Valve is telling devs how well their games actually run on Steam Deck with real world data

Have you ever clicked on a Steam Deck Verified game, attempted to boot it up, and realised it probably shouldn’t have been verified? Well, Steam’s new system should help developers give a more accurate understanding of how their games run on the Steam Deck. As of October 1 (via TechPowerUp), Valve has given developers access…

You Can Preview 6 Of The Radio Stations In Grand Theft Auto VI Right Now, Plus New Details About In-Game Podcasts

Rockstar Games is gearing up for the long-awaited launch of Grand Theft Auto VI next month on November 19. We’ve been learning more about its protagonists, Jason and Lucia, the city of Leonida, and the in-game weather systems and wildlife players can expect to see. Now, Rockstar is letting players preview six radio stations in…

Inside The Failed Fight To Unionize Double Fine

“A lot of people are saying that it’s time the games industry was unionized,” said Tim Schafer. “They say people who make games are overworked, underpaid, and taken advantage of. What do you think?” An audience of hundreds of game developers began to awkwardly chortle and groan in response to this question, posed by Schafer…

I like the 2026 League of Legends Worlds anthem, but it isn’t the True Damage comeback I wanted

Lauren spends most of her time dead in League of Legends, or equally as dead in Valorant. Don’t ask her about Vampire: The Masquerade. Published: October 9, 2026 League of Legends Worlds is a big deal for me. Year after year I tune into every match from start to finish, watching as new titans rise,…

Critical Role Just Gave a Controversial Answer to D&D’s Most Important Question

People sit around a table to play a game of Dungeons & Dragons to have fun. Heroic deeds, exciting adventures, and hilarious moments are all part of the experience — but so is death. The risk of player characters dying adds important stakes to a D&D story, but because it feels terrible to have your…

Echo Weaver Review: Discovery Joy And Challenging Platforming

Like most games born of Metroid, Echo Weaver’s inspiration is obvious. You explore and fill out a large, continuous map in a mysterious location and your abilities expand as you progress. Its other presumed inspiration, however, Outer Wilds, only makes itself apparent as you dig deeper into the unique structure of the game. You are…

Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Movie In Development At Paramount

Cyberpunk 2077 is the latest video game reportedly making the leap to the big screen via a movie from Paramount. On October 8, Deadline and Variety both reported that a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film was in the works. Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is connected to the in-development project. Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 studio CD…

Arc Raiders players are flocking back for the long-awaited Frozen Trail update

Arc Raiders has surpassed 130k concurrent players on Steam for the first time since April. The new Frozen Trail update has boosted player numbers as Raiders explore the new icy wasteland, take on a handful of new enemies, and try out the new grappling hook. It’s been a while since we’ve had anything new in…

Wake Up, Samurai! Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting A Live-Action Movie

Image: CD Projekt Red Cyberpunk 2077 didn’t get off to the best start when it originally launched in 2020, but it’s now considered a success story. Since then, CD Projekt Red has polished it up, rolled out an animated Netflix series, and released a Switch 2 version of the title. A second game is also…

PS Portal Stealth-Drops System Software Update for October 2026

Sony Interactive Entertainment has quietly rolled out PS Portal system software update 7.3.0 for October 2026 — the handheld’s second firmware update within a month. This update follows reports that the company is gearing up to launch an OLED model. PS Portal system software update 7.3.0 patch notes (October 8, 2026) Patch notes for today’s…