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dLcompare’s Summer Event has officially come to an end, and the community certainly didn’t go quietly. After weeks of ratings, comments, reviews, and plenty of competitive leaderboard climbing, the seasonal event has wrapped up with more than $2,000 in prizes handed out. The event turned dLcompare into something of a gaming community marathon, with participants earning points through different activities across the platform. By the time the final scores were tallied, the numbers were impressive: users collectively submitted 8,300 game ratings,...

ASUS has officially launched the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a special-edition gaming handheld celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers brand. Although it retains the same core processor as the standard ROG Xbox Ally X, the anniversary model introduces a redesigned chassis, an upgraded OLED display, and several hardware refinements. However, those additions come at a considerably higher price. At the heart of the ROG Xbox Ally X20 is AMD's Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with integrated...

Razer has expanded its Barracuda headset lineup with the Barracuda V2 Pro, a premium wireless gaming headset designed to work equally well at home and on the go. Combining multi-platform connectivity, hybrid active noise cancellation, and a foldable design, the new model aims to bridge the gap between a dedicated gaming headset and everyday over-ear headphones. At the heart of the Barracuda V2 Pro are Razer's 40mm TriForce Bio-Cellulose drivers, which offer a frequency response range of 12Hz to 20kHz...

Farming simulators have a peculiar problem: once you've spent enough hours watering turnips, befriending villagers and turning a modest shack into a five-star countryside mansion, the world beyond your property can start feeling like an afterthought. Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea wants to change that. Instead of treating exploration as a pleasant distraction between harvests, the latest entry in Natsume's long-running series makes the wilderness a major part of the adventure. Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea was released on PC and...

Apparently, conquering feudal Japan is easier than remastering one of the most beloved strategy games ever made. Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition was released on October 13, 2026, promising a fresh coat of paint for Creative Assembly's classic. Instead, it sparked a backlash over technical problems, visual oddities and upgrades that failed to impress the majority of the community. Just two days later, SEGA removed the game from digital storefronts, and brought back the original game. The original SHOGUN...

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly free game promotion, replacing last week's TerraScape and Out of Sight giveaways with two new titles. This time, players can claim Agent A: A puzzle in disguise and Bad Cheese, offering a mix of stylish spy-themed puzzles and unsettling psychological horror just in time for Halloween. Both games are available to add permanently to your Epic Games Store library, provided you claim them before the promotion ends on October 22. Once...

The Emperor's finest warriors are preparing to return to the battlefield in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, as the latest faction trailer offers an exciting look at the Space Marines and their devastating arsenal. Developed by KING Art Games, the upcoming real-time strategy title returns the legendary Blood Ravens while adding the Dark Angels as another playable Chapter. With distinct commanders, elite infantry, and powerful war machines, the Space Marines promise a tactical experience that captures the brutal...

What if your next city-building project had a heartbeat, a metabolism, and a destination of its own? Beyond These Stars puts a decidedly unusual spin on the colony simulator formula by asking players to build a thriving civilization on the back of a gigantic space-faring whale. Instead of simply claiming a patch of land and covering it with houses, factories, and infrastructure, you'll have to develop your settlement in harmony with a living creature as it journeys through the universe. The...

In most co-op games, your teammates are the ones who help you overcome difficult challenges. But in the arenas of Chained Beasts, they might just drag you into trouble instead. Developed by Featherweight Games, this action roguelike officially launched on October 15, 2026, throwing players into brutal gladiator battles where fighters are chained together. To survive and earn their freedom, the group must do more than defeat their enemies. They'll also need to learn how to work together and deal...

Rockstar has released the official launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, a month out from release. Captured entirely in-game on a PlayStation 5, the 90-second video takes us back to Vice City and the state of Leonida for one last look at Jason and Lucia before the game arrives on November 19. The final trailer before launch is here The trailer digs a little deeper into Jason's background, revealing he ran into trouble during his military service and left...

8BitDo has expanded its Ultimate 3 controller lineup with a more affordable wireless model that retains several features typically associated with higher-end gamepads. The new Ultimate 3C+ Wireless Controller builds on the Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller, introducing adjustable-tension TMR joysticks, switchable trigger modes, and a revised grip design while keeping the price affordable. The Ultimate 3 series first appeared at CES 2026 with the Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox. 8BitDo followed up in May with the cheaper Ultimate 3 Controller for...

Music has long played an important role in video games, helping set the mood and pace of combat. From intense boss battles to fast-paced action sequences, a good soundtrack can make every encounter feel more exciting. But what if players could do more than simply fight to the beat and actually help create the music during combat? That's the idea RibCage Games brings to life in Alpha Nomos, a rhythm-action roguelite released on October 12, 2026, for Steam, PlayStation 5,...