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The Great Flood launches as a free mixed-reality strategy game on Meta Quest

The Great Flood is now available as a free-to-play mixed-reality strategy game for Meta Quest. Developed by SoulFire Studio and LingVision Games, it places a fantasy battlefield in the player’s surroundings and asks them to command a squad of heroes and soldiers in real-time battles.

Dylan TurckNov 12, 20264 min read

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Xbox Playback Opens Today in 15 Countries Until December 31

Xbox's 25-year recap shows your first game, total time played and longest streak on console and web, and rolls out gradually today in 15 countries.

Nov 12, 20263 min read
A brown-haired hero in a blue cloak holds a sword beside a Slime in front of a floating island and the Dragon Quest RPG logo.Releases & Delays

Square Enix reveals Dragon Quest RPG for iOS and Android

A new Dragon Quest adventure is coming to mobile in 2027, combining classic turn-based combat with exploration and base building. Square Enix has also opened applications for a December closed beta, with up to 25,000 players getting an early look at the free-to-play RPG.

Nov 12, 20265 min read
Soldiers in mixed military gear fire pistols and rifles through smoke and flames on a battlefield in PUBG: Battlegrounds.Industry News

Krafton’s third-quarter sales rise as operating profit falls

Krafton reported a mixed third quarter in 2026, with rising revenue but a sharp decline in operating profit. Mobile games and advertising helped drive growth, while weaker PC sales, fewer PUBG collaborations, and higher investment costs weighed on earnings.

Nov 12, 20265 min read
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Hozy is now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Hozy is now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, following a PC launch that attracted over 500,000 players. The relaxing renovation game arrives with nine levels, new decorating modes, and controller-friendly features.

Nov 12, 20264 min read
The Hulk smashes through a rooftop as a red-armoured hero fires green energy above a Japanese-style town in Marvel Rivals.Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals reveals Nightcrawler and Dracula for its Doomsday season

Nightcrawler joins Marvel Rivals as a teleporting Strategist when Season 11: Doomsday launches on November 13. Dracula will follow in December, surprising fans who had expected Doctor Doom to be the season’s next playable villain.

Nov 12, 20264 min read
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DPS: Desktop Pension Squad Hits Steam Top 100 With 11,014 Players

The free-to-play desktop idle RPG DPS: Desktop Pension Squad entered Steam's top 100 with 11,014 players in game on November 12, a day after its Early Access launch.

Nov 12, 20265 min read
A Lombax character faces a giant green hologram of a grinning hero in a teal arena in Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble.Industry News

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble ends development before its global launch

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble is ending development without reaching a full global launch. The mobile multiplayer game will be removed from the App Store and Google Play on November 21, but players who already have it can continue playing until its servers shut down on May 1, 2027.

Nov 12, 20264 min read
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Valve adds player-reported Steam Deck frame-rate data to store pages

Valve is adding average frame-rate data from Steam Deck players to game pages on the Steam Store. The new figures come from players who opt in to sharing anonymized performance data, giving buyers a way to compare how games run on the handheld beyond Valve’s existing compatibility labels.

Nov 12, 20264 min read
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Xbox says its redesigned PC app launches up to 60% faster

Xbox says its redesigned PC app can launch up to 60% faster than the current version. The update is available first to Xbox Insiders and also reworks the app’s library, search, and social navigation, addressing the parts of a PC launcher players use between sessions as well as its startup time.

Nov 12, 20264 min read

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Two armoured fantasy warriors, one wreathed in fire and one in ocean waves, clash with spears beneath The Great Flood logo.

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The Great Flood launches as a free mixed-reality strategy game on Meta Quest

The Great Flood is now available as a free-to-play mixed-reality strategy game for Meta Quest. Developed by SoulFire Studio and LingVision Games, it places a fantasy battlefield in the player’s surroundings and asks them to command a squad of heroes and soldiers in real-time battles.

By Dylan TurckComments
A hero and a swarm of small monsters fight in a green forest clearing ringed by grey boulders in Against Heroes.

1 hour ago

Against Heroes launches on Steam with a demon lord twist

Every turn counts in Against Heroes, as enemies grow stronger while you recruit monsters and prepare for battle. The newly released Steam roguelite focuses on army composition, resource management, and choosing the right moment to strike, with combat playing out automatically.

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A low-poly bar counter with red stools, shelves of bottles and a hanging lamp in a dim room in 1999TOKOYO Building.

2 hours ago

1999TOKOYO Building brings its horror adventure to Steam

1999TOKOYO Building, a horror adventure from Kodansha Game Lab and developer TOKOYO Estate, has launched on Steam. Set in December 1999, it follows Akira, an amnesiac boy who becomes trapped in a rundown indoor amusement park known for rumors of disappearances.

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The word PLAYBACK in glowing green striped letters on a black background, with curved green light bars sweeping in from both sides.

3 hours ago

Xbox Playback Opens Today in 15 Countries Until December 31

Xbox's 25-year recap shows your first game, total time played and longest streak on console and web, and rolls out gradually today in 15 countries.

By ZAI + editorial teamComments
A brown-haired hero in a blue cloak holds a sword beside a Slime in front of a floating island and the Dragon Quest RPG logo.

4 hours ago

Square Enix reveals Dragon Quest RPG for iOS and Android

A new Dragon Quest adventure is coming to mobile in 2027, combining classic turn-based combat with exploration and base building. Square Enix has also opened applications for a December closed beta, with up to 25,000 players getting an early look at the free-to-play RPG.

By Dylan TurckComments
Soldiers in mixed military gear fire pistols and rifles through smoke and flames on a battlefield in PUBG: Battlegrounds.

5 hours ago

Krafton’s third-quarter sales rise as operating profit falls

Krafton reported a mixed third quarter in 2026, with rising revenue but a sharp decline in operating profit. Mobile games and advertising helped drive growth, while weaker PC sales, fewer PUBG collaborations, and higher investment costs weighed on earnings.

By Dylan TurckComments
A green bin surrounded by broken crates and cardboard boxes on the floor of a dusty attic room in Hozy.

6 hours ago

Hozy is now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Hozy is now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, following a PC launch that attracted over 500,000 players. The relaxing renovation game arrives with nine levels, new decorating modes, and controller-friendly features.

By Dylan TurckComments
The Hulk smashes through a rooftop as a red-armoured hero fires green energy above a Japanese-style town in Marvel Rivals.

7 hours ago

Marvel Rivals reveals Nightcrawler and Dracula for its Doomsday season

Nightcrawler joins Marvel Rivals as a teleporting Strategist when Season 11: Doomsday launches on November 13. Dracula will follow in December, surprising fans who had expected Doctor Doom to be the season’s next playable villain.

By Dylan TurckComments
The Runes skill-tree window in DPS: Desktop Pension Squad, a dark panel of green and gold nodes over a wooden hallway, with a strip of monster heroes fighting along the bottom of the screen.

8 hours ago

DPS: Desktop Pension Squad Hits Steam Top 100 With 11,014 Players

The free-to-play desktop idle RPG DPS: Desktop Pension Squad entered Steam's top 100 with 11,014 players in game on November 12, a day after its Early Access launch.

By ZAI + editorial teamComments
A Lombax character faces a giant green hologram of a grinning hero in a teal arena in Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble.

8 hours ago

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble ends development before its global launch

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble is ending development without reaching a full global launch. The mobile multiplayer game will be removed from the App Store and Google Play on November 21, but players who already have it can continue playing until its servers shut down on May 1, 2027.

By Dylan TurckComments