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August 15, 2026

Everything Coming to Xbox August 17-21

Next week, between August 17th and 21st, Xbox will launch several new titles, including: - The Sinking City 2: A third-person survival horror game set in 1920s Arkham, featuring puzzles and resource management. - Backyard Baseball: A reimagined version of the classic game with new modes and 30 characters across 11 remastered stadiums. - Mortal Shell II: A standalone sequel with faster combat and deeper weapon customization in a compact open world. - Black Flower: A roguelike game focused on managing a garden through unpredictable weather. - Grim Trials (August 19): An action roguelite where players craft weapons and face demons as a Reaper. - Find The Cats 2: A hidden object adventure game centered on finding cats in colorful environments. - Ground Zero Hero: A post-apocalyptic game where defeating enemies enhances player evolution. - Gallipoli (August 20): A PvP game based on World War I beach landings that emphasizes teamwork. - Uncle Joe’s Motel: A sim-horror adventure that combines simulation tasks with psychological drama.

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August 15, 2026

Amazon Luna

Amazon Prime subscribers will have access to new games on Amazon Luna in August, including the addition of "Batman: Caped Crusader – Chronicles" to the GameNight library. The Luna Standard lineup features three games currently available: "Bluey: The Videogame," "Disney/Pixar Brave: The Video Game," and "Disney/Pixar: WALL-E." Two more games, "Assassin’s Creed Valhalla" and "Assassin’s Creed Mirage," will be released later in the month. Additionally, subscribers can claim downloadable PC games, including "Right and Down," "Hiveswap Friendsim," "Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room," "Airship: Kingdoms Adrift," "Steelrising," "Royal Romances: Forbidden Magic," "Spray Paint Simulator," "Havendock," and "Clash: Artifacts of Chaos," throughout August.

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August 15, 2026

‘GTA 6’ Preorders Are Live, But PC Players May Have to Settle for This Imitator

Preorders for GTA 6 have begun, with a launch date set for November 19, exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, leaving PC gamers without preorder options or a release date. The console preorder includes multiple editions, with the 0 version being the most popular. Rockstar has not announced a PC version yet. On the same day as GTA 6's console release, Brgames Interactive will launch Phantom Vice Auto in Steam Early Access, featuring three playable characters and an online mode for up to 32 players. The development of Phantom Vice Auto began in 2024 by a team of three. A former Rockstar producer explained that the company's preference for console releases is due to the simplicity of fixed hardware specifications compared to the complexity of PC gaming hardware.

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August 15, 2026

WoW’s haunted: Players report that their disconnected friends’ characters are starting to play the game on their own

Players of World of Warcraft (WoW) have reported that since the release of the Midnight's 12.1 patch, disconnected characters are exhibiting unexpected behavior by moving and engaging in combat autonomously. A YouTube video shared on the WoW subreddit shows an Evoker character continuing to fight after the player disconnected. Longtime players have expressed discomfort at seeing characters perform actions that contradict typical disconnection cues. Other players have shared similar experiences, leading to speculation that this may be an early version of a disconnect protection feature. WoW has previously used NPC dungeon follower technology, suggesting that Blizzard might have adapted this technology to allow disconnected characters to continue participating in combat. As of now, Blizzard has not commented on this phenomenon.

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August 15, 2026

Modding the Khajiit lands into Oblivion is still the cat’s meow

In Leyawiin, the narrator attempts to steal keys from local merchants while wearing the Grey Fox mask, which marks them as a wanted criminal. They enter Southern Books and are confronted by shopkeeper Bugak gro-Bol. The narrator's Khajiit character is now working for a new guild in the modded territory of Elsweyr, specifically in the area known as Anequina. The mod, created by Iliana and other modders, features diverse NPCs and quests, with a guidebook detailing available locations and tasks. The narrator explores various towns, including Dune, Riverhold, and Corinthe, each with unique architectural styles and quests. They engage in a quest to help a father find his lost child and encounter a highwayman and a dremora genie. The narrator ultimately succeeds in stealing keys from merchants and plans to steal horses next. The mod enhances the Oblivion experience by introducing a vibrant world beyond the original game.

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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 15, 2026

Before Grand Theft Auto Online, GTA 4’s multiplayer added ‘glorious chaos’ to the open world sandbox

Anticipation for the release of GTA 6 is high, with questions about its online mode and PC availability. The console version will launch without an online component to protect the revenue from GTA Online. GTA 4's online mode, discontinued in 2020, remains accessible through platforms like GTA Connected. It transformed the game’s dynamic, offering chaotic multiplayer experiences that contrasted with the serious tone of single-player mode. Players engaged in customizable game modes, such as Turf War and Mafiya modes, and the race mode combined competition with chaos. The multiplayer experience was defined by the unpredictable nature of human players, enhancing the gameplay with absurdity and excitement.

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August 14, 2026

Fields of Mistria review

Fields of Mistria is a '90s anime-inspired farming simulation game developed and published by NPC Studio, priced at £11.79. It features engaging interactions with neighbors, providing players with motivation and a sense of community. The game has been reviewed on an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB RAM, is not multiplayer, and is verified for Steam Deck.

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August 14, 2026

Games are more fun, and more memorable, with a notebook by your side

In digital gaming, there is a desire for the tactile experience of traditional board games, creating a balance between the complexity of video games and the physical joy of board games. Some video games inspire players to take notes, which aids in understanding gameplay and adds an analog warmth to the digital experience. Players often jot down character names, skill sets, key highlights from matches, and create sketches that reflect the excitement of gameplay. These handwritten notes, including maps and lists of in-game suspects, have become valued artifacts that connect the digital and physical realms of gaming.

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August 13, 2026

This spy game is a dream come true if you love spending time in character creators

Legion Was Here offers an immersive character creation experience, allowing players to customize avatars with extensive options, from facial features to expressions. The character creator is central to gameplay, pushing players to master character design for success in the game. A poorly crafted character can lead to challenges in survival, adding pressure to the creative process. Players can either replicate familiar faces or create new personas, with every detail impacting their character's fate.