Game Releases

Lenovo has given select models from its Legion line of laptops a makeover based on the new game, Phantom Blade Zero. The laptops will be available to pre-order this month in China, but there's no news of an international release.

Mimic is in early access on Steam and Epic. Testing explored every role on an RTX 5060 laptop, plus the Icarus map, affixes, and Android and DLSS performance at 1080p.

The fantasy adventure REKA promises a cozy life as a witch in the middle of a dark fairy-tale forest. After roughly two years in Early Access, the game has now reached its full release and is celebrating with a 35% launch discount on Steam.

Metroid Dread has received an unofficial PC port through an AI-assisted recompilation project, adding higher frame rates, widescreen support, and expanded graphics options. Available free on GitHub, the work-in-progress port requires players’ own game files updated to version 2.1.0, with the developer warning of potential crashes and glitches.

Amazon Games released a 30th anniversary trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, which launches February 12, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Switch 2.

NIS America launches Village in the Shade on PS5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC. See how the rules and Sunshine mode work, plus the launch update and PC specs.

Steins;Gate Re:Boot arrives October 29 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Switch 2. See platforms, physical editions, new story content, and how the console ports run.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney called Steam’s AI disclosure policy abhorrent, arguing that it exposes developers to backlash from anti-AI detractors. Valve has implemented and updated the policy since 2024, which states that AI-generated content, including artwork, text, music, and assets, excluding assistant tools, requires formal disclosure.

Nearly half of Cyberpunk 2’s quest team began as modders, according to CD Projekt Red’s Pawel Sasko, who described modding as a practical route into game development. The studio has hired more than 20 former modders and incorporated community-made content into The Witcher 3’s next-gen update, crediting and compensating its creators.

Nvidia’s 621.01 Game Ready Driver adds support for Advanced Shader Delivery, which users report reduces memory consumption. However, some detractors say performance in Gears of War was notably worse after a recent Windows update and a game patch.

Age of Empires IV Raiders of the North arrives October 29 on PC, Xbox, and PS5, adding the Vikings, the Scots, four new Crucible missions, co-op, and two new biomes.

Monster Hunter Outlanders launches October 29 on iOS and Android. Review the seven-weapon roster, Charge Blade, 4-player co-op, and the hardware requirements first.

Nintendo Switch Online updates rarely attract much attention. This time, however, things are different. Nintendo is bringing a puzzle adventure from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto to the Switch – a game many consider one of the best Game Boy titles ever made. And the other two additions are reportedly well worth playing, too.

Unknown Worlds is calling the next patch Early Access 2.0. This could effectively mean that the game is getting a sequel to its early access phase before a full release.

The $55 billion buyout finally has a body count. Ironically, the studio that defined the modern RPG is the first to go, but its not the only victim.

The Order: 1886 has an unofficial native PC port in early development. See the 60 FPS results, controls, system requirements and known issues for the Windows port.

CookieRun: Kingdom and Crumble start The Amazing Digital Circus crossover. Unlock playable Pomni and Jax Cookies, exclusive costumes, boss raids, and free rewards.

Apparently, digging one hole wasn't enough. The viral indie game is getting a bigger sequel, this time letting up to four players hunt for buried treasures together. A December 4 release is confirmed for PC, Play Station 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, with Game Pass included.

With Mycopunk, an unusual looter-shooter left Early Access on October 20. Developed by Pigeons at Play and published by Devolver Digital, the game offers frantic co-op action with an especially flexible upgrade system – and is available at a 50% discount for the first time to celebrate its full release.

A new update rolling out to the Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered has brought improvements in graphics. Many users are happy about the update which also includes several gameplay fixes and improvements.

A new zombie survival adventure takes a different approach to the apocalypse, replacing weapons with hiding places and locked doors. Players control a young girl trying to find her missing parents on the first day of the outbreak. Terminus: Day Zero arrives on Steam this November, completely free.

Hell is Us gets a free major update with 3x more Hollow Walkers, a Nintendo Switch 2 release and a GOG launch on October 29. See what the update changes in combat.

Modern Warfare 4 DMZ early access is live for digital pre-orders. See how DMZ progression works, plus the PC, Switch 2, and Vault Edition details you need to know.

A new pixel-art game takes the fishing hobby to ridiculous extremes, with the ultimate goal of catching 100 million fish. Upgrades turn single catches into thousands, while divers, drones, and eventually UFOs join the operation. A free PC demo is now available on Steam.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has launched in Advanced Access, and the first players have already completed the campaign. The new characters in particular are generating excitement, even stealing the spotlight from series icons like Ghost and Captain Price. I believe the surprisingly strong story is a major reason for this.

More than 400,000 words of dialogue and twelve story routes await in this free RPG based on a popular YouTube series. Nearly 200 Steam reviews are currently 99% positive.

