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I gave my local LLM my entire Steam library, and it recommends games better than Steam does
xda-developers.com/i-gave-my-local-llm-my-entire-steam-library-and-it-recommends-games-better-than-steam-does/
Vibecoded Epic Games Store Is A Broken Mess: Game devs are even warning that you should remove your credit card details, just to be safe.
thegamer.com/epic-games-launcher-vibecoded-broken-mess/
‘We Vibe Coded a New Epic Games Launcher’ – Epic’s New Store App Was Built Using AI
ign.com/articles/we-vibe-coded-a-new-epic-games-launcher-epics-new-store-app-was-built-using-ai
Key FactsEpic shows preview of its so-called “vibe-coded” launcher
Oct 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rockpapershotgun.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rockpapershotgun.com
- Epic Games has released a preview version of the launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Epic touts faster loading, reduced background system load, easier game discovery, and customizable content placement.
- General manager Martin Keely says the launcher uses a new tech stack, rewriting its shell, download manager, library, app, and store architecture.
- Epic describes it as created through vibe coding but gives few details about generative AI’s role.
maximum AI acceleration— Tim Sweeney, Epic Games CEO, declaring that Epic are attempting to achieve 'maximum AI acceleration' this week.
Amazon Prime Members Can Officially Claim 10 Games for Free in October: Amazon Prime members can head over to Amazon Luna to claim 10 new free game codes ...
polygon.com/amazon-gaming-luna-october-2026-doom-10-free-games/
System Shock 2 Remaster Is Free to Keep on the Epic Games Store Right Now: System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is currently free to claim on the Epic Games ...
ign.com/articles/system-shock-2-remaster-is-free-to-keep-on-the-epic-games-store-right-now
The Witcher 3 Remastered - | Fresh coat of paint for the Witcher: Today, September 29th, the remastered update for The Witcher 3 arrives on PC via Steam, GOG ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/the-witcher-3-remastered-frischer-lack-fuer-den-hexer/
After banning all Linux and Steam Deck players, Ubisoft's For Honor is free to keep until September 28th
xda-developers.com/after-banning-all-linux-and-steam-deck-players-ubisofts-for-honor-is-free-to-keep-until-september-28th/
GAMINGbible Sep 13
Vampire Survivors dev gives away free Steam keys for base game and latest expansion
gamingbible.com/news/platform/steam/vampire-survivors-blood-donation-giveaway-309235-20260913
Every Game Amazon Prime Subscribers Can Get For Free In September 2026: Amazon Prime subscribers can claim Doom Eternal, High On Life, and nine other games for ...
thegamer.com/amazon-prime-free-games-september-doom-eternal-high-on-life/
PocketGamer.biz Sep 08
Epic Games Store to require age verification for R18+ games in Australia: Epic Games Store will require players in Australia to verify they are 18 or older ...
pocketgamer.biz/epic-games-store-to-require-age-verification-for-r18-games-in-australia/
Astral Ascent and Luftrausers: Two games are free on the Epic Games Store: A quick look at Astral Ascent: The fast-paced 2D rogue-lite from developer Hibernian ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/astral-ascent-2d-rogue-lite-plattformer-fuer-windows-gratis/
GAMINGbible Sep 11
Amazon Luna is giving Prime members 12 free games this September, including a major FPS franchise
gamingbible.com/news/platform/pc/amazon-luna-september-2026-12-free-games-217687-20260911
GAMINGbible Sep 10
PC free game drop includes two 9/10 rated titles and saves you $35: Popular with players - and now yours for free.
gamingbible.com/news/platform/pc/pc-free-games-highly-rated-epic-games-store-312782-20260910
Epic Games: Alone With You available for free: Epic Games currently has another free title available. This one is called Alone With You and comes from developer ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/epic-games-alone-with-you-gratis-zu-haben/
No free game for Germany: The Epic Games Store is a disappointment: This week, all gamers in Germany miss out on the new free game.
pcgames.de/Epic-Games-Store-Software-269112/News/wieso-kein-kostenloses-gratis-spiel-1552798/
Crimson Desert's first DLC is called Charting the Unknown, and it's out next month
eurogamer.net/crimson-desert-charting-the-unknown-dlc-date
Own and preserve games permanently: Physically and digitally without DRM: When corporations discontinue discs, shut down servers and stores, preserving games ...
heise.de/ratgeber/Spiele-dauerhaft-besitzen-und-bewahren-Physisch-und-digital-ohne-DRM-11403442.html
Space survival game Breathedge is free on Epic Games Store: The Epic Games Store's giveaway promotion has refreshed again, this time bringing you two more ...
