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Celebrate Halloween By Getting Five Spooky Mystery Games For Under $7
Fanatical is offering a Halloween-themed bundle with five Steam keys for under $7, featuring a chance to receive triple-A titles like Silent Hill: Townfall and Halloween: The Game. The bundle includes a mix of horror, paranormal mystery, dark fantasy, and cosmic dread games, providing spooky experiences for PC players.
GTA 6 Breaks A Record, And It’s Not Even Out Yet
Grand Theft Auto 6 has set a new record for purchase intent among US console and PC gamers, with nearly one in three planning to buy the game upon release. This unprecedented demand, fueled by a 13-year gap since Grand Theft Auto 5, is expected to boost sales of hardware and accessories. Despite the immense commercial anticipation, experts believe the game will not solve deeper issues within the industry.
Final Fantasy Resonance and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 success means "all signals" point to Square Enix making a mainline turn-based JRPG, analyst says: "Just a matter of time"
Following the strong performance of Final Fantasy Resonance and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an analyst suggests Square Enix should return to mainline turn-based JRPGs. Resonance has sold 400,000 copies, generating $20 million, indicating a significant market appetite that the company may have overlooked in its shift towards action-oriented titles.
PS5 Gets Console-Exclusive Sci-Fi Game in Popular Franchise
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 3, a free-to-play sci-fi action game coming to PlayStation 5 and PC. The game will feature cross-play and large-scale team battles with Mobile Suits from various Gundam universes. A release date has not yet been announced, but a Japan-only playtest is confirmed.
Valve Knows Steam Next Fest Has An AI Slop Problem, And It’s Looking For Solutions
Valve is aware of the issue of low-quality, AI-generated game demos surfacing during Steam Next Fest and is exploring solutions. The company acknowledges that the randomized game selection at the start of the event, designed to give all developers equal exposure, leads to some "AI slop" being presented to users. While Valve is actively considering fixes, their current temporary solution is to wait a few days into the event for personalized recommendations to kick in.
Phantom Blade Zero will already be "well past" 1 million copies sold, analyst says, but the action RPG "won't hit the highs" of Black Myth: Wukong's "insane sales"
Market research firm Alinea Analytics estimates that Phantom Blade Zero has already surpassed one million pre-release sales across PC and PlayStation 5, with a significant portion coming from China. While these sales are strong, they are not expected to reach the "insane sales" figures of Black Myth: Wukong, which sold over 30 million copies.
Here's the Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown release time for your region
Pearl Abyss has announced the release times for Crimson Desert's first DLC, Charting the Unknown, which will be available simultaneously worldwide on October 29 or 30, depending on the region. The DLC is releasing seven months after the base game, with ongoing content updates. Updated system requirements and preload options are available on Steam.
Valve acknowledges Steam's AI problem as Next Fest exposes thousands of "low-quality games," but says it doesn't want to tell devs "which tools they should or shouldn't use"
Valve acknowledges a significant issue with AI-generated games flooding Steam, particularly during Steam Next Fest, describing the storefront as "overwhelmed by slop." While aware of the problem, Valve stated they do not want to dictate which tools developers can use, instead encouraging creativity and unique features to stand out. The company is considering solutions but emphasizes a philosophy of making Steam a smarter, more dynamic platform rather than limiting developers.
Punch, Parry And Unleash RIOT Supers In Fallen City Brawl
Fallen City Brawl, a new pixel-art beat 'em up developed by Eastasiasoft and Fallen City Studio, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £12.49. The game features four playable characters, seven stages of street combat inspired by classic arcade brawlers, and a combat system with combos, counters, and special RIOT Super attacks.
Part idle game, part automation game, Moon Sweepers exploits the sickness in me that adores both Satisfactory and Cookie Clicker
Moon Sweepers blends incremental gameplay, akin to Cookie Clicker, with automation elements reminiscent of Satisfactory, challenging players to clean a vast, dusty moon. The article explores the addictive nature of these game loops and the author's personal struggle with their unfulfilling yet absorbing progression systems, contrasting them with the complexities of real-life DIY projects.
Conan Exiles Enhanced har utannonserats till PS5 och Xbox Series X/S
Funcom has announced that Conan Exiles Enhanced, which includes a move to Unreal Engine 5 and graphical improvements, will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in early 2027. This enhanced version is a free upgrade for existing owners and will also feature cross-play across all platforms shortly after launch. Additional content, including the 'Legacy of the Giant-King' story chapter, is planned for release.
Connect to the Future—The Battle Begins Now! Crystal of Atlan x Ghost in the Shell: STAND ALONE COMPLEX collaboration launches October 28
Crystal of Atlan is launching a collaboration with Ghost in the Shell: STAND ALONE COMPLEX on October 28, 2026, coinciding with the release of the Lv.80 Adventure Chapter [Hymn of Redemption] and new gear. The event introduces a collaboration dungeon called [Simulated Warzone] where players pilot Tachikoma units, along with collection events and a progression system. The Halloween event [Doradoween] also returns.
VisionQuest episodes 5 and 6 Easter eggs: All the Marvel references explained
The latest episodes of VisionQuest on Disney Plus are packed with Marvel Cinematic Universe references. Episodes 5 and 6 revisit a controversial MCU location and feature the return of the first MCU villain, Ultron. The article details numerous Easter eggs, including callbacks to WandaVision, Ultron's biography, and characters like Paladin, Sharon Carter, Peter Parker, Tony Stark, and Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar.
Here's the Phantom Blade Zero release time for your region
Phantom Blade Zero is set to launch on October 28 or 29 globally, with specific release times varying by region. The game requires a substantial 135GB of storage space, and preloads are currently available. Reviews suggest it is a top-tier action game.
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time – the timeline explained and why it doesn’t matter
This article explains the complex timeline of The Legend of Zelda series, focusing on how Ocarina of Time fits in and whether playing other games is necessary before its remake. It clarifies that while the timeline is intricate, individual games are largely self-contained, and new players can jump in without prior knowledge.
Paper Plane - Free Online Browser Game
Paper Plane is a free-to-play browser-based arcade game developed by gipcus. It features classic arcade-style gameplay where players control a paper plane, navigating through obstacles like roads, cars, trucks, and trains to reach a portal. The game is playable instantly online without downloads on both desktop and mobile devices.
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.
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown’s Global Release Time Revealed, Pre-Load Only Available on PS5
Pearl Abyss has announced that the Crimson Desert expansion, Charting the Unknown, will launch globally on October 29th at 3 PM PDT. A mandatory update will precede the expansion's release, with pre-loading currently only available on PlayStation 5. The expansion introduces new areas, bosses, and systems like turning liberated locations into businesses.
Phantom Blade Zero Reportedly Nears 1 Million Sales After Topping Steam’s Global Chart
Phantom Blade Zero, developed by S-Game, is reportedly nearing one million pre-sale units across Steam and other platforms, with estimates reaching 850,000 on Steam alone. The game has topped Steam's global sales charts and received positive reviews, contributing significantly to its strong pre-launch performance.
Sword of the Sea Launches on October 29th for Nintendo Switch 2
Giant Squid's emotional platformer Sword of the Sea is launching on October 29th for the Nintendo Switch 2, in addition to its previously announced PlayStation 5 and PC versions. The game features a reanimated swordsman surfing dunes to restore water to a desolate world, with visuals praised for their beauty and wordless storytelling.
