New Open-World Survival-Crafting Game Appears on Steam
A new, unnamed survival-crafting title has surfaced on Steam, drawing comparisons to Rust, Project Zomboid, and Palworld.
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Developer Pearl Abyss is offering select Steam users the chance to purchase the open-world title Crimson Desert for just $1.
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Soulframe Opens Sign-ups and Reveals Vadagar Pact and Wolf Mounts
Digital Extremes is opening Soulframe sign-ups until July 12, 2026, alongside a new Vadagar progression path, wolf mounts, and the upcoming Warsongs quest.
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Metroidvania Never Grave Opens Android Pre-Registrations
Never Grave, the roguelike Metroidvania, is heading to Android. Pre-register now to control enemies with a cursed hat and rebuild a fallen village.
Why Gamers Are Trading PlayStation and Xbox for Retro Handhelds
As major console manufacturers face criticism for layoffs and anti-consumer policies, gamers are increasingly turning to powerful, open-source handheld devices.
Farming Camp Playtest Opens July 17 for Linux and Windows Players
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Bethesda Artist Behind Iconic Skyrim Opening Laid Off by Xbox
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Stellaris 4.5 'Cygnus' Open Beta Update 3 Brings Major Fixes
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Once Human Arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S August 25
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Leaked Lego Pokemon Sets Feature Opening Poke Ball and Giant Red Figure
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OpenRCT2 Update 0.5.3 Simplifies Linux Installs for RCT1 and RCT2
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The Biggest Open-World Games Coming in the Second Half of 2026
From Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced to GTA VI, here is the full list of major open-world titles arriving for the remainder of 2026.
PS Vita Store Closing: Which Digital Games Should You Buy Now?
The PS Vita digital store is closing. Here are the must-buy games like TXK, Open Me!, and Big Sky Infinity that lack physical releases and aren't on other consoles.
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While The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains a genre staple, we look at eight open-world RPGs that offer more immersive environmental storytelling.
ArenaNet Promises Guild Wars 3 Will Respect Player Time
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GTA 6 Preorders Are Live, But Performance Questions Persist
Rockstar Games has opened preorders for Grand Theft Auto 6, but confusion over 60fps support and the lack of physical discs continues to grow.
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Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano Announces New Anime Studio in LA
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New Open-World Survival-Crafting Game Appears on Steam
A new, unnamed survival-crafting title has surfaced on Steam, drawing comparisons to Rust, Project Zomboid, and Palworld.
Crimson Desert Available for $1 in New Steam Promotion
Developer Pearl Abyss is offering select Steam users the chance to purchase the open-world title Crimson Desert for just $1.
Dungeons & Dragons Announces Arcana Unleashed Expansion for September
Wizards of the Coast has opened pre-orders for Arcana Unleashed, a high-magic D&D expansion arriving September 15, 2026, alongside a new campaign series.
The Witcher Remake: Lead Story Designer Shares Concerns on Open-World Shift
Lead story designer Artur Ganszyniec warns that turning The Witcher remake into an open-world title could compromise the original game's narrative pacing.