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Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 7: Steam Cyberpunk Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Cyberpunk Fest featuring discounts on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex games. Several storefronts like Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Humble Bundle are also offering significant sales on various games, with some titles available for free. Additionally, Ubisoft is celebrating 25 years of Ghost Recon with deep discounts and a free trial for Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Let’s Sing 2027 announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, Let’s Sing Abba for Switch 2
THQ Nordic and Voxler have announced Let's Sing 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, set to release on November 3, 2026. The game will feature 35 licensed songs, a new party mode called Save Soundtown, and a Vocal Preference Mode. Additionally, Let's Sing Abba was announced for Nintendo Switch 2, also launching on November 3.
REANIMAL Expands Its Nightmare With Surprise Launch Of The Prisoner DLC
Tarsier Studios has surprise-launched The Prisoner, the first DLC for its co-op horror adventure REANIMAL, without prior announcement. This new chapter introduces two new protagonists, The Soldier and The Prisoner, and expands the unsettling world with a fresh story. The Prisoner is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and is the first of three planned DLC expansions for the game.
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: All The News, Trailers, And Reveals
THQ Nordic held its 2026 showcase, revealing new titles and updates from its various studios. Highlights include new installments in the Let's Sing and Wreckfest series, DLC for Reanimal, and updates for Expeditions: Samurai and Titan Quest 2. The publisher also showcased Gothic 1 Remake, the Gothic Classic Trilogy, and Gothic: A Shadow's Quest, alongside various Nintendo Switch titles.
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts
THQ Nordic's 2026 Digital Showcase revealed new titles and DLC, including the REANIMAL DLC campaign and pre-orders for Way of the Hunter 2. New gameplay trailers were shown for Way of the Hunter 2, Wreckfest 2, and The Eternal Life of Goldman. The THQ Nordic Showcase Sale offers discounts up to 90% on their portfolio.
Reanimal reveals “The Prisoner” DLC, out now on Nintendo Switch 2
THQ Nordic and Tarsier Studios have released "The Prisoner" DLC for the co-op horror game Reanimal on Nintendo Switch 2. The DLC introduces two new characters, The Soldier and The Prisoner, who must navigate a war-torn world. "The Prisoner" is the first of three planned DLCs for the game and is available for $9.99 or as part of the season pass.
Expeditions: Samurai Early Access
Expeditions: Samurai has launched in Early Access on PC via Steam. Developed by Campfire Cabal and published by THQ Nordic, this installment in the RPG series transports players to feudal Japan.
Morning Gatherings and Events
THQ Nordic has announced a 'Save The Date' event for 2026, with a video released on August 7th. Further details about the nature of the event are not provided.
ShackStream: Road 96 on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 733
The Stevetendo Show will feature a playthrough of Road 96 as part of its Shacker's Choice night, where viewers can select games using Twitch chat points. The stream will also continue playthroughs of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with a new game to be chosen following the completion of Wario Land. The show airs on the Shacknews Twitch channel on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
"People want to play arcade racers again" – How the developer of Wreckreation went from a company-wide redundancy notice to working on a sequel
Fiona Sperry, formerly of Criterion and Three Fields Entertainment, has announced Wreckreation 2 through her new company, When Tides Turn. After facing potential redundancies and relying on Patreon support for Wreckreation 1, Sperry is taking a new approach with open development and a focus on the arcade racing genre, which she believes still has a significant audience.
PlayStation 5 Port of Acclaimed 2001 RPG Out Now on PS Store
THQ Nordic has released Gothic Classic, the original 2001 RPG, on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 for $29.99, marking its console debut. This release follows the previously launched remake of Gothic. Gothic II Complete Classic and Gothic III are also slated for release on PlayStation consoles later this year.
Gothic Classic Returns To Console – The RPG That Helped Shape A Genre Is Back
Gothic Classic, an influential RPG from over two decades ago, has been released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. This release is part of THQ Nordic's effort to bring the entire classic Gothic trilogy to modern consoles, with Gothic II Complete Classic and Gothic III Classic scheduled for release later in 2026. The game is noted for its challenging gameplay, meaningful choices, and emphasis on player freedom, which helped shape the genre.
Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered review (2018)
Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered offers a unique open-world experience centered around its groundbreaking Geo-mod destruction physics. While the driving, shooting, and story are uninspired, the ability to strategically demolish buildings remains a compelling and influential gameplay mechanic. This re-mastered edition includes reworked textures, improved lighting, and native 4K support for PC.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 27th and July 31st. Titles include remakes like Halo: Campaign Evolved, new adventures such as Dispatch and Mistfall Hunter, and various other genres like city builders, RPGs, and puzzle games.
Free Play Days – For Honor, Bleach Rebirth of Souls, Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free during Free Play Days, including Tides of Tomorrow and Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. Additionally, For Honor, Bleach Rebirth of Souls, and Killing Floor 3 are available for all Xbox members to play for a limited time.
2025 PlayStation 5 Open World Game Getting Unexpected Sequel
Wreckreation 2, a sequel to the 2025 open-world racing game Wreckreation, has been announced for PlayStation 5. The new title is being developed by When Tides Turn, a studio founded by Criterion Games co-founder Fiona Sperry, and aims to incorporate player feedback into its design. The original game was developed by Three Fields Entertainment and published by THQ Nordic.
Former Wreckreation team starts up new studio working on sequel
Fiona Sperry, former head of Three Fields Entertainment, has announced a new studio called When Tides Turn, which aims to create a sequel to the studio's previous game, Wreckreation. Sperry plans to develop the game openly, involving the community in the process. This follows the financial difficulties that led to the redundancy of the Wreckreation team, with Sperry citing a lack of publisher support from THQ Nordic.
Wreckreation 2 in development from Fiona Sperry's new studio
Fiona Sperry, former co-founder of Criterion Games and Three Fields Entertainment, has announced Wreckreation 2 through her new studio, When Tides Turn. The sequel will shift focus from the open-world driving playground of the original Wreckreation to a more dedicated arcade racing experience with aggressive driving and risk-reward mechanics. The game is in early development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Building on Burnout and an underwhelming predecessor are Wreckreation 2’s missions, and so far it’s a promising patch of Paradise
Wreckreation 2, developed by Three Fields Entertainment under the new name When Tides Turn, aims to recapture the spirit of Burnout Paradise with a more focused and physical arcade racing experience. The sequel moves away from the open, bland environments of its predecessor to a city setting, featuring improved car collision physics and a more natural driving model. The team plans an open development process, utilizing public demos for player feedback before release, and is self-publishing the title.
And So It Begins! Go Back To Where It All Started as Renowned Classic Culdcept BEGINS Hits Digital Download on Nintendo® Switch™2 / Nintendo® Switch™ Today
Clear River Games and Neos Corporation announced that the cult classic Culdcept BEGINS is now available for digital download on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This entry in the Culdcept series, a fusion of card and board game mechanics, marks the first new installment in a decade and features over 400 cards, single-player story mode, and online versus multiplayer.