Introducing Achievement Sets.

This week, Valve revealed a new look and fresh features for Steam Achievements. A new update, currently available as a beta, basically overhauls Steam's Achievement platform while also adding something called Achievement Sets.

Games that added downloadable content after a game's release caused a bit of an issue for completionists. Currently, if a player perfects a game and that game then receives DLC that adds in more achievements, suddenly...

Compelling hardware, so long as you don't look at prices.

Nvidia just released its new lineup of RTX Spark laptops. These laptops combine RTX graphics processing with "the full Nvidia AI stack" and up to 128GB of unified memory.

These devices seem to be aimed mainly at those who want to run AI models locally. They are also effective in boosting actual productivity programs and supporting various AAA games.

Nvidia is still in the process of adding...

Releases next week.

A new trailer is out today for GPTRACK50's pop-punk action game, Stupid Never Dies. This new trailer serves as a general overview of the game and, I assume, also serves as the game's launch trailer.

Stupid Never Dies is released on October 21 for PlayStation 5 and Steam starting at $49.99, with a Glorious Idiot Edition at $59.99. In case you missed it, the studio also recently released a developer diary talking about the game's unique art style....

What a horrible night to have a curse.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is now available worldwide from Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin. Motion Twin is the development team responsible for creating the 2D action game Dead Cells.

This is a new exploration-based 2D action adventure following Rose Belmont, the daughter of Trevor Belmont. She descends into a Paris that has been overrun by monstrous creatures as she makes her way into Dracula's castle. She will utilize her...

The non-VR version.

Those of you without a VR headset will soon get to play Arizona Sunshine, the zombie-filled action title from Vertigo Games. A release date of January 21, 2027 has been set for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch 2, and Steam, with a price set at just $24.99 or $29.99 for the Deluxe Edition.

Not sure what Arizona Sunshine is? A new trailer was also released today that shows the softer side of the gameplay. The new video "highlights the unbreakable...

Justice announced as GTA6's original score composers.

A double feature of Grand Theft Auto 6 news came out today for fans. The first and most important update is the official launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6.

Rockstar Games released this launch trailer a whopping full month ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's planned release date of November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S. The PC release date is still currently unknown, but recent rumors suggest it may...

Maybe they can vibe code a new CEO.

Epic Games sure is on a roll this week. It's not a good roll, but it is a roll nonetheless. Yesterday, we shared a story about how Epic Games developers are being forced to use AI across all areas of game development. Under this new initiative at Epic, actual developers will do nothing beyond overseeing the code that Claude spits out. The push for "AI first" is so strong at Epic that the studio had to delay a game they were working on for Disney. J...

Remember when Tim Sweeney laid off over 1,000 people in March?

Development on a yet-unannounced Disney video game from Epic Games has been delayed as developers are instructed to pivot hard towards an "AI first" development model with "full AI workflows." This story was originally reported by Bloomberg, which states that the collaboration with Disney was intended to be a shooter game featuring elements from Star Wars and various Marvel properties.

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Ready the grains of salt.

According to what "four industry sources" that are said to be familiar with Rockstar Games' and Take-Two's plans, the PC release of Grand Theft Auto 6 will arrive in Q1 2027. In other words, you can probably hop into the pastel-soaked streets of Vice City by March 2027, if that rumor is true.

This new rumor comes from GamesBeat and its quartet of "industry sources." The anonymous sources all say that Rockstar will release...

Sadly, the Elvis impersonators are not included.

Viva Las Vegas! Battlefield 6 Season 5 is now available and takes players to two prominent locations within the state of Nevada: The Las Vegas Strip and Area 51.

The Las Vegas Strip has been turned into a neon-fueled battleground. The second map takes place beyond those bright lights to the perimeter of Area 51. Will there be aliens? Maybe. Will they be ancient aliens? Probably. ...

You know... eventually.

Cloud Imperium Games put up a Steam store page for Squadron 42, the cinematic, single-player sci-fi action game set in the Star Citizen universe. The Steam page for Squadron 42 allows fans to add the game to their Steam Wishlists ahead of the planned Q2 2027 release window.

This Steam release seems aimed at those who maybe haven't yet bought into the Star Citizen universe yet and are only looking for a sci-fi action title. I believe there was...

Putting the "style" in visual style.

Hiroyuki Kobayashi, the producer of Stupid Never Dies, takes you behind the scenes to discuss the game's unique visual style. Stupid Never Dies is an upcoming "pop-punk action-RPG" from GPTRACK50, set for release on October 21 on PlayStation 5 and Steam.

