Title: Four Minutes Of Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse Leak Online, And They Look Amazing Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:26:43 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-leak-sony-cinemacon-2000724441 Sony doesn't want you to see it, however

Title: Streamers Are Telling Twitch How Much They Hate That Generative AI Training Is Opt-Out By Default Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:29:44 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/twitch-gen-ai-opt-out-streamer-backlash-2000724227 'They know we don't want it, they do not care'

Title: Insomniac’s Explanation For Why Wolverine’s Suit Heals Itself Is Simple And Honest Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:06:39 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/insomniacs-explanation-for-why-wolverines-suit-heals-itself-is-simple-and-honest-2000724228 They could have made up some bullshit, but this is better

Title: Judge Throws Out ‘Mortal Kombat Stabbing’ Lawsuit On Free Speech Grounds Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:18:06 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/judge-throws-out-mortal-kombat-stabbing-lawsuit-on-free-speech-grounds-2000724107 Video games are not products, and not subject to product liability claims, judge says

Title: I Definitely Do Not Like March From Fields Of Mistria And Absolutely Will Not Be Marrying Him Under Any Circumstances Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:53 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/march-fields-of-mistria-marriage-2000724171 Not today, not ever, not me, nosiree

Title: Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:41:21 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/monopoly-go-the-simpsons-crossover-details Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more

Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more

Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more

Title: The Not-E3 Guide To Summer Game Fest Showcases Date: Wed, 06 May 2026 14:20:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/every-video-game-showcase-to-watch-in-2026/2900-7446/ While E3 has been dead and buried for a few years now, Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest has stepped in to fill that void. In what is undeniably the busiest month in video game news, Summer Game Fest is just the tip of the iceberg. The main event has several themed showcases that officially accompany it, while other publishers and developers worldwide also host unaffiliated events of their own. Two of the biggest names in gaming--Sony and Microsoft--have revealed what's next for PlayStation and Xbox with dedicated livestreams, with Nintendo up next, but if you're looking for something that suits your niche interests, you can also grab livestreams dedicated to indie games, projects from various parts of the world, and more. To help you keep track of what's on the horizon, we've gathered up all the upcoming video game showcases below, when you can watch them, and their streaming links. We'll keep this list updated, so you can check back often to see what else you can look forward to as soon as it's announced. GTA 6 Extended Look -- August 27 With the launch date for GTA 6 drawing closer, the next big look at the game won't be on YouTube first, but rather on Netflix. The preview will be released on Netflix at 12 PM PT/3 PM ET, and it will later be available on Rockstar’s own YouTube channel at 9 PM ET that day. When to watch: August 27 at 12 PM PT/ 3 PM ET Advertisement Gamescom Opening Night Live -- August 25 Geoff Keighley's annual kick-off show for Gamescom is back for another year, and once again, you can expect world premieres, gameplay reveals, and major studio announcements. When to watch: August 25 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement The Game Awards 2026 -- December 10 Geoff Keighley has announced the date for The Game Awards 2026 almost an entire year in advance, and it'll be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. More details will be revealed later this year. When to watch: December 10 Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement In case you missed it With so many video game showcases scheduled for 2026, there's a chance that you might miss one. Fret not, because we'll be keeping track of them, and you can keep browsing below to grab links to the original livestream and the stories we wrote about them. We've arranged the list according to the date that each event originally aired. Advertisement PlayStation State of Play -- June 2 Kicking off June, the PlayStation State of Play showcase was headlined by Marvel's Wolverine, updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals across an hour-long broadcast. All the news: PlayStation State Of Play June 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games Marvel’s Wolverine Trailer Breakdown: 20 Easter Eggs And Hidden Details I’m Starting To Think Phranque The Cube Is Why People Are Excited For God Of War Laufey God Of War Laufey’s Phranque Is Far From Just A Cube God Of War Laufey Brings Back One Of The Best Parts Of The Previous Games God Of War Devs Explain Laufey’s Place In The Franchise Wolverine Dev Changed Things To Avoid Logan Appearing To Be A “Sadist” There Will Be More Kratos Stories, Sony Promises, After God Of War: Laufey Reveal Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Features “AI-Assisted Assets” That Were “Refined By Humans” The X-Men Don’t Exist In Insomniac’s Wolverine, But Another Important Team Does The Boys Star Jack Quaid’s Next Role Is Utterly Baffling, But We’re Here For It Silent Hill: Townfall Looks Part Resident Evil 7, Part Scary Myst In Release Date Trailer New PlayStation Plus Games Announced During State Of Play Include Rare PS2 Rhythm Cult Classic You Can Now Preorder Marvel’s Wolverine Physical Edition Until Dawn 2 Finds Horror In The Sun God Of War Laufey For PS5 Revealed, And Its Co-Star Is A Cube Played By Jack Quai September 2026 Is Packed With Games Trying To Avoid GTA 6 We’re Getting Sunset Overdrive Vibes From Ikumi Nakamura’s New Game Control Resonant Trailer Drops A Release Date And Teases The Return Of Control’s Best Character Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Reveals Jean Grey Team-Up And More Marvel Characters Rayman Legends Retold Is More Than A Remake–It Could Be The Future Of The Series Stuntman Series Returns Featuring Knight Rider, Back To The Future, And More Marvel’s Wolverine Has The Classic Brown Suit–And There Will Be Plenty More Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Gets Out Of The Way Of GTA 6 With Delay To 2027 Wolverine Gameplay Demo Violence Makes It Look Like Mortal Kombat Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Resident Evil Showcase -- January 15 Capcom showed off more gameplay for Resident Evil Requiem, teasing thrilling survival-horror and action, creepy zombies, and one really big revolver. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Reveals Grace And Leon Gameplay Differences Advertisement Xbox Developer Direct -- January 22 The first big Xbox showcase of the year kept things short and sweet, focusing on games like Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Kiln, and Beast of Reincarnation. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Xbox Developer Direct 2026: All the announcements Forza Horizon 6 Channels Initial D-Inspired Anime Racing With Its New Mode Fable And Forza Horizon 6 Are Coming To PS5 To Help Reach The "Largest Number Of People Possible" Forza Horizon 6 Gets Official May Release Date, More Than 550 Cars Fable's New Open World Has 1,000+ NPCs As A "Living Population" New Fable Keeps Series Tradition Of Kicking Chickens Alive, And You'll Be Judged For It Fable Is Pulling Inspiration From An Unlikely (And Extremely Popular) TV Show Fable Releases This Autumn, Coming To PS5 At Launch Game Freak's Beast Of Reincarnation Team Is "Relatively Small" With Many External Developers Beast Of Reincarnation Doesn't Look Like Anything Game Freak Has Made Before Double Fine's New Game, Kiln, Features Pottery Battles To The Death Advertisement World of Warcraft: State of Azeroth -- January 29 The State of Azeroth livestream revealed what's next for World of Warcraft and Classic World of Warcraft, introduced Azeroth interiors for budding home decorators, and teased the launch of Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: What to expect from World of Warcraft in 2026 Advertisement Nintendo Direct: Tomodachi Life -- January 29 One of the weirdest games coming out this year, Tomodachi Life is shaping up to be an interesting social-life sim. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Lets You Have A Love Square With A Clown Because Why Not? Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Adds Same-Sex Relationships And Non-Binary Miis Nintendo Places Image-Sharing Restrictions On "Certain" Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Features Advertisement Overwatch Spotlight -- February 4 A new era of Overwatch is upon us, as Blizzard is introducing some massive changes to the game. From dropping the "2" from its title to introducing several new heroes, Blizzard's popular hero shooter is being changed on a fundamental level as the company aims to transform it into a "Forever Game". Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Overwatch Is Dropping The 2 And Launching A New "Story-Driven Era" Overwatch Is Finally Getting A Cat Hero, A Decade After Inception Overwatch Is About To Reach Peak Cute With Sanrio Hello Kitty Collab Overwatch Director Says Upcoming Changes Will Upset The Game's Balance: "There's No Getting Around That" Yes, Overwatch Characters Have Been Getting Sexier, But Not For The Obvious Reason Overwatch Is Getting Five New Characters, Here's A First Look At What They Do Overwatch Kills Its First Character, But That Won't Stop You From Playing As Them Goodbye Overwatch 2, Hello Overwatch: The Story-Driven, "Forever Game" Blizzard Promised Is Finally Here Overwatch Team Is "Not Comfortable" Releasing AI-Generated Content, But Blizzard Is Open To Experimenting Advertisement Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase -- February 5 Nintendo's third-party partners were in the spotlight during a livestream dedicated to upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hits Switch 2 This June This Dinosaur Stealth Game On Switch 2 Lets Four Players Share Controls, For Whatever Reason A New Paranormasight Game Is Coming And I'm Begging You Not To Sleep On It Again This Game Looks Like If Split Fiction Were An 80s Anime And We’re Obsessed Advertisement Hearthstone Spotlight -- February 9 Another developer-led showcase, Blizzard revealed that Hearthstone will celebrate its 12th year with a new Core Set and a new expansion based on one of World of Warcraft's most iconic events. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: Hearthstone's Next Expansion Cataclysm Coming March 17, Imagines If Deathwing Won Hearthstone Isn't Getting A Physical Trading Card Game Anytime Soon, Here's Why Advertisement Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight -- February 11 The Diablo franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and Blizzard revealed some big updates for current games in the franchise like Diablo 2, Diablo 4, and Diablo Immortal. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Puts Badass Amazons Front And Center If You Thought Diablo 4 Didn't Have Enough Skill Trees, You're In Luck Warlock Is Diablo's Newest Class, And It's Coming To (Almost) Every Diablo Game Diablo 4's Next Location Won't Be "Grotesque, Destroyed, And Ruined," And Its Devs Appreciate The Break How A Diablo 2 Game Manual Found New Purpose In Diablo 4's Latest Expansion Major Diablo 2 DLC Adds Features Fans Have Waited Decades For--But It'll Cost You Advertisement PlayStation State of Play -- February 12 The first State of Play from Sony kicked with an impressive hour-long presentation. Alongside Konami announcing the first new Castlevania game in many years and a port of Metal Gear Sold 4, the show also featured a first look at Ghost of Yotei's new multiplayer mode, the confirmation of a PC port for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and much more. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: PlayStation State Of Play February 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games PlayStation Is Bringing Back An Unexpected Series With A New, Zelda-Like Spin Ghost of Yotei Becomes Legendary With New Multiplayer DLC Coming In March Death Stranding 2 PC Port Releases In March 4 Loop Has A Giant Rubik’s Cube Boss And Alien Berries That Teleport Enemies Here’s A First Look At Resident Evil Requiem’s Raccoon City Police Department Decades After RE2 New Legacy Of Kain Game Revealed, And It’s Out Next Month A New Dead Or Alive Game Is In The Works Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Includes Five Versions Of Game, Interactive Documentary Metal Gear Solid 4 And Peace Walker Coming As Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 New Castlevania Game Is Coming From The Dead Cells And Rogue Prince Of Persia Devs Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts First-Person Survival To New Town John Wick Is Getting A 3D Action Game, Lets You Murder Gangsters With Household Objects Marathon Open Beta Announced, Coming Very Soon With Special Perks For PS Plus Members New PlayStation Plus Games Revealed, Including Day-One Release For All Subscribers Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Building A Packed Roster, New Trailer Shows God Of War Trilogy Remake Announced, Brings Back Original Voice Actor Sony Reveals New God Of War Sidescroller, And It’s Out Right Now Advertisement Silent Hill Transmission -- February 12 Konami's Silent Hill Transmission livestream wasn't too long, but it did reveal that the next game is expanding into first-person survival horror. Set in the Scottish seaside town of St. Amelia, protagonist Simon Ordell will have to use a handheld portable TV to detect the monsters around him. The game is being developed by Scottish team Screen Burn, who previously produced Stories Untold and Observation. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts First-Person Survival Horror To New Town Advertisement Convergence Showcase -- February 19 A two-hour show hosted by indie-focused streamers Dodger and Jesse Cox, the Convergence Showcase featured dozens of indie and AA games. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Black Voices in Gaming Showcase -- February 19 An event that aims to address the lack of visibility for Black creators, the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase showed off games at various stages of development--from early concepts to near-launch titles--and also celebrated creativity, culture, and innovation in games. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: The Biggest Games From February's Black Voices In Gaming Showcase Advertisement Indie Fan Fest -- February 19 The second Indie Fan Fest presented new game reveals, world premiere trailers, and more for unreleased games. Even better, several of these games now have demos that you can check out Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: Suddenly, There Are 14 New Games You Can Try For Free Advertisement Pokemon Presents -- February 27 While this year's Pokemon Day livestream mostly focused on mobile games, it did end with a bang as we got our first look at Pokemon Winds and Waves. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: GameCube's Pokemon XD: Gale Of Darkness Will Appear On Switch 2 Soon Pokemon Winds And Waves, The 10th Generation Of Pokemon, Officially Revealed The Wait For Pokemon Winds And Waves Will Be The Franchise's Longest Yet Those Pikachus In The Pokemon Winds And Waves Trailer Are More Important Than You Think Advertisement Nintendo Indie World Showcase -- March 3 Like previous broadcasts, the March 2026 Indie World Showcase was dedicated to all the indie games headed to Switch consoles soon. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Nintendo Indie World March 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements Advertisement Capcom Spotlight -- March 5 Hot off the success of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom kept the momentum going with a closer look at Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and several more upcoming games. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Future Games Show: Spring Showcase -- March 12 The first of three Future Games Show events planned for 2026, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase offered exclusive trailers and developer deep-dives on a wide range of video games. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Xbox Partner Preview - March 26 The Xbox Partner Preview lifted the lid on what several publishers like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games have been cooking up lately, and there were also a few new Xbox Game Pass announcements to spice things up during the broadcast. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch All the news: Xbox Partner Preview 2026: All The Big Announcements Advertisement Triple-I Initiative - April 9 The Triple-I Initiative returned for its third year, dropping dozens of new game reveals across its 45-minute runtime. Big highlights for this year included fresh looks at games like Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Dead as Disco. Where to watch: YouTube All the news: Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026: Castlevania, Dead As Disco, And Every Game Shown Advertisement Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 - April 16 With a rock-solid hour of announcements and world premieres, the Galaxies Spring 2026 Showcase was a fun livestream featuring dozens of indie games. Highlights included a new gameplay breakdown on Directive 8020, a first look at ReVamp from the developers of Moonlighter, and the announcement of a crossover between Alan Wake 2 and Phasmophobia. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Warhammer Skulls -- May 21 A celebration of all things Warhammer, this year's Warhammer Skulls livestream featured plenty of new reveals and announcements. Actor and director Alanah Pearce hosted the event, which featured games like Space Marine 2, Darktide, Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy, Boltgun 2, Warhammer Survivors, Dawn of War IV, and more. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Six One Indie Showcase -- May 21 Another one of the big livestreams for independent developers, the Six One Indie Showcase was headlined by world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from studios all over the globe. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Thinky Games Direct 2026 - May 28 If you're looking for games that'll leave you scratching your head, you've come to the right place! This year's Thinky Games Direct was full of puzzlers and brain-teasers, with more than 40 titles showcased. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement MIX Summer Showcase - June 1 Formerly known as the Guerrilla Collective, the summer showcase was another highlight of new game announcements and updates. When to watch: June 1 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Black Voices in Gaming - June 2 Dedicated to showcasing Black representation, visibility, and inclusion within the video game industry, the digital event will once again show multiple games in development from a wide variety of creators and developers. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Women-Led Games - June 4 It's a kind of magic with this year's Women-Led Games Showcase, as Briana White (Aerith in Final Fantasy Remake and Rebirth) joins Warframe's creative director and community director, Rebecca Ford, and Megan Everett, to host the event. The show will have several world premieres and big announcements from studios primarily led and populated by women in the gaming industry. Where to Watch: Twitch YouTube Advertisement Latin American Games Showcase - June 4 Part of this year's Summer Game Fest. the Latin American Showcase returns with multiple world premieres, release date reveals, and a focus on Latin America with its content. Where to Watch: Twitch YouTube Advertisement Summer Game Fest Live - June 5 Summer Game Fest 2026 kicked off this year from the Dolby Theatre, and featured big reveals like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Resident Evil Veronica, and a whole lot more. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Day of the Devs - June 5 Immediately after Summer Game Fest Live, tune in to Day of the Devs for a deep dive into new games from various indie developers. Where to watch: Twitch YouTube Advertisement Access-Ability Summer Showcase - June 5 Back for a fourth year, the Access-Ability Summer Showcase is your next stop for a look at video games, the people who make them, and how they're being designed with accessibility settings to help more people enjoy them. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Story Rich Showcase -- June 6 A brand-new video event dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games, the Story-Rich Showcase will take place within the Summer Game Fest period. The event will spotlight a lineup of 20-25 narrative-driven games, and viewers can expect first looks, new trailers, release dates, updates, and a few surprises. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Wholesome Direct 2026 -- June 6 The Summer Games Showcase season wouldn't feel right without some cozy warmth, and that's where the Wholesome Direct steps in. The showcase for uplifting, joyful, and hopeful games, this year's livestream will feature a curated selection of over 50 games, including world premieres, demo announcements, and more. Where to Watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 - June 6 Featuring world premieres, exclusive trailers, and stealth demo drops , this year's Future Games Show Summer Showcase will be followed by a live event in Los Angeles. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement PC Gaming Show 2026 - June 6 Back for another year, the PC Gaming Show will offer new looks at over 50 PC games, including world premieres, exclusive announcements, developer interviews, and updates. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Green Games Showcase - June 6 Designed to be a gaming livestream that also reconnects with nature, the Green Games Showcase is all about games inspired by our planet. Where to watch: YouTube Advertisement Southeast Asian Games Showcase - June 6 Southeast Asian developers are in the spotlight in this showcase, and you can expect plenty of new game reveals alongside updates on upcoming games. Where to watch: YouTube Xbox Games Showcase -- June 7 The annual Xbox Games Showcase had several first looks at games from first-party studios, even reveals from third-party partners, and was followed by a deep dive into Gears of War: E-Day. Where to Watch: YouTube Twitch All the news Gears Of War E-Day Looks Mobility-Focused, And Don’t Worry, There’s A Chainsaw Fable Release Date Announced, With A Look At New And Old Villains Persona 4 Revival Coming February 2027, Included In Game Pass State Of Decay 3 Finally Resurfaces With New Trailer, And It’s Coming To PS5 Metro 2039 Arrives Next February, And Nazis Have Overtaken Moscow New Hellblade Game Already Coming, But Is Just Called “Senua” New Crazy Taxi Game Revealed Using That Classic Offspring Song New Co-Op Game, Join Us, Is Like GTA With Cults And The Apocalypse Magicians: The Devil’s Deal Looks Like BioShock With Stage Magic, Coming To Game Pass Doom: The Dark Ages Swaps The Shield For An Awesome-Looking Spear In New Revelations DLC Xbox Unveils New 25th-Anniversary Edition Xbox Series X Based On Original Xbox–And It’s Gonna Be Pricey Next Big Minecraft Game Is Coming This September Spyro The Dragon Returns After 20 Years, And He’s Finally Taking Flight Clockwork Revolution Is Another Xbox Console Exclusive, Coming In 2027 Nintendo Direct - June 9 As rumored, a Nintendo Direct will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 AM PT/10 AM ET. It's expected to be a big one, as it will run for about 50 minutes and then be followed by an approximately 95-minute Nintendo Treehouse livestream. The Treehouse stream will dive into more detail on some of the Switch or Switch 2 games featured during the main broadcast. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Minecraft Is Finally Coming To Switch 2, With A Huge Improvement Donkey Kong Banaza’s Mario-Inspired Update Has The Strangest Limitation Imaginable DK Challenge Revealed For Nintendo Switch Online On Switch 2 Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Features Four Different Storylines Pokemon Pokopia Getting Free Underwater Expansion And Paid DLC, And It’s All A Little Confusing Minecraft Is Finally Coming To Switch 2, With A Huge Improvement Nintendo Finally Reveals The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake For 2026 Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets A Surprise Look At Nintendo Direct 2026 Deltarune Chapter 5 Revealed, And It’s Out Very Soon Nintendo Just Revealed A New HD-2D Final Fantasy Game Is On The Way You Can Play Star Fox Today Thanks To A New Demo New Switch Sports Game Revealed For Switch 2, And It Includes A Very Unexpected Sport Xenoblade Fans Are Eating Good With A New Game, Genesis, Announced For 2027 Nintendo Finally Reveals The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake For 2026 Deutsche Indie Showcase - June 7 Over in Europe, game developers from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria are banding together to show the rest of the world what they've been working on. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement India Games Showcase - June 8 Once you're done seeing what European developers are up to, you can catch a flight to the India Showcase for a look at dozens of upcoming games from studios in that region. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Convergence Showcase -- July 16 An online-only, creator-led digital broadcast, the Convergence Showcase will be heavily focused on AA and indie titles, with 70 new indie games from 29 different countries in the spotlight. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement For One Night Only -- July 29 This mid-summer indie and AA digital-only showcase will offer a selection of gameplay deep dives and updates for existing titles in development from various UK developers. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 -- August 7 THQ Nordic’s Digital Showcase will offer new looks at upcoming games like Titan Quest 2, Wreckfest 2, The Guild: Europa 1410, Fatekeeper, Expeditions: Samurai, The Eternal Life of Goldman, and more. Where to watch: YouTube Twitch Advertisement

