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AppWizard
August 16, 2026
YouTube’s ‘TapTap: Discover Great Games’ has released a 40-minute gameplay video for the upcoming title, Tides of Annihilation, showcasing a demo from Gamescom 2026. The game features a third-person adventure with a spectral knight dual-fighting system, allowing players to craft combos in high-speed battles set in a modern-day London with a medieval twist. Players will face over 30 unique bosses, many inspired by the Knights of the Round Table, and explore Gwendolyn’s origin through a narrative of revenge, reunion, and redemption. Tides of Annihilation will support Path Tracing on PC and NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation, with hopes for AMD FSR 4.0 and Intel XeSS 2.0 support. The release date is currently undisclosed.
AppWizard
August 15, 2026
Marvel Tōkon, a 4v4 tag fighter developed by Arc System Works and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC, is set to launch on August 6, 2026, priced at £60. Early reviews indicate significant performance issues for PC users, including frame drops and microstutters, even on high-end hardware. A patch has been released, but many players still face these problems. The game is incompatible with the Steam Deck and does not support Linux, which has drawn criticism. Some players have chosen to disable crossplay, affecting matchmaking. Despite these challenges, the game is praised for its accessibility to newcomers in the fighting game genre.
AppWizard
August 15, 2026
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.
AppWizard
August 13, 2026
PC Gamer has an exclusive feature on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a new action sword-fighting game from Capcom, marking its return after two decades. The magazine includes insights from seven developers and highlights the game's unique swordfight experience. Additionally, it features a 32-page supplement titled PC Gamer's Top 100, showcasing the top 100 games for PC gamers in 2026. The issue also includes an A1 poster of Onimusha, discusses favorite co-op games, and provides hands-on impressions of upcoming titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker and others. It reviews new releases such as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and is available in PDF and EPUB formats.
AppWizard
August 13, 2026
Bit Bot Media has announced its collaboration with Mechaghidora to publish the 2D toybox fighting game, Knock Off: The Battle for Imagination, set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. The game features fast-paced combat, a roster of unique characters inspired by '80s and '90s toys, an arcade mode, online multiplayer battles, and a retro soundtrack. Players will control Johnny, who faces off against Maximus, his first brand-name action figure. The game aims to evoke nostalgia while providing an engaging gaming experience. A new trailer and screenshots have been released.
AppWizard
August 11, 2026
ARC System Works has released its first post-release patch for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, identified as update 1.002.002 for PS5, focusing on performance enhancements and bug fixes. Key updates include reduced CPU usage during startup and audio processing, resolution of performance drops caused by audio input checks, fixes for frame rate drops at certain resolutions, and various bug fixes related to settings and online lobby functionality. PC players are advised to warm up shaders and benefit from improved auto graphics quality detection. The game has received mixed reviews on Steam due to performance issues.
AppWizard
August 10, 2026
Developer Arc System Works has released a significant update for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, addressing technical issues that affected its launch on PC and PlayStation 5. Players reported stuttering and performance problems during the first weekend, leading to negative reviews. The update has resolved several critical issues, including sudden performance drops, frame rate inconsistencies, and reduced CPU usage. Feedback from players post-update has been largely positive, with many noting improvements in performance. However, some players still experience lingering issues, such as enforced PSN connection and lack of Linux support. The update is part of Arc System Works' commitment to enhance performance and stability, with further refinements planned. The game is currently available on PC and PS5.
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