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August 21, 2026

The New Rat Horror Game Is Being Pirated A Week Before Launch

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has leaked online a week before its official release on August 27, allowing unauthorized copies to circulate due to compromised digital rights management (DRM). Players are sharing images and some have begun playing the game, while others are avoiding spoilers. This leak follows a trend of significant game leaks in 2026, including Forza Horizon 6 and Lego Batman. The game does not offer paid early access options and is expected to provide around 20 hours of gameplay with an action-oriented approach, including a parry system. It will also be available on day one for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on console and PC.

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August 19, 2026

Here’s your next batch of Xbox and PC Game Pass games for August

The latest Xbox and PC Game Pass titles for August include the day-one release of "Resonance: A Plague Tale," a prequel developed by Asobo, featuring dual timelines set on Crete. The game shifts from stealth mechanics to a combat-centric approach, with stunning visuals and intricate puzzles. Another title, "Blood Dungeon," also a day-one Game Pass release from Messhof, takes a Metroidvania approach. The Remastered edition of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" will leave Game Pass at the end of August. Available on Game Pass now: - Egging On (August 18) Coming to Game Pass soon: - Vapor World: Over the Mind (August 19) - BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (August 19) - Relooted (August 19) - Starsand Island (August 20) - Aerial_Knight's DropShot (August 25) - Blood Dungeon (August 25) - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (August 27) - Young Suns (August 31) - Shelldiver (September 1) Leaving Game Pass August 31: - Another Crab's Treasure - I Am Your Beast - Neon Abyss - One Lonely Outpost - The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition Leaving September 6: - NBA 2K26 Games marked with a "handheld" designation are optimized for handheld play.

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August 18, 2026

Game Pass needs to nail three things to stay alive

Microsoft raised the price of Game Pass Ultimate to .99 per month during the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, but later reduced it to .99 per month after layoffs and leadership changes. New Call of Duty titles will now be available on the service a year after their initial release. Microsoft has invested nearly a decade and approximately 0 billion into Game Pass, which is central to its gaming strategy. An Xbox console ranges from 9 to 9, and many gamers already own devices like smartphones or laptops. Game Pass allows access to a vast library of games on various devices, including tablets and unconventional devices, as long as there is a stable internet connection.

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August 16, 2026

Xbox Game Pass September 2026: Dune Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons II Confirmed

Subscribers who opted out of Dune: Awakening due to its multiplayer requirement can access a single-player mode starting September 22, 2026, coinciding with the Xbox console launch. This mode allows players to explore the narrative at their own pace, with adjustable difficulty settings and no multiplayer interaction required. Both Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to this feature from day one. Additionally, the confirmed Game Pass lineup for September includes: - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault on September 2 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed on September 3 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, PC, and Cloud. - Dune: Awakening on September 22 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. - Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. Minecraft Dungeons II will also launch on September 29 across multiple platforms, with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers receiving day-one access.

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August 11, 2026

Xodus Cracks Xbox Authentication and Game Package Decryption to Bring PC Game Pass to Linux

Developers of the Heroic Games Launcher have announced Xodus, an open-source project aimed at enabling access to PC Game Pass on Linux and macOS. Launched on August 10, 2026, Xodus has successfully addressed Xbox identity authentication and the decryption of MSIXVC packages, allowing local play of Game Pass titles for Linux and macOS users. Currently, the only way to access Game Pass on non-Windows devices is through Xbox Cloud Gaming, which requires a Game Pass Ultimate subscription and introduces latency. Xodus employs a layered architecture, including an Xbox Authentication Library (xal-rs) for managing Microsoft account sign-ins and license verification, and a reimplementation of the xgameruntime.dll for license checks and Xbox service access. The project can retrieve MSIXVC game packages using a valid Game Pass subscription and decrypt executables for local storage. However, it does not yet support UWP-based titles and lacks a user-friendly interface for general users. The project is under pressure due to Microsoft's upcoming transition to the MSIXVC2 package format, which Xodus does not currently support. Xodus is in early development with only a command-line interface available, and the team is working on emulating the GDK Gaming Services layer necessary for game initialization. The project is legal as it reimplements Xbox runtime behavior without enabling piracy, but it faces risks if Microsoft alters its authentication infrastructure.

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August 8, 2026

One of Bethesda’s Best Games Getting New Release Next Week

On August 11, a beloved title from Bethesda will return exclusively for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and potentially PC users as part of the Xbox Game Pass offering. The addition of Date Everything to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass has been officially announced for the same day. Titles such as Grounded 2 and Bounty Star will also be added to the Premium tier after their initial releases in the Ultimate and PC tiers. Speculation surrounds the potential addition of Wolfenstein 3D, which has not been formally announced, but may be revealed at QuakeCon. Wolfenstein 3D, released in 1992, is recognized as a pivotal title in the first-person shooter genre and was ported to the Xbox 360 in 2009. The upgraded version will soon be accessible through Xbox Game Pass.

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August 7, 2026

Roguelike Game with Thousands of Positive Steam Reviews Goes 100% Free on PC Just as Sequel Launch Approaches

Steam is currently offering the action-RPG roguelike game Moonlighter for free from August 5 through August 9, 2026, to celebrate the announcement of its sequel, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, which will be released on September 2. Moonlighter, originally launched in 2018, has a 100% discount on Steam, allowing users to claim it permanently. The sequel will be available on multiple platforms, including Steam, and will feature new content and challenges.

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August 4, 2026

Beast of Reincarnation Roars Onto Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation, PC – Game Freak’s Ambitious Action RPG Has Arrived

Game Freak has released a post-apocalyptic action RPG titled "Beast of Reincarnation," available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Play Anywhere, and PlayStation 5, with a price of £49.99 for the Standard Edition and £57.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. The game is also available on Game Pass from day one. Set in the year 4026, it features protagonists Emma and her dog Koo as they navigate a Japan overrun by nature and a deadly blight. The combat system allows players to control both characters, with Emma utilizing swordplay and Koo executing special techniques. Players can customize Emma's skills through various trees, spirit stones, and equipment. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes additional content such as skins for Koo, a special hat for Emma, a sword, in-game currency, and vegetable seedlings.

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July 31, 2026

Corsair Cove Sets Sail On PC And Game Pass – Time To Build The Ultimate Pirate Haven

Corsair Cove is a new city-building strategy game developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, available exclusively on PC through the Xbox Store, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The game is priced at £34.99. Players start with a shipwreck and survivors, expanding their pirate settlement by constructing various buildings while managing resources and production chains. The game features vertical construction, tactical combat against enemy fleets, and exploration of neighboring islands for resources and treasures.

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July 30, 2026

Video: Here’s 19 minutes of Gears of War: E-Day Horde Siege mode gameplay running on the ‘Ludicrous’ PC preset

Gears of War: E-Day features a new multiplayer mode called Horde Siege, where 12 players are divided into three squads with unique objectives on the same map. The gameplay includes large-scale events like Boss Invasions that encourage cooperation among squads. A preview session showcased the 'Blitz' variation on the Golden Quarter map, using high-end PC specifications. Players who pre-order the game will access an open beta from August 6-10, which will include one Horde Siege map and a level cap of 10. The beta will also feature two Versus modes and two maps, while the full game will launch on October 6 with additional content. The Premium Edition offers five days of early access starting October 1.