Title: Things I Said Out Loud, To No One, While Suffering Through FromSoft’s Grueling Dark Souls Predecessor For Kotaku’s Warp Week Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:30:44 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/things-said-kings-field-4-ancient-city-dark-souls-warp-week-2002-2000723445 This is just like Dark Souls

Title: Pokopia’s New DLC Is Its Most Melancholy Yet Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:10:05 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/pokopias-new-dlc-is-its-most-melancholy-yet-2000723860 Back to my home, I dare not go

Title: New Sci-Fi Thriller From Immortality Studio Originated As An Idea For An FMV Metroid Game Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:55:33 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/sam-barlow-half-mermaid-immortality-precognition-fmv-metroid-2000723521 It's called Precognition, it's out in 2028, but there's no Samus Aran anywhere

Title: Twitch Is Now Using Your Content To Train Amazon AI Models And Has Hidden The Option To Opt Out Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/twitch-is-now-using-your-content-to-train-amazon-ai-models-and-has-hidden-the-option-to-opt-out-2000723891 For now at least, you can stop Amazon from using your streams and chat to train its generative AI tools

Title: Phantom Blade Zero Pre-Orders Are Entirely Digital, Prompting Concern That It’s Not Getting A Physical Release Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:15:47 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/phantom-blade-zero-physical-disc-release-playstation-ps5-sony-2000723821 Pre-orders for S-Games Phantom Blade Zero went live last night, but a physical version of the pre-order is nowhere to be found

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: Phasmophobia Studio Launches A Publishing Label With These Five Exciting Games Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/phasmophobia-studio-launches-a-publishing-label-with-these-five-exciting-games/ Kinetic Games is expanding into the games publishing business. Before today, Kinetic has only been known for Phasmophobia, its four-player ghost-hunting game that first exploded during the COVID pandemic and has remained a favorite since then. It has apparently done well enough to allow the team to expand its business into publishing, as it's announced a group of five games that make up its initial publishing efforts.  The lineup includes one horror title--and man, is it a big one--and also features other kinds of games, including a punky racing game starring witches on broomsticks, a super-tense Papers, Please-like experience in space, a cozy game inspired by Spiritfarer, and a metroidvania game that does something even Hollow Knight didn't think of. Here's what's coming from Kinetic Publishing. Precognition Developed by Half Mermaid In terms of name recognition, Sam Barlow's team at Half Mermaid is the biggest one attached to the new label. Project C, Half Mermaid's previously announced working-title project with Brandon Cronenberg (of the Cronenberg body-horror film dynasty), has officially been revealed as Precognition.  The team behind Immortality, Her Story, and Telling Lies is back again with another blend of full-motion-video gameplay, non-linear storytelling, and a deep rabbit hole for players to fall into. In Precognition, you'll play as Diana, who discovers she can see the future after receiving an experimental brain implant. As players explore these visions, they'll commit some to Diana's memory based on choices they make. In turn, they will alter the course of the story, which is being co-developed with Cronenberg. All three of Barlow's games to date have earned widespread acclaim, so suffice it to say this is a big get for Kinetic.  Precognition is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2028. Precognition on Steam Aether Wizard Life Developed by Vonder Games Fans of cozy games such as Spiritfarer and Stardew Valley will want to keep an eye on Aether Wizard Life from Vonder Games. In it, you'll create your own mage and live out your life in a customizable castle that resembles Spiritfarer's boat-building tools very closely. You can tend to animals, cook meals, grow crops, and work jobs around different towns. All the while, you'll be exploring a story with a touch of darkness to it, as a secret organization is endangering the lives of mages all over, and you'll need to get to the bottom of the situation. Aether will feature romanceable characters, a wide variety of activities to perform outside of story missions, and 30+ skills to learn and master.  As someone who loves Spiritfarer so much that I got a tattoo commemorating it, I'm really looking forward to this one. While the home-building tools are familiar, a lot else stands apart, so it's an enticing combination of what I've seen before next to new experiences. Aether Wizard Life is due out in Fall 2028 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. Aether Wizard Life on Steam Shellbound Developed by Fake Lobster I have a Hollow Knight-obsessed son at home, so I can't wait to show him Shellbound. This metroidvania resembles the greats like Hollow Knight and Ori and the Blind Forest at first glance, but it adds a wrinkle that, to my knowledge, no game in the genre has had before. The world of Shellbound exists on the back of a godlike snail, with the creature's organs serving as the explorable map. But the team at Fake Lobster told me they wanted to make a metroidvania that gets away from some of the genre's normally foundational characteristics, such as backtracking and gated progress.  Using an in-game mechanic called parasitizing, you can absorb the abilities of flora and fauna around you, allowing you to access pretty much any area whenever you want, provided you are willing to adopt the consequences that come with parasitizing. As you kill more enemies to parasitize them, their class may grow stronger, so by seeking to "break" the world design, which the game fully welcomes, you'll also be giving yourself more of a challenge. It sounds like a speedrunner's dream. Giving players the chance to break progression is a fascinating shift in the metroidvania formula that could help shake up the whole genre. Shellbound is set to arrive in Summer 2028 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. Shellbound on Steam Contact Protocol Developed by Cold Zephyr Games This one was making me sweat. Cold Zephyr's Contact Protocol is like Papers, Please in space. You play as the captain of a starship interacting with others on the proverbial space superhighway. Some are corporate spies, others are smugglers, others may be totally innocent. What's universal is a sense of distrust.  Contact Protocol exists in a world of fake news and disinformation. It's a paranoia-inducing experience in which no one seems to trust each other, and you'll often need to talk other ships down from blowing you up just because they don't like how you answered one of their questions. You can destroy ships that prove to be threats, but you can also just annihilate anyone, provided you're willing to live with the fallout. The demo I saw was extremely tense and made me feel like the team is well on the right track, complete with an edgy art style that matches its seedy world.  Contact Protocol is launching on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 in Spring 2027. Contact Protocol on Steam Crescent County Developed by Electric Saint Last but not least in my preview presentation of Kinetic's debut publishing slate was Crescent County, a game that straps motors to witches' broomsticks and sets players off in search of flow-state exploration around a vibrant world. Recently moving to a new town, players take on the role of Lu as she navigates the crescent-shaped island of Mor aboard her motorbroom, delivering packages by day and racing when the sun goes down. The gorgeous world is inspired by the films Kiki's Delivery Service and Akira, in naturally different but similarly apparent ways. The gameplay demo I was shown had a beautiful look to it, enhanced by an energetic soundtrack with a punk edge. Putting it aptly and succinctly, the team at Electric Saint describes the game as being about "kissing, drifting, and being a mess in your 20s." Crescent County debuts in Summer 2027 on--you guessed it--PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. Crescent County on Steam This five-pack of games defines Kinetic's first foray into publishing. Check out their individual Steam pages to see more on each of them.

