Per backend information, it seems three freebies are currently planned to be released via Steam’s Free-to-Keep Promotion in October 2026. Sometimes these giveaways are not widely known until the moment they drop on Steam; other times, the information is available via the popular tracking site Steamdb. Not every Free-to-Keep Promotion…

Genki is no stranger to video game accessories, but the company is venturing into the tightly contested space of controllers with a device aimed at gamers who enjoy fine-tuning their hardware–and having an LCD screen to help with customization. Genki’s new Manta controller has an unusual design, but it clearly has…

Splatoon Raiders is a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it as I said in my review last month, though a deluge of other games I’ve been stoked for have kept me from engaging much in its post-game content. Part of that post-game is something called the Bottomless Buffet, essentially…

Is there such a thing as too much freedom in an open-world RPG? It may not seem like it’s possible, but it is. While open-world RPGs are quite literally defined by the freedom they offer—as the genre’s name even implies—sometimes, that freedom gets out of hand, and what was originally…

A popular cozy game on Steam is coming to the Nintendo Switch in September. Because of its hybrid nature letting it be played in handheld mode and on the go, the Nintendo Switch console is pretty much perfect for cozy games. Perhaps more cozy games come to Steam first, as…

Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will have day-one DLC, and like in years past, it will focus on a real-life military hero, with proceeds going to charity. The Call of Duty Endowment Valor Pack, launching on October 23 alongside the game, adds the real-life Medal…