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Steam Users Can Download a 10/10 Masterpiece Completely Free of Charge on August 19
Thanks to a limited-supply deal, some Steam users are going to be able to download, play, and keep a 10/10 gaming masterpiece from 2012 forever. Of course, because supplies are limited, this Steam deal is going to be on a first-come, first-served basis, and the provider will no doubt run out of...
Lies of P: Complete Edition Becomes the Franchise’s Highest-Rated Release
NEOWIZ has shared new comments following the positive critical reception to the Switch 2 port of its souls-like Lies of P: Complete Edition. With a Metacritic score of 86, “Lies of P: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 has led to the highest ratings in the history of the Soulslike franchise.”...
Bethsoft devs roast Microsoft with a giant inflatable rat as unions plan huge rallies next week
By random chance, yesterday I happened to drive past a mechanical plant where union workers were stationed outside with a giant inflatable rat to call attention to the company’s use of scab labor during a strike, so today’s news that Bethsoft devs are doing pretty much the same thing to protest...
Demon Slayer: 9 Strongest Infinity Castle Arc Duos, Ranked
The strongest Infinity Castle arc duos executed some of the deadliest coordinated attacks and defensive maneuvers in Demon Slayer.
Game Of Thrones: Honor Of The Old Gods Officially Arrives August 24
Game of Thrones and the larger A Song of Ice and Fire universe are packed with unresolved mysteries that remain largely unexplored both in print and on screen, and arguably the most consequential of these lies in the ambiguous nature of the Old Gods. The Old Gods are referenced throughout George...
As Xbox head Asha Sharma reportedly visits Bethesda HQ, workers put up red flags representing laid off staff and a giant inflatable rat outside
It's probably a weird day to be working at Bethesda's Rockville headquarters. In a week's time, on August 18th, the Communications Workers of America have organised numerous rallies across the US and Canada in support of Xbox workers, 1600 of which may lose their jobs over the next year, on top of...
DC Universe Online’s new ally feats system lets players strengthen ally characters and earn account unlocks
DC Universe Online players might recall that back in July, executive producer Andrew Emerson referenced an ally feats system that would make ranking up ally characters more rewarding. This week, that system is officially coming online with benefits to both legendary allies and to player accounts....
Hyped PS5 Soulslike Mortal Shell 2 Has an Easy Difficulty Mode, But There's a Catch
For the Slayers. Soulslike games tend to be quite difficult, demanding patience and knowledge of your often unforgiving opponents. But every now and then, a Soulslike comes along that lets you lessen the challenge. For example, Lies of P introduced difficulty options fairly recently via a patch....
The Cursed Mansion Brings an Old-School Quest to Fallout 4
Modder ‘DimaGuv’ has released The Cursed Mansion for Fallout 4, a mod that adds an old-school quest to the game. The mod has an immersive dark atmosphere, easter eggs, anomalies, and new sounds. So, if you’ve wanted new free content for Fallout 4, this is something that may interest you. Going into...
Christopher Nolan reveals how "one of his earliest movie experiences" watching Star Wars influenced The Odyssey's first 20 seconds
On an island far, far away...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Spotlights the Medic Class in New Showcase Trailer
Whether it's providing damage resistance to allies, upping their fire rate, or setting poison traps, the Medic is a support superstar.
Switch 2 Just Got One of the Decade’s Best Soulslikes
Lies of P and its Overture expansion just hit the Nintendo Switch 2. Together, they're one of the best non-FromSoftware Soulslikes of the 2020s.
In cosmic roguelike The Carcass, you build a colony inside the corpse of a god that's slowly becoming aware of you
Hitherto, Turkish devs PiqFocus Interactive have specialised in cosy, laidback games like Lepidarium, in which you watch caterpillars bloom into gorgeous butterflies, and Easy Bubbles, in which you chillax with an aquarium of cute little fishies. Now they are making The Carcass, a text-based...
Fallout-Inspired PC VR Survival Shooter D.E.C.A.Y. Hits Early Access This Month
D.E.C.A.Y. is a new survival shooter set in a dystopian post-nuclear war America. It releases on SteamVR in Early Access on August 21. D.E.C.A.Y., short for the Department of Environmental Control And Yield, is an agency supposedly responsible for procuring and distributing supplies in a world that...
Free Romance Visual Novel ‘Kobayakawa-san Is a Soulslike’ Gets English Release With Soulslike Dating Combat
Developer Hokuto has released an English version of Kobayakawa-san Is a Soulslike, a free romance visual novel that applies soulslike combat commands to romantic aspirations. The English localization was added on August 8, 2026, one day after the game’s initial Japanese release. Players can select...
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online’s Whitestrake’s Mayhem PvP event rages
Elder Scrolls Online’s famous Whitestrake’s Mayhem event is back for a limited time with new rewards: “Arm yourself with your best PvP gear and gather your strongest allies! The Whitestrake’s Mayhem in-game event has returned and is now live until August 12th. During this event period, as you duke...
Lies of P studio reveals name change and hypes up sequel: 'My goal has been to create the world's greatest action game.'
Round 8 is now Nough, I think.
Lies of P 2 Developer Admits There’s “Definitely Pressure,” But It Wants to “Do Even Better”
"Lies of P is our starting point. The question now is how much more we can build from here," says narrative director Kwon Byungsoo.
New Lies of P documentary teases next game "is going to be really fun and emotionally moving"
One of the teams behind Neowiz's Souls-like Lies of P has released a short documentary detailing how they kept "testing and refining" the game before its release, as well as offering a little insight into its hardcore "games by gamers" culture. Read more
Mage Knight Ultimate Edition Has Been Given a Reprint
Portal Games has decided to give Mage Knight Ultimate Edition another reprint, as you can get this version of the game while supplies last.
Black Clover: 10 Strongest Healers, Ranked
The strongest healers in Black Clover can do far more than treat minor wounds, with some capable of keeping their allies from dying.
Soccer match goes viral after loose ball flies into traffic and causes crash
A stray ball that flew off the pitch during a soccer match in Uruguay resulted in an SUV rear-ending another car.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 9, 2026 – Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk all debut
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 9, 2026 are now available. Three new games launched this week – specifically Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk. All three have different entries towards the top of the list. Other new titles are also on the horizon. With...
Tears of Themis redeem codes (August 2026)
Updated on August 09th, 2026 - checked for codes We have made a list of all the working Tears of Themis codes that can be used to claim free in-game rewards such as s-chips, stellins, energy drink family packs, oil painting tools, block components, team break supplies and much more. ... [MORE]
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