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dLcompare’s Summer Event has officially come to an end, and the community certainly didn’t go quietly. After weeks of ratings, comments, reviews, and plenty of competitive leaderboard climbing, the seasonal event has wrapped up with more than $2,000 in prizes handed out. The event turned dLcompare into something of a gaming community marathon, with participants earning points through different activities across the platform. By the time the final scores were tallied, the numbers were impressive: users collectively submitted 8,300 game ratings,...

Echo Weaver is a sci-fi adventure blends Metroidvania mechanics with a time-loop structure that turns knowledge, experimentation, and route optimization into the keys to progression. The game was released on October 8, 2026, and it follows the adventures of the last Weaver in Provenance, a futuristic colony devastated by an event known as the Collapse. While trapped in a seemingly endless repeating time cycle, the protagonist must explore ruins, investigate the survivors' secrets, and uncover the truth behind the events that...

PC players have watched the GTA 6 hype from the sidelines for years. Now there’s a real reason to pay attention. A new report says Grand Theft Auto VI could reach PC in the first quarter of 2027, only a few months after it launches on consoles. Rockstar has confirmed one launch: GTA 6 arrives on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It has not announced a PC version, and it hasn’t given a date or...

HD-2D is having a moment. Square Enix’s mix of pixel-art characters, 3D environments and modern lighting first turned heads with Octopath Traveler in 2018. Since then the style has spread fast, with Triangle Strategy, the Live A Live remake and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake all winning over fans. The style works especially well for older games. Classic RPGs were built around sprites, so HD-2D can keep the look players remember while adding depth, lighting and camera work that 90s...

Microsoft has introduced the Xbox Nano controller, a compact gamepad designed for players who want a more portable alternative to the standard Xbox Wireless Controller. Aimed at younger gamers, people with smaller hands, and those who frequently play on the go, the new accessory offers a smaller design without abandoning the familiar Xbox button layout. Measuring just over 5 inches long and weighing approximately 3.5 ounces, the Nano controller is small enough to slip into a backpack...

Metro 2039 pre-orders are open, and the headline item is something you can actually put on your head. Deep Silver and 4A Games confirmed the full edition breakdown on October 13, 2026, alongside a pre-order trailer. Pre-orders are live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with the PC version sold through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game is reportedly set to release in February 2027. What every pre-order includes Every edition comes with the Metro 2039 Specialist Pack. It...

PlayStation is celebrating three decades of Gran Turismo with a limited-edition DualSense Wireless Controller inspired by the long-running racing franchise. Featuring motorsport-inspired graphics and a carbon fiber-like finish, the new controller will be available worldwide in limited quantities, with pre-orders opening on October 22 ahead of its December release. The special edition takes a different approach from Sony's standard DualSense designs, drawing inspiration from the visual language of racing cars. Two black racing stripes run across the touchpad, while the...

Rolling a tank into a fight and hoping for the best is about to get riskier. DICE is changing how armor combat works in Battlefield 6 Season 5, with bigger damage for hits to a vehicle's weak point and a much slower repair rate. Battlefield's official account put it simply, "armor combat is getting more tactical". Hit hard, hit smart The first change is damage output. Hitting an armored vehicle's weak point will deal roughly 100 additional damage, although...

Developed by One More Level, the studio behind the acclaimed Ghostrunner series, and published by Lyrical Games, Valor Mortis is a first-person Soulslike set in a terrifying alternate version of Napoleonic Europe. Launched on October 13, the game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with day-one access through Xbox Game Pass, according to the official launch announcement.  Valor Mortis comes in two editions: the Standard Edition at $39.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $59.99. The latter includes...

Some gaming franchises are better left untouched than dragged back for another nostalgia-fuelled adventure. However, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse makes a strong case for bringing the classics back the right way. The game has all the ingredients that made its legendary vampire hunters true icons in the world of video games, while offering a modern and exciting adventure to both long-time fans of the series and newcomers. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse innovates in the right way to deliver an experience that combines action, exploration, hidden secrets,...

The latest dLcompare Weekly Recap covers ten games worth keeping on your radar, from mind-bending puzzles and supernatural horror to high-speed racing and MMORPG adventures. This edition highlights several blockbuster releases alongside games that offer something a little different from the usual blockbuster formula. From the dark fantasy of Order of the Sinking Star to the return of the Gears of War universe in Gears of War: E-Day, here's a closer look at the games featured in this week's video. Ten games...

There's a new reason for players to return to Petrichor V in Risk of Rain 2. The Risk of Rain 2: Hallowed Concepts expansion was released on October 8, 2026, and it introduces a plethora of content to the game. The Halloween-themed expansion adds two playable survivors, new stages, dangerous enemies, as well as an expanded item pool. It has already made an impression on Steam, earning a Very Positive user-review rating and positioning itself among the best-sellers shortly after release. Two New...