Game Releases

Remedy’s Alan Wake 2 PC update adds native AMD FSR 4 upscaling and frame generation, improving high-resolution performance for supported Radeon GPUs. The patch also broadens compatibility for two ray-tracing features and addresses audio synchronization, gameplay, and stability issues.

The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough is scheduled for an October release for Switch 2, compiling 12 versions of four retro titles. Available digitally and as a 6,000-copy limited physical edition, the collection also adds an interactive "Pondverse" archive.

Cyberleek returned to X to say “that ain't me” after a fake account posted on Discord claiming it had set a timeline for the next leak's release.

Sony's premium controller is finally getting an update. Don't expect Hall effect sticks, though - just an easier way to swap the battery.

Sands of Skullcreek delivers classic Wild West shootouts in the style of early 3D shooters and is completely free to download on Steam. The retro shooter seems to be going down well with its first players: 93% of the reviews so far are positive.

The Pokémon Company cancels UK and German orders after a cyberattack at CEVA Logistics exposes customer names, shipping addresses, and order details.

PlayStation discs will be coming to an end in 2028 after Sony’s recent announcement, which isn't such a big deal, as per former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida, who has gone all-digital for his gaming needs

Mortal Shell II removes the stamina bar and adds ranged sidearms, now live in Advanced Access ahead of its worldwide August 20 launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Digital Foundry’s review finds that Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 maintains a nominal 30 FPS but suffers from uneven 16–50ms frame times, traversal hitches of up to 230ms, and occasional drops to 0 FPS. Although the portable release offers respectable visuals and mouse controls, inherited engine limitations and poor frame pacing undermine its $59.99 price.

Frogwares releases The Sinking City 2 on August 18, 2026. Explore flooded 1920s Arkham in this Unreal Engine 5 survival horror sequel for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

In No Results Found, players investigate the mysterious deaths of 227 cult members. Judging by the more than 500 reviews posted so far, 98% of which are positive, the game seems to be going down very well on Steam.

CD Projekt Red will livestream five days from Gamescom Cologne for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, marking REDstreams' fifth anniversary ahead of the 2027 expansion.

Halo Studios' biggest Halo: Campaign Evolved update yet adds visual toggles, fixes the Assault Rifle's platform imbalance, and grants a free armor skin.

NateTheHate hints Microsoft may reveal a surprise first-party game at Gamescom 2026, developed externally, alongside Xbox's 25th anniversary booth lineup.

NerveLabs' Morrowind-inspired RPG The Lantern of the Laughless Saint is now in Steam Early Access, with a full open world, co-op support, and a completable main quest already in place.

Bloodletter has left Steam Early Access with a 35% launch discount. The roguelike deckbuilder combines medieval medicine and Lovecraftian horror with card-based gameplay. Steam reviews are Mostly Positive, although some players say the game could use more variety.

Ubisoft confirms its Gamescom 2026 booth in Hall 6.1, led by a playable Rayman Legends Retold demo, developer panels, and live streams from August 26 to 29.

Turns out a shapeshifting Ditto rebuilding a farm is exactly what Switch 2 owners wanted. It also became Koei Tecmo's best-selling game ever in the process.

The upcoming Lords of the End Times DLC will unlock Immortal Empires without requiring players to own the previous games.

Former Naughty Dog designer Benson Russell argues that remaking Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune is unnecessary because the original remains accessible on modern consoles and a major rewrite could undermine its identity.

HoYoverse reveals Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 "To Roll the Stars in Astropolis." Explore new banners, story chapters, and racing events starting August 26.

Pearl Abyss has released Edania: Part 2 for Black Desert, opening the Inner Edania region with new bosses, hunting grounds, gear, and the Throne of Edana mode.

S-GAME has officially confirmed that Phantom Blade Zero, its dark wuxia action RPG, launches worldwide on October 29, 2026 for PS5 and PC. The kungfupunk title ships with native DLSS 4.5 support, ray-traced reflections, and shadows.

Neverness to Everness Version 1.3, Rising from the Moonlit Fog, launches August 19 with new characters Zankou and Linko, the Scarlet Letter finale, and new areas Fogden and Duskmoor.

Man of Honor, the $10 story DLC for Mafia: The Old Country, is live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Here's what's new with Enzo Favara and a young Ennio Salieri.

In ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, players take apart old phones, repair handhelds and run an electronics store on the side. The developers appear to have struck a chord with this concept: Just a few days after release, the simulation has reached No. 1 on SteamDB’s Trending Games and Popular Releases charts.

Apple Arcade expands Simon's Cat - Blast Time with 200 levels starting August 20, alongside content drops for Lykke Studios' puffies. and stitch. milestones.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 Terminated is live, bringing a Terminator 2: Judgment Day crossover, the Cronen Squall assault rifle, Lockdown battle royale, and a refreshed Nuketown.

Aptoide Games launches on the Google Play Store in the US following Epic v. Google court rulings, offering direct downloads via the Play Catalog Access Program.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 arrives Aug 20 with new 5-star Resonators Qingxiao & Jingran, major performance upgrades, DLSS 4.5, and new boss challenges.

The co-op climbing sensation is calling it: this is the last big trip up the mountain, but it comes with plenty of updates in tow.

While the mobile version of The Division Resurgence has received mostly positive reviews, the recently released PC port appears to be crashing and burning: Only 45% of its Steam reviews are positive so far.

Rusty Lake announces Servant of the Lake releases August 13 on iOS, Android, and Steam. Uncover Vanderboom secrets in this new point-and-click adventure.

A new co-op horror game is enjoying a strong start on Steam just days after its release. Grain Rot combines extraction gameplay with base building, procedural dungeons and plenty of opportunities to get your friends killed, and has already earned a Very Positive rating from hundreds of players.

Big Walk is a new co-op game with an unusual focus on communication. That approach has currently earned it the No. 2 spot among the highest-rated games of 2026.

Former Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah argues that developers should treat player feedback as valuable diagnostic data rather than a design blueprint, since gamers are better at identifying problems than solving them.

Palworld studio Pocketpair Publishing is co-publishing Karrot Games' incremental city-builder Clicky Islands, leading its rollout across Asia ahead of a 2026 Steam release.

Luke Dale, the actor behind Hans Capon in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is transforming a Prague basement into Nobleman, a candlelit, medieval-inspired tavern. Scheduled to open on October 1, 2026, the venue will serve British comfort food, Czech dishes, Sunday roasts, and beer.

Former Fallout 3 artist Nate Purkeypile says technical and memory limitations prevented Bethesda from fully realizing its vision for the 2008 RPG. He hopes the confirmed remaster will meaningfully rebuild the Capital Wasteland rather than merely upgrade textures and apply superficial visual enhancements.

Quake fans are getting new content for free, as a celebration of 30 years since the launch of the original in 1996. The free update is for the 2021 remaster of the game and is available across all platforms.

Niantic and Capcom detail the Monster Hunter Now Upgrade Rush Quest event running August 10–16, 2026, featuring Velkhana, guaranteed driftstones, and Riftcharged Diablos.

Sony’s latest PS5 system software beta enables PSSR 2.0 by default across all PS5 Pro games, promising sharper visuals and fewer frame-rate drops without requiring manual setup.

Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin expansion has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a free Dive update. Here's the price, what's included, how to unlock Dive via Manaphy, and what's coming in future waves.

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix on August 27 before arriving on YouTube and the official GTA 6 website later the same day. The company has not revealed what the presentation will include, but it marks the next major reveal ahead of its November launch.

Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition open the Gears of War: E-Day beta on August 6, with Horde Siege, 4v4 Versus, and exclusive launch rewards.

Phantom Blade Zero is expected to deliver free-flowing Chinese martial arts combat when it releases later this year. Pre-orders have now been confirmed to go live next week, with an 11-minute trailer scheduled to release at the same time.

Get the latest Resident Evil Veronica details from Capcom: third-person gameplay, RE2 story links, 2M wishlist milestones, and a rumored 2028 story expansion.

Pocketpair’s monster-catching hit is making the jump to smartphones, but Palworld Online is taking a very different route: a full-fledged MMORPG instead of a scaled-down mobile port.

KLab and gumi have set August 6, 2026 as the worldwide launch date for My Hero Academia United Survival, moving the rogue-lite action game up from its original November window.

A new ShadPS4 patch brings the PS4-exclusive racer DriveClub to PC at up to 8K resolution, 60 FPS, and uncapped frame rates. The upgrade revitalizes Evolution Studios’ acclaimed visuals, delivering the remaster-like experience Sony never released.