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October 10, 2026

Steam open-world adventure with Stardew Valley charm is free this weekend

Developer Pugstorm is offering a free play weekend for its open-world survival game, Core Keeper, on Steam. The game, launched two years ago, allows solo or cooperative play with up to seven friends and features survival tasks like resource harvesting, crafting, and base building. Players can explore diverse biomes, level up skills, and engage in life simulation activities while combating legendary titans. The free play weekend ends at 6 PM BST on October 12, and players' progress will be saved if they decide to purchase the game afterward. Core Keeper is currently available at a 40% discount, priced at £9.59/$.99, down from £15.99/$.99, until October 22. The game has a 'Very Positive' review score of 94% on Steam.

AppWizard

October 4, 2026

Crimson Desert DLC delayed by 2 weeks, please join me in wishing the devs a fond ‘take your time, please drink some water’

Pearl Abyss has rescheduled the release of its upcoming DLC, Charting the Unknown, to October 29, 2026, which is two weeks later than the original date of October 15, 2026. The new release times are as follows: - Europe: October 29, 2026, at 22:00 (UTC) and 23:00 (CET) - North America: October 29, 2026, at 15:00 (PT) and 18:00 (ET) - Asia: October 30, 2026, at 7:00 (KST/JST) Since its launch, Crimson Desert has received numerous updates, including new creatures, chests, weaponry, difficulty settings, mounts, and boss rematches. Players have reported features similar to Skyrim’s Hearthfire DLC, such as building construction options, and gameplay mechanics like "running on water" and "grabbing onto a shark."

BetaBeacon

October 2, 2026

6 Free Android Games Built for Short Sessions

Wordscapes is PeopleFun's flagship word puzzle game since 2017, offering over 6,000 levels, daily puzzles, and available in five languages.

AppWizard

September 28, 2026

Crimson Desert Enhanced Nominated for Two Golden Joystick Awards

Crimson Desert Enhanced has received nominations for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026. It ranks second in cumulative sales in the 2026 U.S. video game rankings and is the top new intellectual property in Steam revenue for the year. Voting for the awards is open until October 23, with winners announced on November 11 in London. Additionally, the first downloadable content (DLC) for the game will launch on October 16.

AppWizard

September 28, 2026

Pearl Abyss announced on the 28th that its open world action adventure game Crimson Desert Enhanced ..

Pearl Abyss announced that its game, Crimson Desert Enhanced, has been nominated for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, taking place in London on November 11. Voting is open until October 23. The game is a significant update to the original Red Desert, enhancing its narrative and broadening language support. It ranks second in cumulative sales of U.S. video games for 2026 and first in Steam sales among new intellectual properties. The first downloadable content for Red Desert Enhanced is set to release on October 16, with pre-orders already available.

AppWizard

September 12, 2026

New Open-World RPG Is Officially the #1 Best-Selling PC Game on Steam

A new open-world RPG, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, has become the best-selling PC game on Steam. It is developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former CD Projekt Red developers, and features a narrative and gameplay style similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The game has an 85% approval rating on Steam and a score of 83 on Metacritic. Players assume the role of Coen, a young man with newfound powers in a 14th-century Europe setting plagued by war and the Black Death. The gameplay experience ranges from 15 to 30 hours, or up to 50 hours for completionists, but it is currently listed as "Unsupported" for Steam Deck compatibility.

AppWizard

August 30, 2026

New Roguelikes & Roguelites in September 2026: The Monthly Update

- Serious Sam: Shatterverse was released on August 31 for PC (Win). - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault was released on September 2 for PC (Win), PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox. - Cosmo Tales entered Early Access on September 3 for PC (Win). - Rutrum was released on September 3 for PC (Win). - Mewgenics was released on September 8 for PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series. - Wanderburg entered Early Access on September 8 for PC (Win). - Ex Sanguis entered Early Access on September 10 for PC (Win). - Roguecraft DX was released on September 10 for PC (Win). - Forsworn was released on September 10 for PC (Lin, Win). - Fresh Tracks VR was released on September 10 for PC VR. - Shroom and Gloom entered Early Access on September 11 for PC (Mac, Win). - Dunebound Tactics was released on September 14 for PC (Win). - Cloudbreaker was released on September 15 for PC (Lin, Win). - Fleetbreakers entered Early Access on September 15 for PC (Win). - Sublight was released on September 15 for PC (Win). - Two Sides of Hell was released on September 17 for PC (Win). - Furyball: Rogue Revenge entered Early Access on September 23 for PC (Win). - Stick It to the Stickman was released on September 23 for PC (Win).

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Denuvo Has Been Cracked

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced was released on July 9 and was cracked by voices38, bypassing its Denuvo anti-tamper protection in just over a month. The game is a full remake with enhanced combat systems, new naval mechanics, and expanded exploration features. It introduces new narrative elements and characters, while also supporting Ray Tracing for improved graphics. Several publishers, including Square Enix, Capcom, KRAFTON, NEOWIZ, Gearbox, IO Interactive, Bethesda, Bandai Namco, and Warner Bros, have removed Denuvo from various titles, reflecting a trend against the use of anti-tamper technologies in gaming.

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

Xbox Game Pass September 2026: Dune Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons II Confirmed

Subscribers who opted out of Dune: Awakening due to its multiplayer requirement can access a single-player mode starting September 22, 2026, coinciding with the Xbox console launch. This mode allows players to explore the narrative at their own pace, with adjustable difficulty settings and no multiplayer interaction required. Both Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to this feature from day one. Additionally, the confirmed Game Pass lineup for September includes: - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault on September 2 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed on September 3 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, PC, and Cloud. - Dune: Awakening on September 22 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. - Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. Minecraft Dungeons II will also launch on September 29 across multiple platforms, with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers receiving day-one access.

AppWizard

August 15, 2026

Modding the Khajiit lands into Oblivion is still the cat’s meow

In Leyawiin, the narrator attempts to steal keys from local merchants while wearing the Grey Fox mask, which marks them as a wanted criminal. They enter Southern Books and are confronted by shopkeeper Bugak gro-Bol. The narrator's Khajiit character is now working for a new guild in the modded territory of Elsweyr, specifically in the area known as Anequina. The mod, created by Iliana and other modders, features diverse NPCs and quests, with a guidebook detailing available locations and tasks. The narrator explores various towns, including Dune, Riverhold, and Corinthe, each with unique architectural styles and quests. They engage in a quest to help a father find his lost child and encounter a highwayman and a dremora genie. The narrator ultimately succeeds in stealing keys from merchants and plans to steal horses next. The mod enhances the Oblivion experience by introducing a vibrant world beyond the original game.