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AppWizard

August 23, 2026

This newly announced soulslike has a main character inspired by Dark Souls’ most heartbreaking boss fight

Parry Frames Studio has announced their new project, Stray Dog: Nobody Cares, inspired by the Dark Souls series. The game features a four-legged protagonist, a devoted hound on a quest to rescue its captured master in a dark fantasy realm. It will include a combat system with multiple styles for parrying, backstabbing, and executing deathblows, along with stealth elements. The game gained unexpected popularity on social media after early test footage was released. Parry Frames' previous title, Crimson Oath, was released earlier this year and received a 'very positive' rating on Steam. The development of Stray Dog's combat framework is complete, but the release timeline is uncertain.

AppWizard

August 22, 2026

The newly independent Psychonauts dev now earns all the revenue when you buy games it made under Xbox: ‘Buying any of our games helps support the studio’

Double Fine has regained full publishing rights to its titles developed under Microsoft after parting ways with Xbox earlier this year. CEO Tim Schafer confirmed that the studio has received back all intellectual property and publishing rights for their games. The studio has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its annual Amnesia Fortnight game jam, allowing backers to influence game development. Double Fine recently laid off 23 staff members to maintain a sustainable operational size. Schafer mentioned upcoming content for their multiplayer game, Kiln, which will include a major update and a price reduction, and recommended their adventure game, Keeper.

AppWizard

August 21, 2026

I’m a decade-plus FromSoftware sicko, and these are my 5 takeaways from the first Duskbloods gameplay

Veteran Soulsborne YouTubers VaatiVidya and Oroboro have shared gameplay videos and insights about The Duskbloods, an exclusive PvPvE title for the Switch 2. The game features design elements reminiscent of Nightreign and evokes the aesthetics of Bloodborne, including hooded ogres, a map similar to Yharnam, and a cathedral roof boss resembling those from Dark Souls. Duskbloods is characterized by vertical level design, akin to Shadow of the Erdtree and Nightreign. Concerns exist regarding the game's multiplayer sustainability and the desire for a PC version, as many believe it would better capture the essence of Bloodborne.

AppWizard

August 17, 2026

The Watcher is a new surveillance thriller game coming to PC

Developer Yesterday’s Sandwich has announced a new psychological thriller game titled The Watcher, set to launch on PC through Steam. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and allows players to act as a voyeuristic observer, stationed across the street from an apartment building with binoculars and surveillance tools. Players can snap photos, record video, listen to conversations, acquire documents, create an evidence board, upgrade their surveillance headquarters, and submit reports on their findings. Decisions made by players impact the residents' fates, and the game presents complex narratives and ethical dilemmas, challenging players' perceptions of guilt and innocence. The Watcher is available for pre-order on PC via Steam.

AppWizard

August 13, 2026

Immortality creator Sam Barlow reveals his next game: A tale of visions of the future, and why they’re not always great

Sam Barlow introduced his new project, titled Precognition, during the Kinetic Publishing Showcase. The game is a sci-fi thriller developed by Barlow's Half Mermaid Productions in collaboration with horror director Brandon Cronenberg. Players will assume the role of Diana, who gains the ability to see the future through an implanted device in her brain, but this power has significant consequences. Early reviews have praised Precognition as Barlow's best game yet. The game is set to be released in spring 2028, and players can add it to their wishlist on Steam.

BetaBeacon

August 10, 2026

PlayStation 3 Emulation on Android Takes a Step Forward: Experimental ARMSX3 Emulator Released

ARMSX3 is a new project by the creators of ARMSX2, an experimental port of RPCS3 for Android devices in the proof of concept stage, aiming for full PlayStation 3 emulation on smartphones.

AppWizard

August 6, 2026

Former Bethesda lead artist is looking forward to Fallout 3’s remaster because the game they released was ‘100% not what we intended, and it was very, very constrained’

Nate Purkeypile, a former artist at Bethesda, contributed to iconic games like Fallout 3, Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield, and was the lead artist on Fallout 76. He is now an independent developer working on a stealth-archer bowhunting first-person shooter called The Axis Unseen. Purkeypile expressed enthusiasm for the announced remaster of Fallout 3, noting the technical limitations faced during its original development, such as restrictions on lighting. He believes that enhancements like increased draw distance could improve immersion and advocates for a remaster that offers more than just graphical updates, referencing successful remakes like those of Resident Evil. He emphasized the need for remasters to meet modern gaming standards while resonating with nostalgia.

Winsage

August 2, 2026

Former Microsoft dev brings Windows Task Manager to Mac

Dave W. Plummer, the original developer of the Windows Task Manager, has launched a beta project called Task Manager OG (TMOG) as an alternative to macOS's Activity Monitor. TMOG is built from scratch using Swift and does not contain any code from Windows XP. Microsoft provided Plummer with the source code of the XP Task Manager, but TMOG is independent. Initially intended for distribution through the Mac App Store, TMOG will instead be available for direct download due to Apple's sandboxing restrictions and guidelines against terminating other applications. Plummer plans to develop a Windows version and potentially a Pro version in the future.

Winsage

August 2, 2026

Microsoft Weekly: Xbox outage, fake Windows apps, new Windows 11 updates, and more

Microsoft has released two Cumulative Update Previews: KB5101681 for Windows 11, which includes calendar-based Windows Update pausing, a quieter Widgets experience, and enhanced accessibility features; and KB5101684 for Windows 10, which introduces Voice Isolation for Voice Access and new precision touchpad gesture controls. The company reported a record billion quarter for fiscal year 2026, with an 18% year-over-year increase, and Azure's annual revenue surpassed billion for the first time. Microsoft 365 Copilot's paid seat count exceeded 30 million. Xbox experienced a significant outage due to a failure in a shared licensing service, but services have since been restored. The Windows Insider Program released two Future Platforms builds that include features like Voice Isolation and a new scheduling system for updates. Wintoys transitioned to .NET 10 and Windows App SDK 2.3.1, while Notepad, Calculator, Clock, and Media Player received minor updates. Excel's July update added Power BI support and eliminated the AutoSave requirement. Microsoft confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, celebrating Xbox's 25th anniversary with 140 gaming stations and 25 playable titles. Double Fine laid off 23 employees, and Ubisoft canceled Project Maverick but is developing a new project. Xbox console owners can unlock PC versions of select games on Ubisoft Connect at no extra cost. Gears of War: E-Day introduced a new 12-player Horde Siege mode.

Winsage

July 31, 2026

The man behind Windows’ Task Manager says Apple’s Activity Monitor “blows”, so he’s releasing his own

Dave Plummer is developing a macOS Task Manager app, planning to release it on the App Store with a free beta. He may also publish it as a git repository if he loses interest. Plummer is dissatisfied with the existing Activity Monitor and aims to create a more powerful tool. He has not provided a specific timeline for the app's release.