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10 highly anticipated new games coming to PC in August 2026
AppWizard
July 27, 2026

10 highly anticipated new games coming to PC in August 2026

In August 2026, ten notable video game titles are set to launch on PC: - Beast of Reincarnation - August 3: An action-RPG by Game Freak featuring real-time and turn-based combat. - Big Walk - August 4: A co-operative open-world adventure from the creators of Untitled Goose Game. - Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls - August 6: A fighting game featuring iconic Marvel characters like Spider-Man and Captain America. - Agefield High: Rock The School - August 12: A spiritual successor to Bully, offering a nostalgic schoolyard experience. - Hell Let Loose: Vietnam - August 13: A 50v50 player battle game set during the Vietnam War. - The Sinking City 2 - August 18: A survival-horror sequel with Lovecraftian elements. - Mortal Shell 2 - August 20: A sequel known for its challenging combat mechanics, with a free demo available on Steam. - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 - August 27: Includes re-releases of Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker. - Star Wars Zero Company - August 27: An X-COM-style game set during the Clone Wars, featuring Anakin Skywalker. - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy - August 27: A prequel exploring an original story in the Plague Tale universe.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More
AppWizard
July 22, 2026

Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More

- Available Today: - The Planet Crafter (July 21) - Terraform a planet in solo or co-op mode. - Coming Soon: - Shift at Midnight (July 22) - Online co-op detective horror game. - Hell is Us (July 23) - Explore a nation in civil war with supernatural elements. - Halo: Campaign Evolved (July 28) - Reimagined Halo: Combat Evolved with HD visuals and new content. - Mistfall Hunter (July 30) - Dark fantasy ARPG with combat challenges. - Corsair Cove (July 31) - City-builder focused on pirate life. - Heretic + Hexen (August 4) - Re-release of classic spell-casting shooters. - Beast of Reincarnation (August 4) - Action RPG set in post-apocalyptic Japan. - In Case You Missed It: - Buckshot Roulette (July 8) - Tabletop horror game. - Denshattack! (July 15) - Fast-paced adventure in a Japanese dystopia. - In-Game Benefits: - Zenless Zone Zero (July 29) - New game featuring a first-gen Void Hunter. - Leaving July 31: - Titles departing from Game Pass include Back to the Dawn, Celeste, Crusader Kings 3, Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, My Friendly Neighborhood, Rain World, Sniper Elite Resistance, and Whiskerwood.
Halo: Campaign Evolved and Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation Lead Xbox Game Pass July 2026 Wave 2 Lineup
AppWizard
July 22, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved and Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation Lead Xbox Game Pass July 2026 Wave 2 Lineup

Xbox Game Pass will add several titles in late July and early August, including: - Shift at Midnight (July 22) - Hell is Us (July 23) - Halo: Campaign Evolved (July 28) - Mistfall Hunter (July 30) - Corsair Cove (July 31) - Heretic + Hexen (August 4) - Beast of Reincarnation (August 4) Halo: Campaign Evolved and Beast of Reincarnation will be available on day one for subscribers of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Several titles will leave Xbox Game Pass on July 31: - Back to the Dawn - Celeste - Crusader Kings 3 - Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord - My Friendly Neighborhood - Rain World - Sniper Elite Resistance - Whiskerwood
Everything Revealed During The PC Gaming Show 2026
AppWizard
June 8, 2026