neowin.net/news/space-survival-game-breathedge-is-free-on-epic-games-store/
Mac gamers finally have a real solution, and it's running far better than I expected
xda-developers.com/mac-gamers-finally-have-real-solution-running-better-than-expected/
Ubisoft Officially Confirms Rainbow Six's Own XCOM: Rainbow Six Tactics is set to release in 2027.
dualshockers.com/ubisoft-officially-confirms-rainbow-6s-own-xcom/
Can the Epic Games Store turn things around? 'I don't see how they can recover at this point,' says Newzoo analyst
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/can-the-epic-games-store-turn-things-around-i-dont-see-how-they-can-recover-at-this-point-says-newzoo-analyst/
I’m not buying the idea that killing PlayStation discs will make games cheaper: A former Square Enix executive says ending PlayStation discs could make digital ...
digitaltrends.com/gaming/sony-playstation-discs-digital-games-cheaper-prices/
Gaming platform: The Epic Games Store is coming to Linux - | Golem.de: Developer Epic Games has confirmed in a Q&A: The Epic Games Store will soon run on Linux.
golem.de/news/spieleplattform-der-epic-games-store-kommt-fuer-linux-2608-212143.html
VideoCardz Aug 19
NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds official Firefox support, up to 1440p 120 FPS: Firefox now officially supports NVIDIA GeForce NOW after months of work between Mozilla ...
videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-geforce-now-adds-official-firefox-support-up-to-1440p-120-fps
Epic Games Store's New Free PC Game Revealed: Claim It for a Limited Time: The Epic Games Store has a selection of free PC games that changes every week ...
polygon.com/epic-games-store-free-games-8-13-2026-download/
Giantess Playground Faces Legal Action Over "Unauthorized" Release: Giantess Playground was reportedly stolen from its original developer, who has now been ...
thegamer.com/city-crushing-sim-faces-legal-action-as-original-game-reportedly-stolen-from-original-developer/
Notebookcheck Aug 14
Ending PS5 discs will lower PlayStation Store prices, says former Square Enix executive
notebookcheck.net/Ending-PS5-discs-will-lower-PlayStation-Store-prices-says-former-Square-Enix-executive.1368083.0.html
VideoCardz Aug 14
Epic Games Store is getting official Linux support, Epic says it is coming “soon”
videocardz.com/newz/epic-games-store-is-getting-official-linux-support-epic-says-it-is-coming-soon
TheXboxHub Aug 13
The Phasmophobia Team Has Five Very Different New Games On The Way: Kinetic Publishing, the team behind Phasmophobia, has revealed five new indie games coming to ...
thexboxhub.com/the-phasmophobia-team-has-five-very-different-new-games-on-the-way/
Modder bypasses GeForce NOW interface to reach the Windows desktop: Your GeForce NOW session may be hiding more than you think. A modder has demonstrated a way ...
neowin.net/news/modder-bypasses-geforce-now-interface-to-reach-the-windows-desktop/
gaming.ph Jul 19
Together After Dark | Heute herunterladen und kaufen – Epic Games Store: Lade dir Together After Dark im Epic Games Store herunter und spiele es. Schaue nach ...
store.epicgames.com/p/together-after-dark-fa0ce0
Check out the launch trailer for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, the 50v50 PvP multiplayer tactical first-person shooter. It launches on August 13 for PC (Steam and ... Show more
Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Martin Keely leaves Blizzard to lead Epic Games Store and Online Services
gamesindustry.biz/jobs-roundup-july-2026-martin-keely-leaves-blizzard-entertainment-to-lead-epic-games-store-and-online-services
Control Resonant's story will take around 30 hours, Remedy says, with completionists looking at 50-hour runs
eurogamer.net/control-resonant-30-50-hours-long
Echo Generation and Luto are free to claim on the Epic Games Store: The latest double giveaway promotion from the Epic Games Store for PC gamers has landed ...
neowin.net/news/echo-generation-and-luto-are-free-to-claim-on-the-epic-games-store/
TheXboxHub Jul 23
Incremental Epic Hero 2 Review | TheXboxHub: Review - I had a hate-love-hate relationship with Incremental Epic Hero 2, in roughly that order ...
thexboxhub.com/incremental-epic-hero-2-review/
Nvidia GeForce NOW rolls out for new region as five more games gain support: GeForce NOW has exited the beta phase in one more region in Asia this week ...
neowin.net/news/nvidia-geforce-now-rolls-out-for-new-region-as-five-more-games-gain-support/
Free game for PC: This week the Epic Games Store focuses on quality over quantity
pcgames.de/Epic-Games-Store-Software-269112/News/Heute-Freischaltung-von-neuem-Gratis-Spiel-1549136/
Weekend PC Game Deals: GTA, Borderlands, Kingdom Come, Stray and more: This weekend's PC game deals include a whole lot of fresh bundles to check out ...
