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Lost Final Fantasy 7 Spin-Off Preserved After Two Decades Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry Analysis
  • August 10, 2026, 9:19 am
  • POST BY CHRIS SLATE

Lost Final Fantasy 7 Spin-Off Preserved After Two Decades

Dirge of Cerberus - Lost Episode, a rare Final Fantasy 7 mobile spin-off, has been recovered and preserved after years of being unplayable, thanks to a dedicated effort involving significant technical and financial investment

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A Game About Penguins Launches on PC in August with Free Prologue Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Release Dates & Scheduling
  • August 10, 2026, 7:01 am
  • POST BY Steve Bauman

A Game About Penguins Launches on PC in August with Free Prologue

A Game About Penguins, developed by CO's Entertainment and published by Ultimate Games S.A., is set for PC release on 10 August 2026. Players can already try the free prologue, offering a preview of the sandbox co-op experience

Sony Confirms New PS5 Exclusives and Release Dates Through 2027 Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 10, 2026, 5:11 am
  • POST BY Chris Slate

Sony Confirms New PS5 Exclusives and Release Dates Through 2027

Sony has outlined its upcoming PS5-exclusive line-up, confirming release dates for Marvel's Wolverine, God of War Laufey and more, while clarifying its renewed focus on true console exclusivity for single-player titles

Take-Two CEO: High Console Prices Unhelpful as GTA 6 Nears Launch Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 9, 2026, 7:35 pm
  • POST BY Chris Slate

Take-Two CEO: High Console Prices Unhelpful as GTA 6 Nears Launch

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has addressed the impact of rising PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo hardware prices, stating that while higher costs are not positive for the industry, they are unlikely to slow the company's momentum ahead of GTA 6

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GTA 6 Standard Edition Priced at $80 as Take-Two Defends Value Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 9, 2026, 9:15 am

GTA 6 Standard Edition Priced at $80 as Take-Two Defends Value

Mark Darrah explains why Baldur's Gate 3 succeeds as a sequel Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Official Statement Summary
  • August 8, 2026, 4:25 pm

Mark Darrah explains why Baldur's Gate 3 succeeds as a sequel

Gears of War: E-Day Beta Sets Franchise Record for Steam Players Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Platform News Report
  • August 8, 2026, 3:12 pm

Gears of War: E-Day Beta Sets Franchise Record for Steam Players

GTA 6 Release Date Holds for November as Take-Two Details Next Reveal Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Release Dates & Scheduling
  • August 8, 2026, 12:17 pm

GTA 6 Release Date Holds for November as Take-Two Details Next Reveal

Quake Remaster Adds Free 19-Level Campaign for 30th Anniversary Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Expansion Announcement
  • August 8, 2026, 8:16 am

Quake Remaster Adds Free 19-Level Campaign for 30th Anniversary

Studio Reset Reveals The Eventide, a Neon-Noir Supernatural Mystery Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Game Announcement
  • August 7, 2026, 9:30 pm

Studio Reset Reveals The Eventide, a Neon-Noir Supernatural Mystery

Ubisoft Confirms New Ghost Recon Game and Opens Closed Test Sign-Ups Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Game Announcement
  • August 7, 2026, 7:36 pm

Ubisoft Confirms New Ghost Recon Game and Opens Closed Test Sign-Ups

GTA 6 Extended Look Paywalled on Netflix Before YouTube Release Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Platform News Report
  • August 7, 2026, 4:18 pm

GTA 6 Extended Look Paywalled on Netflix Before YouTube Release

Diablo 4 Switch 2 Release Reportedly Set for September with Code-in-Box Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Release Dates & Scheduling
  • August 7, 2026, 12:23 pm

Diablo 4 Switch 2 Release Reportedly Set for September with Code-in-Box

Fallout 3 Remaster Targets Original Vision After 2008 Tech Limits Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Developer Track Record
  • August 7, 2026, 11:25 am

Fallout 3 Remaster Targets Original Vision After 2008 Tech Limits

Mistfall Hunter Hits One Million Players as Season 1 Roadmap Unveiled Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Game Update Report
  • August 7, 2026, 10:28 am

Mistfall Hunter Hits One Million Players as Season 1 Roadmap Unveiled

Moonlighter free on Steam for limited time ahead of Moonlighter 2 release Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Release Dates & Scheduling
  • August 7, 2026, 5:14 am

Moonlighter free on Steam for limited time ahead of Moonlighter 2 release

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Doom Developer Criticises Xbox After Major id Software Layoffs Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 9, 2026, 11:14 pm

Doom Developer Criticises Xbox After Major id Software Layoffs

Devora Wilde Uncovers Her Hidden Roles in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 9, 2026, 9:32 pm

Devora Wilde Uncovers Her Hidden Roles in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

id Software Faces Uncertainty as Xbox Layoffs Reshape Studio Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 9, 2026, 5:37 pm

id Software Faces Uncertainty as Xbox Layoffs Reshape Studio

Early Demon's Souls Footage Reveals Dropped First-Person Camera Option Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 9, 2026, 3:13 pm

Early Demon's Souls Footage Reveals Dropped First-Person Camera Option

Sega Auctions Shadow the Hedgehog Motorcycle for Charity in 2026 Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 9, 2026, 1:16 pm

Sega Auctions Shadow the Hedgehog Motorcycle for Charity in 2026

Take-Two CEO: Game Streaming Could Reduce Console Need by 2029 Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 9, 2026, 11:33 am

Take-Two CEO: Game Streaming Could Reduce Console Need by 2029

Control Resonant Reveals Metro Fault Mission and New Traversal Ability Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Previews & First Impressions
  • August 9, 2026, 7:17 am

Control Resonant Reveals Metro Fault Mission and New Traversal Ability

Lies of P Sequel Faces Pressure After Difficulty Options Update Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Game Update Report
  • August 9, 2026, 5:40 am

Lies of P Sequel Faces Pressure After Difficulty Options Update

Take-Two CEO Predicts Streaming Will Match Console Quality by 2029 Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 8, 2026, 10:20 pm

Take-Two CEO Predicts Streaming Will Match Console Quality by 2029

Inde Navarrette Eyes Resident Evil Voice Role as Gaming Ambitions Grow Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Industry News Report
  • August 8, 2026, 9:22 pm

Inde Navarrette Eyes Resident Evil Voice Role as Gaming Ambitions Grow

Big Walk's Co-op Puzzles Redefine Communication in Multiplayer Gaming Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Reviews & Final Verdicts
  • August 8, 2026, 8:28 pm

Big Walk's Co-op Puzzles Redefine Communication in Multiplayer Gaming

Madden NFL 27 Preview: Persona Engine and Passing Overhaul Impress Early Next-Gen Gaming Blog
Previews & First Impressions
  • August 8, 2026, 7:31 pm

Madden NFL 27 Preview: Persona Engine and Passing Overhaul Impress Early

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