iOS 27 и прокачанная Siri: что показали на презентации WWDC 2026 от AppleКомпания поделилась новостями о развитии своих систем и сервисов.

Романтические отношения, репутация и тысяча уникальных NPC: 30 минут геймплея и главное из превью FableБольшой ролик посвятили социальной составляющей RPG.

У меня есть промокодГде искать?

500 ₽ 1000 ₽ 2000 ₽ 5000 ₽

Owlcat привела примеры того, как решения в The Expanse: Osiris Reborn будут влиять на сюжет и компаньоновУгодить всем, вероятно, не получится.

Сюжет не разочаровал СМИ — он мрачный и увлекательный.

В экшен-адвенчуре ещё молодая София, пытаясь узнать больше о своём прошлом, прибывает на загадочный остров, где сталкивается с мифическим чудовищем.

Журналистам понравилось то, как студия Asobo адаптировала миф о Минотавре, связала приквел с первыми двумя частями и рассказала несколько мини-историй, в том числе о воине Тесее.

Но слишком большой упор на драму понравился не всем.

Переключение между героями на ходу, необходимость во сне и более приземлённый тон: превью GTA VI от Dazed

26 августа в 20:00 по московскому времени начнётся презентация Future Games Show, которая пройдёт в рамках Gamescom 2026.

Зрителей ждут показы игр не только от крупных студий вроде Ubisoft и Capcom, но и от небольших инди-команд.

А съёмки «Острова сокровищ» с Хью Джекманом стартуют в ноябре.

Rockstar обратилась к игрокам на фоне утечек по GTA VI и извинилась за долгое ожиданиеИ напомнила, что до релиза осталось меньше трёх месяцев.

Ваша библиотека физических изданий игр — больше, чем коллекция дисков.

Она содержит годы воспоминаний и историй, которые заслуживают сохранения.

Уже на следующей неделе участники Xbox Insider получат возможность оцифровать отдельные игры.

Мы начнём с тысяч тайтлов, и подборка будет расширяться по мере возможностей.

У меня есть промокодГде искать?

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26 августа зарубежные издания опубликовали обзоры Star Wars Zero Company — пошаговой тактики от бывших разработчиков XCOM и сценаристов Jedi.

На Metacritic игра стартовала с 86 баллов из 100 на основе 40 обзоров, а на OpenCritic, где учитывается 19 рецензий, её оценка составила 87 баллов, а 89% журналистов порекомендовали её к прохождению.

У меня есть промокодГде искать?

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Rockstar обратилась к игрокам на фоне утечек по GTA VI и извинилась за долгое ожидание

XBOX представила новую функцию для своих консолей — владельцы физических версий игр смогут перевести свою библиотеку в цифровой формат.

Функцию оцифровки будут поддерживать большинство игр для Xbox One и Series X. Чтобы привязать то или иное развлечение к своему аккаунту, достаточно будет вставить диск в консоль и запустить игру.

С первого дня тестирования перенос в «цифру» станет возможен для тысяч проектов, и со временем их список будет расти.

Как отмечает XBOX, внедрение данной функции — «важный шаг в направлении будущего», в котором игроки будут уверены в сохранности своей коллекции.

Вероятно, Microsoft намерена последовать примеру Sony и отказаться от распространения игр на физических …

В оригинальной The Sinking City город Окмонт постепенно уходил на дно из-за влияния Ктиллы — дочери Ктулху, которая прорывалась из своей темницы на дне океана.

События The Sinking City 2 происходят в 1920-х годах в Аркхеме, который страдает от той же беды, но… по иным причинам.

При этом игра зачастую пугает вовсе не скримерами — воображение то и дело подкармливают странные тени, омерзительные звуки и простая игра света.

В каких-то местах выгоднее пробежать мимо врагов, а в других приходится заниматься зачисткой, иначе засилье зомби может выйти боком.

Frogwares не кривила душой, когда говорила, что The Sinking City 2 — лучшая и самая амбициозная игра студии.

Crimson Desert релизнулась почти полгода назад. Всё это время разработчики активно обновляли и доделывали свой продукт. Мы провели в игре 300 часов и готовы рассказать о том, есть ли жизнь после сюжетки, насколько живой мир сам по себе и так далее в большом обзоре. • Комментарии и обсуждения — https://stopgame.ru/show/162379/crimson_desert_videoreview

• Страница игры — https://stopgame.ru/game/crimson_desert

• Crimson Desert: Пролог на 50 часов (и в этом нет проблемы) — https://stopgame.ru/show/158241/crimson_desert_prolog_na_50_chasov_i_v_etom_net_problemy

• Ещё больше видео — https://www.youtube.com/StopGameRu/StopGame-SUB 00:00 — Вступление

00:40 — Поддержка после релиза

01:36 — Песочниц…

Компания Atlus опубликовала новый сюжетный трейлер Persona 4 Revival.

Параллельно с этим журналисты GameSpot представили почти час игрового процесса из начальных этапов прохождения.

Помимо этого геймеров ждут и всевозможные нововведения, вроде полной озвучки, дополнительных сцен и боевых механик.

Основной сюжет остался прежним — протагонист на год переезжает в провинциальный городок Инаба и знакомится с новыми друзьями, вместе с которыми ему предстоит расследовать серию убийств и раскрыть тайну окутавшего город тумана.

Релиз Persona 4 Revival состоится 18 февраля 2027-го на ПК (Steam, Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series с русской локализацией текста.

И вновь группировка Cyberleek делится добытыми материалами по Grand Theft Auto VI.

В этот раз хакеры обнародовали ролик на четыре с половиной минуты, в котором показан фрагмент сюжетного пролога за Лусию Каминос.

Начинается видео с флешбэка, в котором героиня сидит в кафе и поглядывает в окно на ломбард (видимо, предвкушая грядущее ограбление).

Так называемый «расширенный взгляд» на GTA VI сперва покажут на Netflix в 22:00 по Москве, а через несколько часов (28 августа в 04:00 МСК) ролик появится на YouTube.

Релиз Grand Theft Auto VI намечен на 19 ноября.

На сей раз Sony предлагает:Sniper Elite: Resistance (PS4, PS5) — последняя на сегодняшний день часть серии Sniper Elite от независимой студии Rebellion.

ЦитируемВы можете сказать, что всё это — и плохое, и хорошее — было в пятой части.

Sniper Elite: Resistance нельзя назвать полноценной новой игрой.

Это не отменяет того факта, что разработчики топчутся на месте, но меня во время игры это совершенно не тревожило.

Минусы: иногда ИИ тупит; мало новшеств по сравнению со Sniper Elite 5 ; уровни стали меньше по сравнению с пятой частью; графика будто чуть ухудшилась.

Самый быстрый способ к богатству в ROB RUN — грабежи и продажа краденного.

Впрочем, заработать можно и на чужих преступлениях.

Там можно не только хранить накопленные средства и транспорт, но и запускать производство, выращивать растения и развивать бизнес.

Впрочем, в ROB RUN необязательно оставаться волком-одиночкой.

За семь дней в ROB RUN можно пройти путь от рядового преступника до босса крупнейшей организации сервера.

Студия TT Games опубликовала полноценный трейлер грядущего дополнения Mayhem Collection для LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

В свежем ролике разработчики объявили, что DLC стартует 18 сентября — в один день с релизом версии для Nintendo Switch 2.

Основным нововведением станет сюжетная миссия с участием Джокера и Харли Квинн.

Костюм «Джокера» для Джима Гордона (The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #9 / 2022).

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight доступна на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series русской локализацией текста.

У Telltale Games в работе два проекта — The Wolf Among Us 2 и The Wolf Among Us Remastered.

Её назвали в небольшом трейлере, опубликованном в рамках выставки gamescom.

Пять эпизодов первой The Wolf Among Us получат улучшенную графику, обновлённый интерфейс, более проработанные функции доступности и технические усовершенствования, включая улучшенную анимацию, звук, разрешение и частоту кадров.

Также команда анонсировала чёрно-белый нуарный режим для ремастера и доступ к бонусному контенту вроде удалённых сцен и интервью с актёрами.

Начать расследование в The Wolf Among Us Remastered получится с 29 октября на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и Xbox One и обеих Nintendo…

Использование ИИ, конечно, оставляет неприятный привкус во рту, но лично для меня это некритично…Больше всего меня раздражает ужасная боевая механика.

Я даже не думаю, что игра вообще понимает, что делает.

Да и в целом, весь геймплей ощущается неуклюже.

То же самое происходит, когда вас замечает враг, а затем снова, когда прибывает подкрепление… Я понимаю, что это длится всего несколько секунд, но меня это просто раздражает и отвлекает от погружения.

Мне кажется, что в сюжете и атмосфере есть потенциал, но вот реализация геймплея, на мой взгляд, не совсем удалась.

На момент написания заметки у Star Wars Zero Company отличные отзывы от критиков: 86 баллов на Metacritic (ПК-версия) и 87 баллов на OpenCritic (рекомендуют 90 % обозревателей).

Бóльшую часть времени в этой насыщенной игре вы будете двигать фигуры по карте, как в голошахматах.

Star Wars Zero Company — это классика на все времена, обязательна к ознакомлению для любителей жанра и одна из лучших игр сезона.

Заменив чёрное и белое на серое, Zero Company показывает, на что способны «Звёздные войны» в правильных руках.

Джейд Кинг (Jade King)Star Wars Zero Company отправится на ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

Вот несколько ключевых тезисов:Баллад прошлого» разворачиваются после окончания основной кампании третьего «Ведьмака» и дополнения « События «» разворачиваются после окончания основной кампании третьего «» и дополнения « Кровь и вино ».

Например, в книгах у Лютика были более философские беседы с Геральтом, так что теперь мы сможем узреть эту его сторону и в игре.

В частности, игроки познакомятся с его старшим братом, двоюродной сестрой и бабушкой.

Авторы поработали и над улучшением атмосферы — для NPC были созданы новые анимации повседневной активности, вроде плавания на лодках и поездок на повозках.

Тем временем уже 29 сентября обладатели третьего «Ведьмака» получат бесплатный ремастер.

В студии понимают, что разработка GTA VI и подготовка промо-материалов для неё заняли очень много времени и извинились за это.

Нам очень жаль, что всё заняло так много времени — и завершение игры (всё уже почти готово!

Rockstar GamesПримерно через час после сообщения от Rockstar Games Cyberleek опубликовала новый фрагмент из GTA VI.

Это могли обыграть и в самом тайтле.

Уже завтра в 22:00 по Москве состоится расширенный показ GTA VI на стриминге Netflix.

Тем временем в Steam вышла оригинальная HoMM III, однако произошёл казус — авторы забыли выложить файлы игры.

Также игроки смогут погрузиться в прорву дополнительных карт, как созданных заранее, так и через генератор, и посостязаться в мультиплеере с улучшенным матчмейкингом.

В распоряжении геймеров попадёт и улучшенный редактор, в котором можно даже менять звуки и музыку для карты или кампании.

Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake выйдет на ПК (Steam, Ubisoft Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series с русскими субтитрами.

Что до неудачного релиза Heroes of Might and Magic III в Steam, история следующая: сразу после анонса ремейка, Ubisoft отправила «Возрождение Эрафии», «Клинок Армагеддона» и «…

Метроидвания Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement стартует не в 2026 году, как планировалось ранее, а в 2027-м.

Напомним, действие The Scarlet Engagement происходит в Англии XVI века.

По словам авторов, The Scarlet Engagement — самодостаточное приключение, с которого можно начать погружение в серию Bloodstained.

Ещё одно нововведение The Scarlet Engagement — система напарников: и Лео, и Алекс — полноценные протагонисты.

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement посетит ПК (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

Нам показали выполнение одного из заданий в начале игры — при этом у героини уже есть жильё и семья в столице Альбиона.

Кстати, в столице 400 созданных вручную персонажей, с каждым из которых можно взаимодействовать.

А также 130 домов и 30 предприятий.

Здесь игроков ждёт первый квест в серии по постепенному восстановлению Гильдии — а также небольшой выбор, формирующий репутацию героини и отношение к ней со стороны окружающих людей.

Выйдя на улицу, героиня раз за разом показывает свои боевые умения, орудуя мечом и луком, а также применяя магию.

Создатели кинематографичного экшена Spine выпустили новый трейлер, показывающий динамичные сражения в мире мрачного будущего.

При этом разработчики объявили окно релиза — лето 2027 года на PS5, Xbox Series и PC.

Этот экшен в стиле ган-фу был вдохновлён в том числе «Джоном Уиком», Sifu, Max Payne и Batman: Arkham — это касается в том числе боевой системы игры.

Девушка бросит вызов авторитарному режиму с ИИ, используя как свои умения (в том числе паркур, который особенно полезен во время погонь), так и мощь импланта.

Главное — уметь быстро принимать решения, активно двигаться и грациозно чередовать удары со стрельбой из всевозможного оружия.

Издание Dazed опубликовало свежий арт Grand Theft Auto VI и новые скриншоты криминального боевика.

На этот раз всё официально и очень даже стильно.

Для начала взглянем на Джейсона и Лусию, протагонистов игры, которые украсили плакат/постер или обложку журнала.

На момент выхода новости у новинки следующие баллы на агрегаторах:Журналисты опубликовали обзоры Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy — у приквела серии, рассказывающего о молодой разбойнице Софии, в целом хорошие оценки.

Кстати, рецензию опубликовала и «Игромания» !

Средний балл Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy оказался примерно на уровне Innocence и Requiem (на Metacritic балл новинки ниже, а на Opencritic выше).

С Resonance делает шаг в сторону экшена и рассказывает о новом протагонисте — Софии из «Реквиема», но за 15 лет до событий этой игры.

