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Ace Combat 8 Shatters Steam Records Despite Licensing Controversy
gaming4 days ago

Ace Combat 8 Shatters Steam Records Despite Licensing Controversy

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve achieved the series' highest PC launch peak with over 52,000 concurrent players on Steam, topping global sales charts. However, the launch was marred by controversy over the pre-order bonus, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, which was bundled as DLC rather than a standalone title on PC due to licensing issues. The developer, Project Aces, apologized for the confusion and is currently exploring options to release the older title separately on Steam. Despite the backlash, the game maintains a 'Mostly Positive' review score, with players praising the dogfights and campaign but citing performance issues and the lack of VR support.

via Eurogamer.net|
#ace-combat-8#ace-combat-zero#bandai-namco
Witcher 3 Remastered Sets Steam Record, But Tech Reviewers Flag Visual and Performance Quirks
gaming4 days ago

Witcher 3 Remastered Sets Steam Record, But Tech Reviewers Flag Visual and Performance Quirks

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered has driven the 11-year-old RPG to a new peak of 137,724 concurrent Steam players, surpassing previous highs from 2015 and 2020. The free update, released September 29, includes path tracing, DLSS 4.5, and gameplay overhauls. While sales spiked to 130,000 copies in a single day, technical reviews highlight inconsistent lighting and performance bottlenecks on high-end GPUs.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cd-projekt-red#gaming#nvidia
Ace Combat 8 Sets Steam Record Despite Belkan War Controversy
gaming4 days ago

Ace Combat 8 Sets Steam Record Despite Belkan War Controversy

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve achieved the series' highest PC launch peak with over 52,000 concurrent players on Steam, topping global sales charts. However, the launch was marred by controversy over the pre-order bonus, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, which was bundled as DLC rather than a standalone title on PC due to licensing issues. The developer, Project Aces, apologized for the confusion and is currently exploring options to release the older title separately on Steam. Despite the backlash, the game maintains a 'Mostly Positive' review score, with players praising the dogfights and campaign but citing performance issues and the lack of VR support.

via TechPowerUp|
#ace-combat-8#ace-combat-zero#bandai-namco
CD Projekt Red patches Witcher 3 Remastered lighting issues as game hits record player counts
gaming7 days ago

CD Projekt Red patches Witcher 3 Remastered lighting issues as game hits record player counts

CD Projekt Red released hotfix 5.00c for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered to address player complaints about lighting in the Velen region. The update adjusts bloom, vegetation lighting, saturation, and path tracing effects. It also fixes audio volume issues, save file errors, and performance problems related to HairWorks. The patch follows the free remaster's launch, which pushed the 11-year-old RPG to its highest-ever Steam concurrent player count.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cd-projekt-red#gaming#pc-gaming
Krafton Cancels PUBG: Black Budget After Failed Alpha Tests
gaming7 days ago

Krafton Cancels PUBG: Black Budget After Failed Alpha Tests

Krafton has officially ended development on 'PUBG: Black Budget', a first-person extraction shooter set in a time-loop island. The decision follows two closed alpha tests in late 2025 and mid-2026, with the publisher citing an inability to deliver a long-term enjoyable experience. This marks the second major PUBG spin-off cancellation in 2026, following 'PUBG: Blindspot', and highlights the difficulty of entering the saturated extraction shooter market.

via Inven Global|
#extraction-shooter#game-cancellation#gaming
Ace Combat 8 Developer Apologizes for Belkan War Pre-Order Confusion, Cites Expired Jet Licenses
gaming8 days ago

Ace Combat 8 Developer Apologizes for Belkan War Pre-Order Confusion, Cites Expired Jet Licenses

Project Aces apologized for the confusion surrounding the Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War pre-order bonus, explaining that expired fighter jet licenses prevent it from being sold as a standalone title on Steam. The developer is exploring solutions to address player concerns regarding the bundled distribution method.

via Eurogamer.net|
#ace-combat-8#ace-combat-zero#bandai-namco
Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Fixes Lighting, Hits Record Steam Players
gaming8 days ago

Witcher 3 Remastered Patch Fixes Lighting, Hits Record Steam Players

CD Projekt Red released a patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered to address player complaints about overly bright lighting and fix DLSS issues on PC. The update, which includes adjustments to interiors and parity with the PC version, follows the game's launch earlier this week. The Remastered edition, which is free for existing owners, has driven the 11-year-old RPG to its highest-ever concurrent player count on Steam, surpassing previous peaks from 2015, 2020, and 2022. While the update includes significant visual upgrades like path tracing and DLSS 4.5, some players report that character models and combat still show their age, and third-party tools are being used to inject newer neural rendering features at a performance cost.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cd-projekt-red#gaming#nvidia-dlss
Ace Combat 8 PC Launch Marred by Belkan War DLC Controversy
gaming10 days ago

