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June 15, 2026

Gothic 1 Remake PC Performance Analysis

THQ Nordic announced the Gothic 1 Remake for PC, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The benchmarking was conducted on a high-end setup featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and various GPUs, including AMD Radeon RX 6900XT and NVIDIA RTX 4090. The game offers extensive graphics settings and supports technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 3.1. It does not include a built-in benchmark tool, so testing was done in a demanding scene. At 1080p with Very High settings, it consistently achieves 60FPS across many GPUs. At 1440p, leading NVIDIA GPUs maintained frame rates above 60FPS, while AMD's RX 9070XT and RX 7900XTX averaged 70FPS and 68FPS, respectively. For Native 4K at Very High settings, the NVIDIA RTX 5090 delivered a minimum of 65FPS. The game scales well with graphics presets, achieving over 60FPS at lower settings. DLSS 4.5 improved performance significantly, with frame rates exceeding 100FPS in some scenarios. The graphics are impressive, though character models may not match the quality of top-tier titles. Minor traversal stutters were noted but did not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, the game performs well across various PC configurations, especially at 1080p with compatible monitors.

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June 8, 2026

This week in PC games: some enormous space sims and strategy games, plus a cheery prop hunt where you paint your own camouflage

The Summer Game Fest featured a new installment of Duskers and glimpses of a Fumito Ueda game. The following PC games were released or are in early access: - Atre: Dominance Wars - A turn-based fantasy kingdom builder available in early access, featuring four factions and a campaign. - Rakeo - A puzzle-platformer where players collect cookies in a 2D environment. - NBA The Run - A 3v3 street basketball game with vibrant visuals and humorous camera work. - Meccha Chameleon - A multiplayer hide-and-seek game focused on camouflage. - SAND: Raiders of Sophie - A PvPvE looting game involving warmechs. - 33 Immortals - A cooperative roguelike from the developers of Spiritfarer. - SpaceCraft - An early access game about exploring and transforming planets into a trading empire. - Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions - An early access spin-off of Astroneer for teams of cosmonauts. - Don't Let It Starve - A game about crafting bento boxes for a creature. The Treehouse will focus on interviews and impressions from the Summer Game Fest, with no further announcements allowed.

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May 8, 2026

Brigador Killers smacked me in the mouth by making me level a city and kill the protagonists of the first game, and I can’t wait for more

The demo of Brigador Killers features a tutorial where players control a mech in a vibrant city, with a narrative urging them to take revenge. The gameplay includes a mix of destructive mech action and on-foot missions, with a variety of challenges reminiscent of Hitman. Notable missions involve strategic elements like calling a target for a sniper shot and driving an explosive-laden van into a mansion. The game also includes a Garage mode focused on action and resource management, allowing players to scavenge in an open-ended format. Brigador Killers is currently available for purchase on Steam at a promotional price of .50 until May 11.

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April 18, 2026

This is not a drill: All-timer weirdo game Deadly Premonition now playable on Linux as of Valve’s most recent Proton beta, plus 17 others and your EA library (until EA breaks it again)

Proton 11 beta 1 has been released by Valve, enhancing the Steam Deck and Linux desktops, and incorporating features from Wine 11. This update includes an initial Arm64 version of Proton, with plans for implementation in the upcoming Steam Frame. Some Windows games may perform better on Linux with this update. Newly playable games include "Unknown Faces," "Gothic 1 Classic," "X-Plane 12," "Breath of Fire IV," and "Deadly Premonition." The update also fixes various issues, such as video playback in "She Sees Red," rendering problems with the Ukrainian language option in "Chambers," and voice chat issues in "Phasmophobia." Improvements have been made in VR support for "No Man's Sky," and many other gameplay and performance enhancements have been implemented across various titles. Proton 11 beta 1 is based on Wine 11.0 and includes updates to several components, including vkd3d, dxvk, and Wine Mono.

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April 17, 2026

Death Stranding 2 is the top game to win in this $1 Fanatical Mystery Bundle

Death Stranding 2 is a sequel that continues the narrative of delivering packages in a post-apocalyptic Australia, focusing on themes of loss, grief, and human connection. Players control Sam Porter Bridges, voiced by Norman Reedus, as he works to unite communities and faces new threats, including red robots. The game features challenging gameplay with environmental hazards and tactical combat elements. It is available for purchase through Fanatical's Mystery Egg Bundle, where players have a chance to acquire it for a low price, though there is no guarantee of receiving the game. The bundle offers additional keys for a collection of games at a discounted rate.

