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Marvel Rivals PC Update Reduces Game Size by 40 GB
Marvel Rivals has received a significant update on PC, reducing its total file size by approximately 40 GB through optimized texture resource compression.
Pight: Steam Release Brings Minecraft Redstone-Inspired Puzzles to PC
Discover Pight, a 2D block-shoving puzzle game inspired by Minecraft redstone mechanics, available now on PC via Steam for a low entry price.
GTA 6 Gameplay Preview Set for Netflix August 27
Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 will receive a 20-minute gameplay preview on Netflix on August 27, 2026, ahead of its upcoming release.
CachyOS August 2026 Update Improves Handheld Gaming Support
The August 2026 release of CachyOS brings improved handheld detection, a Rust kernel manager, and refined system limits for PC gaming handheld users.
Square Enix Reports 88% Profit Surge Led by Final Fantasy
Square Enix reports an 88.6% jump in operating income for the quarter ending June 30, driven by Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XIV.
Peak Developers Fooled Dataminers With Fake Biomes Ahead of Final Update
Co-developers Landfall and Aggro Crab hid Peak's final two biomes among seven fake options and codenames to prevent leaks ahead of tomorrow's PC update.
War Thunder August Monthly Decals: How to Unlock New Emblems
War Thunder's August 2026 update adds new collectible decals for Japan, USSR, UK, Finland, China, France, USA, Poland, Germany, and Italy through September 10.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein RealRTCW Expands With PS2 Maps
RealRTCW adds console-exclusive PS2 maps to the Cursed Sands DLC on PC, building on the May update that brought over the console prologue.
Valve Hardware Customers in Europe Affected by CEVA Logistics Data Breach
Valve has notified European Steam hardware customers that their personal information was likely compromised following a cyberattack on shipping partner CEVA Logistics.
Delta Force Expands Cheater Kill Compensation to 30-Day Bans
Delta Force developers have expanded their anti-cheat compensation policy. Players affected by cheaters receiving 30-day bans are now eligible for rewards.
MARBLE SOULS Announced: Souls-like Mechanics Meet Marble Physics
Developers Stuffed Wombat and Rollin' Barrel have announced MARBLE SOULS, an upcoming PC title blending souls-like progression with physics-based marble gameplay.
Gothic 1 Remake Adds Photo Mode and 'Marvin Mode' for Debugging
Alkimia Interactive announces a new photo mode, debug features, and official mod support for the Gothic 1 Remake, with hints of a future project coming in 2027.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein RealRTCW Adds PS2 Maps
RealRTCW mod for Return to Castle Wolfenstein expands its Cursed Sands DLC by integrating classic PlayStation 2 maps on PC with Linux support.
ProtonPlus v0.6.0 Adds Faugus Launcher Support and Controller Upgrades
ProtonPlus v0.6.0 released on August 10, 2026, bringing Faugus Launcher support, controller navigation enhancements, background updates, and new themes.
Heroic Games Launcher 2.22.1 Out Now With Proton-CachyOS Support
Heroic Games Launcher 2.22.1 is available now on PC, bringing Proton-CachyOS support, controller improvements, and preparations for future updates.
OpTic Gaming Wins Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at Esports World Cup 2026
OpTic Gaming defeated Team Heretics to claim the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 trophy at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris. Anthony “Shotzzy” Cuevas-Castro named MVP.
Once Human Version 3.0.3 Bug Fixes Detail Sanity and Chef Fixes
Once Human Version 3.0.3 bug fixes address sanity stat flashing, female body set display, Rosetta's Access Card, Chef campfire stove ingredients, and Visional Wheel.
Microsoft Announces Mandatory Age Verification for R18+ Content in Australia
Starting August 2026, Microsoft will require age verification for R18+ games and apps on the Xbox and Microsoft Stores in Australia to meet new regulations.
Bethesda Confirms New Patch in the Works for Oblivion Remastered
Bethesda has confirmed a new patch for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is in development, bringing over optimizations from the Switch 2 version.
Sorting Games Are Trending on Steam: A New Genre Craze
A recent wave of games focused on the mundane task of sorting thousands of objects onto shelves is gaining significant traction on Steam.
Microsoft Age Verification Policy Could Block Australian Xbox and PC Players
Microsoft's new age verification measures in Australia may leave several Xbox console and PC players unable to play specific games starting in late August 2026.
The Division Resurgence Steam Launch Met With Mixed Reviews
PC Gamer reports on The Division Resurgence launching on Steam, examining player reception and feedback following its transition from mobile and Ubisoft Connect.
Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence Steam Launch Draws Mixed Reviews
Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence faces mixed reviews on Steam following its PC launch via Steam, with players citing microtransactions and bugs.
Path of Exile Announces New Fan Art Competition
Grinding Gear Games has launched a new fan art competition for Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2. Entries are accepted through September 2, 2026.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Update Introduces New Issue Following PSSR Fix
A recent update for the Silent Hill 2 Remake aimed at fixing PS5 Pro PSSR upscaler issues has unintentionally created a new technical problem.
Fantasy Flight Games May Remaster Original Arkham Horror Board Game
Fantasy Flight Games is considering a crowdfunded remaster of the classic Arkham Horror board game, featuring updated art, graphics, and refined rules.
Screen Rant Steam News Hub Updates With Classic Games and Features
Screen Rant's Steam news hub highlights classic 90s games, Portal humor, Cyberpunk Fest content, and the Alien franchise ahead of its 50th anniversary.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Update Causes New Visual Issues on PS5 Pro
A recent patch for the Silent Hill 2 remake intended to fix PS5 Pro PSSR upscaling has introduced new technical issues for players.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Ogor Mawtribes Preview Details New Additions
A new preview for Warhammer Age of Sigmar highlights incoming additions for the Ogor Mawtribes faction, led by Ogor Warlord Morga the Mighty.
PC Gamer News Roundup: August 2026 Updates on Farm Sims, 40K, and Deltarune
Review recent PC Gamer updates from August 2026, covering Fields of Mistria, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, and Deltarune's music.
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs Hits 100,000 Sales on Steam
Developer Mandragora's new cozy simulation game ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs has reached over 100,000 sales with 96% positive reviews on Steam.
Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2: Character Creator Feature Added
A planned character customization feature has been added to the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV, according to recent reports.
Blizzard Reportedly Named Xbox's Top-Performing Studio for FY26
Leaked internal emails from Blizzard president Johanna Faries suggest the studio led Xbox performance in FY26, driven by Overwatch and Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred.
Cyberpunk Fest on Steam Runs Through August 10, 2026
Steam's Cyberpunk Fest runs through August 10, 2026, offering new and upcoming cyberpunk games, discounts, and free demos on PC.
World of Warcraft Curse of Ula'tek 12.1 Update Arrives August 11
World of Warcraft releases the Curse of Ula'tek 12.1 update on August 11, shaking up the Midnight Season 1 class meta and altering specs.