🎮 October 2025 Gaming News Roundup

Welcome back to the Your Custom Joycons blog, where we bring you the latest in gaming news, console trends, and updates from our shop. Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore collector, here’s what’s been happening across the gaming world and why it matters to fans of custom gear like ours.

🕹️ Quantic Dream Enters the Multiplayer Arena

The studio behind Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain, Quantic Dream, announced they are developing their first competitive multiplayer game. Known for cinematic, story-driven single-player experiences, this marks a major shift for the developer.

They also confirmed that Star Wars: Eclipse is still in production and progressing well. You can read the full story on TechRadar.

Why it’s exciting:Multiplayer games mean more players, more controllers, and more opportunities for creative setups. We’ll be watching this project closely since it could inspire a few special edition controller ideas down the road.

💥 Helldivers 2 Community Drama

One of this year’s breakout hits, Helldivers 2, has found itself in controversy. Fans and content creators accused Arrowhead Game Studios of mishandling their “Propaganda Commanders” creator program, claiming it favored certain influencers while excluding critics.

Arrowhead’s CEO responded quickly, explaining that the program is managed by an external partner and not directly by the development team. You can read the full breakdown at GamesRadar.

Why it matters:When developers and communities clash, it can shift how players view a game and even affect sales of themed accessories. At Your Custom Joycons, we always pay attention to player sentiment before creating designs inspired by popular titles.

💼 EA’s $55 Billion Buyout Under Scrutiny

The biggest business news this month comes from Electronic Arts (EA), which was recently acquired for around $55 billion by a group including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and private-equity firms.

The Communications Workers of America union raised concerns that the deal could result in job losses or studio closures, warning that these would be “a choice, not a necessity.” Check out the full report from GamesRadar.

Why it matters:Large-scale buyouts can reshape the gaming landscape, changing which franchises get new releases and how limited editions or hardware tie-ins are produced. For custom hardware makers like us, these moves affect licensing opportunities and long-term planning for themed builds.

🌊 Bonus Highlights

• Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting a brand-new fighting game, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, set for release in Summer 2026. Expect an all-star roster featuring Aang, Korra, Zuko, Toph, and Katara. You can read more on Hypebeast.

• Industry experts say there is an oversaturation of new games, meaning studios are competing harder than ever for players’ attention. Read the analysis on Bloomberg.

🎨 What It Means for Custom Gaming Gear

As the gaming world keeps evolving, one thing stays consistent: gamers love personalization. Whether you’re diving into new multiplayer titles, exploring indie hits, or replaying old favorites, a custom controller makes every session feel more your own.

Here at Your Custom Joycons, we’ll keep following industry trends and bringing you creative, high-quality builds that match your favorite games and styles.

Stay tuned for more gaming updates, shop news, and upcoming controller drops right here on the blog.