Each game can only be featured in Steam Next Fest once, so you won’t see repeat demos from earlier this year. While some demos might remain on Steam after the event next week, that’s not a certainty. Many demos are only available during this week, so be sure to try them out while you have the chance. And don’t forget to add games you like to your wishlist – it really helps small developers!
Okay, so this game’s Steam page is seriously intense. It says I’ve never played anything like it, and basically, my typing speed is the difference between life and death. Apparently, there’s a gun to my head with one bullet loaded, and I have to type fast and accurately to survive. Talk about pressure!
On October 13th, Eurogamer noted that the retailer Auchan listed a version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows for the upcoming Switch 2. While a release date wasn’t provided, the listing revealed it would be a “Game Key Card” – a physical format that’s received criticism because the game data itself isn’t on the card and must be downloaded online.
Simon Stone really knows how to direct a thriller, and *The Woman in Cabin 10* benefits from his confident hand. It’s a classic, engaging mystery, and the acting is consistently strong. While the central puzzle isn’t exactly groundbreaking – I figured out parts of it a little too early – the movie throws enough unexpected curves at you, especially in the frantic final scenes, to keep you thinking. And honestly, after watching the ending, I think some things definitely warrant a second look. Let’s break down what *actually* happens in that final act.
The documentary shows how Scorsese dealt with a difficult period in his life. After his 1977 film, *New York, New York*, received negative reviews and wasn’t well-received by audiences, he reportedly turned to drugs with musician Robbie Robertson, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.
Gearbox Software revealed details at PAX Australia on October 11th about a new event in their game. In the game’s world, a holiday similar to Christmas, called Mercenary Day, is under threat from a villainous character. Players, as Rush and the vault hunters, must use weapons, explosives, and special abilities to set things right.
Daniel Howell and Phil Lester are a well-known pair who create videos for YouTube. They’ve been posting content since the mid-2000s, but they didn’t begin their collaborative gaming channel until 2014.
A new fighting game, currently called Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, was announced at a celebration of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s 20th anniversary during New York Comic Con. It’s planned to come out in the summer of 2026 and will initially include 12 characters you can play, with additional characters being added over time through regular updates.
Players who pre-ordered Battlefield 6 through the EA App on PC experienced problems on launch day, October 10th, due to an app outage. As an apology, EA is giving these players 12 boosts that double their hardware XP and 12 boosts that double their career XP.
In early October 2025, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) released a report called ‘The Power of Play.’ The study included a survey of over 24,000 gamers aged 16 and older, representing 21 countries across six continents.