes, a Noir Mode and launch discounts of up to 50% off until Nov 12.
🎮 #giupdates #PCGaming #retrovgames
Telltale has released The Wolf Among Us Remastered on PC with five deleted scenes, a Noir Mode and launch discounts of up to 50% off until Nov 12.
🎮 #giupdates #PCGaming #retrovgames
Warframe: Tau update lands in December with Brysko, new Tau Star Chart and Perita
Digital Extremes says Warframe: Tau arrives this December, bringing the 67th Warframe Brysko, the Tau Star Chart and the desert world of Perita.
🎮 #Warframe #GameNews #PCGaming
Digital Extremes says Warframe: Tau arrives this December, bringing the 67th Warframe Brysko, the Tau Star Chart and the desert world of Perita.
🎮 #Warframe #GameNews #PCGaming
Warframe: Tau update lands in December with Brysko, new Tau Star Chart and Perita
Digital Extremes says Warframe: Tau arrives this December, bringing the 67th Warframe Brysko, the Tau Star Chart and the desert world of Perita.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
WoW: Midnight's Talebound demo is live on the PTR until 1 November, no subscription needed
Blizzard's Talebound demo is live on the WoW: Midnight PTR from October 30 to November 1, with three classes, three tales and no subscription required.
🎮 #WorldOfWarcraft #GameNews #PCGaming
Blizzard's Talebound demo is live on the WoW: Midnight PTR from October 30 to November 1, with three classes, three tales and no subscription required.
🎮 #WorldOfWarcraft #GameNews #PCGaming
WoW: Midnight's Talebound demo is live on the PTR until 1 November, no subscription needed
Blizzard's Talebound demo is live on the WoW: Midnight PTR from October 30 to November 1, with three classes, three tales and no subscription required.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:05 PM
WoW: Midnight's Talebound demo is live on the PTR until 1 November, no subscription needed
Blizzard's Talebound demo is live on the WoW: Midnight PTR from October 30 to November 1, with three classes, three tales and no subscription required.
🎮 #WorldOfWarcraft #GameNews #PCGaming
Blizzard's Talebound demo is live on the WoW: Midnight PTR from October 30 to November 1, with three classes, three tales and no subscription required.
🎮 #WorldOfWarcraft #GameNews #PCGaming
Moon Sweepers hits 600,000 players, with Update 1.1 planned for December 2026
DragDrop Games says #MoonSweepers passed 600,000 players in its first week, and its first major content update, 1.1, is planned for December 2026.
🎮 #GameNews #PCGaming
DragDrop Games says #MoonSweepers passed 600,000 players in its first week, and its first major content update, 1.1, is planned for December 2026.
🎮 #GameNews #PCGaming
Moon Sweepers hits 600,000 players, with Update 1.1 planned for December 2026
DragDrop Games says Moon Sweepers passed 600,000 players in its first week, and its first major content update, 1.1, is planned for December 2026.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Moon Sweepers hits 600,000 players, with Update 1.1 planned for December 2026
DragDrop Games says #MoonSweepers passed 600,000 players in its first week, and its first major content update, 1.1, is planned for December 2026.
🎮 #GameNews #PCGaming
DragDrop Games says #MoonSweepers passed 600,000 players in its first week, and its first major content update, 1.1, is planned for December 2026.
🎮 #GameNews #PCGaming
11 open-world games that are a joy to simply wander
Forget the map markers. These 11 open-world games reward curiosity, with worlds worth wandering long after the main quest is done.
🎮 #gaming #GameNews #giupdates
Forget the map markers. These 11 open-world games reward curiosity, with worlds worth wandering long after the main quest is done.
🎮 #gaming #GameNews #giupdates
11 open-world games that are a joy to simply wander
Forget the map markers. These 11 open-world games reward curiosity, with worlds worth wandering long after the main quest is done.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
11 open-world games that are a joy to simply wander
Forget the map markers. These 11 open-world games reward curiosity, with worlds worth wandering long after the main quest is done.
🎮 #gaming #GameNews #giupdates
Forget the map markers. These 11 open-world games reward curiosity, with worlds worth wandering long after the main quest is done.
🎮 #gaming #GameNews #giupdates
GTA 6 rumours and leaks: what's confirmed and what isn't
Every big GTA 6 claim before launch, from review dates to a PC version and the file size, labelled confirmed, reported, rumour or wrong, with who said it.