Title: The Rumored New James Bond Could Be An Actor From Battlefield 1 Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:29:51 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-rumored-new-james-bond-could-be-an-actor-from-battlefield-1/ Rumors continue to swirl about who may play the British super-spy James Bond in the next movie. The latest name in the mix is Jack Lowden, the 36-year-old known in the video game world for playing T.E. Lawrence AKA Lawrence of Arabia in Battlefield 1. TV presenter Richard Osman said on his podcast, The Rest Is Entertainment, that he heard from "someone" that Lowden is being considered for the role. He said his source told him "for definite" that Lowden is in the mix, though nothing is confirmed at this stage. Jack Lowden played T.E. Lawrence in Battlefield 1. Lowden's one and only video game credit is Battlefield 1. On TV, he's known for playing River on Slow Horses and will appear as Mr. Darcy in Netflix's upcoming Pride and Prejudice TV show. Lowden also played Forodwaith Sauron in an episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In film, Lowden appeared in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and voiced Gunnar in this year's Rogue Trooper movie. In May this year, Bond movie production company Amazon MGM Studios said the search for the next James Bond actor was underway and that the film studio would not comment on the casting process. Lowden is Scottish, and he would become just the second Scottish person to play James Bond, following Sean Connery. The character James Bond from the Ian Fleming book series is also Scottish. Other actors said to be in the running to play James Bond include Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi, Theo James, Tom Francis, and Josh O'Connor, among others. Fans have been waiting a long time for the next James Bond movie, as the latest entry, No Time To Die, was released in 2021. However, it was expected to release much sooner, but had three delays due in part to COVID. Daniel Craig played James Bond in five 007 films, and wrapped up his run with No Time To Die. Amazon MGM Studios bought the franchise and reportedly paid a lot of money to take back creative control from the longtime series stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. The new James Bond movie will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker known for the Dune franchise. He's also directed the movies Prisoners, Sicario, Blade Runner 2049, and Arrival.

Title: New Bully-Like Agefield High Isn’t Having The Best First Day Of School Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:21:57 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-bully-like-agefield-high-isnt-having-the-best-first-day-of-school/ After a story trailer got Bully fans excited for the spiritual successor Agefield High: Rock The School last year, the game has officially released on PC. Unfortunately, first impressions from players aren't so kind, so you may want to temper your expectations that it could match the high bar Rockstar set so long ago. Set in the early 2000s and inspired by the humor of movies like American Pie, Agefield High's developers warn on the Steam page that this humor isn't for everyone. However, the complaints from players seem to be more with how the game runs on a basic level. Numerous Steam reviews mention the characters' very stiff animations, crashing issues, sluggish and imprecise combat, and lag, even when on very low PC settings. The last thing you see before you die Our own Jean-Luc Seipke has spent some time with Agefield High, as well, and they echo many of these same complaints, as well as the writing, so those who just want to experience the story might not have a great time either. At the very least, however, there isn't AI-generated art in it. It appears developer/publisher Refugium Games may have acknowledged these rough edges in a Steam post. Written in-character as Principal Carpenter, it says, "Please be gentle with the walls. The paint is still fresh." Perhaps everything will work more as expected once that paint has dried, but for now, it sounds like you'd have a better time just tracking down a used copy of Bully and not spending nearly $30 for Agefield High.

