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Burnout Revenge's Crash Mode and Traffic Checking Still Set the Standard
Burnout Revenge continues to stand out for its inventive Crash Mode and traffic checking mechanics, offering a distinct experience from Burnout 3: Takedown and influencing later racing games in the genre
Sega Auctions Shadow the Hedgehog Motorcycle for Charity in 2026
Sega is putting Shadow the Hedgehog's custom Dark Rider motorcycle up for auction, with all proceeds supporting the Luca Guintoli Foundation. The unique bike, built for promotional events, will be sold at The Autumn Stafford Sale in October 2026
Control Resonant Reveals Metro Fault Mission and New Traversal Ability
Remedy Entertainment has unveiled new gameplay from Control Resonant, highlighting the Metro Fault mission and introducing the Reach traversal skill as part of IGN First's August coverage
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Sets Franchise Record for Steam Players
The Gears of War: E-Day open beta has delivered the highest Steam concurrent player peak in series history, with early access numbers already surpassing previous entries ahead of the full October release
That's No Moon Layoffs Impact Crossfire Development Team
Crossfire developer That's No Moon has confirmed a round of layoffs affecting technical and environmental artists, raising questions about the studio's ongoing AAA project and its future release plans
Ubisoft Confirms New Ghost Recon Game and Opens Closed Test Sign-Ups
Ubisoft has officially announced a new Ghost Recon game and is inviting players to register for closed tests, offering fans a chance to influence development as the series returns after several years away
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival release date and editions detailed
TRAILMARK Games and AMC Global Media have set 18 September 2026 for the launch of The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival on PC and consoles, with pre-orders now open and a free demo available on Steam
My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL Launches Tomorrow After 800,000 Pre-Registrations
My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, the new anime game app, has exceeded 800,000 pre-registrations ahead of its official launch on 6 August, with additional in-game rewards now confirmed for early supporters
Angel Guardian demo launches on Steam with Twitch viewer integration
Corgee Inc. has released a public demo for Angel Guardian during Steam Cyberpunk Fest, offering players a first look at its 90s anime-inspired sci-fi action and optional Twitch integration that lets viewers influence gameplay in real time
Deep Rock Galactic Pickaxe Replicas and Merch Campaign Goes Live on Kickstarter
Ghost Ship Games and Heroic Replicas have launched a Kickstarter for Deep Rock Galactic, offering full metal pickaxe replicas, new soundtrack LPs, and themed merchandise, with backing open until 1 September 2026
Closers Opens Global Server Pre-Registration With Max-Level Rewards
Papaya Play has launched global pre-registration for a new Closers server, offering instant max-level progression, exclusive costumes and community events ahead of the relaunch for both new and returning players
Neon Inferno discounted for Steam Cyberpunk Fest until 10 August
Neon Inferno, the run-and-gun shooter from Zenovia Interactive, is now available at its lowest price yet as part of Steam's Cyberpunk Fest, with a 25% discount running until 10 August 2026
Cyber Rail demo brings high-speed FPS roguelike action to Steam
Torn Ace Studios has launched the first public demo for Cyber Rail, a fast-paced roguelike first-person shooter set on a flying diesel train, now available for PC players to try on Steam
Yasmine Joins Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Roster with High-Speed Combat
Street Fighter 6 introduces Yasmine, the series' first Filipino martial artist, now available across PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the Year 4 Character Pass or Ultimate Pass
Attack on Titan 3 release date set for 10 December 2026 on all major platforms
KOEI TECMO America and Omega Force have officially scheduled Attack on Titan 3 for a 10 December 2026 launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with multiple editions and pre-order bonuses detailed
Marvel's Wolverine ESRB Rating Reveals Gore, Violence and Partial Nudity
Marvel's Wolverine has received an M rating from the ESRB, confirming blood, gore, intense violence, strong language and brief partial nudity for the PlayStation 5 exclusive ahead of its September 2026 release
My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL launches 6 August with 700,000 sign-ups
KLab Inc. has set 6 August 2026 as the global launch date for My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, confirming over 700,000 pre-registrations and new milestone rewards for players ahead of release
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI Music Video Faces Strong Player Backlash
Shift Up has released a fully AI-generated K-pop music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, featuring protagonist Evie, but the move has triggered widespread negative reaction from players and industry observers
Machine Party launches on Steam with deadly minigames and multiplayer
Machine Party, a new collection of violent party minigames for 2-4 players from Mike Klubnika and GDeavid, is now available on Steam with a launch discount and support for multiple languages
Fractured Worlds Sets August Release for PS5, Steam and Epic Games Store
Laser Guided Games has confirmed that Fractured Worlds, a dark fantasy action RPG led by Matt Oelfke, will exit early access and launch in full on PlayStation 5, Steam and Epic Games Store on 26 August 2026
Astro Burn 1.0 launches on Steam and GOG with co-op bullet-hell action
Beyond The Pixels has released Astro Burn version 1.0 for PC via Steam and GOG, delivering a modern take on 16-bit cute-'em-up shooters with local co-op, competitive speedrun features and a distinctive snack-based weapon system
Hyperstacks launches on Steam VR and Meta with full release and editor
Squirrel Bytes has released Hyperstacks, a VR action platformer eight years in development, on Steam VR and Meta. The 1.0 update brings campaign levels, combat, parkour, puzzles and a full in-game level editor for community creations
Kusan: City of Wolves launches on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch
Kusan: City of Wolves is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, offering a neon-lit top-down shooter with 54 handcrafted stages, customisable loadouts and a hip-hop soundtrack
Battlefield 6 Drives EA CEO's £38m Payday After Record Sales
EA's CEO has received a substantial pay rise following Battlefield 6's record-breaking launch, but the developers behind the game were laid off just months after release, raising questions about industry priorities
The Defiant Brings Story-Driven WW2 Shooter Action to China's Frontlines
The Defiant, developed by Hangzhou Hoothanes Entertainment, is a single-player shooter set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, offering a rare look at China's role in World War II with a campaign spanning multiple perspectives
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 brings Terminator 2 event and new modes
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 - Terminated launches 5 August, introducing a Terminator 2: Judgment Day event, refreshed Nuketown map, new multiplayer and battle royale modes, and exclusive T-800 and T-1000 Operator Skins
John Wick Joins Fortnite Reload as The Simpsons-Style Unlock
Epic Games has announced that John Wick, styled as a The Simpsons character, will be available to unlock in Fortnite Reload. The crossover brings new features and a Springfield map update, but access requires the current battle pass
Capcom Suggests Pragmata Sequel Likely After Strong Launch Sales
Capcom has indicated that a sequel to Pragmata is now highly probable, following robust early sales for the sci-fi action-adventure. The publisher's latest financial results highlight the game's rapid commercial momentum and growing franchise potential
WARSHIFT 2 Release Date Set for July 2026 on Steam
Solo developer Cyril Megem has announced WARSHIFT 2, a large-scale sci-fi RTS-action hybrid, will launch on Steam on 30 July 2026. A free demo is already available, offering a first look at its combined strategy and action gameplay
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.5D Brawler Reportedly in the Works at WayForward
A new report suggests WayForward is developing a 2.5D brawler based on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, with CD Projekt involved, but the project's current status remains unclear
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