Релиз экшена состоится уже завтра на PS5, Xbox Series и PC.

Sony объявила список игр для всех подписчиков PlayStation Plus в сентября.

Он практически совпадает с тем, о чём говорил инсайдер, но содержит на одну игру больше.

С 1 сентября по 5 октября подписчики смогут загрузить:

Ремастер The Wolf Among Us выйдет 29 октября — разработчики поделились трейлером обновлённой версии приключения.

Игра будет доступна на PS5, Xbox, Switch и PC.

Ремастер The Wolf Among Us анонсировали в начале лета, когда объявили и о том, что The Wolf Among Us 2 выйдет в 2027 году.

Оригинальная игра рассказывает о сообществе персонажей сказок, которые живут в Нью-Йорке.

Он должен раскрыть новые преступления, при этом выбор игрока повлияет на судьбы персонажей.

Журналисты поделились обзорами Star Wars Zero Company — тактической игры в стиле XCOM о Войне клонов, где игрок будет управлять «Нулевой ротой».

На момент публикации новости у новинки сформировались следующие баллы на агрегаторах:В положительных обзорах (у Star Wars Zero Company хватает «десяток» и «девяток», но нет ни одного негативного отзыва) новинку называют «величайшей тактической игрой в галактике».

Критики сравнивают атмосферу Zero Company с играми Star Wars Jedi, хваля ярких персонажей, сюжет и злодея.

При том, что тактические сражения очень даже хороши, сюжет якобы оставляет желать лучшего (да и персонажи не самые интересные).

Концепция Star Wars Zero Company, рассказывающая относи…

Разработчики готической метроидвании Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement объявили о переносе релиза на 2027 год.

Во время анонса команда сообщала, что выпустит игру в 2026-м, но планам не суждено было сбыться.

Продюсер Кодзи Игараси рассказал, что работа вышла на финальную стадию.

Он пообещал делиться новостями как можно чаще и извинился перед фанатами, ожидающими Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement.

В феврале стало известно, что ветеран серии Castlevania и один из ключевых авторов Bloodstained Сютаро Иида скончался после продолжительной борьбы с раком.

Для сравнения, актуальная версия для PC занимает около 50 ГБ свободного места и требует как минимум 6 ГБ оперативной памяти.

А для запуска подойдёт даже столь старая видеокарта, как Nvidia GeForce GTX 660.

Тем временем разработчики продолжают делиться новыми деталями о грядущем дополнении — спасибо выставке gamescom 2026, на котором новинку уже пробуют журналисты.

Теперь же CD Projekt RED совместно с Fool’s Theory трудится над раскрытием Лютика, балагура и лучшего друга Геральта, с другой стороны.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered выйдет на PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series и Nintendo Switch 2 уже 29 сентября.

Симулятор транспортного магната Transport Fever 3 выйдет 29 сентября на PC, PS5 и Xbox Series.

В игре геймерам предстоит развивать собственную логистическую империю, начиная с гужевых повозок и паровозов.

Нужно прокладывать маршруты, оценивать риски и внимательно следить за финансами, чтобы расходы не превышали доходы.

Сюжетная кампания позволит пройти сквозь время и оценить развитие транспорта за сотню лет, а редактор карт и модификаций даст возможность создать собственный мир.

Разработчики обещают больше 275 реалистичных видов транспорта, различные режимы для комфортной игры, смену климата, детализированное окружение и многое другое.

Что показали на Future Games Show и FGS Live [Gamescom, день 2] На второй день Gamescom 2026 портал GamesRadar+ перехватил эстафету у Джеффа Кили и устроил почти трёхчасовой марафон, объединивший Future Games Show и её продолжение FGS Live. В этом материале собрали всё самое интересное.

Глава Xbox мастерски ушла от вопроса о том, будет ли в Project Helix дисководMicrosoft хочет сделать следующую консоль более доступной, прояснила Аша Шарма.

Хакеры утверждают, что GTA VI еще очень далека от завершения«Эта сборка действительно свежая, и игра совершенно не готова».

Олдскульный шутер Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun II обзавелся новым трейлером с датой релизаИгра появится на ПК и консолях в октябре.

В Total War: Warhammer 40,000 дали поиграть журналистам — в игре можно создать и раскрасить свой орден КосмодесантаИгроки смогут сделать стильный орден.

Как в жизни: герои в GTA VI могут запустить себя, став уставшими и жирными, если не будут за собой следитьЖурналисты узнали новые детали о грядущей игре от Rockstar.

Умер Тим Карри — звезда Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 и «Оно»Актёр принимал участие во многих культовых проектах.

Для создания GTA VI специалисты Rockstar встречались с реальными бандитами и десятилетие изучала жителей МайамиПерсонажи в новой части франшизы будут очень аутентичными, а за граффити отвечают реальные уличные художники.

В Honkai Star Rail 4.5 добавили ускорение диалогов и изменили русскую локализацию. miHoYo рассказала про улучшение переводаРазработчики уделяют внимание перевод на разные языки. Русскую локализацию продолжают дорабатывать.

«Это не просто DLC»: Paradox показала геймплей Transport Fever 3 и премиум-издание симулятора транспортного магнатаИгроки смогут получить в коллекцию легендарные модели транспорта и не только.

В Steam вышла мрачная фэнтезийная экшен-RPG в стиле классических DiabloИгроков в Shadow Dungeon ожидает масштабная кампания и миллионы различных предметов.

Похоже, CDPR раскрыла цену и новый любовный интерес из расширения The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the PastИгроки ожидают новые приключения Геральта на любовном фронте.

О будущем Zenless Zone Zero расскажут 28 августа — тизер презентации обновления 3.2Скоро разработчики покажут новые цели для круток и другой контент.

Focus Features’ The Uprising stars Andrew Garfield in a 1381 Peasants' Revolt drama—but new marketing suggests it might actually be a stealth Robin Hood origin story.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma was cagey when asked if the company’s next console, codenamed Project Helix, will have a disc drive or not, but gave some optimistic insights into its approach to physical games.

Double Fine Productions, who recently regained the rights to its entire catalog following its pivot back to independence after Microsoft parted ways with several studios during its "Xbox reset," is honoring Tim Curry by making Brutal Legend free to download and own on PC for 666 minutes – until 3:06am PT/6:06am ET on Thursday, August 27.

Silent Hill producer Motoi Okamoto says that Konami is gunning for annual releases of new games in its flagship horror franchise.

An ex-Naughty Dog designer believes that Uncharted 2's success may have negatively impacted the way Uncharted 3 was developed.

Chris Hansen, best known as the host of Dateline NBC’s To Catch a Predator series, has purchased advertisements for his streaming platform that will play before every single screening of A24’s upcoming film adaptation of his rise to fame, Primetime.

It has been a while since I've seen a decent deal on an RTX 5080 prebuilt.

Ridley Scott has confirmed he isn't done with the Alien franchise as he's developing a sequel to Alien: Covenant.

Two sneak peeks at Avengers: Doomsday are coming to screenings of Avengers: Endgame Encore, though one of them will only be included in certain showings.

Xbox just announced its plan to let players digitize their physical games for use across any number of supported devices, from PCs to handhelds to (presumably) the upcoming Project Helix next-gen PC/console hybrid. And just like that, they've made PlayStation look even worse for its tone-deaf, player-last decision to stop selling physical copies of its games starting in early 2028.

The Witcher 3 Remastered will be a free upgrade for all current owners of The Witcher 3. The two major expansions are also free now.

Auroch Digital and Big Fan Games have confirmed award-winning composer Mick Gordon has contributed a new track to its upcoming ’90s-inspired boomer shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.

Crocs and Konami have revealed a new line of clogs inspired by the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game and anime series.

Rockstar Games doubled its employee headcount for Grand Theft Auto 6 and hired real-world professionals for the game's vehicles, fashion, and more.

Up to $110 in savings.

This week we got our first proper look at Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, Wizard of the Coast's new RPG-tinted action game.

Created by a team of former Far Cry, Watch Dogs and Splinter Cell devs, Warlock gives you an open world full of charms, cantrips and conjurations to gather and fool around with.

Warlock features a variety of D&D spells, including old standbys like Eldritch Blast, Gust of Wind, Levitate, and Black Tentacles.

A lot of them are optional finds, hidden around a world that's described as busier than it is vast.

"Like any good action adventure game, you don't need to come with a background of knowledge of D&D.

Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyA combat-focused spinoff that loses what makes the series distinct.

Developer Asobo Studio have dropped much that is familiar to explore exactly what a Plague Tale story can be.

In Resonance, you play Sophia and see how she became the woman who saves Amicia in A Plague Tale: Requiem.

Image credit: Focus Home Interactive / Asobo StudioThe previous Plague Tale games saw you avoid fights at every opportunity, using stealth and guile to sidestep or ambush your enemies.

The first two Plague Tale games are good stealth puzzle games elevated by excellent art and strong storytelling, but they are made unique by swarms of rodents that move like water.

On one hand, Songs of the Past is more of an RPG I love, the kind of unexpected gift it seems foolish to have reservations about getting a decade and change on from release.

On the other, The Witcher 3 in its current form has long felt like as close to the ideal complete package as you can get.

The trailer for Songs of the Past that the studio showed off, which you can watch above, is perfectly fine.

CD Projekt Red are well-positioned to take a risk too, with Cyberpunk 2077 serving as proof that they've got the financial runway to set things right even when they make missteps.

Just ask Like A Dragon devs RGG about their endless flirtations with letting Kazuma Kiryu ride off into the sunset.

Rockstar Games have put out a statement publicly acknowledging the ongoing GTA 6 leaks for the first time.

"We are very sorry that everything has taken as long as it has — from getting the game finished (nearly there!)

While it is unfortunate that the intended game experience may now be impacted by some spoilers, we hope that everyone will wait a bit longer to experience the game for themselves on November 19th."

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As mentioned in the statement, an "extended look" at GTA 6 is set to premiere on Netflix tomorrow, August 27th.

Here's Julian with the first entry in our list of standout Gamescom 2026 announcements.

I'll be playing both games here at Gamescom, so I should have a fuller look at each game to share soon.

For many games, that's not a useful way to meet them, nor a sensible option when budgets are slim.

Image credit: Unrelated StudioLofsöng Developer: Unrelated StudioPublisher: Unrelated StudioRelease date: TBAAvailable on SteamJames: Slim pickings, weren’t it?

Image credit: Dlala StudiosMurals Developer: Dlala StudiosPublisher: Dlala StudiosRelease date: TBAAvailable on SteamOisin: An action game?

While there are many quality of life improvements in the remake, Ubisoft aims to keep its spirit as close to the original as possible.

Ubisoft showed how you can import any original map file into Might & Magic 3 Remake's map creator and it will build a modern-looking level from the old data.

It's a wonderful way to support the Heroes of Might & Magic 3 players who are still playing decades on from its release.

Heroes of Might & Magic 3 is a world of high fantasy, populated with pristine heroes and unrepentant villains, and that is evident in every screen.

The Heroes of Might & Magic games are an unusual blend of turn-based strategy and RPG.

The surface, still a ravaged grey hell, also remains thick with dread, the acoustic guitar strums and scritchy rat sounds of the station replaced by dusty winds and that dreadful tick, tick tick of your Geiger counter.

Otherwise, though, the demo’s combat largely played out like the narrow corridor fights of Last Light.

Image credit: Deep SilverOne hallucinatory horror section did have the audacity to mix things up, swapping out action entirely for some spooked-out puzzling.

Remnants of Exodus’ freeform level structuring remain in Metro 2039, so while you won’t visit any sprawling open worlds, you’re not constantly funnelled either.

The same could be true for much of Metro 2039.

Hey kid, you want a free remaster?

Geralt's Witcher signs are looking a tad flashier as well, and monster behaviours have been "enhanced," whatever that might mean.

This marks the second upgrade the game has received over the years, the last one releasing back in 2022.

I suppose CD Projekt Red had to figure out something they could do to tide everyone over until The Witcher 4 (which will supposedly be targeting a 2028 release year (when pigs fly)).

Still, a free remaster and some new DLC ain't a bad way to do it.

The idea behind Humankind is a funny one, in that it pulls from real-world history to essentially let you craft historical fanfiction.

I suppose that's true of many strategy games, but this one's all about mixing and matching different cultures throughout history.

And now, it's asking you to do so all over again, as a sequel in the works.

Certainly looks snazzier and shinier, but it's info light, so let's look to the Steam page for more.

The Steam page also makes mention of the world being shaped by "powerful climate changes that transform the strategic map across the ages.

You probably don't need me to recap the difficult life Cities: Skylines 2 has had since hitting the streets in 2023.

The latter two have now revealed the next game in the Skylines series - a brick-built city builder dubbed Lego Skylines.

It's not a bad name, but surely they could have gone with Lego Cities.

That said, I think Lego Skylines is the ideal way to try and get the series back on track.

Plus, you can recreate all of the memes about a man having fallen into the river in Lego City.

Following leaks earlier in the week, Crusader Kings 3 and Hearts of Iron IV creators Paradox Interactive have officially announced Afterworld, a post-apocalyptic grand strategy game about wasteland tribes jostling for dominance of a procedurally generated North America.

It's Paradox Development Studio's "first non-historical setting in a decade", in the words of game director Dan Lind.

In the meantime, here's a little breakdown of the new strategy game from me, based on 10 minutes of B-roll that, I have to say, looks nothing like that announcement trailer.

In Afterworld, you get a choice of origins, prologues, and formative "Traumas" that decide your initial resource make-up and priorities.…

Ubisoft have done the sensible thing and turned Rainbow Six into a turn-based tactical game.

Nabbing the special ability-laden operators of Rainbow Six Siege and dropping them into the XCOM: Chimera Squad framework.