Title: Helldivers 2 NPCs Will Hug You Back Now, Even When No One Else Will Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:12:44 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/helldivers-2-npcs-will-hug-you-back-now-even-when-no-one-else-will/ Helldivers 2's massive 7.0 update, Devoid of Liberty, is live now, and it brings some huge changes to the game's loveable SEAF soldiers. These NPCs are basically the equivalent of UNSC marines in Halo--fun to have around, but not particularly good at their job. Previously in Helldivers 2, SEAF soldiers could be recruited to follow players around and occasionally shoot at enemies, but were mostly good at being accidentally (or maybe not?) blown to bits by friendly fire. In the Devoid of Liberty update, the SEAF soldiers can now appear as a planet modifier, joining Helldivers in their battles. Dropships will routinely deliver SEAF soldiers into the fray, and they are more equipped for battle than ever before. Each SEAF squad will have a squad leader, a rifleman, a heavy weapon-wielding specialist, and a medic capable of stimming wounded Helldivers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLTltwbS4KY Better yet, SEAF soldiers will now interact with players in new ways. They're now capable of interacting with emotes, meaning they can shake hands, play rock, paper, scissors, or even give a hug to a Helldiver in need. The SEAF changes are just one piece of the latest Helldivers 2 update. Devoid of Liberty additionally adds two new terrifying Illuminate enemy types. One, the Wretch, looks to have been ripped straight out of EA's Dead Space franchise, with developer Arrowhead Studios advising players to aim for its limbs in order to stop its relentless pursuit. Another new enemy, the Crusher, is a walking giant capable of regenerating rapidly, meaning Helldivers will need to focus their fire and keep up the pressure in order to keep them down.  On the quality-of-life front, the update massively increased Helldivers 2's level cap (from 150 to 300, with new ranks and rewards to earn). There's also plenty of balance changes, including making stims more responsive, faster recovery time after a heavy landing, and buffs to short magazines and secondary weapons. To coincide with new Void-based horrors, the game's long-awaited Warhammer 40K crossover Warbond is also available now. You can find the full Helldivers 2 Devoid of Liberty patch notes below. For those who haven't yet made the call to defend Super Earth and spread Managed Democracy, Helldivers 2 is one of this month's free PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium games. Helldivers 2 Devoid Of Liberty Update Patch Notes New Illuminate Enemies A new biome full of fresh horrors awaits, the void warps everything it touches and your foes have taken new hideous forms. The Crusher is on a deathmarch capable of regenerating while taking heavy damage and needs to be worn down quickly and consistently without a moment of pause. The Wretch is a relentless and nimble enemy that requires quick trigger fingers and focused aim as they are able to dodge and leap at the player while advancing to quickly dismantle its weapons along with their will to live. SEAF Support  SEAF have entered the battle!  Super Earth Armed Forces (SEAF) can now appear as a planet modifier, joining you in battle in your missions and enhancing your combat capabilities with a range of new tools (Stim pistols, Heavy Machine guns and more) The SEAF take to the stars. Super Earth High Command has mandated the SEAF be deployed directly to the frontlines of the Galactic Campaign for Democracy. Helldivers will be able to be supported by friendly SEAF NPC troops, with new and improved behavior, weaponry and updated visuals Level Cap Increased We've expanded the Helldiver rank system beyond Level 150, adding 15 new ranks and titles that carry Helldivers all the way up to Level 300. Each new rank comes with its own unique title and icon to recognize the most dedicated defenders of Managed Democracy. Super Earth thanks you for your continued service, the fight never ends, and neither does your potential. Expanded Emote Slots Helldivers, you now have twice as many ways to express yourself on the battlefield! The emote wheel capacity has been raised from 4 to 8 emotes. CASTELLAN'S CREED Warbond Channel the formidable battle prowess of the Astra Militarum’s finest in the HELLDIVERS™ 2 x Warhammer 40,000: Castellan’s Creed Legendary Warbond. Community Feedback Changes We’re trying out a new section to shout out some of the fixes and changes that are high up on the community’s wishlist! GATER UpgradesSuper Earth engineers have replaced the engine and transmission in the GATER in favor of a much more powerful Super V48 Interceptor engine, this has improved its speed and handling. The Constitution … has stripper clips! Assisted Reload Rework Problem we want to solve:  The original intent was a tactical action that needed collaboration with a designated reloader that carries the backpack We have reevaluated how this works and with how the game has evolved since launch we got to the conclusion that the assisted reload action require too much coordination which lead to it rarely happening Intent and expectation with the change: We want to reduce the complexity with assisted reloading to promote using it more. Allow players to keep their backpack and reload whenever you need, while also allows a teammate to easily help you if the opportunity arises.  The change we made: Helldivers can now assist reload as long as one of the wielder and/or reloader of the weapon has the correct backpack Balancing  Updated icons for backpack weapons and expendable weapons Problem we want to solve:  Find a specific weapon in the loadout can be hard to do with all the new weapons added to the arsenal It can be hard to know if a support weapon needs a backpack or can not be reloaded when only looking at the icon. Intent and expectation with the change: We want to make it easier to find specific weapons and to plan your loadout.  It should be easier to know when a weapon needs a backpack or can not be reloaded when only looking at the icon. The change we made: Stratagem Weapons that require a backpack now have a backpack icon included on their loadout icons  Stratagem Weapons that can not be reloaded now have a drop weapon icon included on their loadout icons . Decreased heavy landing duration Problem we want to solve:  The original intent was to make the heavy landing to feel like you recovered from a high fall. The player lost control for a long time when landing on the feet from a higher fall. Intent and expectation with the change: We wanted to make it smoother to recover from the heavy landing state and not remove the control for too long. While still make it feel like a heavy landing recovery The change we made: Decreased the duration for the heavy landing animation with around 40% Stim action input smoothing Problem we want to solve:  Players can experience dead input when trying to stim when the stim action was not allowed. Intent and expectation with the change: We want to lessen the feeling of dead input when using the stim action. The change we made: We changed so the stim input is remembered for a short duration when the action is not allowed and will be executed if the stim action is allowed within that duration.  This works similar to how the reload input action changes from the last patch. Ammo re-balance for Short magazines attachments and Secondaries  Problem we want to solve:  The benefits of the short magazines are too few compared to drum magazines. The benefits of some of the anti personnel side arms do not have enough benefits compared to other side arm options. Intent and expectation with the change: Give more benefits to short magazines to make the items more useful compared to drum magazines for the same weapon. Give more benefits to some of the lesser used anti personnel side arms to make the items more useful The change we made: Short magazines got more max spare and starting magazines. Some of the anti personnel sidearms got more max spare and starting magazines. Primaries R-2124 Constitution Added a full stripper clip reload when reloading if the magazine is empty. Primaries attachments Short magazines for: AR-23 Liberator AR-23P Liberator Penetrator AR-23C Liberator Concussive AR-23A Liberator Carbine  AR-59 Suppressor Increased spare magazines 12 to 16 Increased starting magazines 7 to 9 Short magazines for: SMG-37 Defender  SMG-72 Pummeler Increased spare magazines 9 to 12 Increased starting magazines 6 to 8 Short magazines for: SMG/FLAM-34 Stoker  Increased spare magazines 10 to 13 Increased starting magazines 6 to 7 Decreased reload duration 2.8 sec to 2.3 sec  Short magazines for: SG-225 Breaker SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary Increased magazines spare magazines 9 to 11 Increased magazines starting magazines 6 to 7 Short magazines for: SG-225SP Breaker Spray&Pray Increased spare magazines 16 to 20 Increased starting magazines 11 to 12 Secondaries P-113 Verdict Increased max spare magazines from 8 to 10 Increased starting magazines from 4 to 6 M6C/SOCOM Pistol Increased max spare magazines from 8 to 10 Increased starting magazines from 5 to 6 P-19 Redeemer Increased spare magazines from 4 to 6 Stratagems  Eagle Napalm Airstrike Problem we want to solve:  The Eagle napalm