A seemingly innocent children's bedroom becomes the setting for a deadly board game. Identical-looking pieces conceal dangerous surprises, while strategy cards can turn the tables. A free demo is now available on Steam.

Zenless Zone Zero version 3.3 launches October 21 with S-Rank Agents Phoenix and Severian and mech combat. Here are the W-Engines, events, outfits and free pulls.

PokeDaisy is a new native player for classic Game Boy games on Android devices, designed specifically for dual-screen handhelds like the AYN Thor. It also offers some extras for single-screen handhelds even as it caters to dual-screen devices in particular.

WWE 2K26 is collaborating with Capcom’s Street Fighter series, adding skins for some WWE superstars as iconic characters from the fighting game series. These skins also include their own entrance music and videos, plus exclusive Street Fighter special moves

After disappointing Black Ops 7 sales, Activision pinned its hopes on its latest shooter. Early access Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Steam player counts give reason for optimism. Riveting campaign missions have already attracted more supporters than BO7 saw following its launch.

A new Sony patent outlines a frame-generation system that combines game-engine motion vectors with controller input to predict player movement, potentially reducing perceived latency on future PlayStation consoles. The technology could feature in the PlayStation 6, though its inclusion remains unconfirmed, and the article raises concerns about visual artifacts and developers relying on generated frames rather than optimization.

Riot Games is removing the League of Legends Classic game mode released just three months ago from League of Legends. The mode might make a return in another form as per indications by the developers that it isn't being abandoned altogether.

Grand Theft Auto VI has yet to go gold ahead of its scheduled November 19, 2026 launch, with Rockstar developers telling Bloomberg that final fixes and refinements remain underway. The report examines how the game’s complex, interconnected systems have shaped development, though ongoing work does not itself signal another delay.

CONTROL Resonant is now the fastest-selling Remedy game to date. This happened shortly before it crossed the 1 million copies sold milestone in 3 weeks.

Rockstar’s GTA 6 marketing campaign has brought a convoy of real cars styled after in-game vehicles to Miami, expanding a citywide promotion featuring billboards, aerial banners, and a branded blimp. The campaign has drawn enthusiasm on social media but criticism from local officials concerned about linking the city to the franchise’s depictions of crime and violence.

Anbernic has announced the price of its new dual-screen handheld, the RG DDS. The handheld can be pre-ordered now at a discounted price, but there's nearly two months of waiting before shipping begins.

Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition are out on Switch 2. Prices, file sizes, and early performance findings.

Gaming Factory has turned a planned JDM: Japanese Drift Master expansion into a full standalone game, announcing JDM: Ph4ntom Driver for PC. The new title swaps traditional street racing for supernatural action, combining arcade-style drifting, vehicular combat, and demons inspired by Japanese folklore.

Kinetic Games celebrates a milestone that its founder never dreamed of. The game remains in early access despite selling over 30 million copies and shipping multiple updates.

Valve's "worst-kept secret" hit 262,145 concurrent players recently. Much of it is thanks to a chess grandmaster who turns your teammates into pawns.

Frosthaven launches in 1.0 today on Steam and Epic with the full campaign, all 17 heroes and the Codex. Here’s what 1.0 adds, the $39.99 price and the new bundles.

Arknights: Endfield is a free-to-play RPG with impressive anime-style visuals that blends tactical real-time combat, exploration and factory building. Its Steam debut has already attracted thousands of players and a wave of positive reviews.

Hooded Warfare 2 is a classic multiplayer shooter in the vein of Counter-Strike, swapping elite soldiers for gangsters. And it's currently going absolutely viral on social media.

The Classic Plus experience is getting new mechanics for "engaging depth." Rogue players, however, are already sharpening their pitchforks.

Pearl Abyss Europe CEO Lybee Park says limited review time and a pre-launch build kept critics from fully exploring Crimson Desert’s world, arguing that its 77 Metacritic score doesn't fully reflect the game’s strengths. The title has sold six million copies, received updates addressing controls and quest issues, and is slated for a Nintendo Switch 2 release in the first half of 2027.

No long walks, no ten NPCs asking players to retrieve their lost belongings and no open world filled with question marks: BOSS ARENA: The Goldilock One Trials strips away much of the usual RPG baggage and focuses almost entirely on combat and character builds. The action RPG has been available for free on Steam in version 1.0 since October 10.

Tekken 8’s Reina joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in December 2026 as the final Season Pass 3 DLC fighter. See pricing, platforms and the full Season 3 lineup.

Atari and Retro Games Ltd. have announced a $219.99 recreation of the Atari 800XL, due April 23, 2027, with a mechanical keyboard, HDMI output, 25 built-in games, and a Classic Mode for Atari BASIC and software loaded via USB. Original cartridge support is limited and remains unspecified, while internal hardware details are undisclosed and the required USB-C power cable is not included.

Tormented Souls 2 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026, with a physical Game-Key Card edition. Here is what to expect from the survival horror sequel.