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Fogpiercer arrives in a genre packed with card-slinging heroes, mysterious relics and increasingly ridiculous enemy combinations, but it has one seriously clever trick up its sleeve: your train is your deck. Every locomotive, carriage and weapon you attach changes the cards available during battle, turning ordinary train construction into the heart of the entire roguelite experience. Developed by Mad Cookies Studio and published by Hooded Horse, Fogpiercer sends players across a dangerous sci-fi wasteland where hostile vehicles, bandits and other threats...

Just when you thought your sanity was fully restored, your favorite heroes had successfully retired, and your therapist had finally cleared you of affliction checks, Red Hook Studios is handing everyone a fresh torch and pushing us right back into the pitch-black abyss. In celebration of the original gothic roguelike's 10th anniversary, Red Hook Studios has officially announced Darkest Dungeon: The Fire’s Edge, the game's first major expansion since 2020’s The Butcher’s Circus. Set to launch on August 18, 2026,...

It turns out gamers' appetite for sea shanties and cutlass-swinging chaos hasn't aged a single day. Vantage Studios and Ubisoft have officially confirmed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced plundered a eye-watering 3 million sales in its very first week afloat. The modernized pirate adventure simulator launched on July 9 with a terrifyingly fast start, selling 2 million copies on its opening day alone before sailing past the 3-million milestone with full wind in its...

If your Steam library could use a few more games, Humble's latest bundle might be worth checking out. The new 2K Megahits 2026 Bundle brings together 15 Steam games from publisher 2K, covering everything from chaotic shooters and tactical strategy games to horror adventures and story-driven experiences. Every game works on Windows, while a handful also support macOS and SteamOS. At $15 / 13,14€ / £11.21, it's a simple one-tier offer that gives PC players an inexpensive way to pick up...

The latest generation of Windows gaming handhelds continues to push integrated graphics to new heights, but those gains are arriving alongside increasingly premium price tags. AMD's Ryzen Z2 and Z2 Extreme APUs have already raised expectations for portable gaming, and Intel is now aiming to move the goalposts again with its Panther Lake platform. Early performance figures suggest the flagship Arc G3 Extreme processor, powered by the integrated Arc B390 GPU, is capable of running many games at 1080p...

Valve has yet to reveal official sales figures for its newly released Steam Machine, but early estimates suggest the premium gaming PC may be off to a much stronger start than many expected. Given its high price tag, there was widespread skepticism ahead of launch over whether the hardware could attract enough buyers, yet its position on Steam's best-seller rankings paints a surprisingly positive picture. As is typical for Valve, the company has remained silent on hardware sales. Even years after...

Zaheer joins Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game as the feared leader of the Red Lotus from The Legend of Korra. After gaining airbending during Harmonic Convergence, he quickly mastered the art and eventually achieved the legendary ability of flight by abandoning earthly attachments. The game faithfully recreates his calm, calculated fighting style through fluid airbending, unmatched mobility, and coordinated Red Lotus assists. Rather than relying on brute force, Zaheer controls battles with speed, positioning, and relentless pressure, making him one of...

Co-op survival games usually throw monsters, ghosts or angry creatures at a group of poorly prepared players. Funnel Runners takes a much wilder approach: the monster is an enormous tornado, and your team’s only hope is fixing a broken van before the entire neighbourhood gets turned into airborne debris.     Fix the van before the...

Fading Echo has one of those videogame ideas that sounds simple until you realise just how much the developers have built around it. You play as One, a young hero who can transform into water, turning the game’s main movement ability, combat tool and puzzle mechanic into the same wonderfully splashy system. Developed by Emeteria and published by New Tales and Com2uS Holdings, Fading Echo began life as a tabletop RPG setting before evolving into a colourful third-person action-adventure. The world...

As the Southern Water Tribe's greatest waterbending master, Katara joins Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game as a faithful recreation of one of the series' most beloved heroes. Her journey from an inexperienced bender to a skilled healer and warrior is reflected through a moveset that balances offense, defense, and precision. Signature techniques like Water Whip Stance, Frostpath, and Protective Surge showcase her adaptability, while her cinematic supers capture the elegance and power of her waterbending. Rather than relying on brute force,...

After more than two years of development, DIVE or DIE: Children of Rain has officially launched on Steam. Created by Drop Rate Studio, a team consisting of only three members, the game takes players into a world consumed by the Black Rain, where every dive into the Abyssal Pool is a gamble between survival and the unknown dangers waiting beneath the deep sea. To celebrate the release, the development team also shared a heartfelt thank-you message to the community that...

Steam Train Fest 2026 is now underway, giving PC gamers a full week to grab rail-themed games with discounts of up to 90% through Steam's dedicated Trains category page. The event spans everything from realistic locomotive simulators to laid-back indie experiences, making it one of Valve's biggest sales for a niche genre. As usual, several titles also offer free demos, while an upcoming releases section lets players keep an eye on what's arriving next. Valve has once again accompanied the sale...