Title: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Has Raised The Bar For Tag Fighters – Review Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-has-raised-the-bar-for-tag-fighters-review/ This may be a new look, new dev, and a new fighting system, but Marvel still rules the tag fighter scene. For many fighting game fans, It's impossible to look at Marvel Tokon and not think of Marvel Vs. Capcom. 

Title: Netflix Closes Two More Studios Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:29:40 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/netflix-closes-two-more-studios/ Earlier this summer, Netflix-owned developer Night School released Unhinged, a horror game that was playable on televisions/screens through the streaming app. Unhinged was met with acclaim by players, and Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters recently called Unhinged one of "our two most successful cloud game debuts" during an investor call. Regardless, Night School has been shuttered by Netflix's latest round of cuts. As reported by Game File, Night School and Moonloot are the latest gaming developers to be closed down by Netflix. According to the outlet, Netflix justified the closures by noting that the streamer is narrowing its focus to games for kids, party games, story-driven titles, or "games with mainstream hooks." "We see an opportunity to be more focused in our execution, so we are making organizational changes to the business to match those priorities," said Netflix in a statement to Game File. "Games continue to be an opportunity for us to expand the variety of entertainment we offer Netflix members." This isn't the first time that Netflix has made gaming cuts at one of its developers after praising its work. Earlier this month, Netflix laid off 85% of the staff of Refactor Games, the developer behind a FIFA World Cup title that Netflix identified as the other most-successful cloud game debut alongside Unhinged. In July, Netflix boasted that its gaming engagement had gone up 600% from the previous year. While Netflix has previously shared its ambition for a larger stake in the gaming world, the company was notably uninterested in purchasing Warner Bros.' gaming assets before the proposed sale fell through and Paramount emerged as the winning suitor. Another report indicated that Netflix considered buying EA, one of the largest third-party gaming publishers. EA was later sold to a group that includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and taken private.

