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Titan Quest II sets January 2027 launch ahead of ARPG rush
Grimlore Games and THQ Nordic will launch Titan Quest II on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on 19 January 2027. The price will rise after early access ends.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Is Built for More Than One Playthrough
Naoki Hamaguchi says Final Fantasy VII Revelation will change quests and endings based on the character chosen for each experience, giving players a reason to return after finishing the game.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension leaves Early Access with its full Steam release
Winter Crew Studios has launched Fallen Tear: The Ascension version 1.0 on Steam with a completed story and nearly twice the Early Access content. The game is available with a 10% launch discount, while PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch versions are planned for 2027.
Xbox Helix leak claims a 40% TFLOPS lead over PS6
A report from AMD leaker Kepler_L2 puts Xbox Helix at 56 TFLOPS against 40 for PS6. Both consoles are reportedly heading for late 2027, but rising memory costs could push prices sharply higher.
PS5 emulation hits iGPU milestone with Silent Hill 2
KyTyPlus has rendered the Unreal Engine 5-powered Silent Hill 2 remake on an AMD Radeon 840 integrated GPU with 512 MB of VRAM and shared memory, despite severe performance limits.
Stellar Blade may change when its sequel arrives
Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung-tae says Shift Up may still have plans for the 2024 action RPG. More changes could arrive with the sequel, while the Complete Edition is set for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6, 2026.
CRKD ATOM+ Ships as a Pocket Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
CRKD has begun global shipments of the ATOM+, a $29.99 pocket controller for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1, PC, mobile devices, tablets and Smart TVs.
SCP Idle launches on Steam on October 29
Ahroma Games plans to launch SCP Idle: SECURE. CONTAIN. PROGRESS. on Steam for Windows PC on October 29, 2026. An updated demo is available now, with facility management and automation systems to explore.
Nightpyre Demo Puts Every Run's Consequences on Steam
Silveil has released a Steam demo for Nightpyre. Players can customise characters, build spells with runes, and make choices that reshape its dark fantasy world after every death.
PRINCESS VANGUARD demo brings Chapter 1 to Steam
Kinakoboo has released a free Steam demo for PRINCESS VANGUARD. Chapter 1 introduces four princesses and puts its top-down combat, enemy hordes, and boss fights on display.
Crystant Leaves Early Access With Its Full Steam Release
Dawner Game Studio released Crystant version 1.0 on 21 September 2026 for PC through Steam. The post-apocalyptic strategy game combines tile-based exploration, tactical combat, resource management and permanent Roguelite progression.
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds bring Matcha style to Xbox gaming
SteelSeries has added a Matcha finish to its $199.99 Arctis GameBuds for Xbox. The earbuds combine low-latency wireless audio, ANC, spatial sound and support for major gaming platforms.
The Blood of Dawnwalker PC fixes aim for higher frame rates
Rebel Wolves is preparing more PC performance fixes for The Blood of Dawnwalker. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz says the studio is still collecting hardware data, even as he questions whether a single-player RPG needs to reach 120 FPS or more.
Halo Reboot Reportedly Opens a New Chapter Under Activision
On September 22, 2026, Activision confirmed plans for a new Halo project built by a dedicated team. An insider claims the game will start a new chapter instead of continuing the established story, but neither Activision nor Xbox has confirmed that direction.
Pierce Through Heavens joins Steam China's 2026 multiplayer fest
Purple Yang Studio has confirmed that Pierce Through Heavens will appear at Steam China's Multiplayer Games Fest 2026. The open-world multiplayer RPG centers on cultivation, alchemy, sect warfare and heavenly trials.
LumberBoy brings cosy island logging to Steam with a free demo
HiddenStageGames has released a free Steam demo for LumberBoy, with three forest areas and 34 upgrades. The cosy incremental game is also scheduled to appear at Steam Next Fest in October 2026.
Balatro-style tactics meet curling in Rogue Curling
BurGum Games has released a Steam demo for Rogue Curling, a curling roguelite where throw precision works alongside build crafting and rule-breaking combinations ahead of its planned PC release.
TMNT Sewer Hockey Turns Rod Hockey Into a Home Arcade
Wonderland Amusements has opened preorders for TMNT Sewer Hockey, a two-player home arcade table with LCD displays, sound, animation and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme.
CONTROL Resonant Farming Trick Resets Enemies Without Resonant Cycles
CONTROL Resonant usually limits Source and upgrade materials because defeated enemies do not return outside Resonant Cycles. Hold the Line and Firebreak offer a workaround: fail these World Events to bring their enemy waves back.
CONTROL Resonant guides focus on combat and progression
Our CONTROL Resonant hub brings together practical help with combat, progression, farming and accessibility, alongside a review of Remedy Entertainment's latest release.
