Xbox Officially Exploring Ads After Boss Fights and Cutscenes
Xbox is exploring solutions for inserting ads after certain key moments in video games, such as cutscenes and boss fights, according to some recently surfaced patent filings. The proposed system would use game-state data to identify suitable breaks before showing dynamic promotional content, with the Xbox patent explicitly covering everything from PCs to consoles.
📅 23/09/2026
ZeroCreation Developer Sale | Japanese Dubs for "The Weeping Swan" is Coming
ZeroCreation Limited-Time Publisher Sale Now Live | The Weeping Swan: Ten Days of the City's Fall Adds Full Japanese Voice Acting & Localization Fix for a Fresh Narrative Take https://store.steampowered.com/app/3220060 To celebrate this major update, ZeroCreation Game’ exclusive publisher sale has officially launched. All titles in our catalog are now available at limited-time discounts. Head over to our publisher sale page to browse the full lineup and experience our series of story-driven game
📅 23/09/2026
Gabe Newell made Steam after going "f*** these publishers," Counter-Strike co-creator believes
In terms of industry-altering decisions, Valve's decision to open Steam is up there with Nintendo making Super Mario Bros. and Sony creating the PlayStation. It revolutionized PC game distribution practically overnight, and one of the creators of Counter-Strike believes it all stemmed from dissatisfaction with the publishing landscape. Minh Le was a co-creator on Counter-Strike, and he worked at Valve under Gabe Newell for a number of years after selling the multiplayer shooter to the company.
📅 23/09/2026
Funny physics platformer Barely Breathing adds a little Linux Easter Egg
Barely Breathing is an upcoming fishy physics platformer that looks really funny, with a demo available - and they just added a little Linux Easter Egg. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/funny-physics-platformer-barely-breathing-adds-a-little-linux-easter-egg/
📅 23/09/2026
Valve's CS2 Chicken Egg steals the update thunder from new 3v3 mode Rush
A new CS2 update introduces 3v3 mode Rush to Valve's multiplayer FPS, but it's the Chicken Egg drops and pets system that's winning hearts. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Valve's CS2 Chicken Egg steals the update thunder from new 3v3 mode Rush
📅 23/09/2026
Star Wars Zero Company Estimated to Have Sold 1 Million, With Nearly 70% on Steam
Star Wars Zero Company is estimated to have sold 1 million copies, with the majority of those sales coming from Steam.
📅 23/09/2026
Xbox Play Anywhere : la liste complète des 2200+ jeux compatibles Xbox + PC
Microsoft continue de mettre en avant le programme Xbox Play Anywhere, une fonctionnalité particulièrement pratique pour profiter d’un même jeu sur plusieurs supports. Le programme compte désormais 2273 titres compatibles, ce qui lui permet de couvrir une portion de plus... L’article Xbox Play Anywhere : la liste complète des 2200+ jeux compatibles Xbox + PC est apparu en premier sur Xboxygen.
📅 23/09/2026
« C'est quand même un apprentissage » Alors que son jeu est noté 63% sur Steam, le créateur de 1666 Amsterdam se dit satisfait des premiers retours
Alors que 1666 Amsterdam enregistre pour l’heure des critiques moyennes sur Steam, cela ne semble pas entacher l’enthousiasme de Patrice Désilets pour son nouveau projet.
📅 23/09/2026
Guide: Steam Deck / Steam Machine / SteamOS game won't launch: how to fix games that won't start
Having trouble with games not launching on a SteamOS device like the Steam Deck, Steam Machine or Steam Frame? Here's some steps you can take. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/steam-deck-steam-machine-steamos-game-wont-launch-how-to-fix-games-that-wont-start
📅 23/09/2026
« Si vous n’êtes pas d’accord, merci de ne pas l’acheter » Le créateur de Wardogs annonce déjà plusieurs hausses de prix et ne mâche pas ses mots pour se défendre
Véritable phénomène du moment sur Steam, Wardogs annonce déjà plusieurs hausses de prix, et le créateur du FPS défend cette tarification évolutive avec ferveur.
📅 23/09/2026
8.4/10 Co-Op Strategy Game on Steam Is Now Free
Mechabellum, which has 84% positive reviews on Steam, has released a brand-new free version despite previously costing around $15. Paid games becoming free on Steam is one of the more overlooked ways to grab new titles at no cost, and Mechabellum could serve as an example of why more PC users might want to keep an eye out for these changes.
📅 23/09/2026
« C’est avant tout une question d’expérience » Pour Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance, Capcom promet de ne pas répéter la plus grosse erreur du jeu
Après avoir été victime de nombreux problèmes d’optimisation sur PC, les créateurs de Monster Hunter Wilds promettent que les leçons ont été apprises pour Ascendance.