Title: Fields Of Mistria 1.0 – Secrets And Easter Eggs Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:51:47 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fields-of-mistria-1-0-secrets-and-easter-eggs/ Fields Of Mistria has plenty to keep you busy--from farming to friendship, mining to marriage--but it's also home to a few secrets and cheeky references. We've collated all the things you might have missed about the game, which features plenty of easily overlooked useful features, and options to make your life easier (or more interesting!). Like its contemporaries, Stardew Valley and Story Of Seasons, Fields Of Mistria has plenty of secrets lurking beneath the surface.  This guide does include several spoilers relating to plot and unlockable skills, so if you'd prefer to find them out for yourself you could instead check out our complete Fields Of Mistria crop guide, or our comprehensive guide to romance and marriage.  Secrets in Fields Of Mistria Predict The Weather During Juniper's quest Stinky Stamina Potion, she will gift the player a Crystal Ball. If you're not paying attention, the gift can end up shoved in a corner of your house or--worse--consigned to life in a Chest.  However, the Crystal Ball is one of the most helpful items in the game if you're focused on the health of your farm, as it reliably shows the weather for the next day, meaning you can plan your activities ahead and maximize your useful time. If you interact with the Crystal Ball it'll tell you the weather outright, but if it's prominently displayed, you can also just keep an eye on the icon that shows faintly inside it. The Crystal Ball helps you plan ahead. Secret Caves Later on in the game when you unlock the Dragon's Breath skill, you'll use it for a number of quest-specific purposes, and may even have started using it as a combat strategy in the Mines. But Mistria's map has two secret caves you can only access when this spell is unlocked.  Next to Errol's Cabin is a collapsed cave entrance, which can be blasted with Dragon's Breath to reveal a gold chest and an Animal Sprite Statue. The Animal Sprite Statue can be used to automatically pet your animals every day when charged with Essence--you'll also get a recipe for it.  The other cave is found just past the Beach, and can be found by jumping in the water to the right of the Lighthouse and swimming up and to the right. Once you've blasted open this cave, you'll find another chest, this time containing a Water Sprite statue (and recipe), which allows you to automate the watering of plants.  One of the secret caves, next to Errol's Cabin. A Romantic Gesture If you've picked a date for the Shooting Star Festival, you might not have noticed how much it meant to them. The day after the festival, head to your date's room and check their wall--there's a nice little memento of your time together.  Likewise, you can see the Shooting Star Festival was a treasured moment for one of Mistria's cutest couples, as there's a Star Brooch sitting on their bedside table…  A sweet memento on their wall. Heavy Hints If you're not sure which gifts to give, first off, check out our Fields Of Mistria gift guide, but secondly, there's a really easy way to tell what people want on Saturdays. Just hover outside Darcy's stall and chat to your fellow townies--they'll let you know what drink they're craving, which makes it easy to quickly clean up some Friendship Points.  Gifts From Mimics It can be tempting in the Mines to just hack and slash your way through, especially if you have the fancy armor and a sword infused with magic. But you might be missing out on a secret way to gather free items, recipes, and artifacts. Mimics--the little chest-looking enemies that bite when you approach--can be felled by sword alone, but if you throw something into their mouth before they activate, they'll self-combust and spit out something useful instead.  Mimics look like a cross between a cat and a Chest. Hidden Islands If you've not yet braved the waters of Mistria you might have missed a whole area on the map--albeit a small one. Most people will use their jumping-into-water abilities to get across rivers, but you can actually jump straight into the ocean and go for a swim. Swimming down off the jetty and to the left, then back up again will land you on a hidden island where there is always a dig spot, and often a collection of Ocean Fish waiting to be caught. There's also another smaller island that can be landed on if you want even more solitude.  The hidden islands are easy to miss. Legendary Fish Hack If you keep casting that reel, eventually you'll probably unlock the Fishing Skill Perk that allows you to fish for Legendary Fish. During the morning announcements under the calendar date, the game will now tell you that a "Legendary Fish is nearby". There isn't any more instruction than this, but with a bit of know-how you'll be able to narrow down your search. Each fish is tied to a location, season, and weather type. If you see the "Legendary Fish" pop-up in Spring, it'll be on a windy day where cherry blossoms are blowing around, and you'll be able to find the fish in a pond on the Eastern Road. In Summer, Legendaries arrive on stormy days, and are found in the rivers around The Narrows. Fall Legendaries are found in rivers on the Eastern Road on windy days when leaves are blowing around, and in Winter you'll find a Legendary during a blizzard in the Ocean.  Legendary Fish can be a mystery, but with this tip you'll have them all in no time. Unique Reactions To Hated Gifts You might miss this one purely because you're too good of a friend, but some of Fields Of Mistria's funniest dialogue comes from gifting someone something they really hate. Friendship Points don't go down in the game once you've earned them, so you have a bit of room to experiment if you want to. Try giving Errol a Boiled Egg, for example, or if you're feeling particularly daring, give March a Redhead Worm. Wedding Customization In the days leading up to your wedding you would be forgiven for being too busy to check in on your spouse-to-be, especially as these are the last days you've got to clean up your house for someone else moving in. If you can make a little time for them, though, you'll find you're able to customize your wedding through dialogue choices--although the game will choose for you if you miss the chance.  You can choose your wedding meal and the color of the flowers at the ceremony. The Mournful Clown Painting The Mournful Clown Painting is an item you can only receive if you make a point of listening to everyone yapping in the Sleeping Dragon Inn during Friday Night At The Inn events. A certain conversation between Balor and Nora turns to the painting, and a few more Fridays in, you could be leaving with it. Although, you might not want it.  Easter Eggs In Fields Of Mistria The Little Mermaid If you've learned the Sunken Secrets Skill, you might come across the Mermaid's Comb artifact, which looks suspiciously like a fork. Fans of a certain movie will recognize the Easter egg.  What could it be...? Story Of Seasons/Harvest Moon Reference It's no secret that Fields Of Mistria takes inspiration from the Harvest Moon/Story Of Seasons games--two classics of the genre--but did you spot the direct reference in the character creator? Given as gifts for donating flowers to the Museum in adequate amounts, the Farmer's Cap, Farmer's Overalls, and Farmer Boots when combined are the starting outfit of the default character in Harvest Moon/Story Of Seasons.  If this looks familiar, you're a real one. Extortionate Angel If you've upgraded your town enough to get the second set of Saturday Market vendors, Taliferro and Wheedle, you might have noticed Wheedle stocking a very beautiful but ridiculously expensive Halo cosmetic. Costing 999,999t and coming in five color variants, fans of Gaia Online might have noticed the similarities between this and the Angelic Halo, a basically priceless item in the popular online hangout. We're willing to bet it's a knowing reference. Either way, it's a great way to show off the spoils of your farming empire. 

