Steam will let you sue Valve now
Steam has removed its forced arbitration policy, which means gamers can take legal action against Valve now.
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Today’s Vergecast: Shuhei Yoshida on the future of gaming.
How does the former Sony PlayStation veteran think games will be made and played, especially now that gaming has become an increasingly expensive hobby? (And how’s he liking his Steam Machine?) Today on The Vergecast, he joins The Verge’s Sean Hollister to talk about the shifts in the gaming industry. Watch | Listen | Get ad-free [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogs_XpJLinM]
"As Far as I'm Concerned, That's a Step in the Right Direction" – Path of Exile Dev Optimistic About Diablo 5
While Diablo 5 was announced at Blizzcon 2026 just a couple weeks ago, the game doesn't come out until Spring 2029. But it seems like Chris Wilson, Ex-Co-Founder of Path of Exile developer Grinding Gear Games, is tentatively excited for Blizzard's next ARPG.
Lostbound - Official Release Date Trailer - IGN
Take a look at gameplay and more from Lostbound in this latest trailer for the upcoming dark roguelite action RPG, where the world itself disappears behind you. Lostbound will be available on PC via Steam on October 6, 2026. A demo is out now on Steam.In Lostbound, exploration comes with a unique risk. The more players move through the world, the more it begins to crumble in their wake, with previously explored paths disappearing as The Hand advances.Players must constantly decide where to go next, balancing exploration against the need to stay ahead of their relentless pursuer. Push too far and risk losing the route home, or turn back while there's still a way out.
This Movie Deal Lets You Pick 5 Movies in 4K Digital for Just $15
This Fandango at Home mix-and-match sale lets you pick five 4K digital movies from a fantastic list of classics for just $15.
Akiba Lost - Official Launch Trailer - IGN
Meet the characters and learn more about Akiba Lost in this trailer for the feature-length live-action ensemble suspense game. Akiba Lost is available now on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 (PS5).Thirteen years ago, six girls vanished in Akihabara in the unsolved case “The Akiba Vanishing”. Daiki Shinjo announces a live-action game based on the incident, gathering six women who embody Akihabara’s subculture. But their story begins to seep into reality. Can Akiba Lost be finished?
Save $1,200 Off the Lenovo Legion Pro Gaming Laptop With OLED Display and GeForce 5070 Ti Graphics
The first decent Legion gaming laptop deal I've seen in months.
Why Is Everyone Talking About LA Noire 2 All of a Sudden?
Rumors of an LA Noire 2 have been floating around, but is there actually any truth to them?
'We Did Circle It For a Long Time, That Idea': Avengers Directors Discuss Plans to Show Steve Rogers Returning the Infinity Stones
Avengers: Endgame and Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo wanted to show Steve Rogers' journey to replace the Infinity Stones "for a long time."
Avengers: Endgame Encore Cinemagoers Issue Warning After Realizing Disney Locked Major New Scene Behind IMAX and Infinity Vision Theaters
Avengers: Endgame Encore viewers have issued a warning to fans after realizing Disney locked a major new scene behind IMAX and Infinity Vision theaters.
Xbox is releasing a Gears of War pizza cutter.
Xbox has teamed up with Prince St. Pizza to launch a pizza cutter to mark the launch of Gears of War: E-Day. The $60 cutter is built in the shape of the Prototype Lancer weapon from the game, and also includes an in-game pizza emblem. Price St. Pizza will also be selling an “Emergence Pie” pizza with a spicy vodka sauce in stores across the US and Canada through November 1st. [Image: The $60 Prototype Lancer cutter. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/CutterImage-a1fcb5295fc994e46da8.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
Street Fighter - Official 'Ken vs Ryu' Featurette - IGN
Sworn brothers. Greatest rivals. Join director Kitao Sakurai, stars Andrew Koji (Ryu) and Noah Centineo (Ken) for a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Street Fighter movie and the relationship between these two iconic characters. Street Fighter also stars Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as Akuma, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Orville Peck as Vega, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Balrog, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Eric André as Don Sauvage, Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, Olivier Richters as Zangief, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, and Alexander Volkanovski as Joe. Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER! The film is directed by Kitao Sakurai and produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Takayuki Nakayama, and Stefan Makhoul. JJ Hook, Jay Ashenfelter, Kenzo Tsujimoto, and Haruhiro Tsujimoto serve as executive producers. The story is by Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman. The screenplay is by Kitao Sakurai and T.J. Fixman.Street Fighter opens in theaters on October 16, 2026.
Tower Tactics 2 - Official Early Access Release Date Trailer - IGN
Tower Tactics 2 gets a new trailer showcasing gameplay and an early access release date. Check out the Tower Tactics 2 release date trailer for this upcoming sequel to Tower Tactics: Liberation. Tower Tactics 2 fuses the strategic depth of deck-building roguelikes with the action of tower defense. Tower Tactics 2 launches into Early Access on PC on October 8, 2026.In Tower Tactics 2, the Sal'koth invasion threatens the universe once again. Guided by Kaya, a new generation of heroes must uncover what is happening, strengthen their abilities and fight their way through increasingly dangerous encounters. As they complete quests and discover new powers, they will have to overcome the Sal'koth and ultimately find a way to save the universe.
Get Pokémon Pokopia or Cyberpunk 2077 for Just £20 as Part of This Switch 2 Bundle Deal
Argos is offering a Nintendo Switch 2 console bundle that lets you add games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Pokémon Pokopia for just £20 extra during its Next Level Gaming sale.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Update Patch Notes Include PC-Specific and Console-Specific Changes
CD Projekt has released the patch notes for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered update, confirming PC and console-specific changes to the single-player role-playing game.
Why is Ghostface at my door?
To test the new AI-powered features on Ring, Google Nest, and Apple Home connected video doorbells, I put on the iconic Scream mask to see if any of them would warn me. Only Google told me someone was wearing a mask; Ring somehow still knew it was me, and Apple just said “someone” was at the door. Read the full review. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y5BpmB8R8I]
