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Six unique indie titles are highlighted on the platform's Indie Select Hub, offering players a range of genres from beat 'em ups and tactical stealth to city-building and narrative puzzles.
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Warshift 2: Machines of Madness has launched on Xbox and PC, offering a hybrid Action-RTS experience. Players can seamlessly switch between tactical RTS and third-person action modes, commanding diverse units across multiple environments.
In Game News full coverageOntos, a spiritual successor to Soma, will feature a slower-paced psychological experience focused on research and critical choices. Players will engage in complex experiments, including one involving a character trapped in a server of rats, and can test theories before major challenges.
Total Mayhem Games will release the cooperative title We Were Here Tomorrow for Xbox Series X|S this October. Players must work together using walkie-talkies to navigate a retro-futuristic research facility operated by Norček Industries.
BlizzCon 2026 is set for September 12-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center, featuring programming across six stages. Highlights include the fifth annual March of the Murlocs on September 13th with an expected 4,000 participants and the relocation of the main stage to Hall D, which boasts over 7,500 seats.
The ID@Xbox team has handpicked six indie games that reinvent familiar genres with creative mechanics and unique perspectives. Players can now purchase the title Dispatch for $29.99 as an Xbox Play Anywhere release.
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PlayStation has opened voting for the August Players' Choice award to determine the month's best new release. Players can cast their ballots for nominees including MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Big Walk, Beast of Reincarnation, and Madden NFL 27.
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 technology, featuring generative AI-powered neural rendering, is set to release this week, initially exclusive to NBA 2K7. The controversial tech, which aims to enhance visual fidelity beyond performance, has raised questions about artistic intent and reported frame rate impacts.
WFS and Studio Prisma have released a playable demo for their time-traveling, turn-based RPG, Another Eden Begins, on Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. Players can transfer their demo progress to the full game, which is set for a worldwide digital release on September 17.
The isometric brawler "Bloodless" is now available on Android via Google Play, presenting a unique take on the samurai revenge narrative where players disarm foes rather than defeat them lethally.
Capcom has unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, showcasing the Relic Expedition system designed to boost player power with new gear and skills.
JSAUX has announced new gaming hardware, including the compact VOIDJOY SkyLark S1 Pro Portable Controller, designed for versatile play across multiple platforms, and two innovative Steam Machine frontplates: an E-Ink panel and a Pixel Matrix panel, offering customizable visual experiences.
Sony is preparing to announce the full list of games leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in October 2026. Based on typical service patterns, several titles added one or two years ago are now potential candidates for removal, prompting subscribers to review their backlogs.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow, will include distinct graphics settings. Players can choose between “Prioritize FPS” and “Prioritize Resolution” modes, though these options are exclusively available when the console is docked.
Japanese publisher Square Enix has issued a statement refuting claims that it is exploring the possibility of going private, following a report in a Japanese business magazine that caused its stock price to rise significantly.
Jagex confirms RuneScape: Dragonwilds will debut on Xbox Series X|S on September 15, 2026, marking the franchise's first appearance on the platform in 25 years. This survival RPG adventure invites players to explore the magical continent of Ashenfall, master skills, and confront the Dragon Queen.
Players on PlayStation 4 are reportedly unable to re-download previously purchased add-on content for the 2018 title Surviving Mars following its delisting and subsequent relaunch. Publisher Paradox Interactive has acknowledged the problem, but a resolution remains outstanding.
Remedy's upcoming sequel, Control Resonant, introduces Dylan as the protagonist, shifting focus to close-quarters melee combat, deeper RPG systems, and open-ended exploration within a uniquely transformed Manhattan. The game aims to culminate the studio's long-standing design philosophies.
Often referred to as 'Classic Plus' or 'World of Warcraft Camelot,' could be revealed at the upcoming BlizzCon event.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to a new wave of titles in September, highlighted by the console debut of RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a new co-op survival crafting game.
The independent studio ProbablyMonsters has released its new action role-playing game, Crimson Moon, for PlayStation 5. Available now on the PlayStation Store for $19.99, the title features a gothic high renaissance setting and offers both solo and co-op campaign play.