Title: Fields Of Mistria 1.0 – Gift Guide Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fields-of-mistria-1-0-gift-guide/ Every NPC in Fields Of Mistria loves to receive gifts, but they can be pretty picky about which ones come their way. In general, gifts fall into six categories, and your friendship will improve (or stagnate) depending on how well you're attuned to your friends' preferences. Getting gifts right can also lead to romance, so keep our guide handy when you're exploring Fields Of Mistria's many romance and marriage options. This updated gift guide has all you need to know about gifting, including what gifts to get the new 1.0 vendor NPCs and who to give the newly introduced items to. THIS GUIDE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR FIELDS OF MISTRIA 1.0 UNLOCKABLE CHARACTERS AND ITEMS. In This Article Gifting basicsUniversal Gift Preferences In Fields Of MistriaAll NPC Gift Preferences In Fields Of MistriaAdelineBalorCaldarusCelineDarcyDellDozyEilandElsieErrolHaydenHemlockHenriettaHoltJosephineJuniperLandenLouisMapleMarchMerriNoraOlricReinaRyisSeridiaStillwellTaliferroTerithiaValenVeraWheedleZorel Finding out each character's Loved items can speed up friendships. Gifting basics Gifts fall into one of six categories: Loved, Liked, Neutral, Disliked, Hated, and Banned. Gifts are worth more on birthdays, and each of these types (aside from Banned) will earn a specific amount of points. Giving on a birthday earns you far more points, so keep an eye on your calendar. Preference LevelFriendship Points From Daily Gift Friendship Points From Birthday GiftLoved2040Liked1030Neutral323Disliked020Hated020 Each character's personal gift categorization is different, so read on for a full breakdown of everyone's gift preferences in Fields Of Mistria. Some gifts are universally liked, disliked, or loved, and some cannot be given to children or animals.  Remember you can only give one gift per day, so choose wisely! Speaking to an NPC once a day will also reward you with seven Friendship Points. Giving an NPC a gift they hate won't reduce your friendship points though, so sometimes it is worth giving them out just to see their (usually very funny) reactions.  Elsie will give you a little bit of gossip each day, telling you which character likes which gift. If you give Loved (or Hated) items, you might get a unique bit of dialogue. Elsie will tell you one Loved or Liked gift per day. Universal Gift Preferences In Fields Of Mistria These are usually found at events and during festivals and can be purchased and gifted once at each. Rules on Banned gifts still apply (i.e. no caffeine for children or animals). Liked by all: Candied Queen Berries Chicky Hot Chocolate Floral Tea (cannot be gifted to Children or Animals) Loved by all: Cow-Shaped Donut Queen Berry Pie Scent Of Spring Disliked or Hated by all: All items categorized as "Junk" (i.e. Fibre, Hay, Sap, Pinecone, Sod) Newts (aside from Juniper who Likes them) All Bugs (aside from when gifted to Luc who Likes, Loves, or is Neutral to Bugs; Henrietta who is neutral to Bugs; and Dozy, who has several Bugs in her Liked list) Animal Treats (when not given to an animal, although Hayden is neutral to them) Clod Bombs Banned Gifts: Alcohol (when given to Children or Animals) Caffeine-containing Gifts (when given to Children and Animals) Chocolate-containing Gifts (when given to Animals - with the exception of the Chicky Hot Chocolate which doesn't trigger a negative response) Clod Bombs All NPC Gift Preferences In Fields Of Mistria Adeline Adeline loves pretty and pink gifts, as well as local produce and tart lemon-y goods. She really hates Mushrooms. Loved: Coffee Gazpacho Lemon Pie Middlemist Mistril Ingot Peaches And Cream Perfect Pink Diamond Plum Blossom Pumpkin Pie Tea With Lemon Liked: Candied Lemon Peel Diamond Heather Lemon Cake Lemon Lemonade Mistril Ore Paper Peach Pineshroom Toast Pink Diamond Pumpkin Stew Red Wine Snapdragon Spicy Cheddar Biscuit Tulip Vegetable Soup White Wine Wild Berry Pie Wild Berry Scone Disliked: Foods containing Mushrooms (aside from Pineshroom Toast which is Liked) Mushrooms All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Morel Mushroom Balor Balor is a fan of all things curry, as well as shiny gems and jewels. Ants are his worst nightmare. Loved: Alda Gem Bracelet All Perfect Gems Apple Honey Curry Chili Coconut Curry Deluxe Curry Family Crest Pendant Liked: All gems Cauliflower Curry Chickpea Curry Crystal Rose Fog Orchid Frost Lily Gold Ingot Gold Ore Golden Cheesecake Golden Cookies Jasmine Perfect Gold Ore Rose Rusted Treasure Chest Sapphire Betta Snowdrop Anemone Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Ant Balor loves a touch of spice in his gifts. Caldarus SPOILERS IN THIS ENTRY Caldarus spent too long away from the sights and smells of human life to ignore a well-cooked meal. He loves anything tasty, but hates statues of other Dragons.  Loved:  Apple Honey Curry Fried Rice Harvest Plate Mont Blanc Seafood Boil Seafood Snow Pea Noodles Spring Galette Statuette of Caldarus Sushi Platter Veggie Sub Sandwich Liked: Beet Soup Breath Of Flame Chili Coconut Curry Chocolate Cake Crab Cakes Fish Tacos Golden Cheesecake Golden Cookies Ice Cream Sundae Incredibly Hot Pot Lobster Roll Marigold Mushroom Steak Dinner Perch Risotto Pumpkin Pie Sea Bream Rice Spell Fruit Parfait Spirit Mushroom Tea Vegetable Pot Pie Vegetable Quiche Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Dragon Claw Dragon Scale Hated: Unknown Dragon Statuette Caldarus is as awkward as ever in his gift dialogue. Celine Unsurprisingly, Celine loves flowers, but even she has her special favourites. Just don't get caterpillars anywhere near her garden. Loved: Breath Of Flame Crystal Rose Essence Blossom Frost Lily Hydrangea Middlemist Plum Blossom Rose Snowdrop Anemone Temple Flower Liked: Catmint Celosia Chrysanthemum Cosmos Crocus Daffodil Daisy Dandelion Heather Iris Jasmine Lilac Marigold Poinsetta Rose Tea Snapdragon Spring Salad Sunflower Tulip Viola Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Caterpillar Darcy Gifting vendors can be tough as you've only got one chance per week, so choose wisely and gift her something special she can use in one of her recipes. Loved:  Chocolate Coconut Milk Crystal Berries Golden Cheesecake Golden Cookies Golden Milk Golden Egg Milk Spell Fruit Sugar Liked: Apple Blackberry Blueberry Cherry Chicken Egg Coconut Cranberry Flour Glowberry Lemon Moon Fruit Orange Peach Pear Pomegranate Strawberry Tea Wild Berries Wild Grapes Wintergreen Berry Disliked:  All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Ant Characters are extra appreciative if you remember their birthdays. Dell Any member of the Dragonguard would enjoy Dell's favourite treats: historical weaponry and candy. Offer her broccoli and you're going to have a hard time making friends, though.  Loved:  Alda Bronze Sword Aldarian Sword Apple Juice Bullfrog Caldosian Sword Chocolate Golden Cookies Hermit Crab Ice Cream Sundae Jam Sandwich Liked: Apple Blackberry Caramel Candy Cattail Fluff Clay Frog Glowberry Cookies Grape Juice Grilled Cheese Hot Chocolate Lemon Cake Lemonade Lightning Dragonfly Monster Cookie Pudding Snail Stone Trail Mix Turtle Wood Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Bugs which are either Loved, Liked or Neutral) Hated: Broccoli Dozy If Dozy can eat or play with it, he's perfectly happy, but Citrus and Chili are no-go gifts for a dog. Loved: Catfish Crystaline Cricket Dog Treat Golden Duck Egg Golden Egg Hard Boiled Egg Hard Wood Petrified Wood Tiny Dinosaur Skeleton Wood Liked: Butterfly Carrot Chicken Egg Cicada Cod Cricket Duck Egg Firefly Fuzzy Moth Grasshopper Mackerel Monster Shell Monster Whisker Pumpkin Red Snapper Rockroot Salmon Sardine Sod Tuna Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from those mentioned above) All Citrus fruits All foods made with Citrus fruits Hated: Chili Pepper You won't get much dialogue from Dozy, but you'll get plenty of affection. Eiland Eiland famously loves desserts but frogs really freak him out. Loved: Chocolate Cake Coconut Cream Pie Glowberry Cookies Golden Cheesecake Golden Cookies Ice Cream Sundae Mont Blanc Pumpkin Pie Spell Fruit Parfait Strawberry Shortcake Void Cake Liked: Apple Pie Berries And Cream Candied Lemon Peel Candied Strawberries Caramel Candy Caramelized Moon Fruit Cherry Cobbler Cherry Tart Chocolate Crystal Berry Pie Lemon Cake Lemon Pie Peaches And Cream Pomegranate Sorbet Pudding Roasted Rice Tea Strawberries And Cream Sweet Sesame Balls Wild Berry Pie Wintergreen Ice Cream Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Frog Elsie Elsie treasures the finer things in life: tea, scones, diamonds… Loved:  Alda Feather Pendant Cranberry Orange Scone Crystal Rose Jasmine Tea Mont Blanc Paper Perfect Diamond Poached Pear Rose Wild Berry Scone Liked: Blackberry Jam Blueberry Jam Cherry Tart Chrysanthemum Cosmos Crystal Berry Pie Diamond Iris Jasmine Lilac Marmalade Moon Fruit Cake Pomegranate Sorbet Quiche Red Wine Rose Hip Rosehip Jam Tulip White Wine Wild Berry Jam Disliked:  All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Praying Mantis Despite her expensive tastes, Elsie is quite happy with a foraged flower. Errol Errol likes gifts that remind him of his mining days, hearty old-fashioned fare, and a little pick-me-up every now and then. Boiled eggs, however, raise too many questions about his missing hair. Loved: Baked Sweetroot Braised Burdock Clam Chowder Fish Skewers Miner's Mushroom Stew Miner's Helmet Pan-Fried Bream Perch Risotto Shard Mass White Wine Liked: Apple Beer Breaded Catfish Canned Sardines Copper Ore Fish Stew Gold Ore Hot Toddy Iron Ore Latter Mistril Ore Mocha Pear Peat Pomegranate Red Wine Silver Ore Sweetroot Upper Mines Mushroom Wintergreen Ice Cream Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated:  Hard Boiled Egg Sometimes it's worth gifting something the characters hate, just to see their reactions. Hayden Hayden just wants to see other farmers thrive and loves to receive a fancy bit of animal produce. He doesn't eat fish, though, saying he thinks of them as "friends more than meals" Loved: Golden Butter Golden Cheese Golden Milk Golden Duck Egg Golden Duck Mayonnaise Golden Egg Golden Mayonnaise Pumpkin Pie Stone Horse Vegetable Quiche Liked: Apple Pie Butter Cheese Chicken Egg Coconut Cream Pie Coffee Crystal Berry Pie Duck Egg Duck Mayonnaise Lemon Pie Loaded Baked Potato Mayonnaise Milk Mushroom Steak Dinner Pumpkin Stew Quiche Sweet Potato Pie Tea With Lemon Vegetable Pot Pie Wild Berry Pie Dislikes: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Animal Treats which are Neutral) All Fish, Fish-related items, and meals containing Fish ingredients Hates: Sushi Platter Hemlock As proprietor of the Inn, Hemlock likes nothing more than a spicy dish complemented by a little drink. He's also always happy to receive homemade snacks. Loves: Beer Caldosian Drinking Horn Chili Coconut Curry Crayfish Etouffee Crispy Fried Earthshroom Hot Toddy Incredibly Hot Pot Spicy Corn White Wine Wild Grapes Liked: Basil Chili Pepper Coffee Crunchy Chickpeas Dried Squid Grape Juice Honey Lemon Roasted Chestnuts Rock Salt Sesame Broccoli Spicy Cheddar Biscuit Spicy Crab Sushi Spicy Water Chestnuts Summer Salad Tea Thyme Toasted Sunflower Seeds Trail Mix Water Chestnut Fritters Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (Aside from Newt) Hated: Newt Beer is an easy win for a lot of Mistria's workers. Henrietta Henrietta has somehow been elevated to town resident rather than farm animal, so you might want to win her favor. Berries, corn, and edible forage are the way to her heart, but if you give her garlic you might not get the best reaction.  Loved: Berry Bowl Corn Deluxe Small Animal Feed Glowberry Grilled Corn Shiny Bead Strawberry Ultimate Small Animal Feed Watermelon Liked: Apple Blackberry Blueberry Broccoli Chery Chestnut Coconut Cranberry Cucumber Grass Seed Moon Fruit Orange Peach Pear Peas Pomegranate Pumpkin Wild Berries Wild Grapes Wintergreen Berry Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Bugs which are Neutral) Lemons Meals made with Citrus ingredients (even though she likes Oranges!) Hated: Garlic Holt Mistria's premier wife-guy likes to keep things simple, as Holt's favorite gifts are mainly raw ingredients and good-quality wood for his whittling.  Loved: Baked Potato Coffee Flour Gazpacho Hard Wood Loaded Baked Potato Narrows Moss Stone Horse Watermelon Wheat Liked: Beet Broccoli Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Chili Pepper Corn Cranberry Cucumber Daikon Radish Onion Peas Potato Pumpkin Rice Stalk Snow Peas Strawberry Sugar Cane Sweet Potato Turnip Disliked:  All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Puddle Spider) Hated: Puddle Spider You give a gift, you get a pun. Josephine Josephine loves all flavors of tea, and anything with a hit of spice. She's also partial to a beautiful flower to spruce up the Inn. Loved: Chili Coconut Curry Crayfish Etouffee Green Tea Incredibly Hot Pot Jasmine Tea Lavender Tea Quiche Roasted Rice Tea Rose Tea Tea With Lemon Liked: Breath Of Flame Chili Pepper Curry Powder Essence Blossom Flour Honey Jam Sandwich Jasmine Oil Rice Rose Soy Sauce Spicy Cheddar Biscuit Spicy Corn Spicy Crab Sushi Spicy Water Chestnuts Sugar Sunflower Tea Wild Berry Jam Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Worm) Hated: Worm Juniper If it's a magical, mystical item, Juniper will probably like it. Mushrooms, crystals, and anything she can put in a potion is welcome.  Loved: Ancient Royal Scepter Black Tablet Crystal Rose Fish Tacos Golden Cookies Hardened Essence Moon Fruit Cake Mushroom Brew Pizza Spell Fruit Parfait Void Newt Liked: Crunchy Chickpeas Crystal Essence Blossom Fog Orchid Frog Latte Middlemist Monster Powder Morel Mushroom Nettle Newt Night Queen Poinsetta Red Toadstool Red Wine Shadow Flower Spell Fruit Toasted Sunflower Seeds Water Chestnut Fritters White Wine Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Newt and Sod) Hated: Sod This is as polite as Juniper gets. Landen Landen likes the finer things in life, enjoying his retirement with an enthusiasm for Golden-quality items and solid Hard Wood for crafting--though he'll take almost any craft materials you've got. Loved: Coconut Cream Pie Golden Bristole Golden Bull Horn Golden Cheesecake Golden Cookies Golden Feather Duck Golden Horse Hair Golden Rooster Feather Hard Wood Shard Mass Liked: Bristle Bull Horn Canned Sardines Clay Coconut Milk Coconut Crystal Deep Sea Soup Duck Feather Glass Horse Hair Obsidian Paper Rooster Feather Shards Stone Tomato Soup Vegetable Pot Pie Vegetable Soup Wood Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Roly Poly) Hated: Roly Poly Louis Being from The Capital, Louis might just be the fanciest person you'll meet in Mistria. You only get one chance per week to give him a gift, so stock up on exquisite items throughout the week to surprise him on the weekend. Loved: Golden Alpaca Wool Golden Bristole Golden Duck Feather Golden Horse Hair Golden Rabbit Wool Golden Rooster Feather Middlemist Red Wine White Wine Liked: Alpaca Wool Breath Of Flame Bristle Cattail Fluff Celosia Crystal Rose Crystal Duck Feather Essence Blossom Frost Lily Horse Hair Lilac Marigold Rabbit Wool Rooster Feather Shadow Flower Sheep Wool Snapdragon Tea With Lemon Viola Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Fuzzy Moth) Hated: Fuzzy Moth Louis extolling the virtues of Mistrian wine. Maple The most important question to ask when gifting to Maple is, "Does it make her feel like royalty". She is, however, still a child who loves an Ice Cream Sundae or a Jam Sandwich on occasion. Loved: Ancient Horn Circlet Berries And Cream Chocolate Hot Chocolate Lemon Pie Lost Crown Of Aldaria Middlemist Monarch Butterfly Mont Blanc Stone Shell Liked:  Blackberry Blue Conch Shells Cheese Daisy Glowberry Cookies Golden Cookies Grilled Cheese Ice Cream Sundae Jam Sandwich Pink Scallop Shell Pomegranate Sorbet Pudding Sand Dollar Spirula Shell Strawberry Shortcake Sunflower Trail Mix Tulip Wild Berry Pie Wintergreen Ice Cream Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Monarch Butterfly) Hated:  Peat March True to his career choice, March likes a good-quality rock or metal. If he can use it in the forge, or he can appreciate its craftsmanship, he'll want to add it to his collection. He also loves sushi, but be careful not to gift him a Redhead Worm unless you want him to make assumptions… Loved: Dragon-Forged Bracelet Gold Ingot Meteorite Mistril Ingot Perfect Copper Ore Perfect Gold Ore Perfect Iron Ore Perfect Mistril Ore Perfect Silver Ore Sushi Platter Liked: Beer Chocolate Cake Chocolate Coffee Copper Ingot Copper Ore Gold Ore Grilled Eel Rice Bowl Hot Chocolate Iron Ingot Iron Ore Mistril Ore Mocha Perch Risotto Red Snapper Sushi Sea Bream Rice Sesame Tuna Bowl Silver Ingot Silver Ore Spicy Crab Sushi Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (aside from Redhead Worm) All Flowers All Artifacts (aside from those listed above) All Forage Hated: Redhead Worm March will be a lot more grateful for gifts if you warm him up a bit first. Merri Merri is another NPC who will appreciate finer materials but is happy to receive almost anything she can craft with. She'll be polite about most gifts, but beware of anything Snail-adjacent.  Loved: Golden Alpaca Wool Golden Bristle Golden Bull Horn Golden Duck Feather Golden Horse Hair  Golden Rabbit Wool Golden Sheep Wool Golden Rooster Feather Perfect Diamond Perfect Pink Diamond Liked: Alpaca Wool Bristle Bull Horn Clay Coral Crystal Diamond Duck Feather Glass Hard Wood Horse Hair Latte Obsidian Paper Pink Diamond Rabbit Wool Rooster Feather Sheep Wool Stone Wood Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Snail Nora Through running the local store, Nora has developed an appreciation for good, simple food made with seasonal produce--especially as she rarely has time to make herself something to eat. Loved: Ancient Gold Coin Cherry Cobbler Fried Rice Onion Soup Peaches And Cream Pumpkin Stew Roasted Cauliflower Roasted Sweet Potato Sauteed Snow Peas Toasted Sunflower Seeds Liked: Baked Potato Beet Salad Braised Burdock Braised Carrots Butter Cabbage Slaw Candied Lemon Peel Coconut Milk Coffee Cucumber Salad Grilled Corn Latte Poached Pear Salted Watermelon Sesame Broccoli Simmered Daikon Sliced Turnip Spicy Water Chestnuts Strawberries And Cream Tomato Soup Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Moss Nora is always appreciative of a home-cooked meal. Olric Much like his brother, March, Olric likes gifts that come from underground--rocks, gems and artifacts. There's one fish in particular whose name offends him, though. Loved: Perfect Copper Ore Perfect Diamond Perfect Emerald Perfect Gold Ore Perfect Iron Ore Perfect Mistril Ore Perfect Pink Diamond Perfect Ruby Perfect Sapphire Perfect Silver Ore Liked: Copper Ore Crystal Diamond Emerald Gold Ore Hard Boiled Egg Iron Ore Miner's Mushroom Stew Mistril Ore Obsidian Pink Diamond Rock Statue Rock With A Hole Rockroot Ruby Sapphire Silver Ore Stone Horsee Stone Weightless Stone Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Rockbiter Reina Reina is always cooking for everyone else, so she loves to receive a home-cooked meal she hasn't had to make. She's especially fond of seafood. Loved: Apple Honey Curry Breaded Catfish Cabbage Slaw Ice Cream Sundae Incredibly Hot Pot Rosemary Garlic Noodles  Seafood Boil Seafood Snow Pea Noodles Spell Fruit Parfait Sushi Platter Liked: Cauliflower Curry Cheese Cod With Thyme Coffee Crystal Berry Pie Daffodil Deep Sea Soup Flour Garlic Bread Garlic Grilled Cheese Iced Coffee Miner's Mushroom Stew Pizza Rice Spicy Cheddar Biscuit Sugar Turnip And Potato Gratin Upper Mines Mushroom Wild Berry Pie Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts (Aside from Tunnel Millipede) Hated: Tunnel Millipede Being gifted a plate of food never fails. Ryis Aside from useful crafting materials, Ryis is a sucker for baked goods, a throwback to growing up in a bakery. Pond Skaters give him the ick, though.  Loved: Golden Bristle Golden Bull Horn  Golden Cheesecake Golden Cookies Golden Duck Feather Golden Horse Hair Golden Rooster Feather Hard Wood Lobster Roll  Veggie Sub Sandwich Liked: Beer Bread Bristle Bull Horn Clay Cranberry Orange Scone Crystal Duck Feather Garlic Bread Glass Glowberry Cookies Horse Hair Iced Coffee Lilac Obsidian Paper Rooster Feather Stone Strawberry Shortcake Wood Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Pond Skater Seridia SPOILERS IN THIS ENTRY One of two Dragon love-interests, Seridia takes gifts very seriously, as she will no doubt be adding them to her horde.  Loved: Dragon Pact Tablet Dragon-Forged Core Dragon-Forged Fang Dragon-Forged Horn Dragon-Forged Powder Hardened Essence Monster Mash Perfect Mistril Ore Spell Fruit Parfait Unknown Dragon Statuette Liked: Ancient Royal Sceptre Essence Blossom Monster Block Monster Cookie Monster Fang Monster Horn Monster Powder Monster Shell Monster Whisker Monster Wing Night Queen Pink Diamond Plum Blossom Purple Mushroom Red Toadstool Void Herb Void Pearl Void Powder Void Stone Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts All Dragon Parts Hated: Statuette Of Caldarus Seridia takes every gift as a tribute to her greatness. Stillwell SPOILERS IN THIS ENTRY A mysterious new face at the Saturday Market who sets hunting challenges ahead of your mine-hopping adventures, the best gifts for Stillwell in Fields Of Mistria are usually found in The Mines. Despite his glum demeanor, you can still win him over with a carefully picked gift. Loved: Black Tablet Fog Orchid Red WIne Weightless Stone Liked: Coffee Crystal Crystal Wing Moth Cup Of Tea Glass Middlemist Muttering Cube Night Queen Red Toadstool Shadow Flower Shardfin Disliked:  All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Sunflower Taliferro SPOILERS IN THIS ENTRY Another new vendor, a snooty chef of noble blood who appreciates a finely cooked meal but very little else. Loved: Apple Honey Curry Beet Soup Fried Rice Harvest Plate Mont Blanc Seafood Boil Seafood Snow Pea Noodles Spell Fruit Parfait Spring Galette Sushi Platter Liked: Chili Coconut Curry Coconut Cream Pie Crab Cakes Fish Tacos Glowberry Cookies Golden Cheesecake Golden Cookies Herb Salad Ice Cream Sundae Incredibly Hot Pot Lobster Roll Mushroom Steak Dinner Perch Risotto Pumpkin Pie Red Wine Sea Bream Rice Vegetable Pot Pie Vegetable Quiche Veggie Sub Sandwich White Wine Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Monster Mash Terithia It doesn't take much to work out that Terithia's favorite gifts probably involve fish in some way, but this list should help sort the catch of the day from plenty of fish in the sea. Loved: Cod With Thyme Fish Stew Giant Fish Scale Lobster Roll Perch Risotto Rubber Fish Sea Bream Rice Seafood Boil Seafood Snow Pea Noodles Sushi Platter Liked: Breaded Catfish Canned Sardines Clam Chowder Crayfish Etouffee Deep Sea Soup Dried Squid Fish Skewers Fish Tacos Grilled Eel Rice Bowl Horseradish Salmon Mackerel Sashimi Pan-Fried Bream Pan-Fried Salmon Pan-Fried Snapper Red Snapper Sushi Salmon Sashimi Sesame Tuna Bowl Smoked Trout Soup Spicy Crab Sushi Tuna Sashimi Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Fiber Terithia gets easier to befriend if you take fishing seriously. Valen The town doctor doesn't mess about when it comes to her health, preferring healthy foods over anything too indulgent--although she will always thank you for a glass of wine. Loved: Beet Salad Beet Soup Beet Deep Sea Soup Dragon Scale Harvest Plate Rosemary Garlic Noodles Summer Salad Sushi Platter Vegetable Soup Liked: Coffee Cucumber Salad Cucumber Dandelion Garlic Green Tea Herb Salad Honey Nettle Pan-Fried Salmon Red Wine Rose Hip Rosehip Jam Rosemary Seaweed Salad Seaweed Spring Salad Sweetroot Sunderseaweed White Wine Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Red Toadstool Vera Clothing vendor Vera is a big fan of vegan/vegetarian food and fresh juices. She won't enjoy anything fishy or explicitly from an animal, though. Loved: Beet Soup Chili Coconut Curry Gazpacho Harvest Plate Mushroom Steak Dinner Pomegranate Sorbet Summer Salad Sweet Potato Pie Vegetable Pot Pie Winter Stew Liked:  Beet Salad Braised Burdock Cauliflower Curry Chickpea Curry Coconut Milk Cranberry Juice Crispy Fried Earthshroom Cucumber Salad Orange Juice Pomegranate Juice Pomegranate Roasted Cauliflower Salted Watermelon Sauteed Snow Peas Seaweed Salad Sesame Broccoli Simmered Daikon Steamed Broccoli Tide Salad Turnip And Cabbage Salad Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts All Animal Products All Fish All Sea-related items Hated Clam Sometimes a little pick-me-up is all Vera needs. Wheedle SPOILERS IN THIS ENTRY Wheedle loves anything that looks expensive, and anything that can be used to extract a high price from his "premium" clients. Notably, however, he loves "a little wheed" (Fiber). Loved: Ancient Gold Coin Coin Lump Fiber Perfect Diamond  Perfect Emerald Perfect Gold Ore Perfect Pink Diamond Perfect Ruby Perfect Sapphire Pink Diamond Liked: Diamond Emerald Gold Ingot Gold Ore Golden Alpaca Wool Golden Bristle Golden Bull Horn Golden Cheesecake Golden Cookies Golden Duck Feather Golden Horse Hair Golden Rabbit Wool Golden Sheep Wool Golden Duck Egg Golden Egg Golden Rooster Feather Ruby Rusted Treasure Chest Sapphire Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Criminal Confession Zorel SPOILERS IN THIS ENTRY Zorel seems to like almost any bounty the land gives, enjoying flowers, mushrooms, and foraged food. Really not a fan of creepy crawlies, though.  Loved: Heather Middlemist Morel Mushroom Sunflower Liked: Cave Mushroom Dandelion Fennel Fiddlehead Glowing Mushroom Miner's Mushroom Stew  Mushroom Rice Nettle Red Toadstool Sage Upper Mines Mushroom Wild Leek Disliked: All Universally Disliked Gifts Hated: Cicada

