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Ecco The Dolphin Site Lets You Play Through Its Infamously Difficult Final Levels
No one ever made it this far in Ecco the Dolphin in 1992.
from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | October 20, 2026
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9/10 Arcade Game on Steam Is Now Permanently Free
An arcade game with highly positive user reviews decides to drop its $24.99 price tag and become free to play on Steam for good.
from GameRant (Written by Mohsen Baqery) | October 20, 2026
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Steam Next Fest AI Usage Has Jumped From One In Five To One In Three
The generative AI plague continues with October's Steam Next Fest.
from TheGamer (Written by Sam Woods) | October 20, 2026
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30-Year-Old Super Mario 64 Mystery Finally Solved
One of the oldest mysteries in gaming has finally been solved, as a Super Mario 64 fan uncovers the truth behind the game's most infamous secret.
from GameRant (Written by Drew Swanson) | October 20, 2026
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Smash Ultimate Has Been Ported To PC, And You’ll Be Able To Add Your Own Characters
I'm not sure Nintendo's lawyers will be too happy about this one.
from TheGamer (Written by Sam Woods) | October 20, 2026
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Jurassic Park Officially Returns On November 20 With New TCG Set
Jurassic Park is getting a highly anticipated release on November 20.
from Screen Rant | October 20, 2026
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New Resident Evil: The Movie Game Shares Gameplay Teaser
Zach Cregger's 2026 film adaptation of Resident Evil is getting the video game treatment, with a gameplay teaser earning early praise.
from GameRant (Written by Charming Holiday) | October 20, 2026
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Saros: Zenith Update Is Out Now, Adding New Game+, Boss Rush, and Accessibility Options
Housemarque's free Saros Zenith update adds New Game+, Overlord Rush, 20 modifiers, and accessibility options. Here's what's new.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | October 20, 2026
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Stage Tour Implores You to Play Your Way This December
Stage Tour looks to pick up the mantle Guitar Hero and Rock Band left behind when it releases this December.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Sean Garmer) | October 20, 2026
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CRYMELIGHT And ANOMALITH Will Join Steam Next Fest Ahead Of Launch
Steam Next Fest is here, and CRYMELIGHT and ANOMALITH are joining the lineup. Both are new upcoming titles from FuRyu Corporation.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Scott Adams) | October 20, 2026
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