Developers Zero and Python have temporarily disabled trading, the auction house, and guild storage in SpiritVale to address exploits and improve infrastructure.
Check out the Asphalt 2026 roadmap update featuring the new Mt. Fuji track, Blackcrest Hall rogue-lite event, and delayed features sliding into 2027.
Plan Dirty Games details worker mechanics for Dirty Business, explaining equipment requirements for botanists, gunsmiths, chemists, and counterfeiters.
Fields of Mistria launches its 1.0 update on PC on August 5, 2026. Early access saves carry over, achievements work retroactively, and the price stays at £11.79.
The Hatsune Miku Secret Lair Commander deck for Magic: The Gathering launches August 10, 2026. Here is the full deck list, pricing, and how to purchase.
S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan projects a sharp decline in console shipments for 2026, citing rising hardware prices and a thin software slate.
Discover 39 new indie games hitting Steam between July 13 and July 19, 2026. From puzzle adventures to life sims, here is the curated list of hidden gems.
JSAUX has announced new gaming hardware, including the compact VOIDJOY SkyLark S1 Pro Portable Controller, designed for versatile play across multiple platforms, and two innovative Steam Machine frontplates: an E-Ink panel and a Pixel Matrix panel, offering customizable visual experiences.
Independent developer Double Fine has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Amnesia Fortnight 2026 game jam, featuring a notable $100 million stretch goal for a potential Brutal Legend 2.
A recent backend update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is reportedly causing crashes for players on SteamOS and Linux systems, particularly when using Proton Experimental with Easy Anti-Cheat. Players are discovering that switching to older Proton versions may resolve the issue.
Sigil Games' pixel-art hack-and-slash action-adventure, Divinum, has officially added native Linux and Steam Deck support, promising enhanced performance and battery efficiency for players on these platforms.
Sony is preparing to announce the full list of games leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in October 2026. Based on typical service patterns, several titles added one or two years ago are now potential candidates for removal, prompting subscribers to review their backlogs.
Players on PlayStation 4 are reportedly unable to re-download previously purchased add-on content for the 2018 title Surviving Mars following its delisting and subsequent relaunch. Publisher Paradox Interactive has acknowledged the problem, but a resolution remains outstanding.
The independent studio ProbablyMonsters has released its new action role-playing game, Crimson Moon, for PlayStation 5. Available now on the PlayStation Store for $19.99, the title features a gothic high renaissance setting and offers both solo and co-op campaign play.
Fortell Games has released Warshift 2: Machines of Madness, a new strategy title developed by Cyril Megem, offering a unique blend of real-time strategy and third-person action. The game supports XBOX Play Anywhere and targets 4K60 FPS on XBOX Series X.
A breakdown of Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond sets as of August 2026. Learn which crossovers are currently available and their impact on gameplay.
Claim a free Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access beta code through Discord Nitro without pre-ordering. Check dates, platforms, and redemption steps.
Discover the best Mammoth LMG loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5, featuring attachments for bullet velocity and recoil control to improve mid-range combat.
Learn how to start the Sheogorath Takes a Holiday quest in The Elder Scrolls Online, find Noth, and travel through Malabal Tor and Stormhaven.
Is Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok worth playing? Our review dives into the new Roguelite mode, Chaos difficulty, and endgame character builds.
The launch of a major video game should be a moment of celebration, heralding a wave of critical analysis and consumer insight. However, a persistent industry practice has turned many release windows into a battleground for transparency: the strategic delay of review codes.
Rebellion's highly anticipated survival-action game, Atomfall, captivated players upon its launch on March 27, 2025, across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (including a day-one release on Game Pass).
NIS America has initiated a significant publisher sale on the Nintendo eShop, offering discounts of up to 90 percent on approximately 70 titles for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including new low prices for games like La-Mulana and Mad Rat Dead.
A comparative availability report detailing claim deadlines, start times, and platform parameters for current free games on the Epic Games Store based on first-party promotion records.
In the history of Magic: The Gathering, few crossover sets have landed with the world-shaking impact of *The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth*.