Title: Why did Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 feature a booby trap banned by the UN? Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:12:55 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/video/why-did-tony-hawk-s-pro-skater-2-feature-a-booby-trap-banned-by-the-un/ In Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, the park editor included a spike trap called a "Pungee Pit." Brian David Gilbert gets to the bottom of why Neversoft included a UN-banned guerrilla warfare tactic in their lighthearted skateboarding game.

Title: Is Cyberpunk 2077 wet enough? Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:07:35 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/video/is-cyberpunk-2077-wet-enough/ All of the cyberpunk media that Cyberpunk 2077 is based on features wet and wild weather. But where does that come from? We examine the wetness of cyberpunk as a whole, and assess whether Cyberpunk 2077 lives up to the legacy of wetness established in films like Blade Runner.

Title: The 5 Most Intense Thrillers on Netflix Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:12 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/most-intense-thrillers-netflix-ranking/ Netflix is home to a wide library of noteworthy thrillers, including genre staples like Gone Girl (2014) and Netflix Originals like Gerald’s Game (2017). Some, like Fair Play (2023), use elements of an erotic thriller to explore workplace politics and sexism, while others, like I'm Thinking of Ending Things(2020), take a more surreal route to tell a moving tale about memory and regret.

Title: What's up with Voldo from Soulcalibur? Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:58:33 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/video/what-s-up-with-voldo-from-soulcalibur/ Voldo. He's been in every Soulcalibur game, wiggling and gyrating his way into our hearts. But what's his deal? Voldo stands out next to the grim, stoic guys of fighting games. He's got grace, he's got slippery, slick moves, and more often than not he's covered in fishnets, leather and spikes. Pat traces Voldo's design through history, to post-World War 2 leather culture and up through the early days of wrestling. So, what's up with Voldo? A lot, but we'll walk you through it.

Title: New Sci-Fi Thriller From Godzilla Director Officially Drops in 3 Weeks Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:12 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/onslaught-release-date-adria-arjona/ Adam Wingard got his start in low-budget horror, but the American filmmaker is best known for helming the MonsterVerse franchise for the last few years. In 2021, he gave audiences the showdown they wanted with Godzilla vs. Kong, and he followed that up a few years later with 2024’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Both of those films were delightful popcorn blockbusters with big, explosive action about the iconic mutant kaiju and everyone’s favorite ape, so it came as a surprise when the director announced he was moving on from the franchise.

Title: Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-linux-native-app/ GeForce NOW is giving cloud gaming an extra-credit upgrade just in time for back-to-school season. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW is officially out of beta. GeForce NOW is also delivering new cloud optimizations that make Frame Generation feel even more responsive while streaming. On top of that, Performance members will see higher frame rates in demanding games thanks to a CPU performance adjustment.  Plus, learn how GeForce NOW can add high-performance GeForce RTX gaming to the Chromebooks students already rely on for school – and how eligible new owners can take advantage of Chromebook Fast Pass. It all adds up to more ways to move from assignments to adventures across nearly any device. The only homework left is to decide what to play. This week, nine new games join the GeForce NOW library. The Cloud Gets Extra Credit GeForce NOW keeps getting better. The native Linux app for GeForce NOW has officially graduated from beta. Built on months of community feedback, the release focuses on performance, stability and polish while continuing to support Ubuntu 24.04 and later. A new Flatpack repository makes getting started and receiving future updates even easier. Visit the download page for more information and instructions. The cloud handles the rendering, so Linux gamers can tap into the latest GeForce RTX performance while staying on their preferred setup — without local hardware upgrades, compatibility headaches or complicated workarounds. Smooth gameplay makes the grade. GeForce NOW has also optimized DLSS Frame Generation in the cloud, reducing latency and making games feel more responsive. The improvements are especially noticeable when streaming at 60 or 120 frames per second in 1440p and 4K, helping every mouse movement and camera pan feel more immediate. Performance members will also enjoy additional server software optimizations to improve frame rates in select CPU-intensive games, helping demanding titles run more smoothly while delivering an even better gameplay experience. The cloud-side upgrade happens automatically, with nothing for members to install or configure, and at no additional cost. From Class Mode to Game Mode Class dismissed. Game on. Chromebooks already in backpacks can double as a PC gaming powerhouse, with GeForce NOW giving everyday school setups extra credit.  Chromebooks handling lectures, group projects and browser tabs can transform into high-performance GeForce RTX gaming PCs in just a few clicks. When class is out, open a supported browser or app and stream more than 2,000 supported PC games from existing libraries, with the cloud handling the heavy lifting. The same flexibility extends to Macs, Surface devices, everyday laptops, Steam Deck and mobile devices. Plus, eligible new Chromebook and Chromebook+ owners can claim a year of GeForce NOW at no cost with Chromebook Fast Pass, with priority access and no ads.  Study. Stream PC games. Same device.  Ready for the Weekend Follow the chain of command, streaming from the cloud. In addition, members can look for the following new games streaming this week: Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam, Aug. 10) Clawed (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam, Aug. 13) Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, Aug. 13) Cat Mail Co. (Steam) Misery (Steam) Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo (Steam) Pratfall (Steam) To cap things off, a creator known as “Madelyn” recently shared how GeForce now makes cloud gaming affordable and accessible across nearly all her devices, calling it “a game changer” in her video: What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: GeForce NOW Shakes Up August With 26 New Games Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:11 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-august-2026-games-list/ August is here, bringing 26 new games for GeForce NOW members.  Command the seas in World of Warships: Legends and discover what’s next in the GeForce NOW library, starting with the eight newly added games this week.  In addition, GeForce NOW is at the QuakeCon gaming conference this week in Grapevine, Texas, with hands-on experiences awaiting attendees. Return to QuakeCon  Visit the NVIDIA booth at QuakeCon to experience GeForce RTX 5080-powered Ultimate cloud gaming in action, with demos showcasing stunning visuals at up to 5K 120 frames per second on an ultrawide display, as well as seamless gameplay on the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld device. Conference attendees can see how thousands of PC games, including fan-favorite Bethesda titles, can move effortlessly across laptops, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more — letting members pick up where they left off on nearly any supported screen. Gamers not at the show can try out Ultimate cloud gaming in action with a day pass and jump into Bethesda titles from any device. All Games on Deck Sail the seas from nearly any screen. World of Warships: Legends drops anchor on GeForce NOW this week, bringing free-to-play naval combat. Captains can command destroyers, cruisers and battleships across massive multiplayer battles while exploring the latest update, featuring the Pacific Hammer Campaign, a new line of U.S. destroyers and more. Chart a course straight into the latest content across devices today without any installs needed, and check out all the games available this week: Big Walk (New release on Steam Aug. 4) Beacon Pines (Free on Epic Games Store Aug. 6) Sovereign Tower (New release on Steam Aug. 6) Expeditions: Samurai (New release on Steam Aug. 7) The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) The Incident at Galley House (Steam) Machine Party (Steam) World of Warships: Legends (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam Aug. 10) Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam Aug. 10) Clawed (New release on Steam Aug. 13) Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam Aug. 13) Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Aug. 13) The Sinking City 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 18) Mortal Shell II (New release on Steam Aug. 20) Gallipoli (New release on Steam, Aug. 20) Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 25) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Aug. 27) Breathedge 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 30) World of Warships: Legends (Steam) High on Life (Steam) High on Life 2 (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Paradise Killer (Steam) Misery (Steam) Pratfall (Steam) Starvester (Steam) Extra Joy From July In addition to the dozen games announced last month, 15 more joined the GeForce NOW library.  Breath of Fire IV (Steam) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Ubisoft Connect) CloverPit (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Dinoblade (Steam) Dino Crisis (Steam) Dino Crisis 2 (Steam) Esports Manager 2026 (Steam) Funnel Runners (Steam) Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Demo (Steam) Halo: Campaign Evolved (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Mistfall Hunter (Steam) Onimusha: Way of the Sword DEMO (Steam) Pathogenic (Steam) Sudden Attack Zero Point (Steam) The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian (Steam) Mistfall Hunter didn’t make it this month. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for the latest updates. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Share a game screenshot or clip that perfectly sums up your day so far. — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 4, 2026

