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Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
Valheim released into Steam Early Access because the survival game started as a solo project and the dev "couldn't afford to keep working on it"
Iron Gate CEO Richard Svensson stated that Valheim's release into Steam Early Access was essential for its success, as the developer "couldn't afford to keep working on it" otherwise. The survival game has since sold 17 million copies and remained in Early Access for over five years due to its expanding scope.
"Developers need to treat Early Access like a real launch, because players do" – Early Access games are on the rise, but so are player expectations
The article discusses the increasing trend of games launching in Early Access on Steam, noting a significant rise in titles and player expectations. Developers like those behind Valheim, Subnautica, and Hades have found success with the model, but others like Deadhaus Sonata have faced backlash due to unmet quality standards. The piece highlights the challenges smaller developers face against larger publishers and emphasizes the need for transparency and a clear vision when using Early Access.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 25, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort holds off Call of Duty
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 25, 2026, show Nintendo Switch Sports Resort retaining the top position, followed closely by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. New entries like Final Fantasy Resonance and Warrior Cats also made significant appearances in the top rankings.
Valheim Review
Valheim offers a satisfying building experience, allowing players to construct their dream homes. However, the game's controls can be somewhat finicky, and it features challenging cave trolls.
Tiny Swedish town flexes its survival game royalty by enshrining Valheim, Raft, and V Rising into its roads
The Swedish town of Skövde, known for its significant game development community, is celebrating its success with a "Walk of Game" featuring titles like Valheim, Raft, and V Rising. Games are honored if they sold over 3 million copies and had at least 50% of development hours completed in the town, highlighting Skövde's role as a hub for viral survival game hits.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 18, 2026 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on top before release
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 18, 2026, show Nintendo Switch Sports Resort leading due to pre-loads. The charts also feature new releases like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Resident Evil remakes, alongside other popular titles such as Final Fantasy Resonance and Elden Ring.
Valheim vs Enshrouded vs RuneScape: Dragonwilds: Let's settle this
This article compares Valheim, Enshrouded, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds, three survival crafting games that recently hit their 1.0 milestones. It details differences in features like map generation, fast travel, death penalties, and crafting systems, offering a comparative table and individual picks from the authors.
Enshrouded 1.0 Review – Finally Feels Complete
Enshrouded has officially launched its 1.0 version after over two years in Early Access, significantly improving its building and combat systems with more accessible tools and new attacks. The game retains its core survival crafting loop of resource gathering and settlement building, now enhanced with new biomes, dungeons, and a bolstered co-op system via Adventure Sharing. While the story remains light, the hand-crafted world, fluid combat, and versatile building system make Enshrouded a standout title in the genre.
The shortlist for 2026's Golden Joystick Awards is out, including PC Game of the Year, and you can vote now
The shortlist for the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards has been released, featuring nominees for PC Game of the Year and other categories. Voting is now open for the public, with the deadline set for October 23rd. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on November 11th.
Steam Hits New Milestone of Over 43 Million Concurrent Users
Steam, the PC-exclusive digital distribution platform, has set a new record with over 43.5 million concurrent users. This milestone surpasses its previous record set earlier this year. The platform has seen consistent growth, particularly since the COVID-19 lockdowns, with Valve's hardware efforts like the Steam Deck potentially contributing to its sustained user base.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 11, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts soars, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 starting off strong
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 11, 2026, show Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 retaining the top spot. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 debuted at number two, with several Resident Evil titles also charting strongly.
2027 Video Game Release Dates Calendar
This guide provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2027, including titles with unannounced dates, DLCs, and expansions. It lists games by month and also includes a section for titles with unconfirmed release dates across various platforms.
Arc Raiders lead says it's good to "take a break and play some other games" if you're out of…
Embark Studios executive producer Aleksander Grøndal suggests players take breaks from live service games like Arc Raiders, advocating for a healthier relationship with the genre. He believes this approach benefits both players and the industry, allowing players to enjoy other titles and return to Arc Raiders for substantial content updates like the upcoming Frozen Trail.
Valheim Review | TheXboxHub
Valheim has officially launched with its 1.0 update, offering a Viking journey across a vast, corrupted world. The game blends exploration, resource gathering, and base building with a unique skill-based progression system and meaningful death penalties. Despite dated visuals and occasional lack of direction, Valheim is a highly recommended survival game, especially with friends.
Respawn Monday #18 - RuneScape: Dragonwilds Is a Slow Burn — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author finds RuneScape: Dragonwilds to be a slow burn, particularly on its Hard mode, contrasting it with the immediate appeal of Palworld's 1.0 release. While acknowledging the game's satisfying challenge and robust survival mechanics, the lack of fast travel and the risk associated with long journeys make progress feel arduous. Despite these concerns, the game is recognized as a successful early access title, joining a strong lineup of recent survival games like Enshrouded and Valheim.
15 New Games Launching in October 2026
October 2026 is set to be a massive month for game releases, featuring 15 new titles across various genres and platforms. Highlights include anticipated sequels like Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside new entries in established franchises such as Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Final Fantasy Resonance. The month also offers a diverse range of experiences from puzzle adventures like Order of the Sinking Star to simulation titles like Planet Zoo 2 and action-packed shooters like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.
The MOP Up: Dune Awakening nets one million new players from its console launch
Funcom reported that Dune Awakening has attracted over one million new players following its console launch, with the game currently on sale on Steam. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for Valheim, Lord of the Rings Online, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, and Satisfactory, alongside a cease-and-desist for a Tera Classic rogue server and new Warcraft action figures.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 4, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts skyrockets to the top
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for October 4, 2026, show Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 leading due to pre-loads. New entries include Minecraft Dungeons 2, Middle-earth titles, and The Witcher 3 Remastered. The list details the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles.
Valheim – Xbox series X review
This review of Valheim on Xbox Series X praises its engaging survival mechanics, deep crafting system, and challenging combat, all set against a beautiful Norse mythology backdrop. While not a visual marvel, the game offers a vast world and steady progression that keeps players invested, with boss battles and exploration providing ample challenge.
