The PC version of ControlResonant, a sci-fi action game by Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment, leaked online a day before its September 24, 2026 release due to the absence of Denuvo Anti-Tamper protection. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store as scheduled.
Well Dweller, an acclaimed Metroidvania game by Top Hat Studios and Kyle Thompson, launches today on PlayStation Store for $19.99 with a free demo available. The hand-drawn dark fairy-tale adventure stars Glimmer, a tiny bird protagonist, and is also available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC platforms.
The FBI is investigating malware embedded in games on Steam that infected approximately 8,000 devices and compromised roughly 80 crypto wallets, stealing at least $220,000. The attack highlights that crypto security extends beyond wallet protection to include all devices and applications, as malware can search infected computers for credentials regardless of seed phrase security.
Devolver Digital and developer Kenny Sun announced the Risen Ballbylon expansion for BALL x PIT, launching November 6 for $6.99. The expansion adds four new battlefields with 40+ enemies, eight new characters, 45 new passives, 24 new balls, and 20 new buildings to construct.
Scalpers are reselling Steam Deck reservations on eBay for over $1,700, prompting community pushback against the inflated pricing.
Neon Abyss 2, a side-scrolling roguelike action game, launches October 8 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC after Early Access. The sequel features four-player cooperative gameplay, diverse weapons, unlimited item synergies, collectible Hatchmon creatures, and a new Faith System.
The first two Lufia games, classic Super Nintendo JRPGs from the 1990s, are being officially re-released on Steam for the first time by Clear River Games. Originally published by Taito, these rare titles are beloved by RPG fans for their engaging combat, rich storytelling, and memorable soundtracks, with the sequel particularly praised as one of the era's best JRPGs.
A Linux user expresses concerns about the Steam Frame VR headset despite being interested in purchasing it. The author, who migrated entirely to Linux and appreciates Valve's Proton project for gaming, worries that the Frame may not adequately support Linux despite running a Linux variant, creating anxiety around whether to buy the thousand-dollar device.
TAITO announced Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga, a collection of two 1990s JRPGs, for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam, launching in 2027 with western publication by Clear River Games. The games feature enhanced ports of the original titles with their iconic storylines and soundtracks.
A roundup of indie games includes Emberville, a top-down action RPG blending Diablo-style dungeon crawling with Stardew Valley life-sim elements, and Blackwood: Act One, a hybrid action-life sim where players run a DVD store by day and become a John Wick-like vigilante by night.
Valve's Steam Frame headset launch shows strong demand with over 40,000 signups, but only 19,000 people have secured reservations while the rest await backorder fulfillment. The company is deliberately managing supply through a randomized reservation system to prevent scalping and gauge actual demand before committing to large-scale production.
Shaderland is a puzzle-programming game where players create shaders using a node editor to define pixel patterns, and autonomous creatures navigate the resulting world. The game teaches computer graphics concepts through interactive gameplay, drawing inspiration from demoscene shader livecoding culture and games like Lemmings.
Valve has open-sourced Lepton, a tool designed to help game developers port VR Android games to the Steam platform. The tool provides minimal functionality focused specifically on enabling game launches rather than general Android support.
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset, running Linux on ARM64 architecture, prompted the developer to port Factorio to ARM64 Linux. The process required setting up cross-compilation from x86 to ARM64 using Clang, obtaining system files via debootstrap, and building dependencies like OpenSSL for the new platform.
The EU Kids Act proposal requires age verification for users under 15 accessing online services including games. The current draft's broad definition of 'online games' appears to catch single-player games distributed via platforms like Steam, even if their only online component is updates or authentication, unless the definition is narrowed before the law is finalized.
Scalpers and scammers are exploiting high demand for Valve's Steam Frame by posting fake listings on eBay with inflated prices, despite Valve's efforts to prevent resale through a registration system. Screenshots of reservation confirmations are being fabricated and shared to deceive waitlisted buyers, a pattern similar to previous Valve product launches like the Steam Controller.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is an upcoming horror game launching October 8 across multiple platforms, featuring protagonist Aidan using a mysterious puzzle box called the Genesis Configuration to rescue his girlfriend from Hell's Labyrinth while battling cultists and creatures. The game includes graphic content and NSFW themes, with antagonist Marlowe leading the Scarlet Church in pursuit of the puzzle box, and Doug Bradley reprising his role as Pinhead.
Bungie denied leaked claims that it plans to merge its upcoming Marathon shooter with the Destiny franchise, with Marathon creative director Julia Nardin confirming the merger report is fake while acknowledging both games share Bungie's DNA. The wide-ranging leak, originating from 4Chan, also detailed plans to incorporate Destiny mechanics into Marathon and suggested former Destiny 2 developers have been rehired to work on the project.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter launches across PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC with platform-specific differences in performance and features. The PS5 offers 120fps support and DualSense features, while PC includes mouse/keyboard support and ultrawide compatibility. Switch 2 receives a paid upgrade option with visual and performance modes matching the first chapter.
Serenity Forge announced Faraday Blues, a science-fiction visual novel and strategy card game hybrid launching in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Players use character cards to manipulate timelines and rewrite choices across three interconnected narratives, unlocking up to 64 different endings.