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August 15, 2026

Disney says that Kingdom Hearts is now a ‘billion dollar franchise’

The Kingdom Hearts series has officially become a billion-dollar franchise for Disney. The article highlights Disney's achievements in gaming, including a strengthened partnership with Epic Games and the popularity of Marvel Rivals among Gen Z. It also mentions the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer, set to debut in June, four years after its initial announcement in 2022, which could lead to significant revenue growth.

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August 13, 2026

H2 Interactive launches IGS Classic Arcade Collection worldwide on PC via Steam

H2 Interactive launched the IGS Classic Arcade Collection for PC via Steam on August 13, 2026, featuring eight iconic arcade titles, including the Knights of Valour series, Demon Front, and Martial Masters. The collection is available at a 10% discount for the first two weeks and supports multiple languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. It includes online multiplayer support for up to four players, modern quality-of-life features like adjustable difficulty and customizable key mapping, and various display modes. The included titles are: - Knights of Valour: Super Heroes - Knights of Valour Plus - Knights of Valour 2 - Nine Dragons - Oriental Legend - Oriental Legend Spooky - Martial Masters - Demon Front - The Gladiator The collection was developed by International Games System Co., Ltd. (IGS) and published by H2 Interactive.

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August 12, 2026

Amazon Is Offering a Great Deal on a RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC, and It Includes Two Upcoming AAA Games

Amazon is offering the Acer Predator Orion 6000 gaming desktop for ,099, which includes free shipping. This gaming PC features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF CPU, a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The purchase is part of the Intel Gamer Days Sale, which runs until September 13, and includes two free upcoming PC games: Star Wars: Galactic Racer, releasing on October 6, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, set for February 12 next year. The RTX 5070 Ti GPU provides excellent 4K gaming performance and is capable of running games at 60fps.

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August 9, 2026

Bethesda 40th anniversary sale knocks 50% off Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations just a month after launch

Bethesda has launched a 40th anniversary sale on Steam, running until August 13, featuring discounts on its entire catalog, including games from id Software and Arkane Studios. The Doom: The Dark Ages expansion, Revelations, is available at a 50% discount, while the base game is reduced by 67%. Skyrim is also discounted, though Dark Messiah of Might and Magic remains at its regular price. Recent layoffs at Bethesda Game Studios, Zenimax Online, and id Software raise concerns about the company's future.

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August 7, 2026

Ubisoft just made a classic Tom Clancy game free to keep — here’s how to add it to your library before time runs out

Ubisoft is offering Ghost Recon Future Soldier for free on PC from August 6 to August 13 as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series. Players can add the game to their Ubisoft Connect library by logging in and navigating to the 'Free games' tab to find the giveaway banner. After clicking the banner, they can select 'Get it now' to add the game to their account for download and play.

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August 7, 2026

Ubisoft Game From 2012 Now Completely Free to Download and Keep Forever

Ubisoft is offering Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for free to PC users until August 13th, allowing players to download and keep the game indefinitely in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Ghost Recon franchise. The game was originally launched in May 2012 and received a mixed reception with a Metacritic score of 79/100. This giveaway is exclusive to Ubisoft Connect, the publisher's PC launcher. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is also available for purchase on Steam and the Xbox digital store.

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August 6, 2026

Ghost Recon marks 25 years with a major update and free new missions for Wildlands, and a Ghost Recon: Future Soldier giveaway

Ubisoft is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon on November 13 with a significant update to Ghost Recon Wildlands, featuring visual and gameplay enhancements and a new mission set in a darker Bolivia. The Bolivian government previously filed a complaint regarding the game's depiction of their country. The update will improve combat mechanics, distance rendering, lighting, shadows, and image quality for 4K resolution. Players of Ghost Recon Breakpoint will receive a complimentary 25th anniversary bundle in September, and both games will be available for free play over a weekend on Ubisoft Connect, with discounts on Steam. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is free until August 13, and Ubisoft has launched the Ghost Recon Insiders Program for fans to contribute to future titles.

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August 6, 2026

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is free to claim on PC for the next week

Ubisoft is offering the PC version of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for free through the Ubisoft Connect store until August 13, as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Ghost Recon series. Additionally, there is a series-wide sale with discounts of up to 95% on previous Ghost Recon titles, including Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint, which are available for free play from today until August 10. Chris Watters, Ubisoft's senior editorial communications manager, emphasized the significance of these offers. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier was originally released in May 2012 and received a Metacritic score of 79.

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August 2, 2026

Space Marine 2’s latest updates add Terminator Sorcerers and Steam Workshop support, so you can now play co-op with 9 other players if you want

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has received two significant updates in its second year of post-release support. The Confrontation Update introduces a new enemy, the Sorcerer, and adds two new PvP arenas: Sanctum and Facility. It also includes weekly PvP rewards for players. Additionally, Steam Workshop support has been implemented, allowing for user-generated content, including the Astartes Overhaul mod, which rebalances gameplay and adds new classes and weapons. Saber Interactive plans to support the game for at least another year, with a roadmap for future content expected to be revealed during the second anniversary celebration.

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August 2, 2026

Mr Beast – Exploring My Abandoned Minecraft Server

MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, explores an abandoned Minecraft server in his video "Exploring My Abandoned Minecraft Server." The server, once filled with subscriber-built structures and community activities, now stands still, reflecting the passage of time. As he navigates the landscape, he shares anecdotes and insights about the community that once thrived there, highlighting the creativity and collaboration that characterized the server's heyday. The video emphasizes the enduring memories and friendships formed within the gaming community, despite the server's abandonment.