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Steam's $15 Billion Year - and Its Biggest New Earner Is an Xbox Game
New Alinea Analytics estimates say Steam has already generated around $15 billion in 2026, with Forza Horizon 6 as the top-earning new release at roughly $210 million. A look at what Valve's money machine means for PC players in our region.
NHL 27 Is Getting AI-Generated Commentary Lines, Says John Buccigross
Veteran hockey broadcaster John Buccigross says EA Sports used generative AI to create voiceover for NHL 27's in-game commentators. He'll still be in the game - but not every line will come from a recording booth, and that raises some fair questions.
Saber Swears There's No Generative AI in Space Marine 3 - Here's What That Promise Is Worth
Saber CCO Tim Willits told IGN there's 'absolutely no generative AI' in Space Marine 3 or the studio's other big licensed games, even as Saber tests the tech in a smaller experimental project. The promise is welcome. The definition needs work.
Wait, Is That Psylocke? Nope - Insomniac Says Marvel's Wolverine Villain Is Lady Deathstrike
A purple blade in Marvel's Wolverine launch trailer had fans convinced Psylocke had snuck into the PS5 exclusive. Insomniac has now confirmed the character is actually Lady Deathstrike - its own spin on the classic Wolverine villain.
A Million in Three Days: The Blood of Dawnwalker's Launch Is a Win for Our Region Too
Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG debut sold over a million copies in roughly three days. A huge start for a brand-new studio from Central Europe - though the game's divisive time-limit mechanic is worth knowing about before you pay full price.
Grail Review: The Stacklands Devs Built the Autobattler I Can't Quit
Sokpop's Grail is a deckbuilding autobattler where your cards fight for you - and it's the most dangerous ten-euro time sink of the month. Score: 8/10.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review - Capcom's Blade Is Sharp Again
After two decades on the shelf, Onimusha returns with the best sword combat Capcom has shipped in years - dragged down slightly by dated arena filler. Score: 8/10.
No, Sony Isn't Killing the PlayStation Disc - Production Drops 10 Percent, Not to 10 Percent
A wave of headlines declared the end of physical PlayStation games after a Sony DADC executive's comments were misread. The reality: disc production is expected to dip by 10 percent in 2028, not to 10 percent. For players in our region who still resell and lend discs, that difference is everything.
Two Nintendo Directs in Two Days - and One of Them Is All About Zelda's 40th
Nintendo is stacking two showcases back-to-back this week: a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Tuesday, followed by a general Nintendo Direct and a Treehouse: Live stream on Wednesday. Here's why this one has me genuinely giddy.
Vávra Defends DLSS 5 in KCD2 - and the 'AI Slop' Fight Gets Loud
Daniel Vávra posted a KCD2 before-and-after and told DLSS 5 critics they've gone crazy, calling the processed image Warhorse's original artistic vision. I think both sides are arguing with the wrong evidence.
Autumn Ring Is Back: Gran Turismo 7's Spec IV Update Digs Into the Series' Roots
Polyphony Digital is bringing the classic Autumn Ring circuit back to Gran Turismo for the first time in 13 years. The Spec IV update also adds a dozen new cars and the real-life Sportsland Sugo track, rolling out in two parts in October and December.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: A Vampire RPG With Real Teeth
Rebel Wolves' debut is a dark, ambitious RPG where a 30-day clock and a day/night split make every choice sting. Rough combat holds it back, but this is the real deal. Score: 8/10.