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2 Steam top sellers, 2 simultaneous betas, 2 very different shooters: It's Wardogs & Modern Warfare weekend
This weekend features betas for two highly anticipated military first-person shooters: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and the new 100-player milsim Wardogs. Both titles are currently top sellers on Steam, with Wardogs showing surprising popularity against the established Call of Duty franchise. Beta access details and developer notes on server issues for Wardogs are provided.
Photo Roboto: A Timesnap Adventure Is Pokémon Snap-Like but with Time Travel
Monomyth Games announced Photo Roboto: A Timesnap Adventure, a photography and puzzle game with time travel mechanics, is set to release on PC via Steam in 2027. Players control a robot photographer tasked with capturing images across different timelines to solve mysteries and fulfill client requests on a vibrant, Italian-inspired island.
Compulsion Games Is Now Officially An Ex-Xbox Studio
Compulsion Games has officially separated from Microsoft and is no longer an Xbox studio. The studio's management team acquired the company, and Microsoft transferred intellectual property rights, including for 'South of Midnight,' back to Compulsion. This move allows Compulsion to retain its staff and pursue its future projects independently, with plans to secure new financial backing.
Cripes – DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite turns bullet hell into a 10-player battle royale
CAVE is releasing DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite on Steam on August 26, featuring a new 10-player battle royale mode called Royale. The updated version of the classic bullet-hell shooter also includes new stages, a character, music, and multiplayer interference mechanics. The game will cost $24.99 and supports multiple languages.
“We’re going to take things slow": South of Midnight devs now own the rights to all their games again, after quitting Xbox, and are working on a new game
Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight, has completed a management buyout and regained the publishing rights to all its original intellectual properties after parting ways with Microsoft and Xbox. CEO Guillaume Provost stated the team prioritized staying together, and while the transition will take time for platforms beyond Steam, Microsoft provided financial assistance for their independent careers. The studio is now working on an unannounced project and plans to proceed cautiously.
Chop Chop Inc Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the crafting game Chop Chop Inc on Steam. It covers all achievements, including those related to building, money accumulation, mission completion, and defeating specific enemies like Furnox and the Chicken King.
This game inspired by classic Minecraft dropper maps can't work out whether it wants to rapture you or make you throw up
Pancake Studios has released Sensory Overload, a disorienting falling game inspired by Minecraft dropper maps. The game features a visually overstimulating aesthetic with a seizure warning and includes a level editor with extensive customization options. Sensory Overload is available now on Steam for PC.
Trivia Murder Party 3 slashes onto Steam Early Access in September
Jackbox Games announced that Trivia Murder Party 3 will launch on Steam Early Access on September 17, with a full release planned for 2027. This standalone title introduces online multiplayer for the first time, alongside new mini-games and character accessories.
Job Simulator: Human Relations refunds Kickstarter backers after receiving investment
Developer FarBridge has canceled the Kickstarter campaign for Job Simulator: Human Relations and will refund all backers due to receiving an investment from Enduring Games. CEO Patrick Curry stated the investment makes the crowdfunding unnecessary, though the campaign page will remain active for updates. The game will be a 4-player co-op, flat-screen experience on Steam, moving away from VR, and will still feature playtesting for player feedback.
NCsoft’s anime OARPG Limit Zero Breakers opens signups for September ‘Frontier’ closed beta
NCsoft is opening signups for the second closed beta test, dubbed the 'Frontier Test,' for its anime-inspired action RPG, Limit Zero Breakers. The test will feature expanded content including new story chapters, raids, and characters, along with gameplay improvements based on player feedback. The beta will be available on PC via Steam and for Android devices, with signups beginning soon.
Into the Dead Our Darkest Days Leaves Early Access in March 2027 | Invision Game Community
PikPok announced that Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days will officially leave Early Access and launch as a full Version 1.0 release in March 2027. The survival game will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and GeForce NOW. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer showcasing the game's survival systems, expanded gameplay, and difficult choices players will face.
Konami’s PlayStation 5 Action Game Collection Adds New Title in Today’s Free Update
Konami Digital Entertainment has added Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection via a free update for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. This competitive puzzle game, originally released in 1995, features up to four players and includes nostalgic music. The Super Bomberman Collection, priced at $19.99, already contains eight titles, including Super Bomberman 1-5 and Bomberman 1 & II, and features modern enhancements like Save/Load and Rewind.
Cozy Marbles Brings Relaxing Marble Run Creativity to Steam Today | Invision Game Community
Cozy Marbles, a physics-based marble run building simulator developed by Pixel Pea Games, has launched on Steam. The game allows players to create elaborate marble runs with a variety of track pieces, customize marbles, and share their creations online. It is available for $9.99 USD with a 10% launch discount.
FZ Play dör, dör och dör igen i Mortal Shell 2 ikväll
The article highlights the release of Mortal Shell 2, a game described as a 'metal-Dark Souls,' where streamer Wakkaah will be playing and likely dying repeatedly. It also briefly mentions other gaming news, including alleged Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks and sales figures for Alan Wake 2.
Inner Pocket Publishing is "building a quiet corner for people who love thoughtful single-player games"
A new indie label, Inner Pocket Publishing, has been established by industry veterans from Critical Reflex, Gaijin Entertainment, and Nozomu Games. The company aims to focus on a curated selection of thoughtful single-player games, adopting a publisher-as-curator model rather than a generalist approach. Inner Pocket is self-funded and plans to invest up to $75,000 per project, seeking smaller games or those nearing completion.
Checkpoint’s Queer Game of the Month: August 2026 – Calamity Cait
Calamity Cait, developed by Xavier Bell, is a short visual novel exploring themes of sapphic yearning and workplace crushes. The game features strong writing, player choices that influence dialogue, and a striking black-and-white art style with colorful skies. It is available for free on Steam and Itch.io.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter gets Nintendo Switch demo, opening movie
A demo for The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam, featuring the game's opening movie. Players can carry over their progress from the demo to the full game, which launches on September 17, 2026. The game follows Estelle's journey to find Joshua and confront the Enforcers of Ouroboros.
Servant of the Lake brings a touch of Saltburn to Rusty Lake
Servant of the Lake, the latest entry in the Rusty Lake series, offers a compellingly bleak point-and-click adventure with abstract puzzles and unsettling body horror. The game serves as a pseudo-prequel to Rusty Lake: Roots, focusing on the Vanderboom family's reunion and the player's role as a servant navigating their strange requests and hidden motives. Available on Steam, iOS, and Android, it's recommended for fans of escape room games and Twin Peaks-esque mysteries.
Steam has been taken over by sandbox games including Palworld, study of 98,555 games finds, but RPGs and FPS games are…
A study of 98,555 games on Steam reveals that sandbox titles, exemplified by Palworld's $500 million earnings, are among the highest earners. First-person shooters and role-playing games follow closely in revenue generation. However, the report highlights that the top 1% of games account for 84.5% of estimated revenue, with the median game earning only $3,631.
Gears of War: E-Day and Gibson Unite for a Custom Guitar Collection
Gibson Guitars and The Coalition have partnered to create a custom guitar collection inspired by Gears of War: E-Day, featuring artwork by Luke Preece. The collection includes two guitars, a Les Paul inspired by Marcus Fenix and an SG inspired by Dominic Santiago, reflecting the game's themes of brotherhood, brutality, and pathos. Fans can enter a giveaway for a chance to win one of three custom guitars, with winners announced on October 16, 2026.
