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Ubisoft bringing Riders Republic to Nintendo Switch 2
Ubisoft announced that Riders Republic will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026. The game is a massive multiplayer outdoor sports playground featuring biking, skiing, snowboarding, and wingsuiting across iconic US national parks.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 10, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of genres and platforms. Highlights include the roguelike pinball deckbuilder Cult of PiN, the remastered RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the action-adventure survival game Grounded 2. Other notable titles launching include the retro spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die and the arcade sports game Pro Jank Footy.
Evening Postmortems/Retrospectives
This article delves into the history and evolution of massively multiplayer games, featuring insights from industry veteran Raph Koster. The piece, presented by Noclip, explores the development and changes within the genre over time.
10,000 Linden Dollars XS Fishing Contest At Mizfitz In Second Life
An XS Fishing Contest with a prize of 10,000 Linden Dollars was held at Mizfitz in Second Life. The event, which involved nearly 100 avatars, was described as a long and grindy two-hour competition. While the author did not win, they noted the contest's reliance on Random Number Generation (RNG) for determining winners.
Celestial Butterfly Had An Update! Updating My Companions!
This guide details the recent update for Celestial Butterfly, focusing on updating the HUD and companions. It explains the automatic update process for the HUD and Net, and provides step-by-step instructions for updating companions via the Companion Updater Chamber at Celestial Butterfly HQ. The guide also mentions where to find more information and assistance.
Elder Scrolls Online’s Vengeance PvP campaign is finally launching with next week’s update 50
ZeniMax Online Studios is launching the Vengeance Player vs Player campaign permanently into The Elder Scrolls Online with Update 50 on June 8. This mode features massive battles with up to 900 players, modified abilities, and unique perks, with campaigns lasting 30 days. Players level 10 and above can access the campaign through the Alliance War menu.
King Tower Codes (May 2026)
This guide provides a list of active King Tower codes for May 2026, offering in-game rewards such as Gold and Shards. It also explains how to redeem these codes within the Roblox game and offers tips on finding new codes through the developer's Discord server.
Meet Seed, the planet-sized society simulator
Seed is a new society simulation game from Klang Games aiming to simulate an entire planet with tens of thousands of persistent, semi-autonomous inhabitants called Seedlings. Players will shape the economy, laws, and relationships, with the game leveraging generative AI for deeper interactions. The game is set to launch in early access this summer on PC, with a Steam release to follow.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 47
This article highlights several lesser-known games deserving of attention, including the experimental phonetic adventure 'Ginger,' the six-degrees-of-freedom shooter 'Sublevel Zero Redux,' and the massive multiplayer online game 'PlanetSide 2.' Writers discuss their unique mechanics and appeal to niche audiences.
OneState Mobile Social Roleplay Game Launches Globally With Version 1.0 Update
OneState has launched its global Version 1.0 update on iOS and Android, featuring a rebuilt open-world map inspired by Los Angeles and supporting up to 700 concurrent players. The update overhauls core systems, adds new role-playing mechanics, parkour, and improved social features, building on the game's prior success of over 40 million downloads.
Myth of Empires: Throne Review - Cozy Building Fun (For Now!)
This review of Myth of Empires highlights its strengths in resource gathering and base building, offering a relaxing and cozy experience. However, the author expresses concern about the eventual introduction of player versus player combat, which they anticipate will disrupt the current peaceful atmosphere.
Defunct MMO studio founder allegedly spent Kickstarter funds on private chefs, antiques, and TCGs
Investor Jason Caramanis has accused Intrepid Studios founder Steven Sharif of misappropriating millions in Kickstarter funds intended for the defunct MMO Ashes of Creation. These funds were allegedly spent on personal items such as private chefs and antiques, following the studio's closure and the layoff of its entire team.
Thousands of players gathered in EVE Online last night for a keepstar fight and start of a new war
A massive player-versus-player conflict occurred in EVE Online's Germinate system, involving over 10,000 capsuleers. The battle centered around a keepstar structure owned by TEST and marked the beginning of a new war between the Imperium and Winter Co. The 21-hour engagement resulted in significant losses and server strain.
Train Robot to Fight Codes (March 2026)
Train Robot to Fight has released new codes for March 2026 that grant players Bolts and Medals to speed up robot upgrades. The article provides a list of active codes and instructions on how to redeem them within the Roblox game. It also explains common reasons why codes might not work, such as expiration or incorrect input.