did not feel as effective compared to other Eagle stratagems and napalm stratagems Intent and expectation with the change: Create a larger area of effect for the napalms fire Make it more effective compared to other napalm stratagems The change we made: Increased explosion radius 8 to 10m More spread out bomb pattern to cover a larger area MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines Problem we want to solve:  The explosion of the mines looks like they can destroy larger things Intent and expectation with the change: The effect of the explosion match should match the visuals better Make the mines work in more situations like destroying colony walls and bug holes from the outside The change we made: Increased Demolition strength from 30 to 40 Enemies Terminids Hunters Problem we want to solve:  Hunters and their variants were unable to attack FRVs consistently  They could only use their tongue to attack, and struggle to find a proper position to launch it Intent and expectation with the change: When Helldivers enter a FRV, Hunters should be able to attack the vehicle more naturally  The change we made: We allowed one melee attack to be correctly triggered against FRVs  Illuminate Veracitor  Problem we want to solve:  When the Helldiver got attacked by a Veracitor while holding a ballistic shield it could created clipping issue where the arm of the Veracitor could merge with the body of the Helldiver and sometime resulting in sending the Helldiver at high speed in the air Intent and expectation with the change: Fighting an exomech with a ballistic shield still protects against damage, but Helldivers will now ragdoll when blocking an attack Helldivers won’t be sent to low orbit anymore after blocking an attack with ballistic shield. Ballistic shield will break after around 15 direct hits The change we made: Increased Exomech melee’s force strength from 25 to 40 Conformed Exomech melee’s attack armor penetration to all correctly be Anti tank Fixes Crash Fixes Fixed rare crash that could happen when dropping down the core drill Fixed a crash which could occur when spreading fire Fixed a very rare crash which could occur when mortar sentries update their targeting aim Fixed a crash that could happen sometimes when dropping in on CR7+ missions on Cyberstan Fixed a rare UI crash on shutdown Fixed a crash when using multiple monitors with different DPI scales in Windows  Weapons & Stratagem Fixes Sway and reload weapon stats now display decimals for better accuracy Stratagem Weapons that require a backpack now have a backpack icon included on their loadout icons  Stratagem Weapons that cannot be reloaded now have a drop weapon icon included on their loadout icons  You can now assist reload a Helldiver, using ammo from their backpack Fixed glitch where Veto pistol would receive one extra round (translating to one extra 6 bullet reload!) from the Siege-Ready armor passive. Also corrects a few other weapons which also received one erroneous extra round, magazine or heat-coil. We continue to round partial bonus rounds/mags/coils up in favor of the player.  Fixed a bug where the camera clipped through the R-36 Eruptor with 2x Tube Red Dot equipped when inserting the next bullet in ADS at max FoV Enemies will no longer spontaneously attack the GATER unless the Helldiver is inside it or unless they are drilling. Enemies famously hate the democratic extraction of natural resources. Weapons will no longer lock onto the tank of the GATER Increased GATER ammo capacity, health, knockback and impact damage. Also made it harder to roll sideways Increased the speed and responsiveness of the GATER Fixed an issue where the first person animation of the LAS-58 Talon overloading would make the weapon clip with the SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack Fixed an issue where the Helldiver would cancel draw animations if they tried to enter the aim state while switching weapons. This would cause the Helldiver to look ready to fire, while still preparing the weapon The Ministry of Defence user experience department have made improvements to the TD-220 Bastion Mk.XVI munitions system Heads Up Display. This should make it clearer the main canon can be reloaded manually. Orbital Laser will no longer occasionally get stuck after targeting a flying enemy Exosuits will no longer get stuck in trees when being dropped off Throwable items are now being visible to other players when the Helldiver is carrying them Fixed a bug where the EXO-55 Breakthrough Exosuit would sometimes have the shield arm damage zones protrude through the shield, resulting in the arm taking damage that the shield should have protected Fixed case where the Breaker Drill could get stuck on the roof in certain hive world missions M-104 Incinerator FRV's mounted flamethrower now shows the correct icon and name Enemies Fixed an issue where the Gatekeeper's weapons clipped into each other when their target was too close Fixed an issue where visually removing the armor of the Impaler didn't match the gameplay experience Impaler close melee attack now has a damage shockwave Hunters are now able to attack FRVs more consistently Fixed a bug where enemies would disappear when the Helldiver died, thus not being able to know what just killed the Helldiver Fixed enemy navigation issues in one of the Take Down Overship locations Fixed a bug where the Veracitor's melee attack could clip through Helldivers holding a SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack Fixed issue where Watchers and Obtruders were not attacking players while mounted behind a Grenadier Battlement Fixed an issue where sometimes the Hive Lord scales would not visually break properly (did not affect gameplay behavior) Obtruder will now collide correctly with Helldivers Reduced clipping between Obtruder and Helldivers' vehicles Veracitors now guard outposts Fixed an issue where the Veracitor clipped through buildings and obstacles while charging. It should now destroy anything in its path and stop when hitting a wall Fixed an issue where the Veracitor clipped through buildings and obstacles while charging. It should now destroy anything in its path and stop when hitting a wall Gatekeeper spawnrate has been increased to closely match Veracitor in Encounters Fixed a bug for Gatekeeper sometimes appearing to turn in place without moving their legs Fixed bug which would on rare occasions cause enemies to not be able to move into the correct attack range SEAFs can destroy enemy spawners Enemies have learned how to climb stairs during the Establish Communication Uplink missions Miscellaneous Fixes Fixed several mission HUD inconsistencies on certain Hiveworld missions Fixed visible holes in the terrain in one of the Disrupt Shield Generator locations Fixed a bug where the factory building facade was inverted Updated the sounds for picking up medals, requisition slips and super credits one of the missions Fixed a bug where the Recoil Simulator was showing all ammo being fired at once Vehicle delivery shuttles will no longer get stuck endlessly looking for a place to drop off their deliveries when deployed in dense cities between tall buildings Helldivers will no longer ride the victory elevator with their hands in the air like some kind of rollercoaster Helldivers how have a chance to find super credits in Factory Worlds Fixed an issue in the tutorial where the incoming timer for the Orbital Precision Strike could display an incorrect duration Optimized various gameplay VFX across the game Prevented hit-markers being displayed for hits from indirect explosive damage, damage from your sentries and damage from your orbitals/airstrikes. Melee weapons, laser weapons and flame weapons will now display their hit markers correctly Fixed an issue with ragdolling causing invisible collision issues Exo Storms of class 2 and 3 will now spawn tornadoes of varying sizes, depending on the intensity of the storm. If your Helldiver cannot stim at the exact moment when the stim button is pressed, they will automatically stim as soon as they are able to (up to 2 seconds later) Fixed a bug where planting the CQC-1 One True Flag would break animations for other melee weapons. Fixed a bug where the CQC-1 One True Flag would be planted at the Helldivers feet instead of being planted in front of the Helldiver Fixed an issue where the player could see through the Destroyer ship while in a cutscene Decreased the Helldivers heavy land animation from 1.32 sec to 0.8 sec Scrolling to the bottom of the Bindings menu with a controller now correctly stops at the last available option instead of disappearing Fixed possible graphical artifacts in the Control Center Fixed a bug where Network Desync can cause SEAF Artillery shells to not be inserted properly, causing a soft lock Fixed a visual bug where the Oil Rig was displaying both destroyed and non-destroyed visual states Clothes on the upper body of civilian industrial corpses in cities now have the correct textures Optimized tree VFX materials Fixed an issue where network problems caused collision errors with enemy corpses. Fixed an issue that prevented Super Credits from spawning in Factory Cities Additional improvements to image quality when using upscaling Reduced ghosting around the edges of the screen when using NVIDIA DLSS upscaling Fixed blocky artifacts on nebula effects, especially visible on lower render scales

