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Dave the Diver is Coming to Mobile on September 17
MINTROCKET announced that Dave the Diver will be released globally on iOS and Android devices on September 17, 2026. The mobile version will be a full port of the original game, available for $4.99 with an option to try the opening portion for free. The game will feature mobile-optimized controls and no advertisements or pay-to-win elements, though some DLC will be sold separately.
Aniimo is Coming to PC, Consoles and Mobile on September 16th
Pawprint Studio announced that its free-to-play creature collection game, Aniimo, will launch on September 16th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Android, and iOS. Pre-orders for Advanced and Collector's Editions are available on PS5, offering in-game accessories and battle passes. The game features creature collection, settlement building, farming, and multiplayer adventures.
Perfect Ten: Looking back at the absurdly stacked MMO year of 2010
The year 2010 was a landmark year for MMORPGs, marked by numerous significant launches, business model shifts, and notable events. Key moments included the launches of Star Trek Online, Global Agenda, and Mortal Online, alongside the controversial launches and shutdowns of All Points Bulletin and the initial version of Final Fantasy XIV. The year also saw major shifts with EverQuest II and Lord of the Rings Online adopting free-to-play models, and the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and City of Heroes: Going Rogue expansions.
How to Get Free Legendary Champions in Raid: Shadow Legends (2026) - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide details how to obtain free Legendary Champions in Raid: Shadow Legends without spending money, focusing on guaranteed methods like mission chains, fragment shops, fusion events, and login rewards. It emphasizes that random summoning is the least reliable path and highlights specific Champions obtainable through these consistent, progression-based routes.
Free-to-play Division game launches on Steam to mixed reviews: 'Calling it slop disrespects actual slop'
Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence, originally launched on mobile, has arrived on Steam for PC with a "mixed" review rating. Players are criticizing login issues, bugs, and a perceived imbalance between microtransactions and rewards, leading to frustration with the game's UI and progression systems.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 7: Steam Cyberpunk Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Cyberpunk Fest featuring discounts on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex games. Several storefronts like Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Humble Bundle are also offering significant sales on various games, with some titles available for free. Additionally, Ubisoft is celebrating 25 years of Ghost Recon with deep discounts and a free trial for Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Get Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together for Free
Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together are currently available for free on the Epic Games Store as part of its weekly giveaway promotion. Players can claim these titles to keep them permanently if they are downloaded before next Thursday.
This week's Epic Games Store free games drops you into a novel, or tasks you and a friend to escape a haunted castle
The Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games: Beacon Pines, a narrative adventure with branching story paths, and We Were Here Together, a co-op puzzle game set in Antarctica. Both titles are available for PC players to claim between August 6 and August 13.
Evening Interviews
Ustwo Games was reportedly pushed out of the mobile market due to the prevalence of free-to-play models. However, the article suggests that the free-to-play approach is now influencing the PC gaming landscape.
Ustwo Games was pushed out of mobile by the rise of free-to-play – but the mobile way of doing things is coming to PC
Ustwo Games is shifting its strategy from mobile-first to PC-first, citing the dominance of the free-to-play model on mobile and a desire to focus on premium, narrative-driven experiences. CEO Maria Sayans and CCO Daniel Gray explained that while this transition is challenging, the studio aims to retain its core identity while adapting its development philosophy for a new audience. Other mobile-focused companies like Outfit7 are also exploring PC releases, indicating a broader trend of diversification within the industry.
How To Get More Summons in Hololive Dreams – F2P Red Diamonds Methods!
This guide details methods for free-to-play players to acquire Red Diamonds, the summon currency in Hololive Dreams. It covers various in-game activities such as daily check-ins, leveling up, finding treasure chests, completing main and side quests, and performing well in the Song Area. The article also discusses the game's gacha rates and the challenges F2P players face due to frontloaded rewards and the absence of Diamonds in daily quests and the free battlepass.
FC 27 Free Trial Guide: EA Play 10-Hour Trial & FC 27 Lite Details
EA Sports FC 27 will offer a 10-hour trial starting September 18, 2026, accessible through EA Play or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with progress carrying over. Additionally, a free-to-download version called FC 27 Lite will be available at the full game's launch on September 25, 2026, featuring limited modes like Kick-Off.
Fly for Free in the Star Citizen Foundation Festival
The Star Citizen Foundation Festival 2026 is currently running, offering players a chance to fly several spacecraft for free in the crowdfunded space game. This event provides an opportunity to experience different ships within the game's universe.
The Division Resurgence Comes to Steam Next Week
Ubisoft has announced that The Division Resurgence will be released on Steam on August 5th. This free-to-play looter shooter is launching on the platform after its initial Early Access period for PC.
Steam quietly dropped six free games — here they are, from creepiest to strangest
Steam has added six new free-to-play games to its library, including the horror title SSTWL – Sector Breach, the visual novels Tyrania Enforcers and Cosdarica’s Journey at the End of the World, the idle RPG Lost Vessel, the simulator Road Diner Simulator: Prologue, and the co-op FPS Codename CURE II. These titles represent a diverse range of genres from various small developers.
Get OTXO and Sol Cesto for Free
The Epic Games Store is offering OTXO and Sol Cesto for free to PC players. These Windows games are available as part of the store's weekly free game giveaways.
Rules of Engagement: The Grey State Showcases Co-Op PvE Gameplay in New Trailer
Grey State Studio has released a new trailer showcasing the co-op PvE gameplay for their upcoming horror shooter, Rules of Engagement: The Grey State. The trailer highlights diverse environments and a variety of monstrous enemies inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and H.R. Giger. The game is slated for a 2026 launch on PC as a free-to-play title, with its core mode being PvPvE.
Ubisoft Pulls the Plug on Champions Tactics as Servers Go Dark October 30
Ubisoft is shutting down Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles on October 30, with in-app purchases already disabled. The game, which launched in October 2024 as Ubisoft's first Web3 title, failed to gain a significant audience despite a transition to a free-to-play model and attempts to rework its blockchain features. This closure is part of a broader restructuring and cost-cutting effort at Ubisoft.
Warden codes (July 2026)
This guide provides information on obtaining and redeeming codes for the Roblox game Warden. While no active codes are currently available, the article explains the redemption process and how to find future codes. Codes can unlock in-game rewards such as skins and emotes.
The original Metal Gear Solid is free to play on Steam this weekend as Konami gears up for Master Collection Volume 2
Konami is offering Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1 for free on Steam for a limited time, coinciding with the upcoming release of Volume 2. This promotion allows players to experience the original PlayStation classic, its VR missions, and the Integral version, alongside a discounted price for the collection and details about Volume 2's enhancements.