neowin.net/news/weekend-pc-game-deals-gta-borderlands-kingdom-come-stray-and-more/
Weekend PC Game Deals: Satisfactory, Space Marine 2, Assassin's Creed, and more
neowin.net/news/weekend-pc-game-deals-satisfactory-space-marine-2-assassins-creed-and-more/
Mobile Games: Premium titles are on the rise again: When I think of mobile games, and this is probably the case for most readers as well ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/mobile-games-premium-titel-befinden-sich-wieder-im-aufwind/
New Saber Exec Moves to Reassure Fan Worried About Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Monetization, Ends Up Suggesting a 2028 Launch Window That May Even Include ...
ign.com/articles/new-saber-exec-moves-to-reassure-fan-worried-about-warhammer-40000-space-marine-3-monetization-ends-up-suggesting-a-2028-launch-window-that-may-even-include-the-kotor-remake
TheXboxHub Jul 14
AI Knows Best… Or Does It? D-topia Invites You Into A Curious Puzzle Adventure: D-topia is from Annapurna Interactive and Marumittu Games, launching on Xbox ...
thexboxhub.com/ai-knows-best-or-does-it-d-topia-invites-you-into-a-curious-puzzle-adventure/
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Changes Release Date: Onimusha: Way of the Sword receives a major calendar update from Capcom.
dualshockers.com/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-changes-release-date/
A factory builder and a tycoon game are free on the Epic Games Store this week: PC gamers can now claim two more games for free from the Epic Games Store ...
neowin.net/news/a-factory-builder-and-a-tycoon-game-are-free-on-the-epic-games-store-this-week/
Final Fantasy 7 Actor Guarantees You Will Cry While Playing Revelation: The final entry in the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy is set to be a tearjerker.
thegamer.com/final-fantasy-7-revelation-will-make-you-cry-cloud-actor/
Nvidia GeForce NOW gets upgraded servers in Toronto as Black Flag Resynced gets support
neowin.net/news/nvidia-geforce-now-gets-upgraded-servers-in-toronto-as-black-flag-resynced-gets-support/
gaming.ph Jul 01
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | Heute herunterladen und kaufen – Epic Games Store
store.epicgames.com/p/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-complete-edition
PlayStation disc discontinuation causes escalation: The wave of protests against Sony grows ever larger
pcgames.de/Playstation-5-Konsolen-265878/News/Petition-gegen-Ende-der-PlayStation-Discs-nimmt-Fahrt-auf-1547372/
No more Playstation games on discs: Why the future will become even more expensive for gamers?
t3n.de/news/keine-playstation-games-mehr-auf-discs-wieso-die-zukunft-fuer-gamer-teurer-wird-1750647/
Discord Jul 02
This week's Epic Games Store free games include a nightmarish piece of PC gaming history, and a way to cleanse your brain afterwards
pcgamesn.com/epic-games/free-i-have-no-mouth-river-city-girls-2
TheXboxHub Jul 01
Outbound Reels In Free Fishing Update | TheXboxHub: Outbound's free Fishing Update is available now on Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC, adding fishing ...
thexboxhub.com/outbound-reels-in-free-fishing-update/
"RollerCoaster Tycoon 3": Theme park classic from 2004 free on Epic: "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition" is free on the Epic Games Store until July 2nd ...
heise.de/news/RollerCoaster-Tycoon-3-Freizeitpark-Klassiker-von-2004-gratis-bei-Epic-11345796.html
Linux gaming works without touching the terminal, and that matters more than any benchmark
xda-developers.com/linux-gaming-works-without-touching-temrinal-matters-more-benchmark/
Epic is improving its game launcher with a long overdue speed boost and plenty of new features
digitaltrends.com/gaming/epic-is-improving-its-game-launcher-with-a-long-overdue-speed-boost-and-plenty-of-new-features/
Discord Jun 25
Build the theme park of your dreams and battle cosmic nightmares in this week's Epic Games Store free games
pcgamesn.com/epic-games/free-roller-coaster-tycoon-3-voidwrought
Epic Games Store follows up: After the PC gifts, another free game awaits: Mobile fans will also get their money's worth in the Epic Games Store this week ...
pcgames.de/Epic-Games-Store-Software-269112/News/Neues-Gratis-Spiel-fuer-Mobile-Bau-Simulator-3-1545902/
Epic Games Store attacks Steam - | these features are finally coming: Epic Games has been working on improvements for its own store for some time ...
pcgames.de/Epic-Games-Store-Software-269112/News/launcher-update-steam-verbesserung-neuerungen-1545801/
Citizen Sleeper and Robobeat are free to claim on the Epic Games Store: The Epic Games Store has new games for PC gamers to grab for free, with it offering an ...