Title: Best in Class: Stream PC Games and Study on the Same Laptop With GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:20 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-back-to-school-2026/ Back to school means balancing assignments, deadlines and downtime. GeForce NOW makes it easy to have it all. With cloud gaming, everyday laptops used for class can also become GeForce RTX-powered gaming setups.  When it’s time to switch from studying to gaming, members can jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved, as GeForce NOW is bringing one of the gaming world’s most celebrated titles to nearly any device through the cloud, alongside eight total games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. From A+ to AAA Gaming  This back-to-school season, the easiest upgrade isn’t replacing laptops in backpacks. It’s unlocking even more from these same laptops, from creating to gaming. With a GeForce NOW membership, Chromebooks, Macs and Surface devices can become GeForce RTX-powered gaming PCs in the cloud. The GeForce NOW library features thousands of supported PC games, letting members stream titles they already own from digital stores like Steam, Xbox PC Game Pass and Epic Games Store in just a few clicks. The cloud keeps games up to date and ready to play, making it easy to jump into a match between classes, after homework or whenever there’s free time. Time spent waiting on downloads, patches and installs becomes time spent in game instead. The Ultimate membership enables best-in-class experiences by delivering 5080-class performance in the cloud with NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex technologies for responsive, visually rich gameplay — all on the hardware gamers already own. A creator known as “Menguiny” recently put this to the test after picking up a MacBook Neo. GeForce NOW turned the laptop — usually the creator’s go-to for editing videos and everyday work — into a top-notch gaming machine, too. Another creator, “TechWithSeong” highlighted that same versatility GeForce NOW offers. Rather than juggling separate devices for work and gaming, he used GeForce NOW Ultimate to stream supported PC games across the devices he already owns — from a MacBook used for editing to gaming on the go with handheld devices. Gamers can start with a day pass and experience all the premium benefits without a monthly commitment. Plus, the cost of a day pass can be applied toward a first membership purchase — it’s like earning a little extra credit along the way. Everyone, at Their Stations Needlers never looked so sharp. Experience the Master Chief’s iconic journey on GeForce NOW in Halo: Campaign Evolved — a modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign — rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics and refined gameplay. Whether discovering Halo for the first time or returning after 25 years to finish the fight, it’s as the Master Chief says: “We’re just getting started.” Crash-land on the mysterious ringworld alongside Cortana and uncover great secrets while battling overwhelming Covenant forces. Fight through the rebuilt campaign, then continue the adventure with three brand-new missions featuring the Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson. Expanded weapons, iconic vehicles, hijackable Wraith tanks and optional Skull modifiers offer even more ways to play. Suit up across PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more with GeForce NOW Ultimate, powered by GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud. Experience Halo with NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex technologies delivering higher frame rates and ultralow latency that keep every firefight feeling responsive and worthy of a Spartan. From solo gaming to online co-op modes, GeForce NOW cloud saves let members log in and pick up exactly where they left off across supported devices — no lengthy downloads, extra storage space or expensive hardware upgrades required. The only thing left to carry is the mission. Let’s Play Today In addition, members can stream the following games this week: Halo: Campaign Evolved (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass July 28) Mistfall Hunter (New release on Steam July 29) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (New release on Ubisoft Connect July 30) Sudden Attack Zero Point (New release on Steam, July 30) The Ranchers (New release on Steam, available July 30) Corsair Cove (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass July 31) Funnel Runners (Steam) Pathogenic (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Which game lore are you so familiar with that you can give a school presentation on it? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) July 29, 2026