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March 24, 2026

Death Stranding 2 was my Game of the Year in 2025, and now on PC, it’s my GOTY for 2026

Death Stranding 2 has been released on PC after its initial launch as a PS5 exclusive. The game continues the story of Sam Porter Bridges, who is now raising his adopted daughter Lou while attempting to connect Australia to the chiral network. Players can unlock new gear and contribute to shared constructions, enhancing gameplay and fostering a sense of community. The game blends various genres and features a narrative with elements reminiscent of Metal Gear Solid. It includes a soundtrack by Woodkid, replacing Low Roar, and is available for .99 / £62.99 on Fanatical, providing a Steam key.

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March 4, 2026

WWE NXT Champ Joe Hendry (and Steam Deck fan) tells us his favorite game — and the surreal experience of being included in WWE 2K26

WWE Superstar and NXT Champion Joe Hendry made a surprise appearance at Wrestlemania 41 as the TNA Champion, accepting an open challenge from Randy Orton. He is featured as the pre-order bonus character for WWE 2K26. The game introduces a MyRise campaign story mode and new match types, including the Inferno fire match. Hendry owns a Steam Deck, PC, Xbox, and PS5, and has a passion for city-building games and classic titles like Warcraft 3 and Final Fantasy 7. WWE 2K26 is set to launch on March 13, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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March 2, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem is currently Metacritic users’ top-rated game of all time

Resident Evil Requiem has achieved a 9.5 average user score on Metacritic, matching Clair Obscur Expedition 33, and has an average critic score of 88, positioning it as a top contender for Game of the Year. It shares the top spot on the 2026 charts with Mewgenics, both holding an average score of 89 on Opencritic. Requiem is currently ranked number one on Metacritic's 'Best Games by User Score' page, indicating strong public sentiment. The game has received close to 2,500 user reviews, while Expedition 33 has over 24,000. On Steam, it has an 'overwhelmingly positive' user score of 96%, based on 18,000 English-language reviews.

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March 1, 2026

Cara Ellison, senior narrative designer on Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 before Paradox switched developers, discusses her love of Troika’s original RPG: ‘Everyone on the team helped really make that maximum goth’

Cara Ellison is a narrative designer whose journey in gaming began with a BBC Micro and the 1987 game Acheton. She has worked as a games journalist for publications like PC Gamer and transitioned into game design, contributing narratives to titles such as Dishonored 2, Void Bastards, God of War: Ragnarok, and Ghost Town. Her latest project is Sleight of Hand, a deckbuilding stealth game inspired by Metal Gear Solid and Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines. She has a fondness for the original Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines, despite its technical challenges, and has logged 103 hours in Kentucky Route Zero. Ellison keeps Sunless Sea installed on both her work and personal computers, appreciating its narrative depth. For her writing, she uses Scrivener, which she utilized for Void Bastards. Her desktop is relatively tidy, featuring a mix of business and leisure icons, with a wallpaper from Vertigo.

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February 20, 2026

New Game Release Dates: The biggest games coming soon for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, and PC

2026 will feature a significant lineup of game releases. Notable titles scheduled for release include: March 2026: - World of Warcraft: Midnight – March 2 (PC) - Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered – March 3 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Scott Pilgrim EX – March 3 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - Marathon – March 5 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Pokémon Pokopia – March 5 (Switch 2) - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – March 13 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - WWE 2K26 – March 13 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) April 2026: - Goat Simulator 3 – April 1 (Switch 2) - Pragmata – April 24 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox) - Diablo IV – Lord of Hatred – April 28 (PS5, Xbox, PC) May 2026: - Forza Horizon 6 – May 19 (Xbox, PC) - 007: First Light – May 27 (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC) - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – May 29 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) June 2026: - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – June 3 (Switch 2) July 2026: - Granblue Fantasy: Relink – July 9 (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, PC) - Digimon Story Time Stranger – July 10 (Switch, Switch 2) August 2026: - Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – August 6 (PS5, PC) September 2026: - Phantom Blade 0 – September 9 (PS5, PC) November 2026: - Grand Theft Auto 6 – November 19 (PS5, Xbox) Other notable games expected in 2026 include: - Marvel's Wolverine (Fall 2026) - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition - Fable (Fall 2026) - Silent Hill Townfall - Subnautica 2 This information will be updated regularly to reflect the latest offerings for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC.