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Nintendo pre-order updates – September 6, 2026 – Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Fate/Extra Record, Art of Splatoon 3, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order as of the week of September 6, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books, along with their respective release dates and retailers.
Nintendo pre-order updates – August 16, 2026 – Minecraft Dungeons 2, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video game pre-order updates for the week of August 16, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Switch 2, covering a wide range of titles and their respective release dates and retailers.
Nintendo pre-order updates – August 9, 2026 – Attack on Titan 3, The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, more
Nintendo has provided pre-order updates for the week of August 9, 2026, detailing upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Switch 2. The list includes a wide variety of games across different genres, with many titles scheduled for release in late 2026 and some extending into 2027.
What we've been playing - "I've wanted to go to demon school for a while"
This week's gaming roundup features discussions on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, where players are experimenting with characters like Star Lord. Demonschool is praised for its engaging tactics RPG gameplay and upbeat presentation on the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, players are chipping away at Hades 2 and Slay the Spire 2, while Grand Theft Auto 5's immersive nature is noted despite motion sickness concerns. Big Walk is highlighted as a cozy cooperative experience perfect for short play sessions.
An itch.io bundle is raising money for laid off game workers
The United Videogame Workers union, in partnership with Necrosoft Games, has launched a charity bundle on itch.io featuring 127 games to raise funds for laid-off game industry workers. The bundle, which requires a minimum $10 purchase, has already raised over $150,000. Union president Aurelia Augusta highlighted the solidarity shown by the response and emphasized that the funds are intended for individual developers facing hardship, not companies.
Got a spare $10? Net yourself almost 150 games and help support laid off game devs with the game industry hardship fund bundle
Necrosoft has organized a bundle featuring nearly 150 games, with all proceeds going to a hardship fund for laid-off game developers in the US and Canada. The bundle includes titles like A Short Hike, Arranger, and Lucah: Born of a Dream, aiming to provide financial assistance for basic necessities amidst widespread industry layoffs.
Indies devs band together for 100-game, $10 bundle aiming to help an "unprecedented number" of laid off…
Indie game developers have launched a $10 bundle featuring over 100 games and assets to support developers affected by recent layoffs. Spearheaded by Necrosoft Games, all proceeds, minus processing fees, will go to a Game Industry Hardship Fund managed by United Videogame Workers. The bundle includes titles like A Short Hike and Arranger, with funds intended to help laid-off developers with essential living expenses.
Demonschool Nintendo Switch physical release on the way, pre-orders open
A physical release for the tactics RPG Demonschool is coming to Nintendo Switch, with Fangamer handling the production. The boxed version will include the base game, poster, art cards, and two DLC packs. Pre-orders are now open.
"Steam’s required AI disclosure is the right move": Devs say gen AI should be called out in games and…
Valve's new policy requiring developers to disclose the use of generative AI in games on Steam has sparked debate, with some, like Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, calling it irresponsible. However, many developers interviewed believe transparency is crucial, arguing that gamers have a right to know how their games are made and what they are supporting. There is a sentiment that consumers are pushing back against AI-generated content, and platforms like Steam are responding to this demand.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo 4, And More Games Are Free On Xbox This Weekend
Microsoft is offering several games for free on Xbox over the July 4th weekend as part of its Free Play Days promotion. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer and Zombies are available until July 6, and Diablo IV until July 7. Demonschool and The Stone Madness have two-hour trials available until July 5. Some titles, like Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, require an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free play this weekend, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Diablo IV, and Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are available to all Xbox players, while Ikonei Island requires an Xbox Game Pass membership. Demonschool and The Stone of Madness also feature limited-time trials.
Demonschool 1.10 update announced, patch notes – New Game+, text log, much more
Demonschool has received a major update to version 1.10, introducing New Game+, a dialogue history log, a Pretzel store, and expanded friendship dialogues. The update also includes numerous adjustments and fixes to gameplay, character interactions, and visual elements, with ongoing improvements detailed across several weeks of development.
Saturday Patches
Several games received official updates. Deadlock received a gameplay update on May 22, 2026, Demonschool launched a significant free update, and Team Fortress 2 also released a new patch.
Persona boss says it out loud: turn-based RPGs never left, it's just that "recent critically acclaimed games have brought renewed attention to them"
Atlus P-Studio head Kazuhisa Wada believes turn-based RPGs never truly disappeared but have recently gained renewed attention due to critically acclaimed titles. He suggests that the perception of turn-based combat as outdated stems from developers shifting towards action-oriented gameplay rather than refining turn-based designs. Wada emphasizes the timeless appeal and exhilaration that turn-based gameplay offers, noting that many series and indie titles have continued to deliver high-quality experiences in the genre.
10 Games like Persona 5 with brilliant party members, epic stories, and plenty of style
This article lists and describes ten games that share similarities with Persona 5, focusing on elements like party members, epic stories, and stylish presentation. The list includes titles such as The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, and Persona 3 Reload, highlighting their unique takes on JRPG mechanics and narrative.
April Fools' Day 2026 Gaming Roundup
Gaming studios participated in April Fools' Day 2026 with various humorous announcements and fake game reveals. Notable entries include Pathea Games' 'My Time Restaurant', Square Enix's 'NieR Cosmic Horror', and CD Projekt Red's 'Project R.O.A.C.H.' which lets players control Geralt's horse Roach. Other pranks involved a 'Warhammer 40k' musical and 'Parkitect' becoming 'Frogitect'.
Top Indie Game Releases of November 2025, Part 3 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – GTOGG
This article highlights several indie game releases scheduled for the third week of November. Featured titles include the horror game Unmourned, the martial arts roguelite Forestrike, the co-op horror Storebound, and the SNES-style RPG Kingdoms of the Dump.
Fall Into Gaming With 20+ Titles Joining GeForce NOW in November
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding over 20 games in November, including the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage. The service is also expanding its RTX 5080-class hardware to new regions like Phoenix and Amsterdam.
Ten games I want to play in 2025
This article lists ten games the author is looking forward to playing in 2025, spanning various genres and platforms including Nintendo Switch and PC. Titles mentioned include Fantasy Life i, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, and a collection of Tomb Raider remasters, among others.
