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9 new 2026 games on sale in the Steam Autumn Sale
The Steam Autumn Sale features discounts on numerous games, including several released in 2026. Notable titles on sale include Resident Evil Requiem, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Xenonauts 2, with some experiencing significant price drops from their launch or original prices.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gets Free Demo To Let You Prove You’re Worthy to Hunt The Night
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has released a free demo on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, allowing players to try out protagonist Rose Belmont. The demo's save data will transfer to the full game, which launches on October 15th.
The Witcher 3 Remastered vs Crimson Desert Enhanced: Two Open Worlds, Two Paths to Improvement
This analysis compares The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Crimson Desert Enhanced, focusing on their open-world design, visuals, combat, and narrative. While both games offer immersive experiences, The Witcher 3 Remastered is lauded for its nuanced writing and impactful player choices, making it the definitive version. Crimson Desert, however, is recognized for its impressive evolution and more modern technical advancements, presenting a more compelling upgrade from its original release.
If Ace Combat's too pricey, this excellent indie alternative is on sale for just $12.50
Project Wingman, an indie flight combat game inspired by Ace Combat, is currently on sale for $12.50 on Steam. The game offers an arcade-style experience with a roguelike Conquest Mode and comprehensive HOTAS and VR support, making it an affordable alternative to the pricier Ace Combat 8.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse gets free demo ahead of October launch
A free demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch, offering the game's first chapter with progress carrying over to the full release. The game, developed by the Dead Cells team, is set to launch on October 15.
PS5’s Exciting New Zelda-Like Kena Game Just Got Delayed
Ember Lab has announced that Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, has been delayed to 2027. The developers stated they need more time to deliver a top-notch game that exceeds the quality of the original. The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and PC.
A broken Diablo 4 charm is dominating Season 15, but Blizzard has "decided not to make changes to it" for now
Blizzard Entertainment has decided not to make immediate changes to an unintended interaction with the Hellfire Torch Unique Charm in Diablo 4's Season 15, despite acknowledging it's beyond original design. Design director Dan Tanguay stated the company wants to be thoughtful about mid-season adjustments that could disrupt players' invested builds.
Highly Anticipated PlayStation 5 Adventure Game Sequel Delayed
Ember Lab has delayed the PlayStation 5 exclusive Kena: Scars of Kosmora from its initial 2026 launch to 2027. The developer cited the need for additional polish and expansion on the experience established by Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The game will feature Kena as an older, more experienced Spirit Guide exploring the island of Kosmora, encountering elemental companions and Alchemystic Temples.
Middle-Earth: Shadow Bundle Switch 2 Review – Still Addictive
This review praises Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War for their innovative Nemesis System and engaging open-world gameplay, finding them still addictive on the Nintendo Switch 2. The port delivers smooth performance in both docked and handheld modes, making the experience enjoyable on the go.
Gears of War: E-Day (Campaign) Review – Back in It
Gears of War: E-Day is a strong prequel that successfully recaptures the grounded tone and classic duo of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago. While the narrative and character arcs are inconsistent, the game excels with its detailed urban setting, improved movement mechanics, and superb combat encounter design. It stands as one of the series' best outings in years, offering a visually impressive and technically sound experience on Xbox Series X.
Diablo 4's most sought-after unique item has just been found, giving a huge buff to your builds
Players have discovered the highly sought-after Annihilus unique item in Diablo 4, which provides significant buffs to all stats and skills. The item drops after defeating a special encounter with 'Echo of Uber Diablo,' which appears randomly after world boss fights. This discovery marks a major find for the current Season of Hell's Legacy.
Gears of War: E-Day review in progress — Good shooting, but the campaign's a slog
Gears of War: E-Day offers significantly improved gunplay and combat mechanics, making the core shooting experience more fluid and enjoyable than previous entries. However, the campaign is criticized for being overly long, repetitive, and lacking narrative justification, despite introducing some new weapons and enemy types. The review is in progress, with the final score pending a multiplayer evaluation.
Review: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition (Switch 2)
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 offers an engaging parry-based combat system and epic boss battles, but suffers from significant port optimization issues. Framerate drops and stuttering during combat, along with visual compromises in performance modes, detract from the experience, leading to frustration.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse supports 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has been confirmed to run at 60 frames per second on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, a significant upgrade from its 30 FPS performance on the original Nintendo Switch. While a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version is not planned, the enhanced performance on the new hardware is noted.
Things Get Weird In Folletti
Folletti, an action RPG developed and published by Y Nightmare Productions, is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £11.74. The game follows Yezac Folletti on a quest through the bizarre land of Krycek to rescue his kidnapped wife, featuring fast-paced combat, crafting, dark humor, and multiple endings.
Vampire Life Race Tier List – Public Test Rankings!
This Vampire Life Race Tier List ranks the available lineages based on their performance in combat and overall utility, drawing from player experiences during the public test. The Witch and Cannibal Vampire races are highlighted as S-Tier due to their versatile abilities and buffs, while Vampire Hunters and Werewolves are placed in lower tiers.
Best N64 Games: 40 Essential Nintendo 64 Games — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 by listing 40 essential games for the console. It highlights the console's innovations in 4-player local multiplayer and force feedback, and details influential titles across genres like first-person shooters, 3D platformers, and adventure games, with personal anecdotes and reflections on their lasting impact.
Control Resonant’s Combat Has More Depth Than You Might Expect
Control Resonant's combat mechanics offer more depth than initially apparent, with intricate build-crafting possibilities that reward player experimentation. Despite initial criticisms and a recent hotfix, the game's combat system, which avoids typical parrying mechanics, provides a unique and engaging experience for those who stick with it.
10 overly awesome indies to check out in October 2026
This article highlights ten independent games releasing in October 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2. The featured titles span multiple genres, from arcade destruction and horror point-and-clicks to road trip adventures, Metroidvanias, RPGs, offroading simulators, and cyberpunk shopkeeping sims.
Control Resonant – 15 Things Worth Doing After the Main Story
This guide details 15 activities to pursue after completing the main story of Remedy Entertainment's Control. It covers defeating all Resonants, fully upgrading abilities and forms, completing FBC Board requests, exploring hidden areas like the "secret organization" hideouts, and engaging with unique challenges such as Arcade Machine challenges and World Feats. The guide also touches upon New Game Plus as a final option for players seeking more content.
