Publishers including Mattel, Nintendo, Outright Games, and Ares Interactive rolled out new titles and updates this week across consoles, PC, and mobile, spanning a Roblox action RPG, a festive Grinch adventure, and a KPop Demon Hunters tie-in with Toca Boca World.
He-Man returns in two forms
Mattel Game Studios 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 lore, the game lets players side with He-Man and the Heroic Warriors or Skeletor and the Evil Warriors in a battle for Castle Grayskull. Players explore Eternia locations such as Snake Mountain and Subternia, complete quests, defeat bosses, and collect gear while unlocking abilities and customizing playstyles through an evolving skill tree and player-driven choices.
Separately, 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. It pairs pixel-art visuals with classic arcade action, letting players fight as He-Man, Man-At-Arms, or Teela, with She-Ra unlockable in later play-throughs. Battles against Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man, Trap Jaw, and other villains unfold across 13 stages with Battle Cat combat, distinct character styles, and two-player local co-op. It launches Feb. 4, 2027, with preorders open through Limited Run Games until Nov. 22.
Emotional learning and a holiday adventure
Skidos and SmileyWorld launched Happier Minds, an interactive experience designed to help children recognize, express, and navigate everyday emotions through play. It pairs SmileyWorld characters with stories, mood check-ins, and calming activities, including Mood Check-In and Breathe Together, a guided breathing exercise. The experience also covers social awareness and responsible decision-making. It 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.
Outright Games is sending the Grinch back to Who-ville in The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas. Players control the Grinch as he explores snowy environments, collects ornaments, and takes on challenges to build the ultimate Christmas tree for the Whos, navigating locations such as Mt. Crumpit, the Grinch's Cave, and Who-ville with gadgets including Rocket Skates, a Jetpack, and a Snowball Maker. The game supports solo play and two-player local co-op, with Max joining in.
Roblox and mobile collaborations
Moose Toys and Gamefam are bringing MrBeast Lab to Roblox for the first time through a limited-time event inside Untitled Fling Game from Oct. 17 to Nov. 14. The activation introduces the Mega-Tech Mutators Panthar, Silver-Byte, and NecroClaw, alongside a branded area, character-inspired quests, and themed rewards. Players fling mutation liquid at the Mutators to free them from containment pods, then tackle challenges themed to each character and hunt for a hidden Gold Variant. The event is free to play across consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and tablets. It marks the fourth consecutive holiday season of partnership between the two companies, whose collaborations have brought five Moose franchises to the platform, generating more than 100 million gameplay sessions and 650 million brand engagements.
Toca Boca and Netflix are adding KPop Demon Hunters content to Toca Boca World on Oct. 27, with fashion, music, and character-inspired items based on HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys. An in-game music player will feature four soundtrack songs, including "Golden" and "Your Idol," for a limited time. The update extends to Netflix Playground, where Toca Boca Jr Kitchen receives a KPop Demon Hunters-inspired update available on iOS and Android at no extra cost with a Netflix subscription.
Ares Interactive is rolling out October content across three titles: a limited-time Ghostbusters crossover in Heroes vs. Hordes through Nov. 20, adding Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore as playable heroes and Terror Dogs as pets; Halloween events and new survivors Carol, Glenn, and Judith in The Walking Dead: Aftermath; and postseason content in Baseball Hits 26, including three playoff events, new players, and a Playoff Points currency.
Nintendo's holiday push
Nintendo Switch 2 gets Nintendo Switch Sports Resort exclusively on Oct. 22, returning players to Wuhu Island with 12 sports including Boxing, Archery, and Thumb Wrestling. Players can explore by skateboard, power cruiser, or prop plane, compete in the new Island Crown Mode, and earn Spocco Points for customization, with Sportsmate and Mii characters and local and online play.
The week's eShop lineup includes Bluey's Happy Snaps, a photo-powered adventure with Bluey and Bingo, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, following Trevor Belmont and his daughter Rose in medieval Paris. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition arrive on Switch 2 starting Oct. 16, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches Oct. 23 for Switch 2. Nintendo also expanded its merchandise nationwide through its website and app, opened the My Nintendo Holiday Magic Sweepstakes through Nov. 2, and confirmed the Mario balloon's return for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26.