Nexus Mods has taken over SteamDB, promising to preserve its essential features for the gaming community.
Today’s news in the realm of PC gaming is led by the acquisition of SteamDB by Nexus Mods, as reported by PCGamesN. SteamDB, a crucial resource for tracking and learning about games on the Steam platform, was previously managed by Pavel ‘xPaw’ Djundik. Nexus Mods, under the ownership of Chosen since June 2025, pledges to uphold the integrity of SteamDB’s features, a reassurance that should calm the community’s nervousness about major platforms changing hands. SteamDB has been a staple since 2013, and the community will be eager to see if Nexus Mods can maintain its essential, independent utility.
Horror Games and Familiar Faces
The landscape of horror gaming is getting refreshed with new titles from established studios. Frictional Games, the developer behind acclaimed titles such as Amnesia and SOMA, has revealed an extended look at their upcoming thriller, “ONTOS,” according to GamingOnLinux. The game promises another dose of Frictional’s brand of psychological horror, with a new setting and unique elements like a bizarre AI server made out of rats, as discussed by RockPaperShotgun.
Not to be outdone, RockPaperShotgun also reports on “Alien: Isolation 2” from Creative Assembly. This sequel promises to play on weather effects to recreate the tension of its predecessor despite a new, more open setting, amplifying drama and suspense with hostile environmental conditions on the planet LV-921.
Other Notable Developments
In other notable news, Rockstar remains focused on their existing GTA 5 platform, enhancing the modded roleplaying experience through partnerships with Nopixel Studios, according to RockPaperShotgun. While there’s still no word on GTA 6’s availability for PC, Rockstar’s continued investment in GTA 5 modding underscores its persistent popularity and viability as a virtual sandbox community.
For those interested in hardware, GamingOnLinux highlights new products from JSAUX and VOIDJOY, bringing unique designs and tech to enhance the look and portability of gaming setups.
A bundle of games has also become available from Humble Choice this September, featuring titles like “Frostpunk 2” and “SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS”. These regularly curated bundles offer a cost-effective way for gamers to diversify their libraries, as mentioned by GamingOnLinux.
