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Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 16: Steam Cooking Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Cooking Fest with discounts on cooking-themed games like Beastro and Venba. Additionally, there are free weekends for Battlefield 6 and Stranded Deep, along with numerous sales across various storefronts like Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Humble Bundle, and Ubisoft.
Nintendo Download – October 15, 2026 (North America) – Resident Evil, Toy Story, Tales of Eternia Remastered, more
The North American Nintendo Download for October 15, 2026, features a wide array of new releases and remasters for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include various Resident Evil remakes, Disney/Pixar Toy Story games, Tales of Eternia Remastered, and many more digital and retail options. The report also highlights ongoing sales and in-game events for Pokémon Pokopia.
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.
Triple-i Showcase Sets 2027 Dates for Indie Game Releases
The Triple-i Initiative's fall showcase revealed release dates and new information for numerous indie games, with many targeting 2027. Notable announcements include Outward 2 and ReVamp, alongside updates for Astral Ascent and Dave the Diver. The event also featured playable demos and playtests for various upcoming titles.
Rare Clair Obscur Expedition 33 crossover sees the RPG's best characters come to Steam-hit roguelike Astral Ascent:…
The acclaimed indie roguelite Astral Ascent has received a free crossover update titled 'Expedition 33: For Those Who Come After'. This update introduces characters from Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as special summons and adds themed rooms and bosses. Developer Hibernian Workshop expressed excitement about the collaboration, aiming to pay tribute to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 while translating its world into Astral Ascent's pixel art style.
Triple-I Initiative October 2026: Everything Announced At The Showcase
The Triple-I Initiative showcase featured a variety of new game announcements and updates, including Aftergods, Waltz and Jam, Among Us Story: On Guard, and Brotato: Primal Dread. Many of these titles are slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with some also heading to Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms. Several games also have demos available on Steam.
Astral Ascent update adds Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 collaboration, details and trailer
Hibernian Workshop has released a free update for Astral Ascent that introduces a collaboration with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The update adds six new summons, three bosses, music tracks, and three rooms from the Clair Obscur universe, featuring characters like Golgra, The Mime, and Pétank. This crossover content becomes available after beating the game on base difficulty.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
Snag an unforgettably stylish airborne shooter for nothing as part of this week's Epic Games Store free games
The Epic Games Store is offering two free games this week: the stylish airborne shooter Luftrausers from Vlambeer and the action-platforming roguelite Astral Ascent from Hibernian Workshop. Both titles are available to claim from September 10th to September 17th and are yours to keep permanently.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Astral Ascent, Devil May Cry, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new sales, including the lowest prices ever for games like Astral Ascent and Devil May Cry. The article lists numerous titles with their discounted prices, encouraging users to visit Nintendo's website for the complete selection.
ASTRAL ASCENT LAUNCHES NEW DLC CHARACTER VOICED BY BEN STARR, ALONGSIDE FREE WEEKEND AND MAJOR FREE UPDATE
Hibernian Workshop has released a new DLC character, Arven, The Wolf Blade, for their roguelite Astral Ascent, featuring voice acting by Ben Starr. The release coincides with a free weekend on Steam from May 14th to May 18th and a major free update overhauling the game's Prowesses system for all players.
Astral Ascent unveils its 2026 Roadmap — New playable character, major updates, and more on the way
French indie studio Hibernian Workshop has revealed the 2026 roadmap for their rogue-lite game Astral Ascent. The plans include a new playable character, Arven, launching on May 14th, 2026, for PC, along with a Boss Rush mode and Steam Workshop support later in the year. The studio also teased further announcements.
Review: BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Is a Solid Roguelike Action Game
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a solid roguelike action game that attempts to make the BlazBlue series more accessible, though its story remains convoluted. While playable characters like Noel Vermillion and Ragna the Bloodedge are powerful, the game suffers from some technical issues on the Nintendo Switch and unclear UI elements. Despite these drawbacks, it offers a fun experience for fans of the genre and the BlazBlue universe.
