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October 8, 2026

PC-98 cult classic horror game Dead of the Brain is coming to Steam on October 30, with English support for the first time

Fakku has launched the Steam page for Dead of the Brain, following their acquisition of the publishing rights to FairyTale's catalog. The game originally debuted on NEC’s PC-98 platform and marks FairyTale’s first foray into the horror genre after a shift from adult-only erotic games. Dead of the Brain features character designs by Ryuichi Makino and pays homage to 1980s American splatter films. The narrative follows Cole, who witnesses a serum experiment gone wrong, leading to a zombie apocalypse. Gameplay includes visual novel-style dialogue and interactive segments with quick time events. The game will maintain its original pixel art aesthetic, with enhancements for HD displays and some quality-of-life improvements. Dead of the Brain is set to launch on PC via Steam on October 30, with plans for future English releases, including a sequel.

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August 22, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company And Galactic Racer Clashed, Lucasfilm Could Have Prevented It

Two Star Wars titles, Star Wars Zero Company and Galactic Racer, are set to launch within months of each other, marking the first time in 15 years that games from different developers will share a release year. The simultaneous lifting of embargoes for both games occurred just an hour apart, creating a clash that disadvantaged the team behind Galactic Racer. The two titles are developed by independent studios Fuse Games/Secret Mode and Bit Reactor/EA, respectively, with Lucasfilm Games overseeing the process. The marketing strategies for the games have differed, with Zero Company announced at last year's Celebration and Galactic Racer unveiled in December. Star Wars Zero Company is set to launch on August 27th, while Galactic Racer will follow on October 6th. Pre-orders are available for both titles.

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August 22, 2026

The newly independent Psychonauts dev now earns all the revenue when you buy games it made under Xbox: ‘Buying any of our games helps support the studio’

Double Fine has regained full publishing rights to its titles developed under Microsoft after parting ways with Xbox earlier this year. CEO Tim Schafer confirmed that the studio has received back all intellectual property and publishing rights for their games. The studio has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its annual Amnesia Fortnight game jam, allowing backers to influence game development. Double Fine recently laid off 23 staff members to maintain a sustainable operational size. Schafer mentioned upcoming content for their multiplayer game, Kiln, which will include a major update and a price reduction, and recommended their adventure game, Keeper.

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August 3, 2026

Kakao Games Signs Global Publishing Agreement for New PC MMORPG ‘ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom’

Kakao Games has announced its upcoming PC MMORPG titled 'ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom', developed by XLGAMES. The game is being crafted for a global audience, focusing on optimizing the experience for PC users, and is led by PD Kim Kyung-tae, who was part of the original 'ArcheAge' planning team. Kakao Games has secured global publishing rights for the game and aims to enhance its portfolio with this title. The original 'ArcheAge' debuted in 2013 and has been well-received for its world-building and player freedom. 'ArcheAge S' is set to be released next year, with further details to be announced.

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April 29, 2026

Slay the Spire 2 devs weren’t going to make a sequel, but then the publisher handling the first game’s ports shut down and things got ‘very murky’

Slay the Spire 2 has captivated many gamers, with one player logging 118 hours in the game. The sequel introduces a balance shift, two new characters, and a co-op feature. Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano initially expressed reluctance to create a sequel, preferring to update the original game. However, as game publishing evolved, the studio faced challenges in justifying updates for the PC version while supporting console and mobile players. This led to the decision to develop Slay the Spire 2, which has proven successful.

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December 10, 2025

The predecessor to one of Xbox’s biggest new games is getting delisted from a popular PC gaming store — you have less than a week to get it

GOG announced that two games, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey and The Outer Worlds, will be removed from its catalog on December 15. Both titles were published by Private Division, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive. The 2023 Spacer's Choice Edition of The Outer Worlds will also be delisted on the same date. These games will still be available on other platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is currently priced at .99, while The Outer Worlds is priced at .99, and the Spacer's Choice Edition is at its full MSRP of .99. The reasons for the delistings are unclear, but they may be related to the sale of Private Division.

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October 22, 2025

Tero Virtala steps down as Remedy CEO

Tero Virtala has stepped down as CEO of Remedy Entertainment, effective immediately. Markus Mäki, a founder and board member since 1995, will serve as interim CEO. Virtala led the company since 2016, focusing on independence and reducing reliance on third-party partnerships, resulting in the launch of the game Control in 2019. Under his leadership, Remedy secured publishing rights for Control and the Alan Wake series. However, the company faced challenges in 2025 with the release of its first multiplayer game, FBC: Control, which did not meet performance expectations, leading to a profit warning issued in October.

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October 14, 2025

Remedy writes down $17m as FBC: Firebreak continues to disappoint

Finnish game developer Remedy announced a write-down of €14.9 million related to the development costs and publishing rights of its title, FBC: Firebreak. The company has adjusted its financial forecasts, expecting a decline in operating profit despite anticipating a year-on-year increase in revenue. FBC: Firebreak, launched in June, has not met sales expectations, prompting Remedy to implement updates, including a significant one named Breakpoint in September. CEO Tero Virtala confirmed the recognition of a non-cash impairment and stated that the company will continue to develop the game while balancing future investments.

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June 26, 2025

Will Death Stranding 2 be released on PC, Xbox, or Game Pass? Everything we know about Kojima’s new game

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has launched as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, with no current plans for a PC or Xbox version, nor availability on Game Pass. A PC port may be possible several months after launch, similar to the original game's release timeline. An Xbox release at launch is not feasible, and while a future release on Xbox is possible, it is unlikely soon. Any potential inclusion on Game Pass would depend on third-party publishing agreements after the exclusivity period. Future licensing agreements, market demand, and technical adaptations could influence broader availability.

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June 25, 2025

Will Death Stranding 2 release on PC and Xbox?

Death Stranding 2 is a PlayStation exclusive with no current plans for a release on PC or Xbox. It is designed to utilize the advanced capabilities of the PS5 and PS5 Pro, making it incompatible with the PS4. Sony is the exclusive publisher for this title. There have been no official announcements regarding a PC release. Hideo Kojima's studio is also working on another project titled OD (Overdose) in collaboration with Xbox Games Studios, but it is still in early development.