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1666: Amsterdam Early Access Starts on August 25th, Day and Night Activities Detailed
Panache Digital Games announced that 1666: Amsterdam will launch its early access on August 25th for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features a day-night cycle where players can search for clues during the day and confront enemies at night. The early access period is expected to last about a year, offering approximately 15 hours of gameplay for the first part of the campaign.
Halloween: The Game is banned in Australia because incentivized drug use is bad but incentivized ultra-violence…
Illfonic's upcoming multiplayer horror game, Halloween: The Game, has been banned in Australia and New Zealand by the Australian Classifications Board. The ban is not due to the presence of Michael Myers or the game's violence, but rather the incentivized depiction of controlled substance use, specifically marijuana, which grants survivors a gameplay advantage. This decision means the game will not be available for purchase in either country.
The vibey offroading game with more than a million Steam wishlists has a release date
The offroad driving game Over the Hill, which has garnered over a million Steam wishlists, will be released on October 14th for PC. Developer Funselektor announced the date, with console releases planned for next year. The game features a chill, vibey atmosphere with a grappling hook and co-op capabilities.
Battlefield 6 Player With Over 400 Hours Gets Full Refund from Steam After Key Modes Were Removed
A player with over 400 hours in Battlefield 6 received a full refund from Steam after Battlefield Studios removed key quick-play matchmaking modes. This action highlights a shift in refund policies for games with significant playtime when core features are altered.
Battlefield 6 player claims to have received Steam refund after 470 hours due to surprise mode removal
A Steam user claims to have received a full refund for Battlefield 6 after 470 hours of playtime due to the surprise removal of popular game modes, including Rush. This action, taken by Battlefield Studios to consolidate player bases, has led to significant backlash and negative reviews on Steam.
Over the Hill, SnowRunner's hippie off-roading cousin from the Art of Rally devs, gets an October release date
Over the Hill, an off-roading simulation game from Funselektor Games and Strelka Games, will be released on October 14th for PC via Steam. The game offers a more relaxed countryside-roaming experience compared to titles like SnowRunner, featuring exploration, vehicle customization, and co-op gameplay for up to four players.
PlayStation 5 Action Game in Series That Vanished After PSP Gets Release Date
Good Smile Company and Chime Corporation announced that Patlabor the Case Files, a 3D action game in the Patlabor series, will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC on September 17, 2026. This marks the franchise's return to gaming after its last title, Patlabor: Come Back Mini-Pato, was released for the PlayStation Portable in 2005. The game will feature main and side missions, iconic mechs like Ingram and Griffon, and a Simulator Mode for Labor vs Labor battles.
Grain Rot Is a Co-Op Extraction Horror where Death Isn’t the End, Out Now
Grain Rot, a co-op extraction horror game from indie developer Beck & Branch Games and publisher Neem Interactive, is now available on Windows PC via Steam. The game supports 1-4 players online and features physics-driven chaos where players control an artificial soul that can inhabit new bodies after death. The game costs $9.99, with a 10% launch discount available.
Mediterranean Ranch-Builder Little Sheep Valley Launches Steam Demo
Redknot Games has released a demo for their Mediterranean ranch-building game, Little Sheep Valley, on Steam. The demo introduces changes to sheep behavior regarding meadow beauty and reduces penalties for less decorated areas. Players can experience peaceful countryside life, care for sheep, and upgrade ranch buildings.
Steam's shipping company has been hacked, but Valve says that your details are safe
Valve has confirmed a data breach affecting its shipping partner, CEVA Logistics, which handles Steam hardware distribution in Europe. While payment details and passwords remain secure, hackers may have accessed customer postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Valve is notifying affected customers and data protection authorities, advising vigilance against potential phishing attempts.
With gen AI assets cut from Assassin's Creed creator's new game demo, lead admits "we didn't even realize it was AI anymore because we were used to seeing it"
Patrice Désilets, former lead of Assassin's Creed, has committed to removing all AI-generated assets from his new game, 1666: Amsterdam, following player concerns. The developer apologized for the oversight, stating that the AI art was not sufficiently retouched and will not be present in the final product. The game is set to launch into Early Access on PC via Steam on August 25.