🎮 #GTA6 #GameNews #gaming
Every big GTA 6 claim before launch, from review dates to a PC version and the file size, labelled confirmed, reported, rumour or wrong, with who said it.
🎮 #GTA6 #GameNews #gaming
GTA 6 rumours and leaks: what's confirmed and what isn't
Every big GTA 6 claim before launch, from review dates to a PC version and the file size, labelled confirmed, reported, rumour or wrong, with who said it.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
GTA 6's score album by Justice is out 11 December, with Tame Impala and King Gizzard on one track
Rockstar's 30-track #GTA6 score by Justice arrives 11 December on streaming, CD and vinyl, including the launch trailer track with Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard.
🎮 #giupdates #gaming
Rockstar's 30-track #GTA6 score by Justice arrives 11 December on streaming, CD and vinyl, including the launch trailer track with Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard.
🎮 #giupdates #gaming
GTA 6's score album by Justice is out 11 December, with Tame Impala and King Gizzard on one track
Rockstar's 30-track Grand Theft Auto VI score by Justice arrives 11 December on streaming, CD and vinyl, including the launch trailer track with Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
GTA 6's score album by Justice is out 11 December, with Tame Impala and King Gizzard on one track
Rockstar's 30-track #GTA6 score by Justice arrives 11 December on streaming, CD and vinyl, including the launch trailer track with Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard.
🎮 #giupdates #gaming
Rockstar's 30-track #GTA6 score by Justice arrives 11 December on streaming, CD and vinyl, including the launch trailer track with Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard.
🎮 #giupdates #gaming
Rayman Legends Retold gets a free PS5-exclusive Astro Bot costume
Rayman Legends Retold launches December 3 on PS5 and PS5 Pro with a free, PS5-exclusive Astro Bot costume, unlocked on your first visit to the costume shop.
🎮 #GameNews #PS5 #gaming
Rayman Legends Retold launches December 3 on PS5 and PS5 Pro with a free, PS5-exclusive Astro Bot costume, unlocked on your first visit to the costume shop.
🎮 #GameNews #PS5 #gaming
Rayman Legends Retold gets a free PS5-exclusive Astro Bot costume
Rayman Legends Retold launches December 3 on PS5 and PS5 Pro with a free, PS5-exclusive Astro Bot costume, unlocked on your first visit to the costume shop.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
GTA 6 pre-load: when it starts and download size
When you can pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI in Australia, how boxed copies work, and the download size, from Rockstar's own support pages.
🎮 #GTA6 #GameNews #gaming
When you can pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI in Australia, how boxed copies work, and the download size, from Rockstar's own support pages.
🎮 #GTA6 #GameNews #gaming
GTA 6 pre-load: when it starts and download size
When you can pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI in Australia, how boxed copies work, and the download size, from Rockstar's own support pages.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Black Friday gaming deals Australia 2026
When Australia's Black Friday and Cyber Monday gaming sales start, what PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam and Epic have confirmed, and the deals worth your money.
🎮 #GameDeals #gaming #GameNews
When Australia's Black Friday and Cyber Monday gaming sales start, what PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam and Epic have confirmed, and the deals worth your money.
🎮 #GameDeals #gaming #GameNews
Black Friday gaming deals Australia 2026
When Australia's Black Friday and Cyber Monday gaming sales start, what PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam and Epic have confirmed, and the deals worth your money.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Black Friday gaming deals Australia 2026
When Australia's Black Friday and Cyber Monday gaming sales start, what PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam and Epic have confirmed, and the deals worth your money.
🎮 #GameDeals #gaming #GameNews
When Australia's Black Friday and Cyber Monday gaming sales start, what PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam and Epic have confirmed, and the deals worth your money.
🎮 #GameDeals #gaming #GameNews
What time does GTA 6 come out in Australia?
When #GTA6 unlocks in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Hobart and Perth, from official Rockstar, PlayStation and Xbox announcements.
🎮 #GameNews #gaming
When #GTA6 unlocks in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Hobart and Perth, from official Rockstar, PlayStation and Xbox announcements.
🎮 #GameNews #gaming
What time does GTA 6 come out in Australia?