In Rainbow Six Tactics, you'll be returning to the tactical shoes of Paul Bishop, protagonist of Rainbow Six Vegas 1 and 2.

Another lift from Rainbow Six Siege is the reconnaissance phase that starts each mission.

I play a lot of turn-based tactical games and, as I've tried to show above, Rainbow Six Tactics features a lot of mechanics from other games in the genre.

You might be surprised to hear this given the very indie vibe about it, but Penguin Colony features RTX.

Perhaps most shockingly of all, there's genAI in Penguin Colony.

It's a genre-appropriate one too, as the cosmic horror, penguin waddling simulator is due out October 8th, just under two months away.

Still, if I wasn't already looking forward to Penguin Colony, it probably would have at least somewhat worked!

Who could have thought you'd get something like that while playing as a penguin."

It continues to both amaze and concern me that a whole other internet ecosystem appears to exist within the realm of Roblox.

Now, Roblox have put out a statement which explains that they are putting restrictions on "reward-driven media feeds."

For one, you can still put endless scroll stuff in your games as long as there's no reward component.

Games with such endless scroll and reward mechanics can be reviewed after removing them so that they're still playable under Roblox Kids and Select, too.

Sure would be nice if Roblox wasn't generally a platform that encouraged kids to be regularly on the platform.

Today, August 25th, Nvidia have released Ray Reconstruction for DLSS 4.5, with the aim of more swankily rendering ray-traced/path-traced shadows and lighting than was possible with previous Ray Reconstruction versions.

He added that the AI denoiser DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction uses to cleanse RT effects of noise and grain artefacts is more efficient and has more computing capability, meaning it should be able to reconstruct scenes faster.

Beyond the rubbish in the Wakeverse, Nvidia announced that DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction will be coming with path tracing to IO Bond game 007: First Light on September 15th and Control Resonant when the latter releases on September 24th.

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Look, I'll level with you: I was rubbish at Guns of Eschaton during my recent hands-on time.

It takes a little while to get to that point, though, given Guns of Eschaton's adventure pretty much starts in a hole.

1 of 4 AttributionAnd with the tutorial out the way, Guns of Eschaton shows even less mercy.

But for players who find themselves particularly struggling, Guns of Eschaton has two more tricks to its name.

But here's the important bit: Guns of Eschaton is interesting - a refreshing FPS twist on a familiar formula and, after a couple of hours with it, this Souls fan, while unquestionably rubbish, walked away intrigued.

But to me, A Plague Tale is spiritually double-A, and I absolutely mean that as a compliment.

Three games in, and A Plague Tale has yet to fully settle into an identifiable groove, which I find similarly cheering.

It's worth trekking to the edges of the shore, incidentally | Image credit: Focus Entertainment / EurogamerI'll add another to the list.

And sure, you might think one of the things that defines a Plague Tale game, beyond that double-A-ness (don't say it aloud), is its bleakness.

A copy of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was provided for this review by Focus Entertainment.

The release of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is one example of that ambition.

Now, if you've never played Elden Ring before and this is your first foray into the game, 30 FPS won't necessarily be the shock to you that it was to me.

Simply put, once you're used to how thick the air feels at lower FPS, the Tarnished Edition otherwise runs as smoothly as you'd hope in docked mode.

Rennala, the boss who immediately follows Red Wolf of Radagon, was – like Margit and Godrick – a very smooth fight however.

I plan on seeing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition through to the very end, as it's been a long time since I replayed the game with an entirely new character.

That guidance comes from Peter Gelencser, who's the world director of Songs of the Past at developer Fool's Theory - the co-developer of the expansion.

Somewhere in northern Redania, in other words, and not very far from Blaviken, the place Geralt picked up his infamous "Butcher of Blaviken" moniker.

Image credit: nolankotulanImportantly, this puts the expansion relatively close geographically to the region where The Witcher 4 takes place: Kovir.

Letten itself was described by Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz, the vision director Fool's Theory, as a "very calm" and "idyllic" Polish countryside area.

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past wasn't the only major Witcher announcement yesterday.

Undead Labs has announced that a closed State of Decay 3 beta is coming sometime in 2026, weeks after the studio separated from Xbox.

Should you want to spill your own guts to the team, you can register interest for the upcoming State of Decay 3 beta before the game launches sometime in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Notably, today's news is Undead Labs' first big announcement since the studio parted ways with former owner Xbox.

Last month, Microsoft started a sweeping round of layoffs across its gaming division, which saw the tech giant cut 1,600 jobs and split from four first-party developers, including Undead Labs.

It's also unclear if State of Decay 3 will still launch i…

Ananta, the free-to-play open-world game that looks a whole lot like Grand Theft Auto's urban sandbox got an anime makeover, finally has a release date.

A few Gamescoms ago, we saw a toilet with legs running about, which should also be good algorithm fodder when the time comes.

And, even though we've only been focused on one character so far, Ananta will have multiple playable characters who apparently open up new opportunities in the open-world cities.

NetEase reportedly removed the gacha elements related to unlocking those extra characters a couple years ago, but it's not clear if gacha-type monetisation will appear elsewhere.

You can join them here if you're interested in potentially ear…

Rockstar has officially addressed the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, which have been pouring in online for over a week.

The developer said the gameplay leaks have been "heartbreaking" for the team, and warned players that "the intended game experience may now be impacted by some spoilers".

Rockstar's issued the statement on X, which we've embedded below.

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Crimson Desert Enhanced was among the more surprising reveals of Gamescom Opening Night Live.

Crimson Desert Enhanced is a multi-fold upgrade.

The new skills become available after reaching a certain point in the main story, according to the Crimson Desert patch notes.

The patch upgrades your game to Enhanced once installed.

Crimson Desert is one of the year's most successful releases, selling over 6 million copies in just three months.

Tides of Annihilation is a very stylish, combo-heavy, Simon Says game.

Tides of Annihilation Developer: Eclipse Glow GamesEclipse Glow Games Publisher: Eclipse Glow GamesEclipse Glow Games Availability: Out TBC on PC (Steam, Epic), PS5, Xbox Series X/STides is, most apparently, a strange and enamouring game to look at.

As you can probably tell, Tides of Annihilation felt very hand-holdy, when it really had no reason to be.

All in all I came away from Tides of Annihilation quite surprised.

Fingers crossed the mishmashy nature of the game's presentation turns out to be a boon for Tides of Annihilation, and not its bane.

Grinding Gear Games made a surprise Path of Exile 2 announcement at Gamescom Opening Night Live yesterday.

The 1.0 release introduces a new class in the Duelist, a melee-focused character and strangely the game's first sword-wielding class.

Grinding Gear is running a free registration campaign from now until the launch on the official Path of Exile website.

The Path of Exile 2 full release arrives almost exactly two years after the initial early access launch.

The early access release, which notably included PlayStation and Xbox, has been successful, with long queue times as millions jumped in on day one.

Sure, everyone knows about Triss and Yen, but there's also Keira, Sasha, Jutta an Dimun, Shani, Sylvia… the list goes on.

And it sure looks like, in the upcoming expansion Songs of the Past, Geralt is going to be able to add at least one more name to that list.

The new Songs of the Past expansion, launching 11 years after the initial release of The Witcher 3, takes us to Letten, a bucolic country in the north of the continent Geralt calls home.

Part of that family business is his cousin, Lilla - a fiery woman with a sense of adventure - who Geralt immediately takes quite a shine to.

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past launches sometime in 2027, even though the story for the game was written 'y…

Last night, CD Projekt Red showed off the first footage we've seen for The Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past - new content for the game launching some 11 years after the base game was released.

"This is a completely original story," Rokosz tells me when I ask if Songs of the Past takes inspiration from any of Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher books.

A few years later, the topic resurfaced and we started working on [Songs of the Past].

"[That focus on Dandelion] makes Songs of the Past very distinct from the other expansions," adds Anetaki.

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past launches sometime in 2027.

Related: the Complete Edition of Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is now available on Steam for the first time.

Heroes of Might & Magic 3 Remake was announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live yesterday.

There are also "a range" of quality of life improvements and new features coming, Ubisoft said in a press release.

1 of 10 Attribution Screenshots from the Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake.

Ubisoft has continued the Heroes of Might and Magic series itself to varying degrees of success, but there have also been new contenders emerge in the King's Bounty series and, more recently, Songs of Conquest.

One of the bigger Gamescom Opening Night Live pre-show reveals was Humankind 2, the sequel to Amplitude's Civilization-like 4X game from 2021.

The uncanny appearance of characters caused many people - myself included - to suspect gen-AI use, and to ask about it in comments under the official announcement on X.

This prompted a response from developer Amplitude, which responded by stating that no gen-AI had been used.

The live-action Humankind 2 trailer is filmed from the perspective of a newborn, and jumps through different eras of history, with the camera focused on whichever character is holding the infant in each changing scene.

The strategy game lets you create your own civilisation usin…

Earlier this year, publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Studios published a blog post outlining its vision for Metro 2039.

As 4A navigates the reality of making a video game during war time, Bloch says the studio needs to reflect on "the consequences of war", and - essentially - write what it knows.

Metro 2039 was never an apolitical series, not by any means, but its assessment and commentary on the politics of war was more detached.

He tells me that the team jokes that the story of creating Metro 2039 is going to be much more "let's say, interesting and dark" than the actual story of the game.

Making games is hard under normal circumstances, but having played about two hours of Metro 203…

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Сразу несколько сотрудников Schell Games написали в LinkedIn о сокращениях в студии.

Примечательно, что это могут быть первые массовые увольнения за всю многолетнюю историю существования Schell Games.

Schell Games была основана в 2002 году.

С тех пор она выпустила множество игр, но наибольшее признание получила за серию I Expect You To Die.

Также студия приложила руку к Until You Fall, Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire, Innercube и (в качестве соавтора) к Among Us 3D.

Как пишет издание Calcalist, теперь она заключила сделку с израильским банком Leumi — он согласился предоставить крупный заем в виде кредитной линии.

На какой срок и на каких условиях AppsFlyer договорилась о кредите — неизвестно.

Согласно Calcalist, это должно позволить ей спокойно работать без необходимости искать инвестиции, которые потенциально могли бы привести к размыванию долей существующих акционеров компании.

Тогда Meta*, Google, Unity и Moloco вложили в нее более миллиарда долларов, получив взамен каждая по миноритарной доле.

По итогам этой сделки рыночная стоимость AppsFlyer достигла 2,7 млрд долларов.

На это игре понадобилось чуть меньше двух лет: Farming Simulator 25 отправилась в релиз 12 ноября 2024-го.

Учитывая, что Farming Simulator 25 доступна в подписках Game Pass и PlayStation Plus, в общей сложности с симулятором фермера ознакомилось больше человек.

Ключевые вехи продаж Farming Simulator 25 сейчас выглядят следующим образом:2 млн копий — за неделю;3 млн копий — за три месяца;4 млн копий — за год;5 млн копий — за 21 месяц.

Сыграть в Farming Simulator 25 можно на ПК, PlayStation 5 и Xbox Series.

Также есть отдельная версия игры для консолей Nintendo Switch, но с немного другим названием — Farming Simulator: Signature Edition.

Успешный релиз сиквела Mortal Shell — отличный повод поговорить о состоянии ниши Soulslike-игр.

В новом отчете мы разберем не только метрики свежей игры от Cold Symmetry, но и представим детальный бенчмарк с данными по самым кассовым проектам и медианным значениям всей категории.

О чем пойдет речь в отчете:разбор запуска Mortal Shell II, включая валовую выручку, продажи и распределение аудитории по странам;критерии Soulslike-игр: какие элементы присущи этому поджанру;проблема системы тегов в Steam: почему нельзя анализировать нишу по одной метке Souls-like;бенчмарк ниши Soulslike-игр: медианная выручка, количество релизов, доля хитовых и провальных проектов;самые кассовые «соулслайки» в Ste…

Аналитическая компания Newzoo с оптимизмом смотрит в будущее игрового рынка — по крайней мере, в плане денег.

Она ожидает, что в 2026 году геймеры со всего мира потратят на видеоигры 213,9 млрд долларов.

Это больше, чем когда-либо прежде.

1666: AmsterdamК моменту написания новости Steam-версия 1666: Amsterdam собрала 202 отзыва, из которых только 66% — положительные.

В частности, сейчас 1666: Amsterdam ругают за посредственную боевую систему, неудобное управление при игре за кота, устаревшие анимации, мыльную графику и в целом сырое состояние проекта.

Добиться высокого онлайна 1666: Amsterdam на старте тоже не удалось — максимальное количество одновременных пользователей Steam в игре составило 2 081.

1666: Amsterdam — это мрачная история, события которой, как и в Assassin’s Creed, разворачиваются в современности и прошлом.

Сейчас помимо Steam с 1666: Amsterdam можно ознакомиться в Epic Games Store.

Sonic BlitzВ комментарии порталу Mobilegamer представитель Rovio назвал поводом для закрытия студии недавнюю отмену Sonic Blitz — мобильной игры, над которой трудилась Rovio Copenhagen.

Точное количество увольняемых пока неизвестно, но всего в штате Rovio Copenhagen насчитывается порядка 20 человек.

Напомним, за плечами Rovio Copenhagen довольно извилистая история со множеством смен владельцев.

Спустя пять лет ее приобрела Wargaming и переименовала в Wargaming Copenhagen.

В 2020 году она стала называться Darkfire Games, но под этим брендом успела поработать только около месяца — к Wargaming пришла Rovio, выкупившая студию и давшая той нынешнее имя.

Компания Acroud, специализирующаяся на партнерском маркетинге и SaaS-решениях для iGaming-рынка, опубликовала финансовый отчет за апрель-июнь 2026-го.

