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PlayStation Store Update Worldwide August 25, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, games, and add-ons for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The update includes titles like Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition and Signalis, alongside a variety of other new releases and digital store additions across major regions.
Grim Trials – Heavy Metal Mayhem Hits The Afterlife
Grim Trials, an action roguelite combining heavy metal aesthetics with Hades-style gameplay, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £16.74. Players control Avelin, who must fight through the afterlife to become a Reaper and reunite with her loved one. The game features customizable weapons, a skill tree, and randomized blessings, with progression carrying over between runs.
Nintendo Download – August 20, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of August 20, 2026, featuring a variety of new titles for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. Notable releases include 'The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition' and 'Wobbly Life' for Switch 2, alongside numerous indie titles for the current generation Switch.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 17, 2026
This week's gaming releases include FEED IT, a PSX-style horror game, and The Sinking City 2, a survival horror set in the Roaring '20s. Other notable titles are the sci-fi RTS Space Tales, the action-RPG Mortal Shell II, and the adventure/simulation puzzle game how to kill a fly. Grim Trials, a roguelike, and Steins;Gate Re:Boot, a visual novel, also launch this week.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21
This week's "Next Week on Xbox" feature highlights numerous game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 17 and 21, including titles available on Game Pass. Notable releases include S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (DLC), Backyard Baseball, The Sinking City 2, and Mortal Shell II, alongside a variety of indie titles across different genres.
Release Dates/Windows
Several games have announced their release dates or trailers. Cozy Marbles and Grim Trials will have their release date announcements on August 20th. DREADMOOR will release its official demo trailer on October 6th, and Hela: of Mice &... also has a release date announcement.
Grim Trials coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Soft Source and Glory Jam announced that their heavy metal action roguelite, Grim Trials, will launch on August 20, 2026, for Nintendo Switch. A demo is currently available on the Nintendo eShop. The game features customizable weapons, crafting, and a narrative where players explore the afterlife as a Reaper named Avelin.
Demos and Freebies
Grim Trials, an action RPG, is available on Steam for PC. The game allows players to hack and blast their way through the Academy, a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers, and offers opportunities to befriend characters.
ID@XBOX Indie Selects Demo Fest Is Here!
The ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest is now live, featuring over 30 game demos available to play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC until June 30. The event also announced 18 new games coming to Xbox, including titles like Akatori, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, and Surfpunk.
Spook-a-Boo & Grim Trials Preview – 2 Standout Indie Games From PAX East
PAX East showcased two distinct indie titles: Spook-a-Boo, a chaotic cooperative ghost-catching game, and Grim Trials, a dark action roguelite. Spook-a-Boo focuses on physics-based multiplayer fun, while Grim Trials offers a Hades-like gameplay loop with satisfying combat and build customization. Both games are slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, with demos available on Steam.