Title: Amazon Will Soon Be Out Of The MMO Business Entirely Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:13:40 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/amazon-will-soon-be-out-of-the-mmo-business-entirely/ Amazon Game Studios looks to be getting out of the MMO business entirely, handing Western operations of Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark back to their respective developers.  In two blog posts, Amazon Game Studios outlined its plans to transition both games to their South Korean creators in the coming months. For Throne and Liberty, that transition will happen in Q4 2026 as NC (formerly NCSoft) takes over, while Lost Ark's transition will happen in early 2027 and see Smilegate fully take the reins.  While Amazon didn't develop the two games directly, it did publish both titles and handled live-service operations and customer support in the West. Both free-to-play games found success at launch (Lost Ark in particular saw huge numbers on Steam), but have seen player counts dwindle over time. It doesn't sound like much will change in the near term. Both games will likely experience some downtime as Amazon hands over the keys, but the two games will each continue to operate in the West. Most player data and character progress made in the two games will also carry forward. In the case of Throne and Liberty, cross-progression will no longer work between Steam and consoles after the transition.  For those who don't want to hand over all of their data, there will be an option to opt out of the transition. Doing so naturally means characters, items, and other progress won't be transferred, and players will essentially need to start again from scratch. For everyone else, the data transfer will essentially be seamless, with no action needed on the part of players aside from needing to accept a new terms of service upon logging in for the first time. Amazon just a few years ago looked to be establishing itself as a major player in the MMO space. It released its own MMO, New World, in 2021 to huge initial numbers on Steam, even if it didn't hold on to that momentum for long. It then followed up that success in 2022 by publishing and operating Lost Ark in the West, with Throne and Liberty following a similar playbook in 2024. There were also plans for Amazon to publish the anime MMO Blue Protocol, though the game's Western release was instead canceled entirely. Flash forward to now and the house of Bezos has completely washed its hands of the genre. Amazon announced earlier this year that New World's servers will go offline in early 2027, following a console release in 2024 and a string of well-received updates that had players optimistic for the future prior to the shutdown announcement. The creators of New World were also working on a Lord of the Rings MMO, only for that to be reportedly canceled amidst layoffs at Amazon Game Studios.