Title: GeForce NOW Sets Sail With ‘Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame’ Joining the Cloud Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:16 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-path-of-exile-allflame/ Lock in and load up the cloud. GFN Thursday brings fresh updates and new adventures, all ready to play without waiting for downloads. Set sail in Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame and charge in Battlefield 6 Season 4 both launching major content for members this week. Then revisit Capcom legends like Breath of Fire IV, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved Advanced Access and discover nine titles arriving on GeForce NOW. The Curse Calls Prepare to brave the unforgiving waters of Wraeclast. Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame launches Friday, July 24, sending Exiles into the perilous Frozen Seas. Guided by formidable corsair captain Valerie and her cursed navigator Vesper, gamers must piece together scattered treasure charts, board the legendary vessel — the Sovereign — and chart a course into the abyss. Descend into the depths using Allflame Lanterns to uncover valuable relics while surviving the dangers lurking beneath the waves. The update introduces sweeping changes, including a complete rework of sockets and links. The Scion also gains the all-new Luminary Ascendancy, the Mercenaries of Trarthus return alongside mysterious Atlas Anomalies, and the preexisting Abyss, Legion and Talisman mechanics receive revitalized gameplay and exclusive rewards. GeForce NOW members can dive in the moment it launches across their devices, no downloads needed. Learn more about the latest additions on the Path of Exile website. Rise Through the Ranks The next operation begins. Battlefield 6 takes the fight further with Season 4, bringing new battlegrounds, expanded progression and new ways to play.  Take to the land, air and sea with the massive Tsuru Reef and the return of the fan-favorite Wake Island, coming in phase two. Both feature aircraft carriers with operational flight decks, new naval vehicles and a dynamic wave system that helps move every match. The update also introduces Custom Lobbies and Spectator Mode, delivering more ways to play. From large-scale multiplayer battles to intense vehicle combat, GeForce NOW lets members deploy across nearly any device. Ultimate members can stream with GeForce RTX 5080-powered performance across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more. Whether returning to the frontlines or enlisting for the first time, members can leap into the latest Battlefield update the moment it arrives on GeForce NOW — without waiting for patches. Dragons and Dinosaurs — on Any Device Classic adventures, now in the cloud. Three iconic Capcom adventures arrive on GeForce NOW this week, ready for longtime fans to revisit and new players to discover. Journey through the rich fantasy world of Breath of Fire IV, a role-playing game following the intertwining stories of Ryu and Fou-Lu. Master an array of skills and magic to unlock strategic victories in battle and go head to head with unique enemies using powerful Dragon Transformations.  Raw instinct takes over in Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, the survival-horror series that combines pulse-pounding action, resource management and thrilling dinosaur encounters. Pursued by a relentless prehistoric terror, players fight to survive from the facility to the world of the Cretaceous Period. Whether reliving unforgettable moments or discovering these legendary titles for the first time, gamers on GeForce NOW can experience gaming history on supported devices like Chromebooks, Fire TV and Steam Deck — no legacy hardware required. Spartans — Start Early Spartans don’t have to wait. Players who prepurchase the Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved can suit up for Advanced Access before the game’s global launch on Tuesday, July 28.  Start the weekend with all the new games arriving on GeForce NOW: ZeroSpace (New release on Steam, available July 20) The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian (New release on Steam, available July 20) The Planet Crafter (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass July 21) Carnival Hunt (New release on Steam, available July 23) Dinoblade (New release on Steam, available on July 23) Breath of Fire IV (Steam) CloverPit (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Dino Crisis (Steam) Dino Crisis 2 (Steam) The last word goes to the Community Corner. One GeForce NOW member recently shared they found themselves back on GeForce NOW Ultimate because they missed the flexibility of gaming across devices like Steam Deck. Their post sparked a discussion about why members tap into cloud gaming, whether as a backup, a travel companion or their primary way to play. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Sharpen the Sword, Skip the Downloads — ‘Onimusha: Way of the Sword’ Is Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:34 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-onimusha-coming/ Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming to GeForce NOW at launch, with the playable demo available this week. It’s joined by Denshattack! rolling in with five new games arriving in the cloud. Plus, GeForce NOW officially launches in India, moving from beta to public availability — meaning gamers can sign up without a waitlist. Pick Up the Oni Gauntlet Cloud-powered. Samurai-approved. Capcom’s next legendary action adventure is coming to GeForce NOW. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will arrive on the cloud at launch on Thursday, Sept. 3.  Members can jump into the action even sooner with the demo now available to stream. Set in a dark fantasy vision of Edo Japan, follow a lone samurai wielding the legendary Oni Gauntlet against relentless demonic Genma. Master precise swordplay, unleash powerful abilities and absorb the souls of fallen enemies as supernatural battles unfold across a haunting world filled with mystery and danger. Ultimate members can experience every clash with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices and TVs. From the first swing in the demo through launch day, GeForce NOW lets members step into battle the moment it’s available — no downloads, storage space or expensive hardware required. Gamers can find the demo in the GeForce NOW app demo row and add the title to their wishlists today to be ready when the blade is drawn.  India Levels Up The wait is over. GeForce NOW has officially exited beta in India, bringing the world’s highest-performance cloud gaming service to more gamers across the country.  This week, gamers can choose from monthly Performance and Ultimate memberships, flexible day passes or the basic, free offering — making it easier than ever to experience GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming. GeForce NOW now supports UPI payments, giving gamers across India a fast, secure and convenient way to purchase memberships and day passes.  Premium memberships unlock GeForce RTX-powered features like ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex, along with higher resolutions, faster frame rates and priority access to streaming. With thousands of supported games — from blockbuster releases and free-to-play favorites to indie hits — members can enjoy PC games they already own without the cost of upgrading to high-end gaming hardware. Join the conversation with the GeForce NOW community on Reddit.  Go Off the Rails This Weekend “Denshattack!” is pulling into the cloud. Denshattack! — the off-the-rails, train‑wrecking action game — is now available to stream on GeForce NOW, letting members embrace pure chaos from almost any device.  Take control of runaway trains and send them barreling through crowded tracks, explosive obstacles and delightfully destructive layouts, chaining spectacular crashes with just the right mix of precision and pandemonium. Its colorful, tongue‑in‑cheek presentation and physics‑driven mayhem turn every run into a highlight reel of derailments — perfect for quick sessions, score‑chasing and laughing at just how wrong a single turn can go when the throttle never lets up. In addition, members can look for the following to play this week: Denshattack! (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass on July 15) The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu (New release on Steam, available July 15) Heave Ho 2 (New release on Steam, available July 16) Fogpiercer (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass on July 17) Onimusha: Way of the Sword DEMO (Steam) The GeForce NOW community keeps discovering new games to play, with members discussing the most beautiful games on the service. What game has impressed you most on GeForce NOW? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Hands-on report: Marvel’s Wolverine Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:03 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/13/hands-on-report-marvels-wolverine/ It’s been a big week for fans of Marvel’s Wolverine, starting with the announcement of sharp-looking PS5 hardware and accessories. Now, with just over a month away until its September 15 launch, Insomniac is sharing a deep dive on the game’s story, combat, and exploration thanks to an extensive hands-on session with the game.   Our two-hour session kicked off with the game’s opening mission in the wilds of Telambang, where Wolverine has reunited with Team X to carry out a critical mission infiltrating the facility of anti-mutant industrialist Bolivar Trask. After slicing our way to a daring rescue, we jumped ahead in the game to a bombastic boss fight and a taste of Madripoor’s Lowtown. Between brutal barrages, stealthy scouting, and a range of rage-filled takedowns, we got to cut to the bone of the game’s story, flesh out Wolverine’s allies and foes, and uncover a piece of his buried past.   Taking on Trask  From the game’s opening moments flashing back to a feral, mangy-haired, and memory-wiped Wolverine, every sequence tested the balance between his rage and humanity. The first mission reunites him with Team X, a mutant task force formed by Nathaniel Essex to help protect mutants. Wolverine had stepped away from the group, something that has rankled his teammates, a wry Mystique and ever-savage Sabretooth.   Their mission takes them from the hidden facility of billionaire Bolivar Trask to the seedy backstreets of Madripoor, presenting Wolverine with the grim reality of what mutants in this world are facing. With mutants largely unknown by society, Trask has been spending his billions abducting, studying, and cruelly disposing of mutants with little regard for his victims in a quest to maintain human superiority. As the nefarious reality of the facility’s purpose becomes clearer, the horror Wolverine feels quickly pools into an unbridled rage. That rage drives him forward through throngs of Reaver enemies and a run in with Omega Red to eventually free Essex, who has been held captive by Trask.   Essex is the one who found Wolverine years before in that feral state, and formed Team X to protect mutants and build a world where mutants can be open. Between Essex and Trask, Wolverine is faced with the lengths some will go to protect the future of their kind, and will challenge him to face what kind of person he wants to be in this future.   Sink your claws in  Between storylines and set pieces, my biggest takeaway from my time with Marvel’s Wolverine was that it feels dang good to sink those claws in. Wolverine doesn’t just attack enemies, he catapults himself at them, targeting and launching himself from across the room to stun or barrage. Every combat encounter becomes a furious flurry, where my adrenaline feels directly tied to Wolverine’s increasing rage.  While a simple parry and barrage can get the job done, Wolverine can unlock a number of Special Techniques, skills that can be upgraded and mapped to the directional buttons for an extra flair in a fight. In my playthrough, I could cleave through a group surrounding me with Tornado Spin, or interrupt enemy attacks with Knee Breaker. Players can also unlock Adaptations, which upgrade long-term effects and skills like Logan’s health and rage meter.  That rage will come in handy. Successful combos build up Wolverine’s rage meter, which rises through three Rage Tiers to dramatically alter his fighting style. As Wolverine enters Rage Tier 2, his combos become more powerful and he unlocks Last Stand, which allows him to use his rage to heal his body if fully downed. But things really go over the edge when Wolverine’s meter fills to Rage Tier 3. His attacks become significantly more powerful, while brutal critical strikes become available. His vision seems to close in, his breathing getting louder and more primal as he darts between enemies, slicing and dicing with ease. Those critical strikes can lead to some dangerously fun takedowns, like snatching a member of The Hand’s katana or bow to slam back into them.   Sometimes, Wolverine needs a more methodical approach. He can use his Enhanced Senses to track and takedown enemies more stealthily. Trask also has Ability Inhibitors at his disposal that block Wolverine and his teammates from using their abilities. In these moments, he must work past the pain and fight without healing, focusing on taking enemies down with classic combat moves and destroying the Inhibitors before it’s too late.  It took all the skills I had gathered so far to take on the looming Sentinel Prototype towards the end of my preview. Built by Trask to detect and destroy mutants, this fight took all of Wolverine’s patience and strategy, dodging or parrying the Sentinel’s powerful attacks, while waiting for the perfect moments to strike. This sequence was thrilling both to use Wolverine’s abilities to their fullest potential, and to watch as he worked in tandem with Mystique and Sabretooth. By the time I was busting through the Sentinel’s head victorious, I had a wild grin on my face and felt amped and ready to take on anyone.   More to explore  Luckily after that fight, there was still more to explore. In Madripoor, surrounded by allies new and old, we took a moment of respite in Princess Bar (run by Tyger). Here we got to interact with newly acquired ally Jean Grey, and the mutant teens she has been protecting. Though they are still a mystery to one another, Jean and Wolverine’s connection is immediate. It’s with her that he can admit that his anger sometimes scares him and that he wants to be better.  I enjoyed that Wolverine also makes time here for his teammates Mystique and Sabretooth. Mystique stays focused and on mission during combat, shifting through identities when needed. Here in Princess Bar, she can just be herself, and encourages Wolverine to do the same through a friendly but vulnerable game of Never Have I Ever. Sabretooth spends most of the game’s opening antagonizing Wolverine and calling him a runt, which is fair enough given he stands about as tall as Sabretooth’s navel. But it’s clear their relationship runs deeper, and Sabretooth feels spurned by Wolverine’s original exit from the group.   While exploring the streets of Lowtown, I could take the time to check out some of Wolverine’s other looks and claw types, which ranged from a classic undershirt and jeans outfit to a Weapon X helmeted style. While walking around the Princess Bar, Wolverine’s Enhanced Senses could pick up on conversation or music that could guide him to specific rooms, or trail a teammate’s scent to find where they’ve run off to. Exploring each room sometimes led to a conversation, or finding easter eggs, like Mystique’s wedding pictures, or an IOU written on an ace of spades card from one Remy LeBeau.   Take the time to explore each new location, as Wolverine can discover hidden crates with raw upgrade materials or collectable whisky bottles. Logan can also stumble across Nightmare Doors, which transport him to a dreamlike cabin to take part in a Nightmare Trial. These timed speed trials reimagine different locations from the game into a vertical fever dream, where he can race to the end to unlock a forgotten memory from his past.   Players can sink their claws into Wolverine’s story and tap into his rage when Marvel’s Wolverine launches September 15 on PS5 consoles.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Comes to PS5 October 2 Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:24:15 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/12/20260813-goy/ We are so excited to announce that even more new content is coming to Ghost of Yōtei! On October 2, we’ll have a new narrative expansion, new single-player combat survival mode, and new quality of life updates all coming in Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition!1 Play Video Before we dive in, we want to take a moment to thank everyone for an incredible year since Ghost of Yōtei launched. We are so proud of our incredible community, and grateful for all of the fan art, cosplays, virtual photographs, combat montages, Twitch streams, Jubei thirst posts…we promise we’ve seen it all and love to share it around the studio. Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition will launch just in time for our 1-year anniversary, and we can’t wait for another year of new creations from all of you! In the coming weeks we’ll have much more to share, but wanted to give you a few early looks today at the new content in Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition: View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara is our new narrative expansion. Split between the present day and flashbacks to Atsu’s time on the mainland, you’ll meet Nagato, a figure from Atsu’s past who has arrived in Ezo. In the present, you’ll explore a previously unseen valley once inhabited by The Snake and his gang of loyal followers, the Vipers. In the past, you’ll experience Atsu’s time in the Battle of Sekigahara and a key moment in her life before she returned home for her quest for vengeance. You’ll meet new enemies and find new heavy weapons, new armor sets, new dyes, and more. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted is a brand new single-player combat survival mode, our spin on a roguelike. You’ll accept bounties in order to start new runs, where taking down enemies will earn you perks, as well as unlock additional characters to play as. We’ll have much more to show soon, but as you can see in the trailer today, Atsu is a master with the dual katana, while Oyuki excels with the kusarigama, and Nagato shines with a yari. We love to watch the amazing combat reels that have been shared with us on social media, and can’t wait to see you all try to perfect these runs. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If you haven’t experienced Atsu’s journey yet, you can purchase Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition for SGD 89.90 (Disc Version) / SGD 97.90 (Digital Version) / MYR 299 (Disc/Digital Version) / IDR 1,169,000 (Disc Version) / IDR 1,142,000 (Digital Version) / THB 2,290 (Disc/Digital Version) / PHP 4,099 (Disc Version) / VND 1,799,000 (Disc Version). In addition to Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted, this includes the award-winning main Ghost of Yōtei game as well as Ghost of Yōtei Legends, our online co-op experience with support for up to four players and multiple gameplay modes culminating in a Raid.2 If you purchase the Complete Edition, you can immediately start playing the main game and Legends, and Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted will arrive with a patch on October 2. Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition also includes all of the in-game content previously included in the Ghost of Yōtei Digital Deluxe Edition, as well as the Charm of Hokkyokusei. If you purchase by September 30, you’ll also get an early unlock of the Sakai Armor on October 2 for Atsu to wear, a throwback to Jin’s family armor from Ghost of Tsushima.1 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If you already own Ghost of Yōtei, you can get Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted by purchasing the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Upgrade (Digital Only) for SGD 20.27 / MYR 60.11 / IDR 220,890 / THB 524 If you don’t already own the Digital Deluxe Edition and Charm of Hokkyokusei you’ll immediately unlock that content upon pre-ordering. And if you pre-order by September 30, on October 2 you’ll also get the early unlock of the Sakai Armor.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Beyond the new content listed above, Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition includes new tracks for Watanabe Mode that will be available throughout the entire game when the mode is enabled. There’s also new photo mode stamps, additional cosmetics for New Game+, and new Trophies for both Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted.  For anyone who owns Ghost of Yōtei, even without purchasing the Complete Edition upgrade, a new patch on October 2 will add the new Beauty of Yōtei mode, which allows for a screensaver-like view of the environments of Ezo to keep on and relax at home (and take stunning new Photo Mode captures). There will also be new quality of life features including the option to keep an armor set’s appearance while using a different set’s stats, as well as a new high contrast accessibility option.1  Thank you again to everyone for an amazing year since Ghost of Yōtei launched! We’ll have more to share about Most Wanted and Echoes of Sekigahara as we get closer to launch on October 2, so be sure to follow our social media channels and keep an eye out! 1 Available via patch v.2.0 on October 1, 2026 globally, and October 2, 2026 in some territories, including Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Internet connection and account for PlayStation required to download. 2 Online multiplayer requires a PlayStation Plus subscription. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.

Title: (For Southeast Asia) Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Game Catalog today, Devoid of Liberty update out now Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:13:22 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/12/20260813-helldivers2/ We have watched the Void stretch across the galaxy for too long. The threat posed to our Liberty is too great and we can no longer stand by as the Illuminate gain ground. Helldivers, you are needed on the battlefield of a new frontier–one more wild and uncertain than any we have faced prior. We must venture into their haunted abyss, the Void, and liberate it back into Super Earth’s control.Today’s Devoid of Liberty release also coincides with Helldivers 2 entering the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Starting today, Helldivers 2 will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members. Journey to the Void Getting into the Void presents a unique challenge. High Command has ordered reconnaissance missions to gather as much intel as possible in order to give us an advantage. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The planets within the Void’s reach have been altered–strange mutations have left a permanent mark on planets, and intelligence reports suggest that these changes are even more significant the closer the planets are to the Void itself. What lies inside? View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Complete new missions You will be given new objectives to conquer–destroy Illuminate spires and gateways, complete data reconnaissance, and infiltrate Illuminate structures with your team. New secondary objectives will also become available, from eradicating Void mutations to extracting materials for research, as well as the opportunity to open a secondary extraction zone on the map to potentially evacuate your squad faster. Exterminate new threats As you fight your way toward the Void, you’ll encounter new, hideously mutated organisms. We have received intelligence reports that indicate these metamorphosed creatures are emerging from the heart of the Void–they are ghoulish diversions wrought into existence by the Illuminate scourge to threaten our freedom. The Wretch View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The nimble Wretch moves fast and can easily overwhelm weaker fighters and dodge their counter-attacks–don’t let it get the jump on you. The Crusher View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image On a relentless death march, the Crusher can take heavy damage and also dish it out. Wear it down before it regenerates. Dive with more impact We aren’t sending you in without backup. You may now gain all 300 ranks of security access and privileges, as well as new rank titles.  We have commissioned SEAF platoons to aid in completing operations. They’ll arrive on dropships to fight alongside you and your squad, offering medical support via stims, but also give a boost to your morale when you salute, shake hands, and–of course–hug them. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image This is our opportunity to strike and avenge the citizens, SEAF, and Helldivers lost in the Battle for Super Earth. PlayStation Plus Join the fight for galactic freedom as acclaimed co-op shooter Helldivers 2 arrives in the Game Catalog – included with PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe*, starting today. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Want more good news? The Helldivers 2 community is about to take on an epic collective challenge: eliminate 500 million enemies by August 18 to unlock four Helldiver PlayStation avatars. Join the fight and help the community reach the goal! The latest update, Devoid of Liberty** is live now! Take back the galaxy, divers–give these squids hell. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country. PlayStation Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms**Gameplay requires internet access and paid-for subscription on console (sold separately).