Everything Revealed During The PC Gaming Show 2026

The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured over 60 new game announcements in a two-hour event. Key titles include: - Wielders of the Essence: Launching on November 5, demo available on Steam. - Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – Skitarii Class: Debuting on June 23, wishlist on Steam. - Spellsided: Unique RPG with a demo on Steam. - Star Trek: Outposts Unknown: Demo available on Steam. - Hack '95: Demo available on Steam. - Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition: Wishlist on Steam. - Red Kiss: Wishlist on Steam. - Arcane Eats: Demo available on Steam. - Serious Sam: Shatterverse: Sign up for playtest on Steam. - Control Resonant: Pre-orders available for September 24 release on Steam. - Sated: Wishlist on Steam. - Gone Feral: Wishlist and sign up for playtest on Steam. - Abiotic Factor – Entropic Break DLC: Coming this autumn, wishlist on Steam. - There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: Demo available on Steam. - Ssarseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: Early access begins June 11, wishlist on Steam. - Virtue and a Sledgehammer: Demo available on Steam. - Happy Bastards: Combat demo available on Steam. - Another Door: Demo available on Steam. - AfterQuest: Wishlist on Steam. - SlashZero: Wishlist and sign up for playtest on Steam. - Cassette Beasts 2002: Wishlist on Steam. - VOID/BREAKER: Major update available on Steam. - 2 Fights 2 Tight Spaces: Available now on Steam. - Stronghold 4: Demo available on June 23, wishlist on Steam. - Wind Runners: Demo available on Steam. - Wardens of Avalon: Sign up for playtest on Steam. - Planet Zoo 2: Pre-orders available on Steam. - Empulse: Early access on June 24, available during Steam Next Feast on June 15. - Arkheron: Sign up for playtest on the game's website. - ReVamp: Sign up for playtest via the trailer's QR code. - Wardogs: Wishlist on Steam and sign up for playtests via the trailer's QR code. - Shroom and Gloom: New demo available. - Maximum Thunderness: Coming later this year, wishlist on Steam. - Rivage: Demo available. - Time Strike: Wishlist on Steam. - Signet City: Wishlist on Steam. - Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game: Available now on Steam. - Ascenders: Beyond the Peak: Demo available on Steam. - Outward 2: Beta available now. - Thief: The Dark Project Remastered: Remastering classic stealth game. - Exo Rally Championship: Off-road racing game. - Duskers 2.0: Available on Steam. - El Paso, Elsewhere 2: Wishlist on Steam. - Beast of Reincarnation: Launching on August 3, pre-order on Steam. - Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent: Available now on Steam. - To Kill a God: Demo available now. - Pipes.exe: Wishlist on Steam. - Sunset Summit: Available now on Steam. - Clowntown: Available for wishlist on Steam. - Armatus: Launching this winter, wishlist on Steam. - Dave The Diver – In the Jungle DLC: Wishlist on Steam. - Carcass Clad: Wishlist on Steam. - Total War: Warhammer 40,000: Beta opportunities to be announced. - About Fishing: Demo available on Steam. - Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers: Emphasizes meaningful choices. - Valheim 1.0: Launching on September 9, 2026, download on Steam now. - P.O.N.: Wishlist on Steam. - Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari: Wishlist on Steam. - Exodus: Features combat and exploration. - Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy: Third installment in the horror series. - Into the Wind: Wishlist on Steam.
Pokémon Pokopia Review: Minecraft and Animal Crossing combine in Pokémon’s best spin-off
AppWizard
March 3, 2026

Pokémon Pokopia Review: Minecraft and Animal Crossing combine in Pokémon’s best spin-off

Pokémon Pokopia features a storyline centered around Ditto, a Pokémon searching for its lost trainer in a desolate Kanto landscape. The game involves constructing habitats to attract various Pokémon, with gameplay lasting approximately 40 to 50 hours. Players engage in farming, mining, and running shops while interacting with Pokémon. The writing is sharp and filled with references to previous Pokémon games, appealing to both younger and nostalgic players. Technically, it runs at 60 frames per second on the Nintendo Switch 2, with a vibrant pop-art style and a nostalgic soundtrack featuring remixes of classic Kanto themes. The game includes major requests to guide players and introduces time-gated activities to encourage return play. It offers a multiplayer feature for up to four players, fostering community interaction.
'Pokémon Pokopia' is 'Minecraft' for Pokémon, and fans will lose hundreds of hours to it
AppWizard
February 12, 2026

‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is ‘Minecraft’ for Pokémon, and fans will lose hundreds of hours to it

Pokémon Pokopia will debut on the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, developed by The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, and Koei Tecmo. Players will take on the role of a Ditto on an abandoned island, tasked with revitalizing the region by attracting wild Pokémon through environmental reconstruction. The game features a block-based world reminiscent of Minecraft, where players can manipulate their surroundings to create habitats for various Pokémon. Each Pokémon has distinct preferences, allowing players to build relationships and absorb their abilities to enhance town-building skills. The game includes an online multiplayer mode for collaborative play, enabling friends to work together on communal projects.
The next Pokémon game is Minecraft meets body horror
AppWizard
September 13, 2025

The next Pokémon game is Minecraft meets body horror

Nintendo has concluded its largest Nintendo Direct presentation, announcing various new projects, including a new Pokémon game titled Pokémon Pokopia. In this game, players control a Ditto that transforms into a human-like being due to a cosmic event and explores a cube-based world, forming friendships with other Pokémon and acquiring their abilities. The gameplay features elements reminiscent of Minecraft and Animal Crossing, with significant influence from the Dragon Quest Builders series. Pokémon Pokopia is co-developed by Koei Tecmo and Game Freak and is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, though no specific release date has been provided.
Ever wanted to play a Pokémon Animal Crossing meets Minecraft? Pokémon Pokopia might be just that game
AppWizard
September 13, 2025

Ever wanted to play a Pokémon Animal Crossing meets Minecraft? Pokémon Pokopia might be just that game

Nintendo announced a new spin-off game titled Pokopia during the Nintendo Direct event on September 12, set to launch on the Switch 2 in 2026. Developed by Koei Tecmo Games, players will assume the role of Ditto in a vibrant world where they cultivate a personal Pokémon paradise, befriend various Pokémon, and learn their unique moves. Gameplay includes collecting materials, constructing furniture, growing vegetables, and building homes for Pokémon. The game features a dynamic day-night cycle linked to real-world time, changing weather patterns, and distinct locations. Game Freak is also involved in the development to maintain the essence of the Pokémon franchise.
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