Title: D23's Kingdom Hearts Panel Will Only Be Streamed Live Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:30:06 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/d23-kingdom-hearts-25th-anniversary-deep-dive-panel-kh4/ It’s been two months since the surprise drop of a new Kingdom Hearts 4trailer during a Nintendo Direct livestream, and fans have a new reason to get their hopes up for more news very soon.

Title: How to get a toe biter buggy in Grounded 2 Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:18:59 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/grounded-2-toe-biter-buggy-how-to-get-egg-nest-recipe-location/ Getting Grounded 2's toe biter buggy is a lengthy process that takes you into the depths of Into the Abyss' giant oak tree. There's quite a bit of prep work to do before nabbing a toe biter egg, and you need upgraded tools — or several thousand Raw Science points to upgrade them with — before you can finally craft the nest and hatch your new buggy.

Title: Pokémon TCG's 30th Anniversary Fat Pikachu Revealed Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:44:21 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-30th-anniversary-tcg-fat-pikachu-ken-sugimori-new-design/ 30 years ago, illustrator Ken Sugimori delighted the world with his chubby rendition of Pokémon's iconic mascot. Over the years, Pikachu's design has shed its baby fat in favor of a more svelte look. For the Pokémon trading card game's 30th anniversary, Sugimori has offered a new take on the electric rodent's classic design. The new Fat Pikachu silhouette just isn't landing for some fans, though.

Title: Liam Neeson's 106-Minute Crime-Thriller Is Officially One of the Biggest Movies on Netflix Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:29:33 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/liam-neesons-106-minute-crime-thriller-officially-one-of-the-biggest-movies-on-streaming/ Liam Neeson has spent the better part of the last two decades proving that an action star’s expiration date is mostly theoretical.

Title: All large lost sunken relics list in Pokémon Pokopia Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:24:42 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-pokopia-lost-sunken-relics-dlc-list-how-to-get/ The sands of Bubbly Basin hide large lost sunken relics and many other treasures in Pokémon Pokopia. If you find a relic, take it to Professor Trangrowth to receive a new piece of furniture that you can use to give one of your homes a distinctive look. You can obtain the same items either from the shop or by finding them on the map, but you must dig a relic out of a block to log it into your Ancient Artifact collection.

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: GeForce NOW Turns Up the Heat With New GeForce RTX 5080-Powered Toronto Server Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:55 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-toronto-expansion/ This GFN Thursday brings more games, more power and more ways to play on GeForce NOW.  The cloud gaming service is expanding with a new GeForce RTX 5080-powered server in Toronto, bringing dedicated high performance in the cloud closer to members across the region. NTE: Neverness to Everness also gets an update in the cloud, making it even easier to jump into the latest content from the supernatural adventure without a single download or more storage space needed. It leads the way for GeForce NOW bringing native touch control to the game, coming soon. There’s even more to explore with three new games joining the GeForce NOW library this week.  Take It to the Next Level in Toronto The forecast is looking cloudy in Canada. A new GeForce RTX 5080-powered GeForce NOW server is coming to Toronto, expanding service in the region and bringing dedicated cloud gaming performance closer to local members. The new server will roll out within days, giving more players access to top-tier cloud gaming across Canada. Ultimate members can stream across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more with GeForce RTX 5080-class power in the cloud. Enjoy up to 4K resolution and beyond on supported ultrawide displays, up to 120 frames per second, plus NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex technologies.  Bring on the ‘999 Nights’ Reality bends — on any device. Step into the surreal world of NTE: Neverness to Everness with the NTE Version 1.2 “999 Nights” update.  This version introduces a massive gameplay evolution, plunging players into an immersive, tabletop-inspired fantasy role-playing game on the Warren Continent — a new permanent game mode featuring its own dedicated progression system. This narrative and mechanical expansion is elevated by the debut of two powerful characters, Shinku and Iroi, alongside an unprecedented fashion upgrade featuring a sweeping collection of 19 new character outfits. To top it off, exploration gets a high-octane upgrade with Draco, a revolutionary new motorcycle vehicle, making this version an absolute playground for combat strategy, stylish customization and high-speed urban traversal.  Plus, GeForce NOW will soon be rolling out native touch controls to NTE: Neverness to Everness, which will make it even easier to explore the city’s mysteries from supported mobile devices. Look for the game in the GeForce NOW app to seamlessly jump between devices and continue the adventure — no downloads, storage space or expensive additional hardware required. Embark on Expanded Adventures The journey continues in Granblue Fantasy: Relink with the Endless Ragnarok expansion. Known for its dynamic combat, diverse roster of Skyfarers and thrilling online co-op, Relink returns with fresh story content as mysterious beings known as the Ragnalia threaten the Zegagrande Skydom. Strange gateways, powerful new foes — including the mighty Beelzebub — and fresh challenges await across the skies. The expansion also introduces additional ways to play, including summon abilities that add another layer of combat strategy, co-op quest tiers and a solo mode filled with unpredictable encounters. Master traits offer more opportunities to customize favorite characters, giving both longtime Skyfarers and newcomers plenty of reasons to take flight. Jump into the latest action with the following games to play this week: Esports Manager 2026 (New release on Steam, available July 6) Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (New release on Steam and Ubisoft Connect, available July 9) Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Demo (Steam) As GeForce NOW continues to expand, so does the community discovering cloud gaming. One new Ultimate member summed up their first impressions: “Finally caved and got GFN Ultimate… and wow.” Another longtime PC gamer shared how GeForce NOW completely changed their perspective after years of skepticism, calling it “a good alternative” for casual players and encouraging others to “try the one month and upgrade to the yearly before the sale ends.” What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

