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.
Edia announced Toshinden Collection, a compilation of the first three Battle Arena Toshinden games, coming to PS5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027. The collection will feature same-screen multiplayer support for classic 3D fighting games originally released by Takara on PlayStation.
Gears of War: E-Day has gone gold with pre-install beginning September 29. Early Access launches October 1 and the full game releases October 6 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, available day one on Game Pass. The Coalition revealed final PC specifications and detailed the game's campaign, multiplayer modes, and Premium Edition content.
Edia announced that Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes I & II, originally released on PC Engine in 1991, will be re-released on PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2027. The collection includes voice acting in select scenes from the original PC Engine version.
Ubisoft is giving away For Honor – Standard Edition for free on Ubisoft Connect until September 28, 2026, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The offer allows players to keep the game forever, though the gesture is seen by some as an attempt to address controversies including the removal of the game from Steam Deck and Linux due to anti-cheat measures, and persistent complaints about the game's online-only requirement and steep learning curve after a decade in development.
GACHIAKUTA: BREAKOUT, a survival action RPG based on the hit Japanese anime, launches in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Players follow protagonist Rudo as he navigates the Pit, fights trash beasts, and discovers his power to weaponize discarded objects while expanding the Cleaners Headquarters base.
Square Enix released a Tokyo Game Show 2026 trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D turn-based RPG launching October 22 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
Capcom revealed Teostra as a huntable monster in the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion 'Ascendance' during Tokyo Game Show 2026. The expansion launches in 2027 and will feature gameplay improvements including faster weapon swapping and equipment management outside tents.
Clear River Games announces that Terranigma, the classic 1995 action RPG developed by Quintet, will launch on January 14, 2027 across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC. The release includes multiple physical editions and quality-of-life improvements such as an Arranged Mode with increased magic damage, a mini map, and a rewind function.
Build A Rocket Boy's MindsEye, a story-driven action game that launched in June 2025, flopped critically and commercially with players calling it buggy and broken. Following the disastrous release, multiple developers have been laid off as the Scottish studio faces questions about its viability, with the game achieving only 16 concurrent players on Steam despite relaunch attempts and a 50% discount.
Valve's Steam Frame headset launched with praise for comfort and PC streaming capabilities, but early reviews criticize its $1,059 starting price and problematic battery life. The device runs SteamOS on ARM hardware, streams from PC via Wi-Fi 6E, and plays native titles from the Steam library.
Valve confirmed that its Steam hardware ordering system was not compromised in the August cyberattack on logistics partner CEVA Logistics. The attack affected only a subset of CEVA's systems, and customer data remained inaccessible to attackers throughout the incident.