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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,...

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...

Bandai Namco Studios is bringing a new chapter to its legendary mecha franchise with GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, an action game introducing an original timeline within the Gundam universe. Scheduled to launch on March 5, 2027, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the game combines cinematic storytelling, high-speed combat, and customizable Mobile Suits. Players take control of RE-X, an ace pilot operating the ARK-10 Gundam Helix, as humanity fights against a mysterious threat known as the Apocalypse.   ...

Everything we know ahead of the October 29 release Phantom Blade Zero has been on the radar since 2023, and the wait is nearly over. S-GAME's wuxia action RPG launches on October 29, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC. With pre-orders open and the PC requirements published, here's what is confirmed and what is still unknown. Story and setting The player character is Soul, an elite assassin who once served an organization called The Order. When its patriarch is murdered...

Sony has unveiled a new Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition, giving the console and its bundled DualSense controller an all-black matte finish. The new model launches on November 19, the same day as Grand Theft Auto VI, but there's a catch for fans elsewhere: for now, the console is exclusive to Japan. The new edition builds on Sony's Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition, introduced last November at ¥55,000 (approximately $350 / €301 / £259). Designed to make the console more...

NVIDIA is continuing to optimize DLSS 5, announcing substantial improvements to its 3D-Guided Neural Rendering model in the October 2026 update. According to the company, the latest version delivers twice the model performance of the September release while reducing VRAM usage by 20% at 4K resolution. These changes address one of the biggest concerns surrounding DLSS 5 since its public debut. Unlike conventional DLSS upscaling and frame generation, the technology uses AI to enhance a game's lighting, materials, skin details,...

Valve is winding down production of its original Index VR headset, marking the end of an era as the company shifts its attention toward newer hardware, including the Steam Frame. First released in June 2019, the Index has spent more than seven years on the market, earning a reputation as a premium option for PC-based virtual reality. Although production has ended, the headset isn't disappearing from stores immediately. Valve will continue selling its remaining stock of Index headsets, controllers, and...

After a busy day, I sometimes want to spend the evening getting far away, even if it’s only through a screen. Put on some music, drive along a lakeshore, then stop as the evening sun touches the water—the thought alone feels relaxing. Bring a few friends, and even getting lost could become a good story. That’s what makes me want to learn more about Over the Hill: the promise of a trip where the roads you follow and the stops...

When we think of adventures underground, treasure, monsters, and doors leading into darkness usually come to mind. But I also like the quieter moments along the way: an adventurer returning to the campfire, setting down their latest finds, and preparing a meal before heading out again. Those simple routines bring a little warmth and familiarity to the adventure. That is what caught my attention about Deep Dish Dungeon: the idea of learning to live in the very place you are...