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MMORPG Throne and Liberty transitions from Amazon Game Studios to NC (formerly NCSoft)
NC (formerly NCSoft) will take over global publishing duties for the MMORPG Throne and Liberty from Amazon Game Studios, aiming to consolidate it into a single online service by Q4 2026. FirstSpark Games, an NC subsidiary, is collaborating with Amazon on the transition, ensuring player accounts and assets remain unchanged across platforms like Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. NC stated this move allows them to directly support the game and shape its future.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review | TheXboxHub
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of the original Xbox launch title, celebrating 25 years of the franchise. It features the iconic ten-mission campaign, enhanced visuals using Unreal Engine 5, and new prequel missions focusing on Sgt. Johnson and Master Chief. While PvP is absent, the remake introduces weapons and features from later Halo games and overhauls challenging levels like 'The Library', offering a definitive experience for both newcomers and long-time fans.
Meccha Chameleon has now sold 20 million copies in two months
The indie hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon has achieved over 20 million sales in just two months since its Steam launch. Despite a slight slowdown from its initial month's pace, the game continues to attract a significant daily player base across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The game's success is attributed to its creative prop hunt gameplay where players paint themselves to blend into the environment.
How Planet of Lana became a hit through dogged determination after being rejected "hundreds" of times
Wishfully Studios' debut platformer, Planet of Lana, achieved success after hundreds of rejections by persevering through a naive development process. The team, with backgrounds in film, faced initial publisher skepticism due to an inadequate demo and unrealistic plans, but secured a deal with Xbox after a year of developing a vertical slice. This led to a partnership with Thunderful and a successful 2023 launch, with plans for a sequel and a Hollywood movie adaptation.
Xbox promises that the causes of the recent outage, which rendered even game discs unplayable, have been fixed
Microsoft has announced that the causes of a major Xbox service outage in July have been fixed. The outage, which affected Game Pass, home console sharing, and even made game discs unplayable, was due to an external service failure compounded by a separate Xbox bug. A client update has rolled out, and the Xbox team is working on hardening its services for improved reliability.
Phantom Blade Zero State Of Play Set For Next Week, And Yes, That’s Donnie Yen In The New Trailer
Sony announced a State of Play broadcast for August 17th focusing on Phantom Blade Zero, featuring a new trailer with action star Donnie Yen, who served as a creative consultant and provided motion capture. The developer S-Game will showcase new characters and combat customization. The game, inspired by Chinese Wuxia films, has been delayed to October 29th.
Sony Announces Phantom Blade Zero State of Play and Everyone Knows How the Chat Is Going to Go
Sony has announced that the action game Phantom Blade Zero will be featured in an upcoming State of Play presentation. The announcement has already generated discussion online, with many users expressing frustration regarding Sony's perceived discontinuation of physical media support for its consoles.
Pets Survivors Lets Cats, Dogs And Chickens Battle Monster Hordes
Pets Survivors, a roguelike arena shooter where domesticated animals battle monster hordes, has been released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £4.19. Developed by Eastasiasoft and Vergiu Games, the game features 14 playable animals, various weapons, and permanent upgrades to encourage replayability.
Console Game Development Is Moving to Unreal Engine, and Halo Just Proved It
Halo Studios has transitioned from its proprietary Slipspace engine to Unreal Engine 5 for Halo: Campaign Evolved, marking a significant shift in console game development. This move aims to reduce internal engine maintenance costs, allowing more resources for game creation and faster content delivery to platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Dramatic Action Strategy RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel Is Out on Mobile Now
CyberConnect2 has released Fuga: Melodies of Steel, a tactical RPG originally launched in 2021, onto mobile platforms including Android and iOS for $23.99. The mobile version includes all previously released DLC. The game features turn-based combat, friendship mechanics, and significant player choices within its narrative about children commanding a giant tank during a war.
Remedy reports revenue declines in Q2 and H1 as it prepares for Control Resonant launch
Remedy Entertainment reported significant revenue declines for Q2 and the first half of 2026, attributing the drop to the prior launch of FBC: Firebreak and increased marketing for the upcoming Control Resonant. Despite the financial downturn, CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon expressed confidence in Control Resonant's potential, noting strong pre-order momentum and positive early commercial metrics.
Big Walk strides to sales success, passing an impressive milestone in under one week
House House's cooperative puzzle game Big Walk has achieved over one million sales in just six days across PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game, praised for its communication-based gameplay and open-ended design, allows two to 12 players to solve group puzzles using proximity voice chat or text.
"It's time to sue Sony": Stop Killing Games joins lawsuit over PlayStation's digital "monopoly" amid death of physical games
Stop Killing Games and DoesItPlay? are supporting a lawsuit in the Netherlands against Sony's alleged digital game sales monopoly on PlayStation. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Stichting Massaschade & Consument, argues that Sony's control over digital sales and the impending end of physical game sales in 2028 will lead to inflated prices and limit consumer choice. This legal action highlights growing concerns about digital consumer rights in the gaming industry.
Marvel Tokon's Deadpool is a master class of comedy characters in fighting games
Deadpool in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is highlighted as a masterclass in fighting game comedy characters, successfully blending humor with effective gameplay. Developed by Arc System Works, the character offers deep cut references across various media and is a formidable fighter, a departure from traditional joke characters. Nolan North's voice performance is praised for enhancing the character's appeal.
This Switch Game You Might Have Bought Is Now Totally Unplayable
The Nintendo Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite is now unplayable after its cloud servers were shut down on August 5. Developer Cold Iron Studios confirmed the shutdown, which affects players who purchased the game on the eShop. This event highlights ongoing concerns about game preservation and the potential pitfalls of cloud-dependent gaming, especially as companies like Take-Two Interactive predict a future dominated by commercial streaming.
'Everyone who bought this game should be eligible for a full refund': A digital-only Nintendo Switch game just became unplayable for those who paid for it — showing exactly why gamers are rebelling against Sony's disc-free PlayStation plans
The cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch has been shut down by developer Cold Iron Studios, rendering it unplayable for those who purchased it for $29.99 or $59.99. This situation has reignited concerns among gamers about digital ownership and the risks associated with cloud gaming, drawing parallels to Sony's plans to discontinue physical game discs.
Someone's head is killing me in Memoirium, a PSX-styled soulslike about battling through bizarre dreamscapes and decorating your bedroom
Memoirium is a new PlayStation-styled soulslike game that features challenging combat, bizarre dreamscapes, and a unique bedroom decoration mechanic. The game's demo is available now on Steam, with the full release scheduled for this Thursday. Combat mechanics focus on stamina management and weapon art skills, with a system for dealing 'stress' damage to enemies through timed dodges and parries.
20% rabatt på ISK-tshirt #5 - den med SULFUR
SULFUR, an indie action game, has received a review highlighting its unique premise of a cheese protagonist. The article also touches upon other game releases and industry topics, including Peak's final update, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, and the implications of not owning digital games.
Ex-God of War star reveals new look at his Kratos, and it's way better than what Amazon showed us
Actor Ryan Hurst, who was previously cast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV series, has shared new images of his portrayal after an injury led to his departure from the production. Hurst's depiction is considered an improvement over the show's initial official look. The article also mentions upcoming God of War games, including 'God of War: Laufey' and a new Kratos-led title.
Australians must now prove their age to buy R18+ games on the Xbox store
Microsoft will implement age verification for R18+ games on the Xbox and PC stores in Australia starting August 2026 to comply with new regulations. Users may need to verify their age using methods like a selfie, credit card, or government ID. This change comes as both Australia and the UK introduce stricter age verification requirements, while platforms like Steam and PlayStation have not yet implemented similar measures in Australia.