Ace Combat 8 PC Launch Marred by Belkan War DLC Controversy

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launched on October 2, 2026, but PC players face significant issues with the bundled re-release of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. While console versions offer the 2006 title as a standalone application, the Steam version was quietly changed to a DLC requiring the full 135GB installation of Ace Combat 8 to run. This change prevents the lightweight old game from running on lower-end hardware like the Steam Deck and removes separate achievements and cloud save support, sparking widespread backlash and negative reviews despite the main game’s critical acclaim.

via Eurogamer.net|
#ace-combat-8#ace-combat-zero#bandai-namco
Control Resonant Launches Amid Combat Patches; Indie Roundup Features Stick It to the Stickman
gaming13 days ago

Control Resonant Launches Amid Combat Patches; Indie Roundup Features Stick It to the Stickman

Remedy Entertainment released Control Resonant on September 24, 2026, featuring protagonist Dylan Faden and melee combat in an open-world Manhattan setting. The game launched with a day-one hotfix to address combat balance issues, including excessive enemy health and weak player stats. While early reviews are generally positive, some critics noted repetitive combat mechanics. Other notable indie releases include Stick It to the Stickman, a satirical anti-capitalist roguelite brawler, and Doggy Don't Care, a chaotic adventure game. Upcoming titles include the Ball x Pit expansion Risen Ballbylon, set for November 12, and Virtue and a Sledgehammer, releasing October 27.

via Engadget|
#ball-x-pit#control-resonant#gaming
Quake Champions Ends Free-to-Play Era, Becomes $10 Steam-Only Title After id Software Layoffs
gaming15 days ago

Quake Champions Ends Free-to-Play Era, Becomes $10 Steam-Only Title After id Software Layoffs

id Software has transitioned Quake Champions from a free-to-play model to a premium $9.99 title on Steam, effective September 23, 2026. The update removes all microtransactions, loot boxes, and battle passes, granting existing players free access to the paid version. This shift follows significant layoffs at id Software and marks the end of planned content updates for the game.

via rockpapershotgun.com|
#free-to-play#gaming#id-software
Steam Frame Reservations Hit $1,700+ on eBay as Community Fights Back
technology18 days ago

Steam Frame Reservations Hit $1,700+ on eBay as Community Fights Back

Scalpers are listing Steam Frame reservations on eBay at inflated prices (about $1,700 for the 256 GB kit and around $2,000 for the 1 TB kit) before Valve has shipped any units. The reservations are tied to qualifying Steam accounts and are not transferable, and while some listings have appeared or sold, there’s no confirmed sale yet. The community is reporting these listings and flagging them to Valve; eBay has removed some entries, and Valve has not publicly commented, underscoring ongoing scalper risk amid tight supply.

via TechPowerUp|
#ebay#note-five-tags-requested-the-sixth-is-extra-and-will-not-be-included#reservations
Lufia Returns: SNES Classics Head to Steam, Sequel Stages the Comeback
games18 days ago

Lufia Returns: SNES Classics Head to Steam, Sequel Stages the Comeback

Beloved SNES JRPGs Lufia I & II are getting their first official re-release on Steam, packaged as Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga for a 2027 release. Lufia II is the standout in the pair, praised for its tightened combat, painterly visuals, and iconic score, while Lufia I remains a simpler, early RPG treat. The port is led by Neverland (the team behind Rune Factory) and follows a wave of retro JRPG re-releases, including Terranigma, announced during Tokyo Game Show 2026.

via Kotaku|
#games#jrpg#lufia
Indie Fresh Finds: Roguelikes, Mechs, and Mysteries Worth Your Weekend
gaming20 days ago

Indie Fresh Finds: Roguelikes, Mechs, and Mysteries Worth Your Weekend

A roundup of upcoming indie releases highlights Emberville’s Diablo-like loot-and-life-sim blend, Blackwood: Act One’s stylish yet rough 'John Wick meets DVD-store' premise, Rig Riot’s Armored Core-inspired roguelike combat, Lily’s World XD’s unsettling desktop-horror, and OpenFront’s fast-paced multiplayer strategy, plus previews of Kingmakers, Star Conflict: Burrownauts, and Nothing Lost with notes on release windows and ongoing development.

via engadget.com|
#action-rpg#early-access#gaming
Wardogs Surges on Steam, Outselling Marathon and Outpacing Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2
gaming21 days ago

Wardogs Surges on Steam, Outselling Marathon and Outpacing Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2

Wardogs has sold over 2.2 million copies on Steam alone and generated about $70 million in revenue, surpassing Marathon and showing faster momentum than Arc Raiders (1.7M) and Helldivers 2 (1M) at the same $40 price; the game is Steam-only so far with PS/Xbox ports planned for 2028, and it exhibits a late hot hype cycle (11% of Wishlists converted to sales, 57% added in the last month) despite controversy over crunch comments by Bulkhead's CEO that the studio later addressed.

via Eurogamer.net|
#arc-raiders#gaming#helldivers-2