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Here’s How You Can Play Pony Island 2: Panda Circus ASAP
The Dev behind Inscryption has opened playtest requests for the sequel to Pony Island. Here's how you can get access as quickly as possible.
from DualShockers (Written by Michael Manning) | October 9, 2026
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Silent Hill: Townfall Update Just Made Its Hardest Puzzle Way Easier
A new update arrives for Silent Hill: Townfall that makes significant adjustments to the game's hardest puzzle and an obstacle that made it harder.
from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | October 9, 2026
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Magic: The Gathering New Card Type Is A 33-Year First For The Series
Wizards is trying something completely different.
from Screen Rant | October 9, 2026
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GTA 6 Metacritic Score Predictions Are Already Dividing Fans
GTA 6's review scores are already divisive.
from Screen Rant | October 9, 2026
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Steam Officially Makes 3 Games 100% Free Until ~October 12
After a week break, Steam's Free Weekend promotion returns with a solid selection of new free games.
from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | October 8, 2026
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Legend Of Zelda Officially Returns To The Wilds Era For New October 2026 Release
Zelda is heading back to the Wilds one more time.
from Screen Rant | October 8, 2026
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Steam Offers "Overwhelmingly Positive" Horror Game Entirely Free Until October 12
A short horror we can't recommend enough.
from TheGamer (Written by Steven Garrard) | October 8, 2026
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Public Demo Drops For Wyldheart At Triple-i Initiative
There is a public demo now available for the tabletop-inspired co-op RPG Wyldheart.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Scott Adams) | October 8, 2026
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Steam Users Have Until October 12 to Claim 2016 Game Completely Free of Charge
Steam users have a limited time to add yet another well-reviewed free game to their digital libraries.
from GameRant (Written by Dalton Cooper) | October 8, 2026
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Wyldheart's First Public Demo Is Now Available
You can now experience Wyldheart, the upcoming co-op RPG from former AAA developers, for yourself.
from DualShockers (Written by Jake Valentine) | October 8, 2026
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