STALZONE Adds New Coliseum Challenges: August 2026 Schedule
New Coliseum challenges are now live in the extraction shooter STALZONE. Players can complete objectives for extra rewards until August 19, 2026.
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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Launches September 2
Digital Sun and 11 bit studios have confirmed the 1.0 release date for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. The original game is also free for a limited time.
Fortnite Kingdom Hearts Crossover Leak Points to Square Enix Skins
Unconfirmed leaks suggest Square Enix characters like Sora could join Fortnite in an upcoming gaming-themed season, based on recent Rocket League files.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Hits Lowest Price Ever on Steam to Celebrate Third Anniversary
Larian Studios has discounted Baldur’s Gate 3 to its lowest price to date on Steam for its third anniversary. Find out where to grab the D&D RPG on sale.
The Division Resurgence PvP Guide: Dark Zone and Conflict Modes
Learn how PvP works in The Division Resurgence on mobile with this guide covering Dark Zone extraction and 4v4 Conflict matchmaking.
Half-Life 2: VR Mod Receives Official Steam Frame Verification
The community-developed Half-Life 2: VR Mod is now verified for Steam Frame, bringing performance optimizations and new gameplay features to the hardware.
EA Acquisition Completed as Company Goes Private in $55 Billion Deal
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion buyout, officially transitioning into a private company under buyers including Saudi's Public Investment Fund.
How to Unlock and Use the Portal Pod in Pokemon Pokopia
Learn how to unlock the Portal Pod recipe in the Pokemon Pokopia 2.0 update and access your shared storage from any town in the game.
Sagas of Lumin Gets PC Release Date for February 2027
Open-world dragon combat RPG Sagas of Lumin launches on PC via Steam on February 5, 2027, skipping its previously planned early access release.
Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports Lead July Sales Charts
Digital-only ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 topped PS5 sales in July 2026, significantly outselling Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Two Big Free Demos Are Now Live on the Xbox Store
Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds prologue and Amplitude Studios' Endless Legend 2 demos are now available to download and play on Xbox Series X|S.
Final UX3000 SV Review: Simple Travel-Focused Audio
The Final UX3000 SV offers a no-frills, foldable design with effective noise cancellation, though it lacks modern app-based features.
Console Archives UFO: A day in the life Launches August 6 for PS5 and Switch 2
ASCII's 1999 adventure game UFO: A day in the life is coming to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6, 2026, via Hamster's Console Archives series.
Arrowhead CEO Comments on EA Acquisition and Franchise Strategy
Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani discusses the potential impact of the $55 billion EA acquisition on industry diversity and franchise development.
Chillquarium Launches on Mobile: Idle Fish-Farming Sim Now Available
Chillquarium is now available on iOS and Android. Build your virtual aquarium, collect over 180 fish, and manage your tycoon empire in this idle sim.
Super Robot Wars Y Anniversary Expansion Pack Out Now on PC
The Super Robot Wars Y Anniversary Expansion Pack is available now on PC via Steam, adding 33 area missions, 5 playable units, and purchase bonuses.
EA Studios to Cut $700 Million in Costs Following Private Buyout
EA is set to undergo significant restructuring, aiming for $700 million in annual cost cuts following its $55 billion acquisition by a private consortium.
World of Warcraft Patch to Restore Functionality to Some WeakAura Mods
World of Warcraft's next major patch will allow certain WeakAura-style combat mods to function, signaling a shift in Blizzard's addon policy for PC players.
Konami's Combat School Joins Arcade Archives Lineup Tomorrow
Konami's 1987 military minigame collection Combat School arrives on Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 this Thursday, August 7, 2026.
Call of Duty Ports Outselling Halo on PlayStation in July 2026
Market analysis reveals Activision's Call of Duty Black Ops ports vastly outsold Halo Campaign Evolved on PlayStation consoles in July 2026.
Arctic Cuts PC Cooling Prices Following US Tariff Refunds
Arctic has lowered prices across its entire US product line following a government tariff refund, differentiating its policy from other major hardware firms.
Strikers Club Adds Easy Anti-Cheat With SteamOS and Linux Support
Free-to-play multiplayer football game Strikers Club has added Easy Anti-Cheat with full compatibility for SteamOS and Linux players on PC.
Marvel Rivals to Reduce PS5 File Size by 15GB in Season 9.5
NetEase Games is shrinking the PS5 install size of Marvel Rivals by 15GB as part of a texture compression overhaul in the upcoming Season 9.5 update.
Never Grave Launches on Android: Metroidvania Details
Never Grave is available now on Android, bringing Metroidvania exploration, roguelite mechanics, and a possessed witch mechanic to mobile devices.
EA FC 27 Leak Points to Return of Face Scanning Feature
An unconfirmed EA FC 27 leak claims players can scan their own faces into the video game for the first time in a decade using a new PhotoFit feature.
EA Completes $55 Billion Private Buyout, Moving Control to PIF and Affinity
Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout, shifting private control to stakeholders including Saudi Arabia's PIF and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.
Nvidia Order Cancellation Sparks Pricing Dispute for RTX 5090
A customer reports that Nvidia is refusing to honor an RTX 5090 order placed at a lower price before an Asus-related price adjustment.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin August 5 Server Patch Released
A new server patch for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin fixes Hawk Pass UI and progression display issues on PC. Find out what changed and how to apply it.
Pokémon GO Launches Collaborative Event at LEGO Stores
Pokémon GO is hosting a collaboration at select LEGO stores through September 30, 2026, offering exclusive encounters and limited-time Timed Research.
Honkai: Star Rail Gains Native Linux Support via dwproton 11.0-10
The latest dwproton 11.0-10 release adds a signature workaround for Honkai: Star Rail, allowing the game to run out of the box on Linux systems.
Palworld Online: Mobile Release Date and Key Features
Palworld Online is coming to Android and iOS in 2026. Learn about the mobile MMORPG features, cooperative gameplay, and how it differs from the original game.
Quantic Dream Staff Begin Open-Ended Strike Over Layoffs
The STJV union has called for an open-ended strike at Quantic Dream, demanding better layoff terms following the cancellation of Spellcasters Chronicles.
New Looter Shooter Blending Stranger Things Style Launches for Free
A new untitled looter shooter inspired by Stranger Things is now available for free. Here is how you can play the latest title released on August 5, 2026.
EA Acquisition Completed by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners
Electronic Arts completes its privatization buyout by a consortium consisting of Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.
Counter-Strike 2 Overtakes League of Legends as Top Esports Title
Counter-Strike 2 is now the most-watched esports title of Q2 2026, according to Stream Hatchet data, as TikTok Live dominates the global streaming market.
Electronic Arts Sold Privately to Saudi Arabia's PIF and Investors
Electronic Arts has been officially sold to a private consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.