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The Sunday Papers
This week's gaming news roundup highlights multiple laptop thefts at Gamescom 2026, impacting indie developers. Articles also explore the narrative depth of Grand Theft Auto 6's character dynamics, the evocative soundtrack of Disco Elysium, and a memorable performance in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.
Panic refunds tariff fees, 1047 Games pivots from Splitgate, and Gamescom Dev grows - Patch Notes #67
This week's gaming news covers the prevalence of generative AI at Gamescom, Panic's refund of tariff fees for the Playdate handheld, and Rockstar Games' response to the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. Additionally, 1047 Games is ending development on Splitgate Arena Reloaded and Empulse, CAA launched an indie game fund, and actor Tim Curry passed away. Gamescom Dev saw growth, and No More Room in Hell 2 surpassed one million players.
Double Fine made Brutal Legend free for a fitting 666 minutes in tribute to Tim Curry, who played the game's…
Double Fine made Brutal Legend available for free for 666 minutes in tribute to the late voice actor Tim Curry, who voiced the villain Doviculus. The studio also mentioned that this tribute mirrors a similar offer made last year for Ozzy Osbourne. The article also touches on Double Fine's recent independence from Xbox and their return to Kickstarter for future projects.
Evening Reading - August 26, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Star Wars Zero Company and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Rockstar Games addressing Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Xbox's new disc-to-digital program. It also notes the delay of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, the passing of actor Tim Curry, and the end of active development for Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. Additionally, NBA 2K27 will run at 60 FPS on the Nintendo Switch 2, and Netflix is preparing for a Grand Theft Auto 6 stream.
Brütal Legend is available free in honor of Tim Curry
Double Fine is offering Brütal Legend for free for a limited time to honor the late actor Tim Curry, who voiced the villain Doviculus. Curry also had roles in Gabriel Knight, Red Alert 3, and Dragon Age: Origins. This follows a similar free giveaway in tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
Tim Curry, Red Alert 3 star and camp icon of stage and screen, dies aged 80
English actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic roles in film, stage, and television, has died at the age of 80. Curry also lent his talents to video games, notably voicing Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and starring in the Gabriel Knight series.
Obituary: Actor Tim Curry, celebrated for his work in games, has passed at age 80
Actor Tim Curry, celebrated for his extensive work in video games and other media, has passed away at the age of 80. Curry's notable game roles include Dragon Age: Origins, Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers, Brütal Legend, and Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. His career in interactive entertainment spanned from the early 1990s until 2009, with his final performance in Dragon Age: Origins.
Tim Curry, who gave us maybe the most insane Command & Conquer lines ever, passes away at 80
Legendary actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic roles in film and television, has passed away at the age of 80. Curry also lent his voice to several video games, including memorable performances in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, Brutal Legend, and Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers.
Tim Curry Has Died, Leaving Behind Some Unforgettable Video Game Performances
Legendary actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. Curry was celebrated for his extensive work in video games, most notably his performance as Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. His career spanned decades across film, television, and stage.
Sometimes you have to take a break from work to pay respects to the PC flight stick that ruled the '90s
This article reflects on the enduring legacy of the CH Products FlightStick, a PC peripheral that offered a superior flight simulation experience in the 1990s compared to contemporary console and arcade joysticks. Despite its simple design and eventual obsolescence due to changing PC hardware and market trends, the FlightStick is remembered fondly by enthusiasts for its robust build quality and realistic feel.
Command & Conquer - Westwood's hit strategy game is coming to the Atari ST, and it's impressive!
A new port of Westwood Studios' classic real-time strategy game Command & Conquer is in development for the Atari ST. This ambitious project adapts the 1995 title to the 16-bit hardware, focusing on precision color reduction for its limited palette. The port requires enhanced Atari ST hardware or emulators due to its demanding system requirements, with ongoing efforts to reduce RAM needs.
Remember when Star Wars and Command & Conquer ruled PC gaming? June in PC Gamer 10, 20, and 30 years ago
This article looks back at PC gaming from June 1996, 2006, and 2016, highlighting cover stories like Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, Command & Conquer 3, and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3. It also touches on the evolution of gaming monitors and significant news from those respective months.
Wine 11.9 released with ARM64 improvements, initial support for system threads
The latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer, Wine 11.9, has been released with improvements including bundled SQLite, initial support for system threads, and thread suspension in emulated code on ARM64. This version also includes bug fixes for various applications and games, and support for Wayland's Pointer warp. Valve's Proton 11 Beta is also based on Wine 11.