Star Wars: Zero Company
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UK software sales chart for the week ending September 5, 2026 – Onimusha, Orbitals debut
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 5, 2026, shows Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuting at #2 with 87% of sales on PlayStation 5. The Nintendo Switch exclusive Orbitals launched at #3. The Blood of Dawnwalker took the top spot.
Steam Week in Review: 54 idle games released on Steam last week, and many look eerily similar
Over 54 incremental games were released on Steam last week, contributing to a massive surge in the genre, with 1811 released so far this year. Many of these games, particularly those utilizing AI for assets and UI, exhibit a strikingly similar visual style, often featuring a dark blue color palette. This trend raises concerns about the quality and originality of AI-generated content flooding the platform.
Star Wars Zero Company Guide – All Focus/Skill Trees And The Best Ones To Choose
This guide details all the Focus Tree upgrades for every Specialization available to custom Operators in Star Wars Zero Company. It lists the Standard Talent, Passives, and Ultimate skills for each tree, including upgrades for Assault, Gunslinger, Heavy, Medic, Scoundrel, Scout, and Sharpshooter specializations.
The Blood of Dawnwalker sold 1 million copies in just 3 days
Rebel Wolves announced that its dark vampire RPG, Blood of Dawnwalker, sold over one million copies within three days of its September 2 launch. The game, developed by former Witcher developers, has received positive reviews for its storytelling and combat, though some critics noted its time mechanics could have been more innovative.
2026 is the best year ever for video games and GTA 6 isn’t even out yet - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that 2026 will be the best year for video games, despite industry challenges, citing a packed release schedule including titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered. The author highlights numerous anticipated games across various genres and platforms, suggesting a peak in gaming quality.
Weekend Discussion - September 5, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various topics including Dunkey trying Star Wars Zero Company, a promo for Abbott Elementary, Pablo Torre's commentary on the Dodgers, and a Pitch Meeting episode. It also features musical selections from Seth MacFarlane and encourages reader engagement via Shacknews Chatty and Discord.
EPOMAKER Carbonis Mouse Review – Lightweight, Fast and Surprisingly Clever | Invision Game Community
The EPOMAKER Carbonis is a lightweight (50g) wireless gaming mouse featuring a carbon-fibre composite shell, PixArt PAW3950 sensor, and an unusual integrated LCD display. It offers tri-mode connectivity and up to 8,000Hz polling rate. The mouse is praised for its comfortable ergonomics for medium-to-large right hands, effortless movement, and useful display, making it a compelling option for a variety of games and general use.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the editorial team are sharing their weekend gaming plans, including James playing the Wardogs closed beta, Edwin trying out Blood of Dawnwalker and Pathologic 3 on a loaned gaming laptop, and Ollie returning to The Finals. Jeremy is enjoying Blood of the Dawnwalker, while Julian is progressing through Star Wars: Zero Company and reflecting on EA's new ownership and studio furloughs.
What we've been playing - "Well this is embarrassing, we're wearing the same outfit!"
Several team members share their current gaming experiences. Connor and Chris are enjoying the tactical gameplay of Star Wars: Zero Company on PlayStation 5 and PC respectively, despite some bugs and performance issues. Dom is revisiting Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, finding it easier on a second playthrough, while Matt is giving FromSoftware's Nightreign another chance, slowly adapting to its fast pace.
Friend of a Friend in Star Wars Zero Company explained
The Friend of a Friend operation in Star Wars Zero Company presents players with a choice between three plants: Nysillin, Marcan Herb, and Brula Fruit, or to decline. Nysillin fully heals injured operators, Marcan Herb improves operator bond, and Brula Fruit increases max health by 4. Declining offers no benefit, making the other options preferable depending on the current status of the operators.
Strategically making Star Wars Zero Company, ft. Greg Foertsch
Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch discusses the development of Star Wars Zero Company, his passion for in-game cameras, and inviting team members into the development process. The interview was recorded before news broke of significant layoffs at the studio.
What is Cautionary Intel in Star Wars Zero Company?
Cautionary Intel in Star Wars Zero Company is a reward that reduces the chance of Injuries on Dangerous Operations by 20%. While there is also a base upgrade with the same name and effect, the mission reward does not unlock it, implying they are separate and potentially stackable bonuses.
Games Inbox: Did Sony just put on the worst State of Play ever?
Readers express significant disappointment with Sony's recent State of Play presentations, criticizing them as lazy and lacking excitement, especially in contrast to the company's stated business plans. Concerns are also raised about Microsoft's new cloud gaming limits on Game Pass and potential IP sales.
Star Wars Zero Company Guide – All 10 Universal Talents And The Best Ones To Choose
This guide for Star Wars Zero Company details all ten Universal Talents and their best Specialization pairings, along with an eleventh Astromech-exclusive Talent. It explains how Talents like A Life of Labor, Anticipation, Cold Blooded, Espionage, Fortitude, Grit, Sabotage, Taunt, The Bigger They Are…, and Thievery offer unique advantages, while Built-In Comlink enhances Astromechs.
Star Wars Zero Company Guide – All 10 Personalities And The Best Ones To Choose
This guide for Star Wars Zero Company details the ten available Personalities for custom squad recruits, explaining how each impacts gameplay through Dilemmas and Bonds. It covers the unique traits and potential synergies of Personalities like The Bruiser, The Firebrand, and The Maverick.
Star Wars Zero Company Guide – All Specializations/Classes And The Best Ones To Choose
This guide for Star Wars Zero Company details the twelve available Specializations, functioning as a class system for operators. It provides a tiered ranking of the eight standard classes, from best to least useful, explaining their abilities and passives.
All Star Wars Zero Company mission difficulty levels explained
This guide explains the mission difficulty levels in Star Wars Zero Company, categorizing them as Risky (Easy), Dangerous (Medium), and Extreme (Hard). These difficulties are relative to the overall campaign difficulty chosen at the start of the game.
How to get Capacitors in Star Wars Zero Company
Capacitors in Star Wars Zero Company are rare items used for base upgrades and facilities. They are obtained sporadically as rewards from operations and missions, with story-essential missions having a higher chance. Players are more likely to find them in the second and third acts of the game.
Worms Galactic Tactics is such a good strategy roguelike that I can't believe it didn't already exist
Worms Galactic Tactics is a new strategy roguelike that cleverly adapts the Worms identity to an isometric, grid-based perspective. Developed by Absolutely Games and published by Team17, it features turn-based combat with weapon upgrades and a roguelike structure where runs end upon losing all worms. The game is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Evening Reading - September 2, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game announcements and updates, including a sequel for Lollipop Chainsaw set for a TGS 2026 premiere, CD Projekt RED's project allocation update, and the upcoming release of SpeedRunners 2. Other news includes Nexus Mods acquiring SteamDB and mentions of Cassette Beasts 2, LEGO Skylines, Star Wars Zero Company, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a new Street Fighter movie trailer.
