The Sinking City 2 putting its first hour on Steam is a horror flex
Frogwares has dated The Sinking City 2 for August 18, 2026 and put a free opening-hour demo on Steam. That is the right kind of risk for a survival horror sequel.
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Day of the Devs 2026: the indie games worth wishlisting first
Day of the Devs brought 20 indie games to Summer Game Fest. These are the ones to put on your radar first, from Threads of Time to Dreadmoor and Tenebris Somnia.
Gothic 1 Remake launches today, and the Colony still bites
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive are sending players back to the Valley of the Mines today on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remake's hard job is keeping Gothic's rough edge without preserving the wrong kind of jank.
AI Dungeon is weirdest when you stop treating it like a normal RPG
AI Dungeon is a text adventure where the story answers back. New players will have a better first hour if they bring a clear premise, specific actions, and patience for the AI when it wanders.
Dune: Awakening's console launch is really a solo-player reset
Dune: Awakening hits PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026 with full single-player support, optional PvP, private-server options on PC, and a lot less pressure to treat Arrakis like a second job.
LEGO Batman finally gives Switch 2 owners a Gotham date
Warner Bros. is bringing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 18, with Deluxe perks, early access, and the Joker-and-Harley Mayhem Collection landing the same day.
PlayStation's June State of Play finally gave PS5 owners a real calendar
Sony's June 2026 State of Play had the usual spectacle, but the useful part was simpler: PS5 players now have a run of dated games they can actually plan around.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Next PC Requirement Shift Is Really About Windows 10’s Endgame
CD Projekt Red says Windows 11 will become the baseline for Cyberpunk 2077 after Windows 10 support ends. Here is what that actually means for PC players, handheld owners, and anyone still living near the minimum spec line.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Review: A Classic Spellbook Reopened, Warts and All
Unfrozen's Early Access revival understands the old Heroes rhythm better than expected: one more turn, one more mine, one more impossible battle. It also still has Early Access bruises.
The Gravity of GTA 6: Fable’s Q1 2027 Delay is a Masterclass in Strategic Retreat
Xbox has officially shifted Playground Games’ Fable reboot to February 2027. We analyze why dodging the gargantuan orbit of Grand Theft Auto VI is not just sensible—it is a survival requirement.
Why Your Game Console Is Still So Expensive: The End of the Price Drop Era
An Ars Technica analysis reveals a major shift in the video game industry: modern consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch are defying historical trends by maintaining their launch prices for years. We dive into the reasons, from the slowdown of Moore's Law and supply chain issues..
Nintendo's War on Mods: Why the Palworld Lawsuit is a Fight for the Soul of Gaming
In its ongoing lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, Nintendo is pushing a novel legal argument: that user-created game mods do not constitute "prior art." This analysis delves into the controversial stance and its potentially catastrophic ramifications for the modding community...