Title: GameStop’s Ryan Cohen Considers Not Buying A Company That Isn’t For Sale With Money He Doesn’t Have And Cannot Raise Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:17:42 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/gamestop-ryan-cohen-ebay-memestock-bloomberg-gamestonk-2000723046 The CEO still has hopes for a collaboration with eBay, because of...physical stores?

Title: Upcoming Halloween Game Banned In Australia Over Drugs And Now Some GTA 6 Fans Are Worried Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:18 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/upcoming-halloween-game-banned-in-australia-over-drugs-and-now-some-gta-6-fans-are-worried-2000723023 GTA Online banned Australian players from its casino last month due to local laws and regulations

Title: Ubisoft’s Division Spin-Off Gets Dragged On Steam For Microtransactions And Terrible UI Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:53 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/the-division-resurgence-steam-pc-port-user-reviews-microtransactions-ui-mixed-negative-2000722990 The latest entry in the Division franchise is already sitting at 'Mixed' user reviews on Steam

Title: Fans Are Split On If Spider-Man: Brand New Day Earns Sadie Sink’s Character Redemption Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:30:10 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-jean-grey-old-man-traffic-car-2000723030 ‘So, about that guy you walked into oncoming traffic…’

Title: House of the Dragon’s Season Finale Was A Surprisingly Good Set-Up For The Show’s Final Season Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:41 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-finale-recap-2000722970 All the pieces are on the board and the characters in their final form

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: This Switch Game You Might Have Bought Is Now Totally Unplayable Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:03:44 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-switch-game-you-might-have-bought-is-now-totally-unplayable/ The Nintendo Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite is now completely removed from sale and impossible to play for people who bought it. Developer Cold Iron Studios announced earlier this year that Fireteam Elite, a game that runs in the cloud and not locally, would be shut down on August 5, and now that day has come. The game was delisted on the Switch's eShop earlier this year, along with other digital platforms. However, the game remains playable on other platforms in an offline state. Because the Switch version is streamed over the cloud, it's now totally unplayable. Fireteam Elite originally launched in August 2021 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, before coming to Switch in April 2013 via the cloud. A sequel, Fireteam Elite 2, is coming this August on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with the Switch 2 edition arriving later in the year. These kinds of issues, along with physical media going away, has prompted anger and frustration from fans, along with concerns about game preservation. Cloud gaming has been around for years, in various stages, and Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick recently said he expects adoption to continue to grow. During an earnings call recently, Zelnick said he believes the industry will be in "commercial streaming mode" within three years. He and others have theorized that expanded access to cloud gaming could help bring in more revenue by way of reaching more people. With console prices continuing to go up, people might see cloud gaming as an increasingly attractive opportunity to play the latest games without needing to own expensive hardware. For this to work, though, there needs to be low latency, Zelnick said. People would also need steady and reliable connections, along with internet plans with generous data caps, or no caps at all. The road to cloud gaming has been paved with plenty of issues. Google's Stadia service previously shut down and the cloud versions of Kingdom Hearts games, like Fireteam Elite for Switch, will be shut down in the future. These are issues that could engender mistrust with the entire concept of cloud gaming. In 2019, Zelnick said clouding gaming was not going to revolutionize the gaming industry, nor did he buy into the theory that cloud streaming would open up a whole new market of people who previously didn't play games.

Title: 1666: Amsterdam Hands-On Preview Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/videos/1666-amsterdam-hands-on-preview/ Panache Digital Games' upcoming adventure game is interesting conceptually, but its early hours leave a lot to be desired.

