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Steam Price-Fixing Lawsuit: Valve, 10 Publishers Sued [2026]
AppWizard
September 15, 2026

Steam Price-Fixing Lawsuit: Valve, 10 Publishers Sued [2026]

On August 27, 2026, a class action lawsuit was filed in San Mateo County Superior Court by three California gamers—Alexander Shimota, Ricardo Camargo, and John Elliott—against Valve Corporation and ten video game publishers, accusing them of colluding to maintain uniform pricing for PC games across digital storefronts. The lawsuit alleges that Valve requires publishers on its Steam platform to agree to a most-favored-nation clause, preventing them from offering lower prices on competing platforms, which stifles competition and limits consumer choice. The ten implicated publishers include Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, and Sony Interactive Entertainment. The lawsuit is filed under California's Cartwright Act and claims that the coordinated pricing strategy harms consumers by reducing product diversity and inflating prices. Valve's commission structure, which has largely remained unchanged, is central to the plaintiffs' argument. Valve's co-founder, Gabe Newell, has previously denied dictating prices to third-party developers. The lawsuit is distinct from a prior case, Wolfire Games v. Valve, which focuses on monopoly abuse against developers rather than consumer pricing. Additionally, Valve faces a parallel £2 billion class action in the UK regarding similar pricing allegations. The outcome of these cases could significantly impact the pricing landscape for PC games and the practices of digital storefronts.
Paradox's next grand strategy game is taking cues from Fallout and Mad Max
AppWizard
August 25, 2026

Paradox’s next grand strategy game is taking cues from Fallout and Mad Max

Paradox Development Studio is developing a new game titled Afterworld, set in a post-apocalyptic North America. Players will lead a tribe of survivors, choosing their tribe's origins and focusing on survival by gathering resources. The game allows players to rebuild civilization or create new societal structures, including religions and laws, while utilizing pre-collapse technology. A unique tech tree evolves through exploration, with procedural generation ensuring varied experiences in each playthrough. Dan Lind, the game director, emphasizes that Afterworld is Paradox's first non-historical setting in a decade, offering a fresh perspective for a grand strategy game. A preview of the game mechanics will be released in the coming weeks.
Paradox commits a classic blunder and accidentally leaks its own post-apocalyptic grand strategy game
AppWizard
August 24, 2026

Paradox commits a classic blunder and accidentally leaks its own post-apocalyptic grand strategy game

Paradox has inadvertently revealed hints about an unannounced game titled "Afterworld" through its forum filters. A Reddit user discovered the name listed under the Unreleased Game filters, alongside "Prison Architect 2." Further investigation led to a Discord server that described "Afterworld" as a post-apocalyptic survival grand strategy game where players lead a tribe of survivors, manage settlements, and engage in wars of conquest. The gaming community is speculating about the game, with mixed reactions regarding its setting and potential gameplay direction. More details are anticipated to be revealed at Gamescom on August 25th.
Beyond These Stars Arrives Oct 15 on PC Game Pass With Full 1.0 Launch
AppWizard
August 21, 2026

Beyond These Stars Arrives Oct 15 on PC Game Pass With Full 1.0 Launch

Hooded Horse and Balancing Monkey Games will release Beyond These Stars on October 15, 2026. The game is a city-building and colony management title set on the back of a sentient Space Whale named Kewa. It will be available on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, with day-one access for PC Game Pass subscribers. Beyond These Stars serves as a sequel to Before We Leave and features players guiding a civilization called the Peeps while managing resources and Kewa's well-being. The game emphasizes ecological mutualism, where Kewa's happiness affects gameplay. Players will navigate a complex production system and can explore a procedurally generated Galaxy Map with various star systems. The game has received positive feedback from critics and will launch as a complete 1.0 title, bypassing Early Access. The minimum system requirements include a Windows 10 (64-bit) PC with an Intel Core i3-6300 or AMD FX-9370, 8 GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GTX 750 or AMD Radeon R9 380. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
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BetaBeacon
August 17, 2026

Dawnfolk Is Out Now on iOS & Android

Dawnfolk is a mobile game set in a world consumed by darkness where players rebuild civilization one tile at a time. The game features minimalist strategy, exploration, and survival mechanics, with a focus on approachable gameplay and meaningful depth.
Arise Dark Lord is a new RTS where you raise evil armies and crush "godless heathens"
AppWizard
August 6, 2026

Arise Dark Lord is a new RTS where you raise evil armies and crush “godless heathens”

Introversion Software has announced their new game, Arise Dark Lord, an action RTS hybrid where players act as a dark lord aiming to conquer lands with undead legions. Players can raise the dead or control orcish forces to build a corrupting army and claim territory. The game features resource gathering from forests and mountains and allows players to construct a Dark Tower for defense against human resistance. Arise Dark Lord is in early development, with a projected release in 2027, and a Prologue is available on itch.io. The game showcases a Tolkien-inspired art style and enjoyable gameplay.
Palworld Online Announced For iOS And Android In 2026 By Garena
BetaBeacon
August 5, 2026

Palworld Online Announced For iOS And Android In 2026 By Garena

Garena has announced Palworld Online, a multiplayer survival adventure game set to launch on iOS and Android in 2026. The game is designed specifically for mobile devices, with features such as shared progression, group play, and an expansive open world. The collaboration between Garena and Pocketpair aims to deliver a new Palworld experience to players worldwide, focusing on multiplayer gameplay and mobile-friendly controls.
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BetaBeacon
August 4, 2026

Palworld Online Announced For iOS And Android In 2026 By Garena

Garena has announced Palworld Online, a multiplayer survival adventure game set to launch on iOS and Android in 2026. The game is designed as a large-scale multiplayer experience tailored for mobile devices, with open world, shared progression, and group play mechanics.
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