Mattel, Nintendo, Outright Games and others are rolling out new games and updates across consoles, PC and mobile. Highlights include a Masters of the Universe action RPG on Roblox, a festive Grinch adventure, a retro He-Man brawler and a KPop Demon Hunters collaboration.
Roblox and family-friendly games
Mattel Game Studios and Twin Atlas have launched Masters of the Universe: Battle for Grayskull, a faction-based action RPG available worldwide on Roblox. Inspired by last summer’s film and franchise lore, players join He-Man and the Heroic Warriors or Skeletor and the Evil Warriors in a battle for Castle Grayskull. They can explore Eternia locations such as Snake Mountain and Subternia, complete quests, defeat bosses, collect gear, unlock abilities and customize playstyles. An evolving skill tree and player-driven choices shape each adventure.
Skidos and SmileyWorld have partnered on Happier Minds, an interactive experience designed to help kids recognize, express and navigate everyday emotions through play. It combines SmileyWorld characters with stories, mood check-ins and calming activities, including Mood Check-In and Breathe Together, a guided breathing exercise. The experience aims to encourage emotional awareness, resilience, kindness and conversations between kids and parents, and builds on Skidos’ emotional well-being programming and SmileyWorld’s Happier Schools Project.
Moose Toys and Gamefam are bringing MrBeast Lab to Roblox for the first time through a limited-time event in Untitled Fling Game from Oct. 17 to Nov. 14. It introduces Mega-Tech Mutators Panthar, Silver-Byte and NecroClaw, with a branded area, quests and themed rewards. Players fling mutation liquid to break the Mutators out of containment pods, take on character-inspired challenges and search for a hidden Gold Variant. The event is free to play on Roblox across consoles, PCs, mobile devices and tablets. According to the companies, their collaborations have generated more than 100 million gameplay sessions and 650 million brand engagements.
Console, PC and mobile updates
Ares Interactive is rolling out new content across three titles in October. A limited-time Ghostbusters crossover in Heroes vs. Hordes runs through Nov. 20, adding Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore as playable heroes, Terror Dogs as pets, new gear and returning favorites. The Walking Dead: Aftermath adds Carol, Glenn and Judith alongside Halloween events, while Baseball Hits 26 marks the postseason with three playoff events, new players and a Playoff Points currency.
Outright Games’ The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas sends the Grinch back to Who-ville. Players explore snowy environments, collect ornaments and tackle challenges to create the ultimate Christmas tree for the Whos. Locations include Mt. Crumpit, the Grinch’s Cave and Who-ville, with gadgets such as Rocket Skates, a Jetpack and a Snowball Maker. The game supports solo play and local co-op, with Max joining the fun.
Mattel, Bitmap Bureau and Clear River Games are preparing He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, a retro-inspired 2D brawler with pixel-art visuals. Players fight as He-Man, Man-At-Arms or Teela, with She-Ra unlockable in future play-throughs, battling Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, Trap Jaw and other villains across 13 stages. It includes Battle Cat combat, unique character styles and two-player local co-op. The game launches Feb. 4, 2027; preorders are open through Limited Run Games through Nov. 22.
Nintendo and Toca Boca updates
Nintendo is bringing players back to Wuhu Island with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 22. The game features 12 sports, including Boxing, Archery and Thumb Wrestling, plus activities and minigames for all experience levels. Players can explore by skateboard, power cruiser or prop plane, compete in the new Island Crown Mode, earn Spocco Points for customization, and use personalized Sportsmate and Mii characters with local and online play.
Nintendo is also expanding its merchandise and seasonal events. Hundreds of items previously exclusive to its New York and San Francisco stores are now available nationwide through nintendo.com and the Nintendo Store app. Nintendo Account members can enter the My Nintendo Holiday Magic Sweepstakes through Nov. 2 for a chance to win a two-night New York City trip for up to four guests, including a personal tour of Nintendo New York, with travel Dec. 3–7. The Mario balloon will return for the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26. The eShop lineup includes Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, It Takes Two and several Resident Evil titles coming to Switch 2 on Oct. 16.
Toca Boca and Netflix are bringing KPop Demon Hunters into Toca Boca World on Oct. 27. The collaboration adds fashion, music and character-inspired content based on HUNTR/X, the Saja Boys and other characters, letting players mix everyday outfits and stage-ready looks. A new in-game music player features four soundtrack songs—“How It’s Done,” “Golden,” “Soda Pop” and “Your Idol”—for a limited time. The partnership also extends to Netflix Playground, where Toca Boca Jr Kitchen receives a KPop Demon Hunters-inspired update available on iOS and Android at no additional cost with a Netflix subscription.