Title: No Game Has Ever Needed Early Access More Than 1666: Amsterdam Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/no-game-has-ever-needed-early-access-more-than-1666-amsterdam/ Following its reveal at Summer Game Fest earlier this year, 1666: Amsterdam quickly became my most anticipated game of 2026. While the entire world seems to be pining for Rockstar's next big adventure in Vice City, after that showcase I found myself ensnared by Panache's promise of a dark tale full of witchcraft and stunningly rendered cobblestone streets. Its initial reveal--coupled with the knowledge that one of the key members behind the first few Assassin's Creed titles was attached to the game--left me extremely eager to go hands-on with 1666: Amsterdam. Fortunately, it didn't take long for the studio to extend the offer, and off to Amsterdam I went. Less fortunate, however, was my experience playing 1666: Amsterdam. Though it's important to note that Panache intends to release the game in early access, which certainly justifies its overall lack of polish, what I'm more concerned about are its glaring structural issues--issues that I hope can be addressed but seem so embedded in the overall experience that I am admittedly a bit nervous. I see the vision, I think, and am hopeful that Panache's commitment to player feedback might fix some of the game's shortcomings. But as of right now, 1666: Amsterdam needs quite a bit of work before I can muster up the excitement I once had. A tale of two (or three) timelines During my preview, I played about an hour and 20 minutes of 1666: Amsterdam, starting shortly after the events of the prologue that is currently available to play on Steam. Throughout that time, I played as both the game's main characters, Noa and Aaron, across two of its three timelines, 1999 and 1666, and in both human and Union-Cat forms. I also played, quite briefly, as Aaron's daughter Clio, who resides in that aforementioned third timeline and essentially acts as the narrator of the story as she translates and reads from a tome, referred to as the Noxifer, that details Aaron and Noa's adventure. If that sounds like a lot, it's because it is. And that's just the beginning. Despite featuring dual protagonists, my time spent playing 1666: Amsterdam leads me to believe that it largely centers around Noa, a Zaindaris witch who has been chosen as The Collector. As for what being The Collector entails, we learn that Noa has been tasked with eliminating a cadre of power-hungry figures with extraordinarily long lifespans and the ability to use Nox, a sort of dark magic, in order to restore world order. Paradoxically, Noa relies on Nox as well. Nox and Lux serve as her primary magic sources, each represented by a meter at the bottom of the screen to fuel her various spells. Both energy types manifest as glowing orbs throughout the environment, and her Union-Cat--who is actually her partner Aaron trapped in feline form--can convert Lux into Nox and vice versa, allowing you to manipulate resources on the fly.  Noa in her traditional garb. To take down these corrupted souls, Noa must first collect their seal and discover their real name, the latter of which can prove difficult as most of these individuals have led extraordinarily long lives and assumed various identities throughout them. After gathering these, Noa must cast the Nominem spell on the night of the full moon, as that's when her power is at its strongest. As a matter of fact, as soon as the full moon passes, Noa is rendered completely powerless, and must wait until the next full moon before she can attempt to take down a new target. After casting Nominem, Aaron--still in his cat body--must scratch the enemy to unleash their demonic Amalgam form. Defeating an Amalgam unlocks a coffer containing a Nox bracelet (often randomized), which upgrades the Heeparan--a strange gauntlet on Noa's left arm--with new abilities. After taking down my first Amalgam, I received Erbuilden, an ability that allowed me to reconstruct destroyed objects. But while this specific power felt scripted for progression, Panache founder Patrice Désilets told me that the game's coffers are largely used as a means to incorporate roguelite elements into the game. The wrong kind of puzzling Each moon cycle--or Esbat, as the game calls them--Noa is tasked with taking down one of these demons. Typically, each Esbat begins at Noa's home, where a coffer and a contract are waiting for her. The coffer, placed there by her fellow witches, is filled with an assortment of Nox Bracelets and other boons, altering the abilities you can use. Shortly after my preview, Désilets showcased a later portion of the game, in which I saw him use an ability that gave Noa the ability to create portals for easy traversal, and another that gave her the ability to levitate enemies. According to Désilets, the game will feature several different abilities, though with it being in early access, they didn't want to share an exact number just yet. Regardless, these variations have the potential to inject some variety into the gameplay, which is crucial considering it suffers from some fairly significant issues--particularly when it comes to combat.  In 1666: Amsterdam, encounters open with a bizarre Persona 5-like presentation: enemies shake their fists and spout soundbites, while stylized text reading things like "knave," "justice," and "you will fall" pop up around them. All of this feels completely out of place, given the game's darker tone. An example of what is seen at the start of each combat. You're then notified of the encounter's threat level, though every level I encountered felt similar in difficulty due to the game's rudimentary combat. Without any active Nox bracelets, combat devolves into a combination of dodging and mindlessly swinging a broomstick, making these encounters incredibly dull. Oftentimes, my enemies would get stuck in hit-stun loops, but this felt more tedious than empowering. Amalgam boss fights offered slightly more variety, requiring well-timed dodges and a bit more patience, but all in all, 1666: Amsterdam's combat largely lacks flow and sophistication. The asymmetrical puzzle-solving challenges are similarly underwhelming, with most of them relying on whoever is in cat form unlocking a door so the human character can keep walking. Later in the preview, I unlocked the ability to hiss at and possess NPCs who are afraid of cats, allowing me to assume control of key-weidling janitors or lockpicking thieves. This feature seems like it could be a lot of fun, and when paired with the abilities of your Nox bracelets, I imagine it shakes up combat, exploration, and puzzle solving significantly. I can imagine a world in which these foster Dishonored-style freedom in how you approach objectives, though it feels very far off. However, if 1666: Amsterdam is aiming to be a more stealth-driven game--like Dishonored or perhaps more aptly, Assassin's Creed--NPCs need significant improvements. As it stands, NPCs feel heinously unintelligent, making stealth and concealment lack the needed danger to be compelling. They are also extremely dated in their writing and animations--many of them feel as if they have come straight from a AA action game published in 2007. Noa asks Aaron to go inside a home to unlock the front door. Strange writing, stranger scenarios These flaws were highlighted during an utterly perplexing 10-minute sequence that took place during one of Aaron's portions of the game. After traveling forward to 1999, Aaron is tasked with going to his hotel's courtyard to retrieve an ancient tome so he can figure out a way to cure his possessed, secret-witch girlfriend. The moment Aaron opens his hotel room door to embark on this quest, "Free Bird"--yes, Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird"--begins playing.  Now, you would think if a game is going to invoke "Free Bird," it would be during some absurd, over-the-top, hyperviolent spectacle, such as how it's used in Kingsman: The Secret Service. But no, in this case, the nearly 10-minute-long song plays at full blast while Aaron, donning only boxers, strolls through the hotel, and Noa, now a cat, unlocks doors for him. Absurd as that is, what makes things even stranger is that the hotel path is lined with completely static NPCs blocking off rooms. It's clear they're meant to prevent you from taking detours and highlight which doors you need to unlock, but the sheer vacancy on display is both laughable and unnerving. And though the game does delve a bit into horror, offering a few flashing screens and jump scares, this particular situation does not feel at all intentional. A mob of expressionless NPCs block Aaron's path. About six minutes into this ordeal, Aaron remarks that he just realized he was walking around the hotel half-naked--that's the kind of state he was in, he jokes. He then tells Noa that people are beginning to freak out about his state--but it's hard to believe that's true when the masses of NPCs remain utterly still and silent. In general, 1666: Amsterdam's writing needs work. Noa's dialogue was fine and her arc compelling, but Aaron's constant tone of utter bewilderment and use of expletives long after it seemed as though he'd embraced the strangeness of his situation were grating. It doesn't help that some portions of Aaron's dialogue were delivered via text-to-speech, replacing his voice actor with a fast-taking robot that took me out of the moment. Hopefully this will be fixed prior to the game entering early access. Not-so-catlike reflexes I also hope that the game will feature far better tutorials and onboarding. I am all for quiet games that emphasize unguided exploration--I am a Soulsborne sicko, after all. But Amsterdam just felt convoluted. At the very start of my preview, I was told to use my Lux to power up a body of water so I could float across it. Great, sounds fun. The game prompted me to go to its settings menu and view the corresponding tutorial, yet that tutorial omitted the actual button inputs. Confused, I went back to the game where I was just prompted to simply press "A," yet as I did, nothing happened. Fortunately, one of the developers saw me sitting in front of my PC, trying my hardest to angle Noa every possible way and visibly confused, and told me how to do it. Shortly after, I was stuck again, as the game also doesn't tell you how to jump over obstacles in the water; the developer had to inform me that navigating obstacles required pulling back on the analog stick, which felt awkward and resulted in terrible camera angles.  Aaron, in cat form, peers down a vivid hall. Movement controls--particularly while in cat-form--are a frequent source of frustration. Instead of free jumping and fluid traversal, feline movement relies on a target indicator: You must position the cat until an "X" prompt appears, then press a button to execute the jump. While intended to prevent missed leaps and tumbles, the system feels clunky and restrictive, turning simple traversal into a tedious chore. Though playing as a sleuthy little black cat was one of the many things that made 1666: Amsterdam so appealing to me, it quickly became my least favorite part of the game. A sight for sore players However, I'd be remiss not to mention my favorite part of 1666: Amsterdam, which is its sheer artistry. A large part of the reason Panache flew various members of the press out to Amsterdam for this preview, I suspect, was so that we could see firsthand how meticulously the studio had managed to recreate the canal-lined city. The first day of the trip, Panache took us on a tour through the district 1666: Amsterdam is set in, and it was both beautiful and fascinating. Seeing Désilets gesture to these buildings he'd grown familiar with over the past few decades--to hear him explain how the game's concept was developed--was a treat. But what blew me away was the next day, when I played the game and realized how stunningly Panache was able to recreate this city. A cat is perched atop a building overlooking historic Amsterdam. Several specific locations are depicted in the game and in startling detail, and the soundtrack, the atmosphere, the scale--everything seemed to ring true. Sure, the Amsterdam I saw was a good 360 years later than the Amsterdam Noa inhabited and I'm certainly not a local, so take this all with a grain of salt, but I was impressed, nevertheless. It's also worth mentioning that the team seemed to do a great job accounting for the fact that the game is set in the past, recreating only the buildings that would have actually been standing back then while using extensive research to fill in the rest. Though its gameplay and writing might need a fair bit of work, 1666: Amsterdam shines in its visuals and commitment to history and storytelling via architecture. It was in this quality that I saw the throughline between Désilets' work on Assassin's Creed and his newest title, and it is the part that stands out as the most promising.  But while I was struck by 1666: Amsterdam's artistry, I remain concerned about its execution. The team at Panache has clearly poured a lot of passion into recreating Amsterdam and building a dark, historical sandbox, but behind the cobblestone streets, narrow houses, and lush courtyards lies an experience burdened by clunky traversal, jarring tone shifts, baffling writing, and unrefined combat. In short, an early-access period is absolutely vital for 1666: Amsterdam, as I feel it's going to take a lot of feedback and fine-tuning to turn it into a game that's as fun to play as it is to look at.

