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Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 23: Halloween
Major console makers are offering Halloween-themed sales with discounts on various games across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The sales feature a mix of scary titles and other popular games, with some first-time discounts available.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Bear and Breakfast, Borderlands, Hypercharge Unboxed, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales on a wide variety of games, including some at their lowest prices ever. Notable titles on discount include Bear and Breakfast, Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, and Hypercharge Unboxed, among many others listed.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 17, 2026 – Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of October 17, 2026, show Castlevania: Belmont's Curse debuting at number one, with its Midnight Edition also charting high. Just Dance: Decades of Hits also saw a strong launch, entering the charts at number seven. Final Fantasy Resonance also made its first appearance on the charts due to pre-loads.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 16: PlayStation Player's Choice second chance
This weekend's digital sales include a second chance for the PlayStation Player's Choice sale, featuring discounts on numerous titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also get select games for free, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to further deals.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, Rift of the NecroDancer, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales on a wide variety of games, including some at their lowest prices ever. Notable titles on discount include Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Hogwarts Legacy, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 9: The Triple-I Initiative Showcase
This article rounds up various PC game deals available over the weekend, including discounts on Steam, Humble Store, and other digital storefronts. It highlights free games, bundle offers, and specific title sales, with a focus on titles featured in the recent Triple-I Initiative Showcase.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
Scream is past due for a video game adaptation
The Scream franchise is long overdue for a video game adaptation, given its success and thematic suitability for various genres. The article suggests potential game types, including social deception games like Among Us, asymmetrical horror similar to Friday the 13th: The Game, and narrative-driven experiences inspired by Until Dawn and The Quarry. The author expresses a strong desire for a well-executed Scream game, highlighting the potential for meta-commentary on the horror genre.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Among Us 19.0.0 update out now, patch notes – new Ghost Influencer role and more
The latest Among Us update, version 19.0.0, introduces the new Ghost Crewmate role called the Influencer. This role allows ghosts to send images to living Crewmates to help them identify Impostors, though misinterpretations are possible. The update also includes minor tweaks to duplicate login pop-ups and the Judge's sound effects, along with a new Redeem Reward button.
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase Is Getting A Second Event In 2026
The Triple-I Initiative Showcase will return on October 8th with a second event in 2024, following its annual presentation format. This showcase will feature eight world premieres and announcements from various developers and publishers, including Team17, Amanita Design, and Strange Scaffold, with reveals for games like Dave the Diver and Risk of Rain 2. The event, organized by Evil Empire, focuses purely on game trailers.
What Is Friendslop, Who Started It & Why it Works
The 'Friendslop' trend describes a subgenre of small, casual multiplayer games often featuring simple mechanics, store assets, and lower price points, exemplified by titles like How to Fish and Big Walk. This trend, popularized by games such as Among Us and Peak, offers a low-risk, fun, and chaotic social gaming experience that contrasts with the prevalent solo, open-world RPGs.
The Best Games To Play When Your PC Is Basically A Potato
This guide highlights PC games that can run on older or less powerful hardware, focusing on titles that offer engaging gameplay without requiring high-end components. The selection includes a variety of genres from roguelikes like Balatro and Hades to simulation games like Factorio and Stardew Valley, all chosen for their accessibility and low system requirements.
In An Unaffordable World, The Future Is Friendslop
The rising cost of gaming is making affordable, social co-op titles, often termed 'friendslop,' increasingly popular. These games are typically priced under $10, mechanically simple, and designed for group play, making them accessible and appealing in an expensive market. Developers are focusing on lower hardware requirements and physics-based interactions to create memorable experiences for players on a budget.
Behold, "the whole story of Steam's economy in one picture": the top 1% of games earn 84.5% of estimated revenue, and most games barely make anything
A new analysis of 99,206 paid games on Steam reveals that the top 1% of games earn 84.5% of the estimated revenue, with half of all paid games earning less than $4,000 lifetime. The report, which excludes free-to-play titles, highlights extreme revenue disparities and a rapidly growing Steam catalog that outpaces revenue growth.
Among Us reveals new Judge role with 18.0.0 update
Among Us has introduced a new 'Judge' role in its version 18.0.0 update, allowing players to overrule votes during Emergency Meetings. This powerful ability can be used once per game, with a penalty of ejection if the overruled player is not the Impostor. The update also includes a Match Info Guide and a cooldown for the Detective's Interrogate ability.
Why Online Games Are More Accessible Than Ever | Invision Game Community
Technologies like Unreal Engine and Unity, alongside cloud gaming services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now, have made online games more accessible than ever. These advancements allow players to enjoy games across various devices without needing powerful hardware, fostering a broader and more engaged gaming community, though a stable internet connection remains essential.
Phasmophobia devs Kinetic Games mosey into publishing with a witchy delivery game, a parasitic Metroidvania, and more
Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games is expanding into publishing, announcing several new titles. These include Crescent County, a magic-tech delivery game; Shellbound, a parasitic Metroidvania; Contact Protocol, a retrofuturistic spaceship security game; and Aether Wizard Life, a mage apprentice simulator. Kinetic Games also announced a partnership with Sam Barlow for his next game, featuring Brandon Cronenberg.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 8, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on top, Kynseed debuts
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 8, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. New release Kynseed debuted at #11 overall and second on the download-only list. The charts also feature popular titles like Minecraft, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and various Mario and Pokemon games.