В частности, выручка партнерского направления Acroud выросла на 13% до 5,1 млн евро, а SaaS-сегмента — на 7% до 6,9 млн евро.

За квартал компания привела операторам 39,2 тысячи новых депозитных клиентов, что на 17% больше показателя годом ранее.

Несмотря на подъем выручки, скорректированная EBITDA снизилась на 15,1% до 1,3 млн евро.

Кроме того, Acroud получила чистый убыток в размере 80 тысяч евро против 218 тысяч евро прибыли годом ранее.

Студия thatgamecompany, отметившаяся атмосферными играми Journey и Sky: Children of the Light, решила попробовать себя в издательской сфере.

Не собирается thatgamepublisher сильно ограничивать себя и в отборе разработчиков.

Взамен thatgamepublisher обещает выделить финансирование и помочь с производственным планированием, маркетингом, работой с платформами, управлением комьюнити и долгосрочным развитием IP.

Условия партнерства с thatgamepublisher станут меняться в зависимости от специфики игры, однако издатель утверждает, что они в любом случае будут «прозрачными, справедливыми и удобными для разработчиков».

thatgamepublisher уже подписал контракты на издание первых игр, но их названия держ…

Игра, которая начиналась не с городаSuperCity появилась не как SuperCity.

При этом цель состоит не в том, чтобы заполнить каждую минуту активностью, а в том, чтобы подстроить месячный, еженедельный и ежедневный ритм под привычки аудитории.

В отличие от многих мобильных игр, в SuperCity активность может быть выше по будням: часть ядра аудитории в выходные проводит время с семьей, а в рабочие дни встречается с друзьями в игре.

Игра конкурирует уже не только с другими city-builder’ами, но и со всем рынком развлечений — от современных мобильных игр до стриминговых сервисов и коротких видео.

Ее история показывает: evergreen-продукт — это не игра, которая однажды стала успешной и после этого отка…

23 сентября в Москве в третий раз состоится конференция GP CONF 2026, посвященная рынку веб-игр.

Как и в прошлом году, местом проведения GP CONF станет AG Loft, расположенный на Варшавском шоссе в доме 33, строении 3.

Доклады, практика и разговор о рынкеВ программе GP CONF 2026 — выступления экспертов индустрии, воркшопы и обсуждения в двух потоках.

Если вы тоже хотите поделиться своим профессиональным опытом и выступить на GP CONF 2026 — заявку можно оставить на сайте конференции.

Уже сейчас на сайте GP CONF 2026 можно купить билет на конференцию, а также отправить заявку на участие в шоукейсе или на выступление в качестве спикера.

Вчера вечером, 21 августа 2026-го, CD PROJEKT RED раскрыла окно релиза четвертой части «Ведьмака» — она сообщила, что игра выйдет в течение 2028-го.

The Witcher IVК моменту написания новости ценник акций CD PROJEKT RED просел на 7% до 239,1 злотых (64,76 доллара) за штуку.

Если накануне та оценивалась в 25,7 млрд злотых (6,96 млрд долларов), то сейчас — в 23,89 млрд злотых (6,47 млрд долларов).

Кроме того, на следующей неделе CD PROJEKT RED собирается выпустить квартальный отчет, цифры из которого тоже способны повлиять на настроения на бирже.

В мае CD PROJEKT RED рассказывала о планах выпустить три полноценные игры в рамках серии The Witcher за шесть лет.

С ним W4 Games заодно договорилась о многолетнем стратегическом партнерстве — Tencent поможет с масштабированием Godot в Азии, в том числе с продвижением движка среди местных студий и его локализацией.

Полученные 18 млн долларов W4 Games собирается потратить на ускорение разработки корпоративных решений в Godot.

По наблюдениям компании, в последние годы в Steam стремительно растет количество созданных на Godot игр.

Например, в 2024 году их вышло вполовину больше, чем в 2023 году, а в 2025 году — на те же 50% больше, чем в 2024 году.

Напомним, в 2023 году W4 Games уже получала инвестиции для развития Godot, но они были чуть меньше — 15 млн долларов.

Крупное американское агентство Creative Artists Agency (CAA), представляющее интересы многих звездных актеров и спортсменов, теперь будет финансировать независимых разработчиков игр.

Им агентство готово выделить многомиллионные инвестиции, которые позволят превратить «отличные идеи игр в долгосрочный бизнес».

Например, студии смогут показать трейлеры игр на крупных презентациях вроде Summer Game Fest и The Game Awards.

Отметим, что CAA в прошлом уже не раз работало с игровым компаниями.

В свое время агентство сотрудничало с Respawn Entertainment, Obsidian Entertainment, Turtle Rock Studios, AdHoc Studio, Strange Scaffold и многими другими.

1047 Games is ending active development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, moving both titles to peer-to-peer hosting as the studio signals a broader shift away from live service shooters after ten years.

"We started 1047 Games ten years ago because we love video games," the co-founders said.

"After ten years of focusing on live service shooters, our focus is changing.

What we build next may look very different from what people expect from 1047 Games, but what has not changed is why we are here: we love making games.

The statement does not address staffing, although 1047 Games has already been through prior rounds of layoffs, most recently in July, weeks after Empulse's launch.

The IGDA Incubation SIG will present the first international census of game incubation and accelerator programs at Gamescom 2026 this week, aiming to give the industry its first broad picture of the organizations that support emerging studios.

The research draws on responses from 84 leaders and managers of incubation and acceleration initiatives around the world.

Results will be presented for the first time at the IGDA Incubation SIG's Gamescom meetup.

"This census is an attempt to understand who is doing this work, how they are doing it, and what challenges they face."

Chairperson Sho Sato will open with updates on the group's work, while European chapter lead Linn Søvig will address inter…

Xbox will let Xbox Insiders begin testing a disc-to-digital feature from August 31, letting owners of supported physical games unlock a digital entitlement for the same title.

As announced on Xbox Wire, players can insert a supported disc into an Xbox One or Xbox Series X console and launch the game to claim the entitlement, with "Most Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc-based games" supported.

Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming become available on the unlocked copy where supported, and the physical disc isn't affected, it plays exactly as it did before.

However, only one revokable digital license can be generated per game disc.

After that, games will be sold only in digital format, while…

Ubisoft has announced the soft launch of The Player Council, a platform where players can test games and give feedback directly to developers.

Supported by Ubisoft Connect and the Games2Gether community platform, The Player Council lets players test early concepts and prototypes, as well as live experiences for existing PC games.

Ubisoft states that participation in The Player Council will allow the team to "test new ideas, gather player feedback and suggestions, and then make changes and develop future content based on community input."

Ubisoft clarified that there is no cost to test prototypes, and testing live content "is available to participants who already own the game."

Ubisoft notes…

Rockstar Games has issued a statement regarding the recent leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Rockstar released this statement ahead of a preview of GTA 6 premiering tomorrow on Netflix.

"We are very excited for everyone to see the extended look tomorrow," the developer continued.

Ultimately, we are making this game for you, and without you, we would not have the privilege of making games.

Last week, a hacker group known as 'CyberLeek' began leaking GTA 6 gameplay, including mechanics, locations, and other assets.

Testronic has made several senior appointments across its global locations, including Mike Guttman as vice president of senior partnerships.

"Warsaw brings together deep QA expertise, experience and a real understanding of what developers need from a testing partner," said Kałuża.

Lily Guerreiro also joins as global partnerships senior manager, having previously served as global business development manager at Keywords Studios.

Testronic's Centre of Excellence in Manila has also received senior appointments, with Daniel Bowie Soriano joining as senior QA manager alongside Ivan Balanay as QA trainer.

Testronic stated that Balanay's appointment "further supports [its] investment in developing…

Roblox has introduced a policy to prevent children from accessing "reward-driven media feeds" in games available in Roblox Kids and Select.

In a post on its creator hub, Roblox stated that the policy applies to games combining media feeds, autoplay, infinite scroll, autoscroll, and rewards or implied rewards for watching.

Games that do not follow this policy will be removed from Kids and Select unless the game mechanic is redesigned."

GamesIndustry.biz has contacted Roblox to clarify whether this policy was implemented specifically in response to Steal an Egg.

It features or mimics at least one of the following mechanics: autoplay, continuous replay loop, infinite scroll, or autoscroll.

The Financial Times has unveiled the C-suite line-up for its upcoming Business of Entertainment Summit in LA in September, with games industry speakers from EA and Tencent Games joining a roster which includes executives from linear media firms including Netflix, Sony Pictures, NBCUniversal and UFC/WWE parent TKO Group.

David Tinson, Chief Experiences office at EA, will be part of a panel on cross-medium entertainment alongside executives from Universal Entertainment and narrative production firm Madison Wells.

Tian Xiao, Head of North American Partnerships at Tencent Games, will speak on a panel about the global rise of Asia's cultural exports.

Speakers include executives from Amazon Prime…

GamesIndustry.biz was at Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday night, the eighth instalment of the digital showcase.

"But in spite of all that, developers around the world are pushing forward to build new games," he said.

But the biggest hit of the night was undoubtedly The Witcher 3, which closed proceedings.

We also saw a trailer for 1001 Threads of Mizan, the first game from MBC Game Studio, which is funded by the Saudi Arabian broadcast company MBC.

Finally, Humankind 2 is coming in 2027 from Amplitude Studios, which became independent from Sega back in 2024.

Schell Games, co-developer of Among Us 3D and studio behind the I Expect You to Die series, has reportedly laid off staff.

"Schell Games had their first ever layoffs today," wrote the studio's principal engineering manager, who said they had not been let go themselves.

The layoffs come despite Schell Games CEO and founder Jesse Schell's long-standing public stance against job cuts.

"At the heart of it all is choosing not to put jobs at risk," Schell said at the time.

GamesIndustry.biz has reached out to Schell Games for comment.

Nvidia used Gamescom to detail a wave of developer-facing updates across DLSS, RTX, and its GeForce Now cloud platform.

Nvidia also confirmed new publisher support for RTX Spark, its upcoming Windows platform combining DLSS and Reflex with on-device AI agents, arriving this fall.

Nvidia said it has also worked with EA to bring native support for its Javelin anti-cheat system to the platform.

Nvidia also listed DLSS 4.5 or ray-tracing support arriving in eight further titles, including Aion 2, Black State, and Ananta.

Day-one streaming will also cover titles including Control Resonant and Gears of War: E-Day.

Irish startup Entity has raised $5.8 million (€5 million) in seed funding to build a browser-based gaming platform it says will deliver console-quality games without downloads or installs.

The platform runs on WebGPU and WebAssembly, letting players jump into a game or multiplayer lobby from a single link.

Unlike cloud gaming, nothing streams from a remote server, so there's no round trip or lag to manage.

"The way games are made, discovered, and played in the 'new web' era is fundamentally changing, and these games will need a new home," said Entity CEO and founder Rich Barnwell.

"With Entity, we are bringing the platform that the modern gamer needs: console-quality gaming experiences inst…

The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI) has announced the first cohort of its Supernova incubation program, selecting 15 studios from more than 260 applicants.

Launched in July 2026, the Supernova program grants selected studios mentorship, industry credits, and introductions to investors and publishers for three months, before giving the cohort the opportunity to present at a Demo Day during this year's India Game Developers Conference (IGDC).

"Over the next three months, Supernova will bring together mentors, technology partners, publishers and investors to help each studio address its specific development and business priorities."

The selected studios are Absurd Games, Team Quasar…

French publisher Focus Entertainment has partnered with Maverick Games to launch its debut racing title, Clutch.

"At Focus, we look to partner with creators who are redefining their genre," said Focus Entertainment Publishing deputy CEO Vincent Chataignier.

Focus Entertainment is a French publisher and a subsidiary of Pullup Entertainment.

Pullup operates three core divisions: Focus Entertainment Publishing, the Arcade Crew, and developer studios including Deck13, Streumon, Twelve Tenths, Leikir Studio, Blackmill, Dovetail, and Carpool Studio.

Former Playground Games developers founded Maverick Games in 2023.

Thatgamecompany, the studio behind Flow, Flower, Journey, and Sky: Children of the Light, has launched a publishing arm.

So investing into other indie games is a natural choice for everyone, and that's why many indie companies are doing that."

As Chen explained to GamesIndustry.biz earlier this year, making Journey almost bankrupted the studio, and led to "everyone" being laid off.

So that's why I think today indie game studios are more likely to become publishers – they also have additional distribution reach."

Chen says Thatgamepublisher has already signed a "couple" of games, although the company is not revealing them just yet.

Entity, a new Irish gaming distribution startup, today announced it has completed a €5 million seed round for its next-generation gaming platform which is set to launch in early 2027. Entity has embraced the latest breakthrough web technology to create the home of console-quality games for the “new web” era. Entity is effectively replacing the need for a dedicated gaming device such as the console or PC for most games: Bringing, for the first time, instant and social game play experiences to the largest global game playing audience without the friction of downloads or installs. Entity delivers a true click and play experience for games players, anytime, anywhere and on any modern browser

Europeans will more than triple what they spend on video gaming by 2035, going from USD 27.9 billion to USD 89.9 billion. That is a compound annual growth rate of 13.9%, the fastest of any e-commerce vertical in the region and well ahead of the next two, Software-as-a-Service (8.8%) and Social Media (8.7%). Video gaming led the ranking worldwide as well, at 13.3% a year, from USD 206.1 billion to USD 633.8 billion over the same period.

CodeDev Group today announced the appointment of Ben Board as CEO of its

optimisation division, The Performance Guys.

Diva Agency and Fourth Floor today announce the launch of a new tech-enabled games agency partnership, to help publishers, developers and games-adjacent brands access specialist marketing expertise across international markets.

Acclaim Inc. and Antstream today announced that Ground Zero Hero, Acclaim Inc.'s brand-new modern retro title, launches today on Antstream.

