Keychron Announces ZGM Open-Source Firmware for Gaming Mice
Hardware vendor Keychron has unveiled ZGM, an open-source firmware project for gaming mice, with the G6 HE mouse set to be the first device to utilize it in 2027.
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Microsoft Increases Xbox Series Console Prices in Europe
Microsoft has raised the price of all Xbox Series X and S consoles in Europe. See the new pricing for the 1TB and 512GB models compared to current PS5 costs.
Genshin Impact, Nikke, and Kaiju No. 8 Updates Roll Out in August 2026
Explore August 2026 updates for Genshin Impact Version 7.0, Goddess of Victory: Nikke's Persona crossover, and Kaiju No. 8 The Game's first anniversary.
New Tool 'Deck de France' Turns Bike Trainers Into Steam Deck Controllers
Deck de France is a new free software that allows users to use a bike trainer as a controller for the Steam Deck, bridging physical exercise and PC gaming.
Miyamoto Wants Nintendo Products to Be as Ubiquitous as School Bags
Shigeru Miyamoto shares a new Nintendo business strategy vision in a recent interview, explaining a desire for hardware and products to become a rite of passage.
Combolands Launches on PC August 24 from Terra Nil Designer
Combolands, a mini roguelike citybuilder from Terra Nil designer Sam Alfred, launches on PC via Steam on August 24, 2026.
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Steam News Update
Read the latest official update regarding Final Fantasy VII Remake on Steam, featuring direct information from store notifications and developer updates.
Blood Strike Launches Attack on Titan Crossover Event
Blood Strike introduces an Attack on Titan crossover featuring a new humans-vs-titans mode and character-themed cosmetics, available until August 31, 2026.
Microsoft Raises Xbox Series X and S Prices Across Europe and UK
Microsoft has increased prices for the Xbox Series X and Series S across Europe and the UK, with new price tags reflecting significant jumps.
Beast of Reincarnation Lands First Review Score From Famitsu
Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation earns a 35/40 from Famitsu ahead of its Xbox launch. Here is the breakdown of the first published review scores.
Official Steam Deck LCD Replacement Batteries Back in Stock at iFixit
Replacement batteries for the original Steam Deck LCD are available again via iFixit, with the official part now priced at $130.
Steam Most Wishlisted Games: August 2026 Rankings Update
Valve's Deadlock leads the Steam wishlist charts for August 2026. See the latest rankings and new entries including Dear Passengers and Soulframe.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Remastered Climb Steam Charts
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and the first Remastered entry see a surge in Steam popularity following the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
PlayStation 5 Gets Stardew Valley Style Farming Sim in August 2026
A new PlayStation 5 cozy farming game combining Stardew Valley and Studio Ghibli vibes arrives in August 2026, alongside a free June release.
Star Trek: Legends Servers to Shut Down on August 20
Star Trek: Legends will permanently shut down on August 20, 2026. The game, originally released on Apple Arcade in 2021, is currently available on multiple platforms.
Intellivision Amico Box Surfaces Online Featuring Nintendo Art
An online video game store listing for the unreleased Intellivision Amico console uses box art featuring Nintendo characters like Luigi and Wario.
Half-Life: Alyx Steam Database Activity Sparks Update Rumors
Recent activity in the Half-Life: Alyx Steam database has triggered speculation regarding a potential new update for the 2020 VR title.
EA SPORTS FC 27 Introduces FUT Gallery and Streamlined SBCs
EA SPORTS FC 27 adds a new FUT Gallery for tracking player history, introduces Holographic Items, and simplifies SBCs to reduce repetitive management tasks.
15 New Xbox Indie Games Releasing in August 2026
A look at 15 upcoming indie titles for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in August 2026, including Kynseed, Monsters Are Coming!, and Backyard Baseball.
Linux Desktop Market Share Reaches 7.53% in July 2026
Statcounter data shows Linux desktop adoption reached 7.53% globally in July 2026, marking a significant monthly increase for the platform.
Starsand Island Leaves Early Access This Month With PS5 and Switch 2 Versions
Anime-style life sim Starsand Island is leaving Early Access this month after six months, bringing confirmed PS5 and Switch 2 release details.
AMD Graphics Card Prices Reportedly Set to Rise in August
AMD has allegedly notified manufacturers of a price hike of at least 10% on all graphics cards, following recent increases from Nvidia.
Samsung Warns Worldwide RAM Shortage Will Peak in 2027
Samsung reports that the worldwide memory shortage will become even more severe next year and persist into 2028, according to its latest earnings call.
Super Mario Sunshine Coming to Nintendo Switch Online This Month
Super Mario Sunshine is joining the Nintendo Switch Online library this month, according to the latest updates from the Pure Nintendo Podcast.
Krikzz Releases New EverDrive-64 Pro With Dedicated 64DD Core
The new EverDrive-64 Pro flash cart for Nintendo 64 features a dedicated 64DD core, improved FPGA performance, and faster USB data access. Shipping starts soon.
EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team Changes Detailed by Developers
EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team brings simplified SBCs, a new FUT Gallery, and holographic items, per lead developers at EA Vancouver.
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC Release in 2028
Thimbleweed Park 2 is officially confirmed for PC, with an anticipated release window set for 2028. Read the current details on the upcoming adventure sequel.
ZETA DIVISION Wins Overwatch Midseason Championship at EWC 2026
ZETA DIVISION takes the Overwatch Midseason Championship title at the Esports World Cup 2026. See the final results, prize pool distribution, and team standings.
Lepton and FEX Prepare for Upcoming Steam Frame Release
Lepton and FEX translation layers go public on Steam as Valve prepares for the upcoming release of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Steam Frame hardware.
Top-Rated Steam PC Games: New Releases from Late July 2026
A roundup of the highest-rated PC games released on Steam between July 27 and August 2, 2026, including Endacopia, Waterpark Simulator, and more.
Embark Studios Developing 'Elytra' Anti-Cheat for The Finals
Embark Studios has announced the development of a home-grown anti-cheat system called Elytra for the shooter The Finals to combat ongoing cheating issues.
Thimbleweed Park 2 Officially Announced for 2028 Release
Terrible Toybox has confirmed Thimbleweed Park 2 is currently in development for a 2028 release on PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Steam Beta Adds HDR Streaming and July Survey Tracks Linux Growth
Valve releases a new Steam Beta with Steam Deck OLED streaming improvements, alongside hardware survey data tracking Linux usage crossing 4 percent.
VGC Podcast Discusses Xbox Power Outages and Upcoming Releases
The latest Video Games Chronicle podcast covers EA Sports FC 27, Gears of War: E-Day Horde mode, Elder Scrolls Online, and physical game durability.
EA Sports FC 27 Developers Address Player Frustration with Ultimate Team
EA Sports developers have acknowledged a shift in player sentiment during EA FC 26 and promised improved communication for the upcoming launch of EA FC 27.
Palworld Online Coming to Mobile in 2026
Garena Online Private Limited has officially licensed Palworld Online from Pocketpair, bringing the survival MMO to iOS and Android devices later this year.