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Valve Shoots Self in Foot Over AI Stance as Epic Doubles Down
Valve and Epic Games have contrasting approaches to artificial intelligence in game development. Valve maintains a hands-off policy for Steam, focusing on discovery rather than policing AI tools, while Epic Games is actively integrating AI into Unreal Engine development and its own production processes, viewing it as a tool to accelerate development and improve efficiency.
Phantom Blade Zero immediately tops over half a million concurrent Steam players, beating Silksong and Slay the Spire…
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved a massive launch on Steam, peaking at over 595,000 concurrent players shortly after release. This impressive number places it among the biggest launches of 2026 and in the top 20 games ever on Steam by player peak, surpassing titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Slay the Spire 2. The game is also receiving critical acclaim and is predicted to have sold over one million copies pre-launch.
Epic AI Change Sparks Massive Fight Over AI/Vibe Coding
Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney announced a significant pivot towards "maximum AI acceleration," aiming to increase AI use in development and bring benefits to Unreal Engine users. This move has sparked a heated debate within the gaming industry, with figures like artist Kenney Vleugels criticizing the embrace of AI, while an Xbox strategy manager argues that ignoring AI means planning for a "fake future."
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.
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.
Fallout New York AI Game Taken Down
An AI-generated Fallout fan game set in New York was taken offline after ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda, issued a cease-and-desist notice. The project, built entirely with AI and playable in a web browser, utilized Fallout's intellectual property, including its name, branding, and game mechanics. This incident highlights the growing tension between AI-assisted game creation and existing intellectual property rights, occurring amidst a broader trend of AI-driven game mash-ups and recreations that are dividing modding communities.
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.
AI-Mirror Terraria Raises Huge Questions Over Video Game Code
An AI experiment by engineer Rehan Sheikh, using Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5, recreated Re-Logic's game Terraria overnight, sparking significant backlash from developers and players. The experiment raises concerns about game ownership, intellectual property, and the implications of AI agents on game development, despite Sheikh stating it was a non-commercial experiment.
Minecraft has sold almost twice as much as GTA 5 but can it keep ahead of GTA 6?
Minecraft has surpassed 425 million copies sold, significantly extending its lead as the best-selling game of all time over Grand Theft Auto 5's 230 million. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes no game will catch Minecraft, though Grand Theft Auto 6 is anticipated to be a massive launch. The article also mentions other top-selling games and upcoming releases.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 26, 2026 – Super Mario Galaxy now on top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 26, 2026, show Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 taking the top spot. Metroid Dread dropped to fourth place, while Minecraft Dungeons is poised for a strong debut. The list includes a wide range of popular titles across both full game and download-only categories.
PC gaming has more than doubled in size over the last 4 years in Japan, report finds, with global Steam hits like Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG leading the charge
PC gaming revenue in Japan has more than doubled in the last four years, reaching 300 billion yen by 2025, a significant increase from 132.1 billion yen in 2021. Global hits like Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG: Battlegrounds are leading this growth, with free-to-play titles being particularly popular. While consoles from Sony and Nintendo traditionally dominate, the PC market is experiencing a substantial expansion.
The long-awaited Terraria crossplay update is finally in "the finishing touches" stage
Re-Logic has announced that the long-awaited crossplay update for Terraria is in its final stages of development and is expected to be submitted for release soon. The update, referred to as Crossplay Phase One, aims to bring PC, console, and mobile versions of the game to feature parity. The company also teased additional content and updates planned for the future.
Palworld lead says survival game genre has "found its stride" with the likes of Valheim 1.0 and Dune: Awakening after being "plagued with 100 hit or miss games a year"
John Buckley, head of publishing at Pocketpair, believes the survival game genre has matured significantly, moving past a period of inconsistent releases. He highlights recent successful titles like Valheim, Dune: Awakening, and Palworld as evidence of the genre finding its stride.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 19, 2026 – Metroid Dread rises to the top thanks to Metroid Ravenous
Metroid Dread has climbed to the top of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 19, 2026, following the announcement of Metroid Ravenous. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom also saw a significant boost, reaching second place due to the Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 18: Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
Nintendo is holding a significant Customer Appreciation Sale on its first-party Switch titles, with discounts on popular games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, sales are available for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, featuring a wide array of third-party titles across various genres.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 12, 2026 – Metroid Dread makes a comeback
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 12, 2026, show a resurgence for Metroid Dread following the announcement of Metroid Ravenous. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains the top seller, while the new release Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon – Classic HD also charted.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 11: Tokyo Game Show sales begin
PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo are offering various digital game sales, with PlayStation and Xbox kicking off their Tokyo Game Show promotions. Deals include titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem, with PlayStation Plus members receiving additional free games. Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale begins tomorrow.
Valheim – De svenska vikingarna seglar ut på nytt
Valheim, the survival game with a Viking theme developed by Iron Gate Studio, has officially launched version 1.0 after five years in early access. The game, which achieved massive popularity shortly after its 2021 early access release, is praised for its accessible yet deep gameplay, cooperative focus, and inspiration from titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Despite some criticism for slow development, the studio has maintained a passion-driven approach, culminating in the release of the final biome, Deep North.
