Fikrul the Fanatic has re-emerged, possessing a powerful Echo and an army of undead Scorn at his command. Guardians will become Slayer Barons and upgrade their abilities with powerful tonics to confront the Scorn’s corrupted ether.

• Reverberations of Power
  Fikrul has declared himself Kell of Kells. Guardians and their allies must defend the future of House Light.
• Onslaught: Salvation
  Repel hordes of Fikrul’s undead Scorn with new defensive weapons on all-new maps.
• Slay in Style
  Rise to meet the undead with new weapons, armor, and cosmetics to be earned.

The air hangs heavy with the stench of decay - a grim reminder of the world's rapid descent into chaos. Streets once bustling with life now lay deserted, haunted by the shuffling footsteps of the undead. A random group of four survivors find themselves thrown together by their shared struggle for survival, in a world overrun by the zombie hordes. Their faces etched with weariness and determination mirror the dark and harsh realities they face.

• Save 10% on Tower of Dreams on Steam (Windows). "A vertical platformer roguelike where you use your sword to pogo off obstacles and enemies and ascend the tower." Here's a Launch Trailer.

• As We Descend on Steam (Windows). "The roguelike deckbuilder with the soul of a strategy game. Recruit and upgrade your forces. Deploy them to counter monstrous foes in card-slinging battles. Play your cards carefully in the treacherous city. Against all odds, will you bear the torch of humanity?"
• Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution on Steam (Windows). "1789, Paris. Take Napoleon’s place in an alternate history as Céline or César Bonaparte in this ideology driven, turn-based strategy journey. Defend, reform or oppose the monarchy and write your own alternative history by combining cunning political skills and tactical military prowess."
• Border Pioneer on Steam (Windows). "As the kingdom's most promising pioneer, embark on a legendary journey to tame the frontier! Build thriving towns across various landscapes, fending off waves of diverse enemies until you establish a firm foothold and have explored everything the eye can see!"

• Save 50% on Stardew Valley on Steam.
• Save 70% on Detroit- Become Human on Steam.
• Save 25% on Tape to Tape on Steam.
• Save 90% on GRIS on Steam.
• SideTrax - Flash Sale - A Soundtrack Ensemble of Royalty-Free Music (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.*

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• Report- Roblox inflated user numbers and downplayed child predator presence to investors - Game Developer.
• Ex-Humble Games staff form new publisher, Good Games Group - Game Developer.
• EA to Release Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results on October 29, 2024 - Business Wire.

• Throne of Liberty nets over 3 million players in launch week - Game Developer.

• Universal Pictures and SEGA announce Shinobi movie - Gematsu.

• World of Warcraft Hotfixes- October 8, 2024.

• Call of Duty - The Replacer knows all about electrifying knockouts ⚡️ Right Mr. Silva?
• In Sink- A Co-op Escape Room Adventure.
• Fortnitemares 2024 Cinematic Short.
• Skull and Bones- Season 3 - Patch 3.1 & 3.2 Dev Update.

• How Paradox weathered delays, developer splits, and Life By You's cancellation - GamesIndustry.biz.

• Sony has started selling refurbished PS5 consoles - VGC.
• Goat Simulator 3 coming to PS4, Xbox One on October 24 - Gematsu.
• To the Moon - Launch Trailer.
• PlayStation Store: September 2024’s top downloads – PlayStation.Blog.

• EA's Codemasters is bringing Grid Legends video game to Android and iPhones- technology news - Tech News - Business Standard.
• Samsung quits updating Galaxy Z Fold 2 that came out in 2020 for $2,000 - Ars Technica.

• What Google's U-Turn on Third-Party Cookies Means for Chrome Privacy - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).

• Patch Tuesday, October 2024 Edition – Krebs on Security.

• The 30-year-old internet backdoor law that came back to bite - TechCrunch. Thanks DSLReports via Ant.
• TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health - BBC.
• Brazil lifts ban on Elon Musk's X after it pays $5m fine - BBC.
• X ignores revenge porn takedown requests unless DMCA is used, study says - Ars Technica.