When Grand Theft Auto VI unlocks in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Hobart and Perth, from official Rockstar, PlayStation and Xbox announcements.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 6:05 AM
GTA 6 price in Australia: editions and where to buy
Grand Theft Auto VI's official Australian prices on PlayStation Store and Xbox, what each edition includes, and where to pre-order.
🎮 #GTA6 #GameNews #gaming
Grand Theft Auto VI's official Australian prices on PlayStation Store and Xbox, what each edition includes, and where to pre-order.
🎮 #GTA6 #GameNews #gaming
GTA 6 price in Australia: editions and where to buy
Grand Theft Auto VI's official Australian prices on PlayStation Store and Xbox, what each edition includes, and where to pre-order.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Slay the Spire 2 next big beta patch planned for November 12th, Mega Crit says
Mega Crit's October Neowsletter says the next big Slay the Spire 2 beta patch is planned for November 12th, with new game modes for solo and co-op.
🎮 #SlayTheSpire2 #giupdates #PCGaming #indiegames
Mega Crit's October Neowsletter says the next big Slay the Spire 2 beta patch is planned for November 12th, with new game modes for solo and co-op.
🎮 #SlayTheSpire2 #giupdates #PCGaming #indiegames
Slay the Spire 2 next big beta patch planned for November 12th, Mega Crit says
Mega Crit's October Neowsletter says the next big Slay the Spire 2 beta patch is planned for November 12th, with new game modes for solo and co-op.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Slay the Spire 2 next big beta patch planned for November 12th, Mega Crit says
Mega Crit's October Neowsletter says the next big Slay the Spire 2 beta patch is planned for November 12th, with new game modes for solo and co-op.
🎮 #SlayTheSpire2 #giupdates #PCGaming #indiegames
Mega Crit's October Neowsletter says the next big Slay the Spire 2 beta patch is planned for November 12th, with new game modes for solo and co-op.
🎮 #SlayTheSpire2 #giupdates #PCGaming #indiegames
From NES Tennis to Wuhu Island: how Nintendo's sports series got to Switch Sports Resort
I was 12 when Wii Sports came out. Now Switch Sports Resort is back on Wuhu Island, so here's how Nintendo got from NES Tennis to here.
🎮 #GameNews #NintendoSwitch2
I was 12 when Wii Sports came out. Now Switch Sports Resort is back on Wuhu Island, so here's how Nintendo got from NES Tennis to here.
🎮 #GameNews #NintendoSwitch2
From NES Tennis to Wuhu Island: how Nintendo's sports series got to Switch Sports Resort
I was 12 when Wii Sports came out. Now Switch Sports Resort is back on Wuhu Island, so here's how Nintendo got from NES Tennis to here.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 2:05 AM
From NES Tennis to Wuhu Island: how Nintendo's sports series got to Switch Sports Resort
I was 12 when Wii Sports came out. Now Switch Sports Resort is back on Wuhu Island, so here's how Nintendo got from NES Tennis to here.
🎮 #GameNews #NintendoSwitch2
I was 12 when Wii Sports came out. Now Switch Sports Resort is back on Wuhu Island, so here's how Nintendo got from NES Tennis to here.
🎮 #GameNews #NintendoSwitch2
10 brilliant games for people who don't play games
Simple controls, low pressure and instant fun. These 10 games are perfect for partners, parents and friends who never pick up a controller.
🎮 #GameNews #gaming
Simple controls, low pressure and instant fun. These 10 games are perfect for partners, parents and friends who never pick up a controller.
🎮 #GameNews #gaming
10 brilliant games for people who don't play games
Simple controls, low pressure and instant fun. These 10 games are perfect for partners, parents and friends who never pick up a controller.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC adds ocean exploration, romance and stronghold management
Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC launches October 29, 2026 with new stories, ocean exploration, romance, housing and a boss rush, per Xbox Wire.
🎮 #GameNews #gaming
Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC launches October 29, 2026 with new stories, ocean exploration, romance, housing and a boss rush, per Xbox Wire.
🎮 #GameNews #gaming
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC adds ocean exploration, romance and stronghold management
Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC launches October 29, 2026 with new stories, ocean exploration, romance, housing and a boss rush, per Xbox Wire.
patchbeat.net
October 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Path of Exile 2 1.0 full reveal set for ExileCon 2026 on November 6 PST
Grinding Gear Games will reveal new Path of Exile 2 content at ExileCon 2026 on November 6 PST, with the broadcast starting at 12:30 PM PST.