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 FMS 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: Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Comes to PS5 October 1 Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:38 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/12/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-comes-to-ps5-october-1/ We are so excited to announce that even more new content is coming to Ghost of Yōtei! On October 1, 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 $69.99 USD. 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 1. 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 1 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 for $14.99 USD. 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 1 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 1 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 1, 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: Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Game Catalog today, Devoid of Liberty update out now Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:04 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/12/helldivers-2-joins-playstation-plus-game-catalog-today-devoid-of-liberty-update-out-now/ 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 Premium 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 Premium*, 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! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Helldivers 2 Super Merch store Helldivers 2 Super Merch is now available for those dedicated to the pursuit of Liberty and Democracy. Super Earth recognizes your accomplishments with special merchandise for purchase; complete in-game achievements in Helldivers 2 to unlock this merchandise on the Helldivers 2 Super Merch store**. Want to see what Helldivers 2 Super Merch is available to you? Simply sign on to the Helldivers 2 Super Merch store using your preferred platform. 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** The Helldivers 2 Super Merch program is currently only available in certain regions. For the full list of supported countries please visit here.***Gameplay requires internet access and paid-for subscription on console (sold separately).

Title: (For Southeast Asia) First look at Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console bundle and accessories  Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:56:45 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/11/20260812-ps5/ Last month, the team at Insomniac Games and Marvel Games shared lots of new details and reveals at San Diego Comic-Con for Marvel’s Wolverine. Today, we’re giving a first look at the PS5 Digital Edition – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle, which features a PS5 Digital Edition that captures the raw ferocity of Wolverine alongside a matching DualSense wireless controller and a game code for Marvel’s Wolverine. Play Video View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Inspired by Insomniac’s Battle Reborn suit and claws, the PS5 Digital Edition – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle will be available globally and channels Logan’s unmistakable intensity through a bold yellow finish. The design brings in Wolverine’s exposed claw marks and lets players peek under the hood of the PS5 Digital Edition and see what’s underneath. The DualSense wireless controller also features furious slashes inspired by his famous claws, giving players a striking way to bring the game into the palm of their hands.  The DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition will also be available for standalone purchase globally. It was important for us to capture the primal energy of Wolverine in this new look for the PS5 console, and it has been fantastic collaborating with Insomniac Games and Marvel Games on the design. We worked alongside Jock, the Scottish graphic artist who contributed to the key art for Marvel’s Wolverine and whose work across comics helped inspire the bold, graphic tone of this limited edition design: “I wanted to show Wolverine at his fiercest for Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console bundle and accessories. I still draw all my artwork traditionally, so the opportunity to marry cutting-edge hardware with the energy and looseness of hand-drawn ink is incredibly exciting. I’m stunned by how well the console and accessories captured the raw energy of the drawing, bringing Wolverine to life in a completely unique way. ” – Jock, Graphic Artist “His [Jock] illustrative works have the energy and dynamics needed to capture the kinetic and violent nature of our hero. One whose primary interaction with the world is with unbreakable Adamantium claws. Jock’s illustrations are grounded and raw and perfectly personify Wolverine.” – Marcus Smith, Insomniac Games View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If you already own a PS5 (model group – slim) or PS5 Pro console, you’ll be able to purchase PS5 and PS5 Pro Console Covers – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition in limited quantities through local retailers. These console covers include covers for both PS5 consoles with disc drives, and consoles without disc drives. 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’re also revealing another special PS5 Pro console cover design for players looking to channel another side of Wolverine. Inspired by the adamantium bonded to Logan’s skeleton and claws, the PS5 Pro Console Covers – Marvel’s Wolverine Adamantium Limited Edition feature the same dramatic claw-slashed details with a premium metallic finish that evoke Wolverine’s raw power and let players peer into the PS5 Pro console. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image A matching DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Adamantium Limited Edition also features the same metallic finish and will be available for separate standalone purchase. You can purchase the Marvel’s Wolverine Adamantium Limited Edition PS5 Pro console covers and DualSense wireless controller design in limited quantities through local retailers.  In Singapore, DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Adamantium Limited Edition will be available exclusively through select retailer channels in limited quantity. More details will be shared on later date through retail channels. Insomniac Games is bringing an all-new original action-packed experience with Marvel’s Wolverine, and we hope you enjoy these designs inspired by the game and character. We can’t wait for players to experience Marvel’s Wolverine on PS5 when it launches beginning September 15, 2026.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition Bundle and Accessories Purchase Information Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Digital Edition bundle and accessories are available for pre-order starting August 19 at 10 AM local time (except for the PS5 and PS5 Pro Console Covers), with Suggested Retail Price (SRP) as below: PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle  SGD 849 / MYR 2,799 / IDR 11,399,000 / THB 20,990 DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition SGD 115 / MYR 419 / IDR 1,549,000 / THB 2,890 / PHP 5,411 / VND 2,399,000 PlayStation 5 Console Covers – Battle Yellow Limited Edition SGD 101 / MYR 369 / IDR 1,359,000 / THB 2,590 / PHP 4,767 / VND 2,099,000 PlayStation 5 Pro Console Covers – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition SGD 101 / MYR 369 / IDR 1,359,000 / THB 2,590 PlayStation 5 Pro Console Covers – Marvel’s Wolverine Adamantium Limited Edition SGD 101 / MYR 369 / IDR 1,359,000 / THB 2,590 DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Adamantium Limited Edition SGD 115 / MYR 419 / IDR 1,549,000 / THB 2,890 / PHP 5,411 / VND 2,399,000 Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console bundle and accessories will be available beginning September 15 in limited quantities. 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Title: Immortality developer Sam Barlow reveals Precognition, a sci-fi horror collaboration with Brandon Cronenberg about "really terrible things that are just around the corner" Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/immortality-developer-sam-barlow-reveals-precognition-a-sci-fi-horror-collaboration-with-brandon-cronenberg-about-really-terrible-things-that-are-just-around-the-corner Immortality and Her Story developer Sam Barlow has announced Precognition, a new sci-fi horror game in development at Half Mermaid Productions, which features writing from Antiviral and Infinity Pool director Brandon Cronenberg. That's Brandon, not David, yes, but still, having any kind of Cronenberg in your credits is a win, right? When's the last time you made a game with a Cronenberg? Besides, I thought Infinity Pool was good fun. And I quite like the sound of Precognition, which stars a woman with brain implants who can choose between visions to weave a range of possible dark futures. It began life as a slightly random idea for a Metroid game, apparently. Here's a trailer. Read more

