The Extended Look at GTA 6 showcased a 26-minute trailer featuring a sprawling open world and new features, highlighting two playable characters: Jason and Lucia. Lucia received positive attention for her fierce persona, while Jason's reception has been mixed. Fans expressed dissatisfaction with Jason's voice acting, with comments suggesting it lacked emotion and depth. Some compared him to past Rockstar characters who were initially criticized but later became favorites, indicating potential for character development. The gaming community is actively discussing Jason, with a poll created for fans to share their opinions.
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 22, 2026, show the following top-selling games:
1. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
3. Minecraft
The complete list of top-selling games includes:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Pokemon FireRed
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- Rhythm Heaven Groove
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A
- Persona 5 Royal
- Pokemon Legends: Arceus
- GTA: The Trilogy
- Pokemon LeafGreen
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Pokemon Violet
- Stardew Valley
- Splatoon 3
- Mario Party Superstars
- Stray
- Deltarune
- Pokemon Scarlet
- Pokemon Brilliant Diamond
- Moonlight Peaks
Download-only titles include:
- Pokemon FireRed
- Pokemon LeafGreen
- Stardew Valley
- Deltarune
- Moonlight Peaks
- Wobbly Life
- The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition
- Disney Dreamlight Valley
- Super Mario Galaxy 2
- The Oregon Trail
- Super Mario Galaxy
- Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
- Moss: The Forgotten Relic
- Is This Seat Taken
- Sonic Origins
- Sally Face
- The Jackbox Party Pack 3
- Date Everything
- Grounded
- Hollow Knight
- Tiny Bookshop
- Terraria
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Outer Wilds
- Minecraft Dungeons
- Kynseed
- Hades
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Krusty Cook-Off
- Dispatch
- Backyard Baseball
Updates on the Nintendo eShop charts for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 are available.
The Epic Games Store is giving away the game Cardpocalypse, developed by Gambrinous, until August 27. The Humble Store has launched several new bundles, including the Ready Player One and Two bundle, which features games like Mimesis and Killing Floor 3, and offers a second copy of each game for sharing. The Yes Chef Cooking Bundle includes titles such as Brewmaster and Food Truck Simulator, while the Summer Island Getaway collection features Islanders and its sequel. Green Man Gaming is offering a WB Games collection with titles like Middle Earth: Shadow of War for a discounted price. The GOG store has various discounts on DRM-free games available this weekend.
In February, Epic Games announced plans to enhance the Epic launcher, aiming for a five-fold increase in startup speed by June, along with improvements to the storefront, such as personalized game recommendations and easier access to categories and patch notes. Market analyst Emmanuel Rosier expressed doubt about Epic's ability to compete with Steam, noting that players often collect free games without engaging with them. He suggested that Epic has overextended itself by competing on multiple fronts but acknowledged positive developments in Fortnite, particularly its integration of characters from other franchises and new gameplay elements focused on collection. Despite these advancements, Rosier remains skeptical about Epic's recovery in the marketplace.
Surfshark offers a cybersecurity package called Surfshark One, which includes antivirus capabilities and a VPN service. The overall rating for Surfshark is 4.1/5, with specific ratings of 3.7/5 for protection, 4.5/5 for performance, 3.3/5 for features, 5.0/5 for support, and 4.5/5 for value. The antivirus component has a 93.44% malware detection rate and a 95% phishing detection rate with no false alarms. Surfshark One costs .79 per month and includes features like real-time protection, scheduled scans, breach alerts, a private search engine, and webcam protection. The One+ tier adds Incogni data removal and identity theft insurance. Surfshark Antivirus is not available as a standalone product and lacks features such as a firewall, password manager, and parental controls. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Android. Surfshark provides a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.
The text discusses various turn-based RPGs and strategy games available on Xbox Game Pass, highlighting 17 standout titles.
1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - A turn-based RPG with innovative combat mechanics and a compelling narrative centered around the Paintress.
2. Heroes of Might and Magic II & III - Classic strategy games known for exploration, resource management, and tactical battles.
3. South Park: The Fractured But Whole - An RPG with grid-based combat and tactical elements, infused with the show's humor.
4. Wasteland 3 - A CRPG set in a post-apocalyptic world, featuring intricate storytelling and strategic turn-based combat.
5. BATTLETECH - A tactical mech combat game focused on managing a mercenary company and strategic planning.
6. Death Howl - Combines grid movement with deckbuilding mechanics in a dark narrative.
7. Echo Generation 2 - Introduces deckbuilding mechanics and multiple characters with a voxel art style.
8. For The King II - A blend of tabletop RPG elements and roguelite mechanics, designed for group play.
9. Gears Tactics - A tactical turn-based game that transitions from a third-person shooter, encouraging aggressive playstyles.
10. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era - Revitalizes the classic formula with modern production values.
11. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Continues the turn-based combat from its predecessor with an expansive world.
12. Persona 5 Royal - A defining JRPG that balances everyday life with supernatural adventures and stylish turn-based combat.
13. The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut - A first-person dungeon crawler with exploration and puzzle-solving elements.
14. The Thaumaturge - Set in early 20th-century Warsaw, featuring political tension and supernatural intrigue in its narrative.
15. Wartales - Focuses on managing mercenaries in a medieval world, emphasizing survival and personal storytelling.
16. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - Offers a turn-based mode in a richly detailed world with complex narratives.
17. Phoenix Point - A tactical game that serves as a successor to XCOM, featuring a unique free-aim system and evolving enemy mechanics.
Legion Was Here offers an immersive character creation experience, allowing players to customize avatars with extensive options, from facial features to expressions. The character creator is central to gameplay, pushing players to master character design for success in the game. A poorly crafted character can lead to challenges in survival, adding pressure to the creative process. Players can either replicate familiar faces or create new personas, with every detail impacting their character's fate.
Epic Games has hinted at a potential crossover between Fortnite and Minecraft, possibly debuting in Chapter 7 Season 4: Override. This collaboration could introduce new content, including character skins, themed harvesting tools, and elements inspired by Minecraft's mobs. The tease originated from a new Discord bot where players can use specific phrases to activate a “Lobby Hack” command. One phrase, “SurviveTheNight,” is linked to the official Minecraft X Twitter account, leading fans to speculate about the crossover. While not officially confirmed, the Discord bot has a history of teasing collaborations. If the crossover occurs, Steve from Minecraft may be added as a playable skin, along with iconic items like the Diamond Pickaxe and potentially Minecraft mobs as Sidekicks. Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is set to launch on August 20, 2026, with confirmed collaborations with Sonic and Persona 5 also on the way.
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.
