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Finally: Our favorite roguelike for sickos will let me play as a sapient tree
The roguelike Caves of Qud is receiving a new expansion, Caves of Qud: Diaspora, which will enter early access on Steam on December 9. This expansion introduces playable sapient trees and mutated animals as starting characters, alongside new creatures, artifacts, and features like mountable saltback tortoise steeds.
After Valve was criticized, devs back Steam's refund policy by creating a 2-hour game literally called Refund This…
In response to discussions about Valve's Steam refund policy, developers Cactile Games and dofhouse have released "Refund This Game," a first-person platformer designed to be completed within the two-hour refund window. The game actively encourages players to refund it after attempting to beat its challenging levels, with an in-game timer and Steam achievement for doing so.
Ace Combat Zero gets its own standalone app on Steam, freeing it from the 136GB install of Ace Combat 8
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Ace Combat Zero will be released as a standalone application on Steam, separating it from the large install size of Ace Combat 8. This change, which is currently undergoing final testing, will allow players who own Ace Combat Zero as a pre-order bonus for Ace Combat 8 to download and launch it independently, and will also add Steam Cloud save support. The news has been positively received by fans.
Epic throws shade at Steam, admits to vibe-coding the new Epic Games Launcher with AI "to be faster than the other guy"
Epic Games has developed a new version of its PC launcher using generative AI, aiming to make it faster than Valve's Steam platform. While acknowledging potential bugs, Epic is encouraging user feedback. This move is part of a broader company push towards an "AI first" development pipeline, which may also influence Unreal Engine.
S&box plans to go free-to-play and embrace human curation saying "Netflix for games doesn't work"
Facepunch Studios is shifting its s&box platform to a free-to-play model and will focus on human curation rather than an AI-driven approach to game discovery. Founder Garry Newman acknowledged the platform's struggles with retention and user reception, stating that a 'Netflix for games' model is not effective. The company is also moving towards the Steam Workshop for content distribution and implementing a stricter approval system for games.
Epic says its new 'vibe coded' Epic Games Store launcher is faster than Steam
Epic Games has released a new preview client for its Epic Games Store launcher, claiming it is significantly faster than Steam. The rebuild, which Epic refers to as 'vibe coded,' features a redesigned library and utilizes AI tools for development. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney is bullish on AI's potential to enhance game development across the company.
If you've sworn off genAI Crazy Taxi and dislike all the twerking in GTA 6, consider Shifu: Traffic Masters, a jolly open world driving game set in 1990s China
Shifu: Traffic Masters is an upcoming open-world driving game set in 1990s China, drawing inspiration from titles like Crazy Taxi and Midtown Madness. Developed by solo dev Boxy.Poly, the game features various vehicular pursuits including cargo hauling, police chases, taxi services, and arcade street racing. It is available as a demo on Steam with no release date announced.
AI-upscaled Total War: Shogun 2 remaster blasted in Steam reviews as the original gets delisted: "Literally the…
The newly released remaster of Total War: Shogun 2, titled Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition, is facing overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam. Players are criticizing the use of AI upscaling, performance issues, a higher price point, and the delisting of the original game. Creative Assembly is facing backlash for these changes, with many calling the remaster a greedy and compromised product.
Send in the Clown is a turn-based RPG comedy about fighting one annoying child at a birthday party where there's only one fight in the whole game
Send in the Clown is a unique turn-based RPG focused on comedy, where players control a clown hired to save a child's birthday party from a disruptive brother. The game features a single, hour-long experience with a focus on preparatory minigames and social interactions before a final boss battle against the child.
Echoes of Delicious in Dungeon ring out in Deep Dish Dungeon, a co-op dungeon crawler about making meals with whatever you can scrounge up that's out now
Deep Dish Dungeon, a co-op dungeon crawler with crafting and cooking mechanics, has been released on Steam. The game features handcrafted dungeons, puzzle elements, and the ability to cook meals for stat boosts, drawing comparisons to the anime Delicious in Dungeon.