Assassin's Creed creator's dark and witchy action game 1666: Amsterdam is out in early access sooner than we expected
Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets' game 1666: Amsterdam will launch in early access on August 25 for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Panache Digital, the game features around 10 hours of gameplay in its early access state, with plans for a full release later. Players will control a witch named Noa in 1666 and a civilian named Aaron in 1999, whose timelines and souls become intertwined.
This week in PC games: GoldenEye returns (sort of), plus janky arcade football, ballpoint cities, and a game about keeping the monsters inside Area 51
This week's PC game releases feature a variety of genres, including horror titles like T.W.I.R.L. and Homeostasis, alongside city builders such as Verde and factory games like Sandustry. Notable new entries include Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a spiritual successor to GoldenEye 007, and the quirky football sim Pro Jank Footy. The article also touches on the upcoming release of a highly anticipated game that has generated significant buzz among guides writers.
Scallywags looks like FTL and Bomber Crew with pirates, and frankly, that’s us in
Scallywags, the debut game from former Digital Extremes veterans at FloWHOA, is a pirate-themed management roguelike inspired by FTL: Faster Than Light and Bomber Crew. Set to launch on PC in Q1 2027, the game tasks players with managing a pirate crew and ship through various challenges, featuring unique mechanics like living Bow Spirits and Siren Songs. The developers aim to capture a sense of adventure similar to One Piece, with players hunting powerful Pirate Aces on their journey to become a Pirate Legend.
This Free Turn-Based RPG Plays Like Skyrim Filtered Through Ultima — And The Demo Is Live
Tuoni is a free turn-based RPG inspired by The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Ultima, featuring procedurally generated lands based on Finnish folklore. The game, developed by Old Dog, offers a tactical combat system and two modes: Adventure with checkpoints and Traditional where death resets progress. A demo is currently available on Steam, providing 1-3 hours of content, with the full game's release date yet to be announced.
Free-to-play Division game launches on Steam to mixed reviews: 'Calling it slop disrespects actual slop'
Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence, originally launched on mobile, has arrived on Steam for PC with a "mixed" review rating. Players are criticizing login issues, bugs, and a perceived imbalance between microtransactions and rewards, leading to frustration with the game's UI and progression systems.
Steam reportedly refunds Battlefield 6 player with 470 hours logged after EA quietly pulled Rush mode from Quickplay
A Battlefield 6 player successfully obtained a full refund from Steam for the Phantom Edition, despite having played for 470 hours. This exception was granted after the popular Rush mode was quietly removed from the game without notice in a recent patch, violating Steam's typical refund policy.
Dominus Automa is a new MMORPG "for busy adults who don't have endless hours to play"
Metashift Labs has launched a multiplayer playtest for Dominus Automa, an MMORPG designed for players with limited time. The game allows characters to continue progressing offline, focusing on strategic decision-making rather than constant grinding. The playtest, running until August 23, includes a new Paladin class and various new content for players to experience.
Cozy retro repair sim ReStory earns its budget back in just 12 hours: "We're completely blown away"
The retro repair simulation game ReStory, developed by Mandragora and published by tinyBuild, has recouped its full development budget within 12 hours of its launch on Steam. The game, set in mid-2000s Tokyo, tasks players with repairing broken electronics and has achieved over 100,000 copies sold on its first day, with a 97% positive rating on Steam.
These devs have been building the perfect platformer for 22 years, and the Steam apocalypse won't stop them now: "Video games have always been about a small team of sickos doing something"
Metanet Software, led by Mare Sheppard and Raigan Burns, is releasing N Plus Infinity Times Two, a new multiplayer-focused platformer, after 22 years of developing the N series. The developers discuss the challenges and evolution of the indie game scene, including the impact of digital distribution and the 'indiepocalypse,' while highlighting the enduring appeal of small teams creating unique experiences. They also touch upon the importance of government funding in Canada for supporting indie development.
