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Dokapon Kingdom: Connect 2 | Official Announcement Trailer
Dokapon Kingdom: Connect 2 has been officially announced with a trailer showcasing enhanced graphics, new customization options, and co-op battles against Giga Monsters. The board game-style RPG will launch simultaneously worldwide for Nintendo Switch and Steam in Summer 2027.
Hatsune Miku Connecting Puzzle TAMAGOTORI Deluxe Launches On Xbox, PlayStation, PC
Hatsune Miku Connecting Puzzle TAMAGOTORI Deluxe has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 5. The game combines egg-matching puzzles with a soundtrack featuring Hatsune Miku and friends, and includes two previously released DLC packs. Players connect matching eggs, collect birds, and unlock exclusive artwork.
Dead Space Meets Back To The Future In This Terrifying Horror Game, And It’s Cheaper Than Ever
Cronos: The New Dawn, a horror game developed by Bloober Team, is currently available at its lowest price ever, offering a 60% discount on Steam. The game features an atmosphere reminiscent of Dead Space, strategic combat similar to Alan Wake, and time-travel elements, drawing comparisons to the Silent Hill series.
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.
Phantom Blade Zero Gets Off to a Flyer on Steam, Behind Only Counter-Strike 2 as the Most-Played Game
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant success on Steam shortly after its release, topping the best-selling games chart and reaching a peak concurrent player count of 448,000. This strong performance places it behind only Counter-Strike 2 in player numbers.
More Chinese success as Phantom Blade Zero enjoys a big launch and becomes one of Steam's most played games
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant success following its release, reaching over 431,000 concurrent players on Steam and topping the global best-sellers chart. Early reviews are mostly positive, with estimates suggesting over 1 million copies sold across PC and PlayStation 5. Meanwhile, Epic Games is doubling down on its use of controversial AI tools for game development, including Fortnite and Unreal Engine 6, despite developer and community concerns.
Art the Clown and Sienna Shaw from Terrifier join Dead by Daylight's PTB servers
Dead by Daylight's latest Public Test Build update on Steam introduces characters from the Terrifier series, including Art the Clown as a Killer and Sienna Shaw as a Survivor, alongside a new Mall map. Players can test these additions on Steam before their official release on other platforms.
Valve admits Steam has an AI slop and cloning problem, but says 'we don't want to be gatekeepers telling developers which tools they should or shouldn't use'
Valve has acknowledged a significant problem with AI-generated 'slop' and game cloning on Steam, which is impacting developers and choking events like Steam Next Fest. While aware of the issue, including reports of extortion threats, Valve stated they do not want to act as gatekeepers dictating which tools developers can use. Instead, they suggest developers focus on building strong communities and continually adding unique features to their games to stand out.
Primal Planet’s Prehistoric Survival Hits Xbox And PlayStation
Primal Planet, a hand-crafted metroidvania blending pixel-art exploration with survival, crafting, and combat, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for £16.74. Developed by Seethingswarm and published by Pretty Soon, the game features a story about a cave dweller protecting their family in a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs and an underlying alien mystery. It also supports local co-op and was previously available on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
Valve weighs in on Next Fest AI cloning phenomenon
Valve has addressed the growing concern of AI cloning in game development, advising developers to create less replicable games and foster communities that reject clones. While Valve acknowledges the issue, they are hesitant to act as gatekeepers, suggesting that developers should rely on legal recourse and community trust to combat AI-generated copies. This stance comes as studios like Digital Sun Games delay playtests due to fears of their games being cloned.
Hot Wax sets fire to the Tetris playbook with slow-burn puzzle mechanics and a dollop of eldritch menace
Hot Wax, an arcade puzzler from PUNKCAKE Délicieux, offers a unique take on the Tetris formula by replacing blocks with candles that must be melted by strategically placed flames. The game, available on Steam, incorporates eldritch horror themes and features various modes including score attack, endless play, and daily challenges, all presented with lustrous pixel art.
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.
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.
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.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Adds Shipment to Multiplayer in Record Time
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has received positive reception since its release, with the addition of the popular Shipment map to multiplayer. This map is noted for its tight spaces that facilitate quick encounters, making it ideal for players looking to quickly farm levels and weapon experience, especially when using Double XP tokens.
Monarchs at Play is a 4X strategy city-builder about chaining hexagonal tiles that only takes an hour out of your day
Monarchs at Play is a turn-based 4X strategy city-builder designed for shorter play sessions, taking approximately one hour to complete. Players select unique monarchs, chain hexagonal tiles to build combos, and compete against rivals, with a demo available on Steam.
"Women love video games," Dressmaker dev says, there just aren't enough games for them: "We were definitely targeting women from the get-go"
The dressmaking simulation game Dressmaker has achieved significant success, with its developer Cozy Lives, led by Sabrina Becker and Jonathan Hau-Yoon, attributing this to its appeal to women, an underserved market in gaming. Becker emphasizes that while men have also shown interest, the game was intentionally designed to cater to female players' preferences, drawing inspiration from games like Roblox. The positive reception and player feedback highlight the demand for such experiences, with plans for future updates and potential mobile and Nintendo Switch ports.
Street Fighter V temporarily delisted and online functions turned off due to issues caused by last week's PHP security flaw
Capcom has temporarily shut down online functions and delisted Street Fighter V from Steam due to a security flaw related to the PHP programming language. The developer-publisher stated that sales on the PlayStation Store and Steam are suspended until the issue is resolved. While players who already own the game can still access offline modes, online play and purchases are unavailable.
Capcom delists Street Fighter 5 & suspends servers over PHP security issues
Capcom has delisted Street Fighter 5 from digital storefronts on PlayStation 4 and Steam due to critical PHP programming language vulnerabilities. Online functionality and purchases are suspended while emergency maintenance is performed to strengthen security. Offline content remains accessible.
