Echo Weaver: the shortcut is what you remember
A metroidvania built around short lives, remembered routes and knowledge that survives the loop.
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Castlevania is out: check the launch-day issues
Konami marks Belmont's Curse available now, with a PC launch warning and a Steam Deck interface issue.
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Legacy Games is closing: install the games you want to keep
The store closes on 31 December 2026; downloads and installations end on 28 February 2027.
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ID@Xbox returns on 20 October with 18 games
The IGN and Xbox showcase begins at 17:00 UTC, with trailers, gameplay and premieres for Xbox and PC.
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Steam’s stable update brings Deck input and Bluetooth fixes
Valve’s 13 October client release also adds Big Art Mode and a Personal Calendar to the home screen.
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ARC Raiders tests PvE matchmaking, with lower loot value
The announced 13–20 October test removes damage between players, but lowers loot value and excludes some major map conditions. Standard PvPvE remains available.
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Permafrost: Steam invites work from the main menu
The 11 October hotfix addresses quest blockers and Steam invitations, with an important exception for previously affected saves.
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Vaultbreakers has a free PvE demo; PvPvE alpha follows
Play the Steam demo solo or with up to two friends. A separate alpha test adds rival players on 15–22 October; the ordinary demo has no confirmed expiry.
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Permafrost update targets a co-op joining crash
The 10 October update addresses joining while another player holds a ranged weapon, improves the friends-only server list and changes quest-item pickup behavior.
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Permafrost hotfixes target RTX crashes
The first two hotfixes disable FSR on NVIDIA RTX 20, 30, 40 and 50 series cards to reduce crashes.
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On PC Game Pass: what is arriving in October
The announced PC lineup brings dungeon exploration, racing, adventures and a city on a space whale.
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Galactic Racer hotfix: check your graphics driver
The PC hotfix raises minimum driver requirements and addresses DLSS stability.
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Deep Dish Dungeon opens on 13 October
Exploration, cooking and camp life meet in a dungeon adventure you can play alone or with friends.
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Monster Hunter Stories 3 comes to Xbox on PC
Capcom announces an 18 November arrival with Xbox Play Anywhere support.
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Steam Next Fest: a week for your next discovery
The October demo festival runs from 19–26 October, with both boundaries at 17:00 UTC.
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Beyond These Stars: a city with a living foundation
A city on a space whale, with the developer’s revised release date set for 16 October.
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Steam Cooking Fest is next on the menu
Valve’s themed event is scheduled for 12–19 October.
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Steam Scream V returns for the spooky season
The horror-themed Steam event is scheduled for 26 October–2 November.
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Permafrost is now in Early Access
The frozen survival game is available for solo play or co-op with up to four players.
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Early Access and early access are not always the same
A quick guide to an unfinished playable game versus a premium head start.
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Free game, demo or subscription? Check the small difference
Three ways to play that should never be bundled into one “free” promise.
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Free to claim on Epic: Bad Cheese and Agent A
Claim the Bad Cheese and Agent A: A puzzle in disguise base games on Epic Games Store by 22 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Both base games showed a zero price in the regional catalogs checked. Sign in to your Epic account and confirm the base game is free in your region before claiming.
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The video roundup, weekly picks and official game links.
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PC releasesLaunch dates, new platforms and what to watch next.Free games & dealsClaim windows and offers, with the conditions up front.Demos & eventsTry something new. Demo festivals and dates for your diary.Game updatesPatches and changes that matter when you play.Game PassPC subscription arrivals and departures, clearly marked.Indie discoveriesSmaller games with ideas worth a closer look.Useful guidesA little clarity before you install, subscribe or buy.