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42 storiesMarvel Rivals' Season 9.5 Update to Shrink Game's File Size Through Texture Overhaul
NetEase's Marvel Rivals will get a major texture compression overhaul in its Season 9.5 update on August 7, cutting the PC install size by 40GB and the console size by 15GB, though the initial update download will be larger than usual.
3 outletsgamesGame Freak Promises 'Continuous Updates' for Beast of Reincarnation After Rocky Launch
A day after release, Game Freak says it's planning ongoing fixes for its new action RPG, starting with a patch due within a week that addresses camera issues, tiny text, default graphics settings, and story pacing.
7 outletsgamesSteam's Cyberpunk Fest Brings Neon-Lit Bargains Through August 10
Valve's latest themed sale discounts a wide range of cyberpunk-tagged games, headlined by an all-time low price for Cyberpunk 2077, running until 10 am on August 10.
2 outletsgamesTeen's $200 Joke Game on Steam Nearly Made Him a Millionaire — Then the Refunds Hit
An 18-year-old developer's satirical $200 Steam game briefly generated over a million dollars in sales, mostly from Chinese buyers who refunded almost immediately without playing it, leaving him with just over $2,000.
5 outletsgamesBaldur's Gate 3 Turns Three: Larian's New Player Stats Reveal Mass Murder, Save-Scumming, and Sideways Monitors
To mark Baldur's Gate 3's third anniversary, Larian Studios shared a fresh batch of player statistics covering everything from NPC death counts and mod downloads to obsessive quicksaving and thousands of players who inexplicably played the game in portrait mode.
6 outletsgamesFire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct Reveals Guns, Time Travel, and a Returning Three Houses Face
A Nintendo Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave revealed simultaneous four-hero playthroughs, a five-year time jump, a true protagonist named Eshmel, gun-type weapons classified as gauntlets, and the return of Three Houses' Seteth with a new look.
7 outletsgamesEndless Legend 2 Sets September 17 Launch Date, Adds New Faction and Rogue Groups
Amplitude Studios' 4X strategy sequel Endless Legend 2 will exit early access on September 17, bringing a sixth major faction, a new minor faction shaped by community input, and the debut of smaller 'Rogue Factions' with their own quests and mechanics.
2 outletsgamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says Game Is Nearing Completion, Feels Confident
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, says Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is close to completion and that early pressure over the project has begun to ease as the finale comes into view.
2 outletsgamesGuides Break Down Beast of Reincarnation's Parry-Heavy Combat and Ways to Build Around It
Coverage from PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, and Polygon outlines how Beast of Reincarnation's combat centers on parrying and an entanglement gauge, while also detailing how weapon upgrades, skill trees, and a focus on projectiles can offer alternative paths through its punishing fights.
5 outletsgamesPolygon Rolls Out Detailed Guides for Beast of Reincarnation's Collectibles and Puzzles
A series of guides published by Polygon on Aug. 3, 2026, map out where to find key upgrade materials, armor, and puzzle solutions in Beast of Reincarnation, covering facility modules, manuals, electronic brains, generator devices, armor sets, dragon vein shrines, and a fire-lighting puzzle.
7 outletsgamesCritics Split on Game Freak's Soulslike Debut 'Beast of Reincarnation'
Pokémon developer Game Freak's new Souls-inspired action game lands with a 74 on Metacritic, as reviewers praise its combat and atmosphere while criticizing repetitive encounters, technical hiccups, and a muddled story.
6 outletsgamesJapanese Solo Developer Adds Czech Language Support for a Single Fan
Indie developer Eba Game is adding last-minute Czech localization to his upcoming Steam game Ball Boy Simulator after noticing just one Steam user from the Czech Republic had wishlisted it, citing the countries' shared baseball connection.
2 outletsgamesNintendo Sets Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct for August 4
Nintendo has announced a dedicated 20-minute Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, airing August 4, ahead of the game's September 17 release.
3 outletsgamesBig Walk: Reviews Praise House House's Co-op 'Friendslop' Puzzle Adventure Ahead of August 4 Launch
Critics at Kotaku, Polygon, PC Gamer, and Eurogamer have released their impressions of Big Walk, the new cooperative puzzle game from Untitled Goose Game developer House House, praising its communication-driven puzzles, emotional payoff, and warning against using Discord instead of in-game proximity chat. GamesRadar+ has also detailed the game's staggered global release times ahead of its August 4 launch.