📅 23/09/2026
Beat Saber gets a first discount on Steam - ready up for the Steam Frame
When I eventually get my hands on the Steam Frame, it will most likely end up as a Beat Saber machine. You can join me too, with a first discount on it. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/beat-saber-gets-a-first-discount-on-steam-ready-up-for-the-steam-frame/
📅 23/09/2026
SteamOS 3.8.28 Beta released, plus another Steam Client Beta with Remote Play: Pyrowave fixes
Valve just released SteamOS 3.8.28 Beta, along with a Steam Client Beta for all platforms with more fixes. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steamos-3-8-28-beta-released-plus-another-steam-client-beta-with-remote-play-pyrowave-fixes/
📅 23/09/2026
« Une des pires erreurs des développeurs » Le patron de Steam explique la différence entre un bon et un mauvais piratage
Dans une veille conférence qui fait actuellement le buzz, le patron de Steam parle de sécurité et de différents entre hack nocif et positif dans le domaine du jeu vidéo.
📅 23/09/2026
Where can Australians buy R18+ PC games without a credit card? Pretty much everywhere but Steam
Valve has dropped the ball on implementing reasonable age verification measures, so it's time to look further afield.
📅 23/09/2026
'Android XR Bridge' Tool Brings Quest Exclusives To PC VR
Meta Quest exclusives like Batman: Arkham Shadow, Deadpool VR, and Asgard's Wrath 2 are playable on PC VR thanks to Android XR Bridge, an experimental project from developer Feli Reintgen. Android XR Bridge (AXRB) is an experimental software runtime for Windows which allows you to run Android-based VR applications made for Meta Quest on your PC. It's notable in that it allows you to play Quest exclusives in 4K (per eye) and high frames per second using the full power of your gaming PC. While
📅 23/09/2026
We Were Here Tomorrow, le casse-tête coopératif et asymétrique, sortira le 20 octobre prochain
Alors qu’il avait déjà annoncé une sortie pour le mois d’octobre durant la GAMESCOM 2026, Total Mayhem Games, le studio derrière We Were Here Tomorrow, a cette fois-ci dévoilé la date de sortie du jeu à l’occasion du PC Gaming Show 2026 : Tokyo Direct. Ce sera donc le 20 octobre que votre camarade et […]
📅 23/09/2026
TGD Quest
From Friday September 25th to Sunday September 27th, 2026, come discover nearly fifty streamers all gathered together to promote the Toulouse indie video game scene on Twitch! Over 30 games, all created by Toulouse-based developers. There will be something for everyone ! From prototypes to games already on sale, including demos of upcoming releases (with a few exclusives!). An excellent opportunity to discover what might become your new favorite game, chat with the gamedevs present in the Twitc
📅 22/09/2026
🚧Having issues with blurriness or graphic resolution? Here's a fix🚧
Hi everyone, Some of you have reported that the game looks blurry or doesn't display at the right resolution. Thanks to everyone who sent us feedback and screenshots, it really helped us to track down the problem. We now have a fix but we need to test it more thoroughly before deploying on our main branch. Therefore the update is currently available on a separate beta branch while we make sure it works well for everyone. Here's how to get it: Open your Steam Library Right-click on \[Game Nam
📅 22/09/2026
Wardogs price will increase in early access: "If you don't agree with that, please don't buy it"
Wardogs has become a breakout hit on Steam even at a relatively steep $40 for early access. According to Joe Brammer, the outspoken CEO of developer Bulkhead and executive producer on the game, the developer is charging what the FPS is worth, and the price is going to continue to increase as the game improves during early access. "We have scaling pricing," Brammer tells GamesRadar+ in a Gamescom interview. In 12 months, which is around the time they plan to reach "0.5," the price will increase
📅 22/09/2026
New Co-Op Horror Game on Steam Is Basically Batman But You Play as the Bad Guys
An upcoming co-op horror game called P.O.N. is putting a villainous spin on the superhero fantasy, casting players as low-level criminals trying to complete jobs while a superpowered hunter stalks them. In other words, P.O.N. looks a lot like seeing one of Batman's famous predator encounters from the crooks' side, but how well that works in practice remains to be seen as it has yet to launch on Steam.
📅 22/09/2026
The Acer Nitro RTX 5070 Prebuilt Gaming PC Drops to $1399 During Walmart's GeForce Week Sale
Excellent prebuilt option for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it's capable enough to run games in 4K as well.
📅 22/09/2026
StarCraft Doesn’t Sound Like An Xbox Exclusive
StarCraft won't be an Xbox exclusive, though Blizzard isn't exactly making it clear what platforms the newly announced shooter will launch on. Announced during BlizzCon 2026 with a 2030 release date, Blizzard's StarCraft reboot won't "be exclusive," according to Kotaku, who received a comment from a Blizzard spokesperson. What exactly that means, however, is still up for debate. When asked for clarification on whether that means StarCraft would be coming to PlayStation as well as Xbox and PC, B
📅 22/09/2026