Leading games Quality Assurance provider Testronic is strengthening its global test floor, investing in specialist talent, leadership and commercial expertise.

ZBD, the money layer for games, today introduces a full platform of embedded financial infrastructure that powers the money lifecycle in games: money in, money through, and money out. The pioneering technology enables money to flow into games, move through them as users earn and transact, and be paid out to players and creators in exchange for the value they create, equipping ZBD to cater fully to PC and console titles following its extensive success in mobile games.

Veteran game developers Harvey Smith and Ben Horne revealed Black Pony Immersive, a new game studio built to design and develop imaginative first-person action RPGs set within well-realised worlds, where players create their own memorable experiences with expressive, emergent game systems.

Premium game art production studio Mooncolony turns ten years old on the 1st of September, and to celebrate, they’re launching the first ever MoonFest.

Today sees three celebration-worthy announcements for the UK games industry: the creation of a new independent video game development studio called Pretty Cool Games, investment in the studio, and finally, the studio is hiring, providing a much-needed boost for the UK Game Development Community.

VIVA! Games Marketing is back this November, bringing together some of the games industry’s leading marketing, publishing, brand, legal and creator voices for a day focused on the questions, challenges and opportunities shaping games marketing today. Taking place at Winston Taylor on Wednesday 18 November, this year’s event promises practical insight rather than marketing theory, from improving games …

New marketplace data shows that traffic on websites related to GTA VI increased by over 6000% on 25 June compared with the average level recorded before May. Demand remained high over the following days, with average traffic between 25 and 30 June up to almost 3000% against the same baseline.

New independent research commissioned by Rokky, the PC game distribution platform delivering publisher-approved keys to global markets, reveals that 80% of Western game developers are targeting a China release by 2028.

With 722 million gamers and over $50 billion in player spending, China’s position as the world’s largest video games market has long been recognised by the games industry.

43% of developers are most hesitant about distributing titles in China because of the country’s dense legal and regulatory environment.

This report follows Rokky’s recent whitepaper, The State of PC Distribution, which sparked conversation across the games industry about Valve’s perceived monopoly.

Western …

Inner Pocket, a new label co-founded by industry veterans from CRITICAL REFLEX, Gaijin Entertainment, and indie studio Nozomu Games, launches today.

By combining extensive experience across games marketing, publishing services, development, and business strategy, the Inner Pocket team aims to utilize its well-rounded composition to empower indie studios.

Inner Pocket seeks to elevate and support games that are intimate and engaging, capable of immersing players and providing quality time.

Inner Pocket games are deliberate and personal, active and driven forward by compelling stories that reward both introspection and discussion, not unlike a good book.

In addition to its traditional publish…

Leading games Quality Assurance specialist Testronic has unveiled a strengthened executive leadership team to drive the company’s next chapter of international growth, innovation and operational excellence, with Sonia Kerr appointed as Chief Executive Officer.

Joining Testronic as Chief Executive Officer, Kerr brings an impressive track record of leading high-growth digital businesses through periods of transformation and expansion.

Samantha Williams – Williams is taking on the business-critical position of Chief Operating Officer, having previously served as Chief Revenue Officer since joining Testronic in 2025.

Sharon Baylay-Bell, Company Chair at Testronic, said: “It has been an enormous…

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Despite the long time since release, Remedy hasn't abandoned its game, and a new PC update introduces some welcome new features and improvements, including official AMD FSR 4 support on PC.

Patch 1.2.10 Improves Alan Wake 2 Across Multiple GPUsThe new patch for one of the best games ever made by the Finnish developer introduces PC support for AMD FSR 4, which is automatically enabled on supported GPUs when FSR Super Resolution is selected.

In addition, AMD FSR Frame Generation support was also added for smoother gameplay on supported GPUs.

"Get ready to unleash Dylan Faden's paranatural abilities in warped Manhattan on September 24," Remedy wrote in its statement.

"We need just a little mor…

This move comes just a month after TSMC stated that it will raise wafer prices by up to 10 percent in 2027.

According to Reuters, Chinese customers will face Samsung’s steepest price hikes, with prices rising between 10 and 15 percent.

Also, to maintain its position at the top of the food chain, U.S. customers will be served first, but they will still be subjected to the increased chip prices.

Where TSMC previously gobbled up waves of customers, Samsung is finally starting to witness some action.

His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.

Intel Core Ultra 9 4950K CPU has allegedly leaked, and we have our first "alleged" performance figures for the Nova Lake-S Desktop SKU.

In his latest post, the source has revealed what seems to be an upcoming Intel Nova Lake-S CPU with the "Core Ultra 9 4950K" part name.

Intel CORE ULTRA 9 4950K.

Similarly, the Intel Core Ultra 9 4950K starts with the family designation, which is "Core Ultra Series 4", while the 950K represents the segment and performance tier.

AMD Olympic Ridge vs Intel Nova Lake-S:CPUs Intel Core Ultra 400 AMD Ryzen 10000?

An ultra-premium GPU like the ASUS Astral RTX 5080 isn’t a purchase for the faint of heart because, at $1994.45 on online retailers like Amazon, the graphics card crosses the price of high-end gaming laptops.

However, one customer shows proof that he purchased the same card for less than $700, but the transaction was made on AliExpress.

If you thought he acquired the deal of a lifetime, you’re about to read about some glaring red flags.

Judging from the statement the Redditor has made, he was already aware that this RTX 5080 purchase was just bait, but he decided to bite the bullet and see for himself.

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Clear River Games, a video game publisher focused on classic retro game revivals, posted a teaser for the Pixel Arcadia showcase happening on August 24 teasing the return of the final game developed by Quintet for the SNES following Soul Blazer and Illusion of Gaia.

It's time to wake up.Watch Pixel Arcadia on August 24th!

About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack.

When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.

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On July 15, hundreds of developers marched simultaneously at six Xbox-owned studio locations across four cities after an earlier round of cuts eliminated 440 union-represented positions across Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax Online Studios, id Software, ZeniMax Workers United QA, and ZeniMax corporate teams.

Nathan Hahn, a technical producer with four years at Bethesda Game Studios, emphasized the direct link between the cuts and game quality:Every coworker contributes to the success of our company.

Without us, Bethesda games aren't Bethesda games.

Union recognition across Microsoft's gaming studios has expanded rapidly since Microsoft and CWA reached a labor neutrality agreement back in Jun…

The ongoing AI boom and its impact on global chip manufacturing have created an opportunity for Chinese chip manufacturing equipment providers to cater to growing domestic demand, says a report from local media.

Machine translated table compiled by JW Insights showing revenues of domestic Chinese chip equipment manufactures.

Image: JW InsightsAs a result, the domestic Chinese chip manufacturers have started to force the introduction of domestic equipment in their production lines.

Data compiled by the publication shows that most major Chinese domestic equipment providers reported double-digit revenue growth in the first half of 2026.

With a background in finance and supply chain management …

Upon closer inspection, it was found that a microSD card had been hot-glued to the PCB.

Shopping from a sketchy website will always result in subpar experiencesThe website’s name was omitted by Redditor “FishBrain208,” who says his co-worker purchased three 32TB hard drives from an online store.

The price of each drive wasn’t mentioned either, but considering the customer purchased three of them, they wouldn’t have been too expensive.

Upon plugging each of the 32TB hard drives in, the co-worker said that none of them worked, so when prying open the enclosures, it was found that a microSD card was glued to a PCB.

Unsurprisingly, other Redditors aren’t displaying a shred of sympathy because e…

That early momentum didn't translate into a smooth reception, however, as the game's Steam user reviews dropped to a Mixed rating almost immediately.

Steam Deck and Linux users have fared even worse, finding themselves completely unable to launch the game due to its anti-cheat implementation.

What followed added fuel to an already contentious launch: players trying the cracked version began reporting dramatically better performance than the official Steam release.

Other players offered similarly striking comparisons:A certain unofficial version is actually running flawless 60fps on my rig.

In the last decade, he has coordinated the overall output of Wccftech's gaming section, managed PR rel…

In what is a seminal step for China's fast-evolving space industry, LandSpace has just managed to successfully recover the booster of its Zhuque-3 (ZQ-3) rocket, becoming a viable counterpart to the state-backed CALT and its CZ-10B rocket.

LandSpace's ZQ-3 rocket just became a viable counterpart to the state-backed CALT and its CZ-10B rocketChina's space-related ambitions are growing by leaps and bounds.

China has landed its second ever orbital class rocket on Zhuque-3's second flight.

Truly remarkable pic.twitter.com/uCXgvNHJYD — Truthful🛰️ (@Truthful_ast) August 18, 2026Well, now China is apparently becoming serious about filling its largely vacant orbital slots.

A comparison between ZQ-3…

Product Info GMKtec EVO X1 PRO (HX 470) July, 2026 Type Mini PC Price $1599.99 USGMKtec has been making Mini PCs for years now.

While the EVO X2 features the Ryzen AI MAX SKUs, the EVO X1 series goes with the mainstream Ryzen AI offerings, packing a combination of powerful CPU, GPU, and NPU architectures.

GMKtec NucBox EVO X1 PRO Mini PC - Specifications At A GlanceIn terms of specifications, the GMKtec EVO X1 PRO Mini PC is equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 CPU.

2 of 9GMKtec NucBox EVO X1 Pro Mini PC - Unboxing & A Closer LookThe GMKtec EVO X1 PRO Mini PC comes in a silver colored cardboard package, which has a simplistic look with a "GMKtec" logo on the front.

GMKtec NucBox EVO X1 P…

There’s no shortage of pre-built gaming PC deals on Amazon, but to get one at $300 off is definitely a rarity.

Fortunately, the ASUS ROG G700 is certainly a powerhouse that will sate the requirements of gamers and creative professionals.

In addition to sporting NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070, the desktop also ships with double the standard RAM count, all at $1,999.99.

Complementing the beefy graphics card is Intel’s Core Ultra 7 265F processor.

Get the ASUS ROG G700 gaming PC with an RTX 5070 from Amazon - $1,999.99 (13 percent off, get two games for free with a qualified Intel purchase)If you buy something from a Amazon affiliate link, Wccftech may earn a commission.

Getting your hands on a high-capacity and speedy 4TB SSD in 2026 for under $200 is a distant dream, as even 2TB drives are often priced at $300.

Fortunately, it is not like the $1,000 figure has branched out to all SATA III SSDs, because you can still find decent value on Amazon if you search hard enough.

Before the AI boomFor instance, TeamGroup’s T-FORCE VULCAN Z SATA III SSD in the 4TB capacity can be yours for $329.99 on Amazon after a 12 percent discount.

However, if your requirements are purely performance-driven, you are far better off investing in a PCIe NVMe Gen 4 solid-state drive.

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During the trial, players get access to six modes across four maps, including Tsuru Reef, the returning Wake Island, Cairo Bazaar, and Hagental Base.

These aircraft take center stage in Top Gun: Carrier Strike, a reimagined version of the classic Carrier Assault mode.

Wake Island Returns and Tsuru Reef ExpandsWake Island, one of the franchise's most iconic maps, makes its comeback, bringing all-out combined-arms warfare to its distinctive Pacific island terrain.

Players can expect coastal defense battles, C-4 demolitions against reinforced positions, and combat built around the map's offshore aircraft carrier.

These vessels appear as part of the environment in Conquest and Escalation, while…

The ongoing supply squeeze in mature DRAM and NAND chips is about to get a lot worse, as per the latest projections from Morgan Stanley.

Morgan Stanley says the oncoming supply squeeze in DDR4 and SLC NAND is mostly supply-driven, as memory makers continue to shift capacity toward HBM, DDR5 and higher-layer NANDICYMI: MORGAN STANLEY SAYS MATURE MEMORY IS THE NEXT SQUEEZE — DDR4 +50% IN Q3, SLC NAND +50%+ IN BOTH Q3 AND Q4TIL: Morgan Stanley expects DDR4 prices to jump 50% in Q3 2026 and another 10%+ in Q4.

Interestingly, the projected increase in SLC NAND prices is much more aggressive, with Morgan Stanley penciling in an increase of 50 percent in each of the remaining two quarters of the o…

Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY FeaturesX3D Turbo Mode 2.0 Incredible X3D performance unleashed by AI.

Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Package Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – PackageThe OC Backplate and Thermal Matrix look great, so it’s a shame we couldn’t use them with our coolers.

A Closer Look at the Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITYThe X870 INFINITY has a non-standard layout.

Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Test Rig Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Test Rig Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY – Test Rig Gigabyte X…

It is a free x64 Windows benchmark that measures graphics, processor, storage, and memory performance, creating a detailed report on the local PC, and can optionally add the result to an online comparison database.

My work revolves around Windows software, AI and compute infrastructure, servers, networking, hardware evaluation, and performance optimization.

The program runs a fixed sequence of tests and records 44 outputs across graphics, processor, storage, and memory.

My own testing has included a high-end RTX 5090 workstation, three gaming desktops, a mainstream Dell laptop with integrated graphics, Windows servers, and cloud or virtual systems.

A benchmark result is performance evidence…

Specifications and Features of the ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFIThe ROG Strix X870-I Gaming WiFi integrates cutting-edge technology into a sleek mini-ITX form factor, enhanced by the ROG Strix Hive II for streamlined control.

USB Rear USB (Total 10 ports)2 x USB4® (40Gbps) port(s)(2 x USB Type-C®)5 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)3 x USB 2.0 port(s) (3 x Type-A)Front USB (Total 3 ports)1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max.

