Sophia Mitchell
Esports Reporter
Esports reporter and competitive gaming analyst. From LAN parties to world stages — I've watched it all evolve.
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Blight: Survival's Mission-Based Co-op Loop, Explained
The stronghold, handcrafted missions and the decision to return with your spoils give the medieval horror game its structure.
Oct 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Light No Fire: What Hello Games Has Confirmed About Its World
Persistent building and solitary exploration are part of the promise; server capacity and release timing are still different questions.
Oct 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Steam's September GPU Survey Shows RTX 5060 Growth
Desktop RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti shares rose, while the laptop entry moved in the opposite direction.
Oct 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Steam Next Fest Starts October 19: Build a Demo Shortlist That Fits Your Week
Valve's October event runs for seven days, with a separate press preview and no guarantee that every demo stays available afterward.
Oct 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Apex Legends Fixes Steam Settings Resets and Reduces Fast Draw Bonuses
A small update addresses a persistent PC inconvenience alongside two Wild Card adjustments.
Oct 8, 2026 · 2 min read

War Thunder's Standing Together Screenshot Contest: Deadline and Rules
The community challenge rewards a new, unedited shot featuring allied vehicles.
Oct 7, 2026 · 2 min read

CS2's New Crosshair Options Change How Players Share Their Settings
Valve's September 30 changes expand customization, followed by a grenade-crosshair fix on October 2.
Oct 5, 2026 · 2 min read

From 200,000 Players to a Few Hundred: The Story of Dota Underlords
Valve peaked Dota Underlords at nearly 200,000 concurrent players, stopped updating it, and never said a word. Five years later, people are still playing.
Mar 17, 2026 · 6 min read