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Pokémon Pokopia 'Bubbly Basin' DLC Releases August 5 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The Bubbly Basin DLC for Pokémon Pokopia, releasing August 5, introduces underwater exploration with new mechanics, items, and areas. A free update also enables underwater town creation for all players, and an in-game event for Feebas will run from August 13 to August 28. Future DLCs are planned for late 2026 and 2027, with the latter adding a new town.
Project Zomboid's biggest update is here, so I gave my incompatible save the apocalyptic send-off it deserved
The Indie Stone has released Build 42 for Project Zomboid, introducing features like animals and basements, though save files from previous versions are incompatible. The article details the author's experience with the beta branch and a final, chaotic send-off run into Louisville with friends before the official update launched on July 29.
Gala Games Rolls Out Mirandus Eternal Night Patch With Guest Play, Gear Decay and a New Farmer Village Deed
Gala Games has released the 'Eternal Night' update for its game Mirandus, introducing features like guest play, gear degradation and repair systems, and a new Farmer Village land deed. This update follows a rapid patch schedule since the game's April 30, 2026 launch, with previous additions including a party system and a world boss event. The game is a persistent hex-based 2D isometric exploration RPG accessible via WebGL on desktop browsers.
Lord of the Rings Online adjusts the Angmarim Sorceress and preps this year’s Farmers Faire
Lord of the Rings Online's Update 49.1 introduces adjustments to the new Angmarim Sorceress PvP class, primarily on the nerf side, to balance its power. The update also prepares for the upcoming Farmers Faire event on August 13th and includes a fix for slow-moving female NPC run animations.
Multiplayer airship survivalbox Forever Skies arrives to Xbox and releases its Final Echoes patch
The multiplayer survival sandbox game Forever Skies has received its Final Echoes update, introducing new airship management mechanics, combat drones, and a custom difficulty mode. The game has also officially launched on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Play Anywhere support, and is currently on sale for PC and PlayStation 5.
EVE Frontier’s 0.6.5.0 update rolls out Transponder and Fuel Blister modules
CCP Games has released update 0.6.5.0 for EVE Frontier Founder Access, introducing new modules like the Transponder and Fuel Blister. This marks the second patch in two weeks, following update 0.6.4.0 which added the Stuttergun weapon. The game is currently in its Cycle 6: Sanctuary phase and is being migrated from an EVM testnet to the Sui blockchain.
Palworld 1.0: New Save or Old Save? A Straight Answer | Two Average Gamers
This guide helps Palworld players decide whether to start a new save file or continue with their existing one after the 1.0 update. It clarifies what data carries over, such as player level, items, and bases, and what resets, like mission progress. The article advises players to consider their weekly playtime and the impact of mods, recommending a hybrid approach for those with significant bases or who play with friends.
Anime Squadron Update 2 Codes
This guide provides gift codes for Anime Squadron's Update 2.0, released on July 27th. It details how to redeem these codes within the Roblox game and lists upcoming content, including Update 2.5 scheduled for August 1st. The update features new maps, units, and items with a Naruto-inspired theme.
Civilization 7's latest update adds more depth to peace deal brokerage and leader relations, as Firaxis gear up for "bigger additions"
Firaxis Games has released update 1.4.2 for Civilization 7, focusing on enhancing peace deal negotiations and leader relationship mechanics. The update introduces new options for trading resources during peace talks and improves visibility of diplomatic impacts. Additionally, the Brush and Blade DLC Part 2, featuring Yi Sun-sin as a new leader, is now available.
Palia Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach Update Downtime
Palia's Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach update (patch 0.205) is scheduled to go live today, July 28, 2026. The update will introduce new events like the Shimmerfly Migration and the return of Insect-A-Palooza, along with a new Flutterfox Ranching Animal and a duo dance emote. Maintenance will begin at 7 AM PT and is expected to last three hours, with the game going live again at 10 AM PT across all platforms.
Quinfall plans a focus on improving PvP content and rewards, boss difficulty, and party mobs in future patches
Developer Vawraek Technology has announced upcoming patches for the MMORPG The Quinfall, focusing on improving PvP content, rewards, boss difficulty, and party mob experiences. Future updates will also reintroduce weapon type change and armor weight adjustment coupons, add individual rewards to clan wars, and implement a tag and ping system for large-scale fights. The studio also committed to more frequent communication with players through bi-weekly development updates.
Anime Vanguards Extermination Event Part 2 Codes
Anime Vanguards has released a minor update, version 0.25, which includes new in-game codes for the Extermination Event Part 2. The article provides a list of active codes for items like Trait Rerolls and Memoria Shards, along with instructions on how to redeem them within the game. It also mentions upcoming updates and related guides.
eFootball Reveals Major Update: Sergio Agüero, New Overload Tactics, & Custom Tournaments
Konami has announced major updates for eFootball at the eFootball World Festival in Bangkok. The updates include the debut of Sergio Agüero as a legend, the return of Wayne Rooney with new abilities, a new Custom Tournament mode, the Overload team style, and the Treasure Link reward system. Some changes are live now, with others coming soon.
Stalker 2's Huge Free 2.0 Update and Its First Major Story Expansion Have a Joint Release Date
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive a major free 2.0 update alongside its first story expansion on the same release date. Further details on the specific release date are expected soon.
Stalker 2's engine upgrade and first story expansion are due out in August
GSC Game World announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive its first story expansion, Cost of Hope, on August 20. Alongside the DLC, the game will also launch its major 2.0 update, which includes a complete upgrade of Unreal Engine 5 from version 5.1 to 5.5.4, along with new free features for all owners.
Dragonkin: The Banished Grows Bigger With Free Dracomundus Purgatory Update And Cross-Play
Dragonkin: The Banished has received a major free update titled Dracomundus Purgatory, introducing cross-play across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The update also adds a challenging new endgame mode, Dracomundus Purgatory, and a weapon progression system called Voracious Weapons.
Open Galaxy Season 2 & 3 released news
Open Galaxy has released Season 2 and 3 alongside game version 11.6.76. This update includes new content and significant changes to the flight model, such as smoothed mouse controls with auto-aim enabled by default and a revised pitching mechanic. The plot of the first three seasons loosely follows the original X-Wing game.
Crimson Desert Update Changes the Mace of Ambition’s Location, Fixes Crops Not Growing and More
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert focused on bug fixes and gameplay improvements, rather than new content. The patch addresses issues such as transparent bosses, crops not growing, and problems with gear saving. It also changes the location of the Mace of Ambition for easier acquisition and fixes several combat and control-related bugs.
Palworld 1.0 Guide – How To Unlock All 49 New Pals And 25 Variants
The Palworld 1.0 update introduces 49 new Pals and 25 variants to the game's Paldeck. This guide lists all new Pals by their Paldeck number and location, along with a separate section detailing the new variants.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Team is Considering Adding Hard Mode, Transmog Confirmed
Capcom has confirmed that the upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, launching October 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, will include a transmog system. The development team is also considering adding a Hard Mode for experienced players, though this is not yet officially decided. The expansion will add over 25 hours of new content, including a new storyline and challenge dungeons.
