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After 29 Years, Forgotten Dark Fantasy Game Returns with Steam Port
A game released in 1997 that has never been available on modern PCs comes to Steam in October with a brand-new digital release.
from GameRant (Written by Mohsen Baqery) | October 21, 2026
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Napoleonic Soulslike Valor Mortis Has Started Making Money in Just One Week
Valor Mortis has reached its break-even point in seven days, but One More Level won't see the money immediately.
from DualShockers (Written by Saad Bin Asif) | October 21, 2026
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Animal Crossing: Happy Room Officially Announced
Nintendo and its partner officially show off Animal Crossing: Happy Room.
from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | October 21, 2026
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Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Switch Ports Get Release Date Update
Fans in disbelief as Pokémon's plans for Ruby & Sapphire shift unexpectedly!
from Screen Rant | October 21, 2026
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The Star Trek Franchise Officially Returns With A Brand-New Crew And Mixed Reviews
Star Trek makes an official return today with a brand-new crew, but not everyone is sold.
from Screen Rant | October 21, 2026
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Pokemon TCG's First Partners Are Coming To Pocket Via A "Special Pack"
All 27 of them via a Special Pack that will carry new, more limited requirements.
from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | October 21, 2026
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Fallout 5 Official Setting Leaves Gamers With One Concern
We actually know a bit about what Fallout 5 is going to be like, but that doesn't override one concern that everyone in the community has right now.
from Screen Rant | October 21, 2026
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Pokémon Confirms All-New Typing In New Release
Pokémon is in a great place right now overall, and there's a new typing that could have far reaching consequences for the franchise moving forward.
from Screen Rant | October 21, 2026
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First Nintendo Switch 2 Black Friday Deals Are Officially Live Now
The first Black Friday deals for Nintendo Switch 2 games are live now, ahead of the official holiday.
from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | October 21, 2026
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You Need An RTX 4060 And 16GB Of RAM For Shrek 2 Remastered, A 22-Year-Old Game
Aspyr has revealed Shrek 2's system requirements, and they're a little ogre the top.
from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | October 21, 2026
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