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Valve has issued a huge update to its in-development MOBA hero shooter Deadlock, propelling it to the top of Steam’s most-played games chart.
The update significantly updated the map, added six new heroes, new mobs, objectives, updated the HUD, healthbars, the Shop, and much more. Valve has updated the Deadlock engine code to the latest version of Source 2, improved anti-cheat, prediction improvements, rendering performance, audio performance, item art, and added new SFX for all hero Heavy and Light Melee. There's loads more to this update, detailed on the Deadlock website.
Deadlock hit a concurrent peak of over 220,000 players overnight, smashing its all-time concurrent peak and making it the sixth most-played game on Steam last night. Deadlock remains in early development, and access is limited to friend invites via Valve’s playtesters, so the concurrent peak is truly impressive.
In a post on Steam, Valve issued an update on Deadlock development, and pointed to future updates. It said it’s working on large item redesigns and additions, and even alternate game modes “that expand the scope of the game,” although there’s no guarantee either makes it into the final launch version.
Other future updates will focus on Midboss (both the model and the layout to a degree), Guardians and Walkers, “which we do consider important but just haven't gotten to yet and will be focusing on.” Hero remodels sound like they will be done later in the process, but we might see some of that work in upcoming updates.
There is still no word on a release date or even a release window for Deadlock, nor when the game will be expanded with a beta. It remains a game that Valve is working on while it continues to support other big hitters such as Counter-Strike 2 (easily the biggest game on Steam even now), Dota 2 (easily the second-biggest game on Steam, even now), and, occasionally, Team Fortress 2 (which remains one of the most-played games on Steam, even now). Based on the interest in Deadlock even at this stage, it looks like Valve will have another Steam hit on its hands when it eventually does come out.
And no, there isn’t a whiff of Half-Life 3 anywhere right now.
Diablo 4 director Brent Gibson is telling fans not to worry about the game after Diablo 5’s announcement sparked concerns about the former title’s lifespan.
Diablo 5’s reveal at Blizzcon 2026 left fans equal parts excited and worried. Of course, players were pumped for a new Diablo game — but with Diablo 4 having just launched in 2023, the reveal of a new game so soon felt like a death knell for the one they were still playing.
But Brent Gibson, director of Diablo 4, says there’s nothing to fuss about. Speaking with Icy Veins, Gibson outlined some plans for the game’s future content, saying it will continue to receive support well after 5’s release.
“I have an analogy,” he began. “If you’re wearing a sign in the middle of Times Square saying, ‘The end is nigh,’ the end is not nigh. We have a lot coming. We have [the] Amazon [class] coming down the road. The train isn’t stopping.
“One of the things I love about our world is we are not a series of games. We are a universe. We are even adding to Diablo 2 with the Warlock. It’s one of the few franchises where we have the luxury of continued play, and we know our communities.
“If you’re worried, don’t sweat it, because we’re going to be making content for a long time. But we are excited about Diablo 5. We’ve got a show coming. Gone are the years of waiting a decade for more content. It’s a great place to be.”
More specifically, Gibson said Blizzard is planning on supporting seasons for Diablo 4 “as long as the community continues to show up” for it, specifically mentioning the ongoing support for Diablo 2 and Diablo 3.
“There are still people who play those games, and as long as you’re showing up, we’re going to continue to be making content," he assured.
As Gibson mentioned, Diablo 4 is getting the Amazon class in the first half of 2027. With three more years to go until Diablo 5 is released, there’s still plenty of time for developers to flesh out the title with even more classes and experiences — something they spoke about during a dedicated Diablo panel at Blizzcon this year.
“Diablo 4 has bright support,” Diablo 5 director Joe Shely said. “It's fully supported by the team. We were just announcing earlier today, coming to Diablo 4, the Amazon, the Season of Hell's legacy, Diablo 4 is coming to Switch 2, and there will continue to be ongoing support for Diablo 4. There's many reasons for players to keep playing.”
“We have dedicated teams for each of those games because those games are important to us and they're really important for our community,” production director Tiffany Wat added. “I think it really gives us a really great opportunity to be able to collaborate together, to talk with one another. Even though we might be distinct teams, we still work together quite closely because ultimately we are making games for the Diablo community. I think it's the best time to be a Diablo fan.”
For more Diablo news, you can check out our interview with the developers here, as well as catch up with their reaction to the series' animated show coming to Netflix.
David Jaffe, the creator, co-writer, and director for the original God of War game, has cleared up his viral comments about Ariel Lawrence, creative director for Laufey.
Ariel Lawrence has been with the God of War franchise since its very first game — but creator David Jaffe, who left the series behind in 2007 to form his own studio, says he never got along with her during his time at Santa Monica Studio.
He described their contentious work relationship in a September 2026 live stream while reacting to footage for God of War Laufey, where he claimed their personalities clashed and that he didn’t feel as though she was truly passionate about the games they were making.
“I have no problem with female directors at all,” he began. “This woman started as an assistant producer back when we were making the first God of War. Her and I never got along. She thought I was kind of obnoxious and I thought she was pretentious. She didn’t put the audience first.
“People that I didn’t get along with on God of War were people, in my opinion, who were more about, ‘I wanna do well in the corporate world… I want to play the game,’ versus, ‘I’m here with a vision and I will f**kin’ fight you for that vision.’ There was a lack of passion I felt from her, and she was also kind of a judgy asshole, to me.”
Jaffe also slammed Cory Barlog for making Laufey in the first place — which he called a “stupid” game — and asked why he couldn’t “sit Ariel down and say, ‘This isn’t ready.’”
