Co-op Extraction Shooter ‘Riftstorm’ Launches in Early Access Next Week

Confiction Labs have been developing their new extraction shooter Riftstorm for the last five years, and the game is finally ready to be launched into Early Access on PC via Steam. Riftstorm is a co-op PvE title where players take on the role of 'Weavers', elite operatives sent to fight mythic threats. Co-op Extraction Shooter 'Riftstorm' Launches in Early Access Next Week In the Early Access version of Riftstorm, players can take on one of five playable Weaver characters: Rook, Starling, Hertz, Botsy, and Caracal. There's a starting arsenal of 30 weapons and a ton of power-ups to be utilised as well.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Launch New Demo and Product Bundle Options

Capcom have announced a new demo of Monster Hunter Wilds so that players can experience the first few hours of the game ahead of purchase. Alongside this, Capcom have also introduced new product bundle options which also include a permanent price reduction. Read on for all of the details. Monster Hunter Wilds Launch New Demo and Product Bundle Options The demo of Monster Hunter Wilds is available to players on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC, and enables them to experience the beginning of the game in offline mode.

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Hellish Action RPG ‘Crimson Moon’ Launching Early September

Today, publisher ProbablyMonsters announced that their upcoming co-operative Hellish action-RPG title ‘Crimson Moon’ is coming a very soon indeed.

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‘WARDOGS’ Closed Alpha Begins This Weekend

Before it's more public release into Early Access later this year, Publisher Team 17 and the development team at Bulkhead have announced a 'WARDOGS' Closed Alpha test for this weekend.

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Cyber-Noir Detective RPG ‘Kill the Shadow’ Out Today on Steam

'Kill the Shadow', a new 'cyber-noir detective' RPG brimming with rain-soaked streets and plenty of atmosphere is out today on Steam!

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Beast of Reincarnation Devs Promise Camera, Pacing Fixes, and More

The developers behind Beast of Reincarnation have taken to social media with promises of fixes for the game's camera, dialogue pacing issues, and more. Beast of Reincarnation devs are promising quick fixes for some major issues | image from: DayOne Review Pacing....Issues....Sorted? Game Freak released Beast of Reincarnation on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC as well as day one into Xbox Game Pass earlier this week. They have taken to social media with a post detailing planned fixes in both the short and long term. Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida kindly provided a translation of their post from Japanese to English, which is copied below:

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$55 Billion Consortium Acquisition of Electronic Arts is Complete

Electronic Arts have today announced the completion of its acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners is officially closed, and they are once again a private company.

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The Coalition Gives in to Fan Demands on E-Day MP Beta

The Coalition has heard you, Gears of War E-Day fans excited about the beta, and will be adding in the second mode. Gears of War E-Day MP Beta Nice Gears of War E-Day, which releases this October, is having a closed multiplayer beta this weekend. The beta was set to only have Horde Siege available. Now, after fan uproar online, The Coalition has released the following statement: We heard you. We acted. PvP Versus is coming to this weekend's early access period for the Open Beta. Available for pre-download now.

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G’AIM’E TIME CRISIS Available at Best Buy & Amazon

Late last month, retro rival hardware maker G'AIM'E launched their latest and very cool light gun system onto new storefronts across United States over at Best Buy and Amazon.com. G’AIM’E is a new brand, formed by gaming’s leading hardware professionals with decades of experience. Their guiding mission was to bring the old-school thrills of Lightgun games back to a modern audience and they’ve achieved this monumental task thanks to some very clever A.I. driven camera technology, hidden into the Lightgun itself which allows classic blasting action to be reborn on modern displays of all shapes and sizes.

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Verho – Curse of Faces | Review

A fascinating old school first person RPG inspired by King's Field and Dark Souls with a retro 3D aesthetic. This is Verho - Curse of Faces!

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‘A.O.T. 3’ Launches 10 December

This week, developer Omega Force and publisher KOEI TECMO Games announced that 'A.O.T. 3', the latest instalment in the "Attack on Titan" action game series, will be released on 10th December on PC (Windows) via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series consoles. A.O.T. 3 is best described as a riveting culmination of the action game series, depicting the story of Attack on Titan from its survey corps beginnings to its dramatic conclusion. In this title, fans will dive into the action by taking on the role of a member of the Scout Regiment to relive the historical events that shaped the world alongside the iconic cast of Attack of Titan.

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‘Reverse: 1999’ Version 3.7 “On Another’s Sorrow” Lands 13 August

This week, developer Bluepoch announced that their next version update, Version 3.7 "On Another's Sorrow", will make its way to their free-to-play turn-based time travelling role-playing game title 'Reverse: 1999' on 13 August---marking the game's 3rd Anniversary in the process! This 3rd anniversary update introduces two new major characters: Rhiannon, a limited 6-star bird trainer, lives in seclusion in the countryside, tending to her family's mystical flock of Adar Llwch Gwin. And players can also claim the free 6-star character, Coppélia, a vital part of Manus Vindictae’s “orchestra”. The update also delivers multiple game updates, anniversary rewards, and two additional free playable characters.