5 outletsgamesMan Utd Face Atletico Madrid in Stockholm as Man City's Maresca Era Begins Against Inter Milan
Manchester United test themselves against Atletico Madrid in Stockholm while new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca takes charge for the first time against Inter Milan in Hong Kong, as both Premier League giants continue pre-season preparations.
2 outletsgamesSilent Hill: Townfall's Analog Horror Device Uses Real Broken TVs — And It's Part of a Bigger Franchise Strategy
Developer Screen Burn reveals how it made Silent Hill: Townfall's CRTV device authentically analog by running game footage through damaged old hardware, while series producer Motoi Okamoto explains why Konami chose to diversify the franchise rather than rely on remakes alone.
3 outletsgamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Discusses Job System, Series Conclusion, and Fan Debates
Director Naoki Hamaguchi shares details on FF7 Revelation's new FITS job system, confirms the remake trilogy's story will conclude in the main game, and addresses fan discourse around the series ahead of the game's 2027 release.
4 outletsgamesBeast of Reincarnation Leaks Ahead of Aug. 4 Release as Early Access Times Are Confirmed
Game Freak's upcoming action RPG Beast of Reincarnation is reportedly circulating among pirates days before its official Aug. 4 launch, even as publishers detail early access windows and pre-order bonuses for legitimate buyers.
2 outletsgamesHalo: Campaign Evolved's Ending Hints at a Sequel, While Reviewers Praise the Remake's Faithful Design
Coverage of Halo: Campaign Evolved highlights a post-credits scene teasing a possible Halo 2 remake, alongside praise for the game's faithful, well-paced recreation of the 2001 original.
2 outletsgamesPalworld's New Trading Card Game Hit by Scalping Surge as Rare Cards Fetch Thousands
Just days after launch, Pocketpair's Palworld Official Card Game is seeing its rarest cards resold online for as much as $4,000, echoing the scalping patterns long associated with Pokémon cards.
3 outletsgamesCrimson Desert's Latest Patch Overhauls Trading Economy With 133 New Posts
Pearl Abyss has rolled out a major update to Crimson Desert that reworks the game's trading system, adding 133 new trading posts and introducing supply-and-demand mechanics to the open-world RPG's economy.
2 outletsgamesStellar Blade: Blood Rain Music Video Made With Generative AI Draws Fan Backlash
Shift Up released an AI-generated music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain featuring protagonist Evie, and fans are criticizing the studio for using generative AI instead of its own artists.
5 outletsgamesNexus Mods Splits AI Tagging Into Three Categories, Cracks Down on Mislabeling
Nexus Mods has revised its policy on generative AI content, breaking its single 'AI-Generated Content' tag into three distinct labels and warning that mislabeled mods could face moderation action.
2 outletsgamesD&D Confirms World of Warcraft as First Universes Beyond Crossover
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed that the first official Dungeons & Dragons crossover book in its Universes Beyond line will be based on World of Warcraft, following weekend leaks ahead of the Gen Con announcement.
2 outletsgamesDungeons & Dragons Brings Back Dark Sun for 2027, With Mature-Content Warning
Wizards of the Coast confirmed at Gen Con that the brutal 1990s desert setting Dark Sun is returning for Dungeons & Dragons' 5th edition, with new books shrinkwrapped for mature content arriving next year.
2 outletsgamesBaldur's Gate 3 Actor Maggie Robertson Joins Cast of D&D's Upcoming Game Warlock
Wizards of the Coast has revealed that Maggie Robertson, known for voicing Orin the Red in Baldur's Gate 3 and Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village, will voice the archmage Tasha in its upcoming action game Warlock, alongside Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer as the protagonist.
2 outletsgamesSilent Hill: Townfall Detailed: Scottish Setting, First-Person Horror, and PC Requirements Revealed
KONAMI and Annapurna Interactive's standalone Silent Hill spin-off, developed by Glasgow studio Screen Burn, is set for September 24, 2026, bringing a first-person perspective, a Scottish island setting, and demanding PC specs.
2 outletsgamesCapcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword to Offer Granular Difficulty Sliders
Producer Akihito Kadowaki says the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword will feature modular, granular difficulty settings aimed at making the souls-like-style swordplay game accessible to a wide range of players, following feedback about a recent demo's difficulty level.