Title: Kinetic Publishing Showcase recap: 5 new indie games coming to PS5 Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:30:04 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/12/kinetic-publishing-showcase-recap-5-new-indie-games-coming-to-ps5/ You may have heard of Kinetic Games through our horror title, Phasmophobia. It’s sold over 27 million copies, and thanks to this success, in January of this year we established our very own publishing label, Kinetic Publishing. Our aim at Kinetic Publishing is to support and empower indie devs to create incredible games, giving them the level of support that our founder, Daniel Knight, would have benefitted from when he was first creating Phasmophobia. Today we debuted our Kinetic Publishing showcase, where we got to reveal the first five games we’ll be publishing throughout 2027 and 2028. These dev teams all have unique, inspiring stories and just as equally exciting games. From a true sci-fi horror to a witch-tech delivery adventure, and everything in between, we’ve curated a selection of games we hope players are going to love, and of course, they will all be available on PlayStation 5. Contact Protocol  Can you make the right decisions under pressure? That’s the question the team behind Contact Protocol wants the answer to. In this sci-fi starship job simulator, you are tasked with the scourge that is corporate admin as you assess the intentions of incoming ships on the Pale Horse’s voyage to Jupiter’s largest moon. Compare incoming information against company records and do your best to determine whether ships are friend or foe. But make the wrong decision and all it takes is one torpedo to guarantee your safety – while sending the other crew to their death in the vacuum of space. 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Crescent County  Crescent County is a game that sings with sunset-soaked, dreamy graphics from the mind of creative director and illustrator, Anna Hollinrake. Based on her own lived experience moving to the Isle of Wight, players will discover what it means to find home on this magical crescent isle. From crunchy, flow-state motorbroom driving, to messy, gossip-fuelled local drama and flirty relationships, Crescent County aims to offer the experience of Kiki’s Delivery Service meets the bikes of Akira set on a rural, witch-tech island. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image We couldn’t deny how much we loved the gorgeous, painterly world of Crescent County, a down-to-earth passion project that oozes good vibes. Celebrating queerness, found-family and community in a way we couldn’t ignore, get ready to lose yourself in the beauty of Crescent County when it comes to PlayStation 5 in Summer 2027. Shellbound  Shellbound has taken the best bits of a metroidvania and set them on a ‘big ass snail’. Giving real meaning to the phrase ‘living world’, players take on the role of a parasite exploring an environment where organs are labyrinths and the snail’s very biology can reshape the paths available to them. The combination of combat and platforming provides the much-loved metroidvania challenge, proving simple to learn but satisfyingly difficult to master. 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Aether Wizard Life  The creativity and ambition of the team at Vonder Games is truly something to behold, as they combine town-building, platforming and exploration with action-RPG combat, farming, and dating in Aether Wizard Life. Players take on the role of an apprentice mage in the haunted town of Starfall, and must uncover the secrets of mysterious wizard kidnappings. Along the way, you are free to choose what tasks to take on each day, whether that’s growing magical crops, caring for exotic creatures, venturing into deep and twisting dungeons to fight monsters, or talking with the townsfolk to discover new side quests and problems to solve. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image From the Ghibli-inspired art style, to the story behind the town’s mystery taking inspiration from the fascinating, real history of witches – we were captivated by the team’s attention to detail in Aether Wizard Life. This new cozy wizard life sim launches on Playstation 5 in Autumn 2028. Precognition  We are beyond excited to announce that we will be partnering with Half Mermaid Productions on their newest game, Precognition. Originally teased under the name ‘Project C’, Precognition is a sci-fi horror being created by Immortality and Her Story creator Sam Barlow in collaboration with acclaimed horror director Brandon Cronenberg. At Kinetic, we’ve played (and gotten hooked on) Sam’s previous FMV games like Immortality and Her Story, and jumped at the chance to work with such a talented team. Of course, Kinetic is best known for its own horror title, so we’re very happy to have an equally thrilling game in our publishing lineup. And Precognition aims to go one step further than Sam’s previous games, giving players a real sense of agency and freedom in choosing where the story goes. Be sure to interrogate the smallest of details, and get ready to face the consequences that await when you meddle with the flow of time, when Precognition launches on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2028.

Title: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, Hell is Us and more Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:45 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/12/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-august-helldivers-2-kingdom-come-deliverance-ii-vampire-survivors-hell-is-us-and-more/ This month, enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force and fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in Helldivers 2, shape your destiny in a stunningly authentic rendition of 15th century Bohemia in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, become the bullet hell and mow down thousands of night creatures to survive in Vampire Survivors, or cut a path through lands infested with terrifying chimaeras to unravel the mystery of their appearance in Hell is Us. All these titles and more are available in August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium welcomes Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams and Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire.Helldivers 2 will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra members today, August 12, worldwide. All other titles will be available Tuesday, August 18 unless indicated otherwise. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Helldivers 2 | PS5 Freedom. Peace. Managed Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization are under attack from deadly alien creatures conspiring to destroy your planet and its values. Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios. Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy. They say everything is better with friends, especially when it comes to raining destruction down on the enemies of Liberty! Be warned though: for maximum challenge and collaboration, friendly fire is always on. Today’s launch into PlayStation Plus Game Catalog coincides with a huge new game update. Find out more here. Helldivers 2 will be available later today worldwide. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5 You are Henry of Skalitz, an ordinary man doing extraordinary things, caught in a gripping tale of revenge, betrayal and discovery. Henry will embark on an epic journey, from a humble blacksmith’s forge to the court of Kings, as he searches for purpose in this beautiful but brutal medieval world. From bustling city streets to lush forests, discover an open-world medieval Europe through this thrilling action RPG set amid the chaos of a civil war in 15th-century Bohemia. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Vampire Survivors | PS5, PS4 Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there’s no place to run or hide. All you can do is survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. The supernatural indie phenomenon that lets you be the bullet hell! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Hell is Us | PS5 Intense melee combat meets the thrill of exploration in Hell is Us, a third-person action-adventure game with a semi-open world to explore. Drawn to an isolated country ravaged by infighting, in search of his missing parents, United Nations peacekeeper Rémi goes absent without leave to discover the secrets of his past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity. Find answers to your questions and face mysterious creatures along your journey. If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it’s because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind.Hell is Us will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash | PS4 A colorful cast of pixel-art Umamusume are all in line and ready to compete in the Slapdash Grand Prix, a school festival featuring four zany events. Which team will run, shoot, and eat their way to gold and glory? Each team consists of 5 Umamusume, and a total of 4 teams have their eyes on the gold at the Slapdash Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is made up of 4 events: Hurtling Hurdles, Blazing Baskets, Dodgeball Demolition, and Gourmet Gauntlet. Select an Umamusume from your team for each event and aim for the gold, but be prepared for some wacky rules and hijinks!Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Two Point Museum | PS5 Two Point County’s most daring adventurers have travelled to the far reaches of the known map and returned with unique artefacts to host in your museum, along with the coordinates of a new expedition location, home to an exclusive special exhibit and events! As Curator, the design and management of your expanding museum is in your hands! Send your team of partially trained Experts on Expeditions in search of rare and mostly well-preserved artefacts. When (and hopefully not if) your Experts return from their adventure, proudly display their fantastic finds in your museum. Two Point Museum will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Metro Exodus | PS5, PS4 Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror. Flee the shattered ruins and embark on an epic, continent-spanning post-apocalyptic journey in the greatest Metro adventure yet. Explore vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter. Metro Exodus will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dying Light 2 | PS5, PS4 In Dying Light 2, survival meets action adventure as you attempt to endure a hostile, post-apocalyptic world. Rival factions across The City aren’t the only enemy – a virus has turned a vast majority of the human population into monsters. Take on the role of Aiden Caldwell, a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City, but your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth – and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills to defeat your enemies and make allies. Unravel the dark secrets behind those that wield power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there’s one thing you must do – stay human. Dying Light 2 will be available August 25 in the US, the UK and Japan. PlayStation Plus Premium View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams | PS5, PS4Step back into Feudal Japan and rise as Oni of the Ash — Soki, a strong young warrior, joins forces with his allies to take on powerful demons called Genma. With Oda Nobunaga’s demise, the Genma forces rampaging throughout Japan vanish. Toyotomi Hideyoshi takes control of the land, leading many to believe that peace has returned. On the fateful date of June 29, 1596, a strange planet with a mysterious glow appears in the sky, causing an unexpected change in Hideyoshi. Two years later, as chaos ensues, Hideyoshi embarks on a quest to gather cherry trees from the far reaches of Japan and transport them to the capital. Meanwhile, a young warrior in possession of dark power emerges. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams originally released on PS2. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire | PS5, PS4 Experience Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire first released on the original PlayStation console, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Driven by the legend of Atlantis, join Milo Thatch as he leads a team of experts to unlock the secrets of The Lost Empire. Journey to uncharted depths, far below the ocean surface where hidden dangers swim, lurk and spy from every nook and cranny. What you encounter next will change things forever… *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country.

Title: I love the Dark Soulful architecture of The Canon of Balls, a rolling open world game inspired by Sega, Fumito Ueda and Minecraft parkour Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:22:54 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/i-love-the-dark-soulful-architecture-of-the-canon-of-balls-a-rolling-open-world-game-inspired-by-sega-fumito-ueda-and-minecraft-parkour What do Dark Souls, Super Monkey Ball, Shadow of the Colossus, and Minecraft have in common? They are all explicit inspirations for The Canon of Balls, a spooky and unforgiving new open world platformer in which you are a horrified statue's face with a fleshy pink tongue, floating inside a rolling cage. You can use your tongue as a springboard. Look, stay with me on this. I think The Canon of Balls could be good. Yes, I know that we've done "Dark Souls in a ball" already this month, but I think this game stands apart. It reminds me a little of Straftat in being a very specific, even obstinate throwback project that's less about nostalgia - less about sheer recreation, and more the feeling that a deserted vein of weirdness has more to give, that there's another future down here somewhere. Read more

Title: Total War: Warhammer 3 is getting a big free vampiric update in September, alongside the epithet-stuffed Lords of the End Times DLC Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:28:33 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/total-war-warhammer-3-is-getting-a-big-free-vampiric-update-in-september-alongside-the-epithet-stuffed-lords-of-the-end-times-dlc Creative Assembly have announced a release date for Total War: Warhammer 3 expansion Lords of the End Times. Consisting of four new legendary lords, each with a distinct retinue, campaign and battle map abilities, it's billed as "the biggest DLC that we’ve ever released in the series 10-year history". It'll accompany another, reportedly gargantuan free update with yet another legendary lord, the Vampire Queen Neferata, together with a rework for the Vampire Counts and Archaon The Everchosen, some new endgame scenarios, and updated victory conditions. There are over a hundred legendary lords in Twarhammer 3 at this point. I feel like the legendariness is at risk of being diluted. Can we organise some kind of spin-off game where every Warhammer army consists entirely of legendary lords? How about the legendary lords all go live on a big New England college campus and solve mysteries together? How about a Warhammer legendary lord adaptation of Guess Who? Read more

Title: Invisum Piscium 嫌魚 is a dreamlike walking sim about fragments of conversations and a deep craving for water fish haven't procreated in Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:54:43 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/invisum-piscium-is-a-dreamlike-walking-sim-about-fragments-of-conversations-and-a-deep-craving-for-water-fish-havent-procreated-in I won't dive into why this is happening to me at the moment, you'll either need to pay me £20 or let me pay you to be my therapist to get that explanation, but I've been having some odd dreams lately. They're frequently temporally confused, mixing and matching people from across my life that should never have crossed paths. This has left me looking to ground myself a touch, so of course I decided to take a look at Invisum Piscium 嫌魚, a walking sim that's not quite about dreaming, but is about looking for distilled water that's free from fish sex contamination. Read more

Title: Five years after acquiring Oxenfree developer Night School Studio, Netflix are shutting them down Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:29:25 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/five-years-after-acquiring-oxenfree-developer-night-school-studio-netflix-are-shutting-them-down In 2021, in their bid to get more of a hold on the games industry after dominating film and television streaming, Netflix acquired Oxenfree and Afterparty developer Night School Studio, the first developer they had ever acquired. Now, five years later, the streaming giant is shuttering Night School Studio, as well as Moonloot, another developer they owned that was yet to put out a game. This comes six weeks after the release of Night School's latest game, the Netflix exclusive Unhinged. Read more

Title: Phasmophobia devs Kinetic Games mosey into publishing with a witchy delivery game, a parasitic Metroidvania, and more Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:01:11 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/phasmophobia-devs-kinetic-games-mosey-into-publishing-with-a-witchy-delivery-game-a-parasitic-metroidvania-and-more Kinetic Games are keeping busy! You may have heard yesterday that the Phasmophobia developer is publishing the next game from Her Story and Immortality's Sam Barlow (who's roped in Brandon Cronenberg this time around). That's not all that was announced however, as there's a bevy of other, not even scary at all, actually, games that are coming up from the new publisher. Read more