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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.
'If you can’t show your game to the world without fearing it’ll be cloned, something’s broken' says Moonlighter studio on its canceled demo
Digital Sun Games has canceled the public playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp due to concerns about AI models enabling rapid cloning and decompilation. The studio fears that its code and concepts could be stolen and released before the game's planned March 2027 launch, impacting its market visibility and ability to gather feedback.
ReVamp’s October 29 Test Will Start With Discord Invites
Digital Sun has shifted the initial playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp from Steam to a limited Discord-based access starting October 29. The studio cited concerns about game builds being copied before release, potentially due to generative AI, as the reason for delaying a wider public test, now hoped for around January. A full launch is scheduled for March 25, 2027.
Moonlighter dev delays Steam playtest for its "Tower Defensevania" ReVamp over concerns that AI copycats might clone it before launch
Indie studio Digital Sun has delayed the Steam playtest for its upcoming game ReVamp due to concerns about AI copycats cloning unreleased titles. The developer, also known for Moonlighter, will instead conduct a more contained playtest via Discord before a wider public release planned for January 2027. This decision reflects a growing trend of developers taking precautions against AI-driven game cloning, with Alliance Arts also cancelling a demo for Drunken Goddess Reflux for similar reasons.
"Too big a risk": Moonlighter devs delay new game's demo for fear of genAI cloning, calling on platforms to "keep strengthening protections for original work"
Digital Sun Games, developers of Moonlighter and Cataclismo, have delayed the public Steam playtest for their new game ReVamp due to concerns about generative AI cloning their work. The studio fears their game could be replicated before its release, highlighting a growing trend of AI-driven game cloning and calling for stronger platform protections.
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.
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.
Terrific castle-building sim Cataclismo is being transformed into a chunky strategy boardgame, care of a paid Old Kingdom expansion
The castle-building real-time strategy game Cataclismo is receiving a new expansion, The Old Kingdom, which will transform the game into a hex-based strategy boardgame. This expansion, developed by Hooded Horse, will be released on August 20th for PC and features turn-based overworld management with real-time combat elements.
Hooded Horse brings world-class strategy and tactics games to the 2026 Steam Summer Sale!
Hooded Horse is participating in the Steam Summer Sale, offering discounts of up to 80% on its portfolio of strategy and tactical games. The publisher also highlighted recent releases and milestones for titles like Xenonauts 2, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. Upcoming plans include the release of Fogpiercer and Sandustry, and a new game announcement at TactiCon.
ReVamp, a castle defense roguelike where you command the armies of the dead for your mistress, is entering playtests…
ReVamp, a castle defense roguelike developed by Digital Sun, is entering playtesting soon. Players will command the armies of the dead and design their own castles to defend against invaders, while also fighting on the front lines themselves. The game was announced during the PC Gaming Show.
Portside Game Assembly Sets Sail Again on June 26: Conference Program for Indie Game Studios Announced
The Portside Game Assembly, an expert conference for indie game studios, will hold its second edition on June 25-26 in Hamburg. The event will feature talks from developers like Rebecca Lautner and Mark Cooke on topics such as game development, sequels, and community engagement. The B2B conference aims to foster exchange among studio heads and founders through short talks and roundtables, with participation from over 60 studios worldwide.
32 Best Strategy Games To Play Over And Over Again In 2026
This guide highlights 32 of the best strategy games available to play, spanning various subgenres like city-builders, real-time strategy, and turn-based tactics. The list includes both classic titles and modern releases, emphasizing games that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Many of the featured games are playable on PC and consoles, offering diverse gameplay experiences.
Moonlighter Dev Digital Sun Reveals ReVamp, a Dracula Tower-Defensevania
Digital Sun, known for Moonlighter and Cataclismo, has announced its new project, ReVamp, a gothic castle-defense roguelite where players control Dracula. The game, currently in development for PC, tasks players with building and defending Dracula's fortress against waves of human invaders using strategic castle construction and monster armies, with Dracula himself joining the fight when needed. ReVamp features a roguelite progression system fueled by combat, with over 100 room layouts, 40 minion types, and 20 enemy types.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is now in Early Access, offering a 3D isometric take on the shop management and dungeon crawling loop of its predecessor. Developed by Digital Sun, the game features roguelike elements in its dungeons and a shop system for selling salvaged loot. While the core gameplay is satisfying and more refined than the original, players may encounter performance issues and some underdeveloped features due to its early access state.