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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 announces Halloween 2026 sale for Switch 2 and Switch
Nintendo has launched its annual Halloween sale for the 2026 season, featuring discounts on a wide variety of third-party titles for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The "Screaming Deals" promotion includes games like Inscryption, Little Kitty Big City, and System Shock, with many titles hitting new low prices. The sale is available on the Nintendo eShop and will run until October 31, 2026.
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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 25: GOG.com Autumn Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Autumn Sale featuring DRM-free titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. Other notable sales are happening on Steam, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store, with discounts on a wide variety of games across multiple platforms.
US: Blockbuster Sale is now live on Nintendo eShop
A Blockbuster Sale is currently live on the Nintendo eShop, featuring discounts on several smaller indie titles including Skate Story, Nine Sols, Death's Door, and Ori. The sale will conclude on September 9th.
Tails of Iron 2 Gets A Free Expansion Packed With Indie Icons
The free Blood and Brine expansion for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch. This post-game adventure introduces new quests, bosses, and a fishing mechanic, alongside unique armor sets inspired by indie game icons like Blasphemous and Cult of the Lamb. The expansion requires players to have completed the main campaign.
Tails of Iron 2 gains free “Blood and Brine” expansion
The "Blood and Brine" expansion for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is now available for free on Nintendo Switch. This DLC introduces a new coastal area, Hardshell Brook, featuring 11 new quests, 10 new bosses, a fishing mechanic, new armor sets, and original music. The expansion also includes crossover armor sets inspired by characters from other indie games like Blasphemous and Cult of the Lamb.
The Best Underrated Indie Games on Xbox You May Have Missed
This article highlights several underrated indie games available on Xbox that players may have missed, emphasizing their unique mechanics, art styles, and storytelling. It discusses why indie games thrive on Xbox, mentioning factors like creative freedom and support from platforms like Game Pass. Featured titles include Tunic, Signalis, Death's Door, Planet of Lana, and Nobody Saves the World, each offering distinct experiences.
Blasphemous and Sekiro enjoyers may savour the boss rushing of Rubinite, a dark fantasy action RPG about a red-eyed murder princess
Rubinite, a dark fantasy action RPG from Gameworks Ventures and Cup Dog Games, is now on sale. Players control Ruby, an outcast princess who must defeat a sorceress by engaging in a boss rush mode that features a unique weak point marking system, reminiscent of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game also includes RPG elements like leveling and talismans, and features a distinct art style similar to Blasphemous.
Summer Games Done Quick 2026: Watch Day 1 here
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising money for Doctors Without Borders. The week-long speedrunning marathon features a variety of games, including Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Kirby Air Ride, and Absolum, with schedules available for viewers on Twitch and YouTube.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
The 10 best Soulslike games for life-or-death parries, crushing huge bosses, and bouncing back from defeat
This article ranks the 10 best Soulslike games, highlighting titles that excel in exploration, challenging combat, and boss fights. It defines the genre by drawing inspiration from FromSoftware's Dark Souls and Demon's Souls, while also acknowledging games that innovate within the formula. The list includes a variety of titles such as Bloodborne, Nioh 2, Lies of P, and the upcoming Hollow Knight: Silksong, each offering unique takes on the demanding yet rewarding Soulslike experience.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, TMNT: Splintered Fate, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. The article lists a comprehensive selection of discounted titles available for purchase.
69 Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's 'Spotlight Sale' (North America)
Nintendo is holding a 'Spotlight Sale' on its North American eShop, featuring discounts on numerous Nintendo Switch games until April 29th. The sale includes titles that received a 9/10 or higher review score, along with other highlighted picks.
Last Chance To Grab These 69 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's 'Spotlight Sale' (North America)
Nintendo is holding a 'Spotlight Sale' on the North American eShop, featuring discounts on numerous Nintendo Switch games. The sale ends on April 29th, offering a chance to purchase titles that received high scores or are otherwise recommended. This guide highlights some of the best deals available.
Forget Stardew Valley's cozy vibes. New farming sim Crop keeps you "on edge," and I can't get enough of it
Crop is a new farming simulation game that blends the mechanics of titles like Stardew Valley with the unsettling atmosphere of Twin Peaks and the cosmic horror of Dredge. Players are trapped in a nightmarish rural town, tasked with running a farm while uncovering dark secrets and dealing with oppressive weather and townsfolk. The game emphasizes tactile, demanding work, drawing comparisons to the intentionality of the Dark Souls series, and is expected to offer a 15-hour playthrough with a focus on narrative mystery.
Memoria Wake is a challenging isometric soulslike
Memoria Wake is an upcoming indie game that draws inspiration from titles like Death's Door and Tunic. The game is described as a challenging isometric soulslike.
100+ Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's 'Find Save Play' Sale (Europe)
Nintendo is holding a 'Find Save Play' sale in Europe, featuring over 100 Nintendo Switch games that have received high review scores. The sale includes discounts on titles such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Alien: Isolation, and Dave The Diver, with some deals lasting until April 12th and others until April 16th.
