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Golden Joystick Awards 2026 Voting Closes October 23: the PC Game of the Year Race and the Ballots Worth Casting

Public voting in the 44th Golden Joystick Awards closes on October 23 at 4:00pm PT (07:00 on October 24 in Beijing) across the 21 categories announced on September 25. The PC Game of the Year nominees include Order of the Sinking Star, launched October 8 at $29.99 and 97% positive across 2,801 Steam reviews, while The Witcher 3 Remastered contests Best Remake / Remaster. Ultimate Game of the Year runs October 26 to 30, and the ceremony is in London on November 11.

By Vaagame5 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

STEAM NEWSNews

Modern Warfare 4’s Campaign Holds the Series’ Best Steam Rating in Over a Decade, and DMZ Early Access Opens Today

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches in full on October 23, and its campaign has been open to digital pre-order customers since October 16. Checked on Steam this morning, 4,158 of 4,477 user reviews are positive, 92.9%, a Very Positive rating and the series’ best in over a decade; IGN scored the campaign 8/10. DMZ early access opens today, October 20. Steam US pricing is $69.99 Standard and $99.99 Vault. The score covers the campaign only, from an early-access audience.

By Vaagame5 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

STEAM NEWSNews

Steam Next Fest Day One: 8,000 Demos, Frostrail Leads Early Charts, and One Studio Pulled Its Demo Over AI Clone Fears

Steam Next Fest opened its October 2026 edition on October 19 at 10:00am PDT. The press preview page counted 8,011 entries, while a live chart tracked 7,131 demos; Frostrail leads Horror, Survival and Shooters, and Loftia leads Co-op and Cozy. Alliance Arts cancelled the public Drunken Goddess Reflux demo on October 16 over AI clone fears. NoGlyph says it filed a copyright notice with Valve over code allegedly copied by Little Field Studios. No outcome has been announced.

By Vaagame5 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

over the hillDriving, Winch & Recovery

over the hill Challenge Trails Guide: Trail Types, Preparation and Resetting After a Fail

Challenge trails are over the hill's driving exams: boardwalks, rock crawls, cliff shelves and bogs. The preparation checklist, per-family technique, and how to reset after a failed run.

By Vaagame7 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

over the hillCollectibles, Achievements & Co-op

over the hill Wildlife and Photo Mode Guide: The Compendium, the Camera and Golden Hour

over the hill's wildlife compendium and photo mode: how photographing animals registers them, reading habitats, golden-hour and night photography, and one of the rarest completion pursuits in the game.

By Vaagame7 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

over the hillCollectibles, Achievements & Co-op

over the hill Meteorites and Pebbles Guide: Finding, Hauling and Spending the Currency

Meteorites in over the hill can be found, towed and cashed in for Pebbles. How the currency is earned, the loops that pay best, and where your Pebbles should go — no invented numbers.

By Vaagame7 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

over the hillCollectibles, Achievements & Co-op

over the hill Co-op Guide: How Multiplayer, Progress and Crossplay Work

over the hill co-op explained: 1-4 player convoys, personal progress and checkpoint rules per the official FAQ, mutual winch rescues, no split-screen, and the real status of crossplay.

By Vaagame8 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

over the hillVehicles & Upgrades

over the hill Crates and Customisation: How Cosmetics, Colours and Accessories Work

Crates in over the hill hold purely cosmetic gear: mudflaps, racks and roof kit. Where crates live, how customisation works at merchants and cabins, and what the Supporter Edition adds.

By Vaagame6 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

over the hillVehicles & Upgrades

over the hill Upgrades and Equipment: What To Buy First With Your Pebbles

What to buy first in over the hill: the engine, tyres and water-protection lines, inventory slots and kit order — a Pebbles spending framework that never relies on price lists.

By Vaagame7 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

over the hillVehicles & Upgrades

over the hill Vehicles Guide: Confirmed Cars, How Unlocking Works and the Fleet Owner Grind

over the hill's vehicle roster, honestly labelled: the confirmed starter and the homage concept, how completing objectives unlocks new 4x4s, and why Fleet Owner is a long-term goal.

By Vaagame7 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

over the hillWorld, Routes & Regions

over the hill Cabins, Campsites and Merchants: Fast Travel, Supplies and NPC Services

Cabins, campsites and merchants run over the hill's exploration loop: fast travel, sleeping to pass time, replenishing your recovery kit, and where upgrades and customisation are bought.

By Vaagame7 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026

over the hillWorld, Routes & Regions

over the hill Algeria Guide: Desert Routes, Mesas and How To Reach High Places

over the hill's Algeria explained: when the desert opens, its two maps, sand driving, oases, and the route-finding method for viewpoints perched on high mesas.

By Vaagame7 min readPublished Oct 20, 2026