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Games Inbox: What was the best game at Opening Night Live 2026?
Readers discuss their impressions of Opening Night Live 2026, with many highlighting The Witcher 3 Remastered as a surprise standout. Other topics include reactions to Gears of War: E-Day, sympathy for a Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, and the potential impact of boycotts against Sony.
FZ High Score - Snart stänger vi Star Wars Zero Company och A Plague Tale Legacy
The FZ High Score contest is concluding its 12th season with the final two games for players to guess: Star Wars Zero Company and Resonance: A Plague Tale. The guessing period for these titles closes at midnight, with winners determined by matching their guesses to scores on OpenCritic. A new season with new games is planned for September.
This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake
This week's PC gaming news is dominated by Gamescom and a Grand Theft Auto 6 documentary, alongside a significant number of new game releases. Notable titles include the early access milsim Burned Horizons, horror visual novel Money for Girls: Amortized, and Patrice Désilets' long-troubled 1666: Amsterdam. Other releases span various genres, from bullet hell and platformers to 4X strategy and survival games.
Steam Week in Review: A touch of AI is all it takes to trigger backlash, as a promising new indie falls afoul of slop…
Vapor World: Over The Mind, a Soulslike Metroidvania, faced significant backlash on Steam due to its use of generative AI in cutscenes, leading to a surge of negative reviews. Developer Alive Inc has since replaced the AI-generated content, with director Young Kim acknowledging the hasty judgment and promising to improve. The incident highlights audience intolerance for AI shortcuts in game development, even as South Korea shows high AI optimism.
Star Wars Zero Company – 15 Exciting Details You Need To Know
Star Wars Zero Company is a new turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor, featuring a Clone Wars-era story with an emphasis on character relationships and cinematic presentation. Players command a customizable leader named Hawks and a squad of Operators, facing threats like The Infinite Coil and the Shadow Plague, with permadeath enabled by default. The game includes various specializations, exotic classes, weapon types, and a shared 'Advantage Points' system for tactical flexibility, with PC requirements detailed.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 24, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the pixel remake Apidya, the shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the strategy game Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, and the prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Other notable releases are Star Wars: Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2, Aggelos 2, Elden Ring for Switch 2, Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters, and Toaplan Arcade Garage titles Flying Shark and Fire Shark.
The dungeoncrawler where you really can roll to seduce the dragon has been delayed until next year
Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key to My Heart has been delayed until next year due to better-than-expected sales of developer Snoozy Kazoo's previous titles, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank. This delay will allow the small studio to add more content and avoid crunch, resulting in a more polished and healthier-developed game. The RPG focuses on using charisma to charm a dragon ex-girlfriend and recruit monster girls to fight.
The most anticipated video games of 2026 and whether they’ll be hits or not - Reader's Feature
This reader feature analyzes the potential commercial and critical success of highly anticipated video games scheduled for release around 2026. It discusses titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, Control Resonant, Marvel's Wolverine, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, predicting their performance based on factors such as developer reputation, genre trends, and release timing amidst a crowded market.
Star Wars Zero Company Pre-Loads Are Live, Global Release Timings Revealed
Pre-loads for Star Wars Zero Company are now available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a worldwide release set for August 27th at 8 AM PDT. The game, developed by Bit Reactor and published by Electronic Arts, is a turn-based tactical title set during the Clone Wars era, featuring a unique 'Advantage' system for powerful team-wide abilities. The main campaign is expected to take 30 to 40 hours to complete.
The secret to making a good Star Wars game is to do less - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature argues that successful Star Wars games succeed by focusing on a single core fantasy rather than trying to include every possible element of the universe. Games like TIE Fighter, Republic Commando, and Jedi: Fallen Order are highlighted for their focused design, while others are criticized for becoming unfocused "catalogues" of features. The author suggests that future Star Wars games should prioritize a clear identity and developer confidence in saying 'no' to extraneous features.
PlayStation fans prepare for PS5 boycott – here's when to switch off
A group of PlayStation owners are organizing a week-long boycott from August 23-30, 2026, to protest Sony's decision to stop producing physical game discs after 2027. The protest aims to pressure Sony by impacting active player metrics and highlighting the importance of physical media. Sony's CFO, Lin Tao, stated that the company does not anticipate any negative impact on its business from this decision.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Games Inbox: Are online video game fans too negative?
Readers discuss the intense negativity surrounding games like Marvel's Wolverine and Grand Theft Auto 6, questioning whether online fans are too critical. Other topics include the decline of attract modes in modern games, Sony's struggles with live service titles, and the retro gaming market.
Snabbkollen: Realistiska eller tramsiga simulatorer?
This article discusses the appeal of both realistic and 'silly' simulator games, asking readers for their preferences. It also includes a roundup of recent gaming news, including leaks, release date announcements, and developer interviews.
'OUR BOYYYY IS BACK' — Star Wars Zero Company gets an explosive final trailer featuring another…
The final trailer for Star Wars Zero Company has been released, confirming the return of fan-favorite Captain Rex alongside Anakin Skywalker. Developed by Bit Reactor, the turn-based tactics game launches on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is expected to take around 40 hours to complete, though it will not feature a New Game Plus mode.
Star Wars Zero Company får en sista trailer innan släppet
Star Wars Zero Company is set to launch next week on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The turn-based strategy game features familiar Star Wars characters like Anakin Skywalker and Captain Rex, alongside a new antagonist named Kundri Fathom. Early previews have been positive, suggesting a promising experience for fans of the genre.
Gameplay från nedlagda Star Wars: Magellan har letat sig ut
Gameplay footage and concept art from the canceled Star Wars action RPG, Star Wars: Magellan, have surfaced online. Developed by Echtra Games, which included former Blizzard and Runic Games staff, the game would have allowed players to control a Twi'lek Jedi and a Mandalorian. Echtra Games was shut down last year, but Naturalmotion, also involved in the project, continues to operate and worked on Star Wars: Hunters.
Star Wars Zero Company – Official Final Trailer
Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars Era, will launch on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players will command an elite squad through tactical operations and customize their characters' abilities and appearance.
Another cancelled Star Wars video game has surfaced online with early footage
A cancelled multiplayer action RPG for Star Wars, codenamed Magellan, developed by Echtra Games and NaturalMotion under Zynga, has surfaced with early footage. The game, intended for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, was reportedly abandoned in 2025 due to strategic realignments within Zynga and its parent company Take-Two Interactive, which also led to Echtra Games being shut down.
Star Wars Zero Company interview – ‘we finally brought this genre to new people'
Developers from Bit Reactor, including directors Greg Foertsch and James Brawley, discuss their upcoming turn-based strategy game Star Wars Zero Company. Having previously worked on the XCOM series at Firaxis Games, they aim to blend authentic Star Wars storytelling with deep tactical gameplay, making the genre more accessible to a wider audience. The interview also touches on design choices, narrative integration, and the challenges of adapting beloved IPs.