A demo is also currently available on both platforms. ...

I haven't played since I beat the game right near launch when I still had my 1080 Ti. No real desire to return. Watched someone play through the expansion. Seemed alright but too many other things to do right now.

I have to say, the game is running infinitely better than at release.

Tons of new content releases alongside Title Update 4.0.

The Dark Arisen expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2 is now widely available. Players will adventure throughout the northern region of Norgan to try to unravel the secrets of the undying Fallen Dragon. New weapons, new abilities, new Lost Rites Dungeon Challenges, and plenty more await.

Title Update 4.0 adds a new Hard Mode, official support for Enhanced PSSR on PlayStation 5 Pro, FSR 3 Frame Generation, DLSS 4.5 Dynamic...

The new torture will be free for everyone.

Chained Together is getting a new, official map from Lab42 Games and Secret Mode. The new map will arrive on November 12 and will be the first officially developed map for the game outside the one it shipped with. It will also be offered completely free to everyone that owns Chained Together.

Players will "climb up the corporate ladder" as they scale skyscrapers, leap over wooden boxes, and dodge giant fans while trying...

You sit down with forty-five minutes to play. Twenty minutes later, you are still browsing.

There are new releases, discounted games, recommendations and a backlog large enough to make buying something else feel ridiculous. Everything is available. Choosing has become the task.

The problem extends beyond PC storefronts. A user browsing the casino-style games catalogue at KingWins faces a related question: how do you find something that suits you when you do not...

Pretty much echoes my thoughts on the game. I messed with the accessibility settings a long way in because the combat was getting too repetitive.

The Hot Dog Incident is the least of your worries.

When Remedy Entertainment released the original Control, it redefined how strange and compelling an action game could be. Seven years later, the studio has returned with Control Resonant, which officially launched on September 24, 2026. Stepping away from the claustrophobic, ever-shifting corridors of the Oldest House, the sequel thrusts players directly into the chaotic streets of Manhattan. While it carries forward the brilliant super...

Plus the reveal of on-demand podcasts.

Rockstar Games shared a taste of the in-game radio station experience with eager Grand Theft Auto 6 fans today. The Grand Theft Auto 6 website now features a selection of radio stations and a sample of songs available on them.

The music of Grand Theft Auto 6 is as varied as the people of Florida, with stations covering pop, metal, country, hip-hop, Latin, Electronic, Blues, talk radio, and everything else in between. Rockstar says...

They have such sights to show you.

Saber Interactive just released their much-anticipated survival-horror game, Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch 2, and Steam. This new Hellraiser release features an original story based on Clive Barker's Hellraiser horror series.

Players take control of the Genesis Configuration as they embark on a journey to save their girlfriend while dealing with the dark forces of hell itself.
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Battlefield will be joined by eight other new Game Pass titles this month.

Battlefield 6 is one of the nine games coming to XBOX Game Pass for October 2026. Those with either Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass will get access to Battlefield 6 starting on October 13.

Several other titles will join Battlefield 6. They include: Valor Mortis, Echo Weaver, Forever Ago, Neon Abyss 2, Deep Dish Dungeon, Beyond These Stars, Bluey's Happy Snaps, and Chained Beasts.
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That's alright, EA, continue to dangle Dead Space in front of us while not working on a Dead Space 2 remake.

A new gameplay trailer for Season 5 of Battlefield 6 was released earlier today. The new season takes us all to Nevada, specifically the city of Las Vegas. The new locale and other goodies are set to arrive on October 13. We're getting three new maps, new weapons, a "Rapid Royale" mode, a new event, and much more.

The gameplay trailer shows off some...

More than the cost of a new PS5 Pro.

The PlayStation 5 came out in 2020. The Pro variant came out in 2024. It's nearing the end of 2026, and prices for both of these consoles have increased compared to their launch prices. Now, the cost of a used PlayStation 5 Pro is even more than if you were able to buy one new! What the actual fuck are we doing?!

GameStop currently lists used PlayStation 5 Pro consoles for a staggering $1,399.99 (or just $1,329.99 for GameStop Pro...

DLSS 4.5 tech is also included with Gears of War: E-Day.

Nvidia just released the new Game Ready 617.42 driver for their graphics cards. This new driver is "Game Ready" for new and upcoming releases: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Valor Mortis.

There is only one notable fix in this driver release, but it's a fix for an issue that has plagued the last several driver...