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Sound System: A New Rhythm Game from a Guitar Hero Legend

Twenty years ago people learned to shred in Guitar Hero. Many of the guitar parts they played were recorded by one guitarist, Marcus Henderson. Now he and the team at Echo Foundry Interactive have made a new rhythm game. Sound System comes to Steam Early Access on November 4, 2026. Sound System works with the guitar controllers people already own.

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Octopath Traveler I & II: HD-2D RPGs Optimized for Switch 2 Available Now

Square Enix’s popular RPG Octopath Traveler and its sequel Octopath Traveler II are now available to play on Nintendo Switch 2. Players can experience two acclaimed HD-2D RPG adventures with improved resolution and frame rates optimized for Nintendo’s latest console. The Octopath Traveler series has captivated players around the world with its distinctive HD-2D visual style, strategic turn-based combat and stories centered around a diverse cast of travelers, each with their own unique journeys and stories.

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R-Type Dimensions III Relaunch: Major Patch, Free Artbook

ININ has announced the relaunch of R-Type Dimensions III with the release of its third major patch, alongside a significant new addition: the digital artbook, previously available exclusively as part of the Ultimate Edition on Steam, will now be included in the base game at no additional cost across all platforms, including Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Steam.

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ShadowsGaming @shadowsgaming.bsky.social · 21h ago

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is Now Available

Today, Koei Tecmo America have announced fans can now relive the intense 1 vs 1,000 action of one of the Dynasty Warriors series’ most beloved titles with the release of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S, and PC Windows via Steam. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered allows fans to return to the battlefield to re-experience this series-defining title, which includes all content from the original Dynasty Warriors 3 game and its expansion…

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Europa Universalis V: Across the Pillars Release Details

The Strait of Gibraltar is the gateway to the Mediterranean. Whoever controls this narrow waterway and Pillars of Hercules can limit access in and out of that great sea, and also ease passage between Europe and Africa. Engage in the historic struggle over this crucial passage and guide the nations that seek to control it in Across the Pillars, a Chronicle Pack for…

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ShadowsGaming @shadowsgaming.bsky.social · 21h ago

Grow Mythical Plants in Gargoyle Garden, a Relaxing Idle Sim Coming to Steam

Something is growing in the old greenhouses of Gargoyle Garden, a cozy incremental gardening sim from independent developer Gargoyle Garden. Inherit a collection of forgotten greenhouses and, with a little help from one very chatty gargoyle, set out to bring them back to life. With a mix of hands-on gardening and relaxing idle progression, you can grow plants, earn mana, upgrade tools, and collect everything from familiar houseplants to wonderfully strange and mythical flora.

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ShadowsGaming @shadowsgaming.bsky.social · 22h ago

Boxroom Retail Update: New Shops, Custom Media & 1.0 Launch News

There is a new update for Boxroom and it brings in some new content that fans will enjoy. The Retail Update has arrived, bringing shops, arcades, cafés and a whole bunch of new customization options to the Early Access interior design sandbox. This update adds a brand new catalog of items designed for building your own retail spaces, alongside a stack of new features and quality of life improvements.

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ShadowsGaming @shadowsgaming.bsky.social · 22h ago

Sous Raccoon 1.0 Launches on Steam With Discount and New Modes

The team over at Novice Flow has revealed that Sous Raccoon has released its 1.0 version and is now available on Steam. If you want to pick it up Steam is offering the game on sale until October 8th for $11.24, instead of the normal $14.99. In Sous Raccoon, you're Elmo, a raccoon thief turned sous chef, working for a Chef with a very short fuse.

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ShadowsGaming @shadowsgaming.bsky.social · 23h ago

Master Q Trials in Star Trek: Voyager’s New Roguelite Update

Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer gameXcite have released Q Trials, an all-new roguelite mode available as a free update for all owners of Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown. The update launches alongside Equinox, the game’s second DLC and part of the Expansion Pass. Overseen by the omnipotent being Q, Q Trials lets players experience the game like never before.

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Unlocking Xbox Mythic Achievements: Progress Bars, Tabs and More

Beginning today Xbox Insiders (regardless of what level you are) have access to Mythic Achievements. This is been a heavily requested feature from the community for years and while there is no timetable for its widespread release due to it still being tested, it has generated some excitement within the achievement hunting community. What is a Mythic Achievement? A Mythic achievement is an achievement players earn once all original achievements in a game have been unlocked.

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Can Your PC Run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4? Check out the Revealed Specs

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to arrive within the next few weeks. Earlier today Activision shared some more details about the PC version specifically and released a new trailer to showcase the game. Some of what PC players can look forward to with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 includes: Optimized Hardware Support: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4…

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Transport Fever 3 Is Out Now: Editions, Price, Platforms

Swiss developer Urban Games (Train Fever, Transport Fever 2) and publisher Paradox Interactive (Cities: Skylines series) today launched Transport Fever 3, the latest entry in the acclaimed transport simulation series, on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Transport Fever 3…

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God of War Laufey: PS5 Pre-Order Bonuses & Digital Deluxe Items

God of War Laufey is set to arrive in 2027 but beginning today you can pre-order your copy for PlayStation 5. There is a pre-order bonus for those who choose to go down that route, as well as a digital deluxe edition that will come with some extra items that can be used in the game. God of War Laufey…

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Echoes of Central Park Brings The Division 2 to Central Park

Ubisoft has announced The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park, a new story DLC launching November 3 that takes players into Central Park for the first time in franchise history. Set in a flashback narrative following the events of Warlords of New York, the expansion centers on a mysterious threat tied to rumors, paranoia, and disappearances across Manhattan's Upper West Side and Central Park.

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New Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Medley Celebrates Remastered Launch

Milan Records today releases a new orchestral melody from composer P.T. Adamczyk inspired by the iconic themes from The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt. Available everywhere now, the track was newly arranged and recorded by Adamczyk as an orchestral suite celebrating the well-loved music from CD Projekt Red’s award-winning action role-playing game. The song arrives alongside the release of

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The Arcade 1971–1999: Inside 120 Classic Coin-Op Game Stories

Bitmap Books, the premium video game book publisher, announced today their latest title, The Arcade 1971–1999: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops, Told by Their Creators, a stunningly comprehensive deep dive into the games that changed an industry forever. Renowned video game journalist Paul Drury (Edge, Retro Gamer) has spent his illustrious career interviewing hundreds of game developers, artists and musicians, bringing an encyclopaedic knowledge of Arcade culture to this latest publication.

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Play Every Classic Alien Breed in the New 35th Anniversary Set on Console and PC

Thirty-five years ago, Alien Breed taught a generation of Commodore Amiga owners that the scariest sound in gaming is a door closing behind you. Commodore is bringing that feeling back in partnership with original developer Team17, and retro preservation platform Antstream Arcade, releasing the Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection on PC via Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store, along with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition Launches on Nintendo Switch 2

The critically acclaimed role-playing game Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch 2. Players are invited to embark on one of the series’ most beloved adventures and experience the magic of Dragon Quest as the franchise celebrates its 40th anniversary. Players will follow the perilous journey of the Luminary: a hunted hero destined to uncover the mystery of his fate, with the help of a charismatic cast of supporting characters.

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CONTROL Resonant Launches Worldwide on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series

CONTROL Resonant is now available worldwide. Players take on the role of Dylan Faden as he battles a paranatural crisis engulfing a reality-warped Manhattan, unleashing his powers and mastering the different forms of his shapeshifting melee weapon, the Aberrant, to face dangerous enemies and monumental bosses. CONTROL Resonant is available now on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S arriving October 15, 2026.

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