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Dune: Spice Wars takes place on the planet Arrakis, where you must lead your faction to gain control of this world and the spice. Attack your enemies with your army and use diplomacy to shape your own destiny.

A free fan-made PC mod expands Red Dead Redemption 2 into Mexico, adding three regions, restored settlements, new activities, wildlife and railway links. Nuevo Paraíso – The Forgotten Frontier has earned praise for its scale and faithfulness to the original thus far.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has just received a substantial discount on the Nintendo eShop, dropping from $39.99 to $5.99 until October 8, 2026. The critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game blends tactical combat, exploration and puzzles.

Ayaneo has launched a new vertical handheld under its Konkr sub-brand. The Android device was first unveiled in May, but is now available to purchase, with a starting price of under $90.

Soccer fans are celebrating the new Switch 2 EA Sports FC 27 bundle. With an October 15th release date, the option is specific to Latin American countries like Brazil. Most console configurations have focused on Nintendo-published titles like Mario Kart World and Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Honkai: Star Rail version 4.6 is live with Pearl, Evanescia and Mortenax Blade banners, new outfits, and a Razer collaboration. Here is everything new in the update.

GameSir has announced a key change to an accessory that ships with the G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero edition. The controller will retain its price despite the change being a loss of a feature many users find convenient.

In Spellcaster University, players run their own school of magic – and right now, the game is cheaper than ever before. On Steam, the management game is 70% off until October 10, bringing the price down to $7.49.

To get the “Macca the Gator” figure, fans would normally have to buy Rockstar's $400 collector's box. Now, one fan has recreated the collectible based on product images. His 3D-printable model costs €1.50 (around $1.71).

ETA Prime has tested another powerful Mini PC. This time around, the YouTuber has put the MSI Pro Max Edge AI+ with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and 128 GB of RAM through a series of synthetic and gaming tests to see the true potential of MSI's 4-litre compact computer.

The humorous Skyrim parody The RPG is currently cheaper than ever on Steam. The RPG is available for just $8.99 and has been fairly well received, with 87% positive reviews.

Remedy's latest title, Control Resonant, does many things differently from its predecessor but has still gotten off to a very strong start on Steam. Why is the action-adventure game all the rage right now? That's what we're taking a closer look at in this article.

The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past sends Geralt to Letten in 2027 with a hooked silver chain, fresh monsters, and a mystery around Dandelion's noble family.

The KytyPS5 emulator for the Sony PlayStation 5 has been progressing quickly. The emulator has shown that it can run PS5-exclusive titles. This time, KytyPS5 can now reportedly boot the latest first-party game to come out from Sony.

Modder gebdag has released GTA2 RTX Remix, a mod that brings full path-traced lighting to Rockstar's 1999 top-down Grand Theft Auto 2. It adds dynamic light from fires, explosions and gunfire, a day-night cycle through Remix Plus, emissive textures, a 16:9 widescreen fix and frame generation that can reach 60fps, all running through a custom Direct3D 9 wrapper built from two DLL files.

CD Projekt Red says Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’s Chimera boss fight took more than two years and four complete rebuilds to finish. The costly encounter required custom systems and repeated revisions to balance gameplay, narrative, art direction, and world-building.

The ongoing battle between Irdeto's Denuvo DRM and pirates has taken another turn. The organization most associated with the hypervisor bypass exploit has disbanded. DenuvOwO explained that a lawsuit targeting the infamous voices38 hacker influenced its decision.

Humble Bundle has added a new bundle to its collection of game deals called Gear and Glory Action RPGs. This new bundle is packed with ARPGs worth $187 (combined Steam value), and it costs $12. It will expire on October 17, 2026.

Far Cry 6 has dropped to a record-low $6 on Steam until October 1, while Xbox players can pick it up for $8.99. Reviews remain mixed, citing an attractive open world and enjoyable combat alongside repetitive activities and weak AI.

The latest interpretation of a popular survival horror IP hasn’t convinced all fans. Silent Hill: Townfall Steam player counts are lagging compared to Silent Hill f and the Silent Hill 2 remake. Inconsistent performance and varying opinions of stealth-heavy gameplay are two factors.

Lego Racers from 1999 has been revived as a free browser game, preserving its classic tracks and characters while adding six-player online multiplayer. Rebalanced items, tougher AI and refined shortcuts modernize the chaotic kart racer without sacrificing its original appeal.

According to Sony, a total of nine games will be removed from PlayStation Plus in October 2026. The lineup includes Silent Hill 2, Jurassic World Evolution 2, and more.

Lenovo has launched a new budget gaming monitor. Set for release in all regions except the Americas, the LOQ 25-10 Monitor combines a 280 Hz refresh rate with HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) ports, 0.5 ms response times and 99% sRGB colour space coverage.

In Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, you play as Meve, the Queen of Lyria and Rivia, and you must once again go to war. Defeat your enemies in card-based combat, explore a world full of dangers, and complete various objectives.

Free-to-play detective game HoloTrials: Case Covered currently has a 98% positive Steam rating for its polished art, animation and five-to-10-hour mystery campaign. Drawing clear inspiration from Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, it delivers an investigation- and courtroom drama experience.