A Closer Look at the ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFIThe Strix X870-I has a typical ITX motherboard layout, except for the FPS card, which …

Due to the memory crisis, RAM reviews are quite rare. However, we received the latest XPG NOVAKEY RGB memory kit from ADATA. The new memory kit is rated at 6000 MT/s and tight timings, which is perfect for AMD gaming computers. The tested memory kit has 32GB of capacity, which doesn't seem like much nowadays, but it's perfect for gaming and is the most budget-friendly option that delivers high performance to those who need it most.

Besides performance, ADATA focuses on aesthetics in the XPG NOVAKEY RAM series. The new and unique design should find its fans among gamers and modders, as it's far from the competitive solutions.

Today we present another ITX motherboard for AMD AM5 processors, and I can already share that there will be more in this tiny form factor in the coming months. The MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO, on which we focus right now, isn't the latest model, but it's still the best MSI ITX motherboard for AMD processors, and since its release, it has seen multiple BIOS improvements. Since we didn't have a chance to review this motherboard earlier and it's definitely worth it, we will correct it today. ITX motherboards are mostly designed for gamers and enthusiasts, and this one is no different. The MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO is equipped with the latest controllers and designed for overclocking. I will tell you…

Since all memory products are expensive, more users are seeking a balanced solution that delivers high performance while remaining wallet-friendly. ADATA released the MARS 970 PLUS M.2 SSDs a while ago, which promise to be optimal for gamers and fit the budget.

There are only a few AM5 motherboards worth mentioning in the mini-ITX form factor. Since it's not often we see one on Overclockers, today we present the Gigabyte X870I AORUS PRO ICE. It's not the latest, but it's still quite a new model and definitely worth highlighting. The tested version is 1.1, so a few things have already been improved, including support for higher RAM frequencies. All those details count a lot for overclockers and enthusiasts. Especially those who love the ITX-size motherboards should find something interesting in our article.

The X870I AORUS PRO ICE supports the latest components, such as high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, USB4, high-end audio and WiFi 7. The list of …

Gigabyte is the first motherboard brand to introduce a fresh, eye-catching design featuring wood-like elements. The tested AERO X3D WOOD motherboard includes not only the new design, but also multiple features available in all the latest motherboard series marked as X3D. It means we can expect great hardware compatibility and performance improvements for the latest processors, including some help from AI.

Like the recently reviewed X3D ELITE motherboard, the X3D WOOD supports the latest components, including high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, USB 4, and Wi-Fi 7. The AERO X3D WOOD offers something above that, but you have to read our review to find out what I'm talking about.

We rarely get to review Colorful's products, but they're always unique and interesting. This time, we received the latest overclocking-series motherboard for AMD Ryzen processors: the iGame X870E VULCAN OC V14. The motherboard is optimized for the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 processors from the X3D series and high-frequency DDR5 memory. It's also packed with gaming and overclocking features, which we cover in our review.

Gigabyte keeps refreshing its AM5 motherboards with X3D models optimized for the latest Ryzen processors. One of the new models is the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE, which will be tested today. Since it's the ICE version, the motherboard is entirely white, making it a perfect fit for bright-themed computers. Besides its aesthetics, it offers all the high-end gaming and overclocking features, improved by AI, so it should satisfy a wide range of users.

The X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE supports the latest components, such as high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, USB4, and WiFi 7. The list of exciting features is longer, but we won't tell you everything in the introduction.

Recently, we could see the MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI, while today, a higher model from the refreshed MAX series - MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI. The new CARBON motherboard is designed for demanding users and promises to be the best option for gamers, delivering multiple unique features, premium components, and original aesthetics.

The new MAX motherboards bring an improved experience to the already successful AM5 motherboard series. In our review, we check what we can expect of the MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI and share our experience based on multiple tests and games.

MSI provided us with one of the latest AMD Ryzen motherboard models for review, which is more interesting than it seems. The motherboard is from the refreshed MAX line, so we can be sure it's a mature design with multiple improvements.

The MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI not only has a long name, but it's a budget-friendly model based on the currently highest AMD chipset. In short, we get more for less. In this article, I will assess whether the new MSI motherboard is suitable for gamers and other demanding users.

Recently, we reviewed the XPG LANCER RGB memory kit at 6400MT/s; this time, we take a closer look at the lower-frequency version of the same series, rated at 6000MT/s and featuring a tight EXPO profile. The presented memory kit promises great results with AMD Ryzen processors, which we will test with one of the most popular gaming processors: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Today's review presents the ADATA XPG LANCER RGB memory, which is already well-known among gamers and overclockers. However, the tested memory kit is rated at 6400 MT/s and uses a dual-rank design, making it perfect for the most popular AMD Ryzen processors with stronger memory controllers. As expected, it's equipped with EXPO memory profiles compatible with the latest AMD chipsets.

Our next stop was down the hall at ADATA, which shared several cool items, including enterprise storage solutions under the Trusta bran,d including AI scaling software, cool new Novajey RGB DIMMs, the Cyborg power supply with the new GPU Power Guard technooogy, and the Levante View Pro 360 AIO, among other items... even two chairs (Nimbus and Nimbus Plus).

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Star Wars Zero Company is finally out August 27, 2026, on XBOX Series X|S.

Their fantastic, story-forward use of the beloved Star Wars setting will likely bring in a lot of players that are new to tactics games, which is great!

Because this is Star Wars, a lot of the maps feature bottomless voids and catwalks girded by flimsy guardrails.

If you find you’re not using someone’s abilities much in combat, try a different specialization.

Star Wars Zero Company is available on August 27, 2026 for XBOX Series X|S.

Testing of the XBOX Series version of Fallout 76 begins today!

We’re excited to welcome Fallout 76 players to the first Public Test Server on XBOX!

Starting today, XBOX Insiders who own Fallout 76 or have access to Fallout 76 through an active Game Pass subscription can join the Fallout 76 Public Test Server (PTS).

What’s Coming to the Public Test ServerDuring this Public Test Server, you can expect to see the following:Targeted 60 FPS gameplay on XBOX Series X|S4K resolution (on compatible displays) on XBOX Series XVariable Refresh Rate (VRR) support (on compatible displays) on XBOX Series X|SThis update brings Fallout 76 to the XBOX Series platforms natively allowing us to utilize the har…

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Today we are introducing a feature that brings the benefits of digital to physical discs, giving players more flexibility in how they access and play supported games across the XBOX ecosystem.

Players can claim a digital entitlement by inserting a supported disc into an XBOX One or XBOX Series X console and launching the game.

How to Get XBOX Insider Support and Share Your FeedbackThanks to XBOX Insiders for all of the feedback.

If you’re an XBOX Insider looking for support, please join our community on the XBOX Insider subreddit.

For more information on the XBOX Insider Program, follow us on Twitter at @XBOXInsider and keep an eye on this blog for all the latest news.

Today, we’re excited to open pre-orders for the XBOX 25th anniversary collection, featuring the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition console and Special Edition controller.

Beginning today, some of XBOX’s most dedicated fans will be invited via email to pre-order the XBOX 25th anniversary collection.

The XBOX 25th anniversary collection launches on November 13, 2026, for an MSRP of $899.99 USD.

Pre-orders are limited to one XBOX 25th anniversary collection per customer.

XBOX X25 Special Edition Wireless ControllerFor players looking to bring a piece of the anniversary collection to their setup, the XBOX X25 Special Edition Wireless Controller is also available separately, with pre-orders open no…

At XBOX Games Showcase earlier this year, we played a Minecraft Dungeons II demo that took us to the hacking/slashing/looting/shooting heart of this upcoming ARPG sequel – but today at gamescom 2026, I got to play a new version that showed us much more of what will surround that core mechanical experience.

The Blacksmith is straightforward enough, but I can immediately see how I’ll be using it for the entire game’s length.

In the space of a single menu, I’ve effectively created an entire new ability synergy for my character.

It feels odd to say about a Minecraft game, but Dungeons II feels built around aggression, rewarding you for taking on enemies as relentlessly as you can.

Minecraft Dun…

Summary METRO 2039 is the fourth and upcoming post-apocalyptic first-person shooter from 4A games, heading to XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC as an XBOX Play Anywhere title in February 2027.

Last week, I was able to play 2 hours from the middle of METRO 2039, the fourth and upcoming METRO game headed to XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC in February 2027.

Starting with METRO 2033 in 2010 and based on the novels of exiled Russian dissident Dmitry Glukhovsky, the METRO games are narrative-heavy first-person shooters about the people surviving in the Moscow Metro system following a cataclysmic nuclear war devastating and irradiating the surface.

It all adds up to make the game feel exceptionally ta…

It comes with the added bonus of having a huge swing, able to hit multiple enemies in a single button-press.

Add to that some weapon-specific finisher moves and you’re left with energetic, responsive melee combat, built for flair.

Cast it once, and multiple enemies can be drawn helplessly into the air, letting you follow up with ranged attacks or, even more spectacularly, Lightning.

Cast it once, and multiple enemies can be drawn helplessly into the air, letting you follow up with ranged attacks or, even more spectacularly, Lightning.

RangedRounding it all out is ranged combat.

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Summary Following alpha playtests, State of Decay 3 is expanding to closed beta playtests this year – register now for a chance to be selected.

It will be available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, and included with Game Pass.

Play it on both console and PC at no additional cost with XBOX Play Anywhere.

For players who haven’t been following along, State of Decay 3 sends players into a much larger, truly shared open world than previous entries, set against a harsh wilderness.

It will be available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, and included with Game Pass.

Over a decade ago, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched and cemented its place as one of the most acclaimed RPGs of the generation.

And on September 29, they’ll have another way of experiencing Geralt of Rivia’s epic story with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered on XBOX Series X|S!

Visually, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered aims to bring the game up to more modern, contemporary standards.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches on September 29 as a free upgrade for all owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on XBOX Series X|S.

It is available to wishlist now on XBOX Series X|S, and benefits from all the upgrades included in Remastered, too!

Inside, Bravo Squad officially assembles: Marcus and Dom, alongside franchise newcomers Lucas Reyes and Mags Carter.

Bravo Squad reports for duty and is asked to give their details and next of kin to Captain Akila Grey, who is now overseeing their deployment.

Bravo Squad encounters Wretches rushing across the underside of a bridge, swiftly dubbed ‘Crawlers’ by an adjacent squad, easily identifiable by how they move.

Here, I witness another brilliant cutscene as Bravo Squad links up with Tai Kaliso and Theta Squad, and gets acquainted with the series’ famous Chainsaw Lancer.

Bravo Squad, particularly Marcus and Dom, are not the rogue, order-defying heroes that initiate the famous prison brea…

Summary Rainbow Six Tactics was revealed during gamescom’s Opening Night Live, and it’s coming to XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC.

It’s a tactical, turn-based single-player experience that puts players in command of a team of Operators as they plan and execute missions.

Creative Director Elie Benhamou shares insights on transitioning from FPS to turn-based gameplay, and how Tactics fits into Rainbow Six’s core DNA.

Rainbow Six Tactics is an upcoming turn-based tactical single-player game for XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC set in the Rainbow Six Universe.

“Like Siege, Rainbow Six Tactics puts strategic planning and high-stakes decision-making at the center of the experience,” said Benhamou.

To help celebrate 25 years of XBOX, the Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection is now available for preorder.

Available for preorder at 8bitdo.comBackbone Pro XBOX 25th Anniversary EditionThe Backbone Pro XBOX 25th Anniversary Edition is a celebration of the moments, memories, and milestones that have defined a generation of gaming.

The Backbone Pro XBOX 25th Anniversary Edition takes the collectible experience one step further with a blind box format.

Available for preorder at backbone.comPowerA XBOX Sling BagCelebrate 25 years of XBOX with the PowerA XBOX Sling Bag, designed to fit ROG XBOX Ally and ROG XBOX Ally X devices.

Featuring the XBOX 25th Anniversary limited edition design…

Like thisLaunching September 4 for PlayStation 5, Onimusha: Way of the Sword brings players to early Edo-period Kyoto, a historic capital under siege by monstrous fiends known as Genma.

Striking a bold impression as the protagonist, Musashi’s face model is based on the legendary samurai movie icon, Toshiro Mifune.

Additionally, carrying over save data from the demo unlocks the “Kubi Akari” Charm in the full game and boosts Musashi’s stats.

Nihei: The game is set in Kyoto and is centered around the real-world Rokudo Chinno-ji Temple.

Nihei: Our goal with 3D Audio was to capture the authentic atmosphere of Kyoto and make the battles with Genma feel truly real.

This roundup highlights exciting PlayStation games featured in Gamescom’s Opening Night Live.

Ananta | Coming January 15, 2027Publisher: NetEase Games Developer: Naked Rain Studio | PS5Play VideoThe urban open-world RPG Ananta launches on PS5 on January 15, 2027.

Aniimo | Coming September 16Publisher: Pawprint Studio Developer: Pawprint Studio | PS5Play VideoAniimo is a next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG set in the world of Idyll.

Path of Exile 2 | Coming December 11Publisher: Grinding Gear Games Developer: Grinding Gear Games | PS5Play VideoPath of Exile 2 Version 1.0 is launching on December 11 on PS5.

Valor Mortis | Coming October 13Publisher: Lyrical Games Developer: One More Lev…

Like thisIf you’ve stepped into the Pechorsk Anomaly before, you know that survival here isn’t about rushing in guns blazing.

On September 24, 2026, we at CM Immersive are excited to bring the next evolution of our hardcore VR survival shooter to PlayStation VR2 with Into the Radius 2.

Modular loadouts and maintenanceA key focus for Into the Radius 2 was giving players total control over their gear.

Deadlier threats and anomaliesThe Pechorsk Anomaly has shifted.

Building this sequel for our community has been a massive labor of love, and we can’t wait for both veterans and newcomers to enter the Pechorsk Anomaly on September 24.

Like thisGet the latest intel from Call of Duty: Next, then deploy into the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta, available now on PS5.

