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August 15, 2026

Everything Coming to Xbox August 17-21

Next week, between August 17th and 21st, Xbox will launch several new titles, including: - The Sinking City 2: A third-person survival horror game set in 1920s Arkham, featuring puzzles and resource management. - Backyard Baseball: A reimagined version of the classic game with new modes and 30 characters across 11 remastered stadiums. - Mortal Shell II: A standalone sequel with faster combat and deeper weapon customization in a compact open world. - Black Flower: A roguelike game focused on managing a garden through unpredictable weather. - Grim Trials (August 19): An action roguelite where players craft weapons and face demons as a Reaper. - Find The Cats 2: A hidden object adventure game centered on finding cats in colorful environments. - Ground Zero Hero: A post-apocalyptic game where defeating enemies enhances player evolution. - Gallipoli (August 20): A PvP game based on World War I beach landings that emphasizes teamwork. - Uncle Joe’s Motel: A sim-horror adventure that combines simulation tasks with psychological drama.

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August 13, 2026

Big Walk review

A new cooperative puzzle game is set to be released on August 4, 2026, priced at £16. It is developed by House House and published by Panic, featuring a vibrant island setting that emphasizes teamwork. The game has been reviewed on a setup with an Intel i7 9700K processor, an RTX 4070 Ti graphics card, and 16GB of RAM, and it is verified for the Steam Deck.

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August 10, 2026

5 Best PC Games Of The ’80s, Ranked

The original "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" is a classic game from 1989 that is being remade to appeal to both new and veteran players. "Dungeon Master," released in 1987 by FTL Games, is a first-person dungeon crawler that introduced a dynamic improvement mechanism for character attributes and skills, featuring real-time combat and detailed monster designs. "Maniac Mansion," developed by Lucasfilm Games in 1987, is a horror-comedy point-and-click adventure that involves rescuing a teenager from a mad scientist's home, known for its intricate puzzles and multiple endings. "MIDI Maze," released in 1987 for the Atari ST, was an early multiplayer first-person shooter that allowed up to 16 players to battle using floating smiley faces as avatars and included networking capabilities and a level editor. "Starflight," released in 1986, allowed players to explore a vast galaxy, interact with civilizations, and engage in diplomacy and trading, featuring 270 star systems and the ability to recruit crew members and upgrade spacecraft.

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August 8, 2026

This week’s Epic Games Store free games drops you into a novel, or tasks you and a friend to escape a haunted castle

Epic Games is offering two complimentary PC games: Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together, available for free from August 6 to August 13. Beacon Pines is a narrative adventure where players can alter the story by revisiting pages and using special words called charms. We Were Here Together is a cooperative puzzle game set in Antarctica that requires players to communicate using walkie-talkies to solve challenges and reunite.

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August 5, 2026

One of Big Walk’s puzzles is simple to solve but still gave us an existential crisis

In the game Big Walk, players must collaborate to solve puzzles on an island. One notable puzzle, discovered six hours into the game, involves a timer counting down from 05:00 after players press buttons simultaneously, sealing the door. Instead of solving the puzzle through action, players must wait for the timer to expire. During this time, they engage in casual conversation and reflections on their situation, ultimately realizing that patience is the key to their escape. When the timer reaches 00:00, the door opens, revealing the prize.

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August 3, 2026

Communication is the biggest puzzle piece in chill co-op game Big Walk, so don’t take any shortcuts by using Discord

In March, the author played the co-op puzzle game Big Walk with friends Tyler and Morgan, completing over a dozen puzzles in about six hours. The game fosters camaraderie among players, and much of the game’s island remains unexplored. Big Walk is set to be officially released on August 4.

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July 28, 2026

Cyan releases teaser for the first new Myst game in 20 years, then breaks the news that it’s not actually being made

Cyan Worlds, the developer of the iconic game Myst, laid off approximately half of its workforce in 2025 due to financial struggles. In the same year, they developed a prototype for a new Myst game, codenamed Project Anglerfish, but the project is not currently in development due to a lack of interest from publishers. A teaser for the game was released, generating mixed reactions from fans who expressed disappointment over its cancellation while also showing a strong desire for a continuation of the Myst legacy. Despite the challenges in the current gaming landscape, there remains a dedicated audience for a new Myst experience, and Cyan has previously found success with crowdfunding for other projects.

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July 22, 2026

Marathon’s experimental PvE mode is live, immediately tripling its daily player count

Bungie released Marathon's 1.1.5 update, introducing the Vault Breaker experimental PvE mode, allowing players to explore the Cryo Archive map for two weeks without competitive interference. Following this update, concurrent player counts on Steam exceeded 14,800, marking a threefold increase compared to the previous week and the highest activity since a decline after the June free weekend.

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July 5, 2026

Darktide’s new Skitarii class is its most unique yet, but it also advances our understanding of Warhammer 40k lore

Warhammer 40k features the Skitarii class, which is characterized as cyborg warriors devoted to a cult and communicates in binharic cant. They possess abilities such as delivering electric shocks, using a retractable claw arm for close combat, reviving allies, solving puzzles, and providing fire support through Servo-Skull minions. The Skitarii class emphasizes support and teamwork over individual prowess, offering a diverse skill tree and customization options that enhance the gameplay experience. Fatshark's introduction of this class in Darktide reflects a shift towards strategic collaboration rather than traditional aggressive playstyles.

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June 2, 2026

The Baldur’s Gate remakes should scrap the original combat system and fully embrace superior turn-based fights

Baldur's Gate 2 and potentially the original Baldur's Gate are set to receive remakes, with Wizards of the Coast re-engaging BG2's co-lead designer. A community poll indicated that 75% of participants prefer turn-based (TB) combat systems over real-time with pause (RTWP). The success of Baldur's Gate 3 has highlighted how TB mechanics can enhance combat, making it more strategic and engaging. Adopting a TB system could align gameplay with Dungeons & Dragons principles and improve the authenticity of the experience. However, remakes should balance innovation with the preservation of character complexities and narrative dynamics from the original games.