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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced as Original Creator Returns
A sequel to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is officially in development, led by original creative director Xia Siyuan at a new studio, following earlier reports of the team's disbandment and a transfer of franchise rights to 505 Games
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
Combolands release date set for 24 August on Steam
Crux Games, the South African studio behind Terra Nil, has confirmed that their roguelike citybuilder Combolands will launch for PC via Steam on 24 August, with a free demo already available for players to try
Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! brings Summer Cup to consoles and PC
Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! has been officially announced for Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, with a new carriage-driving mode and a September release window
BOKURA launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with cross-play and launch discount
Kodansha Ltd. has released BOKURA for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing its co-op puzzle platforming to the new console with cross-platform play and a limited-time 20% discount for early buyers
Mimic Early Access Release Date Set for 27 October on PC
Ryan Laley Games has confirmed that Mimic, a social-deduction survival horror game, will enter Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store for Windows PC on 27 October 2026, with console versions planned for 2027
Heroes of Anirea launches first public playtest on Steam
Heroes of Anirea, a tactical JRPG with roguelite elements from Crossbros, is now available for its first open playtest on Steam, offering players a hands-on look at its character-driven strategy and pixel art world ahead of its 2027 release
DEBRISVERSE launches on Steam with demo update and major content teased
Studio RELIER has released DEBRISVERSE, a sci-fi incremental simulation, on Steam for Windows PC with a 10% launch discount, a substantial free demo update, and a major content expansion teased for the coming weeks
Capcom Reports 93% of Game Sales Are Now Digital in 2026
Capcom's latest financial report reveals that digital sales now account for over 93% of its game sales, raising new questions about the future of physical discs as the industry shifts towards digital-first distribution
Lightspeed LA Restructures Last Sentinel, Staff Impacted by Creative Shift
Lightspeed LA has announced a major change in the creative direction of Last Sentinel, resulting in staff layoffs and a renewed focus on meeting player expectations for the upcoming open-world action game
GTA Online Casino Gambling Disabled for Australian Players
Rockstar has blocked access to all in-game gambling features in GTA Online for Australian users, removing casino mini-games after years of availability. The move follows regulatory changes but leaves key questions about timing and enforcement
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
PlayStation Plus August 2026 Lineup Brings Dying Light 2 and More
Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games for August 2026, with Dying Light 2: Stay Human: Reloaded Edition leading the selection alongside Big Walk and Signalis for PS4 and PS5 subscribers
Magic: The Gathering Reveals First Hobbit Set Cards and Release Dates
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled three new cards from The Hobbit crossover set for Magic: The Gathering, confirming release dates for both paper and digital platforms and highlighting the set's focus on Middle-earth themes
Map Voting Frustration Grows Among Call of Duty: Black Ops Players
Players revisiting Call of Duty: Black Ops are voicing concerns over repetitive map selections, as the community struggles to agree on variety in online matches. The issue has reignited debate about the impact of map voting on gameplay diversity
No More Room in Hell 2 launches 11 August with full cross-play
Torn Banner Studios has confirmed No More Room in Hell 2 will leave Early Access and launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X on 11 August 2026, introducing new modes, cross-play and platform parity for the first time
Dung Ho! Pirates of the Veld launches with chaotic co-op action
Dung Ho! Pirates of the Veld is now available, bringing six-player co-op dung beetle chaos, pirate enemies, and a campaign across Africa from the team behind Borderlands and Skylanders
5TH Cell unveils Broke Wizards, a new co-op game for PC platforms
5TH Cell, the studio behind Scribblenauts, has announced Broke Wizards, a 1-6 player co-op game coming to Steam and Epic Games Store, where players take on odd jobs as overpowered wizards to pay rent to a giant Imp Landlord
Guns of Eschaton extended gameplay reveals apocalyptic West combat
4Divinity and Eschatology Entertainment have released the first extended gameplay footage for Guns of Eschaton, showcasing its Soulslike gunfights and occult Western setting ahead of launch on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox platforms
MineGeon: Renegades launches on Steam with co-op roguelite expeditions
Kickstone Studios has released MineGeon: Renegades on Steam, bringing co-op sci-fi roguelite action to PC with procedurally varied expeditions, character classes and customisable bases
Space Marine 2 Confrontation Update brings new PvP maps and DLC
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have released the Confrontation Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, adding new PvP arenas, enemies, weapons, and cosmetic DLC for Salamanders and Raptors across all major platforms
Steel Maiden demo brings two-button action roguelite to Steam
Steel Maiden, a solo-developed action roguelite from Keicee, has launched its free demo on Steam. The game features two-button controls, fast-paced combat and support for seven languages, with a full release planned for late 2026
Spider-Man 2 Adds Tom Holland's Brand New Day Suit in Latest PS5 Update
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PlayStation 5 has received a new update introducing two additional Spidey suits, including Tom Holland's Brand New Day costume, alongside technical enhancements for PS5 Pro and a new Power Saver mode
Resident Evil 2 Remake Overtakes Resident Evil 5 as Series' Top Seller
Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil 2 remake has surpassed Resident Evil 5 to become the best-selling entry in the franchise, highlighting the ongoing strength of the series' back catalogue and shifting sales landscape
Games Workshop Wins Tariff Refund but Faces New Supply Chain Risks
Games Workshop has reclaimed £7.8 million in US tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling, but new global tariffs and ongoing conflicts now threaten the Warhammer maker's supply chain and input costs
Square Enix Suggests FF6, FF8 and FF9 Remakes Would Be Multi-Part Projects
Square Enix developers have indicated that remakes of Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy 8, or Final Fantasy 9 would likely require four or five separate releases, raising questions about the feasibility of such projects
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope expansion launches 20 August 2026
GSC Game World has announced S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major story expansion for Heart of Chornobyl, arriving 20 August 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, alongside a free Unreal Engine 5 update
Whistle1 update adds country editor and Brazil as new playable nation
Digitale Manufaktur Rudolstadt has released Whistle1 version 2.1.0, introducing a country editor, Brazil as a playable nation, and a reworked in-game economy. The update is free on Android, Steam, itch.io and browser, with iOS to follow
Snail Games to unveil new titles and updates at Gamescom 2026
Snail Games USA has confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, where it will showcase Bellwright, For The Stars, Honeycomb: The World Beyond, and two unannounced projects, offering a closer look at its upcoming line-up
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