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Delta Force Season Reorientation introduces a Support Operator with a dog
Delta Force Season Reorientation, launching September 8, introduces a new Support Operator named Rover and his canine companion Clover, who can track and damage enemies. The update also includes a reworked Layali Grove map, a new map called The Mog, and a surprising fishing mechanic. Players can earn time-limited tickets and a Hackclaw-themed Season Pass.
Trove kicks off Books and Hooks ’26 for fans of fishing who hate homework
The game Trove has launched its 'Books and Hooks '26' event, which humorously involves using soggy homework to catch event fish. Players can collect these fish to deconstruct them into 'Educated Canned Fish' for resources and rare rewards.
All the RPS Supporter rewards for August 2026: fatty felines, GTA 6 pondering, and a heap of barely washed radishes
Rock Paper Shotgun has detailed its supporter rewards for August 2026, featuring exclusive articles and content. Highlights include a puzzle game about toast and cats, a discussion on covering Grand Theft Auto VI, and a piece on modding Skyrim for fishing.
How to catch and kill a shark in How to Fish
This guide explains how to catch and defeat the Blue Shark miniboss in the game How to Fish. Players need to use a Standard Boss Lure to attract the shark and then engage it in combat using an upgraded SMG, while strafing and using the environment for cover. Defeating the shark is necessary to unlock the grill master's cooking functionality.
Seaworks: Trap Season looks like Deadliest Catch meets a cosy life sim
Seaworks: Trap Season is a new crab fishing and life simulator developed by Binary Impact and Alchemical Works, published by Aerosoft. Set in the 1990s Pacific Northwest, players manage a fishing boat, accept orders, and build a sustainable life while dealing with weather and boat maintenance. The game is coming to PC via Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation and will be showcased at gamescom.
Fields Of Mistria 1.0 – Complete Guide To Fishing
This comprehensive guide for Fields Of Mistria details the fishing mechanics, including how to catch various fish, use bait and traps, and unlock fishing perks. It also provides a detailed breakdown of fish locations across different areas, seasons, and weather conditions, with a focus on obtaining Legendary Fish for museum donations.
Old School RuneScape continues to refine Agility as one player achieves 99 Fishing with shrimp
Old School RuneScape's latest patch introduces adjustments to the Agility skill, including new shortcuts and course tweaks. The update also features further modifications to the Chambers of Xeric loot pool and the Wyrmscraig location. Separately, a player named Bosby achieved the maximum level 99 in Fishing by exclusively catching shrimp and anchovies over two years.
BitCraft Online finally addresses long-standing stability problems and overhauls mining
Developer Clockwork Labs has addressed long-standing stability issues in the early access MMORPG BitCraft Online, attributing them to hardware provider problems and implementing upgrades. The latest update also overhauls the mining profession with new features and items, and continues the earlier fishing overhaul with new knowledge unlocks and equipment.
Where to Find and Catch Heather Manta in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the rare Heather Manta fish in Palia, which can be found in the Royal Highlands bay areas between 6 AM and 6 PM in-game time. Glow Worm Bait is mandatory for catching this fish, and it can be used for crafting, selling, gifting, or cooking.
What we've been playing - "The dev team all moved to Hawaii to make this one, and you can tell"
This week's "What We've Been Playing" feature highlights several games: Marie is enjoying the colorful shop management of Thrifty Business on PC, Connor is revisiting the open-world challenges of Dragon's Dogma 2, Dom is celebrating Final Fantasy 10's 25th anniversary with progression boosters on Nintendo Switch, and Kelsey is unwinding with the cozy yet spooky fishing and horror elements of Dredge.
Where to Find and Catch Muddy Manta in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the Muddy Manta, a common fish in the game Palia. The Muddy Manta is exclusively found in the Royal Highlands adventure zone.
Dreadmoor Hands-on Preview - Tactile, terrifying fishing
Dreadmoor is a first-person Lovecraftian horror fishing game that offers a tactile and terrifying experience. The game features satisfying mini-games for interactions like repairing and fishing, with a focus on hands-on mechanics. A demo will be available on PC on October 6, with the full release planned for Q4 2026.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to Get Plush Fish
This guide explains how to obtain Plush Fish in Disney Dreamlight Valley, an item exclusive to the Honeyglow Woods expansion. Players can catch Plush Fish by fishing in Golden Ripples within the expansion's biomes. The Plush Fish is used for cooking, completing quests, and can be sold or consumed for energy.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to Get Acorn Snail
This guide explains how to obtain the Acorn Snail, a new fish exclusive to the Honeyglow Woods expansion in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Players can catch Acorn Snails by fishing in White Ripples within any of the four biomes of the Honeyglow Woods. The Acorn Snail is used for cooking, completing quests, and can be sold for 75 Star Coins or consumed for 300 Energy.
Where to Find and Catch Highland Shark in Palia
This guide details how to find and catch the Highland Shark in Palia, a legendary fish introduced in the Sunkissed Summer: Amberlight Affair update. Players can locate the Highland Shark in the Royal Highlands bay areas after reaching tier 28 in the Path of the Maws. Catching this fish is crucial for the Maws and Paws community event and can also be sold for gold or used in cooking.
Palia: Maws and Paws Event Guide
Palia is holding a new global community event called Maws and Paws, celebrating shark season from July 20 to July 27, 2026. Players can participate by fishing and hunting specific creatures, with rewards unlocked as global goals are met. The event rewards will be delivered to players' in-game inboxes on July 29, 2026.
Palia: Path of the Maws Guide – All Rewards
This guide details the Path of the Maws, Palia's seventh Lunar Path, which features fishing and shark themes. Players can unlock 28 tiers of free and premium rewards, including cosmetics, tool skins, and fishing bonuses, by earning Lunar XP through dailies, bundles, and in-game activities. The Premium Unlock costs 1,275 Palia Coins.
Palia: How to Get Iridescent Scales
The Palia guide explains how to obtain Iridescent Scales, a new time-limited currency for Nai'o's Beach Luau Store, introduced in the Sunkissed Summer: Amberlight Affair update. Players can acquire these scales by fishing in saltwater areas, with the use of a Chum Bucket enhancing the drop rate. The scales can then be used to purchase various beach-themed decorative items and are also a component for the Nai'o's Booth Supplies bundle.
Where to Find and Catch Dart Eel in Palia
This guide explains how to find and catch the Dart Eel, an Epic fish in Palia, which is crucial for leveling up the Fishing Guild. Players can locate Dart Eels in the Royal Highlands Rivers between 9 PM and 3 AM, specifically in areas like the Kestra River or Amber Lake. Catching the Dart Eel requires using Glow Worm Bait and successfully reeling it in after the bobber shakes three times. The fish can be sold for gold, used in crafting, gifted to villagers, or utilized in cooking recipes.
Fishing action game Boku to Tsuri Nikki announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch in Japan
Publisher Imagineer has announced Boku to Tsuri Nikki, an action fishing game, for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The title is set to release in Japan on October 8, 2026, with a physical release planned for the Nintendo Switch and a game-key card for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features exploration to find fish habitats and strategic fishing encounters in a world of spirits.
