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August 12, 2026

Marketplace Spotlight: Sulfur Cube-Inspired

The Minecraft Marketplace is continuously evolving, introducing new add-ons, worlds, mini-games, and mash-up packs weekly. The recent addition of sulfur cubes has inspired developers to create a variety of sulfur-themed content, including sports, contests, and innovative weaponry. Seven new pieces of downloadable content (DLC) have been released, including the Cube Breakers DLC, which transforms Minecraft into a Breakout-style arcade game. The Marketplace fosters creativity and gameplay, expanding possibilities for players to explore, create, and destroy.

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July 31, 2026

The Relic: First Guardian launches across PlayStation 5 and PC today with promised, continued future support

On July 31, 2026, Perp Games and Project Cloud Games launched their action role-playing game, The Relic: First Guardian, for PlayStation 5 and PC. The game features the player as The First Guardian, who must restore the realm of Arsilthus by sealing the Void. A day-one patch has been implemented, and ongoing support is planned. Players will face 80 unique bosses inspired by Korean folklore, engage in fast-paced combat, and explore a semi-open world with three regions. The game is priced at £44.99, with a digital DLC available for £8.99, and a physical boxed version will be released on September 4th for the same price. The game is also set to launch on Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 later in the summer.

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July 29, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved & Gears of War: E-Day Beta Game Ready Driver Released

Players will experience the origins of Gears of War set fourteen years before the original game, focusing on Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they confront the emerging Locust Horde. The game features multiplayer modes, including a reimagined Horde Siege and a refined Versus PvP experience. Developed using Unreal Engine 5 and DirectX 12, Gears of War: E-Day boasts advanced graphical fidelity with MegaLights for ray-traced shadows and Lumen technology for global illumination. It utilizes Nanite for enhanced object detail and includes real-time destruction and volumetric effects. The game is set to release on October 6th, with an Open Beta starting on August 6th for pre-order customers and PC Game Pass subscribers, showcasing features like DLSS Super Resolution and NVIDIA Reflex. GeForce RTX gamers will have access to DLSS 4.5 technologies in the full game.

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July 26, 2026

Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered review (2018)

The Geo-mod destruction feature in Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to dismantle walls and pillars, leading to the collapse of entire buildings. The game includes mechanics such as crashing vehicles through enemy bases and detonating mines, providing a chaotic gameplay experience. The recently released Re-Mars-tered edition offers enhancements like improved textures, better lighting, and native 4K support. The campaign mode features significant destructive opportunities, while the Wrecking Crew mode serves as a casual alternative. Despite the game's unique destructible environment, no other titles have successfully emulated its approach, although elements of destruction appear in games like Battlefield, Minecraft, and Just Cause. The sparse Martian setting enhances the experience, and there is a strong desire among players for open-world games that allow for environmental manipulation.

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July 19, 2026

Cozy new open-world RPG to rival Minecraft launches on Steam, free to try

Taival is a newly launched co-op adventure RPG developed by Bonobo Software and published by Level Up Gaming, currently available in early access on PC via Steam. The game supports up to four players and features a unique shapeshifting companion called the Henki, whose quest involves recovering fragments of its lost heritage and restoring the Heartstone. Players can transform into various creatures through the Henki, unlocking unique abilities for exploration and combat. The game world is hand-crafted, featuring distinct realms and engaging NPC quests. Taival is priced at .99, with a 20% discount until July 28, and a free demo is available.

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July 16, 2026

Denshattack! (PC) Review

Denshattack! is a cel-shaded trick-based 3D platformer developed by the indie studio Undercoders in Barcelona, Spain. The game features a protagonist named Emi Araki, a 19-year-old ramen delivery driver in Beppu, Japan, who dreams of riding the VACTRAIN, an underground train. The narrative involves Emi leaving her hometown to confront the mega-corporation Miraidō, which governs the state and operates the VACTRAIN. Players engage in gameplay inspired by classic titles, performing stunts and achieving high scores across 60 levels in eight regions. The game includes boss battles, a scoring system, and a vibrant visual style complemented by a notable soundtrack featuring guest composers. Despite some navigation challenges and minor imperfections, Denshattack! has been well-received for its engaging gameplay and artistic presentation.

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July 12, 2026

Valve has rewired Counter-Strike 2’s bomb to make it more spectacular, but potentially less deadly

The recent updates in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) include the introduction of volumetric smoke grenades, which provide true 3D smoke cover, and a reimagined bomb mechanic that creates an explosive wave of destruction impacting the entire map post-detonation. Valve YouTuber Gabe Follower has showcased gameplay footage of the new bomb technology, which includes a shockwave effect. Additionally, there is a private testing feature for a console command that allows players to remotely detonate grenades by shooting them. Counter-Strike 2 remains the most popular title on Steam, while its predecessor, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, has also seen a resurgence, attracting tens of thousands of players despite not being featured on the Steam store.

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July 9, 2026

How to craft and use Straw Bed in Minecraft

Mojang has released Minecraft 26.3, introducing the Straw Bed, a single-use sleeping item that allows players to sleep through the night or during thunderstorms without changing their spawn point. The Straw Bed can be crafted using 3 Hay Bales in a horizontal line, yielding four beds per crafting. Hay Bales can be made from nine Wheat or found in villages. Once used, the Straw Bed is destroyed and cannot be placed in the Nether or The End. It is particularly useful for long explorations away from a base, as it allows players to skip the night without the risk of setting a new spawn point.

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July 9, 2026

Where to find Blackbeard’s Treasure in Black Flag Resynced

In the latest installment of Black Flag Resynced, players embark on a quest to find Blackbeard's Treasure, which becomes available after completing the main quest "Do Not Go Gently." The treasure map leads to Anotto Bay at coordinates 590,245, north of Kingston. Players must defeat rival pirate ships before docking the Jackdaw. They then dive into a sunken mineshaft, navigating underwater tunnels while avoiding sharks and sea anemones. Players must retrieve a gunpowder barrel to destroy rubble blocking their path, confront Blackbeard's former sailing master, and carry another barrel to clear a second rubble pile behind a waterfall. After overcoming these challenges, players uncover the treasure and must return to Great Inagua to complete the quest, earning Blackbeard's portrait as a reward.

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July 8, 2026

Former Elder Scrolls Online designer laments the destruction of layoffs: ‘There’s really no one left and no changing it now’

Yesterday, layoffs at Xbox affected ZeniMax Online Studios, with reports indicating that half of its workforce was impacted. This has raised concerns about the studio's future and morale among remaining employees. Game director Matt Firor left the studio following the layoffs, which also resulted in the cancellation of a new MMO project called Project Blackbird. The situation has drawn comparisons to Amazon's New World, which was shelved due to a reassessment of its gaming strategy. A former developer expressed deep sadness over the loss of team camaraderie and creativity.