• Blizzard canceled a roguelike version of Diablo 4 with permadeath and Batman- Arkham-style brawls - PC Gamer…

In collaboration with Double Eleven, this new version adds PC-specific enhancements including native 4K resolution at up to 144hz on compatible hardware, monitor support for both Ultrawide (21:9) and Super Ultrawide (32:9), HDR10 support, and full keyboard and mouse functionality.

There’s also support for NVIDIA DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0 upscaling technologies, NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation, adjustable draw distances, shadow quality settings, and more.

Set in a systems driven dynamic world, players will seek ships to plunder, towns to raid, ancient treasures to discover, lovers to woo, and nemesis to vanquish. Their character development and the crew they recruit will develop the card decks that drive boarding actions, bar fights, deadly duels, and tactical combat against other pirates, Royal Navies, and the unnatural creatures they’ve aligned with.

Community members can now back Sea of Legends starting at $25 with the “Sailor” tier which includes a digital copy of the game or go deeper with tiers such as “Powder Monkey” which includes the game, soundtrack, 4 Digital Wallpapers, and the Art of Sea of Legends PDF book, or “Gunner”, which includes all previous rewards, Beta Access to Sea of Legends, and access to Adventure Forge, the accessible, no-code video game authoring platform that is being used to create Sea of Legends.

Phoenix Springs’ story begins when reporter Iris Dormer reconnects with her estranged brother. She finds herself in Phoenix Springs, a desert oasis home to an enigmatic community. As she explores ancient ruins and interrogates a rich cast of characters, she must uncover the mysteries that connect the place, the myths, and herself.

As you follow leads and talk to characters, you will collect clues and leads in your inventory. Connect these clues with the environment or mention them in fully voice-acted conversations to progress. Discard false leads and red herrings as you solve logical puzzles designed to challenge and delight fans of story-rich interactive experiences.

We are also aware of a couple of recurring issues, such as HDR and AMD FSR frame generation settings not functioning as intended, and issues with save/load. We hear you - and we're actively testing fixes for these issues (and more). We will provide further information with our next patch update.

• The House of Tesla on Steam (Windows). "A brand-new adventure from the creators of The House of Da Vinci. With new handcrafted puzzles, hauntingly beautiful locations and challenges for your brain’s gray (or blue) matter. You will be able to look at the world through the eyes of one of the most famous inventors, Nikola Tesla." Twitter not included.
• ReSetna on Steam (Windows). "ReSetna is a 2.5D Metroidvania set in a crumbling world. The once great civilization has collapsed, leaving its fragments struggling under APEX. When a mysterious Signal emerges, driving robots to violence and madness, ReSetna and her drone companion, IXA, are dispatched to unravel the mysteries of the Signal and discover its true purpose."
• In Sink on Steam (Windows). "Work together to solve the puzzles and escape a desert island in this stylized multiplayer co-op adventure. Success requires more than just you and your partner thinking alike - you'll have to communicate and stay In Sink to overcome the challenges ahead."
• Royal Revolt Warriors on Steam (Windows). "Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments."
• StarVaders on Steam (Windows). "Defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Pilot a mech, discover game-breaking combos, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike."
• VOIN on Steam (Windows). "Fight hordes of enemies in fast-paced first-person hack-and-slash battles. Explore the world of dark fantasy filled with secrets and dangers, and master your skill of wielding primordial elements."

• Saudi Arabia trims stake in Nintendo - GamesIndustry.biz. Following erroneous reports it would increase the investment.

• Paradox must refocus to rebuild trust and survive, bosses say, after Life By You cancellation - Eurogamer.net.
• Cities: Skylines 2 launched too early, says Paradox deputy CEO, but early access wouldn't have been a solution - PC Gamer.

• Rime developer Tequila Works lays off staff as part of studio restructure - Eurogamer.net.

• Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred DLC boosts Steam players to record high, despite rocky launch - Eurogamer.net.

• Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Achievements Added on Steam.
• F1 Manager 2024 - Update 1.8 Out Now.
• Linkito - Free update and discount coming today! - Steam News.
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Space Marine 2 - Hotfix 3.1.
• World of Warcraft Hotfixes: October 7, 2024.

↑ Official patches. ↓ Unofficial games, patches, and mods.

• Baldur's Gate 3 Real-Time Combat Mod Available for Download - DSOGaming.

• So long Hall Effect - I'm only using controllers with TMR sensors from now on - Tom's Guide. Thanks Max.

• 6-Sided Stories - Gameplay Trailer.
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - The Story So Far.
• These Doomed Isles - 1.0 Release Date Trailer. October 30th.
• MAGICAL BAKERY GAMEPLAY TRAILER - 🟣WIZARD COZY VIDEOGAME🟣.
• Royal Revolt Warriors - Steam Next Fest Announcement.
• TLATOANI - Demo Announcement - Paradox Arc.

• Rise Of The Triad- Ludicrous Edition - Deep Dive Interview with Dave Oshry - Nightdive Studios (video).
• Behind the scenes at Blizzard- Jason Schreier talks misconduct, swingers parties and what press got wrong - Eurogamer.net.
• Like a Dragon- Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Interview – PlayStation.Blog.

• TM WORLD TOUR 2024 PLAYOFFS RESULTS - Trackmania. Thanks Frans.
• PUBG Esports 2025 Roadmap.

• Disney Pixel RPG- Game is Now Available on iOS and Android! - Business Wire.

• Global semiconductor sales up 20.6% to hit record $53.1B • The Register.
• First Gaming Benchmarks for Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Leaked - DSOGaming.
• The OpenAI Talent Exodus Gives Rivals an Opening - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).
• Samsung says it’s in “crisis,” apologizes for missing profit target - Ars Technica.
• NVIDIA DLSS Comes To FragPunk, Silent Hill 2 & More, Plus Check Out An Incredible Fortnite RTX LEGO PC - GeForce News.
• Foxconn to Build Taiwan’s Fastest AI Supercomputer With NVIDIA Blackwell - NVIDIA Blog.
• Microsoft is tightening its Windows 11 restrictions - but hackers swoop in to save the day, again - TechRadar. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• AMD has a limited edition 4th Generation EPYC Genoa Lego model kit, complete with die shot - Tom's Hardware. Thanks Neutronbeam.

• You should protect your Windows PC data with strong encryption - here's how and why - ZDNET.
• ADT reveals another major network breach, but says no customer data revealed - TechRadar.
• Kaspersky no longer on Google Play Store anywhere following US ban - The Verge.

• Google will appeal to pause implementation of the Epic Games case remedies - Neowin.
• Switch modder denies wrongdoing following Nintendo lawsuit - Eurogamer.net.

• Phoenix Springs review: a point-and-click adventure as weird noir - The Verge. Thanks Neutronbeam.

• Case: Corsair 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower Chassis - TweakTown.
• Headset/Earbuds: Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 In-ear True Wireless Earbuds Review - ThePCEnthusiast.
• Keyboard: Review- MSI GK50 Elite TKL keyboard - Guru3D.
• SSD: Team Group G50 2 TB Review - TechPowerUp.
• Tablet: Quick Look: Huion Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) Graphics Tablet - TechPowerUp.

• Tetris- US teen claims game's first ever 'rebirth' - BBC…

Artistic Round-up
Thanks Ant, Neutronbeam, and Max.

Stories

• Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield share Nobel Prize for work on AI - BBC.
• Milton may be the first major hurricane to hit Tampa Bay in more than 100 years - PBS News.

Science

• Scientists accidentally find deep-sea 'jelly' creatures merged into 'single entity' after injury, revealing bizarre new behavior - LiveScience.
• Curiosity rover provides new insights into how Mars became uninhabitable - Phys.org.

Image

• SpaceX rocket snaps amazing views of Earth during Hera asteroid probe launch (photos) - Space.

Media

• Streamer Crashes McLaren While Reading Chat - Penguinz0 (NSFW). Wow.

Follow-up

• Supreme Court rejects appeal from ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli - AP News.