— Ahmadkb (@ahmad_kb) September 29, 2026Jaffe’s comments unsurprisingly went viral, sparking a debate within the God of War fanbase and the broader gaming community in general. Not long afterward, Jaffe took to Twitter/X to expound upon his remarks, where he called out those using his statement to harass Lawrence online.
“Look, I personally didn't like Ariel and I don't THINK she cared much for me back when we worked together. Oil and Water, just very different types of people. And honestly, she was probably more liked on the team than I was. You see, if you haven't noticed, I can be, as my ex-wife says, 'a lot,’” he wrote.
“And so in this video, I was responding/sharing that aspect of our time working together. That's the only way I would ever talk about former colleagues, be it good or bad experiences. For people to use my experience with Ariel as an excuse/launching pad to make personal attacks on her is just low and s**tty.
"She's a real person — just like you — with a life and feelings and people who care for her and who love her, and it just seems really f**king cruel to do that. Plus, have you looked in your own mirror? I've looked in mine; that s**t's scary! You see this f**king beard?!? Good lord, I'm days away from moving to the North Pole…”
Look, I personally didn't like Ariel and I don't THINK she cared much for me back when we worked together. Oil and Water, just very different types of people. And honestly, she was probably more liked on the team than I was. You see, if you haven't noticed, I can be, as my… https://t.co/kw0g4JGnMf
— David Jaffe (@davidscottjaffe) September 29, 2026Laufey has, unfortunately, been a target for the online rage machine, and Jaffe's remarks are adding more fuel to the fire. Trolls’ remarks about Deborah Ann Woll’s appearance and their outrage over the fact that a woman is leading a God of War game totally overwhelmed gaming circles on social media when it was first revealed in June, and this finger-pointing doesn’t appear to have stopped, but rather simply slowed down.
Other games have since taken the brunt of the internet’s apparent boredom, as evidenced by the debate surrounding Insomniac’s Wolverine. But still, Laufey has managed to catch strays in this regard, with The Last of Us director Bruce Straley using it as an example of why modern AAA games no longer “excite” him (though he later apologized for this comment).
God of War Laufey releases on February 16, 2027, exclusively for PlayStation 5.
GTA 6 may not even be eligible for Game of the Year at The Game Awards this year.
Actress, games writer, and former games journalist Alanah Pearce stated during a recent live stream that she doesn't think GTA 6 has a good chance of sweeping at The Game Awards this year due to the timing of its release. Pearce stated that the cutoff date for games being eligible for TGA nominations has historically taken place around the same time as GTA 6's release date this year. And while some have countered her insights by noting that the cutoff last year was November 21, two days after GTA 6 will release this year, there are still some valid questions raised.
Most notably: Would anyone even be able to feasibly finish GTA 6 before voting on nominees? And if not, would the jury be willing to vote on it without finishing it? That would certainly raise a lot of ethical concerns over the voting process. However, there are some ways that Rockstar's chances could be increased. For starters, Geoff Keighley, the overseer of The Game Awards, could simply push the voting deadlines back. It's certainly not impossible, as Keighley does love a good show, and GTA 6 sweeping would lead to a lot of eyes on the event.
Another possibility is that Rockstar Games could give jury members a significant headstart to play the game prior to the cutoff date. As of right now, it's hard to say what Rockstar's plans are for reviewers, but such a strategy would certainly give it an easier time securing a nomination. It's a lot of ifs, though.
We can only speculate, but if for whatever reason GTA 6 isn't eligible this year, it could try again in 2027... and it might still have a chance. Rockstar Games is heavily rumored to launch GTA 6's online mode next year, which will undoubtedly give the game a massive second wind. If that's enough to contend with other heavy hitters, such as Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Rockstar could be in the 2027 awards race.
007 First Light is getting new, free DLC later this week.
IO Interactive has teased the new DLC via a short video on its socials, confirming it will arrive on Thursday, October 2. The DLC will be free, but as of right now, IO is remaining tight-lipped about what it will include. However, based on some prior info, we can likely assume that this is the long-awaited Aston Martin Valhalla update. This content has been teased since launch in the game's main menu, and it appears it's finally being added to the game.
This is expected to include a new TacSim mission featuring the Aston Martin Valhalla, which is used near the end of the game as part of a massive set piece. Given the extensive wait, it seems hard to imagine this will be just a short, single TacSim mission. This may add some other items that were revealed as part of a larger roadmap for the game, such as new game+, new gadgets, and other missions and content.
A free DLC is just around the bend. Tune in on October 1st.#007FirstLight #EarnTheNumber pic.twitter.com/9uCpNDTPth
— 007 First Light (@007GameIOI) September 29, 2026We'll just have to sit tight and wait to see what exactly is in store, though. 007 First Light is also set to get a new story DLC centered around Bawama, the pirate king warlord played by Lenny Kravitz. There's no firm release date for that content, though it's expected to be a premium add-on rather than a free update like what's coming later this week.
007 First Light's Nintendo Switch 2 port is also still coming down the pipeline. It was expected to be out by now, but was recently pushed to 2027 to ensure it was as good as it could be for fans. It's unclear for how long IO Interactive plans to support this game, as it has continued to drop updates for Hitman many years after its release. Even without a steady stream of post-launch content, 007 First Light has been a big hit. The game sold 4 million copies in its first three months, and sequels are expected to follow, though it will likely be a while before they materialize.
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EVE
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New World
New World is an upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing video game by Amazon Game Studios set to release in May 2020. Set in the mid-1600s, players colonize a fictional land modeled after British America in the Atlantic Ocean. Players scavenge resources, craft items, and fight other players.
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