PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Games for August 2026
PlayStation Plus August 2026 games include Dying Light 2, Big Walk, and Signalis, plus a free MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls...
Best New Games Releases in July 2026
Discover the best new games releasing in July 2026, including Tears of Metal, Shift At Midnight, DragonSword: Awakening, and more...
Best Xbox Exclusive Games You Should Play in 2026
Discover the best Xbox exclusive games you should play in 2026, from Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 to Starfield,...
GTA VI Pre-Orders Begin June 25 as Rockstar Details Ultimate Edition Bonuses
GTA 6 pre-orders begin June 25, with Rockstar detailing Ultimate Edition bonuses, the Vintage Vice City Pack, and confirmed PS5...
Nintendo Direct June 2026 Recap: Ocarina of Time, Xenoblade Genesis, Switch Sports Resort and More
June 2026’s Nintendo Direct revealed major Switch 2 games including Ocarina of Time, Xenoblade Genesis, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Splatoon...
GTA 6 News and Release Updates
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Get your Netflix up, it will host an extended look...
The team-up you never expected: Grand Theft Auto VI partners up with Netflix for the first extended look at the...
Everything is pointing to August being the month of a...
Get your GTA 6 hype-meters calibrated, August might test their limits.
GTA VI vs. GTA: Vice City: Iconic Locations Comparison
See how GTA VI expands Vice City into Leonida, comparing map scale, modern districts, atmosphere, technology, exploration, and GTA: Vice...
Should You Play GTA V Before GTA VI?
Wondering if you need to play GTA V before GTA VI? Learn the story links, gameplay differences, GTA Online value,...
Latest News
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Pokopia's 2.0 update adds a hefty bunch of features and...
Pokopia’s 2.0 update is a lot of water-related goodness, but landlubbers have a lot to enjoy about it too.
Moonlighter 2 gets a 1.0 release date, Moonlighter 1 briefly...
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is opening its 1.0 very soon, so Moonlighter 1 is free to grab for a...
THQ Nordic is having a showcase today
What secrets will THQ Nordic’s showcase reveal about upcoming games? Only one way to find out.
Xbox Free Play Days This Week (August 6-9): NBA 2K26,...
Xbox Free Play Days brings NBA 2K26, Ghost Recon Wildlands, Breakpoint, Wax Heads and Sports Renovations this week. See free...
Game Spotlights
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Space Tales Is a Classic Sci-Fi RTS Where Boss Fights...
Space Tales leaves Early Access on August 19, 2026 with a 13-mission campaign, new enemy faction and capturable alien bosses....
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Editions Guide: Standard vs. Deluxe...
Compare Madden NFL 27 Standard vs. Deluxe vs. MVP Bundle, including Early Access, preload details, exact release times, bonuses and...
MEOWMI: City Cat Chaos Looks Like Stray Meets Untitled Goose...
MEOWMI: City Cat Chaos mixes cozy cat exploration with Stray, Little Kitty Big City, Untitled Goose Game and Goat Simulator-style...
Grain Rot Turns Co-op Extraction Horror Into a Carpentry Disaster
Grain Rot mixes Lethal Company-style extraction horror with physics chaos, replaceable wooden bodies, procedural ruins, co-op sabotage, and persistent Outpost...
Upcoming Game Releases
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The Blood of Dawnwalker: Release, Story, Editions, Requirements, and More
Everything you need to know about The Blood of Dawnwalker in one place.
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27: Release Date, Early Access, Editions,...
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 launches August 13, 2026. Compare editions, Early Access, gameplay changes, Franchise, Superstar, PC requirements, ratings...
Phantom Blade Zero: Release, Story, Gameplay And More All In...
Phantom Blade Zero might be the next wuxia game hit, here’s everything you need to know.
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 - Release Date, Games,...
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 launches August 27, 2026. Explore its games, bonuses, multiplayer, PC specs, platforms, and more.
Reviews
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Kurohyou: Ryu Ga Gotoku Shinsho Review – More Than Just...
Explore another story from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and experience the series’ signature mix of dramatic storytelling, street battles, and...
Final Fantasy XV Review - Many Promises and Much More...
Final Fantasy XV review exploring its story, combat, characters, development history, strengths, flaws, and whether it is still worth playing...
Gothic 1 Remake Review: A Startlingly Authentic Experience
Taking on Piranha Bytes’ all-time classic game was a difficult task, but Alkimia Interactive took it head-on.
Echoes of Aincrad First Impressions - SAO Game Fans Dreamed...
If you’ve ever come across the adventures of Kirito and Asuna in Sword Art Online, you might have thought, “The...
Gaming Leaks and Rumors
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007 First Light Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Leaked by...
007 First Light may launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 16, 2026, according to an Amazon Japan listing spotted...
Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble Pre-Registration Opens, October Release Rumored
Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble is now available for pre-registration on iOS and Android. Learn about the rumored October 2026...