🎮 #GameNews #PCGaming
Grinding Gear Games will reveal new Path of Exile 2 content at ExileCon 2026 on November 6 PST, with the broadcast starting at 12:30 PM PST.
🎮 #GameNews #PCGaming
Path of Exile 2 1.0 full reveal set for ExileCon 2026 on November 6 PST
Grinding Gear Games will reveal new Path of Exile 2 content at ExileCon 2026 on November 6 PST, with the broadcast starting at 12:30 PM PST.
patchbeat.net
October 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
World of Warcraft: Forever goes live globally on November 4, with a new race and 1,000+ quests
Blizzard says World of Warcraft: Forever goes live globally on November 4, with new zones, the Skyborne race, nine dungeons and a December 9 raid date.
🎮 #GameNews #gaming
Blizzard says World of Warcraft: Forever goes live globally on November 4, with new zones, the Skyborne race, nine dungeons and a December 9 raid date.
🎮 #GameNews #gaming
World of Warcraft: Forever goes live globally on November 4, with a new race and 1,000+ quests
Blizzard says World of Warcraft: Forever goes live globally on November 4, with new zones, the Skyborne race, nine dungeons and a December 9 raid date.
patchbeat.net
October 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Titan Quest II launches on Xbox Series X|S on January 19, 2027, with pre-orders open
Titan Quest II is up for pre-order on Xbox Series X|S ahead of its January 19, 2027 launch, with 96 hours of early access included.
🎮 #GameNews #Xbox
Titan Quest II is up for pre-order on Xbox Series X|S ahead of its January 19, 2027 launch, with 96 hours of early access included.
🎮 #GameNews #Xbox
Titan Quest II launches on Xbox Series X|S on January 19, 2027, with pre-orders open
Titan Quest II is up for pre-order on Xbox Series X|S ahead of its January 19, 2027 launch, with 96 hours of early access included.
patchbeat.net
October 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Apex Legends: Cipher gameplay trailer teases Crypto's Surveillance Drone and a rewired EMP
Respawn's Apex Legends: Cipher gameplay trailer is out, with a Crypto Surveillance Drone, rewired EMP, dual Akimbo Wingman and Stronghold raids.
🎮 #GameNews #PCGaming
Respawn's Apex Legends: Cipher gameplay trailer is out, with a Crypto Surveillance Drone, rewired EMP, dual Akimbo Wingman and Stronghold raids.
🎮 #GameNews #PCGaming
Apex Legends: Cipher gameplay trailer teases Crypto's Surveillance Drone and a rewired EMP
Respawn's Apex Legends: Cipher gameplay trailer is out, with a Crypto Surveillance Drone, rewired EMP, dual Akimbo Wingman and Stronghold raids.
patchbeat.net
October 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle tipped for $649 at Kmart from 26 November
Kmart is tipped to sell the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for $649 from 26 November, though it hasn't listed the price yet.
🎮 #GameNews #NintendoSwitch2
Kmart is tipped to sell the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for $649 from 26 November, though it hasn't listed the price yet.
🎮 #GameNews #NintendoSwitch2
Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle tipped for $649 at Kmart from 26 November
Kmart is tipped to sell the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for $649 from 26 November, though it hasn't listed the price yet.
patchbeat.net
October 29, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle tipped for $649 at Kmart from 26 November
Kmart is tipped to sell the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for $649 from 26 November, though it hasn't listed the price yet.
🎮 #GameNews #NintendoSwitch2
Kmart is tipped to sell the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for $649 from 26 November, though it hasn't listed the price yet.
🎮 #GameNews #NintendoSwitch2
G'day! Patchbeat is gaming news for Aussie players: patch notes, release dates, free games and deals, checked against official sources, with launch times in Australian time. 🎮
New stories post here automatically. Here's who else to follow in Aussie gaming 👇
New stories post here automatically. Here's who else to follow in Aussie gaming 👇
October 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
G'day! Patchbeat is gaming news for Aussie players: patch notes, release dates, free games and deals, checked against official sources, with launch times in Australian time. 🎮
New stories post here automatically. Here's who else to follow in Aussie gaming 👇
New stories post here automatically. Here's who else to follow in Aussie gaming 👇