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September 2, 2026

Sick: Ace Combat 8 has online airbase lobbies where you can bum around as your own bespoke pilotsona

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve features a blend of aerial combat and storytelling. Bandai Namco released an "Online 101" video detailing multiplayer features, including online lobbies and personalized pilot avatars. Players can engage in 4v4 deathmatches and eight-pilot free-for-alls, unlocking new aircraft and customization options as they progress. The game will include battle passes, but any aircraft DLC in the premium pass will be available for individual purchase after the season. The game is set to launch on Steam on October 1.

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August 31, 2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword review

Miyamoto Musashi is the central character in Capcom's upcoming game, Way of the Sword, set to release on September 3, 2026, for £60. The game features a physics-driven combat system that emphasizes parrying and timing, with players building a "burning" meter to increase damage. Notable encounters include battles against a demon named Byakue. The game allows for straightforward controls while encouraging players to utilize environmental elements strategically. Musashi's Oni Armaments serve as secondary weapons that add depth to combat. The visuals are impressive, particularly on high-end hardware, achieving 120 fps, and the narrative explores Musashi's evolution as a warrior.

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August 31, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker review

The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco, is set to launch on September 3, 2026, priced at in the U.S. and £60 in the U.K. It is a vampire RPG set in a world reminiscent of 1300s Romania, featuring a protagonist named Coen, a peasant navigating a land ruled by a warfaring vampire named Brencis. The game emphasizes moral ambiguity and presents players with difficult choices that often lead to unfavorable outcomes. It has a runtime of approximately 40 hours and is noted for its worldbuilding and storytelling, though it has been criticized for lacking innovative RPG design and suffering from common open-world issues.

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August 31, 2026

Monday’s Android game and app deals: Cubasis 3, Seoul Exorcist 1111, Halls of Torment, more

During the Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale, shoppers can find deals on the Nothing Ear (3a) noise-cancelling earbuds at a low price and the CMF Clip Pro at a competitive price. There is also a selection of discounted Android games and applications, including: - Cubasis 3 – DAW & Music Studio - Seoul Exorcist 1111 - Fairy Knights - Story based RPG - Fighting Fantasy Legends - Guardian War: Ultimate Edition - Black Border 2 - Police Department Tycoon Pro - Halls of Torment: Premium

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August 29, 2026

Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4

- The Blood of Dawnwalker: Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S., Release Date: September 2, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game: Developer: PM-Studios, Inc., Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - NBA 2K27: Developer: 2K, Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Onimusha: Way of the Sword: Developer: CAPCOM CO., LTD., Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - NHL® 27 Deluxe Edition: Developer: Electronic Arts, Release Date: September 4, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Halloween – Digital Deluxe Edition: Developer: IllFonic Publishing, Co-Publisher: Gun Media, Release Date: September 4, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Young Suns (Game Preview): Developer: KO_OP, Release Date: August 31, Price: .99, Platforms: Game Pass / Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery. - Shelldiver: Developer: Gagonfe, Release Date: September 1, Platforms: Game Pass / Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Game Preview): Developer: 11 bit studios, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Game Pass / Handheld Optimized. - Angeline Era: Developer: Analgesic Productions, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - BioEden: Developer: Focus Entertainment, Release Date: September 3, Price: .79, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Puzzledorf: Developer: Stuart's Pixel Games, Release Date: August 31, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Salvation: Echoes of War: Developer: Infinite Entropy, Release Date: August 31, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Sticker Picker (Xbox Series): Developer: Afil Games, Release Date: August 31, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Crimson Moon: Developer: ProbablyMonsters, Release Date: September 1, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Tintle's Great Colorful Adventure: Developer: Midnight Pounce Studios, Release Date: September 1, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Eden Coil: Developer: Brainium Games, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Feed Your Cat: New Paths: Developer: Tribus Games Indie, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: XBOX Play Anywhere. - Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia: Developer: Microids, Release Date: September 2, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Pharmacy Store Simulator: Developer: Art Games Studio S.A., Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Radiation Caterpillar: Developer: Brainium Games, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery. - Super Woden Rally Edge: Developer: Eastasiasoft Limited, Release Date: September 2, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Asdivine Knot: Developer: KEMCO, Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Brainrot Kart: Developer: Skibidi Studios, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Bus Simulator 27 – Year 1 Edition: Developer: astragon Entertainment, Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space: Developer: Flynn's Arcade, Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Dream Doctor: Developer: Bad Minions, Little Giant, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Fight School Simulator: Developer: Ultimate Games S.A., Release Date: September 3, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Galactic Vault: Developer: Take IT Studio!, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Hearthstorm: Developer: NOSTRA GAMES LTD, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Komorebi: A Furry Visual Novel: Developer: Top Hat Studios, Inc., Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed: Developer: tinyBuild, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Shoe it All!: Developer: Bright Gambit, Release Date: September 3, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Dream Cage: Developer: JanduSoft, Release Date: September 4, Price: .49, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Fear The Timeloop: Developer: PlayWay S.A., Release Date: September 4, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play. - Flute Of Gobelin: Developer: RainForest Game Studio, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Fortress Merge: Developer: QubicGames S.A., Release Date: September 4, Platforms: XBOX Play Anywhere. - Hockey Beasts: Developer: Revulo Games LLC, Release Date: September 4, Price: .99, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - I Am Angel: Developer: PortingGuru, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Isle of Reveries: Developer: Electric Airship, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S. - Moonbringer: Developer: 2dragontails, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Order Automatica: Developer: better. publishing, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery. - Railbreak DX: Developer: Dead Drop Studios LLC, Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere. - Tales of Formentera: Developer: Ratalaika Games S.L., Release Date: September 4, Platforms: Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere.