The Best CONTROL Resonant Assist Mode Settings for a Fair Challenge
CONTROL Resonant lets players adjust combat without locking away content or Achievements. These Assist Mode settings shorten drawn-out fights while keeping ranged threats and hectic World Events demanding.
How to Get Living Shards for Dylan's Weapon in CONTROL Resonant
Living Shards improve Dylan's main weapon in CONTROL Resonant, but they do not come from a simple repeatable farm. Here is where to find them and how to save enough Source for Vendor purchases.
CONTROL Resonant's Dodge Offset Keeps Every Combo Alive
CONTROL Resonant has a hidden dodge offset technique that lets players avoid attacks without resetting their combo strings. Moving dodge to L1 or LB makes the timing much easier to manage.
Max Bid Makes Black-Market Auctions an Incremental Game
Solo developer OkoruDev announced Max Bid on 22 September 2026 for Steam. Its reveal trailer is live, and the game is planned for release in Q1 2027. Players will bid on sealed black-market containers, then sort, repair and resell what they find.
After-State: WoLong reveals an Underworld mystery
Right Mind has announced After-State: WoLong for PC, a surreal murder mystery in which Zhuge Liang investigates serial killings alongside Sherlock Holmes inside a snowbound lodge in the Underworld Olympics.
Packed Lair turns Tetris-style planning into monster warfare
Mystic Forge and Belgian indie developer Fables of Wits have released Packed Lair on Steam for $7.99, with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. Its main challenge is fitting buildings together before heroes invade.
Firefighters: Code Red Shows Its High-Risk Rescue Missions
Aerosoft and Chronos North have released a gameplay trailer for Firefighters: Code Red. It shows dangerous rescues across more than 30 locations and confirms cross-platform co-op.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Targets 4K at 60 FPS on PS5 Pro
Naoki Hamaguchi says Final Fantasy VII Revelation will offer a PS5 Pro mode targeting 4K image quality and 60 FPS through PSSR. A gamescom demo looked strong, though it occasionally fell below 60 FPS.
Wrestling Manager: Dynasty Brings Its Wrestling Empire Sim to iOS
Game Hollywood has released Wrestling Manager: Dynasty on iOS after its Android launch in August 2026. iPhone and iPad players can now run a wrestling promotion through the company's tycoon simulation.
Frost 2 Brings Its Frozen Survival Deckbuilder Back
Jérôme Bodin has revealed Frost 2 for PC with a new trailer and Steam page. The sequel keeps the frozen survival deckbuilder at its core, then adds evolving cards, lasting wounds and dice, though independent confirmation of the project and its planned Kickstarter remains limited.
Crystal Saga Nova launches on Android today
Crystal Saga Nova is now available on Google Play in nine regions. The Android MMORPG brings back Vidalia with five classes, deep pet progression and launch events.
Launch Hazard turns rocket-powered ragdolls into a Steam score attack
Emberlane Games has announced Launch Hazard for Steam, a 90-second score-attack game built around rocket-powered ragdolls, momentum chains, and high-scoring crashes. A playtest and demo are planned before the December launch, but independent confirmation of the announcement and schedule remains limited.
Serbian Games Week Brings More Than 200 Games to Steam
Serbian Games Week runs on Steam from 21 to 28 September 2026, with discounts on selected titles and upcoming projects linked to DevGAMM FTW! in Belgrade.
Resident Evil Veronica Could Move to Fall 2027
Resident Evil Veronica may have moved from an internal Q1 or Q2 2027 target to Fall 2027, according to Dusk Golem. CAPCOM has officially confirmed only a broad 2027 release year.
Xerdeck Turns Treadmill Walks Into Open-World Game Sessions
Adelaide developer Lava Software plans to launch Xerdeck on Kickstarter on 29 September 2026. The controller turns movement on a treadmill or indoor bike into travel through supported game worlds.
Phantom Blade Zero sets PS5 launch for October 2026
S-GAME will release Phantom Blade Zero on PS5 and PC on 29 October 2026. The game will feature eight endings, four difficulty modes, weapon switching and the Sha-Chi combat system.
Destiny 2 will restore its vaulted campaigns and raids
Bungie says vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids will return after the studio admitted that removing them damaged player trust. The company is also reshaping Marathon around deeper survival play.
Beast of Reincarnation Plans Tougher Combat Beyond Hard Mode
Game Freak has outlined several changes for Beast of Reincarnation after player feedback. The plans include tougher difficulty settings, new boss attack patterns and a shorter route through New Game Plus.
Tape 101 Turns Grief Into a Liminal Horror Game on Steam
Tape 101: Liminal Descent is now available on Steam for $9.99 with a launch discount. Players move through looping spaces and use an RC car to uncover a story shaped by grief.
Desktop Drill Turns Every Keypress Into Mining
Ivy Juice has announced Desktop Drill for PC, with a free Steam demo during the Stronger Together Demo Showcase and a launch-day key for newsletter subscribers.
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