Title: Fields Of Mistria Romance, Marriage, And Children Guide Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:49:07 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fields-of-mistria-romance-marriage-and-children-guide/ In This Article Fields Of Mistria Dateable NPCs listFemale Marriage CandidatesMale Marriage CandidatesHow To Build Relationships In Fields Of MistriaHeart Events In Fields Of MistriaHow To Date In Fields Of MistriaAll Date Inspiration ItemsGetting Married In Fields Of MistriaHaving A Baby In Fields Of MistriaAll Fields Of Mistria Proposal Gifts One of the biggest selling points of Fields Of Mistria is the detailed and varied dating life your character can have with a range of diverse NPCs. If you're into farmhand himbos, fun-loving chefs, reserved medical professionals, actual dragons, or pretty much anything else--you'll probably find your thing among the marriage candidates. With Fields Of Mistria 1.0 introducing the final stage of romance--marriage, cohabiting, and kids, we've fleshed out our guide to include everything you need to know about Heart Events, getting engaged, having kids, and the perks of being a married couple.  It's worth remembering that if romance isn't your thing, you can still build hearts and do heart events with your favourite characters, you'll eventually get a choice where you designate them as Best Friend or Dating. THIS GUIDE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE 1.0 RELEASE OF FIELDS OF MISTRIA. March's flirting dialogue. Fields Of Mistria Dateable NPCs list Candidates with a * are hidden unlockable characters that will become dateable after completing the main story and Mines quest. Female Marriage Candidates NameOccupationPrimary LocationBirthdayAdelineTown LeaderThe ManorWinter 18CelineGardenerCeline's CottageSummer 14JuniperSorceressBathhouseFall 26ReinaHead ChefSleeping Dragon InnFall 12ValenDoctorClinicFall 1Seridia*PriestessThe MinesWinter 2 Male Marriage Candidates NameOccupationPrimary LocationBirthdayBalorMerchantBalor's WagonSummer 10EilandArchaeologistMuseumSummer 20HaydenFarmer/RancherSweetwater FarmWinter 8MarchBlacksmithForgeSpring 16RyisCarpenterCarpenter's ShopSpring 4Caldarus*DragonThe TempleSpring 25 All the marriage candidates... almost. How To Build Relationships In Fields Of Mistria Friendship Points only go up, there is no way to reduce them with human NPCs (however, animals on your farm can lose hearts after poor treatment!). You can check your Friendship Points level by going into the heart icon in the menu. The illuminated hearts indicate Friendship Points, and the bar underneath shows how close you are to the next heart.  Friendship Points, stats, and gift preferences can be checked in this menu. All NPCs in Fields Of Mistria love to receive gifts. If your love languages are acts of service and gift-giving, you'll find building relationships a breeze. Each character has gifts that they "Love", "Like", "Dislike", "Hate", and then those they don't mind. Check out our Fields Of Mistria Gift Guide for a more detailed breakdown of everyone's favourite treats and how many points they're worth. Remember you can only give one gift per day, so choose wisely! Speaking to an NPC once a day will also reward you with 7 Friendship Points.  Elsie will give you a little bit of gossip each day, telling you which character likes which gift. They won't all be dateable, but it'll help you get your friendship up with folk across town.  Elsie's nosiness comes in handy when you're trying to work out what people want. Raising your Friendship Level will reward you with hearts, which can eventually lead to a more intense relationship. You'll either become romantic partners with the character or Best Friends, depending on your choices. There is no way to undo this choice once you make it, though--Best Friends can't become romantic partners, and vice versa. Once you are engaged, all other characters you are currently Dating will change to Best Friends automatically, and write you a letter to confirm. Heart Events In Fields Of Mistria Once you reach a high enough Friendship Level with dateable characters, you'll trigger Heart Events, which are side-plots that bring you and that character closer together. These sometimes involve other characters, but don't impact your relationships with anyone other than the main NPC whose Heart Event it is.  Heart Events trigger at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 Friendship Points, and only with marriage candidates.  Heart Events let you get to know a bit more about the characters. After the 4 Heart Event, that character will send the player birthday letters and can be invited to the Shooting Star Festival and the Harvest Festival. After the 8 Heart Event, players can confess their feelings and begin Dating (see below for more information on Dating in Fields Of Mistria).  After 10 Hearts are reached, players can craft an Engagement Ring and propose (see below for more information on getting married in Fields Of Mistria) or become Best Friends. Storylines can unfold platonically, so there's no hard feelings. How To Date In Fields Of Mistria Once you have 8 hearts with a romance candidate, you can take them on an actual date. To do this, choose the Dating option (in pink), rather than the Best Friends option when prompted at the end of the 8 Heart Event. Once again, Elsie has all the answers, and will rock up to your house and give you the basics the morning after you officially start Dating another character. Dates can only be requested on Saturday and Sunday, as characters have jobs to do during the week. You can date one character once a week, so if you're Dating two characters, you can take one out on Saturday and one on Sunday. One of the perks of dating is new photos for your house. Dates increase Heart Level more than even loved gifts. Date Types are unlocked the same way as cosmetics--you find them while doing tasks like digging or watering, and can "learn" them from your inventory. Once you've unlocked a Date Type, you can use it as many times as you want. Elsie will initially give you two: Deep Woods Picnic (if you've unlocked Deep Woods) and Inn Meal Date. If you haven't unlocked Deep Woods, Elsie will send you this Inspiration Item in the mail once you have. After the first time you go on a particular date with each character, you'll get a commemorative Date Photo which can be displayed on the wall in your home. All Date Inspiration Items ItemLocationDate UnlockedBath SoapWheedle's StallBathhouse DateDollhouse BenchDig Spot (Eastern Road)Park DateInn MenuGiven by ElsieInn Meal DateLovely SeashellFishingBeach DatePicnic SetGiven by ElsieDeep Woods Picnic DateRough GemstoneTreasure Chest (The Mines)Gem Cutting Date You can date as many people as you want, but can only marry one. Below we give details on how to still get all the marriage gifts from each character without actually marrying them all.  Getting Married In Fields Of Mistria Once you have decided which of the candidates you want to marry, you'll need to complete a few things to make it happen. First, get their Friendship Level up to 10 Hearts, complete all their Heart Events, and make sure you are officially Dating. At this point, Elsie will arrive once again to show you how to propose. She will pass on the recipe for crafting an Engagement Ring at the Forge. Crafting the ring will itself require you to have progressed the story significantly. Several of the ingredients for the recipe require you to have completed up to at least level 90 of The Mines, so you may need to get your hands dirty before you propose.  Some marriage candidates might try and ask you first. Once you've crafted a ring, take it to the character you want to marry. This will trigger a cutscene where you head off somewhere private to discuss your future. Before you make any decisions or confess anything, the character in question will give you a unique gift that can only be obtained through reaching this part of the relationship quest.  If you want, after receiving the gift, you can back away from the actual marriage, meaning you can accumulate every marriage candidate's gift before making your final decision (see below for a full list of Fields Of Mistria Proposal Gifts).  Once you have decided, though, your character will be prompted to ask the big question. Once you are engaged, you'll pick a wedding date on the calendar, and time will pass as usual, with your newly betrothed partner commenting on their excitement occasionally, and asking for your opinion on things like wedding color-schemes and food. Wedding dates have to be set at least 5 days from the date of your proposal. The whole town helps out with your big day. The wedding day starts with a visit from Elsie and Josephine, who take you to the Sleeping Dragon Inn to prepare. The whole day is a large cutscene, but your animals will be fed and petted, and crops will be watered automatically. Once you're at the Sleeping Dragon, you can choose your outfit--either from the Wedding Attire provided by Elsie, or anything you already have in your inventory. Your spouse will also be dressed in a unique outfit at the altar.  Once the wedding begins, you'll exchange vows and light candles to symbolize your partnership. The whole town will turn out to watch, and will come back to the Inn afterwards for a meal and toasts. Once the day is over, you and your new spouse will return to your farm and they will immediately move in. Their schedule will change from this day forward, waking up with you and prompting you to give them a kiss when you get up.  A big feast takes place after the wedding. The day after the wedding you will receive mail from Elsie containing 3 pieces of furniture from your spouses old room, which you can place around your house to make it more comfortable for them. Spouses will interact with this furniture once it is placed. Having A Baby In Fields Of Mistria Two weeks after the wedding date, the player will be able to discuss having children with their spouse after being given a Mystical Feather in a bed-time cutscene and presenting it to them.  There is a choice for players as to how the baby will arrive--either delivered by The Great Bird that gifted you the Mystical Feather, one or other of you carrying it (for female characters), or the player character carrying it (if your spouse is male but regardless of your gender). The due date will then be marked in the calendar two weeks after this discussion.  Babies appear as a small bundle which can be carried by either you or your spouse, but don't impede movement in any way. Babies can also be placed in a crib in the house and left unattended. Each baby will have a unique appearance based on you and your spouse--with appearance and gender not being customizable. You can only have one baby in Fields Of Mistria, currently, and it doesn't grow any older as of 1.0. All Fields Of Mistria Proposal Gifts Discussing your future will mean a unique gift from your romantic interest. When you propose, your newly betrothed will give you a unique gift they have made themselves. The gift will be tied to the Heart Events you completed, and ties them up neatly with something sentimental before your marriage. Each of the gifts offers a special boost in some way, or a cosmetic change to the character. Most of the gifts can be placed in your farm or worn. Here is a list of every proposal gift in Fields Of Mistria 1.0. CharacterGiftAbilityAdelineLifetime PlannerRenews energy to fullBalorPolished GemRenews energy to fullCaldarusDragonsworn StatueGives the player EssenceCelineRevived FlowerRenews energy to fullEilandLegacy SteleRenews energy to fullHaydenCarved NestRenews energy to fullJuniperProtection ScrollProtects the player in The Mines - if your health reaches 0 you will be teleported back to your bed with full healthMarchMistrian ShieldCosmetic item or wall hangingReinaCookbook ManuscriptRenews energy to fullRyisPotted Hawthorn TreeRenews energy to fullSeridiaDragonsworn ArmorFunctional armor, cosmetic item, and placeable statueValenPanacea JarRenews energy to full

