Today in Games — Oct 16
Posted by GamesDaily
- Preview: 'Eternal Anima' Returns To The Past To Create A Modern JRPG — Eternal Anima matters to players because it aims to combine the feel of classic JRPGs with a modern game. It also gives the industry a look at how Marvelous is… — discuss · link - Animal Evolution Sim Ancestors Gets Surprise PS5 Version, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners — Ancestors: A Humankind Odyssey is returning with a PS5 version on 8th December 2026, giving PS4 owners a free upgrade. Its revival shows that older games can… — discuss · link - Steam achievements are getting a huge overhaul, with separate sets for DLC and season passes, and an easy way to compare with friends — Steam’s planned achievement overhaul could make it easier to track DLC and season pass content separately from the base game. A built-in way to compare… — discuss · link - 'Garry’s Mod' Creator Issues Dire Update on Spiritual Sequel: ‘It Hasn’t Been Going Well’ — s&box, the planned spiritual successor to Garry’s Mod, is being overhauled after negative reviews, which could affect what players expect from the project. Its… — discuss · link - Ubisoft were working on a second Assassin's Creed game set in Qin Dynasty China, if this allegedly leaked footage is to be believed — Footage alleged to show a prototype of a cancelled Assassin’s Creed game in action has popped up online. The game, it's claimed, was set in ancient… — link These stories show familiar games and ideas being revived, reworked, or moved onto new platforms, from Eternal Anima’s classic JRPG influence to new plans for Steam achievements and s&box. They also highlight how much unfinished or changing projects can shape expectations, including the reported Assassin’s Creed prototype in China. Which of these developments are you most interested in, and what are you seeing in the games you play?