Xbox Servers Back Online After 20-Hour Outage
Xbox servers are fully operational following a 20-hour outage that impacted sign-ins, digital game launches, store purchases, discs, and backwards compatibility.
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Epic Games Store Hires New VP Martin Keely to Rival Steam
Epic Games hires former Blizzard SVP Martin Keely as the new VP and GM of the Epic Games Store, succeeding Steve Allison as the storefront battles Steam.
Marvel Phase 7 Movie Slate Details Emerge Following San Diego Comic-Con
Unconfirmed reports outline the Marvel Phase 7 movie slate following San Diego Comic-Con, including release windows for X-Men, Ghost Rider, and Black Panther 3.
Pokémon Games That Reward Building Weird Teams Instead of Strong Ones
Explore traditional Pokémon games across Nintendo platforms that encourage unconventional team building and weird Pokémon choices instead of meta picks.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Unreleased Tower Defense Zombies Mode Discovered
Players have uncovered an unreleased tower defense Zombies mode in the recent port of Call of Duty: Black Ops over a decade after the game's original release.
Forever Skies Lands on Xbox and Rolls Out The Final Echoes Update
Forever Skies launches on Xbox Series X|S alongside The Final Echoes update, bringing airship electricity, drone threats, and custom difficulty settings.
Steam Frame VR Games: Valve Confirms Certified Titles
Valve reveals the initial list of VR games certified as Great On Steam Frame ahead of the upcoming headset launch, including Pistol Whip and Red Matter 2.
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold Expansion Set for January Release
Final Fantasy 14 receives its sixth expansion, Evercold, in January 2026, bringing a new reflection, giant enemies, and a Final Fantasy 7 crossover.
Ubisoft Gives Xbox Owners Free PC Copies in New Partnership Expansion
Xbox owners can now claim free PC versions of games like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Ubisoft Connect through August 4, 2026.
Funner Runners PC Update Adds Voice Chat Region Selection and Fixes Door Traps
Fun Runners' latest PC update fixes multiplayer voice chat latency, adds region selection options, improves shelter states against tornadoes, and prevents players from getting stuck behind doors.
Steam Group News Update: Accessing Valve's Platform Pages in 2026
A detailed look at Steam group news architecture, language options, and navigation features available via Valve Corporation's official desktop and mobile portals.
Star Wars Zero Company Will Have a Linear Story and No Romances
Developer Bit Reactor confirms Star Wars Zero Company features a linear story from beginning to end with no branching paths or romance options.
Ubisoft Brings Select Xbox Games to PC at No Extra Cost
Ubisoft launches an Xbox console-to-PC program granting PC versions of 13 games to players who own them digitally on Xbox, starting August 2026.
Tears of Metal Hits 100,000 Sales As Developer Outlines Next Patches
Tears of Metal passes 100,000 copies sold on PC, as Paper Cult details upcoming bug fixes, balancing updates, and ongoing work on multiplayer desync.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta Outpaces Street Fighter 6 on PC
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls attracted 33,233 peak players on Steam during its open beta, edging out Street Fighter 6 ahead of its August 2026 release.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War: Why Critics Got It Wrong
Discover why Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War holds a 71 on Metacritic and why this turn-based 4x strategy game is worth playing now.
Pokémon Fan Explains Why He Set Up 58 Consoles Searching For a Rare Shiny
Discover why a Pokémon fan set up 58 GameCubes and Wiis simultaneously to hunt for a one-in-nine-million shiny Golduck in early Pokémon games.
DragonSword: Awakening Out on PC After Legal Hurdles and Delay
DragonSword: Awakening is out on Steam for $30 after surviving legal trouble and a last-minute delay. Here is how the non-gacha open-world RPG is performing.
GTA 6 Physical Copies in Japan Will Expire After 170 Days
Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 in Japan contain a single code that expires after 170 days due to local consumer protection laws.
Dragon Age Series Appears Finished for Good, Says Former Producer
Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah and writer David Gaider share grim outlooks on the future of Dragon Age following Veilguard's sales shortfall.
Twitch Streamer Completes 3,000-Mile Charity Walk After 124 Days
Twitch streamer hmblzayy finishes a 3,000-mile walk from Philadelphia to California, raising nearly $200,000 for charity after 124 days on the road.
Halo and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Receive Visual Updates
Halo and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 receive visual upgrades and new editions, with Halo: Campaign Evolved launching for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
IO Interactive: 007 First Light Is Now Steam Deck Verified
IO Interactive has released an update making 007 First Light officially Steam Deck Verified, bringing optimized graphics, smooth performance, and clear UI.
Mark Darrah Outlines How Baldur's Gate 4 Could Actually Happen
Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah suggests Baldur's Gate 4 could work as a massive expansion if Larian licenses the Divinity Engine, though Larian has moved on.
Xbox and Ubisoft Launch Console-to-PC Game Transfer Offer
Xbox players can now claim free PC versions of select Ubisoft games via Ubisoft Connect, including titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Valhalla.
Square Enix: Why a Final Fantasy VIII Remake Won't Happen
Square Enix producer Naoki Yoshida explains why rebuilding Final Fantasy VIII with modern fidelity would require a massive multi-part release.
CDPR Details Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2, Mac, and PS5 Pro Support
CD Projekt Red discusses Cyberpunk 2077 ports and updates covering Switch 2 physical release, Mac version, PS5 Pro support, cross save, and more in 2026.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Expansion Cost of Hope Launches in August
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion Cost of Hope and Update 2.0 release on August 20 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Warframe Summer Sale 2026 Discounts Announced for PC
Warframe's 2026 Summer Sale brings steep discounts on bundles like The Old Peace and Starter Weapon Pack on PC through August 10, 2026.
Moonlight Peaks Sales Top 200,000 Units Worldwide
Moonlight Peaks sales have surpassed 200,000 units globally across PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, following its July release.
Steam Deck Owner Rigs Taser and Spikes to Stop Family From Touching It
A Steam Deck owner engineered a security system using a 3D-printed spiky case, object detection camera, and a taser to keep family members from draining the battery.
Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest Berlin: Community Reflections and Real-Life Quests
Explore how the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival in Berlin mirrors life in Eorzea, from app puzzle quests to minion hunting and community bonds.
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.
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.