Ben Wright
News Desk
Ben Wright is GameBrief's byline for launch-day and patch-day coverage of PC games, from solo indie projects to AAA releases. The desk checks release dates, prices and patch details against the official page before anything publishes, names the source next to each date and number, and flags what is still unconfirmed instead of smoothing it over. Dates, numbers and quotes are traced to a source before anything publishes.
- Launches, patches and developer announcements
- Official source named next to every number
- Unconfirmed items flagged
48 articles by Ben Wright
NewsFar Far West
Far Far West Halloween Event: Rewards, Rituals, End Date
The Far Far West Halloween event runs October 22 to November 12. How rituals earn Haunted Candles, what they buy, and what else Fear Fear West changed.
By Ben Wright8 min read
NewsThe Dead We Knew
The Dead We Knew Early Access: Price, PS5 and Whether to Buy
The Dead We Knew early access costs $22.50 on Steam, PC only, with no PS5 or Xbox version. Day-one reviews are Very Negative, so most players should wait.
By Ben Wright8 min read
NewsARC Raiders
ARC Raiders Hotfix 2.1.1: Locked Room and Dupe Fixes
ARC Raiders Hotfix 2.1.1 closes exploits that let players into locked rooms and duplicated items. What Embark said, what it left out, and how to report.
By Ben Wright4 min read
NewsOver the Hill
Over the Hill release date: launch price, reviews and ports
Over the Hill release date: October 14, 2026. The $19.99 launch discount ended October 28, so Steam charges $24.99; reviews, PC specs, Deck Verified, ports.
By Ben Wright4 min read
NewsValor Mortis
Valor Mortis PS5 and Xbox release date and price today
Valor Mortis PS5 and Xbox versions launched October 13 at $39.99. Check what the official PlayStation and Xbox stores show, plus One More Level launch note.
By Ben Wright5 min read
GuideARC Raiders
ARC Raiders Stash Size: Every Level, Cost and the 328 Cap
ARC Raiders stash size after Frozen Trail 2.0: 64 to 328 slots, upgrade costs for every level, Nomadic Envoys space and Expedition bonus slots explained.
By Ben Wright10 min read
NewsBeyond These Stars
Beyond These Stars release date, platforms, and price
Beyond These Stars release date was October 16, 2026: it is out on PC for $29.99, 20% off on Steam until October 30. Platforms, demo and trailer.
By Ben Wright4 min read
NewsOver the Hill
Over the Hill release date: price and platforms 2026
Over the Hill release date is October 14, 2026 on Steam. See the $24.99 USD price, Windows and Linux listing, console plans, requirements, and demo status.
By Ben Wright4 min read
NewsPermafrost
Permafrost Early Access Is Out Now: Price and Reviews
Permafrost early access launched on Steam at $19.99, a 20% launch discount that ended October 23; it now costs $24.99. Reviews, roadmap, co-op, PC specs.
By Ben Wright4 min read
NewsValor Mortis
Valor Mortis Release Date, Platforms, Price, and Demo
Valor Mortis release date was October 13, 2026. Steam, PS5 and Xbox are available now. Current prices, PC requirements and Steam Deck label explained.
By Ben Wright6 min read
FeatureEmberville
Emberville Developer: Cygnus Cross and the Early Access Plan
Emberville developer Cygnus Cross is an independent studio with a high-profile action RPG pitch. SteamDB shows 40,752 followers and a 900-user weekly gain.
By Ben Wright12 min read
FeaturePermafrost
Permafrost Trailers: Story and Gamescom Breakdown (2026)
Permafrost trailers show a frozen Earth, a survivor, a dog, and a broken moon. This breakdown separates trailer evidence from launch-day unknowns.
By Ben Wright10 min read