AppWizard

August 25, 2026

A game dev spent 40 days in the wilderness to make this new Steam survival game

Wordless Forest is a newly launched FMV survival game available on Steam, created by solo developer Dogus Cagrici. The game features stunning visuals from a 40-day hiking expedition across four Turkish cities and has no dialogue. Players navigate the protagonist's journey after a head injury, making critical choices that affect the story's outcome. The gameplay includes dilemmas like whether to consume food found at an abandoned campsite or investigate a dark cave. Early reviews are mixed, noting that the game offers about 45 minutes of gameplay with limited choices, leading some to view it as a short interactive film. It is currently available at a 10% discount for two weeks on Steam.

AppWizard

August 24, 2026

Nightdive’s Thief remaster unearths a ‘very very out of date version control repository’ with ‘the wildest things to say about the code’

Nightdive Studios is remastering the stealth game Thief: The Dark Project, enhancing its accessibility for both new players and seasoned fans. The remaster aims to preserve the essence of the original game while eliminating the need for fixpacks or control remapping. It is available on platforms such as Steam, GOG, and Epic.

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August 23, 2026

Nintendo pre-order updates – August 23, 2026 – Minecraft for Switch 2, more

Nintendo has an impressive lineup of products available for pre-order during the week of August 23, 2026. Key upcoming game releases include: - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 27 - Brigandine Abyss on August 27 - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and Wanderstop on August 28 - Orbitals on September 3 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on September 3 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword Steelbook Edition on September 4 - NBA 2K27 on September 4 - Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush on September 10 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave collection on September 17 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on October 1 - Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22 - Hello Kitty Party Land on October 30 New amiibo figures include Kirby Air Riders – Chef Kawasaki on September 3 and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Mineru’s Construct on September 17. Upcoming books include the Pokemon Deluxe Character Guide Limited Edition Box Set Collection on August 25 and The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics on November 10.

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August 22, 2026

Compulsion Games’ buyout is complete, so now Microsoft won’t get a cut if you buy South of Midnight

Compulsion Games has regained its independence and the rights to its original intellectual properties after a management buyout, allowing the studio to explore new partnerships. Their latest release, South of Midnight, received an 83% review score. CEO Guillaume Provost confirmed that the management has acquired the studio and staff, enhancing the studio's financial prospects by allowing them to retain a larger share of revenue from purchases made outside the Xbox digital storefront. Compulsion Games is known for titles like We Happy Few and Contrast.

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August 22, 2026

PC Game With 96/100 Rating Is 100% Free on Steam

A new free PC game on Steam has received a rating of 96 out of 100 based on nearly 1,000 user reviews, earning it an “Overwhelmingly Positive” designation. Out of 986 reviews, 965 are positive. The game's compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently listed as “Unknown.” Developed by Zzangdol Games and published by Jungle Game Lab, the game is titled "No Results Found," which involves players investigating a case related to the Church of the Nine-Tentacled Octopus after a tragic incident where 227 church affiliates drowned. The game has been praised for its immersive storytelling and engaging deduction mechanics, though some reviews mention its complexity and the use of AI in development.