Title: How Long To Beat Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:47:39 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-long-to-beat-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls/ Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is the latest fighting game collaboration between a game studio and Marvel Comics. Generally speaking, there isn’t much to do outside of the arcade or story modes, as well as challenging combo trials to get those fingers slamming on the buttons, but little else. However, there has been a shift toward including single-player offerings, and as such, there are a sizeable number of single-player modes available from the start. Those primarily playing Marvel Tokon will challenge opponents in online fights, but even they actually need to play some single-player content in this case. Some modes have hidden unlockables, including colors and even a bonus character. So you don’t need to waste time doing Here you’ll find everything you need to know about how long Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls takes to beat, covering all Episode and Arcade modes. The Avengers relaxing as they ride a dinosaur through the Savage Lands. How Long To Beat Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls To experience all of the single-player content, it will take at least 15 hours for an experienced fighting game player. This includes finishing all five episode modes, completing the training challenges for all 20+ fighters, going through all five All-Star arena courses while exploring every available path, and completing all other available game modes. Multiplayer modes vary depending on your experience and how long you wish to commit to the game. However, you only need to win 10 casual matches to get the sole color option for all characters that’s available by fighting online, which can be done in less than an hour. The Episode Mode of Marvel Tokon is the bulk of its single-player offerings. How long is Marvel Tokon Episode Mode? When you take into account all the animated cutscenes, your first team’s episode mode should take no longer than two hours to complete. No matter which team you choose, you’ll get the Champion as an unlockable character to the already large Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls roster. You’ll also unlock Color 5 for the specific team you finish the story with. So, for example, if you complete the Knights of Doom episode, you get Color 5 for Doctor Doom, Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage. After that, the timescales vary slightly. If you skip the animated cutscenes, you can finish the next playthrough in approximately one hour, with the bulk of the playthrough being watching the stories unfold. Beating all episodes should take roughly eight to ten hours for inexperienced players or six to seven for those with fighting game knowledge. You can also skip battles via the toggleable setting in the options menu, though it’s highly recommended that you at least try playing with all the teams. Once you finish a chapter, you can re-play any chapter. The catch is that the CPU’s difficulty settings automatically increase. It’s currently unknown if fighting the Champion’s final form at max level unlocks anything, but it’s probably the most difficult single-player challenge you will face. You can reduce this if you want, should you lose, but there’s nothing to gain from doing this. Tryco Slatterus, the Champion of the Universe, is an unlockable fighter in Marvel Tokon. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Unlockables You will unlock the Champion as an additional character after finishing Episode Mode once. This fighter will be the only one you use the moment he becomes the Leader, but you can assign him as one of the three Assist types and keep him there for the duration of the fight. At the time of writing, there is no known way to unlock the Promoter, or the suited form of the Champion, as playable characters. The other major unlockable in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is the extra colors for the entire base roster. This doesn't seem to count toward any of the characters or costumes in the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls roadmap. Here is what you need to do to get these colors: Color 5 - complete Episode mode for each team to get their colors. Color 6 - win 10 Casual matches. This does not need to be consecutive. Color 7 - get 100 KOs in Survival Mode (this also unlocks Hard Survival) Color 8 - complete both Action Check and Combo Challenge for each individual character to unlock their colors. Color 9 - this was exclusive to the Ultimate Edition of the game.