Resident Evil 1 Remake Reportedly Entered Pre-Production in 2025
Resident Evil 1 Remake reportedly entered pre-production in August or September 2025, with full development expected after Capcom completes the...
Resident Evil Requiem DLC Reportedly Coming After Code: Veronica Remake
Resident Evil Requiem’s story DLC may release after the rumored Code: Veronica remake, with Capcom reportedly targeting a larger and...
Gaming Entries
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From Hotline Miami to Kusan: How One Brutal Indie Classic...
From Hotline Miami to Kusan, OTXO, Intravenous, Ghostrunner and more, see how one brutal indie classic evolved into an entire...
7 Games That Turn Your Hometown Into a Game World
Discover games that turn your hometown into the map, from Infection Free Zone and NIMBY Rails to Ingress, Orna, Hop.Earth...
Every Metal Gear Game You Can Play on PC in...
Discover every Metal Gear game officially playable on PC in 2026, including Master Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, MGS4,...
Do Gamers Play More in Summer? A Midsummer Reality Check
We're past the halfway mark of summer, which makes this the right moment to check the numbers against the vibe....
Games Like
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Games like IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator turns artillery into a job rather than a crosshair. You read coordinates, measure a tactical...
Games Like Big Walk
Big Walk is a cooperative adventure about exploring a strange island, solving unusual challenges, and attempting to communicate with friends...
Games Like Low-Budget Repairs
Looking for games like Low-Budget Repairs? Try these repair, renovation, handyman, and job sims packed with tools, shortcuts, grime, and...
Games Like Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
Games like Hell Let Loose: Vietnam for tactical FPS fans, Battlefield players, solo shooters, mil-sim squads, Vietnam warfare, teamwork and...
Guides
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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls – all editions and bonuses
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is right around the corner. If you haven’t bought a copy yet, now’s the time.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls – all characters and their roles
A quick reference guide to the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls characters’ specialisations: perfect for keeping on the second screen.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Class and Xenomorph Guide - Builds,...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Specialist and Xenomorph types guide covering Specialist builds, Warden, Harbinger, Crusher, Drone, Exploder, and squad tips.
Palworld Nightstar Sand Guide: Best Farming Locations & How to...
Learn where to find Nightstar Sand in Palworld, including the best farming routes in the Searing Dunes and Feybreak Island....
Business
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How to Secure Your Freelance Business in 2026: Essential Security...
Protect your freelance business with the essential security stack: MFA, password manager, backups, device protection, and safer client workflows.
7 Best Project Management Tools for Small Teams
Discover the 7 best project management tools for small teams. Compare features, workflows, and ideal use cases to choose the...
Top 5 Solutions for Backup and Data Security
Compare the top 5 backup and data security solutions in 2026. See which tool is best for cloud backup, ransomware...
Programs Every Freelancer Must Have in 2026
Discover the best freelancer programs for 2026, from invoicing and scheduling to AI writing, meetings, design, and secure client work.
Hardware
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Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Will Be Different in Europe From...
Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in Europe will get user-replaceable batteries from summer 2026 due to new EU battery rules. Here’s...
XBOX May Be Preparing a Way to Turn Physical Discs...
Xbox is reportedly testing a Disc2Digital feature that could link physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S discs to digital...
Xbox Announces Another Console Price Increase Starting August 1
Microsoft is increasing Xbox console prices worldwide on August 1, 2026, with 512GB models rising by $100, 1TB models by...
Valve’s Steam Machine Launch Details Are Here: Price, Models, Specs,...
Valve has revealed the Steam Machine’s pricing, launch timing, model lineup, and reservation process. Here is a straight look at...
Software Entries
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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 – Which OS Gives Better...
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 gaming comparison: see which OS delivers better FPS, smoother 1% lows, faster loading, and the...
Xbox Tests Free Cloud Gaming With Ads and One-Hour Sessions
Xbox is testing free ad-supported cloud gaming for Insiders, allowing players to stream select games they own with ads before...
XBOX May Be Expanding “Buy Now, Pay Later” Options With...
Xbox may be expanding buy now, pay later options through PayPal and Klarna, with backend code pointing to flexible payments...
There is a Fully European Game Engine in the Works
Arjan Brussee, the co-founder of Guerilla Games and a former tech director at Epic, announced the works on an alternative...
Lifestyle
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Games Workshop’s annual report talks Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40k adaptation,...
Henry Cavill’s Warhammer project isn’t the only thing Games Workshop is cooking for us.
Press E to Understand: Gaming Habits We Take for Granted
Discover the hidden language of video games, from UI cues and interaction prompts to RPG systems, survival rules, boss phases,...
Why Do Players Love Starting New Games More Than Finishing...
Learn why players start new games more often than they finish old ones, from novelty and rewards to FOMO, complexity,...
The Psychology of Grinding in Video Games
Explore why players grind in games, how reward loops work, when repetition causes burnout, and whether games can stay fun...
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