Ubisoft’s action-adventure game Immortals Fenyx Rising is currently discounted by 90% until October 8. With favorable player reviews and up to 60 hours of Greek mythology-themed content, the sale offers strong value for those without PS Plus Extra or Premium.

Naughty Dog has released a free The Last of Us animated wallpaper for PS5 owners ahead of The Last of Us Day on September 28, with more announcements and digital extras planned. Meanwhile, HBO has added John Goodman, Ian Alexander and Laura Bailey to the cast of Season 3, set to premiere in 2027.

Gamrombo offers two PS5 controllers: the RH-5188 with programmable back buttons, and the simpler, cleaner RH-5189. The latter can cost as low as $40 when purchased through certain channels, and here's how it performs.

A developer has built a Windows PC game emulator for iOS that seems to run AAA titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA V, Fallout 4, and more at 720p 30 fps or better. The emulator is a port of Wine along with ARM64 and DirectX-to-Metal translation layers. The requires JIT to function well, so a manual sideload is needed and is preferably used with DRM-free titles.

The Witcher 3 Remastered launches September 29 as a free upgrade. See global unlock times, file sizes, Switch 2 details, and every new feature that has been added.

Aniimo Version 1.1 update adds Legendary Aniimo Irisalis, a tougher Egg Heist Chaos Mode, and the new weekly co-op mode Holo-Battle Interlink.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.7 launches September 30 with 5-star Resonators Hsin and Suoming, a main quest replay, and the Simulacrum Nexus of the Mengzhou region.

Nvidia has filed a new patent that will let developers consult AI models like a chatbot to request diagnostics of existing game code. The purported chatbot will also devise optimizations on a case-by-case basis.

AnyPS5 skips emulation entirely to run PS5 games on PC, but it hasn't proven itself beyond 2D indie games. It is however, a promising alternative approach to traditional emulators that are also experiencing increasing amounts of success at booting and running PS5 titles.

Konami is marking Castlevania’s 40th anniversary with a limited-time free mobile release of the original game and discounts on several series titles across Steam and PlayStation. An anniversary trailer also hints at a possible collection of classic 3D entries, while a demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse arrives October 1.

Hands-on impressions of the Fable reboot at the Xbox FanFest London are surfacing. Players say the 60 fps performance mode on the Series X console delivers crisp, stable visuals. Combat may not be a weak point either, with enemies reacting convincingly to attacks.

A hands-on review of Lenovo's China-exclusive Legion C700 handheld has revealed some interesting details. From software features to hardware design, there are signs the popular Chinese handheld manufacturer, Ayaneo's, was involved in the development.

The Light in the Darkness: Director’s Cut is now free on PS5, offering an expanded, fully voiced narrative about a Jewish family surviving Nazi-occupied France. While praised for its emotional storytelling, the game has two big drawbacks.

Sony’s move away from PS5 discs in 2028 threatens publishers who specialize in physical games. NIS America stocks limited editions of JRPGs that often include Blu-rays. Even so, after a conversation with PlayStation, the company is optimistic about reaching a compromise.

A U.S. federal court has ordered former r/SwitchPirates moderator James “Archbox” Williams to pay Nintendo $4.5 million for distributing pirated Switch games and promoting piracy services. The default judgment also permanently bars Williams from operating pirate shops, sharing Nintendo titles, or distributing software designed to bypass the company’s protections.

Ubisoft’s acclaimed tactical RPG Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is discounted by 90%, dropping from $60 to $6 on the Nintendo eShop until October 8. The standalone-friendly Switch exclusive holds a 96% OpenCritic rating, offers up to 35 hours of content, and is playable on Switch 2 via backward compatibility.

SharpEmu can now run six PS5 games at 60 FPS, marking steady but limited progress for the experimental open-source emulator. With minor glitches persisting and demanding 3D titles still unplayable, the milestone highlights how underdeveloped PS5 emulation remains.

Three decades after Nintendo pulled the plug, a fan just finished the job DMA Design never got to. The game is playable on PC and free to download.

Humble Bundle has introduced a refreshed Indie Fears collection. This time, it contains a total of 14 games, all of which have good player ratings, and they can all be played on the Steam Deck. The entire game selection costs as low as $13, making each cost less than $1.

Anyone who still has Ori and the Will of the Wisps on their wishlist can now pick up the fairytale-like platformer at 90% off on Steam for the first time, bringing the price down to just $2.99.

The iQOO Pad Ultra is set to launch soon as the first gaming-focused tab with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. As the brand has just confirmed, another new 8.8-inch pad powered by the last-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will also launch soon.

Hytale Director Simon Collins-Laflamme has announced a challenge for the upcoming Chapter 1: The first streamer to defeat the new Gobliterator boss will receive $15,000. However, there are strict rules – and the fight has to be streamed.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ with the non-Extreme Intel Arc G3 has been formally released in China. It's about $150 more affordable in that market and retains the core specs of the other configuration available for the gaming handheld.