Title: The 9 Best RPGs Like Dragon Age Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:30:12 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/best-games-like-dragon-age/ BioWare’s Dragon Age is a fantasy RPG series about warring factions, world-ending threats, and, yes, the occasional dragon – but that’s the first-glance take. Get into one Dragon Age game (start with Origins!) and you’ll see that the true heart of this series is the people you drag into hell with you.

Title: 1666 Amsterdam, from the Creator of Assassin's Creed, Launches into Early Access in Just 2 Weeks Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:11 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/1666-amsterdam-early-access-release-date-new-trailer/ While it might be a hot minute until you can play the witchy Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe, you can start playing a new witchy game from the creator of Assassin's Creed in just a couple of weeks. On Monday, Panache Digital Games announced 1666: Amsterdam will be released into early access on Aug. 25.

Title: Genshin Impact 7.0 release time in your time zone Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:09:33 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/genshin-impact-version-7-0-release-time-edt-pdt/ Genshin Impactpatch 7.0 is coming soon, finally taking us to the icy region of Snezhnaya and introducing us to a whole new batch of characters from the new area.

Title: Black Myth Devs Were Inspired by 2026's Hottest Movie to Reject AI in Sequel’s Development Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:09:01 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/black-myth-wukong-devs-ai-sequel-nolan-odyssey/ The use of generative AI in game development has become an increasingly contentious topic as more and more games use the technology in some way or other. One studio pushing back against this trend, however, is Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science. The team recently stated that it will not be using AI to develop the sequel to the 2024 action RPG, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, and it's all because of Christopher Nolan.

Title: HBO’s House of the Dragon Replacement Officially Arrives in 1 Week Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:59:09 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/lanterns-hbo-dcu-premiere/ HBO established itself as the home for prestige drama with shows like The Wire and The Sopranos, but the 2011 premiere of Game of Throneschanged everything. The smash hit became the network’s biggest draw, leading HBO to try to keep fantasy fans subscribing by launching two spinoffs — House of the Dragonand A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

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: No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games celebrates 10-year anniversary Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:33 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/10/no-mans-sky-developer-hello-games-celebrates-10-year-anniversary/ I feel surprisingly emotional today. Ten years ago, on 9th August 2016, PlayStation Travellers across the universe set foot on their first alien planet in No Man’s Sky. The first words from their exosuit rang out in their helmet: “Hazard protection active”. Perhaps you were there ten years ago, or perhaps you joined later. All around the universe, other Travellers have woken up on countless other planets, light years apart from each other. They took their first steps on their first planet and brought a new unexplored universe into existence together.Since then, millions of players have made No Man’s Sky their home, built insane bases, built communities, made friends, and created custom ships that look like everything from Spongebob Squarepants to entire Cathedrals. Play Video Over the last decade, the No Man’s Sky players have joined us in another type of journey as we grew, expanded and deepened what No Man’s Sky could be. With now 40 major updates, all free, we have expanded our sandbox universe with base-building, exocraft, settlements, mechs, pets, living ships, expeditions and rebuilt the universe several times over. On PlayStation we introduced support for PSVR, then PS5, and then PSVR2. Allowing players to immerse themselves in the universe in much deeper ways. PlayStation Travellers have been there since the dawn of this new universe; it’s kind of our Big Bang moment! Since then, tens of millions of Travellers have spent hundreds of millions of hours exploring and sharing their discoveries and the universe is more vibrant now than it ever has been. Voyagers released last year saw more players than we’ve had since launch… and still, all these years later players have explored less than 1% of the planets in No Man’s Sky.In a similar way our small team feels we have a lot left to explore in what No Man’s Sky can be. In the background we are busy cooking on our next game Light No Fire, and big things for the future of No Man’s Sky. More will follow!Our journey continues. 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

