Streamer Jolly Addresses Bungee Jumping Injury Rumors
Kick streamer Jolly clarified her condition following a bungee jumping stream, confirming she is not in critical condition despite social media speculation.
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Razer Naga V3 Pro Review Roundup: Incremental Upgrade or Pricey Overkill?
PC Gamer reviews the Razer Naga V3 Pro, highlighting improved sensors and switches alongside a high $180 price point and concerns over switch noise.
Simu Liu Confirms Sleeping Dogs Movie Has a Path Forward
Actor Simu Liu confirms the Sleeping Dogs film adaptation is in active development and currently in dealmaking stages with publisher Square Enix.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt NPC Design Led to Mothers Dropping Babies
CD Projekt Red quest designer Philipp Weber reveals how fear reactions in The Witcher 3 led to an unintended bug where NPC mothers dropped their babies.
Mass Effect Veterans Developing New RPG Inspired by The X-Files
Former Mass Effect developers are creating a new RPG project described as a blend of 'Dispatch' and 'The X-Files', focusing on core RPG principles.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition Launches on PC
Aspyr Media has brought the action RPG to Steam and GOG with new quality-of-life upgrades, including instant hero swapping and support for Steam Deck and Linux.
Slay the Spire 2 Development Update: Roadmap and Patch Schedule Shifts
Megacrit confirms a shift in Slay the Spire 2 update frequency as they pivot toward developing an alternate Act 2 and a new character for the game.
Playdead’s Inside Available for $2.49 on Steam Through August 16
Playdead's puzzle-platformer Inside is currently 90% off on Steam. The promotion runs through August 16, 2026, dropping the price to $2.49.
Baldur's Gate 3 No Weapons Challenge: How Act 2 Changes the Rules
A close look at a PC Baldur's Gate 3 run without weapons, examining how restrictions alter Act 2 progression, skipping the Underdark, and spell builds.
Palworld Official Card Game Faces Severe Shortages and Scalping
The Palworld Official Card Game, launched by Bushiroad, is currently out of stock and facing high resale prices. The publisher is working on solutions.
Tarik Announces End of VALORANT Watch Parties
Longtime VALORANT co-streamer Tarık “Tarik” Çelik is stepping away from VCT watch parties to focus on general gaming streams after a short break.
Michael Cranford Returns With Shadow Snare for Commodore 64
The Bard's Tale creator Michael Cranford is developing Shadow Snare as a native Commodore 64 role-playing game, 43 years after first announcing it.
HoYoverse Reportedly Developing Gritty Action RPG Titled 'The Weavers'
Leaked screenshots and footage suggest HoYoverse is moving away from anime aesthetics for a new, grounded open-world action RPG currently titled 'The Weavers'.
HoYoverse Developing Monster Hunter-Style Game, Reports Suggest
Reports indicate the developer of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail is working on a new title inspired by the Monster Hunter series.
Typomagical PC Review Roundup: Spell-Building Typing Bullet Heaven
Discover what critics say about Typomagical on PC. Review findings cover spell-building typing mechanics, survivor-like bullet heaven gameplay, and performance.
Wargamer.com Seeks New Editor Following Alex Evans' Departure
Wargamer editor Alex Evans is stepping down after six years, leaving a senior editorial vacancy for the tabletop and gaming news outlet.
HoYoverse Reportedly Developing Monster Hunter-Style Project Nodusfall
Leaked documents and internal testing reports suggest HoYoverse is working on a new, more realistic co-op action game codenamed Nodusfall.
Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release Announced
A physical edition of Stardew Valley for Nintendo Switch 2 is coming to retail. Pre-orders are open via Fangamer with shipping scheduled for February 2027.
Cult of PiN Day One Patch Raises Score Limit to 9.2 Quintillion
Cult of PiN receives a day one update on PC addressing critical crashes, raising the Endless Mode limit to Act XXX, and bumping the max score to 9.2 quintillion.
ReStory Reaches $3 Million in Sales After Strong Steam Launch
Indie game ReStory has grossed $3 million on Steam following its August 6 release on PC, recouping its budget within 12 hours according to its publisher.
Valve Hardware Customers in Europe Affected by CEVA Logistics Data Breach
Valve has notified European Steam hardware customers that their personal information was likely compromised following a cyberattack on shipping partner CEVA Logistics.
Modder Restores Unarmed Combat to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
One month after the launch of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a modder has restored the unarmed combat mechanics previously cut from the PC release.
Craft to Exile 2 Minecraft Mod Adds PoE-Style Endgame Mapping
The Minecraft mod Craft to Exile 2 has launched its 2.0 update, introducing an Atlas endgame mapping system, new classes, and pinnacle boss encounters.
Xbox Developing 'Platinum Trophy' Equivalent for Achievements
Xbox is developing a new system to recognize full game completion, with more details expected later in 2026.
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Slay the Spire 2 Development Update: Roadmap and Patch Schedule Shifts
Megacrit confirms a shift in Slay the Spire 2 update frequency as they pivot toward developing an alternate Act 2 and a new character for the game.
Playdead’s Inside Available for $2.49 on Steam Through August 16
Playdead's puzzle-platformer Inside is currently 90% off on Steam. The promotion runs through August 16, 2026, dropping the price to $2.49.
Cult of PiN Day One Patch Raises Score Limit to 9.2 Quintillion
Cult of PiN receives a day one update on PC addressing critical crashes, raising the Endless Mode limit to Act XXX, and bumping the max score to 9.2 quintillion.
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.