Welcome to the first full week of October and boy do we have a packed week full of new releases and we have two major releases this week, with one being a prequel in a popular Xbox franchise and one being a sequel MMORPG. As for this week's other releases, we start the week with some racing in the Star Wars universe, followed by a game based on a famous horror movie. Continuing on the horror theme we got a 2.5D survival horror metroidvania and we end the week with a seemingly peaceful drive in the countryside valleys. Don't forget to check out this week's other releases as well.

Gears of War: E-Day / This week's first major release / Tuesday 6 October
Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears' iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP. Steam link

We have some good news from our partners at Valve, Assetto Corsa Rally will be officially labeled as "Playable" as of yesterday (November 26), this is our first step in our journey to deliver the best experience possible on Steam Deck. The team is keen in giving you the best experience possible on the Steam Deck and they will be hard at work optimising the game over the coming weeks with the goal of getting that lovely green tick in the new year. So hop on early, enjoy the game wherever you are and make sure you give us your thoughts in our Discord server.

The Purity of Rally Simulation, The Assetto Corsa Way
A new challenge begins for the Assetto Corsa franchise, dedicated to one of motorsport's most demanding and spectacular disciplines: rally. Assetto Corsa Rally is a relentless rally simulation, built to capture the sport's raw intensity and precision, where control, focus, and adaptability define every stage. The simulation is powered by an adapted version of Assetto Corsa's acclaimed physics engine. KUNOS Simulazioni provided direct supervision and support throughout development, ensuring the same high standards of realism and simulation that define the brand. This enhanced engine accurately models jumps, uneven terrain, and variable grip across tarmac and gravel with uncompromising fidelity.

Welcome to the second week of November, which is another week with a couple of big releases. This week's major release might involve something fishy, but also colourful pew-pews and zombies. As for the rest of this week's new releases, we kick off with some Mars colonisation, followed by a psychic toddler and a very different take on the survival game genre that's very much family friendly. Next up is a much awaited Roman Empire strategy game and we end the week with an open world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 / This week's major release / Friday 14 November
The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare. David Mason leads an elite JSOC team on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won't just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts. Steam link

505 Games and Supernova Games Studios, in technical partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni, are proud to announce Assetto Corsa Rally - the new additional arm within the Assetto Corsa series, dedicated to the thrilling world of rally racing. Developed by Supernova Games Studios, Assetto Corsa Rally brings the acclaimed realistic driving engine of the Assetto Corsa franchise to one of the most demanding and spectacular motorsport disciplines. The game delivers an authentic and immersive experience that captures the unique essence of rallying - the ultimate test of speed, strategy, reflexes, and composure, all rolled into one.

The title will be available in Early Access on Steam starting November 13, at the special price of £24.99 / $29.99 / €29,99. Supernova Games Studios, part of the Digital Bros Group, is an international team of industry veterans with a strong passion for sim-racing and motorsport. Thanks to its partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni, the team had access to the acclaimed Assetto Corsa physics engine, which has been specifically refined and fine-tuned to tackle the unique challenges of rally driving. KUNOS supervised and supported the accuracy of the driving model, ensuring the new entry lives up to the high standards of realism and simulation that define the Assetto Corsa brand.