Feral Interactive has announced that Saints Row The Third Remastered will be released on iOS and Android devices. The mobile version will include all graphical upgrades from the console remaster, custom touch controls, and support for gamepads and desktop peripherals. The game will also feature expansion content with 14 bonus story missions and over 30 unlockable items. Pre-orders are available on the iOS App Store and pre-registration is open on Google Play. The game is priced at .99 in the United States, £12.99 in the United Kingdom, and €15.99 across Europe.
In September 2026, notable game releases include The Blood of Dawnwalker, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Control Resonant. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is available for free to existing owners. Key gaming events include PAX West from September 4, Blizzcon on September 12, and the Tokyo Game Show starting September 17. Significant updates include Final Fantasy 14's 7.56 update on September 8, Valheim's 1.0 launch on September 9, RuneScape: Dragonwilds reaching 1.0 on September 15, Endless Legend 2 launching on September 17, and Dune: Awakening adding a single-player mode on September 22. The games calendar highlights new releases and events throughout the month.
Feral Interactive is bringing Saints Row: The Third Remastered to iOS and Android on October 29, 2026, priced at .99. The game includes all DLC, offering players 14 additional missions, over 30 extra weapons, vehicles, and costumes. It has been redesigned for touch controls and also supports gamepads, keyboards, and mice for a seamless gaming experience.
BlizzCon 2026 is scheduled for September 12-13. Nexon is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to create a new game in the StarCraft series, following a long hiatus since StarCraft Remastered in 2017 and the last original installment, StarCraft 2, in 2010. There is skepticism within the StarCraft community regarding whether the new title will be StarCraft 3 or a shooter. The official StarCraft website has shown unusual activity, suggesting an imminent announcement. Additionally, there is an unexplained one-hour gap in the BlizzCon main stage schedule that fans speculate could be for a StarCraft reveal. Blizzard has also been reportedly developing its own StarCraft shooter since 2024. Recent hiring efforts and a major patch for StarCraft 2 have further fueled speculation about the franchise's future.
Capcom's upcoming title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, won multiple awards, including Best PlayStation Game and Best Gameplay. CD Projekt RED received accolades for their booth design, merchandise, and the trailer for the remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, along with its story expansion "Ballad of the Past." The Best PC Game award went to Total War: Warhammer 40,000. Other awards included Best Xbox Game for Forza Horizon 6, Best Audio for Alien: Isolation 2, Most Engaging Game for Wanderburg, Most Epic Game for Tides of Annihilation, Most Heartfelt Game for Finding Polka, Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game for Rayman Legends Retold, and Best Mobile Game for Where Winds Meet. The Best Trailer (Audience Choice) was awarded to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered & Songs of the Past DLC.
Modders have integrated Nvidia’s leaked DLSS 5 Neural Rendering library into over a dozen PC games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and GTA V, following its discovery in an early access build of NBA 2K27. The RenoDX Discord community reverse-engineered this feature and used tools like RenoDX and ReShade to apply the library to various games. Nvidia describes DLSS 5 as a significant architectural advancement in real-time neural rendering that enhances graphics with photorealistic lighting and materials. Modders have successfully applied the library to titles such as Control, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered. These modifications are unofficial and not sanctioned by Nvidia or the game publishers. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has defended the technology against criticism, emphasizing that it allows for artist oversight rather than being a generic AI filter. DLSS 5 is set to launch in fall 2026, with support confirmed from major industry players. All current comparisons and tests are based on the leaked build rather than official Nvidia code.
CD Projekt RED has announced the story expansion "Songs of the Past" for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and plans for a remaster of the original game. The remaster will be available for purchase on Battle.net due to a partnership with Blizzard. The system requirements for the remaster specify that it will only support Windows 11, with minimum requirements including an Intel Core i5-8400 CPU, GTX 1660 GPU, and 12 GB RAM, while recommended requirements include an Intel Core i7 8700K CPU, RTX 2060 Super GPU, and 16 GB RAM. The remaster is set to release on September 29, 2026, and the expansion is expected in 2027. Modder HalkHogan is collaborating with CD Projekt RED on the remaster.
Windows 8 Remastered is a new concept by YouTuber AR 4789 that combines modern design with the original Windows 8 interface. It features a desktop experience with Live Tiles and Widgets, a traditional Taskbar with a Start button, and a redesigned lock screen. The File Explorer has been overhauled with Fluent Design principles and larger tiles, while the Charms bar has received cosmetic enhancements. The concept also includes Snap Assist and a redesigned Windows Settings app that retains personalization options from Windows 11. It is designed to work across various devices, catering to both touch-friendly and traditional desktop users.
This week marks the arrival of Gamescom, featuring a highly anticipated documentary on GTA 6 set to stream on August 27th via Rockstar and Netflix. Notable new PC releases include:
- Burned Horizons (early access): A military simulation game set in a fictional 2002 war in Europe.
- Money for Girls: Amortized: A horror detective visual novel by Porpentine.
- 1666: Amsterdam (early access): A time-bending witch game from Patrice Désilets.
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2: A cooperative game for 1-4 players.
- Astral Court DX: A bullet hell game with 189 levels.
- Blood Dungeon: A frantic platformer by the creators of Nidhogg.
- Sokogram: A hybrid puzzler with sokoban mechanics.
- Western Rye (early access): A survival game combining cowboy simulation and zombie encounters.
- the cabin game (early access): A multiplayer experience in a haunted cabin.
- Lou's Lagoon: An adventurous platformer on an archipelago.
- Star Wars: Zero Company: A squad tactics game set in the Ahsoka era.
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2: A remastered package featuring MGS4 and Peace Walker.
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy: An installment set on an island with light-based puzzles.
- Captain Tsubasa: A return to the football franchise.
- Don't Drop The Cake: A game where players balance a tray in a chaotic environment.
- Alice's Gaze: A blend of autobattling and spooky mansion exploration.
- A Little Age: A laid-back city-building game.
The coverage approach for Gamescom this year will focus on in-depth stories rather than liveblogging, with a team on-site in Cologne and others covering news from home.
