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August 12, 2026

Dave the Diver gets an Android and iOS release date (and a new Heartopia crossover)

Dave the Diver, a popular game character, is set to be released on Android and iOS devices on September 17. Two DLC packs will be available at launch, with additional content to enhance the gaming experience. Gyro controls for tea making and fast travel in the Sea People's Village will be included in the mobile version. Dave will also make a special appearance in a crossover event with the game Heartopia.

BetaBeacon

August 12, 2026

Little Kitty, Big City Coming to Android and iOS With New AR Camera Feature

Little Kitty, Big City is a popular game that will soon be available for free download on Android and iOS devices. Players take on the role of a house cat trying to find its way back home, completing quests, catching birds, and customizing Kitty's appearance. The full version of the game only requires a single in-app purchase and includes an AR camera mode for taking photos of Kitty in real-life surroundings.

AppWizard

August 12, 2026

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition Gets Shadow Drop on Modern Consoles and PC

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North has been re-released on modern consoles and PC, remastered by Aspyr. It is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC, priced at .99 until August 25th, after which it will increase to .99. The remaster features 60fps, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements, including enemy lock-on and character hot swapping. Originally launched in November 2011, the game received mixed reviews, with IGN rating it 7/10. It includes an online co-op feature and a narrative that runs parallel to the events of the books and films. War in the North was the first in the franchise to receive an M for Mature rating. Aspyr hinted at the possibility of more Lord of the Rings re-releases in the future, though specific titles have not been disclosed.

AppWizard

August 12, 2026

Believe the hype for Wardogs, possibly the next great multiplayer FPS

Wardogs, a military simulation first-person shooter from the creators of Battalion 1944, will enter early access on September 10. The game supports up to 100 players in player-versus-player action and features a mode where three teams compete for control over a territory on a large map. Players earn account-level currency through various actions, which can be spent on gear, creating a personal stake in survival. The game encourages collaborative play and strategic loadout management, offering generous cash rewards for gameplay. Preorders are available, and players can request refunds if they find the beta unsatisfactory. The studio has committed to avoiding monetization during early access, with cosmetic skins earned through gameplay. Wardogs is designed as a PC-first FPS and will support community servers.

AppWizard

August 12, 2026

Budget-friendly RTX 50-series gaming PC sees decent discount at Newegg and comes with two free games

Newegg is offering a budget-friendly RTX 5060 gaming PC for 9 after a 0 discount. The Stormcraft Sirus gaming PC features 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM, an Intel Core i5-14400F CPU with 10 cores and a boost clock speed of 4.6 GHz, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It includes a tower cooler fan and six ARGB fans for cooling, and a 650W 80+ Gold PSU. The deal also comes with complimentary games: Tomb Raider: Legend of Atlantis and Star Wars Galactic Racer. Prices are accurate as of July 10th, 2026.

BetaBeacon

August 12, 2026

Not Samsung, Not Google: Users Say This Brand Makes The Best Android Phone For Gaming

The RedMagic 11 Android phone is praised by tech and gaming reviewers for being one of the most powerful gaming smartphones available. It features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 7,500mAh battery, a BOE X10 OLED display, and a unique cooling system. Users can enjoy high graphics settings and physical touch triggers for gaming.

AppWizard

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.

AppWizard

August 12, 2026

Marvel Tōkon PC Patch Traces Stuttering to Audio Device Checks Inside Game Loop

Arc System Works identified two critical audio-system bugs that caused frame rates to drop below 60 FPS on high-end PCs for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, which launched on August 6. A patch of approximately 10 GB was released on August 10, improving the game's Steam approval rating from around 39% to approximately 46% by August 11. The PC version faced severe stuttering and input lag, leading to negative reviews, while the PS5 version received acclaim. The patch addressed three main issues: a CPU-heavy startup routine, an unnecessary audio-processing task during matches, and a polling loop for audio input devices. Players were advised to accept a shader warm-up prompt on first launch to ensure optimal performance. Despite the improvements, issues like the PSN account requirement and Linux compatibility remain unresolved.

AppWizard

August 12, 2026

Modders are working on porting Xbox and PC Game Pass to Linux

Xodus is an open-source project aimed at enabling Linux and macOS users to access Xbox PC and PC Game Pass subscriptions without Windows. Developed by the team behind the Heroic Game Launcher, Xodus builds on existing functionalities to allow gameplay from various platforms. The project has successfully created an Xbox authorization system for users to log in, verify licenses, and identify available Game Pass titles. However, challenges remain in launching games, requiring reverse engineering of Microsoft technologies like the Game Development Kit (GDK) and MSIXVC format. Compatibility issues are anticipated, particularly with older Universal Windows Platform (UWP) games, such as Forza Horizon 3. Additionally, launching games will necessitate the use of Linux technologies like Wine, DXVK, or VKD3D-Proton, complicating full compatibility with the Game Pass catalog.

AppWizard

August 12, 2026

Atlus is interested in remaking the PlayStation One-era Persona games, something that, after waiting for many years, I hope finally happens on Xbox and PC

Atlus has announced a remake for Persona 4 and is developing Persona 6, both set to release on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass. However, earlier titles like Revelation: Persona, Persona 2: Innocent Sin, and Persona 2: Eternal Punishment have not been remade, leaving fans of those games wanting. Producer Wada Kazuhisa hinted at the possibility of reviving these earlier titles. The difficulty in accessing these classic games has increased due to the shutdown of the PSP and PSN stores for PlayStation 3.