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news Steam Halloween Sale Cuts Prices on Resident Evil, Dying Light, Tomb Raider, and More PC Games

Steam Halloween Sale Cuts Prices on Resident Evil, Dying Light, Tomb Raider, and More PC Games

PC players can find major discounts on Resident Evil, Dying Light, Tomb Raider, and several other popular games as Steam's Halloween sale continues through the final weekend of October 2026. The promotional offers include horror games, survival adventures, role playing titles, and indie releases, with some older games available for less than $5. Other PC storefronts are running separate promotions, including free games, discounted
news Modded RTX 2080 Ti With 22GB VRAM Delivers Up to 73% Higher Gaming Performance at 4K

Modded RTX 2080 Ti With 22GB VRAM Delivers Up to 73% Higher Gaming Performance at 4K

A modified NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti equipped with 22GB of GDDR6 memory has delivered up to 73% higher gaming performance than the original 11GB model in recent benchmarks. The results demonstrate how additional video memory can improve performance in demanding games, particularly at 4K resolution. The RTX 2080 Ti originally launched in 2018 with 11GB of GDDR6 memory. The modified version doubles that
news Ludus Magnatus Early Access Preview: Promising Gladiator Management Held Back by Weak Combat AI

Ludus Magnatus Early Access Preview: Promising Gladiator Management Held Back by Weak Combat AI

Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator offers an interesting management experience built around running a gladiator school in ancient Rome. However, its Early Access version struggles to make combat and tactical decisions as engaging as the management systems surrounding them. Developed by Contec Games, the title puts players in the role of a lanista, responsible for recruiting gladiators, training fighters, upgrading equipment, and managing a
news Anthropic's New Claude Code Restrictions Are Blocking Some Legitimate Game Development Projects

Anthropic's New Claude Code Restrictions Are Blocking Some Legitimate Game Development Projects

Anthropic has introduced new restrictions in Claude Code to prevent its AI coding assistant from recreating existing video games. However, some developers say the changes are also blocking projects that use original code and customer supplied materials. The restrictions reportedly appeared around October 27, 2026, through a server delivered configuration called tengu_heron_brook. They instruct Claude Code to refuse requests involving recreations of specific existing
news Nintendo Switch 2 Drops to $469 Ahead of Black Friday, With Several Games Also Discounted

Nintendo Switch 2 Drops to $469 Ahead of Black Friday, With Several Games Also Discounted

Nintendo Switch 2 is available for $469 at Woot, bringing the console below its current $499 retail price ahead of the Black Friday shopping season. The offer provides a $30 discount on a brand new standalone console, making it an option for buyers who want to purchase Nintendo's latest gaming system without waiting for holiday promotions. Nintendo originally launched the Switch 2 at $449
news Slay the Spire 2 Tops Steam Deck's Most Played Games in October 2026 as Three New Titles Enter the Rankings

Slay the Spire 2 Tops Steam Deck's Most Played Games in October 2026 as Three New Titles Enter the Rankings

Valve's Steam Deck gaming rankings for October 2026 have revealed that Slay the Spire 2 was the most played title on the handheld, ahead of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Cyberpunk 2077. The latest list, covering October 2 through October 31, shows that established favorites continue to dominate Steam Deck activity, although three recently released games managed to enter the top 20.
news Blizzard Hints World of Warcraft Could Come to Xbox Consoles as Project Helix Plans Take Shape

Blizzard Hints World of Warcraft Could Come to Xbox Consoles as Project Helix Plans Take Shape

Blizzard has renewed speculation about bringing World of Warcraft to Xbox consoles, with franchise vice president Holly Longdale suggesting that the company's long term plans could eventually extend beyond PC gaming. The comments come ahead of World of Warcraft: Forever, which launches on November 5, 2026, as a PC exclusive. Although the game is not coming to Xbox Series X or Series S at
news Three Xbox Games Face Server Shutdowns in November and December 2026, With More Closures Coming in 2027

Three Xbox Games Face Server Shutdowns in November and December 2026, With More Closures Coming in 2027

Xbox players will lose access to online services in several games during November and December 2026, with Call of Duty: Warzone and NBA 2K25 among the titles affected. The upcoming changes also include the removal of in-game purchases from Synduality: Echo of Ada, although its servers will remain operational until May 2027. Meanwhile, two Street Outlaws games are scheduled to disappear from the Xbox
news Brazilian Lawyers Fined $16,000 After Hiding AI Manipulation Instructions in Court Filing

Brazilian Lawyers Fined $16,000 After Hiding AI Manipulation Instructions in Court Filing

A Brazilian court has fined two law firms approximately $16,000 after discovering hidden instructions designed to manipulate an artificial intelligence system reviewing legal documents. The incident occurred at the Third Labor Court of Parauapebas in Brazil's Pará state, where lawyers allegedly concealed commands inside a legal petition using white text on a white background. Although the instructions were invisible during ordinary reading, they remained
news Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Developers Discuss Multiplayer Development in New Behind the Scenes Video

