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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 5 to 9
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between October 5th and 9th. Titles include Gears of War: E-Day, STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection I-III, and many more across various genres.
I've spent seven hours exploring the Steam Autumn Sale, and these are the 10 best games on discount I'd recommend picking up while you still can
This guide highlights ten of the best game deals available during the Steam Autumn Sale, which ends on October 8. The article recommends a variety of titles across different genres, including "Arc Raiders," "The Outlast Trials," "Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade," and "Resident Evil 4 Remake," noting record-low prices and significant discounts on acclaimed games and classics.
10 great games to grab during the Steam Autumn Sale 2026
The Steam Autumn Sale 2026 is offering significant discounts on a variety of PC games, with a focus on horror-adjacent titles due to the Halloween season. The sale features ten top picks, all at their lowest prices ever on Steam, including "007 First Light," "Sons of the Forest," and "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth." The sale concludes on October 8, 2026.
This week in PC games: new Ace Combat, Transport Fever 3, and a System Shock-alike set on a disco space station
This week in PC games sees a variety of new releases including the pixelart horror RPG Camp Whittlewood, the cyberpunk restaurant sim Nivalis Nights, and the infrastructure management title Transport Fever 3. Other notable launches include the retro-styled immersive sim RetroSpace and the tactical shooter prologue Intravenous 3: Borderline.
Coming Out in gaming this week — September 28, 2026
This week's gaming releases include TOEM 2 and Nivalis Nights on September 29th, followed by remasters of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Minecraft Dungeons II. October 1st brings Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, RetroSpace, and DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered, with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launching on October 2nd. Nivalis Nights is highlighted for its unique cyberpunk management sim gameplay.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 28 to October 2
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between September 28 and October 2. Titles include Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and a remastered The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, among many others across various genres.
Slide, Merge And Fight The Fae In 2048 Battles – Sylvan Sirens
EpiXR Games has released 2048 Battles – Sylvan Sirens for Xbox Series X|S. This new entry in the 2048 puzzle series features a woodland fantasy theme with witches, sirens, and fae queens, blending number merging with combat mechanics. The game offers five difficulty levels and an Infinite Mode.
Combolands Review
Combolands offers engaging and strategic gameplay that encourages players to dive into multiple 30-minute runs. The game features a unique mechanic where a single crane can significantly alter the in-game economy.
Graveyard Keeper 2 släpps senare i dag, men har redan dragit in 25 miljoner
Graveyard Keeper 2 is set to release today, with its publisher Tinybuild reporting that pre-orders for the PC version alone have already generated 25 million Swedish kronor. The game, which blends Stardew Valley-like gameplay with a medieval graveyard management theme, will also be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. A demo is available with progress carrying over to the full game.
Dags att sätta betyg på tids-äventyret Justin Wack!
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is a charming point-and-click adventure that offers a delightful time-traveling experience. The game is praised for its engaging narrative and well-crafted puzzles, making it a standout title.
Quarantine Zone is getting a free expansion with a whole new location, and it's time to 'Experiment with…
The simulation game Quarantine Zone is receiving a free expansion titled Miami Zero, set to release on October 15, 2026. This new content adds a Miami-based location with new ailments and gameplay mechanics, including drug experimentation and advanced diagnostic tools.
Coming Out in gaming this week — September 21, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the sci-fi puzzle adventure Rivage, the cozy crafting game Dressmaker, and the open-world survival experience Dune: Awakening. Other notable releases span genres from Metroidvania and RPG to tower defense and sports simulation.
Midwinter Fan Remaster - A brilliant Amiga game from my youth gets a fan remaster via Steam!
The classic 1989 Amiga and Atari ST game Midwinter has been remastered and released on Steam Early Access by solo developer Mike Singleton. This ambitious project recreates a vast frozen world where players build a resistance against an invading army, blending strategy, stealth, and first-person shooting elements. The open development model allows the community to help shape the game's future mechanics.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is an excellent title that successfully blends strategic combat, engaging time management mechanics, and compelling narratives. The game offers a rich and satisfying experience for players.
Syndicate of Souls – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Syndicate of Souls, an old-school MOBA emphasizing strategy and build depth, is opening sign-ups for a playtest. Players can create unique strategies by combining retainers and vessels across various maps, including Dreamfall Grove for traditional 5v5 matches and Deserted Stronghold for faster-paced games.
After nearly a year of silence following its last-minute delay, Kingmakers resurfaces with an extended gameplay video…
Developer Redemption Road has released an extended gameplay video for Kingmakers, nearly a year after its initial delay. The video showcases strategic elements like army leading and settlement management, alongside the core combat. A playtest signup is now open, though a new release date has not yet been announced.
Coming Out in gaming this week — September 14, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Sigilfarer on September 14, Marvel's Wolverine and RuneScape: Dragonwilds on September 15, BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER BEFORE 4 and Another Eden Begins on September 16, and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, lily’s world XD, and ENDLESS LEGEND 2 all launching on September 17. Marvel's Wolverine is highlighted for its graphics and voice acting.
Naipe Cimarron - Free Online Browser Game
Naipe Cimarrón is a free-to-play browser-based strategy card game where Uruguayan animals battle for territory. Players can choose from 21 decks and engage in tactical decision-making against an AI or other players online. The game features 427 illustrated cards, 8 expansions, and is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
With Chronicles Medieval, a team of "history nerds" is mixing authentic historical world-building and stimulating strategy to promising effect
Chronicles Medieval is an upcoming action strategy game from Raw Power Games that aims to blend authentic historical world-building of the Hundred Years' War with engaging strategy and third-person action combat. The developers emphasize meticulous research, consulting historians and even an in-house HEMA expert to ensure accuracy in everything from settlement placement to combat mechanics, while still striving for a fun and engaging player experience.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18
Microsoft has announced a slate of new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between September 14 and 18. Titles include TCG Card Shop Simulator, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Aniimo, Train Sim World 7, and Dune: Awakening, among many others across various genres.