Title: PlayStation Store: July 2026’s top downloads Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:10 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/10/playstation-store-july-2026s-top-downloads/ It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In July, Call of Duty: Black Ops II dominated the charts for PS5 and PS4 in the US and EU. While I Am Cat became the number one PS VR2 game in the US and EU. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUCall of Duty: Black Ops IICall of Duty: Black Ops IICall of Duty: Black OpsCall of Duty: Black OpsEA Sports College Football 27Assassin’s Creed Black Flag ResyncedAssassin’s Creed Black Flag ResyncedEA Sports FC 26EA Sports FC 26PalworldHalo: Campaign EvolvedMinecraftPalworldHalo: Campaign EvolvedNBA 2K26Escape the BackroomsMinecraftNBA 2K26Escape the Backrooms007 First LightUFC 6UFC 6The Mound: Omen of CthulhuThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt007 First LightIt Takes TwoEchoes of AincradGrand Theft Auto VMLB The Show 26Resident Evil 4Grand Theft Auto VBackrooms: Escape TogetherAvatar Legends: The Fighting GameThe Mound: Omen of CthulhuBattlefield 6Forza Horizon 5Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Gran Turismo 7It Takes TwoBattlefield 6 *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaEUCall of Duty: Black Ops IICall of Duty: Black Ops IICall of Duty: Black Ops IIIEA Sports FC 26Batman: Arkham KnightRed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Batman: Arkham KnightCall of Duty: Black OpsCall of Duty: Black OpsGang BeastsA Way OutCall of Duty: Modern WarfareThe ForestEA Sports FC 26Call of Duty: Modern WarfareThe ForestCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIDestiny – The CollectionAssassin’s Creed OdysseyMortal Kombat XMortal Kombat XNBA 2K26God of WarA Way OutUnravel TwoMinecraftMinecraftGod of WarGang BeastsDevil May Cry HD CollectionThe Last of Us RemasteredDying LightDevil May Cry HD CollectionMiddle-earth: Shadow of WarDying LightBloodborneMiddle-earth: Shadow of WarResident Evil 5Mafia: Trilogy *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaEUI Am CatI Am CatSynapseJob SimulatorBeat SaberCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionJob SimulatorMetro AwakeningThe Walking Dead: Saints & SinnersBeat SaberCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAlien: Rogue Incursion VRHorizon Call of the MountainAmong Us 3D: VRArizona Sunshine VR RemakeZero Caliber VREscape – Backrooms Horror VRArizona Sunshine VR RemakeAmong Us 3D: VR *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaEURobloxFortniteFortniteRobloxMarvel RivalsRocket LeagueRocket LeagueeFootballCall of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: WarzoneTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessFall GuyseFootballValorantApex LegendsAsphalt LegendsFall GuysTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessAsphalt LegendsStumble Guys

Title: Share of the Week: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – Jackdaw Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:18 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/07/share-of-the-week-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-jackdaw/ Last week, we asked you to share moments about Edward Kenway’s pirate ship, the Jackdaw, using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: _GenieCrazy_ shares the Jackdaw facing off against a British ship gh_holy_mash shares the Jackdaw sailing into the rising sun WarDragon989 shares a smoky view of the pirate flag waving off the Jackdaw during a battle lucaslu_ckli shares Edward crouched on the ship’s bow Photomode_Raro shares a view of a whale breaching as Edward steers the ship Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Big WalkSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on August 12, 2026  Next week, grab some friends and share moments spent puzzling together in Big Walk, available now as a PlayStation Plus Monthly game. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Celebrate 30 years of Quake with a brand-new episode, available today Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:15:30 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/06/celebrate-30-years-of-quake-with-a-brand-new-episode-available-today/ In 1996, id Software smashed through to another dimension – in one sense of the word, pioneering first-person shooters in the third dimension with the release of Quake, and in another, hurtling players feet-first into Quake’s otherworldly realm – a place beyond our reality where kinetic combat and a moody eldritch setting took FPS players to new heights. 30 years later, Quake has inspired countless hours played and frags tallied locally or online in Deathmatch, not to mention real-world connections and a major role in the rise of FPS esports with QuakeCon, North America’s largest LAN party (also celebrating the big 3-0 this year!). To ring in the 30th anniversary of Quake, just in time for the 30th anniversary of QuakeCon, MachineGames, in collaboration with id Software, return to bring you a brand-new episode for the iconic FPS: Play Video Available today as a free update for Quake on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Dawn of the Machine features a full 19-map campaign accompanied by a brand-new soundtrack and Deathmatch map.  Dawn of the Machine is a celebration of Quake’s history and influence on the developers at MachineGames and id Software. Following the team’s work on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC, Lead Level Designer Andrew Yoder at MachineGames approached the studio’s Game Director Jerk Gusfafsson about an expansion for Quake. Gustafsson, Yoder and the rest of the team that worked on similar projects – dubbed internally as Quake Club – set forth three major goals for what would become Dawn of the Machine. First and foremost, of course, was celebrating Quake’s 30th anniversary. “We wanted to create something that felt authentic to the spirit of the original game: Horror! Action! Madness!” says Yoder. As such, players will face deadly twists on familiar entries from Quake bestiary such as the Rocket Ogre, Demo Dog, and Blood Shambler, rising to the challenge with new weapon variants like ricochet-blasting Laser Cannon and the lightning-infused Super Axe for classic, fast-paced Quake carnage. The second goal the team pursued was giving veteran Quake players a new experience. Previous Quake episodes released by MachineGames alongside id Software, such as Call of the Machine and Dimension of the Machine, featured a traditional hub structure which reset the player’s progression between major areas. Instead, Dawn of the Machine has players battle through a continuous episode with continuous progression, which according to Yoder provided the team with “a challenge, requiring much more coordination and iteration to create.” To set the stage for its design, Dawn of the Machine has players back in the boots of Quake’s battle-hardened protagonist Ranger as he escapes an illusory dimension where time folds back onto itself. As the looping cycle of time progresses, so too will players as they discover ways to break the loop, uncover upgrades to their health and ammunition supplies and eventually take down The Nightmare Machine, the source of Ranger’s planar prison. “Nothing you see can be trusted,” says Yoder, “but there is a path to break through the illusion, defeat the schemes of the outer gods and escape.”  An early boss battle concept (left), plus early level plans (right) for what would become The Matriarch of Decay. Both underwent significant iteration during the production of Dawn of the Machine. The third goal in developing Dawn of the Machine was allowing the multifaceted and multitalented team at MachineGames and id Software to exercise their skills collaboratively on a smaller project compared to a modern AAA video game project. Some members of the Quake Club have made their own maps since the game’s release in ‘96 while others, including Yoder, have joined in more recently, making Quake Club a place for anyone on the team to contribute something to the project. “Quake Club has always been an opportunity for the team to learn and have fun,” says Yoder, adding that high-quality modding tools and Quake’s relative visual simplicity to the photorealism of modern day AAA titles allow team members to pitch in their expertise, even for tasks normally outside their area of specialization. As one example, Dawn of the Machine’s new soundtrack came about from an offer from Christian Plogfors, Advanced Level Designer at MachineGames. In addition to contributing two levels to the episode, Plogfors created a soundtrack with a dark, ambient tone expertly suited to the trippy, ethereal world of the expansion. “Christian proceeded to make a fantastic set of tracks that give the episode its own identity,” says Yoder. “The whole episode is so much stronger thanks to his contribution, stepping outside his normal role and bringing his other skills and passions to serve the project.” Reflecting on 30 years of Quake, Yoders says the opportunity to make Dawn of the Machine has been a privilege. “The team here owes a lot to Quake and its legacy,” he says, “Quake Club and our work wouldn’t exist without the wider Quake community and our friends at id Software.”