Call of Duty: Next has wrapped, following a packed showcase of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

The Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta is available now on PlayStation 5, with a wide range of content to experience across two Beta weekends.

Play the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta nowPlayers who have pre-ordered Modern Warfare 4 or redeemed a Beta Code can jump into Early Access now on PS5.

The Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta is available now on PlayStation 5.

Like thisLast week, we asked you to unsheathe katanas from your favorite games and share using #PSshare #PSBlog.

Here are this week’s sharp highlights:call_me_xavii shares Atsu drawing her katana as a duel begins in Ghost of YōteiJAA_PhMode_0510 shares a glowing katana in Cyberpunk 2077JLunarTraveler shares a birdseye view of Jin and his katana in Ghost of Tsushimarorottino shares a red-drenched moment from Death Stranding 2: On The Beachxenobitz shares a character with their katana raised in Fortnitecrimsonashtree shares Narmaya holding their katana to the side in Granblue Fantasy: RelinkSearch #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspire…

Like thisToday, Blood and Brine, the free expansion for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, arrives on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

You’ll cast your line in different fishing spots and hunt down 32 creatures for the aquarium, gradually turning an empty collection into something much stranger.

Indie heroes enter the RatdomOne of our favourite parts of making Blood and Brine has been working with other independent studios.

More than anything, it’s our way of saying thank you to everyone who has supported Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter – Blood and Brine is available today as a free expansion on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

Today, we’re excited to announce that the Mask of Idris DLC launches on September 9, 2026.

As you progress through the DLC, you’ll unlock new weapons and Formae to help overcome formidable new bosses.

However, today, we’ll take a closer look at everything coming in the Mask of Idris DLC.

(SPOILER WARNING: The trailer content includes story details from the base game)Play VideoPlease note that certain play conditions must be met before you can access the Mask of Idris DLC.

Prepare to journey into the Forsaken World with the Mask of Idris DLC, featuring a new story, powerful allies, new weapons, and challenging battles.

Like thisGran Turismo 7’s 1.71 update roars onto PS5 today*, bringing with it new cars, as well as introducing three new World Circuits, while Whistler added as featured Curation in Scapes.

New Cars***’97 Toyota Chaser Tourer V*Can be purchased from Used CarsCategory: Street IconView and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close Close View and download image Download the image close CloseStreet Icons are all about presence, style, and cultural impact.

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Play VideoThis is just part of my introduction to Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, a first-person survival horror hitting PlayStation 5 on October 8.

A labyrinth of terrorAlthough Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival features a number of firearms and weapons, that’s not the purpose of the demonstration I’m immersed in.

But a chunk of progressing through Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is through using the Genesis Configuration itself.

Escher inspired interiors that help fashion the environment, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is shaping up to be something fans will appreciate.

Find out on October 8 when Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival launches on PS5, available for pre-order now.

Like thisUpdate (August 19, 2026): Pulse Elevate wireless speakers in Midnight Black and White will launch starting on November 12, 2026,* with a recommended retail price (RRP) of SGD 319 / MYR 1,099 / THB 8,499 / PHP 14,709 / VND 6,999,000.

Pre-orders for Pulse Elevate speakers will be available starting from September 2, 2026 in local retailers..With Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, experience lifelike audio for desktop gaming and on the go – read more about Pulse Elevate wireless speakers here.

Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will feature a PlayStation Link USB adapter that is compatible with USB-C ports.

Highly customizable audio: Pulse Elevate speakers feature built-in volume controls …

Like thisCatch up on the new features arriving in NBA 2K27 on September 4.

Enter the World of 2K and get your competitive fix with the NBA 2K27 Preseason Breakdown: Game Reveal recap!

Live from the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA, NBA 2K hosted a 45-minute livestream detailing the most exciting updates and in-game enhancements coming in NBA 2K27.

MyNBA Legacy: Build a 100-Year DynastyThe headline addition to MyNBA in NBA 2K27 is MyNBA Legacy, a single-player, player-locked mode that bridges the gap between running the front office and dominating on the hardwood.

Grab your Crew and hit the courts in The City early by pre-ordering NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition to receive up to 9 days…

Tim Curry has died at the age of 80, leaving behind a rich legacy in movies, television, and videogames.

As well as playing Gabriel Knight, Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Red Alert 3, and Arl Howe in Dragon Age: Origins, Curry voiced the villainous Doviculus in Double Fine's heavy metal epic Brütal Legend.

To pay tribute to his passing, Brütal Legend is currently available for free on itch for a very metal 666 minutes.

"Tim Curry just has the perfect voice," Double Fine's Tim Schafer told USA Today of the casting decision.

Last time it was in honor of Ozzy Osbourne, who has a cameo as the Guardian of Metal shopkeeper in Brütal Legend, and likewise it was made available for 666 minutes.

We've had you identify games just based on a screenshot of their open world, but could you do the same if I made the quiz a little more specific?

Well, I plan to do just that, so turn back now if big bodies of open water activate your fight-or-flight.

Anyway, the lakes, oceans, and various water levels in games aren't always scary.

They may not share a common theme either, so be ready to recall games with water exploration as a focus, and games that hardly let you dip a toe in.

You've got 10 minutes to identify 15 games by a screenshot of their water.

Tim Curry, the beloved English actor beloved for his pantheon of iconic, award-winning performances on stage, film, TV, and videogame screen, has died at the age of 80.

First reported by TMZ, Curry died late Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles.

Powerfully flamboyant, artfully unhinged, and charmingly insidious, Curry extended his talents to live action and vocal performances in videogames as well.

Curry's public presence receded as his health declined in recent years.

In one of his last interviews, Curry told CBS News in 2025 that—while he wasn't "galloping towards" death—he wasn't afraid of it.

After lying fallow for over a decade, Heroes of Might and Magic is enjoying a bit of a renaissance.

Earlier this year, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launched into early access and will hit 1.0 in 2027.

HoMM 3 Remake is actually the third version of the third game in the series, which was remastered back in 2015.

It's been a while since I've played HoMM 3, but I've been playing Olden Era in early access, so I expected to crush the AI.

HoMM 3 Remake launches next year, and Olden Era should be leaving early access then, so tactics nerds will have plenty to keep them occupied.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered | Official Announcement Trailer - YouTube Watch OnAfter 11 years, The Witcher 3 is getting a new story expansion and a remaster.

CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, which is coming in 2026 and will be a free upgrade for all current owners of the game, paving the way for the shiny new DLC coming next year.

(Image credit: CD Projekt Red)The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launches on September 29, 2026.

It will also be a free upgrade for anyone who already owns the base game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

At the end of its announcement trailer, CDPR listed a ton of changes coming in the remaster.

Gamescom runs through August 30, and we'll be maintaining this hub even beyond that date as our writers continue to file stories, and we learn more about the games revealed and announced at the show.

Gamescom eventsOpening Night Live recap Gamescom kicked off with the Opening Night Live showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley.

Future Games Show schedule Our friends at the Future Games Show are putting on three shows at Gamescom this year; see the full FGS Gamescom schedule here.

The Witcher 3 Remastered announced In September, Witcher 3 owners will get another huge free update called The Witcher 3 Remastered.

Lego Skylines was revealed at Opening Night Live, and is described as a "cozy, customiza…

re:Blue, a static recompilation of the Dragon Quest-inspired JRPG, follows in the footsteps of the unofficial Sonic Unleashed PC port that proved how effective fan-made ports can be.

These projects cleverly translate the original game code to run natively on modern PCs, but don't include any of the original assets to avoid copyright issues.

Tom introduced ReXGlue earlier this year, but has spent much of 2026 working on his port of Blue Dragon as a showcase for what his tools are capable of.

Much of the work for Blue Dragon has gone into building a native renderer tailored to the game engine and modern PC graphics cards.

They hope that mod will be just the start of a vibrant scene focused on…

Today Mob Entertainment, makers of Poppy Playtime, have announced a new game, and it's sending you back to that haunted toy factory once more—but this time you can bring some friends along.

Escape from Playtime is a co-op horror game for 1-4 players and it's coming to early access on Steam.

Proximity voice chat adds another risk: communication is essential, but an irresponsible whisper can bring the mission to a brutal end."

Well, a spooky factory full of mechanical horrors sounds like a great fit for co-op, so I'm not surprised Mob decided to make their next survival horror game a multiplayer experience.

There's no date shown in the trailer, just that Escape from Playtime is "coming soon" …

This time, it's not just joyrides and beating up random civilians: The 4 minute 38 second clip is all early Lucia story content.

This is the first time Lucia, GTA 6's co-lead, has made an appearance in Cyberleek clips, which until today have focused on the other protagonist, Jason.

A message superimposed in the video reads:Latest Videos From PC Gamer Watch full video here:"This build is actually recent and the game is not ready at all.

It is certainly the most spoilery these leaks have gotten so far, and the escalation seems intentional.

Cyberleek seems unsatisfied with the money they're making from the leak spree, and is doubling down on their supposedly altruistic motive while pushing the…

That's the question I kept asking myself as I played through a few skirmishes of Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, an RTS based on HBO's TV show.

Instead of giving us something new, or even current, War for Westeros returns us to the fight for the Iron Throne.

GoT's gargantuan pitched battles call to mind the epic scale of Total War—it's no surprise that there are several GoT Total War mods.

War for Westeros, meanwhile, has been fashioned in the mould of Age of Empires, or its fantasy cousin, The Battle for Middle-earth 2.

But War for Westeros is so straightforward and plain that I probably would have had more fun with something uniquely awful.

Hello from Gamescom 2026, where yours truly has been trying out some of the latest laptops at the Nvidia booth.

And that means RTX 5070-like gaming performance, at least on paper.

And in practice, each was demonstrated to be capable of running modern games at high frame rates.

As for the laptops themselves, I took a few notes based on my brief time playing with them at the booth.

It was trundling away in the corner of the room running World of Tanks, and didn't garner "oohs" and "ahhs" in the same way as the rest.

An interview in magazine Dazed has revealed a bunch of details about the design of GTA 6, including how character swapping between protagonists Jason and Lucia works.

Exercise and dietDazed says that food will affect Jason and Lucia's weight, and "exercising visibly builds and tones their muscles."

GTA hasn't had systems this granular since 2004's GTA: San Andreas, in which CJ could gain weight and lose it through working out.

The Dazed preview notes that you can "choose to either play as a couple, or go off and cause chaos independently."

Rockstar's team sizeAccording to Dazed, Rockstar has massively expanded its team and resources to get all the details in GTA 6 right.

Nodusfall isn't just a visual departure for HoYoverse, swapping the vibrant anime aesthetic for something gloomier, it also represents a (partial) change in business model.

According to the devs, "Nodusfall will be a free-to-play, long-term game.

What we can share at this time is that characters are not obtained through random draws.

Gamescom is absolutely full of the typical anime cast gacha games this year, so it's a pleasant surprise to see the studio best known for them trying something a wee bit different.

Not like Genshin or Zenless Zone Zero, but not exactly like Elden Ring or Monster Hunter, despite them both being obvious inspirations.

This is what I aimed to fix when I installed Gang Notoriety into my tottering Jenga tower of GTA 5 mods.

To test this new facet of GTA 5's rich simulation, I teleported (I can teleport now) to Grove Street and began shooting.

I got a wanted star, too.

Whether that was the gang's wanted star or just regular cops being upset about me shooting people in the street?

Before too long, the assembled Ballas of Grove Street started to lose interest in me and started to gain interest in… each other?

Mega Man: Dual Override - 1st Trailer - Mega Man Gameplay - YouTube Watch OnEven if Mega Man's been out of Capcom's spotlight for a few years now, there's still been something refreshingly reliable about his presence.

During last night's Gamescom Opening Night Live, Capcom released its first glimpse of gameplay for Mega Man: Dual Override, the first entry in the classic Mega Man lineup since 2018.

And it's with the appropriate gravity that I'm forced to report: They've gone and overclocked Mega Man.

I can't help but notice, however, that after deploying those modifications, he's forced to expose his visibly incandescent heatsinks to avoid overheating.

