General Gaming
Hardcore Apocalyptic Shooter ‘Scavland’ Hits 175,000 Wishlists Days Before Launch
Scavland, a top-down pixel art hardcore apocalyptic shooter, has reached 175,000 wishlists on Steam ahead of its early access launch.
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Nintendo
Metaphor: ReFantazio Pre-orders Open for Nintendo Switch 2 at $39.99 alongside Anniversary Edition
Atlus has officially opened pre-orders for Metaphor: ReFantazio on the Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $39.99, alongside a 35th Anniversary & Guidebook Edition.
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PC Gaming
Final Fantasy XVI is now Steam Deck Verified and Steam Machine Verified by Valve
Valve has officially updated Final Fantasy XVI to Steam Deck Verified and Steam Machine Verified status.
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Online adds Pilotwings and Pilotwings 64 icons
Nintendo Switch Online is celebrating September by offering new classic icons for Pilotwings and Pilotwings 64 on My Nintendo.
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General Gaming
‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company Studio Bit Reactor Furloughed Ahead of Launch
Bit Reactor’s debut game Star Wars Zero Company released to strong reviews and high sales, but court filings and sources indicate the studio furloughed most of its staff weeks prior.
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PC Gaming
Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest Features Deep Discounts on Dredge, Don’t Starve, & More
Steam's PvE Survival Crafting Fest is live on PC, offering week-long discounts on titles like Green Hell, Sons of the Forest, and Dredge.
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PC Gaming
Hubert, a Shepherd Dog Adventure Game, Gets a PC Release Date
Brocap Studio has confirmed that its shepherd dog adventure game, Hubert, will launch on PC via Steam on October 12.
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Nintendo
SoulQuest Announced for Nintendo Switch Release on September 3, 2026
Indie publisher indie.io and developer SoulBlade Studio have confirmed the side-scrolling spectacle fighter SoulQuest is coming to Nintendo Switch, targeting a September 3, 2026 launch.
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General Gaming
Young Suns Leaves Game Preview and Launches 1.0 Update on Xbox and PC
The 1-to-4 player cozy narrative life sim Young Suns has officially exited Game Preview with a major 1.0 update, bringing twelve new moonlets, faction quests, and character customization options.
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Updates and Patches
Gears of War: Redux Update 1.1 Released for PC Community Overhaul
Modder PunishedWolf has released Update 1.1 for Gears of War: Redux, a community overhaul for the original PC version of Gears of War 1.
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General Gaming
Aniimo and Roco Kingdom announce release plans at Gamescom 2026
Two new multiplayer creature‑collecting RPGs revealed their upcoming release strategies during this year’s Gamescom, signaling fresh additions to the sub‑genre.
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General Gaming
Elden Ring Dataminer Unmasks New DLC Characters Knight Leontiel and Noble Broken Mask
Prominent FromSoftware dataminer Zullie the Witch has released a detailed video unmasking and analyzing the new NPC invaders from Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition DLC.
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General Gaming
Orbitals Builds Hype Ahead of September 3 Launch with Music Video and Digital Book
Developer promotes upcoming two-player co-op adventure with new audiovisual content and a downloadable instruction manual.
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General Gaming
Godzilla Destroy All Monsters Melee: Remastered Devs Did Not Consider GTA 6 When Choosing Release Date
Pipeworks senior designer Simon Strange explains that the developers of Godzilla Destroy All Monsters Melee: Remastered never considered Grand Theft Auto 6 when picking their November 3 release date.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Housemarque Co-Founder Ilari Kuittinen Steps Down After 31 Years
Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder and managing director of PlayStation-owned developer Housemarque, has officially exited the studio after 31 years.
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PC Gaming
Project Gorgon Teases New Pet, UI Updates, and Steam Achievements in Upcoming Patch
Elder Game has shared previews for the next Project Gorgon update, including an arctic fox pet, user interface overhauls, and Steam achievements.
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General Gaming
Remedy Confures Plenty of Lore in Control Resonant Despite Combat-Focused Trailers
Developer Remedy assures fans that Control Resonant will be packed with lore, even though promotional footage has focused primarily on combat.
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Xbox
Xbox Disc-to-Digital Program Goes Live for Insiders With New Ownership and Licensing Rules
Microsoft has launched the Xbox disc-to-digital program for select Xbox Insiders, allowing supported Xbox One and Xbox Series X physical discs to grant digital licenses.
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