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‘CRYMELIGHT’, ‘ANOMALITH’ Demos Available on Steam for Limited Time

On 31 July, publisher FURYU Corporation launched limited-time game demos for their upcoming roguelike action title 'CRYMELIGHT' and third-person shooter 'ANOMALITH'. These demos were accompanied by new trailers showcasing each game's unique gameplay elements, all part of Steam's latest "Six One Demo Days" store event. In addition, ANOMALITH has revealed promotional tie-in with the hit psychological horror film "Backrooms," which originated from an urban legend and achieved the No.1 box office spot in 48 countries worldwide. Each demo will be available until 8 August, so give these demos a whirl if they interest you!

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Headlines | PlayStation Finally Responds to ‘Disc-Gate’

On this episode of Headlines, we talk about PlayStation finally responding to 'Disc-Gate', the latest Game Pass drops and more!

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Dead by Daylight: Chorus of Sin is Available Now in Steam PTB

A new chapter for Dead by Daylight has opened its public test build in Steam. Chorus of Sin has been influenced and voted on by the game's community, and is playable now ahead of the full release later on this month. Dead by Daylight: Chorus of Sin is Available Now in Steam PTB | Image Credit: Behaviour Interactive Dead by Daylight: Chorus of Sin has been fully developed alongside community involvement. Per the team at Behaviour Interactive "Through a series of votes, blog posts, and community streams, the Dead by Daylight community voted on a variety of different topics, with the outcomes determining elements of the Chapter's development.

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Co-op Shooter Rogue Point Launches out of Steam Early Access

The v1.0 version of four-player co-op shooter Rogue Point from Crowbar Collective and team17 has released on Steam. The game is available to purchase from today, and contains a host of new content - check out the launch trailer below. Co-op Shooter Rogue Point Launches out of Steam Early Access The v1.0 version of Rogue Point now contains a fifth map called 'The Clinic'. There's also three new weapons - the Mule small shotgun, KT50 semi-automatic carbine, and the A1M semi-automatic marksman rifle as well as new cosmetics. Alongside this, there's a new MERX boss, the Oil Rig.

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PlayStation finally responds to Disc-Gate | Headlines | August 4th, 2026

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Xbox Game Pass August Wave 1 Brings Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Date Everything and More

Xbox Game Pass August Wave 1 Brings Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Date Everything and More

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God of War TV Series in Talks With Dave Bautista to Play Kratos

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy star and former wrestling champ Dave Bautista is reportedly in talks to play Kratos in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video God of War series. The original actor, Ryan Hurst, was injured on set and has had to be recast. God of War TV Series in Talks With Dave Bautista to Play Kratos | Image Credit: Amazon The news was originally reported by Variety and is as yet unconfirmed, but the teams at Amazon and Sony wish to get production of the series back on track within the next few months.

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Mistfall Hunter | Review

This interesting blend of dark fantasy soulslike, ARPG and extraction shooter is finally upon us, and launching to Game Pass no less!

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Boulies MagVida Standing Desk | Review

Since going from very active jobs to being more desk-based, I have really struggled with sitting still for long periods of time and keeping my head in the game. So when the lovely folks over at Boulies offered to send me a standing desk to review, I literally jumped at the chance. I've been using the desk for a couple of weeks now, and let's just say it has been abit of a game-changer for me. Here's my review of the Boulies MagVida Standing Desk.

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Xbox 360 on PC Coming This Year, Per New Report

A report has suggested that Xbox is planning to start bringing Xbox 360 backwards-compatible titles to PC this year. Xbox 360 back compatibility

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AC Black Flag Resynced Patch Lets You Hide Blow-Pipe and More — Full Patch 1.0.6 Notes

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's latest patch fixes a cosmetic issue for some players, as well as offering up a bevy of fixes. Here are the full patch notes. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Patch 1.0.6 Full Notes Blow Me Pipe, Boyo Assassin's Creed Black Flag launched to critical and sales acclaim earlier this year. In Patch 1.0.6, the teams at Ubisoft are fixing a bevy of issues and letting players hide the Blow Pipe from Edward Kenway's back. Running on the AC Shadows engine, the game rebuilds the entirety of Black Flag, the fourth mainline title.

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Waterpark Simulator and more, August 3rd, 2026 | Live | #CWC

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Co-operative Horror Game ‘Quiet’ Steam Public Playtest Available Now

Ever fancied gathering your mates and playing as a flock of alien ducks hunting for spaceship parts? Now you can in co-operative horror Game 'Quiet' via a Steam playtest.

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Baldurs Gate 3 is Now Xbox Play Anywhere – and it’s on Sale

The multi-award winning Baldurs Gate 3 is now Xbox Play Anywhere, and following this big update, there's reason to celebrate! As such, it's also on sale at 30% off!

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Xbox Detail More Xbox 25th Anniversary Celebrations

Xbox have shared some additional details and information on their continuing Xbox 25th Anniversary plans, from community creations to new Game Pass Collections.

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Palworld Online Announced, an MMORPG Coming this Year

More Palworld is on the way! Singapore development team Garena have announced MMORPG 'Palworld Online', and it's coming this year.

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