Mattel, Nintendo, Outright Games, and other publishers are rolling out new titles and seasonal updates across consoles, PC, and mobile this week, covering a Roblox role-playing game, a festive holiday adventure, retro arcade action, and a music-driven collaboration.
Mattel brings Masters of the Universe to Roblox
Mattel Game Studios has partnered with Twin Atlas to launch Masters of the Universe: Battle for Grayskull, a faction-based action RPG available worldwide on Roblox. Inspired by last summer's film and the franchise's decades of lore, the game lets players join He-Man and the Heroic Warriors or Skeletor and the Evil Warriors in a battle for Castle Grayskull. Players explore iconic Eternia locations including Snake Mountain and Subternia, complete quests, defeat bosses, and collect gear while unlocking new abilities and customizing their playstyles. An evolving skill tree and player-driven choices shape each adventure.
Emotional learning and licensed crossovers
Skidos and SmileyWorld have launched Happier Minds, an interactive experience designed to help children recognize, express, and navigate everyday emotions through play. It combines SmileyWorld characters with stories, mood check-ins, and calming activities. Activities include Mood Check-In, which helps kids identify their feelings, and Breathe Together, a guided breathing exercise. The project builds on Skidos' emotional well-being programming, part of its learning portfolio since 2023, and SmileyWorld's Happier Schools Project. Skidos offers more than 1,000 educational games and activities covering math, reading, creativity, problem-solving, and motor development.
Ares Interactive is rolling out new content across three titles this October. Heroes vs. Hordes runs a limited-time Ghostbusters crossover through Nov. 20, adding Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore as playable heroes, Terror Dogs as pets, and new gear. The Walking Dead: Aftermath adds Carol, Glenn, and Judith to its survivor roster alongside Halloween-themed events. Baseball Hits 26 is marking the postseason with three playoff events, new players, and a Playoff Points currency, plus an update adding Club rewards and a refreshed Events menu.
Moose Toys and Gamefam are bringing MrBeast Lab to Roblox for the first time with a limited-time event inside Untitled Fling Game, running Oct. 17 through Nov. 14. Players can fling mutation liquid at the Mega-Tech Mutators Panthar, Silver-Byte, and NecroClaw to break them out of their containment pods, then take on character-inspired challenges and search for a hidden Gold Variant. The event is free to play across consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and tablets. The companies said the launch marks their fourth consecutive holiday-season Roblox partnership; their collaborations have brought five Moose franchises to the platform, generating more than 100 million gameplay sessions and 650 million brand engagements.
Nintendo expands sports, merchandise, and its eShop lineup
Nintendo is returning players 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, alongside activities and minigames for players of all levels. Players can explore the island by skateboard, power cruiser, or prop plane, compete against top-ranked opponents in the new Island Crown Mode, and earn Spocco Points to unlock customization options, with personalized Sportsmate and Mii characters and local and online play.
The Grinch is heading back to Who-ville in The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas from Outright Games. Players control the Grinch as he explores snowy environments, collects ornaments, and tackles challenges to create the ultimate Christmas tree for the Whos. Familiar locations include Mt. Crumpit, the Grinch's Cave, and Who-ville, with gadgets such as Rocket Skates, a Jetpack, and a Snowball Maker. The adventure can be played solo or in local co-op mode with a friend, with Max joining the fun.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction is a retro-inspired 2D brawler from Mattel, Bitmap Bureau, and Clear River Games, featuring pixel-art visuals and classic arcade action. Players fight as He-Man, Man-At-Arms, or Teela, with She-Ra available to unlock in future play-throughs, as they battle Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, Trap Jaw, and other villains across 13 stages. The game includes Battle Cat combat, unique character styles, and two-player local co-op. It launches Feb. 4, 2027, with preorders open through Limited Run Games until Nov. 22.
Nintendo is also expanding its holiday offerings. Hundreds of merchandise items previously sold only at its New York and San Francisco retail stores are now available nationwide through nintendo.com and the Nintendo Store app, spanning apparel, collectibles, and accessories. 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, and the Mario balloon returns for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26. This week's eShop lineup includes Bluey's Happy Snaps, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, It Takes Two, and Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition on Switch 2.
KPop Demon Hunters comes to Toca Boca World
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 from the film. A new in-game music player features four soundtrack songs for a limited time, letting players fold them into their storytelling. The partnership also extends to Netflix Playground, where Toca Boca Jr Kitchen receives a KPop Demon Hunters-inspired update available on iOS and Android.