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August 9, 2026

Upcoming PS5 Games: The Future of PlayStation Exclusives

In May 2026, Sony announced that future single-player titles will remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5, although some games currently in development will launch across platforms. Upcoming PS5 games include: - Spider-Man franchise: A new narrative featuring a character from the Marvel universe, expected to carry an M-rating. - Phantom Blade Zero: Set to launch on October 29, 2026, as a timed PS5 and PC exclusive, with a later release on Xbox and Switch 2 in Fall 2027. - God of War Laufey: Scheduled for release on February 16, 2027, as a PS5 exclusive, featuring Faye on a journey through the Everywhen. - Until Dawn 2: A sequel with a new cast, set for release in 2027 as a PS5 exclusive, focusing on amateur ghost hunters. - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet: An upcoming PS5 exclusive from Naughty Dog, featuring a rogue bounty hunter in a retro-futuristic world. - Fairgame$: A multiplayer heist shooter for PS5 and PC, facing development challenges but still anticipated. - GTA 6: A timed console exclusive launching on November 19, 2026, not exclusive to PS5 but available solely on consoles for a limited time.

AppWizard

August 8, 2026

By Royal Decree: Medieval Fantasy RPG Sovereign Tower Launches Today on PC!

On August 6, 2026, the Rennes-based studio WILD WITS, in collaboration with publisher Curve Games, released Sovereign Tower, a medieval fantasy round-table RPG available on PC starting at 5 PM BST. Players assume the role of the Sovereign, navigating a court filled with eccentric knights while managing the demands of a kingdom. The game involves recruiting Knights with unique strengths, assigning them to quests, and balancing relationships with the populace and nobles. Players can consult a Demon to rewind time and rectify mistakes. A supporter bundle is available on Steam, including the full game and soundtrack featuring songs from Hildegard Von Blingin’. Wild Wits, founded in 2021, specializes in narrative-driven experiences, while Curve Games is known for a diverse catalog of over 50 titles. G4F Records produces original soundtracks for video games and visual media.

AppWizard

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.

AppWizard

August 8, 2026

From ancient Buddhism, to iconic manga hair, to Keanu Reeves: a PC Gamer Causality Chain™

Causality Chain is a series at PC Gamer exploring connections between history, culture, and video games. Keanu Reeves, known for his roles in films, is linked to Buddhist teachings through a narrative that traces back to the 1590s with Xuanzang's travels, which inspired the tale "Journey to the West." In 1984, manga artist Akira Toriyama created a series influenced by this tale, introducing the character Son Goku, modeled after the Monkey King. In 1991, Toriyama introduced the Super Saiyan transformation for Goku, which featured a golden aura and blonde hair. In 1992, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 introduced Super Sonic, a transformation reminiscent of Goku's. In 2001, Shadow the Hedgehog was created as a rival for Sonic, characterized as the "ultimate lifeform." In 2024, Keanu Reeves was cast as the voice of Shadow and claimed he could defeat Sonic, whether as a human or as a CGI character.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is Mixed on Steam as players report poor PC performance, no Linux support, and countries without PSN unable to play

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has received mixed reviews on Steam, currently holding a "Mixed" rating from 1,565 reviews. Players have reported issues related to the PC port, including the requirement of a PlayStation Network login that limits access in some regions, as well as technical difficulties like micro-stutters and dropped frames during online play. Arc System Works has acknowledged these performance issues and is investigating them. Additionally, the game has faced criticism for being incompatible with Linux systems. Meanwhile, the Marvel franchise remains successful, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day becoming the highest-grossing movie of the year and potentially surpassing the all-time box office record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Newest Marvel Game Is Off to a Rough Start on Steam: “The Issues Are So Steep”

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, released on August 6th for PC and PS5, has topped Steam's best-seller list but received a Mixed reception from PC gamers. Despite early sales success, players have reported significant performance issues, including frame rate problems and the impact of Kernel Level Anti-Cheat software on gameplay. Many users are frustrated by the requirement to log into a PlayStation Network account to play, and there are complaints about lack of support for Linux systems and the Steam Deck. A day-one patch was released to address some issues, but the overall launch experience has been problematic.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Ubisoft Game From 2012 Now Completely Free to Download and Keep Forever

Ubisoft is offering Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for free to PC users until August 13th, allowing players to download and keep the game indefinitely in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Ghost Recon franchise. The game was originally launched in May 2012 and received a mixed reception with a Metacritic score of 79/100. This giveaway is exclusive to Ubisoft Connect, the publisher's PC launcher. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is also available for purchase on Steam and the Xbox digital store.

AppWizard

August 6, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla director comes back to Ubisoft to be game director for the entire brand

Eric Baptizat has returned to Ubisoft as the game director for the entire Assassin's Creed series after a brief hiatus. He previously served as the lead game designer on Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag and as the director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Baptizat has a 16-year tenure at Ubisoft, contributing to key titles such as Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla. He left Ubisoft in 2021 to work at EA Motive, where he directed the Dead Space remake and was the game design director on Battlefield 6. His return is viewed positively and may signal a revitalization for Ubisoft.

AppWizard

August 5, 2026

Rockstar’s great Midnight Club racing series was killed off for one simple reason, and you can probably guess what it was

Midnight Club, an arcade street racing series from Rockstar, last released a title in 2008 with Midnight Club: Los Angeles. The series faced challenges that contributed to its decline, including missed development deadlines, conflicts between Rockstar's New York and San Diego studios, and the overshadowing focus on Grand Theft Auto. Former Rockstar designer Kris Roberts highlighted these issues in a recent interview, noting that the company's emphasis on blockbuster hits impacted the franchise's future.

Winsage

August 4, 2026

Microsoft pays security researchers $20M following AI-backed surge in bug reports

The Microsoft Bounty Program awarded million to 562 researchers across 64 countries, surpassing last year's million distributed to 344 researchers. The program invites researchers to report vulnerabilities in Microsoft's products and services. This year's increase in submissions is partly due to advancements in artificial intelligence, which helps researchers identify vulnerabilities but also aids malicious actors. The Microsoft Zero Day Quest event resulted in over 700 vulnerability reports and more than .3 million awarded to participants.