Title: Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites – Everything you need to know Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:48 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/06/ghost-recon-wildlands-last-rites-everything-you-need-to-know/ Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites is a major free update out now on PS4 and PS5. It revitalizes the game with new content, including a thrilling linear story mission, gameplay customization features, 4K and 60 FPS on PS5 and PS5 Pro, and more. To learn more about what you can expect, we spoke with Ubisoft Bordeaux’s Creative Director Olivier Leonardi and Live Strategy & Analytics Director Yossef Benzeghadi in a new interview. Play Video Wildlands launched nearly a decade ago. What can you tell us about the community still engaging with the game? Yossef Benzeghadi: Wildlands is a beloved gem within the Ghost Recon community, and taking down the Santa Blanca Cartel is fondly remembered. Either Solo or up to four players co-op, it’s a unique blend of open world and a fun immersive tactical military third person shooter that really stood the test of time. Back in the day, I was part of the Wildlands live team, and we really took the time to picture all the gameplay behaviors, player profiles, and playstyles we could see emerging in the game from the whole community. It acted as our golden compass throughout postlaunch. It led to the release of various fan-favorite content, still available today of course, such as our challenging Ghost Mode, or multiple Clancy-verse missions featuring Splinter Cell or Rainbow Six Siege. There was one key element that really stuck to me to this day – a group we initially called “Sandbox Players.” To be honest, at first, we did not really understand what the heck they were doing in our Bolivian Wildlands. Digging more, and more, notably thanks to community interviews and data-informed playtests, it finally clicked: they were role playing, ranging from cooperative mil-sim to simply adding extra optional layers of challenges on top of the game just for fun, taking hours to complete one mission perfectly. We had tons of players leveraging everything the game had to offer to transcend their gameplay experience to the next level. The level of customization and the overall freedom of choice the game offers were praised all around and for us that’s one of the main reasons players are still engaging with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands today. With Last Rites, we are following up on that legacy, and there’s never been a better time to jump in. First, break down the features you’re adding in Last Rites, and why you added them. Yossef: First, and by popular demand, we are very happy to confirm 4K and 60 FPS on PS5 and PS5 Pro. To allow even more flexibility for role play fans and to bring more accessibility and freedom of choice to everyone, we are also adding various new settings to experiment with. With our new Ghost Parameters in the game’s Options menu, you can enable instant death or limitless revives, choose to have one or two primary weapons, and decide whether you keep remaining unused ammo when reloading or not. With our new World and Session Settings in the game’s Lobby page, you control the world itself. From the weather and time of day to alarms and jammers and even the rate of enemy patrols, you can craft your very own experience. You can even enable friendly fire in co-op, either to enhance realism, or allow some light PvP role play scenarios with your friends should you want to. We are also expanding existing categories from the Options menu with increased player agency. HUD and UI are more customizable than ever, and our new Difficulty settings now allow players to deep dive and tweak various elements such as Enemy Perception, Endurance, Vehicle Breakability and much more. Then, there’s Last Rites itself. It’s a brand-new story-driven mission you can jump into right away. Set in a darker, more oppressive Bolivia, the Ghosts enter a region controlled by Los Penitentes, a new fanatical cult united by faith, sacrifice, and violent justice. Coming from all walks of life, its members turn the environment into a constant threat, drawing the Ghosts into a tense narrative of betrayal and moral ambiguity. They are led by an enigmatic new foe, La Llorona. In addition, we’ve added tons of customization for your Ghost character and teammates, and many weapons and equipment have been unlocked for free, including previously unreleased camos and unobtainable challenge rewards. All Ghost War PvP classes can now be unlocked for free in the in-game store alongside many other items. And yes, we are adding some new Character Smith items to celebrate Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 25th Anniversary, with a mysterious Operator Skin you unlock by completing Last Rites. A special thanks to the talented team at Ubisoft Bordeaux who made it all possible. Finally, PlayStation Plus members can get their hands on a brand-new exclusive Iconic Skin of La Llorona, unlock the powerful P416 Micteca, and embrace their presidential chic with the new 4-SHUR Blue Leader Sunglasses.  Last Rites has been created in part due to that community feedback. How did you actually gather and prioritize that? Olivier Leonardi: We met our community leaders and had a very open conversation with them. The goal was to turn raw community feedback into actionable insights that improved player experience while supporting the game’s core principles. We did so across multiple channels, structured it into themes, and prioritized based on player impact, intensity, and alignment with several player profiles. We know that a large part of our community are avid role players, so we crafted some of the features around their requests. Yossef: Working on Last Rites was quite an archaeological ride. Very early on the project, we broadly shared all insights and knowledge we gathered on Ghost Recon Wildlands during its postlaunch at the time, which was extremely valuable for the team. It served as a mirror to reflect on what we could do and explore on Last Rites, a vision which we fine-tuned over time thanks to those precious community discussions we had that Olivier mentioned. Notice we have been talking a lot about role play so far; this is the prime example of something we would have loved to explore further back in the day and are very happy we could prioritize now. At the same time, and for the same reasons, we know a lot of our players just love well-crafted and story-driven missions, and that’s why we are also delivering on that front with Last Rites. Talk to us about the new story content – Where did La Llorona come from, conceptually? Olivier: La Llorona has become an untouchable icon, a resurrected arbiter of justice, revered by the Bolivian people almost as a saint. Gathering devoted followers to her cause, she compels them to wear masks, erasing their individuality and demanding absolute obedience. These disciples, known as Los Penitentes, act as the ruthless executors of her will, delivering merciless retribution to anyone connected to the events that sealed her fate. We wanted this new antagonist to be quite dark and complex, but also someone that was deeply wounded, betrayed by the people she loved and trusted. La Llorona survived, but survival came at a cost. The betrayal destroyed her sense of belonging, leaving her suspended between who she was and what she’s becoming. Her vengeance isn’t just directed outward; it’s a way to reclaim control, to make sense of that pain, after what she experienced. She becomes a force of raw justice and destruction. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The mission is described as “unsettling” and the narrative shifts as players progress. How far did you push the tone, and why did you want to go darker this time? Olivier: We wanted to introduce this new mission as a very standard incursion, putting players back into Nomad’s boots, leading the Ghosts to do what they do very efficiently, but things quickly turn into something else; the familiar Bolivian environment becomes weird and the Ghosts start witnessing the wrath of La Llorona, aiming at anyone who might be accountable for what happened to her, especially the corrupt Bolivian government and its armed wing: Unidad. The more the Ghosts advance in her territory, the more they discover her twisted personality and how devoted her disciples are. Through different documents and audio recordings scattered across the world, players will be able to discover more about her goals and what she represents for the Bolivian people. Predator content returns with this update. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image What do you hope players take away from Last Rites – is there a single experience or moment you’re most proud of? Olivier: I think the moment at Varga’s villa, the reveal of La Llorona with her weeping widow mask, the confrontation with her Los Penitentes cultists, and what Nomad discovers there is both a strong gameplay and story moment. That changes everything for Nomad, and he’s confronting Emily Price, his CIA handler, trying to understand what causes this brutal transformation. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image New to the game?  Play Ghost Recon Wildlands with Ubisoft+ Classics, available as a standalone subscription, and included for PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium members. Ghost Recon Wildlands Standard and Definitive Editions are also available for purchase at PlayStation Store.  The new Definitive Edition includes the base game, the Season Pass, and the Year 2 Pass, alongside 4 additional content packs: Quick Start, Deluxe, Nightfall Protocol, and Cold Eye. For current owners, a Definitive Edition Upgrade is also available.