Contact me with news and offers from ot…

Spike Chunsoft opts for Game-Key Card.Spike Chunsoft has announced that its retail editions of Danganronpa 2x2 will no longer be released on a proper physical cartridge on Switch 2 when it launches early 2027.Instead, the game will be made available on a Game-Key Card. As such, pre-orders of the Danganronpa 2x2 Psycho Tropical Vacation Package from Spike Chunsoft's US store will be cancelled, with customers receiving a notification to pre-order the game on GKC. For those in the UK and Europe, your orders will remain in place, but it'll be on a GKC.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Who needs colour?Telltale Games and PM Studios have given us another look at The Wolf Among Us Remastered, revealing that it'll launch on Switch 1 and 2 on 29th October.Aside from all the enhanced visuals, modern tweaks and behind-the-scenes material we knew was being bundled up in this remaster, the new trailer also showcases its fresh 'Noir Mode', which lets you play out the entirety of Telltale's classic mystery in crisp black and white. Yes, the vibes look immaculate.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Gamescomfort.Gamescom 2026 is underway following yesterday's Opening Night Live show, and footage from the various Switch 2 games playable at the show is starting to surface online.There are plenty of outlets putting out videos, including direct and off-screen capture — Alex from our video team is in Cologne, so look out for more soon — but let's stick with a couple that grabbed our attention.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

We have Star Wars: Galactic Racer at home.Our prayers for a Star Wars: Galactic Racer Switch 2 announcement still haven't been answered, so our minds have naturally started to drift to other Podracing alternatives on the system. We recalled a crafty little Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom build from a few years back that rather brilliantly brought the Boonta Eve Classic to Hyrule, and what do you know, in the two years since, the designer has refined the build for even more film accuracy.There has been no rest for @domodesu0002, it seems. The new Ultrahand build makes the first design look like a proof of concept, now complete with realistic-looking engine covers, rockets, a more Anakin-esque ca…

Emboldened by the flame of ambition.Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, one of the highlights of Nintendo's big Switch 2 Direct back in April 2025, is finally upon us. Due for release on 28th August 2026, the review's for FromSoftware's remarkable port are now in.Before we dive into what other outlets are saying, however, let's remind ourselves of our own review. We awarded Elden Ring a 9/10, calling it "one of the finest games you can currently play in the Switch 2 library".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Launching alongside the Switch 2 release.We've been patiently waiting for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to make its way to Switch 2, and next month's 18th September launch date is going to be all the sweeter since it also marks the arrival of the Mayhem Collection DLC.This paid expansion will be available to all those with the Deluxe Edition of the game (now available to pre-order) on launch day, packing in an all-new Arkham story mission starring new playable characters, Joker and Harley Quinn.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Return of the king.At this point, what is there left to say about Elden Ring? FromSoftware has rightly become one of the most influential developers in the industry after its pioneering of the Soulslike genre, and Elden Ring is arguably its finest contribution yet. It’s won countless awards and been lauded as one of the best games ever made, and all that praise still rings true a few years after the original release.Yet while we wait for the studio’s next major project in the PvP focused Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, the decision was made to first remind the Nintendo audience of its pedigree with the bespoke Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

First screenshots released.After the announcement of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Remastered for the Switch 2, you're no doubt itching to see what the game looks like on Nintendo's console.Well, thanks to a listing on the Japanese eShop, we now have our first look at screenshots from the upcoming release, scheduled to land on 29th September 2027. Granted, we can't be certain of how it looks and runs until we see it in motion, but this should at least give us an idea of how much detail to expect.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Almost 10 minutes of raw gameplay.The chaps over at VGC have posted a new gameplay video of Mega Man: Dual Override running on the Switch 2, and it's looking awesome.Having played a demo at Gamescom, VGC managed to experience three stages from the game, confirming that players can choose different power-ups to make the game easier or more difficult, depending on your preferences.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

A remake, perhaps?Gamescom ONL brought us a pretty sweet trailer to kick off the festivities with Worms: Galactic Tactics.Developed by Absolutely games and published by Team17, this is a fresh take on Worms that shifts the action to a more traditional tactics-based approach (in case that wasn't abundantly clear from the title) with a few roguelike elements thrown in. There's no release date for it yet, but it's been confirmed for the Switch 2.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The Witcher 3! LEGO Skylines! Mewgenics!Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 has now wrapped up after roughly 2 hours' worth of new gaming announcements and updates.As expected, trailers for titles on Switch 1 and 2 were a little thin on the ground, but we still got a fair few nice surprises, including an absolutely jaw-dropping finale starring our favourite resident of Kaer Morhen.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

And that's something Hearthstone is looking to celebrate (if that’s the right word) in the new Azeroth's Most Wanted Class Set, which introduces cards for the Rogue, Warlock, Priest and Warrior.

Specifically, each of those classes gets seven cards apiece – one Legendary, two Epics, two Rares and two Commons.

The Rogue's Legendary card marks the first time Mathias Shaw has appeared in Hearthstone.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onMore than a Rogue's galleryAs for the Priest card, it's Raith Van Geist getting that dragon border.

Naturally, it's not always Legendary cards that shift the meta in Hearthstone.

Silver Palace has released a brand-new trailer during GamescomIt briefly shows off a multiplayer mode called House of GreedAlongside that, we see more of its fantastic visualsWe've covered Silver Palace a few times here at Pocket Gamer, with its detective bent on the usual gacha RPG catching everyone's attention.

However, if you stick around until the end, it provides a glimpse of a multiplayer mode called House of Greed.

As I mentioned when covering the Dichotomy beta test, Silver Palace's aesthetic is very much up my alley.

This multiplayer mode is called House of Greed, and I assume it's a survival horror-inspired setup where you battle solo at first, then meet up later.

Silver Palace is…

All the way back in July, we opened voting for the Pocket Gamer People's Choice Awards 2026, handing it over to you to decide the best game of the year.

With many excellent choices, Arknights: Endfield was deemed your worthy winner, with honourable mentions for Neverness to Everness and Racing Master.

Undoubtedly a worthy winner, Arknights: Endfield took a series that was chugging along nicely in the tower defence scene and blew it up by switching over to the action RPG realm.

Developer Gryphline has kept it fresh with frequent updates and new characters, too, which always helps keep something in people's minds.

We'll see you again in 2027, when we next pass the buck to you because the deci…

Hitman's next Elusive Target is played by Snoop DoggThe Herbalist arrives on August 27thSnoop Dogg's son, Cordell C. Broadus, also makes an appearanceHitman World of Assassination's Elusive Targets have helped massively extend the game's relevance.

The latest celebrity to wander into Agent 47's sights (or some convoluted trap) is none other than Snoop Dogg, who arrives tomorrow, August 27th and sticks around until September 26th.

Instead, you're tasked with taking down Dr Cyrus Cane, an individual known for a wide variety of unusual businesses, in The Herbalist mission.

Alongside The Herbalist, the next update adds new challenges, Featured Contracts, Twitch drops and the return of previous …

They also announced that Petit Planet will release for iOS, Android and PC this winter, with pre-registration open now.

Additionally, you can also head out into the Starsea, exploring the various islands in search of rarer resources.

It sounds like a lovely, relaxing time for anyone who wants to scratch that Animal Crossing itch without dealing with Tom Nook.

Earlier this year, Catherine went hands-on with Petit Planet, so do check out her thoughts.

Petit Planet will launch on the App Store and Google Play this winter as a free-to-play game with in-app purchases.

Lots of Twining aheadCreature-collecting RPG Aniimo now has an official launch dateGet ready to Twine with your AniimoAnd there's a new trailer tooPawprint Studio really knows how to build the hype.

We got a taste of the release window for Aniimo a week ago, and now, the open-world creature-collecting RPG has revealed its official launch date - and it's sooner than you might think!

As another one of the big reveals at gamescom, Aniimo's release date is set for September 23rd on mobile, while console players can get their hands on it a tad earlier on September 16th.

If you're not familiar with it, Aniimo will basically set you off on a magical adventure as a Pathfinder across Idyll, with ove…

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onSeven Knights Re:BirthSeven Knights Re:Birth is adding a new hero too , of course, with [Executor of Heavenly Justice] Yoongun joining the fight as a magic-type character.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onEpic SevenEight years of service on mobile is no easy feat, which is why Epic Seven is going all out on its festivities with its “Infinity” Showcase.

Next month, there'll also be a special collab with Chaos Zero Nightmare - another regular in our gacha roundups!

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer onThe Seven Deadly Sins: OriginKicking off today, the half-anniversary update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin welcomes Ban to the fray, who fans might recognise as the last member …

On claw machines and landlord mortality ratesAre there any games you're looking forward to being showcased at Gamescom this year?

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It's definitely stood the test of time, so it'll be interesting to see how something this massive could be ported onto mobile soon.

You can listen to the podcast below, through the Spotify embed, or head over to our Spotify Page.

Plus, we've been teasing more ways of getting it to you for the past months, and now the time has finally come.

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Come back weekly as the best mobile games list gets updated regularlyHere it is: the list of the best mobile games of 2026 so far!

You can also have a look at the best mobile games of 2025 if you're feeling a little nostalgic!

All the mobile games we've reviewed in 2026Every year, we review hundreds of new mobile games, picking out the cream of the crop for you to play.

Decide for yourself which of them are the best mobile games of 2026!

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This gorgeous new co-op action-adventure has just dropped its first-ever trailer, and from the looks of it, you might not even realise it's another HoYoverse project.

Yes, the makers of Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, and the upcoming Petit Planet have ninja-dropped a new trailer for Nodusfall, and oh my goodness, it looks absolutely stunning.

We'll get to team up with allies to take on these larger-than-life beasts, and it seems like they're really leaning on the co-op aspect for this one.

I don't know what kind of magic the folks at HoYoverse have been weaving (Weavers!

), but this honestly looks like another hit in the making.

Schell Games, the studio best known for Among Us 3D and the I Expect You To Die series, confirmed its first layoffs in the company's twenty-plus-year history.

Late last week, several Schell Games employees posted news of layoffs at the veteran studio.

Schell Games CEO and founder Jesse Schell has said in past interviews that he avoids layoffs as a company philosophy, including this quote from a GamesIndustry interview in 2024:At the heart of it all is choosing not to put jobs at risk.

Aside from gaming, Schell Games has also done XR work in location-based entertainment and education.

Schell Games joins a growing number of studios working in game development, in and out of VR, that have had …

The new independent Supernatural now has a Coming Soon page on the Meta Horizon Store ahead of its planned launch this fall.

Supernatural's new independent app can now be wishlisted, while Meta's existing version has been renamed Supernatural - Legacy Edition.

Existing athletes who own Supernatural will see the Legacy Edition in their library, while the new Supernatural is listed as Coming Soon.

0:00 / 0:36 1× Video captured on Quest 3, inside the Supernatural - Legacy EditionThe separate listings reflect how the transition will work.

Meta's Supernatural - Legacy Edition will remain available until December 3, 2026, while the independent Supernatural is expected to launch this fall.

'The Herbalist' is the latest limited-time Elusive Target mission for Hitman: World of Assassination.

The free DLC starring hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg releases on August 27.

As always, Agent 47's mission is to eliminate the target, this time during a product pre-launch event on Haven Island.

The Elusive Target series is a line of free, limited-time DLCs dating back to the 2016 Hitman game.

Hitman: World of Assassination is available in VR on Steam and PlayStation VR2.

Google is reportedly testing a new ‘Listening area’ mode for Google Live Translate on Android XR, something that sounds like a headlining feature for the company’s upcoming fleet of smart glasses. Google has always said it’s bringing real-time translations to its Android XR, so no surprise there, as the company promises its slate of smart […]

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Meta has introduced Meta XR Operator, an experimental tool designed to let AI coding agents autonomously build, test, debug, and visually verify VR apps. The News Using AI agents, developers have been able to speed up code-reading and writing in addition to running tests and fixing bugs, although verifying that all of it actually works […]

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CM Games announced its survival shooter Into the Radius 2 is finally coming to PSVR 2 next month. Into the Radius 2 is slated to arrive on PSVR 2 on September 24th, which is set to include the full single-player campaign at launch. The studio says the game’s planned two-player co-op should arrive sometime in […]

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Minutes after playing Payday: Aces High for the first time, we talked to Fast Travel Games' Chief Creative Officer Erik Odeldahl about the design philosophies behind the upcoming co-op heist shooter.

This interview was conducted on August 12 immediately following our media session and held under coverage embargo until now.

How much content to expect at launch0:00 / 0:26 1×Erik Odeldahl: You basically start the game with six heists and five difficulty levels.

And when we did research for the game, there's a classical museum in the game which is very much inspired by the National Museum of Art in Stockholm.

Where can, you know, if we wanted to disable the cameras or steal the footage, where w…

Real VR Fishing brings players to warm waters with its latest expansion, the US South DLC, out now on Quest and Steam.

Devs United Games have announced that the latest DLC for Real VR Fishing will let players cast their lines across 7 new locations in the waters of the southern United States.

The "US South" DLC drops today, and adds fishing spots from Texas, the Texas Gulf Coast, the Mississippi River in New Orleans, the Atlantic coasts of Georgia and Florida, and way out in the Florida Keys.

In addition to the seven new fishing locations, the US South DLC adds many new species of fish drawn from the DLC regions' real-world ecosystems.

The DLC also adds a new rod and reel set.

Dystopian survival shooter Into the Radius 2 launches on PlayStation VR2 on September 24, but if you are looking to play with a friend, you have to wait for co-op support to be added later.

Developer CM Immersive announced the release date on the PlayStation Blog and detailed how this version of the game takes advantage of the features of Sony's headsets.

Into the Radius 2 will run at a native 90fps with eye-tracked dynamic foveated rendering to boost performance.

That said, the game will not support co-op gameplay at launch.

At the time of this article, the game is not available to wishlist on the PlayStation Store.

Pico was set to debut its next flagship standalone XR headset early next month, however now the ByteDance subsidiary says it’s postponing the reveal and release date of its long-awaited Apple Vision Pro competitor. The News Initially teased earlier this year as ‘Project Swan’, Pico announced last week it was putting on a big product […]

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Here is everything we know so far about Meta's next VR/MR device.

Like Quest Pro, Phoenix uses an open-periphery design by default, with no facial interface or light blocker.

I was then able to inspect the package and get it running on a Meta Quest Pro.

Multiple findings in Horizon OS firmware and elsewhere across Meta's ecosystem suggest that this may still be the case with Phoenix.

So, barring any device-specific restrictions, it should be backward compatible with most content on the Meta Horizon Store.

A newly granted patent from Arm describes a head-mounted system that analyzes motion in the images headed to a display, then sends control signals to ultrasonic transducers intended to stimulate the wearer’s vestibular system and control their sense of balance. The basic aim is to reduce the discomfort, dizziness, and motion sickness that the application […]

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Sol Protocol, a procedurally generated space-based co-op roguelike, has announced a September 17 Early Access release date on Quest 3 & Quest 3S.

We previously learned the game was planned for Meta Quest in September and SteamVR in October from June's VR Games Showcase.

Sol Protocol draws inspiration from the now delisted Star Trek: Bridge Crew, 2012's FTL: Faster Than Light, & 2024's Void Crew.

0:00 / 1:04 1×The team has been conducting biweekly playtests with the next scheduled for the end of August.

You can wishlist Sol Protocol on Quest and Steam.