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What’s all the hype? A parent’s guide to the craze.

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Straightforward guides to the games, hobbies and trends your child is talking about — and what you need to know.

This Week’s Top 10

Source data Oct 2, 2026 (UTC) · Published Oct 2, 2026 (UTC)

1🏆
Gears of War: E-Day
A mature-rated shooter launching after premium early access
55/100
2🏆
The Sift
Minecraft’s newly announced dimension
48/100
3🏆
Star Wars: Galactic Racer
A new Star Wars racing game arriving October 6
44/100
4
TATE 01 Eau de Parfum
Tate McRae’s fragrance with region-specific availability
41/100
5
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
A free remastered upgrade for existing owners
41/100
6
Minecraft Dungeons II
A separate co-op action adventure in the Minecraft universe
40/100
7
Taco Bell × Duolingo Duo Habanero
A limited Global Taco Day sauce campaign
40/100
8
New Secret Lair Deck
Magic: The Gathering’s Odds and Ends Commander deck
36/100
9
LEGO Dragon Ball
The announced 18+ Shenron & Goku display set
36/100
10
Fat Bear Week 2026
The voting has ended, but Katmai’s educational bear viewing continues
36/100