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The Best Steam Autumn Sale 2026 Deals
The Steam Autumn Sale runs from October 1-7, 2026, offering discounts on a wide variety of PC games. This article highlights notable deals such as Rez Infinite for $7.49, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for $56, and Far Cry 6 for $6, among many others.
Thief designer says that the immersive sim audience is too small for AAA games: 'There's quite a few of us who…
Designer Randy Smith Evergreen, known for his work on Thief and System Shock 2, argues that the immersive sim genre is too small for AAA development. He believes that the increasing budgets and scope required for AAA games are misaligned with the niche audience for immersive sims, leading to commercial disappointments like Arkane's Dishonored 2 and Prey. Evergreen suggests that a more viable path for immersive sims is through smaller, AA or indie budgets, citing the original Thief's modest budget as a successful model.
'Consume Me' Wins Grand Prize, Nuovo Award at the 2025 IGF Awards
The indie game 'Consume Me' by Jenny Jiao Hsia, AP Thomson, Jie En Lee, Violet W-P, and Ken "coda" Snyder won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize and the Nuovo Award at the 2025 Independent Games Festival. The festival, held at the Game Developers Conference, also awarded prizes for Excellence in Visual Art, Audio, Design, Narrative, Best Student Game, Audience Award, and the alt.ctrl.gdc Award to various other independent titles.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Why Indie Tactical Games are Entering a New Golden Age in 2026 - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
The indie game scene is experiencing a resurgence in complex, high-stakes tactical titles, offering an alternative to simplified AAA strategy games. Developers are focusing on punishing but fair mechanics, 'Ironman' modes, and deep systems that reward player mastery. Games like Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre: Reborn are highlighted as inspirations for this trend.
How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling
This article discusses how game developers can combat the 'attention war' by focusing on strong narrative design and player engagement, rather than trying to compete with other platforms. Examples like The Messenger and Detroit: Become Human illustrate how compelling storytelling and interactive presentation can deeply involve players. Developers are encouraged to take creative risks and trust their writing to create memorable experiences.
The Best Steam Deck Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available for the Steam Deck, catering to a wide range of genres from AAA titles to indie gems. It focuses on games that are 'Deck Verified' by Valve and offer an excellent portable experience, with regular updates to reflect the growing library of compatible titles.