MMO Business Roundup: EU cash shop currency crackdown, Nvidia’s GPU halt, and Steam’s player numbers
This MMO industry roundup covers several key developments: the EU is investigating Activision Blizzard, Mojang, Riot Games, and Ubisoft over cash shop currency practices. Steam has set new player concurrency records, exceeding 43 million users online. Additionally, unconfirmed reports suggest Nvidia is halting production of the RTX 5090 GPU to prioritize AI hardware, potentially increasing prices and making the RTX 5080 the top consumer card.
"Years of building, pitching and raising for games made the same failure painful to watch" – Why GameDataCore wants to find out how players feel
Brighton-based startup GameDataCore has launched a new platform designed to analyze Steam reviews and provide game developers with deeper insights into player sentiment and feedback. The platform aims to help studios understand player feelings, identify areas for improvement, and even inform future game development decisions by classifying review snippets by topic, emotion, tone, and motivation.
ARC Raiders Tops Nearly 186,000 Concurrent Players on Steam After Frozen Trail’s Launch
Embark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders has seen a significant surge in concurrent players on Steam, reaching nearly 186,000 following the launch of its new Frozen Trail update. This resurgence is partly attributed to a free weekend event, with the studio also testing a new experimental PvE mode to sustain player interest.
Haunted Chocolatier Is Still Missing, But This Freaky Tea Party Sim Could Scratch Your Itch
While Haunted Chocolatier's release date remains unknown, the upcoming Steam game Tearoom of Terror offers a similar blend of cozy and creepy gameplay. Developed by Sundew Studios, Tearoom of Terror features Victorian tea parlor management with a dark twist, as players are also the primary suspect in a murder mystery.
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Pre-Order & Release Information
Forza Horizon 6 has officially confirmed its release date for January 26, 2027, arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Steam alongside its first expansion. Pre-orders are now available, offering exclusive in-game bonuses like the Ferrari J50, with different editions providing varying levels of content and early access. The game will feature cross-platform play and cross-save functionality, set against the backdrop of Japan with dynamic open-world racing.
Modern Warfare 4 puts Xbox players on an earlier campaign schedule
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch on Xbox Series X/S and PC on October 23, 2026, with a campaign early access period beginning October 16 for digital pre-orders. The game requires an Xbox Series console and will not support Xbox One. Multiplayer and the DMZ mode will be available on the global release date.
Star Citizen singleplayer spinoff Squadron 42 gets a Steam page ahead of its 2027 launch, and this is how I've learned about 50 million famous actors are in it
Squadron 42, the single-player component of Star Citizen developed by Cloud Imperium Games, has launched a Steam page with a target release window in the second quarter of 2027. A new trailer highlights the game's cinematic space adventure narrative and features a large cast of famous actors including Gary Oldman, Mark Hamill, and Henry Cavill.
Popular PS4 Adventure Games Being Delisted, Last Chance to Buy
Assemble Entertainment has announced that Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry and Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice will be delisted from digital storefronts, including Steam and likely the PlayStation Store, on October 23. This delisting means the entire Leisure Suit Larry series will no longer be available for digital purchase, speculated to be due to expiring publishing agreements. Codemasters, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, owns the intellectual property.
Riftstorm Preview – Hunting Cosmic Horrors | Invision Game Community
Riftstorm is a co-op looter-shooter with roguelite progression, developed by Confiction Labs and Agate, that entered Steam Early Access on August 11, 2026 for PC. Players take on the role of Weavers, investigating supernatural incidents and sealing rifts. The game features unique character abilities, extensive weapon customization, and a high-risk, high-reward extraction system, with plans for significant content expansion over its 18-24 month Early Access period.
Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Finally Gets A Discount, And Your NG+ Save Isn’t Ready
Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is now available at a discounted price of $35.19/£30.79 on Fanatical, marking a 12% reduction. The DLC, praised for its challenging gameplay and expansive new content, has received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam and a 10/10 from the publication's own review.