2026's Best Gaming Soundtracks: A Mid-Year Roundup
From Mewgenics to Marathon, we look at the standout musical scores that have defined the first seven months of 2026.
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League of Legends Classic Mode Gets Official Release Date
Riot Games has set a release date for the new League of Legends Classic mode, which will feature player-driven patch voting similar to Old School RuneScape.
Angels Fall First Hits 1.0 After 11 Years in Early Access
Strangely Interactive has officially launched Angels Fall First out of early access. The massive FPS space combat game is available now on PC.
Indie Developer Claims 55,000 Steam Refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle
Solo developer Mateo Covic reports over 55,000 refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle, sparking debate over Steam’s two-hour refund policy in 2026.
Esoteric Ebb Creator on the RPGs That Defined His Hit Game
Esoteric Ebb creator Christoffer Bodegård discusses the tabletop influences, design process, and classic PC games that shaped his 2026 hit.
Once Human Brings Survival Gameplay to PS5 and Xbox on August 25
NetEase Games and Starry Studio have confirmed the Once Human console launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 25, featuring crossplay and first-person mode.
Palworld 1.0 Hits 855k Concurrent Players as Full Release Lands
Palworld 1.0 has launched on PC, drawing over 855,000 concurrent players on Steam. Discover the new Pals, features, and updates in this major release.
Toys for Bob Balances Ambition for Spyro: A Realm Beyond
Toys for Bob discusses managing scope creep and gameplay mechanics for the first all-new Spyro game in 18 years, arriving early 2026.
Digital Extremes Finally Confirms Tau System for Warframe
Digital Extremes has revealed that Warframe players are heading to the Tau system, marking a significant new chapter for the long-running title.
Arrowhead Targets Helldivers 2 Super Credit Exploits
Arrowhead Game Studios is cracking down on Helldivers 2 cheaters using automation to farm premium Super Credits, promising no impact on legitimate players.
Crimson Desert Available for $1 in New Steam Promotion
Developer Pearl Abyss is offering select Steam users the chance to purchase the open-world title Crimson Desert for just $1.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Remove That Yellow Filter
Tired of the 'piss filter' in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced? Here is how to use the ACBlackFlag Natural Colors mod to fix those oversaturated visuals.
Obsidian Entertainment Hit by Layoffs Amid New Fallout Project Reports
Obsidian Entertainment confirms layoffs following a major Microsoft restructure, while reports suggest Josh Sawyer is leading a new Fallout project.
Warframe Heads to Tau in Massive New Update Coming This Year
Warframe is expanding to the Tau star system. Explore the Sentient metropolis of Fornax in a new cinematic update arriving on all platforms later in 2026.
Weekend Deals: LEGO Technic McLaren P1, Nioh 3, and Battlefield 6
Save on the LEGO Technic McLaren P1, Nioh 3, Battlefield 6, and more in this weekend's top retail deals for July 11, 2026.
Warframe: Tau Expansion Revealed at TennoCon 2026
Digital Extremes has unveiled Tau, the second solar system coming to Warframe. Explore the noir-themed city of Fornax and its gruesome, biomechanical secrets.
TennoCon 2026: Warframe Tau Expansion and Soulframe Updates Revealed
Digital Extremes announced the Tau expansion for Warframe and new fables for Soulframe at TennoCon 2026. Here is everything you need to know.
Very Safe Dino Park Brings Co-op Chaos to Steam
A new co-op game, Very Safe Dino Park, is coming to Steam, blending cute art with the high-stakes, chaotic thrills of a Jurassic Park-inspired setting.
Steam News Hub Updates: How to Navigate the Latest Announcements
A guide to the current Steam News Hub interface, including how to access multi-language support and official platform resources for PC gamers in 2026.
Screen Rant Explores Potential Standalone Games for The Boys Characters
Following the conclusion of The Boys, Screen Rant highlights seven characters from the series who could carry their own standalone video game.
Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Custom Radio Station Support Via New Fan Mod
PC players can now add their own music to Cyberpunk 2077 using a new, simple-to-install fan-made mod that bypasses the game's limited radio selection.
This Stomach-Churning Horror Game Is a Deep Simulation of Czech Subway Life
A new horror title blends a disturbing narrative about Czech train conductors with a surprisingly deep, complex simulation of a fictional subway system.
Soulframe Opens Sign-ups and Reveals Vadagar Pact and Wolf Mounts
Digital Extremes is opening Soulframe sign-ups until July 12, 2026, alongside a new Vadagar progression path, wolf mounts, and the upcoming Warsongs quest.
Zenimax Online Studios Sees Massive Layoffs as ESO Future Uncertain
Zenimax Online Studios has lost 213 developers this week, bringing total layoffs to 275 since 2025, casting doubt on the future of The Elder Scrolls Online.
Are Handheld Gaming PCs Cooked? The 2026 Reality Check
Are handheld gaming PCs worth buying in 2026? We look at the latest industry sentiment regarding the future of the handheld market.
Diablo 4 Patch 3.1.1: Mythic Unique Changes and Season 14 Updates
Blizzard's Diablo 4 patch 3.1.1 arrives July 14, 2026, boosting Mythic Unique drop rates and streamlining the Horadric Cube crafting process.
Dungeons & Dragons Announces Arcana Unleashed Expansion for September
Wizards of the Coast has opened pre-orders for Arcana Unleashed, a high-magic D&D expansion arriving September 15, 2026, alongside a new campaign series.
Inside the UI/UX Quality Assurance Process at SCS Software
Ever wonder how menus and buttons get perfected? SCS Software breaks down the UI/UX QA process for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator.
Inside SCS Software: How UI/UX QA Shapes Truck Simulator Development
SCS Software shares a behind-the-scenes look at the UI/UX QA process for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator, covering testing, design, and feedback.
Unusual Findings Gets 'Vinny’s Diary' Update with Native Linux Support
The 80s-inspired point-and-click mystery Unusual Findings adds new lore, improved controls, and native Linux support in the free Vinny’s Diary update.
Star Wars Genesis: Is This the Open-World RPG Fans Have Been Waiting For?
Screen Rant’s latest coverage highlights Star Wars Genesis as a potential standout title in the current Star Wars gaming landscape.
Star Citizen Postpones New Content to Focus on Alpha 4.8 Bug Fixes
Cloud Imperium Games is shifting development focus to address nearly 100 bugs in Star Citizen following the release of Alpha 4.8.
Glenmara: Still Life Artist Announced for Linux and Windows
Bit Loom has revealed Glenmara: Still Life Artist, a story-rich art simulation coming to Linux and Windows. Learn about the gameplay, setting, and native support.
Ryse: Son of Rome: The Lost Vision for a Multi-Empire Franchise
Crytek originally planned a sprawling franchise for Ryse: Son of Rome, with sequels set in Japan and the Viking era before the project stalled.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Hits 2 Million Sales on Launch
Ubisoft confirms 2 million copies sold of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The team is addressing launch-day bugs including 30FPS cutscene locks.
Saber Interactive Inundated With Offers Following Space Marine 2 Success
Saber Interactive says the success of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has led to a surge in major licensing offers, allowing the studio to be highly selective.