2 outletsgamesWizards of the Coast Announces D&D: World of Warcraft, First 'Universes Beyond' Book for the Tabletop RPG
Revealed at Gen Con 2026, Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft brings Azeroth to the tabletop as the first entry in a new licensed-setting line borrowed from Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond branding, complete with new species, subclasses, dungeons, and stat blocks for iconic WoW characters.
3 outletsgamesD&D Brings Back Dark Sun as Its First 18+ Setting
Wizards of the Coast is reviving the post-apocalyptic Dark Sun setting for Dungeons & Dragons, with a 2027 launch marking the franchise's first mature-rated content warning, new gore-filled teaser, and a returning Psion class.
2 outletsgamesD&D Icons Brings Back Legendary Creators for Greyhawk, Dragonlance, and Drizzt Projects
Wizards of the Coast unveiled D&D Icons at Gen Con, a new line reuniting iconic creators like Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, R.A. Salvatore, and Luke Gygax with their signature settings, under the creative direction of actor Joe Manganiello.
2 outletsgamesWhere to Find Hirosaki Castle in Forza Horizon 6
Two guides point players to Hirosaki Castle in the Takashiro region for the game's Classy Castle photo challenge, though they differ slightly on exactly where in the region to look.
2 outletsgamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Discusses Uncertain Future of Physical Release
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says he's working toward a physical edition for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, but internal discussions at Square Enix mean nothing is confirmed yet, amid a broader industry shift away from discs.
2 outletsgamesHalo: Campaign Evolved Launches With DLSS Support, but Draws Mixed Reviews and Modest Player Numbers
Halo: Campaign Evolved officially launched on July 28 with NVIDIA DLSS and Reflex support, part of a broader wave of RTX-enhanced game releases. Despite pre-launch hype, the remake peaked at just over 25,000 concurrent Steam players and received a Mixed user rating.
2 outletsgamesHalo: Campaign Evolved Runs Best on PS5, Testing Shows
Digital Foundry's cross-platform testing of Halo: Campaign Evolved found PlayStation versions edging out Xbox in stability, with the PS5 Pro offering the sharpest overall experience.
2 outletsgamesModder Enables Hidden Split-Screen Support in Halo: Campaign Evolved on PC
A day after Halo: Campaign Evolved's full rollout, a modder found a way to activate split-screen co-op on PC — a feature Halo Studios left out of the launch build despite it being present on Xbox and PS5.
2 outletsgamesHalo: Campaign Evolved Guide Roundup: Skull and Terminal Locations for The Library, Two Betrayals, and Keyes
Polygon has published individual walkthroughs detailing where to find hidden skulls and terminals across three consecutive Halo: Campaign Evolved missions — The Library, Two Betrayals, and Keyes — as players hunt collectibles while advancing the story.
3 outletsgamesFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Hopes for Physical Release, But Can't Confirm It Yet
Naoki Hamaguchi says Square Enix is still deciding on a physical edition for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, as the industry — including Sony and Rockstar — shifts toward digital-first releases.
4 outletsgamesSilent Hill: Townfall Preview Roundup: A Foggy Scottish Town, First-Person Terror, and a Team 'Utterly Terrified' to Follow Silent Hill f
Hands-on impressions and developer interviews reveal new details about Silent Hill: Townfall, Konami and Screen Burn Interactive's next entry in the series, set in a fictional Scottish town in 1996 and releasing September 24 on PS5 and PC.
3 outletsgamesHalo: Campaign Evolved Adds New Prologue and Expanded Collectibles, Reviewers Say Remake Plays It Safe
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved from Halo Studios, ships with a new three-mission prologue, 13 relocated Terminals, and a vastly expanded set of 39 collectible Skulls. Early coverage praises the game's classic FPS feel but questions whether the studio missed a chance to push the series forward.
5 outletsgamesSilent Hill: Townfall Previewed: First-Person Scares, Five Endings, and a Scottish Town Frozen in 1996
Journalists who previewed Silent Hill: Townfall in Los Angeles describe a first-person spinoff set in a fog-choked Scottish port town, with subtle choice-driven endings, a retro CRT-television mechanic, and a mystery-soaked atmosphere that developer Screen Burn Interactive says will 'massively subvert' fan expectations.
4 outletsgamesRockstar Blocks GTA Online's Casino Gambling for Australian Players
Rockstar Games has quietly restricted Australian GTA Online players from using simulated gambling features in the Diamond Casino, seven years after the casino was introduced, sparking confusion among players and questions about a possible link to GTA 6.
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