Marvelous Cancels Story of Seasons Mobile Following Tencent Split
Marvelous has cancelled Story of Seasons Mobile after ending its six-year partnership with Tencent. Upcoming console titles remain unaffected.
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Steam Launches 'Pakistani Games' Event Showcasing Local Developers
A new Steam event highlights games from Pakistani developers, featuring indie titles and local talent through August 15, 2026.
Sony's 2026 Strategy Shows Shift Away From PC Releases
Sony has confirmed a pivot for its 2026 console strategy, prioritizing physical media for the PlayStation 6 and halting prestige game releases on PC.
PC Game Update Adds Gamepad Support, 20% Performance Boost
A new PC update brings gamepad support, Xbox and PlayStation DualSense input prompts, and a 20-30% performance boost through extensive optimizations.
Big Hops Adds 8-Player Co-Op in Open Steam Beta
Luckshot Games brings 8-player co-op to indie platformer Big Hops in a Steam open beta, with a full multiplayer launch scheduled for August 9.
Magic: The Gathering Lofi Girl Secret Lair Launches August 26, 2026
The Lofi Girl Secret Lair for Magic: The Gathering arrives on August 26, 2026, as part of the Perfectly Normal Superdrop featuring five themed cards.
Stardew Valley Style Horror Sim Brings Serial Killer Dating to PC
A new farming simulator blending cozy mechanics with horror elements like serial killer dating puts a dark twist on the Stardew Valley formula on PC in 2026.
Starsand Island Full Release Arrives August 18
The Ghibli-inspired life sim Starsand Island exits Early Access on August 18, 2026, with a physical edition confirmed for November.
The Immortal John Triptych Launches August 27 on Xbox
Discover how an improvised design hurdle led to a bucket of pink cow dung in The Immortal John Triptych, releasing August 27, 2026, for Xbox.
PC Robot Fail Highlights Recent Hardware Glitches
A recent malfunctioning robot video shared on PC Gamer highlights another hardware glitch in 2026, catching the attention of PC and gaming enthusiasts.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Streaming and Physical Release Windows
Learn when Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to arrive on VOD, Blu-ray, and streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus.
The Witcher 3 Drops Windows 10 Support Ahead of Expansion
CD Projekt Red officially ends Windows 10 support for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, leaving millions of players behind ahead of the game's third expansion.
Dungeons & Dragons Launches 'Universes Beyond' Crossover Initiative
Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are bringing World of Warcraft and Star Wars to Dungeons & Dragons under the new Universes Beyond crossover brand.
Shard Squad: Bullet Heaven Roguelite Lands on Xbox and PC
Shard Squad is available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The bullet heaven roguelite features over 20 playable monsters and Xbox Play Anywhere.
Five Notable Games Releasing on Xbox Series X in August 2026
From Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation to Star Wars: Zero Company, here are the five most anticipated titles coming to Xbox Series X this August.
PlayStation Digital Sales Hit 82%, Reigniting Physical Media Debate
PlayStation's Q1 FY26 results show 82% of game sales are digital, prompting former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra to call for a digital promise of trust.
Ubisoft to Shut Down Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles in October
Ubisoft has announced that its NFT-based tactics game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, will officially go offline on October 30, 2026.
Kusan: City of Wolves Beginner Guide: Loadouts, Skills and Combat Tips
Learn how to survive Kusan: City of Wolves with practical gameplay tips covering weapon loadouts, Techtrix upgrades, Quantum Knife combos, and scoring SS ranks.
The Elder Scrolls Online Celebrates Bethesda’s 40th With Free Gift and Sale
Bethesda is marking its 40th anniversary with a free 2,000 Trade Bars gift in The Elder Scrolls Online and discounts on base and deluxe editions through August 12.
Rubinite: A Closer Look at the Highly Rated Boss Rush
Cup Dog Games' Rubinite has reached a 92% positive rating on Steam. Learn about the gameplay mechanics, platform status, and what players are saying.
Path of Exile 2 Dev Ships Entire PC to Nvidia to Fix Crash Bug
Grinding Gear Games shipped a complete PC setup to NVIDIA to resolve a persistent graphics driver crash affecting Path of Exile 2 players on PC.
AMD and Nvidia GPU Prices Reportedly Rising for Manufacturers
Reports suggest both Nvidia and AMD are increasing wholesale prices for graphics card manufacturers, potentially impacting consumer costs throughout 2026.
Game Industry Hardship Fund Bundle Launches on Itch.io
The United Videogame Workers union and Necrosoft Games launch a 100+ game Itch.io bundle for $10 to support laid-off developers.
Leafy Corner: How Real Houseplant Horticulture Inspired the Game
Leafy Corner is out now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox on PC. Discover how real-life houseplant care inspired this cozy shop management game.
Twitch Reverses 30-Day Ban Following 'Go Away' Joke
Twitch has apologized and lifted a 30-day ban imposed on streamer SmaK after an automated system flagged a joke he made during a live broadcast.
Bulletstorm frequently discounted by 90% on Steam, PC Gamer notes
Bulletstorm Full Clip Edition is frequently discounted by 90% on Steam for PC players, according to a recent PC Gamer archive piece featured on the storefront.
Ancient Ys Vanished Audio Drama CD Launches November 25
A new drama CD based on the classic Ys I & II RPGs is set to release in Japan on November 25, 2026, priced at 3,500 Yen.
Sony Executive: Removing Discs Won't Make PlayStation 6 a PC
A Sony executive addressed concerns about the future of physical media, stating that moving away from discs won't bridge the gap between console and PC gaming.
Developer Ports Half-Life to Original PlayStation 1 Without Emulators
A developer has ported Half-Life to real PlayStation 1 hardware using a custom renderer and game runtime written in Rust, running the full Hazard Course.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Leads July Xbox Game Pass Additions
Halo: Campaign Evolved arrived on Xbox Game Pass on July 28. See how it stacked up against other additions like Hell Is Us and Gears of War: Reloaded.
Borderlands 4 Version 1.9 Update Adds New Gear and Drop Sources
Borderlands 4 Version 1.9 update introduces new Pearlescent and Legendary gear, dedicated drop sources, and Bounty Pack 4 details. Read what changed.
Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder Launches August 24 on Steam
Crux Games has confirmed that Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder will release on Steam on August 24, 2026. A demo is currently available for players to try.
How Blizzard Designed Patchwerk in Early World of Warcraft
Former WoW designer Wyatt Cheng details how Blizzard balanced early raid bosses like Patchwerk without combat metrics or damage data in vanilla World of Warcraft.
Six One Indie Demo Days 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Six One Indie Demo Days 2026 runs from July 31 to August 7. Explore new indie titles and play demos from developers like 13AM Games and Wired Productions.
Super Mario Sunshine Inspires Nintendo's Summer 2026 Wallpaper
Nintendo has released its official summer 2026 wallpaper on its Japanese website, featuring artwork based directly on the key art for Super Mario Sunshine.
Tearaway and Other PlayStation Titles Losing Online Support in August
Tearaway, inFAMOUS 2, and several sports titles are losing online functionality in August 2026. Here is the breakdown of the upcoming service closures.