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August 29, 2026

New 95-Rated PC Game Beats Modern Warfare 4 and Mortal Shell II to #1 Best-Selling Steam Game

A new game titled How to Fish, priced at .99, has become the best-selling game on Steam for the week of August 18 to August 25, surpassing titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Mortal Shell II, and Star Wars: Zero Company. It has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating with a 95% approval from over 12,200 reviews. Developed by Dazed Games, How to Fish achieved this ranking within eight days of its release. Following it in the rankings are Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 at #2, Mortal Shell II at #3, Wardogs at #4, and Stalker 2 at #5. The previous week's best-selling game was Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, which has since dropped in sales. Several titles have fallen out of the top ten, including No Room in Hell 2 and Total War: Warhammer II. Star Wars: Zero Company is currently the #1 best-selling game, although its ranking may be affected by its shorter release window.

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August 19, 2026

Sony reportedly reverses course on live service co-op Horizon game after ‘negative player feedback’

Guerilla Games is rethinking their live service co-op game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, due to negative feedback from playtests. The game will shift from a live service model to a more traditional co-op format focused on storytelling. Sony has set a deadline for the team to present a milestone by December, or the project may be canceled. Many developers have been reassigned to other projects, with a smaller group working on the next single-player Horizon installment. Sony is moving away from live service games, with only Helldivers 2 and MLB The Show performing well. The future of another live service game, Fairgames, is uncertain due to development challenges.

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August 13, 2026

All new titles in Helldivers 2’s Devoid of Liberty update

The latest update for Helldivers 2, titled Devoid of Liberty, introduces a new level cap raised from 150 to 300 and adds 15 new titles for players to unlock. Players will receive a new title every 10 levels, with the titles being: - Level 160: 5-Star Super Private - Level 170: 10-Star Super Private - Level 180: Ranger - Level 190: Ranger, Eagle Class - Level 200: Ranger, Bald Eagle Class - Level 210: Divemaster - Level 220: First Divemaster - Level 230: Divemaster Major - Level 240: Command Divemaster Major - Level 250: Master Divemaster - Level 260: Master Divemaster Major Omega - Level 270: Max Rank - Level 280: Max Rank Infinity - Level 290: Max Rank Infinity +1 - Level 300: Rank 300 Experience points earned beyond Level 150 have been banked, allowing players to potentially unlock several titles immediately after the update.

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August 13, 2026

Marvel Tōkon’s first big PC patch has mostly fixed performance woes, though it hasn’t done much for its Steam reviews

Marvel Tōkon, a 4v4 tag fighter from ArcSystem Works, has received "Mixed" reviews and has declined to "Mostly Negative" ratings due to issues such as mandatory PlayStation Network logins and significant frame drops, reportedly up to eight frames of rollback in online modes. A recent patch has improved gameplay performance by addressing unnecessary audio input checks that caused frame drops and high CPU usage, resulting in a smoother experience for players. Despite these improvements, the mandatory sign-in remains a contentious issue among gamers.

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August 13, 2026

Helldivers 2 borrows from Dead Space and Silent Hill for its horrific new aliens

The recent update for Helldivers 2 introduces new enemies, the Crusher and the Wretch, to the Illuminate faction, while the anticipated Cultist unit is not included. The update, titled "Devoid of Liberty," presents a new narrative involving a void in Illuminate space, enhancing gameplay and strategy. Players will face challenges from the new foes, which add variety to combat. The update features improved graphics, new weaponry and armor sets, and quality-of-life enhancements, including changes to magazine and backpack reloads. The level cap has been raised to 300.

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August 12, 2026

You can now cuddle Helldivers 2’s beloved SEAF troopers, though maybe don’t do what I did and try it when a Crusher’s standing next to you

The SEAF troopers, introduced in the Heart of Democracy update of Helldivers 2, have become popular among players for their perseverance in battling various enemies. The recent Devoid of Liberty update enhances their capabilities, allowing them to provide medical support and boost player morale through gestures like saluting and hugging. SEAF troopers now appear on the battlefield via dropships, equipped with support weapons and increased numbers. New adversaries include void-mutated enemies and the challenging Crusher and Wretch foes, which require players to remain vigilant.

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August 10, 2026

Marvel Rivals hits the Ozempic, comes back 40 GB lighter

Marvel Rivals has reduced its file size by approximately 40 GB for PC users as part of an "Optimized texture resource compression strategy across all platforms." Creative director Guangyun Chen stated that a massive texture compression overhaul is being implemented in season 9.5 without sacrificing visual quality. Helldivers 2 also reduced its file size from around 154 GB to approximately 23 GB by eliminating redundant data. The trend towards efficient data management in gaming is evident, especially as SSD prices rise.

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August 10, 2026

Marvel Tokon Stumbles to Mixed Steam Reviews as ‘Miserable’ PC Port Complaints Prompt Response From Arc System Works

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched on August 6, 2026, on Steam, receiving a "Mixed" user review rating with only 44% of 2,561 reviews being positive. Players have expressed frustration over technical issues, including mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account requirements, lack of Linux support, and anti-cheat complications. The PSN requirement has made the game inaccessible in over 100 countries, and many players have criticized the game's performance, noting low frame rates. Despite these issues, some players have praised the game for its character designs and gameplay. Arc System Works has acknowledged the performance problems and is actively investigating them while encouraging player feedback.

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August 9, 2026

Upcoming PS5 Games: The Future of PlayStation Exclusives

In May 2026, Sony announced that future single-player titles will remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5, although some games currently in development will launch across platforms. Upcoming PS5 games include: - Spider-Man franchise: A new narrative featuring a character from the Marvel universe, expected to carry an M-rating. - Phantom Blade Zero: Set to launch on October 29, 2026, as a timed PS5 and PC exclusive, with a later release on Xbox and Switch 2 in Fall 2027. - God of War Laufey: Scheduled for release on February 16, 2027, as a PS5 exclusive, featuring Faye on a journey through the Everywhen. - Until Dawn 2: A sequel with a new cast, set for release in 2027 as a PS5 exclusive, focusing on amateur ghost hunters. - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet: An upcoming PS5 exclusive from Naughty Dog, featuring a rogue bounty hunter in a retro-futuristic world. - Fairgame$: A multiplayer heist shooter for PS5 and PC, facing development challenges but still anticipated. - GTA 6: A timed console exclusive launching on November 19, 2026, not exclusive to PS5 but available solely on consoles for a limited time.

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August 6, 2026

Something big is coming to Helldivers 2 next week: Squid is back on the menu

The latest trailer for Helldivers 2, released today, announces a major update scheduled for August 12. The trailer features a helldiving teddy bear being consumed by a void and reemerging on a lush jungle planet, where it encounters a tall, rounded bipedal alien. The update will also include a crossover with the Warhammer 40,000 universe, introducing a warbond with three weapons and two armor sets, expected to exceed the standard price for warbonds.