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Developers Discuss Multiplayer Development in New Behind the Scenes Video

Infinity Ward has released a new behind the scenes video for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, giving players a closer look at the developers responsible for creating and maintaining the game's multiplayer experience. The video, titled From Launch to Live, is the eighth and final episode of the From the Ward series. It focuses on the development team's creative process, collaboration, and preparations
news Cairn Gets Free Deep Water DLC With New Climbing Region, Free Roam Mode, and Playable Marco

Cairn Gets Free Deep Water DLC With New Climbing Region, Free Roam Mode, and Playable Marco

The Game Bakers has released Deep Water, the first free DLC expansion for Cairn, introducing a new climbing area alongside additional gameplay options. The update, released on October 31, 2026, also introduces a Free Roam mode and makes Marco a playable character, giving players more ways to experience the mountain climbing adventure. A new launch trailer accompanies the release, showcasing the expansion's challenging terrain
news The Witcher 3 Developer Reveals Why Vesemir's Death Was Essential to the Game's Story

The Witcher 3 Developer Reveals Why Vesemir's Death Was Essential to the Game's Story

Paweł Sasko, the former lead quest designer of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and current associate game director of Cyberpunk 2, has revealed how one of the RPG's most emotional moments helped him better understand video game storytelling. Reflecting on the development of The Witcher 3, Sasko explained that the decision to kill Vesemir during the Battle of Kaer Morhen initially left his colleagues
news Forza Motorsport Co-Creator Dan Greenawalt Reportedly Retiring From Microsoft After Nearly 27 Years

Forza Motorsport Co-Creator Dan Greenawalt Reportedly Retiring From Microsoft After Nearly 27 Years

Dan Greenawalt, one of the creators of the Forza racing franchise and a longtime leader at Turn 10 Studios, is reportedly preparing to retire from Microsoft after nearly 27 years with the company. His departure comes during a major restructuring of Microsoft's gaming division, which includes plans to merge Turn 10 Studios with Playground Games, the developer behind Forza Horizon. According to an internal
news Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 Multiplayer Servers Shut Down Temporarily Across All Platforms

Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 Multiplayer Servers Shut Down Temporarily Across All Platforms

FromSoftware has temporarily disabled online multiplayer services for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 following an unspecified server issue affecting both games. The developer announced the shutdown on October 30, 2026, confirming that online features would remain unavailable while the problem is investigated. The interruption affects all supported platforms, including PC and consoles. Players currently cannot access the games' official cooperative multiplayer, invasions,
news GTA 6 Will Let Players Decide Whether Jason and Lucia Stay Together or Break Up

GTA 6 Will Let Players Decide Whether Jason and Lucia Stay Together or Break Up

Rockstar Games has revealed more details about the relationship system in Grand Theft Auto 6, confirming that players can influence whether protagonists Jason and Lucia remain romantically involved or eventually separate. The upcoming game begins with both characters attempting to rebuild their relationship. However, their future together will depend partly on the decisions players make throughout the story. Rockstar co-studio head Rob Nelson explained
news Mass Effect 1 Deserves More Credit for Building BioWare's Iconic Sci-Fi RPG Series

Mass Effect 1 Deserves More Credit for Building BioWare's Iconic Sci-Fi RPG Series

Mass Effect 2 is often regarded as the strongest entry in BioWare's science fiction RPG trilogy, but the original Mass Effect deserves greater recognition for establishing the characters, world, and storytelling systems that made the franchise successful. Released in 2007, the first Mass Effect introduced players to Commander Shepard, the Normandy crew, and a galaxy shaped by political tensions between different alien civilizations. Although
news Roku 65-Inch Pro Series OLED Drops to $999.99 at Amazon, and Roku Still Lists It at $1,199.99

Roku 65-Inch Pro Series OLED Drops to $999.99 at Amazon, and Roku Still Lists It at $1,199.99

Roku’s 65-inch Pro Series OLED TV is listed at $999.99 on Amazon, down from $1,199.99, and that crossed-out figure is a price Roku genuinely charges. Roku's own feature graphic for the Pro Series OLED, listing 4K OLED picture, Roku Smart Picture Max, a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision. Image: Roku Roku’s own product page still asks $1,199.99 for the same 65-inch set. The
news Microsoft Removes Seven Certificates From Windows and Edge Trust Lists After eMudhra Key Flaw

Microsoft Removes Seven Certificates From Windows and Edge Trust Lists After eMudhra Key Flaw

Microsoft has removed seven certificates from the trust lists that Windows and Microsoft Edge use to decide which sites and programs are genuine. The removal follows a report that eight eMudhra intermediate certificate authority keys could be worked out from material the company had already published. Windows 11 app and desktop screenshots. The trust-list change reaches most PCs without anything to install. Image: Microsoft
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