Title: Someone's head is killing me in Memoirium, a PSX-styled soulslike about battling through bizarre dreamscapes and decorating your bedroom Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:41:17 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/someones-head-is-killing-me-in-memoirium-a-psx-styled-soulslike-about-battling-through-bizarre-dreamscapes-and-decorating-your-bedroom I don’t know whose dreams Memoirium warps into action-RPG soulslike levels - it may not even be the player character’s - but whoever they are, they need to lay off the post-10pm Babybels. Besides being filled with chair-wielding thugs and hornfaced monsters, this blocky sleeprealm is lousy with the kind of shattered fantasy geometry that could send an innocent dodgeroller tumbling fatally off a hundred-foot-high-ledge. Also, the ledge is a giant sword. Such was just one of my deaths in Memoirium’s generously proportioned demo, which is available now on Steam ahead of the game’s launch this Thursday. Even in these introductory stages, it’s clear that the subconscious you’re stuck in probably doesn’t belong to a contented vicar, opening up with a void-ravaged cemetary before routing you across a crumbling statue into a cultish school. Mundane respite, however, is available through Memoirium’s unusual take on bonfire rest spots: a bedroom that, resources permitting, you can furnish and decorate to your liking. Read more

Title: "Expect fake messages": A load of Steam user personal info has been stolen thanks to a cyberattack on one of Valve's partners, claims report Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:56:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/expect-fake-messages-a-load-of-steam-user-personal-info-has-been-thanks-to-a-cyberattack-on-one-of-valves-partners-claims-report If you live in Europe and have bought hardware from Steam in the past three months, then watch out, your personal information might have been stolen thanks to a cyberattack on one of Valve's shipping partners. Read more

Title: This week in PC games: GoldenEye returns (sort of), plus janky arcade football, ballpoint cities, and a game about keeping the monsters inside Area 51 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:42:53 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/this-week-in-pc-games-goldeneye-returns-sort-of-plus-janky-arcade-football-ballpoint-cities-and-a-game-about-keeping-the-monsters-inside-area-51 This week in PC games: too much horror! And not the kind related to graphics card prices, stinky corporate acquisitions, or the general corrosion of all that is real and good. There are a lot of horror games, I mean. I do like horror games, but I'm easily deadened by them - I need an apple-cheeked platformer or two to reset my gauges, between soul-harrowings. Besides, if the weekly new game round-up skews too hard towards any one genre, the Maw gets acid reflux, and the last time that happened, it resulted in Jupiter's Great Red Spot. Fortunately, there are a few sweetie-pie city sims and novelty sport games knocking around, to lower the pH values. Let's get stuck in without further ado. Read more

Title: If you drove yourself mad building computers in Minecraft, Pight's redstone-inspired puzzling is an affordable palate cleanser Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:09:41 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/if-you-drove-yourself-mad-building-computers-in-minecraft-pights-redstone-inspired-puzzling-is-an-affordable-palate-cleanser If you're 1) in the mood for a soothing and affordable 2D block-shoving puzzler, and 2) have many memories of building frightful hydraulic slaughterhouses in Minecraft, then perhaps Pight is for you. Created by Turkish devs Mindlabor, it's about using pistons, dynamite, mystic portals, electricity blocks, and other cuboid fauna to move a lightbulb block onto a power source. It takes open inspiration from Minecraft's redstone - an in-game substance that conducts power and thus, allows for the creation of preposterous industrial machines and even functional computers. The addition of redstone to Minecraft back in 2010 contributed to the rise of a whole genre of PC automation games. Playing Pight gives me a corresponding feeling of vertigo, though it's soon evaporated by the balmy straightforwardness of the puzzling – no need to worry about Endermen saboteurs in this one. Here's a trailer. Read more

Title: Gothic 1 Remake devs hint at next game while announcing a photo mode, "Marvin mode" for cheaters, and some mysterious "alternative progression systems" Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:09:21 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gothic-1-remake-devs-hint-at-next-game-while-announcing-a-photo-mode-marvin-mode-for-cheaters-and-some-mysterious-alternative-progression-systems THQ Nordic's Gothic remake is getting a Photo Mode, some mysterious "alternative progression mechanics", an official mod kit, and something called Marvin Mode, development studio Alkimia Interactive have announced. What's a Marvin Mode? "The Gothic equivalent of a developer mode," Alkimia explain. "Think spawning creatures or items, teleporting around the map, or doing some silly things." Read more