Title: Subnautica 2 now has a beta update branch, letting players try out patches before they're finished, but beware, your saves won't carry over Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:44:24 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/subnautica-2-now-has-a-beta-update-branch-letting-players-try-out-patches-before-theyre-finished-but-beware-your-saves-wont-carry-over Ocean survival sim Subnautica 2 now has an experimental beta branch on Steam, allowing the intrepid PC owner to test out updates before they're officially live. If there's one thing Subnautica 2's toothy underwater ecosystem has taught us, it's the value of taking risks. Just be aware that any savegames you create in the experimental branch will be specific to that version of the game - you won't be able to carry progress back to the main release. Read more

Title: The Steam Frame needs to be more than a cool device if Valve want to reshape the VR market Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:44:06 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-steam-frame-needs-to-be-more-than-a-cool-device-if-valve-want-to-reshape-the-vr-market Hi! I'm Rick Lane, and you might remember me from such columns as Reality Bytes, RPS' erstwhile monthly goggle at the world of virtual reality. I've spent the last couple of years trapped between the second and third dimensions, my flattened body doomed to forever spin to face the camera. But RPS has whipped out its bicycle pump and popped me back into stereoscopic 3D, so I can seek revenge tell you all about the state of VR in 2026. And boy, what a state! The headlines make for grim reading. VR headset shipments are in decline. Notable VR studios are either laying people off or being shut down outright. And VR's hitherto biggest champion is going all Distracted Boyfriend, ogling passing market trends in its ethically dubious smart glasses. The all-in-one Steam Frame headset is on the way - very soon, if rumours are to be believed - but in short, things don't look great. Then again, things don't look great anywhere in the games industry, so why should VR, gaming's most niche market, be any different? To truly understand the state of the VR scene, we need to try to separate the generally bad from the specifically bad. When we do that, it becomes clear that VR broadly isn't faring any worse than the industry at large, and in some areas at least, is healthier than you might expect. Read more

Title: Amazon are getting out of the MMO game, handing control of Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to developers, but it won't all be smooth for players Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/amazon-are-getting-out-of-the-mmo-game-handing-control-of-lost-ark-and-throne-and-liberty-to-developers-but-it-wont-all-be-smooth-for-players Smilegate, the developer of South Korean MMO Lost Ark will be taking control of the Western servers that were previously run by Amazon Game Studios. Likewise, FireSpark will be taking control of Throne and Liberty's servers. Though, the transition will cause some disruption and data loss for players. While Amazon have poured money into in-house game development, they have also acted as a global publisher on several MMOs, such as Lost Ark, and found considerably more success than with their own projects. That said, as Amazon slowly backs out of the MMO room, shutting down development on New World and canning their in-development Lord of the Rings MMO, the future for these arms-length games has been uncertain. Read more

Title: "The world's becoming so bleak": How Soulframe hopes to escape Warframe's shadow, with a little insight from Elden Ring Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:17:32 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-worlds-becoming-so-bleak-how-soulframe-hopes-to-escape-warframes-shadow-with-a-little-insight-from-elden-ring Fantasy RPG Soulframe's great advantage and possible curse is that it's from the studio behind Warframe, the free-to-play sci-fi bonanza that has kept chugging away since 2013, amid increasingly rocky prospects for live service games in general. Warframe continues to pull a crowd, as was evident at this year's somewhat dystopian Tennocon expo, in which there was a whole auditorium set aside to house the queue for a bunch of T-shirt stands. That popularity gives Soulframe leeway to experiment and screw up, but it also creates temptation for developers Digital Extremes (who are owned by Tencent) to stick with what they know. Still, Warframe won't be a hit forever. As such, Soulframe's creators are trying to walk the line between lifting ideas from Warframe, and luring a new following with combat mechanics that take inspiration from Elden Ring. Read more