neowin.net/news/citizen-sleeper-and-robobeat-are-free-to-claim-on-the-epic-games-store/
Epic Games Store distributes the next free games - | a cult classic is included: The Epic Games Store has already revealed which game gifts await you next week ...
pcgames.de/Epic-Games-Store-Software-269112/News/Die-naechsten-Gratis-Spiele-sind-bekannt-Rollercoaster-Tycoon-3-1545757/
VideoCardz Jun 18
Epic Games Launcher V2 promises 5x faster launch and 6.5x faster library restore: Launcher V2 public release appears on the 12-month roadmap. Epic Games is ...
videocardz.com/newz/epic-games-launcher-v2-promises-5x-faster-launch-and-6-5x-faster-library-restore
store.epicgames.com Jun 11
The Ouroboros King | Heute herunterladen und kaufen – Epic Games Store: Lade dir The Ouroboros King im Epic Games Store herunter und spiele es. Schaue nach ...
store.epicgames.com/p/the-ouroboros-king-e1d547
Patrice Désilets has unveiled 1666: Amsterdam, which includes some very angry looking cats
eurogamer.net/patrice-desilets-has-unveiled-1666-amsterdam-which-includes-with-some-very-angry-looking-cats
Gabe Newell says Steam doesn't pressure developers on pricing, emails suggest otherwise
techspot.com/news/112616-gabe-newell-steam-doesnt-pressure-developers-pricing-emails.html
Free only until Thursday: Epic Games Store is giving away a 92% rated fantasy adventure
pcgames.de/Epic-Games-Store-Software-269112/News/Neues-Gratis-Spiel-fuer-Mobile-Wytchwood-1544696/
GameSpot Jun 06
Lords of the Fallen II and its brutal soulslike combat is coming in 2026 to Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Epic Games Store. #summergamefest
Fumito Ueda unveiled his new game, Gen Atlas, at Summer Game Fest. The sci-fi action-adventure is being developed by genDESIGN and will be published by Epic ... Show more
Discord Jun 04
This week's Epic Games Store freebies are turn-based treats that'll take you to fantasy lands and the high seas
pcgamesn.com/epic-games/free-rogue-waters-songs-of-conquest
Amazon Prime's free games for June 2026 include 3 classic Tomb Raider: Amazon Prime members can head over to Amazon Luna to claim over a dozen free game codes ...
polygon.com/amazon-prime-gaming-luna-free-games-june-2026-tomb-raider-hollow-knight/
Use human souls as Miyamoto Musashi to fight against the overwhelming might of the Oni in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S ... Show more
Gravity Circuit 2 announced, and the first is now free on Steam: Mega Man Zero-like Gravity Circuit is being made free to claim for a limited time to celebrate ...
polygon.com/steam-free-game-june-1-2026/
Epic Games Store serves up new free games - | Fans were completely wrong: As every week, the Epic Games Store has once again put together a jam-packed gift ...
pcgames.de/Epic-Games-Store-Software-269112/News/Gratis-Spiele-Geschenke-kostenlos-Calico-und-Lonestar-1537484/
Monument Valley 3 free: If you loved the previous Monument Valley games, you can now get the sequel for free. The third installment in the series is available on ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/monument-valley-3-kostenlos/
Epic Games Store is giving away a mobile hit: Claim your 93% game for free now!: For a limited time, you can download a 93% positively rated game for free from ...
pcgames.de/Epic-Games-Store-Software-269112/News/Gratis-Spiel-fuer-Mobile-Monument-Valley-3-1536305/
Steam leak reveals the next free games - | one title has 91% positive reviews: More free games will probably be available on Steam by the end of the month ...
pcgames.de/Steam-Software-69900/News/Weitere-Gratis-Spiele-im-Mai-geleakt-1536406/
gaming.ph May 14
Epic Mystery Game Reveal Tonight Shares Same Date as GTA V Became FREE: Six years later, could history repeat tonight? On May 14, 2020, GTA V: Premium Edition ...
gamingph.com/2026/05/epic-mystery-game-reveal-tonight-shares-same-date-as-gta-v-became-free/
Epic Games Store has 3 free Tomb Raider games for a limited time: The Epic Games Store has a selection of free PC games that changes every week ...
polygon.com/epic-games-store-free-game-5-21-2026-tomb-raider-download/
Epic Games Store goes wild: 4 free games - | including Tomb Raider for free: The Epic Games Store has unlocked the next batch of free games. This free double ...
pcgames.de/Epic-Games-Store-Software-269112/News/Gratis-Spiele-Geschenke-kostenlos-Tomb-Raider-1536102/
