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Developed by One More Level, the studio behind the acclaimed Ghostrunner series, and published by Lyrical Games, Valor Mortis is a first-person Soulslike set in a terrifying alternate version of Napoleonic Europe. Launched on October 13, the game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with day-one access through Xbox Game Pass, according to the official launch announcement.  Valor Mortis comes in two editions: the Standard Edition at $39.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $59.99. The latter includes...

Some gaming franchises are better left untouched than dragged back for another nostalgia-fuelled adventure. However, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse makes a strong case for bringing the classics back the right way. The game has all the ingredients that made its legendary vampire hunters true icons in the world of video games, while offering a modern and exciting adventure to both long-time fans of the series and newcomers. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse innovates in the right way to deliver an experience that combines action, exploration, hidden secrets,...

The latest dLcompare Weekly Recap covers ten games worth keeping on your radar, from mind-bending puzzles and supernatural horror to high-speed racing and MMORPG adventures. This edition highlights several blockbuster releases alongside games that offer something a little different from the usual blockbuster formula. From the dark fantasy of Order of the Sinking Star to the return of the Gears of War universe in Gears of War: E-Day, here's a closer look at the games featured in this week's video. Ten games...

There's a new reason for players to return to Petrichor V in Risk of Rain 2. The Risk of Rain 2: Hallowed Concepts expansion was released on October 8, 2026, and it introduces a plethora of content to the game. The Halloween-themed expansion adds two playable survivors, new stages, dangerous enemies, as well as an expanded item pool. It has already made an impression on Steam, earning a Very Positive user-review rating and positioning itself among the best-sellers shortly after release. Two New...

Bandai Namco Studios is bringing a new chapter to its legendary mecha franchise with GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, an action game introducing an original timeline within the Gundam universe. Scheduled to launch on March 5, 2027, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the game combines cinematic storytelling, high-speed combat, and customizable Mobile Suits. Players take control of RE-X, an ace pilot operating the ARK-10 Gundam Helix, as humanity fights against a mysterious threat known as the Apocalypse.   ...

At its heart, Grand Theft Auto VI is a love story with a criminal streak. Rockstar’s senior VP of narrative, Rupert Humphries, calls it a Bonnie and Clyde-type tale, and that’s the best way to understand the game. It follows two people, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, who decide they’re better off facing the world together. Jason grew up surrounded by grifters and crooks. He joined the Army hoping to leave a troubled youth behind, but he ended up in the...

Just a few hours ago, Clear River Games and Limited Run Games brought good news to He-Man fans by announcing a new release date for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, alongside its latest trailer. The announcement also opened pre-orders for physical editions and introduced a range of collectibles tied to the franchise. After a long wait, players now have a firm date for their return to Eternia, with some appealing options for longtime fans....

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is preparing to unleash another wave of brutal, old-school first-person shooter action, building upon the success of its 2023 predecessor. Developed by Auroch Digital, the sequel retains the pixelated visuals, relentless gunplay, and grimdark atmosphere that made the original a standout among retro FPS enthusiasts. With its October 14, 2026 release approaching, players can expect a significantly expanded campaign featuring new characters, environments, and increasingly dangerous enemies from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.  ...

Tekken 8 has a busy few months ahead, and the latest EVO France trailer laid out the first part of it. It shows off Roger Jr, the boxing kangaroo arriving next month, and gives a first in-game look at the Baki the Grappler crossover, with Yujiro Hanma joining in the winter. The roster of fighters available in Tekken 8 has been expanded quiite a bit since the game was released. Additions like Kuma and Eddy Gordo brought into the...

After years of delays and an unusually long development cycle, Squadron 42 has taken another step towards launch. Cloud Imperium Games has released a new trailer for its single-player sci-fi adventure. The studio has also opened the game's Steam page and confirmed a release window for the second quarter of 2027. This ambitious project has spent years in development as the single-player counterpart to Star Citizen. Nothing surprising here, as the same is happening for the latter. Star Citizen has been...

Ace Combat has never had a launch week like this. Bandai Namco says Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has sold one million copies worldwide faster than any other game in the series, and it got there within its first week on sale. That's a strong start, and it raises an obvious question: how does it stack up against the series' biggest hit?  The numbers so far The news came through official Ace Combat social media posts on October...

It's hard to miss just how much attention Grand Theft Auto VI is getting from the gaming community. The series has become an icon for generations of players, and after such a long wait for its next installment, it's hardly surprising that searches for GTA 6 are picking up ahead of release. Yet one detail stands out: search impressions for Deluxe Edition are almost on par with those for Standard Edition, even though Rockstar has never announced an edition by...