PC Gaming
39 farm sims launching in 2026 will consume every spare gaming hour
PC Gamer's count of upcoming farming games reveals a staggering backlog for players trying to keep up with the genre's explosive growth.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Steam's Punk Games Showcase Launches October 9 With Over 100 Curated Titles
A week-long festival celebrating games made with punk spirit debuts on Steam, filtering out generative AI and featuring everything from Nazi-destroying shooters to record store management sims.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Saw: Genesis Delayed to 2027, Bloober Team Says More Time Needed
The asymmetrical multiplayer horror game from Bloober Team will launch in 2027 instead of 2026, with the developer citing the need for additional polish before early access.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Pixel Washer Launches in Early Access on PC This Month, Coming to Switch Platforms in 2027
The retro-inspired power washing simulator Pixel Washer will arrive in Early Access for PC via Steam on October 15. Console versions for Switch 2 and the original Switch are planned for 2027.
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Updates and Patches
Quake Champions exits free-to-play, becomes £9 premium title on Steam
After nearly a decade as a free-to-play game, Quake Champions is dropping battle passes, loot boxes, and premium currencies to become a straightforward paid release. The shift follows significant layoffs at developer id Software.
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Updates and Patches
Quake Champions Shifts to Paid Model, Unlocks All Content for Existing Players
Bethesda has converted Quake Champions from free-to-play to a paid game, retiring the Microsoft Store version and consolidating on Steam. Existing players keep their progress and receive all previously locked content at no cost, with Platinum refunds for
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PC Gaming
Steam's Australia age verification sparks frustration as Microsoft offers easier alternative
Valve's credit card-only approach to age verification in Australia contrasts sharply with Microsoft's account-based system, which uses purchase history to verify adult accounts without additional documentation.
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Updates and Patches
Dosa Divas Family Dinner Update Overhauls Cooking and NPC Interactions on Steam
Outerloop Games has released the Family Dinner Update for Dosa Divas, its first major update since launch. The patch improves cooking minigames, NPC dialogue, town progression, and pacing across multiple areas. The update is currently Steam-exclusive
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Game Releases and Announcements
Luke Muscat's Normal Golf Game hits 98% Very Positive on Steam after two days
The Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride veteran releases his solo project, a deliberately absurd golf game that defies expectations. Muscat discusses the unsustainable work pace behind the launch.
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PC Gaming
Quake Champions Ditches Live-Service Model, Becomes $10 Steam Purchase
After nine years as a free-to-play arena shooter, Quake Champions has transitioned to a paid $10 title on Steam with all live-service systems removed, including battle pass, loot boxes, and premium currencies.
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PC Gaming
Quake Champions Ends Eight Years as Free-to-Play, Becomes Paid Game
Bethesda has converted Quake Champions to a paid application with version 1.31, removing microtransactions, battle passes, and all seasonal mechanics. Players who accessed the game before September 23, 2026 retain free access; new players must purchase it
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PC Gaming
PC and PlayStation sales in Japan surge 13% in H1 2026, driven by Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem became a major driver of growth in Japan's PC and PlayStation market during the first half of 2026, selling an estimated 2.6 million units on Steam alone in its first month.
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