Steam Free-to-Keep Promotion Light on Confirmed PC Games for August 2026
Steam's Free-to-Keep promotion has only 1 upcoming free PC game confirmed for August 2026, pointing to a much slower month for permanent additions.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Leads French Sales Charts
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has secured the top spot on the French retail charts for week 29 of 2026, according to data from SELL.
Strategy Game Red Echoes: Berlin Announced for PC
Morningrise Games has revealed Red Echoes: Berlin, a narrative-driven turn-based strategy game set during the German November Revolution of 1918-1919.
Final Fantasy 14 Launches on Switch 2 August 4 with 117.2GB Install Size
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy 14 arrives on Switch 2 this August. The massive 117.2GB download includes five expansions and a one-month free trial period.
Gears of War: E-Day Gameplay Deep Dive: What The Coalition Revealed
The Coalition breaks down the first gameplay footage for Gears of War: E-Day, covering new movement mechanics, the setting of Kalona, and squad dynamics.
GTA 6 Physical Editions Face Region Lock Restrictions on PS5
Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 for PS5 are region-locked, requiring players to match their PSN account region to the game's import origin.
UNBEATABLE DLC and Patch 2.2.0 Now Available on PC
The Jamie Paige Content Companion DLC and Patch 2.2.0 are live for UNBEATABLE on PC, adding new music, localization, and quality-of-life updates.
007 First Light Update: New TacSim Missions and Outfits Now Live
007 First Light receives new TacSim missions, the DRS-7 Silenced SMG, and the 'Diamond in the Rough' outfit in the latest July 2026 update.
Game Freak Director Explains Beast of Reincarnation’s Realistic Visuals
Director Kota Furushima explains why Game Freak moved away from their signature cartoony aesthetic for the photorealistic look of Beast of Reincarnation.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Use the Smoke Bomb Exploit
Players have discovered a way to turn smoke bombs into explosive weapons in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Here is how the trick works and why to be careful.
Dragon Age Creator Mark Darrah Unlikely to See Series Return Soon
Dragon Age series creator Mark Darrah says he does not see Electronic Arts greenlighting a new entry in the series any time soon due to complex internal hurdles.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Mod Addresses Lighting Issues
A new community-made Shader Injector mod for the PC version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth aims to fix lighting and shadow quality issues.
Splatoon Raiders Hits High Metacritic User Score, Surpassing Mario Titles
Splatoon Raiders has achieved the highest user score for a Nintendo game on Metacritic, currently ranking seventh among all games on the platform.
Report: Fable Development Costs Have Exceeded Initial Budget
Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot has reportedly run 'uncomfortably beyond budget' after a seven-year development cycle.
Meccha Chameleon Devs Patch Malware Found in Workshop Maps
Developers of Meccha Chameleon have released patch 3.1.0 to remove malicious Steam Workshop maps and restored control of their Discord server following a hack.
Halo Studios Details Modern Upgrades in Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo Studios discusses the development of Halo: Campaign Evolved, featuring new missions, gameplay enhancements, and a 25th Anniversary armor set.
VALORANT Neo Frontier 2.0 Bundle Arrives July 30
Riot Games is bringing the Neo Frontier 2.0 bundle to VALORANT on July 30, featuring new Western-themed skins for the Vandal, Shorty, and a unique lasso melee.
Streamer Completes Elden Ring 'Nothing' Run Against Maliketh
Streamer Skumnut has defeated Maliketh in Elden Ring using only base stats, with no armor, weapons, or items, in a three-hour marathon challenge.
Civilization VII Update 1.4.2 Adds Expanded Peace Deals
Firaxis Games is releasing Civilization VII update 1.4.2 on July 28, 2026. The patch includes expanded peace deal options and improved leader clarity.
Final Fantasy 14 Reportedly Requires 117GB on Nintendo Switch 2
A new leak suggests Final Fantasy 14 will take up over 117GB on Nintendo Switch 2, making it the console's largest game file to date.
Report: Two New Far Cry Games Currently in Development at Ubisoft
A new report suggests Ubisoft is developing two separate Far Cry projects, including an ambitious open-world title codenamed 'Kodiak'.
My Hero Academia Content Plans Teased Following Series Conclusion
Following the conclusion of the My Hero Academia anime in May 2026, reports indicate the franchise is preparing new projects, including potential game content.
Square Enix Producer Suggests FF6 Remake Would Require 4 to 5 Parts
Square Enix producer Naoki Yoshida explains why a Final Fantasy 6 remake could require four or five separate releases to match the scale of the original game.
Game Freak Details Why Beast of Reincarnation Features No Dialogue
Director Kota Furushima explains why the dual protagonists in Beast of Reincarnation cannot speak to one another, focusing on gameplay-driven relationships.
Ubisoft and Xbox Expand PC Access: How to Claim Your Free Games
Xbox console players can now access select Ubisoft PC titles at no extra cost. Here is how the new cross-platform library integration works.
EA Sports FC Mobile 2026 Tournament Circuit Moves to Bangkok and Seoul
EA Sports FC Mobile is heading to Bangkok for Mid-Season Playoffs and Seoul for the inaugural FC Pro World Championship in 2026.
Report: Apple's 2026 iPad Mini May Introduce Waterproofing
A report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests the 2026 iPad Mini could be Apple's first waterproof tablet, potentially launching in October starting at $699.
Forza Horizon 6: July 27 Community Event Calendar and Updates
Check the latest community-run events for Forza Horizon 6, including upcoming time trials, racing cups, and the latest hotfix details for PC players.
Carveout 2160 Announced: Space Snowboarding Adventure Heading to Steam
Developer byteparrot has announced Carveout 2160, an Unreal Engine 5 space snowboarding game targeting PC, Steam Deck, and Linux via Proton.
Dragon Age: Thedas at War Brings BioWare Setting to Crusader Kings 3
A new total conversion mod for Crusader Kings 3, Dragon Age: Thedas at War, is now available, featuring 40 cultures and a custom Mega Wars system.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Artist to Illustrate Marvel Tokon Spider-Man
Japanese illustrator Betten Court, known for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, will draw the Spider-Man story episodes for the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.
Cyan Worlds Reveals Canceled 'Project Anglerfish' Prototype
Cyan Worlds has shared a teaser trailer for Project Anglerfish, a canceled Myst-universe prototype from 2025. The studio is still working on new projects.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Launches August 20, 2026
GSC Game World has set an August 20, 2026, release date for the Cost of Hope expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Xbox, PS5, and PC.
Shift at Midnight: Viral Horror Game Hits 37,000 Concurrent Players
The viral horror game Shift at Midnight has reached over 37,000 concurrent players on Steam by challenging users to identify dopplegangers while working a shift.
NVIDIA and Industry Partners Launch Open Secure AI Alliance
NVIDIA, Red Hat, and The Linux Foundation have launched the Open Secure AI Alliance to promote responsible AI use and trust following recent security incidents.
DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Gets 50% Price Cut Three Weeks After Launch
Bethesda has reduced the price of the Revelations expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages on PS5 by 50% just three weeks after its initial release.