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Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac and Linux with 2028 Release Target
Ron Gilbert has officially revealed Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to the acclaimed 2017 adventure, now in development for PC, Mac and Linux with a planned launch in early 2028. Key original team members are returning for this self-published project
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
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Announced for 2026 Release
Argonaut Games has officially revealed Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos, a remaster of the classic sequel, targeting a late 2026 launch on Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC with enhanced visuals and modern improvements
Wobbly Life Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release for 20 August with Space Update
Curve Games and RubberBandGames have confirmed Wobbly Life will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on 20 August, bringing new multiplayer features, save migration, and the Space Update to the platform
Goeland: Seagull Adventure Announced for PC Release in Late 2026
Maarti Games has officially revealed Goeland: Seagull Adventure, a sandbox title in development for PC and targeting a Q4 2026 launch. The game invites players to cause chaos or lend a wing as a mischievous seagull in an open world
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet launches on PlayStation, Switch and PC
KOEI TECMO and Gust have released BLUE REFLECTION Quartet, bringing all four series entries together in a single digital collection for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and Windows PC via Steam
Cyberpunk 2077's The Hunt Quest Drew Inspiration from True Detective
CD Projekt has revealed new details about the creation of The Hunt, a standout side quest in Cyberpunk 2077, highlighting its psychological approach and the disturbing elements that set it apart from typical action missions
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Player Numbers Surge After The Odyssey Film Release
Assassin's Creed Odyssey has seen a sharp rise in active players following the debut of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, with Ubisoft leveraging the renewed interest through subscription services and social campaigns
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
Project Motor Racing Update Adds Free Holden Commodore and Triple-Screen PC Support
Project Motor Racing receives a major 2.1 update, introducing the free Aussie Rivals DLC with the 2013 Holden VF Commodore, a reworked Ford Falcon FG, and a rebuilt handling model for GT3 and GT4 classes, plus new PC triple-screen support
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
JDM: Japanese Drift Master adds multiplayer events and new campaign
JDM: Japanese Drift Master has released a major update on PC, introducing multiplayer events, a new side story campaign, and long-awaited bug fixes, while console players receive campaign content and steering wheel support
Afterglow launches on iOS and Android as post-apocalyptic mobile MMORPG
Shadow Council has released Afterglow, a post-apocalyptic sandbox MMORPG for mobile, now available free on iOS and Android. The game targets players seeking meaningful progression and social play without traditional MMO time demands
Xbox Investigates Disc Game Outage After Players Locked Out Offline
Xbox has confirmed it is investigating a recent outage that stopped players from accessing physical disc games offline, raising new questions about digital rights and platform reliability for console owners
Halo: Campaign Evolved Modding Scene Adds Iron Man and CJ Playable Mods
Halo: Campaign Evolved has launched with a rapidly growing modding community, introducing both quality-of-life improvements and playful character swaps such as Iron Man and Carl Johnson from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Adds Underwater Gameplay and Bubbly Basin Region
Pokémon Pokopia will introduce underwater building and exploration next week, with a free update unlocking the Dive ability for all players and the paid Bubbly Basin expansion launching simultaneously
The Ascent Marks Fifth Anniversary With Major Update and Sequel Hints
The Ascent will receive a significant update in November 2026, promising improvements for solo and co-op play. Publisher Krafton and developer Neon Giant have also suggested that a sequel and new platform versions are in development
Unreleased Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt NES Carts Found in Wisconsin
A rare cache of 97 unopened Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt NES cartridges, previously unknown to collectors, has been authenticated after being discovered in a Wisconsin warehouse. The find has drawn attention from grading experts and the retro gaming community
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
The Blood of Dawnwalker Rejects Filler for a Connected Open World
Rebel Wolves has detailed how The Blood of Dawnwalker's open world is designed to avoid filler content, focusing on meaningful activities, deep lore and handcrafted experiences that connect gameplay and narrative in new ways
BioWare Veteran Explains Why a Dragon Age Trilogy Remaster Is Unlikely
A former Dragon Age lead has revealed why a Mass Effect-style remaster of the original trilogy is highly improbable, citing technical and organisational barriers at BioWare that make such a project far more complex than fans might expect
Emergency Call 112 - The Firefighting Simulation 3 enters Steam Early Access
Aerosoft and crenetic have announced Emergency Call 112 - The Firefighting Simulation 3 will launch in Steam Early Access on 5 August 2026, with a full PC release and console versions planned for later
Welcome, Dear Human demo expands on Steam with new shapeshifter route
KikiCan and Ronkad have launched an expanded Steam demo for Welcome, Dear Human, adding a shapeshifter route, extended sleep paralysis demon story, and new interactive features for players to explore
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists launches 8 September 2026
A Sharp and Kitfox Games have set a 8 September 2026 release date for Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, a tactical narrative RPG with branching encounters and party customisation from the creators of King of Dragon Pass and Six Ages
Finding Polka launches 12 August on Steam with hand-drawn adventure
Parco Games and Lidlocks have announced that Finding Polka, a hand-drawn hide-and-seek adventure inspired by Japanese daily life, will launch on Steam for PC on 12 August 2026, offering a dialogue-free journey with expressive animation
Mazey Village Early Access Release Set for 5 August on Steam
Slappy Inc. has confirmed Mazey Village, a village-restoration adventure with maze exploration and light puzzles, will enter Steam Early Access for PC on 5 August 2026, with a playable demo available ahead of launch
The Relic: First Guardian struggles with technical flaws at launch
The Relic: First Guardian arrives with ambitions of dark fantasy action but faces criticism for technical instability, uneven localisation and design issues that undermine its combat and exploration systems
Silent Hill: Townfall Release Date and Gameplay Details Revealed
Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn, is set for release on PlayStation 5 and PC this September. The first-person horror entry introduces new mechanics and a Scottish setting, with fresh details now confirmed
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