The Galaxies Showcase returns on October 15, promising announcements from key developers like ZA/UM, Embark Studios, and Frontier Developments.
The upcoming Galaxies Showcase might be the most noteworthy event on the PC gaming calendar this week, scheduled to air on October 15. As RockPaperShotgun reports, this event will feature announcements from several notable developers. Among them are ZA/UM, known for ‘Zero Parades: For Dead Spies’, Embark Studios, creators of ‘Arc Raiders’, and Frontier Developments, the minds behind ‘Elite Dangerous’. The showcase can be streamed on IGN’s YouTube channel and other platforms, and it’s expected to bring exciting news in terms of new game developments and updates from these major studios.
PC Gaming Updates: SteamOS and DXVK-Sarek
In terms of system updates, SteamOS 0.4 for the Steam Frame has been released, promising enhancements in power efficiency and battery life for users. This update could be particularly beneficial for gamers looking to optimize their system performance without upgrading hardware. Additionally, the latest version of DXVK-Sarek, version 1.14.0, has arrived, providing continued support for gaming on older GPUs through Wine/Proton. This is crucial for gamers using legacy hardware who wish to keep up with newer game releases without needing to overhaul their systems.
New Game Announcements: Sequels and Unique Concepts
Amanita Design has announced ‘Machinarium 2’, a sequel to their beloved 2009 puzzle-adventure game. While no release date is confirmed, fans can look forward to more of the distinctive artistic elements that defined the original. Meanwhile, an intriguing new horror game from Interactive Dreams, ‘This Is Not For You’, draws inspiration from Mark Z. Danielewski’s ‘House of Leaves’. Players will navigate a disorienting vampiric lighthouse, offering a fresh take on horror game mechanics.
Game Updates: Rust and Deadly Days
Survival game Rust has rolled out its October update adding livestock and slowing the game’s pace toward vehicular access. Interestingly, it also introduces a feature giving spoiled meat new uses, which could shake up resource management strategies within the game. On a different note, the zombie-themed shooter ‘Deadly Days: Roadtrip’ will hit version 1.0 on October 29, as noted by GamingOnLinux.
