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But how much of this release was created with AI?

Panache Digital Games released 1666: Amsterdam into Early Access today on PC via both Steam and the Epic Games Store. For $29.99 you can help shape the final product of the game by letting the developers know what does or does not work.

The team at Panache has certainly already heard the feedback about their extensive use of generative AI slop for many of the art assets. Many of those assets reared their ugly heads back...

A new gameplay feature was shared.

Those of you eager to drop into the mystery of 1666: Amsterdam won't have too much longer to wait. Panache Digital Games says that they will launch their debut action-adventure into Early Access on August 25, 2026.

This Early Access release will hit both Steam and Epic and will be priced at just $29.99. A demo for the game has been available for a while now. It's dubbed as the "Prologue" and offers players a taste of some...

Big robot head thing.

genDESIGN, a studio helmed by Fumito Ueda, shared a full reveal of gen ATLAS. This title is a single-player, sci-fi, action-adventure experience coming at some point to the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S.

Ueda is best known for creating Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian. genDESIGN is made up of several team members that worked on these titles alongside Ueda.

And yes, this one does seem to be exclusive...

Bust a move.

The beat-'em-up with an actual beat, Dead As Disco, is now available by Brain Jar Games. The full release is available on both Steam and Epic for $24.99, but there is a two-week launch discount that brings the price down to just $19.99.

Dead As Disco fuses neon-soaked worlds with combat set to the beat of a myriad of songs. "Each encounter plays out like a choreographed music video, with enemies, bosses, and environments reacting to a constantly evolving...

We have a ship that can go almost anywhere, but you're gonna have to walk anyway.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is now available on PC through storefronts such as Steam and Epic via developer Kojima Productions in collaboration with Nixxes Software. Kojima Productions says that this is a "standalone sequel" to the original Death Stranding, which is true, but also I feel like you really should play the first game to understand a lot of what's going on in this sequel....

Get your hiking boots ready.

Kojima Productions and Nixxes Software announce that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will release on PC on March 19, 2026. Pre-purchases are now live through both Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The PC version will include the usual bells and whistles. This means it supports ultrawide monitors at both 21:9 and 32:9. The PC version also offers support for mouse and keyboard support with the ability to rebind keys. The preferred way to play...

The greatest weapon is you, and whatever you attach to yourself.

A "post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG" named Graft was announced for Steam and the Epic Games Store. Graft is in development from Harebrained, the studio that made BattleTech and the Shadowrun trilogy.

A new trailer for Graft made its debut at the Horror Game Awards 2025, which apparently took place just last night. The new trailer shows off a bit of the "chilling" narrative as well...

The PC release is exclusive to Epic Games Store.

At The Game Awards this past Thursday, CI Games revealed the first look at the gameplay for Lords of the Fallen 2.

This is the sequel to 2023's Lords of the Fallen, which itself was a follow-up to 2014's Lords of the Fallen game. Lords of the Fallen, the 2023 one, was originally called The Lords of the Fallen before being renamed to Lords of the Fallen. So when you think about it, this upcoming Lords of the Fallen 2 is...

A Halloween treat for a certain gaming demographic.

Another new Poppy Playtime game was just announced today. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 was officially announced with a new teaser trailer and a look at the Playtime Co. factory following the events of Chapter 4.

This one is expected to release in 2026 on Steam and Epic.

In Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, players will "solve devious puzzles and overcome dangerous obstacles as the true rotten heart at the enter...

Forge both your weapons and your path.

A new action-adventure just dropped from MercurySteam called Blades of Fire. On PC, this one is an Epic Games Store exclusive. However, Blades of Fire is also available today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no word on when or if a Steam release will happen.

In Blades of Fire, you play as Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King's Ward. You will be fighting the forces of the evil Queen Nerea "who wields the power to...

No place is safe.

A massive block of ice in the world of Fortnite Battle Royale has finally defrosted and from within emerged Mariah Carey. The virtual Carey immediately started to sing All I Want for Christmas is You. You know the song. We all know the song. Your grandchildren's grandchildren will know the song.

Upon defrosting, Carey also ushered in the start of the Winterfest 2024 event for Fortnite. Winterfest is a two-week long event where you can get free in-game...

A failed experiment is laid to rest.

2K has officially removed their 2K Launcher from all titles on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This includes the removal of the "2K Launcher Beta" that was used for Sid Meier's Civilization V.

The removal of the launcher was announced via 2K's support site back on October 28, 2024. The removal process began on November 18 when the 2K launcher was "removed from every game that used it on Epic and Steam." The final...

Yes, this is a sequel to the Half-Life 2 mod.

The Chivalry 2 developers, Torn Banner Studios, announced No More Room in Hell 2 today. This is an upcoming eight-player co-op horror shooter that will be a full commercial release. It is a sequel to the popular 2011 Source mod, No More Room in Hell.

Like the mod that came before it, No More Room in Hell 2 will have players coming together in an effort to survive "in a dynamic, endlessly replayable zombie apocalypse."...

Available now on PC for just $45.

Fulqrum Publishing and Best Way just announced the official launch of their real-time strategy game, Men of War 2. Today's release is available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and other digital retailers for just $44.99.

Men of War 2 takes you back to World War II and allows players to command the forces for the Soviets, Americans, or the Third Reich. Each global power features their own unique narrative campaign and unique military...

Slay some more gods.

Early Access for Hades 2 went live earlier today. Those looking to take the battle to the gods can pick up the early access release on either Steam or the Epic Games Store. This one picks up after the first Hades, an action-RPG that earned tons of praise from everyone.

The Early Access price is $29.99. However, this price may increase over time or when the game leaves Early Access. It's up to you on if you want to pick the game up now or wait a while...